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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
Jay Hershenson
Secretary
Frederick P. Schaffer
General Counsel
WWW.LAGUARDIA.CUNY.EDU
2006/2007 Academic Calendar
FALL SEMESTER 2006 - SESSION I Monday 2/12 Lincoln's Birthday - No Classes
Monday 8/28 First official day of Coop Internship Thursday 2/15 Classes will meet according to a Monday
Wednesday 8/30 Start of the Fall Semester [CUNY-wide] - Schedule
No Classes Thursday 2/15 Last Day of Fall Classes - Session II
Monday 9/4 Labor Day - No Classes 2/16 - 22 Finals
Wednesday 9/6 Opening Sessions for Faculty and Staff Monday 2/19 President's Day - No Classes
Thursday 9/7 Opening Sessions for New Students Friday 2/23 Grades Due by 12 Noon
Saturday 9/9 First Day of Saturday Fall Classes - Friday Mar. 2 Last Day of Coop Internship
Session I
Sunday 9/10 First Day of Sunday Fall Classes - SPRING SEMESTER 2007 - SESSION I
Session I Wednesday 2/28 Start of the Spring Semester - No Classes
Monday 9/11 First day of Weekday Fall Classes - Thursday 3/1 Opening Sessions for Faculty and Staff
Session I Friday 3/2 Opening Sessions for New Students
Monday 9/11 100% Tuition Refund Sunday 3/4 First Day of Sunday Spring Classes -
Tuesday 9/12 Honors Night Session I
9/12 -18 75% Tuition Refund Monday 3/5 First Official Day of Coop Internship
9/19 -22 50% Tuition Refund Monday 3/5 First Day of Weekday Spring Classes -
Thursday 9/14 Last Day to Add a Course or Change a Session I
Course Section Monday 3/5 100% Tuition Refund
Friday 9/22 Commencement - No classes 3/6 - 11 75% Tuition Refund
9/23 - 25 25% Tuition Refund Thursday 3/8 Last Day to Add a Course or Change a
Saturday 9/23 No Classes Course Section
Sunday 9/24 No Classes Saturday 3/10 First Day of Saturday Spring Classes -
Monday 9/25 Last Day to Drop a Course -and you Session I
may be eligible for a tuition 3/12 -16 50% Tuition Refund
refund/Census Day 3/17 - 20 25% Tuition Refund
Monday 9/25 Last Day to apply for Graduation for the Tuesday 3/20 Last Day to Drop a Course and you may
Fall 2006 semester be eligible for a tuition refund/Census
Monday 9/25 Last Day to apply for Nursing, Day
Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Tuesday 3/20 Last Day to apply for Graduation for
Veterinary Technology Candidacy Spring 2007 semester
Monday 10/2 No Classes Tuesday 3/20 Last Day to apply for Nursing,
Monday 10/9 Columbus Day - No Classes Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
Tuesday 10/10 Classes will meet according to a Monday Candidacy
schedule 4/2 -8 Spring Break - No Classes
Thursday 10/12 Accelerated 8-week session begins (for Wednesday 5/2 Last Day to officially withdraw from a
new students only) course with a “W” grade
Monday 10/23. Accelerated Last Day to Drop a Course Sunday 5/27 No Classes
and you may be eligible for a tuition Monday 5/28 Memorial Day - No Classes
refund/Census Day Monday 6/4 Last Day of Spring Classes - Session I
Wednesday 11/1 Last Day to officially withdraw from a Tuesday 6/5 No Classes - Reading Day
course with a “W” grade 6/6 -12 Finals
Thursday 11/16 Accelerated Last Day to officially Thursday 6/14 Grades Due by 12 Noon
withdraw from a course with a “W” Friday 6/15 Last Day of Coop Internship
grade
Wednesday 11/22 Classes will meet according to a Friday SPRING SEMESTER 2007 - SESSION II
schedule Monday 6/18 First Official Day of Coop Internship
11/23 - 26 Thanksgiving holiday - No Classes Monday 6/25 First Day of Weekday Spring Classes -
Sunday 12/10 Last Day of Classes Session II
12/11 -17 Finals Monday 6/25 100% Tuition Refund
Friday 12/15 Last Day of Coop Internship 6/26 - 7/2 50% Tuition Refund
Monday 12/18 Grades Due by 12 Noon Thursday 6/28 Last Day to Add a Course or Change a
Course Section
FALL 2006 - SEMESTER - SESSION II Saturday 6/30 First Day of Saturday Spring Classes -
Monday 12/18 First Official Day of Coop Internship Session II
Wednesday 1/3 First Day of Weekday Fall Classes - Sunday 7/1 First Day of Sunday Spring Classes -
Session II Session II
Wednesday, 1/3 100% Tuition Refund Wednesday 7/4 Independence Day - No Classes
1/4 - 9 50% Tuition Refund 7/3 - 9 25% Tuition Refund
Friday 1/5 Last Day to Add a Course or Change a Monday 7/9 Last Day to Drop a Course and you may
Course Section be eligible for a tuition refund/Census
Saturday 1/6 First Day of Saturday Fall Classes - Day
Session II Wednesday 7/18 Last Day to officially withdraw from a
Sunday 1/7 First Day of Sunday Fall Classes - course with a “W” grade
Session II Monday 8/6 Classes will meet according to a
1/10 - 16 25% Tuition Refund Wednesday Schedule
Monday 1/15 Martin Luther King Day - No Classes Monday 8/6 Last Day of Spring Classes - Session II
Tuesday 1/16 Last Day to Drop a Course and you may Tuesday 8/7 No Classes - Reading Day
be eligible for a tuition refund/Census 8/8-14 Finals
Day Wednesday 8/15 Grades Due by 12 Noon
Thursday 1/25 Last Day to officially withdraw from a Friday 8/31 Last Day of Coop Internship
course with a “W” grade
Wednesday 1/31 Classes will meet according to a Monday
schedule
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Exceptional
Opportunity
LaGuardia Community College stands as their co-op internship in accounting to secure a great job while they
an example of the power of ordinary indi- complete their CPA, their musical experience to compose great jazz, or
viduals to make extraordinary things hap- their work with a local high-tech industry to become an entrepreneur.
pen. We hope for more from our students than achievement in the world of
Every college has something special to scholars and business. We intend to provide experiences for our students
brag about. For LaGuardia Community to continue to grow as human beings, whether that means enrolling their
College, it is the quality of our faculty and children in our day-care center, or providing community-service activi-
staff, and the diversity of our students. So many students come from so ties through the social organizations in Queens. LaGuardia Community
many different places to study together (over 150 different countries at College students enter the world prepared for life.
last count) that we call ourselves “The World’s Community College.” The best part of LaGuardia Community College is you – our next stu-
Being The World’s Community College is not just a statement about dent! As we build a great institution, we welcome great students who
who we are, it’s a statement about our aspirations. Our goal is to educate will challenge the faculty and staff. We use our outstanding alumni to
leaders for a global workforce and a global citizenry which requires edu- inspire the next generation of students. We welcome immigrant students
cation at LaGuardia Community College to be of the highest quality. to use the College as a gateway to their family and friends so that they,
LaGuardia Community College is the best place to think globally and too, can succeed in life. We welcome the returning adult student who
act locally. Whether it is in creating a piece of software or writing a play, never thought college was for them, as well as the student just graduat-
understanding how to do calculus or understanding how to do physical ing from high school. Together, the rich mix of people, ideas and proj-
therapy, students at LaGuardia Community College bring a world’s per- ects makes LaGuardia Community College outstanding.
spective to their studies. On behalf of our outstanding faculty, dedicated student service profes-
LaGuardia graduates are well prepared to face the challenges of our sionals, current students and alumni, I welcome you to LaGuardia.
complex world. LaGuardia is the doorway through which students pass
to many more achievements. For example, students use their research Sincerely,
experience in National Science Foundation labs to become scientists, Dr. Gail O. Mellow, President
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Vision Statement
Begin with this premise: neighborhood, we are now compelled to explore new educational forms,
To change a mind is to change the world. better connect to other institutions, and remind ourselves continually that
Now transform that premise into an organizing principle. Imagine that educational aspirations can last a lifetime.
a single act of inspiration holds the capacity to excite other minds and draw This in broad strokes is the spirit that animates our efforts. Now to the
them toward a common purpose. strategic themes that define where we shall go. We will:
Then imagine an environment where such energy is free to move, like a • Pursue academic quality across disciplines and cultures for the purpose
current, through an entire organization. A particular kind of community of developing minds ready for the challenge of further study and a compet-
begins to take shape. itive marketplace.
Now see that energy harnessed in pursuit of shared goals – all within a • Support student success that leads to a life of personal fulfillment, eco-
single place and across three decades. nomic security and community service.
Finally, give that place a name: • Expand community as we seek to become both a resource for a richly
LaGuardia Community College varied city and a responsive partner of the world.
In this place we join the discipline of scholarship with the practice of • Embrace diversity, not just for what it teaches us about ourselves – but
pedagogy and place both in service to all – whether native born or from with an international perspective – for what it tells us about how we are to
abroad. And we do so in a community unique in the world – that most live on our very crowded planet.
intensely global, outrageously diverse locale known as Western Queens, • Create a supportive environment where each member is encouraged to
NYC. believe that even failure can be as valuable as success so long as excellence
In this way we hope to conceive what is often only imagined – a kind of is the goal.
useful excellence – one that celebrates potential as well as achievement. It • Promote fiscal and management effectiveness by the wise stewardship
is a vision we carry in trust from our founders which holds that for a college of resources required to insure the ongoing strength of the college.
to be true to its students, the education must be true to life. The result, we believe, is a place that both gives hope in the present and
Today, however, we inhabit a new educational landscape, one those thought to the future. A place rooted in a city and yet a citizen of the world.
founders would hardly recognize. As part of America’s most international
Mission Statement
LaGuardia Community College of The City University of New York is a highly diverse student population;
named for Fiorello H. LaGuardia, New York City’s New Deal mayor, who • Upholding high standards through a focus on program assessment and
united and inspired a city of immigrants. Located at a transit hub that links innovative approaches to teaching and learning;
Queens, the most ethnically diverse borough, with the world center of • Maintaining a dedicated, highly qualified faculty and staff;
finance, commerce and the arts, the college provides access to higher edu- • Preparing students to become full participants in the economic and
cation and serves New Yorkers of all backgrounds, ages and means. civic life of the city, the nation, and the world;
LaGuardia Community College is committed to: • Cultivating partnerships with business, community groups, govern-
• Offering career, as well as liberal arts and science curricula, develop- ment, and public schools to enhance the economic, social, cultural, and edu-
mental education and transfer preparation, cooperative education intern- cational development of Western Queens and New York City.
ships, continuing education classes, and training programs serving individ-
uals, businesses and public agencies;
• Responding creatively to changes in student population, technology, Accreditation
and the global economy; LaGuardia Community College is accredited by the Commission on Higher
• Providing extensive support services and opportunities for the needs of Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
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LaGuardia
At a Glance
Conveniently located in Queens, New York City's • Our Transfer Services Center is available to help
most rapidly growing and ethnically diverse borough, students research and decide on their best career and
LaGuardia Community College is also just minutes education path after LaGuardia.
away from Manhattan and Brooklyn by subway and
bus. LaGuardia offers:
The college is 1 of 13 national Institutions of • 33 Degree Programs and 3 Certificate Programs
Excellence designated by the Policy Center on The • A nationally renowned Internship Program
First Year of College. Only 1 other community college • Highly distinguished faculty
in the country received this distinction. • An Honors Program
LaGuardia is also 1 of the top 3 large community • Evening and Weekend classes
colleges in the country, according to a recent national • Free Tutoring Labs
survey. • Small class size
• Academic, Career and Personal Counseling
LaGuardia vs. Senior (4-year) Colleges • Faculty, staff and student mentors
• Many of our degree programs are designed for • Strong support to help ensure student success
immediate job placement after graduation. • Exchange and Transfer Programs with Columbia
• By attending LaGuardia for the first 2 years of their University, Barnard and Vassar Colleges.
Bachelor's Degree, students can save up to $30,000+ in • Study Abroad opportunities in over 30 countries
senior college tuition. • A Transfer Services Center
• LaGuardia graduates transfer to private and public • A Performing Arts Center
senior colleges at a significantly higher rate than the • A 6-lane NCAA regulation size swimming pool,
national average. Fitness Center, and intramural team sports.
• Recent graduates have transferred to some of the • On-campus childcare facilities and a Kindergarten-
country's most elite institutions, including Yale, 2nd Grade School
Columbia, Cornell, Barnard, Vassar, Georgetown and • An enhanced semester structure that allows
Mt. Holyoke. students to accelerate to their Associate Degree,
saving time and money.
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Tuition Internships
As part of The City University of New York, LaGuardia LaGuardia was the first community college in the
has the lowest college tuition in New York City. United States to develop a student internship program.
• Interested students can sign up for a monthly payment Internships provide students with opportunities to learn
plan. through practical experiences in the workplace.
• Over 60% of our students qualify for Financial Aid.
• The Office of Student Financial Services encourages all Specifically, they allow you to:
LaGuardia students to use their services. All students, even
those who aren't U.S. citizens, NY state residents or eligible • Explore career options and gain work experience in your
non-citizens, can access resources and information to help desired career field. You'll make contacts and learn from
them search for and secure financing for their education. people who currently work and are successful in those indus-
• Students can pay via check, money order, cash (do not tries.
mail), Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Discover. • Apply classroom learning in real world situations–rein-
forcing new information at the same time you're learning it.
We encourage prospective students to meet with our • Practice and strengthen your interpersonal and technical
Office of Student Financial Services to discuss their skills.
financial needs when filing an Admission application to
LaGuardia. Honors Program
Our Honors Program for highly motivated students
Admission includes Student Exchange and Transfer Programs with
Applicants who have a high school diploma, General Columbia University, Barnard and Vassar Colleges,
Equivalency Diploma (GED), or foreign secondary edu- Study Abroad opportunities, the Phi Theta Kappa Honor
cation credentials equivalent to a U.S. high school Society, the Alpha Beta Gamma Business Honor
diploma are eligible for admission to LaGuardia. The Society, and the Dean's List.
SATs are not required. However, if you've already taken
them, your scores may exempt you from LaGuardia's Technology and ePortfolio
placement tests, which are given after you've been LaGuardia is committed to helping students learn to use
admitted to the college. effectively multiple technologies. Through an
ePortfolio, students save work from different courses
Your Transition to College and activities into their electronic portfolios and then
LaGuardia's award-winning First Year Experience ori- select their best work for display in a personal web
ents new students to college life and the support servic- space. By also creating a digital/online resume, stu-
es that help them set personal, educational, and career dents have a wealth of materials available to showcase
goals. for potential employers and senior colleges.
For entering students with basic skills needs in math,
reading or writing, the college has several options Leadership & Diversity Program
including: an intensive pre-freshman “Quick Start” pro- Open to all students, this program shapes our future
gram, intra-semester workshops, and non-credit Basic leaders through community service activities, organiza-
Skills classes during the academic year. tional leadership sessions and skills development work-
Our student body hails from 150 countries and shops. Students develop leadership skills and participate
speaks more than 100 languages. We are the future of in situational challenges, while embracing and capitaliz-
America. At LaGuardia, you'll meet people from your ing on the cultural diversity of our community.
own background as well as people from countries you
may have only read about before.
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Admission,
Tuition and
Financial Aid
Non-degree application
♦Admissions Information Sessions www.laguardia.cuny.edu/Admissions/applynondegree/
The Admissions Office of LaGuardia Community College encourages
Admissions Office
prospective students to attend an Admissions Information Session regarding
LaGuardia Community College
their higher education goals. A counselor will help students examine their
31-10 Thomson Avenue
objectives, evaluate the requirements of the programs offered at LaGuardia,
Long Island City, New York 11101
and discuss career opportunities. Students may learn about the many infor-
mational sessions conveniently scheduled in the afternoon, evening and on
Saturdays by calling (718) 482-5000. The Admissions Office is located in
Applications
Admission to LaGuardia is open to individuals with a high school diplo-
the Main Building, M-147.
ma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED). In addition to the application
form applicants must submit all secondary school transcripts and/or score
♦How to Apply reports for the GED diploma and any previous college transcripts.
Students may apply for freshman, transfer or non-degree status. When stu- Undergraduate freshman applications
dents apply, they choose which program they want to enter. Most majors Students who have never attended a college, university, or postsecondary
offer both a day and an extended day (evening and Saturday) program. All institution since graduating from high school or receiving its equivalent (a
applicants admitted as day students will participate in the college’s career GED) should file a freshman application. Applicants must submit a high
internship requirement. In general, the career internship requirement is school diploma and transcript or their equivalent, a GED and scores.
optional for most extended day students. Once registered, students cannot Neither a high school certificate nor an I.E.P. diploma is acceptable.
change their day or extended day status. However, regardless of students’ Applicants who earned a United States Armed Forces Institute Diploma
day or extended day program, they can register to take classes at any time. must submit proof of having earned a minimum score of 225 or 2250 on the
Where to request an application GED examinations.
Freshmen and transfer students may apply online by visiting: The application fee for freshmen is $65.00.
http:www.applyto.uapc.cuny.edu Undergraduate transfer application for admission
Undergraduate freshman and transfer application Students who have attended a college, university or postsecondary institu-
Admissions Office tion, either in the U.S. or outside the U.S., since graduating from high
LaGuardia Community College school or receiving a GED should file a transfer application. Applicants
31-10 Thomson Avenue, M-147 must submit a high school transcript and diploma or GED and scores and
Long Island City, New York 11101 an official college transcript from each college attended.
(718) 482-5000 To be eligible for advanced standing, students should have been matric-
admissions@laguardia.cuny.edu ulated with good academic standing at their home college. In addition, they
are required to meet CUNY standards of retention as a condition for admis-
CUNY Office of Admissions Services sion.
1114 Avenue of the Americas, 15th Floor The application fee for transfer is $70.00.
New York, New York 10036 Non-degree application for admission
(212) 997-CUNY This application is used for both freshman and transfer students who are
www.cuny.edu applying to LaGuardia as a non-degree student. A non-degree student is
defined as a student who enrolls for individual courses but is not enrolled
in a specific curriculum or major. The student is not working toward a
degree.
Applicants who wish non-degree status should apply directly to the
Admissions Office at LaGuardia Community College, room M-147, or
www.laguardia.cuny.edu/Admissions/applying.asp
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This application should not be sent the to the University Application Students who do not demonstrate competence in these areas are placed
Processing Center. Applications must be completed by the deadline; check in appropriate Reading, Writing, ESL or Math classes based on the results
with the Admissions Office for dates. Non-degree registration is on a space of the CUNY/ACT Assessment Tests. At the end of the sequence of reme-
available basis each semester. Non-degree students must have a minimum dial courses in Reading, Writing and Mathematics, students are given an
of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED and scores) and are not eligi- opportunity to take the tests again to demonstrate their competence.
ble for financial aid. Students are urged to pass all three tests or demonstrate competence in all
The application fee for a non-degree application is $65.00. three areas in any of the above ways in order to be able to transfer to any of
Students should only complete one of the three available applications. the CUNY senior colleges.
Students are responsible for filing the correct applications. Failure to file the Students who hold a bachelor's degree are exempt from skills testing,
correct application will result in a delay in processing for admission and however, bachelor degree holders who have been educated in a language
additional fees. Be certain to read the instructions carefully and submit all other than English will be required to test in reading and writing only.
necessary documentation. Students educated outside the U.S. should refer to Placement in remedial or development courses as a result of these tests will
CUNY’s “Information for International Undergraduate Applicants” for fur- be considered part of the student's graduation requirements.
ther application instructions. The college and the university will communicate to all students what, if
any, tests are required for placement. All students must test, or provide
appropriate documentation of exemption or of test scores. Failure to do so
♦Immunization will delay admission and registration for classes. Students may only test
The State of New York requires all students born on or after January 1, once prior to the semester in which they are accepted.
1957 to present proof of immunity against measles, mumps, and rubella
(MMR). Acceptable proof of immunization must include two doses of
measles vaccine and one dose of mumps and rubella vaccine. All students,
University Proficiency
both degree and non-degree, who register for six or more tuition units must Examination (The CPE)
comply with this law. Additionally, all colleges are required to distribute The CUNY Proficiency Exam requires students to demonstrate their com-
information about meningococcal meningitis and vaccination to all stu- petence in aspects of academic literacy that the CUNY faculty considers
dents enrolled regardless of age. Students are required to submit a signed important for success in upper-division studies. All LaGuardia students are
response form (meningitis response form) to demonstrate receipt of required to take and pass it before they can graduate. Students with a pre-
meningococcal disease and vaccine information or a record of the immu- viously earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution are
nization within the past 10 years. exempt.
Students who are not in compliance with all the immunization require- Students are allowed three attempts to pass the CPE. Students are
ments will be excluded from classes and given an administrative withdraw- required to take the test for the first time in the semester in which they have
al grade for all classes. Free measles, mumps and rubella immunization registered for their 45th credit.
clinics through the Health Services Office are offered periodically through- The CPE tests skills you will develop through your coursework: reading
out the year to accommodate the students’ obligations. Further information and interpreting texts; organizing and presenting your ideas and connecting
is available from the Admissions Office, M-147, the Health Services Office, them to other ideas and concepts; writing clearly and effectively; interpret-
MB-40, and the New York City Department of Health. ing and evaluating materials in graphs and charts.
The exam consists of two tasks:
Task 1: Analytical Reading and Writing (2 hours). You will be asked to
♦University Testing Policies and write a focused comprehensive analysis essay drawing on a long reading
you have been given prior to the test and a shorter reading you will be given
Procedures the day of the test.
As part of the admissions process at LaGuardia, students are required to Task 2: Analyzing and Integrating Material from Graphs and Text (1
demonstrate their competence in Reading, Writing and Mathematics. hour). You will be given a set of materials that includes two graphs or charts
In Reading and Writing, students can do this four ways: and a short reading text. You will then be asked to state the main claims of
1. Have earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. the reading and discuss how the charts or graphs do or do not support that
2. National tests: students who score above 480 on the SAT Verbal por- text.
tion or 20 or above on the ACT Verbal portion demonstrate competence in Detailed information about the test, previous versions for review and
reading and writing. information about how to prepare for it are available in the college's Testing
3. New York State Regents examination in English: students who Office.
achieve a grade of 75 or better demonstrate competence in reading and writ-
ing.
4. CUNY Basic Skills Test in Reading and Writing: students who do not ♦Advanced Standing through Prior
offer appropriate scores on the SAT, ACT or New York State Regents in
English are scheduled to take the University's Basic Skills Tests. Learning Assessment
The CUNY/ACT Basic Skills Tests in Reading and Writing include: LaGuardia offers many opportunities for students to obtain academic cred-
1. An untimed computer-based Reading Skills test; it for courses, credentials, and life experience. Students may earn up to 30
2. A 60-minute writing sample, an essay. credits toward their LaGuardia degree.
In Mathematics, students can do this four ways:
1. Have earned a valid bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Transfer Credits and Transcript Evaluation:
2. National tests: students who score above 480 on the SAT or 20 or Transfer students admitted to degree or certificate programs may
above on the Mathematics portion of the ACT demonstrate competence. transfer to LaGuardia credits earned at other accredited colleges or
3. Earn a grade of 75 or more on the New York State Regents examina- universities either in the U.S. or the equivalent earned outside the U.S.
tion in Sequential Math 2 or 3 or Math A or B. for courses that are comparable to those offered at LaGuardia.
4. Take the untimed CUNY Skills Assessment Program Math Test and Transfer credits are evaluated by the Transfer Credit Office, M-147,
score 27 or better on the first two parts. prior to or during the first semester of attendance in a degree program
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at LaGuardia. The maximum number of credits to be granted toward from another unit of CUNY, to submit passing placement test scores or re-
the degree is 30 and 10 toward a certificate. Transfer or freshmen sta- test at the time of admission to LaGuardia. See the Test Policy section to
tus is chosen by the student at the time of application and cannot be determine if you meet any of the requirements for exemption.
changed after a student registers at LaGuardia. If you have any questions about your transfer credit evaluation, please
In general, for courses to be transferred, a grade of C or better must visit room M-147 or call (718) 482-6103.
have been earned or, if the course was taken at another unit of CUNY,
a grade of D or better must have been earned. Students have the option Standardized Examinations:
of requesting that a course not transfer to LaGuardia so the course may The College offers a variety of ways to obtain credits through standardized
be repeated here. Students are cautioned that they must make satisfac- examinations.
tory academic progress as a condition of financial aid. Repeated cours- The College Board: LaGuardia is a member institution of the College
es do not count in cumulative totals of credits completed to meet finan- Entrance Examination Board, participating in both the Advanced Placement
cial aid requirements. Students admitted into Nursing, Veterinary and CLEP programs.
Technology, Physical Therapy Assistant, or Occupational Therapy Advanced Placement: Students presenting scores of 3 or above will
Assistant programs will be awarded credit for transferable courses with receive appropriate credit. To be awarded credit, you must send an official
earned grades of A, B, C, or D from any accredited college. All cours- score report to LaGuardia Community College, Office of Admissions.
es on the approved course list for each of these majors from their pro- College Level Examination Program: Credit is granted at the discre-
gram handbooks will transfer unless a student specifically requests in tion of individual academic departments in conjunction with the Transfer
writing that a course not be transferred so it may be repeated here. Credit Office. Check with the Transfer Credit Office, M-147, or call (718)
Requests can be filed with the Transfer Office in room M-147. 482-6103 prior to registering for an exam for more information or to obtain
Transfer credits for “clinical” courses: Nursing, Occupational a brochure. To be awarded credit, you must be matriculated, earn a score
Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapy Assistant, and Veterinary deemed passing by the American Council on Education, and have an offi-
Technology clinical phase courses will not be awarded. These depart- cial score report sent to LaGuardia Community College (code 2246).
ments follow the general transfer policies in all other ways. Evaluation of Noncollegiate Educational Programs (pre-evaluated
Transfer credits in cooperative education: Transfer credit may be training, credentials, certificates, and licenses): Credit may be granted
granted for cooperative education courses completed at another college. The for formal courses and educational programs sponsored by non-collegiate
number of credits transferred may not exceed three. The chairperson of organizations such as work related courses and formal military training rec-
Cooperative Education makes the determination of equivalency. ognized by the National Program on Noncollegiate Sponsored Instruction
Transfer credits in English: Transfer credits may be awarded for col- (PONSI). For details on what is available, you can visit
lege-level English courses taken at post-secondary institutions in the U.S. www.nationalponsi.org
and English-speaking countries. Results of the City University of New
York's ACT placement exam affect the transferability of English courses. Exemption credit:
English credits are not awarded for a college-level English course taken at Exemption credit from any credit course offered at LaGuardia may be
post-secondary institutions in countries where English is not the primary granted on the basis of an examination or a project equivalent to the final
language. requirement of the course. Equivalencies are determined by the faculty of
Transfer credits in foreign languages: Students who have taken an the appropriate department and must be approved by the chairperson. To
elementary-level foreign language course at another institution and wish to receive credit by exemption, the student should apply to the appropriate
receive transfer credits must complete an intermediate-level course before chairperson or designee.
transfer credit will be awarded. The maximum number of exemption credits that can be counted
Transfer credits in health education: Transfer credit may be granted towards a LaGuardia degree is 10. These 10 exemption credits may be
for coursework in health education taken at other institutions of higher edu- applied toward LaGuardia's 30-credit residency requirement for a degree; a
cation. The Natural and Applied Sciences Department will be responsible maximum of 6 credits may be applied toward a certificate.
for approving transfer credits in health education. Note: Exemption credits are awarded to degree students only.
Transfer credits in mathematics: Transfer credit will be awarded for
the equivalent of statistics, pre-calculus or better provided the student has Veteran’s credit for military service:
met LaGuardia's passing standard on the math skills assessment test. Those Veterans enrolled in degree programs (matriculated) who have been hon-
students with a math skills assessment test score below our minimum stan- orably discharged from the United States military may qualify for unre-
dard will be required to take remedial courses in order to receive transfer stricted elective credit. The veteran must have been in active service for
credit for their prior math courses, unless a waiver of the remedial course is more than 90 days and must have completed at least one semester at
granted by the Mathematics Department. LaGuardia Community College with a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher.
Transfer and the New Student Seminar (formerly called Freshmen Unrestricted elective credits will be awarded based on length of active
Seminar): The New Student Seminar provides an orientation to LaGuardia, service according to the following scale:
a forum for academic planning and advisement, and teaches skills impera- less than 3 months = none
tive to academic success. All students are required to complete the New 3 months through 12 months = 2
Student Seminar during their first semester at LaGuardia. Transfer credit 12 months through 24 months = 4
will not be awarded for another school’s orientation course. 25 months or more = 6
Transfer credits in religious studies: Transfer credit may be granted Veterans who qualify under the above mentioned guidelines should
for theological or religious courses where those courses come under the present Form DD214 to the Enrollment Services Center, C-107, for review.
heading of philosophy. The chairperson of the Humanities Department
shall make this decision.
Transfer credits in remediation: Transfer credit will not be granted for
♦Special Learning Opportunities
any remedial, developmental-level, or ESL courses previously taken at LaGuardia offers a number of special learning opportunities to students
another college. Based on test results, LaGuardia may require students to prior to starting college, during their college careers as well as during the
retake basic skills courses passed elsewhere. Missing or failing skills summer.
assessment test scores could delay or prevent you from receiving a complete
evaluation. This is why it is imperative for all students, including transfer
students, to take the ACT placement exams–or, if the student is transferring
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Prior to College College Discovery certification is determined by completing financial
aid forms: the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the
Opening Sessions for New Students Financial Aid Supplemental Information Request (FASIR).
All incoming students are expected to be part of the Opening Sessions CUNY COPE Program
learning experience. During this day-long event, students are engaged in The College Opportunity to Prepare for Employment (CUNY-COPE) is a
presentations, a variety of workshops, and a tour of the college. Each collaboration between The City University of New York (CUNY) and the
Opening Sessions has a freshman theme with common readings from arti- City of New York Human Resource Administration (HRA) that provides
cles and a required book used in the first semester. Students will have a career/education and support services to CUNY students receiving public
chance to meet with faculty and fellow students through group discussions. assistance.
University Summer and Winter Immersion Programs The goals of CUNY-COPE are to see that public assistance recipients
graduate from CUNY schools more quickly, that their retention is improved,
(USIP/UWIP)
and that, ultimately, they find employment.
The immersion programs are designed for newly admitted students prior
The COPE Program offers a variety of services that help students meet
to their first semester. They provide an opportunity for students to get a
college degree goals and HRA requirements so that they can graduate and
headstart on their college experience by taking, at no cost, a basic skills
get jobs that will lead to long-term economic self-sufficiency.
course, receiving tutoring, and meeting with counselors. The program
COPE services include: academic and personal counseling; assistance
offers courses in the areas of English, ESL, reading, and math. In addition
with registration, career planning and course scheduling; assistance with
there are also prep, critical thinking, and learning strategies classes.
accessing appropriate child care and transportation needs, preparing for
The immersion programs are coordinated by the Office of Academic
HRA appointments and meeting workfare requirements; tutoring; job prepa-
Support Services and Special Programs. For further information call (718)
ration and job placement; information mailings and seminars.
482-5408 or stop by room M-311.
HRA provides training related expenses (TREs) to COPE Program par-
During College ticipants to assist with transportation and child care expenses. In order to
Learning Communities remain eligible for TREs, participants must be full-time students, attend col-
The college offers several types of Learning Communities throughout the lege 100% and make satisfactory progress towards their degree.
academic year: Academy Clusters, New House, and Liberal Arts. COPE Program job placement services include: assistance with resume
These communities are thematically linked by faculty who have created preparation; full- or part-time job openings in a wide variety of fields
the courses. The learner is engaged to make connections across disciplines. (focused and related to career path); interview and career preparation; meet-
Learning communities provide learners with an enriched experience as well ing employers, seminars, workshops, job fairs; individual and group coun-
as a supportive and friendly environment. The Academy Clusters and New seling.
House communities are reserved for new students during their first semes- A new component of the program is a provision for job assistance and
ter. The Liberal Arts Clusters are for students who have reached the placement services to students who are not on public assistance, but have
ENG101 level and who will major in the Liberal Arts AA program. dependent children, and attend LaGuardia or other CUNY degree programs.
For further information contact the Office of Academic Support Services For more information, students may visit the COPE office, MB-13, or call
and Special Programs at (718) 482-5408 or in room M-311. (718) 482-5479.
Bridges to the Future Program
The Bridges to the Future Program provides opportunities for minority stu-
CUNY BA/BS Program
Established in 1971, the CUNY Baccalaureate Program (CUNY BA/BS)
dents to gain research experience in science, mathematics, or computer sci-
is the only University-wide alternate degree program that allows students,
ence areas. Working closely with faculty mentors, students execute chal-
working with faculty mentors, to design a program of study tailored to
lenging research projects, attend unique student research seminars, and
their unique individual academic interests and goals. Students may take
receive specialized counseling and other support services. In addition to
courses at any of CUNY's 17 colleges and at The Graduate School. The
research, the program facilitates transfer of community college students to
program is administered by The City University of New York Graduate
further study in biomedicine and the sciences.
Center.
College Discovery Program
The CUNY BA/BS Program accepts up to 68 transfer credits earned at
The College Discovery Program, available at CUNY's community col-
a community college toward the 120 credits needed for the degree.
leges, provides eligible students with concentrated and specialized coun-
Qualified LaGuardia students can be in the CUNY BA/BS Program at the
seling, remedial instruction, tutorial services and financial aid stipends for
same time that they are taking courses at LaGuardia toward their associate’s
educational expenses.
degree. To be eligible for admission to the program students need 15 col-
In accordance with the state education law and CUNY policies, students
lege credits and a GPA of at least 2.50. For further information contact the
are eligible for admission to the College Discovery Program if they meet the
CUNY BA/BS campus coordinator at (718) 482-5442.
following criteria: They
• are economically disadvantaged, The Honors Program
• graduated from an approved high school or attained a New York State The Honors Program is dedicated to providing an enriched educational experi-
high school equivalency diploma (GED) or its equivalent, ence to highly motivated students–day or evening, full- or part-time. The aim
• did not previously attend a college or university, and of the program is to equip students with the academic abilities and personal con-
• resided in New York City for at least one year prior to the first day of fidence needed to succeed at demanding public and private four-year colleges
classes. and universities. Honors students enroll in special sections of regular courses
Program services include a special new student orientation session, a that have small class size, allowing maximum individual attention to each stu-
New Student Seminar section devoted specifically to CD students, individ- dent and more give and take between students and instructors. These sections
ualized counseling as well as specialized CD counseling groups, workshops provide additional instruction in reading complex texts, thinking critically, and
and tutorials. writing gracefully and analytically. Students are guided in independent
Note: Applicants for the College Discovery Program will only be con- research, oral debate, and the creative examination of ideas. The use of primary
sidered if they complete the College Discovery portion of the City source material and information literacy and research skills are also emphasized.
University Undergraduate Freshman Application at the time they make ini- Each semester, honors courses are offered in a variety of departments.
tial application to the University. Participants in the Honors Program are required to have a GPA of at least 3.20
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in 12 or more credits. Entering freshmen with a high school average of B+ (85) Enriched Off-Campus Summer Programs
or better are also eligible to take honors courses with permission. Students can Exchanges
participate in the Honors Program in two ways. They can enroll in any of the The Barnard-LaGuardia Intercollegiate Partnership Program is a compo-
honors courses and earn an “honors” designation on the transcript after com- nent of the Hughes Science Pipeline Project at Barnard College aimed at
pleting the course and a “certificate of completion” from the president. Or, if identifying students to study science at Barnard or other senior colleges.
they are majoring in Liberal Arts, they can take fuller advantage of the Honors Qualified LaGuardia students take part in a five-week coeducational resi-
Program by taking seven honors courses to graduate with an honors degree. dential program at Barnard. Students take two science courses, which are
Honors students are provided many benefits such as attending special transfer team-taught by Barnard and LaGuardia faculty. Students who successful-
information sessions, visits to four-year colleges, honors receptions, guest lec- ly complete the summer program are invited to take one science course at
tures, and special interlibrary loan privileges. For further information, students Barnard during the academic year.
should contact the Honors Program director, M-401, call (718) 482-5618, or The Vassar College “Exploring Transfer” Program is a five-week sum-
visit the Honors Program web page at: www.laguardia.cuny/honors. mer program designed to give qualified LaGuardia students the opportuni-
LaGuardia AMP ty to explore their transfer opportunities while experiencing education at a
LaGuardia AMP (Alliance for Minority Participation) is a participating four-year residential college. Students enroll in two interdisciplinary cours-
institution of the New York City Alliance (NYC-AMP) program that is es team-taught by LaGuardia and Vassar faculty, earning 6 academic cred-
sponsored by a grant from the National Science Foundation. The its. In addition, special transfer counseling is provided, as well as social and
LaGuardia AMP’s goal is to ensure long-term capacity to produce signif- recreational activities. All expenses are paid for students. Since 1985 over
icantly greater numbers of underrepresented students in science, mathe- 225 LaGuardia students have benefited from this award-winning program,
matics, and engineering. going on to continue their education at outstanding colleges such as Vassar,
Full-time students who are citizens or permanent residents and members Columbia, Yale, Middlebury, New York University, Clark, and Smith.
of underrepresented groups are eligible for AMP research assistantships. Study Abroad Program
Students are invited to apply based on academic performance and will be The Study Abroad Program provides LaGuardia students with an oppor-
required to take part in an interview as part of the application process. tunity to earn up to six academic credits during Spring Session II while
Financial support is provided for participation in this program. Stipends gaining invaluable experience living in a country and culture different
for students who transfer to a participating CUNY senior college will be from their own.
continued. Eligible students are invited to apply for study abroad where the City
For more information or to request an application, contact the University of New York has summer programs. Most programs offer
LaGuardia activity coordinator in M-412 or call (718) 482-5648. humanities and social science courses. Countries of destination include, but
are not limited to, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, England,
NASA's Undergraduate Student Researchers Program Germany, Greece, Ireland, Puerto Rico, Senegal, and Spain. It is possible
This program is funded by a grant from NASA to increase the presence of to do internships or clinical fieldwork abroad, depending on the student's
under-represented minority students and students with disabilities, who major and upon approval of the internship/clinical fieldwork advisor.
are U.S. citizens in the fields of science, mathematics, engineering, or Applications for study abroad are due by December 1st. The selection
computer science. Students awarded this prestigious scholarship receive process takes place in January.
financial support in the form of tuition assistance, stipend, books, and pro- In order to apply for participation in the Study Abroad Program, students
gram-related student travel (professional conferences and summer must:
research experience). 1. have an overall G.P.A of 3.0 or higher;
Through the mentor program, a faculty member provides intensive indi- 2. have completed at least 24 credits;
vidual academic counseling to each student. The mentoring involves mon- 3. have finished all basic skills requirements;
itoring each student's academic progress (they must maintain at least a 3.0 4. have completed all prerequisites for course/internship/clinical field-
GPA), providing them with academic counseling, exposing them to profes- work to be done overseas;
sional conferences and lectures, identifying and involving them in research 5. be recommended by a faculty member;
activities, enhancing their confidence as scholars, and providing them with 6. go through the selection process.
strong role models in their area of concentration. During the summer, the For further information, students may contact the director of the Study
students are required to participate in a research project. An example of a Abroad Program at (718) 482-5218.
research experience has been with the Goddard Institute for Space Studies.
Students have been engaged in research activities in the investigation of
stratospheric aerosols in the atmosphere of Jupiter. They have had to ana- ♦Articulation Agreements
lyze data transmitted from Jupiter by the Voyager spacecraft. LaGuardia has articulation agreements with over 30 public and private
four-year colleges and universities. The Office for Academic Affairs has
Supplemental Instruction developed specific agreements that guarantee acceptance of LaGuardia
Supplemental Instruction, a non-remedial peer tutoring program available credits when students transfer to these colleges after earning an Associate’s
at the college since 1993, provides free tutoring in high-risk or difficult degree. At the time of printing, the following institutions have joined
courses. Courses in biology, human biology, microbiology, calculus, sta- LaGuardia in articulation partnerships: Adelphi University,
tistics, and accounting have been targeted as Supplemental Instruction LaGuardia/Adelphi University Connection Programs, Antioch College,
courses. These courses have a tutor or student leader assigned to them. City College, Clarkson University, Cornell University, Gallaudet
This student, who has already successfully completed the course, attends University, Hunter College, Hunter-Bellevue Nursing Program, John Jay
all classes and arranges a minimum of three weekly group tutoring ses- College of Criminal Justice, Laboratory Institute of Merchandising,
sions. The sessions are designed to help students improve their grades. To LaGuardia/C.W. Post, L.I.U. Transfer Programs, Manhattanville College,
date, the average grade of students who have participated in Supplemental Marymount College, New York City College of Technology, New York
Instruction is one half to one full letter grade higher than students who do University, Pratt Institute, Queens College, Shaw University, Springfield
not participate. College School of Human Services, St. John's University, St. Joseph's
When registering for a course or receiving advisement, ask if there is a College, School of Visual Arts, SUNY, College of Technology, SUNY,
Supplemental Instruction session being offered. For additional information, Health Science Center @ Brooklyn, SUNY, Institute of Technology,
please call (718) 482-5637. Utica/Rome, SUNY @ Oswego, University of Turabo, Puerto Rico,
Vassar, and York College.
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♦Tuition and Fees Tuition Per Semester
Students must pay their tuition and fees or clear their accounts on the day
The Cost of Education they register. Students’ financial aid may be used to cover all or part of the
total amount due.
Cost is an important consideration for most students when they are decid-
ing which educational program is best suited to their goals and aspirations. New York City residency
The following information will help students calculate the cost of attend- To qualify, students must have made New York State their principal place
ing LaGuardia Community College. By performing some basic calcula- of abode for at least 12 consecutive months and resided in the City of New
tions, students can develop their own “student budget.” York for at least six consecutive months immediately prior to the first day
Generally, a student budget consists of the direct educational costs of of classes. New York State residents who are not city residents must obtain
tuition, fees, books and supplies, as well as those costs incurred by virtue of a certificate of residence from their county treasurer prior to registering. A
attendance, such as for transportation and lunch. In addition, all students new Certificate of Residence is required each school year.
have costs related to recreation and personal expenses. New York City/New York State residents
Full-time matriculated students (12-18 tuition units) $1400.00/semester
Developing a Budget Part-time matriculated students (fewer than 12 units) $120.00/unit
Students who depend on some other person to provide a substantial por- Non-degree students $160.00/unit
tion of their support are generally defined as dependent students. For these Non-state residents, foreign students, and undocumented students
students, the costs, defined below, represent the total out-of-pocket costs Full-time and part-time matriculated students $190.00/unit
that result from college attendance. Non-degree students $250.00/unit
For self-supporting students, who do not depend upon some other per- Senior citizens (minimum age: 60 years)
son for support, the out-of-pocket costs must be considered in addition to the (Enrollment on space-available basis)
regular cost of living, which students incur as a result of being dependent Tuition waived
upon their own resources. A general description of these living costs is Student fee $80.00
described below.
CUNY BA/BS Program students
Tuition and student activities fees for all students in the CUNY
Typical Expenses Baccalaureate Program are billed for and collected by the Bursar at their
Following is an estimate of the education-related expenses students are
home college. Students are billed according to the fee schedule in effect
likely to incur for a 12-month period. It is possible that during students’
at their home college.
internship semester, their salary may cover some expenses. Most students
Permit students
receive some form of financial assistance to help meet these expenses.
All tuition and student activities fees are payable to the “home” college in
Dependent and certain independent students accordance with its fee schedule. No additional payment of tuition or fees
Dependent students, those who receive assistance from family or other is required at the college where the course is taken.
sources, can expect to pay $3,092 in annual tuition and fees. In addition,
the following costs are estimated for the 2006-07 academic year: books
Tuition waivers
Staff members of City University, including professional staff, instruction-
and supplies $879, transportation $816, personal and lunch items $1,690,
al staff, and Gittleson employees (with six months of employment prior to
and room and board $2,520.
the first day of classes), are permitted to enroll in undergraduate courses on
Independent students a space available basis, tuition free.
Independent students and dependent students living away from home for
12 months during the 2006-07 academic year can expect the following Tuition Refunds
expenses in addition to $3,092 tuition and fees: books and supplies $879, Tuition refunds are computed according to the date that the student drops
transportation $816, personal and lunch items $3,558 and room and board a course or courses. Refund applications are available in the Enrollment
$7663. Services Center, C-107. In cases of medical leave of absences, the refund
is computed according to the effective date of the leave. Noninstructional
♦Tuition fees are non-refundable, except when courses are cancelled by the college,
a student’s registration is cancelled by the college, or the student enters
All fees and tuition charges listed in the college catalog and in any regis-
military, Peace Corps or Vista service.
tration material issued by the college are subject to change by action of the
Students who drop courses from their record during the change of pro-
university’s Board of Trustees without prior notice. In the event of any
gram period are entitled to a refund according to the following schedule:
increase in the fees or tuition charges, payments already made to the col-
lege will be treated as partial payments and notification will be given of the Fall and Spring 100% On or before the first day of classes.
additional amount due and the time and method of payment. Tuition is the 12-week Session 75% Within 6 calendar days after the
sum of monies per term or semester which is required to be paid or satis- scheduled opening date.
50% Between the 7th and 12th calendar
fied prior to the first day of classes in order for a student to be considered days after the scheduled opening date.
enrolled. Students who do not settle their tuition bill by the established col- 25% Between the 13th and 17th calendar
lege due date may have their registration canceled the day after the due days after the scheduled opening date.
date. If you register during Late Registration, you must pay any amount None Beyond the 17th calendar day after
the scheduled opening date.
due upon receipt of your registration bill. A $25 late payment fee will be Fall and Spring 100% On or before the first day of classes.
added if payment is not made immediately. 6-week 50% Within 6 calendar days after the scheduled
In the event of an overpayment, the appropriate amount will be refund- Sessions opening date.
25% Between the 7th and 12th calendar days after the
ed. However, all students seeking refunds must complete a refund applica- scheduled opening date.
tion before the refund process can begin. Tuition refund applications are dis- None Beyond the 12th calendar day after the scheduled
tributed in the Enrollment Services Center, C-107. TAP and other refund opening date.
applications, such as PELL, are distributed at the Bursar’s window, base-
ment of the Main Building. Note: If the 6th, 8th, 12th or 17th day falls on a weekend, the refund period is extended to the
next business day.
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Military, Peace Corps and VISTA refunds
The following guidelines govern all applications for refunds for students
♦Fees
withdrawing from the college for service in the military, Peace Corps or Student fees
VISTA. Refund applications are available at the Bursar’s window. Fees are paid each semester of registration.
Military service must be documented with a copy of induction orders or Full-time students (12 tuition units or more)
military orders. Service in the Peace Corps or VISTA must be documented Student Activity Fee/$55
with appropriate letters or other evidence. Consolidated Services Fee/$15
No refund will be made for any course in which a student has been University Senate Fee/$.85
assigned a grade, regardless of whether the grade is passing or failing. Technology Fee/$75
If a student has enlisted in the armed services, the Peace Corps or Part-time students (Less than 12 tuition units)
VISTA, does not attend classes for a sufficient time to qualify for a grade, Student Activity Fee/$20
but continues in attendance within two weeks of induction, refund of tuition Consolidated Services Fee/$15
and fees, except for the application fee, will be made as follows: University Senate Fee/$.85
Withdrawals before the fifth calendar week after scheduled opening of Technology Fee/$37.50
session, 100% refund; withdrawals thereafter, 50% refund. Senior citizens (60 or older)
Student Fee/$65
TAP refunds
Consolidated Services Fee/$15
Students who have paid their full tuition prior to receiving award notifica-
Non-instructional fees
tion in the mail from the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) are entitled, if
Freshman Application/$65
in full attendance at the college, to a refund in the amount of the TAP
Transfer Application/$70
award notification.
Late Registration/$25
TAP refunds will be issued within 45 days after the college receives a
Program Change/$18
certified TAP roster from the State of New York. A postcard will be sent to
Transcript/$7 (Transcript sent free to CUNY. Cash or money order for all
each student entitled to a TAP refund with instructions on how and when to
others.)
obtain this refund.
Readmission/$10
Other refunds Reinstatement/$10
The regulations concerning TAP also apply to all other refunds to which a Penalty Fee for issuance of bad check/$15
student may be entitled. As a general rule, however, the college will Duplicate Diploma/$15
process non-TAP and non-tuition refunds within six weeks of the submis- Duplicate ID/$10
sion of the request at the Bursar’s window. Duplicate Bursar’s Receipt/Copy of Schedule/$5
Locker per year/$1
Withdrawals and the Return of Title IV funds
Special examination
During the first 60% of the term, students earn Title IV funds in propor-
First examination/$15
tion to the time they are enrolled. If a student receives more aid than
Each additional examination/$5
he/she earned, the unearned portion must be returned to the Department of
Maximum each quarter/$25
Education. If a student receives less aid than the amount earned, he/she
Reserve materials
may be eligible for a late disbursement.
First hour overdue/50¢
The portion of aid the student is entitled to receive is based on a percent-
For the rest of the day/50¢
age obtained by comparing the total number of days in the semester to the
For each succeeding day/50¢ (to maximum of $10)
number of days completed before the withdrawal. For example, if you
Lost or damaged materials
complete 20% of the semester, you have earned 20% of your Title IV aid.
Overdue fines, accumulated to the date reported, and replacement costs of
If you received 100% of your Title IV aid, you would have to return the
the materials, plus a $5 processing charge.
unearned portion. The regulation stipulates that the amount to be returned is
to be shared by the college and the student in proportion to the aid that each Waiver of Change of Program Fee
possess. The college’s share of the excess funds is the total amount of No Change of Program Fee will be charged if any one of the following
unearned aid, or the institutional charges multiplied by the percentage of aid conditions is met:
that was unearned, whichever is less. 1. The college cancels or withdraws a course, whether or not the student
The college’s share is allocated to the Title IV programs as determined substitutes another course;
by statute. The student’s share is the difference between the total unearned 2. The college changes the hours of the course or makes other substan-
amount and the college’s share. This is also allocated to the Title IV pro- tive changes that provide the student with justification for a change;
grams as determined by statute. The law provides that any amount that the 3. The college requests that the student transfer from one section to
student returns to a grant program be reduced by half. The amount to be another section of the same course; or
returned is also considered an overpayment and must be returned within 30 4. The college cancels the registration of the student for academic, dis-
days to the Department of Education. If the student does not repay the over- ciplinary or other reasons.
payment in full or make a satisfactory payment arrangement within 45 days
from the date of notification, the student will become ineligible for future
Title IV funds.
Students who remain enrolled beyond the 60% point of the term are con-
sidered to have earned all their aid and do not have to return any Title IV
funds.
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Award Schedule: Awards can range up to $3,000.00 for each year of
♦Financial Aid undergraduate study. The total debt cannot exceed $15,000 as an under-
We make every effort to help students finance their LaGuardia education. graduate.
Student Financial Services in the Enrollment Services Center (C-107) is Rights and Responsibilities of Recipients: Continued eligibility is
staffed by professional counselors who assist students in securing financial dependent on maintenance of satisfactory academic progress. The current
aid. What follows are descriptions of state and federal programs that are interest rate of 5% is payable during the repayment process and begins
available to eligible students. All students seeking financial aid must com- nine months after graduation or leaving school and may extend over a peri-
plete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), available on- od of 10 years. Payment is not required for up to three years of active U.S.
line at www.fafsa.ed.gov. If there is a question about eligibility for one of military service or service in the Peace Corps, VISTA, or similar national
these programs, the student or prospective student should see a financial program.
aid counselor. The Enrollment Services Resource Center (C-109) is avail-
able to students who wish to file their FAFSAs online and/or receive Federal Work-Study Program (FWS)
important online information related to their financial aid. Students can Selection for Recipients and Allocation of Awards: The applicant must
also go to our website www.lagcc.cuny.edu/sfs, email us at FinancialAid be enrolled at least half-time.
@lagcc.cuny.edu or contact us by telephone (718) 482-5935. Employment is reasonably available to all eligible students in the insti-
tution who are in need of financial aid. In the event that more students are
eligible for FWS than there are funds available, preference is given to stu-
♦Federal Programs dents who have greater financial need and who must earn a part of their edu-
cational expenses.
Federal Pell Grants Award Schedule: Student Financial Services assists students in finding
Application Procedures: The completed FAFSA application takes at least jobs on campus or off campus, with public or private nonprofit agencies,
six weeks to process. A processed Student Aid Report (SAR) will be sent such as hospitals, for up to 20 hours a week, based on the availability of
to the applicant. The amount of the applicant’s award is determined from funds.
the SAR by Student Financial Services. Upon enrollment, funds are paid Factors considered by the Office of Student Financial Services in deter-
directly to the applicant or applied to the student’s tuition bill. All forms mining whether, and for how many hours, the recipient may work under this
can be obtained online at our website at www.lagcc.cuny.edu/sfs. program are: financial need, class schedule, and academic progress.
Selection of Recipients and Allocation of Awards: The Federal Pell Salaries in 2006-07 range from $7.50 to $8.00 per hour, depending on
Grant is an entitlement program. Eligibility and award amounts are based on the position.
need rather than academic achievement. The applicants must demonstrate Rights and Responsibilities of Recipients: Satisfactory academic
need and must attend their classes. progress must be maintained, and all the requirements for the Pell Grant
Financial need is determined by a formula applied to all applicants annu- must be met.
ally by Congress. The Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is calculated by
this formula. Federal Direct Loan Program
Award Schedule: 2006-07 awards range from $200.00 to $2,025.00 per Application Procedures: Application is made through the Office of
semester. The amount of the award will be affected by costs of attendance Student Financial Services by completing a Loan Origination Request
and full- or part-time enrollment status. The Federal Pell award does not Form. The applicant is required to first file and receive a response from a
duplicate state awards. FAFSA. An online entrance counseling for borrower’s quiz and the com-
Rights and Responsibilities of Recipients: Students must continue to pletion of a Direct Loan application are required. Log on to
make satisfactory academic progress in the degree program in which they www.ed.gov/directloan/ students.html to complete the online entrance
are enrolled. Students must not owe any refunds on Federal Pell grants or counseling.
other awards paid, or be in default on repayment of any student loan. When the loan is approved, the student is required to e-sign the Master
The schedule of award payments is available at www.lagcc.edu/sfs , and Promissory Note (MPN) with his/her Federal PIN. Students can request a
also in the Enrollment Services Center (C-107). PIN at www.pin.ed.gov.
Students must attempt 24 credits during the academic year in order to Selection of Recipients and Allocation of Awards: To be eligible for a
earn the full Federal Pell award. Therefore, enrollment status for Federal Federal Direct Loan, a student must be: 1) a U.S. citizen or permanent res-
Pell will be as follows: full-time, 12 credits (or equivalent); 3/4 time, 9 ident alien; and 2) enrolled in or admitted as a matriculated (at least half-
through 11.5 credits (or equivalent); 1/2 time, 6 through 8.5 credits (or time) student.
equivalent); and less than half time, 1.0 through 5.5 credits (or equivalent). Loan Schedule: The loan amounts vary and are based on class year: for
Please see Schedule of Classes for more information. example, $2,625.00 during the student’ s freshman year, $3,500.00 during
the sophomore year, etc. All students are eligible to receive interest bene-
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants fits on their loans unless they choose to waive them. Some students are eli-
(FSEOG) gible for a full interest subsidy on a subsidized loan during the time he/she
Selection of Recipients and Allocation of Awards: The applicants must: is in school at least half-time, and for a following six-month grace period
1) have exceptional financial need and before repayment must begin. An “origination fee” of 3% of the loan
2) be enrolled at least half-time. amount is subtracted. However, a 1.5% rebate is added back. This rebate
Award Schedule: The awards can range from $400.00 to $800.00 in is given on condition that the students make 12 consecutive, on-time pay-
2006-07. ments.
Rights and Responsibilities of Recipients: The student must continue to Rights and Responsibilities for Recipients: Students may borrow at a
make satisfactory academic progress, and meet all the requirements for the relatively low interest rate (currently 5.30%) with no repayment as long as
Pell Grant. they remain enrolled at least half-time, and for six months after they cease
to be at least half-time students. Payment of principal may further be
Federal Perkins Loan (FPL) deferred during study under a graduate fellowship program approved by
Selection of Recipients and Allocation of Awards: Loans are available
the U.S. Commissioner of Education, during up to three years as a full-
to students enrolled at least half-time in a degree program. An online pre-
time Peace Corps or VISTA or similar national program volunteer.
loan entrance and exit counseling is required. Log on to www.lagcc.cuny.
Six months after ceasing to be at least a half-time student, the borrower
edu/sfs.
must make formal arrangements with the loan servicer to begin repayment.
The following regulations apply:
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1) Depending on the amount of the loan, the minimum monthly pay- Once you have used up your 30 “special value” tuition units, you can
ment may be at least $50.00 plus interest. Under unusual and extenuating only receive Title IV money for “non-special value” courses. Any future
circumstances the loan servicer, on request, may permit reduced payments. awards will be based on the credit values of regular courses only. It is there-
2) The repayment period varies and is dependent upon the repayment fore to your advantage to try to take “special value” courses along with reg-
plan chosen. For example, the Standard Repayment Plan has a maximum ular courses, if you have met the prerequisites.
period of 10 years, and the Income Contingent Payment Plan has a maxi- Note: Although ESL courses are listed as “special value” courses, those
mum period of 25 years. courses do not count toward the Title IV maximum.
3) Repayment in whole or part may be made at any time without penal- Probation: Students who do not meet the college’s minimum grade
ty. point average (GPA) will be placed on academic probation. They will be
given one semester to achieve the minimum grade point average that was
Federal Direct Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students required before they were placed on probation. During this probationary
(FDPLUS) period students who make satisfactory academic progress will continue to
FDPLUS enables either natural or adoptive parents of dependent under- maintain their academic standing with the college and their concurrent eli-
graduate students to borrow per child up to the cost of education, for each gibility for financial aid.
academic year at federally approved schools. The amount borrowed in any Additional Regulations: For Federal Pell awards, students not yet 24
year cannot be greater than the cost of going to school during that year, years old by January 1st must prove their independence if they claim to be
minus all other financial aid received for the period of the loan. Costs that independent of their parents. They must also have unusual circumstances
may be covered include: tuition and fees, room and board, books, trans- which must be documented.
portation, and an allowance for personal expenses. FDPLUS loans for Students are reminded that attendance is a requirement for receiving
which the first disbursement was made on or after July 1, 1993, have no financial aid. Failure to attend classes may result in a reduction or loss of
aggregate loan limit. Interest rates are variable and change every July 1st. financial aid. If students charge tuition and/or books and do not attend class-
Repayment of the loan must begin within 60 days after the date funds es, they are still liable for the costs and will be billed accordingly.
are distributed. Borrowers have 10 years to repay. The loan servicer may Permanent residents who have not had their status confirmed by BCIS
charge an insurance premium of up to 4% on the loan principal. This pre- must also submit a copy of their permanent resident card. Students who
mium is deducted from each loan disbursement. Application is made have an I-94, with the following endorsements, are no longer eligible for
through the Office of Student Financial Services by completing a Loan Federal Pell, Federal Work-Study, FSEOG or Federal Perkins: a) Adjusted
Origination Request Form. Parents will be eligible for the same authorized Applicant, b) 245, c) 245 Applicant, d) Applicant for Permanent Residence,
deferments described in the Federal Direct Loan Program. The PLUS loan e) Voluntary Departure, and f) Deferred Action.
application may be obtained online at our website www.lagcc.cuny.edu/sfs.
Veterans Benefits
Academic Requirements for Federal Aid (Title IV) The Office of Veterans Affairs, C-107, provides a full range of counseling
Federal regulations stipulate that a student at LaGuardia Community services for the veteran population. The veterans coordinator provides
College may remain eligible to receive Title IV assistance upon achieving information regarding all of the benefits available to students and assists
at least a “C” average, or its equivalent according to the college’s retention with any other problems encountered while attending the college. The pro-
policy, and by accumulating credits toward the degree according to the fol- grams available to veterans are:
lowing standards: Veterans Tutorial Benefits: To be eligible for tutorial benefits, veterans
1. A student’s earned credits are equal to or greater than two-thirds of the must be receiving monthly benefits on at least a half-time basis. A veteran
credits the student has attempted at the institution; is entitled to 12 months of tutorial benefits to a maximum of $100.00 per
2. The credits a student has attempted are not more than 150% of the month.
credits normally required for completion of the degree. Veterans Work Study: Veterans must be receiving full-time benefits to
If the standard in point 1 above is not met, eligibility may be retained by be eligible to work up to 750 hours per year. The hourly rate is $6.75.
meeting the following conditional standard: Placements are in areas, which directly affect the student veteran popula-
3. The credits the student has earned are equal to or greater than .875 of tion.
the total amount of credits attempted minus 21. Vocational Rehabilitation: This is available to veterans who have at
Students who fail to meet the conditional status will lose Title IV eligi- least a 20% disability rating from the Veterans Administration and includes
bility. They may file a Financial Aid Waiver Appeal through the Academic payment for tuition, fees, and a monthly stipend. Full-time and part-time
Standing Committee. The decision of the committee is final. veteran students are eligible.
Special Value Courses: To be eligible to receive Title IV, you must, Benefits for Dependents of Veterans: There are numerous programs
according to federal guidelines, be “making significant progress toward available to dependents of disabled veterans. For more information about
your degree,” meaning that you must be earning credits at a sufficient rate. these programs, please visit the Office of Veterans Affairs.
The federal guidelines for achieving full-time status in a semester do allow IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING MONTHLY VERIFICA-
you to include, along with credits, the tuition units of the “special value” TIONS: You can now submit your monthly verification forms by touch-
courses, but there is a limit: after you have registered (and received Title IV tone telephone at (877) 823-2378 (toll free) OR connect to our Internet site
money) for 30 or more “special value” tuition units, Title IV programs will at www.gibill.va.gov and follow the link to the Web Automated Verification
not pay for any additional “special value” courses. For example, if you reg- of Enrollment (WAVE) program. If your enrollment has changed during the
ister for Basic Writing 099 and Math 095, those two courses count for a total month, you must verify your enrollment through the WAVE program.
of 10.0 “special value” tuition units. If those units are used in calculating If you want to use one of the methods above and do not want to receive
your Title IV award for the semester, you will have 20.0 “special value” verifications in the mail each month, call (888) GI-BILL1 and the counselor
tuition units remaining in your account. will change your record to stop the mailing of paper verifications. You do,
If, however, you register for other, “non-special value” courses which however, have to verify your enrollment each month in order to receive pay-
make you full-time without using the “special value” tuition units, you ment.
would still have 30 “special value” tuition units in your account.
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Veterans Administration Educational Benefits Assistance Program is an entitlement program based on financial need.
Montgomery G.I. Bill—Active Duty (Chapter 30) The applicant must:
Application Procedure: Application forms are available at all VA 1. Be a United States citizen or eligible non citizen.
offices, the Office of Veterans Affairs on campus, room C-107, active duty 2. Be a legal resident of New York State.
stations and American embassies. 3. Study full time (at least 12 credits per semester) at an approved post-
Eligibility Requirements: Individuals entering military service on or secondary institution in New York State.
after July 1, 1985, have their basic military pay reduced by $100.00 a month 4. Have graduated from high school, or have a GED, or have passed a
for the first 12 months of their service, in order to be eligible for this educa- federally-approved exam demonstrating the student can benefit from the
tional assistance program. Individuals eligible for the old G.I. Bill (Chapter education offered.
34) as of December 31, 1989, who meet certain eligibility criteria may also 5. Be matriculated in an approved program of study and be in good aca-
be eligible but do not have their basic pay reduced. Persons who, after demic standing. Have at least a cumulative "C" average after receipt of two
December 31, 1976, received commissions as officers from service acade- annual payments.
mies (e.g. West Point, the Naval Academy, etc.) or ROTC scholarship pro- 6. Be charged at least $200 tuition per year.
grams are not eligible for this program: Montgomery G.I. Bill– Selected 7. Not be in default on a student loan guaranteed by HESC and not be in
Reserve (Chapter 1606, Title 10, U.S. Code). default on any repayment of state awards.
Chapter 1606 of Title 10, U.S.C., Educational Assistance for Members 8. Meet income eligibility limitations.
of the Selected Reserve, is also referred to as the Montgomery G.I. Bill- • If dependent, have a NYS net income below $80,000.
Selected Reserve. Since July 1, 1985, DVA has held benefit payment • If independent, have a NYS net income below $10,000.
responsibility, although the funding of educational assistance payments The current definition of independent status is as follows (independent
under this program is provided by the Department of Defense. status under the state definition does not necessarily insure independent sta-
Monthly Rates: The rates of educational assistance allowance payable tus for federal aid programs):
under Chapter 106 for pursuit of a program of education are: 1. Thirty-five years or older on June 30, 2006; or
$297.00 per month for full-time pursuit; 2. Twenty-two years or older on June 30, 2006 and not
$220.30 per month for three-quarter time pursuit; a) a resident in any house, apartment, or building owned or leased by
$147.00 per month for half-time pursuit. parents for more than 2 consecutive weeks in calendar years 2004, 2005 or
Entitlement/Monthly Rates: Active duty for 3 years or 2 years active 2006.
duty plus 4 years in the Selected Reserved or National Guard entitles an b) claimed as a dependent by parents on their federal or state income tax
individual to $1004.00 a month basic benefits for 36 months or the equiva- returns for 2004 and 2005.
lent in part-time training. If an individual’s initial obligated period of active 3. Under 22 years of age on June 30, 2006, and meeting all other require-
duty is less than 3 years, which is not followed by service in the Selected ments of (2) above, and able to meet at least one of the following require-
Reserve, the basic educational assistance benefit is $753.00 monthly for 36 ments:
months (or the equivalent in part-time training). There is also a targeted, dis- a) both parents deceased, disabled or incompetent;
cretionary kicker of up to an additional $400.00 available to persons whose b) receiving public assistance other than Aid as a Dependent Child
skills are critical to the military (e.g. Army College Fund and Navy Sea (ADC) or food stamps;
College Fund programs). c) ward of a court;
d) unable to ascertain parents’ whereabouts;
The Reserve Education Assistance Program (REAP) e) unable, due to an adverse family situation, to submit parents’ income;
Chapter 1607 provides education assistance to Guard and Reservists who f) married on or before December 31, 2005.
have served 90 days or more in a contingency operation after September Undergraduate students may generally receive TAP awards for four
11, 2001. years of study. Students enrolled in approved five-year programs may
Application Procedure: Applications are available on-line through the receive awards for more than a total of eight years of undergraduate and
VA website at http://vabenefits.vba.gov/vonapp. graduate study.
Eligibility Requirements: 1. Must have been called to active duty under Award Schedule: The amount of the TAP award is scaled according to
federal authority for a contingency operation as determined by Congress or level of study, tuition charge, and net taxable income. The income measure
the President; 2. Must have served on active duty in a contingency opera- is the family’s (or independent student’s) New York State net taxable
tion for at least 90 continuous days after September 11, 2001: and 3. Must income, and (for dependent students) support from divorced or separated
remain within your component to use benefits. The 35 months of full time parents. This income is further adjusted to reflect other family members
entitlement begin after the 90-day minimum service is completed. There is enrolled full time in post-secondary study.
no time limit for using benefits provided the individual remains within their
component. Once the individual leaves their component or is discharged Part-Time TAP Program (PTAP)
(except for disability), eligibility for REAP benefits ends. Many students in the past, because of family and/or employment obliga-
tions, could not attend college full-time. Part-time students may be eligible
for assistance from New York State.
♦State Programs A student is eligible for participation in the CUNY Part-Time TAP
CUNY students applying for the following programs must complete the (PTAP) pilot program if he/she meets the following criteria:
TAP/APTS application as well. Applicants will be directed to the TAP web- • Satisfies all program requirements for Tuition Assistance Program
site after they have filed a FAFSA on-line. awards except the full-time attendance requirement;
Tuition Assistance Program • Enrolled as a first-time freshman at CUNY during the 1998-99 aca-
Application Procedures: Applicants must complete the TAP application. demic year or thereafter;
The Higher Education Services Corporation (NYSHESC) determines • Earned at least 24 credits at The City University of New York by the
the applicant’s eligibility and mails an award certificate directly to the appli- time of the receipt of the award;
cant indicating the amount of the grant. • Has a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.00; and
Selection of Recipients and Allocation of Awards: The Tuition • Is enrolled for at least 6 but less than 12 semester hours, or the equiva-
lent, in an approved undergraduate degree program.
Contact Student Financial Services to see if you qualify.
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Aid for Part-Time Study (APTS) Your total Your average Students Receiving
Application Procedures: Application is made through the Office of To be eligible earned credits (GPA) must First Payment in 2006-07
Student Financial Services by completing the APTS application. This pro- for payment # must equal be at least Earned credits GPA
gram is opened to eligible students who meet income requirements and who 1 0 0.00 0 0.00
are taking 6.0 to 11.5 credits. Since funds are restricted, applicants are 2 0 0.00 3 0.50
advised to apply early. 3 6 1.00 9 0.75
College Discovery (CD) 4 18 1.20 18 1.30
Application Procedures: Application is made by completing the appropri- 5 31 2.00 30 2.00
ate section of the admission form available from the Admissions Office, 6 45 2.007 60 2.00
M-147, and returning the form to the University Application Processing 8 75 2.00
Center of The City University of New York. The free application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and CUNY’s TAP application must also be 4. Students must have completed courses in the prior semester at the rate
completed. Students must be registered as full-time students. shown below:
Award Schedule: The amount of financial assistance and other support
provided to CD participants is dependent on need as determined by the To be eligible You must complete this %
CUNY Office of Student Financial Assistance and/or the individual college for payment # of the courses you take
CD programs, within State guidelines. 1 0%
Other Grants, Scholarships and Awards (New York State Residents) 2-3 50%
• AmeriCorps Education Award 4-5 75%
• Child of Veteran Award 6-10 100%
• Flight 587 Memorial Scholarship In addition to the academic requirements described, students must also
• Memorial Scholarships (for children, spouses and financial dependants meet certain residency requirements, citizenship requirements, and financial
of deceased firefighters, volunteer firefighters, police officers, peace officers program criteria. For a full explanation of these regulations, students should
and emergency medical service workers) contact the Office of Student Financial Services.
• Military Service Recognition Scholarship (MSRS) Every semester, all students’ records are reviewed in the Office of
• NYS Scholarship for Academic Excellence Student Financial Services to see if they are meeting all of the academic
• New York Lottery Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship TAP regulations. If they have met all of the conditions outlined above, they
• NYS Volunteer Recruitment Service Scholarship will be eligible to receive the next payment. Students who do not meet the
• Regents Professional Opportunity Scholarship criteria will be decertified for the following semester. Students may, howev-
• State Aid to Native American er, file an appeal through the Academic Standing Committee. The decision
• Veterans Tuition Award (veterans of Viet Nam, the Persian Gulf and of the committee is final.
Afghanistan) Peter Vallone Scholarship
• World Trade Center Memorial Selection of recipients and allocation of awards:
Information about grants, scholarships and awards available to New New York City high school students who graduated with at least a “B”
York State residents can be found at www.hesc.org. average and enroll in the City University of New York system within a year
Academic Requirements for State Aid of their high school graduation are eligible for consideration for a Peter
When you receive your TAP award letter, this is an estimate that will be Vallone Scholarship. Students must file a FAFSA, enroll full-time and
applied to your tuition at registration. Each semester the TAP Certifying maintain a “B” average for continued eligibility in the program. Students
Officer reviews your academic record to determine if you are eligible to enrolled at LaGuardia Community College must be registered in an
receive the TAP award based on academic progress and pursuant to rules Associate’s degree program and are limited to six semesters of eligibility.
and regulations established by the State Education Department. Students must also have accumulated 39 credits by the end of their fourth
In order to maintain eligibility for state aid, there are three major require- semester in order to receive the award for the remaining two semesters.
ments that you must meet. They are outlined below. Award schedule:
1. Students must be registered as full-time students. In the Schedule of Each year the amount of the award is dependent on the program appro-
Classes, there is a chart called, “Am I a Full Time Student?” Students should priation in the annual city budget. Awards for the 2006-07 academic year
check each semester at registration to be sure they are registering for a full- are $1,250.00 ($625.00 per semester).
time program. LaGuardia Foundation Scholarships
2. Students must be registered for courses required for their major. • America Rising Scholarship
3. Students must be making satisfactory academic progress toward their • J. Bert Morgan & Wayne Logsdon Scholarship
degree. In each semester that they wish to receive an award, they must meet • KeySpan Engineering Scholarship
the following standards in the semester prior to the current payment: a) suc- • Khym Foundation Scholarship
cessfully pass a specified number of credits (see chart below), and b) • New York State Builders Association 9/11 Scholarship
achieve a grade point average at a specified minimum level (see chart • Urban World Scholarship
below). • Wan Ng Koo Scholarship
For eligibility requirements and deadlines go to www.lagcc.cuny.
edu/sfs.
National Science Foundation Computer Science, Engineering and
Mathematics Scholarship (NSF-CSEMS)
For eligibility requirements and deadlines go to www.lagcc.cuny.
edu/sfs.
Additional scholarship information is available at the Career & Transfer
Center, C-261
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Academic
Programs
LaGuardia Community College provides its students with a wide range of Associate in Applied Science
learning opportunities in the areas of personal growth, academic achieve-
ment and career preparation. To meet these goals, the college has created Accounting
a variety of academic programs. For students who are uncertain about Joint Accounting/Computer Option
their career goals, LaGuardia has excellent Liberal Arts programs. Administrative Assistant
The college offers programs leading to three degrees: the Associate in Business Management
Arts (AA), the Associate in Science (AS), and the Associate in Applied Business Finance Option
Science (AAS). In addition, the college offers three Certificate programs. Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management Option
The programs of study include: International Business Option
Commercial Foodservice Management
Associate in Arts Commercial Photography
Childhood Education Digital Photography Option
Education Associate: The Bilingual Child Fine Art Photography Option
Human Services: Child Development Computer Operations
Human Services: Gerontology Computer Network Administration and Security Option
Human Services: Mental Health Computer Technology
Liberal Arts: Social Sciences and Humanities Telecommunications Option
Deaf Studies Option Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic
International Studies Option Microcomputer Systems and Applications
Labor and Community Organizing Option Mortuary Science/Joint with
Latin American Studies Option American Academy/McAllister Institute
Media Studies Option Music Recording Technology/Joint with
Philosophy Institute of Audio Research
Theater and Communication Option New Media Technology
Secondary Education Nursing
Paralegal Studies
Associate in Science Physical Therapist Assistant
Programming and Systems
Business Administration
Computer Science Travel and Tourism
Dietetic Technician Veterinary Technology
Engineering Science Certificate Programs
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering Commercial Photography
Mechanical Engineering Practical Nursing
Fine Arts Word Processing Specialist
Design Studies Option
Liberal Arts: Mathematics and Science
Occupational Therapy Assistant
School Foodservice Management
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Accounting Accounting Curriculum: AAS Degree
Counseling
New Student Seminar 0
www.laguardia.edu/majors English: 6 credits
Composition I ENG101 3
The Accounting Program, coordinated by the Accounting and Managerial Writing Through Literature ENG102 3
Studies Department, offers two courses of study leading to an Associate in Humanities/Social Science: 3 credits
Applied Science (AAS) degree. Liberal Arts Elective 3
The major objectives of the Accounting Program and the Joint
Mathematics: 3 credits
Accounting/Computer Option are to provide students with a foundation in Elementary Statistics I MAT120* 3
key conceptual, theoretical and procedural aspects of accounting and an Mathematics/Natural and Applied Sciences: 3 credits
understanding of their relevance to the functioning of various organizations.
Liberal Arts Elective 3
Graduates of the accounting programs are employable in entry-level
(For Natural and Applied Sciences, select only course designations beginning
positions in the private business sector and in federal, state, and local gov- with SCB, SCC, SCH, or SCP.)
ernmental agencies. Graduates are also qualified to perform basic auditing
and accounting functions on the staffs of public accounting firms. Although
the AAS degree programs are designed for students with immediate career Accounting
goals upon graduation, experience has shown that a significant percentage of Accounting/Managerial Studies: 26 credits
accounting majors will continue their studies at a four-year college. Principles of Accounting I AMA111 4
Students interested in acquiring proficiency in accounting and computer Principles of Accounting II AMA112 4
systems can register in the Joint Accounting/Computer Option. This option Accounting Applications for the Microcomputer AMA130 3
Introduction to Business AMM101 3
underscores the relevance of accounting and computers in contemporary
Business Law I AMM110 3
Select three of the following courses:
society.
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Students are able to complete internships from numerous job opportuni-
Intermediate Accounting I AMA201
ties available through LaGuardia's Cooperative Education Department. Intermediate Accounting II AMA202
These work experiences not only enable students to bridge the gap between Cost Accounting I AMA210
classroom theory and practical applications in the business world, but also Cost Accounting II AMA211
provide valuable experience for subsequent full-time employment. Individual Income Tax Procedures AMA150
Students who need additional skill development in reading, writing, Partnership and Corporation Tax Procedures AMA155
mathematics, and communication will be required to take basic skills and/or Internal Audit AMA220
ESL courses. These courses are not listed in the curriculum. The particular Computer Information Systems: 3 credits
courses students must successfully complete are determined by their scores Introduction to Computers and Their Applications CIS100 3
on the college placement test. For more information on the basic skills Social Science: 3 credits
Select one of the following courses:
requirements, see page 112.
3
Descriptions of courses in this major can be found on page 64.
Introduction to Microeconomics SSE103
Introduction to Macroeconomics SSE104
Cooperative Education: 6 credits
Fundamentals of Professional Advancement CEP121 3
Full-Time Internship CEP201 3
(Both Day and Extended Day students are required to take CEP121.
Extended Day students may take CEP201 or an unrestricted elective course.)
Liberal Arts Electives: 2 credits 2
(Any course in Communication Skills, Education and Language Acquisition,
English, Human Services, Humanities, Library, Mathematics, Natural and
Applied Sciences, or Social Science EXCEPT when noted as unrestricted elec-
tive in the Schedule of Classes or College Catalog. See pages 112-113 for these
courses.)
Unrestricted Electives: 5 credits 5
Transfer students are advised to take liberal arts courses. Career students are
advised to select courses from the Accounting/Managerial Studies Department.
Note:
Students enrolled in this program who have not fulfilled their College
Preparatory Initiative (CPI) requirement may need to take more than 60 cred-
its in order to graduate. Additional information regarding CPI may be found
on pages 120-121.
Total credits: 60
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or
Joint Accounting/Computer Option
Accounting/Managerial Studies: 20 credits
Principles of Accounting I AMA111 4
Principles of Accounting II AMA112 4
Accounting Applications for the Microcomputer AMA130 3
Introduction to Business AMM101 3
Select one of the following pairs: 6
Intermediate Accounting I AMA201 and
Intermediate Accounting II AMA202
or
Cost Accounting I AMA210 and
Cost Accounting II AMA211
Computer Information Systems: 12 credits
Introduction to Computers and Their Applications CIS100 3
Introduction to Visual Programming CIS109 3
Database Concepts and Programming CIS250 3
Introduction to Teleprocessing CIS260 3
Cooperative Education: 6 credits
Fundamentals of Professional Advancement CEP121 3
Full-Time Internship CEP201 3
(Both Day and Extended Day students are required to take CEP121.
Extended Day students may take CEP201 or an unrestricted elective course.)
Liberal Arts Electives: 5 credits 5
(Any course in Communication Skills, Education and Language Acquisition,
English, Human Services, Humanities, Library, Mathematics, Natural and
Applied Sciences or Social Sciences EXCEPT when noted as unrestricted elec-
tive in the Schedule of Classes or College Catalog. See pages 112-113 for these
courses.)
Unrestricted Electives: 2 credits 2
Note:
Students enrolled in this program who have not fulfilled their College
Preparatory Initiative (CPI) requirement may need to take more than 60 cred-
its in order to graduate. Additional information regarding CPI may be found
on pages 120-121.
Total credits: 60
* Precalculus MAT200 or Calculus I MAT201 can be used to satisfy this degree
requirement.
Note: Students should consult with a counselor and/or faculty advisor in the
selection of elective courses to ensure maximum transferability of credits taken.
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Administrative Administrative Assistant
Curriculum: AAS Degree
Counseling
3
www.laguardia.edu/majors Writing Through Literature ENG102 3
Humanities: 3 credits
The Administrative Assistant Program, which is coordinated by the Oral Communication HUC101 3
Accounting and Managerial Studies Department, leads to an Associate in Mathematics/Natural and Applied Sciences: 3 credits
Applied Science (AAS) degree. This program prepares students for posi- Liberal Arts Elective 3
tions that require technical office skills and that may involve supervising (For Natural and Applied Sciences, select only course designations beginning
office operations, interacting with customers or clients, and managing a with SCB, SCC, SCH, or SCP.)
billing system or budget. Graduates of this program will be capable of Social Science: 3 credits
assisting their employers with business operations and engaging in inde- Introduction to Sociology SSS100 3
pendent decision-making based on relevant knowledge and experience.
Accounting and Managerial Studies: 30 credits
This program includes coursework using current computer technologies.
Essential Computer Skills AMO116 2
Graduates may qualify for certification examinations given by major soft- Word Processing I AMO155 3
ware publishers to document their proficiency. Word Processing II AMO156 3
A graduate of this program may seek employment in a wide array of Business Communications AMO260 3
organizational settings. These range from a variety of small businesses to Principles of Accounting I AMA111 4
major corporations, and include health care providers, the financial sector Accounting Applications for the Microcomputer AMA130 3
and other service industries. It is the goal of the program to give the student Introduction to Business AMM101 3
well-rounded career preparation through comprehensive classroom and com- Business Law I AMM110 3
puter-laboratory instruction, supplemented with two internships. Electives (any Accounting and Managerial Studies Department courses) 6
Students who need additional skill development in reading, writing, mathe- Computer Information Systems: 3 credits
matics, and communication will be required to take basic skills and/or ESL Introduction to Computers and Their Applications CIS100 3
courses. These courses are not listed in the curriculum. Scores on the col- Cooperative Education: 6 credits
lege placement test determine the particular courses students must success- Fundamentals of Professional Advancement CEP121 3
fully complete. For more information on basic skills requirements, see page Full-Time Internship CEP201 3
112. (Both Day and Extended Day students are required to take CEP121.
Descriptions of courses in this major can be found on page 65. Extended Day students may take CEP201 or an unrestricted elective course.)
Liberal Arts Elective Credits: 6 credits 6
(Any course in Communication Skills, Education and Language Acquisition,
English, Human Services, Humanities, Library, Mathematics, Natural and
Applied Sciences, or Social Science EXCEPT when noted as unrestricted elec-
tive in the Schedule of Classes or College Catalog. See pages 112-113 for these
courses.)
Total credits: 60
Notes:
Students enrolled in this program who have not fulfilled their College
Preparatory Initiative (CPI) requirement may need to take more than 60 cred-
its in order to graduate. Additional information regarding CPI may be found
on pages 120-121.
Students should consult with a counselor and/or faculty advisor in the selec-
tion of elective courses to ensure maximum transferability of credits taken.
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Business Business Administration
Curriculum: AS Degree
Administration Counseling
New Student Seminar
English: 6 credits
0
Notes:
Students enrolled in this program who have not fulfilled their College
Preparatory Initiative (CPI) requirement may need to take more than 60 cred-
its in order to graduate. Additional information regarding CPI may be found
on pages 120-121.
Students should consult with a counselor and/or faculty advisor in the selec-
tion of elective courses to insure maximum transferability of credits taken.
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Business Business Management
Curriculum: AAS Degree
Counseling
3
www.laguardia.edu/majors Writing Through Literature ENG102 3
Mathematics: 3 credits
The Business Management Program, which is coordinated by the Elementary Statistics I MAT120* 3
Accounting and Managerial Studies Department, leads to an Associate in Mathematics/Natural and Applied Sciences: 3 credits
Applied Science (AAS) degree. It is designed to lead to immediate employ- Liberal Arts Elective 3
ment upon graduation. However, it also provides an opportunity for those (For Natural & Applied Sciences, select only course designations beginning
students who decide to continue their education to complete many of the with SCB, SCC, SCH, or SCP.)
requirements for a baccalaureate degree while at LaGuardia. Students in the Social Science: 3 credits
Select one of the following courses:
Business Management Program will become acquainted with the various
3
functional areas of business such as management, marketing, business law Introduction to Microeconomics SSE103
and accounting. In addition, students may choose from a wide array of Introduction to Macroeconomics SSE104
business elective courses, which allows for more flexibility in meeting indi-
Computer Information Systems: 3 credits
vidual needs and interests.
Introduction to Computers and Their Applications CIS100 3
The Business Management Program has three options in addition to the
more general program described above. The Business Finance option is Cooperative Education: 6 credits
specifically designed to introduce the student to the function of commercial Fundamentals of Professional Advancement CEP121 3
Full-Time Internship CEP201 3
credit in today's business world. The program will examine the role of the
(Both Day and Extended Day students are required to take CEP121.
credit department within a company and the career possibilities within the Extended Day students may take CEP201 or an unrestricted elective course.)
department. It will prepare students for entry-level positions in a credit
department. Employment opportunities exist in manufacturing, banks, retail
establishments and factoring firms. Business Management
The option in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management is Humanities/Social Science: 3 credits
designed to give the student a comprehensive overview of the financial Liberal Arts Elective 3
management of a small business, methods of evaluating entrepreneurial Accounting/Managerial Studies: 29 credits
opportunities, and training in how to manage a small business. Principles of Accounting I AMA111 4
The International Business option is designed to lead to employment and Principles of Accounting II AMA112 4
careers in firms which operate in the growing global marketplace. Accounting Applications for the Microcomputer AMA130 3
Graduates could be employed by import-export firms, banks, transportation Introduction to Business AMM101 3
companies, and other firms directly or indirectly engaged in international Principles of Management AMM103 3
Business Law I AMM110 3
Choose three of the following courses: 9 credits
trade. The option includes specialized courses focused on international
aspects of marketing, finance and trade documentation. Study of a modern 9
AMM102, AMM104, AMM108, AMM111, AMM115, AMM116, AMM120,
foreign language is required.
AMM140, AMM141, AMM142, AMM150, AMM155, AMM264, AMA150,
Students enrolled in the Business Management program will be able to
AMA201, AMA202, AMA210, AMA211, AMN195
complete internships from numerous job opportunities available through
LaGuardia's Cooperative Education Department. These work experiences Liberal Arts Electives: 2 credits 2
(Any course in Communication Skills, Education and Language Acquisition,
enable the student to bridge the gap between classroom theory and practical
English, Human Services, Humanities, Library, Mathematics, Natural and
applications in the business world and provide valuable experience for
Applied Sciences, or Social Science EXCEPT when noted as unrestricted elec-
choosing a career and subsequent full-time employment. tive in the Schedule of Classes or College Catalog. See pages 112-113 for these
Students who need additional skill development in reading, writing, courses.)
mathematics, and communication will be required to take basic skills and/or
Unrestricted Electives: 2 credits 2
ESL courses. These courses are not listed in the curriculum. Scores on the
college placement test determine the particular courses students must suc-
cessfully complete. For more information on basic skills requirements, see
page 112. *Precalculus, MAT200, or Calculus I, MAT201, can be used to satisfy this
Descriptions of courses in this major can be found on page 66. degree requirement.
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Or Or
Business Finance Option International Business Option
Humanities/Social Science: 3 credits ELA/Social Science: 6 credits
Liberal Arts Elective 3 Select two of the following courses 6
Accounting/Managerial Studies: 29 credits Introduction to Microeconomics SSE103
Principles of Accounting I AMA111 4 Introduction to Macroeconomics SSE104
Principles of Accounting II AMA112 4 Modern Language Elective*
Introduction to Business AMM101 3 Modern Language Elective*
Principles of Finance AMM102 3 Accounting/Managerial Studies: 29 credits
Principles of Management AMM103 3 Principles of Accounting I AMA111 4
Business Law I AMM110 3 Principles of Accounting II AMA112 4
Introduction to Credit Management AMM140 3 Introduction to Business AMM101 3
Financial Statement Analysis AMM141 3 Principles of Management AMM103 3
Accounts Receivable Financing AMM142 3 Business Law I AMM110 3
Liberal Arts Electives: 2 credits 2 Principles of International Business AMM260 3
(Any course in Communications Skills, Education and Language Acquisition, Export/Import Procedure and Documentation AMM261 3
English, Human Services, Humanities, Library, Mathematics, Natural and Global Marketing AMM262 3
Applied Sciences, or Social Science EXCEPT when noted as unrestricted elec- International Finance AMM263 3
tive in the Schedule of Classes or College Catalog. See pages 112-113 for these Unrestricted Electives: 1 credit 1
courses.)
Unrestricted Electives: 2 credits 2 *A 102-level Modern Language course must be completed before graduation
credit is granted for a 101-level course. A language maintenance course
(ELF/I/K/S150) does not satisfy this degree requirement, but may be taken as
an unrestrictive elective.
Or Total credits: 60
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management Option For all options, one elective must be an urban study course.
Humanities/Social Science: 3 credits
Liberal Arts Elective 3 Notes:
Students enrolled in this program who have not fulfilled their College
Accounting/Managerial Studies: 29 credits
Preparatory Initiative (CPI) requirement may need to take more than 60 cred-
Principles of Accounting I AMA111 4
its in order to graduate. Additional information regarding CPI may be found
Principles of Accounting II AMA112 4
on pages 120-121.
Introduction to Business AMM101 3
Principles of Management AMM103 3
Students should consult with a counselor and/or faculty advisor in the selec-
Business Law I AMM110 3
tion of elective courses to ensure maximum transferability of credits taken.
New Venture Creation* 3
Entrepreneurial Financing* 3
Strategic Entrepreneurial Growth* 3
Profile and Prospects of New York City Business AMN195 3
Liberal Arts Electives: 3 credits 3
Unrestricted Elective: 1 credit 1
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Commercial Commercial Foodservice
Management Curriculum: AAS Degree
Counseling
3
www.laguardia.edu/majors Mathematics: 3 credits
Liberal Arts Elective 3
The Commercial Foodservice Management Program, offered through the Natural and Applied Sciences: 7 credits
Natural and Applied Sciences Department, leads to an Associate of Applied Foods Microbiology SCB160 4
Science (AAS) degree. The program provides coursework in food prepara- Introductory Nutrition SCD200 3
tion, menu planning, sanitation and safety, purchasing, management, and Social Science: 3 credits
Choose one of the following courses:
personnel administration. Through the cooperative education component of
3
the program, students apply classroom learning to practical work experience Any history course except SSN183, SSN199, SSN240
in the foodservice industry. Additional support courses include food micro- Cultural Anthropology SSA101
biology, accounting, advanced foods, and nutrition. Introduction to Anthropology SSA100
The foodservice industry is the third largest employer in the country. U.S. Power and Politics SSP101
The industry anticipates it will need at least 250,000 new employees per Political Ideas and Ideologies SSP250
year in the next decade. Program graduates are qualified for entry-level General Psychology SSY101
middle management trainee positions in large-scale foodservice enterprises Introduction to Sociology SSS100
such as food catering businesses, cafeterias, fast food outlets, and vending Introduction to Microeconomics SSE103
machine operations. Areas of employment include purchasing, sanitation Introduction to Macroeconomics SSE104
and safety management, personnel supervision and food production manage- Accounting/Managerial Studies and Computer Information Systems: 10 credits
ment. Principles of Accounting I AMA111 4
Students who need additional skill development in reading, writing, Principles of Management AMM103 3
mathematics, and communication will be required to take basic skills and/or Select one of the following courses: 3
ESL courses. These courses are not listed in the curriculum. The particular Personnel Administration AMM121
courses students must successfully complete are determined by their scores Introduction to Computers and Their Applications CIS100
on the college placement test. For more information on the basic skills Foodservice Management: 18 credits
requirements, see page 112. Foods SCD100 3
Descriptions of courses in this major can be found on page 93. Quantity Food Production SCD250 3
Foodservice Sanitation and Safety SCD251 3
Quantity Food Purchasing SCD252 3
Foodservice Administration SCD253 3
Advanced Foods SCD205 3
Cooperative Education: 6 credits
Gateway to the Workplace CEP100 1
Part-time Internship CEP151 2
Full-time Internship CEP201 3
Liberal Arts Electives: 4 credits 4
(Any course in Communication Skills, Education and Language Acquisition,
English, Human Services, Humanities, Library, Mathematics, Natural and
Applied Sciences, or Social Science EXCEPT when noted as unrestricted elec-
tive in the Schedule of Classes or College Catalog. See pages 112-113 for these
courses.)
Students should consult with a counselor and/or faculty advisor in the selec-
tion of elective courses to ensure maximum transferability of credits taken.
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Commercial Commercial Photography
Curriculum: AAS Degree
Counseling
3
www.laguardia.edu/majors Writing Through Literature ENG102 3
Humanities: 12 credits
The Commercial Photography Program, offered through the Humanities Department, Speech Elective 3
leads to both an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree, and/or a one-year cer- History of Photography HUA202 3
tificate. Select two of the following courses: 6
The one-year Certificate curriculum emphasizes basic and intermediate photogra- Introduction to Design HUA104
phy skills and is an excellent introduction to commercial laboratory techniques. It is Color Theory HUA115
particularly suited to individuals interested in seeking employment in a commercial Introduction to Computer Art HUA125
photography lab. Students will learn to process color transparencies and color nega- Mathematics: 3 credits
tive film, and print color photographs using professional automated equipment. In Liberal Arts Elective 3
addition to color photography, the curriculum involves the student in intensive tradi- Natural and Applied Sciences: 3 credits
tional black-and-white photography techniques including photo chemistry, lighting, Topics in Chemistry SCC101 3
mathematics, and basic techniques of the commercial photographer.
Social Science: 3 credits
Select one of the following courses:
The two-year AAS degree program is designed to train and qualify graduates for
3
entry-level positions in the commercial photography industry. The first year of the
Any history course except SSN183, SSN199, SSN240
program is almost identical to that of the certificate curriculum. In the second year, Cultural Anthropology SSA101
the student concentrates on advanced concepts and techniques of commercial photog- Introduction to Anthropology SSA100
raphy, including 4x5 camera, electronic flash and tungsten illumination. The program U.S. Power and Politics SSP101
also offers two additional paths of study, in addition to the traditional Commercial Political Ideas and Ideologies SSP250
Photography Program: the Digital Photography and Fine Art Photography Options. General Psychology SSY101
Digital Photography Option: Introduction to Sociology SSS100
Electronic imaging has affected the field of commercial photography dramatical- Introduction to Microeconomics SSE103
ly. It has become a new field with new skills required of the commercial photogra- Introduction to Macroeconomics SSE104
pher. These skills include a familiarity with, and ability to work with “digital imag- Commercial Photography: 24 credits
ing” (electronic imaging). The Digital Photography option is designed for: Beginning Photography HUA130 3
1. The professional already working in the commercial photography industry, who Intermediate Photography HUA230 3
desires to upgrade his/her skills in digital photography and electronic imaging; Studio Lighting I HUA145 3
2. The continuing education student who is exploring educational and/or career Studio Lighting II HUA245 3
Color Photography HUA234 3
options in preparation for matriculation at a later date or an entry-level position in
Color Darkroom Techniques HUA235 3
commercial photography;
Commercial Photography Workshop HUA275 3
3. The recent commercial photography AAS degree or certificate holder who Commercial Photography Seminar HUA280 3
wants additional in-depth study.
Cooperative Education: 6 credits
Fine Art Photography Option:
Fundamentals of Professional Advancement CEP121 3
The Photography Program, in conjunction with the Fine Arts degree Program,
Full-Time Internship CEP201 3
also offers a Fine Arts Photography option within the Commercial Photography (Both Day and Extended Day students are required to take CEP121.
degree. This option is not only a counterpoint to the specifically commercial nature Extended Day students may take CEP201 or an unrestricted elective course.)
of the photo degree, certificate, and Digital option, but is a response to overwhelming
Liberal Arts Electives: 3 credits 3
interest in photography as an art form shown by inquiring students in both majors.
(Any course in Communication Skills, Education and Language Acquisition,
The Fine Arts option focuses on traditional techniques, their integration with digital English, Human Services, Humanities, Library, Mathematics, Natural and
technology, and the development of the conceptual building blocks required to make Applied Sciences, or Social Science EXCEPT when noted as unrestricted elec-
a fine art statement. tive in the Schedule of Classes or College Catalog. See pages 112-113 for these
The New York metropolitan area is the very center of commercial photography. courses.)
LaGuardia Community College takes advantage of its location by placing AAS
degree students in required internships. This provides excellent “hands-on” experi- One elective must be an urban study course.
ence within the actual field itself to complement students' on-campus studies. Total credits: 60
Students will also receive essential information on business practices, self-promo-
tion, portfolio development, and how to secure employment as either a photographer's Notes:
assistant or staff photographer. Additional courses focus on content, such as color Students enrolled in this program who have not fulfilled their College
theory, computer art (graphics, necessary as an introduction to digital imagery), two- Preparatory Initiative (CPI) requirement may need to take more than 60 cred-
dimensional design and photojournalism. This AAS degree is also an excellent vehi- its in order to graduate. Additional information regarding CPI may be found
cle through which to transfer to a variety of four-year colleges with professional pro- on pages 120-121.
grams in photography.
Students should consult with a counselor and/or faculty advisor in the selec-
Students who need additional skill development in reading, writing, mathematics, tion of elective courses to insure maximum transferability of credits taken.
and communication will be required to take basic skills and/or ESL courses. These
courses are not listed in the curriculum. The particular courses students must suc-
cessfully complete are determined by their scores on the college placement test. For
more information on basic skills requirements, see page 112.
Descriptions of courses in this major can be found on page 86.
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Or Or
Mathematics: 3 credits
Commercial Photography Certificate Liberal Arts Elective 3
Curriculum Natural and Applied Sciences: 3 credits
www.laguardia.edu/majors Topics in Chemistry SCC101 3
Counseling Commercial Photography: 15 credits
New Student Seminar 0 Beginning Photography HUA130 3
English: 3 credits Intermediate Photography HUA230 3
Composition I ENG101 3 Studio Lighting I HUA145 3
Color Photography HUA234 3
Humanities: 6 credits
Color Darkroom Techniques HUA235 3
Speech Elective 3
Choose one course from the following three: 3 Unrestricted Electives: 3 credits 3
Color Theory HUA115
Introduction to Design HUA104 Total credits: 33
Introduction to Computer Art HUA125 27
Computer
Students who need additional skill development in reading, writing,
mathematics, and communication will be required to take basic skills and/or
ESL courses. These courses are not listed in the curriculum. The particular
courses students must successfully complete are determined by their scores
Information on the college placement test. For more information on basic skills require-
ments, see page 112.
Descriptions of courses in these majors can be found on page 86.
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Programming and Systems Computer Operations
Curriculum: AAS Degree Curriculum: AAS Degree
Counseling Counseling
New Student Seminar 0 New Student Seminar 0
English: 6 credits English: 6 credits
Composition I ENG101 3 Composition I ENG101 3
Writing Through Literature ENG102 3 Writing Through Literature ENG102 3
Humanities: 3 credits Mathematics: 3 or 4 credits
Liberal Arts Elective 3 Liberal Arts Elective 3-4
Mathematics: 4 credits Social Science: 3 credits
Precalculus MAT200 4 Choose one of the following courses*: 3
Social Science: 3 credits Any history course except SSN183, SSN199, SSN240
Choose one of the following courses*:
Cultural Anthropology SSA101
3
Introduction to Anthropology SSA100
Any history course except SSN183, SSN199, SSN240
U.S. Power and Politics SSP101
Cultural Anthropology SSA101
Political Ideas and Ideologies SSP250
Introduction to Anthropology SSA100
General Psychology SSY101
U.S. Power and Politics SSP101
Introduction to Sociology SSS100
Political Ideas and Ideologies SSP250
Introduction to Microeconomics SSE103
General Psychology SSY101
Introduction to Macroeconomics SSE104
Introduction to Sociology SSS100
Introduction to Microeconomics SSE103 Accounting/Managerial Studies: 7 credits
Introduction to Macroeconomics SSE104 Principles of Accounting I AMA111 4
Introduction to Business AMM101 3
Accounting/Managerial Studies: 7 credits
Principles of Accounting I AMA111 4
Introduction to Business AMM101 3 Computer Operations
Computer Information Systems: 24 credits Humanities: 3 credits
Introduction to Computers and Their Applications CIS100 3 Liberal Arts Elective 3
Introduction to Visual Programming CIS109 3
Computer Information Systems: 24 credits
Systems Analysis and Design CIS110 3
Introduction to Computers and Their Applications CIS100 3
C/C++ Programming CIS125 3
Principles of Programming CIS109 3
Comparative Operating Systems CIS230 3
Systems Analysis and Design CIS110 3
Database Concepts and Programming CIS250 3
Comparative Operating Systems CIS230 3
Introduction to Teleprocessing CIS260 3
Data Center OPS: Basics CIS270 3
Any CIS course except CIS105 3
Data Center OPS: Advanced CIS275 3
Cooperative Education: 6 credits Introduction to Teleprocessing CIS260 3
Fundamentals of Professional Advancement CEP121 3 Computer Information Systems Elective 3
Full-Time Internship CEP201 3 (choose any CIS course except CIS105:
(Both Day and Extended Day students are required to take CEP121. recommended: CIS241, CIS250 or CIS265)
Extended Day students may take CEP201 or an unrestricted elective course.)
Cooperative Education: 6 credits
Liberal Arts Electives: 5 credits 5 Fundamentals of Professional Advancement CEP121 3
(Any course in Communication Skills, Education and Language Acquisition, Full-Time Internship CEP201 3
English, Human Services, Humanities, Library, Mathematics, Natural and (Both Day and Extended Day students are required to take CEP121.
Applied Sciences, or Social Science EXCEPT when noted as unrestricted elec- Extended Day students may take CEP201 or an unrestricted elective course.)
tive in the Schedule of Classes or College Catalog. See pages 112-113 for these
Liberal Arts Electives: 5 credits 5
courses.)
(Any course in Communication Skills, Education and Language Acquisition,
Unrestricted Electives: 2 credits 2 English, Human Services, Humanities, Library, Mathematics, Natural and
Applied Sciences, or Social Science EXCEPT when noted as unrestricted elec-
One elective must be an urban study course. tive in the Schedule of Classes or College Catalog. See pages 112-113 for these
*For transfer to New York City College of Technology, General Psychology courses.)
SSY101 is recommended.
Unrestricted Electives: 2 or 3 credits 2-3
Total credits: 60 One elective must be an urban study course.
Notes: *For transfer to New York City College of Technology, General Psychology
Students enrolled in this program who have not fulfilled their College SSY101 is recommended.
Preparatory Initiative (CPI) requirement may need to take more than 60 cred-
its in order to graduate. Addtional information regarding CPI may be found
Note:
on pages 120-121.
Students enrolled in this program who have not fulfilled their College
Preparatory Initiative (CPI) requirement may need to take more than 60 cred-
Students should consult with a counselor and/or faculty advisor in the selec-
its in order to graduate. Additional information regarding CPI may be found
tion of elective courses to ensure maximum transferability of credits taken.
on pages 120-121.
Total credits: 60
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Or Computer Technology
Computer Operations: Curriculum: AAS Degree
Computer Network Administration and Security Option Counseling
Humanities: 3 credits New Student Seminar 0
Oral Communications HUC101 or 3
English: 6 credits
Communication in a Professional Setting HUC108
Composition I ENG101 3
Computer Information Systems: 25 credits Writing Through Literature ENG102 3
Introduction to Computers and Their Applications CIS100 3
Humanities: 3 credits
Comparative Operating Systems CIS230 3
Oral Communication HUC101 3
UNIX Network Operating Systems CIS232 3
Advanced UNIX Administration CIS252 3 Mathematics: 8 credits
Windows Network Operating System CIS233 3 Technical Mathematics I MAT241 4
Advanced Network and Systems Security (TBD) 3 Technical Mathematics II MAT 242 4
Advanced Network and Systems Security (TBD) 3 Social Science: 3 credits
Computer Repair and Network Maintenance CIS293 4 Urban Sociology SSN187 3
Select one of the following courses: 3 Accounting/Managerial Studies: 3 credits
Advanced UNIX Administration CIS 252 Introduction to Business AMM101 3
Advanced Windows NT Administration CIS 253
Cooperative Education: 6 credits Computer Technology
Fundamentals of Professional Advancement CEP 121 3
Computer Information Systems: 31 credits
Full-Time Internship CEP 201 3
Introduction to Computers and Their Applications CIS100 3
(Both Day and Extended Day students are required to take CEP 121.
Computer Electronics I CIS241 4
Extended Day students may take CEP 201 or an unrestricted elective course.)
Computer Electronics I I CIS242 3
Liberal Arts Electives: 7 credits Computer Hardware Interfacing and Programming CIS265 3
(Any course in Communication Skills, Education and Language Acquisition, Computer Technology Project Lab CIS289 2
English, Human Services, Humanities, Library, Mathematics, Natural and Computer Logic, Design and Implementation I CIS291 4
Applied Sciences, or Social Science EXCEPT when noted as unrestricted elec- Computer Logic, Design and Implementation I I CIS292 4
tive in the Schedule of Classes or College Catalog. See pages 112-113 for these Computer Repair and Network Maintenance CIS293 4
courses.) Computer Architecture CIS295 4
Unrestricted Electives: 1 or 2 credits 2
Cooperative Education: 6 credits
Fundamentals of Professional Advancement CEP121 3
One elective must be an urban study course.
Full-Time Internship CEP201 3
(Both Day and Extended Day students are required to take CEP121.
Note: Extended Day students may take CEP201 or an unrestricted elective course.)
Students enrolled in this program who have not fulfilled their College
Preparatory Initiative (CPI) requirement may need to take more than 60 cred-
Note:
its in order to graduate. Additional information regarding CPI may be found
Students enrolled in this program who have not fulfilled their College
on pages 120-121.
Preparatory Initiative (CPI) requirement may need to take more than 60 cred-
its in order to graduate. Additional information regarding CPI may be found
Total credits: 60 on pages 120-121.
Note: Students should consult with a counselor and/or faculty advisor in the
Total credits: 60
selection of elective courses to ensure maximum transferability of credits taken.
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Or Microcomputer Systems and Applications
Curriculum: AAS Degree
Telecommunications Option Counseling
Computer Information Systems: 30 credits New Student Seminar 0
Introduction to Computers and Their Applications CIS100 3 English: 6 credits
Computer Electronics I CIS241 4 Composition I ENG101 3
Computer Electronics II CIS242 3 Writing Through Literature ENG102 3
Computer Architecture CIS295 4
Humanities: 3 credits
Choose one of the following:
Internet Telephony CIS261 3
Data Communications CIS262 4 3
Network Operations CIS263 4 Oral Communication HUC101
Computer Hardware Interfacing and Programming CIS265 3 Communication in a Professional Setting HUC108
Computer Technology Project Lab CIS289 2 Mathematics: 3 credits
Cooperative Education: 6 credits Choose one of the following: 3
Fundamentals of Professional Advancement CEP121 3 Mathematics and the Modern World MAT107
Full-Time Internship CEP201 3 Elementary Statistics I MAT120
(Both Day and Extended Day students are required to take CEP121.
Social Science: 3 credits
Choose one of the following courses*:
Extended Day students may take CEP201 or an unrestricted elective course.)
3
Unrestricted Electives: 1 credit 1 Any history course except SSN183, SSN199, SSN240
Cultural Anthropology SSA101
Note: Introduction to Anthropology SSA100
Students enrolled in this program who have not fulfilled their College U.S. Power and Politics SSP101
Preparatory Initiative (CPI) requirement may need to take more than 60 cred- Political Ideas and Ideologies SSP250
its in order to graduate. Additional information regarding CPI may be found General Psychology SSY101
on pages 120-121. Introduction to Sociology SSS100
Introduction to Microeconomics SSE103
Total credits: 60 Introduction to Macroeconomics SSE104
Accounting and Managerial Studies: 11 credits
Note: Students should consult with a counselor and/or faculty advisor in the Essential Computer Skills AMO116 2
selection of elective courses to ensure maximum transferability of credits taken. Word Processing I AMO155 3
Word Processing II AMO156 3
Introduction to Business AMM101 3
Computer Information Systems: 23 credits
Introduction to Computers CIS100 3
Principles of Multimedia and Web Design CIS161 3
Spreadsheet Applications CIS170 2
Database Applications CIS171 3
Presentation Graphics CIS172 3
Integrated Software Systems CIS173 3
Introduction to Desktop Publishing CIS175 3
Choose one of the following: 3
Introduction to Visual Programming CIS109
Topics in CIS CIS160
Introduction to Teleprocessing CIS260
Cooperative Education: 6 credits
Fundamentals of Professional Advancement CEP121 3
Full-Time Internship CEP201 3
(Both Day and Extended Day students are required to take CEP121.
Extended Day students may take CEP201 or an unrestricted elective course.)
Liberal Arts Electives: 5 credits 5
(Any course in Communication Skills, Education and Language Acquisition,
English, Human Services, Humanities, Library, Mathematics, Natural and
Applied Sciences, or Social Science EXCEPT when noted as unrestricted elec-
tive in the Schedule of Classes or College Catalog. See pages 112-113 for these
courses.)
Total: 60 credits
**Students selecting the Web Programming cluster should consider an addi-
tional mathematics course such as MAT200. Students selecting the Web
Design cluster should consider additional art courses such as HUA165 or
HUA166.
***For transfer to New York City College of Technology, General Psychology
SSY101 is recommended.
†One elective must be an urban study course.
Notes:
Students enrolled in this program who have not fulfilled their College
Preparatory Initiative (CPI) requirement may need to take more than 60 cred-
its in order to graduate. Additional information regarding CPI may be found
on pages 120-121.
Students should consult with a counselor and/or faculty advisor in the selec-
tion of elective courses to ensure maximum transferability of credits taken.
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Dietetic Dietetic Technician
Curriculum: AS Degree
Counseling
3
www.laguardia.edu/majors Writing Through Literature ENG102 3
Humanities: 3 credits
The Dietetic Technician Program, coordinated by the Natural and Applied Oral Communication HUC101 3
Sciences Department, leads to the Associate in Science (AS) degree. The Natural and Applied Sciences: 14 credits
Dietetic Technician Program at LaGuardia Community College is currently Fundamentals of Human Biology I SCB203 4
granted initial accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Fundamental of Human Biology II SCB204 4
Dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association, 120 S. Foundations of Chemistry SCC 210 4
Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 899-5400. Community Health SCN195 2
The program is designed to educate individuals in the areas of medical Social Science: 6 credits
nutrition therapy and foodservice management. Students are taught to Introduction to Sociology SSS100 3
screen and assess patients and to plan and implement appropriate nutrition General Psychology SSY101 3
intervention plans. They are also taught to supervise food production, plan Dietetic Technology: 26 credits
menus, implement sanitation and safety procedures, and manage personnel. Foods SCD100 3
The program provides courses in normal nutrition, medical nutrition therapy, Introductory Nutrition SCD200 3
nutrition education methodologies, and foodservice management. The basic Clinical Nutrition A SCD201 3
science courses include human anatomy, physiology and biological chem- Clinical Nutrition B SCD202 3
istry. Life Cycle Nutrition SCD203 3
Students complete three required field experiences at health care facili- Applied Dietetics SCD206 2
ties in the New York metropolitan area. These experiences provide the Quantity Food Production SCD250 3
opportunity to combine classroom learning with practical work experience. Foodservice Sanitation and Safety SCD251 3
Foodservice Administration SCD253 3
Successful graduates are eligible to sit for the dietetic technician registra-
tion exam. This exam is administered through the Commission on Dietetic Cooperative Education: 5 credits
Registration of the ADA. Employment opportunities exist in medical cen- Co-op Prep SCO007 0
ters, hospitals, extended care facilities, foodservice contract companies, edu- Dietetic Field Experience I SCD260 1
Dietetic Field Experience II SCD221 2
cational feeding programs, and community health programs. Graduates may
Dietetic Field Experience III SCD222 2
also enroll in bachelor's degree programs at various senior colleges.
Membership in the American Dietetic Association and the Dietary Managers Total credits: 60
Association is also available to program graduates.
Students who need additional skill development in reading, writing,
Notes:
mathematics, and communication will be required to take basic skills and/or
Students enrolled in this program who have not fulfilled their College
ESL courses. These courses are not listed in the curriculum. The particular Preparatory Initiative (CPI) requirement may need to take more than 60 cred-
courses students must successfully complete are determined by their scores its in order to graduate. Additional information regarding CPI may be found
on the college placement test. For more information on basic skills require- on pages 120-121.
ments, see page 112.
Descriptions of courses in this major can be found on page 93. Students should consult with a counselor and/or faculty advisor in the selec-
tion of elective courses to ensure maximum transferability of credits taken.
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Education The Childhood Education
Curriculum: AA Degree
Counseling
www.laguardia.edu/majors New Student Seminar 0
English: 12 credits
The jointly registered Childhood Education and Secondary Education pro- Composition I ENG101 3
grams, coordinated by the Education and Language Acquisition Department, Writing Through Literature ENG102 3
Select one of the following courses:
are designed for students who are interested in pursuing teaching as a career
3
and who plan to transfer to the Queens College School of Education. The The Bible as Literature ENG205
programs can lead to admission to Queens College upon successful comple- The Novel ENG260
tion of LaGuardia's Associate of Arts (AA) degree requirements in Liberal The Drama ENG265
Arts and provide a clearly defined academic path that leads to New York Shakespeare ENG266
State provisional certification in teaching. They also ensure that the stu- Introduction to Poetry ENG270
dents' course selections at LaGuardia will simultaneously satisfy degree Select one of the following courses: 3
requirements at Queens College. Afro-American Literature ENG225
These programs are a response to a predicted teacher shortage nation- Contemporary Black American Fiction ENG269
wide. This shortage is envisioned as being particularly acute among minori- Humanities: 6 credits
ty teachers, especially in the City of New York. These programs are also Music for Children (TBD) 3
designed to respond to the shortcomings within the teaching profession itself Select one of the following courses: 3
by combining a strong Liberal Arts course of study with an early experien- Beginning Drawing HUA103
tial component. These programs provide a broad intellectual foundation and Beginning Painting HUA110
an understanding of the world we live in, its history, diversity and cultures. Color Theory HUA115
The programs have two internships that are accompanied by a coopera- Beginning Sculpture HUA120
tive education seminar designed to integrate theory and practice. The Acting I HUC190
LaGuardia internship will satisfy the 100 hours of experience working with Social Science: 12 credits
children required for admission to the Childhood Education Program at Themes in American History to 1865 SSH101 3
Queens College. The intent of the internships is to involve students in the Themes in American History since 1865 SSH102 3
educational life of the classroom, to let them experience a variety of school Cultural Anthropology SSA101 3
Learning and Education: Childhood to Adolescence (TBD) 3
settings, and to learn beginning skills in a teaching role. Through this expe-
riential component, students will have the opportunity to clarify their per- Mathematics: 6 credits
sonal goals, gain insight into the teaching profession and make informed Mathematics in Elementary Education MAT104* 3
career decisions about continuing in the field of urban education. Elementary Statistics I MAT120 3
Students in these programs are required to complete a Liberal Arts major Natural and Applied Sciences: 3 credits
along with the education co-major at Queens College. Queens College Topics in Biological Sciences SCB101 3
offers a large number of liberal arts majors. Therefore, the Liberal Arts Education and Language Acquisition: 15 credits
elective credits at LaGuardia should be taken toward a Liberal Arts major at Foundations of American Education ELN 120 3
Queens College and students should consult with an advisor before selecting Language and Literacy in Childhood Education ELE 203 3
electives. Introduction to Language ELL 101 3
Students in the Childhood Education program must have a grade of B in Modern Languages 6
at least one course in each of the core content areas: Math, Science, Social Cooperative Education: 4 credits
Studies, and English Language Arts. They also must maintain a minimum Childhood Education Internship I CEP112 0
overall cumulative average of 2.75 in order to begin study in this program at Reflective Practice in the Teaching Profession I CPA011 2
Queens College. While a GPA of 2.75 is the minimum requirement for con- Internship with Language and Literacy in Childhood Education (TBD) 0
sideration, IT DOES NOT GUARANTEE admission to this program at Reflective Practice in the Teaching Profession II (TBD) 2
Queens College. Co-Major: 6 credits
Students who need additional skill development in reading, writing, Courses to be determined in consultation with Education Advisor 6
mathematics, and communication will be required to take basic skills and/or
ESL courses. These courses are not listed in the curriculum. The particular Total Credits: 64
courses students must successfully complete are determined by their scores
*Students in this program receive a waiver from the Mathematics Department
on the college placement test. For more information on the basic skills
which exempts them from taking MAT103.
requirements, see page 112.
Notes:
Students enrolled in this program who have not fulfilled their College
Preparatory Initiative (CPI) requirement may need to take more than 64
credits in order to graduate. Additional information regarding CPI may be
found on pages 120-121.
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AA/Secondary Education
Counseling
New Student Seminar 0
English: 12 credits
Composition I ENG101 3
Writing Through Literature ENG102 3
Select one of the following courses: 3
The Bible as Literature ENG 205
The Novel ENG 260
The Drama ENG 265
Shakespeare ENG 266
Introduction to Poetry ENG 270
Select one of the following courses: 3
Afro-American Literature ENG 225
Contemporary Black American Fiction ENG 269
Humanities: 3 credits
Select one of the following courses: 3
Introduction to Art HUA101
Introduction to Music HUM 101
Social Science: 9 credits
Cultural Anthropology SSA101 3
U.S. Power and Politics SSP101 3
Western Civilization II SSH 104 3
Mathematics: 3 credits
Select one of the following courses: 3
Elementary Statistics MAT120
Pre-Calculus MAT 200
Natural and Applied Sciences: 3 credits
Topics in Biology SCB101* 3
Education and Language Acquisition: 15 credits
Foundations of American Education ELN 101 3
Language and Literacy in Secondary Education ELE 204 3
Introduction to Language ELL 101 3
Modern Language 6
Cooperative Education: 4 credits
Secondary Education Internship I CEP112 0
Reflective Practice in the Teaching Profession I CPA011 2
Internship with Language and Literacy in Secondary Education (TBD) 0
Reflective Practice in the Teaching Profession II (TBD) 2
Liberal Arts Electives: 15 credits 15
The Liberal Arts elective credits must be courses in the area of concentration
that you will study at Queens College.
Total Credits: 64
Notes:
Students should consult with a counselor and/or faculty advisor in the selec-
tion of elective courses to ensure maximum transferability of credits taken.
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Education Education Associate: The Bilingual Child
Curriculum: AA Degree
Counseling
Child
Music for Children (TBD) 3
Mathematics: 3 credits
Mathematics and the Modern World MAT 107 3
www.laguardia.edu/majors Natural and Applied Sciences: 6 credits
Topics in Biological Sciences SCB101 3
The Education Associate: Bilingual Education Program is designed Topics in Chemistry SCC101 3
for students interested in pursuing teaching as a career with a focus Social Science: 9 credits
on second language learners. The program is coordinated by the World History from Ancient Times to 1500 SSH 105 3
Education and Language Acquisition Department and awards the World History from 1500 to the Present SSH 106 3
Associate in Arts (AA) degree. Select one of the following courses: 3
Since the program focuses on Spanish-speaking children, candi- Themes in American History to 1865 SSH101
dates for admission are expected to demonstrate oral and written U.S. Power and Politics SSP101
proficiency in Spanish equivalent to ELS105 Spanish for Fluent Education and Language Acquisition: 21 credits
Speakers 1. Through the Cooperative Education internships, student Language and Literacy in Childhood Education ELE203 3
will complete 160 hours in a school setting giving them many Introduction to Bilingualism ELN 101 3
opportunities to observe teachers in their classrooms. In addition, Foundations of American Education ELN 120 3
students will take a seminar focusing on principles of bilingual edu- Latin American Literature I ELS 200 3
Latin American Civilizations ELS 204 3
cation that will familiarize them with current practice.
Advanced Spanish Composition ELS 210 3
Select one of the following courses:
The Bilingual Education program is articulated with City
3
College’s major in Childhood Education. Upon transfer, students are
Latin American Literature II ELS 201
expected to complete a Liberal Arts major and a co-major in educa-
Literature of the Caribbean ELS 270
tion. Therefore, students should consult with a faculty advisor in the
selection of elective courses to ensure maximum transferability of Cooperative Education: 4 credits
Bilingual Education Internship I CEP175 0
credits taken at LaGuardia Community College.
Reflective Practice in the Teaching Profession I CPA011 2
Students who need additional skill development in reading, writ-
Internship with Language and Literacy in Childhood Education (TBD) 0
ing, mathematics, and communication will be required to take basic Reflective Practice in the Teaching Profession II (TBD) 2
skills and/or ESL courses. These courses are not listed in the curricu-
Liberal Arts Electives: 5 credits
lum. The specific courses students must successfully complete are
Individually based on intended major, chosen in consultation with the
determined by their scores on college placement test. For more
Education Advisor
information on the basic skills requirements, see page 112. Total credits: 60
Notes:
Students enrolled in this program who have not fulfilled their College
Preparatory Initiative (CPI) requirement may need to take more than 60 cred-
its in order to graduate. Additional information regarding CPI may be found
on pages 120-121.
Students should consult with a counselor and/or faculty advisor in the selec-
tion of elective courses to ensure maximum transferability of credits taken.
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Emergency Emergency Medical Technician/
Paramedic Curriculum: AAS Degree
Counseling
37
Engineering Engineering Science: Civil Engineering
Curriculum: AS Degree
Counseling
3
Select one of the following courses: 3
The Engineering Science Program is housed within the Mathematics Journalism ENG210
Department and offers three tracks: Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Humor in Literature ENG256
Engineering. Each track has been designed for transfer as a Dual/Joint pro- Humanities: 6 credits
gram with the School of Engineering at City College of New York (CCNY) Introduction to Art HUA101 3
and its programs, Bachelor of Engineering in Civil (B.E./C.E.), Electrical Introduction to Music HUM101 3
(B.E./E.E.), and Mechanical Engineering (B.E./M.E.). Students who achieve Social Science: 3 credits
a minimum grade of C in each course of their chosen track will receive an Urban Sociology SSN187*** 3
Associate in Science (AS) from LaGuardia. Such students are then guaran-
Natural and Applied Sciences: 16 credits
teed admission to the corresponding track of the four-year program at Fundamentals of Chemistry I SCC201 4
CCNY. Fundamentals of Chemistry II SCC202 4
Matriculated students admitted in the program will be exposed both to General Physics I SCP231 4
the formal principles of engineering and to hands-on laboratory projects. General Physics II SCP232 4
The academic requirements of the Dual/Joint programs are more than suffi- Mathematics: 19 credits
cient to assure graduates licensure in New York State as Professional Calculus I MAT201 4
Engineers. The bachelor's degree from CCNY is fully recognized by the Calculus II MAT202 4
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) and is regis- Calculus III MAT203* 4
tered as licensure-qualifying by the New York State Department of Differential Equations MAT204 4
Education. Linear Algebra MAT210* 3
Students who need additional skill development in reading, writing, Specific Program Requirements: 12 credits
mathematics, and communication will be required to take basic skills and/or Co-op Prep for Engineering Science 0
ESL courses. These courses are not listed in the curriculum. The particular Engineering Lab I/Internship I MAE101 1
courses students must successfully complete are determined by their scores Engineering Lab II/Internship II MAE103 2
on the college placement test. For more information on basic skills require- C/C++ Programming CIS125** 3
ments, see page 112. Electrical Circuits MAE213 3
Thermodynamics I MAE219 3
Total credits: 62
* Students who do not complete the two-year program must pass (C-) both
MAT203 & MAT210 at LGCC to satisfy Math 39200 (Linear Algebra and
Vector Analysis) at CCNY.
** Students who do not complete the two-year program must pass both
MAT201 and CIS125 to satisfy CSC 10200 (Introduction to Computing) at
CCNY.
***The Prerequisite for SSN187, SSS100, is waived for students in
Engineering Science programs.
Notes:
Students enrolled in this program who have not fulfilled their College
Preparatory Initiative (CPI) requirement may need to take more than 62 cred-
its in order to graduate. Additional information regarding CPI may be found
on pages 120-121.
Students should consult with a counselor and/or faculty advisor in the selec-
tion of elective courses to ensure maximum transferability of credits taken.
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Engineering Science: Electrical Engineering Engineering Science: Mechanical
Curriculum: AS Degree Engineering Curriculum: AS Degree
Counseling Counseling
New Student Seminar 0 New Student Seminar 0
English: 6 credits English: 6 credits
Composition I ENG101 3 Composition I ENG101 3
Select one of the following courses: 3 Select one of the following courses: 3
Journalism ENG210 Journalism ENG210
Humor in Literature ENG256 Humor in Literature ENG256
Humanities: 6 credits Humanities: 6 credits
Introduction to Art HUA101 3 Introduction to Art HUA101 3
Introduction to Music HUM101 3 Introduction to Music HUM101 3
Social Science: 3 credits Social Science: 3 credits
Urban Sociology SSN187**** 3 Urban Sociology SSN187**** 3
Natural and Applied Sciences: 16 credits Natural and Applied Sciences: 16 credits
Fundamentals of Chemistry I SCC201 4 Fundamentals of Chemistry I SCC201 4
Fundamentals of Chemistry II SCC202* 4 Fundamentals of Chemistry II SCC202* 4
General Physics I SCP231 4 General Physics I SCP231 4
General Physics II SCP232 4 General Physics II SCP232 4
Mathematics: 19 credits Mathematics: 19 credits
Calculus I MAT201*** 4 Calculus I MAT201*** 4
Calculus II MAT202 4 Calculus II MAT202 4
Calculus III MAT203** 4 Calculus III MAT203** 4
Differential Equations MAT204 4 Differential Equations MAT204 4
Linear Algebra MAT210** 3 Linear Algebra MAT210** 3
Specific Program Requirements: 12 credits Specific Program Requirements: 12 credits
Co-op Prep for Engineering Science 0 Co-op Prep for Engineering Science 0
Engineering Lab I/Internship I MAE101 1 Engineering Lab I/Internship I MAE101 1
Engineering Lab II/Internship II MAE103 2 Engineering Mechanics: Statics MAE 211 3
C/C++ Programming CIS125*** 3 C/C++ Programming CIS125*** 3
Electrical Circuits MAE213 3 Electrical Circuits MAE213 3
Thermodynamics I MAE219 3 Thermodynamics I MAE219 3
Passing Grade Requirement: All courses require a minimum passing grade Passing Grade Requirement: All courses require a minimum passing grade
of “C”. of “C”.
Notes: Notes:
Students enrolled in this program who have not fulfilled their College Students enrolled in this program who have not fulfilled their College
Preparatory Initiative (CPI) requirement may need to take more than 62 cred- Preparatory Initiative (CPI) requirement may need to take more than 63 cred-
its in order to graduate. Additional information regarding CPI may be found its in order to graduate. Additional information regarding CPI may be found
on pages 120-121. on pages 120-121.
Students should consult with a counselor and/or faculty advisor in the selec- Students should consult with a counselor and/or faculty advisor in the selec-
tion of elective courses to ensure maximum transferability of credits taken. tion of elective courses to ensure maximum transferability of credits taken.
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Fine Arts Fine Arts Curriculum: AS Degree
Counseling
New Student Seminar 0
www.laguardia.edu/majors English: 6 credits
Composition I ENG101 3
The Fine Arts Program, coordinated by the Humanities Department, leads to Writing Through Literature ENG102 3
an Associate in Science (AS) Degree. This program will offer training in Humanities: 3 credits
studio art for students seeking careers in either the fine or applied arts. Liberal Arts Elective (other than Fine Arts) 3
Emphasis throughout the curriculum will be placed on individual creativity,
English/Humanities: 3 credits
aesthetic awareness and an understanding of the visual arts in societies past Liberal Arts Urban Study Elective 3
and present.
The Fine Arts Program is open to students of all levels who wish to Mathematics: 3 credits
Liberal Arts Elective 3
expand their technical and aesthetic knowledge in the areas of painting,
drawing, sculpture, design, photography, and the history of art and film. Natural and Applied Sciences: 3 credits
The curriculum is structured to prepare students for immediate career objec- Liberal Arts Lab Science Elective 3
tives or for transfer to BA or BFA programs in studio art at the senior col- (Select only course designations beginning with SCB, SCC, SCH, or SCP.)
leges of City University or other metropolitan area art schools. The Fine Social Science: 6 credits
Arts curriculum is also designed to meet the needs of students who intend to Choose one of the following courses: 3
transfer to specialized commercial art programs. Cultural Anthropology SSA101
The curriculum places emphasis on drawing techniques and visual funda- Introduction to Anthropology SSA100
General Psychology SSY101
mentals. There are two required courses in drawing and one in design. A
History Elective 3
third drawing course may be selected as an elective. Within the curriculum,
it is possible for students to select concentrations in painting, sculpture, pho- Liberal Arts: 3 credits
tography or design. Two required courses in art history form an introduc- Humanism, Science and Technology LIB200 3
tion to the major movements of world art. A third elective course in art his- Fine Arts: 27 credits
tory provides focus on the arts of a particular culture or period. Required Beginning Drawing HUA103 3
areas of study in the Liberal Arts include writing, literature, mathematics, Introduction to Design HUA104 3
science, history and the humanities, providing indispensable cultural and Life Drawing HUA180 3
Art History: Prehistoric Through Gothic HUA165 3
practical background for the visual artist.
Art History: Renaissance Through Modern HUA166 3
Select two of the following Studio Art courses:
The program also provides important “hands-on” experience in the New
6
York art world through cooperative education internships in professional art
Three-Dimensional Design HUA106
studios, galleries and museums. Beginning Painting HUA110
The Design Arts Option provides the foundation coursework and experi- Color Theory HUA 115
ence necessary to begin a career as an Industrial Designer, Graphic Beginning Sculpture HUA120
Designer, Package Designer, Product Designer, Interior Designer, or Fashion Beginning Photography HUA130
Designer, or to transfer to a four-year institution. Students study Design Beginning Printmaking HUA150
both in theory and in practice. They take rigorous courses in Design funda- Select one of the following Studio Art courses: 3
mentals and principles and the specialty area of Modelmaking. Intermediate Drawing HUA203
Modelmakers employ techniques, tools and materials used by architects, and Intermediate Painting HUA210
other design professionals to make 3- dimensional prototypes and mockups Intermediate Sculpture HUA220
of everything from toasters to interior spaces. Design majors take full Intermediate Photography HUA230
advantage of the Coop program through required professional Internships in Select one of the following Art History courses: 3
the field. Art of the 20th Century HUA200
Students who need additional skill development in reading, writing, Art in New York HUA201
History of Photography HUA202
mathematics, and communication will be required to take basic skills and/or
Art of the Renaissance HUA215
ESL courses. These courses are not listed in the required courses section of
Art of Africa, Oceania and Pre-Columbian America HUA216
the curriculum. The particular courses students must successfully complete Art of Film HUC150
are determined by their scores on the college placement test. For more
Cooperative Education: 6 credits
information on basic skills, see page 112.
Fundamentals of Professional Advancement CEP121 3
Descriptions of courses in this major can be found on page 87.
Full-Time Internship CEP201 3
(Both Day and Extended Day students are required to take CEP121.
Extended Day students may take CEP201 or an unrestricted elective course.)
Total Credits: 60
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Design Studies Option Notes:
Students should consult with a counselor and/or faculty advisor in the selec-
Counseling tion of elective courses to insure maximum transferability of credits taken.
New Student Seminar 0
English: 6 credits It is recommended that the Internship be taken as a “Mentor” Internship with-
Composition I ENG101 3 in the Art program.
Writing Through Literature ENG102 3
Students enrolled in this program who have not fulfilled their College
Humanities: 3 credits
Preparatory Initiative (CPI) requirement may need to take more than 60 cred-
Liberal Arts Elective (other than Fine Arts) 3
its in order to graduate. Additional information regarding CPI may be found
English/Humanities: 3 credits on pages 120-121.
Urban Study Elective 3
Mathematics: 3 credits
Liberal Arts Elective 3
Natural and Applied Sciences: 3 credits
Liberal Arts Lab Science Elective 3
(Select only course designations beginning with SCB, SCC, SCH, or SCP.)
Social Science: 6 credits
Choose one of the following courses: 3
Cultural Anthropology SSA101
Introduction to Anthropology SSA100
General Psychology SSY101
History Elective 3
Liberal Arts: 3 credits
Humanism, Science and Technology LIB200 3
Design/Arts: 27 credits
Beginning Drawing HUA103 3
Introduction to Design HUA104 3
Three-Dimensional Design HUA106 3
Form and Structure HUA107 3
Life Drawing HUA180 3
History of Design HUA212 3
Select one of the following courses: 3
Beginning Painting HUA110
Color Theory HUA 115
Beginning Sculpture HUA120
Computer Art I HUA125
Beginning Photography HUA130
Beginning Printmaking HUA150
Graphic Narrative HUA185
Select one of the following courses 3
Intermediate Drawing HUA203
Modelmaking HUA207
Intermediate Painting HUA210
Intermediate Sculpture HUA220
Computer Art II HUA126
Intermediate Photography HUA230
Illustration II HUA285
Select one of the following courses 3
African Art HUA197
Art in New York HUA199
Art of the 20th Century HUA200
History of Photography HUA202
Art of the Renaissance HUA215
Art of Film HUC150
Cooperative Education: 6 credits
Fundamentals of Professional Advancement CEP121 3
Full-Time Internship CEP201 3
(Both Day and Extended Day students are required to take CEP121. Extended
Day students may take CEP201 or an unrestricted elective course.)
Total Credits: 60
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Human Services Human Services: Child Development
Curriculum: AA Degree
Counseling
www.laguardia.edu/majors New Student Seminar 0
English: 6 credits
The Human Services Programs, coordinated by the Natural and Applied Composition I ENG101 3
Sciences Department, lead to an Associate in Arts (AA) degree with a spe- Writing Through Literature ENG102 3
cial orientation toward the helping professions. Students may select from
Humanities: 6 credits
one of the following programs: Child Development, Gerontology, or Mental Introduction to Art HUA101 3
Health. The curriculum is designed to prepare students either for career Introduction to Music HUM101 3
objectives or for transfer to senior colleges.
Mathematics: 3 credits
The Child Development Program prepares students for work with young
Early Concepts of Math for Children MAT103 3
children in group settings. Child development graduates who transfer to
senior colleges can continue their studies in such fields as early childhood Natural and Applied Sciences: 6 credits
and special education. Topics in Biological Sciences SCB101 3
Topics in Physical Sciences SCP101 3
The Gerontology Program prepares students for careers in neighborhood
senior citizens’ centers, in nursing homes and in geriatric outreach pro- Social Science: 9 credits
grams. Gerontology students who transfer to senior colleges can continue Introduction to Sociology SSS100 3
their studies in fields such as gerontology and social work. General Psychology SSY101 3
Developmental Psychology I SSY240 3
The Mental Health Program prepares students for careers in social serv-
ice agencies, community centers, hospitals, and other related institutions. Human Services: 18 credits
Mental health graduates who transfer to senior colleges can continue their Core Courses: 9 credits
studies in fields such as social work and psychology. Orientation to Human Services HSC101 3
To complete the program successfully, all human services students must Principles of Human Relations HSC102 3
Community Dynamics: Impact on Human Services HSN103 3
Child Development: 9 credits
earn six credits in supervised internships in an approved human services set-
ting. Internships are not assigned before the second semester. Integration
of classroom and work experience is then achieved through a weekly sched- (Specialization courses must be taken with internships)
Integrated Curriculum A: The Developing Child HSD170 3
ule divided between classroom study and field work.
Integrated Curriculum B: Developing Problem Solving Skills HSD171 3
Students who need additional skill development in reading, writing,
Integrated Curriculum C: Developing Creativity HSD172 3
mathematics, and communication will be required to take basic skills and/or
ESL courses. These courses are not listed in the curriculum. The particular Cooperative Education: 6 credits
Co-op Prep 0
courses students must successfully complete are determined by their scores
Human Services and Internship Seminar 1 HSC203 2
on the college placement test. For more information on basic skills require-
Child Development Internship and Seminar 2 HSD204 2
ments, see page 112. Child Development Internship and Seminar 3 HSD205 2
Description of courses in this major can be found on page 94.
Liberal Arts Electives: 6 credits 6
(Any course in Communication Skills, English, Human Services, Humanities,
Library, Mathematics, Natural and Applied Sciences, or Social Science
EXCEPT when noted as unrestricted elective in the Schedule of Classes or
College Catalog. See pages 112-113 for these courses.)
Total credits: 60
Notes:
Students enrolled in this program who have not fulfilled their College
Preparatory Initiative (CPI) requirement may need to take more than 60 cred-
its in order to graduate. Additional information regarding CPI may be found
on pages 120-121.
Students should consult with a counselor and/or faculty advisor in the selec-
tion of elective courses to insure maximum transferability of credits taken.
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Human Services: Human Services:
Gerontology Curriculum: AA Degree Mental Health Curriculum: AA Degree
Counseling Counseling
New Student Seminar 0 New Student Seminar 0
English: 6 credits English: 6 credits
Composition I ENG101 3 Composition I ENG101 3
Writing Through Literature ENG102 3 Writing Through Literature ENG102 3
Humanities: 3 credits Humanities: 3 credits
Liberal Arts Elective 3 Liberal Arts Elective 3
Mathematics: 3 credits Mathematics: 3 credits
Liberal Arts Elective 3 Elementary Statistics MAT120 3
Natural and Applied Sciences: 6 credits Natural and Applied Sciences: 6 credits
Topics in Biological Science SCB101 3 Topics in Biological Science SCB101 3
Aging and Health SCH111 3 Liberal Arts Elective 3
Social Science: 9 credits Social Science: 12 credits
Introduction to Sociology SSS100 3 Introduction to Sociology SSS100 3
General Psychology SSY101 3 General Psychology SSY101 3
Developmental Psychology II SSY241 3 Developmental Psychology I SSY240 3
Group Dynamics: Small Group Processes SSY260 3
Human Services: 18 credits
Core Courses: 9 credits Human Services: 18 credits
Orientation to Human Services HSC101 3 Core Courses: 9 credits
Principles of Human Relations HSC102 3 Orientation to Human Services HSC101 3
Community Dynamics: Impact on Human Services HSN103 3 Principles of Human Relations HSC102 3
Gerontology: 9 credits Community Dynamics: Impact on Human Services HSN103 3
(Specialization courses must be taken with internships) Mental Health: 9 credits
Introduction to Gerontological Services HSG150 3 (Specialization courses must be taken with internships)
Human Services Roles and Systems HSC135 3 Survey of Psychological Treatment Approaches HSM120 3
Activities for Human Services Settings HSC130 3 Human Services Roles and Systems HSC135 3
Activities for Human Services Settings HSC130 3
Cooperative Education: 6 credits
Co-op Prep 0 Cooperative Education: 6 credits
Human Services and Internship Seminar 1 HSC203 2 Co-op Prep 0
Mental Health/Gerontology Internship and Seminar 2 HSM204 2 Human Services and Internship Seminar 1 HSC203 2
Mental Health/Gerontology Internship and Seminar 3 HSM205 2 Mental Health/Gerontology Internship and Seminar 2 HSM204 2
Mental Health/Gerontology Internship and Seminar 3 HSM205 2
Liberal Arts Electives: 9 credits 9
(Any course in Communication Skills, English, Human Services, Humanities, Liberal Arts Electives: 3 credits 3
Library, Mathematics, Natural and Applied Sciences, or Social Science (Any course in Communication Skills, English, Human Services, Humanities,
EXCEPT when noted as unrestricted elective in the Schedule of Classes or Library, Mathematics, Natural and Applied Sciences, or Social Science
College Catalog. See pages 112-113 for these courses.) EXCEPT when noted as unrestricted elective in the Schedule of Classes or
College Catalog. See pages 112-113 for these courses.)
Total credits: 60 Unrestricted Electives: 3 credits 3
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Liberal Arts and
York City location to provide students with experience in professional settings in
this growing field.
The Philosophy Option affords students the opportunity to explore the
process of thinking as it relates to their own experience and culture, as well as
Sciences those of others. In this option, students develop the ability to construct cogent,
strong arguments, examine ideas in light of the creation of western philosophy
over time, and learn about trends of thought in religion, ethics, and politics.
www.laguardia.edu/majors The Theater and Communication Option (AA Degree) offers a curriculum
that prepares students for transfer to a baccalaureate program in fields such as
The Liberal Arts and Sciences Programs are designed for students who want to speech, communication, drama and performance. The option provides students
continue their education at senior colleges and to engage in studies leading to with the necessary groundwork for career and professional goals early in their
careers in the arts and sciences. Students in these programs choose from a academic career. Internships take advantage of the variety of professional the-
wealth of courses offered by the Education and Language Acquisition, English, ater and communication professions located in New York City. Students will
Humanities, Mathematics, Natural and Applied Sciences, and Social Science also gain practical experience in programs using the Humanities Department
Departments. Media Studio and the Black Box Theatre.
The Liberal Arts: Mathematics and Science Program, leading to the In the introductory cluster, an interdisciplinary approach to the liberal arts,
Associate in Science (AS) degree, is suggested for students interested in pursu- AA students learn how to make meaningful connections among different areas
ing a career in mathematics, the sciences, engineering, medicine, or allied health of study. Through core courses, students gain knowledge of liberal studies nec-
fields. The science and mathematics courses are designed specifically to meet essary to continue their education after graduation.
the requirements of those students who wish to continue their education beyond In addition to required courses, students choose to meet their individual
the Associate degree. career goals and interests. Through the sequence of courses offered, students are
The Liberal Arts: Social Sciences and Humanities Program leads to an prepared for internships taken in the Department of Cooperative Education.
Associate in Arts (AA) degree. For students who want an early start in planning Internships provide a laboratory for linking classroom preparation with further
for a liberal arts-related career, the program has a number of courses offered in exploration of careers in the liberal arts and sciences. Students bring together
such areas as art, music, media, theater, film, philosophy, journalism, community their work/study experience in a final seminar where liberal studies are viewed
studies, child development, and Latin American studies, to choose from. through humanistic, scientific, and technological themes.
The Deaf Studies Option (AA degree) enables students to learn American Liberal Arts and Sciences majors have faculty advisors to help with the plan-
Sign Language (ASL), and to understand the dynamics of deaf communities. ning of their programs. Planning course sequences will allow students to take
Students receive a broad liberal arts background for further study in full advantage of existing articulation agreements.
ASL/English interpreting, special education, social work, rehabilitation counsel- Students who need additional skill development in reading, writing, mathe-
ing, and related fields. Advanced students are placed in internships where ASL is matics, and communication will be required to take basic skills and/or ESL
the everyday medium of communication. courses. These courses are not listed in the curriculum. The particular courses
The International Studies Option (AA degree) is an interdisciplinary program students must successfully complete are determined by their scores on the col-
that draws on the best resources of LaGuardia to prepare students to become bet- lege placement test. For more information on basic skills requirements, see
ter-informed world citizens and to develop the competencies needed to survive page 112.
and succeed in the new global economy. A unique hybrid of intensive academic
and career advisement is the hallmark of this option. Students not only receive
academic advisement and instruction in some core courses from the director of
the option, they are also placed in internationally oriented internships in New
York and in internships abroad. Students are also provided with extensive guid-
ance and support in transferring to senior colleges and in applying for scholar-
ships. Students are required to take two cycles of a foreign language.
The Labor and Community Organizing Option will prepare students to be
employed as professional organizers, leaders, and staff members within unions
and other community organizations. Job opportunities are dramatically increas-
ing in this field. Thousands of college students are becoming active around
issues of sweatshops, immigrant rights, the environment, housing, health care,
and the need for a living wage. Students will receive a broad liberal arts educa-
tion with special courses teaching organizing and leadership skills. Students
will do their internships in unions and community organizations. The curricu-
lum is designed to enable students to transfer to four-year colleges to programs
such as urban studies, labor studies, human services, public policy, and social
work.
The Latin American Studies Option addresses the need for student prepara-
tion in the areas of Latin American, bi-cultural studies with prospective applica-
tions in the fields of education, diplomacy, business, cross-cultural studies, and
health care.
The Media Studies Option (AA degree) offers a curriculum which meets the
growing demand for preparation in the expanding field of communications
media (including film, television, video, and other forms of electronic media). It
provides a structure for guiding Liberal Arts students toward career and profes-
sional goals early in their academic careers. The curriculum is designed to pre-
pare students for transfer to baccalaureate programs in film, television, and other
communications technologies. Internships take advantage of LaGuardia’s New
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Liberal Arts: Social Sciences and *Introductory Cluster Requirement
An introductory cluster containing four courses with an Integrating Seminar
Humanities Curriculum: AA Degree (LIB110, one credit) is required for all DAY students; students must take the
Counseling Cluster during the 12-week session when they take ENG101. Extended Day
New Student Seminar 0 students and students who change to the Liberal Arts major after completing
ENG101 may substitute a Liberal Arts elective.
English: 11 credits
Composition I ENG101 3
Writing Through Literature ENG102 3 Liberal Arts Elective Options
Preparing and Writing the Research Paper ENG103 2 Core Requirement
Liberal Arts Elective 3 All students must select 12 credits from the core courses listed below. One
Humanities: 3 credits course must be taken in four of the following areas.
Liberal Arts Elective 3 Education and Language Acquisition Core Courses (choose one):
English/Humanities: 3 credits Introduction to Bilingualism ELN101*
Liberal Arts Elective 3 Latin American Civilizations ELS204 or ESL205
Liberal Arts: 4 credits English Core Courses (choose one):
Integrating Seminar: Liberals Arts Cluster LIB110* 1 Afro-American Literature ENG225
Humanism, Science & Technology: Liberal Arts Seminar LIB200 3 Images of Women in Literature ENG245
The Short Story ENG250
Mathematics: 3 credits
The Novel ENG260
Liberal Arts Elective 3
The Drama ENG265
Natural and Applied Sciences/Mathematics: 6 credits Shakespeare ENG266
Liberals Arts Lab Science Elective 3 Introduction to Poetry ENG270
Liberal Arts Science or Math Elective 3 The Great Writer ENG275
(For Natural & Applied Sciences, select only course designations beginning
Humanities Core Courses (choose one):
with SCB, SCC, SCH, or SCP.)
Introduction to Art HUA101
Social Science: 9 credits Art in New York HUA195
Select one of the following courses: 3 Oral Communication HUC101
Any history course except SSN183, SSN199, SSN240 Public Speaking HUC106
Introduction to Anthropology SSA100 The Art of Film HUC150
Cultural Anthropology SSA101 Art of Theatre HUC170
Introduction to Microeconomics SSE103 Introduction to Music HUM101
Introduction to Macroeconomics SSE104 Introduction to Jazz HUM110
U.S. Power and Politics SSP101 American Music HUM210
Political Ideas and Ideologies SSP250 Introduction to Philosophy HUP101
Introduction to Sociology SSS100 Ethics and Moral Issues HUP104
General Psychology SSY101 Philosophy of Religion HUP105
Select one of the following courses: 3 Social and Political Philosophy HUP106
Themes in American History to 1865 SSH101 Mathematics Core Courses (choose one):
Themes in American History since 1865 SSH102 Math and the Modern World MAT107
Western Civilization from Ancient Times to the Renaissance SSH103 College Algebra and Trigonometry MAT115
Western Civilization from the Renaissance to Modern Times SSH104 Elementary Statistics I MAT120
World History from Ancient Times to 1500 SSH105 Precalculus MAT200
World History from 1500 to the Present SSH106 Calculus I MAT201
East Asia Civilization and Societies SSH110
Natural and Applied Sciences Core Courses (choose one):
Afro-American History SSH231
Fundamentals of Biology I SCB201
Survey of Latin American and Caribbean History SSH232
Fundamentals of Chemistry I SCC201
Liberal Arts Elective 3
Foundations of Chemistry SCC210
Cooperative Education: 6 credits Fundamentals of Physics I SCP201
Fundamentals of Professional Advancement CEP121 3
Social Science Core Courses (choose one):
Full-Time Internship CEP201 3
Introduction to Anthropology SSA100
(Both Day and Extended Day students are required to take CEP121.
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology SSA101
Extended Day students may take CEP201 or an unrestricted elective course.)
Introduction to Microeconomics SSE103
Liberal Arts Electives: 6 credits 6 Introduction to Macroeconomics SSE104
(Any course in Communication Skills, Education and Language Acquisition, U.S. Power & Politics SSP101
English, Human Services, Humanities, Library, Mathematics, Natural and Political Ideas and Ideologies SSP250
Applied Sciences, or Social Science EXCEPT when noted as unrestricted elec- Introduction to Sociology SSS100
tive in the Schedule of Classes or College Catalog. See pages 112-113 for these General Psychology SSY101
courses.)
Unrestricted Electives: 9 credits 9 *Fulfills urban study requirement.
One elective must be an urban study course.
Note:
Total credits: 60 Students enrolled in this program who have not fulfilled their College
Note: Students should consult with a counselor and/or faculty advisor in the Preparatory Initiative (CPI) requirement may need to take more than 60 cred-
selection of elective courses to ensure maximum transferability of credits taken. its in order to graduate. Additional information regarding CPI may be found
on pages 120-121.
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or
Deaf Studies Option
International Studies Option
www.laguardia.edu/majors
Counseling: 0 credits 0 www.laguardia.edu/majors
New Student Seminar
English: 11 credits Counseling
Composition 1 ENG101 3 New Student Seminar 0
Writing through Literature ENG102 3 English: 8 credits
Preparing and Writing the Research Paper 2
Select one of the following courses:
Composition I ENG101 3
3 Writing Through Literature ENG102 3
The Short Story ENG250 Writing the Research Paper ENG103 2
The Novel ENG260
Education and Language Acquisition: 6 credits
The Drama ENG265
Two Language Courses 6
Afro-American Literature ENG225
(No exemption credit will be given for previous knowledge of a foreign lan-
Images of Women in Literature ENG245
guage.)
Introduction to Poetry ENG270
Liberal Arts: 4 credits
Humanities: 6 credits
Select two of the following courses:
*Integrating Seminar: Liberal Arts Cluster LIB110 1
6 Humanism, Science and Technology: Liberal Arts Seminar LIB200 3
Oral Communication HUC101
Creative Drama HUC180 Mathematics: 3 credits
Introduction to Intercultural Communication HUN180** Elementary Statistics I MAT120 3
Creative Thinking: Theory and Practice HUP103 Natural and Applied Sciences: 3 credits
Liberal Arts: 3 credits Select one of the following courses: 3
Humanism, Science and Technology: Liberal Arts Seminar LIB200 3 Topics in Biological Sciences SCB101
Topics in Chemistry SCC101
Mathematics: 3 credits
Biological Chemistry SCC140
Elementary Statistics I MAT120 3
Topics in Physical Sciences SCP101
Natural and Applied Sciences: 23 credits
Natural Science courses
Social Science: 6 credits
Select one of the following courses:
8
Select one of the following sequences:
3
Any history course except SSN183, SSN199, SSN240
Fundamentals of Biology I SCB201 Introduction to Anthropology SSA100
Fundamentals of Biology II SCB202 Cultural Anthropology SSA101
or Introduction to Microeconomics SSE 103
Fundamentals of Chemistry I SCC201 Introduction to Macroeconomics SSE 104
Fundamentals of Chemistry II SCC202 U.S. Power and Politics SSP101
or Political Ideas and Ideologies SSP250
General Physics I SCP231 Introduction to Sociology SSS100
General Physics II SCP232
Human Services courses
General Psychology SSY101
History (choose one) 3
All of the following are required: Survey of Latin American and Caribbean History SSH232
Orientation to Human Services HSC101 3 Western Civilization From Ancient Times to the Renaissance SSH103
American Sign Language I HSI180 3 Western Civilization from the Renaissance to Modern Times SSH104
American Sign Language II HSI181 3 World History from Ancient Times to 1500 SSH105
American Sign Language III HSI182 3 World History from 1500 to the Present SSH106
American Sign Language IV HSI183 3 East Asian Civilization and Cultures SSH110
Social Science: 9 credits Cooperative Education: 6 credits
Introduction to Sociology SSS100 3 Fundamentals of Professional Advancement CEP121 3
Sociology of American Deaf Communities SSS190 3
Select one of the following courses:
Full-Time Internship CEP201 3
3 (Both Day and Extended Day students are required to take CEP121.
Themes in American History to 1865 SSH201 Extended Day students may take CEP201 or an unrestricted elective course.)
Western Civilization from Ancient Times to the Renaissance SSH103
Western Civilization from the Renaissance to Modern Times SSH104
World History from Ancient Times to 1500 SSH105
World History from 1500 to the Present SSH106
General Psychology SSY101
Urban Anthropology SSN182**
History of Minorities SSN183**
Cooperative Education: 5 credits
Cooperative Education Preparation HSS 014 0
Part-time internship (required for all students) 2
Full-time internship (required for all students) 3
One elective must be an urban study course.
**Fulfills urban study requirement.
Total Credits: 60
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or
English (choose one) 3
Literature of the City ENG240
Images of Women in Literature ENG245 Labor and Community Organizing Option
The Woman Writer: Her Vision and Her Art ENG247
The Short Story ENG250 www.laguardia.edu/majors
The Novel ENG260 Counseling
Literature of Difference: Lesbian and Gay Writers ENG261 New Student Seminar 0
The Drama ENG265
Introduction to Poetry ENG270 English: 11 credits
Literature and Film ENG/HUC272 Composition I ENG101 3
Art, Politics and Protest ENN191** Writing through Literature ENG102 3
The Immigrant Experience in American Literature ENG268 Preparing and Writing the Research Paper ENG103 2
Journalism: The Craft of Gathering and Reporting the News ENG211 3
Humanities and Education and Language Acquisition (choose three): 9
Art History: Prehistoric through Gothic HUA165 Humanities: 3 credits
Art History: Renaissance through Modern HUA166 Oral Communication HUC101 3
Oral Communication HUC101 English/Humanities: 3 credits
Music of Latin America HUM107 Public Speaking HUC106 3
Introduction to Bilingualism ELN101**
Liberal Arts: 4 credits
Introduction to Intercultural Communication HUN/SSN180**
*Integrating Seminar: Liberal Arts Cluster LIB110 1
The Puerto Rican Community: Minority Group Experience ELN194**
Humanism, Science, and Technology: Liberal Arts Seminar LIB200 3
Introduction to Philosophy HUP101
Critical Thinking Across Cultures HUR100 Mathematics: 3 or 4 credits
Social Science (choose three): 9 Select one of the following courses: 3-4
Cultural Anthropology SSA101 Mathematics and the Modern World MAT107
Peoples and Cultures of the Caribbean SSA120 Elementary Statistics I MAT120
Introduction to Microeconomics SSE103 Precalculus MAT200
Introduction to Macroeconomics SSE104 Natural and Applied Sciences: 6 credits
World Geography SSE125 Liberal Arts Lab Science Elective 3
Western Civilization from Ancient Times to the Renaissance SSH103 Liberal Arts Science or Math Elective 3
Western Civilization from the Renaissance to Modern Times SSH104 (Select only course designations beginning with SCB, SCC, SCH, or SCP.)
World History from Ancient Times to 1500 SSH105
Social Science: 9 credits
World History from 1500 to the Present SSH106
Introduction to Sociology SSS100 3
World Politics SSP200
Social Movements SSS102 3
Politics of Latin America and the Caribbean SSP220
Intro to Labor and Community Organizing SSN103 3
Political Ideas and Ideologies SSP250
Cooperative Education: 6 credits
Social Sciences or Humanities Elective (choose one) 3
Fundamentals of Professional Advancement CEP121 3
Choose one course from either the Social Science or the Humanities listing
Full-Time Internship CEP201 3
above.
(Both Day and Extended Day students are required to take CEP121.
*Introductory Cluster Requirement Extended Day students may take CEP201 or an unrestricted elective course.)
An Introductory Cluster containing four courses with an Integrated Seminar
Liberal Arts Electives: 6 credits
(LIB110 1 credit) is required for all DAY students; students must take the
Community Dynamics: Impact on Human Services HSN103 3
Select one of the following courses:
Cluster during the 12-week session when they take Composition I ENG101.
Extended day students may substitute a Liberal Arts elective. 3
Themes in American History to 1865 SSH101
**One elective must be an urban study course. Themes in American History since 1865 SSH102
**Fulfills urban study requirement. Unrestricted Electives: 9 credits
Computers and Society CIS/SSD105 3
Total Credits: 60 Select two of the following courses: 6
Conflict Resolution HSC180
The Urban Economy SSN189
Practical Politics of New York City SSN192
Urban Anthropology SSN182
Women in Society SSI210
Perspectives on Homelessness HSN110
Leadership SSN190
History of Minorities SSN183
Environmental Psychology SSN184
Sociology of Black Community SSN186
Urban Black Psychology SSN280
History of New York City SSN240
*Introductory Cluster Requirement
An Introductory Cluster containing four courses with an Integrated Seminar
(LIB110 1 credit) is required for all DAY students; students must take the
Cluster during the 12-week session when they take Composition I ENG101.
Extended day students may substitute a Liberal Arts elective.
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or or
Media Studies Option Philosophy Option
www.laguardia.edu/majors Counseling
Counseling New Student Seminar 0
New Student Seminar 0
English: 11 credits English: 11 credits
Composition I ENG101 3 Composition I ENG 101 3
Writing Through Literature ENG102 3 Writing Through Literature ENG102 3
Preparing and Writing the Research Paper ENG103 2 Preparing and Writing the Research Paper ENG103 2
Liberal Arts Elective 3 Liberal Arts Elective 3
Natural and Applied Sciences/Mathematics: 6 credits Natural and Applied Sciences/Mathematics: 6 credits
Liberal Arts Lab Science Elective 3 Liberal Arts Lab Science Elective 3
Liberal Arts, Science or Math Elective 3 Liberal Arts Science or Math Elective 3
(For Natural & Applied Sciences, select only course designations beginning (For Natural & Applied Sciences, select only course designations
with SCB, SCC, SCH, or SCP.) beginning with SCB, SCC, SCH, or SCP.)
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Choose 5-12 credits from the following courses:
Liberal Arts: Mathematics and Science Elementary Statistics I (MAT120)
Curriculum: AS Degree Elementary Statistics II (MAT121)
Linear Algebra (MAT210)
www.laguardia.edu/majors Introduction to Discrete Mathematical Structures (MAT230)
Counseling Elementary Differential Equations (MAT204)
New Student Seminar 0 Engineering Laboratory I (MAE101)
Engineering Laboratory II (MAE103)
English: 8 credits General Physics I (SCP231)
Composition I ENG101 3 General Physics II (SCP232)
Writing Through Literature ENG102 3 Fundamentals of Chemistry I (SCC201)
Preparing and Writing the Research Paper ENG103 2 Fundamentals of Chemistry II (SCC202)
Humanities: 3 credits Cooperative Education: 6 credits
Liberal Arts Elective 3 Fundamentals of Professional Advancement CEP121 3
English/Humanities: 3 credits Full-Time Internship CEP201 3
Liberal Arts Elective 3 (Both Day and Extended Day students are required to take CEP121.
Extended Day students may take CEP201 or an unrestricted elective course.)
Liberal Arts: 4 credits
Integrating Seminar: Liberal Arts Cluster LIB110* 1 Unrestricted Electives: 3 credits 3
Liberal Arts Seminar: Humanism, Science & Technology LIB200 3 One elective must be an urban study course.
Social Science: 9 credits
Liberal Arts Elective 3 Total credits: 60
Select one of the following courses: 3
*Introductory Cluster Requirement
Introduction to Anthropology SSA100
An Introductory Cluster containing four courses with an Integrated Seminar
Cultural Anthropology SSA101
(LIB110 1 credit) is required for all DAY students; students must take the
Introduction to Microeconomics SSE103
Cluster during the 12-week session when they take Composition I ENG101.
Introduction to Macroeconomics SSE104
Extended day students may substitute a Liberal Arts elective.
U.S. Power and Politics SSP101
Political Ideas and Ideologies SSP250
**To be chosen by the student in consultation with a faculty advisor.
Introduction to Sociology SSS100
***MAT115 is a prerequisite for MAT200.
General Psychology SSY101
Select one History course from the following: 3
Themes in American History to 1865 SSH101 Note:
Themes in American History since 1865 SSH102 Students should consult with a counselor and/or faculty advisor in the selec-
Western Civilization from Ancient Times to the tion of elective courses to ensure maximum transferability of credits taken.
Renaissance SSH103
Western Civilization from the Renaissance to Students enrolled in this program who have not fulfilled their College
Modern Times SSH104 Preparatory Initiative (CPI) requirement may need to take more than 60 cred-
World History from Ancient Times to 1500 SSH105 its in order to graduate. Additional information regarding CPI may be found
World History from 1500 to the Present SSH106 on pages 120-121.
East Asian Civilization and Societies SSH110
Afro-American History SSH231
Survey of Latin American and Caribbean History SSH232
Mathematics/Natural & Applied Sciences: 24 credits
At least one math course numbered MAT115 or higher and one laboratory sci-
ence course must be included. Students may follow one of the suggested pat-
terns below:
Biology/Health Sciences
Fundamentals of Biology I (SCB201), Fundamentals of Biology II (SCB202)
Fundamentals of Chemistry (SCC201), Fundamentals of Chemistry II
(SCC202)
Electives from Natural and Applied Sciences**
Precalculus (MAT200)
Chemistry
Fundamentals of Chemistry I (SCC201), Fundamentals of Chemistry II
(SCC202)
Organic Chemistry I (SCC251), Organic Chemistry (SCC252)
Calculus I (MAT201), Calculus II (MAT202)
Electives from Natural and Applied Sciences or Mathematics Departments**
(For Natural and Applied Sciences, select only course designations beginning
with SCB, SCC, SCH, or SCP.)
Mathematics
College Algebra and Trigonometry (MAT115)***, Precalculus (MAT200)
(if needed)
Calculus I (MAT201), Calculus II (MAT202), Calculus III (MAT203)
and
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Mortuary Mortuary Science Curriculum: AAS Degree
Counseling
New Student Seminar 0
Students enrolled in this program who have not fulfilled their College
Preparatory Initiative (CPI) requirement may need to take more than 60 cred-
its in order to graduate. Additional information regarding CPI may be found
on pages 120-121.
Students should consult with a counselor and/or faculty advisor in the selec-
tion of elective courses to ensure maximum transferability of credits taken.
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Music Recording Technology
Music Recording Curriculum: AAS Degree
Counseling
3
3
www.lagcc.cuny.edu/programs/as/
Humanities: 12 credits
The Music Recording Technology Program, offered through the Humanities Music Theory I or II HUM140 or 141 3
Department, leads to an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree and American Music HUM201 3
provides career preparation as an audio technician. This is a jointly regis- Music Audio Recording HUM146 3
Critical Thinking HUP102 3
tered, dual-admission program designed for students interested in recording
industry careers. Students will be provided with theoretical knowledge of Mathematics: 3 credits
the field, in-depth audio recording technical knowledge, and practical hands- College Algebra and Trigonometry MAT115 3
on skills. Accounting/Managerial Studies: 3 credits
This innovative program integrates computer, electronic, musical, and Organizing and Operating a Small Business AMM150* 3
“hands-on” recording studio training to prepare students for jobs in the Social Science: 6 credits
industry. The AAS degree program in Music Recording Technology Select two of the following: 6
addresses the critical need for skilled technicians on local and national lev- Introduction to Anthropology SSA100
els in the evolving and dynamically expanding digital industry. Cultural Anthropology SSA101
Music Recording Technology students will earn 33 credits at LaGuardia Introduction to Microeconomics SSE103
and 27 credits at the Institute of Audio Research (IAR) in Manhattan. Those Introduction to Macroeconomics SSE104
students completing the required courses at LaGuardia or at IAR will have a Themes in American History to 1865 SSH101
seamless transition to either institution. This joint/dual program offers Themes in American History since 1865 SSH102
increased educational opportunities for students and provides alternative Western Civilization from Ancient Times to the Renaissance SSH103
Western Civilization from the Renaissance to Modern Times SSH104
career/educational options. There also will be opportunities for students
World History from Ancient Times to 1500 SSH105
who wish to continue their studies at four-year colleges.
World History from 1500 to the Present SSH106
Students who need additional skill development in reading, writing, East Asia Civilization and Societies SSH110
mathematics, and communication will be required to take basic skills and/or Afro-American History SSH231
ESL courses. These courses are not listed in the curriculum. Scores on the Survey of Latin American and Caribbean History SSH232
college placement test determine the particular courses students must suc- U.S. Power and Politics SSP101
cessfully complete. For more information on basic skills requirements, see Political Ideas and Ideologies SSP250
page 112. Introduction to Sociology SSS100
General Psychology SSY101
Cooperative Education: 3 credits
Fundamentals of Professional Advancement CEP121 3
Music Technology Courses: 27 credits 27
(to be taken at the Institute of Audio Research)
Audio Electronics
Basics of Digital Audio
Ear Training and Acoustics
The Basics of Music
Audio Processing and Storage
Digital Music Production
Microphones, Amps and Speakers
Mixing Music I (Analog Processors)
MIDI Applications
Recording Workshop
Mixing Music 2 (Digital Processors)
Post-Production Audio
Industry Practicum
Total credits: 60
*Prerequisite for Music Recording Technology Program: CSE099,
ENA/ENG099
Note: Students enrolled in this program who have not fulfilled their College
Preparatory Initiative (CPI) requirement may need to take more than 60 cred-
its in order to graduate. Additional information regarding CPI may be found
on pages 120-121.
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Nursing Nursing Curriculum: AAS Degree
Counseling
New Student Seminar 0
www.laguardia.edu/majors English: 6 credits
Composition I ENG101* 3
The Nursing Program, coordinated by the Natural and Applied Sciences Writing Through Literature ENG102 3
Department, offers a course of study leading to the Associate in Applied Natural and Applied Sciences: 15 credits
Science (AAS) degree. Biological Chemistry SCC140* 3
The program prepares graduates to function as registered nurses in struc- Fundamentals of Human Biology I SCB203* 4
tured care settings, using the nursing process to provide direct care to Fundamentals of Human Biology II SCB204 4
clients of all ages. The curriculum contains a balance of nursing and gener- General Microbiology SCB260 4
al education courses to enable the graduate to provide direct client care Social Science: 9 credits
within the legal and ethical framework of nursing. General Psychology SSY101* 3
Classroom instruction for each nursing course is complemented by cam- Developmental Psychology I SSY240 3
pus laboratory experience and actual clinical practice in area health care Urban Sociology SSN187 3
facilities. Mathematics: 2 credits
Graduates will be eligible to sit for the National Council of State Boards Mathematics of Medical Dosages MAT106 2
Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN). Nursing: 33 credits
Special progression standards exist for nursing majors. Students admit- Fundamentals of Nursing SCR110 6
ted into this program since Fall 1994 are considered to be in the “pre-clini- Perspectives of Nursing SCR150 1
cal” phase of the major. To progress to the “clinical” phase, students must Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing SCR200 4
meet specific criteria which are described in the Nursing Student Handbook. Medical Surgical Nursing I SCR210 4
This handbook is available from the Admissions Office and from the pro- Trends in Nursing SCR260 1
gram director. Achievement of the progression standards does not guaran- Parent-Child Health Nursing SCR270 8
tee advancement to the clinical phase. Only a small number of students are Medical Surgical Nursing II SCR290 9
admitted to the clinical phase of each program due to limited program
capacity. Total credits: 65
The Nursing Program is fully accredited by the National League for
* Pre-Clinical Nursing Key Courses
Nursing. Information regarding the accreditation status of the Nursing
Program may be attained by contacting the National League for Nursing Notes:
Accrediting Commission, Inc., 61 Broadway, 33rd floor, New York, NY The nursing courses required for this program are only offered in the day dur-
10006, (800) 669-1656 (ext. 156), website: www.nlnac.org. ing twelve-week sessions.
Licensed Practical Nurses who are graduates of an approved LPN pro-
gram may be eligible for an advanced standing pathway, which may exempt No grade lower than “C-” will be accepted for any required science course.
them from the first semester of nursing course work. Science courses in which students earn a “D-,” “D,” or “D+” may be repeat-
Students who need additional skill development in reading, writing, ed with permission of the Chairperson of the NAS Department. When Key
Courses with grades of “D-,” “D,” or “D+” are repeated, both course grades
mathematics, and communication will be required to take basic skills and/or
will be calculated in the Key Course average.
ESL courses. These courses are not listed in the curriculum. The particular
courses students must successfully complete are determined by their scores A minimum grade of C- is required in MAT106.
on the college placement test. For more information on the basic skills
requirements, see page 112. A minimum grade of C+ is required in a clinical course that is repeated.
Note: The Nursing Student Handbook provides information on grading
criteria, retention, and graduation rates as well as a summary of the gradu- Students enrolled in this program who have not fulfilled their College
ates' employment status. Preparatory Initiative (CPI) requirement may need to take more than 65 cred-
Descriptions of courses in the major can be found on page 96. its in order to graduate. Additional information regarding CPI may be found
on pages 120-121.
Students should consult with a counselor and/or faculty advisor in the selec-
tion of elective courses to ensure maximum transferability of credits taken.
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Occupational Occupational Therapy
Curriculum: AS Degree
Counseling
3
www.laguardia.edu/majors Natural and Applied Sciences: 10 credits
Fundamentals of Human Biology I SCB203* 4
The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program is coordinated by the Natural Fundamentals of Human Biology II SCB204 4
and Applied Sciences Department, and offers a course of study leading to Community Health SCN195* 2
the Associate in Science (AS) degree. Social Science (Psychology): 9 credits
Graduates work with occupational therapists providing services to per- General Psychology SSY101* 3
sons with needs caused by physical injuries, developmental impairment, Abnormal Psychology SSY230 3
aging, mental health concerns, or other disabilities. Developmental Psychology I SSY240 3
Such services include: using developmental and play activities to help Occupational Therapy Foundations and Skills: 20 credits
the child who has growth problems and learning disabilities develop the Introduction to Occupational Therapy SCO101 3
skills to manage school and social learning; assisting the elderly and others Legal and Ethical Aspects of Occupational Therapy SCO 110 2
with diminished physical endurance to perform essential tasks of daily liv- Documentation in Occupational Therapy SCO 114 2
ing and achieve maximum independence; working with patients who have Clinical Reasoning in Occupational Therapy SCO 175 2
lost a limb to use a new prosthesis and master normal skills; designing and Physical Aspects of Human Growth & Development SCO 200 2
Occupational Therapy Skills and Functional Activities I SCO 214 3
fabricating hand splints and instructing the client in their use; helping
Occupational Therapy Skills and Functional Activities II SCO 215 3
depressed clients feel more positively toward their environment through the Functional Pathology SCO 230 3
use of productive activity; and making it easier for the socially withdrawn
person to interact with others through the use of planned group experiences. Occupational Therapy Theory and Practice: 8 credits
Occupational Therapy Process: Psychosocial Dysfunction and
Special progression standards exist for occupational therapy assistant
Geriatric Conditions SCO 204 4
majors. Students admitted into this program since Fall 1994 are considered Occupational Therapy Process: Physical and
to be in the “pre-clinical” phase of the major. To progress to the “clinical” Developmental Disabilities SCO 205 4
phase, students must meet specific criteria which are described in the pro-
Cooperative Education: (Fieldwork): 7 credits
gram's handbook. These handbooks are available from the Admissions
Occupational Therapy Clerkship for Psychosocial/
Office and from the program director. Achievement of the progression stan- Dysfunction and Geriatrics Conditions SCO 284 1.5
dards does not guarantee advancement to the clinical phase. Currently, Occupational Therapy Clerkship for Physical/
approximately 20 students are admitted to the clinical phase of the program Developmental Disabilities SCO 285 1.5
each semester due to limited program capacity. The Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy Fieldwork in Psychosocial Dysfunction
Assistant Program is accredited by ACOTE, The Accreditation Council for and Geriatric Conditions SCO 294 2
Occupational Therapy Education of the American Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy Fieldwork in Physical and
Association (AOTA), located at 4720 Montgomery Lane, P.O. Box 31220, Developmental Disabilities SCO 295 2
Bethesda, MD 20824-1220. AOTA's telephone number is (301) 652-AOTA.
Graduates are eligible to sit for the national certification exam for the Total credits: 63
occupational therapy assistant, administered by the National Board for
*Pre-Clinical Occupational Therapy key courses.
Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Credentialing require-
ments for New York State licensure include graduation from a program
without a credentialing examination. Credentialing requirements for other Notes:
states may include passing the NBCOT examination. A felony conviction Students enrolled in this program who have not fulfilled their College
Preparatory Initiative (CPI) requirement may need to take more than 63 cred-
may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examina-
its in order to graduate. Additional information regarding CPI may be found
tion or attain state licensure. All Occupational Therapy Assistant students on pages 120-121.
must complete fieldwork within 18 months of completing their academic
work. Students should consult with a counselor and/or faculty advisor in the selec-
Students who need additional skill development in reading, writing, tion of elective courses to insure maximum transferability of credits taken.
mathematics, and communication will be required to take basic skills and/or
ESL courses. These courses are not listed in the curriculum. The particular
courses students must successfully complete are determined by their scores
on the college placement test. For more information on basic skills require-
ments, see page 112.
Descriptions of courses in this major can be found on page 97.
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Paralegal Paralegal Studies Curriculum: AAS Degree
Counseling
New Student Seminar 0
Students should consult with a counselor and/or faculty advisor in the selec-
tion of elective courses to ensure maximum transferability of credits taken.
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Physical Physical Therapist Assistant
Curriculum: AAS Degree
Counseling
4
4
www.laguardia.edu/majors
Community Health SCN195* 2
Functional Pathology SCO230 3
The Physical Therapist Assistant Program leads to an Associate in Applied Aging and Health SCH111 3
Science (AAS) degree and its graduates are eligible for certification by the
Social Science: 6 credits
New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions. The pro-
General Psychology SSY101* 3
gram is approved by the New York State Education Department and accred- Developmental Psychology I SSY240 3
ited by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education
(CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314, website: Physical Therapist Assistant: 29 credits
Introduction to Physical Therapy SCT101 2
www.apta.org. Passing the National Certification Exam after graduation is
Ethical Concepts for PTA’s SCT102 2
required. Clinical Kinesiology SCT203 4
Graduates work under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist in Therapeutic Procedures I SCT211 4
a variety of settings including: outpatient practices, hospitals, nursing Therapeutic Procedures II SCT212 3
homes, rehabilitation centers, schools, and sports centers. Physical Mobility Skills in Physical Therapy SCT220 3
Therapist Assistants carry out the plan of care established by the Physical Functional Gait Training Skills SCT221 3
Therapist, and work with patients who have neuromuscular, muscu- Orthopedic Therapeutic Exercise SCT230 4
loskekeletal, cardiopulmonary and integumentary impairments. Neuromuscular Rehabilitation SCT231 4
The interventions performed by the Physical Therapist Assistant include Affiliations: 8 credits
therapeutic exercise, aerobic conditioning, gait training, pain management, Physical Therapist Assistant Clinical
heat and cold treatment, massage, electrotherapy, and muscle re-education. Affiliation and Seminar I SCT290 2
The program consists of classroom and laboratory courses at the college, as Physical Therapist Assistant Clinical
well as clinical affiliations in different physical therapy settings. Affiliation and Seminar II SCT291 3
Special progression standards exist for physical therapist assistant Physical Therapist Assistant Clinical
Affiliation and Seminar III SCT292 3
majors. Students take courses in the “pre-clinical” phase of the major. To
progress to the “clinical” phase, specific criteria must be met as described in Liberal Arts Electives: 3 credits
the program’s admissions handbook. The handbook is available from the Select one of the following courses: 3
Program Director in Room E-300 and from the Admissions Office. Oral Communication
Achievement of the progression standards does not guarantee advancement Critical Thinking HUP100
to the clinical phase of the program. Completion of 50 volunteer hours in Group Dynamics SSY260
physical therapy with a letter from the physical therapy supervisor is Volunteer Work
required prior to entering the clinical phase. 50 Hours of volunteer work in a 0
Students who need additional skill development as determined by the Physical Therapy Department
college placement exam will be required to take basic skills and/or ESL
courses. The particular courses students must successfully complete are Total Credits 68
determined by their scores on the college placement test. For more informa-
* Pre-Clinical Physical Therapy Key Courses
tion on basic skills requirements, see page 112.
Descriptions of courses in this major can be found on page 99. Notes:
Students enrolled in this program who have not fulfilled their College
Preparatory Initiative (CPI) requirement may need to take more than 68 cred-
its in order to graduate. Additional information regarding CPI may be found
on pages 120-121.
Students should consult with a counselor and /or program faculty in the selec-
tion of elective courses to ensure maximum transferability of credits taken.
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Practical Practical Nursing Certificate Curriculum
Counseling
New Student Seminar 0
58
School School Foodservice Management
Curriculum: AS Degree
Counseling
3
www.laguardia.edu/majors Mathematics: 3 credits
Mathematics and the Modern World MAT107 3
Admission to the School Foodservice Management Program is available Natural and Applied Science: 9 credits
only to students referred to LaGuardia by District Council 37/Local 372 Community Health SCN195 2
and/or the New York City Office of School Food and Nutrition Services. Foods Microbiology SCB160 4
Those referred are employed in school foodservice positions, such as school Introductory Nutrition SCD200 3
lunch assistants, school lunch aides, and school lunch helpers. Social Science: 9 credits
The School Foodservice Management program at LaGuardia awards the Introduction to Sociology SSS100 3
Associate in Science (AS) degree to those who successfully complete the General Psychology SSY101 3
program. The degree fulfills the academic requirements for eligibility for Urban Sociology SSN187 3
promotion to a school lunch manager position with the Office of School Accounting/Managerial Studies: 3 credits
Food and Nutrition Services, NYC Department of Personnel. Students may Principles of Management AMM103 3
also choose to pursue their bachelor's degree at a senior college of their Foodservice Management: 18 credits
choice. Foods SCD100 3
Cooperative education internships are completed at students’ school Advanced Foods SCD205 3
work sites under the direction of their district supervisors. The internships Quantity Food Production SCD250 3
are accompanied by internship seminars, designed to assist students with Foodservice Sanitation and Safety SCD251 3
problems and to provide reinforcement for technical and human relations Quantity Food Purchasing SCD252 3
Foodservice Administration SCD253 3
skills.
Applications for the program are submitted through the District Council Cooperative Education: 6 credits
37 Education Fund. The basic skills testing and any additional basic skills Gateway to the Workplace CEP100 1
courses required in reading, writing and mathematics are also provided by Part-Time Internship CEP151 2
Full-Time Internship CEP201 3
the Education Fund of District Council 37. Courses in Foodservice
Management are offered in the day and evening in consideration of students' Liberal Arts Electives: 3 credits
work schedules. (Any course in Communication Skills, ELA, English, Human Services,
Descriptions of courses in this major can be found on page 93. Humanities, Library, Mathematics, Natural and Applied Sciences, or Social
Science EXCEPT when noted as unrestricted elective in the Schedule of Classes
or College Catalog. See pages 112-113 for these courses.)
Total credits: 60
Notes:
Students enrolled in this program who have not fulfilled their College
Preparatory Initiative (CPI) requirement may need to take more than 60 cred-
its in order to graduate. Additional information regarding CPI may be found
on pages 120-121.
Students should consult with a counselor and/or faculty advisor in the selec-
tion of elective courses to ensure maximum transferability of credits taken.
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Travel and Travel and Tourism Curriculum:
AAS Degree
Counseling
3
www.laguardia.edu/majors Humanities: 3 credits
Select one of the following courses: 3
The Travel and Tourism curriculum, a course of study leading to the Oral Communication HUC101
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree, is administered by the Voice and Diction HUC104
Accounting and Managerial Studies Department and co-sponsored by the Communication in a Professional Setting HUC108
Social Science Department. The program is designed to prepare students Communication and the Non-Native Speaker HUL100
either for career-entry positions in the travel and tourism industry or for Mathematics: 3 credits
transfer to tourism management programs at senior colleges. Elementary Statistics MAT120* 3
The travel and tourism industry is very diverse. It encompasses airline,
Social Science: 12 credits
bus, rail, and ship travel; hospitality enterprises (hotels, motels, resorts); tour Cultural Anthropology SSA101 3
packaging; retail and wholesale travel agencies; car rental; etc. Each of World Geography SSE125 3
these areas has employment needs on several levels: sales, market research General Psychology SSY101 3
and development, packaging and advertising, customer service, operations, Select one of the following courses: 3
and general management. Any history course except SSN183, SSN199, SSN240
The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of the industry, combining Introduction to Anthropology SSA100
liberal arts courses, business courses, specialized courses in travel and U.S. Power and Politics SSP101
tourism, and the experience of an internship. The Cooperative Education Introduction to Sociology SSS100
internship gives students experience as travel industry employees, enabling Introduction to Microeconomics SSE103
them to utilize the knowledge learned in the classroom and to learn the real- Introduction to Macroeconomics SSE104
ities of working at their chosen profession. The travel operations courses in Accounting/Managerial Studies: 10 credits
the program are taught by experienced professionals. Principles of Accounting I AMA111 4
Students who need additional skill development in reading, writing, Introduction to Business AMM101 3
mathematics, and communication will be required to take basic skills and/or Principles of Personal Selling AMM155 3
ESL courses. These courses are not listed in the curriculum. The particular Travel and Tourism: 21 credits
courses students must successfully complete are determined by their scores Introduction to the Travel Industry AMT101 3
on the college placement test. For more information on the basic skills Airline Reservations and Ticketing AMT110 3
requirements, see page 112. Airline Reservations Computer Systems AMT111 3
Descriptions of courses in this major can be found on page 68. Basic Tour Planning AMT120 3
Advanced Tour Planning AMT121 3
Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Law AMT205 3
Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Marketing AMN211 3
Cooperative Education: 6 credits
Fundamentals of Professional Advancement CEP121 3
Full-Time Internship CEP201 3
(Both Day and Extended Day students are required to take CEP121.
Extended Day students may take CEP201 or an unrestricted elective course.)
Unrestricted Electives: 2 credits 2
Total credits: 60
*Precalculus, MAT200 or Calculus I, MAT201 can be used to satisfy this
degree requirement.
Notes:
Students enrolled in this program who have not fulfilled their College
Preparatory Initiative (CPI) requirement may need to take more than 60 cred-
its in order to graduate. Additional information regarding CPI may be found
on pages 120-121.
Students should consult with a counselor and/or faculty advisor in the selec-
tion of elective courses to ensure maximum transferability of credits taken.
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Veterinary
Mathematics: 3 or 4 credits
Select one of the following courses: 3-4
Mathematics and the Modern World MAT107**
Elementary Statistics I MAT120**
Notes:
Veterinary Technology The Veterinary Technology courses required for this program are offered in the
Curriculum: AAS Degree day.
Counseling
Students enrolled in this program who have not fulfilled their College
New Student Seminar 0
Preparatory Initiative (CPI) requirement may need to take more than 60 cred-
English: 6 credits its in order to graduate. Additional information regarding CPI may be found
Composition I ENG101*** 3 on pages 120-121.
Writing Through Literature ENG102 3
Humanities: 3 credits Students should consult with a counselor and/or faculty advisor in the selec-
Select one of the following courses:
tion of elective courses to insure maximum transferability.
3
Oral Communication HUC101
Speech: Voice and Diction HUC104
Communication in a Professional Setting HUC108
Communication and the Non-Native Speaker HUL100
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Word Processing
Counseling
New Student Seminar 0
English: 6 credits
Composition I ENG101 3
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Course Index
The academic courses approved for study at LaGuardia Community College are described in this section. Courses are listed by
discipline and department, and are offered every semester unless otherwise indicated.
Discipline Department Page
Accounting Accounting and Managerial Studies 64
Administrative Assistant Accounting and Managerial Studies 65
Anthropology Social Science 106
Art Appreciation Humanities 87
Art History Humanities 88
Bilingual Education Education and Language Acquisition 75
Biology Natural and Applied Sciences 95
Business Accounting and Managerial Studies 66
Chemistry Natural and Applied Sciences 96
Chinese Education and Language Acquisition 76
Commercial Photography Humanities 89
Communication Skills Communication Skills 69
Composition/Writing English 79
Computer Art Humanities 88
Computer Information Computer Information Systems 70
Cooperative Education Cooperative Education 73
Critical Thinking Humanities 86
Counseling Counseling 75
Dance Humanities 83
Design Humanities 88
Dietetics Natural and Applied Sciences 96
ESL Education and Language Acquisition 75
Economics Social Science 106
Education Education and Language Acquisition 75
English English 79
Engineering Science Mathematics 94
Film and Media Humanities 89
French Education and Language Acquisition 77
Greek Education and Language Acquisition 77
Health Natural and Applied Sciences 97
Hebrew Education and Language Acquisition 77
History Social Science 106
Humanities Humanities 83
Human Services Natural and Applied Sciences 98
Italian Education and Language Acquisition 77
Journalism English 80
Korean Education and Language Acquisition 77
Language Study Education and Language Acquisition 76
Liberal Arts Seminars ELA, English, Humanities, Mathematics, Natural
and Applied Sciences, and Social Science 92
Library Library Media Resources Center 92
Literature English 81
Mathematics Mathematics 93
Music Humanities 83
Music Recording Technology Humanities 84
Nursing Natural and Applied Sciences 100
Occupational Therapy Natural and Applied Sciences 101
Paralegal Studies Accounting and Managerial Studies 67
Paramedic Natural and Applied Sciences 102
Philosophy Humanities 86
Photography Humanities 89
Physical Sciences Natural and Applied Sciences 103
Physical Therapy Natural and Applied Sciences 103
Political Science Social Science 108
Polish Education and Language Acquisition 78
Portuguese Education and Language Acquisition 78
Psychology Social Science 108
Russian Education and Language Acquisition 78
Science Natural and Applied Sciences 104
Sociology Social Science 109
Spanish Education and Language Acquisition 78
Speech Communication Humanities 87
Studio Art Humanities 91
Theatre Humanities 86
Travel and Tourism Accounting and Managerial Studies 68
Veterinary Technology Natural and Applied Sciences 105
Note: Urban Study Courses (see individual department offerings)
63
Accounting/Managerial Studies Department
Course
Descriptions and
Academic Department
Information
64
Accounting/Managerial Studies Department
65
Accounting/Managerial Studies Department
68
Communication Skills Department
69
Computer Information Systems Department
Department This course introduces Windows and GUI concepts and applications through objects
and programming. Students will learn to develop real-world Windows applications
through an event-driven language, such as Visual Basic. Additionally, students will
Room L220 (718) 349-4040 learn basic programming concepts such as arithmetic operations, logical operations,
and interactive structures.
Prerequisite: CIC100 or CIS100 or CIS101
Department Faculty
Gerald H. Meyer, Chairperson; Mercedes Acosta, Avis Anderson, Wilfredo Benitez,
Min Suk Choi, Donald A. Davidson, Walter DeLaTorre, Toby Feinberg, Mario
CIS110 Systems Analysis and Design
3 credits; 4 hours (3 lecture, 1 lab)
Fernandez, Eve Fischthal, James Frost, Joan M. Greenbaum, Linda Iannuzzo,
Lawrence Muller, David Peled, James Richardson, Beverly Rosendorf, Yvens Valere,
Gene Yao This course introduces the student to the analysis and design of computer-based sys-
tems with consideration given to organizational structures, form design, file design,
CIC100 Introduction to Computers and Their Applications data structures, scheduling, operations research techniques, and hardware and soft-
3 credits; 5 hours (3 lecture, 2 lab) ware organization. Actual and simulated case studies will be utilized. The student will
develop and program a prototype and document a comprehensive systems study.
Prerequisite: CIS109 or CIS195 or CIS196, ENG101
This course introduces the student to the uses of computers in business. A minimum
of one contact hour per week contains curriculum designed to improve basic skills
deficiencies in mathematics by reinforcing arithmetic and algebraic concepts.
CIS111 E-Commerce Technology
3 credits; 4 hours (3 lecture, 1 lab)
Students learn the vocabulary of the computer field and the ways computers work.
In the computer lab, students will learn how to use several popular application soft-
ware programs, as well as to navigate the Internet. Admission to this course is based This course will provide students with the fundamental steps required to build a suc-
on college placement scores. cessful e-commerce system. Topics include: client/server technologies, Web servers
Prerequisite: ENA099 (e.g., Apache, IIS), connectivity with database systems, obtain/connect with secure
Pre- or Corequisite: CSE099; ENG099 certificates. This course will provide students with hands-on experience designing,
Corequisite: MAT096 implementing, and monitoring business-customer web sites.
Prerequisite: ENG101, CIS161 or CIS166
CIS100 Introduction to Computers and Their Applications
3 credits; 4 hours (3 lecture, 1 lab) CIS115 Educational Computing
This course will introduce the student to the uses of computers in business. Students 3 credits; 4 hours (3 lecture, 1 lab)
will learn the vocabulary of the computer field and how computers work. The course This course is an introduction to the use of computer software (programs) designed
will teach students to use application software packages on microcomputers. In the for educational purposes. Students will survey and evaluate educational software
computer lab, students will learn how to use several popular application software pro- written for various subjects and grades. Students will also learn about programming
grams, as well as to navigate the Internet. languages used in schools today and they will write short programs using several pro-
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099, MAT096 gramming languages. The course will conclude with a look at the future of computers
in schools, including the topic of hardware, as well as software. This course is
designed for students in the Teacher Sabbatical Program in Computer Literacy.
Pre- or Corequisite: CIS100
CIS101 Introduction to Computer Science
4 credits; 5 hours (3 lecture,. 2 lab)
This is the first course in the Computer Science Program. An emphasis will be placed
CIS125 C/C++ Programming
3 credits; 4 hours (3 lecture, 1 lab)
on algorithmic design using principles of object-oriented programming including
objects and classes. Concepts such as inheritance, data abstraction, and polymor-
phism will be included. Students will be required to write several programs in an This course introduces the C and C++ programming through the implementation of
appropriate language using these concepts. various algorithms and the use of an object-oriented approach. Topics include:
Prerequisite: CSE099 input/output, expressions, operators, basic data types, functions, flow-control, macros,
Pre- or Corequisite: ENA/ENG/ESA099, MAT200 or MAT241 and classes. Structured as well as object-oriented techniques will be emphasized. The
course emphasizes structured design and problem solving. Laboratory assignments are
required.
Prerequisite: CIS101 or CIS109, MAT200 or MAT241
CIS/SSD105 Computers and Society
3 credits; 4 hours (3 lecture, 1 lab)
This course examines the relationship between human values, society, and technology.
CIS150 Databases from the PC to the Internet
3 credits; 4 hours (3 lecture, 1 lab)
It begins with an explanation of how computers work and then investigates how tech-
nology affects such issues as jobs, privacy, and education. Lab work is included.
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099, MAT095 This course will provide students with an overview of database management systems
and databases. Students will learn how to design and create databases for profession-
CIS107 Computer Graphics al and personal use. This course will also provide students with an introduction to
3 credits; 4 hours (3 lecture, 1 lab) CD-ROMs and the Internet, enabling students to conduct research, and locate educa-
This course is a survey of the many ways in which computers can be used to generate tional resources. This course is designed for students in the Teacher Sabbatical
Program in Computer Literacy.
Prerequisite: CIS100
graphic images. The course will introduce the students to input and output devices
used for graphics as well as to popular graphics programs, including paint and draw
programs and desktop publishing programs. Students will learn how to create busi-
ness charts and presentations, how to incorporate clip art into written documents, and
how to produce newsletters. Students will also work with a visual programming lan-
guage.
Prerequisite: CIS101 or CIS109
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CIS196 BASIC Assembler Language for Computer Science CIS242 Computer Electronics II
5 credits; 6 hours (4 lecture, 2 lab) 3 credits; 4 hours (3 lecture, 1 lab)
This course is designed as a complete course in Assembler Language programming This course is a continuation of Computer Electronics I. Topics covered include par-
covering macros, conditional assembly, and privileged instructions. Mathematical, allel resonance, high and low passive filter circuits, transformers, semiconductor
scientific, and business applications will be illustrated. structure, diodes, BJTs, FETs, integrated circuits, power supply circuits, transistor
Prerequisite: CIC100 or CIS100 or CIS101 amplifier circuits, operational amplifiers, oscillators, and modulation and receiver cir-
cuits. This course will emphasize the laboratory construction and troubleshooting of
CIS230 Comparative Operating Systems these circuits. The student should expect to pay for additional materials for this
3 credits; 4 hours (3 lecture, 1 lab) course.
This course is an introduction to computer operating systems including mainframe Prerequisite: CIS241
and microcomputer operating systems. Students will learn operating system concepts
and command languages for several operating systems. Topics will include memory CIS250 Database Concepts and Programming
management, data management, job scheduling, spooling, I/O management, security, 3 credits; 4 hours (3 lecture, 1 lab)
and networking as it applies to various operating systems. This comprehensive course covers the concepts of data collection, organization, and
Prerequisite: ENG101, CIS100 or CIS101 or AMO155 retrieval. The understanding of data structures and the analysis of file organization
techniques will be emphasized. The principles of database design, selection, and man-
CIS231 Novell Network Operating System agement will be introduced. Students will be given extensive laboratory experience
3 credits; 4 hours (3 lecture, 1 lab) with programming using a database application package.
This course will provide students with theoretical and practical knowledge needed to Prerequisite: CIS109 or CIS195
configure, optimize, administer, and maintain a Novell Netware-based network.
CIS252 Advanced UNIX System Administration
3 credits; 4 hours (2 lecture, 2 lab)
Topics will include: login scripts, user and group rights, trustee assignments, security
issues, menu and command line utilities, application software supervision, network
optimization and installation, network directory services (NDS), tree structures, This course is a continuation of the UNIX Network Operating System course. It pro-
advanced and customized printing utilities, and troubleshooting. Upon completion of vides students with the practical skills needed to serve as a UNIX system administra-
the course, students may choose to take the Certified Novell Administrator (CNA) tor. Topics include login scripts, user administration and security, operating system
exam. installation and maintenance, installation of patches and programs, and maintenance
Pre- or Corequisite: CIS230 and troubleshooting of servers and workstations. Students are encouraged to take the
UNIX Systems Administration certification exam.
CIS232 UNIX Network Operating Systems Prerequisite: CIS232
3 credits; 4 hours (3 lecture, 1 lab)
CIS253 Advanced NT Systems Administration
3 credits; 4 hours (2 lecture, 2 lab)
This course is an introduction to the UNIX operating system. It is designed to teach
students how to effectively integrate UNIX utilities and system calls within network
administration. Additionally, it will teach students how to customize workstations This course is a continuation of the NT Operating Systems course. It provides the
through the use of LAN management and administrative functions. Upon completion students with the practical skills needed to serve as an NT Administrator. Topics
of this course, students may choose to take the SCO ACE certification exam. include profiles and policy editor, trust relationship between multiple domains, direc-
Pre- or Corequisite: CIS230 tory services, DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), IIS (Internet
Information Services), WINS (Windows Internet Naming Service), and network mon-
CIS233 Windows NT Network Operating System itoring. Students are encouraged to take the second certification exam offered by
3 credits; 4 hours (3 lecture, 1 lab) MCSE.
This course will provide the student with a comprehensive knowledge of the Prerequisite: CIS233
Microsoft Windows NT operating system and network environment. Topics to be
CIS260 Introduction to Teleprocessing
3 credits; 4 hours (3 lecture, 1 lab)
covered include an overview of the system architecture, the network environment,
administration, security, and optimization. Students will be in a computer lab to learn
the skills needed to install and configure NT systems and workstations and servers. This course examines the field of data transmission and how it is used to communi-
This course will prepare students to take the first Microsoft Certification Exam in cate with the computer. Topics covered include the nature of the communication links
Systems Engineering (MCSE). and of the hardware attached to them; common carriers and their services; the config-
Pre- or Corequisite: CIS230 uration of data communication systems including a description of the codes, modems,
terminals, software, and methods of line organization. Both a project and a case study
CIS241 Computer Electronics I are integral elements of the course and are carried out as a part of laboratory assign-
4 credits; 6 hours (4 lecture, 2 lab) ments.
This is a course in the fundamentals of DC and AC electric circuit theory which will Prerequisite: CIC100 or CIS100 or CIS101
provide a basis for further study and concentration in computer repair and telecom-
CIS261 Internet Telephony
3 credits; 4 hours (3 lecture, 1 lab)
munications. Among the topics to be considered are Ohm’s Law, power, Kirchhoff’s
Laws, voltage divider rule, RC time constants, measurement techniques, and some
basic electronic components such as resistors, capacitors and inductors. The laborato- This course introduces students to voice over IP (VoIP), or packetized voice.
ry work will include experiments using voltmeters, ammeters, oscilloscopes, and Students will be exposed to Internet architecture and the handling of user traffic; vari-
breadboards. The student should expect to pay for additional materials for this ous protocols including TCP and UDP; digital signal processes; voice coders; con-
course. necting to ISPs; modems; layered VoIP architecture; and performance considerations.
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099 Students will explore various Internet telephony solutions in the laboratory.
Pre- or Corequisite: MAT241 Prerequisite: CIS241
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CIS270 Data Center Operations: The Basics CIS293 Computer Repair and Network Maintenance
3 credits; 4 hours (3 lecture, 1 lab) 4 credits; 5 hours (3 lecture, 2 lab)
This course introduces students to the field of computer operations and the duties This course will provide students with the knowledge needed to diagnose and repair
associated with the job of computer operator. Students will be introduced to the oper- stand-alone and networked personal computers. The student will learn about hard-
ation and maintenance of computer hardware and peripherals on the mainframe, and ware, including disk drives, mainboards, video boards, network interface cards, and
to the keeping of vital logs associated with job scheduling, shift work, hardware modems. Students will learn how to set up, diagnose, and repair network connec-
repair and facility scheduling. Students will also gain a working knowledge of the tions, servers and workstations. Students will work with testing equipment such as
VM/SP operating system utilizing CMS and CP commands. oscilloscopes, patch boxes, LAN testers, and wiring tools. General software diagnos-
Prerequisite: CIC100 or CIS100 or CIS101 tic tools will be used. The student should expect to pay for additional materials for
Pre- or Corequisite: ENG101 this course.
Prerequisite: CIS231 or CIS232 or CIS233 or CIS292
CIS275 Data Center Operations: Advanced Topics
3 credits; 4 hours (3 lecture, 1 lab) CIS295 Computer Architecture
This course is a continuation of Data Center Operations: The Basics, and will empha- 4 credits; 5 hours (3 lecture, 2 lab)
size advanced computer system operations including such topics as command lan- This course is intended for students who are in the computer science program or for
guages, console commands, analysis of various microcomputer and mainframe operat- students interested in developing a background in hardware concepts. Topics covered
ing systems, and computer resource management. This course will cover such operat- include number systems, logic circuits, arithmetic circuits, flip-flops, registers, memo-
ing systems as MS-DOS, UNIX, MVS, and VM. ries, sample designs of simple computers, and an introduction to microprogramming.
Prerequisite: CIS270 The student should expect to pay for additional materials for this course.
Prerequisite: CIS196 or CIS265, MAT200 or MAT241
CIS286 Data Structures
3 credits; 4 hours (3 lecture, 1 lab)
This advanced computer science course focuses on data structures. It is assumed that
the student is familiar with basic computer concepts of object-oriented programming.
Cooperative Education
Topics will include linear data structures such as linked lists, stacks, queues and trees,
file processing concepts, sorting and searching, and recursion. Programming assign-
Department
ments will focus on implementing complex algorithms. Room M204 (718) 482-5204
Prerequisite: CIS190, MAT200 or MAT241 The Cooperative Education Department believes in the value of experience-based
learning. Our mission is to engage students in a process of active learning that links
work experience with opportunities for critical analysis and reflection.
Department Faculty
Doreen Kolomechuk, Chairperson; Karen Anderson, Richard Austin, James Cantwell,
Diane Ducat, Irwin Feifer, Michael Frank, Joan Heitner, Lisa Orbe, Stacy Perry,
Deborah Robinson, Marie Sacino, Susan Sanchirico, Lucy Sardell, Caren Treiser,
Jeffrey I. Weintraub, Francine White
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CEP100 Cooperative Education: Gateway to the Workplace Each of these courses (except Fundamentals of Professional
1 credit; 1 hour Advancement and Gateway to the Workplace) includes both the
This introductory Cooperative Education course is designed to foster career develop- Internship and the Internship Seminar. When registering, students
ment in a changing work environment and to promote workplace access. Topics must also register for the appropriate seminar code as specified by
include: the transformation of work; the impact of diversity in the workplace; the their Co-op Faculty Advisor.
importance of continuous learning and career planning; and the competencies essential Students in the following specialized curricular areas should check
for workplace success. Emphasis will be placed on the use of experience-based learn- their departmental course descriptions for the appropriate internship
ing to facilitate the transition from academic to professional life. This course is a pre- and seminar codes: Human Services, Occupational Therapy Assistant,
requisite for internship placement for students who are not in a First Year Academy. Dietetic Technician, Physical Therapist Assistant, Veterinary Tech-
Prerequisites: CSE099, ENA/ENG099, MAT095. Students must have completed 15 nology.
credits, including the introductory course in their major. The Major Seminars offered by the Cooperative Education
Department are as follows:
CEP121 Cooperative Education: Fundamentals of Professional
Advancement
3 credits; 3 hours
CPA041 Critical Reflection and Learning at Work
This seminar will identify experiential learning strategies and techniques that will help
This introductory Cooperative Education course will help students evaluate career students maximize the learning potential of their internships. Topics covered will
and educational plans, develop professional literacy, and synthesize connections include theories, principles and practices of experiential education; an exploration of
between coursework and professional opportunities. Theories of experiential learning values, culture and ethics at work; an essential skills approach to task/skill analysis;
and an overview of career planning will be introduced. Web-based activities, online interpersonal and communication skills; internal and external factors affecting work;
reading and writing assignments, and a pre-internship project will culminate in the organizational structure; and personal development. Self-reflection, group work,
development of a professional ePortfolio. This course is a prerequisite for intern- selected readings and written assignments will be used throughout the course. This
ship placement for students who are in a First Year Academy.
Pre- or Corequisites: For All Academies: CSE099, ESL099. For Technology
seminar is also offered in an on-line format during selected terms.
This internship provides students with an experience-based learning opportunity to: CPC 041 The Future of Work
explore or confirm career interests and plans; apply classroom learning to real work situ- This seminar explores the changes in the workplace due to the trend of advancing tech-
ations; and practice and strengthen interpersonal and technical skills. A minimum of 15- nologies and the closely related trend of globalization. It will discuss the emerging
20 hours per week at the internship site is required during the Co-op cycle. A concurrent New Economy and how it is altering key aspects of our working lives as well as our
seminar provides a framework for students to analyze their internship experience.
Prerequisites: CEP100 or CEP 121 (for students In a First Year Academy), and
lives outside paid work. The seminar will also investigate the technological and orga-
MAT096*
nizational changes that have occurred in the workplace during the past few decades.
Students will be asked to analyze their current internship experience in the light of the
changing American and global economy. This seminar is also offered in an on-line for-
CEP152 Cooperative Education: Part-Time Internship
2 credits; 1 seminar hour; 15-20 internship work hours
mat during selected terms.
This elective internship provides students with an experience-based learning opportu- CPA011 & CPB011 Introduction to Teaching–Parts I & II
nity to: explore or confirm career interest and plans; apply classroom leaning to real Students on either first or second internships in educational settings may take this com-
work situations; and practice and strengthen interpersonal and technical skills. 15-20 bined seminar. The focus is on the players in the classroom – children, teachers, and
hours per week at the internship site is required during the Co-op cycle. A concurrent other participating adults – as well as factors which influence the classroom, both in
seminar provides a framework for students to analyze their internship experience.
Prerequisite: CEP 201*
and out of school, and the refinement of observation and communication skills essen-
tial for investigating a variety of classroom issues. Seminar topics will also focus on
classroom management, teaching, and student learning and behavior.
CEP201 Cooperative Education: Full-Time Internship
3 credits; 1 seminar hour; 25-40 internship work hours
*Students are required to have at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average the semes-
This internship provides students with an experience-based learning opportunity to:
ter prior to each internship semester and have completed the appropriate introductory
explore or confirm career interests and plans; apply classroom learning to real work
and/or other prerequisite courses in their major.
situations; and practice and strengthen interpersonal and technical skills. 25-40 hours
per week at the internship site is required during the Co-op cycle. The internship is
accompanied by a concurrent seminar that provides a framework for students to ana-
lyze their internship experience.
Prerequisites: CEP100 or CEP 121 (for students In a First Year Academy) and
MAT096*
Counseling Department ELB103 Principles and Practices of Bilingual Education and ESL
3 credits; 6 hours
This course deals with a) learning theories and their implications for the bilingual
Room C239 (718) 482-5250 child in his/her total school environment, b) a review of instructional approaches and
Counselors within the Division of Academic Affairs provide programs designed to
teaching strategies which could be effectively used to educate bilingual children, c)
help students with personal, academic, and career concerns. Additionally, the depart-
the nature of first and second language acquisition as well as the materials for the
ment offers two courses, the New Student Seminar and a Career Development
teaching of language to transitional bilingual children.
Prerequisite: ELB102
Seminar. These courses are described below.
Department Faculty ELB200 Teaching Reading and Language Arts in the Bilingual
Joan Edmonds-Ashman, Chairperson; Lynne Alston-Jackson, Pierrina Andritsi, Jean
Classroom
3 credits; 6 hours
Buckley-Lockhart, Louise A. Butironi, Emily Carrasquillo, Robert J. Durfey, Michael
Horwitz, Ana M. Mora, Lynne Teplin, Kyoko M. Toyama, LaVergne Trawick
This course surveys theories, practices, and materials in the teaching of language arts
in bilingual programs. It includes examination of the interrelations of listening, speak-
FSM000 New Student Seminar
0 credit; 1 hour
ing, reading, and writing, as well as the influence of culture on language develop-
ment. Coursework involves developing and presenting mini-lessons and designing a
New Student Seminar is designed to provide an orientation for students to LaGuardia
four-week language arts unit. In addition, students will evaluate materials and present
and to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to be successful in
written and oral reports. A three-hour weekly field experience is required.
Prerequisite: ENG101, ELB103
college. Students will learn college policies and academic requirements, effective
study skills, and test-taking strategies. In addition, students will engage in self and
career exploration as well as academic planning and advisement.
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native speakers of English for college-level writing, as well as timed, high-stakes
testing. Students will learn to identify and correct grammatical errors they are likely Language Study
to make when they write. In addition, students will learn to employ argument and ELL101 Introduction to Language
other rhetorical modes in the short essay form to clearly express ideas written in edit- 3 credits; 3 hours
ed American English.
Prerequisite: ESL/ESR099 or waiver
An introduction to the nature, structure and history of language, this course surveys
the scientific study of language and answers the question of what it means to “know”
a language. Areas covered include phonology, word structure, sentence structure,
ESL097 English as a Second Language II
0 credits; 9 hours (7 lecture, 2 lab)
how language is acquire, how languages change through time, language in society
and writing systems.
(Equivalent to Quick Start USE097) Prerequisite: CSE099, ESA/ENA/ENG/099
This course, for students with some knowledge of English, develops students’ profi-
ciency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Listening and pronunciation ELL/ENG110 English Grammar Syntax
receive careful attention. Similarities and differences between written and spoken 3 credits; 3 hours
language are emphasized. At the end of the course, students must demonstrate their This is a syntax and grammar course. The course focuses on those advanced gram-
overall proficiency by passing departmental listening, reading, and writing examina- matical structures necessary in academic discourse. The course begins with a review
tions.
Prerequisite: Placement exam
of the English verb system and covers proposition use, English word order, adverb,
adjective, and noun clauses, reported speech, article usage, complex conditionals,
and passive voice. Additional topics may be selected in response to the particular
ESL098 English as a Second Language III
0 credit; 9 hours (7 lecture, 2 lab)
needs and interests of the students in the class.
Pre- or Corequisite: CSE095, ESL/ESR 099
(Equivalent to Quick Start USE098)
This course helps intermediate level ESL students to improve their reading and writ-
ing skills and also provides practice in listening and speaking. All of the activities Modern Languages and Literatures
focus on expanding the students’ knowledge of English and developing fluency in all
of the skills. At the end of the course, students must demonstrate increased competen-
cy in writing as well as in reading, speaking, and listening.
Chinese
Prerequisite: ESL097 or placement exam ELC101 Modern Chinese I
3 credits: 4 hours (3 lecture, 1 lab)
ESL099 English as a Second Language IV The basic course in Modern Chinese (Mandarin) is designed to develop primary lis-
0 credit; 10 hours; (8 lecture, 2 lab) tening and speaking skills through work in the classroom and language laboratory.
(Equivalent to Quick Start USE099) Students will learn the pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary of Chinese in the con-
This course provides extensive practice in reading, writing, listening, and speaking text of important aspects of the culture affecting the communication process. Students
will be introduced to the romanized writing system (pinyin).
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099
using college-level materials and helps students to increase their vocabulary and
study skills. Its purpose is to enable students to express ideas in acceptable written
and spoken English. Note: Student must successfully complete ELC102 before credit toward graduation is
Prerequisite: ESL/ESR098 or placement exam granted for ELC101 Modern Chinese 1.
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ENG213 Broadcast Journalism: Writing for Radio ENG248 Latino/Latina Writing of the United States
3 credits; 3 hours 3 credits; 3 hours
This course introduces student to the essentials of radio news writing. Students learn This course examines the contributions to American literature made by Chicana,
how to prepare for radio news interviews, how to outline, write and edit radio news Puerto Rican, Cuban, and Dominican women writers in the United States over the last
spots of various styles, how to proofread stories to avoid violating FCC regulations. thirty years. It surveys the variety of Latina writing and explores the ways in which
This course also focuses on writing for community-based radio stations. Students Latina writers represent community, class, race, gender, culture, nation, and ethnicity
will visit a community radio station and will write about careers in radio journalism. in their works. Poetry, fiction, essays, autobiographical prose, and dramatic works by
Prerequisite: ENG101 authors such as Julia Alvarez, Gloria Anzaldua, Sandra Cisneros, Judith Ortiz Cofer,
Cristina Garcia, Cherrie Moraga, and Nicholasa Mohr will be studied.
Prerequisite: ENG101
Literature
ENG250 The Short Story
3 credits; 3 hours
ENG205 The Bible as Literature
3 credits; 3 hours
This course will examine the development and conventions of the short story provid-
This course is designed to analyze the Bible critically as a literary compilation with
ing analysis of representative short stories in the context of their biographical, social,
particular consideration to the following forms: myth, epic narrative, drama, poetry,
intellectual, and artistic backgrounds. Stories will be chosen to reflect a diversity of
prophecy, and parable. Questions of literary history, canonicity, authorship, and source
cultural, racial, and ethnic experiences. Such authors as Eudora Welty, Anton
materials are considered. Various translations (e.g., King James, Coverdale,
Chekhov, Richard Wright, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Willa Cather, Gloria Anzaldua,
Jerusalem) may be examined comparatively for their use of language. Selections for
Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Yukio Mishima, Nadine Gordimer, Gloria Naylor, and
study are chosen for their impact on subsequent literature, as well as for their artistic
Bharati Mukherjee will be studied.
Prerequisite: ENG101
merit.
Prerequisite: ENG101
ENG252 Sexuality in Literature
3 credits; 3 hours
ENG225 Afro-American Literature
3 credits; 3 hours
This course will introduce students to literature in which sexuality provides the domi-
This course is a survey of African-American literature from its beginning to the pres-
nant themes, motifs, or images. Issues such as sex as a metaphor for violence, pornog-
ent day, including the slavery era, the era of accommodation and protest, the Harlem
raphy vs. eroticism, and the Idealized Lover may be discussed. Authors examined
Renaissance, the integrationist movement, the era of black aestheticism, and the post-
might include Chaucer, Bernard Malamud, Virginia Woolf, Walt Whitman, Donald
Goines, Alta, and Victor Hernandez Cruz. Works such as For Colored Girls...,
1960’s decades. Writers to be studied might include Wheatley, Douglass, DuBois,
Lolita, Lady Chatterley’s Lover, The Color Purple, and The Picture of
Hughes, McKay, Brown, Wright, Brooks, Walker, Ellison, Baldwin, Hansberry,
Dorian Gray may be included.
Baraka, Morrison, Naylor, and Wilson, among others.
Prerequisite: ENG101
Prerequisite: ENG101
ENG235 Cultural Identity in American Literature
3 credits; 3 hours
ENG256 Humor in Literature
3 credits; 3 hours
This course will explore the diverse voices of writers in the United States through a
This course introduces students to humor in literature from the Classic period to the
consideration of cultural context. Literature to be discussed may include the contribu-
present in the genres of drama, poetry, and fiction and provides them with interpretive
tions of African-American, Asian-American, Euro-American, Latino/a-American,
skills required for an appreciation and understanding of the texts. In reading the work
and/or Native American writers. Such themes as cultural dislocation, alienation, and
of such authors as Aristophanes, Shakespeare, Ishmael Reed, and Fran Lebowitz, the
re-envisioning identity will be highlighted.
Prerequisite: ENG101
class will define and examine examples of humorous literature such as satire, roman-
tic comedy, parody, and farce.
Prerequisite: ENG101
ENG245 Images of Women in Literature
3 credits; 3 hours
ENG260 The Novel
3 credits; 3 hours
This course is designed to familiarize the student with the ways in which the role of
women has been portrayed in literature. By identifying various stereotypes and certain
This course introduces students to ways of reading, discussing, and writing about nov-
recurrent themes, students will be made aware of how literature reflects and some-
els through a close reading and analysis of their elements, and a consideration of their
times determines societal expectations. Works by both male and female authors will
social, cultural and artistic contexts. Novels from a diverse range of sexual, racial,
be examined including such authors as Henrik Ibsen, D.H. Lawrence, Ernest
class, and ethnic perspectives, from the 18th century to the present, will be selected,
Hemingway, Tennessee Williams, Edward Albee, Sylvia Plath, Mary Gordon, Toni
including such writers as Jane Austen, James Baldwin, Charles Dickens, F. Scott
Morrison, Alice Walker, and Audre Lorde.
Prerequisite: ENG101
Fitzgerald, Zora Neale Hurston, Yasunari Kawabata, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Toni
Morrison, Mark Twain, and Richard Wright.
Prerequisite: ENG101
ENG247 The Woman Writer: Her Vision and Her Art
3 credits; 3 hours
ENG261 Literature of Difference: Lesbian/Gay Writers
3 credits; 3 hours
This course will explore the unique experience of the woman writer. Studying works
written by women from a variety of cultures, races, and classes will reveal how being
This course will explore the literature and experiences of lesbian and gay writers.
a woman has influenced the woman writer’s creative interpretation of the human con-
Examining these works will reveal how sexual orientation influences the authors’ cre-
dition. Maya Angelou, Charlotte Bronte, Maxine Hong Kingston, Emily Dickinson,
ative interpretations of themselves, their culture, and the world at large. Themes of
Tillie Olsen, and Leslie Marmon Silko will be read.
Prerequisite: ENG101
growing up gay, coming out, families, relationships, communities, homophobia,
AIDS, aging, loss, and renewal are explored. Such writers as Brown, White, Lorde,
Leavitt, Gomez, Beam, Baldwin, Kramer, Anzaldua, and Sarton will be studied.
Prerequisite: ENG101
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HUA 289 Art and Design Seminar HUC241 Video Production Workshop II
3 credits; 3 hours 3 credits; 4 hours
Students will engage in self directed research in the form of written, and creative HUC 241 gives students the opportunity to produce individual video projects which
projects specific to their discipline; Fine Art, Design, Art History, or Graphic may serve as a “reel” for transfer or for employment in crafts and creative positions in
Illustration. These projects will develop in consultation with the Instructor. Students production. The emphasis is on production of image and sound. Students learn stan-
will develop oral and visual presentations, and participate in class critiques. Art dard formats such as narrative, documentary, music video, and TV commercials, and
majors will complete and finalize their portfolios, and E-portfolios, made up of repre- learn how to use the tools and techniques of video production to express their person-
sentative examples of studio work. al visions. Students apply established models for continuity editing and the principles
of montage. Students and faculty participate in critical analysis of students’ work-in-
progress and finished projects.
Film and Media Prerequisite: HUC240
Pre- or Corequisite: HUC150
HUC120 Mass Media and Their Evolution
3 credits; 3 hours
HUC270 American Film
3 credits; 4 hours
This course traces the historical development of such mass media as radio, television,
newspapers, recordings, and film, and examines the functions and limitations of each
This course is a survey of artistic, technological, and industrial development of cine-
medium. Special attention is given both to the role of mass communication in reflect-
ma in America. The films screened are representative of major developments in
ing and projecting society, and to the form and functions of mass media systems of
American film history: technological, aesthetic, industrial, and socio-cultural.
the future.
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099
Through readings and screenings, the student considers such topics as: major genres
that reflect and project American attitudes and values, the work of the great American
film artists, and the role of films by black Americans. The student should expect to
HUC130 Mass Communication and Society
3 credits; 3 hours
pay for film screenings.
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099
This course critically analyzes selected issues in mass communication. Possible top-
ics include: media violence and pornography; media stereotyping; comics and politi-
HUC/ENG272 Literature and Film
3 credits; 4 hours
cal cartoons; hidden persuaders; editorial policies; media bias; censorship; press free-
dom and responsibility. Students projects may vary each term.
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099; HUC120 recommended but not required.
This course studies the similarities and differences between literature and film. By
comparing and contrasting literary works (complete and excerpts) with films, the
course illuminates the methods, structures and contents of the two media, as well as
HUC150 The Art of Film
3 credits; 4 hours
their interrelationship. Writers to be considered may include Shakespeare, Keats,
Dickens, Dickinson, Wright, and West; films to be viewed may include those made by
This course provides an overview of film history and theory. The student learns about
Griffith, Chaplin, Riefenstahl, Flaherty, and Resnais.
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENG102, HUC150 or HUC270
aesthetic and technological innovations in the medium, while developing critical skills
through screening films selected as representative of a type or concept. The student
should expect to pay for film screenings.
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099
HUC275 American Film Comedy
3 credits; 4 hours
This course surveys American film comedy through the study of comic performers
HUC165 Film and the Supernatural
3 credits; 4 hours
and comic styles of filmmaking. It explores such areas as the difference between
physical and verbal comedy and why we laugh at slapstick. The course includes in-
This course will explore major films which have reflected and helped to define the
class screenings and discussions. Contributions by comedians from a variety of ethnic
concept of “supernatural horror” in Western culture. The films will be related to the
backgrounds are highlighted. Suggested comic artists include Charlie Chaplin, Bill
themes in folklore and fiction that inspired their scripts. Students will learn to identify
Cosby, W.C. Fields, the Marx Brothers, and Mae West. The student should expect to
the basic themes in supernatural film and fiction and will acquire the basic methodol-
pay for film screenings.
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENG101
ogy required to analyze these films as unconscious reflections and/or semi-uncon-
scious projections of archetypal fears. The student should expect to pay for film
screenings.
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099 Photography
HUC240 Video Production Workshop HUA202 History of Photography
3 credits; 4 hours 3 credits; 3 hours
This course introduces the student to the theory, vocabulary, and production tech- This course will examine the development of photography as an art form. Beginning
niques of the video medium. Students, functioning as a production team, create, and with the introduction of the camera in the 19th century, the course will focus on early
produce short video projects during the session which culminate in a final production photographic experimentation and its effects on painting. Accordingly, students will
created, organized, and produced by the class. Students are assigned, on a rotating then be introduced to the work of great photographers from Nadar to Stieglitz, and to
basis, specific production roles such as director, switcher, camera operator, floor man- the effects of their work on the development and refinement of the photographic form.
An overview of photography in the modern age will conclude the course.
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099
ager, audio technician, production assistant or VCR operator. Projects vary from term
to term as deemed appropriate by the instructor.
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099, MAT095
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HUN195 Art in New York: A Museum/Gallery Seminar LIB200 Humanism, Science and Technology
3 credits; 3 hours 3 credits; 3 hours
Through first-hand experience using the museums, galleries, critics, and collectors of The Liberal Arts Seminar explores aspects of the relationship between humanism, sci-
New York City, students will examine the form and content of a multicultural range ence, and technology. Students apply knowledge and critical strategies developed in
of painting, drawing, outsider art, craft, and sculpture. Museum and gallery visits, as other courses to significant contemporary and historical issues. The Seminar draws
well as a visit to a working artist’s studio, will comprise major portions of this on texts from the Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Sciences as students explore
course. The class will discuss and write about the exhibits to explore the nature of art ways developments in science and technology contribute to abuses as well as
criticism.
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099
advances in civilizations. Students also reflect on the responsibilities of citizenship in
a diverse society. As a capstone course, this seminar is designated writing-intensive.
Prerequisite: MAT096, ENG 102, ENG 103, and 33 credits
HUN196 Film and New York City
3 credits; 4 hours
This course analyzes the various cultural, historical, ethnic, class, and artistic dimen-
sions of New York in feature films such as Musketeers of Pig Alley, Hester
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tal films. The course also situates New York City within the corporate production and Instruction in the use of library resources is a regular part of LaGuardia’s educational
exhibition histories of American film. Particular attention is given to films produced program. Library faculty and classroom instructors arrange integrated lessons in
in New York over the last two decades and the images of the city they project. which library presentations are tied in with class assignments to aid students in suc-
Prerequisite: ENG101 cessfully completing their course work.
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Corequisite: SCR110
tions. From these courses, students gain skills and confidence for advanced work
while learning to apply their course work to other disciplines.
score of between 27 and 39 inclusive on the Algebra portion of the COMPASS test
graphing calculator will be required. Admission to the course is based on placement
exam scores.
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SCB204 Fundamentals of Human Biology II
4 credits; 6 hours (3 lecture, 1 recitation, 2 lab)
Ann Feibel, Chairperson; Jeanne Belliveau, John P. Bihn, Cynthia Boone, Olga
Calderon, Janine Cappodana, Clarence Chan, Alfredo Cifuentes, Bette Cohen, Patricia
Dillon, Maureen Doyle, Fredesvinda Dura, Sarah Durand, Mary Beth Early, Debra This course is an introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the human body. The
Engel, Carol Garel, Philip Gimber, Michael D. Gottlieb, Naomi S. Greenberg, Carol architecture and function of cells, tissue, and organ systems will be studied. The labo-
Haspel, Unn Hidle, Rosann Ippolito, Susan Kopp, Carole Lazorisak, Margit Lesser, ratory includes physiology experiments and gross and microscopic anatomy experi-
Joseph R. McPhee, Howard Motoike, Paula Nesoff, Jaime Nieman, Rosely Octaviano, ments, using the cat as a dissection subject. Topics will include the digestive, nervous,
Thomas Ogera, Robyn O’Kane, Jenny Palios, Maria Pina-Fonti, Sherrell Powell, endocrine, urinary, and reproductive systems. A student will need disposable gloves
and a dissection kit.
Prerequisite: SCB203
Monica Ramirez, Ileana Rodriguez-Garcia, Suzanne Rosenberg, Jacqueline Ross,
Herbert Samuels, Deborah Sarfaty, Diann Slade, Jeffrey Spencer, Bryon A. Storck,
Valeria Taylor-Haslip, Iona Thomas-Connor, Norma Vladic, D. Priyantha Wijesinghe,
SCB208 Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology 1
2 credits; 3 hours (1 lecture, 2 lab)
Clara Wu, Shiow Yang, Burl Yearwood
Biology This course introduces the student to the evolution, anatomy, and physiology of the
major vertebrate classes. Emphasis is placed on the taxonomy and characteristics of
SCB101 Topics in Biological Sciences
3 credits; 4 hours (2 lecture, 2 lab)
vertebrates. Muscle and bone organization and the physiology of contraction are also
covered in depth. In the laboratory, students have the opportunity to dissect represen-
This course gives an introduction to the scientific method, the origin and organization tative non-mammalian vertebrates.
of life, and reproduction and ecology. The relevance of modern biological theory to Prerequisite: SCN101 for students in Veterinary Technology Program, SCB202 for all
human life in particular areas will be emphasized using selected topics such as urban Associate of Science students, SCC140
pollution and population control.
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099, MAT096
SCB209 Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology 2
3 credits; 4 hours (2 lecture, 2 lab)
This course is a continuation of Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology 1. Major organ
systems are discussed while emphasis is placed on mammalian anatomy and physiolo-
gy. In the laboratory, students have the opportunity to view these systems through the
dissection of a cat.
Prerequisite: SCB208
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HSE106 Working with Communication-Impaired Populations HSI182 American Sign Language III
3 credits; 3 hours 3 credits; 3 hours
This course is designed to acquaint students with the natural development of language In this course, students who have learned some of the vocabulary and grammatical
and to give them an understanding of communicative disorders. It will introduce stu- principles of American Sign Language in ASL I and ASL II will begin to apply what
dents to specific characteristics of communication-impaired persons and the ways they have learned in a conversational context. Students will become acquainted with a
they relate to their environment. Students will develop competency in evaluating variety of ASL communication styles and dialects used by deaf people.
materials appropriate use with culturally diverse populations. They will be able to Prerequisite: HSI181
recognize the characteristics of the typical educational environment which must be
adapted to meet the needs of people with communicative disorders. HSI183 American Sign Language IV
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099, SSY240 3 credits: 4 hours (3 lecture, 1 lab)
Pre- or Corequisite: HSE105 This course builds on the vocabulary and grammar learned in ASL 1 through 3.
Language skills will be refined in the areas of complex non-manual grammatical
HSE111 Introduction to Developmental Disabilities markers, advanced ASL spatial rules, classifiers (particularly as used for descriptions
3 credits; 3 hours of small items, people, cars, and places), and adverbial modifiers for small items and
This course will provide an overview of developmental disabilities and the nature and details. Students will be able to use ASL in a variety of discourse types such as per-
needs of disabled people throughout the life cycle. Issues to be expored include defi- suasion, negotiation, problem-solving, giving directions, and dialogue. Upon comple-
nition of developmental disabilities, etiology, normalization, mainstreaming, and the tion, students’ abilities to communicate with deaf persons will be enhanced.
role of the interdisciplinary team. Legal, ethical, and cultural considerations will be Prerequisite: MAT095, HSI182
emphasized, as well as the impact of disabilities on the person affected, the family,
and community. One field visit will be required. HSM120 Survey of Psychological Treatment Approaches
Prerequisite: ENG101, HSC102, SSS100 or SSB110, SSY101 3 credits; 3 hours
In this course, students will be introduced to those treatment approaches most fre-
HSE112 Intervention with Fragile Infants and Toddlers quently used in mental health treatment settings in the United States. These will
3 credits; 3 hours include psychoanalytic, Rogerian, behavioral, and other common treatment systems.
This course provides students with strategies to work with fragile and at-risk infants Western concepts will be compared with approaches from other cultures. The devel-
and toddlers, including those prenatally exposed to drugs. Emphasis will be placed on opment, theoretical framework, guidelines, and uses of each approach will be consid-
the children’s cognitive, linguistic, social, physical, and affective development. Other ered. The class will review case studies demonstrating each approach.
topics include: laws, regulations, and policies, parents and family involvement; cultur- Prerequisite: HSC102, SSY101, internship in a human services setting or permission
al factors that may impact on intervention. Acquired theoretical concepts will be of the instructor
applied in appropriate co-op settings. Two field visits are required.
Prerequisite: HSE111 HSM125 AIDS-Related Case Management
Pre- or Corequisite: ENG102 3 credits; 3 hours
Corequisite: Approved Co-op internship or employment in the field This course will enable students to learn about case management with clients who are
HIV-positive or who have AIDS. Topics include the biopsychosocial aspects of
HSG150 Introduction to Gerontological Services HIV/AIDS, the role of worker in HIV prevention and testing, and providing services
3 credits; 3 hours and functioning as a case manager or technician. The AIDS service delivery system,
This course introduces students to the theories underlying practice in the area of management of occupational risk, and self and group support for the worker are also
gerontological services in New York City’s culturally diverse environment. discussed. An AIDS-specific internship is a corequisite.
Substantive areas covered include an overview of the social forces, policy issues, and Prerequisite: MAT096, HSC101, HSC102, HSC135, SSS100, SSB110, SCN194
institutions impacting on older adults, major legislation affecting older adults, service Corequisite: AIDS-specific internship approved by program director and Cooperative
delivery programs for a culturally diverse aging population, employment opportuni- Education coordinator
ties and career advancement in aging services. Field visits to a variety of service pro-
grams required. HSM140 Principles of Child Welfare Services
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099 3 credits; 3 hours
Students in this course will survey the history, laws, theoretical concepts, operating
HSI180 American Sign Language I models, and significant theorists related to child welfare services. A field visit to a
3 credits; 3 hours child welfare agency will be required.
This is a beginning course designed to develop skills in a form of manual communi- Prerequisite: ENG101, HSC101, SSY101
cation used primarily by American-born deaf persons in interpersonal (face-to-face)
relations. Emphasis will be on the use of the body for visually based communication, HSM204 Mental Health/Gerontology Internship and Seminar 2
and the structure, vocabulary and development of American Sign Language. 2 credits; 1 seminar hour; 15 on-site internship hours
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099 This combined internship and seminar is a continuation of the learning process begun
in HSC203. Students will work with clients in Human Services settings under profes-
HSI181 American Sign Language II sional supervision. They will also meet regularly in seminars to explore, demonstrate,
3 credits; 3 hours and evaluate specified knowledge, skills and values related to the field.
This course is a continuation of American Sign Language I with emphasis on vocabu- Prerequisite: HSC203, GPA of 2.0 or better
lary building in conjunction with appropriate use of the body and grammatical pat- Corequisite: HSG150 or HSM120 or HSC130 or HSC135, GPA of 2.0 or better
terns.
Prerequisite: HSI180
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HSM205 Mental Health/Gerontology Internship and Seminar 3 SCL102 Fundamentals of Practical Nursing
2 credits; 1 seminar hour; 15 on-site internship hours 2 credits; 3 hours (2 lecture, 1 lab)
This combined internship and seminar is a continuation of the learning process begun This course is designed to familiarize the student with an overview of the history of
in HSC203. Students will build on their prior experience by interning in Human nursing, communication principles, medical terminology, and cultural concepts as
Services agencies, and relating to clients under professional supervision. They will they relate to understanding clients across the lifespan. The scope of practice of the
also meet regularly in seminar classes to reflect on their experience and to explore, Practical Nurse in a variety of health care settings will be defined and explored.
demonstrate, and evaluate specific knowledge, skills and values related to the field. Students will be exposed to computer assisted instruction (CAI) and Internet research
Prerequisite: HSC203, GPA of 2.0 or better methods as integral adjuncts to the teaching/learning process.
Corequisite: HSC130 or HSC135 or HSG150 or HSM120 Prerequisite: ENG101, MAT106, SSY101, SCB203
Pre-or Corequisite: SCB204
HSN103 Community Dynamics: Impact on Human Services Corequisite: SCL101, SCL103
3 credits; 3 hours
Students will examine New York City’s multicultural urban community as an action SCL103 Concepts in Pharmacology and Nutrition
system in the delivery of human services. Topics to be included are: the community 2 credits; 3 hours (2 lecture, 1 lab)
decision-making process, community planning, and the development of human serv- This course will introduce principles of pharmacology and nutrition. The focus will
ices, and community change techniques. Field visits will be made to community deci- be on the study of pharmacological classifications, actions, therapeutic uses, and side
sion-making groups. effects of medications. Methods of nutrition delivery and drug and diet interactions
Prerequisite: HSC101, SSS100 or SSB110 will be addressed. Emphasis will be placed on the nursing process as it relates to the
nurse’s responsibilities in the provision of nutritional therapeutics and the administra-
HSN110 Perspectives on Homelessness tion of medications to clients across the lifespan.
3 credits; 3 hours Prerequisite: ENG101, MAT 106, SCB203, SSY101
Pre-or Corequisite: SCB204
Corequisite: SCL101, SCL102
Students in this course will study homelessness as a social problem. Topics will
include factors contributing to the rise and persistence of homelessness, the meaning
of homelessness to homeless people and to the general public, and the emerging role
of the human services system. Responses of people from different cultures to the SCL117 Medical-Surgical Nursing II: Specialties-PN
scarcity of affordable housing will be explored. The course will explore the national 8 credits; 22 hours
scope of homelessness, but will focus primarily on the problem in New York City. This course expands students’ knowledge and skills in the provision of care to
Field trips will be made to program sites. clients with selected medical-surgical conditions. Clinical experiences will take
Prerequisite: MAT095, SSS100 or SSB110 or SSE103 or SSE104 or SSY101 place in rehabilitation units and medical-surgical specialty units. Observational
Pre- or Corequisite: ENG101 experiences in the operating room and renal dialysis units will be arranged.
Uniform, liability insurance, physical examinations and CPR (BCLS) certification
HSS014 Co-op Prep–Human Services are required. Students must pass the Medical-Surgical Nursing II clinical
0 credits; 1 hour component to pass this course.
This course enables students to prepare for the internships that are required of all Prerequisite: SCL115, SCL116
Human Services students, regardless of status. The course introduces students to the
requirements and processes of the internship program. Students are assisted in recog- SCL118 Science & Art of Nursing II-Transition Student to GPN
nizing their skills, writing learning objectives for their internships, preparing a 3 credits; 2 hours (hours are based on the 6-week semester)
resume, preparing for employment interviews, and learning about Human Services 4 credits; (hours are based on the 6-week semester)
careers. This course is designed to help students clarify responsibilities and roles as new grad-
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099 uates. Students will be guided and supervised to identify performance standards and
behaviors necessary to function safely and effectively as graduate practical nurses.
Students will be assisted to develop critical thinking strategies required for success on
Nursing the NCLEX-PN examination.
Prerequisite SCL 115, SCL 116
SCL101 Fundamentals of Practical Nursing
5 credits; 9 hours (3 lecture, 6 lab)
SCR110 Fundamentals of Nursing
6 credits; 12 hours (3 lecture, 3 lab, 6 clinical)
This course will assist students in gaining knowledge of essential nursing and proce-
dures. The students develop skills in collecting data, diagnosis recognition, assisting
This course is an introduction to the interrelated roles of the associate degree nurse,
the planning, and implementation of the care plan, performing procedures, handling
with emphasis on the role of provider of care. Students focus on the assessment and
equipment, and documenting client outcomes. Clinical experiences stress the devel-
analysis phases of the nursing process to formulate nursing diagnoses. Campus labo-
opment of fundamental nursing skills. Uniform, liability insurance, physical exami-
ratory experiences stress the development of fundamental nursing skills. Clinical
nations and CPR (BCLS) are required.
Prerequisite: ENG101, SCB203, SSY101, MAT 106
experience in health facilities involves care of clients with health problems. Proper
Pre- or Corequisite: SCB204
uniform, liability insurance, physical examinations, and CPR (BCLS) certification are
Corequisite: SCL102, SCL103
required.
Prerequisite: ENG101, SCB203, SCC140, SSY101, pre-clinical index of 2.5 or above,
and permission of Nursing Program Director.
Pre-or Corequisite: SCB204
Corequisite: MAT106, SCR150
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Corequisite: SCR110
Students learn the history, requirements for graduation, and certification, the settings
in which occupational therapy assistants train and work, the categories of personnel in
the field, and the professional organizations and opportunities. Experiences include
SCR200 Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
4 credits; 14 hours (5 lectures, 3 lab, 6 clinical)
writing a resume and preparing for an interview. Supervision and responsibilities are
discussed as well as procedures for placement and evaluation.
This course focuses on the psychosocial needs of clients throughout the life cycle. Prerequisite: Open only to students in the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
The assessment of clients’ physical and behavioral responses to stress will be
explored as well as the determination of goals for intervention. Focusing on the use SCO101 Introduction to Occupational Therapy
of self as a therapeutic agent, students will learn techniques of intervention to pro- 3 credits; 7 hours (1 lecture, 6 lab)
mote and maintain clients’ mental health, as well as assist clients who are mentally ill. This course provides an overview of occupational therapy, its scope of practice and
Experiences will be provided in psychiatric/mental health settings.
Prerequisite: MAT106, SCB204, SCR110, SCR150, SSY240
basic principles, and the roles of occupational therapy assistant. Course activities
include practice in basic craft skills, analysis and instruction of games and small
crafts, development of communication skills, and field visits. The effects of environ-
SCR210 Medical Surgical Nursing I
4 credits; 14 hours (5 lecture, 3 lab, 6 clinical)
mental and cultural differences in shaping activity behaviors and preference are
emphasized.
This course will focus on nursing care of adults with major health problems. Prerequisite: ENG101, SCB203, SCN195, SSY101
Utilizing the nursing process, students will develop appropriate plans of care for Pre- or Corequisite: SCO054
clients. Emphasis will be placed on formulating goals for intervention.
Prerequisite: MAT106, SCB204, SCR110, SCR150, SSY240 SCO110 Legal and Ethical Issues in Occupational Therapy
Pre- or Corequisite: SCB260 2 credits; 2 hours
This course addresses current legal and ethical considerations for the
SCR260 Trends in Nursing
1 credit; 1 hour
occupational therapy assistant. Topics range from history and philosophical base
of occupational therapy to licensure and certification. Reimbursement issues, the
This course provides students with the opportunity to discuss contemporary issues and occupational therapy code of ethics, ethical dispute resolution in professional
trends and their impact on the nursing profession. Emphasis will be placed on legal settings, interdisciplinary roles with other professionals and advocacy for the
and ethical concerns of nursing. The role of the associate degree nurse and the transi- profession and the consumer will be covered.
tion from student status to member of the profession will be explored. Prerequisite: OTA000
Prerequisite: SCR150 Corequisite: SCO101
Corequisite: SCR290
SCO114 Documentation for Occupational Therapy
SCR270 Parent-Child Health Nursing 2 credits; 2 hours
8 credits; 14 hours (5 lecture, 3 lab, 6 clinical) This course provides students with the background and skills to document
This course focuses on the promotion of health and caring for childbearing families, occupational therapy services in a professional and accurate manner. The
their newborns, and children with major health problems from infancy to adolescence. course will review ethical, legal, and language issues, and will focus on skill
Emphasis is placed on the implementation of nursing care plans. Experiential learn- development for note writing. Topics include: evaluation reports, goal writing,
ing offers opportunities to provide care during the antepartal, intrapartal, and postpar- intervention plans, SOAP (subjective, objective, assessment, plan) and DAP
tal periods of the maternity cycle, as well as in the newborn and pediatric settings.
Prerequisite: SCR200, SCR210, SCB260
(data, assessment, plan) notes, discontinuation plans, plans and forms for
ty. Aspects of clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice are explored through
phase of the nursing process. Selected experiences will be provided in specialized
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SCO200 Physical Aspects of Human Growth and Development SCO230 Functional Pathology
2 credits; 2 hours 3 credits; 3 hours
This course presents an overview of human biological development as it affects func- This course is a systems approach to the study of pathophysiology. Emphasis will be
tional performance from birth to pubescence. Specific topics inlcude development of on the normal and abnormal response to disease and injury, and effects on bodily sys-
the sensory and motor systems, sensory integration, reflex integration, differentiation tems. Consideration will be given to selected disorders, including a survey of pathol-
of joint motion, and the role of the endocrine system. The importance of the human ogy, symptomatology, management, and prognosis. Knowledge of proper terminology
and non-human environment in facilitating and supporting optimal development is will also be emphasized.
emphasized. Prerequisite: SCB204
Prerequisite: SCB204, SCO101, SSY101, SCN195
Pre- or Corequisite: SCO230 SCO284 OT Clerkship for Psychosocial/Geriatric Conditions
1 1/2 credits; 5 hours (1 lecture, 4 fieldwork)
SCO204 OT Process: Psychosocial and Geriatric Conditions This is an introductory fieldwork experience in a supervised setting. The setting may
4 credits; 4 hours be one which serves persons with psychosocial conditions or one which provides
This course presents occupational therapy theory base and process skills for evalua- activity/recreation/leisure programming for the aged. The student spends a minimum
tion and treatment of patients with psychosocial dysfunction and/or disorders associ- of one half day per week or the equivalent at the fieldwork site. Attendance at a
ated with aging. Topics include: data collection, problem solving, treatment planning weekly seminar is required and provides opportunities for students to integrate class-
and implementation, reassessment, family involvement, legal, ethical, and regulatory room theory with fieldwork experiences.
issues. The importance of the individual in planning treatment is emphasized, with Prerequisite: SCB204, SCO054, SSY230
special attention to personal history and preferences, culture, and environment. Pre- or Corequisite: SSY260
Prerequisite: SCB204, SC0054, SCO101, SSY230, SCN195, SCO054 Corerequisite: SCO204
Pre-or Corequisite: SSY260
Corequisite: SCO284 SCO285 OT Clerkship for Physical/Development Disabilities
1 1/2 credits; 5 hours (1 lecture, 4 fieldwork)
SCO205 OT Process: Physical and Developmental Disabilities Introductory fieldwork in a supervised setting. The setting may serve persons with
4 credits; 4 hours physical disabilities or developmental disabilities. The student spends a minimum
This course presents occupational therapy theory base and process skills for evalua- one half day per week or the equivalent at the fieldwork site. A weekly seminar pro-
tion and treatment of patients with physical and/or developmental disabilities. Topics vides opportunities to integrate classroom theory with fieldwork experiences.
include: data collection, problem solving, treatment planning and implementation, Prerequisite: SCB204, SCO054, SCO101, SCO200, SCO230
reassessment, family involvement, legal and ethical and regulatory issues, supervision Corequisite: SCO215, SCO205
of ancillary personnel and volunteers. Identification and management of functional
performance deficits is the primary emphasis. SCO294 OT Fieldwork in Psychosocial/Geriatric Conditions
Prerequisite: SCN195, SCO054, SCO101, SCO200, SCO204, SCO214, SCO230, 2 credits; 38 hours (1 lecture, 37 fieldwork)
SSY240
Pre- or Corequisite: SCO215, SCO285
This is a full-time placement in a supervised clinical or community setting serving
persons with psychosocial or behavioral or cognitive impairments. Attendance at a
weekly seminar is required. A minimum of eight weeks or the equivalent of full-time
SCO214 OT Skills and Functional Activities I hours must be completed to satisfy requirements of the American Occupational
3 credits; 6 hours (2 lecture, 4 lab) Therapy Association. Students are responsible for their travel costs for fieldwork.
This course provides a foundation for performing, analyzing, and instructing activi- Prerequisite: SCO204, SCO214, SCO284; permission of Occupational Therapy
ties used in the treatment of patients with psychosocial dysfunction and/or disorders Assistant Program Director is required to register.
associated with aging. The roles of student, worker, homemaker, parent, recreator,
and self-maintainer serve to frame the assessment and treatment process and the SCO295 OT Fieldwork: Physical/Development Disabilities
selection of activities. Activity programming, reality orientation and remotivation, 2 credits; 38 hours (1 lecture, 37 fieldwork)
program administration, and management are included.
Prerequisite: SCB204, SCO054, SCO101, SSY230
This is a full-time placement in a supervised clinical or community setting serving
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SCT102 Ethical Concepts for Physical Therapist Assistants SCT230 Orthopedic Therapeutic Exercise
2 credits; 2 hours 4 credits; 6 hours (3 lecture, 3 lab)
This course is designed to orient physical therapist assistant students to the ethical This course provides the rationale for clinical application of therapeutic exercise
concepts inherent in the practice of physical therapy. Students will learn and apply training as it relates to orthopedic pathologies. Students will become familiar with
the concepts of medical ethics and law to the practice of physical therapy. Liability the theory and clinical concepts of exercise training as it relates to strength, power
insurance, the scope of practice as a physical therapist assistant, fraud and abuse, and and endurance. Students will perform evidence-based research to identify therapeutic
patients’ rights as they relate to the practice of physical therapy will be explored. protocols and apply appropriate exercise techniques.
Pre- or Corequisite: SCT101 Prerequisite: SCT220, SCT 212, SCT221
Pre- or Corequisite: SCT231
SCT203 Clinical Kinesiology
4 credits; 6 hours (2 lecture, 4 lab) SCT231 Neuromuscular Rehabilitation
This course introduces students to the study of muscles as the basis for movement 4 credits; 6 hours (3 lecture, 3 lab)
and exercise. Topics include: biomedical principles of movement, body mechanics, This course provides the rationale for clinical application of therapeutic exercise as it
types of joints and movements, measurement of joint range of motion, muscle actions relates to neuromuscular rehabilitation. Students will be introduced to and will apply
and innervations, assessment of strength through manual muscle testing, and orthope- various therapeutic protocols such as Brunnstrom, Bobath and Proprioceptive
dic and neurological conditions resulting in impaired movement in the pediatric, adult Neuromuscular Facilitation Techniques. Students will focus on the implementation
and geriatric populations. of treatment plans developed by the physical therapist.
Prerequisite: SCT101 Prerequisite: SCT212, SCT221
Pre- or Corequisite: SCB204 Pre- or Corequisite: SCT230
SCT211 Therapeutic Procedures I SCT290 Physical Therapist Assistant Clinical Affiliation and Seminar I
4 credits; 6 hours (2 lecture, 4 lab) 2 credits; 1 seminar hour, 15-20 internship hours
This course will focus on the principles and use of heat, cold, water, light, and tradi- This internship provides students with an experience-based learning opportunity to:
tional massage as they relate to physical therapy. Topics include: proper preparation explore or confirm career interests and plans; apply classroom learning to real work
of patients, treatment areas and equipment, application of hot and cold packs, paraf- situations; and practice, and strengthen interpersonal or technical skills. A minimum
fin, whirlpool, infrared, ultraviolet, basic massage, intermittent compression, sterile of 15-20 hours per week at the internship site is required during the Co-op cycle. A
technique, and wound debridement. Physical therapy techniques for the treatment of concurrent seminar provides a framework for analyzing and evaluating students’
respiratory disorders are included. internship experiences. During Fall I and Spring I, students must take six additional
Prerequisite: SCT101 credits to be certified as a full-time student.
Pre- or Corequisite: SCB204, SCT202 Prerequisite: CEP100, MAT096
SCT212 Therapeutic Procedures II SCT291 Physical Therapist Assistant Clinical Affiliation & Seminar II
4 credits; 6 hours (2 lecture, 4 lab) 3 credits; 19 hours (1 lecture, 18 affiliation)
This course covers advanced physical therapy procedures and techniques and focuses This course provides students with an opportunity to apply and integrate the theory
on the treatment of pain. Topics include: use and application of short-wave and and practice of physical therapist assistant skills in clinical settings under the supervi-
microwave diathermy, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and pelvic and cervical trac- sion of a physical therapist. The biweekly seminar integrates the students’ experi-
tion. Pain control theories are discussed, including the use of acupressure, T.E.N.S., ences with their classroom training. Students are required to provide their own uni-
and biofeedback. Postural evaluation and exercises for posture and back pain are form, liability insurance, and proof of a physical examination.
included. Prerequisite: SCT212, SCT250, permission of PT Assistant Program Coordinator.
Prerequisite: SCB204, SCT202, SCT211
SCT292 Physical Therapist Assistant Clinical Affiliation & Seminar III
SCT220 Mobility Skills in Physical Therapy 3 credits; 19 hours (1 lecture, 18 affiliation)
3 credits; 5 hours (3 lecture, 2 lab) This course provides students with the continued opportunity to apply and integrate
This course will provide the student with skills in mobility activities as they relate to the theory and practice of physical therapist assistant skills in clinical settings under
wheelchair mobility, transfer skills and bed mobility skills for the physically chal- the supervision of a physical therapist. The student is expected to assume increased
lenged individual. Students will learn mobility activities in relation to the physical responsibility for treatments and administrative tasks, and to improve his/her ability
limitations of the patients, the patients’ living environment, and the role of the pri- to manage time effectively. Students are required to attend scheduled seminars and
mary caregiver. provide their own uniform, liability insurance, and proof of a physical examination.
Prerequisite: SCT101, SCT102 Prerequisite: SCT291, permission of PT Assistant Program Coordinator.
Pre- or Corequisite: SCT203, SCT211
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SSE105 International Economics SSH105 World History from Ancient Times to 1500
3 credits; 3 hours 3 credits; 3 hours
This course introduces students to the allocation of resources in the world economy. This course is an introduction to world history from the earliest human records to the
Specifically, students will examine how capitalist and socialist countries manage their renewal of contact between the Eastern and Western hemispheres around 1500 C.E.
resources. In addition, students will learn about major issues in international trade Students will read primary and secondary sources related to the political, economic,
and finance, economic development in third world countries, pollution and the envi- social, and cultural history of humanity with emphasis on the comparative develop-
ronment, defense spending, and the economics of energy. ment of civilization, the role of nomadic and pre-literate societies, and the interactions
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099, MAT096 among different peoples and civilizations.
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099
SSE125 World Geography
3 credits; 3 hours SSH106 World History from 1500 to the Present
The course studies the influence of physical features and climates of the world on 3 credits; 3 hours
human activities, production, distribution, and other economic activities. Emphasis is This course is an introduction to world history from around 1500 C.E. to the present.
placed on the location and distribution patterns of the world’s resources and their uses. Students will read primary and secondary sources related to the political, economic,
Topics studied include urban geography, geopolitics of oil and gas, and preparation social, and cultural history of humanity in the modern era, including such topics as
and interpretations of maps by physical features and cultural aspects. the development of the nation-state, industrialization, world trade, imperialism,
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099, MAT095 democractic, socialist, and nationalistic revolutions, the position of women in society,
population growth, and changes in the human environment.
SSN189 The Urban Economy Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099
3 credits; 3 hours
SSH110 East Asian Civilization and Societies
3 credits; 3 hours
This course examines key economic problems facing cities and urban neighborhoods,
particularly those of New York City. The students will study how supply and demand,
land use, taxation, national product, unions, and state and federal policies affect the This course concentrates on one of the oldest continuous civilizations in the world,
local economy. Through visits in their neighborhoods, and such places as the Office of East Asia, which includes, in geographical and cultural terms, the domains of China,
Economic Development and the Stock Exchange, students will apply the above con- Japan, Korea and Vietman. Using both chronological and topical approaches, the
cepts to local issues of employment, housing, transportation, and business activity. course examines historical and social development in East Asia. Topics include the
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099, MAT095, and one Social Science elective dynastic transition, economic structures, social organizations and customs, as well as
from the list on page 107, the scholarly and artistic traditions in East Asia. Throughout the course, students
learn to appreciate the richness of East Asian culture and gain a knowledge of the
growing political and economic power of this region.
History Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099
SSH101 Themes in American History to 1865
3 credits; 3 hours
SSH231 Afro-American History
3 credits; 3 hours
This course will focus on the major themes in American History from the colonial
This is an introduction to some of the basic issues in the black American’s struggle
period to the Civil War. Topics such as slavery, women’s roles, expansion, urbaniza-
against slavery and racist oppression in the United States. Special attention is given to
tion, reform movements, and the development of the American character will be
the following: the methods that blacks have used in their attempts to bring about
examined in this course.
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099
social change; important persons and institutions from the African beginning to the
present; and the contributions blacks have made to American society.
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099
SSH102 Themes in American History Since 1865
3 credits; 3 hours
SSH232 Survey of Latin America and Caribbean History
3 credits; 3 hours
This course will examine American history since 1865. Such topics as industrializa-
tion, labor unions, immigration, organization, political parties, reform movements, for-
This course begins with a study of the interaction between the Indian, European, and
eign policy, and the rise of the U.S. as the major force in the world will be covered in
African peoples who shaped the history of Latin America and the Caribbean. It then
this course.
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099
considers the colonial period, the Independence movements, and the challenge of
modernization in selected Latin American and Caribbean nations. The relationship
between Latin America and the United States will also be discussed.
SSH103 Western Civilization from Ancient Times to the Renaissance Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099
3 credits; 3 hours
This course investigates the main features of human civilization from ancient times to
SSN183 History of Minorities
3 credits; 3 hours
the Renaissance. The importance of geography, religion, custom, and ideology are
explored for the purpose of capturing the spirit of the past as well as understanding its
This course focuses on the experiences of and challenges to minorities in the United
relationship to the present.
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099
States. It examines changing patterns of the immigration, settlement, and employment
of various minority groups including Afro-Americans, Irish-Americans, Hispanic-
Americans and Asian-Americans. In addition, the situation of the Native Americans,
SSH104 Western Civilization from the Renaissance to Modern Times
3 credits; 3 hours
women, gays and the aged will be discussed in an historical context.
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099, MAT095, and one Social Science elective
This course discusses the major ways in which Western society has changed over the from the list on page 107
past 250 years. It covers the scientific revolution, the industrial revolution, and the
major political revolutions. It also explores the impact of ideas such as liberalism,
Marxism, Darwinism, Nazism, and Freudianism. The two World Wars and prospects
for world peace are examined.
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099
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SSN240 History of New York City SSP250 Political Ideas and Ideologies
3 credits; 3 hours 3 credits; 3 hours
This course is about the development of New York City from colonial times to the This course explores the relationship between political ideas and practice. Political
present. It deals with changes in housing, transportation, immigration, politics, and ideologies such as liberalism, conservatism, socialism, and liberation ideologies
social classes. The rise of New York City as a financial and cultural center will be (feminist, black, and gay/lesbian) are examined in their historical development. The
discussed. New York City’s current problems and future prospects will be assessed. relationship between their goals and the methods used to achieve them is analyzed
The course includes a walking tour of old New York and a museum trip. and criticized. The relevance of these ideologies for understanding current political
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099, and one Social Science elective from the issues is discussed. Readings include original theories of politics as well as commen-
list on page 107 taries upon them.
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099
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HEGIS Codes
All degree and certificate programs offered by LaGuardia Community College are
registered with the New York State Education Department. Enrollment in other
than registered or otherwise approved programs may jeopardize a student’s eligi-
bility for certain student aid awards.
The following is an official list of State approved programs, HEGIS (Higher
Education General Information System) codes and approved degrees.
LaGuardia Community College–New York State Institution No. 1100.
N.Y.S. H.E.G.I.S.
N.Y.S. Program Name Degree Approved Code No.
Accounting AAS 5002
Business Administration AS 5004
Business Management AAS 5004
Administrative Assistant AAS 5005
Word Processing Specialist CERT 5005
Microcomputer Systems & Applications AAS 5005
Commercial Photography CERT 5007
Commercial Photography AAS 5007
Travel and Tourism AAS 5011.10
Paralegal Studies AAS 5099
Programming and Systems AAS 5103
Computer Science AS 5103
Computer Operations AAS 5105
Computer Technology AAS 5105
New Media Technology AAS 5199
Veterinary Technology AAS 5206
Nursing AAS 5208.10
Practical Nursing CERT 5209.20
Occupational Therapy Assistant AS 5210
Human Services: Mental Health AA 5216
Physical Therapist Assistant AAS 5219
Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic AAS 5299
Civil Engineering AS 29992
Electrical Engineering AS 29993
Mechanical Engineering AS 29994
Mortuary Science/Joint w/American
Academy/McAllister Institute AAS 5299.20
Dietetic Technician AS 5404
School Foodservice Management AS 5404
Commercial Foodservice Management AAS 5404
Human Services: Child Development AA 5503
Education Associate: The Bilingual Child AA 5503
Human Services: Gerontology AA 5506.20
Fine Arts AS 5610
Liberal Arts: Social Sciences & Humanities AA 5622
Liberal Arts: Mathematics and Science AS 5649
Childhood Education AA 5649
Secondary Education AA 5649
Note: In compliance with Federal regulation, it is the policy of LaGuardia Community Federal regulations, in a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of sex in the operation
College to recruit, employ, retain, and promote employees, and to admit and provide of the College’s educational programs and activities. Federal requirements of non-dis-
services for students without regard to sex, age, race, color, religion, or handicap. As a crimination on the basis of sex include employment by the College and admissions to
public college, LaGuardia Community College believes, in accordance with the require- LaGuardia Community College.
ments of Title IX of the Education Amendments Acts of 1972 and the implementing
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Requirements
and Policies
Since basic skills courses are designed to teach skills needed in other
♦Academic Requirements subjects, students are required to attend these courses regularly and to com-
Students must successfully complete a specified number of required cours- plete these courses during their first 36 credits earned at the college.
es prior to graduation. Students can review their individual academic Students who need to take several basic skills courses should expect to take
requirements anytime at www.laguardia.edu/DegreeWorks. The number extra time to complete all of their LaGuardia degree requirements.
of courses required differs with each major and also depends on the
amount of basic skills work needed as explained below. It is important that Evaluation and placement
students consult each semester with a counselor or faculty advisor to The basic skills course requirements for each student are determined by
arrange an appropriate sequence of courses. The basic skills, ESL, and scores on placement tests, unless the student is exempt (see University
college-wide requirements are outlined in this section. Testing Policies and Procedures, page 7) . When students report for their
first semester registration appointment, they meet with staff to review their
Cooperative Education initial placement(s) and plan their first semester programs. No degree or
As part of the requirements for the LaGuardia degree, all day students are certificate student will be permitted to register for classes without having
required to complete successfully Cooperative Education courses or their taken the placement tests.
equivalent. In addition, extended day students in the following specialized Students who do not pass one or more of the three parts of the placement
curricular areas are also required to complete successfully Cooperative test must take a retest when they complete their basic skills courses in that
Education courses or their equivalent: Human Services, Occupational area. All tests must be passed while at LaGuardia if a student wishes to trans-
Therapy Assistant, Veterinary Technology, Dietetic Technology, fer to a four-year college in CUNY.
Childhood Education, Secondary Education, Education Associate: The
Bilingual Child, Physical Therapist Assistant, and School Foodservice Basic skills courses
Management. Students in these specialized curricular areas should consult For detailed descriptions of these courses, please refer to the Course
with their departments for specific guidelines regarding their Cooperative Description section of the catalog. In general, students are required to
Education requirements. For further discussion of the Cooperative complete each course in the sequence to which they are assigned from the
Education program and requirements, please refer to the Cooperative point of their initial placement.
Education section of this catalog. Writing: There are generally two Basic Writing courses: Basic Writing
(ENA099) for those students who are placed into CSE095, and Basic
Basic Skills Program Writing (ENG099) for those students who are placed into CSE099.
To be successful at LaGuardia, all students must be able to use reading, Students who receive an “R” or “F” grade in ENA099 cannot repeat this
writing, and mathematical skills. The college offers a comprehensive course but must take ENG099 instead. Students taking ENG099 who are
basic skills program to help students achieve success in their college waived from or have successfully completed CSE099 may also register for
careers. an introductory course in their major.
The Basic Skills Program includes: Note: Students who receive an “R” or “F” grade in ENG099 but who
1. careful evaluation of each student's basic skills needs; successfully completed an introductory course in their major may not pro-
2. a variety of courses in reading, writing, and mathematics geared to ceed to advanced-level courses in their major until they successfully com-
specific skill levels; and plete ENG099. However, they may register for another introductory course.
3. extensive counseling help in making academic, vocational, and per- Reading: There is one Basic Reading sequence: Essentials of Reading I
sonal decisions. (CSE095) followed by Essentials of Reading II (CSE099).
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Mathematics: There is one Basic Math sequence: Essentials of Liberal arts electives provide you with a valuable opportunity to round
Mathematics I (MAT095) followed by Essentials of Mathematics II out your academic program. They can also help you prepare for transfer to
(MAT096). Students must pass the mathematics retest to earn a passing four-year colleges and help you meet the liberal arts distribution require-
grade in MAT096 and to be able to register for higher-level math courses. ments at those schools. Most courses offered by the above-mentioned
Students who are required to take ENA/G099, CSE095, and MAT095 departments can be used to fulfill the liberal arts elective requirement.
or MAT096 are recommended to take all of these courses as early as possi-
ble in their program.
Courses that DO NOT count as Liberal Arts
Courses that are listed below cannot be used to fulfill the liberal arts
The University has stated that as of Fall 2000, students must pass a retest
requirement but may be used as unrestricted elective credit.
in all basic skills programs into which they have originally been placed to
exit from the program. Accounting/Managerial Studies
All courses
Tutorial laboratories and services
Each of the basic skills departments provides, in addition to classroom Communication Skills
instruction, individual or small-group tutoring services. CSE095 Essentials of Reading I
The Writing Center offers help in all areas of writing, from grammar CSE099 Essentials of Reading II
through complex essays and reports. Peer tutors, students who have suc- CSE103 Advanced Reading and Study
cessfully completed ENG104, provide a portion of the tutoring services. CSE105 Vocabulary Enhancement
The mathematics lab, and the reading lab provide personal tutoring, as CSE200 Speed Reading
well as audio-visual aids to help students master basic skills and concepts
necessary for success in college and for a career.
Computer Information Systems
All courses
Pairs and clusters Cooperative Education
At times, the college may link sections of two or more courses in “pairs”
All courses
or “clusters.” The purpose is to enable students to see connections
between subjects by offering an integrated, multidisciplinary, educational Education and Language Acquisition
experience. ESL097 ESL II
Some students, depending on their initial placement and/or career goals, ESL098 ESL III
may be required to register for paired or clustered courses. Other students ESL099 ESL IV
may elect to take sections that are paired or clustered. ESR098 ESL III for Select Readers
ESR099 ESL IV for Select Readers
Express courses
During intersession periods, the college may offer express courses. English
Express courses offer students the opportunity to advance in basic skills ENA099 Basic Writing
areas by taking concentrated periods of computer-supported instruction. ENG099 Basic Writing
The college currently offers express courses in writing, reading, math, and ENG110/ESL110 English Grammar Syntax
ESL. Students eligible to participate in express courses will be invited to
apply by the college.
Humanities
HUA103 Beginning Drawing
HUA104 Introduction to Design
English as a Second Language HUA106 Three-Dimensional Design
LaGuardia Community College offers through its English as a Second
HUA110 Beginning Painting
Language Program (ESL), housed in the Education and Language
HUA115 Color Theory
Acquisition Department, a three-level, integrated language skills program
HUA120 Beginning Sculpture
for students whose native language is not English. Students are placed in
HUA125 Computer Art
the program on the basis of their writing scores on a placement test.
HUA130 Beginning Photography
Students who do not qualify for ESL college courses may be referred to
HUA145 Studio Lighting I
the CLIP Program. ESL courses offer intensive instruction in reading,
HUA155 The View Camera, Large Format Photography
writing, speaking, and listening. The sequence ranges from a beginning-
HUA180 Life Drawing
level course designed for students with little or no English to an advanced
HUA190 Technical Drawing
course focusing on expository writing and critical reading skills. In addi-
HUA210 Intermediate Painting
tion, the ESL lab provides individual and small group tutoring.
HUA220 Intermediate Sculpture
The ESL sequence consists of the following courses:
HUA230 Intermediate Photography
ESL II (097), ESL III (098), and ESL IV (099). ESL for Select Readers
HUA234 Color Photography
(ESR098 and ESR099) are offered to new students based on high reading
HUA235 Color Darkroom Techniques
scores on the placement test. Students who receive an “R” or “F” grade in
HUA238 Alternative Photography: The Manipulated Image
ESR098 or ESR099 cannot repeat these courses but must take ESL098 or
HUA245 Studio Lighting II
ESL099 instead.
HUA280 Commercial Photography Seminar
Students are generally required to complete the ESL sequence from the
HUB102 Educational Psychology: The Bilingual
point of initial placement. Once the ESL sequence is completed, students
Child in an Urban Environment
can expect to take ENG099. For detailed descriptions of the courses, please
HUB103 Principles and Practices of Bilingual Education and ESL
refer to the Course Description section of the catalog.
HUB200 Teaching Reading and Language Arts
in the Bilingual Classroom
Liberal Arts Elective Requirements HUC105 Voice and Diction Workshop
In general, courses offered by the departments of English, Humanities,
HUC195 Theatre Production
Library, Mathematics, Natural and Applied Sciences, and Social Science
HUC240 Production Workshop
are considered liberal arts courses and may be used to fulfill the liberal arts
HUD101 Theatrical Dance I
elective requirements specified in each degree program.
HUD102 Theatrical Dance II
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HUM151 Contemporary Vocal Ensemble 1. Focus primarily on aspects of urban life and help students understand
HUM155 Voice Class I some aspects – cultural, historical, political, sociological, economic, ecolog-
HUM156 Voice Class II ical – of New York City;
HUM170 Guitar I 2. Explore systematically and visit resources within New York City in
HUM171 Guitar II order to introduce and/or reinforce course concepts – at least two or more
HUM180 Piano I field trips will be made during the session; and
HUM181 Piano II 3. Are scheduled in a mode that facilitates the use of the city as a learn-
HUM182 Piano III ing laboratory and permits follow-through of conceptual material in the
HUM201 The American Musical Theatre: A Production Workshop classroom.
HUN245 The New York Theatre Experience The following is a list, by department, of urban study courses (any
HUS220 Commercial Spanish course with a three-letter designation ending in “N” is an Urban Study
course; e.g., “XXN”):
Human Services
HSC130 Activities for Human Services Settings Accounting/Managerial Studies
HSC135 Human Services Roles and Systems AMN195 Profile and Prospects of Business in New York City
HSD170 Integrated Curriculum A: Framework for the Developing Child AMN211 Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Marketing
HSD171 Integrated Curriculum B: Developing Problem-Solving Skills
HSD172 Integrated Curriculum C: Developing Creativity
Education and Language Acquisition
ELN101 Introduction to Bilingualism
Mathematics ELN194 Puerto Rican Community: Minority Group Experience
MAT095 Essential Math I
MAT096 Essential Math II
English
ENN191 Art, Politics and Protest
MAT106 Math of Medical Dosages
ENN/SSN193 Ideal Societies
Natural and Applied Sciences ENN195 Violence in American Art and Culture
SCH111 Aging and Health ENN198 Creative Writing
SCN195 Community Health ENN240 Literature of the City
Human Services
Dietetic Technician HSN103 Community Dynamics: Impact on Human Services
All courses except SCD200 Introductory Nutrition
HSN110 Perspectives on Homelessness
EMT/Paramedic Humanities
All courses
HUN/SSN180 Introduction to Intercultural Communication
Nursing HUN191 Photojournalism: An Introduction
All courses HUN192 Art and Society
HUN196 Film and New York City
Occupational Therapy Assistant HUN245 The New York Theatre Experience
All courses
Physical Therapist Assistant Natural and Applied Sciences:
SCN101 Introduction to Veterinary Technology
All courses
SCN194 AIDS in New York City
Veterinary Technology SCN195 Community Health
All courses
Social Science
Social Science SSN103 Introduction to Labor and Community Organizing
SSD105 Computers and Society (cross-listed as CIS105) SSN/HUN180 Introduction to Intercultural Communication
SSN182 Urban Anthropology
New Student Seminar SSN183 History of Minorities
New Student Seminar is an orientation course required of all entering SSN184 Environmental Psychology
freshmen and transfer students. Taught by the Counseling faculty, it is SSN186 Sociology of the Black Community
designed to help students adjust to college life and demands, improve their SSN187 Urban Sociology
study skills, and begin the process of educational and academic planning SSN189 The Urban Economy
to achieve their career goals. SSN190 Leadership
SSN192 Practical Politics in New York City
Urban Study Requirement SSN/ENN193 Ideal Societies
LaGuardia Community College is proud of its unique urban study gradu- SSN194 Religion and Social Change
ation requirement. It reflects the college's commitment to the communi- SSN199 Neighborhood History
ties it serves and to its students as future leaders of those communities. SSN210 The Politics of Sexuality
Urban study courses promote a multi-disciplinary understanding of the SSN240 History of New York City
urban environment enriched by a hands-on, experimental approach to SSN280 Urban Black Psychology
learning in and through the city.
At least one urban study course must be completed by each degree can-
didate for graduation. A course taken at an accredited college in New York
♦Academic Policies
Academic policies are generally monitored through the Registrar's Office.
City that fulfills the criteria for the urban study course and is the equivalent
The Enrollment Services Center, C-107, serves the students of LaGuardia
of an existing LaGuardia urban study course may fulfill the urban study
in a variety of ways. In addition to coordinating and implementing the reg-
requirement. Some urban study courses will be offered each semester.
istration process, the Enrollment Services Center also provides the follow-
Some urban study courses also fulfill the liberal arts elective requirement.
ing services: distribution of the college's academic calendar, monitoring of
Others fulfill only the unrestricted elective requirement. Urban study cours-
es:
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academic standing, allied health candidacy, certification of student enroll- 1. be registered for 12.0 or more credits;
ment, transcript requests, tuition refund requests, verification of atten- 2. be taking a full-time Co-op Internship and additional courses for a
dance, change of data (name, address, etc.), maintenance of student total of 12.0 eq. cr.;
records, and readmission and reinstatement applications. 3. be taking a part-time Co-op Internship and 10 additional eq. cr.;
In this section you will find general information regarding semester 4. be a first semester freshman and register for 3.0 credits and 12.0 eq.
credits and credit loads, as well as specific information about the grading cr. (at least one of the courses must appear on the special value course list
system and policies, academic standards, attendance policies, graduation, published in the Schedule of Classes); or
exemption credits and permit students. 5. be registered for 6.0 credits and 12 tuition units (at least one of the
courses must appear on the special value course list published in the
Academic Integrity Schedule of Classes).
The college has established an Academic Integrity Policy that describes
Students may achieve their full-time status in Session I or take a combi-
procedures and penalties for students who are suspected of academic dis-
nation of courses in Session I and II in order to achieve full-time status.
honesty. This includes cheating, plagiarism, academic fraud, misconduct
Students must register for the Session II classes when they register for
on internship or clinical affiliations, and bribery. Copies of the Academic
Session I or the Session II class may not be considered for financial aid. It
Integrity Policy are available in the Student Government Office, the
is recommended that students attempt to be full-time in Session I.
Student Life and Development Office, Counseling offices, and the
Library.
Maximum equated credits per semester
Academic Review Students may not register for more than 18 eq. cr. per 12-week session, or
The academic records of all students are reviewed each semester, and pro- two courses (not to exceed 9 eq. cr.) per 6-week session. Exceptions may
bation and suspension letters are sent to students who do not meet the be granted through special permission. In order to receive special permis-
scholastic requirements at LaGuardia. Not having received a letter, how- sion:
ever, does not excuse a student from knowing the policies and adhering to 1. During advisement, students must consult with their faculty advisor
them. All students are responsible for maintaining their academic stand- or counselor to receive his or her recommendation.
ing according to the college's retention policy. 2. Students must obtain written permission from the Vice President of
Academic Affairs or designee. To obtain approval, students must have com-
Attendance Policy
pleted all basic skills and have a GPA of 3.0.
Attendance in class is a requirement and will be considered in the evalua-
tion of student performance. Instructors are required to keep an official
record of student attendance. The maximum number of unexcused
Independent Study and Individualized
absences is limited to 15% of the number of class hours. Course Credits
Note: Absences are counted from the first day of class even if they are Independent study
a result of late registration or change of program. The college offers students the opportunity to pursue independent study
Day and Extended Day Status credit(s). This format is designed for the student who is self-motivated,
After a student's first registration at the college, the student's day/extended self-disciplined, and capable of doing advanced work. Before registering
day (evening) status cannot be changed. for independent study credit(s), students must secure permission from the
Extended day classes are a continuation into the evening and weekend instructor and chairperson of the appropriate academic department. This
of scheduled credit classes. permission form is available in the Enrollment Services Center, C-107,
To meet the special needs of adults who have work and family commit- and must be returned at registration. The completed permission form must
ments, extended day courses are scheduled in a variety of patterns; these also indicate the number of credits to be earned. The formal learning con-
permit a student to take several courses while attending just two or three tract must be developed with the instructor and submitted to the
evenings a week. Some courses can be completed by attending classes only Registrar’s Office. In addition:
one evening a week or on Saturday or Sunday. 1. The student must have successfully completed 36 credits;
Extended day students may also take daytime courses as their personal 2. The student must meet the requirements for individual study set by
needs dictate; similarly, day students may enroll in evening and weekend the specific department;
classes. 3. The contract may involve in-depth exploration of a special topic not
All students benefit from the basic college services: counseling and within an existing course or it may involve an in-depth exploration of a spe-
advisement, health services, instructional laboratory facilities, bookstore, cific topic within (but not duplicating) an existing course; and
cafeteria, recreation facilities, and administrative services, and are governed 4. The student may take a maximum of 6 credits of independent study
by the same general college policies and regulations. and may not engage in more than 3 credits of independent study per session.
Any questions concerning extended day classes can be directed to the Note: A request for waiver may be made to the Office of Academic
Extended Day Office, C-107, or call (718) 482-6070. Affairs, M-400.
Individualized courses
♦Academic Credits At the discretion of the department, the college offers students the chance
to accomplish the goals of pre-existing courses in a non-traditional mode.
Credit Load The project must be based on and fulfill the instructional and performance
objectives of the existing courses. Students interested in pursuing such a
The college does not require that students enroll for a minimum number
of credits. A full-time program, however, is considered to be 12.0 credits project must meet departmental prerequisites for the existing courses and
or equated credits (eq. cr.) per semester. Many financial aid programs must provide a transcript of work already completed to the instructor.
depend on full-time status. For further information consult with the Students must also secure permission from the instructor and the chairper-
Enrollment Services Center, C-107. son of the appropriate academic department. The permission form is
Full-time criteria: available in the Enrollment Services Center, C-107, and must be returned
In order to be considered full-time, students must meet the conditions of at the time of registration. The formal learning contract must be developed
one of the following categories: and submitted to the Registrar’s Office by the deadline date. The course
may be offered if any of the following conditions are met:
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1. The student needs the course to graduate in the next semester; Advisement is mandatory at LaGuardia for students with fewer than 30
2. The course is required for the student’s progress in a sequence; credits. Students from selected majors and those in special programs must
3. The course has been cancelled by the college; or always obtain a signed advisement form. These students cannot proceed to
4. The course won’t be offered in the current session or the next session. registration unless they have a signed advisement form. Advisement is
In addition: offered during the semester, prior to registration, during registration, and
1. The student may take a maximum of 6 credits of individualized cours- during change of program. Any student who needs assistance can receive
es but may not engage in more than 3 credits of individualized course study advisement regardless of their credit range.
per session (A request for waiver may be made to the Office for Academic
Affairs, M-400); Advisement tools
2. The student must meet departmental requirements of prerequisites for As part of the advisement process, incoming students receive an advise-
individualized course study; ment packet which includes a general instruction brochure describing the
3. The student and faculty member must have met and formalized a enhanced semester, information on developmental skills, tuition, full-time
learning contract within stated time requirements; and status, documents needed for registration, financial aid newsletter, College
4. The course must be among those listed as being offered for individu- Preparatory Initiative booklet and an overview of the advisement/registra-
alized course study by the department. tion process.
In order to pursue Independent Study or an Individualized Course, stu- New students receive an individualized Personal Education Plan (PEP)
dents must complete the following steps. on their registration day. The PEP is a personalized advisement document
Faculty approval listing the required developmental skills and introductory courses required
The student must consult a faculty member who is willing to serve as an in their major for both sessions.
instructor. A Request to Register form must be signed by the instructor, Continuing students are invited to pick up their advisement materials
student and chairperson. before advisement begins. The advisement materials consists of: the next
Registration semester’s schedule of classes, advisement schedule for their major, advise-
The student must submit the signed request form at registration so the ment form, a checklist on how to be prepared for an interaction with an advi-
course can be put on a roster. sor, and their degree audit, which can be accessed anytime and printed from
Planning the contract www.laguardia.edu/DegreeWorks. Students may also use their college cat-
The student must meet with the instructor at the beginning of the session. alog to keep track of the degree requirements they meet.
The purpose of this planning session is to complete the contract form. For
independent study, a detailed description of course requirements must be LaGuardia’s advisement systems
listed on the contract. For an individualized course, the course outline Students are advised through different systems:
must be attached and the material to be covered during the session noted. New students are advised at orientation and during New Student
The student and instructor should determine dates for future meetings. A Registration. First semester students are advised in New Student Seminar.
minimum of 7 hours and a maximum of 10 hours must be spent in dis- ESL students are advised by counselors and the ESL faculty at registra-
cussing coursework during pre-determined sessions with the instructor. tion.
Recording the contract College Discovery, COPE, and Students with Disabilities, along with
The signed contract must be submitted to the Enrollment Services Center students majoring in Commercial Foodservice Management, Dietetic
by either the instructor or the chairperson of the department by the end of Technician, International Studies, Nursing, Occupational Therapy Assistant,
the third week of classes. School Foodservice Management, Physical Therapist Assistant, and
Consequences for failing to make or carry out the plan Veterinary Technology must be advised each semester regardless of their
Once registered, students are responsible for completing all requirements credit range.
as stated in the contract. Failure to meet with the instructor as agreed or to Liberal Arts and Science students are invited to meet with the Liberal
fulfill course requirements will result in a punitive grade. Arts faculty and the Liberal Arts Coordinator during assigned advisement
dates.
Transfer Credit
Accounting, Administrative Assistant, Commercial Photography,
For information on transferring credits previously earned at other accred-
Computer Information Systems, Education, The Bilingual Child,
ited colleges or universities or for information on veteran’s credit for mil-
Emergency Technician, Fine Arts, Human Services, Managerial Studies,
itary service, please refer to page 8.
Mortuary Science, Paralegal Studies, and Travel and Tourism students are
advised individually by the Faculty Advisors from those majors during col-
♦College Advisement, Registration, lege-wide advisement.
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Drop / Withdrawal from courses Conditions regarding academic liability
There are two mechanisms for students to drop courses: Change of Once a Medical Leave of Absence form is fully approved, you will receive
Program (Drop) and Official Withdrawal. During the change of program a grade of “W” for all of your courses, regardless of the effective date of
period students must access the Registration system at www. the Medical Leave.
LaGuardia.edu, click on RegXPress, then on Register/Change of Program
to drop a course or courses. The course will not appear on the student’s Permit policy
transcript. You may be responsible for part of the tuition cost. LaGuardia students currently registered in good academic standing who
If you need to withdraw from the college or from a course after change wish to take one or two courses at another CUNY college may do so only
of program has ended; you must go to the college’s website www. by using the Permit procedure. Only degree-seeking students are eligible
LaGuardia.edu, click on RegXPress, then on Withdraw. If you withdraw to apply to go out on permit. At LaGuardia, courses allowed to be taken
during the official withdrawal period, you will receive a “W” as a grade and on permit are restricted to those which can legitimately be transferred back
will be responsible for all tuition charges. toward the LaGuardia degree. Under normal circumstances, only courses
The following students may not withdraw online: College Discovery not being offered by LaGuardia in a particular semester will be considered.
students, students registered for basic skills courses, or high school students. All courses completed on permit are recorded on the LaGuardia transcript
They must file an official withdrawal form, which can be obtained in the with the actual grade earned which is calculated in the GPA. Students who
Enrollment Services Center, C-107. College Discovery students and stu- are interested in taking courses on permit must secure approvals from the
dents registered for a basic skills course must obtain a counselor’s signature appropriate academic departments and the Enrollment Services Center,
in order to withdraw from a class and return the signed form to the and pay the tuition and fees to LaGuardia’s Bursar before beginning their
Enrollment Services Center by the deadline. High school students taking studies at another institution. All of these procedures can be done electron-
college courses must obtain a signature from their High School Guidance ically on the new CUNY E-Sims Permit. Come to the Enrollment
Counselor in order to withdraw from a course and return the signed form to Services Center, C-107, for further instructions. Credit will be given only
the Enrollment Services Center by the deadline. WITHDRAWAL FORMS for those courses granted prior approval and indicated on the permit form
WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE OFFICIAL WITHDRAWAL on file in the Enrollment Services Center.
DEADLINE. Students from other CUNY colleges who wish to attend LaGuardia on
If you do not use the above procedures to withdraw officially from a permit must obtain the required permissions and make payment at their
course in which you have been excessively absent, you will be assigned a home college. They are eligible to register when the E-Permit has been
failing grade of “WU” by the course instructor. approved by LaGuardia.
Note: LaGuardia students wishing to go out on permit to another CUNY
Withdrawal from Cooperative Education college may do so during the 12-week sessions only. Students from other
Termination or withdrawal from a Cooperative Education internship is CUNY colleges may come into LaGuardia for all sessions.
subject to the approval of the student's Co-op Faculty Advisor. It is recog-
nized that termination of an internship may be due to a variety of justifi- Readmission to the College
able reasons. Therefore, each case will be handled individually by the Co- All students who have not registered for classes for two or more semesters
op Faculty Advisor, subject to normal grading procedures of review and must apply for readmission. This includes those students who have been
appeal of Cooperative Education grades. on a Medical Leave of Absence.
Readmission forms are available in the Enrollment Services Center, C-
Medical Leave of Absence 107, and must be completed and returned by a deadline (approximately one
Students may be permitted to take a Medical Leave of Absence if they can week prior to the semester in which they would like to return.) Call the
provide a physician’s statement that includes the diagnosis, prognosis and Student Information Center, (718) 482-5935, for exact deadlines. There is
the disability period. Students are requested to file for a Medical Leave at a non-refundable $10 readmission processing fee payable to the Bursar.
the Health Center immediately following the onset of the disability and no Students returning to the college within one year (two semesters) gener-
later than six months following the semester for which the medical leave ally will be readmitted to the college under the same curriculum (major)
is requested to avoid academic liability and academic jeopardy. The doc- requirements which were in effect at the time the student was admitted to
uments are then reviewed by Health Center staff for approval. the college. However, students returning after one year will be readmitted
under the curriculum requirements in effect at the time of their readmission.
Federal regulations In exceptional cases, where the new requirements create an unnecessary
Federal regulations stipulate that the Medical Leave of Absence is not to hardship (such as graduating with an excess of 72 credits), students will be
exceed 180 days within a 12-month period. In the event that the leave eligible to petition the requirements and seek possible exception to this pol-
exceeds this time period, it is considered a withdrawal and the return of all icy to the Academic Standing Committee. The decision of the committee is
Title IV (Pell) funds apply. final.
Bursar Note: Readmission may be considered for the 6-week sessions; howev-
If your Medical Leave of Absence is effective after the first day of classes er, the student is not able to use financial aid for that session.
but within the tuition refund period, you will be charged a tuition liability.
The term tuition liability refers to the percentage of tuition and fees a stu- Reinstatement
dent owes based on original tuition charges. Please note: If you are enti- Students on academic suspension may apply in writing for reinstatement
tled to a refund, the amount received is based on attendance verification. during their period of suspension. Applications must be obtained at the
If the effective date on the Medical Leave of Absence is after the last day Enrollment Services Center, C-107, and returned before the deadline date,
of the refund period, and/or if the attendance verification record indicates prior to the semester for which the student is applying for reinstatement.
that you attended classes after the last day of the refund period, you are Students should call the Student Information Center for the reinstatement
liable for all tuition and fees and NO REFUND IS DUE. deadline. There is a $10 non-refundable reinstatement processing fee
Please keep in mind how a Medical Leave of Absence affects your (even if the application is rejected) payable to the Bursar. If reinstated, stu-
Financial Aid if you have paid for your registration with Pell and/or TAP. dents are expected to show substantial improvement in academic perform-
Please refer to the Schedule of Classes for liability dates. ance. Normally this will require maintaining a semester GPA of 3.00.
Students who are reinstated and do not obtain a 3.00 GPA in the semester
in which they are reinstated or do not improve their GPA to within reten-
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tion policy standards are once more suspended. Students suspended twice course may request an Incomplete grade. To be eligible, such a student must
are not allowed to register at the college again. Exceptions may be grant- provide, before the instructor submits grades for the course, a documented
ed, only under unusual circumstances, by the Academic Standing reason, satisfactory to the instructor, for not having completed the assign-
Committee or its chairperson. The decision of the committee is final. ment on time. Instructors giving IN grades must inform students in writing
Note: Reinstatements are not considered for the 6-week sessions. of the conditions under which they may receive passing grades.
Departments may designate certain courses in which no Incomplete grades
Academic Forgiveness Policy may be awarded.
Students who have been dismissed from or have not been in attendance at In addition, for clinical affiliation courses or internship courses in the
the College for a period of at least five years and whose academic record departments of Cooperative Education and Natural and Applied Sciences,
would prevent them from being reinstated under regular College an Incomplete grade may be given by an instructor when a supervisor’s
policy/guidelines are able to be reinstated under the Academic Forgiveness evaluation has not been received in time for grading or when a student has
Policy. For students reinstated under this policy, past grades of F, FIN, or been given permission by the instructor to complete the internship or clini-
WU will remain on their transcripts but will not be calculated in their grade cal affiliation course beyond the end of the academic term in which the stu-
point averages. This policy allows students who would otherwise not be dent is registered.
able to return to LaGuardia a second chance to complete their studies. An IN grade may be changed to a passing or failing grade by the instruc-
Note: Admission or readmission into the “Clinical Phase” of Allied tor during the semester after which the IN was incurred. If a change of grade
Health Programs is not guaranteed under the Academic Forgiveness Policy, form is not submitted by the end of the following semester, the IN grade
regardless of the student’s prior status in that program. Students must con- automatically converts to a FIN. WHILE THE IN GRADE IS IN FORCE,
tact individual program offices for specific readmission policies. THE STUDENT MAY NOT RE-REGISTER FOR THE SAME COURSE.
NC No credit. Currently used only for high school students enrolled in
college-level courses (used for all students prior to March 1977; calculated
♦Grading as an F in the GPA if earned between September 1976 and March 1977; not
calculated for any other period).
Grading System P Passing (used prior to Fall 1975; not calculated in GPA).
College-wide grading policy statement R The Repeat grade is awarded only in Basic Skills courses. In gener-
At LaGuardia Community College, all students are encouraged to achieve al, the student has satisfactorily completed all assignments and has demon-
their highest potential by acquiring knowledge and developing skills that strated satisfactory progress toward the goal of the course but has not
lead to success both in the classroom and in the modern workplace. reached the level required to pass the course. To earn a grade of “R” stu-
Academic progress is measured by the students’ mastery of the course as dents who do not pass the course must:
demonstrated by their ability to write clearly and accurately, discuss, com- 1. Comply with the college’s attendance policy. Students who have
pute, analyze, and draw logical conclusions among concepts. All students stopped attending on or before the official withdrawal date must receive a
are expected to abide by the college attendance policy, complete all assign- grade of “WU” ;
ments and examinations thoroughly and on time, and participate thought- 2. Complete all assigned work; and
fully and constructively in class discussions. Further information on grad- 3. Make substantial progress in appropriate skills improvement.
ing is contained in the college-wide attendance policy, plus and minus S Satisfactory. This grade is used only in courses that carry no credit,
grading policy, departmental grading policies, and course syllabi. such as New Student Seminar; Co-op Prep; and Nursing, OTA, PTA, and
The following grading symbols are included in the calculation of Grade VTA candidacies.
Point Average (GPA): TCR The Transfer Credit grade is given to students who have trans-
A-, A = 90-100 ferred into LaGuardia with credits earned at other accredited colleges and
B-, B, B+ = 80-89 universities. Based on guidelines established by the academic department,
C-, C, C+ = 70-79 transfer credits are evaluated by the Transfer Credit Office, M-147, prior to
D-, D, D+ = Lowest passing grade (see D grade policy below) or during the first semester of attendance at LaGuardia. Students may
F = Failure (see F grade policy below) receive a maximum of 10 transfer credits toward a certificate and 30 trans-
FIN = Failure from incomplete (see note below) fer credits toward a degree.
WU = Unofficial Withdrawal (see note below) U Unsatisfactory. This grade is used only in courses that carry no cred-
it, such as New Student Seminar, Co-op Prep; and Nursing, OTA, PTA, and
The following symbols are also used on the official transcript: VTA candidacies.
CR Exemption credit (credit earned). Students with demonstrated com- W Official Withdrawal. This grade is given when a student officially
petence in specific areas may be granted credit for courses related to these withdraws from a course after the change of program period, but prior to the
areas. official withdrawal deadline.
E Excellent (used prior to Fall 1975 with GPA value of 4.00) WA Administrative Withdrawal. For example, this grade is used for stu-
F The Failure grade is used when an instructor evaluates a student’s dents who have not been cleared for immunization.
work as not having met the standards for the course. Ordinarily the student WU The Unofficial Withdrawal grade is assigned to a student who never
is expected to retake the course. A student who has received an F twice for officially withdrew and never attended class, or stopped attending prior to
the same course must consult with and receive permission from the depart- the official withdrawal date. If the student stopped attending after the offi-
ment chairperson or designee before attempting the course again. cial withdrawal date, a grade of “F” is given.
FIN An INC (Incomplete) grade which has been converted to a failing Y Indicates completion of the first quarter of a two-quarter course (used
grade will appear as a FIN grade. prior to Fall 1980).
G Good (used prior to Fall 1975, with GPA value of 3.00) Z This “temporary” grade indicates that a student’s official grade was
IN The Incomplete grade may be awarded to students who have not not received by the Registrar in time to be recorded on the official transcript.
completed all of the required course work but for whom there is a reason- The actual grade usually appears on the next issued transcript.
able expectation of satisfactory completion. A student who is otherwise in @ Waiver of requirement (without credit). A student may obtain a waiv-
good standing in a course — defined as complying with the college atten- er for a course when the appropriate department chairperson or designee
dance policy and maintaining a passing average — but who has not com- determines that such a waiver is warranted.
pleted at most two major assignments or examinations by the end of the Students may not register for credit courses that they have successfully
completed with a grade of A, B, C, (+) CR, E, G, INC, P, S, TCR or @.
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D and C- grade policy Grade Point Average (GPA)
Students who receive a grade of C-, D+, D, or D- grade may wish to repeat The GPA is a numerical computation of a student’s academic record and
a course in an attempt to upgrade the skill level achieved and to facilitate is used to determine graduation eligiblity, graduation honors, inclusion on
the transfer of credits to a senior college. Each department has its own the Dean’s List, probation, and suspension. The GPA is also used to deter-
guidelines and procedures for students who wish to repeat a “D” or C- mine continued eligibility for some financial aid programs. The GPA is
grade, and not every department allows repetition of coursework. Special calculated per semester by using the following criteria:
permission must be obtained from the appropriate academic department
prior to repeating the course. In addition to securing departmental How to Compute Your Grade Point Average
approval, the following general conditions must be met: Grades Numerical
1. Students may repeat the same course only once; Earned Value
2. Both grades will appear on the students’ transcripts and will be A 4.00
included in the calculation of the GPA (even if students failed the course the A- 3.70
second time); B+ 3.30
3. When a course is repeated, the credit for that course is not counted B 3.00
toward the degree a second time; and B- 2.70
4. Generally students may repeat only three different courses in which a C+ 2.30
“D” or C- grade was earned. Requests to repeat more than three “D” or C- C 2.00
grade courses may be directed to the chairperson of the Academic Standing C- 1.70
Committee. The decision of the committee is final. D+ 1.30
Note: For the purposes of TAP, courses repeated through the D and C- D 1.00
Grade Policy will not be counted when determining the student’s full-time D- 0.70
or part-time financial aid eligibility. F, WU, FIN 0.00 (do not calculate these grades into GPA if you took the
course again and passed with a C grade or higher) up to a maximum of 16
F grade policy credits.
At LaGuardia and other CUNY schools, any student who earns an aca- INC, W, Z, U, S, R grades are not calculated into the GPA.
demic grade of “F,” or an administrative failing grade (“WU” or “FIN”),
and subsequently retakes the course and receives a grade of “C” or better, To calculate your GPA, list all the courses you have taken at LaGuardia
will no longer have that “F,” “WU,” or “FIN” grade computed into the and write the grade you earned. Using the chart above, write the numerical
Grade Point Average subject to the following provisions: value for each grade. Next write the number of credits each course is worth.
1. This policy was effective as of Fall 1990; Using a calculator, multiply the value and credits and write the answer in the
2. The failing grade must have been earned after September 1, 1984; quality points column. Take the total number of credits and divide them into
3. The maximum number of failing credits that can be deleted from the the total number of quality points to reach your correct GPA.
GPA shall be limited to a total of 16 throughout CUNY;
4. The “F,” “WU,” or “FIN” grade will remain on the transcript, but will SAMPLE CALCULATION
not be calculated in the GPA; List All Grade Numerical x Credits Quality
5. For the student who earns a grade of “C” or better in a course taken Courses Earned Value Points
at LaGuardia, the original failing grade must have also been earned at ENG 101 A- 3.70 x 3 = 11.1
LaGuardia; and MAT 200 C 2.00 x 4 = 8.0
6. Partial deletions in the calculation of the cumulative GPA are prohib- SSS 100 B- 2.70 x 3 = 8.1
ited. HUC 101 D+ 1.30 x 3 = 3.9
R grade policy 13 31.1
After Spring 1990, students who register for a course in which they have Divide 31.1 by 13 for the answer of 2.39. This student’s GPA is a 2.39
previously received two or more “R” grades are not eligible to receive an and a total of 13 credits.
additional “R”. Students who do not pass the course in their third or sub-
sequent attempt must be given a grade of “F”. However, the instructor can Academic Appeals/Change of Grade
submit an appeal on behalf of the student to the department chair. A student who wants to appeal a grade should contact his or her instructor
to discuss the grade. If no equitable solution is reached, the student may
Policy on early advisement to improve student per- then go to the instructor’s department chairperson for consultation. If no
formance agreement is reached, the student has the option of appealing the case in
College policy requires that faculty will: writing to the chairperson of the Academic Standing Committee. The
1. provide students with clear-cut course objectives and requirements decision of the Academic Standing Committee is final. Students who wish
and evaluation criteria (criteria for grading); to appeal final grades must file a written appeal within six months follow-
2. administer some form of evaluation (e.g., quiz, exam, written assign- ing the session in which the course was taken. Appeal forms are available
ment) by the end of the fourth week of a 12-week session or by the end of from the Counseling Office (C-239) and the Enrollment Services Center
the second week of a 6-week session; the evaluation is to be returned and (C-107).
discussed with students; and Note: Grades of “W” and “WU” cannot be altered by instructors or
3. initiate early contact with students performing poorly; assist students chairpersons. They can only be changed by appealing to the Academic
by offering advice and by referring students to labs or to the Counseling Standing Committee. Grades of A, B, C, D, F, FIN, INC, R, Z, or @ may
Department, C-239. be changed by instructors with permission from the department chairperson.
The Registrar will review all cases of changes where more than one grade
level is involved, e.g. “C” to “A”, “D” to “B”, “F” to “C.”
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Dean’s List tee is final. Upon graduation a student’s record is frozen. No changes can
be made to the record.
The Dean’s List is established every semester to honor those degree or cer-
tificate students who have achieved academic excellence. To be eligible Note: If the Registrar’s Office determines that you have met the require-
for inclusion on the Dean’s List in a given semester, a student must have: ments for graduation, you may not continue taking courses at LaGuardia
1. earned 9.0 credits or more; unless you have filed a second degree, certificate or a non-degree applica-
2. achieved a grade point average (GPA) of 3.50 for the semester; tion.
3. not received grades of F, FIN, D+, D, D-, INC, R, WU, or Z; and
4. maintained a cumulative GPA of 2.00. Graduation Rates
Graduation rates at LaGuardia compare favorably with those for other
Academic Standing & Retention Policy CUNY community colleges. While most students require more than two
years to complete an Associate's degree, studies have shown that approxi-
All students must achieve a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average
(GPA) to remain in good academic standing. mately 20% of entering students achieve their degree in five years or less.
An important factor to consider in addition to the graduation rates is the
Minimum number of students who attend part-time and therefore require additional
Credits Attempted Cumulative GPA time to complete their studies.
0.0-12.0 1.50 LaGuardia graduates average about seven and a half semesters, or just
12.5-24.0 1.75 under four years, to obtain their degrees. However, for about two semesters
24.5-or more 2.00 of that time, students are not actively taking classes. For the past five grad-
uating classes, the average number of semesters spent earning credits was
Probation 6.4, or just over three years. The rate of graduates who transfer to four-year
Students who do not meet the minimum grade point average (GPA) are colleges within one year of graduation is 41 percent. Most LaGuardia grad-
placed on academic probation for the following semester. They are given uates who continue their education remain within The City University of
one semester to achieve the minimum grade point average required as per New York system (83 percent). Queens, Baruch, Hunter, and City Tech col-
the college’s retention policy. If during this probationary period, students leges are the most popular choice so far, with over two-thirds of all transfers
make satisfactory academic progress, they will be returned to good aca- selecting those sister institutions.
demic standing with the college and may be eligible for financial aid. If
the minimum GPA is not achieved, students may be suspended from the College Preparatory Initiative (CPI)
college. However, in order to allow students to file appeals (due to con- The City University of New York has instituted a program for entering stu-
straints associated with the calendar), there is a one semester delay apply- dents called the College Preparatory Initiative. Students who graduated
ing suspensions. from high school in or after June 1993, or received a GED in or after
Probation workshops September 1993, are subject to CPI requirements.
Counselors from College Discovery and the Counseling Department offer Students entering a community college between Fall 1997 and Spring
workshops and specialized counseling sessions to students on academic 1999 will be expected to have at least 13 units of high school work in aca-
probation. They help students understand the college’s retention policy demic courses, including a minimum of 1 unit of laboratory science, 2 units
and develop strategies for academic success. of mathematics, 4 units of English, and 2 units of social science. In Fall of
1999, students will be expected to have at least 15 units, including a mini-
Suspension mum of 2 units of laboratory science, 3 units of mathematics, 4 units of
Students who have been suspended are not eligible to register for courses English, and 2 units of social science. By Fall 2000, the unit expectation is
at the college for one semester. They may appeal the suspension in writ- 16; 2 units of laboratory science, 3 units of mathematics, 4 units of English,
ing to the chairperson of the Academic Standing Committee. Appeal 4 units of social science, 1 unit of fine arts, and 2 units of foreign language
forms are available in the Counseling Office (C-239) or in the Enrollment will be required. The minimum distribution of units for community colleges
Services Center (C-107). If the appeal is approved, students will be is specified in the chart below.
expected to show substantial improvement in academic performance. Unit Social Fine Foreign
Normally this will require earning a semester GPA of 3.00. The College Date Expectation Science Math English Science Arts Language
reserves the right to limit the number of equated credits a student may 1995 11 1 2 4 X X X
carry during a probationary semester. Exceptions may be granted, only 1997 13 1 2 4 2 X X
under unusual circumstances, by the Academic Standing Committee or its 1999 15 2 3 4 2 X X
chairperson. The decision of the committee is final. 2000 16 2 3 4 4 1 2
High school students should consult with guidance counselors to ascer-
♦Graduation tain what courses are considered to be academic within the English, science,
mathematics, social science, foreign language, and fine and performing arts
At LaGuardia, a 2.00 GPA (C average) is required for graduation, as well
as passing the required basic skills tests and the City University curricula.
Proficiency Exam (CPE). A graduate whose cumulative GPA is between All new students will be informed of the preparatory units that have been
3.50 and 3.89 shall be graduated with honors. The term “with honors” will recognized as a result of high school preparation. GED students, who took
be inscribed on the student’s diploma and noted on the commencement the English language version of the exam, will receive units based on their
program. A graduate whose cumulative GPA is 3.90 or better shall be test scores.
graduated with high honors. The term “with high honors” will be Students who have not completed the academic unit expectations prior
inscribed on the student’s diploma and noted on the commencement pro- to enrolling at LaGuardia will be required to demonstrate skills and knowl-
gram. Students can review their progress towards graduation anytime at edge in the discipline areas in which they lack preparation prior to gradua-
www.laguardia.edu/Degree Works. All students must register for “Intent tion from LaGuardia. This is generally accomplished by taking designated
to Graduate” in order to have their records reviewed. This should be done college courses which serve as CPI substitutes.
when they register for their final 12-week session (SIMS Code 6999).
Students wishing to appeal graduation requirements may submit a written
appeal to the Academic Standing Committee. The decision of the commit-
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CPI Substitute Courses Academic Discipline: Science
Academic Discipline: English Sponsoring Department: Natural and Applied Sciences
Sponsoring Department: English SCB101 Topics in Biological Sciences
ENA099 Basic Writing SCB201 Fundamentals of Biology I
ENG099 Basic Writing SCB202 Fundamentals of Biology II
ENC101 Composition I SCB203 Fundamentals of Human Biology I
ENG101 Composition I SCB204 Fundamentals of Human Biology II
ENG102 Composition II: Writing Through Literature SCB208 Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology I
USI012 Basic Writing SCB209 Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology II
Sponsoring Department: Humanities SCC101 Topics in Chemistry
HUC101 Oral Communication SCC140 Biological Chemistry
or SCC200 Essentials of Inorganic Chemistry
HUL100 Communication and the Non-Native Speaker SCC201 Fundamentals of Chemistry I
Academic Discipline: Foreign Language SCC202 Fundamentals of Chemistry II
Sponsoring Department: Education & Language Acquisition SCP101 Topics in Physical Sciences
ELC101 Modern Chinese I SCP140 Topics in Astronomy
ELC102 Modern Chinese II SCP201 Fundamentals of Physics I
ELF101 Elementary French I SCP202 Fundamentals of Physics II
ELF102 Elementary French II SCP240 General Physics I
ELF103 Intermediate French SCP241 General Physics II
HELG103 Intermediate Greek SCS099 Introductory Science (for COPE students)
ELS101 Elementary Spanish I Sponsoring Department: Computer Information Systems
ELS102 Elementary Spanish II CIS241 Computer Electronics I
ELS103 Intermediate Spanish CIS242 Computer Electronics II
ELS105 Spanish for Fluent Speakers Academic Discipline: Social Studies
ELZ101 Elementary Portuguese I Sponsoring Department: Social Science
ELZ102 Elementary Portuguese II SSE101 Introduction to Economics I
Academic Discipline: Mathematics SSE125 World Geography
Sponsoring Department: Mathematics SSH101 Themes in American History to 1865
MAT096 Mathematics in Action II SSH102 Themes in American History Since 1865
MAT106 Mathematics of Medical Dosages SSH103 Western Civilization from Ancient Times to the Renaissance
MAT107 Mathematics and the Modern World SSH104 Western Civilization from the Renaissance to Modern Times
MAT120 Elementary Statistics I SSH105 World History from Ancient Times to 1500
MAT200 Precalculus SSH106 World History from 1500 to the Present
MAT241 Technical Mathematics I SSP101 U.S. Power and Politics
Academic Discipline: Performing and Visual Arts SSS100 Introduction to Sociology: Contemporary Society
Sponsoring Department: Humanities SSY101 General Psychology
HUA101 Introduction to Art Note: For further information about CPI, obtain a CPI Booklet from the
HUA103 Beginning Drawing Admissions Office, M147.
HUA110 Beginning Painting
HUA120 Beginning Sculpture Residency Requirement
HUA130 Beginning Photography Students must successfully complete a minimum of 30 credits at the col-
HUC106 Public Speaking lege before being awarded a degree.
HUC170 Art of Theatre Note: Up to 10 exemption credits, as well as courses taken “on permit,”
HUC180 Creative Drama may be used to fulfill this requirement.
HUC190 Acting I
HUH100 Exploring the Humanities Pursuit of Additional Study After
HUM110 Introduction to Jazz Graduation
HUM140 Music Theory I
HUM151 Contemporary Vocal Ensemble (Students will have to take Second credential students
Vocal Ensemble two semesters to satisfy one CPI requirement.) Students who have earned a certificate and then wish to pursue a degree,
HUM155 Voice Class I and students who graduate with a degree and wish to pursue a certificate,
HUM160 Band must apply for a “Second Degree.” This is available in the Admissions
HUM165 Wind Instruments I Office and must be filed by the deadline. Courses completed for the first
HUM170 Guitar I credential may also be used to meet the requirements of the second cre-
HUM180 Piano I dential. Students must re-register for “Intent to Graduate” in the semester
HUN192 Art and Society in which they anticipate completing the second credential.
HUN245 New York Theatre Experience Second degree students
HUP101 Introduction to Philosophy Students who have graduated from LaGuardia Community College and
HUR101 Creative Thinking and Practice who are interested in pursuing a second degree at LaGuardia should con-
tact the Admisisons Office, M-147. Second degree students must com-
plete LaGuardia’s residency requirements of 30 credits toward the new
degree and may transfer up to 30 credits toward a degree. All second
degree students will be held accountable for the Cooperative Education
requirements.
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♦Transfer and Articulation Policies CUNY Transfer Policies for Non-graduates of
Community Colleges
CUNY Articulation Policies for Community Students who wish to transfer to another CUNY college before earning the
College Graduates Associate degree from LaGuardia must meet that college’s entrance
requirements, have completed a certain number of credits and earned a
LaGuardia graduates who earn the Associate in Arts or the Associate in
Science degree and meet all other CUNY requirements, are guaranteed minimum grade point average. As of 1996, students need to satisfy all CPI
admission to a CUNY senior college. Under ordinary conditions, it will not units in English and mathematics in order to transfer to another CUNY col-
be necessary to earn more than the 120 credits usually required for a bach- lege. Specific guidelines vary from college to college. Students are
elor’s degree. However, additional credits may be required if the major advised to contact LaGuardia’s Office for Transfer Services, C-261, or the
field is changed or if students have not followed the prescribed program Admissions Office of the college of their choice for details.
for transfer. Students who wish to continue their studies after graduating from
An Associate in Applied Science degree graduate who changes at the LaGuardia by transferring to a private institution should select their courses
senior college into a program not directly related to the former major cannot in consultation with a counselor and/or faculty advisor. In addition, very
be assured a specific number of transfer credits. Additional credits may be early they should contact LaGuardia’s Office for Transfer Services, C-261,
needed to meet the new major requirements. and the Admissions Office of the college of their choice for specific require-
Admission is not guaranteed to the first-choice senior college or into a ments and deadlines since the criteria vary from college to college.
high-demand program. In such cases, criteria for admission are established
by the senior colleges. SUNY Articulation Policies
Students who wish to transfer after graduating from LaGuardia are The State University of New York pledges that “a New York State resi-
advised to contact the Office for Transfer Services, C-261, for assistance dent who wishes to transfer from a State University of New York two-year
with planning and executing the application. Students are also able to use college, including all community colleges throughout the state, and who
the CUNY Transfer Information and Program Planning System (CUNY possesses or will have an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree
TIPPS), available online at http://tipps.cuny.edu/. CUNY TIPPS allows stu- at the time of transfer is guaranteed an opportunity to continue on a full-time
dents to determine how LaGuardia courses will transfer to other colleges basis at a senior campus of the University.” Students with an Associate in
within the City University. Applied Science degree or those who do not graduate are not guaranteed
admission.
Students are advised to contact LaGuardia’s Office for Transfer Services,
C-261, or the Admissions Office of the college they wish to attend for spe-
cific requirements.
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The Internship Program
Cooperative
Education
One of the major premises underlying LaGuardia’s educational model is Fundamentals of Professional Advancement
that learning takes place in many different settings, both in and outside the Prior to taking an internship, students in a First Year Academy complete
classroom. Through the Cooperative Education Department, the college the Fundamentals of Professional Advancement course. Academy stu-
provides students with internship experiences that enable them to realize dents take this course during their second semester.
their full potential in work, education, and everyday life. The Cooperative
Education internship program offers students the opportunity to learn Prerequisites to internships
through meaningful experiences in the workplace. These experiences help Prior to their first internship, students must have fulfilled the following
students to: requirements:
• explore various career options and/or confirm career plans; • completion or waiver of basic skills courses as specified by the
• apply classroom learning to real work situations; Cooperative Education Department;
• develop core competencies in the context of the workplace; • completion of Fundamentals of Professional Advancement;
• practice and strengthen interpersonal and technical skills. • evidence of satisfactory academic progress. Students are required to
Co-op faculty work closely with students throughout their Co-op expe- have at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average prior to taking an
rience. They guide students through the program, advise them in the selec- internship; and
tion of internships based on career, personal, and educational objectives, and • completion of the appropriate introductory or other prerequisite cours-
help students to assess what has been learned through their internships and es in the student’s major.
seminars. Responsibility for deciding whether a student is ready to go out on an
All day students are required to take a specific number of internships internship rests with the student’s Co-op Faculty Advisor. Appeal of this
depending on their major. Internships are also required for extended day decision should be addressed to the Chair of the Cooperative Education
students in the following specialized curricular areas: Dietetic Technology, Department.
Elementary and Secondary Education, Education Associate: The Bilingual
Child, Human Services, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical The Internship
Therapist Assistant, School Foodservice Management, and Veterinary A Cooperative Education internship course is defined as an internship and
Technology. Students in these specialized curricular areas should consult a seminar.
with their departments for specific guidelines regarding their Cooperative Credits are awarded for each internship course. Placement on intern-
Education requirements. ships is determined by a student’s interests, needs, and academic progress,
While a Cooperative Education internship is optional for extended day as well as market conditions and the availability of appropriate internships.
students in other majors, it is highly recommended for students who are Students choose their internships from over 350 cooperating compa-
considering career changes or advancement or who are undecided about nies, government agencies, and not-for-profit organizations. The internships
their career choices. Cooperative Education internships can also be helpful span a wide range of fields and include positions in accounting, business,
to extended day students seeking to develop specific personal, educational, education, communications, computer-related fields, fine arts, government
and professional skills. and public policy, health care, journalism, law, media, office technology,
publishing, scientific research, social work and many other areas.
Students may develop their own internships or use existing jobs as
internships if the work fulfills career-related learning objectives. Interested
students must first receive permission from Co-op faculty.
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While on internships, students work as regular employees of the organ- Taking courses during an internship
izations in which they are placed. They are expected to follow the rules and Students on internships are permitted to take additional coursework, as
regulations of these organizations and perform their duties as would any long as it does not conflict with their internship and seminar. It is general-
other employee. During the internship, students are visited by the Co-op fac- ly considered inadvisable for students to take more than 6 credits of addi-
ulty member who placed them. Co-op faculty are available throughout the tional coursework while taking a full-time internship.
term should problems arise.
Students are evaluated by their internship site supervisor. This evalua- Foreign students with temporary non-immigrant status
tion is a major part of the final grade for the Co-op experience. (Grading is All day students, as well as extended day students in certain specialized
discussed in greater detail later in this section.) curricular areas (see specific major requirements), attending LaGuardia
Community College with temporary non-immigrant status are required to
The Internship Seminar complete the Cooperative Education course requirements in order to grad-
uate. They must inform their Co-op Faculty Advisor of their status and
LaGuardia Community College believes in the value of linking work
experience with opportunities for critical analysis and reflection. While on meet with one of the College’s International Student Advisors (M-166),
their internships, students return to the College to attend Internship who will explain and help process the steps necessary to receive official
Seminars. The seminar curriculum provides a framework for students to authorization from the Immigration and Naturalization Service to work.
analyze and evaluate their internship experiences. This must be done before an internship begins.
The purpose of the seminar is to enable students to: For additional information about the Cooperative Education program
• gain meaning from the day-to-day occurrences of their internships in and its policies, please contact the Central Office of the Cooperative
order to broaden their understanding of theoretical concepts as they Education Department, M-204, at (718) 482-5204.
apply to real life situations; Withdrawal from Cooperative Education
• develop insights into the relationship of the self to work and to the larg- Termination or withdrawal from a Cooperative Education internship is
er society by understanding their own values and strengthening an subject to the approval of the student’s Co-op Faculty Advisor. It is recog-
awareness and appreciation of differences; nized that termination of an internship may be due to a variety of justifi-
• understand the steps required in the career decision-making process to able reasons. Therefore, each case will be handled individually by the Co-
plan for professional mobility and lifelong learning; and op Faculty Advisor, subject to normal grading procedures of review and
• develop the personal and professional skills and strategies that will facil- appeal of Cooperative Education grades.
itate success in the next stages of life.
Part of the Co-op requirement is the successful completion of an intern-
ship seminar. The seminar is normally taken during each internship term. In
special cases, a student’s Co-op Faculty Advisor may approve taking the
seminar in a subsequent term. In unique circumstances, a student may make
arrangements with the Co-op Faculty Advisor for an individualized project
in place of a seminar.
Grading
The Cooperative Education internship grade is determined by the degree
to which a student meets the requirements for both the internship and the
internship seminar. The internship and seminar grades each contribute
50% toward the final grade. Students must pass both the internship and the
seminar to receive a passing grade for the Cooperative Education course.
Students must meet with their Co-op Faculty Advisor for a final evaluation
conference during the early weeks of the term following their internship to
receive a final grade. Failure to do so will result in a failing grade for the
Cooperative Education course.
The internship grade is based on the Co-op Faculty Advisor’s on-site
visit evaluation, the employer evaluation, and the student’s progress toward
achieving learning objectives as described in a Final Evaluation essay.
The seminar grade is based on grades received on class assignments,
classroom participation and attendance.
The Co-op Faculty Advisor determines the final Cooperative Education
grade based on the above two grades. Only the final grade will appear on the
student’s transcript.
The Cooperative Education Department does not place or grant further
Cooperative Education credit to a student who has received two F grades in
Cooperative Education courses. Appeals may be made to the Academic
Standing Committee.
Financial Aid and Cooperative Education
By Federal law, projected Co-op earnings, minus expenses, will be applied
against all financial aid awards other than TAP and PELL. Students must
consult with their Co-op Faculty Advisor and a Financial Aid Counselor to
determine how their financial aid may be affected.
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Student Programs
and Services
is defined as the first two semesters at the college, when students are
♦Academic Advising and enrolled in the First Year Academies. The Second Year phase, Staying the
Counseling Course – Second Year Advisement, begins in the third semester, when stu-
dents are engaged in their majors and developmental advisement is deliv-
All students at LaGuardia Community College benefit from a comprehen-
ered by faculty members in the academic departments.
sive college-wide system of developmental academic advising and coun-
seling. Through academic advisement, students connect their educational Getting ready for college – Pre-enrollment advisement
and career goals. Students work with academic advisors to discuss their Entering students are advised at New Student Orientation/Advising/
current academic progress, review their degree requirements, and decide Registration by Academy Coordinators and Educational Planners (ESL
on courses to select for the next semester. While the ultimate responsibil- students are advised by the ESL faculty at New Student
ity for decision-making rests with the student, academic advisors are a Orientation/Advising /Registration.). New students receive an individual-
valuable support for students' effective educational and career planning. ized Personal Educational Plan (PEP) at orientation. The PEP is an advise-
Advisement is mandatory at LaGuardia for students with less than 30 ment document listing required developmental skills courses as well as
earned credits. These students cannot proceed to registration unless they suggested introductory courses applicable to a student's major course of
have signed advisement forms. However, students of any credit range who study.
need assistance can receive advisement. Educational Planners provide students with pre-enrollment programs
Students in special programs and selected majors must always obtain and services designed to assist in the transition into the college. As part of
advisement, regardless of the number of credits earned. These students the orientation process, incoming students receive an overview of the col-
include College Discovery students, COPE students and Students with lege; the advisement and registration process; and information describing
Disabilities, all of whom are advised by counselors in those respective the enhanced semester, developmental skills, tuition, full-time status, docu-
offices. Students majoring in the following select majors – Commercial ments needed for registration, financial aid, the student newsletter, and the
Foodservice Management, Dietetic Technician, International Studies, College Preparatory Initiative.
Nursing, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Practical Nursing, School
Foodservice Management, Physical Therapist Assistant, and Veterinary
Becoming a student – First Year Academy advisement
First semester students are advised into their next semester's courses as
Technology – must be advised each semester regardless of their credit
part of the curriculum of New Student Seminar. Students are encouraged
range.
to meet with counselors throughout the academic year regarding issues of
Advisement is offered during the semester prior to registration, during
academic advisement and educational planning. The Counseling
the registration period, and during the change of program period.
Department also offers college-wide general advisement during designat-
ed periods throughout the academic year.
LaGuardia's Advisement Phases Every student is a member of a First Year Academy, based on her/his
Developmental advisement is delivered at LaGuardia in three broad phas-
choice of major–Allied Health/Science; Liberal Arts; or Business/
es. The Pre-enrollment phase, Getting Ready for College – Pre-enroll-
Technology. Each Academy has a Coordinator dedicated to that Academy
ment Advisement, occurs from students' first contact with the college
(academycoordinator@lagcc.cuny.edu). The Coordinator provides aca-
through their initial orientation and registration as incoming students. The
demic advising and facilitates co-curricular activities and events. The
First-Year phase, Becoming a Student – First Year Academy Advisement,
Coordinator also assists the student in her or his transition to advising by the
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faculty in the major field. In addition, students have access to a series of Personal counseling
developmental advising workshops and services offered by the Academy The counseling relationship is completely confidential and private.
Coordinators. Students who are experiencing personal problems which are affecting their
Educational Planning Services focuses on increasing student success by academic success can meet with a counselor to assist them in developing
helping students develop meaningful educational plans that are compatible the skills needed to meet the challenges they are facing. Some of the per-
with their educational, career, and life goals. Workshops offered by sonal issues for which students seek counseling are family issues/conflicts,
Educational Planning Services are designed to engage and connect students drug- and alcohol-related problems, sexual concerns, self-confidence, anx-
to the college and encourage their success. An Educational Planner serves iety, depression, interpersonal difficulties, developing a sense of identity,
as a major campus resource for students. S/he offers informed advice about and loss and bereavement. Individual personal counseling is offered on a
a student's program and the LaGuardia community and refers students to short-term basis, and students requiring more extensive counseling servic-
appropriate campus support services and programs. Educational Planners es are provided with referrals to outside agencies.
also help students develop decision-making skills by encouraging them to
formulate short, medium, and long-term educational plans consistent with Student outreach and advocacy
their evolving career goals. Counselors provide outreach services through the offering of theme-based
workshops such as Transfer Workshops, Time Management Workshops,
Staying the course: Second Year advising in the major Coping Skills Workshops (e.g., Parent Support Group), Probation
Developmental advisement in the second year is centered in the academic Workshops, Alcohol Awareness, Depression Screenings, Anxiety
departments and builds upon and strengthens the students' experiences in Screenings, and various types of support groups. Counselors are also
the First Year Academy. Department-based faculty help students to clari- available to work with students on issues such as study skills, managing
fy objectives and refine their career and educational decisions that lead to test anxiety, and test taking.
the realization of their life and career goals. The departments collaborate
with college services areas, such as Student Development, Transfer College Discovery program
Services, and the Career Placement Office to offer workshops, co-curricu- The College Discovery (CD) program, one of the Special Programs at the
lar activities, and developmental advising events. Students meet with aca- City University of New York, is a comprehensive counseling and academ-
demic advisors (counselors, faculty, academy coordinators, and/or the edu- ic support program designed to offer individual counseling, academic
cational planners) for a comprehensive academic progress review and preparation and assistance, and financial aid for books and fees for stu-
assistance with course selection. Each academic department has an estab- dents who meet the eligibility criteria. All CD students who have been allo-
lished mechanism to refer students requiring further assistance, such as cated to the program by CUNY are required to participate in the college's
personal counseling, to the relevant department or other college service Pre-Freshman Summer Program (unless exempted according to program
area. guidelines).
CD students register for a CD New Student Seminar during their first
Advisement tools semester at the college. The counselor who teaches this seminar becomes
the students’ assigned counselor, and works with them on academic, career,
Continuing students' advisement materials consist of the next semester's
schedule of classes (hard copy or on the LaGuardia web site, transfer, financial, and personal issues until their graduation. Counselors
www.lagcc.cuny.edu), an advisement schedule for their major (see depart- also work with students in workshops designed to address specific needs.
ment office), an advisement form, and their DegreeWorks degree audit, Other program services include individual (one-to-one) tutoring, com-
www.lagcc.cuny.edu/DegreeWorks. Students should also refer to this col- puterized tutorials, and additional academic support and preparation.
lege catalog to understand their degree requirements.
DegreeWorks is a web-based academic progress reporting system that Educational Planning Services
displays, in checklist format, the student's graduation requirements based on Educational Planning Services (EPS), located in the Enrollment Services
the College Catalog of the year the student entered LaGuardia. The academ- Center, room C-107, (718) 482-6070, provides students with pre-enroll-
ic history of the student, including coursework, placement tests and activi- ment programs and services designed to assist in their transition into the
ties (e.g., co-operative education internships), is listed next to the require- College and to communicate effectively with and advise students through
ment it satisfies. For each student this mapping of fulfilled and remaining the hurdles that may impede their academic progress. The Educational
requirements along with other key information such as grades, GPA, and Planning Services are guided by the beliefs that:
credits is called a "degree audit.” This online degree audit provides an easy- • students have a desire to learn;
to-read, comprehensive snapshot for students to review throughout their • students are responsible for their own behavior;
academic career at LaGuardia. With DegreeWorks, students and their advi- • students can be successful as a result of their individual goals
sors can assure that courses being taken satisfy degree requirements and that and efforts;
students meet their goals without any unnecessary delay. The Enrollment • students hold their own beliefs and opinions; and
Services Center (C-107) offers workshops on using DegreeWorks. • students’ learning needs vary according to individual skills, goals
and experiences.
Counseling Department Office hours are: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM and
Friday; Saturday; Sunday, closed.
The Counseling Department, in C-239, offers an array of services designed
to enhance students' personal, academic and career development. Among
the services offered are academic advisement (please see above), career
counseling, and personal counseling.
♦Student Services
The Student Information Center
Career counseling C-building, 9th floor, (718) 482-5935
When working with a counselor, students explore their career interests, The Student Information Center provides important college news to sup-
choose a major, and learn about the major and its relationship to their port the educational goals of prospective, new and current students. We
career goals. Counselors administer career assessment inventories and remain in touch with students throughout the academic year via telephone,
work with students to utilize the results as a tool in decision making. e-mail, PTV, Student News, and personally at our Welcome Center in the
Additionally, counselors work with students in preparing for the transfer M-Building Lobby. We offer critical information about admissions, test-
process to a four-year college. ing, registration, financial aid, change of program, tuition payment, as well
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as other academic enrichment programs. We are available to answer stu- complete Pre-Loan Entrance Counseling for Direct Loan; complete Pre-
dent questions, Monday-Thursday, 9am-4pm. Loan and Exit Counseling for Perkins Loans; check their loan account
information; and access Financial Aid history (transcript) via the National
Educational Planning Services (C-107) (718) 482-5242 Student Loan Database System (NSLDS).
The purpose of the Educational Planning Services (EPS) is to provide stu-
dents with pre-enrollment programs and services designed to make for a Office for Transfer Services, Room C-261
smooth transition into the College and to communicate effectively with The Office for Transfer Services is a one-stop career center designed to
and advise students through those hurdles that may tend to impede aca- offer assessment services, guide students through the career planning
demic progress. Educational Planning Services focuses on increasing stu- process, and provide students with the resources on occupational informa-
dent success by helping students develop meaningful educational plans tion, transfer opportunities and scholarship information. Counselors from
that are compatible with their educational, career, and life goals. the clusters that provide career counseling use the resources of the center,
The outreach efforts offered through the College's Educational Planning which houses computerized career guidance programs, transfer resources,
Services are designed to engage and connect students to the College and including four-year colleges catalogs and guide books, videos, and trans-
encourage their success. Although students are ultimately responsible for fer applications for CUNY and SUNY institutions. Computerized schol-
making decisions about their educational goals and for ensuring that all arship databases are available to students interested in financing their edu-
degree requirements are met, an Educational Planner plays an important cation at LaGuardia and upon transfer to senior colleges. Occupational
role by offering informed advice about student's program, the LaGuardia information is available through printed and computerized software.
community, by serving as a major campus resource for students, and by All students are welcomed to use the office's resources by appointment
referring students to appropriate campus support services and programs. or on a walk-in basis. For additional information, call (718) 482-5185.
Educational Planners also help students develop decision-making skills
by encouraging them to formulate short, medium, and long-term education-
Office of Veterans Affairs
Office of Veterans Affairs, C-107, provides a full range of counseling serv-
al plans consistent with their evolving career goals.
ices for the veteran population. The Veterans Coordinator provides infor-
The Educational Planning Services are guided by the belief that:
mation regarding all of the benefits available to students and assists with
• students have a desire to learn;
any other problems encountered while attending the college.
• students are responsible for their own behavior;
• students can be successful as a result of their individual goals and Early Childhood Learning Center Programs, Inc.
efforts; The Early Childhood Learning Center Programs Inc., part of Student
• students hold their own beliefs and opinions; and, Development in the Division of Enrollment Management and Student
• Students' learning needs vary according to individual skills, goals and Development, is located in room MB 09. The Early Childhood Learning
experiences. Center programs provide child care for children ages 12 months to 12
Enrollment Services Center hours are: years. The ECLC is located on campus and is a licensed child care facil-
Monday thru Thursday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM ity, which provides a variety of quality educational programs to meet the
Friday: Closed needs of both the child and student parent. We offer infant, toddler, early
Saturday: Closed childhood, universal pre-K, extended day, weekend programs, and sum-
mer camp for the children of LaGuardia students. Our team of profession-
Evening & Weekend Student Services al educators provides a warm and nurturing environment to help parents
Evening and Weekend Student Services are an integral part of the
and children feel that they are part of the ECLC family.
Educational Planning Services. The services work to ensure that the qual-
For more specific information, contact the Early Childhood Learning
ity of the evening and weekend student experience at LaGuardia is of the
Center Programs, located in Room MB-09, or call (718) 482- 5295.
highest caliber. The primary objective of the services is to provide pro-
grams and services, which help evening and weekend students make the Health Services MB40 (718) 482-5280
transition to college life, navigate processes and systems within the col- The Health Services Center, which is a unit under the Division of
lege, and connect with college resources as well as networks. Enrollment Management and Student Development, exists for the purpose
The Educational Planning Services provides an area where evening and of assisting students in matters pertaining to health prevention and the
weekend students can address their unique and special needs. Educational early recognition of illnesses and diseases. We are also able to provide
Planners serve as the student advocate and liaison between evening and emergency care for accidents and make appropriate referrals, when neces-
weekend students, enrollment services, academic and student support serv- sary, for follow-up care.
ices, and student development programs of the college. In addition, the The Health Services Center is staffed by a Registered Nurse, one Family
Educational Planners assess evening and weekend student needs, individu- Nurse Practitioner (FNP), two Emergency Medical Technicians, a Health
ally and collectively, provide referrals, and help students make necessary Care Assistant and a part time College Assistant. In addition, college
connections to the college. interns, work-study students, and volunteers assist with the delivery of serv-
Please see office hours for “Educational Planning Services.” ices to the college community.
The Center's services are available free of charge to the entire college
Student Financial Services Resource Center (C-109) community. The Health Education Learning Project Services (HELPS)
The Enrollment Services Resource Center was established to encourage
Program provides educational outreach activities, free counseling and test-
students to file their FAFSA electronically and also to help them access
ing for HIV/AIDS. The two EMT respond to all medical emergencies on
other financial aid information. Staff is available to answer their questions.
campus. The Family Nurse Practitioner can diagnose and treat acute and/or
Filing FAFSA online is immediate and prevents careless errors. Students
chronic health care problems, order and interpret diagnostic lab tests as well
may walk in and log on at www.fafsa.ed.gov to apply for financial aid or
as prescribe both pharmacologic agents and non-pharmacologic therapies.
schedule an appointment for a “FAFSA on the Web Workshop” by calling
The Health Services Center also facilitates medical leaves of absence for
(718) 482-7218 during office hours.
students, provides over-the-counter medication, as well as provides blood
New York State residents can also link to the online TAP application
pressure, glucose, and cholesterol monitoring, and record keeping for stu-
form after completing their FAFSA. Students' FAFSA data will already be
dents, faculty and staff.
pre-filled on their TAP application. Students must be sure to request a PIN#
The Health Services Center coordinates immunization compliance
at www.pin.ed.gov. With their PIN number, they will also be able to check
according to Public Health Law 2165 and 2167. The center provides clin-
the status of their federal financial aid application; renew their FAFSA;
ics to administer the necessary measles, mumps and rubella vaccines to
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ensure compliance and also provides information for students to obtain the full text articles from magazines, journals, newspapers, documents, and
vaccination free of charge at Department of Health Clinics around the five primary source materials in areas of education, humanities, literature, law,
boroughs. Information about the NYS Public Health Law 2167 regarding allied health, business, and careers. All of these electronic resources can
meningococcal disease is available. It is mandatory for all students enrolled be accessed off campus but will require a login procedure, using student
in class to complete and sign the Meningitis Response Form. The Center and faculty email account information.
also provides Hepatitis B and Influenza clinics. The library offers a book collection of over 110,000 volumes, 10 percent
The Health Services Center coordinates a Wellness Festival annually, of which constitute a rich core collection of reference works on a variety of
along with commemorating World Aids Day and providing continuous subjects. The library also maintains a large collection of magazines and
health education outreach for the college community. Currently, we are col- newspapers with information on current events, new social issues, and peo-
laborating with Child Health Plus and Family Health Plus health insurance ple in the news. Currently, the library subscribes to almost 800 magazines,
enrollers to ensure that all eligible students have the opportunity to enroll for journals and newspapers.
free or low cost health care insurance. The non-print media collection of 5,400 items includes audiovisual pro-
At the center, educational pamphlets, brochures, and videos on health- grams in a variety of formats: DVD, CD, film, video, videodiscs, computer
related issues are available for the college population to utilize. software, cassette tapes, records and compact discs, which provide an audio-
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. visual key to learning about and interacting with the larger world. Viewing
and listening stations in the Media Lab are available for group or individual
Laboratory facilities access to audiovisual programs in the collection.
The Accounting and Managerial Studies Resource Center serves as an
The library's holdings also include textbooks, assigned course readings,
accounting tutorial lab, and also a center for the completion of the comput-
career information, study aids, research material, pamphlet files and govern-
erized components of accounting and managerial courses.
ment documents. LaGuardia is a partial Federal Depository Library for
Adult Learning Center Lab helps students to improve their basic litera-
selected documents published by various Federal agencies and departments.
cy and computer skills, or to prepare for GED exams.
The Library's College Archives houses important documents related to the
Human Services Laboratory is used for supplemental activities for class-
governance of the college and its history, for example, Board of Trustee
es of the Human Services Program.
materials, union agreements, the college budget, the student newspaper and
The Computer Information Systems Department has three labs: the
yearbooks.
Microcomputer Lab, providing the laboratory component for several intro-
To encourage the widest possible use by students, the library uses the
ductory courses, the Computer Lab, focusing on computer use and program-
open-stack system, which permits users direct access to the collection.
ming beyond the introductory courses, and the New Media lab.
A team of fourteen faculty, four college laboratory technicians, and sev-
The English as a Second Language Lab provides large and small group
eral support staff members link the user with the library's vast resources for
tutoring for matriculated students taking ESL classes in the credit program.
research and educational development.
Large group tutoring is conducted on the assigned schedule. Individual or
Library faculty provide one-on-one instruction at the Reference Desk
small group tutoring is conducted based on teachers' referral or by special
and teach information-gathering skills through the library's various user-
appointment.
education programs. These include tours, small group orientation, course-
The Humanities Department contains the following labs: Modern
related/course-integrated library instruction, and two liberal arts courses on
Language, Music, Piano, Music Center, Speech Center, Photography, Art,
methods of research. The Library's three credit course (LRC 102) is an in-
Painting and Drawing, Sculpture, and Design.
depth exploration of research methods and information sources enabling
The Mathematics Department houses a Mathematics Tutorial Lab and a
students not only to find information, but more importantly, to critically
Microcomputer Center. Basic skills students are scheduled to attend a lab
evaluate and select what they need from the vast array of materials at their
tutorial for one hour per week. In addition, any student may drop in for tuto-
disposal. The Library's one credit course (LRC103) addresses web search-
rial assistance in the Microcomputer Center. Waiver exams, make-up
ing and the critical evaluation of web resources.
exams, and retests of the CUNY mathematics assessment test are adminis-
All members of the LaGuardia community are encouraged to use the
tered by staff in the Mathematics Tutorial Lab.
Library's services. The validated, bar-coded LaGuardia ID serves as a
Instructional Services (formerly Academic Computing) oversees the
library card for LaGuardia's Library and other CUNY libraries. The library
administration of microcomputing laboratories located throughout the col-
is open each day of the week except designated holidays during the academ-
lege. Twenty-four computer laboratories are available to students during the
ic year. Library hours are posted each month at the entrance door and on its
college's normal operating hours on weekdays and Saturdays.
website. For additional information, please call the circulation desk at (718)
The Natural and Applied Sciences Department administers fourteen lab-
482-5426 or visit the Library's website at: www.lagcc.cuny.edu/library
oratory facilities located throughout the college.
The Reading Lab of the Communication Skills Department is required Student Ombuds Office Room C-317 (718) 482-5414
for all developmental reading courses; in addition, the lab is a resource cen- The Students Ombuds Officer is charged with the responsibility of helping
ter to help students in reading and study skills on their request. students with issues that the usual process and procedures seem unable to
The Veterans Center Lab is required for the program's non-credit cours- solve. The Ombuds Officer gives advice and guidance, and investigates
es in reading, writing, and mathematics. This lab assists veterans to prepare issues as needed by those who request assistance.
for the GED exams and exemption from basic skills courses upon entry into The Student Ombuds Officer has the responsibility to document stu-
college. dents' issues for appropriate referral and recommendation. Not all issues
The Writing Center provides personalized tutoring for all post-ESL stu- may be resolved to the satisfaction of the student, but where it is justified,
dents in the college to work on grammar, paper revision, paper develop- the college will respond.
ment, and research papers for any course they are taking. All issues are discussed in confidence. If at all possible, a student's name
will be revealed only with permission in order to gain information in the
Library Media Resources Center efforts to assist. The officer can be reached via e-mail at
In the complex world of ever-increasing information and new technology,
Harriet@lagcc.cuny.edu.
every student at LaGuardia needs access to a dynamic, up-to-date collec-
tion of information resources and materials. LaGuardia's library provides
quick, easy and efficient access to books, media, and periodicals via an on-
line catalog, CUNY+Web, a web-based library system. In addition, the
library offers access to electronic databases, which include encyclopedias,
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♦Student Programs ♦Office of Student Life
International Student Services (718) 482-5190
International Student Services, part of Student Development in the The Office for Student Life, part of Student Development in the Division
Division of Enrollment Management and Student Development is located of Enrollment Management and Student Development, is located in room
in room M-166. The office provides cross-cultural and immigration coun- M115. Almost every college-wide event that occurs at LaGuardia has the
seling to more than 1000 F-1 Visa students. The office is required by fed- involvement of the Student Life Office. From First Year Experience at
eral law to keep extensive records on F-1 students and to adhere to feder- Opening Sessions, to Honors Night and the Commencement ceremony,
ally mandated regulations in assisting and advising students. All F-1 stu- Student Life is your partner throughout your college experience. From
dents are required to report to the International Student Services Office in entertaining social activities to engaging intellectual, social, and emotion-
order to maintain such records. The office has general responsibility for al development, Student Life can offer you opportunities that will improve
the adjustment to college life of students from outside the U.S. Services your skills, increase your enjoyment of college life, and help you discov-
include news of special social and educational opportunities, orientation to er the joy in your most important asset – you. Information concerning
the U.S., F-1 visa advisement, foreign exchange clearance, foreign mili- activities can be obtained at the Student Life Office, Monday-Friday in M-
tary draft deferments, full-time student status verifications, and housing 115. Here are a just a few of the programs and services offered:
and health insurance information. Please call (718) 482-5145 or visit room
M-166.
Leadership and Diversity Program
Room M-115 (718) 482-5190
Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) The Leadership and Diversity Program is a Student Development initia-
Under Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the tive in collaboration with Academic Collaborative Programs. The
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, LaGuardia Community College Leadership and Diversity Program offers interactive skill-based co-curric-
has an implicit responsibility to ensure that students with disabilities have ular sessions for students and sponsors an annual on-campus student lead-
equal access to its programs and services, and that the rights of students ership conference. The Program also engages students through academic
with disabilities are not denied. The Office for Students with Disabilities coursework and co-curricular learning sessions. Students have the oppor-
(OSD) provides advocacy to ensure access to all college programs and tunity to acquire skills to help them succeed in life, determine their profes-
facilities and facilitates the transition to college life for students with dis- sional strengths, meet and work with faculty and professional staff and to
abilities. Students can be assessed for learning disabilities. All students become part of a new community. Students who successfully complete
are required to register with supporting documentation. Appropriate the program receive a specialization noted to their academic transcript.
accommodations and services are determined and may include academic,
career, and personal counseling, academic advisement and registration,
Multi-Cultural and Social Events
Room M-115 (718) 482-5190
and support services such as readers, notetakers, tutors, and proctoring
LaGuardia prides itself on being a pluralistic family. The LaGuardia com-
exams for students. Students with a disability should self-identify subse-
munity comes from more than 140 countries and regions of the world and
quently with the Office of Students with Disability, located in M-102, in
speaks more than 75 languages. We not only respect each other's differ-
order to take advantage of these services.
ences, but we learn from our diversity. Student Life celebrates this vision
If you are a student with a disability requiring an accommodation to gain
of rich international diversity through various social gatherings such as
access to a program or service or feel that your rights as a student with a dis-
concerts, theatrical productions, cultural seminars, dances, and talent and
ability are being denied, please contact the Office of Students with
fashion shows, to name just a few. Students experience the wide diversi-
Disabilities. Please call (718) 482-5279. All information is treated confi-
ty of cultures and customs that enrich LaGuardia and make it unique.
dentially.
Coordinator for Services for Students with Disabilities Clubs and Organizations
Room M-115 (718) 482-5190
The counselor is available to assist you with academic, personal, and
The formation of clubs depends upon the interests of students involved.
career issues. The counselor will also facilitate your accommodation
Club members plan and implement social, cultural, educational and cre-
needs, including arrangements for advisement and registration. The coun-
ative ventures outside the classroom. New clubs are organized through the
selor also functions as a liaison between the student and state agencies.
Student Advisory Council. An average of 27 clubs and organizations are
Please call (718) 482-5279.
chartered within the college. The organizations stem from the social, aca-
The Learning Project demic and cultural interests of our students. In addition, if you want to
Within OSD, the Learning Project is a grant-funded program designed to start your own club, you will be provided with the necessary assistance for
assist credit students with learning disabilities. The learning disabilities its development. Here is a listing of some of the clubs presently active:
specialist will prepare letters of accommodation, arrange for support serv- Actors and Directors, African, Alpha Beta Gamma, Amnesty
ices (tutors and notetakers), and proctors as indicated. Please call (718) International, Bachata-Merengue, Bangladesh, Black Student Union,
482-5279. Breakdance, Chinese, Christian, Circle K, Columbian Culture,
Dominican, Ecuadorian, Filmatic, Haitian, Human Services, International
The Program for Deaf Adults (PDA) Business, International Studies, International Youth Fellowship, Japanese,
Under the Program for Deaf Adults, students who are deaf or hard of hear-
King Wallengberg Law Society, Lyricists Lounge, Korean, Math &
ing are provided with support services. These services include academic
Science, Mambo-Salsa, Muslim Student Association, Nursing,
advisement, registration assistance, interpreters, testing, accommodation,
Occupational Therapy Assistant, Pakistan Student Association, Peruvian,
tutoring and notetaking. Please contact the Program for Deaf Adults, C-
Phi Theta Kappa, Physical Therapy Association, Psychology, Rock
203, or call (718) 482-5325 (TTY) or (718) 482-5324 (voice).
Musicians Society, Straight and Gay Alliance.
Section 504/ADA Coordinator
The Section 504/ADA Coordinator is available to inform you of your
rights as a student with a disability. If your wish to file a grievance or com-
plaint based on being discriminated against because of your disability or
to receive information regarding Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation
Act of 1973 or the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, please contact
the Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Matthew S. Joffe, at (718) 482-5278.
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The LaGuardia Yearbook
Room M-115 (718) 482-5190
♦Department of Recreation
The Yearbook, published annually by the Office of Student Life, contains Room MB-31 (718) 482-5044
pictures and chronicles services, achievements and events involving the The Department provides a wide variety of leisure-time experiences for
entire college community. For more information on how to become the entire college population. The programs are designed to include many
involved in any of the organizations, please contact the Office of Student kinds of activities throughout the day, evening, and on weekends. A vali-
Life at (718) 482-5190. dated, degree-student ID card or a Recreation Pass is the “membership”
card to the facility. Recreation Passes are available to LaGuardia faculty
Student Government Association
and staff, Continuing Education students, Alumni, and community guests.
Room M-160 (718) 482-5297
Passes may be obtained at the Bursar's Office or gym control desk when
Student Government is an organization elected by students to represent the
the Bursar's Office is closed.
student body to the administration of the college, faculty, student organi-
The facility, located in the basement level of the Main Building, includes
zations and the general college community. Elections are held annually.
a multi-purpose sports gymnasium that is equipped to accommodate at dif-
Student Government consists of 12 elected student members (Governors)
ferent times: two regulation basketball courts, an indoor soccer field, two
selected through a democratic voting process open to the entire student
volleyball courts, and three handball courts. A six-lane, NCAA regulation
body, which is coordinated by the Office of Student Life. Student
size swimming pool and adjacent movement studio are located in the E
Government also sponsors a variety of institutional functions and activities
Building.
in order to create services that will benefit the student body and enhance
The sports gymnasium is complemented by a game area for backgam-
the entire college community.
mon, chess, checkers and table tennis, located in the lobby outside the main
Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society gym entrance. Equipment for these games may be obtained at the gym con-
Room MB-46 (718) 482-5225 trol desk. The locker complex consists of large daily lockers and separate
Phi Theta Kappa was established in 1918 as the National Honor Society men's and women's showers and bathrooms. The equipment check-out is
of community colleges and subsequently became an International Honor located immediately inside the entrance to the sports gymnasium facility.
Society. The Greek letters of Phi Theta Kappa symbolize wisdom, aspira- The Recreation Department is divided into multiple categories:
tion, and purity. The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa is to nurture academic
excellence, to provide opportunities for leadership training, to promote an
The Fitness Center
The Fitness Center is equipped with Cybex and Universal machines, free
intellectual climate for the interchange of ideas and ideals, and to instill the
weights, treadmills, elliptical cross trainers, stair climbers, and stationary
desire for lifelong learning. Invitations to become Phi Theta Kappa mem-
bikes. The Fitness Center is accessible to people in wheelchairs, and is also
bers are extended to LaGuardia students who have a cumulative grade point
open to business and community members. Our trained staff will help you
average of 3.50 or higher based on 12 or more completed credits. Students
to set and achieve your goals.
who, in the opinion of the chapter, have shown an active interest in the
affairs of the Society and who serve the Society in some special capacity, but Group Fitness Classes
do not meet the full requirements for active membership in the Society, as The Movement Studio, located next to the pool, offers a variety of cardio-
well as students who have demonstrated leadership in, and contributed to, vascular conditioning, strength/toning, flexibility, and mind/body classes.
the college community may be eligible to be accepted as Provisional Group fitness classes are offered five days a week and they include Middle
Members of the Society. Applications for membership in the LaGuardia Eastern Dance, Salsa Dance, Step Aerobics, Cardio Kickboxing, Pilates,
Chapter and/or further information can be obtained by visiting the Honors Express Fitness, Body Sculpt, Tai Chi Ch'uan, and Hatha Yoga. For a
House in Room MB46, calling (718) 482-5225, or visiting complete schedule or to register, see the gym control desk or pool.
www.lagcc.cuny.edu/honors/ptk.htm.
Sport and Fitness Workshops
The Student Center for Women The workshop series provides professional instruction in such activities as
M-114 (718) 482-5188 basketball for kids, in-line skating, tennis instruction and soccer for kids,
Email: womencenter@lagcc.cuny.edu as well as Personal Fitness Strategy.
The Center provides supportive and educational services to promote the Instruction provides a range of skill levels from beginner to advanced.
cognitive, emotional, and physical growth of women so that they may Registration for all workshops takes place at the gym control desk, pool, or
become active and productive members of their communities and in soci- Fitness Center.
ety at large. Through workshops, lectures, cultural presentations, brief
intervention sessions, and group meetings, our mission is to educate the
Intramural Sports Activities and Special Events
The Intramural Program provides competitive recreational experiences in
LaGuardia student body about important issues that impact the lives of
a variety of individual and team sports. Tournaments and special events
women of all races, nationalities, ages, abilities, and orientation. The
include handball, table tennis, basketball and indoor soccer. Students may
Center serves as both a learning environment-a place where women can
compete in these activities or participate as coaches, officials, statisticians
find out and learn more about women, the history of women, the roles
or timekeepers. Awards are presented to intramural champions at the con-
women have played in shaping our culture, and the impact of oppressive
clusion of the event. Check the intramural display case near the gym con-
forces in the lives of diverse women, as well as a service center where
trol desk for game schedules.
referrals, brief intervention sessions, and support are available on a range
of issues including relationship abuse and domestic violence. The Student Open Recreation
Center for Women is committed to serving all LaGuardia students without A portion of the Sports Gymnasium and Fitness Center is regularly sched-
regard to gender, race, religion, sexual orientation or physical ability. uled for walk-in recreation for students and members. Some of the activ-
ities available are basketball, volleyball, soccer, handball, weight training,
and table tennis. A validated student ID card or Recreation Pass allows the
equipment to be checked out for use in the Sports Gymnasium or Fitness
Center.
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Swimming Pool Each season, LPAC presents the following series/programs:
Our indoor, 25-yard, six-lane swimming pool is available seven days per Performance Planet: The Music Series for All People. In celebration
week year round, staffed by certified aquatic specialists. Qualified instruc- of the rich cultures that make Queens one of the most diverse regions in
tors teach all levels of ability, ranging from beginner to advanced certifi- the country, this multicultural music series presents upcoming and well-
cation courses. known international artists in concert throughout the year.
Swim on your own during lap swim and open swim times, or take The Spirit of the Art Enrichment Series: In this unique program that
advantage of one of our classes to improve your swimming stroke, and creates an experience beyond the performance, audiences are given the
increase your stamina. Whatever your goal, you'll leave us relaxed and opportunity to interact with the artist in a variety of settings including spe-
refreshed. cially designed sessions and seminars.
Jazz Jam Series: In the tradition of spontaneous open jam sessions,
Announcement and Publicity Jazz Jam affords musicians of all ages and levels of experience the chance
Information governing hours of operation, scheduling, programs and to come together to play improvisational jazz in an intimate theatre setting.
activities is available at the gym/pool control desk, and the Recreation Each session features a well-known artist as a special guest.
Office, room MB-31, and on various bulletin boards posted throughout the Weekend Family Series: National and local companies present theatre,
college. Recreation Office (718) 482-5044; Sports Gymnasium (718) dance, and music in one-hour weekend matinees for audiences of all ages at
482-5043; Fitness Center (718) 482-5963; Pool (718) 482-5038. affordable prices.
Schooltime Series: With each performance specifically geared toward
♦LaGuardia Performing Arts Center age groups within the pre-K though high school range, the series offers a
season of theatre, dance, and music to teachers for students of all ages.
Room E-241 (718) 482-5151 Lunchtime Series: Free concerts by local artists are presented during
The LaGuardia Performing Arts Center (LPAC), located on the main cam- lunchtime in a relaxed, café-style atmosphere. The series is open to the
pus of LaGuardia Community College, is committed to presenting cultur- entire community.
ally and ethnically diverse programming of the highest quality for the col- Rentals: LPAC's facilities are available to arts groups, businesses, and
lege community, residents of Western Queens and the tri-state area. community groups at reasonable rates that include technical and house sup-
With technical features that rival those of many theatres in Manhattan, port.
and a location which makes its easily accessible from Midtown, LPAC – the Arts Administration Certificate Program: Offered through the
largest theater of its kind in Western Queens – has found its place within the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center and the Division of Adult and
city's rich array of cultural resources. Continuing Education, the program is for those students who want to begin
LPAC has an extensive history of providing opportunities for children exciting careers in arts administration or for those who want to sharpen their
and families to gain a theater experience and build a tradition of art appre- skills within the field.
ciation that will flourish for years to come. New initiatives have begun in
programming for adults that will make ethnically diverse celebrities acces- For more information about programs, performances, and rentals and to
sible to audiences that would not ordinarily have the opportunity to experi- be included on LPAC's mailing list, please call 718-482-5151. Be sure to
ence a world-class concert in a state-of-the-art theatre. These goals are ask about our discounts.
accomplished through a policy of professional artistic standards, communi-
ty outreach and service, and low ticket prices.
LPAC consists of a 740-seat state-of-the-art proscenium theatre and a
220-seat multi-purpose theatre. The facilities are used by the students, fac-
ulty, staff, and alumni of the college for a variety of cultural activities.
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Campus and
Community
Programs
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specific needs of business and industry throughout New York City. On-site successful completion of course exams, and passing of a final exam to be
training and consultative services are delivered in such areas as leadership administered by the New York State Department of Health Bureau of
and management, workplace diversity, sales and marketing, customer Emergency Medical Services. An English proficiency test is given to
service, computer applications, health and safety, industry specific English determine eligibility. For additional information, call (718) 482-5768.
as a Second Language, and interpersonal skills. Satisfied clients include Employment & Career Services Center
over 150 for-profit and non-profit organizations (e.g., health services The Employment & Career Services Center (Job Placement Center) wel-
providers, law firms, manufacturers) and city and state agencies. For more comes all students to its job placement center. Its goal is to assist and pre-
information, call (718) 482-5330. pare students and graduates of the College in becoming competitive and
Center for Immigrant Education and Training successful job seekers. The placement center offers a variety of career
The Center for Immigrant Education and Training provides free compre- related services geared towards increasing one’s chances for career suc-
hensive educational programs for low-income immigrant adults with lim- cess and makes referrals for part-time and full time employment in a vari-
ited proficiency in English. The center offers a variety of different pro- ety of job sectors based on one’s interests, skills, experience and school
grams: ESOL and Civics classes that aim to help adult immigrants become schedules. The placement center uses state-of-the-art on-line career man-
effective participants in society, an Immigrant Family Literacy Program agement systems to match its job seekers with available job openings. For
that assists immigrant parents with learning English so that they can sup- more information, call 718-482-5235.
port their children’s education better, and Vocational ESOL programs that The English Language Center
provide contextualized English language classes along with career coun- The English Language Center offers non-credit English as a Second
seling to help adult immigrants with limited English proficiency learn the Language (ESL) programs on a full-time or part-time basis as well as spe-
skills they need to succeed in an English-speaking work environment. cialized workshops for specific skills development, such as TOEFL prepa-
Current courses include: ESOL Bridge to Allied Health Training and ration, writing, grammar, and pronunciation and idioms. Beginning, inter-
Customer Service for the Hospitality Industry. For additional information, mediate, and advanced courses are available to recent immigrants, foreign
call (718) 482-5460. students, visitors, and others in need of ESL instruction. The center issues
Center for Veterans, Youth and Adults I-20s to qualified students. Students who complete the intensive programs
The Center for Veterans, Youth and Adults provides free academic, career are eligible to enter CUNY without taking the TOEFL. A modern lan-
and benefits counseling for veterans. For further information, contact the guage lab facility as well as computer labs are also available for student
center (Room C-371) at (718) 482-5386. use. For further information, call (718) 482-5360.
College For Children Government Procurement
College For Children offers reading and math courses at all instructional The PREP program is a 32-hour training program in governmental con-
levels from PreK to High School including regents and SAT test prep. tracting for small, minority, and women business owners sponsored by
Small classes ensure attention to each child. Students can also study LaGuardia Community College, the Metropolitan Transportation
music, theater, creative writing, French, Spanish, self defense, drawing, Authority and PricewaterhouseCoopers. The program has over 1,200
painting, and much more. For more information and to learn about two graduates. The Procurement Technical Assistance Center enables the col-
summer programs, call (718) 482-5334 or visit www.lagcc.cuny.edu/ lege to enroll clients into a technical assistance program, which includes
ace/c4c. computerized bid-matching. For more information, call (718) 482-5306.
College Prep LaGuardia Small Business Development Center
Through workshops and individual appointments, the College Prep pro- LaGuardia Small Business Development Center provides free business
gram provides information and advice to prospective students about how technical assistance to start-up and existing entrepreneurs. Services are
college studies can help them meet their personal and professional goals. provided in English, Spanish, Korean, and three dialects of Chinese and
The program shows applicants how to complete an application to include one-on-one counseling on business development, business plan-
LaGuardia, how CUNY placement testing works and how to apply for ning, credit building and repair, marketing, access to capital, and entrepre-
transfer credit and financial aid. GED requirements are covered as well as neurial workshops and seminars. For additional information, call (718)
general information about higher education in the U.S. For more informa- 482-5303.
tion, call (718) 482-5966. NY Designs
CUNY Catch Transitional Services LaGuardia’s design business center, NY Designs, is a joint program with
CUNY Catch is an alliance of two CUNY colleges, LaGuardia and Bronx the City University of New York. NY Designs houses 19 growing design
Community College, which provides transitional services for young adults firms and provides business counseling, classes for design entrepreneurs
leaving Rikers Island and at-risk youth in the New York City public high and access to high-end prototyping equipment in the workshop. For addi-
schools. Services include GED and college preparation, career and aca- tional information, call (718) 482-5960.
demic advisement, job placement and other support services. For further New York Taxi & FHV Driver Institute
information, call (718) 482-5128. The New York Taxi & FHV Driver Institute conducts initial 24-hour taxi
CUNY English Language Immersion Program training plus an 80-hour training option for yellow cabdriver-applicants
CUNY English Language Immersion Program (CLIP) allows English as who want and require more practical and detailed instructions. A Taxi
a Second Language students to spend an intensive period of time, 25 hours English course that provides new taxi drivers with the necessary language
per week for up to one year, studying English before entering undergrad- skills to pass the English portion of the Taxi and Limousine Commission
uate studies. Immersion students have been accepted to LaGuardia or (TLC) Taxi Exam is also offered. The institute conducts 8-hour refresher
other CUNY colleges and have chosen to defer their enrollment in order courses for drivers who are designated “persistent violators” of regulation
to concentrate on English language studies. The instructional format by the TLC; a New York State certified Insurance Point Reduction course
includes classwork, research projects, a range of computer applications, to cabdrivers and the general public, and a “Taxi Yoga” class specifically
orientation to college, and out-of-class assignments. Immersion students designed to deal with the stress and other health issues of today’s profes-
at LaGuardia enter the program at the beginning levels of English lan- sional driver. The institute also offers a Manhattan Landmarks course that
guage proficiency. For more information, call (718) 482-5966. will familiarize professional drivers and the public alike with over 300
Emergency Medical Technician Manhattan landmarks and conducts a six-hour Safety Course for owner-
LaGuardia’s Emergency Medical Technician – Basic (EMT-B) certificate operators that deals with special challenges faced by taxi/FHV drivers. For
program is designed to train individuals in Basic Pre-Hospital Emergency further information, call (718) 482-5335.
Care. New York State certification depends upon satisfactory attendance,
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Paramedic Program Workforce Education Center
Successful completion of this intensive program leads to EMT-Paramedic The Workforce Education Center provides leadership in the development
certification through the New York State Department of Health. The pro- and offering of comprehensive, high quality, free or low cost, short and
gram is designed to teach the student the clinical and technical skills long-term occupational skills training; targeted high school equivalency
required for the practice of advanced pre-hospital care. Program compo- preparation, and academic enhancement services to low income youth and
nents include lectures, practical skills labs, and extensive clinical rotations. adults representing the diverse communities of New York City. Offerings
Both degree and certificate programs available. Admission requirements include the Certified Nurse Aide Program; Food Service Training
include: HS Diploma or GED, current certification as a NYS Emergency Program; Medical Records Training Program, and various educational and
Medical Technician, a minimum of 200 hours and/or 6 months of pre-hos- employment programs for youth, and more. For additional information,
pital experience (paid or volunteer), successful completion of Paramedic call (718) 482-5340.
Program Entrance Exams, and an application interview. For additional
information, call the EMT-Paramedic Program at (718) 482-5321.
Personal Enrichment/Lifestyles ♦LaGuardia and Wagner Archives
The Personal Enrichment/Lifestyles program offers opportunities for The LaGuardia and Wagner Archives was established in 1982 to collect,
enriching one’s life, with courses in the arts, music, crafts, for the home, preserve, and make available materials on the social and political history
wellness, and personal development. Classes are offered evenings and of twentieth-century New York City, with an emphasis on New York City
Saturdays and are available to the general population as well as the college government and the borough of Queens. This growing repository houses
community. Students can choose from Floral Arrangement, Ballroom and the personal papers of Mayors Fiorello H. LaGuardia, Robert F. Wagner,
Latin Dancing, Voice, Piano and Guitar, Oil Painting, Watercolors, Art Abraham D. Beame, and Edward I. Koch; the records of the Council of the
Workshop and Portraiture, Decorative Painting, Feng Shui Your Home, City of New York, the New York City Housing Authority, and the piano
Yoga, and more. For course information call (718) 482-5323 or email company Steinway & Sons, as well as a Queens History Collection. The
abailis@lagcc.cuny.edu. Archives also maintains a multi-exhibit museum on the history of New
Programs for Older Adults York City.
Programs for Older Adults provides courses such as computers and Yoga The mission of the Archives is to serve as a research center for
for Older Adults and engages seniors in the college campus by offering LaGuardia faculty and students in addition to scholars, journalists, and pol-
free and low-cost monthly workshops, discussion groups, theater club and icy makers interested in the history of the city. The staff produces exhibi-
an annual major event. It also encourages seniors 60 and older to enlist in tions and publications designed to reach people who rarely visit museums,
the Entry to College for Mature Adults, in which seniors can enter the col- libraries or archives. In these ways, the Archives reflects Fiorello H.
lege credit program at a special registration rate of $80 per semester. Call LaGuardia's own commitment to serving all the people of New York and his
the Admissions Office at (718) 482-5118 or Marian Blaber at 718-482- vision of a government responsive and accessible to the citizenry.
5966. For information on Programs for Older Adults, call (718) 482-5323
or email abailis@lagcc.cuny.edu.
Program for Deaf Adults
♦High Schools
Program for Deaf Adults is the largest, most comprehensive, post-second- The International High School
ary urban educational model for deaf and hard of hearing students in the The International High School, a multicultural alternative educational
Greater New York City area. Students pursuing an associate degree are environment for recent arrivals, serves students with varying degrees of
supported by academic and career counseling programs, registration assis- limited English proficiency. A collaborative project between the New
tance, testing accommodation, sign language interpreters, C-print caption- York City Board of Education and LaGuardia Community College, this
ist, academic peer instruction, tutors and notetakers. Through the Division school offers a high school/college curriculum combining substantive
of Adult & Continuing Education, courses are offered for deaf adults and study of all subject matter with intensive study and reinforcement of
taught in American Sign Language. These include Academic Studies for English.
Deaf Adults; Basic Reading and Writing; Driver’s Learner Permit The success of thematically based interdisciplinary programs has
Education; Computer and Web Design courses; and eight levels of prompted the faculty of The International High School to reorganize the cur-
American Sign Language instruction. Additional program components riculum of the entire school around interdisciplinary thematic study.
include the Interpreter Education Projects, which offers three programs for Currently, 6 teams of teachers have each developed thematically based
sign language interpreters; a Pre-Interpreting Program, a 2-year profes- courses of study. Students choose one of these themes, which lasts for the
sional certificate or a BA degree in ASL/English Interpretation; and the entire school year. The structure provides for a balance of exposure by
Northeast Technical Assistance Center, which provides information to focusing on the humanities and math/science/technology. Teams create cur-
post-secondary institutions needing to serve students who are deaf or hard ricula, schedule students and teachers, determine assessment procedures,
of hearing. For more information, call (718) 482-5324 (voice) or (718) provide guidance and counseling, and allocate resources for instructional
482-5325 (TTY); email PDA@lagcc.cuny.edu; visit www.laguardia. supplies and materials. These interdisciplinary teams have been responsible
edu/pda for improved student attendance and achievement.
Workforce1 Career Center The college campus setting provides us with many facilities not often
All credit and non-credit students as well as members of the community found in public high schools. High school students take college courses
have access to LaGuardia’s Workforce1 Career Center (WF1CC), located with matriculated college students for both high school and college credit,
in C-400. WF1CC provides free job placement, job readiness skills and thus increasing their access to curricular offerings. By graduation, nearly all
career counseling services and has information on hundreds of job open- of our graduates have completed successfully at least one college course.
ings with employers throughout New York City. Job seekers can work Our students typically bring a wide range of experience, linguistic abilities,
individually in a state-of-the-art resource room or meet one-on-one with a maturity, and ability to use resources around them to negotiate successfully
staff member, who can help them build a resume, identify career goals, the challenges they encounter in school and life.
search for a job, prepare for a job interview, and more. For additional infor-
mation, call (718) 609-2130 or visit C-400. Credit students should visit the
Employment & Career Services Center in C-102.
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Middle College High School Toward this end, the college provides a number of programs, which cur-
rently include:
Middle College High School at LaGuardia Community College each year
accepts 125 ninth and tenth graders from junior high schools in Districts • College Now!, a CUNY initiative, enables juniors and seniors in 15
24 and 30 in the western section of Queens. The 6-year program, which high schools to take college credit and non-credit-bearing courses, and ninth
combines grades 9 through 12 with the first two years of college, provides and tenth graders to participate in a range of activities, including specially
intensive guidance, small classes, career exploration, and an interdiscipli- designed high school elective courses co-taught by school and college fac-
nary curriculum for students who might not reach their potential in a tra- ulty, at their home high schools. Special programs include linked writing
ditional school setting. The resources and positive role models provided and subject-area courses, and Saturday theatre seminars and performances.
by the college supplement the skills of the teachers, all of whom have New Students at Franklin K. Lane and Aviation high schools can also take pre-
York City high school licenses. engineering courses through College Now!, and, upon graduation, enter the
Students may take courses both in the high school and in the college for new engineering program offered jointly at LaGuardia and CCNY.
high school credit. College level course credits are stored in a computer Students who have excelled in College Now! may be invited to take college
bank and may be counted toward the Associate degree upon completion of Honors courses.
high school. • College Connection, a LaGuardia-sponsored program, makes it possi-
Middle College students may choose from hundreds of college courses ble for junior and senior high school students to take LaGuardia Community
that can be taken for both college and high school credit. All students grad- College courses on-campus.
uating from Middle College High School are guaranteed admission to • The Liberty Partnership Program is a high school retention and college
LaGuardia Community College. preparation program operating within Grover Cleveland, Franklin K. Lane,
Students at Middle College are members of the college community, and and Newtown High Schools.
can use the full facilities of the college including the library, membership in • Project Upward Bound, a U.S. Department of Education funded pro-
college clubs, participation in intramural sports, and open recreation pro- gram, serves low-income students from Aviation, W.C. Bryant,
grams. Middle College has a special program for hearing handicapped stu- International, Middle College, Newtown, and Robert F. Wagner high
dents in Western Queens. schools in Queens. The program prepares low income and first generation
students for post-secondary education. In partnership with Vassar College,
Robert F. Wagner Jr. Institute for the Arts the Upward Bound program sends 40 students to Vassar each summer for a
6-week, academically challenging program of classes and extracurricular
and Technology activities.
The Robert F. Wagner Jr. Institute for the Arts and Technology is the third • The LaGuardia Community College/Queens Urban Partnership
high school program on the LaGuardia campus. Located one block from GEAR UP program is a federally-funded initiative designed to help low-
the college, students in grades 7 through 12 experience an interdisciplinary income students do well in high school and prepare to enter and succeed in
curriculum, small classes, and intensive guidance programs with a focus college. To this end, the program provides counseling and mentoring, assis-
on the arts and technology. tance in improving academic skills, and early college readiness.
The high school's facilities include a complete video studio, editing
facility, screening room, theatre space, an art gallery, three computer labs
(IBM/Mac), photo darkrooms and complete science labs. The school has In addition to its efforts to facilitate the transition of students to post-sec-
ongoing partnerships with The New Museum, P.S. 1, and Socrates ondary education and the workplace, LaGuardia is deeply concerned as well
Sculpture Park. with promoting the professional development of teachers and counselors,
Students at the Institute for the Arts and Technology, as members of the increasing their knowledge of learning communities, and active, project-
college community, are eligible for college I.D. cards, may take college driven and interdisciplinary learning. Since 1992, the college has hosted
classes, and can use the full facilities of the college including the library and high school faculties on Professional Development Days and worked inten-
gymnasium. sively and continuously with K-12 teachers through the Queens School-to-
Work Program, the Goals 2000 Cross-Queens Collaborative, and the
School-College Collaboration Queens Urban Partnership. Also, in keeping with the college's commitment
In addition to its on-campus high schools, the college works closely with to improving literacy skills, faculty from College Now! high schools receive
the New York City Board of Education, high schools and community training in Writing in the Disciplines.
school districts in Queens and across New York City to prepare students
for college admission and retention.
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LaGuardia Community College Administration
Office of the President Kamal Hajallie, Mathematics Department Alexis Frazier, Director, College for Children
Dr. Gail O. Mellow, President Sandra S. Hanson, English Department John Garcia, Director, Administrative Services
Rosemary Talmadge, Special Assistant for Doreen Kolomechuk, Cooperative Education and Program Operations
Organizational Development Department Judith Gazzola, Director, Career Development
Jemma Robain-LaCaille, Labor and Legal Aaron Listhaus, Principal, Middle College High Center
Designee School Mary Howard, Director, New York Designs,
Irma Lynch-Patterson, Affirmative Action Gerald H. Meyer, Computer Information Business Incubator
Officer Systems Department Suma Kurien, Senior Administrator, Center for
Jose Orengo, Executive Director for Bruce Noble, Principal, Robert F. Wagner, Jr. Immigrant Education and Training
Advancement Secondary School for Arts and Technology Janice Kydd, Director, The Workforce
Lee Pan, Principal, The International High Education Center
Directors: School John Lagamjis, Database/Tech Support Manager
Helen Levine, Chief External Affairs Officer Lily Shohat, Social Science Department Timothy Rucinski, Director, Center for
Linda Adams, Executive Director of Marketing Hannalyn Wilkens, Communication Skills Corporate Education
William D. Freeland, Director of Department Michele Stewart, Director, Career Ladders in
Communications Allied Health
Steven Hitt, Interim Managing Director Andrew Vollo, Director, Taxi Program
Office of the Vice President for
LaGuardia Performing Arts Center
Robert M. Kahn, Director of Grants
Administration
Mr. Richard Elliott, Vice President Office of the Vice President for
Development
Eneida Rivas, Associate Director of College
James L. Buckley, Associate Dean Information Technology
Raymond J. Carozza, Director of Human Mr. Henry Saltiel, Vice President
and Community Relations
Resources Bradford Orcutt, Associate Dean
Shahir Erfan, Director of Building Operations Barbara Astone, Director of Institutional
Office of the Vice President for Thomas Gaimaro, Interim Director of Design Research
Academic Affairs and Construction Ted Dec, Director of Network Administration
Dr. Peter Katopes, Vice President Thomas Hladek, Business Manager William Lindner, Director of Information
Paul Arcario, Dean Peter Jayasekara, Environmental Health and Systems
Marcia T. Caton, Assistant Dean for Academic Safety Coordinator Theresia Litvay-Sardou, Director of
Affairs and Acting Director, School/College Eileen M. Murray, Director of Administrative Instructional Services and Media Distribution
Collaborations and Support Services
Bret Eynon, Assistant Dean for Teaching and Richard Ka-Shain Ng, Interim Campus Facilities
Officer
Office of the Vice President for
Learning
Bruce Hoffacker, Executive Associate to the Edward R. Sisco, Director of Safety and Security Enrollment Management and
Vice President Student Development
Deidre F. Aherne, Executive Director for Mr. Peter Grant Jordan, Vice President
Office of the Vice President for Adult Dr. Henry S. Flax, Associate Dean
Academic Support Services and Special
Programs
and Continuing Education Renee Butler, Senior Administrator for Student
Jane E. Schulman, Vice President Development
Ada Bedor, Acting Director, COPE Program
Sandra Watson, Associate Dean Gail Baksh-Jarrett, Senior Director of Student
Vincent Bruno, Director of First-Year Programs
Jane MacKillop, Executive Director, Fee-Based Enrollment and Financial Services
Steve Dauz, Director of Second-Year and
Programs and Operations Heather Brown, Associate Director of Early
Retention Programs
Joyce Moy, Executive Director of Economic Childhood Learning Center (ECLC)
Charles Keyes, Director of International
Development, Small Business Development Loretta Capuano-Vella, Director of Student
Programs
Center Information Center
Richard K. Lieberman, Director, LaGuardia &
Tony Allicino, Director, Program for Deaf Adults Elizabeth Carde, Staff Nurse, Health Services
Wagner Archives
Christine Alvarez, Director, Pre-Hospital Care Center
Cecilia Macheski, Director of the Honors
Programs Doreen D’Amico, Registrar
Program
Victoria Badalamenti, Director, The English Brian Goldstein, Director of Student Life and
Language Center Recreation
Faculty Chairpersons
Claudia Baldonedo, Director, Employment and Matthew Joffe, Director of Office for Students
Jane Devine, Chief Librarian
Career Services Center with Disabilities
Sandra Dickinson, Humanities Department
Marian Blaber, Director, CUNY Language Luis Merchant, Student Affairs Liaison/Chief
Joan Edmonds-Ashman, Counseling
Immersion and College Prep Programs Adjudicator
Department
Allen Cohen, Director, Career and Professional Harriet Mesulam, Ombuds Officer
Ann Feibel, Natural and Applied Sciences
Programs Pressian Nicolov, Director of International
Department
Mae Dick, Director, Adult Learning Center Student Services
Kathleen Forestieri, Accounting/Managerial
Samuel Farrell, Director, Center for Veterans, Robert I. Park, Director of Student Advisement
Studies Department
Youth and Adults and Center for Community Reine Sarmiento, Senior Director of Admission
Jack Gantzer, Education and Language
Education Services
Acquisition Department
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All staff directory information is based on Harry N. Heinemann Gilbert H. Muller
official college records as of June 15, 2006. Cooperative Education Department English Department
Leslie Ann Aarons Infant Toddler Assistant Teacher, ECLC Assistant to Higher Education Officer, Student
Assistant Professor, Humanities Department, Programs Inc., Division of Enrollment Financial Services, Division of Enrollment
Division for Academic Affairs; MA, SUNY Management and Student Development; AA, Management and Student Development; BS,
Buffalo; Ph.D., Duquesne University. LaGuardia Community College. Oneonta College.
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Ana Blanding Barry Bridgewater Evelyn Burg
Career Advisor, Career Development Center, College Accountant, Level I, Accounting Office, Assistant Professor, Communication Skills
Division of Adult and Continuing Education; Division of Administration; BS, Wagner College. Department, Division for Academic Affairs; BA,
BA, Universidad De Santo Tomas, Colombia; Queens College; MA, University of Minnesota;
MA, Long Island University. Mari Briggs Ph.D., Graduate School and University Center,
Teacher, CUNY Language Immersion Program, CUNY.
Chantandrea Blissett Division of Adult and Continuing Education;
Social Studies Teacher, Middle College High BA, Carthage College; MA, Columbia Kendall Burgess-Dantzler
School, BA, MA, City College; MST, New University. CUNY Office Assistant, Level III, Department
School for Social Research. of Network Administration, Division of
Bruce W. Brooks Information Technology.
David Blumberg Professor, Coordinator of Visual Arts,
Associate Professor, Accounting and Managerial Humanities Department, Division for Academic Iris Jaquez Burgos
Studies Department, Division for Academic Affairs; BFA, MFA, Pratt Institute. Parent Coordinator, The International High
Affairs; BA, Brooklyn College; Ph.D., School; BA, Universidad Catolica Madre y
Washington University; MSL, Yale Law School; Douglas M. Brooks Maestra, Dominican Republic.
JD, University of Pennsylvania. Campus Peace Officer, Level II, Public Safety
Department, Division of Administration. Catherine Burke
Abram Bolouvi CUNY Administrative Assistant, Level II, Office
Enrollment Management Coordinator, Student Mark Brooks of the President.
Financial Services, Higher Education Assistant, Lecturer, Humanities Department, Division for
Division of Enrollment Management and Academic Affairs; BA, Long Island University. Catherine Burland
Student Development; BA, York College; MA, Assistant Director, Program for Deaf Adults,
Queens College. Heather Brown Higher Education Assistant, Division of Adult
Associate Director, Early Childhood Learning and Continuing Education; BSW, New York
Cynthia Boone Center Programs, Inc., Higher Education University; MSW, Hunter College; LMSW, New
Lecturer, Natural and Applied Sciences Associate, Division of Enrollment Management York State.
Department, Division for Academic Affairs; AS, and Student Development; BS, MS.Ed, St.
LaGuardia Community College; BS, York John’s University. Amy Burrous
College; Licensed Occupational Therapist. English Teacher, The International High School;
Mary Brown BA, Miami University, Oxford Ohio; MS, New
Edna Boris Administrative Coordinator, Office of the Vice School University.
Professor, English Department, Division for President of Enrollment Management and
Academic Affairs; BA, Hunter College; MA, Student Development, Division of Enrollment Daisy Bustio
Ph.D., Indiana University. Management and Student Development. Senior College Laboratory Technician,
Education and Language Acquisition
Alice Boso Vincent Bruno Department, Division for Academic Affairs; AA,
ESL Teacher, The International High School; Director of First-Year Programs, Office of LaGuardia Community College; BA, Queens
BA, Portland State University; MA, University Academic Support Services and Special College.
of Oregon; MA, Columbia University, Teachers Programs, Higher Education Assistant, Division
College. for Academic Affairs; BS, St. Francis College; Louise A. Butironi
MPA, Baruch College. Lecturer and Counselor, Counseling Department,
Sutonia Boykin College Discovery Program, Division for
Coordinator First-Year Academy, Higher Felisa Brunschwig Academic Affairs; BA, SUNY New Paltz; MA,
Education Assistant, Division for Academic Social Studies Teacher, Middle College High Hunter College.
Affairs; MS, Long Island University. School; BA, Tufts University; MA, Hunter
College. Renée Freeman Butler
Alvin Bradley Senior Administrator, Student Development,
Assistant Professor (Substitute), Natural and Shannon Bryant Higher Education Officer, Division of
Applied Sciences Department, Division for Associate Business Manager, Higher Education Enrollment Management and Student
Academic Affairs; MS Nursing, Waghen Officer, Business Office, Division of Development; BA, MS.ED, Professional
College. Administration; BM, MM, Auburn University; Diploma, School Administration Supervision
MBA, MAEd, University of Alabama at Certificate, Queens College; New York State
Henry Breslin Birmingham. Certified Teacher.
Campus Peace Officer, Level I, Public Safety
Department, Division of Administration. Jean A. Buckley-Lockhart Kathleen Byrne
Lecturer and Counselor, Counseling Department, CUNY Office Assistant, Level III, Payroll
Karen Bria Division for Academic Affairs; BA, William Office, Division of Administration; AAS,
Enrollment Management Coordinator, Smith College; MA, M.Ed., Columbia Queensborough Community College.
Registrar’s Office, Higher Education Assistant, University, Teachers College; Nationally Board
Division of Enrollment Management and Certified Counselor. Daisy Caceres
Student Development; BS, Molloy College. Lecturer (Substitute), Natural and Applied
Paul Budney Sciences Department, Division for Academic
Lorraine Bria Sergeant, Campus Peace Officer, Public Safety Affairs; AS, LaGuardia Community College;
Office Manager, The English Language Center, Department, Division of Administration. BS, Queens College.
Division of Adult and Continuing Education.
Marzena Bugaj Olga Calderon
Sandra Briceno Student Registration and GED Testing Chief College Laboratory Technician, Chemical
Family Paraprofessional, Middle College High Coordinator, Adult Learning Center, Division of Hygiene Officer, Natural and Applied Sciences
School. Adult and Continuing Education; AAS, Department, Division for Academic Affairs; AS,
LaGuardia Community College. LaGuardia Community College; BA, MA,
Queens College.
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Lucy Calle Elizabeth Carde Cyndi Casey
Fiscal Monitor, The Workforce Education Coordinator and Staff Nurse, Health Services, Teacher, CUNY Language Immersion Program,
Center, Division of Adult and Continuing Student Development, Division of Enrollment Division of Adult and Continuing Education;
Education. Management and Student Development; AAS, BA, George Washington University; MS,
Borough of Manhattan Community College; McDaniel College.
Magda Calzadilla BSN, Mt. Sinai School of Nursing, City College;
CUNY Administrative Assistant, Level IC, Registered Nurse. Lawrence Cassas
International Student Services, Division of Physical Education Teacher, Middle College
Enrollment Management and Student Zoraida Cardona High School; BA, Brooklyn College.
Development. Parent Coordinator, Middle College High
School. Remi Castonguay
Alix R. Camacho Lecturer, Coordinator of Instructional Resources
Secretary, CUNY Language Immersion Kevin Carmichael Training and Development, Library Department,
Program, Division of Adult and Continuing Coordinator, CUNY CATCH, Division of Adult Division for Academic Affairs; BA, UQAM;
Education; AAS, LaGuardia Community and Continuing Education. MLS, McGill University.
College, BTech, New York City College of
Technology. Raymond J. Carozza Marcia T. Caton
Acting Executive Director of Human Resources, Professor and Assistant Dean for Academic
Leslie Camacho Acting Associate Administrator, Office of Affairs, Division for Academic Affairs; BS, MS,
Career Advisor, Career Development Center, Human Resources, Division of Administration; Hunter College; Ph.D., New York University;
Division of Adult and Continuing Education; BA, College of Staten Island; MA, Adelphi Registered Nurse.
BA, Hunter College; MS.Ed, Fordham University; MPA, New York University.
University. James D. Cernigliaro
Arlene Carpio Professor, Accounting and Managerial Studies
Andrea Cambridge CUNY Office Assistant, Level III, Library Department, Division for Academic Affairs;
CUNY Administrative Assistant, Level II, Office Department, Division for Academic Affairs; BBA, Baruch College; MS, Long Island
of Human Resources, Division of AAS, LaGuardia Community College. University, C.W. Post Center; Certified Public
Administration; BA, Hunter College. Accountant, New York.
Carlos Carranza
Frederick Camp Web Designer, Information Systems Assistant, Sandra Cevallos
Motor Vehicle Operator, Mail/Message Services Level II, Department of Instructional Services Assistant to the Director for Transfer Services,
Worker, Level II, Office of the President. and Media Distribution, Division of Information Assistant to Higher Education Officer, Division
Technology; AAS, LaGuardia Community for Academic Affairs; AA, Queensborough
Jorge Canales College. Community College; BA, Queens College.
Information Systems Aide, Registrar’s Office,
Division of Enrollment Management and Emily Carrasquillo John Chaffee
Student Development; BS, Computer Science, Lecturer and Counselor, Counseling Department, Professor, Coordinator of Philosophy and
City College Division for Academic Affairs; BA, MS.Ed, Critical Thinking Studies, Humanities
Lehman College. Department, Division for Academic Affairs; BA,
Marisol Candelier-Diaz Johns Hopkins University; Ph.D., New York
Lecturer (Substitute), Natural and Applied Elizabeth Carrillo University.
Sciences Department, Division for Academic CUNY Office Assistant, Level II, Alumni Affairs
Affairs; BA, Hunter College; MS, Lehman and Foundation Office, Office of the President; Clarence Chan
College. AS, Queensborough Community College. Assistant Professor, Natural and Applied
Sciences Department, Division for Academic
James Cantwell Barbara A. Carson Affairs; BS, SUNY; DPT, Creighton University
Lecturer, Cooperative Education Department, Educational Planning Associate, Educational Medical Center.
Division for Academic Affairs; BS, St. John’s Planning Services, Division of Enrollment
University; MA, New School for Social Management and Student Development, Higher Kaywan Chan
Research. Education Associate, AA, LaGuardia CUNY Administrative Assistant, Level IC,
Community College; BA, Queens College. Library Department, Division for Academic
Loretta Capuano-Vella Affairs.
Director, Student Information Services, Higher Denise A. Carter
Education Associate, Division of Enrollment Professor, Mathematics Department, Division for Linda Chandler
Management and Student Development; BA, Academic Affairs; BS, Howard University; MA, Lecturer, English Department, Division for
SUNY Stony Brook. M.Ed., Ed.D., Columbia University, Teachers Academic Affairs; BSE, University of
College. Pennsylvania; MA, Stanford University.
Beatriz Caraballo
CUNY Office Assistant, Level III, Office of Hazel Carter Natasha Charles
Admission Services, Division of Enrollment Director, GEARUP, Division for Academic CUNY Office Assistant, Level I, Educational
Management and Student Development; AAS, Affairs; BA, University of West Indies; MS, Planning Services, Division of Enrollment
LaGuardia Community College. New School University. Management & Student Development; AS,
Queensborough Community College.
Luke Cardaio Lilian Caruana
Educational Planner, Assistant to Higher Social Studies Teacher, The International High Enock Charlotin
Education Officer, Educational Planning School; BA, Columbia College; MA, Hunter Program Chairperson/Computer Associate
Services, Division of Enrollment Management College. Software, Middle College High School; AAS,
and Student Development; AAS, LaGuardia LaGuardia Community College.
Community College; BS, New York Veronica Caruso
University. Information Systems Aide, Level I, Payroll
Office, Division of Administration; AAS,
LaGuardia Community College.
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Patricia Chavez Alfredo Cifuentes Barbara Comins
Assistant to Higher Education Officer, Student Senior College Laboratory Technician, Natural Professor, English Department, Division for
Financial Services, Division of Enrollment and Applied Sciences Department, Division for Academic Affairs; BME, Baldwin-Wallace
Management and Student Development; AS, Academic Affairs; AS, LaGuardia Community College; MM, Kent State University; MA,
BS, New York City College of Technology. College; BA, Queens College. Hunter College; M.Phil, Ph.D., Graduate School
and University Center, CUNY.
John Chiarkas Barbara Cipriani
Program Director, CUNY CATCH, Division of Secretary, The English Language Center, Mariana Conde
Adult and Continuing Education; BA, Pace Division of Adult and Continuing Education. Customer Support Assistant, Information
University; Ed.M., Antioch College; Ed.M., Systems Assistant, Level I, Department of
Doctorate, Columbia University. J. Elizabeth Clark Instructional Services and Media Distribution,
Associate Professor, English Department, Division of Information Technology; AAS,
Judith Chilowitz Division for Academic Affairs; BA, Lycoming LaGuardia Community College.
Teacher, The International High School; BA, College; MA, Ph.D., Binghamton University.
SUNY Binghamton; MA, Hunter College. Timothy J. Connor
Tirso Cleves Teacher, Robert F. Wagner, Jr. Secondary School
Mario Chioldi Teacher, CUNY Language Immersion Program, for Arts & Technology, Middle College High
Teacher, Middle College High School; BA, Case Division of Adult and Continuing Education; School; BS, SUNY Oneonta; MS, New York
Western Reserve University; MA, New York M.Ed. TESOL Ph.D, Spanish Language and Institute of Technology.
University. Literatures.
Timothy C. Coogan
Min Suk Choi Catherine Clifford Assistant Professor, Social Science Department,
Lecturer, Computer Information Systems Family Paraprofessional, Middle College High Division for Academic Affairs; BS, Lewis &
Department, Division for Academic Affairs; AA, School. Clark College; MAT, San Francisco State
LaGuardia Community College; BA, Queens University; Ph.D., New York University.
College; MA, Pace University. Dragos Coca
Aquatics Coordinator, Assistant to Higher Jamal Cooks
Ellynor Chretien Education Officer, Recreation Department, Campus Security Assistant, Public Safety
CUNY Administrative Assistant, Level II, Office Division of Enrollment Management and Department, Division of Administration.
of the Vice President of Enrollment Student Development; BS, Romanian Institute of
Management and Student Development, Civil Engineering, Romania. Belén Cookinham
Division of Enrollment Management and Project Manager, Middle College National
Student Development. Allen Cohen Consortium; BS, Northwestern University;
Director of Career and Professional Programs, MFA, Brooklyn College.
Georgia Christgau Higher Education Assistant, Division of Adult
English Teacher, Middle College High School; and Continuing Education; BA, SUNY Buffalo; Michael Cooper
BA, Taylor University. MA, City College. Guidance Counselor, Middle College High
School; BA, SUNY Albany; MA, Hunter
Liz Christian Bette Cohen College.
Campus Peace Officer, Level I, Public Safety Associate Professor, Natural and Applied
Department, Division of Administration; AS, Sciences Department, Division for Academic Celisha Copeland-Borges
BS, New York City Technical College. Affairs; BS, Lehman College; MS, Columbia Campus Peace Officer, Level I, Public Safety
University; Registered Dietitian; Certified Department, Division of Administration.
Haiwen Chu Dietitian/Nutritionist.
Teacher, The International High School; AB, Edward Coppola
Harvard College; MA, Brooklyn College. Lorraine Cohen Senior College Laboratory Technician,
Professor, Social Science Department, Division Humanities Department, Division for Academic
Hui Jung (Joanne) Chu for Academic Affairs; BA, SUNY Potsdam; MA, Affairs; BA, MFA, Brooklyn College.
Office Manager, EMT-Paramedic Program, Ohio State University; Ph.D., Graduate School
Division of Adult and Continuing Education; and University Center, CUNY. Erika M. Correa
AAS, LaGuardia Community College. Acting Assistant Director of Career
Terry J. Cole Development, Career Development Center,
Natela Chubinidze Lecturer, English Department, Division for Division of Adult and Continuing Education;
Assistant Teacher, ECLC Programs Inc., Academic Affairs; BA, Lehman College; MA, BA, SUNY New Paltz; MS, New School
Division of Enrollment Management and City College. University.
Student Development; AA, LaGuardia
Community College. Ronald Coleman Ivan Correa
Campus Security Assistant, Public Safety Network and Computer Technician, Information
Connie Chui Department, Division of Administration Systems Aide, Department of Network
Grants, Fiscal and Personnel Monitor, Higher Administration, Division of Information
Education Assistant, Division of Adult and Diane Colon Technology; AAS, LaGuardia Community
Continuing Education; BA, Queens College; Assistant Director, Administrative and Support College.
MS, Baruch College. Services Department, Higher Education
Associate, Division of Administration; BBA, Josephine Corso
Soraya Ciego-Lemur University of Puerto Rico; MBA, Baruch Associate Director, LaGuardia Center for
Processor, Assistant to Higher Education Officer, College. Teaching and Learning, Higher Education
LaGuardia and Wagner Archives, Division for Associate, Division for Academic Affairs; AAS,
Academic Affairs; BS, City College. Jennifer Collins LaGuardia Community College; AA, St. John’s
Intake Assistant, Workforce1 Career Center, University; BS, Graduate School and University
Career Development Center, Division of Adult Center, CUNY Baccalaureate Program; MS,
and Continuing Education; AA, LaGuardia New York Institute of Technology.
Community College.
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Pellegrino Coruzzolo Renee L. Daniels Walter DeLaTorre
Teacher, CUNY Language Immersion Program, Admissions Counselor, Assistant to Higher Senior College Laboratory Technician, Computer
Division of Adult and Continuing Education; Education Officer, Office of Admission Services, Information Systems Department, Division for
BA, Excelsior College; MA, Hunter College. Division of Enrollment Management and Academic Affairs; BA, Queens College.
Student Development; BA, John Jay College of
Catherine D. Costa Criminal Justice. Hendrick Delcham
Professor, English Department, Division for Assistant Professor, Mathematics Department,
Academic Affairs; BA, Marymount Manhattan Diane Darcy Division for Academic Affairs; BS, MS, SUNY
College; MA, University of Maryland, College Director of Payroll Operations, Higher Buffalo; Ed. DCT Teachers College, Columbia
Park; Ph.D., Graduate School and University Education Associate, Payroll Office, Division of University, Teachers College.
Center, CUNY. Administration; AAS, LaGuardia Community
College; BA, City College. Anthony L. Deluca
Brenda Cotto Coordinator of Operations, College Discovery
Assistant Teacher, ECLC Programs Inc., Steve Dauz Program, Higher Education Assistant, Division
Division of Enrollment Management and Director of Second-Year and Retention for Academic Affairs; BA, Queens College;
Student Development; AA, LaGuardia Programs, Office of Academic Support Services M.Phil, Ph.D., Graduate School and University
Community College. and Special Programs, Higher Education Center, CUNY.
Associate, Division for Academic Affairs; BA,
Vincent Cousin MS, Hunter College. Henry Derenoncourt
Media Tech, Student Life Office, Division of Manager, Network and PC Support, Information
Enrollment Management and Student Donald A. Davidson Systems Associate, Level I, Department of
Development. Professor, Computer Information Systems Network Administration, Division of
Department, Division for Academic Affairs; BS, Information Technology; Diploma, DeVry
Gordon Crandall Columbia University; LLB, JD, Blackstone Law Technical Institute.
Associate Professor, Mathematics Department, School; Certified Data Processor, CCP.
Division for Academic Affairs; BA, Cornell Katwicia Desruisseaux-Chouloute
University; MA, New York University; Ph.D., John Henry Davis Lecturer and Counselor, Discovery Program,
Graduate School and University Center, CUNY. Professor, Humanities Department, Division for Counseling Department, Division for Academic
Academic Affairs; BA, Stanford University; Affairs; BA, Queens College, CUNY; MSEd.,
Reshia N. Crawford MFA, University of Southern California. Graduate School of Education, Fordham
CUNY Office Assistant, Level I, Natural and University.
Applied Sciences Department, Division for Andrea T. Dawes
Academic Affairs. Adult Basic Education Instructor, Adult Learning LaVora E. Desvigne
Center, Division of Adult and Continuing Director of Admission Services, Higher
Linda Croson Education; BA, York College; MA, Columbia Education Associate, Office of Admission
Assistant to Higher Education Officer, English University, Teachers College. Services, Division of Enrollment Management
Department, Division for Academic Affairs; BA, and Student Development; AB, Brown
Hunter College. Ted Dec University; M.Ed., University of Memphis.
Director of Network Administration, Computer
Maria Cuervo Systems Manager, Level III, Department of Jane Devine
Coordinator, Information Systems Aide, Payroll Network Administration, Division of Chief Librarian, Professor, Library Department,
Management Systems Office, Division of Information Technology; AAS, LaGuardia Division for Academic Affairs; BA, MLS, MA,
Administration. Community College; BS, Graduate School and St. John’s University.
University Center, CUNY Baccalaureate
Cecilia Cunningham Program. Dwayn Dezelic
Director, Middle College National Consortium; Campus Peace Officer, Level I, Public Safety
BS, St. Peter’s College; MS, Long Island Marina Dedlovskaya Department, Division of Administration.
University; M.Ed, Ed.D., Columbia University, Assistant Professor, Mathematics Department,
Teachers College. Division for Academic Affairs; MS, Orenburg Florence Diallo
State Pedagogical University; Ph.D., Moscow Lecturer, Education and Language Acquisition
Catherine D’Agostino State Pedagogical University. Department, Division for Academic Affairs;
Family Paraprofessional, Middle College High MSC, London School of Economics; MA
School. Anthony DeFazio TESOL, Hunter College.
Teacher, The International High School; BA,
Dennis D’Amelio Rhode Island College; MA, University of Rhode Edith Diaz
Lecturer, Humanities Department, Division for Island; MA, New York University. Administrative Assistant, Career Development
Academic Affairs, BFA, Pratt Institute. Center, Division of Adult and Continuing
Ruth DeJesus Education.
Doreen D’Amico Senior Fiscal Monitor, The Workforce Education
Registrar, Higher Education Officer, Registrar’s Center, Division of Adult and Continuing Maria E. Diaz
Office, Division of Enrollment Management and Education; AAS, LaGuardia Community Master Tutor, Office for Students with
Student Development; BS, MS, Bank Street College. Disabilities, Division of Enrollment
College; MS, Baruch. Management and Student Development; BA,
Guadalupe De La Cruz Marymount Manhattan College.
Madeleine L. Dale Program Associate, Center for Community
Assistant Professor, Coordinator, Disabilities Education/CUNY CATCH, Division of Adult Douglas J. DiCarlo
Studies Certificate Program, Natural and and Continuing Education; AAS, LaGuardia Archivist, Higher Education Associate, Division
Applied Sciences Department, Division for Community College. for Academic Affairs; MLS, Queens College;
Academic Affairs; BA, Elmira College; MA, MA, Long Island University.
University of Chicago; MPH, University of
California, Berkeley; LCSW, State of California.
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Mae Dick Maureen Roney Drennan Nora G. Eisenberg-Halper
Director Adult Learning Center, Higher Processor, Assistant to Higher Education Officer, Professor, English Department, Division for
Education Associate, Division of Adult and LaGuardia and Wagner Archives, Division for Academic Affairs; BA, City College; MA,
Continuing Education; BA, Hunter College; Academic Affairs; BA, SUNY New Paltz; MLS, Ph.D., Columbia University.
MSW, New York University; LMSW, New University of Wisconsin, Madison.
York State. Berton R. Eisenstadt
Diane E. Ducat Senior College Laboratory Technician, English
Sandra Dickinson Professor, Cooperative Education Department, Department, Division for Academic Affairs; BA,
Professor and Chairperson, Humanities Division for Academic Affairs; BA, Rutgers New York University.
Department, Division for Academic Affairs; BA, University, Douglass College; M.Ed., University
University of Maine; MA, University of of Florida; Ph.D., Columbia University. Richard Elliott
Rochester; MS, Emerson College; Ph.D., New Vice President, Division of Administration;
York University. Desiree Duda BBA, Baruch College; MBA, St. John’s
New York NETAC Coordinator, Northeast University; NYS Certified Public Accountant.
Patricia M. Dillon Technical Assistance Center, Program for Deaf
Professor, Natural and Applied Sciences Adults, Division of Adult and Continuing Dorothy Ellis
Department, Division for Academic Affairs; BS, Education; BA, Pennsylvania State University; Associate Professor, Humanities Department,
Herbert H. Lehman College; MA, New York MA, New York University. Division for Academic Affairs; BA, Hunter
University; Registered Nurse. College; MA, Purdue University; Ph.D.,
Jennifer J. Duhamel Graduate School and University Center, CUNY.
Kalifa Diomande Program Coordinator, Center for Immigrant
Campus Security Assistant, Public Safety Education and Training, Division of Adult and Debra Engel
Department, Division of Administration. Continuing Education; BA, Providence College; Associate Professor, Natural and Applied
MA, Louisiana State University. Sciences Department, Division for Academic
Karen Dixon Affairs; BS, SUNY Buffalo; MS, Brooklyn
Center Manager, Workforce1 Career Center, Fredesvinda B. Dura College; NYS, DPT Creighton University, NE,
Career Development Center, Division of Adult Instructor, Natural and Applied Sciences Licensed Physical Therapist.
and Continuing Education; BA and BS, Rutgers Department, Division for Academic Affairs; BS,
University; MPP, Rutgers University Ch E, University of San Carlos, Master of Helmut Eppich
Engineering, Asian Institute of Technology; College Laboratory Technician, Humanities
Jasna Dobrila Registered Chemical Engineer (Philippines); Department, Division for Academic Affairs;
Teacher, CUNY Language Immersion Program, Certified Assistant ChE (NYS). BFA, City College.
Division of Adult and Continuing Education;
BA, University of Zagreb, Croatia; MA, Queens Sarah E. Durand Nancy Erber
College. Assistant Professor, Natural and Applied Professor, Education and Language Acquisition
Sciences Department, Division for Academic Department, Division for Academic Affairs; BA,
Linda Dong Affairs; BA/MA, University of Pennsylvania; Queens College; MA, Hunter College; MA,
CUNY Administrative Assistant, Level I, Ph.D., Rutgers University. Ph.D., Cornell University.
English Department, Division for Academic
Affairs. Celeste Durando Shahir Erfan
Assistant Professor, Natural and Applied Executive Director of Facilities Management and
Damaris J. Dorta Sciences Department, Division for Academic Planning, Division of Administration; BS, NY
Administrative Assistant to the Vice President, Affairs; BA, Queens College; Ph.D., Graduate Institute of Technology.
Division of Adult and Continuing Education; School and University Center, CUNY.
AAS, Borough of Manhattan Community Arnold Escalera
College; BBA, Baruch College. Robert J. Durfey College Print Shop Associate, Level I, Print and
Professor and Counselor, Counseling Copy Center, Administrative and Support
Bertha Douglas Department, Division for Academic Affairs; BA, Services Department, Division of
Testing Coordinator, Higher Education LeMoyne College; MS.Ed, Hunter College; Administration; AA, LaGuardia Community
Assistant, Testing Services, Division of Ph.D., Fordham University; Registered and College.
Enrollment Management & Student Licensed Psychologist.
Development; BA, UC Santa Cruz; MS, Elvin Escano
CSULB. Mary Beth Early Senior College Laboratory Technician,
Professor, Natural and Applied Sciences Mathematics Department, Division for
Linda Douglas Department, Division for Academic Affairs; BA, Academic Affairs; AAS, LaGuardia Community
Payroll Secretary, Middle College High School. Manhattanville College; MS, Columbia College; BS, SUNY Empire State College.
University; Registered and Licensed
Allison Douglas-Chicoye Occupational Therapist. Robin Espinoza
Coordinator of Academic Advisement, Higher CUNY Office Assistant, Level IV, Office of
Education Associate (Substitute), Division for Joan E. Edmonds-Ashman Human Resources, Division of Administration.
Academic Affairs; BA, University of the West Associate Professor and Chairperson,
Indies; MA, New York University. Counseling Department, Division for Academic
Affairs; BA, MS.Ed, City College.
Maureen E. Doyle
Associate Professor, Natural and Applied Francine Egger-Sider
Sciences Department, Division for Academic Associate Professor and Coordinator of
Affairs; BA, Trinity College; MSW, Columbia Technical Services, Library Department,
University School of Social Work; CSW, New Division for Academic Affairs; BA, Hunter
York State. College; MLS, Columbia University School of
Library Service; MALS, Graduate School and
University Center, CUNY.
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Martha Estevez Ann E. Feibel Eve Fischthal
College Print Shop Assistant, Level II, Print and Professor and Chairperson, Natural and Applied Lecturer, Computer Information Systems
Copy Center; Administrative and Support Sciences Department, Division for Academic Department, Division for Academic Affairs; BA,
Services Department, Division of Affairs; BS, Hunter College; MS, Long Island Long Island University; MA, SUNY Stony
Administration. University; DPT Creighton University; Licensed Brook.
Physical Therapist.
Eduvina Estrella Mary Fjeldstad
Assistant to the Director, LaGuardia and Wagner Irwin Feifer Lecturer, Communication Skills Department,
Archives, Assistant to Higher Education Officer, Professor, Cooperative Education Department, Division for Academic Affairs; BA, University
Division for Academic Affairs; BA, Graduate Division for Academic Affairs; BA, MA, of Minnesota; MA, Columbia University,
School and University Center, CUNY Brooklyn College; Ph.D., New York University. Teachers College.
Baccalaureate Program.
Toby S. Feinberg Judi Flamenbaum
Maria Estrella Associate Professor, Computer Information Assistant to the Director, Career Development
Mail/Message Services Worker, Level I, Mail Systems Department, Division for Academic Center, Division of Adult and Continuing
Center, Administrative and Support Services Affairs; BA, Rutgers University, Douglass Education.
Department, Division of Administration. College; MA, Columbia University, Teachers
College. Eileen Flanagan
Joseph Evering Program Development Specialist, Division of
Assistant to Higher Education Officer, John Felder Adult and Continuing Education; BA, Fordham
Communication Skills Department, Division for Campus Peace Officer, Level I, Public Safety University; MS, Long Island University.
Academic Affairs; BA, SUNY Stony Brook. Department, Division of Administration.
Milady Fland-Aviles
Bret Eynon Luz M. Feliz Customer Support Assistant, Information
Assistant Dean for Teaching and Learning, CUNY Office Assistant, Level I, Office of Systems Aide, Department of Instructional
Division for Academic Affairs; BA, University Admission Services, Division of Enrollment Services and Media Distribution, Division of
of Michigan; Ph.D., New York University. Management and Student Development; AA, Information Technology; AAS, LaGuardia
LaGuardia Community College. Community College.
Jose Fabara
Lecturer, Communication Skills Department, Lorna Feldman Henry S. Flax
Division for Academic Affairs; BA, Queens Coordinator, Higher Education Assistant, Associate Dean, Division of Enrollment
College. College Now, Division for Academic Affairs; Management and Student Development; BA,
BA, City College; MA, M.Phil., Graduate Binghamton University; MA, Ed.D., Columbia
Randy Fader-Smith School and University Center, CUNY. University.
Public Relations Associate, Higher Education
Associate, Marketing and Communications Xiwu Feng Christian Flores
Office; BS, C.W. Post College; MA, Syracuse Professor, Communication Skills Department, Office Assistant, Middle College High School.
University. Division for Academic Affairs; BA, Xinjiang
University; M.Ed., University of Central Yvonne Flores
Wenjuan Fan Oklahoma; Ed.D., Oklahoma State University. Assistant for Fiscal Administration, Grants
Assistant Professor and ESL Coordinator, Development Office.
Education and Language Acquisition Naomi Fensterstock
Department, Division for Academic Affairs; BA, Career Advisor, Workforce1 Career Center, Louise Fluk
Hangzhou University; MA, Ohio University; Career Development Center, Division of Adult Professor and Coordinator of Instruction, Library
Ed.D., University of Cincinnati. and Continuing Education; BA, New York Department, Division for Academic Affairs; BA,
University, MA, New York University, University of Toronto; MLS, Columbia
Kathy Fanning Certified Rehabilitation Counselor University; MA, New York University.
Senior Employment Specialist, Workforce1
Career Center, Career Development Center, Hector Fernandez Dona Fombellida
Division of Adult and Continuing Education; Business Advisor, LaGuardia Small Business Facilities Coordinator, CUNY Office Assistant,
BA, University of Central Florida; Certified Development Center, Division of Adult and Level III, Theatre Department.
EEOC Federal Mediator. Continuing Education; BA, Lehman College;
JD, CUNY School of Law. Tyrone Ford
Samuel E. Farrell, II Employment Specialist, The Workforce
Lecturer, Director, Center for Veterans, Youth Mario Fernandez Education Center, Division of Adult and
and Adults, Center for Community Education, Senior College Laboratory Technician, Continuing Education.
Division of Adult and Continuing Education; Computer Information Systems Department,
BA, Long Island University; MS, City College. Division for Academic Affairs; AS, LaGuardia DeLois Foreman
Community College; BS, Queens College. Intake Assistant, Workforce1 Career Center,
Yury Fastovsky Career Development Center, Division of Adult
Assistant Director, Administrative Alvin Fingerhut and Continuing Education; AAS, LaGuardia
Superintendent Campus Buildings & Grounds, Bursar, Higher Education Officer, Bursar’s Community College.
Level III, Building Operations Department, Office, Division of Administration; BBA, MBA,
Division of Administration; BS, Electrotechnical Baruch College. Liesl Fores
College, Kiev, Ukraine Executive Assistant, Division of Adult and
Thomas A. Fink Continuing Education; BA, Fordham University;
Gregory Faulkner Professor, English Department, Division for MA, Seton Hall University
Coordinator for the Center for Leadership/SAC Academic Affairs; BA, Princeton University;
Mentor, Student Life Office, Division of MA, M.Phil, Ph.D., Columbia University.
Enrollment Management and Student
Development.
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Kathleen Forestieri Thomas Gaimaro Lila M. Gardner
Professor and Chairperson, Accounting and Interim Director, Administrative Superintendent Teacher, CUNY Language Immersion Program,
Managerial Studies Department, Division for Campus Building & Grounds, Level II, Division of Adult and Continuing Education;
Academic Affairs; AAS, Borough of Manhattan Facilities, Design and Construction, Division of BA, Barnard College; MA, Columbia University,
Community College; BA, Queens College; Administration; BS, New York Institute of Teachers College.
MPA, Baruch College; Certified Public Technology.
Accountant, Florida and New York. Linda Gardner
Jane Galehouse Infant Toddler Assistant Teacher, ECLC
Linda Forrester Assistant Director, Student Financial Services, Programs Inc., Division of Enrollment
Lecturer, Education and Language Acquisition Higher Education Assistant, Division of Management and Student Development; AA,
Department, Division for Academic Affairs; Enrollment Management and Student LaGuardia Community College.
BFA, Music Indiana University of PA.; MA Development; BA, North Dakota State
TESOL, Adelphi University. University. Carol E. Garel
Associate Professor, Natural and Applied
Betty Frank Brian T. Gallagher Sciences Department, Division for Academic
Teacher, The International High School; MS, Professor, English Department, Division for Affairs; BS, MS, Hunter College; Registered
MA, Queens College. Academic Affairs; BA, Fordham University; Nurse.
MA, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania.
Michael Frank Patricia D. Garrett
Assistant Professor, Cooperative Education Ximena C. Gallardo Placement Counselor, Higher Education
Department, Division for Academic Affairs; BA, Assistant Professor, English Department, Associate, Employment and Career Services
Washington Square College; MA, New School Division for Academic Affairs; BA, Universidad Center, Division of Adult and Continuing
for Social Research. Catolica de Valpariso-Chile; Ph.D., Louisiana Education; BA, West Virginia State; MS, Hunter
State University. College.
Robert Franke
College Laboratory Technician (Substitute), Patricia Galoppo-Mendez Qi-Jian Gau
Natural and Applied Sciences Department, Office Assistant, The International High School; Information Systems Associate, Level III,
Division for Academic Affairs; AAS, LaGuardia AA, LaGuardia Community College; BA, Institutional Research, Division of Information
Community College. Hunter College. Technology; AAS, LaGuardia Community
College.
Mathilde Fraunhofer Sean Galvin
Technical Support Aide, Level IB, Payroll Liberty Partnership Program Director, Division Yvonne Gaul
Management Systems Office, Division of for Academic Affairs; BA, Tulane University; Sergeant, Campus Peace Officer, Public Safety
Administration. M.Ed., Loyola University; Ph.D., Indiana Department, Division of Administration; AAS,
University. LaGuardia Community College.
Alexis D. Frazier
Associate Professor, Director, College for John Gantzer Judith Gazzola
Children, Division of Adult and Continuing Professor and Chairperson, Education and Director of the Career Development Center,
Education; BA, New York University; MA, Language Acquisition Department, Division for Division of Adult and Continuing Education;
Ed.D., Columbia University, Teachers College. Academic Affairs; BA, University of Cincinnati; AA, LaGuardia Community College; BA,
MA, University of Hawaii; MLS, Queens Queens College; MA, Hunter College.
Deborah Freedman College; Ph.D., New York University.
English Teacher, Middle College High School; Juan Genao
BFA, Boston University; MS, Emerson College; Jie Gao Customer Support Assistant, Information
M.Ed, St. John’s University. Lecturer, Education and Language Acquisition Systems Assistant Level I, Department of
Department, Division for Academic Affairs; Instructional Services and Media Distribution,
William D. Freeland MA, Beijing University, China. Division of Information Technology; AAS,
Director of Marketing and Communications, LaGuardia Community College; BS, Baruch
Higher Education Officer, Marketing and Erika Garcia College.
Communications Office; BS, Philadelphia Program Assistant, Center for Immigrant
College of Bible; MS, Columbia University. Education and Training, Division of Adult and Judith Gex
Continuing Education. Lecturer, Education and Language Acquisition
James Frost Department, Division for Academic Affairs; BA,
Professor, Computer Information Systems John Garcia University of Cincinnati; MA, Columbia
Department, Division for Academic Affairs; BS, Director of Non-Credit Administrative Services University, Teachers College; MA, Boston
City College; MS, Ph.D., New York and Program Operations, Higher Education University.
University. Officer, Division of Adult and Continuing
Education; BA, University of Texas at Austin; Anthony P. Giangrasso
Ebony M. Fuseyamore MA, Columbia University, Teachers College. Professor, Mathematics Department, Division for
Admissions Counselor, Assistant to Higher Academic Affairs; BS, Iona College; MS, Ph.D.,
Education Officer, Office of Admission Hillary Gardner New York University.
Services, Division of Enrollment Management Program Coordinator, Center for Immigrant
and Student Development; BA, Binghamton Education and Training, Division of Adult and Laurene Gigante
University Continuing Education; BA, University of Assistant to Higher Education Officer,
California at Berkeley; MFA, University of Cooperative Education Department, Division for
LaShawna Gadsden Iowa. Academic Affairs; AAS, LaGuardia Community
Campus Peace Officer, Level I, Public Safety College.
Department, Division of Administration; AS,
LaGuardia Community College.
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Linda Gilberto Nurper Gokhan Millicent Gordon
Associate Professor (substitute), Natural and Associate Professor, Social Science Department, Assistant Professor, Accounting and Managerial
Applied Sciences Department; Division for Division for Academic Affairs; BA, College of Studies Department, Division for Academic
Academic Affairs; BA, College of New Staten Island; Ph.D., Fairleigh Dickinson Affairs; BA, MA, Brooklyn College; Certified
Rochelle; MA, University of Chicago; DSW, University. Public Accountant.
City University of New York.
Eileen Goldberg Guzin Gorgun
Philip Gimber CUNY Administrative Assistant, Level IC, Retention Systems Assistant, Information
Assistant Professor, Natural and Applied Library Department, Division for Academic Systems Associate, Level I, Registrar’s Office,
Sciences Department, Division for Academic Affairs. Division of Enrollment Management and
Affairs; BS, MS, SUNY Stony Brook; Student Development.
Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner. Brian Goldstein
Director, Student Life and Recreation, Higher Luis Goris
Valerian Ginter Education Officer, Division of Enrollment Custodial Assistant, Administrative and Support
Lecturer (Substitute), Accounting and Management and Student Development; BFA, Services, Division of Administration.
Managerial Studies Department, Division for University of Bridgeport; MA, New York
Academic Affairs; BA, Columbia University; University; Ed.M., Columbia University, Michael D. Gottlieb
BA, Northwestern University. Teachers College. Assistant Professor, Natural and Applied
Sciences Department, Division for Academic
James L. Giordano Kathy Goldstein Affairs; BA, MA, Queens College; M.Phil.,
Assistant Professor, Accounting and Managerial Computer Technology Coordinator, Middle Ph.D., Graduate School and University Center,
Studies Department, Division for Academic College High School; BA, Queens College; MA, CUNY.
Affairs; BS, St. John’s University; MS, SUNY Columbia University, Teachers College.
Ft. Schulyer; Ed.D., St. John’s University. Brenda Graber
Linda Goldstein Guidance Counselor, Robert F. Wagner, Jr.
Patricia Girard CUNY Administrative Assistant, Level I, Secondary School for Arts and Technology; BA,
CUNY Administrative Assistant, Level IC, Educational Planning Services, Division of City College; MA, Long Island University.
Computer Information Systems Department, Enrollment Management and Student
Division for Academic Affairs. Development; AA, LaGuardia Community Hector Graciano
College. Assistant Director, ePortfolio, LaGuardia Center
Sybil Girard for Teaching and Learning, Division for
Science Teacher, Middle College High School; Lilik Gondopriono Academic Affairs; BA, Binghamton University;
BA, University of the West Indies. Senior College Laboratory Technician, MA, Columbia University, Teachers College.
Education and Language Acquisition
Melissa Gitlin Department, Division for Academic Affairs; BA, Yeugeniya Granovskaya
College Advisor, Middle College High School; Sanata Dharma University, Indonesia; MA, Career Advisor, Career Development Center,
BS, SUNY Plattsburgh; MSW, School of Social School for International Training. Division of Adult and Continuing Education;
Welfare at SUNY Stony Brook. BBA, Baruch; Fordham University MsEd.
Arlene Gonzalez
Cindy Giustra Teacher, The International High School; BA, Gabrielle Grant
Lecturer (Substitute), Cooperative Education Queens College. Teacher, Middle College High School; BS, MA,
Department, Division for Academic Affairs; Columbia University.
BBA, Baruch College; MA, Ed.M., Columbia Betty Gonzalez
University, Teachers College. CUNY Office Assistant, Level II, Bursar’s Shakerrah Grant
Office, Division of Administration; AAS, CUNY Office Assistant, Level III, Office of
Susan J. Gizzi LaGuardia Community College. Admission Services, Division of Enrollment
Senior College Laboratory Technician, Management and Student Development.
Humanities Department, Division for Academic Diamar R. Gonzalez
Affairs; AA, LaGuardia Community College; Administrative Assistant, Veterans, Youth and James Grantham
BA, Brooklyn College; MA, New York Adult Program, Division of Adult and Lieutenant, Assistant College Security Director,
University. Continuing Education. Level I, Public Safety Department, Division of
Administration; AAS, LaGuardia Community
Timothy Gleason Judy Gonzalez College.
Sergeant, Campus Peace Officer, Public Safety Office Assistant, The International High School;
Department, Division of Administration. AAS, LaGuardia Community College. William Grauer
College Laboratory Technician, Media Services,
Arnold Glick Luis Gonzalez Library Department, Division for Academic
Instructor, Mathematics Department, Division Senior College Laboratory Technician, Affairs; BFA, New York Institute of Technology.
for Academic Affairs; BS, Columbia University; Mathematics Department, Division for
MS, New York University. Academic Affairs; BSEE, MS, New York Gail Green-Anderson
Institute of Technology. Professor, English Department, Division for
Marcia Glick Academic Affairs; BA, George Washington
Associate Professor, Communication Skills Anthony Goodman University; BS, Baruch College; MA, SUNY
Department, Division for Academic Affairs; BS, Tutor, Veterans Program, Division of Adult and Oneonta; Ph.D., Graduate School and University
MS, Brooklyn College; Ed.D., Hofstra Continuing Education. Center, CUNY.
University.
Edward Goodman Joan M. Greenbaum
Laurie Gluck Assistant Professor, Accounting and Managerial Professor, Computer Information Systems
Lecturer, Education and Language Acquisition Studies Department, Division for Academic Department, Division for Academic Affairs; BS,
Department, Division for Academic Affairs; Affairs; BA, Emory University; Certified Public Pennsylvania State University; Ph.D., Union
BAA, Ryerson University; CEC, Laval Accountant, New York. Graduate School.
University; MA, Hunter College.
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Naomi S. Greenberg Adjoa E. Gzifa Peggy Hendrick
Professor, Natural and Applied Sciences Acting Assistant Director, The Workforce CUNY Office Assistant, Level III, English
Department, Division for Academic Affairs; BS, Education Center; BA, York College; MA, Department, Division for Academic Affairs;
MPH, Columbia University; Ph.D., Columbia Queens College. AAS, LaGuardia Community College; BA, York
Pacific University; Registered and Licensed College.
Occupational Therapist. Francisco W. Hago
Data Manager, Center for Immigrant Education Carolyn Henner-Stanchina
Stephen Greene and Training, Division of Adult and Continuing Coordinator, Instructor, Bridge Connection
Computer Operator, Assistant to Higher Education; AAS, LaGuardia Community Program, College Now Academic Affairs,
Education Officer, Department of Information College; BBA, Baruch College. Division of Academic Affairs; BA, Brooklyn
Systems, Division of Information Technology; College; Maitrise DEA, Université de Nancy II,
AAS, LaGuardia Community College; BA, Kamal Hajallie France.
Queens College. Professor and Chairperson, Mathematics
Department, Division for Academic Affairs; BS, T. Gene Henrikson
Stafford Gregoire New York Institute of Technology; MS, Ph.D., Teacher, Middle College High School; BA,
Assistant Professor, English Department, Polytechnic Institute of New York. Macmurray College; MDiv, Garrett Theological
Division for Academic Affairs; BA, Hunter Seminary.
College; Ph.D., University of California, Abdou Hannaoui
Berkeley. Coordinator, Non-Intensive and Evening Julio R. Henriquez
Intensive Programs, The English Language Information Systems Aide, The International
Carmen Griffin Center, Division of Adult and Continuing High School; AA, LaGuardia Community
Associate Producer/Operations/Technical Education; BA, University of Fes; MA, Ph.D., College.
Coordinator, Media Services Technician, Level SUNY Stony Brook.
III, Theatre Department. Richard Henry
Sandra Sellers Hanson Lecturer, Education and Language Acquisition
Carolyn Grimaldi Professor and Chairperson, English Department, Department, Division for Academic Affairs; BA,
Teacher, Center for Immigrant Education and Division for Academic Affairs; BA, Luther University of Albany; MS, SUNY Albany.
Training, Division of Adult and Continuing College; MS, University of Wisconsin; Ph.D.,
Education; BA, SUNY Binghamton. New York University. Erika Heppner
Lecturer, Humanities Department, Division for
Amanda Grisales Deborah P. Harrell Academic Affairs; MFA, University of New
CUNY Office Assistant, Level IV, Student Professor, Accounting and Managerial Studies Orleans.
Financial Services, Division of Enrollment Department, Division for Academic Affairs;
Management and Student Development; AAS, AAS, Borough of Manhattan Community Ana Maria Hernandez
LaGuardia Community College. College; BA, Hunter College; MA, New York Professor, Education and Language Acquisition
University; MS, Baruch College; Ed.D, Department, Division for Academic Affairs; BA,
Nancy Gross Columbia University. Queens College; MA, Graduate School and
Lecturer, Education and Language Acquisition University Center, CUNY; Ph.D., New York
Department, Division for Academic Affairs; BA, Ba-Hesya Harris University.
SUNY Binghamton; MA, Hunter College. Office Manager, Small Business Development
Center, Division of Adult and Continuing Nicole M. Hernandez
Joanne Grumet Education. CUNY Office Assistant, Level II, Accounting
Assistant Professor, Education and Language and Managerial Studies Department, Division
Acquisition Department, Division for Academic Linda Harris for Academic Affairs; BA, Hunter College.
Affairs; BA, Queens College; MA, University of Associate Registrar for Curricular Management
Michigan; Ph.D., New York University. and Registration, Higher Education Associate, Rosa Herrera-Rodriquez
Registrar’s Office, Division of Enrollment College Laboratory Technician, Education and
Camilo Guio Management and Student Development; AA, Language Acquisition Department, Division for
Program Assistant, Center for Immigrant Borough of Manhattan Community College; BS, Academic Affairs; BA, Universidad Católica
Education and Training, Division of Adult and Graduate School and University Center, CUNY Santa Maria, Arequipa, Peru; MS. Ed. Fordham
Continuing Education; AS, LaGuardia Baccalaureate Program. University.
Community College.
Shirley Hartwell Unn Hidle
Brian Gurski PCD Teacher, The International High School; Assistant Professor, Natural and Applied
Assistant Director, Office of Economic BA, York College; MA, Columbia University. Sciences Department, Division for Academic
Development, Division of Adult and Continuing Affairs; BSN, Wesleyan College, West Virginia;
Education; BA, Lewis & Clark College. Carol Haspel MSN, PNP, Hunter College, MS, Ed, Hunter
Professor, Natural and Applied Sciences College.
Erica Guzman Department, Division for Academic Affairs; BS,
Assistant Job Developer, COPE Program; Brooklyn College; MS, City College; Ph.D., Gaudy M. Hierro
Division for Academic Affairs; AAS, LaGuardia Graduate School and University Center, CUNY. Office Manager, ECLC Programs Inc., Division
Community College. of Enrollment Management and Student
Machiko Hayasaka Development; AA, LaGuardia Community
Migdalia Guzman Instructor (Substitute), Mathematics Department, College.
College Accounting Assistant, Level I, Accounts Division for Academic Affairs; BA, Keio
Payable Office, Division of Administration; University; MS, University of Washington. Anne S. Hewitt
AAS, LaGuardia Community College; BA, City Assistant Professor, Humanities Department,
College. Joan Heitner Division for Academic Affairs; BA, Vassar
Associate Professor, Cooperative Education College, PhD, London School of Economics.
Department, Division for Academic Affairs; BA,
New York University; MS.Ed, Hunter College.
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Margaret Hilgenberg Adella Horsford John L. Hyland
Manager for Academic Systems, Higher Coordinator, CUNY CATCH, Division of Adult Professor, Social Science Department, Division
Education Assistant, Division for Academic and Continuing Education; AAS, LaGuardia for Academic Affairs; BA, Cathedral College;
Affairs; BA, Queens College; MA, Adelphi Community College. STB, MA, University of Louvain; Ph.D., New
University. School for Social Research.
Michael Horwitz
Nadine Hill Lecturer and Counselor, Counseling Department, Jerry G. Ianni
Fiscal Manager, Center for Immigrant Education Division for Academic Affairs; BA, University Associate Professor, Mathematics Department,
and Training, Division of Adult and Continuing of Richmond; MS, Virginia Commonwealth Division for Academic Affairs; AA, Rockland
Education; BA, John Jay College of Criminal University; MA, Graduate School and Community College; BA, The University of the
Justice. University Center, CUNY. State of New York; BS, Ramapo College of New
Jersey; MS, Stevens Institute of Technology;
Rob Hills David Housel M.Phil, Ph.D., Graduate School and University
Coordinator, Interpreter Education, Program for Assistant Director, CUNY Language Immersion Center, CUNY.
Deaf Adults, Division of Adult and Continuing and College Prep Programs, Division of Adult
Education; BA, California State at San Diego. and Continuing Education; BA, BS, Miami Elizabeth Iannotti
University (OH); MSW, Hunter College; Academic Coordinator, The English Language
Carlos M. Hiraldo LMSW, ACSW. Center, Division of Adult and Continuing
Assistant Professor, English Department, Education; BA, Bowdoin College; MA,
Division for Academic Affairs; BA, Boston Mary Howard Columbia University.
College; Ph.D., SUNY Stony Brook. Director, NY Designs, Business Incubator,
Division of Adult and Continuing Education; Linda Iannuzzo
Thomas Hladek BA, Harvard University. Associate Professor, Computer Information
Executive Director of Finance and Business, Systems Department, Division for Academic
Associate Administrator, Business Office, Dajing Hu Affairs; BA, Lehman College; MA, New York
Division of Administration; BA, Queens Business Advisor, Division of Adult and University; MS.Ed, Baruch College.
College, MS, Queens College. Continuing Education; BA, People’s University
of China-Bejing; MA, Queens College, CUNY Alejandro Ibanez
Bruce Hoffacker College Laboratory Technician, Mathematics
Executive Associate to the Vice President for Lori Hughes Department, Division for Academic Affairs; AS,
Academic Affairs, Higher Education Officer, Associate Director of Student Financial Services, LaGuardia Community College.
Division for Academic Affairs; BSBA, Boston Higher Education Assistant, Division of
University; MA, Washington University. Enrollment Management and Student Rosann Ippolito
Development; BBA, Baruch College. Associate Professor, Director, Dietetic and Food
Lucy B. Holland Service Management Programs, Natural and
Associate Producer, Adult Programs, Theatre Venice Hughes Applied Sciences Department, Division for
Department; BA, Smith College; MA, Assistant to Higher Education Officer, Office of Academic Affairs; BS, Lehman College; MS,
University of Michigan. Admission Services, Division of Enrollment Pennsylvania State University; Registered
Management and Student Development; BS, Dietitian; Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist.
Milton Hollar-Gregory MS, Brooklyn College.
Assistant Professor, Accounting and Managerial Juan M. Izarra
Studies Department, Division for Academic Benjamin Hunt Senior College Laboratory Technician,
Affairs, BA, University of Dayton; JD, Rutgers Coordinator of Special Programs, Division of Education and Language Acquisition
University School of Law. Adult and Continuing Education; BS, New York Department, Division for Academic Affairs; BA,
University; MBA, Pace University. YMCA College at Montevideo, Uruguay.
Edward Hollins
College Graphics Designer, Level I, Marketing John Hunt Paula Jackson
and Communications Office; AS, LaGuardia Assistant Director, Center for Immigrant CUNY Office Assistant, Level III, Public Safety
Community College. Education and Training, Division of Adult and Department, Division of Administration.
Continuing Education; BA, Vassar College; MA,
Eula Kate Hollis New York University; Cambridge DTEFLA. Reva Jaffe-Walter
Systems/Programmer Analyst, Information Director of Special Projects, Middle College
Systems Associate, Level I, Department of Juan Hurtado National Consortium; BA, University of
Information Systems, Division of Information Senior College Laboratory Technician, Media Rochester; MA, Columbia University.
Technology; BBA, Baruch College. Services, Library Department, Division for
Academic Affairs; AAS, LaGuardia Community Harold Jamison
Annette Holmes-Hanley College. H.R.A., Liaison, COPE Program, Division for
Assistant to Higher Education Officer, Academic Affairs; AAS, Philadelphia
Affirmative Action Office, Office of the Khai Luan Huynh Community College; BA, Temple University.
President; BA, Marymount Manhattan College. Web Development Team Leader, Information
Systems Department, Division for Information Peter Jayasekara
Shirley F. Hopkins Technology; BS, MS, The City College, CUNY. Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator,
Teacher, Robert F. Wagner, Jr. Secondary School Higher Education Assistant, Office of the Vice
for Arts and Technology; BS, Brooklyn College. Sada Hye-Jaman President of Administration, Division of
ePortfolio Consultant, LaGuardia Center for Administration; AAS, LaGuardia Community
Toby Horowitz Teaching and Learning, Division for Academic College; BS, Graduate School and University
Math Teacher, The International High School; Affairs; AAS, LaGuardia Community College; Center, CUNY Baccalaureate Program.
BA, City College; MA, Yeshiva University. BA, New York City College of Technology.
150
Peggy Ann Jayne Adalgisa Johnston Janice Karlen
Teacher, Robert F. Wagner, Jr. Secondary School Professor, The English Language Center, Professor, Accounting and Managerial Studies
for Arts and Technology, Middle College High Division of Adult and Continuing Education; Department, Division for Academic Affairs; BS,
School; BSE, SUNY Cortland; MA, San AAS, Borough of Manhattan Community Kean University; MBA, Rutgers University;
Francisco State University; CAGS, University of College; BA, Hunter College; MA, CAS, New Ed.S, Ed.D., Seton Hall University.
Massachusetts. York University; MA TESOL, Fairfield
University. Peter Katopes
Jhonny Jean Vice President for Academic Affairs, Division
Computer Aide, Middle College High School; Elizabeth M. Johnston for Academic Affairs; BA, St. John’s University;
BS, New York City Technical College. Associate Director for Benefits and Recruitment, MA, Ph.D., SUNY Stony Brook.
Higher Education Associate, Office of Human
Yeofanah JeanMary Resources, Division of Administration; BA, MS, Edward Keane
CUNY Office Assistant, Level III, Library St. John’s University. Electronic Information Resources Librarian,
Department, Division for Academic Affairs; Assistant Professor, Library Department,
AAS, New York City Technical College. April T. Jones Division for Academic Affairs; BA, Utica
Group Teacher, ECLC Programs Inc., Division College, MA, SUNY Stony Brook; MLS,
Iona Jeffers of Enrollment Management and Student Queens College.
Retention Specialist, Employment and Career Development; BA, Hunter College.
Services Center/Career Development Center, Karen L. Kearns
Division of Adult and Continuing Education; Glenver Jones Associate Professor, Communication Skills
BA, MA, Fordham University. Administrative Superintendent, Level II, Department, Division for Academic Affairs; BA,
Department of Building Operations, Division of Marymount College, Tarrytown NY; MA,
Matthew S. Joffe Administration; BA, Brooklyn College. Columbia University, Teachers College; Ph.D.,
Director, Office of Student with Disabilities, University of Southern California.
Higher Education Associate, Division of Peter Grant Jordan
Enrollment Management and Student Vice President, Division of Enrollment William Kelly
Development; BA, Lehigh University; MA, Management and Student Development; BA, Publications Coordinator, Higher Education
Columbia University, Teachers College. Colby College; MS, Polytechnic University. Associate, Marketing and Communications
Office; BA, Dowling College; MA, Hunter
Frederick John Terrance Judson College.
Customer Service Representative, NY Designs, Teacher, The International High School; BA,
Business Incubator, Division of Adult and Queens College; MA, Columbia University, Raja Kesar
Continuing Education. Teachers College. Workforce1 DataBase Administrator, Division of
Adult and Continuing Education; BA, Queens
Elise M. Johmann Marie Jule College.
CUNY Administrative Assistant, Level II, CUNY Administrative Assistant, Office of
Grants Development Office. College and Community Relations. Rosana Keshawarz
International Student Advisor, Assistant to
Heidi L. Johnsen Carole Julien Higher Education Officer, International Student
Assistant Professor, English Department, Coordinator First-Year Academy Allied Health, Services, Division of Enrollment Management
Division for Academic Affairs; BA, MA, Higher Education Assistant, Division for and Student Development; BA, Rowan
Brigham Young University; Ph.D., SUNY Stony Academic Affairs; BA, MA, John Jay College of University.
Brook. Criminal Justice.
Charles Keyes
Cheryl Johnson Terence Julien Instructional Librarian/Coordinator of
CUNY Office Assistant, Level III, Cooperative Lecturer, Coordinator of Anthropology, Social International Studies, Library Department,
Education Department, Division for Academic Science Department, Division for Academic Division for Academic Affairs; BA, MLS,
Affairs. Affairs; BD, Archdiocesan Seminary, Trinidad; SUNY at Buffalo.
MA, University of Connecticut.
David N. Johnson Ahmad Khalil
Associate Director, GEARUP, Division for Anatoliy Kadinskiy Assistant Professor, Mathematics Department,
Academic Affairs; BA, SUNY Binghamton; Information Systems Assistant, Level II, Division for Academic Affairs; BE, Lebanese
MSW, Adelphi University; CSW, New York Institutional Research, Division of Information University; MS, Ohio University; M.Phil., Ph.D.,
State. Technology; BS, Riga Polytechnic University; Graduate School and University Center, CUNY.
ME, City College.
Michael Patrick Johnson Ji-Hyun Kim
Associate Director of Instructional Services and Robert M. Kahn Assistant Professor, Natural and Applied
Media Distribution, Higher Education Associate, Director of Grants Development, Higher Sciences Department, Division for Academic
Division of Information Technology; AAS, Education Officer, Grants Development Office, Affairs; BS, Ewha Women University, Korea;
LaGuardia Community College; BA, City AB, Dickinson College; MA, Ph.D., Indiana Ph.D., Georgetown University.
College; MS, Pratt Institute; MA, Brooklyn University.
College; M.Phil., Ph.D., Graduate School and Marisa Klages
University Center, CUNY. Julian Kalinisan Lecturer, English Department, Division for
College Laboratory Technician, Natural and Academic Affairs; BA, Chatham College; MA,
Sandra Johnson Applied Sciences Department, Division for West Virginia University.
Administrative Assistant, Employment Services Academic Affairs; EMT-B.
and Placement, Career Development Center, Oleg Kleban
Division of Adult and Continuing Education. Daniel Kaplan Information Systems Associate II, LaGuardia
Assistant Principal, The International High and Wagner Archives, Division for Academic
Wilhemina Johnson School; BA, Grinnell College; MA, Hunter Affairs; AS, Kiev Industrial College.
CUNY Office Assistant, Level III, Natural and College.
Applied Sciences Department, Division for
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Robert Kluberdanz Suma Kurien Lukasz Laski
Teacher, Middle College High School; BA, Professor, Senior Administrator, Center for Network and Computer Technician, Information
SUNY; MA, CUNY. Immigrant Education and Training, Division of Systems Aide, Department of Network
Adult and Continuing Education; BA, University Administration, Division of Information
Marcus Knight of Madras; MA, University of Mysore; MA, Technology; AAS, LaGuardia Community
Retention Specialist, Workforce1 Career Center, Ed.D., Columbia University, Teachers College. College.
Career Development Center, Division of Adult
and Continuing Education; CBA, Port Militarily Bruce Kurzius Ana Latony-Ramirez
School; MIS, Minnesota. Coordinator, Administrative Services and Higher Education Assistant (Substitute), Bursar’s
Program Operations, Division of Adult and Office, Division of Administration; AA, Borough
Karlyn Koh Continuing Education; BA, Columbia College; of Manhattan Community College; BA, City
Assistant Professor, English Department, MA, Columbia University, Teachers College. College.
Division for Academic Affairs; BA, University
of Auckland, New Zealand; MA, University of William Kurzyna Yvette Latson
British Columbia, Canada; Ph.D., Simon Fraser Lecturer, Communication Skills Department, Health Care Assistant, Health Services Center,
University, Canada. Division for Academic Affairs; BA, Fordham Division of Enrollment Management and
University; MA, Graduate School and Student Development; AAS, LaGuardia
Doreen Kolomechuk University Center, CUNY. Community College.
Associate Professor, Cooperative Education
Department, Division for Academic Affairs; BA, Janice Kydd Arthur Lau
SUNY Oneonta; MS, Hofstra University; MSW, Director, The Workforce Education Center, Professor, Communication Skills Department,
Hunter College School of Social Work; LMSW, Higher Education Officer, Division of Adult and Division for Academic Affairs; BA, MA,
New York State. Continuing Education; BA, Queens College; Chinese University of Hong Kong; M.Ed, Ed.D.,
MS, SUNY Stony Brook. Columbia University, Teachers College.
Dayan Kondagamage
CUNY Office Assistant, Level II, Records Eliot Lable Billy Lau
Management, Administrative and Support Art Teacher, The International High School; BA, Senior Network Administrator, Information
Services Department, Division of Ohio University. Systems Associate II, Department of Network
Administration; AAS, LaGuardia Community Administration, Division of Information
College. Jemma Robain LaCaille, Esq. Technology; AAS, LaGuardia Community
Labor and Legal Affairs Designee, Higher College.
Solomon Kone Education Officer, Office of the President; BA,
Instructor, Social Science Department, Division City College; JD, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Carole Lazorisak
for Academic Affairs; BS, University of Center at Touro College; New York State Bar. Lecturer, Natural and Applied Sciences
Abidjan; MBA, School of Commerce; MA, The Department, Division for Academic Affairs; BA,
Catholic University of America. Arlene L. Ladden Gallaudet University; MA, New York
Professor, English Department, Division for University.
William Koolsbergen Academic Affairs; BA, SUNY Buffalo; MFA,
Professor, Coordinator of Performing Arts, University of Iowa; MA, M.Phil, Ph.D., New Virginia Lazzaro
Humanities Department, Division for Academic York University. Math Teacher, Middle College High School; BA,
Affairs; BA, Millsaps College; MA, MFA, Queens College.
Louisiana State University; M.Phil., Ph.D., John Lagamjis
Graduate School and University Center, CUNY. Database/Tech Support Manager, Division of Meredith Ledlie
Adult and Continuing Education; BS, MBA, Project Associate, Center for Immigrant
Krystyna Kopacki Adelphi University. Education and Training, Division of Adult and
Database Developer, Information Systems Continuing Education; BA, Hunter College.
Assistant, Level II, Department of Information Maxine Lance
Systems, Division of Information Technology; CUNY Office Assistant, Level IV, College Jin Hyon Lee
AS, LaGuardia Community College; BA, Discovery Program, Division for Academic University Engineering Technician, Level II,
Queens College; MS, Zicklin School of Affairs; AAS, LaGuardia Community College. Department of Building Operations, Division of
Business, Baruch College. Administration; BE Engineering, City College.
Steven Lang
Susan Kopp Assistant Professor, Social Science Department, Pei-Wen Lee
Professor, Natural and Applied Sciences Division for Academic Affairs; BA, Stony Brook Assistant Professor, Humanities Department,
Department, Division for Academic Affairs; BS, University, Ph.D, Graduate School and Division for Academic Affairs; MA, New York
Virginia Tech; D.V.M., Purdue University. University Center, CUNY University; Ph.D., Ohio University.
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Margaret Norris Bradford Orcutt Robert I. Park
Lecturer (Substitute), Natural and Applied Associate Dean, Division of Information Director, Student Advisement and Testing
Sciences Department, Division for Academic Technology; BS, Thomas Edison State College; Services, Higher Education Officer, Educational
Affairs; AAS, LaGuardia Community College; MS, New York University. Planning Services, Division of Enrollment
BSN, Hunter College. Management and Student Development; BS,
Jose Orengo University of Michigan; MA, Eastern Michigan
Aida Nosadini Executive Director for Advancement, Office of University.
Data Entry, Liberty Partnership Program, the President; BA, Queens College; JD, CUNY
Division for Academic Affairs. Law School at Queens College; New York State Terry Parker
Bar. Chief College Laboratory Technician, Media
Elizabeth Nosal Services, Library Department, Division for
English Teacher, Middle College High School; Roslyn Orgel Academic Affairs; AAS, LaGuardia Community
BA, New School University. Assistant Director for Campus Programs, College; BA, MLS, Queens College.
LaGuardia Center for Teaching and Learning,
Nieves Novoa Higher Education Associate, Division for Cindy Y. Parreno
ESOL Instructor, Adult Learning Center, Academic Affairs; BA, University of Oregon; Group Teacher, ECLC Programs Inc., Division
Division of Adult and Continuing Education; MA, Hunter College. of Enrollment Management and Student
BA, Hunter College; MA, New York Development; AA, LaGuardia Community
University. Ruth Orlowicz College.
Teacher, The International High School; BA,
Elizabeth Ocasio New College; MS, The New School. Robert Parrilla
Secretary, The English Language Center, Math Teacher, Middle College High School;
Division of Adult and Continuing Education. Juan Ortiz BBA, Baruch College.
Administrative Assistant, ECLC Programs Inc.,
Rosely Octaviano Division of Enrollment Management and John Paternoster
Professor, Natural and Applied Sciences Student Development. Director, Employment Services and Placement
Department, Division for Academic Affairs; Program, Career Development Center, Division
BSN, Faculdade Adventista de Enfermagem; Socrates Ortiz, Jr. of Adult and Continuing Education; BA, Pace
MA, New York University; Registered Nurse. School Social Worker, Middle College High University; MA, Queens College.
School; BA, Dowling College; MSW, SUNY
Nya N. Manyansa Odedefaa Stony Brook. Francis Paulino
Administrative Coordinator of Vocational Information Systems Aide, Department of
Training, The Workforce Education Center, Steven Ovadia Instructional Services & Media Distribution,
Division of Adult and Continuing Education; Lecturer, Web Services Librarian, Library Division of Information Technology; BA, DeVry
BA, Lake Forest College; MA, Carnegie-Mellon Department, Division for Academic Affairs; BA, Technical Institute.
University. SUNY Binghamton; MLS, Long Island
University. Andrea Pavlecka
Thomas Ogera CUNY Office Assistant, Level III,
College Laboratory Technician, Natural and Cecilia Pachuta Environmental Health & Safety, Division of
Applied Sciences Department, Division for CUNY Office Assistant, Level I, Academic and Administration; AS, Nassau Community
Academic Affairs; AAS, LaGuardia Community Career Counseling Cluster, Division for College.
College. Academic Affairs; AA, LaGuardia Community
College. Ronald Paynter
Steven S. Oh Manager of Purchasing and Accounts Payable,
Business Advisor, LaGuardia Small Business Janet M. Palazzolo Higher Education Associate, Purchasing Office,
Development Center, Division of Adult and CUNY Administrative Assistant, Level IC, Division of Administration; BBA, Iona College.
Continuing Education; BA, University of Humanities Department, Division for Academic
California, Berkeley. Affairs. Kimberlee Pearson
Senior College Laboratory Technician, Natural
Randy R. Ohmen Jenny Palios and Applied Sciences Department, Division for
Social Studies Teacher, Middle College High College Laboratory Technician, Natural and Academic Affairs; AAS, LaGuardia Community
School; AA, LaGuardia Community College; Applied Sciences Department, Division for College.
BS, New York University. Academic Affairs; AS, LaGuardia Community
College; Registered Dietetic Technician. Kenneth E. Peeples, Jr.
Robyn L. O’Kane Professor and Coordinator of Public Services,
Assistant Professor, Natural and Applied Sean P. Palmer Library Department, Division for Academic
Sciences Department, Division for Academic College Laboratory Technician, Humanities Affairs; AAS, New York City Community
Affairs; BS, Pennsylvania State University; Department, Division for Academic Affairs; College; BA, Cornell University; MLS, Rutgers
Ph.D., Finch University of Health Sciences/The MAT ESL, University of Pittsburgh. University; MA, Seton Hall University.
Chicago Medical School.
Lee Pan Vianey Pelaez-Quinones
Clara Olivares Principal, The International High School; BA, CUNY Office Assistant, Level II, Department of
Mail/Message Services Worker, Level I, Mail College of Notre Dame; MS, PD, St. John’s Building Operations, Division of Administration;
Center, Administrative and Support Services University. BA, BS, SUNY College at Oneonta.
Department, Division of Administration.
John Panagiotakis David Peled
Lisa V. Orbé Lab Tech, Division of Adult and Continuing Lecturer, Computer Information Systems
Assistant Professor (Substitute), Cooperative Education; BS, New York Institute of Department, Division for Academic Affairs;
Education Department, Division for Academic Technology. AAS, Tel Aviv University; BSEE, MSEE,
Affairs; BA, MA, Boston College; M.Phil., Polytechnic University.
Ph.D., Columbia University, Teachers College.
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Glendaliz Penà Indira Gargee Persaud Michele Piso
CUNY Accounting Assistant, Level I, Bursar’s CUNY Administrative Assistant, Division for Program Assistant, LaGuardia Center for
Office, Division of Administration; AS, Academic Affairs; AS, LaGuardia Community Teaching and Learning, Division for Academic
Queensborough Community College. College; BBA, Baruch College. Affairs.
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Xavier Sacta Fernando Santamaria David A. Schoenberg
Computer Assistant, The International High Professor, Accounting and Managerial Studies Professor, Director, Travel and Tourism Program,
School; AAS, LaGuardia Community College. Department, Division for Academic Affairs; BA, Accounting and Managerial Studies Department,
Fordham University; MBA, Advanced Division for Academic Affairs; BS, City College;
Carmen Salinas Professional Certificate, New York University; MPS, New School for Social Research; M.Phil,
CUNY Office Assistant, Level III, Division for Certified Public Accountant, Maryland. Ph.D., Yale University.
Academic Affairs.
Nancy Santangelo Nancy Schoppner
Leroy S. Salley Operations Manager, Assistant to Higher CUNY Administrative Assistant, Level II,
Customer Support Assistant, Information Education Officer, Student Information Services, Library Department, Division for Academic
Systems Associate, Level II, Department of Division of Enrollment Management and Affairs.
Instructional Services and Media Distribution, Student Development; AA, LaGuardia
Division of Information Technology. Community College; BSEd, SUNY Cortland. Jane E. Schulman
Vice President, Division of Adult and Continuing
Henry Saltiel Juan Santos Education; BS, SUNY New Paltz; MS, Brooklyn
Vice President, Division of Information Mail/Message Services Worker, Level I, Mail College.
Technology; BS, Adelphi University; M.S.I.S.E, Center, Administrative and Support Services
Polytechnic University. Department, Division of Administration. Harry Schutz
Assistant Principal, The International High
Andrew J. Saluga Lucy B. Sardell School; BBA, Adelphi University; MA,
Associate Director, Recreation, Higher Lecturer, Cooperative Education Department, Columbia University, Teachers College;
Education Associate, Recreation Department, Division for Academic Affairs; BA, SUNY Adm/Supv Degree, Hunter College.
Division of Enrollment Management and Albany; MS, Hunter College; MS, Baruch
Student Development; AA, LaGuardia College. Catherine Schwarha
Community College; BS, York College. Technical Support Aide, Level I, Library
Deborah Sarfaty Department, Division for Academic Affairs; AA,
Herbert Samuels Associate Professor, Natural and Applied St. Monica’s College, Malta.
Professor, Natural and Applied Sciences Sciences Department, Division for Academic
Department, Division for Academic Affairs; BA, Affairs; BA, Brandeis University; D.V.M., Anthony Sclafani
MSSW, University of Louisville; Ph.D., New Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine. Enrollment Management Officer, Registrar’s
York University. Office, Assistant to Higher Education Officer,
Reine T. Sarmiento Division of Enrollment Management and
Arturo I. Sanchez Senior Director, Admission Services, Office of Student Development; BA, Hunter College.
Assistant Professor, Social Science Department, Admission Services, Higher Education Officer,
Division for Academic Affairs; BA, Saint Division of Enrollment Management and Everett Scott
Francis College; MA, New York University; Student Development; BA, National University. Network and Computer Technician, Information
MSUP, Ph.D., Columbia University. Systems Aide, Level I, Department of Network
Delwar Sayeed Administration; Division of Information
Irma Sanchez Instructional Design Associate, LaGuardia Technology; AAS, LaGuardia Community
Mail/Message Services Worker, Level II, Mail Center for Teaching and Learning, Division for College.
Center, Administrative and Support Services Academic Affairs; AAS, LaGuardia Community
Department, Division of Administration. College; BT (CIS), New York City College of Korto Scott
Technology. Assistant Professor (substitute), Department of
Julio Sanchez Natural and Applied Sciences, Division for
Mail/Message Services Worker, Level I, Mail Ed Scall Academic Affairs; BSN Cuttington University;
Center, Administrative and Support Services College Advisor, Middle College High School; MA, New York University.
Department, Division of Administration. BA, Queens College; MA, New York
University; MA, Long Island University. Marguerite Scott
Marlin Sanchez Administrative Assistant, Employment Services
Records Assistant, Technical Support Aide, Douglas Scheer and Placement, Career Development Center,
Level I, Registrar’s Office, Division of Supervisor, Stockworker, Level I, Department of Division of Adult and Continuing Education;
Enrollment Management and Student Building Operations, Division of Administration; AAS, Malcolm King College.
Development. AA, Borough of Manhattan Community
College. Rosalind Scott
Miguel Sanchez Career Advisor, Employment Services and
Corporal, Campus Peace Officer, Level II, Kenneth Schlesinger Placement, Career Development Center,
Public Safety Department, Division of Associate Professor, Director, Media Services, Division of Adult and Continuing Education.
Administration. Library Department, Division for Academic
Affairs; BA, University of California, Berkeley; Allen Scribner
Susan M. Sanchirico MLS, Pratt Institute; MFA, Yale University. Office Manager, Student Government, Student
Associate Professor, Cooperative Education Development, Division of Enrollment
Department, Division for Academic Affairs; BA, Patricia Schmidt Management and Student Development.
Hunter College; MA, John Jay College of CUNY Office Assistant, Level III, Natural and
Criminal Justice; Certificate in Dispute Applied Sciences Department, Division for Jane Selden
Resolution; MSW, Hunter College School of Academic Affairs; AA, LaGuardia Community Lecturer, Education and Language Acquisition
Social Work; LMSW, New York State. College. Department, Division for Academic Affairs; BA,
SUNY Purchase; MA, Columbia University,
Jorge SantaCruz Semia Schneider Teachers College.
College Accountant Assistant, Level I, Bursar’s Math Teacher, Middle College High School; BA,
Office, Division of Administration; AA, Wroclaw University, Poland; AAS, LaGuardia Johanna Serrata
LaGuardia Community College. Community College; MA, Queens College. Infant Toddler Coordinator, ECLC Programs
Inc., Division of Enrollment Management and
161 Student Development.
Archiles Serries Luis Simancas Renee Somers
Lecturer (Substitute), Humanities Department, Custodial Assistant, Administrative and Support Assistant Professor, English Department,
Division for Academic Affairs; BA, MA, New Services Department, Division of Division for Academic Affairs; BA, Hofstra
York Institute of Technology. Administration. University; MA, Northwestern University;
Ph.D., University of Rhode Island.
Bill Seto Saray Simo
Assistant Director for Professional Fiscal Monitor/Office Manager, Interpreter Trevor Soponis
Development, LaGuardia Center for Teaching Education, Program for Deaf Adults, Division of English Teacher, Middle College High School;
and Learning, Division for Academic Affairs.; Adult and Continuing Education; AAS, BA, Tufts University.
BA, Binghamton University LaGuardia Community College.
Irene Sosa
Renan Sezer Carli Sinclair Associate Director, Student Life Office, Higher
Assistant Professor, Mathematics Department, CUNY Office Assistant, Level II, Payroll Education Associate, Division of Enrollment
Division for Academic Affairs; BS, M.I.T.; MA, Management Systems Office, Division of Management and Student Development; BA,
Brandeis University; MS, Courant Institute of Administration; BA, Queens College. MS.Ed, Hunter College.
Mathematical Science; Ed.M., Ed.D., Columbia
University, Teachers College. Chris Singh Rosalind Spaulding
Fiscal Manager, Student Life Office, Division of Stock Worker, Level II, Stock Room,
John Shaia Enrollment Management and Student Administrative and Support Services
Senior Job Developer, Employment Services Development; BA, Binghamton University. Department, Division of Administration; AAS,
and Placement, Career Development Center, LaGuardia Community College.
Division of Adult and Continuing Education; Srimal Sirisena
BA, New York Institute of Technology. International Student Advisor, International Michael Spear
Student Services, Division of Enrollment Instructor (Substitute), Social Science
John F. Shean Management and Student Development; BA, Department, Division for Academic Affairs; BA,
Assistant Professor, Social Science Department, College of Staten Island. Davidson College.
Division for Academic Affairs; BA, Hunter
College; MBA, Baruch College; MA, University Edward R. Sisco Jeffrey Spencer
of Delaware; MA, Ph.D., University of College Public Safety Director, Public Safety Paramedic Program Director, Higher Education
Wisconsin. Department, Division of Administration; BS, Officer, Natural and Applied Sciences
MA, John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Department, Division for Academic Affairs;
Sigmund Shen AAS, LaGuardia Community College; BS, New
Assistant Professor, English Department, Diann Slade York Institute of Technology; NYS EMT-P.
Division for Academic Affairs; BA, Queens Assistant Professor, Natural and Applied
College; MA, Ph.D., New York University. Sciences Department, Division for Academic Marie C. Spina
Affairs; BSN, MSN, Catholic University; Instructor, Institutional Archivist and Public
Lee Sherer Registered Nurse. Services Librarian, Library Department, Division
Science Teacher, Middle College High School; for Academic Affairs; BA, Hunter College;
BA, University of Colorado. Michelle Smalls MLS, Columbia University.
CUNY Office Assistant, Level III, Marketing
Yakov Shifrin and Communications Office. Arlene Spinner
Administrative Assistant, Program for Deaf Assistant Professor (substitute), Department of
Adults, Division of Adult and Continuing Aarkieva L. Smith Natural and Applied Sciences, Division for
Education; AAS, LaGuardia Community Administrative Secretary, LaGuardia Center for Academic Affairs, BSN, MS, Hunter College.
College; BBA, Baruch College. Teaching and Learning, Division for Academic
Affairs. Priscilla Stadler
Lily Shohat Instructional Design Specialist, LaGuardia
Professor and Chairperson, Social Science Christopher Jason Smith Center for Teaching and Learning, Division for
Department, Division for Academic Affairs; BA, Assistant Professor, English Department, Academic Affairs; BFA, School of the Museum
Columbia University; MA, Columbia Division for Academic Affairs; BA, MA, Texas of Fine Arts; MA, Columbia University,
University, Teachers College; M.Phil, Ph.D., A&M University-Commerce; Ph.D., University Teachers College.
Columbia University. of Arkansas.
Daniel Stageman
Linda Siegmund Tanya Smith English Teacher, Middle College High School;
Assistant Principal, Middle College High CUNY Office Assistant, Level II, Library BA, University of Michigan; MA, Theatre
School; BS, Fairleigh Dickenson; MS.Ed, Department, Division for Academic Affairs. Practice, Central School of Speech and Drama,
Queens College. London, England.
Tina Smith
Kevin Sihler Custodial Assistant, Administrative and Support John Starkey
Math Teacher, Middle College High School; BS, Services, Division of Administration. Humanities Teacher, The International High
SUNY at Oswego. School; BA, SUNY Buffalo; MA, SUNY New
Linda Sofia Paltz.
John O. Silva CUNY Office Assistant, Level IV, Library
Professor, English Department, Division for Department, Division for Academic Affairs; AA, Denise Steeneck
Academic Affairs; AB, Seton Hall University; LaGuardia Community College; BA, Queens Assistant to Higher Education Officer,
MA, Brooklyn College; Ph.D., Graduate School College. Department of Building Operations, Division of
and University Center, CUNY. Administration.
Patricia Sokolski
Barry L. Silverman Lecturer, Humanities Department, Division for Marion Stein
Associate Professor, Accounting and Managerial Academic Affairs; BA, MA, Universite de Assistant Director of College Now, Higher
Studies Department, Division for Academic Roven. Education Assistant, Division for Academic
Affairs; BS, MBA, MA, Long Island University. Affairs; MSA, Sarah Lawrence College; MSW,
162 Hunter College.
Julie Sterling Alida Suero Claudia Tapia
Program Associate, The Workforce Education CUNY Office Assistant, Level IV, Counseling CUNY Office Assistant, Level II, Department of
Center, Division of Adult and Continuing Department, Division for Academic Affairs; Building Operations, Division of Administration;
Education; BA, Mary Washington College, AAS, LaGuardia Community College. AAS, LaGuardia Community College.
University of Virginia.
Nalini Sukhdeo Gordon Tapper
Carolyn Sterling-Deer Financial Analyst, Assistant to Higher Education Assistant Professor, English Department,
Assistant Professor, Education and Language Officer, Business Office, Division of Division for Academic Affairs; BA, Colgate
Acquisition Department, Division for Academic Administration; BA, Queens College. University; MA, M.Phil, Ph.D., Columbia
Affairs Lecturer, English as a Second Language University.
Program, Division for Academic Affairs; BA, Veron Sundar
Queens College; MA, Columbia University, CUNY Office Assistant, Level II, Institutional Patricia Taras
Teachers College; Ph.D., Indiana University of Research, Division of Information Technology. Information Systems Aide, Office of Human
Pennsylvania. Resources, Division of Administration.
Irma G. Suquisupa
Scott Sternbach CUNY Accounting Assistant, Level I, Bursar’s Gianina Taveras
Lecturer, Humanities Department, Division for Office, Division of Administration; AAS, Web Developer, Information Systems Assistant,
Academic Affairs. LaGuardia Community College Level II, Department of Instructional Services &
Media Distribution, Division of Information
Vanda Stevenson George D. Sussman Technology; AAS, LaGuardia Community
College Accounting Assistant, Level II, Professor, Social Science Department, Division College.
Accounting Office, Division of Administration; for Academic Affairs; AB, Amherst College;
AAS, Berkeley College, NY. MA, Ph.D., Yale University. Joe Taveras
Network Administrator, Information Systems
Michele Stewart Jeanette Sutherland Associate, Level I, Department of Network
Coordinator, Advisement and Outreach Services, CUNY Administrative Assistant, Level IA, Administration, Division of Information
Higher Education Associate, Division of Adult Department of Instructional Services and Media Technology; AS, LaGuardia Community
and Continuing Education; BA, SUNY Stony Distribution, Division of Information College.
Brook; MS, Polytechnic University. Technology.
Edgar Taylee
William Stewart Barbara Svitlik Engineer Technician, Level II, Department of
Custodial Assistant, Administrative and Support Associate Professor, Natural and Applied Building Operations, Division of Administration;
Services Department, Division of Sciences Department, Division for Academic AS, LaGuardia Community College.
Administration. Affairs; BS, Adelphi University; MS, Hunter
College; M.Phil, Ph.D., Graduate School and Sharon Taylor
Cheryl Still University Center, CUNY; Registered Nurse. Fine Art Teacher, Middle College High School;
Assistant to Higher Education Officer, Office of BFA, Art Academy, Cincinnati.
Human Resources, Division of Administration; Dolores Sweeney
BS, New York Institute of Technology. Administrative Assistant, Employment Services Valerie Taylor-Haslip
and Placement, Career Development Center, Associate Professor, Natural and Applied
Diane Stone Division of Adult and Continuing Education. Sciences Department, Division for Academic
Administrative Assistant, Employment and Affairs; BSN, Howard University; MSN,
Career Services Center, Division of Adult and Claire E. Sylvan Lehman College; FNP, Adelphi University;
Continuing Education. Teacher, The International High School; BA, Registered Nurse
Brooklyn College; MA, M.Ed., Ed.D., Columbia
Byron A. Storck University. Susanna Tenny
Senior College Laboratory Technician, Natural Math Teacher, Middle College High School; BA,
and Applied Sciences Department, Division for Donald Sztabnik Yale College.
Academic Affairs; BS, City College; Teachers Director of Housekeeping, Administrative and
Certificate, Glassboro State College; AM, New Support Services Department, Administrative Lynne Teplin
York University; MBA, Pace University. Superintendent, Level III, Division of Lecturer and Counselor, Counseling Department,
Administration; BA, SUNY Binghamton. College Discovery Program, Division for
Deborah Strachan Academic Affairs; BA, Goddard College; MS,
Associate Director of Recruitment, Higher Rosemary A. Talmadge Lehman College.
Education Associate, Office of Admission Special Assistant to the President for
Services, Division of Enrollment Management Organizational Development, Office of the Alicia Thomas
and Student Development; BS, MS, College of President; BA, University of Connecticut; MPA, CUNY Office Assistant, Level II, Employment
Human Services. Suffolk University. and Career Services Center, Division of Adult
and Continuing Education.
David L. Styler Andrea Tangarife
Lecturer, English Department, Division for CUNY Office Assistant, Level IV, Bursar’s Cynthia Thomas
Academic Affairs; BA, Mesa State College; Office, Division of Administration; AS, Wood Secretary, ACCRC/College for Children,
MA, New York Institute of Technology. Tobe-Coburn School. Division of Adult and Continuing Education.
Daniel Vincent
Science Teacher, Middle College High School;
BA, MA, Queens College.
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Marion L. Viray Richard A. Webster John W. Williams
Lecturer and Counselor, Counseling Teacher, The International High School; BA, Professor, Humanities Department, Division for
Department, College Discovery Program, Syracuse University; MS, New School Academic Affairs; BA, Virginia Union
Division for Academic Affairs; BA, San Diego University. University; MA, Howard University.
State University; MA, New York University.
Robert F. Weick Patricia Williams
Norma Vladic Mathematics Teacher, The International High Employment Specialist, Workforce1 Career
Senior College Laboratory Technician, Natural School; BS, Georgetown University; MIA, Center, Career Development Center, Division of
and Applied Sciences Department, Division for Columbia University. Adult and Continuing Education; BS, New York
Academic Affairs; BSN, Far Eastern University; Institute of Technology, MS, New York Institute
Registered Nurse. Jeffrey I. Weintraub of Technology.
Professor, Cooperative Education Department,
Leonard A. Vogt Division of Information Technology; BA, MS, Peggy Williams
Professor, English Department, Division for Long Island University; MPA, Baruch College. Administrative Coordinator for Human
Academic Affairs; BA, MA, Southern Illinois Resources, Assistant to Higher Education
University; Ph.D., Kent State University. Ronni J. Weprin Officer, Office of Human Resources, Division of
Development Officer, Grants Development Administration.
Andrew Vollo Office.
Director, Taxi and FHV Driver Institute, James Wilson
Division of Adult and Continuing Education; DeShawn West Associate Professor, English Department,
BA, Queens College; NYS Certified Defensive CUNY Office Assistant, Level I, Library Division for Academic Affairs; BA, SUNY
Driving Instructor/Trainer. Department, Division for Academic Affairs; Fredonia; MA, SUNY Albany; Ph.D., Graduate
AAS, LaGuardia Community College. School and University Center, CUNY.
Gary Vollo
Senior College Laboratory Technician, Wallace Whitaker Lillette Wilson-Pierre
Humanities Department, Division for Academic Campus Peace Officer, Level I, Public Safety CUNY Office Assistant, Level IV, Career
Affairs; AA, LaGuardia Community College; Department, Division of Administration. Development Center, Division of Adult and
BA, Queens College. Continuing Education.
Francine White
Lawrence Waldron Assistant Professor, Cooperative Education Patricia A. Winter
Assistant Professor, Humanities Department, Department, Division for Academic Affairs; BA, School Secretary, The International High School;
Division for Academic Affairs; BFA, St. John’s City College; MBA, Dowling College. AAS, Queensborough Community College.
University; MFA, School of Visual Arts.
Scott G. White Denise Wise
Rachel Walker Instructor and Access Services Coordinator, CUNY Office Assistant, Level III, Student Life
Employment Specialist, Employment and Library Department, Division for Academic and Recreation, Division of Enrollment
Career Services Center, Career Development Affairs; BA, New York University; MLS, Long Management and Student Development.
Center, Division of Adult and Continuing Island University.
Education; BA, Tufts University Sara Wolf
Rhonda Whitley Teacher, The International High School; BA,
Sherman Walker Administrative Assistant, Liberty Partnership Haverford College; Ed.M., Harvard University.
Fire Safety Director, Security Specialist II, Program, Division for Academic Affairs; BBA,
Public Safety Department, Division of Audrey Cohen College. Eileen Wong
Administration. Teacher, Middle College High School; BA,
D. Priyantha Wijesinghe Queens College.
Christina Walsh Assistant Professor, Natural and Applied
CUNY Office Assistant, Level IV, English Sciences Department, Division for Academic Bill Woodward
Department, Division for Academic Affairs; BS, Affairs; BS, University of London; M.Phil, Teacher, CUNY Language Immersion Program,
New York Institute of Technology. Ph.D., Graduate School and University Center, Division of Adult and Continuing Education;
CUNY. BA, University of Southern California; MA, Old
Frank Wang Dominion University.
Assistant Professor, Mathematics Department, Robert Wiley
Division for Academic Affairs; MA, M.Phil., Mail/Message Services Worker, Level I, Cassandra Worko
Ph.D., Columbia University. Receiving, Administrative and Support Services Administrative Assistant, Interpreter Education,
Department, Division of Administration. Program for Deaf Adults, Division of Adult and
Chukie Wangdu Continuing Education; AA, LaGuardia
Assistant Director, Student Information Services, Hannalyn M. Wilkens Community College.
Higher Education Assistant, Division of Professor and Chairperson, Communication
Enrollment Management and Student Skills Department, Division for Academic Angela Wu
Development; AA, BA, Finch College. Affairs; BA, University of Chicago; MA, Ed.D., Assistant Professor, Accounting and Managerial
Columbia University, Teachers College. Studies Department, Division for Academic
Nanda Warren Affairs; MS, University of Illinois; MBA,
Program Coordinator, Center for Immigrant Brian Williams Harvard University; Certified Public Accountant,
Education and Training, Division of Adult and Campus Peace Officer, Level I, Public Safety Illinois.
Continuing Education; BA, University of Department, Division of Administration; AAS,
Minnesota; MA, Columbia University. Bronx Community College. Clara Wu
Professor, Natural and Applied Sciences
Sandra Watson Dudley Williams Department, Division for Academic Affairs; BS,
Associate Dean, Division of Adult and Lecturer (Substitute), Natural and Applied National Taiwan University; MS, University of
Continuing Education; BA, SUNY New Paltz; Sciences Department, Division for Academic Virginia; Ph.D., Carnegie-Mellon University.
MS, Long Island University; MA, University of Affairs; MA, City College.
Americas, Mexico.
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Shiow-Ying Yang Xiaoping Yen Joyce Ship Zaritsky
Associate Professor, Natural and Applied Professor, English Department, Division for Professor, Communication Skills Department,
Sciences Department, Division for Academic Academic Affairs; BA, MA, Fudan University; Division for Academic Affairs; BA, Brandeis
Affairs; BSN, University of Taiwan; MSN, Ph.D., Syracuse University. University; MA, Harvard University; Ed.D.,
Vanderbilt University, DNsc, Rush Presbyterian Yeshiva University.
University Kenneth J. Yin
Lecturer, English and Language Acquisition Caridad Zegarra
Gene Yao Department, Division of Academic Affairs; AB, Information Technology Assistant, Grants
Assistant Professor, Computer Information Cornell University; MS, Georgetown University. Development Office; AAS, LaGuardia
Systems Department, Division for Academic Community College.
Affairs; BA, Shanghai Mechanical Engineering Kimberlee J. Vogel
Institute; MA, Brooklyn College. Counselor, Cope Program, Division for Mauricio Zegarra
Academic Affairs; BA, Psychology, St. John’s Director of Financial Systems and Reporting,
Rodney Yarbrough University. Information Systems Assistant, Level II,
Mail/Message Services Worker, Level I, Business Office, Division of Administration; AS,
Telephone Services, Administrative and Support Sei Yoshioka LaGuardia Community College; BBA, Baruch
Services Department, Division of Lecturer and Counselor (Substitute), Counseling College.
Administration. Department, College Discovery Program,
Division for Academic Affairs; BA, International Yu Zhang
Burl Yearwood Christian University, Japan; MA, New York Professor, English Department, Division for
Assistant Professor, Natural and Applied University. Academic Affairs; BA, Shanghai Foreign
Sciences Department, Division for Academic Language Institute; MA, Northeast Normal
Affairs; BS, University of Alabama; Ph.D., Susan Young University; Ph.D., Southern Illinois University.
Wayne State University. Associate Professor, English Department,
Division for Academic Affairs; BA, MA, Jenny Zhu
Shaheda Yeasmeen McMaster University; Ph.D., Graduate School Assistant to Chief External Affairs Officer,
Office Assistant, LaGuardia Center for Teaching and University Center, CUNY. Office of the President; BA, MA, Fudan
and Learning, Division for Academic Affairs; University; MS, Baruch College.
AAS, LaGuardia Community College. Michelle A. Zaffino
Client Development Director, NY Designs, Ren W. Zhu
Marie Yeghikian Business Incubator, Division of Adult and Assistant Accounting Director, College
CUNY Office Assistant, Level III, College Now Continuing Education; BA, University of Accountant, Level II, Accounting Office,
Program, Division for Academic Affairs. Connecticut. Division of Administration; BA, Queens
College.
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168
sports, height and weight of athletic team members, degrees, previous 5. Each member of the academic community or an invited guest has the
schools attended, and honors and awards received. By filing a form with the right to advocate his position without having to fear abuse, physical, verbal,
Registrar's Office, you may request that any or all of the above information or otherwise, from others supporting conflicting points of view. Members
not be released without your prior written consent. This form may be filed, of the academic community and other persons on the college grounds shall
withdrawn, or modified at any time. not use language or take actions reasonably likely to provoke or encourage
CUNY Office of General Counsel physical violence by demonstrators, those demonstrated against, or specta-
April 19, 1999 tors.
6. I.D. Policy
All members of the college community are required to wear valid col-
Student Rights and Responsibilities lege IDs on campus. Individuals who do not have an ID can obtain one at
Student rules of conduct and disciplinary procedures are printed in the
the ID office in C-101. Visitors will be issued temporary IDs at the securi-
Student Handbook, which is distributed by the Counseling Department,
ty desk at each entrance to the college.
Division of Academic Affairs, Room C-245.
7. Action may be taken against any and all persons who have no legiti-
Rules for the Maintenance of Public Order (Pursuant to Article 129-A of
mate reason for their presence on any campus within the University/college,
the Education Law Henderson Rules)
or whose presence on any such campus obstructs and/or forcibly prevents
The tradition of the University as a sanctuary of academic freedom and
others from the exercise of the rights or interferes with the institution's edu-
center of informed discussion is an honored one, to be guarded vigilantly.
cational processes or facilities, or the rights of those who wish to avail them-
The basic significance of that sanctuary lies in the protection of intellectual
selves of any of the institution's instructional, personal, administrative,
freedom: the rights of professors to teach, of scholars to engage in the
recreational, and community services.
advancement of knowledge, of students to learn and to express their views,
8. Disorderly or indecent conduct on University/college-owned or con-
free from external pressures or interference. These freedoms can flourish
trolled property is prohibited.
only in an atmosphere of mutual respect, civility, and trust among teachers
9. No individual shall have in his possession a rifle, shotgun, or firearm
and students, only when members of the University community are willing
or knowingly have in his possession any other dangerous instruments or
to accept self-restraint and reciprocity as the condition upon which they
material that can be used to inflict bodily harm on an individual or damage
share in its intellectual autonomy.
upon a building or the grounds of the University/college without the written
Academic freedom and the sanctuary of the University campus extend
authorization of such educational institution. Nor shall any individual have
to all who share these aims and responsibilities. They cannot be invoked by
in his possession any other instrument or material which can be used and is
those who would subordinate intellectual freedom to political ends, or who
intended to inflict bodily harm on any individual or damage upon a building
violate the norms of conduct established to protect that freedom. Against
or the grounds of the University/college.
such offenders the University has the right, and indeed the obligation, to
10. Any action or situation which recklessly or intentionally endangers
defend itself. We accordingly announce the following rules to be in effect
mental or physical health or involves the forced consumption of liquor or
at each of our colleges which are to be administered in accordance with the
drugs for the purpose of initiation into or affiliation with any organization is
requirements of due process as provided in the Bylaws of the Board of
prohibited.
Higher Education.
11. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or
With respect to enforcement of these rules we note that the Bylaws of the
use of illegal drugs or other controlled substances by University employees
Board of Higher Education provide that:
in the workplace is prohibited. Employees of the University must also noti-
THE PRESIDENT. The president, with the respect to his education
fy the College Personnel Director of any criminal drug statute conviction for
unit, shall:
a violation occurring in the workplace not later than five (5) days after such
a. have the affirmative responsibility of conserving and enhancing the
conviction.
educational standards of the college and schools under his jurisdiction;
b. be the advisor and executive agent of the Board of his respective II. Penalties
College Committee and as such shall have the immediate supervision with 1. Any student engaging in any manner in conduct prohibited under sub-
full discretionary power in carrying into effect the Bylaws, resolutions, and stantive Rules 1-9 shall be subject to the following range of sanctions as
policies of the Board, the lawful resolutions of the several faculties; hereafter defined in the attached Appendix: admonition, warning, censure,
c. exercise general superintendence over the concerns, offices, employ- disciplinary probation, restitution, suspension, expulsion, ejection, and/or
ees, and students of his educational unit. arrest by the civil authorities.
2. Any tenured or non-tenured faculty member, or tenured or non-
I. Rules tenured member of the administrative or custodial staff engaging in any
1. A member of the academic community shall not intentionally obstruct
manner in conduct prohibited under substantive Rules 1-10 shall be subject
and/or forcibly prevent others from the exercise of their rights. Nor shall
to the following range of penalties: warning, censure, restitution, fine not
he interfere with the institution's educational processes or facilities, or the
exceeding those permitted by law or by the Bylaws of the Board of Higher
rights of those who wish to avail themselves of any of the institution's
Education, or suspension with/without pay pending a hearing before an
instructional, personal, administrative, recreational, and community serv-
appropriate college authority, dismissal after a hearing, ejection, and/or
ices.
arrest by the civil authorities, and, for engaging in any manner in conduct
2. Individuals are liable for failure to comply with lawful directions
prohibited under substantive Rule 10, may, in the alternative, be required to
issued by representatives of the University/college when they are acting in
participate satisfactorily in an appropriately licensed drug treatment or reha-
their official capacities. Members of the academic community are required
bilitation program. In addition, in the case of a tenured faculty member, or
to show their identification cards when requested to do so by an official of
tenured member of the administrative or custodial staff engaging in any
the college.
manner in conduct prohibited under substantive Rules 1-10, he or she shall
3. Unauthorized occupancy of University/college facilities or blocking
be entitled to be treated in accordance with applicable provisions of the
access to or from such areas is prohibited. Permission from appropriate col-
Education Law or Civil Service Law.
lege authorities must be obtained for removal, relocation, and use of
3. Any visitor, licensee, or invitee, engaging in any manner in conduct
University/college equipment and/or supplies.
prohibited under substantive Rules 1-9 shall be subject to rejection, and/or
4. Theft from, or damage to University/college premises or property, or
arrest by the civil authorities.
theft of or damage to property of any person on University/college premis-
es is prohibited.
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4. Any organization which authorized the conduct prohibited under sub-
stantive Rules 1-10 shall have its permission to operate on campus rescind- ♦Hours of Operation
ed. Except during holidays when the College's buildings are closed, the
Penalties 1-4 shall be in addition to any other penalty provided by law College's Hours of Operation are:
or The City University Trustees. Monday to Friday from 7am to 11pm; and
Saturday and Sunday from 7am to 7pm.
Appendix Access to the College's facilities at other times is prohibited, unless per-
Sanctions Defined: mission for each occurrence is granted as follows.
A. Admonition. 1. Events - Approval to hold events such as concerts, dances, athletic
An oral statement to the offender that he has violated University rules. events and meetings must be obtained through the Events Office.
B. Warning. Scheduling of events requires completion of a form describing the event,
Notice to the offender, orally or in writing, that continuation or repeti- location and authorized hours, and requires sign-off by offices that provide
tion of the wrongful conduct, within a period of time stated in the warning, services for the event. If the hours extend beyond the College's normal
may cause far more severe disciplinary action. hours of operation, the attendees will be required to leave the College's
C. Censure. premises at the end of the event.
Written reprimand for violation of specified rule, including the possibil- 2. Students - Approval must be obtained from the Vice President of
ity of more severe disciplinary sanction in the event of conviction for the Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, or designee, and received by
violation of any University regulation within a period stated in the letter of the Director of Security 24 hours beforehand.
reprimand. 3. Faculty - Approval must be obtained from the faculty member's
D. Disciplinary Probation. Chairperson and Divisional Vice President and received by the Director of
Exclusion from participation in privileges or extracurricular University Security 24 hours beforehand.
activities as set forth in the notice of disciplinary probation for a specified 4. Staff - Approval must be obtained from the employee's immediate
period of time. supervisor and Divisional Vice President and received by the Director of
E. Restitution. Security 24 hours beforehand.
Reimbursement for damage to or misappropriation of property. Sign In & Sign Out Policy
Reimbursement may take the form of appropriate service to repair or other- Whenever early arrival time or extended time is granted to an individual,
wise compensate for damages. the individual(s) entering or leaving a campus building will be required to
F. Suspension. enter their name (print and signature), the time of day, telephone extension
Exclusion from classes and other privileges or activities as set forth in and room number on the form provided at the Security Desk in the build-
the notice of suspension for a definite period of time. ing's Main lobby. The information contained in the “Sign-in” sheet is
G. Expulsion. especially important to provide Security personnel with the knowledge of
Termination of student status for an indefinite period. The conditions of how to contact each person in the event of an emergency situation occur-
readmission, if any is permitted, shall be stated in the order of expulsion. ring on campus.
H. Complaint to Civil Authorities.
I. Ejection.
Middle States Accreditation
LaGuardia Community College is accredited by the Commission on
Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
Credit Values at LaGuardia
Starting in Fall 1992, LaGuardia began operating on an enhanced semes-
ter system awarding semester credits. Prior to Fall 1992, the College oper-
ated on a quarterly calendar; instructional time was allocated in such a way
as to be equal to that of a college on a semester system. Therefore,
LaGuardia awards and has always awarded semester credits for all its
courses.
Graduation Rates
Graduation rates at LaGuardia compare favorably with those for other
CUNY community colleges. While most students require more than two
years to complete an Associate's degree, studies have shown that approx-
imately 20% of entering students achieve their degree in five years or less.
An important factor to consider in addition to the graduation rates is the
number of students who attend part-time and therefore require additional
time to complete their studies.
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Child of Veteran Award: a financial aid program.
♦Glossary of Terms Cleared: a term used by the Bursar’s Office to indicate that a student has
paid or has made acceptable arrangements to pay money owed to the col-
A lege.
@: a symbol on a student’s transcript which indicates waiver of a CLEP: College Level Examination Program.
requirement (without credit). Clinical phase: that part of an Allied Health program which includes
AA: Associate in Arts: the degree awarded in the following programs: courses in the major and exposure to practice.
Childhood Education, Education Associate: The Bilingual Child, Human CLIP: CUNY English Language Immersion Program.
Services: Child Development, Gerontology and Mental Health, and Liberal Club Hours: Wednesday afternoons. Classes are not usually scheduled
Arts: Social Sciences and Humanities, Secondary Education. during this time.
AAS: Associate in Applied Science: the degree awarded in the follow- Cluster: three or more courses offered during the same semester to a
ing programs: Accounting, Administrative Assistant, Business common group of students and linked by common themes or assignments.
Management, Commercial Foodservice Management, Commercial (Two courses linked in the same way are often called a “Pair.”)
Photography, Computer Operations, Computer Technology, Emergency College Discovery Program: a comprehensive program of basic skills
Medical Technician/Paramedic, Microcomputer Systems and Applications, courses, counseling, tutoring, and financial aid for students who meet the
Mortuary Science, Music Recording Technology, New Media Technology, eligibility requirements.
Nursing, Paralegal Studies, Physical Therapist Assistant, Programming and College Preparatory Initiative (CPI): initiative designed to strengthen
Systems, Travel and Tourism, and Veterinary Technology. high school students’ academic preparation in order to enhance success in
Academic Advisor: counselor or faculty advisor who helps students plan college and/or employment. See p. 120.
their course of study. Students may meet and talk with an adviser one-on- Confirmation: a student’s official schedule of classes issued after tuition
one about their academic program, degree requirements, and career/life has been paid.
goals. Continuing Education: noncredit programs for adult students, offered at
Academic Year: two enhanced semesters, each consisting of a twelve- LaGuardia by the Division of Adult and Continuing Education (ACE).
week session and a six-week session. Co-op: see Cooperative Education.
ACE: [Division of] Adult and Continuing Education. Cooperative Education: the academic department that offers courses
ACT: see CUNY/ACT. relating to experiential education and work and supervises most student
Advanced Standing: credit given upon admission for previously internships.
acquired coursework, credentials, and life experience. See p. 7. Co-op Seminar: class taken during internship cycle; in the seminar, stu-
Advisement Form: required form which must be signed by a counselor dents examine their work experiences in relation to educational and career
or faculty advisor before registration. It lists the courses for which a student objectives, academic concepts, and experiential education learning theories.
has been advised to register, and also courses in progress. COPE: College Opportunity to Prepare for Employment. .
AMP: Alliance for Minority Participation. See p. 10. Core: in the Liberal Arts curriculum only, a 12-credit requirement of
APTS: Aid for Part-Time Study, a financial aid program. introductory-level courses taken in four out of six Liberal Arts departments.
Articulation: an existing agreement between a four-year college and Corequisite: course which must be taken during the same session as
LaGuardia to accept certain courses for credit toward a BA or BS degree at another course.
that senior college, or an agreement between LaGuardia and a high school Counselor: college faculty trained to help students examine educational,
for automatic advanced placement credit. career and personal concerns. Counselors conduct New Student Seminar,
AS: Associate in Science: the degree awarded in the following pro- lead workshops, and are available to see students on an individual and group
grams: Business Administration, Computer Science, Dietetic Technician, basis.
Engineering Science, Fine Arts, Liberal Arts: Mathematics and Science, Course Code: each code (listed in the Schedule of Classes) identifies the
Occupational Therapy Assistant, and School Foodservice Management. department offering the course, the name of the course, and the particular
Associate Degree: see AA, AAS, AS. section (days and times) a course is scheduled to meet (e.g., ENG101.0771).
CPE: CUNY Proficiency Exam. See p. 6.
B CPI: College Preparatory Initiative. See p. 120.
Basic Skills: pre-college-level courses in reading, writing, mathematics CR: a symbol on a student’s transcript which indicates a course for
and oral skills that students may be required to take, depending on their per- which a student earned credit by examination or on the basis of an articula-
formance on the placement tests. tion agreement with the student’s high school.
BEOG: Basic Educational Opportunity Grant. See: Pell Grant. CUNY/ACT: a three-part test for new students that determines whether
Bursar: the college cashier, where all fees and tuition are collected, and they will be placed in ESL or basic reading, writing, and mathematics class-
all refunds and financial aid checks are given out. The Bursar’s Office es.
accepts cash, checks, and money orders. Curriculum: a set of courses constituting an area of specialization.
C D
Career and Transfer Center: renamed Office for Transfer Services. See Day Program: contains chiefly courses taught during the week and
p. 128. before 5:00 PM.
Career Preparation Elective Pattern: a group of no more than five cours- Dean’s List: a listing of students who have achieved academic excel-
es designed to give students a foundation for a career in areas such as art, lence in a given semester. See page 120.
journalism, or legal studies with related co-op experiences (AA degree in Degree: award granted by the college in recognition of completion of a
Liberal Arts only). prescribed course of study of at least 60 credits, e.g., AA, AAS, AS.
Certificate: award granted by the college in recognition of completion of Dependent Student: a student whose financial support comes in large
a prescribed course of study containing fewer than 60 credits. Awarded in part from some other person. See p. 11.
the commercial photography, practical nursing, and word processing spe-
cialist programs.
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E I
Elective Requirements: See individual academic prrogram listings, pps. IEP: Individualized Educational Program. See p. 6.
19-62. Liberal Arts electives include courses from the Departments of Immunization: The State of New York requires all students born on or
Education and Language Acquisition, English, Human Services, after January 1, 1957, to present proof of immunity against measles,
Humanities, Library, Natural and Applied Sciences, Mathematics, and mumps, and rubella.
Social Science, except those courses listed on p. 113. INC: a symbol on a student’s transcript indicating an incomplete course.
Enhanced Semester: a two-part semester divided into a 12-week session Independent Student: students who are financially self-supporting.
and a 6-week session. Independent Study: a course of study designed by a faculty member and
ePortfolio: personal Web space in which students create their own web- a student tailored to a student’s interests.
sites where they can archive and showcase their work and create an online International High School: a Board of Education high school on cam-
resume and transfer tool. pus.
ESL: English as a Second Language. Internship: credit-bearing work experience.
Evening status: see Extended Day. Internship Seminar: see Co-op Seminar.
Express Course: course offered in an intensive mode, usually during IOL (Internship Opportunities List): a complete listing, by major, of
intersession. internships available through the Department of Cooperative Education.
Extended Day: evening (after 5 p.m.) and weekend courses. See p. 114.
J
F Job Placement Office: available to all students and alumni. Offers full-
F: a symbol on a student’s transcript which indicates that the student and part-time job referrals, placement in temporary positions, and assistance
failed the course. Counted in the calculation of GPA. in developing interview techniques and preparing a resume.
F Grade Policy: Detailed explanation is found in the Academic Policy
section, p. 119. L
Faculty Advisor: an instructor in a student’s major who can assist with Learning Community: a group of students who enroll in a common set
academic and career planning. of courses (“pairs” or “clusters”) which are thematically linked and who
FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid. work together on projects and assignments. Liberal Arts: most of the cours-
FDPLUS: Federal Direct Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students, a es offered by the Education and Language Acquisition, English,
financial aid program. Humanities, Library, Mathematics, Natural and Applied Sciences, and
Federal Direct Loans: a financial aid program. Social Science Departments. See p.113 for a list of courses that do not count
Federal Pell Grants: a financial aid program. as Liberal Arts.
Federal Perkins Loans: a financial aid program. Liberal Arts Cluster: a learning community for students in their first col-
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG): a lege-level semester.
financial aid program.
Federal Work-Study Program: a financial aid program. M
FIN: An “INC” grade that has been changed to an “F”. Middle College: a Board of Education high school on campus.
FPL: Federal Perkins Loan, a financial aid program. Military Credit: Up to six unrestricted elective credits for veterans who
Freshman: first-year college student. have been honorably discharged from the United States military and are
FSEOG: Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, a enrolled in degree programs.
financial aid program.
Full-Time Student: generally, a student registered for at least 12 credits N
or credit equivalents per semester. Since each financial aid program has a National PONSI: National Program on Noncollegiate Sponsored
different definition for full-time status, students should see a financial aid Instruction. See p. 8.
counselor for information about how to maintain eligibility for all forms of NC: a symbol on a student’s transcript which indicates that no credit was
financial aid. Veterans should contact the Office of Veterans Affairs. earned for the course.
FWS: Federal Work-Study Program, a financial aid program. New Student Seminar: a required, counselor-led course which helps ori-
ent students to the college.
G Non-degree Students: students enrolled in individual courses but not
GED: General Equivalency Diploma (equivalent to High School diplo- working toward a degree.
ma) Non-Cleared: term used by the Bursar’s Office to indicate that a student
GPA: grade point average. owes money to the college. The account must be settled before the student
will be permitted to register for the next semester’s classes.
Non-credit Programs: non-credit courses offered through the Division of
Adult and Continuing Education designed to meet the interest and needs of
a variety of individuals and groups.
O
Option: a subset of a curriculum indicating the degree requirements for
that particular degree. For example, Business Finance is an option within
the Business Management curriculum, and Telecommunications is an
option within the Computer Technology curriculum.
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P T
P: a symbol on a student’s transcript which indicates that the student TAP: Tuition Assistance Program, a form of financial aid.
passed the course. Used prior to Fall, 1975. Not calculated toward GPA. TCR: a symbol on a student’s transcript which indicates that credit was
Pair: two courses offered during the same semester to a common group transferred to LaGuardia from a school the student previously attended.
of students. See also: Cluster. Transcript: report of grades received.
Part-Time Student: generally, a student registered for less than 12 tuition Transfer: process of applying credits taken at one school toward place-
units is considered part-time at LaGuardia. Since each financial aid program ment and/or advanced standing at another school.
has a different definition for part-time status, students should see a financial Transfer Student: student applying to LaGuardia after having completed
aid counselor for information about how to maintain eligibility for all forms some credits at another college. See pp. 7, 8.
of financial aid. Veterans should speak with the Office of Veterans Affairs.
Pell Grant: a financial aid program (formerly BEOG). U
PEP: Personal Education Planner, a computer-generated advisement U: a symbol on a student’s transcript which indicates that the student has
document based on a student’s major, status, and placement test results not satisfactorily passed the course. This grade is not counted in the calcu-
which recommends courses for the first semester. lation of GPA.
Perkins Loan: a financial aid program. Urban Study Requirement: all students are required to take at least one
Placement Tests: tests required upon admission to determine assignment of the special set of courses which utilize the facilities of New York City to
of students to appropriate classes. focus learning in a given discipline.
PONSI: see National PONSI. USIP/UWIP: University Summer/Winter Immersion Programs.
Pre-clinical phase: that part of an Allied Health program that contains the See p. 9.
courses which a student must complete to apply for candidacy to the clini-
cal phase of the program. V
Prerequisite: a course that must be completed prior to taking another Veterans Administration Educational Benefits: a form of financial aid.
course.
Probation: a trial period of one semester which permits students to W
improve a low grade point average. W: a symbol on a student’s transcript which indicates official withdraw-
Program: prescribed course of study leading to a degree or a certificate. al from a course prior to the official withdrawal date.
PTAP: Part-Time TAP Program, a financial aid program WA: a symbol on a student’s transcript which indicates administrative
withdrawal, e.g. student not cleared for immunization. For academic pur-
R poses, this symbol counts as a “W”, an official withdrawal.
R: a symbol on a student’s transcript which indicates that the course must WU: a symbol on a student’s transcript which indicates unofficial with-
be repeated. This grade is only given in basic skills courses. drawal from a course prior to the official withdrawal date. WU grades are
Readmission: process through which a student who stopped attending counted as F grades in the calculation of students’ grade point averages.
the college while in good academic standing may be allowed to re-enroll in
the college and register for classes. Y
Reinstatement: process through which a student who has been suspend- Y: a symbol on a student’s transcript which indicates that the student
ed by the college may be allowed to re-enroll in the college and register for completed the first semester of a two-semester course. Used prior to Fall
classes. 1980 and not calculated toward GPA.
Requirement: course necessary for completion of a degree.
Retention: policy specifying conditions for maintaining student status. Z
Robert F. Wagner Institute for the Arts and Technology: a Board of Z: a symbol on a student’s transcript which indicates that the instructor
Education high school on campus. was delayed in submitting a grade. Students completing an internship nor-
mally receive the temporary grade of “Z.” The “Z” grade will be changed
S to the student’s correct grade by the session following the internship.
S: a symbol on a student’s transcript which indicates that the student has
satisfactorily passed the course. This grade is not counted in the calculation
of GPA.
SAR: Student Aid Report which details aid received from federally
funded programs.
SAT: Scholastic Aptitude Test, offered by the Educational Testing
Service (ETS). See p. 7.
Schedule Adjustment: a period of time after registration in which stu-
dents may add and/or drop courses.
SIR: Student Instructional Report, a questionnaire by which students
evaluate their teachers.
Study Group: a group of students, often led by an advanced student, who
work together to master difficult skills.
Supplemental Educational Opportunities Grant: a financial aid program.
See FSEOG.
Suspension: the result of a student’s failure to raise a low grade point
average during probation. Students on suspension cannot register for class-
es in the college for one semester.
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Index C
Calendar inside back cover
E
Early Childhood Learning Center 128
Center for Veterans, Youth and Adults 134 Education and Language Acquisition
A Certificate programs 18 Department Courses 75
Academic advisement 116, 126 Child of Deceased Police Officer/ Education curriculum 34
Academic integrity 115 Firefighter Award 16 Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic
Academic policies 114 Child of Veteran Award 16 curriculum 37, 134
Academic programs 18 CLEP examination 8 Employment Career Services Center 134
Academic requirements 112 Clubs and organizations 130 Engineering Science: Civil Engineering
Academic review 115 College and University Policies 167 curriculum 38
Accounting curriculum 19 College Discovery Program 9, 16, 127 Engineering Science: Electrical
Accounting/Managerial Studies Department College for Children 134 Engineering curriculum 39
Courses 64 College Level Examination Program: Engineering Science: Mechanical
ACT test 7 see CLEP examination 8 Engineering curriculum 39
Administrative Assistant curriculum 21 College Prep 134 English Department Courses 79
Admissions, How to apply for 6 College Preparatory Initiative (CPI) 120 English Language Center 134
Adult and Continuing Education 133 Commercial Foodservice Management Evening status: see Extended Day 115
Adult Learning Center 133 curriculum 25 Exchange programs 10
Advanced placement credit 7 Commercial Photography Certificate Exemption credits 8, 114
Affirmative action policy 167 curriculum 27 Exploring Transfer Program (Vassar College) 10
AMP (Alliance for Minority Participation) 10 Commercial Photography curriculum 26 Express courses 113
Appeals/change of grade 119 Communication Skills Department Courses 69 Extended day 115
Application for admission 6 Computer Information Systems Department
APTS 16 Courses 70 F
Articulation agreements 10 Computer Operations curriculum 29 F grade policy 119
Articulation policies 122 Computer Science curriculum 28 Faculty and staff 138
Associate in Applied Sciences 18 Computer Technology curriculum 30 Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act 168
Associate in Arts 18 Cooperative Education Department 124
Associate in Science 18 Courses 74 FAFSA 13
Financial aid 125 FDPLUS (Federal Direct Parent Loan
B Foreign students 125 Program for Undergraduate Students) 14
Barnard-LaGuardia Intercollegiate Partnership Grading 125 Federal Financial Aid programs 13
Program 10 Internship 124-125 Federal Pell Grants 13
Basic Skills Program 112 Internship requirements 124 Federal Perkins Loan 13
Course descriptions 112 Internship Seminar 125 Federal Supplemental Educational
Evaluation and placement 112 Taking courses during internship 125 Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) 13
Express courses 113 Withdrawal from 116, 125 Federal Work-Study Program (FWS) 13
Pairs and clusters 113 COPE Program 9 Fees 12
Tutorial laboratories and services 113 Counseling Department 127 Change of program fee 12
Bridges to the Future Program 9 Courses 75 Waiver of 13
Business Administration curriculum 22 Course descriptions 64 Non-instructional fees 12
Business Management curriculum 23 Course index 63 Student Activities fees 12
CPE: see CUNY Proficiency Exam 7 Technology fees 12
CPI: see College Preparatory Initiative Financial Aid 13
Credit load 115 Financial Services, Office of Student 13
Credit values at LaGuardia 170 Fine Arts curriculum 40
Credits 115 Foreign Student Services: see International
CUNY/ACT test 7 Student Services
CUNY BA/BS Program 9, 11
CUNY Catch Transitional Services 134
CUNY Proficiency Exam 7
D
D and C- grade policy 119
Day and extended day status 115
Deaf Adults Program 130
Dean’s List 120
Dependent students 11
Dietetic Technician curriculum 33
Disabilities, Students with 130
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G M S
Glossary of terms 171 Map 176 School Foodservice Management
Grade Point Average (GPA) 119 Mathematics Department Courses 93 curriculum 59
Grading system 118 Medical Leave of Absence 117 Second degree students 121
Graduation 120 Microcomputer Systems and Applications Semester structure inside front cover
Pursuit of additional study after 121 curriculum 31 Sexual Harassment Policy 167
Graduation rates 170 Middle College High School 136 Social Science Department Courses 106
Middle States Accreditation 170 Sports 131
H Montgomery G.I. Bill 15 Student Activities fees 12
Health Services 128 Mortuary Science curriculum 52 Student Financial Services, Office of 13
HEGIS Codes 111 Music Recording Technology curriculum 53 Student Government 131
Henderson Rules 169 Student Programs 130
High schools 135 N Student Services 127
International High School 135 NASA’s Undergraduate Student Researchers Study Abroad Program 10
Middle College High School 135 Program 10 Supplemental Educational Opportunity
Robert F. Wagner, Jr. Institute for the Arts and National PONSI 8 Grants 13
Technology 136 Natural and Applied Sciences Department Supplemental Instruction 10
Honors Program 9 Courses 95 Suspension 120
Hours of operation 170 New Media Technology curriculum 32
Human Services: Child Development curriculum 42 New Student Seminar 8, 114 T
Human Services: Gerontology curriculum 43 New Students, Opening Sessions for 9 TAP (Tuition Assistance Program) 11, 15
Human Services: Mental Health curriculum 43 New York City Taxi Driver Institute 134 TAP refunds 12
Human Services Programs 42 New York State Financial Aid programs 15 Technology fee 12
Humanities Department Courses 83 Non-degree admission 6 Testing Office 7
Nursing curriculum 54 Transfer credits 7-8
I Transfer Services, Office for (formerly
Immersion programs for new students O Career and Transfer Center) 128
(USIP/UWIP) 9 Occupational Therapy Assistant Transcript fee 12
Immunization 7 curriculum 55 Travel and Tourism curriculum 60
Independent students 11 Opening Sessions for New Students 9 Tuition 11
Independent study 115 Per semester 11
Individualized courses 115 P Refunds 11
International High School 135 Paralegal Studies curriculum 56 Waivers 11
International Student Services Paramedic Program 135
(formerly Foreign Student Services) 130 Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students 14 U
Internship 124 Part-Time TAP Program 15 Urban Study requirement 114
Internship requirements 124 Pell Grants 13 University Summer and Winter
Internship Seminar 125 Perkins Loan 13 Immersion Programs 9
Permit policy 11, 117 University testing policies and procedures 7
L Persian Gulf Veterans Tuition Award 16 USIP/UWIP 9
Laboratory facilities 129 Peter Vallone Scholarship 16
LaGuardia and Wagner Archives 135 Phi Theta Kappa 131 V
LaGuardia Performing Arts Center 132 Physical Therapist Assistant curriculum 57 Vallone Scholarship: see Peter Vallone Scholarship 16
Late registration 116 Placement tests 7 Vassar College Exploring Transfer Program 10
Learning Communities 9 Practical Nursing Certificate curriculum 58 Veterans Administration educational benefits 15
Learning Project 130 Probation 120 Veterans Benefits 14, 16
Liberal Arts and Sciences Programs 44 Programming and Systems curriculum 29 Veteran’s credit for military service 8
Liberal Arts elective requirements 113 Veterinary Technology curriculum 61
Liberal Arts: Social Sciences and Humanities R Vietnam Veterans Tuition Award 16
curriculum 45 R grade policy 119
Liberal Arts: Mathematics and Science Readmission to the college 117 W
curriculum 51 Recreation 131 Withdrawal from cooperative education 117
Library Media Resources Center 129 Refunds 11-12 Withdrawal from courses 12, 117
Courses 92 Registration 116 Word Processing Specialist Certificate
Reinstatement 117 curriculum 62
Residency requirement 121 World Trade Center Scholarship 16
Retention policy 120
Robert F. Wagner, Jr. Institute for Arts
and Technology 136
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How to Get Here Woodside Station, transfer to a Manhattan- By Car
bound local 7 train and get off at 33rd St. The College Campus is located on Thomson
By Subway Ave., between Van Dam Street and Skillman
Via 7 Train: Get off at 33rd Street station. Avenue, except for the L Building, which is
By Bus
Walk two blocks westbound to Thomson From Queens: Take the Q60 or Q32 to between Van Dam and 32nd Place. See the
Avenue and Van Dam Street. Queens Boulevard and Skillman Avenue. above map to locate specific buildings.
Via E, V & R Trains: Get off at Queens Walk one block west to corner of Van Dam From Queens: Take the Long Island
Plaza Station and exit the station at Jackson Street and Thomson Avenue. Expressway west to the Van Dam St. exit.
Avenue and Queens Boulevard exit. Walk OR Take Q39 to Thomson Avenue and Van Make a right at the light and go to Thomson
over the Queens Boulevard Bridge (over the Dam Street. Ave., where you make a left.
Sunnyside train yards) until you reach the From Brooklyn: Take the B61 to the Citicorp From Brooklyn: Take the Brooklyn-Queens
corner of Van Dam Street and Thomson Building in Long Island City. Walk across the Expressway north to the Long Island
Avenue. Thomson Avenue Bridge. Expressway exit (toward the Midtown
Via G Train: Get off at Court Square From Bronx: Take the QBx1 bus from Coop Tunnel). Exit at Van Dam St. Make a right at
Station (at the Citicorp Building). Walk City to Main Street, Flushing. OR take the the light and go to Thomson Ave., where
across the Thomson Avenue Bridge. Q44 bus to Main Street Flushing. At Main you make a left.
Via N & W Trains: At Queensboro Plaza Street, take the No. 7 Subway to the 33rd From the Bronx: Take the Triboro Bridge to
station transfer to 7 Train (local to Main Street Station. Walk two blocks westbound the Brooklyn-Queens Expresway south. Exit
Street) and get off at the 33rd Street station. to Thomson Avenue and Van Dam Street. at Queens Blvd. west and, when Queens
Walk two blocks westbound to Thomson From Manhattan: Take the Q32 bus along Blvd. forks, turn left onto Thomson Ave.
Avenue and Van Dam Street. Madison Avenue and across 59th Street. From Manhattan: Take the 59th Street
Via the Long Island Railroad: Take the LIRR Get off at the intersection of Queens Bridge to Queens Blvd. and follow signs to
to Hunters Point Station, transfer to a Boulevard and Skillman Avenue and walk the college.
Flushing-bound local 7 train and get off at one block to the intersection of Thomson
33rd St. Or, alternatively, take the LIRR to Avenue and Van Dam Street.
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