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Academic Information
College Calendar
Associate Degree Programs
Diploma Programs
Technical Certificate Programs
The Georgia Virtual Technical College
Central Georgia Technical College Online
Courses
Adult Education
Milledgeville Campus
General Education Core
Learning Support Programs
Elective Courses
Grading System
Grade Appeal
Academic Status
President's List
Academic Reinstatement
Grade Point Average Computation
Grade Points
Quarterly Grade Point Average
Cumulative Grade Point Average
Graduation Grade Point Average
Graduation Information
Grade Changes
Repeating a Course
Program Change
Auditing a Course
Withdrawal and Dropping Courses
Attendance
Advanced Placement
Transfer Credit
Credit by Course Competency Exam
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
Declaration of a Major
Course Progression
Academic Advisement
Faculty Office Hours
Curriculum Changes
Departmental/Program Regulations
Practicum, Internship, and Clinical Course Information
Practicum, Internship, and Clinical Courses Travel
Practicum, Internship, and Clinical Courses Pay
Work Ethics Program
COLLEGE CALENDAR
CGTC’s calendar is based on a fiscal year beginning
July 1 and ending June 30 of the following year. A minimum
of 200 instruction days are included in the school year,
which is divided into the following quarters:
| Summer Quarter |
July, August, September
|
| Fall Quarter |
October, November, December
|
| Winter Quarter |
January, February, March
|
| Spring Quarter |
April, May, June
|
|
Application Deadlines
|
Summer Quarter |
June 10
|
| Fall Quarter |
September 10
|
| Winter Quarter |
December 10
|
| Spring Quarter |
March 10
|
Calendars denoting closure days and holidays are posted in each
department. Students are admitted quarterly based upon space availability
or as announced.
Instruction is balanced between classroom activities and laboratory
experiences and is relevant to the specific occupation in which
the student is training. State Standards for curricula and program
structure are implemented in all credit programs.
ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS
An Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree may be
earned at CGTC in specified credit programs, as approved
by the State Board of Technical and Adult Education. The
AAS degree includes a sequence of courses in the fundamental
and specific occupational requirements which prepare the
student for an advanced degree in his/her program choice.
The AAS degree programs offer the academic, technical and
professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition,
retention, and advancement. The associate degree programs
emphasize theory and practical application. Electives pertaining
to the student’s chosen field of interest are also
available.
DIPLOMA PROGRAMS
CGTC offers diploma programs on a credit-hour basis on both day
and evening schedules. These programs vary in length from 60 to
90 credit hours and are offered in the following major occupational
areas:
Health Technology
Business Technology
Information Technology
Trade & Industrial
Technical
Public Services
These programs provide the theory, functions, and practical application
of skills needed for entry-level employment and/or re-training
to update marketable skills. Diplomas are awarded to those who
successfully complete the program requirements.
TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
CGTC offers Technical Certificates of Credit (TCC). A technical
certificate is a coherent grouping of courses taken from
any state approved postsecondary standard curriculum. The
technical certificate program must be at least 15 quarter
credit hours in length and may not exceed 59 quarter credit
hours.
Technical certificates of credit are divided into two categories.
A description of each follows:
Early Exits (EE) - These technical certificates
of credit are offered to provide students with a short-term
program of study geared toward a specific occupational position.
Credits earned through technical certificates may be applied
to diploma options or other technical certificates for more
advanced education and training. Early Exits will be identified
by the (EE) next to the technical certificate title.
Occupational Specializations (OS) - These technical
certificates of credit are developed to provide graduates
or those with in-field occupational experience the opportunity
to provide advanced competencies to broaden employment options
and to add occupational specializations to existing skills.
Prerequisite skills in the occupation are required for the
student to be successful in these technical certificates.
Occupational Specializations will be identified by the (OS)
next to the technical certificate title.
THE GEORGIA
VIRTUAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE
The Georgia Virtual Technical College (GVTC) is made up
of contributing postsecondary technical college institutions.
The GVTC members work together creating courses and programs
using the Internet as a delivery medium. The “hands-on”
portion of the instruction (when required) is made possible
through several local and regional centers located throughout
the State of Georgia
and the existence of a standardized curriculum among the
technical colleges.
CENTRAL GEORGIA
TECHNICAL COLLEGE ONLINE COURSES
Central Georgia Technical College offers a wide range of online
courses. These courses use the Internet to deliver online learning
that is independent of time and location. For more information
on distance education, visit our web site at www.centralgatech.edu/disted.
This section includes registration procedures, specific course
information, and a comprehensive class schedule.
ADULT EDUCATION
This program delivers educational services responsive to the
individual needs of students who are undereducated. It is designed
to enable adult learners to acquire the necessary basic skills
to compete successfully in today’s workplace, strengthen
family foundations, and exercise full citizenship. English literacy
classes are also available for those citizens who are not proficient
in speaking and/or writing English.
MILLEDGEVILLE CAMPUS
The Milledgeville Campus offers a variety of programs at the
associate degree, diploma, and certificate level. Both day and
evening classes are available in most programs. In addition to
credit courses, the Milledgeville Campus offers continuing education
and business and industry training. For more information, call
478-445-2300.
GENERAL
EDUCATION CORE
General Education Core courses provide the academic foundation
that supports an intensive program of specialized technical education
at the certificate, diploma, and associate degree levels. They
are planned to broaden and enrich the student's general education
in preparation for a more enlightened and effective participation
in society.
While the emphasis in technical education is on specialized occupational
offerings, each Associate Degree program includes at least one
General Education Core course from each of the areas of Humanities/Fine
Arts, Social Sciences/ Behavioral Sciences, and Natural Sciences/Mathematics.
These courses are listed below.
Associate Degree General Education Core Courses
Area I - Humanities/Fine Arts
| ENG 191 or ENG 1101 |
Composition and Rhetoric |
5
|
| ENG 193 or ENG 1102 |
Literature and Composition |
5
|
| ENG 195 or ENG 1105 |
Technical Communications |
5
|
| HUM 191 or HUM 1101 |
Introduction to Humanities |
5
|
| SPC 191 or SPC 1101
| Public Speaking |
5
|
Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences
| ECO 191 or ECO 1101 |
Principles of Economics |
5
|
| ECO 193 or ECO 2105 | Principles of Macroeconomics |
5
|
| PSY 191 or PSY 1101 | Introduction to Psychology |
5
|
| SOC 191 or SOC 1101 |
Introduction to Sociology |
5
|
Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics
| BIO 191 or BIO 1111 |
Biology I |
5
|
| BIO 193 or BIO 2113 |
Anatomy and Physiology I |
5
|
| BIO 194 or BIO 2114 |
Anatomy and Physiology II |
5
|
| CHM 191 or CHM 1111 |
Chemistry I |
5
|
| CHM 192 or CHM 1112 |
Chemistry II |
5
|
| MAT 190 or MAT 1101 |
Mathematical Modeling |
5
|
| MAT 191 or MAT 1111 |
College Algebra |
5
|
| MAT 193 or MAT 1112 |
College Trigonometry |
5
|
| MAT 194 or MAT 1113 |
Pre-Calculus |
5
|
| MAT 195 or MAT 1131 |
Differential Calculus |
5
|
| MAT 196 or MAT 1100 |
Quantitative Skills and Reasoning |
5
|
| PHY 190 or PHY 1110 |
Introductory Physics |
5
|
| PHY 191 or PHY 1111 |
Mechanics |
5
|
Each diploma program also includes a set of General Education
Core courses providing background in mathematics, communications,
and interpersonal skills.
Mathematics
| MAT 100 or MAT 1012 |
General Mathematics |
3
|
| MAT 101 or MAT 1012 | Foundations of Mathematics |
5
|
| MAT 103 or MAT 1013 |
Algebraic Concepts |
5
|
| MAT 104 or MAT 1015 |
Geometry and Trigonometry |
5
|
| MAT 105 or MAT 1017 |
Trigonometry |
5
|
| MAT 111 or MAT 1011 |
Business Math |
5
|
Communications
| ENG 100 or ENG 1010 |
Fundamentals of English I |
5
|
| ENG 101or ENG 1010 |
Fundamentals of English I |
5
|
| ENG 102 or ENG 1012 | Fundamentals of English II |
5
|
| ENG 111 or ENG 1010 |
Fundamentals of English I |
5
|
| ENG 112 or ENG 1012 |
Fundamentals of English II |
5
|
Interpersonal Skills
| EMP 100 or EMP 1000 |
Interpersonal Relations & Professional
Development |
3 |
| PSY 101 or PSY 1010 |
Basic Psychology |
5 |
| PSY
150 |
Service Sector |
5 |
LEARNING
SUPPORT PROGRAM
The Learning Support program provides educational opportunities
to students that will enable them to achieve performance levels
in English, math, and/or reading required to succeed in occupational/technical
programs. To be enrolled in the Learning Support courses, students
must be working toward the completion of a certificate, diploma,
or degree program at CGTC. The Learning Support program serves
any student who has declared a program of study and whose basic
academic skills are below the minimum level recommended to complete
the selected program successfully.
Each program of study has established a description of entry-level
reading, language, and math competencies. The major purpose of
Learning Support is to provide learning experiences in reading,
language, and math that will aid the student in mastering the
skills needed for the chosen program of study. Assignment to Learning
Support courses is based on the results of standardized tests
and the competencies needed for the prospective program of study. The
courses are listed below.
Learning Support Courses
EXIT TESTING FOR LEARNING SUPPORT
In accordance with Technical College System of Georgia State
Standards, all students must achieve a required minimum score
on the COMPASS or other approved placement test before being allowed
entry into associate degree level coursework in English or Math.
Students in MAT 099, ENG 098, and RDG 098 who have met course
requirements but who do not achieve a required minimum score on
the COMPASS exit test during their first-quarter attempt(s) are
issued a grade of IP and must:
A. Have documented proof of remediation through tutoring from
the CGTC Academic Success Center or other college tutoring center
and receive permission for retesting
or
B. Repeat the course.
If either requirement is met, the student is allowed subsequent
attempts to retest during the next scheduled COMPASS testing the
following quarter(s) to meet the minimum score required for associate
level coursework. Students failing to meet the required minimum
COMPASS score requirement may appeal utilizing the Student Recourse
Procedure outlined in the Student Handbook section of the CGTC
catalog.
ELECTIVE COURSES
Elective courses are available to provide the student with
extended opportunities to learn skills and competencies
beyond the specific occupational curriculum. Courses may
include but are not restricted to courses such as Legal
Environment of Business, Customer Relations, Personal Finance,
and Total Quality Management. Additional electives may be
specified in the occupational curriculum as required electives.
These courses serve as support to the established curriculum
and allow students to enhance the learning experiences relevant
to their occupational/technical programs.
GRADING SYSTEM
Quarterly final course grades are entered by instructional
faculty into BANNER, the Student Management Information
System. Students may view their grades at www.centralgatech.edu/student/grades.html
by using their user ID and personal identification number
(PIN). The following grading system is used:
Grade Points Earned
A (90-100) Excellent 4
B (80-89) Good 3
C (70-79) Satisfactory 2
D (60-69) Poor 1
F (0-59) Failing 0
I Incomplete
IP In Progress
W Withdrew up to midterm
AU Audit
EX Credit by Course Competency Exemption Examination
TR Transfer Credit
I (Incomplete) - This grade may be given to a student
that has satisfactorily completed a substantial portion of the
coursework, but for non-academic reasons beyond the student's
control, has not been able to complete all of the requirements
of the course. The student must have instructor approval for an
I grade to be issued. No credit is given and no grade points are
calculated. An Incomplete must be removed within the first ten
school days of the next quarter, or a grade of "F" will
be issued. If an "I" is received in a prerequisite course,
as student may not register for advanced courses until the Incomplete
is removed and a satisfactory grade has been obtained.
IP (In Progress) - In individualized credit-level courses,
this grade indicates that a student is taking a course which requires
coursework beyond the present quarter. When students are issued an IP,
no credit is given, and no grade points are calculated.
There is a limit of two attempts to complete an IP course (i.e.
If a student earns an IP in a course, he/she will need to reregister
for the course and will have one additional quarter to finish the
incomplete assignments so that a grade will be calculated.) Based on
program requirements, students may be able to receive only one IP
grade per quarter.
W (Withdrew) - This grade signifies that a student withdrew
up to midterm. There is no academic GPA penalty, but it may affect
academic standing.
AU (Audit) - Students who request and are approved to
audit a course will receive no credit or financial aid.
EX (Exemption Exam) - Exemption credit is awarded based
on course competency testing. Academic credit is awarded but not
calculated in the GPA.
TR (Transfer Credit) - Indicates that the specific course
was taken at an accredited postsecondary institution. An official
transcript from that institution must be provided. Academic credit
is awarded but not calculated into the GPA.
APPEALING A GRADE
A student may elect to appeal the assignment of the grade of
“F” due to a nonacademic hardship. To appeal the grade
of “F”, a student should submit a written appeal to
the Vice President of Student Affairs within 10 days of the grade
being assigned.
Appeals will only be reviewed when:
* Submitted with documentation of the hardship
* The factors justifying the hardship are nonacademic and developed
after midterm
* Attendance and course work met satisfactory academic criteria
at the point of hardship
ACADEMIC STATUS
A quarterly Grade Point Average (GPA) will be calculated
at the end of each quarter based on the letter grades A,
B, C, D, or F, and the credit hours carried. Grade point
averages will be rounded to the nearest hundredth in determining
the quarterly and the cumulative GPA. The following will
establish status:
Good Standing
A quarterly grade point average of 2.00 or higher and satisfactory
completion of at least 50% of course work attempted for
the quarter is required for satisfactory progress.
Academic Warning
A student who earns a quarterly grade point average below
a 2.00 or fails to successfully complete at least 50% of
the course work attempted for the quarter will be placed
on academic warning the next quarter of enrollment.
Academic Probation
A student who earns a quarterly grade point average below
a 2.00 or fails to successfully complete at least 50% of
the course work attempted while enrolled on academic warning
will be placed on academic probation for the next quarter
of enrollment.
Academic Suspension
A student who earns a quarterly grade point average below a 2.00
or fails to successfully complete at least 50% of the course work
attempted for the quarter while enrolled on academic probation
will be suspended for one quarter. A second academic suspension
will result in a suspension for one year (four quarters). A third
suspension will result in a five-year suspension from the College.
Also, a student who withdraws from all courses for two consecutive
quarters will be suspended for one academic year (4 quarters).
Upon readmission, a student will be placed on academic probation
for their next quarter enrolled.
ACADEMIC REINSTATEMENT
To be reinstated, a student must submit a readmission application.
For the first suspension, students will be eligible to reapply
for admission after one quarter. For a second suspension, students
will be eligible to reapply for admission after one year (four
quarters). For a third suspension, students will be eligible to
reapply after 5 years.
NOTE: Students enrolled in Health Technology programs should
refer to the specific academic requirements for the Health Technology
programs in the Health Technology section of the CGTC Catalog.
PRESIDENT’S LIST
Students who earn a quarterly grade point average of 3.50 or
higher with an earned course load of at least 12 credit hours
for the quarter will earn recognition on the President’s
List for the quarter.
GRADE POINT AVERAGE COMPUTATION
The grade point average is computed by multiplying the
credit hours assigned a course by the grade points earned.
The total of grade points divided by the total number of
credit hours attempted equals the grade point average. The
grade point average will be reflected to the nearest hundredth.
GRADE POINTS
A - 4
B - 3
C - 2
D - 1
F - 0
EXAMPLE:
A student registers for English 101 (5 credit hours), Mathematics
101 (5 credit hours) and Psychology 101 (5 credit hours) and receives
the following grades:
| English
101 |
B
|
5
x 3 = 15 |
| Mathematics 101 |
B |
5
x 3 = 15 |
| Psychology 101 |
A |
5
x 4 = 20 |
| TOTAL: |
|
15 |
|
50 |
50 divided by 15 = 3.33
GPA
QUARTERLY GRADE POINT AVERAGE
The quarterly grade point average is the average of all
grades earned in a single quarter.
CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT
AVERAGE
The cumulative grade point average is the average of all grades
earned in credit hour courses at Central Georgia Technical College.
(Learning Support courses are not included in this calculation
as they are for institutional credit only.) This average is calculated
by dividing the number of hours in all courses attempted in which
a grade of A, B, C, D, or F has been received into the number
of grade points earned. The cumulative grade point average will
be recorded on the student’s permanent record.
GRADUATION GRADE POINT AVERAGE
The Graduation Grade Point Average is calculated only on
those courses required for graduation. When a course is
taken more than once, the final grade will be used in calculating
the grade point average for graduation. A 2.00 grade point
average is required for graduation.
GRADUATION INFORMATION
In order to be eligible for a degree, diploma, or technical certificate,
a student must complete each required course of the prescribed
program of study with a grade of C or higher and have either a
2.00 cumulative grade point average or a 2.00 graduation grade
point average. For elective courses, a D is acceptable. Honor
graduate status is a 3.50 cumulative CGTC GPA or higher. As a
transfer student, a minimum of twenty-five percent (25%) of program
course work, excluding transfer and exemption credits, must be
completed at CGTC in order to be eligible for a CGTC degree, diploma,
or technical certificate.
It is the student’s responsibility to submit an application
for a degree, diploma, or technical certificate using the online
Graduation Request Form upon completion of his/her instructional
program. Degrees, diplomas, and certificates are not issued
automatically. The Graduation Request Form may be found by logging
into the student secure area.
In order to complete the form, you will need the following information:
Student ID Number/PIN
Program graduating from
Employment information
Height and weight for cap and gown (if participating in graduation
ceremony)
All students electing to participate in the ceremony must designate
so on the Graduation Request Form.
Students who meet the requirements for graduation will be notified
of the arrangements for the graduation exercises. The Graduation
Commencement Ceremony is held each June for associate degree and
diploma graduates only. Graduates of certificate programs are
not eligible to participate. Students who have already satisfactorily
completed all of their diploma or associate degree course work
during the academic year or who will satisfactorily complete the
course work by the end of the immediately following Summer Quarter
will be eligible to participate in the graduation ceremony. Students
should ensure passing averages in all course work required for
a diploma or degree prior to participating in graduation exercises.
GRADE CHANGES
The official grade change period is the first ten school
days of the next quarter following when the course grade
in question was awarded. If a student has a course grade
in question, they should see the appropriate course instructor
or program chair/department head. If a grade change is warranted,
the course instructor or program chair/department head will
submit the official Grade Change Form to the Registrar’s
Office within the first ten school days of the next quarter.
REPEATING A COURSE
To meet academic requirements, a student may be required
to repeat a course. A student who unsuccessfully attempts
a course two times will not be allowed to repeat the course
for a period of one academic year (four quarters).
A student has two opportunities to pass any one level of Learning
Support. If the student does not satisfactorily complete the course
in two quarters, the student is referred to the Academic Success
Center.
With academic advisor approval, students may repeat a course
one time to improve their background in a subject area,
raise their GPA for graduation, or ensure transferability
of courses completed. All grades earned are included in
the calculation of the GPA. A grade of “C” is
recognized by most institutions as transferable.
PROGRAM CHANGE
Students wishing to change their major must submit a Request
for Program Change form which is available in the Admissions/Student
Services Office. Students are only allowed one program change
per quarter; therefore the student should consult with a program
advisor and financial aid to ensure they are making the best possible
choice. Courses previously satisfactorily completed, which are
applicable to the new major will be utilized. A change of major
may impact the length of time required to meet program requirements.
Students must meet the academic criteria for the new program requested
and/or meet any Learning Support requirement for the new program
of study. Financial Aid recipients may be restricted as to the
number of program/major changes that can be made for which financial
aid funds are received. When a student has completed or graduated
from a program, and they wish to enroll in another major, they
are required to complete a readmission application. Program changes
must be submitted prior to registration. When quarterly drop/add
is complete, all major changes become effective for the next quarter.
AUDITING A COURSE
A student who wishes to register for a credit course for no credit
may register to audit the course during the registration process
and will be accepted on a space availability basis. Some courses
may require documentation from the potential student’s employer
or evidence of previous postsecondary training before approval
for audit may be granted. Courses taken on an audit basis are
non-credit and will not be used for certification for financial
aid, WIA, Social Security, or Veterans Administration educational
benefits. A student who audits a course cannot take an advanced
standing or credit examination and receive credit for the audited
course. Students auditing a course(s) must pay the regular enrollment
fees. Approval to audit a course must be obtained from the Director
of Admissions.
WITHDRAWAL AND DROPPING COURSES
Any student who registers for a course must either complete the
course requirements or officially withdraw prior to the midterm
date of the quarter. To withdraw from one or more courses, the
student must complete an official withdrawal form in the Registrar’s
Office. A student should not assume that non-attendance constitutes
official withdrawal. The published midterm date of the quarter
is the last date an official withdrawal form may be submitted
to the Registrar’s Office. It is recommended that students
see their academic advisor before withdrawing or dropping from
a course(s) or from the college. A withdrawal or course drop made
by the third day of the quarter will incur no academic penalty
or tuition/fee charges. For withdrawals after the third day of
the quarter, full tuition and fees will be assessed. Refer to
the "Academic Standing" section regarding academic penalty.
Students may use any of the methods below to complete an
official withdrawal form with the Registrar’s Office:
* In person at the Registrar’s Office on the Macon
Campus or the Student Affairs Office on the Milledgeville
Campus
* By mail to 3300 Macon Tech Drive,
Macon, GA 31206
* By fax (478) 757-3454
* Online withdrawal form via the CGTC website (www.centralgatech.edu)
A student who officially withdraws from a course prior to midterm
is assigned a grade of W. There is no grade point average (GPA)
penalty assigned. A student who discontinues attending a course
will be assigned a grade of F in the course.
A student may elect to appeal the assignment of the grade of
F due to a nonacademic hardship. To appeal the grade of F, a student
should submit a written appeal to the Vice President of Student
Services within 7 days of the grade being issued. Appeals will
only be reviewed when:
* Submitted with documentation of the hardship
* The factors justifying the hardship are nonacademic and developed
after midterm
* Attendance and course work met satisfactory academic criteria
at the point of hardship
Excessive withdrawals may penalize a student’s academic
standing at the College. Withdrawal from any course in a
Health Technology program at any level may affect progression
in the chosen program.
A student who withdraws from all courses at the institution
for two consecutive quarters will not be eligible for readmission
for one academic year (four quarters). Additionally,
such withdrawals may affect the student’s financial
aid status.
Students who officially withdraw from a course(s) or from the
College may be entitled to a refund based on the refund policy.
Those students who have voluntarily withdrawn and those who were
dropped or terminated by the College must reapply if they wish
to return. Readmission to a program will be granted under current
curriculum requirements.
LEARNING SUPPORT COURSE WITHDRAWAL POLICY
Students electing to withdraw from Learning Support classes can
do so without academic penalty if they meet all of the following:
a) Only one withdrawal within an academic year
b) Student must maintain satisfactory academic progress
c) Student must be placed at an 097 level or above
d) Student may not be enrolled under the ATB (ability to benefit)
status.
Learning Support students not meeting the above requirements
must appeal to the Registrar’s Office before attempting
to withdraw.
ATTENDANCE
CGTC educates students for direct entry into the labor market.
Therefore, CGTC stresses regular school attendance and evaluates
attendance and punctuality as part of the Work Ethics grade for
each credit course.
Attendance Requirements
Students should enroll only in those classes that they can reasonably
expect to attend on a regular basis. Instructors have both the
right and the responsibility to develop rea¬sonable attendance
policies appropriate to the type, level, delivery method, and
frequency of class meetings for their course; to communicate the
policies to students clearly via the course syllabus or addendum;
and to apply the policies fairly and consistently to all enrolled
students.
Instructors are solely responsible for determining whether work
missed may be made up; any make up work allowed will be scheduled
at the discretion of the instructor. Policies for makeup work
will also be detailed in the course syllabus or addendum. In case
of classes canceled due to inclement weather or emergencies, the
college will make every effort to reschedule classroom/lab hours
missed.
Students who exceed the stated amount of allowable absences in
a course will be assigned a grade of F in the course. Appeals
will only be reviewed when submitted to the Vice President of
Student Affairs. Regardless of circumstance, appeals will not
be reviewed unless they conform strictly to the requirements listed
on the appeal form.
NOTE: All enrolled day students are required
to attend at least one of the first two days of class to maintain
assurance of enrollment for any assigned class. All evening students
are required to attend the first evening or night of class to
maintain assurance of enrollment for any initial assigned class.
Students not meeting this requirement may be dropped from the
class. Online students must contact their online course instructor
during the first week of classes to maintain assurance of enrollment,
and throughout the quarter must weekly contact their online course
instructor to constitute continued enrollment in the online course.
Attendance Records
The class roll book maintained by the instructor is the
official record for all students in a class. It is the official
record in all matters pertaining to entrance, attendance,
and completion.
Attendance Dismissal
Students who fail to meet the attendance policies will
be dismissed from the class for which they exceeded the
attendance policy. Re-entry into the College will vary according
to the nature of the instructional program. The cause of
the excessive absenteeism should be resolved prior to re-entry.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
Advanced placement allows a student to receive course credit
based on previous training and education or experience determined
equivalent to courses offered at Central Georgia Technical
College. Advanced placement includes:
TRANSFER CREDIT (See
Transfer
Students and Transfer Student Admission requirements).
CREDIT BY COURSE COMPETENCY
EXAM - Courses may be exempted through competency testing
or nationally normed exams such as College Level Examination Program
(CLEP), Proficiency Examination Program (PEP) and Advanced Placement
Examination of the College Entrance Examination Board. Institutional
exemption exams for demonstrating written and/or performance mastery
are available within the instructional programs for certain courses.
The cost for the exemption examination is $5.00 per credit hour
and must be paid prior to attempting the exam. Some exemption
examinations will also require the student to buy specific testing
materials. Students should contact the Business Office to make
payment for the exam.
The student must:
If a student has previously attempted, audited, failed,
or withdrawn from a course after the drop/add period at
CGTC, the student cannot receive credit for that course
by exemption examination. The student will be allowed only
one exemption attempt per course. If a given course has
a prerequisite course requirement, the prerequisite must
be satisfied by either exemption or successful completion
of the course before exemption may be attempted.
If a student exempts a course, credit is given but no grade points
are calculated for that course. Exemption credit earned is considered
toward total hours earned but does not count toward hours carried
for the quarter. Course exemption may affect the full-time status
of a student. A student may exempt no more than 75 percent of
the program course work in order to be eligible for a CGTC degree,
diploma, or technical certificate.
Students are responsible for the cost of the exempted
classes and financial aid is not available for exempted
courses.
*Students enrolled in Health Technology programs should
refer to the specific academic requirements and transfer
policies for the Health Technology programs in the Health
Technology section of the CGTC Catalog.
COLLEGE LEVEL EXAMINATION PROGRAM
(CLEP)
Courses may be exempted through competency testing or nationally
normed exams such as College Level Examination Program (CLEP),
Proficiency Examination Program (PEP), and Advanced Placement
Examination of the College Entrance Examination Board. The
cost for the exemption examination is $5.00 per credit hour.
Students are responsible for the cost of the exempted classes
and financial aid is not available for exempted courses.
DECLARATION OF A MAJOR
A declaration of major is required on the Admission Application
to ensure that the student’s occupational goals and objectives
can be met by the institution. Students may make a program change
prior to enrollment without it counting as a program change. Once
a student is registered, only one program change per quarter is
allowed. The student’s admission status is determined by
the major selected and the admission requirements for that major.
COURSE PROGRESSION
TCSG has mandated the sequence of some courses in each program.
These courses are identified in the course descriptions as prerequisite
or co-requisite. A course identified as prerequisite must be successfully
completed with a grade of C or better prior to taking certain
courses. A course identified as co-requisite may be taken in conjunction
with other courses. The Course Description Section in the catalog
identifies the prerequisite and co-requisite courses for all courses
offered. In addition, other requirements for taking each course
are identified. These requirements include program admission and
provisional admission. Courses are offered when enrollment and
instructor availability make it feasible. Courses are subject
to cancellation without prior notice. Every course is not offered
every quarter at any and/or all locations.
A student attempting over 18 credit hours a quarter must
receive prior approval from their advisor before registering
for those courses. Twelve or more credit hours per quarter
constitutes full-time student status.
ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT
Upon entering CGTC, each student is assigned a faculty
advisor to assist him/her in selecting appropriate courses
of study and to supervise his/her academic progress while
enrolled in a degree, diploma, or technical certificate
program. The student should meet with the assigned advisor
quarterly before registering.
Although students may take courses at any campus, advisement
should be done with the assigned program major advisor.
To be eligible to take CGTC online courses over the Internet,
the student must have approval from their advisor and/or
the course instructor. It is the student’s responsibility,
however, to be aware of courses required for graduation/completion
of the chosen major, to meet all graduation/completion requirements,
and to complete the quarterly registration process.
FACULTY OFFICE HOURS
All faculty (full-time and part-time adjunct) teaching
technical certificate, diploma, and degree courses have
office hours for providing assistance to students, academic
advisement, counseling, and other appropriate services.
Students seeking access to faculty should consult their
course syllabi for available office hours or check the hours
posted on office and/or classroom doors.
CURRICULUM CHANGES
Central Georgia Technical College is continuously updating
and modifying instructional programs to stay abreast of
the rapidly changing technologies in business and industry.
Therefore, a curriculum may be changed while a student is
enrolled in a program. If this should occur, the presently
enrolled student will not be penalized, nor will the length
of the program be extended for the student because of a
curriculum change. However, the student will be converted
to the new curriculum standards at the beginning of a new
phase of training, course or quarter, whichever is appropriate
for the particular program.
If a student withdraws and re-enters into a new curriculum,
the student will be required to meet the requirements of
the new curriculum. The previous transcript will be evaluated
and equated to the new curriculum. Courses are subject to
revision and/or cancellation without notice.
DEPARTMENTAL/PROGRAM
REGULATIONS
Each department and program has written rules and regulations
affecting departmental and program activities. Each student
will be issued a copy of these regulations during the departmental
or program orientation. Students should be thoroughly familiar
with the departmental and program regulations and the school
catalog. Regulations contained in both documents are set
forth to guide students in their daily activities while
at CGTC.
PRACTICUM, INTERNSHIP, AND CLINICAL
COURSE INFORMATION
Practicum, Internships, and Clinical courses provide valuable experiential learning opportunities for students to satisfy the credit requirements of a given program. In order to receive academic credit, the experience must be in an approved site and in the career field for which the student has trained. Students are required to meet all hour requirements for the duration of the approved work experience; to dress according to the standards set by the affiliating agency; and to abide by the regulations of the affiliating agency. Failure to meet any of these guidelines may result in a failing grade or withdrawal from the work experience.
PRACTICUM, INTERNSHIP, AND CLINICAL
COURSES TRAVEL
Students enrolled in off-campus practicum, internship,
externship, or clinical courses will be required to travel
to businesses, industries, and hospitals. All travel arrangements
and costs must be provided by the student.
PRACTICUM, INTERNSHIP, AND CLINICAL COURSES PAY
The employer is under no obligation to pay the student wages or to offer the student a permanent position after the work experience has been completed.
WORK ETHICS PROGRAM
The Technical College System of Georgia and CGTC believe it is
extremely important to identify, evaluate, and encourage good
work habits as an integral part of the instructional program.
Therefore, a system to evaluate “work ethics” in each
credit course has been developed. Work ethics grades (3,2,1,0)
are earned in each completed credit hour course and are included
on the student’s permanent record and transcript. A list
of work ethics characteristics is detailed below and may include:
1. Attendance
2. Character
3. Teamwork
4. Appearance
5. Self-Esteem
6. Productivity
7. Organization
8. Communication
9. Leadership/Cooperation
10. Respect
EXPLANATION OF WORK
ETHICS GRADES
3= Exceeds Expectations: Work Ethics performance
is exemplary. Student has consistently demonstrated characteristics
that will stand out in the work environment
2=Meets Expectations: All work ethics standards
are met. The quality of student’s work ethics performance
is that of a good employee in the normal work environment.
1=Needs Improvement: Some standards were not met.
Additional training in employability skills is recommended.
0=Unacceptable: Work ethics performance was below
average. Additional training in employability skills is
a must if the student is to survive in the work environment.
