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Academic Policies and Procedures
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Schedule Changes
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Resignation from the College
Grading System
Academic Records
General Degree Requirements
General Education Core Curriculum
General Education Competencies
Degree Requirements
Programs of Study
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Listed by Degree, Certificate, or TCA
Program Coordination
Academic Divisions
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Care and Development of Young Children (AAS)
Criminal Justice (AAS)
Teaching Grades 1-5 (AS)
BPCC/NSU Criminal Justice transfer
Criminal Justice Academy Agreement
Business
Basic Management (TCA)
Bookkeeping (TCA)
Business Administration (AAS)
Business Communications (TCA)
Culinary Arts (CTS)
Legal Secretary (CTS)
Cyber Information Technology
Computer Information Systems (AAS)
Help Desk Support (CTS)
Information Network Security Specialist (AAS)
Information Network Specialist (AAS)
Information Programmer Analyst (AAS)
Information Systems Administration Specialist (AAS)
Software Applications (TCA)
Web Analyst Programmer (AAS)
Web Design (TCA)
Innovative Learning
Health Care Management (AS)
Learning Resources/
Library
Liberal Arts (including
Performing Arts areas)
Acting (TCA)
Costume Design (TCA)
Directing (TCA)
General Studies (Associate)
General Studies (Certificate)
Lighting Design (TCA)
Music (AA)
Music (CTS)
Theatre (AAS)
Theatre (CTS)
Theatre Technician (TCA)
Scene Design (TCA)
Stage or Theatre Management (TCA)
Mathematics and
Technical Education
Computer Drafting and Design (TCA)
Construction Rediness (TCA)
Construction Technology (CTS)
Construction Technology and Management (AAS)
Industrial Control Systems (CTS)
Manufacturing Technology (TCA)
Oil and Gas Production Technology (AAS)
Oil and Gas Production Technology (CTS)
Science and Allied
Health
Biotechnology (TCA)
ECG/Telemetry Technician (TCA)
EMT Basic (TCA)
EMT Paramedic (AAS)
General Science - Allied Health option(AS)
General Science - Natural Science option (AS)
Laboratory Assistant (TCA)
Medical Assistant (AAS)
Medical Office Specialist (TD)
Medical Transcripton (TCA)
Medical Unit Coordinator (TCA)
Nursing (AS)
Occupational Therapy Assistant (AAS)
Pharmacy Technician (AAS)
Pharmacy Technician (CTS)
Phlebotomy (CTS)
Physical Therapist Assistant (AAS)
Respiratory Therapy (AAS)
Respiratory Therapy (TCA)
Surgical Technology (TD)
Telecommunications
Broadcasting (AAS)
Broadcasting (CTS)
Broadcasting (TCA)
Business of Music (AAS)
Business of Music (CTS)
Business of Music (TCA)
Computer Animation (AAS)
Computer Animation (CTS)
Computer Animation (TCA)
Digital Media Studies (AAS)
Digital Media Studies (CTS)
Film (AAS)
Film (CTS)
Film (TCA)
Fine Art Photography (AAS)
Fine Art Photography (CTS)
Graphic Design (AAS)
Graphic Design (CTS)
Graphic Design (TCA)
Media for the Ministry (AAS)
Media for the Ministry (CTS)
Media for the Ministry (TCA)
Photography (AAS)
Photography (CTS)
Photography (TCA)
Radio (AAS)
Radio (CTS)
Radio (TCA)
Sound Recording Technology (AAS)
Sound Recording Technology (CTS)
Sound Recording Technology (TCA)
TV Production (AAS)
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Student Services: General Policies and Procedures
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Student Services: Student Life
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Business Affairs and Economic Development
Academic Divisions
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Faculty
Staff
Notices
Calendars
Summer 2010
Fall 2010
Spring 2011
Governing Boards
Administration
General Information
History
Alma Mater
Vision
Mission
Foundation
Campus
General Admission Requirements
Admission Procedure
Immunizations
Assessment and Placement
Preparatory Education Courses
Freshman Applicant
Transfer Applicant
Applicant with Prior Degree
Acceptance of Transfer Credits
Students Transferring to Another College
International Students
Readmission
Provisional Admission
Louisiana Resident Status
BPCC at NSU Program
Other New Applicants
Division for Innovative Learning
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EXCEL
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Finances
Application Fee
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Returned Checks
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General Financial Information
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Scholarships
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Loans
Veterans' Benefits
Academic Policies and Procedures
Classification of Students
Official Registration
Concurrent Registration
Schedule Changes
Adding Courses
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Changing Sections
Responsibilities of Students
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Changing Curriculum
Resignation from the College
Grading System
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Academic Records
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Academic Suspension
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Appeal Procedures
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Appeal of a Reported Grade
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Graduation Requirements
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Credit Examinations
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Credit for Military Educational Experiences
Certified Professional Secretary Credit Exam
Tech Prep Agreement
Challenge Examinations
Advanced Placement Program
Academic Credit for Paramedic Courses
Portfolio Assessment of College-Level Learning
Prior Learning Assessment Matrix
General Degree Requirements
General Education Core Curriculum
General Education Competencies
Degree Requirements
Official Classification of Electives
Programs of Study
Listed by Academic Division
Listed by Degree or Certificate
Program Coordination
Equal Opportunity Statement
FERPA
Correction of Educational Records
Alcohol and Drug Policy
Campus Safety
Getting Help
Security Policies
Annual Report of Crime Statistics
General Liability Claims
Student Services: Code of Student Conduct
See
Student Handbook
for complete policies.
Student Services: Programs, Departments, and Facilities
Academic Advising Center
Alumni
Bookstore
Purchasing Books
Book Refunds
Book Buyback
Career Services
Disability Services
Food Service
Health Services
Insurance
Learning Resources
Learning Center
Library
Technology Resource Center
Publications
Vanpooling
Student Services: Student Life
Athletics
Activities and Organizations
Student Lounges
Student Representation in College Governance
Auxiliary Divisions, Facilities, and Programs
Electronic Learning Services
Off-Campus Studies
BPCC at NSU
Public Relations
Speakers Bureau
Telecommunications: Media Services
Vanpooling Program
Business Affairs and Economic Development
Workforce Development
Testing Center
Workforce Testing
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ACADEMIC DIVISIONS
Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences
Associate Degree
Care and Development of Young Children
Criminal Justice
(1 concentration)
Medicolegal Death Investigation
BPCC/NSU Criminal Justice transfer
Criminal Justice Academy Agreement
Teaching (Grades 1-5)
Division of Business
Associate Degree
Business Administration
Certificate of Technical Studies
Culinary Arts
Legal Secretary
Technical Competency Area
Basic Management
Bookkeeping
Business Communications
Division of Cyber Information Technology
Associate Degree
Computer Information Systems
Information Network Security Specialist
Information Network Specialist
Information Programmer Analyst
Information Systems Administration Specialist
Web Analyst Programmer
Certificate of Technical Studies
Help Desk Support
Technical Competency Area
Software Applications
Web Design
Division of Innovative Learning
Associate Degree
Health Care Management
(2 concentrations)
Professional Practice
Health Studies
Division of Learning Resources/Library
Division of Liberal Arts (Including Performing Arts areas)
Associate Degree
General Studies
Music
Theatre
Certificate
General Studies
Certificate of Technical Studies
Music
Theatre
Technical Competency Area (Theatre)
Acting
Costume Design
Directing
Lighting Design
Scene Design
Stage or Theatre Management
Theatre Technician
Division of Mathematics and Technical Education
Associate Degree
Construction Technology and Management
Oil and Gas Production Technology
Certificate of Technical Studies
Construction Technology
Industrial Control Systems
Oil and Gas Production Technology
Technical Competency Area
Computer Drafting and Design
Construction Readiness
Manufacturing Technology
Division of Science and Allied Health
Associate Degree
EMT Paramedic
General Science - Allied Health
General Science - Natural Science
Medical Assistant
Nursing
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Pharmacy Technician
Physical Therapist Assistant
Respiratory Therapy
Certificate of Technical Studies
Pharmacy Technician
Phlebotomy
Technical Diploma
Medical Office Specialist
( 2 concentrations)
Coding
Transcription
Surgical Technology
Technical Competency Area
Biotechnology
ECG/Telemetry Technician
EMT Basic
Laboratory Assistant
Medical Transcription
Medical Unit Coordinator
Respiratory Therapy
Division of Telecommunications
Associate Degree (Telecommunications)
(12 concentrations)
Broadcasting
Business of Music
Computer Animation
Digital Media Studies
Film
Fine Art Photography
Graphic Design
Media for the Ministry
Photography
Radio
Sound Recording Technology
TV Production
Certificate of Technical Studies (Telecommunications)
(12 concentrations)
Broadcasting
Business of Music
Computer Animation
Digital Media Studies
Film
Fine Art Photography
Graphic Design
Media for the Ministry
Photography
Radio
Sound Recording Technology
TV Production
Technical Competency Area
Broadcasting
Business of Music
Computer Animation
Film
Graphic Design
Media for the Ministry
Photography
Radio
Sound Recording Technology
TV Production
Courses of Instruction
Prefix Key
Accounting
Allied Health
Anthropology
Art
Biology
Biotechnology
Business Administration
Care and Development of Young Children
Chemistry
Computer Information Systems
Computer Web Design
Construction Technology
Corrections
Criminal Justice
Culinary Arts
Cyber Information Technology
Education
EMT: Paramedic
English
French
Geography
Health and Physical Education
Health Care Management
History
Humanities
Industrial Safety
Interpreting
Journalism
Legal Secretary
Literature
Management Information Systems
Manufacturing Technology
Mathematics
Medical Office Specialist
Microbiology
Music
Nursing
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Oil and Gas Production Technology
Pharmacy Technician
Physical Science
Physical Therapist Assistant
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Respiratory Therapy
Science
Service Learning/Interdisciplinary Studies
Sociology
Spanish
Speech
Surgical Technology
Teaching and Learning
Technical Education
Telecommunications
Theatre
Varsity Athletics
Zoology
Glossary
Faculty
Staff