Course Catalog 2020-21 Academically Gettysburg Harrisburg Lancaster Lebanon York Virtual Learning 800 Table of Contents About HACC. 8 Workforce Development and Continuing Education. 11 HACC Alumni Association. 14 Applying for Admissions.
19 Academic Support Services. 39 The Honors Program. 40 Services for Students in Transition. 41 Center for Global Education.
42 Library Information Services. 311 Full-time Faculty. 315 The statements in this catalog are not to be regarded as a contract between a student and the College. The College reserves the right to change course descriptions and academic requirements at any time within a student’s enrollment.
It will not be responsible for interruptions in a student’s educational program due to circumstances beyond its control, such as inadequate enrollment in offered classes. A student planning to transfer is responsible for arranging a course of study acceptable to the transfer institution. HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, in full accordance with the law, does not discriminate in employment, student admissions, and student services on the basis of race, color, religion, age, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, place of birth, General Education Development Certification (GED), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification. HACC recognizes its responsibility to promote the principles of equal opportunity for employment, student admissions, and student services, taking active steps to recruit minorities and women.
Inquiries should be directed to the Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer, One HACC Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17110, telephone 717-736-4100. 2 About HACC Our Purpose: Learning for all; learning for life. 3 HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College One HACC Drive Harrisburg, PA 17110 717-780-2300 Toll-free: 800-ABC-HACC (222-4222) Gettysburg Campus Lebanon Campus 731 Old Harrisburg Road Gettysburg, PA 17325 735 Cumberland Street Lebanon, PA 17042 717-337-3855 717-270-4222 start@hacc.edu lebadmit@hacc.edu Harrisburg Campus Virtual Learning One HACC Drive Harrisburg, PA 17110 One HACC Drive Harrisburg, PA 17110 717-780-2300 800-ABC-HACC, option 7 start@hacc.edu virtual@hacc.edu Lancaster Campus York Campus 1641 Old Philadelphia Pike Lancaster, PA 17602 2010 Pennsylvania Avenue York, PA 17404 717-293-5000 717-718-0328 lanadmit@hacc.edu start@hacc.edu History Harrisburg Area Community College was established February 14, 1964, as the first community college in Pennsylvania. HACC welcomed its first class of 426 students on September 21 of the same year.
In seeking to fulfill its mission of “providing educational and cultural opportunities to the community it serves,” HACC has become the largest community college in Pennsylvania, with over 17,400 students enrolled in the fall 2019. Over the past 56 years HACC has grown and expanded its mission to include campuses at Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Lebanon and York, as well as a robust online education program and two Midtown Harrisburg locations to house the College’s technology and trade programs. HACC now has more than 103 associate degree, certificate and diploma programs. Study abroad opportunities also are available.
HACC's Workforce Development and Continuing Education Division offers professional development, job training, and personal enrichment courses/programs designed for both individuals and corporations. The College is one of the largest providers of workforce training in the state serving over 700 companies with over 23,000 enrollments in the areas of public safety, job skills, healthcare, technology and trades training, and computer skills. Today, HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, has many strengths: exceptional faculty, student-centered libraries, well-equipped laboratories and studios, modern, well-maintained campuses, and quality programs and services. HACC’s reputation reflects the quality and dedication of its faculty and staff and its commitment to meeting the needs of the 11 counties and students it serves.
Accreditation HACC is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. MSCHE granted initial accreditation in April 1967 and reaffirmed that accreditation most recently on June 21, 2018.
Visit the Middle States website at www.org for more information. Antidiscrimination Statement In full accordance with the law, HACC does not discriminate in employment, student admissions, and student services on the basis of race, color, religion, age, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, place of birth, General Education Development Certification (GED), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected classification. HACC recognizes its responsibility to promote the principles of equal opportunity for employment, student admissions, student activities and student services taking active steps to recruit minorities and women. Inquiries should be directed to the Vice President of Inclusion and Diversity and Title IX Coordinator at the information below: Address: One HACC Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Email: cido@hacc.edu, Telephone: 717-736-4102 4 HACC Locations Gettysburg Campus 731 Old Harrisburg Road Gettysburg, PA 17325 717-337-3855 start@hacc.edu The Gettysburg Campus, established in 1990, is located at 731 Old Harrisburg Road, close to downtown Gettysburg.
The campus enrolls nearly 1,500 students in credit courses and offers a selection of workforce development courses and customized employee training programs for business and industry. The Gettysburg Campus renovated a 1960s shopping mall into a modern college campus. A Welcome Center brings admissions, registration, student accounts and financial aid services together in one location. An innovative Learning Commons incorporates library information resources, instructional technology, career services, academic support services and comfortable study areas.
Our spacious and colorful student commons, known as The HUB, features a fireplace lounge, Ragged Edge coffee bar, full-service bookstore, and the Robert C. Hoffman Community Room for college and community events. The Gettysburg Hospital WellSpan Health Care Learning Center houses HACC’s Associate Degree Nursing, Medical Assisting Certificate programs. The Campus Mechatronics and Robotics labs prepare students to perform maintenance on electronic, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and other mechanical equipment.
Campus technology includes SMART equipped classrooms, campus-wide wireless Internet access, podcasting capabilities, and a laptop loan program for students. Campus renovation projects have incorporated environmentally friendly materials, sustainable design and energy efficient systems, including a geothermal heating and cooling system. HACC’s Gettysburg Campus features small class sizes, individual attention from faculty, an active Student Government Association and Student Programming Board, and a full array of student services. The Office for Academic Success offers free tutoring services, academic skills workshops and writing instruction.
The Gettysburg Campus offers full or part-time study, day or evening classes, and online courses for 50 associate degree, certificate and diploma programs. For more information, see the individual program descriptions in this catalog or call HACC’s Gettysburg Campus at 717-337-3855. Harrisburg Campus One HACC Drive Harrisburg, PA 17110 717-780-2300, or toll-free 800-ABC-HACC (222-4222) start@hacc.edu The Harrisburg Campus, was HACC’s first campus. Between 1964 and 1967, classes were offered at locations throughout Harrisburg.
In 1967, McCormick Library, Blocker Hall and a student center (now Stabler Hall) opened their doors at the current location. The Harrisburg Campus enrolls nearly 8,000 students every semester in credit courses in over 100 associate degree, certificate and diploma programs. Program offerings include a variety of liberal arts, fine arts, science, technology, engineering, and math transfer and career programs. The Harrisburg Campus spans over 200 acres and consists of 27 academic and student service buildings.
The campus serves as a public garden to the community and boasts nine distinct gardens and over 900 trees. The campus facilities include the McCormick Library; the Bruce E. Cooper Student Center which houses the Chef’s Apprentice; and the Rose Lehrman Arts Center which contains a 380 fixed-seat theatre. 5 The Select Medical Health Educational pavilion houses an up-to-date nursing lab and dental hygiene lab.
Students and the public can visit the dental hygiene clinic for professionally supervised dental services at an affordable cost. Pollock Childcare and Early Childhood Educational Center is a daycare facility operated by U-Gro® Learning Centers, along with classrooms and offices for our education program. Evans Physical Education Center is a teaching and general recreation facility that includes a swimming pool, fitness center, gymnasium, dance studio, and racquetball and squash courts. Nearby are lighted tennis courts, a golf putting green and athletic fields.
It is home to HACC’s athletic programs in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). The College participates in region XIX for intercollegiate sports, including golf, soccer, volleyball, basketball, and cross country. The Harrisburg Campus has extensive technology and trade offerings through associate degree, certificate, and diploma programs as well as through Workforce Development training. Workforce Development opportunities including welding, industrial maintenance, and precision metal working technology available at our Midtown Site in midtown Harrisburg.
Business and manufacturing companies can train their employees in areas of concentration such as machining, electrical, mechanical, pneumatics, CDL, logistics and more. The Harrisburg Campus is also home to the Senator John J. Shumaker Public Safety Center that serves as a regional public safety training center for fire, police, and emergency medical personnel. Students can choose from day, evening, or weekend offerings, blended offerings, or online courses.
For more information, see the individual program descriptions in this catalog or call HACC’s Harrisburg Campus at 717-780-2300. Lancaster Campus 1641 Old Philadelphia Pike Lancaster, PA 17602 717-293-5000 lanadmit@hacc.edu Conveniently located on a beautiful and accessible campus in the heart of Lancaster County, HACC’s Lancaster Campus has served its surrounding communities for over 25 years. Students at HACC’s Lancaster Campus can fully complete over 40 programs of study on campus. With such diverse offerings and multiple partnerships with four-year institutions, it is not surprising that LNP, the newspaper for Lancaster County, has awarded HACC’s Lancaster Campus with the Readers’ Choice Award for “Favorite Place to Take College Courses” 13 years in a row.
A campus is only as strong as its faculty, and HACC’s Lancaster Campus boasts an impressive collection of award- winning full-time and part-time faculty, including a Fulbright Scholar. In addition to 20% of full-time faculty having an earned doctorate degree, HACC’s Lancaster Campus has been home to 20 National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Excellence in Teaching Award winners. The ranks of HACC Lancaster’s adjunct faculty include local police chiefs, published researchers, exhibited artists, nurse managers, former college and high school administrators, business entrepreneurs, music composers, attorneys, and clinical psychologists. As innovative content experts and practitioners in their respective fields, the dedicated faculty at HACC’s Lancaster Campus are committed to providing students with an academic experience that is both rigorous and rewarding, one that will position them for success after graduation.
While enrolled at HACC’s Lancaster Campus, students are well supported by faculty, staff, and administrators. HACC’s Lancaster Campus provides an inviting Welcome Center, a supportive Counseling and Advising team, a resource-rich Campus Library, and a helpful Tutoring and Testing Center. Consequently, the entire campus aims to create a positive college experience for students, part-time and full-time alike. 6 As a community leader, HACC’s Lancaster Campus proudly partners with the Spanish American Civic Association’s Tec Centro, which is Lancaster’s first and only bilingual vocational training school.
Additionally, as a leader in the region’s economic and workforce development training, HACC’s Lancaster Campus plays an active role in assisting industry leaders with recruiting and retaining the highly skilled workforce required to compete in increasingly competitive markets. The Industrial Manufacturing Technician program, the first of its kind in the Commonwealth, is available to manufacturing companies to both upskill current employees and assist in employee recruitment. Individuals learn components of quality, production, maintenance and safety, adding value to the manufacturing bedrock of Lancaster County. Known for its quality academic programming in all disciplines, the programs with the highest enrollments at HACC’s Lancaster Campus are Allied Health and Nursing, Business, Social Sciences, Biology, Engineering, and Early Childhood Education.
Each year, over 600 students complete clinical rotations, practicum experiences, child care and education placements, and internships at over 100 sites in Lancaster County. Consequently, HACC’s Lancaster Campus is proud to support those students who are working to directly enter the workforce or transfer to a baccalaureate institution. For more information, please contact the Lancaster Campus at 717-293-5000. Lebanon Campus 735 Cumberland Street Lebanon, PA 17042 717-270-4222 lebadmit@hacc.edu The rich history of HACC’s Lebanon Campus, providing educational excellence to the Lebanon Valley, began in the fall of 1990 when the newly renovated Francis J.