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THE COLLEGE
Massachusetts Public Higher Education 5
Massachusetts Community Colleges Mission Statement 5
MassBay Overview 5
MassBay in the Community 6
Accreditation 7
Program Accreditation 8
MassBay Mission Statement 6
MassBay Core Values 7
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS 9
Academic Divisions 9
Health Sciences 9
Humanities 9
Social Sciences & Professional Studies 9
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics 9
Transportation & Energy 10
Evening & Weekend Programming 10
Corporate & Community Education 12
College Regulations & Policies 13
PROGRAMS OF STUDY 17
Curriculum Sheets 20
Course Descriptions 103
ENROLLMENT 145
Admissions 146
Academic Advising 155
Registrar 159
Student Accounts 167
Financial Aid 171
Curriculum Sheets
Health Sciences 20
Humanities 38
Social Sciences & Professional Studies 44
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics 70
Transportation & Energy 94
PLEASE NOTE:
Please visit www.massbay.edu > academics > catalog for updates
and corrections. Content is subject to change.
THE COLLEGE
The College
Massachusetts Public Higher Education courses, programs and other educational services for
The Massachusetts Public Higher Education is a individuals who seek to develop the skills needed to
system comprised of community colleges, state pursue college-level study or to enter the workforce.
universities, and the five campuses of the University
of Massachusetts. The system exists to provide Rooted in their communities, the colleges serve as
accessible, affordable, timely, and rigorous academic community leaders, identifying opportunities and
programs that adapt to meet changing individual solutions to community problems and contributing
and societal needs for education and employment. to the regions intellectual, cultural and economic
All campuses are committed to operating effectively development. They collaborate with elementary
and efficiently in order to maintain tuition and fees and secondary education and work to ensure a
at a level as low as possible, while providing a high- smooth transition from secondary to post-secondary
quality education to every student who qualifies for education. Through partnerships with baccalaureate
admission. The system is committed to continuous institutions, they help to promote an efficient system
improvement and accountability in all aspects of of public higher education.
teaching and learning. The Department of Higher
Education and institutional Boards of Trustees The community colleges offer an environment
recognize their responsibilities to the taxpayers where the ideas and contributions of all students
and residents of Massachusetts in the performance are respected. Academic, personal and financial
of their roles and responsibilities. support services are provided to ensure that all
students have an opportunity to achieve academic
Massachusetts Community Colleges and career success. No eligible student shall be
Mission Statement deprived of the opportunity for a community college
Massachusetts Bay Community College (MassBay) education in Massachusetts because of an inability
is one of 15 community colleges within the to pay tuition and fees.
Commonwealths public higher education system,
a system which offers open access to high quality, MassBay Overview
affordable academic programs, including associate MassBay has served the educational needs of our
degree and certificate programs. Massachusetts communities since its founding in 1961. At that time,
community colleges are committed to excellence the College was located in Back Bay and
in teaching and learning, and provide academic served 419 students in five programs. Today, more
preparation for transfer to four-year institutions, than 5,000 students pursue degrees and certificates
career preparation for entry into high-demand in over 60 career and transfer programs in more than
occupational fields, developmental coursework 30 fields at our campuses in Wellesley Hills
and lifelong learning opportunities. and Framingham, our Automotive Technology
Center in Ashland, and online.
Community colleges have a special responsibility for
workforce development, and through partnerships MassBay offers a rewarding educational experience
with business and industry, provide job training, that includes full-time or part-time enrollment,
retraining, certification, and skills improvement. credit or non-credit classes. Through five academic
In addition, they assume primary responsibility divisions and a center for corporate and
within the public system for offering developmental community education, the College offers quality
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education, affordable tuition, convenient locations, to continue their education. Still others may have
and flexible scheduling. Students choose a course some college experience, but want to enhance or
of study from our divisions: Humanities; Social broaden their professional skills. Many students take
Sciences & Professional Studies; Health Sciences; non-credit courses to pursue their lifelong learning
Transportation & Energy; or Science, Technology, goals.
Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM). In addition,
MassBay provides students with personal and Our programs are geared to meet the needs of
professional enrichment through non-credit courses. this diverse population by offering a variety of
instructional delivery systems, including day,
The Wellesley Hills campus is located one mile evening, and weekend courses as well as online
west of the intersection of Routes 128 and 9, and hybrid courses. Whatever a students goals
approximately 10 miles west of Boston. or schedule, we are committed to supporting the
The Framingham campus is off Routes 126 and 9, academic, career, and life success of everyone
near downtown Framingham. The Automotive who enrolls with us at MassBay.
Technology Center in Ashland is approximately
4 miles south of the Framingham campus off MassBay in the Community
Route 126. MassBay cares about the community, and we show
this commitment by instilling in students, staff, and
The student body at MassBay is a diverse group faculty the importance of the arts and culture, civic
of individuals with different goals and complex pride and volunteerism. Through alliances with
educational needs. Some may be working towards various organizations, MassBay supports the
an associate degree or certificate program by diversity of the communities we serve and offers
taking day or evening classes. Others may have students increased involvement and leadership
plans to transfer to a four-year college or university opportunities in a wide range of rewarding activities.
Serves the economic and cultural needs Every year MassBay and World of Wellesley jointly
of the communities in which the College sponsor a multicultural event, open to
operates. the community at large. Events are advertised on
the Colleges website, www.massbay.edu.
Advances business, education, public service,
and health care by emphasizing technology
and by offering strong transfer programs in
business, science, and the liberal arts. Visit www.massbay.edu for updated information
about our course offerings and activities in the
community. Content is subject to change.
Your dreams. Our mission.
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Academic Affairs
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EDUCATION
for its customized programs, flexible delivery mode,
and adaptable scheduling. Some examples of our
training programs are: up-to-date computer courses
The Office of Corporate & Community Education in Microsoft Suite; supervisory and management
serves as an educational and training resource training; English for speakers of other languages;
for individuals, companies, and agencies in technical or business math; and computer
Massachusetts and provides high-quality applications.
professional training to meet business and industry
needs. The Office offers non-credit courses in Community Education Programs
practical business, personal enrichment and MassBay offers courses that address specific cultural,
management areas, as well as Internet courses. social, personal, technical, and career-related needs.
The Office also develops and delivers programs These courses are offered during 1-12 sessions
tailored specifically to a clients training needs. throughout the fall, spring and summer semesters.
MassBay also offers a wide variety of corporate and They cover a wide range of interests from personal
community education courses, programs, on-site investments to finding meaningful work, and more.
training, seminars and workshops. Other courses include CPR training (full and
renewal) and English as a Second Language (ESL). All
Working men and women who seek specialized or coursework is non-credit and is not graded, which
updated career skills in order to receive promotions enhances the pursuit of individual interests
within their organization or to change career paths in a relaxed atmosphere.
can enroll in these corporate and community
education programs that are designed for career Education through the Internet
advancement. Cultural enrichment seminars and Through the Internet, MassBay offers non-credit
courses are made available on a continuing basis. classes from the convenience of the participants
In addition, the Office of Corporate & Community own home. A wide variety of courses are offered,
Education specializes in assisting corporate clients including but not limited to: computers, the
obtain alternative sources of funding. Continuing Internet, test preparation, personal enrichment
Education Units/Professional Development points and development, nursing, small business and
are available for several courses offered through customer service.
the Office.
Professional Certification Programs
Corporate Education Programs Automotive Programs
Our Corporate Education programs serve the needs These programs offer training and continuing
of todays workforce by promoting educational education industry professionals such as Automotive
partnerships with corporations, businesses, Damage Appraisal, Automotive Service Excellence
and service organizations. On-site training and (ASE) preparatory classes.
educational packages are available to assist
companies in the professional development of Health Care Programs
their employees. Training can be administered at Pharmacy Technician Certificate
the employers location or at any of MassBays three Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
locations. (PTCB);
Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy
Technicians (ExCPT)
& POLICIES
All non-academic use of MassBay facilities must be
coordinated through the Manager of Special Events.
The following types of activities are specifically
Facility Use Policy prohibited:
Massachusetts Bay Community College (MassBay) is Promoting any theory or doctrine in
a public institution of higher conflict with the laws of the United States
education funded in major part by legislative or any political subdivision thereof.
appropriations and student tuition and fees. Advocating governmental change by
Over the years considerable money and other violence.
resources have been spent to build, improve, and Activities that may be injurious to
equip MassBay facilities for students and staff alike, individuals, the buildings, grounds or
and to provide essential community services. equipment.
As a steward of the public trust, MassBay facilities
are operated at all times in a safe, healthy and secure Classroom Use
manner for all appropriate, approved users of the Use of MassBay classrooms are restricted to
Colleges physical assets. Therefore, MassBay authorized use only by MassBay faculty and staff;
physical facilities of any kind or nature are for the registered MassBay students; and others designated
sole use of current students and staff, approved by an appropriate and authorized College official.
community users, or other groups or individuals Classrooms may be reserved and scheduled by the
who have, upon appropriate application to the Registrar or the Manager of Special Events only.
College, been approved by the President or his/her Classrooms will be locked when not scheduled for
designee to use a specific physical asset of MassBay. use.
Below are specific policies for internal and external Students may not be provided with keys to any
facility use. Failure to comply with the facility use College facility, including classrooms, unless
policy by internal individuals and/or groups shall authorized by the President or his/her designee.
result in discipline, up to and including Use of classrooms is limited to College course-
termination. Failure to comply with the facility use related instruction, research or projects, unless
policy by external individuals and/or groups shall authorized by the President or his/her designee.
result in immediate contract cancellation.
All groups, internal and external, by scheduling Lab Use
an event, meeting or gathering agree to adhere Use of MassBay laboratories are restricted to
to these policies. All groups, internal and external, authorized use only by MassBay faculty and staff;
by scheduling an event, meeting or gathering, registered MassBay students; and others designated
agree to follow the published emergency by an appropriate and authorized College official.
procedures in the event of an emergency. Laboratories may be reserved and scheduled by
the Registrar or the Manager of Special Events only.
Events
Laboratories will be locked when not scheduled
The President of MassBay or his/her designee is
for use.
authorized to approve or arrange for scheduling
the use of facilities by members of the MassBay
At all times, students in a lab (clinical or research)
community for academic and non-academic uses
must be accompanied by a faculty member or
in concert with and/or in support of the mission
authorized College personnel.
statement of MassBay.
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Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act To comply with a judicial order or lawfully
(FERPA) of 1974 issued subpoena.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Appropriate officials in cases of health and
(FERPA 20 U.S.C. 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a safety emergencies.
Federal law that protects the privacy of student State and local authorities within a juvenile
education records. The law applies to all schools justice system, pursuant to specific State
that receive funds under an applicable program of law.
the U.S. Department of Education. FERPA gives Schools may disclose, without consent, any
parents (or guardians) certain rights with respect directory information such as a students name,
to their childrens education records. These rights address,telephone number, date and place of birth,
transfer to the student when he or she reaches the honors and awards, and dates of attendance.
age of 18 or attends a school beyond the high school However, schools must tell parents [or guardians]
level. Students to whom the rights have transferred and eligible students about directory information
are eligible students. Parents (or guardians) or and allow parents [or guardians] and eligible
eligible students have the right to inspect and review students a reasonable amount of time to request
the students education records maintained by the that the school not disclose directory information
school. Schools are not required to provide copies of about them. Schools must notify parents and eligible
records unless, for reasons such as great distance,it is students annually of their rights under FERPA.
impossible for parents or eligible students to review The actual means of notification (special letter,
the records. Schools may charge a fee for copies. inclusion in a PTA bulletin, student handbook,
Parents (or guardians) or eligible students have the or newspaper article) is left to the discretion of
right to request that a school correct records which each school.
they believe to be inaccurate or misleading. If the For additional information or technical assistance,
school decides not to amend the record, the parent
you may call (202) 260-3887 (voice). Individuals
(or guardian) or eligible student then has the right who use TDD may call the Federal Information
to a formal hearing. After the hearing, if the school Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339. Or you may
still decides not to amend the record, the parent (or contact the following address:
guardian) or eligible student has the right to place
a statement with the record setting forth his or her
Family Policy Compliance Office
view about the contested information. Generally,
U.S. Department of Education
schools must have written permission from the 400 Maryland Avenue, SW
parent (or guardian) or eligible student in order to Washington, D.C. 20202-4605
release any information from a students education
record. However, FERPA allows schools to disclose Notice of Non-Discrimination
those records, without consent, to the following MassBay does not discriminate on the basis of sex,
parties or under the following creed, color, race, sexual orientation, age, national
conditions (34 CFR 99.31): origin, disability or veteran or marital status in
School officials with legitimate educational all of its educational programs, activities or
interest. employment policies, as required by Title IX of the
Other schools to which a student is 1972 Education Amendments and other federal
transferring. and state anti-discrimination laws. MassBay makes
Specified officials for audit or evaluation a serious effort to represent a diverse group of
purposes. students, faculty and staff, and to promote a climate
Appropriate parties in connection with of acceptance for minority groups. If you have any
financial aid to a student. questions about compliance with Title IX, please
Organizations conducting certain studies contact the Affirmative Action Officer at MassBay.
for or on behalf of the school.
Accrediting organizations.
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Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act All allegations of sexual assault will be handled
MassBay complies with the Crime Awareness and confidentially to the extent possible and will be
Campus Security Act of 1990, Section 485 (f ) (1) (F) investigated. Both the accuser and the accused
of 20 U.S.C. 1092 (a) (1) (Public Law 101- 542). The will have equal opportunity for hearing.
College also complies with the Higher Education
Amendments of 1992 (Public Law 102-325) by Copies of this policy are available in the Office
developing, including and distributing, as part of of Student Development, Human Resources,
the Colleges annual security report, a statement of Corporate & Continuing Education, Evening &
policy regarding the Colleges annual security report, Weekend Programming. Public Safety,
a statement of policy regarding the Colleges sexual Division Offices, and the Library.
assault programs, and the procedures to be followed
once a sex offense has occurred. Policy on Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination
On November 8, 1990, the U.S. Congress enacted the and is unlawful, unacceptable, impermissible, and
Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990 intolerable. For general purposes, sexual harassment
under Public Law 101-542, Title II. This Act may be described as unwelcome advances, requests
requires that institutions of higher education for sexual favors, and other physical conduct and/or
receiving federal funding collect information with expressive behavior of a sexual nature when:
respect to crime statistics and campus security
(1) submission to such conduct is made either
policies and, as of September 1992, prepare,
explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an
publish and distribute an annual security report.
individuals employment or education;
MassBay, in accordance with legal mandates and
(2) submission to or rejection of such conduct by
its philosophy of establishing and maintaining an
an individual is used as the basis for academic or
environment of learning and a supportive climate
employment decisions affecting that individual; or
in which to conduct the business and mission of
(3) such conduct has the purpose or effect of
the College, provides this information to the
substantially interfering with an individuals
College community through the Office of
academic or professional performance and
Public Safety.
creating an intimidating, hostile, or demeaning
employment or educational environment.
Policy Concerning Sexual Assault
Community colleges are committed to providing an In addition to sexual harassment being unlawful,
atmosphere for learning that is free of any conduct it is also unlawful to retaliate against a student,
that could be considered harassing, abusive or employee, or any other person in the College for
disorderly. Sexual assault is a criminal offense. filing a complaint of sexual harassment or for
Sexual assault in any form, including acquaintance cooperating in an investigation of sexual
rape, will not be tolerated. Sexual assault, as defined harassment.
in the Federal Bureau of Investigation Uniform Crime A student, employee, or any other person in the
Reporting System, includes forcible and College who is found to have engaged in sexual
non-forcible offenses. harassment is subject to discipline up to and
including termination of employment or expulsion.
When an allegation of sexual assault is made,
MassBay will encourage the alleged victim to A full copy of Massachusetts Bay Community
pursue criminal prosecution under the Colleges Policy Concerning Sexual Harassment is
Massachusetts criminal statutes. In addition, available from the Human Resources/Affirmative
appropriate campus disciplinary action may be Action Office.
pursued. Sanctions for sexual assault violations may
include, in addition to criminal charges, suspension,
dismissal or expulsion from the College.
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Programs of Study
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Health Sciences - Degree Programs
PROGRAM FOOTNOTES A grade of C or higher is required in all Radiologic Technology (RT) and science
courses.
Humanities Electives: Art, Communications, Film, Foreign Language,
Humanities, Literature, Music, Oral Communication, Philosophy, Competency in mathematics is a MassBay graduation requirement. Prior to
Photography, Sign Language, Theater Arts graduation, students must demonstrate competency at 100-level math. This
may be accomplished by an appropriate placement test score or completion
Social Science Electives: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, of a 100-level math course (not MAC).
Government, History, Law and Society (LA 230), Psychology, Sociology
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Technology CY 101
Central Processing
Technology
4
Certificate credits: 4
DIVISION OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Total Credits: 4
The goal of this program is to prepare graduates for
a rewarding career in hospitals, physician and dental
offices, biotech and veterinary hospitals, and surgical
centers. Central services is the hub of the medical care
environment especially in those health care agencies
performing surgical procedures and need equipment
that is sterile, packed correctly, and delivered on time
to the operating room. Central Service Technicians also
provide critical services to all departments, healthcare
professionals and patients.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
High school graduate or a GED.
CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and SORI (Sexual Offender
Registry Information) background checks are required prior to clinical
placement and will be conducted in accordance with state regulations.
CORI and SORI results are confidential.
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PROGRAM FOOTNOTES
A grade of C or higher is required in Central Services (MM) courses.
Technician EM 101
Emergency Medical
Technician
6
credits: 6
Certificate
Total Credits: 6
DIVISION OF HEALTH SCIENCES
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and SORI (Sexual Offender
Registry Information) background checks are required prior to clinical
placement and will be conducted in accordance with state regulations.
CORI and SORI results are confidential.
Students who do not submit the required Division of Health Sciences
(DHS) health forms or other required information will have a health hold
placed on their records preventing registration in any courses. Forms /
information must be submitted to the DHS compliance coordinator.
Refer to the DHS Student Handbook for additional information.
PROGRAM FOOTNOTES
A grade of C+ (77%) is required to pass the EMT course.
Students must be 18 years of age at the time of the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts OEMS exam.
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Certificate Semester 1
Principles & Practice
MX 101 6
DIVISION OF HEALTH SCIENCES of Maxillofacial I
EN 101 Freshman English I 3
The Maxillofacial Assistant Program is designed to prepare
students for career opportunities in a specialized area of credits: 9
Otorhinolaryngologic Surgery. The content of the program Semester 2
includes extended theory and clinical hours to provide the Principles & Practice
training and education to meet required industry safety MX 102 3
of Maxillofacial II
standards, meet national recommended standards, and
provide patients with technicians who are properly trained. Clinical Practicum for
MX 103 4
Graduates from this program will not only be able to work Maxillofacial Surgery
in a dental office, but a hospital operating room as well. credits: 7
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Certificate Semester 1
EN 101 Freshman English I 3
DIVISION OF HEALTH SCIENCES HL 103 Medical Terminology 3
MO 120 Medical Insurance and Billing 4
This program is designed to prepare students in medical Pathophysiology for Medical
MR 120 4
records coding in either an inpatient or outpatient setting. Coding
This program offers training in medical terminology; credits: 14
inpatient and outpatient medical office administrative
Semester 2
practice; pathophysiology and pharmacology for medical
coding; medical records management, ICD-CM, CPT-4 and MO 110 Medical Office Procedures II 5
HCPCS coding, coding regulatory issues, medical-legal Coding: International Classification
MR 203 4
and ethical issues, computer usage and medical data entry, of Diseases (ICD-CM)
and insurance and billing practices. It is appropriate for Coding: Current Procedural
entry-level job candidates, and for those wishing to build MR 206 4
Terminology (CPT)
on a current skill base in order to make a career change. credits: 13
Upon successful completion, the Certificate in
Medical Coding is awarded. Total Credits: 27
PROGRAM FOOTNOTES
A grade of C or higher is required in all Medical Coding (HL, MR and MO)
courses.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and SORI (Sexual Offender
Registry Information) background checks are required prior to clinical
placement and will be conducted in accordance with state regulations.
CORI and SORI results are confidential.
Proof of CPR certification is required on or before the first day of the
first semester and must be submitted to the Health Sciences Division.
The Healthcare Provider Card (from the American Heart Association)
and the Professional Rescuer Card (from American Red Cross or
National Safety Council) are the only types of CPR certification that
meet this requirement. Students may enroll in a Health Care Provider
course through the Office of Corporate & Community Education.
PROGRAM FOOTNOTES
A grade of C or higher in required in all Phlebotomy (PB) courses.
The clinical is completed with a pass/fail grade.
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Proof of CPR certification is required on or before the first day of the first
semester and must be submitted to the Division of Health Sciences. The PROGRAM FOOTNOTES
Healthcare Provider Card (from the American Heart Association) and *A combination of Anatomy and Physiology I (BI 115) and
the Professional Rescuer Card (from American Red Cross or National Anatomy and Physiology II (BI 116) fulfills this requirement.
Safety Council) are the only types of CPR certification that meet this
requirement. Students may enroll in a Health Care Provider course A grade of C or higher is required for all Practical Nursing (PN)
through the Office of Corporate & Community Education. and science courses.
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Certificate Semester 1
BI 101 General Biology I 4
DIVISION OF HEALTH SCIENCES Essentials of Anatomy
BI 113* 3
and Physiology
The Surgical Technology Program prepares graduates Principles of Surgical
SX 110 8
to function as members of the surgical team, assisting Technology I
the surgeon, professional nurse, or anesthetist in a credits: 15
variety of surgical arenas. Theory and practice of surgical Semester 2
asepsis are the focuses of the program. Students develop
BI 123 Fundamentals of Microbiology 4
knowledge and skills in maintaining aseptic technique
within the surgical areas of health care delivery. The Principles of Surgical
SX 120 8
curriculum combines didactic, college laboratory and Technology II
clinical experience with an emphasis on acquiring clinical credits: 12
skills. The study of operating room technology is planned Semester 3
sequentially, making use of all prior learning so that
Principles of Surgical
students can synthesize course material and focus on SX 130 7
Technology III
applying it in operating room practice. Program graduates
are eligible to sit for the A.S.T. Certifying Examination, Social Science Elective 3
which is approved by the A.S.T. Advisory Board. credits: 10
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Students seeking admission to the Surgical Technology program will be PROGRAM FOOTNOTES
evaluated by GPA and total number of college-level credits completed
Social Science Electives: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Government,
at MassBay. Priority for admission is given to current MassBay students.
History, Law and Society (LA 230) Psychology, Sociology
Applicants must also meet all other required course prerequisites for the
program. Minimum eligibility for admissions to this program includes: A grade of C or higher is required for all Surgical Technology (SX) and
science courses. Science courses must be taken within five (5) years
MassBay Placement into College Writing (WR 100) or
of acceptance in the Surgical Technology program
completion of Intro to Language (LN 090).
MassBay Placement into Introductory Algebra (MA 095) or
completion of Basic Math Studies (MA 090) with a grade of
C or higher.
Successful completion of Reading Assessment Test. Refer to the
Competitive Programs Admissions Requirements.
CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and SORI (Sexual Offender
Registry Information) background checks are required prior to clinical
placement and will be conducted in accordance with state regulations.
CORI and SORI results are confidential.
Proof of CPR certification is required on or before the first day of the first
semester and must be submitted to the Division of Health Sciences. The
Healthcare Provider Card (from the American Heart Association) and the
Professional Rescuer Card (from American Red Cross or National Safety
Council) are the only types of CPR certification that meet this requirement.
Students may enroll in a Health Care Provider course through the Office of
Corporate & Community Education.
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Humanities - Degree Programs
PROGRAM FOOTNOTES
Program Elective 3
History Sequence:
Math/Science Elective 3/4
HS 101 Western Civilization I & HS 102 Western Civilization II, or credits: 15/16
HS 103 World Civilization I & HS 104 World Civilization II, or
HS 203 American History to 1877 & HS 204 American History Since 1870 Second Year Semester 1
Laboratory Science Sequence: Literature Sequence 3
BI 101 General Biology I & BI 102 General Biology II, or Laboratory Science
BI 110 Principles of Biology I & BI 120 Principles of Biology II, or 4
Sequence
BI 115 Anatomy and Physiology I & BI 116 Anatomy and Physiology II, or
CH 101 College Chemistry I & CH 102 College Chemistry II, or Program Elective 3
CH 110 Principles of Chemistry I & CH 120 Principles of Chemistry II, or
EV 103 Environmental Studies I & EV 104 Environmental Studies II, or Program Elective 3
PY 101 College Physics I & PY 102 College Physics II, or Program Elective 3
PY 103 Engineering Physics I & PY 104 Engineering Physics II, or
SC 102 Integrated Science I & SC 103 Integrated Science II credits: 16
Literature Sequence: Second Year Semester 2
LI 201 World Literature I & LI 202 World Literature II, or Literature Sequence 3
LI 203 American Literature I & LI 204 American Literature II, or
LI 205 British Literature I & LI 206 British Literature II Laboratory Science
4
Humanities Electives: Art, Communications, Film, Foreign Language,
Sequence
Humanities, Literature, Music, Oral Communication, Philosophy, Social Science Elective 3
Photography, Sign Language, Theater Arts
Humanities Elective 3
Math/Science Electives: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science,
Integrated Science, Contemporary Nutrition (NS 101), Program Elective 3
Mathematics (not MAC), Physics Program Elective 3
Social Science Electives: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, credits: 19
Government, History, Law and Society, (LA 230), Psychology, Sociology
Program Electives: Any college-level courses offered at the College.
Total Credits: 65/66
Competency in mathematics is a MassBay graduation requirement.
Prior to graduation, students must demonstrate competency at
100-level math. This may be accomplished by an appropriate placement
test score or completion of any 100-level mathematics course or higher,
except mathematics courses with a MAC prefix.
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This program qualifies for MassTransfer with select State University and
University of Massachusetts institutions. For more information please visit
www.mass.edu/masstransfer.
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PROGRAM FOOTNOTES
Program Electives: CO 105 Journalism I, CO 106 Global Journalism,
CO 201 Fundamentals of Public Relations,
CO 210 Communications Internship, MK 103 Principles of Marketing,
MK 213 Principles of Sales, MK 215 Principles of Advertising,
PO 115 Photography I
PROGRAM FOOTNOTES
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& PROFESSIONAL
STUDIES
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PROGRAM FOOTNOTES
Literature Sequence 3
History Sequence:
Laboratory Science Sequence 4
HS 101 Western Civilization I & HS 102 Western Civilization II, or credits: 16
HS 103 World Civilization I & HS 104 World Civilization II, or
HS 203 American History to 1877 & HS 204 American History Since 1870 Second Year Semester 2
Laboratory Science Sequence: PS 241 Group Process 3
BI 101 General Biology I & BI 102 General Biology II, or SW 201 Practicum/Seminar 6
BI 110 Principles of Biology I & BI 120 Principles of Biology II, or
BI 115 Anatomy and Physiology I & BI 116 Anatomy and Physiology II, or Literature Sequence 3
CH 101 College Chemistry I & CH 102 College Chemistry II, or
CH 110 Principles of Chemistry I & CH 120 Principles of Chemistry II, or
Laboratory Science Sequence 4
EV 103 Environmental Studies I & EV 104 Environmental Studies II, or credits: 16
PY 101 College Physics I & PY 102 College Physics II, or
PY 103 Engineering Physics I & PY 104 Engineering Physics II, or
SC 102 Integrated Science I & SC 103 Integrated Science II Total Credits: 66/67
Literature Sequence: *Course to be taken first semester.
LI 201 World Literature I & LI 202 World Literature II , or Competency in mathematics is a MassBay graduation requirement.
LI 203 American Literature I & LI 204 American Literature II, or Prior to graduation, students must demonstrate competency at
LI 205 British Literature I & LI 206 British Literature II 100-level math. This may be accomplished by an appropriate placement
Math/Science Electives: Biology, Chemistry, test score or completion of any 100-level mathematics course or higher,
Contemporary Nutrition (NS101), Environmental Science, except mathematics courses with a MAC prefix.
Integrated Science, Mathematics (not MAC), Physics Because of transfer requirements, it is suggested that students take BI 101 and
Program Electives: SP 101 Beginning Spanish I, SP 102 Beginning BI 102. In order to have a positive educational experience and make progress
Spanish II, FR 101 Beginning French, FR 102 Beginning French II, towards your degree, it is strongly recommended that students consult with
SL 101 Intro to American Sign Language I, SO 203 Ethnic Studies, the Program Coordinator and/or an Academic Advisor when making course
SO 222 Aging and Society, SO 224 Sociology of Developmental selections.
Disabilities other courses with permission of the Program Coordinator.
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Anthropology
CS 100 Computers and Technology 3
CT 100 Critical Thinking 3
Associate in Arts EN 101 Freshman English I 3
History Sequence 3
DIVISION OF SOCIAL SCIENCES & PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
Laboratory Science Sequence 4
This program if for students who want to specialize in credits: 16
the social and behavioral sciences. Students gain a solid First Year Semester 2
foundation in the fields of psychology, sociology, and Introduction to Cultural
anthropology, to be used in the workforce or to further AN 203 3
Anthropology
their education.
EN 102 Freshman English II 3
Upon successful completion, the Associate of Arts PS 101 Introduction to Psychology 3
Degree in Liberal Arts with a concentration in Psychology, History Sequence 3
Sociology, and Anthropology is awarded. Laboratory Science Sequence 4
PROGRAM FOOTNOTES: credits: 16
History Sequence: Second Year Semester 1
HS 101 Western Civilization I & HS 102 Western Civilization II, or
PH 102 Philosophy: Ethics 3
HS 103 World Civilization I & HS 104 World Civilization II , or
HS 203 American History to 1877 & HS 204 American History Since 1870 Literature Sequence 3
Laboratory Science Sequence: Math/Science Elective 3/4
BI 101 General Biology I & BI 102 General Biology II, or
BI 110 Principles of Biology I & BI 120 Principles of Biology II, or Social Science Elective 3
BI 115 Anatomy and Physiology I & BI 116 Anatomy and Physiology II, or Program Elective 3
CH 101 College Chemistry I & CH 102 College Chemistry II, or
CH 110 Principles of Chemistry I & CH 120 Principles of Chemistry II, or Program Elective 3
EV 103 Environmental Studies I & EV 104 Environmental Studies II, or
PY 101 College Physics I & PY 102 College Physics II, or
credits: 18/19
PY 103 Engineering Physics I & PY 104 Engineering Physics II , or Second Year Semester 2
SC 102 Integrated Science I & SC 103 Integrated Science II
SO 202 Introduction to Sociology 3
Literature Sequence:
LI 201 World Literature I & LI 202 World Literature II, or Literature Sequence 3
LI 203 American Literature I & LI 204 American Literature II, or Humanities Elective 3
LI 205 British Literature I & LI 206 British Literature II
Program Elective 3
Humanities Electives: Art, Communications, Film, Foreign Language,
Humanities, Literature, Music, Oral Communication, Philosophy, Program Elective 3
Photography, Sign Language, Theater Arts
credits: 15
Math/Science Electives: Biology, Chemistry,
Contemporary Nutrition (NS101), Environmental Science,
Integrated Science, Mathematics (not MAC), Physics Total Credits: 65/66
Social Science Electives: Anthropology, Economics, Geography,
Government, History, Law and Society (LA 230), Psychology, Sociology
Program Electives: Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology
Competency in mathematics is a MassBay graduation requirement.
Prior to graduation, students must demonstrate competency at 100-level
math. This may be accomplished by an appropriate placement
test score or completion of any 100-level mathematics course or higher,
except mathematics courses with a MAC prefix.
This program qualifies for MassTransfer with select State University and
University of Massachusetts institutions. For more information please visit
www.mass.edu/masstransfer.
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Total Credits: 29
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PROGRAM FOOTNOTES
Lead Teacher Certification may be earned by completing a second
semester of Practicum/Seminar in Early Childhood Education.
A grade of C or higher is required in Education (ED).
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This program is designed to qualify students to meet ED 203 Early Childhood Curriculum 3
the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Practicum and Seminar in Early
ED 230 6
Care requirements for teachers in group infant/toddler Childhood
and child care centers. Only EEC-qualified individuals ED 223 Infants and Toddlers 3
may accept positions as teachers in classrooms serving PS 222* Child Development 3
children ages 0-3 years. A one-semester supervised field
work component in an approved infant-toddler center credits: 18
gives students valuable practical experience, thereby
supplementing classroom theory and learning. Total Credits: 18
Students choosing to pursue teacher licensure programs *Course to be taken first semester.
at the bachelors degree level should complete the Liberal
Arts: Early Childhood Education (for pre-K to grade 2) or
Liberal Arts: Elementary Education (grades 1-6) program
at MassBay.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and SORI (Sexual Offender
Registry Information) background checks are required prior to practicum
placement and will be conducted in accordance with state regulations.
CORI and SORI results are confidential.
PROGRAM FOOTNOTES
Students should apply to the Department of Early Education and
Care for Infant-Toddler Teacher qualifications after completing the
Certificate. Additional qualifying work experience will later enable
the student to apply for the Infant-Toddler Lead Teacher qualification.
A grade of C or higher is required in all Education (ED) courses.
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PROGRAM FOOTNOTES
Business Electives: AC 101 Financial Accounting I,
AC 102 Financial Accounting II, AC 201 Intermediate Accounting I,
AC 202 Intermediate Accounting II , AC 206 Managerial Accounting,
AC 207 Introduction to Taxation, BF 203 Principles of Finance,
BF 232 Personal Finance, BU 100 Introduction to Business,
BU 201 Global Business, BU 250 Service Industry Internship,
EC 104 Contemporary Economic Issues,
EC 201 Principles of Macroeconomics,
EC 202 Principles of Microeconomics,
LA 227 Legal Environment of Business, LA 230 Law and Society,
MG 102 Small Business Management,
MG 204 Human Resource Management, MK 213 Principles of Sales,
MK 215 Principles of Advertising, MK 214 E-Commerce,
Interior Design Electives: IN 203 Residential Presentation Techniques,
IN 204 Commercial Presentation Techniques
In addition to textbooks, an architectural drawing kit is also required.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and SORI (Sexual Offender
Registry Information) background checks are required prior to practicum
placement and will be conducted in accordance with state regulations.
CORI and SORI results are confidential.
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This certificate program meets the needs of students Disabilities: Diagnosis and
looking to enter the social service field, upgrade their skills SO 120 3
Interventions
in their current human services position, or are interested
or
in pursuing further studies in the human services or social
work fields. Upon graduation, students are prepared SO 221 Drugs, People, and Problems 3
for entry-level positions in a variety of human services credits: 13
agencies such as YMCAs, Boys and Girls Clubs, settlement First Year Semester 2
houses, community centers, and multiservice agencies. PS 118 Life Span Psychology 3
The program combines course work in the social sciences, PS 241 Group Process 3
primarily psychology and sociology, with human SW 201 Practicum/Seminar 6
services courses and seminars. Students gain knowledge credits: 12
of the field and develop professional skills such as
communication, observation, listening, report writing,
behavior modification and human relations. Students Total Credits: 25
complement their classroom studies with experimental
learning through a 150-hour field placement and
weekly seminar.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and SORI (Sexual Offender
Registry Information) background checks are required prior to practicum
placement and will be conducted in accordance with state regulations.
CORI and SORI results are confidential.
Total Credits: 25
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PROGRAM FOOTNOTES
Program Electives: LA 228 Criminal Law and Procedures,
PA 203 Real Estate for Paralegal, PA 205 Family Law for Paralegal
Humanities Elective 3
or
Social Sciences Elective 3
credits: 15
Second Year Summer
BT 240 Research Internships 4
Total Credits: 72
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Humanities Elective 3
or
Social Science Elective 3
credits: 14
Second Year Summer
BT 241 Forensic Internship 4
Total Credits: 74
Total Credits: 72
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Total Credits: 69
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PROGRAM FOOTNOTES
EN 102 Freshman English II 3
Humanities Elective 3
or
Social Science Elective 3
credits: 19
Total Credits: 82
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Humanities Elective 3
or
Social Science Elective 3
credits: 16/17
Humanities Elective 3
or
Social Science Elective 3
credits: 14/15
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Humanities Elective 3
or
Social Science Elective 3
credits: 14
Total Credits: 66
Total Credits: 67
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CS 110
Business
Introduction to Computer Science
3
4
Associate in Science CS 205 Introduction to Computation 4
DIVISION OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATHEMATICS CT 100 Critical Thinking 3
EN 101 Freshman English I 3
In the Information Systems Technology and Management credits: 17
program, students acquire the skills to solve information
First Year Semester 2
and management problems using computer hardware
and software. Computer courses give students a solid CS 120 Programming I 4
background in Windows, database design, computer CS 160 Application Software Strategies 4
networks, web page design, and various software EN 102 Freshman English II 3
applications. Second year courses provide a strong
emphasis on business and management related MA 105 Introduction to Statistics 3
applications. credits: 14
Second Year Semester 1
Upon successful completion, the Associate in AC 101 Financial Accounting I 4
Science Degree in Information Systems Technology
& Management is awarded. CS 213 Database Management Systems I 4
Information Systems
CS 230 4
Administration and Management
PROGRAM FOOTNOTES
CS 242 Computer Networks 4
Humanities Electives: Art, Communications, Film, Foreign Language,
Humanities, Literature, Music, Oral Communication, Philosophy, CS 280 Computer Science Internship 1
Photography, Sign Language, Theater Arts credits: 17
Social Science Electives: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Second Year Semester 2
Government, History, Law and Society (LA 230), Psychology, Sociology
Information Systems Analysis
CS 235 4
Program Electives: CS 176 Web Design, CS 140 Interactive Multimedia, and Design
CS 241 Web Site Development, CS 116 Fundamentals of Cyber Security,
CS 126 Digital Imaging, MG 101 Principles of Management,
EC 201 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
MN 140 Project Management Humanities Elective 3
It is recommended that students complete their first-year courses
before they attempt an internship. Humanities Elective 3
or
Social Science Elective 3
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Humanities Elective 3
or
Social Science Elective 3
Total Credits: 69
Humanities Elective 3
or
Social Science Elective 3
credits: 18
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PROGRAM FOOTNOTES
Program Electives: MN 121 Mechanical Detailing,
MN 140 Project Management,
MN 141 Architecture & Civil CAD Applications,
MN 241 Architectural Design, MN 251 Electro-Mechanical Design,
MN 261 Animation Materials 3D Molding, MN 271 Project Design,
MN 272 Designing Plastic Parts
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Total Credits: 27
Total Credits: 28
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PROGRAM FOOTNOTES
Program Electives:
CS 116 Fundamentals of Cyber Security, CS 126 Digital Imaging,
CS 140 Interactive Multimedia, MK 214 E-Commerce
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TRANSPORTATION &
ENERGY
Transportation & Energy - Degree Programs
BMW Semester 1
Associate in Science AB 100 Automotive Fundamentals 5
Automotive Electrical
DIVISION OF TRANSPORTATION & ENERGY AB 102 4
Fundamentals
The BMW Associate Degree Program (ADP) is designed to CS 100 Computers and Technology 3
provide the technical competence and professional level
MAC 101 Technical Math 3
of the incoming dealership technician. The program
involves academic as well as automotive lecture/ CT 100 Critical Thinking 3
laboratory instruction focusing on BMW products at the credits: 18
MassBay Automotive Technology Center. Students are
Semester 2
also required to work at a BMW dealership as part of the
cooperative education phase of their training. The BMW Automotive Engine Diagnostic
AB 103 5
Program is a collaborative effort MassBay Community and Repairs
College and BMW. The College retains academic and Heating and Air Conditioning
administrative responsibility for the program and is AB 105 3
Theory
certified by the National Automotive Technicians
Education Foundation (NATEF) in all eight performance AB 106 Automotive Brake Systems 3
areas. EN 101 Freshman English I 3
SF 131 Oral Communication 3
Upon completion, the associate in science degree in
Automotive Technology with a concentration credits: 17
in BMW is awarded. Semester 3 Summer (12 weeks)
AB 121 Cooperative Education I 3
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum eligibility for admission to this program includes: credits: 3
MassBay placement into College Writing (WR 100) or
completion of Intro to Language (LN 090) Semester 4
MassBay placement into Introductory Algebra (MA 095) or AB 200 Advanced Engine Performance 5
completion of Basic Math (MA 090)
Valid drivers license Automotive Transmissions,
(May be subject to dealership review of driving record and drug
AB 205 Manual Transmission, and Drive 6
testing)
Systems
Humanities Electives: Art, Communications, Film, Foreign Language,
Humanities, Literature, Music, Oral Communication, Philosophy,
EN 102 Freshman English II 3
Photography, Oral Communication, Sign Language, Theater Arts Humanities Elective 3
Social Science Electives: Anthropology, Geography, History, Economics, credits: 17
Government, Psychology, Sociology, Law & Society (LA 230)
Semester 5
Psychology in Business
PS 260 3
and Industry
Electronics Fuel and Ignition
AB 201 4
Systems
AB 204 Auto Suspension Systems 4
AB 208 Advanced Automotive Electronics 3
Social Science Elective 3
credits: 17
Total Credits: 72
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Total Credits: 79
Total Credits: 78
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Total Credits: 74
Toyota/Lexus
Semester 1 Fall
Certificate Program
Introduction to Automotive
AT 101 4
Service
DIVISION OF TRANSPORTATION & ENERGY
Automotive Electrical
AT 102 4
The Toyota Technical Education Network (T-TEN) program Fundamentals
is designed to provide the technical competence and AT 109 Technician Portfolio TPORT 1
professionalism needed to become a dealership
technician. The T-TEN program involves automotive credits: 9
lecture/laboratory instruction focusing on Toyota/Lexus Semester 2 Spring
products at the MassBay Automotive Technology Center. AT 113 Engine Diagnosis and Repair 4
Students are also required to work at a Toyota/Lexus
dealership as part of the cooperative education phase of AT 114 Automotive Brake Systems 4
their training. The T-TEN program is a collaborative effort Suspension, Steering, and
between MassBay Community College and Toyota. The AT 116 3
Handling
College retains the academic and administrative
responsibility for the program, which is certified by the credits: 11
National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation
(NATEF) in all eight performance areas. Semester 3 Summer
Students also earn technical course credits from the AT 120 Cooperative Education I 3
University of Toyota/Lexus College. credits: 3
Upon successful completion, the Certificate in Automotive
Semester 4 Fall
Technology with a concentration in Toyota (T-TEN)
is awarded. AT 213 Hybrid Vehicle General Service 1
Automotive Transmission
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AT 205 6
Valid drivers license & Drive Systems
(May be subject to dealership review of driving record and
AT 207 Engine Control Systems I 5
drug testing)
credits: 12
PROGRAM FOOTNOTES
Minimum (18) University of Toyota e-modules must Semester 5 Spring
be completed AT 208 Body Electrical Diagnosis 3
Complete all mandatory TPORT assignments
Minimum of 650 hours of supervised dealer co-op education
Minimum of (2) ASE certifications AT 209 Engine Control Systems II 3
credits: 12
Total Credits: 47
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ACCOUNTING (AC) AC 202 4 credits
INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING II
AC 101 4 credits
The second course in the sequence concentrates on the
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING I
recognition, valuation, and reporting of the major balance
This first course in financial accounting and reporting taken
sheet accounts and the related income statement accounts at
by all business students assumes no prior knowledge of
the intermediate level. Topics include cash, current receivables
accounting. It introduces the FASB conceptual framework as
and liabilities, inventory valuation, investments in debt and
the logic underlying accounting standards. It develops and
equity securities, plant assets and intangibles, long term debt,
traces the basic steps used in accounting and reporting for
and stockholders equity.
service-oriented entities and progresses to more complex
Lecture: 4 hours per week.
merchandising firms with inventory valuation considerations.
Prerequisite: AC 201.
The course culminates in the use of simple financial statement
analysis in reaching credit and investment decisions. AC 206 4 credits
A general ledger software package embedded in the MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING
coursework familiarizes students with the rapid electronic This course focuses on the system of measuring and providing
processing of information possible and with the basic outline operational and financial information to management of
of all such packages available today. business, non-profit, and governmental organizations.
Lecture: 4 hours per week. Students learn how managers use this information to make
decisions, plan and control operations, gauge performance
AC 102 4 credits
for reward systems, and foster a culture necessary to achieve
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING II
an organizations strategic objectives. The topics covered
This course forms the second half of a two-part course in
include cost concepts and behavior, variable and absorption
financial accounting and reporting. It concentrates on
costing, cost-volume-profit relationships, budgets, control and
measurement and reporting of major balance sheet accounts,
responsibility accounting, and product costing.
which include cash, receivables, investments, plant and
Lecture: 4 hours per week.
equipment, intangibles, current liabilities, long-term debt,
Prerequisite: AC 102 .
contributed capital, and retained earnings. The student learns
preparation of the statement of cash flows using the direct AC 207 3 credits
method. Further financial statement analysis refocuses on the INTRODUCTION TO TAXATION
purposes behind the preparation of financial reports. Based on the Model Tax Curriculum, this course introduces
Lecture: 4 hours per week. students to a broad range of tax concepts and types of
Prerequisite: AC 101. taxpayers, particularly within a framework of financial
accounting. The role of taxation in the business decision-
AC 201 4 credits
making process is emphasized. The student is exposed to
INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I
professional standards and ethics; and learns to do basic tax
This intermediate level course is the first part of a two-course
research and tax planning. This course gives an understanding
sequence intended for accounting majors. This course in
of the interrelationship and differences between financial
financial accounting and reporting broadens the existing
accounting and tax accounting.
theoretical and conceptual foundation and balances it with
Lecture: 3 hours per week.
technical procedures. Students learn to identify, measure,
Prerequisite: AC 102 .
and communicate financial information in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles. Coverage includes
the FASBs conceptual framework of accounting, a review of
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (SL)
the accounting process, the reporting requirements for SL 101 3 credits
income statement and the statement of retained earnings, INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I
classification and valuation in the balance sheet, the statement Introduces students to American Sign Language (ASL) through
of cash flows, revenue recognition and income determination, unit lessons, interactive practice, videotapes, and storytelling.
and the concepts of time value of money. Students learn approximately 600 functional words, basic
Lecture: 4 hours per week. grammar and syntax, and fingerspelling. Readings and class
Prerequisite: AC 102. interactions reflect on current issues of Deaf culture and
encourage a variety of communication strategies.
Lecture: 3 hours per week.
AY 225 3 credits will experience typical job-entry service skills and vehicle
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IV maintenance inspections. The necessary resources providing
This is the final coop experience before graduation. It provides service information are examined. An Introduction of vehicle
hands on training at a Chrysler dealership that can include operation and support systems will be presented. This course
anything covered in the previous two years. This coop provides the background information required to continue this
experience includes twelve weeks in supervised on-the-job program. Students may also earn University of Toyota / Lexus
training. College credit.
Lecture: 2 hours per week. Lab: 4 hours per week.
AY 230 5 credits
ENGINE PERFORMANCE AT 102 4 credits
This course will provide the students with a basic knowledge of AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL FUNDAMENTALS
the components and function of automotive emission control Introduction to the fundamentals of electricity, magnetism,
systems. Students will engage in the removal and replacement and basic electronics. A working knowledge of the electrical
of components as well as component failure diagnosis, use of circuits which make up the automobile including the battery,
appropriate diagnostic equipment and an introduction to IM starting, and charging systems. Emphasis will be placed on
240 regulations. performing electrical tests, interpreting results, and the
correct use of meters and test equipment.
AY 245 4 credits Lecture: 1 hour per week. Lab: 3 hours per week.
ENGINE DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR
This course will introduce the student to the current line AT 109 1 credit
of Chrysler engine systems. Emphasis will be placed on TOYOTA TECHNICIAN PORTFOLIO TPORT
component identification, construction and function. To improve student success in a Cooperative education
Each student will be directly involved in the tear down, program the Toyota Portfolio requirement was developed.
inspection, measurement and re-assembly of an engine. The portfolio guides the student through the entire Co-Op
Horsepower, torque, engine configurations and special tool process, including finding a sponsor dealer, understanding
use are also covered. dealer expectations, maintaining a work journal and
Lecture: 2 hours per week. Lab: 2 hours per week. evaluations of their work experience. It is the student
Prerequisites: AY 100, AY 215. responsibility to maintain the portfolio and complete the
assignments on time and obtain all necessary signatures.
AY 253 6 credits Completion of the portfolio is mandatory to complete the
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, MANUAL TRANSMISSION, T-TEN Program.
AND DRIVE SYSTEMS
A course designed to teach the principles and operations of AT 113 4 credits
automatic and manual transmissions/ transaxles. This course ENGINE DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR
will provide practical experience in diagnosing, maintaining, A course designed to teach the principles and procedures
and repairing automatic and manual transmissions/transaxles. necessary to understand the operation and repair of an
Also included will be basic hydraulic principles and circuits, automotive engine and provide a practical experience in
and electronically controlled transmissions. the diagnosis, disassembly, inspection and reassembly of a
Lecture: 3 hours per week. Lab: 3 hours per week. new model engine. Performing precision measurements and
Prerequisites: AY 100, AY 215. interpreting service specifications will be emphasized. Lecture:
2 hours per week. Lab: 4 hours per week.
AY 270 3 credits Prerequisites: AT 101.
STEERING & SUSPENSION SYSTEMS
This course will prepare the student to diagnose, repair and AT 114 4 credits
service the suspension and steering systems on current AUTOMOTIVE BRAKE SYSTEMS
Chrysler products. Four wheel computerized alignment A study of the principles, terminology and theory of brake
and alignment geometry will be included along with rack system designs. Emphasis placed on brake inspection, parts
and pinion and recirculating ball steering systems and a replacement, locating and interpreting specifications. Proper
variety of chassis support systems. use of tools and machine equipment for both drums and disc
Lecture: 1 hour per week. Lab: 2 hours per week. types will be experienced. Diagnosing system malfunctions
Prerequisites: AY 100, AY 215. is examined and students are introduced to Anti-Lock Brake
Systems, Traction Control, Electronic Brake Distribution and
AUTOMOTIVE: TOYOTA/LEXUS (AT) other newer technologies. Students may also earn University of
Toyota / Lexus College credit.
AT 101 4 credits Lecture: 2 hours per week. Lab: 4 hours per week.
INTRODUCTION TO AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE Prerequisites: AT 101, AT 102.
Examines the role and opportunities of the automotive service
professional in todays society. Shop environment, typical tools/
equipment, and personal safety will be emphasized. Students
BI 116 4 credits
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II w/LAB
Studies the structural and functional relationships and
homeostatic mechanisms of various human systems in their
normal physiological states. Topics include the endocrine,
cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and
COMMUNICATION (CO) assigned a local Mass Bay beat to report on as well as work
together as a group to decide on the direction the student
CO 100 3 credits
newspaper will take. The external internship will be a more
INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION
traditional internship in which students will secure internships
An introduction to the history and principles of human
with local businesses working in positions related to the
communication. The course will cover the development of
communication process including but not limited to public
communication from signals, to speech, to writing, and to
relations, journalism, advertising, human resources
the mass communication technologies of print, broadcast
and corporate communication. Working under the guidance
media, and computers. Contemporary models and theories
of the faculty advisor and an off-campus supervisor, students
of human communication will be emphasized. Finally, the
will be required to spend 70-80 hours a semester and
course will consider the growing field of communication as
complete task as assigned by their supervisor.
both an academic discipline and a career focus. This will enable
Prerequisite: CO105.
students to make informed choices about their future study
and job options.
Lecture: 3 hours per week.
COMMUNITY HEALTH (CX)
CX 101 4 credits
CO 101 3 credits INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNITY HEALTH
INTRODUCTION TO MASS MEDIA Provides an historical prospective and current overview of the
History of the development and utilization of mass media: Community Health Field: legislature, issues and trends, and
newspapers, magazines, television, radio, book publishing, the role of the Community Health Worker are explored
public relations, advertising, film, and music. Mass media as a through lectures, discussions, field trips, research, and
form of human communication is explored through historical journals.
developments, definitions, and evolving technologies.
Lecture: 3 hours per week. CX 104 3 credits
PROMOTING HEALTH IN THE COMMUNITY
CO 105 3 credits This course examines illness, chronic disease, communicable
JOURNALISM I disease, and mental health, as they relate to the community
Introduction to journalism with emphasis on news and feature members, from infancy through elders. The course is designed
writing. Examines the function of the editorial department, for community health care workers and others interested
the use of various news- gathering techniques, the role of in the promotion of healthy lifestyles to reduce risk factors
the journalist in gathering news, and ethical concerns in associated with human morbidity and mortality.
journalism Lecture: 3 hours per week.
Lecture: 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: EN 101. CX 201 6 credits
PRACTICUM/SEMINAR FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH MAJORS
CO 106 3 credits A professionally supervised field work experience in a
GLOBAL JOURNALISM community health setting coupled with weekly class meetings
A continuation of CO 105. Emphasizes the writing of feature- to discussion of field experience, ethical issues, and current
length articles with a special concentration on global affairs, trends in community health. Scheduled conferences are also
world geography, and current events. required. field Experience: 10 hours/week (150hrs). Lecture: 1
Lecture: 3 hours per week. hour per week.
Prerequisite: EN 101 Prerequisites: CX 101, CX 104, PS 241, SO203.
CS 104 3 credits animation, AVI files, and PDF format. The course provides tips
MICROCOMPUTER APPLICATIONS/BUSINESS on publishing and publicizing a website.
This is a computer/technological literacy course with emphasis Lecture: 5 3-hour weeks. Open Lab.
on business applications available for the microcomputer. It Prerequisite: CS 108 or permission of the instructor.
presents the basics of microcomputer operation including
hardware, operating system software, and application software. CS 110 4 credits
Students complete projects in the areas of word processing, INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE
presentation graphics, electronic spreadsheets, and database This course gives a broad overview of computer science
management with emphasis on the use of spreadsheets for from a problem-solving perspective. Topics include
solving practical business problems. solution strategies and algorithms, the hardware basis and
Lecture: 3 hours per week. Open Lab. organization of computers, operating systems, and networks
including the Internet, programming languages, paradigms
CS 105 3 credits and programming fundamentals, the many applications of
MICROCOMPUTER APPLICATIONS software to realworld problems, and the social, historical, and
Prerequisite: CS 100 or CS 104, or permission of instructor. ethical context of computing. Students receive a hands-on
A second course designed for students with experience introduction to basic programming concepts (objects, classes,
in using microcomputer applications software in the areas data types and expressions, loops, conditionals, and functions/
of word processing, electronic spreadsheets, presentation methods). The course includes case studies about information
graphics, and database management. Students complete rights, privacy, security, and the ethical (mis)behavior of
hands-on training at the intermediate level in the types of corporations and individuals with respect to these issues.
application software listed above. In addition, material will be Lecture: 3 hours per week. Lab: 2 hours per week.
presented in areas of disk management, the assessment of CS 116 3 credits
productivity software, and utilizing the Internet including FUNDAMENTALS OF CYBER SECURITY
elementary Web page creation and design. This course covers introductory concepts, terminologies,
Lecture/Lab: 3 hours per week. and protection methods in computer and network security
field. In addition to fundamentals, overview of topics such
CS 107 1 credit as cryptography, security infrastructures and protocols (such
INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNET as different digital identification techniques, PKI, digital
This course presents the basics of using the Internet. It includes certificates, IPSec, and SSL), countermeasure technologies and
the history and development of the Internet. The course systems (such as intrusion detection and protection methods)
discusses and demonstrates various parts of the Internet, are covered.
including the World Wide Web, electronic mail, telnet, and file
transfer protocol. It emphasizes utilizing the available search CS 120 4 credits
engines effectively. The pros and cons of various search engines PROGRAMMING I
and indices are discussed and demonstrated, as well as the This foundational course for computer science majors
use of Boolean operators to conduct an effective search. Other introduces the fundamental concepts of programming from
topics covered include Internet etiquette, protection against an object-centric perspective using Java. Includes a brief
computer viruses, newsgroups, uploading and downloading introduction to computing (historical development, computing
information, e-copyright, encryption and data security, and systems, algorithms, and the nature of programming
choosing an Internet provider. languages) and the object-oriented paradigm for software
Lecture: 5 3-hour weeks. Open Lab. development. Topics include: objects, classes, methods, simple
data types, control structures, and the use of indexed-list data
CS 108 1 credit structures such as arrays or strings. Includes discussion of
WEB PAGE DEVELOPMENT I the ethics and responsibility of computer professionals with
This course presents the basics of Web page design and respect to information rights.
development. It covers basic HTML tags. Specific areas covered Lecture: 3 hours per week. Lab: 2 hours per week.
include headings, rule lines, lists, applying color, creating Prerequisite: CS 110 or permission of instructor.
tables, hyperlinks, backgrounds, text formatting, and importing
graphics so that students can create a home page. Professional
web development tools are demonstrated.
Lecture: 5 3-hour weeks. Open Lab.
Prerequisite: CS 107 or permission of the instructor.
CS 109 1 credit
WEB PAGE DEVELOPMENT II
A continuation of CS 108. Topics include creating forms as
well as an introduction to Java Script. It also introduces GIF
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (EE) and then considers the Motorola 6800. Topics to be covered:
programming techniques, transfer-of-control instructions,
EE 110 4 credits
loops and subroutines, data I/O techniques, interrupts, PIA,
CIRCUIT ANALYSIS I
serial communication and the ACIA, interfacing the 6800, and
This is the first half of a calculus-based circuit theory sequence.
an introduction to the MC6840 programmable timer module.
The combination of theory and lab experiments will meet the
Extensive lab work.
needs of students planning to transfer to four-year programs.
Lecture: 3 hours per week. Lab: 2 hours per week.
Topics to be covered: basic circuit analysis, network theorems
Prerequisite: EE 125.
(superposition, Thevenin/Norton, etc.), active (transistor and
OpAmp) circuits, mesh/node analysis, waveforms (sinusoid,
EE 231 4 credits
step, exponential, etc.), capacitance and inductance, and
HARDWARE ORGANIZATION AND DESIGN
response of first- and second-order circuits. Extensive lab work
This is the second half of a microprocessors sequence. The
along with various circuit simulations S/W (PSPICE, B2SPICE).
combination of theory and lab experiments will meet the
Lecture: 3 hours per week. Lab: 2 hours per week.
needs of students planning to transfer to four-year programs.
Co-requisite: MA 201.
Emphasis is on the Intel family of microprocessors, particularly
EE 115 4 credits the 8086/8088. Topics to be covered: S/W architecture of the
CIRCUIT ANALYSIS II 8086/8088, machine language and assembly language coding,
This is the second half of a calculus-based circuit theory review of programming techniques, memory interfacing, I/O
sequence. The combination of theory and lab experiments interfacing, interrupt interfacing, and an introduction to the
will meet the needs of students planning to transfer to four- IBM PC microcomputer. Extensive lab work.
year programs. Topics to be covered: Laplace Transforms
and s-domain circuit analysis, network functions, sinusoidal ELECTRONICS (EL)
steady-state response, filter design, and Fourier Transforms. EE 101 4 credits
Extensive lab work along with various circuit simulations FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRONICS
S/W (PSPICE, B;s2SPICE). This course is designed to consider electronic devices and their
applications in electrical, electronic, and electro-mechanical
EE 120 4 credits
systems. This course includes the study of voltage, resistance,
DIGITAL ELECTRONICS
current, and power as it applies to DC circuits. In addition,
This is the first half of a digital systems sequence. The
electrical circuits are analyzed by Thevenins and Nortons
combination of theory and lab experiments will meet the
theorems and superposition. Laboratory problems are
needs of students planning to transfer to four-year programs.
designed to emphasize classroom instruction and provide
Topics to be covered: Number systems, Boolean Algebra
students with experience using meters, signal generators,
and basic logic functions, combinational logic minimization
oscilloscopes, and breadboarding techniques.
(including K-Map and Quinne-McCluskey), flip-flops, and digital
arithmetic. Extensive lab work along with circuit simulation S/W EL 102 4 credits
(B2LOGIC). FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRONICS II
Lecture: 3 hours per week. Lab: 2 hours per week. This is the second half of an algebra based circuit theory and
analysis sequence. The combination of theory and laboratory
EE 125 4 credits experiments emphasizing AC analysis, phaser, resonance,
DIGITAL COMPUTER SYSTEMS linearity and power in AC circuits, RL, RC and RLC circuits, step
This is the second half of a digital systems sequence. response of inductors and capacitors, tuned amplifiers and
The combination of theory and lab experiments will meet oscillators.
the needs of students planning to transfer to four-year
programs. Topics to be covered: counters and registers, EL 125 4 credits
sequential circuit design, basic logic families (TTL, CMOS, INTERNSHIP
DTL, RTL, IIL), decoding/encoding, MUX/DEMUX, ADC/DAC, A six to ten week internship will be required for all Electronic
memory (RAM/ROM), PLDs (PROM, PLA, PAL), memory Technology students. The internship may be done at Digital,
systems, and an introduction to the microprocessor. Extensive EMC, or at any other high tech company.
lab work along with digital simulation S/W (B;s2LOGIC, CUPL).
EL 151 4 credits
EE 150 4 credits ELECTRONICS I
MICROPROCESSORS Semiconductor theory; junction, tunnel and zener diodes;
This is the first half of a microprocessors sequence. The bipolar, FET and MOSFET transistors; biasing and stability of
combination of theory and lab experiments will meet devices, small-signal and large- signal behavior are studied
the needs of students planning to transfer to four-year together with frequency response.
programs. Emphasis starts with a generic microprocessor
HM 102 3 credits symbols, importance of temples, the concept of the three gu-
FRONT OFFICE MANAGEMENT nas, cyclic dissolution of the world, liberation from the cycles of
Introduces all aspects of front office procedures in lodging. rebirths, and individual growth in harmony with the universe.
Stresses the importance of operations that are guest- Lecture: 3 hours per week.
focused and built upon inter- departmental communication.
Automated guest registration systems are studied extensively. HU 107 3 credits
Role play strategies are incorporated throughout. KARMA YOGA: SCIENCE OF ACTION
In the Hindu tradition, Karma Yoga is a simple scientific
HM 201 3 credits technique used to perform everyday actions skillfully with
FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGEMENT a serene and focused mind. The student will understand
An in-depth study of the practices and principles used in the theory and practice of Karma Yoga as enunciated by Sri
food and beverage operations. Students will examine issues Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita. Among the expected benefits
related to inventory management, cost of food/beverage sales, experienced with the practice of this discipline include
purchasing, legal and ethical issues as well as management improved physical and mental health, balanced individual
and marketing issues. All students enrolled in this course will growth, harmony in social interactions, fearlessness, superior
be required to complete a CARE (Controlling Alcohol Risk work performance, increased self-awareness, and a sense of
Effectively) program. individual calmness fostering global peace.
Lecture: 3 hours per week. Lecture: 3 hours.
LAW (LA) a range of literary genres. Through literary analysis the course
will consider how literature both impacts and reflects the
LA 221 3 credits
historical time period and culture that generates it. The course
PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS LAW I
will explore ways in which writers from around the world
The course covers important substantive areas of law with
illuminate the human experience.
emphasis on commercial aspects. Topics include: sources
Lecture: 3 hours per week.
of law, legal reasoning, civil procedure, torts, criminal law,
Prerequisites: EN 101.
real property, contracts and an introduction to the Uniform
(Completion of EN 102 also recommended.)
Commercial Code. Lecture, activities, and simulations. Lecture:
3 hours per week. LI 202 3 credits
WORLD LITERATURE II
LA 227 3 credits
This course introduces students to selected works of
LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS
literature from Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe from
This course explores special topics in contemporary law
the eighteenth century to the present day. Readings may be
such as agency, finance law, commercial paper, labor law,
drawn from a range of literary genres. Through literary analysis
computer law, entertainment law, environmental law,
the course will consider how literature both impacts and
consumer protection, securities regulation, and
reflects the historical time period and culture that generates it.
governmental regulation of business.
The course will explore ways in which writers from around the
world illuminate the human condition.
LA 228 3 credits
CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURES
LI 203 3 credits
Introduction to the concepts of criminal mentality and
AMERICAN LITERATURE I
responsibility, the definition of various crimes, and the
Major American writers from colonial times to the Civil War.
elements necessary to constitute same. Includes pretrial,
Exploration of significant ideas, literary form, and cultural
arraignment, and trial procedures, defenses available to those
patterns. Includes readings from the works of Franklin,
accused of crime, jurisdiction of courts and court presentation.
Hawthorne, Melville, Emerson, Thoreau, and others.
Lecture: 3 hours per week.
Lecture: 3 hours per week.
LA 230 3 credits Prerequisites: EN 101.
LAW AND SOCIETY (Completion of EN 102 also recommended.)
This course introduces students to the institutions and
participants of the American legal system. Students examine LI 204 3 credits
courts and procedures, civil and criminal law, constitutional law, AMERICAN LITERATURE II
and public policy. Also, students read and analyze case law and A continuation of LI 203, considering authors from the Civil War
statutes, play simulations, and participate in in-class activities. to the present.
Lecture, activities, and simulations. Lecture: 3 hours per week.
Lecture: 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: EN 101.
(Completion of EN 102 also recommended.)
LITERATURE (LI) LI 205 3 credits
LI 104 3 credits BRITISH LITERATURE I
CHILDRENS LITERATURE Myths, legends, themes, language and representative figures
Through exposure to a wide range of childrens books, authors of the English literary tradition from its origins to 1798,
and illustrators, students will develop an understanding of including Beowulf, Arthur, Chaucer, Hamlet, and Milton.
the importance of childrens literature in the early childhood Lecture: 3 hours per week.
education classroom. Students will gain abilities in evaluating Prerequisite: EN 101.
the quality of childrens books and making appropriate (Completion of EN 102 also recommended.)
selections for young children, acquire a repertoire of effective
techniques for using childrens literature effectively in the LI 206 3 credits
classroom and learn ways that childrens literature can develop BRITISH LITERATURE II
literacy. A continuation of LI 205 considering authors from the
Lecture: 3 hours per week. Romantic, Victorian, and Modern periods of British Literature.
LI 201 3 credits
WORLD LITERATURE I
This course introduces students to selected works of literature
from Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe from ancient times
through the eighteenth century. Readings may be drawn from
MR 203 4 credits
CODING: INTERNATIONAL CLASSIFICATION
OF DISEASES (ICD-CM)
This course introduces ICD coding systems. It provides
PM 111 1 credit
ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT PROVIDER PHILOSPHY (PH)
This course provides the student with theory, demonstration PH 102 3 credits
and experiential laboratory in advanced cardiac life support. PHILOSOPHY: ETHICS
This course is taught in accordance with the standards set by A philosophical study of representative ethical systems as
the American Heart Association. Upon successful completion of an approach to moral issues. Problems include: how do we
the course, the student will be certified as an Advanced Cardiac determine good and bad, right and wrong, freedom and
Life Support Provider through the American Heart Association. responsibility; how do we select the values that guide us to
Lecture/Lab: 6 hours per week for 2 weeks. happiness and the good life? Discussion-oriented, focusing on
Prerequisite: PM 101, PM 102, PM 104 & PM 105. the application of ethical solutions to moral dilemmas.
Lecture: 3 hours per week.
PM 112 1 credit
PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT PROVIDER PHLEBOTOMY (PB)
This course provides the student with theory, demonstration PB 100 3 credits
and experiential laboratory in pediatric advanced life support. PRINCIPLES & METHODS OF PHLEBOTOMY
It is taught in accordance with the standards set by the This course is designed to explore the history of phlebotomy
American Heart Association. Upon successful completion of and the development of current practice. Course materials
the course, the student will be certified as a Pediatric Advanced include an introduction to the clinical laboratory and
Life Support Provider through the American Heart Association. associated topics necessary for the phlebotomist to work in
Lecture/Lab: 6 hours per week for 2 weeks. a clinical laboratory. Students will be introduced a variety
Prerequisite: PM 101, PM 102, PM 104 & PM 105. of health care settings. Students will explore anatomy and
PM 113 1 credit physiology of the vascular system, venous and capillary
NEONATAL ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT PROVIDER specimen procurement, pediatric and geriatric blood drawing,
This accelerated course provides the student with theory, blood donor collection, electrocardiograph (EKG) procedures,
demonstration and experiential laboratory in the following microbiological specimen collection, and glucose testing.
areas of neonatal life support; physiology of a newborn; Lecture: 2 hours per week. Lab: 2 hours per week.
causes of arrest in the newborn; steps to resuscitate neonates, PB 105 4 credits
including end tracheal intubations and resuscitation CLINICAL PRACTICUM PHLEBOTOMY
medications. Lecture/Lab: 6 hours per week for 2 weeks. This course will follow the Principles and Methods of
Prerequisites: PM 101, PM 102, PM 104 & PM 105. Phlebotomy course. The student will be placed in an
PM 210 2 credits ambulatory private lab or hospital facility. Each performance
CLINICAL I objective will consist of the specific tasks of phlebotomy and
This course provides clinical practice in the Emergency blood collection procedures, standard of clinical performance,
Department under the direction of a preceptor or instructor. and evaluation of competency expected of an entry-level
Clinical: 224 hours. phlebotomist.
Prerequisites: All 100 level PM courses. The practicum will be a minimum of 180 contact hours.
Clinical: 180 hours.
PM 211 3 credits Prerequisite: PB100.
CLINICAL II
This course provides for clinical practice in the following
hospital units under the direction of a preceptor; Intensive Care
or Coronary Care Unit; Operating/Recovery Unit; Pediatric unit;
Labor and Delivery Unit/Newborn Nursery and Psychiatric Unit.
Clinical: 224 hours.
Prerequisites: All 100 level PM courses.
PO 120 3 credits
PRACTICAL NURSING (PN)
PHOTOGRAPHY II PN 102 10 credits
Explores issues of imaging through a study of composition, FOUNDATIONS OF PRACTICAL NURSING
light, digital filters and exploration of the image space. This course focuses on the common core of nursing knowledge
Integrates traditional and digital modes of imaging expression. and skills necessary to provide nursing care in simple
Some darkroom time, traditional and electronic, outside of situations across the life span. Using the framework of basic
class is required. human needs, content is based on safety/sensory, Nutrition/
Lecture: 3 hydration, elimination, oxygenation, mobility, comfort/
rest, and self-concept/self-esteem needs. These concepts
PO 125 3 credits assist the student in recognizing characteristics of individual
COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY patients whose ability to meet his/her own basic needs have
An introductory course providing the opportunity for students been compromised. Nursing process is introduced as the
to learn fundamental color photography skills and techniques method utilized to meet basic human needs. Nursing skills
and operation of their cameras. Issues of light, filters, exposure, are presented in the classroom, laboratory and clinical areas.
the nature of color, and theories of composition will be Clinical experiences begin in long-term care facilities and
explored. Introduces color photography through the medium progress to rehabilitation/sub-acute facilities. Total course
of the digital camera which will be required after the second credit 10;
class. Cameras with aperture and shutter speed adjustments Lecture 5 credits: 5 hours per week; Clinical 4 credits, 12 hours
are preferable but not absolutely necessary. Camera phones per week (180 hours); Laboratory 1 credit: 3 hours per week
are not acceptable. Lecture: 3 hours per week. ( 45 hours).
Pre/Co-requisites: BI 113, BI118, HL 111, PN 105, PN107.
covers the definition of licensure, application procedures for health problems. Basic human needs are the framework
obtaining a license, continuing education requirements, and for the course content. Nursing information and skills are
professional responsibility to maintain currency in practice. presented in classroom, laboratory, clinical area, and clinical
The functions of nursing organizations and other health and conference settings. Students utilize critical thinking and
welfare organizations are presented. In addition, students the nursing process as the basis for delivery of safe practical
will explore their feelings toward issues that occur in clinical nursing care. Students care for patients with common health
practice. Students will also examine career opportunities, problems in acute care clinical settings.
resume writing, the interview process, and issues involved in Lecture (8 credits): 8 hours per week for a total of 120 hours;
continuing education endeavors. Total Course Credit 1; Clinical (5 credits ) total of 225 clinical hours; Lab (1 credit) 45
Lecture: 1 hour per week. hours for the course.
Prerequisite: PN 105. Prerequisite: PN 108. Pre/Co-requisites: PN 106, PN 110, PS 118.
PN 107 2 credits PN 130 7 credits
PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOLOGY I CARE OF THE FAMILY
One of the major practical nursing responsibilities in This course discusses nursing care of the family unit. The
patient care is the safe administration of medications. This course content builds on knowledge learned in the Life
course provides the beginning knowledge base of general Span Psychology to provide an overview of the expected
pharmacology principles and information, drug characteristics, changes and basic human needs of the family unit. Students
legal information, age-related and developmental will explore patient conditions seen because of changes
considerations, and math for pharmacology calculations. The in society. Clinical conferences in this portion will explore
course explores instruction for correct calculation of divided various options common in todays PN practice, i.e., the PN
doses, solid and liquid medications and intravenous fluids and in extended care facilities as primary nurse, charge nurse,
medications. Students will learn how to classify medications, medication nurse, and team leader. There is discussion of the
examples of various medications, actions, uses, side effects, evolving role of the PN in home care. The clinical component
patient teaching, and nursing implications. will provide selected experience in long-term care settings.
Lecture: 2 hours per week. Total Course Credits 7; Lecture (4 credits) for a total of 60
PN 108 2 credits hours; Clinical (3 credits)
NURSING PROCESS INTERSESSION for 135 clinical hours for the course.
This course focuses on application of the nursing process. Prerequisites: PN 120, PS 118.
Using the framework of basic human needs, students learn
to apply the nursing process to selected patients. Application PSYCHOLOGY (PS)
of scientific principles in the provision of patient care is PS 101 3 credits
accomplished in the clinical setting and seminar discussions. INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
Individual progress in the development of the practical nurse This course is designed to provide a basic understanding
role is achieved through writing and sharing written exemplars. of human behavior. General topics will include the history
Total Course Credits 2; Seminar (0.5 credits) for a total of 8 of psychology, research, human growth and development,
hours; Clinical (1.5 credits) for a total of 67.5 clinical hours. biological processes of behavior, sensation and perception,
Total hours for course 75.5 consciousness, learning, memory, motivation, intelligence,
Prerequisite: PN 102. and personality development. In addition, the course
explores emotions and how stress influences peoples lives.
PN 110 2 credits Lecture: 3 hours per week.
PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOLOGY II
This course focuses on commonly prescribed drugs used to PS 118 3 credits
treat common disorders covered in the practical nursing LIFE SPAN PSYCHOLOGY
courses. Students will learn about major factors that provide Examines regularly predicted physical, psychological,
for the basic human need of safety. In addition to medications and emotional changes from conception through aging.
and their classification, actions, uses, side effects, and nursing Theories and concepts of the psychology of the life span are
considerations, students will continue to master pharmacology integrated. Lecture: 3 hours per week.
calculations. This course builds on PN 107. It is designed to be
taught concurrently with PN 120.
Lecture: 2 hours per week.
Pre-requisite: PN 107. Co-requisite: PN 120
PN 120 4 credits
NURSING CARE OF THE ADULT AND AGED
This course examines the skills necessary to provide practical
nursing care to patients across the life span that have common
SO 222 3 credits
SCIENCE (SC) AGING AND SOCIETY
SC 102 4 credits An introduction to the study of late life which promotes
INTEGRATED SCIENCE I awareness of the theoretical, biological, cultural, and historical
This course is a study of the basic concepts of chemistry, variables of aging. Topics include: biological, psychological, and
physics, geology, metrology, astronomy and environmental cultural factors in the aging process, work vs. retirement, and
sciences. Topics covered include energy, heat and the laws public policy as it relates to the senior population.
of thermodynamics, properties and states of matter, motion, Lecture: 3 hours per week.
electricity and magnetism, the stars, cosmology, the Earth and
other planets, the climate and weather, and the environment. SO 224 3 credits
The laboratory entails experiments covered in lecture. SOCIOLOGY OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Lecture: 3 hours per week. Lab: 2 hours per week. Introduction to the theories, definitions and descriptions of
developmental disabilities. The biological, psychological, and
SC 103 4 credits historical factors which promote awareness in understanding
INTEGRATED SCIENCE II are covered, as well as successful strategies for dealing with
This course is a study of the concepts governing living family and public attitudes and public policy issues.
organisms. Topics covered include the cell, cell membranes,
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Students who have been accepted to a
and/or program.
restricted program, such as many of the
Health Professions programs or Automotive
Based on specific course/program requirements and
Technology programs, must obtain their
accreditation standards, students may be required
program advisors signature to register for
to retake courses, or take competency exams or skill
any courses.
testing prior to readmission, even if courses have
been completed successfully. Should the student
A full-time course load is 12 or more
not attain a passing grade on skill or competency
credits. However, it is necessary to complete
testing, they will be required to retake the course(s).
more than 12 credits per semester in
order to finish a degree program in the
Students who meet the following criteria are
recommended time. Students may register
ineligible for readmission to Division of Health
for a maximum of 20 credits with an advisors
Sciences programs:
signature. Beyond that, the signature of the
programs dean is required.
Dismissal or withdrawal from a restricted
Health Science program with a GPA
To obtain information on the semester
of less than 1.3 (67) in that Health
schedule, class meeting times and places,
Science program courses.
visit our website at massbay.edu.
Dismissal or withdrawal from a program are specifically designed to improve skills in those
for reasons of clinically unsafe practice/ areas.
behavior as defined in the Division of
Health Science Student Handbook and Students who have documented disabilities are
Policy Manual (please see E.14.0). encouraged to call the Office of Disabilities
Resources for further information regarding
Limited spaces are available for applicants for placement testing accommodations. Students
readmission. Student seeking readmission to any must submit appropriate documentation prior to the
restricted health sciences program must contact the scheduled testing date. If, after testing, a student
Office of Admissions. For more information, please believes their writing, reading or mathematics
contact the Office of Admissions at 781-239-2500. course placement does not reflect their true level
of ability, they may re-test with conditions. For more
medical leave policy information about this policy, students should
Students who leave a course mid-semester with contact an academic advisor in the Advising Center.
verified medical or family illness documentation will
be withdrawn from the course but not the restricted EXEMPTIONS TO PLACEMENT TESTING
health science program. Students who are granted
a medical or family leave will be accommodated in prior college credit
the subsequent offering of that course, after first Students with previous college credits may be
providing medical documentation approving their eligible for a placement test waiver. An advising
participation. Students will have 12 months to be re- counselor in the Advising Center may waive the
instated in the withdrawn course for medical placement test after reviewing an unofficial
reasons. If additional time is required, the student transcript. In order for credit to be granted for course
will be withdrawn from the Health Sciences work from another institution, an official transcript
program and if eligible, provided the process for must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar.
readmission. Students returning from medical writing test waiver
leave will be required to pay tuition for all enrolled Students may be granted a waiver of the writing
courses. Students are only eligible for medical leave test requirement if they have successfully completed
during a semester. Medical leave will not be granted a college-level freshman composition course with
once the course is completed and/or grades have a grade of C or better. The course must have been
been issued. taken at an accredited U.S. college or university and
be equivalent to the MassBay course Freshman
Placement Testing English I. Students may also be exempt if they have
In an effort to ensure a high standard of educational completed a higher-level course (equivalent to
success for the students who attend the Freshman English II) with a grade of C or better.
Commonwealths public colleges, the Massachusetts
Department of Higher Education requires all Students who completed the equivalent of
students to complete a series of assessment tests in Freshman English I with a passing grade below C
writing, reading, and mathematics. These tests are at another institution will not be required to take
designed to determine the level of skill in each of the placement test, but will need to successfully
the subject areas. Scores on the placement tests complete Freshman English I. The College does not
will enable advisors to assess which English and accept courses for transfer with a grade below C.
mathematics courses are the right ones.
math test waiver
If a student scores below the necessary proficiency Math test waivers are available to students who can
levels for college-level courses, he/she will be provide proof of completion, with a grade of C or
assigned to mathematics and writing courses that better, of an appropriate college-level mathematics
course taken at an accredited college or university.
ACADEMIC ADVISING
Wellesley Hills Campus Room 113 781-239-2775
An academic advisor is assigned to each full-time
student. This advisor may be a member of the
faculty, professional staff or Advising Center staff.
Framingham Campus Front Desk 508-270-4006
Part-time students are generally assigned to the
Advising Center. As you progress in your program of
At the Advising Center, students meet with an study, an academic advisor can review your
academic counselor to discuss programs and select transcript with you to ensure that you are taking
courses for each semester. Staff evaluate transfer the appropriate courses toward graduation.
credits from previous colleges and refer students
to other campus resources as needed. An academic The Advising Centers are open to all students
counselor helps with the transition to college, assists enrolled at the Wellesley Hills campus, the
in choosing courses that are appropriate to student Framingham campus, and the Automotive
skill level and program requirements, and provides Technology Center in Ashland. Advising Center
referrals to other offices and services on campus. staff can introduce students to opportunities and
Students are encouraged and expected to seek the resources at the College, inform students of the
advice and counsel of an academic advisor during requirements of academic programs, and assist
their time at MassBay, and especially prior to In choosing and registering for appropriate classes
registration for an academic semester. to ensure academic success.
SUCCESSFUL TRANSFERRING
Students graduating from MassBay have had excellent records upon transferring to four-
year colleges and universities. The following is a partial list of four-year institutions to which
MassBay graduates have transferred:
Amherst College Massachusetts College of University of Miami
Babson College Art and Design Wellesley College
Becker College Massachusetts Maritime Wentworth Institute
Bentley College Academy Westfield State University
Boston College Merrimack College Wheaton College
Boston University Mt. Holyoke College Wheelock College
Brandeis University New York University Worcester State University
Bridgewater State University Northeastern University Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Central Connecticut St. University Purdue University
Clark University Regis College
Connecticut College Rivier College
Cornell University Salem State University
Curry College Simmons College
Emerson College Smith College
Emmanuel College Springfield College
Fitchburg State University Stonehill College
Framingham State University Suffolk University
Hamilton College Syracuse University
Howard University UMass Amherst
Lesley University UMass Boston
Massachusetts College of UMass Dartmouth
Liberal Arts UMass Lowell
The Advising Center offers the following services: College and have a declared major.
Academic counseling for undeclared Credits may be transferred only if they
majors. apply to a students current program
Credit by examination information. curriculum.
Declaring or changing a major. Foreign documents must be translated and
Graduation reviews. evaluated by a credible agency, such as the
Referrals to academic support services. Center for Educational Documentation.
Transfer advising. Coursework must be represented in
Transfer credit evaluation. credit hours (clock hours will not be
converted to MassBay credit hours).
Acceptance of Transfer Credit from Other Colleges
Transfer of course credits from other colleges Students should submit official transcripts at least
will be permitted if such credits were earned at a six weeks prior to the start of classes if the transfer
regionally accredited institution and are equivalent credit is needed in order to register for classes.
to MassBays courses. Prior to MassBays acceptance Once a course has been officially approved and
of transfer credits, students must be accepted into transferred, it will appear on a students college
a program of study. In addition, students must transcript after they have completed the first
submit official transcripts provided by the registrars semester of coursework but will not be computed
of all schools, colleges, or universities attended. in their grade point average.
Students must have earned at least a C in the
course or courses for which they are requesting Change of Major
transfer credit. A preliminary evaluation of course Students seeking to change from one academic
credits to be transferred to the College may be made program to another must meet with an advisor
by an academic advisor at the time of application. and complete a Change of Major form, available
Please be aware that this evaluation is preliminary in the Registrars Office or the Advising Center. Once
only, and acceptance of transfer credit is subject to a students change of program request is approved,
review when students are formally accepted to their he or she will matriculate following the curriculum
chosen program. Credit that is accepted according to and course requirements in place for that program at
general College policy is not necessarily acceptable the time of their change in major.
for specific programs of study. This is particularly In some instances, students science and/or
true in instances where program transfer limits are in computer science courses may not apply to their
effect, such as the health professions programs. new degree depending on the time of completion
of these courses.
A maximum of one-half of the total credits within
the degree or certificate program may be earned Credit by Examination
by transfer credit. The College reserves the right to MassBay students have the opportunity to
refuse recognition for courses that were taken more earn credit through examinations administered
than ten years prior to the date students apply for periodically throughout the academic year. MassBay
transfer. Transferred science and computer science accepts credits for students who score at appropriate
courses must have been taken within the last competency levels in the following examinations.
five years.
advanced placement courses (AP) :
Transcript Evaluation for Transfer Credit Contact the Advising Center for qualifying
When a transcript is evaluated for transfer credit, scores and transfer credit information.
several factors are considered before transfer credit
is approved. These are: college level examination program (CLEP)
Through CLEP examinations the College
Students must have been accepted to the awards academic credit for over 20 courses.
REGISTRARS OFFICE
the participating state college or university if they
graduate from MassBay with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Students maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA in their first
Wellesley Hills Campus Room 114 781-239-2550
year at the four-year college or university may renew
Framingham Campus Front Desk 508-270-4050
the tuition reduction for a second year. Students may
still apply for other forms of financial aid. Students
Students may register for classes on campus or
who transfer into non-state-supported programs
online. To register on campus, students should
(usually evening or weekend programs) at a four-
meet with their academic advisor to select
year school are usually not eligible.
appropriate courses and fill out a registration form.
This form, signed by the advisor, should be
Transfer Articulation Agreements
submitted to the Registrars Office on either
In addition to MassTransfer and other transfer
campus. Barring any conflicts with restricted or
programs, MassBay has entered into a number
full courses, registration staff will enroll students
of articulation agreements with public and private
in the selected courses.
four-year colleges and universities. Under these
agreements, students may transfer to a college
To register online, it is important to speak with an
with full junior status. The agreements involve
academic advisor prior to registering.
specific academic programs, and students must
have taken the appropriate courses. Please consult
Student Status
with a Transfer Counselor to review all transfer
requirements for programs at receiving institutions.
full-time status
A full-time student is defined as one who is officially
registered in twelve (12) credit hours or more in any
academic semester.
Student Development, or other appropriate official, a if the official needs to review an education record in
written, dated and signed request that identifies the order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.
record(s) they wish to inspect. The College Further, upon request, the College discloses
official will make arrangements for access and notify education records without consent to
a student of the time and place where the records officials of another school in which a student seeks
may be inspected. or intends to enroll.
to the Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of At the end of each academic term, students receive
1997, identifies the following student information a grade in every credit course in which they were
as directory information: student names, addresses, enrolled. A letter grade is assigned for each credit
and telephone listings, and if known, students ages, course completed. Each qualitative letter grade
levels of education, and majors. carries an honor point value. These grades
represent various levels of accomplishment and
If a parent, guardian or eligible student chooses not carry the number of honor points per credit hour
to exercise his/her aforementioned right to refuse to attempted, as indicated in the letter grade chart.
permit the College to designate some or all of those
types of information, the College will release to the This honor point value is multiplied by the number
Department of Defense, or an agency thereof, that of credits earned for a particular course. The total
student information which the Department of number of honor points earned during an academic
Defense has designated as directory information. semester divided by the total number of credits for
When student information is released pursuant which a student enrolled during that semester is
to a Department of Defense request, notice of the called the Grade Point Average (GPA). The GPA
request and the release of the student information affects a students academic progress with regard
in accordance therewith will be posted in a to graduation, academic honors, probation, and
conspicuous location in the Colleges Academic dismissal.
Records Office for the period of one academic year.
of one academic year. Other Course Outcomes
Although the following letter designations are not
Academic Information used in computing grade point average, some of
The academic year consists of a fall and spring them may have an impact on a students financial aid
semester, each approximately sixteen (16) weeks. status: W, WC, WR, I, UC, NC, AU, S, U, T.
Summer term consists of two accelerated sessions
beginning in late May and mid-July and one Designations of W, WC and WR are used for
10-week session. Winter session is held in early administrative reporting. They are not grades. They
January and provides an opportunity for may be assigned under the following circumstances:
accelerated study. MassBay programs lead to an
Associate in Arts Degree, an Associate in Science W (Withdrawal): From the day after the end of the
degree, or a certificate. Completion time will vary add/drop period before the end of the tenth week
depending upon the requirements of the degree of classes (second week for summer classes or fourth
program/certificate and the number of courses week for eight-week courses) in any semester, a
completed each semester. student may withdraw from a course without
penalty. The notation of W will be made on
Grading System and Grade Point Average a students permanent record..
Designations of I, UC, NC, AU, S, U, or T may be T (Transfer Course): Course credits transferred
assigned under the following circumstances: from another college.
Course requirements for graduation are Students who are unable to complete a semester
specified in this catalog under your program because they are called to active United States
of study. Military Duty shall, upon verification, be granted
non-punitive withdrawals in all courses from which
they are required to withdraw. Students may also
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Enrollment
submit a Student Financial Petition for a full, or Once on probation, students must earn a minimum
partial, refund with the Office of Student Accounts. cumulative GPA of 2.0 in one annual academic cycle.
Failure to achieve the above standard will result
Verification shall be provided by furnishing the in dismissal from the College. Academic dismissal
Associate Dean of Students, Registrar, or the means that students are prohibited from enrolling in
Veterans Counselor with a copy of the Order to the College. If a student is dismissed, he or she may
Active Duty within one week (7 days) of receipt of appeal their status with the College Appeals Board.
the Order.
Withdrawal from the College
Students who have received any form of Financial Students intending to withdraw from class(es),
Aid, including a scholarship or student loan, or who whereby there are no remaining classes for the
expect to receive such, must contact the Office of enrolled semester, must meet with the Associate
Financial Aid and the Veterans Counselor to make Dean of Students to complete the withdrawal
appropriate arrangements. process. The withdrawal date is determined by the
date all forms are completed and turned into the
Student Evaluations appropriate offices.
MassBay is committed to the continual improvement
of the quality of education at the institution. The Readmission to the College
periodic evaluation of instruction by students Students who fall under any of the following
is an important component of this commitment. conditions must apply for readmission to MassBay:
Student evaluations are conducted during a Official withdrawal from MassBay.
designated period at the end of each semester. Academic dismissal from MassBay.
More information is available in the Office of MassBay graduate who wishes to enter a new
Institutional Planning, Research & Assessment. program.
Interruption of academic program of more than
Grade Requirements four semesters or two years.
for Health Professions Programs
Students enrolled in Health Sciences programs must To reapply to the College, submit an application for
complete all science courses with a grade of C or admission to the Office of Admissions.
better. Science courses must be repeated if they
were taken more than five years before the time College Appeals Board for Readmission
of application to the Health Sciences programs. If you have been dismissed from an academic
Students who are uncertain of the validity of their program or the College, you may appeal for
science courses should consult with an academic reinstatement through the College Appeals Board
counselor in the Academic Advising Center. process. Appeal forms are available in the Office of
Student Development. Students may only appear
Academic Probation and Academic Dismissal before the College Appeals Board one time for
If a student is placed on probation, he or she reinstatement. Students who have academically
should meet with their academic advisor to discuss dismissed may be readmitted to the College a
MassBays support services, which can help improve maximum of two (2) times.
academic performance. While on probation,
a student may not participate in any extra-curricular General Education Requirements
activities, including athletics. In addition, he or All associate degree programs include at least
she must immediately resign any position of 21 credits of general education requirements from
responsibility, including the Student Government the arts and humanities, mathematics and the
Association (SGA), Student Trustee, etc. Students sciences, and the social sciences. Please refer to
may attend social and academic functions, as well as individual curriculum sheets for the requirements
participate in work-study. of each program.
Writing: A student must demonstrate competence course(s) and/or the College. Lack of attendance or
in writing by successful completion of Freshman course abandonment does not constitute course
English I and Freshman English II or through withdrawal. If a student does not withdraw in
successful completion of the College-approved accordance with College procedures, he or she
CLEP subject examination, Freshman College will be subject to full payment of tuition and fees.
Composition.
Outstanding Financial Obligations
Additional Degrees / Second Associate Degree A student who has outstanding financial obligations
A student who completes an Associate degree or to the College will not be permitted to register.
certificate may petition to receive an additional If a student has already registered, he or she will
associate degree or certificate. A student must not be permitted to attend classes or access email or
complete a minimum of 15 credit hours at MassBay Blackboard, which are the online systems required
in the second degree or certificate program, as for some classes. A student with outstanding
well as all requirements appropriate to both degree financial obligations will not receive grade reports,
programs. If a student is receiving an associate attendance reports, transcripts of grades, or
degree, no concurrent certificate in the same diplomas without the final approval of the Student
discipline will be granted. Where concentrations Accounts Office.
are offered under an associate degree, only one
degree will be awarded. Transfer credit granted An overdue student account is sufficient cause for
toward the first degree may be re-evaluated for administrative withdrawal from the College and/or
applicability against the requirements for the other administrative penalties by the College.
second degree. Unpaid accounts will be referred for collection,
and students will bear all costs and charges incurred
in collection and/or litigation.
STUDENT ACCOUNTS
Wellesley Hills Campus Room 114 781-239-2540
MassBay is responsible for making diligent efforts
to collect amounts due the Commonwealth.
Framingham Campus Front Desk 781-239-2540 Diligent efforts shall include written billing and
dunning notices and subsequent collection,
The Student Accounts Office collects all student intercept notification, and/or litigation. If a student
tuition and fee monies and is also responsible for disputes any charges applied to his or her account, it
disbursement of funds owed to students. Tuition is the students responsibility to inform the College.
and fees are subject to change without notice.
It is ultimately the students responsibility to satisfy Residency Status
his or her financial obligations. A Massachusetts resident is currently defined as a
U.S. citizen or Resident Alien and having at least
Once a student registers, he or she is responsible six (6) consecutive months of permanent
for paying in full all tuition and fees by the posted primary domicile in the Commonwealth prior
due date. Registration is not complete until all to registration. See the Office of Admissions for
charges are paid in full. Checks or money orders details.
for tuition and fees should be made payable to
MassBay Community College. Visa, MasterCard, and Federal/State Refund Policy / Return to Title IV Funds
Discover are also acceptable forms of payment. A portion of Title IV, State Grants, and/or loan funds
Payments may be made online at www.massbay.edu, (but not Federal Work-Study funds) may be returned
in person, or by mail. to the appropriate programs upon a
In order to adjust or eliminate tuition and fee students withdrawal. Withdrawal date is the day
charges, a student must officially withdraw in the student withdraws (as determined by MassBay):
writing within the appropriate timeline from the
COLLEGE FEES
Textbook Fund* $ 5.00 per semester
Parking & Transportation Fee $ 10.00 per semester
Facility & Improvement Fee $ 30.00 per semester
MassPIRG* $ 9.00 per semester
Health Insurance* $ 928.00 full-year coverage beginning with fall semester
Health Insurance* $ 618.00 half-year coverage beginning with spring semester
Transcript Fee $ 10.00 per transcript
Late Fee $ 50.00 applies to students who register after the first day of classes
*May be waived
TUITION:
Before the first day of classes 100%
During the first week of scheduled college classes 100%
During the second week of scheduled college classes 50%
During the third week of scheduled college classes 25%
Thereafter 0%
FEES:
Before the first day of classes 100%
After the add/drop period 0%
TUITION:
Before the second class meeting 100%
Before the third class meeting 50%
Before the fourth class meeting 25%
Thereafter 0%
FEES:
Before the second class meeting 100%
Thereafter 0%
Certify that you are not in default on a federal Check the MassBay website for the date of the
loan or owe money on a federal grant. priority deadline. Students who complete the
application process by this date should have
Certify that you will use federal student aid an award decision prior to the Fall semester
only for educational purposes. payment deadline.
Students might not be able to receive federal If a student has not completed his or her files by
student aid if theyve been convicted under the priority deadline, they may be responsible
federal or state law of selling or possessing for settling their fall bill without the benefit of
illegal drugs. To find out your status, call the financial aid.
Federal Student Aid Information Center at
1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243). The Financial Aid Office can assist students in
applying for federal funds for study abroad
programs. Contact the director of financial aid
for further information.
availability and enrollment procedures. Students institutions on and off-campus. FWS awards are
must provide written proof of age each semester to awarded on a funds available basis. Eligibility is
qualify. Senior citizens are responsible for payment determined from the information provided on the
of all fees associated with a course for which they Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If
register. Workshops or non-credit courses are not a student is awarded FWS, the amount shown on
eligible for tuition waivers. Fees are assessed for all their financial aid award notification reflects the
such non-credit courses/workshops. maximum amount he or she may earn during the
academic year. FWS student employees will receive
The Office of Financial Aid is committed providing a paycheck every two weeks based on the actual
financial options to admitted students to assist number of hours worked. FWS funds are not
them obtain a college education, regardless of their credited to a students account. Please be aware
economic circumstances. that a Federal Work Study award does not guarantee
a student a job. If you are awarded FWS, please visit
This overview of current financial aid resources, the Financial Aid Office to complete the paperwork
policies and procedures at the College may be and view available positions.
affected by changes in federal, state and/or
institutional policy. The federal government places William D. Ford Federal Direct Stafford
the primary responsibility of financing a college Loan Program
education on the student and the students This federal program, created by the U.S.
family. Since financial aid is considered only a Department of Education, enables students to
supplement to a students personal resources, borrow funds to help pay educational expenses.
counselors in MassBays Financial Aid Office are MassBay is responsible for determining eligibility
well versed in researching all available funding based on the results of the FAFSA and current
avenues with students. federal regulations. The loan(s) are taken out in
the students name, and there is no credit check
To Receive Financial Aid required to qualify for this program. All recipients
A students financial aid awards will be adjusted must complete federally mandated loan counseling
to reect any change in the number of credits for and complete a master promissory note prior to
which they are currently registered. disbursement of funds. Exit counseling must be
Please note: completed before graduation, at termination of
Full time = 12 or more credits enrollment, or if a students workload drop below six
3/4 time = 9-11 credits (6) credits in a semester. Students must be enrolled
1/2 time = 6-8 credits in at least six (6) credits in a semester in order to be
Less than 1/2 time = 5 credits or fewer eligible.
Certain financial programs require specific credit Subsidized Direct Stafford Loans are need-based
loads. See the Financial Aid Office for details. and do not accrue interest while a student is
enrolled.
Contact the Financial Aid Office at 781-239-2600
for a copy of the Financial Aid Handbook, which Unsubsidized Direct Stafford Loans are not
explains details and specific regulations regarding need-based, and interest accrues while a student
financial aid. is enrolled. Students may choose to defer the
interest and pay it with the principal amount upon
SOURCES OF FINANCIAL AID graduation or less than half-time enrollment, or pay
the interest on a quarterly basis while still enrolled.
Federal Work-Study Program (FWS) Repayment for both Subsidized and Unsubsidized
Federal Work-Study (FWS) is a federally-funded Federal Direct Stafford Loans begins six months
program that provides part-time jobs in non-profit after a student graduates, withdraws, or is attending
school less than half-time (five credits or less).
For additional information regarding these federal Mass State Scholarship Programs (Mass Grants)
loan programs, including current interest rates, fees This grant is awarded to full-time (12 credits
and repayment options, please contact the MassBay or more each semester) students who are
Financial Aid Office, or visit the Direct Loan website Massachusetts residents and who do not have
at: http://www2.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP/ a prior bachelors degree. A Free Application for
DirectLoan/index.html. Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be filed to be
considered for this grant. The FAFSA filing deadline
Federal Pell Grants for this program is May 1st.
The Federal Pell Grant is a need-based grant
program from the federal government for Part-Time State Grant
undergraduate students with significant need. Pell This grant is awarded to eligible undergraduate
Grant awards range from $609 to $5,550. Students students who are enrolled in 6 to 11 credits each
must complete the Free Application for Federal semester and who do not have a prior bachelors
Student Aid (FAFSA) and demonstrate financial need degree. The Massachusetts Part-Time Grant is
as dictated by the federal methodology. In order to awarded on a funds available basis.
be eligible for a Pell Grant, a student must have a
valid EFC, meet all of the general Title IV student Foster Furcolo Community College Access Grant
eligibility requirements, and not have a prior This grant is awarded to Massachusetts residents
bachelors degree. who have resided in the state for at least one year.
The Massachusetts Access Grant is awarded on
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity a funds available basis and can only be applied
Grants (FSEOG) towards tuition and mandatory fee charges.
The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity
Grant is a need-based grant from the federal GI Education Benefits
government for undergraduate students with MassBay is approved by the Department of
significant financial need. FSEOG is awarded on a Veterans Affairs to certify students eligible to
funds available basis to students who are recipients receive Veterans Administration (V.A.) benefits.
of a Pell Grant. The amount of a typical FSEOG Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, reservists,
is $200. and dependents of deceased veterans may be
eligible for V.A. education benefits as a result of their
Federal Parents Loans for Undergraduate Students service. Students may apply for educational
(PLUS) benefits for full, three-quarter, or part-time
The PLUS loan is a federal government loan enrollment. The V.A. Certifying Official provides
borrowed through the College in the parents name. the appropriate paperwork to apply for G.I. Bill
The loan application process, distribution of the benefits and is responsible for certifying enrollment
master promissory note, and the disbursement of status to the V.A., which results in the payment of
funds are all handled by MassBay. Parents are eligible benefits to a student. However, the V.A. Certifying
to borrow up to the cost of attendance minus all Official does not determine eligibility for benefits.
other sources of financial aid. Repayment begins
Massachusetts residents who are members in good
within 60 days after the second disbursement is
standing with the Massachusetts National Guard are
applied to the students account.
eligible for a waiver of tuition and fees for day and
For additional information regarding these federal
evening credit classes.
loan programs, including current interest rates, fees
and repayment options, please contact the MassBay
For information about eligibility requirements and
Financial Aid Office, or visit the Direct Loan website
application procedures, please see the Veterans
at: http://www2.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP/
Affairs Counselor located in the Office of Student
DirectLoan/index.html
Development.
in 1984. The Society recognizes and encourages wellness of its students. The RWC is available free
scholarship in the community and among two- of charge to students. A campus identification card is
year-college students by providing opportunities to needed to use the facility, its equipment and locker
develop leadership and service experiences, and rooms.
by offering an intellectual climate where members
can exchange ideas and ideals, participate in a lively Publications for Students
fellowship among scholars, and find encouragement The MassBay Student Handbook is available to
for continuing academic excellence. In order to be students during orientation and at the start of the
inducted into PTK, students must have earned a GPA academic year. The Handbook provides valuable
of 3.75 for 15-29 credits, or a GPA of 3.5 with 30 or information for students, including the academic
more credits earned at MassBay. calendar, academic procedures, student rights
and responsibilities, and information concerning
MassBay sponsors a chapter of Psi Beta, the
financial aid, transfer information, the composition
National Psychology Honor Society. Students who
and purpose of various College and student
have completed at least 12 semester hours, taken
committees, and the Constitution of the Student
a minimum of three courses in psychology, have
Government Association.
earned a grade of B+ or better in each course,
and have attained an overall grade point average
Student Theatrical Productions
of 3.5, are eligible for membership.
The College sponsors theatrical productions
MassBay sponsors the Alpha chapter of Sigma presented by the Colleges drama club, the MassBay
Delta Mu, the first national honor society for Players. The MassBay Players produce and perform in
students of Spanish and Hispanic Studies. drama, comedy and musical productions on campus.
Membership requirements are announced each Students are encouraged to participate by joining
year by chapter officers, and an annual pinning the MassBay Players.
ceremony honors students who have achieved
excellence in their Spanish studies or who have
LEARNING
fostered a greater understanding of Hispanic
culture through their activities and interests.
OPPORTUNITIES
Silver Key is a student service honor society
established at MassBay to recognize the various
contributions made by students to the College
and to the greater community. Selection is based
Honors Program
primarily upon service, leadership, active
MassBays Honors Program admits students based
participation, and the unselfish giving of time,
on academic achievement. Students accepted into
energy, and ability. If students are selected for
the program have the opportunity to enroll in
membership into Silver Key, they must maintain a
special courses including a seminar in advanced
satisfactory level of academic achievement.
writing, independent study, and specially designed
Honors Seminars. These courses enable students to
Recreation & Wellness Center
study in small groups and to work independently
The MassBay Recreation & Wellness Center (RWC) is
with selected professors on intellectually challenging
home to numerous recreation and physical fitness
topics and projects while pursuing the completion
opportunities, offering a multi-purpose gymnasium
of their program.
and a fitness and wellness room with exercise
equipment. Officially opened and dedicated during
Learning Communities
the fall 2003 semester, the RWC signifies the
Research shows that students participating in
Colleges commitment to provide a dedicated
Learning Communities have a stronger sense of
environment that promotes the total fitness and
ACADEMIC SUPPORT
orientation session or proctored examinations.
Online courses are not self-paced. They follow
the same semester schedule as classroom-based
courses. They include assignment deadlines
and course participation requirements. Online
courses differ from classroom-based courses in that
SERVICES
Wellesley Hills Campus Room 111 781-239-2632
instruction is conducted entirely online using a Framingham Campus Room 315A 508-270-4213
variety of technologies. Technologies that students
may use in online courses include: discussion Academic Achievement Center
boards, multimedia presentations, and Web 2.0 The mission of MassBays Academic Achievement
tools (blogs, wikis, and ePortfolios). Center is to inspire, excite and reach out. We
dedicate ourselves to providing specialized,
Students in hybrid courses have schedules class innovative methods of individual and small group
time on campus but receive a portion of instruction instruction and assessment necessary to promote
online. The proportion of online instruction to student retention and achievement. We strive to
classroom instruction may vary from course to create a culture of active learning. Our diverse
course because instructors design hybrid courses students take ownership of their education and gain
based on specific instructional objectives. the skills and confidence they need to excel in their
academic pursuits.
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Student Life
The Academic Achievement Center includes For more information or to make an appointment
Disability Resources, Reading and Writing Centers, with a Learning Specialist, please call or stop by one
Peer Tutoring, Math and Science Centers, a Math of the Academic Achievement Centers.
Homework Center, and Testing Services.
The Center is a warm and friendly environment Appointments are available throughout the
where all MassBay students can receive assistance semester and during semester breaks.
in achieving their academic goals. Academic
Achievement Center counselors offer high quality Math and Science Centers
tutoring, structured study groups, study skills Wellesley Hills Campus Room 214 781-239-2774
workshops, and professional individualized Framingham Campus Room 307A 508-270-4211
instruction to foster student success.
Our centralized space also enhances students The Math/Science Centers are located on both
academic focus and success. the Framingham and Wellesley Hills campuses. They
are staffed by professionals who offer a variety of
Students who dedicate time and effort to their individual or group instruction in science, nursing,
academic success will find that the Academic mathematics, and in learning strategies, concepts
Achievement Centers support services compliments and skills. Math/Science Learning Specialists also
their in-classroom lessons and can play a significant offer consultations for students who need general
role as they pursue their academic goals at MassBay. academic and learning support.
Students are invited to visit us, to make use of our The Math/Science Centers offer independent
resources, and to become part of our community. self-paced learning, review and self-testing using
Our staff of peer and professional tutors look multimedia, online and computerized tools, as
forward to working with you. well as alternative methods of tutoring such as
e-mail and 24/7 online tutoring. Study groups are
Reading and Writing Centers encouraged, which provide students opportunities
Wellesley Hills Campus Room 215 781-239-2624 to work in small groups with peers to focus on
Framingham Campus Room 303 508-270-4285 specific math or science homework or subject areas.
The Reading and Writing Centers offer individual Math Homework Center
instruction on our Wellesley Hills and Framingham Wellesley Hills Campus Room 214 781-239-2774
campuses for student writers at every stage of the
writing process - from beginning an assignment to The Math Homework Center offers students the
revising a paper after an instructor has commented opportunity to work in small, supportive groups
on it. The Reading and Writing Centers are staffed by while they complete assignments.
highly skilled educational practitioners who have the For more information or to make an appointment,
ability to engage with MassBays diverse students email us at MathSci@MassBay.edu.
wherever they are in their development as college
students. The focus is on encouraging every student Peer Tutoring
to use detailed self-assessment techniques and to Wellesley Hills Campus 781-239-2627
set challenging but achievable academic goals. The Framingham Campus Room 307A 508-270-4213
Centers contain networked computers and printers
so that students may write, research and edit in the The Peer Tutoring program is a vibrant, active
Center. Reading/Writing Learning Specialists offer student organization, offering free assistance in a
consultations in-person and by email, print-based wide range of subjects varying from mathematics
or online study aids and resources, and interactive to literature. Peer tutoring assists students develop
presentations for students engaged in the reading, their academic potential and helps them improve
writing and learning process. their coursework. Tutors are trained to engage and
encourage tutees in sharing ideas and solutions, comprehension and academic skill levels. If a student
utilizing multiple tutoring strategies, and facilitating scores below the necessary proficiency levels for
student progress. college-level courses, he or she will be assigned to
mathematics and writing courses that are specifically
Peer tutors are students who excel in their areas designed to improve skills in those areas.
of study who enjoy helping their fellow students
achieve academic success. They are current students All new students must complete placement testing
who have taken courses with many of the same after being accepted to MassBay and before
professors, and they are adept at guiding tutees matriculation. If a student has already taken college-
successfully through their course of studies. level courses in English and/or mathematics, he or
Peer tutors are trained to use a variety of techniques she may be exempt from having to take a placement
such as questioning, modeling, listening test. Please discuss transfer credit with an advisor in
and demonstration. the Advising Center before taking a placement test.
If a student is a non-native English speaker, overly
The goal of tutoring in the Academic Achievement reliant on their own language, or has been living
Center is to help students become active, in the United States for less than 10 years, it is
independent learners. Tutoring is not intended to be recommended that he or she completes the English
a substitute for attending class, a quick fix the day as a Second Language (ESL) placement test.
before an exam, or a question-and-answer exercise.
For more information or to make an appointment, Students who have documented disabilities are
please contact or stop by one of the Centers. encouraged to call Disability Resources for further
information regarding placement testing
Online Tutoring accommodations. Students must submit appropriate
All MassBay students can register for documentation prior to the scheduled testing date.
SMARTHINKING, free online tutoring in many If a student does not possess a high school diploma
different subjects from the MassBay Blackboard site. or GED certificate (and are not currently in high
SMARTHINKING is available 24/7. school), he or she will need to take the Ability to
Benefit (ATB) placement test.
Testing Services Please contact the Admissions Office at
Wellesley Hills Campus Room 212 781-239-2632 781-239-2500 for more information.
Framingham Campus Room 307 508-270-4213
Placement Test Boot Camps
Faculty may arrange for a student who misses an The Academic Achievement Center offers several
exam for an approved reason to take a make-up Boot Camps to help students prepare to take
test. Testing Services are located in the Academic the ACCUPLACER placement tests. These mini
Achievement Centers on both campuses. workshops help students refresh their skills in
arithmetic, algebra, reading and writing. Portions of
Placement Testing these Boot Camps can be completed online.
In an effort to ensure a high standard of
educational success for the students who For more information on our Boot Camps please
attend the Commonwealths public colleges, the email aac@massbay.edu or call 781-239-2620.
Massachusetts Department of Higher Education Additional resources, including information on
requires all students complete a series of assessment Boot Camps, sample questions, and study guides
tests in writing, reading, and mathematics. These are available at the Wellesley Hills Academic
tests are designed to determine level of skill in Achievement Center and in the Framingham Library.
these respective areas. The assessment process
provides the College with information a students
OTHER STUDENT
learn and pursue scholastic and professional goals.
official College identification. MassBay ID Cards are defined by law. Counseling Services also provides
issued to new students at the beginning of each consultation to faculty and staff about student
semester. mental health issues and runs educational programs
on a variety of topics throughout the academic year.
The MassBay ID Card must be carried at all times Students may call Counseling Services at 781-239-
and may not be used by anyone other than the 3142 or come to the Office of Student Development
student named on the card. It remains the property in Wellesley Hills or Framingham to make an
of the College and must be surrendered to the appointment.
College upon demand. When necessary, students
are required to identify themselves and to show Career Development
their MassBay ID Cards at the request of a College MassBay career counselors provide on-going career
official (this includes, but is not limited to, admission planning assistance for students and alumni seeking
to exams, buildings, and College events). Alteration career direction. Students have access to current in-
or use of the card for any unauthorized purpose will formation on potential careers. They are encouraged
result in confiscation and/or disciplinary action. to have regular contact with counselors throughout
the college experience to strategize their choices.
Bookstore
Textbooks for classes are available from the Printed resources and career software programs
bookstores located on the Wellesley Hills and are housed in the Career Center at both campuses.
Framingham campuses. Used textbooks may be These tools can assist students in making informed
available at a 25% savings off the new book price. decisions about career and educational goals. Career
A book buyback program throughout the year is and interest inventories, including the Myers-Briggs
also offered, where students can sell their unwanted Type Indicator, are available for all students and
textbooks for cash (market prices apply). alumni.
The bookstore offers extended hours during the
first week of classes. Job placement assistance is available through the
Office of Career Development to all students and
Parking and Transportation alumni. Students may register online for access to
Parking is available free of charge to MassBay job postings and to meet with a counselor to de-
students displaying a valid MassBay student decal velop an individualized job search strategy. We offer
(available from Public Safety). Please park in lots workshops and individual assistance with rsum
designated as Student Parking. MassBay offers writing, interviewing, and job search strategies to
limited shuttle service to and from the Riverside help the job search. Career Fairs and other on-cam-
MBTA stop to the Wellesley Hills and Framingham pus recruiting events are held periodically through-
campuses. Current schedules are distributed during out the academic year.
orientation and are available in the Office of Student
Development throughout the year. Internships
Counselors in the Office of Career Development can
Counseling Services assist students in finding internship opportunities
Licensed mental health counselors are available to that fit their career path. Internships are a valuable
help enrolled students address a variety of personal experience that allows you to gain experience in a
issues that may negatively affect their academic and particular field of interest and develop professional
personal well-being including anxiety, stress, contacts.
depression, relationship issues, and life balance.
International Student Services
Counseling Services provides individual therapy MassBay celebrates our diverse College community.
for students and makes referrals to specialists in The College is committed to supporting the
the area. Services are private and confidential as academic success of international students by
providing services to meet their specific needs. classrooms are fully networked, and all sessions
Among their many services, the Office of deliver instruction using high quality integrated
International Education and Study Abroad Programs projection systems. MassBay also has
offers International Student Orientation sessions, wireless technology.
visa status assistance, and work authorization
support. Help Desk
The Help Desk and the Academic Computer Center
LEARNING
provides assistance to students using the MassBay
Computer System. Email helpdesk@massbay.edu
or call 781-239-2440 for assistance.
If students have a laptop equipped with a network with many sophisticated tools such as Gas
interface card (NIC), they can surf the web, access Chromatography, UV/Visible Spectrophotometers,
email, and utilize other online functions. DNA sequencer, advanced water and soil analysis
systems, and many other microbiology-based pieces
Technology Enhanced Classrooms of equipment. These labs are used for teaching and
Classrooms containing fully networked workstations for research and were used to discover a new,
are located throughout the College. Each classroom previously-undescribed bacterium. Bacillus samanii
is equipped with a networked computer, multimedia was discovered from snow covered soil.
projector, and a full suite of software applications.
Faculty and students use this equipment to enhance Early Childhood Lab
instruction with graphics presentations, explore the The Early Childhood Laboratory on the Framingham
Internet, collaborate on homework assignments and campus provides students a model classroom for
class projects, and demonstrate programming code. experiential learning. This laboratory is equipped
with materials appropriate for early childhood
Electronics Lab education in areas such as mathematics, science,
Work in the Electronics Lab includes experiments music, and art. Computer resources support student
in AC/DC circuit analysis, which covers all aspects of inquiry and use of appropriate software for young
circuit analysis and reduction, transient and children.
sinusoidal steady-state response, and Fournier
analysis. Digital experiments are conducted as well, Associate Degree Nursing & Practical Nursing Lab
which examine combinatorial logic, memory The Nursing Lab on the Framingham campus
building blocks, counters and registers, MSI Logic, for both associate degree and practical nursing
ADS/DAC interfacing, BLSI memory subsystems students provides an environment where students
and PLAs. Additional experiments are conducted learn psychomotor and physical skills necessary for
examining the instruction sets of machine and nursing before using those skills and caring
assembly language as well as interfacing with for patients. Students are able to practice with
memory subsystems, I/O ports, interrupt and mannequins and equipment in a supervised
exception handling. environment that simulates the clinical setting.
the College faculty or staff; (4) the use, by paraphrase of any student or other person. Hazing is strictly
or direct quotation, of the published or unpublished prohibited at MassBay.
work of another person without full and clear
acknowledgement; (5) the unacknowledged use Smoking Policy
of materials prepared by another person or agency Smoking is not permitted in any MassBay building
engaged in the selling of terms papers or academic or within 50 feet of any entrance. Outdoor smoking
materials; (6) taking credit for work done by another areas are designated.
person or doing work for which another person will
receive credit; (7) Copying or purchasing others Technology Use
work or arranging for others to do work under a To ensure fair and equal access and treatment of
false name. the Colleges users, MassBay has adopted a code
of conduct for use of computers and technology.
Plagiarism This code is printed in full in the MassBay Student
Includes, but is not limited to, the use, by Handbook.
paraphrase or direct quotation, of the published or
unpublished work of another person without full Verbal/Physical Threats and Harassment
and clear acknowledgement. It also includes the It is considered to be a major violation of College
unacknowledged use of materials prepared by policy for any student or member of the community
another person(s) or agency engaged in the at large to verbally or physically threaten or harass
selling of terms papers or other academic materials. a student or employee of MassBay. Specific poli-
This would also include material that is obtained cies and procedures regarding Physical and Verbal
via computer. Threats and Harassment are defined in detail in the
MassBay Student Handbook.
Alcohol and Illicit Drugs
The use of illicit drugs, or alcoholic beverages Student Grievance Procedures
by persons under the legal drinking age in The College has instituted procedures to secure
Massachusetts is a violation of State Law and is prompt and equitable resolution of student
prohibited on the College campus. complaints and grievances. Grievances led in the
appropriate forums include, but are not limited to,
MassBay is in compliance with P.L. 101-226, matters arising under federal and state laws
the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act, prohibiting discriminatory educational Regulations
Amendments of 1989, which prohibits the unlawful and Policies practices, i.e., Title IX of the Education
possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the 1973
alcohol by students and employees. MassBay is Rehabilitation Act; Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights
also in compliance with P.L. 100-690, 102 Stat. 4181, Amendment; and Massachusetts General Laws,
the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, which Chapter 151C, Section 1, et seq.
prohibits States and State Agencies from the
unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, A complete description of MassBay Student
possession or use of a controlled substance in the Grievance Procedures is printed in the MassBay
workplace. Student Handbook.
Hazing
Under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 269,
Sections 17 through 19, the definition of the term
hazing is as follows: Any conduct or method of
initiation into any student organization, whether
on public or private property, which willfully or
recklessly endangers the physical or mental health
Richard F. Haskell
Vice President for Administration & Finance/CFO
MASSBAY FOUNDATION M.B.A., University of Massachusetts, Boston
BOARD OF DIRECTORS B.S., Franklin Pierce College
Solomon, Jeremy
Daniel B. Juliani, Chairman Assistant Vice President for Strategic Communications
Jerome K. Chase & Special Assistant to the President
Michelle Drolet M.P.P., Harvard University
Jeannette A. Gerald B.A., University of Vermont
James L. Godkins
David J. Himmelberger, Esquire
Timothy P. Jones
Kevin Kane
James J. McKenzie, Esquire
William G. Morris
Brendon T. Reay, Ph.D.
Cynthia Smith-Forrest, Ed.D.
Michelle Taylor-Jones
Ariel Comen, Student Director
Pierre-Charles, Reginald
Enrollment Specialist, Registration
Framingham Campus
19 Flagg Drive
Framingham, MA 01702-5928
p: 508-270-4000
f: 508-872-4067
TTY: 508-270-4267
info@massbay.edu
www.massbay.edu