View the BHCC 2017-2019 College Catalog

Please note that students changing their program must fulfill the curriculum year program requirements in effect at the beginning of the semester following the date of the change.

Table of Contents

Message from the President	1
About the Catalog	2
Table of Contents	3
About the College	4
Bunker Hill Community College Long Range Goals	4
Bunker Hill Community College Board of Trustees	5
Massachusetts Board of Higher Education	5
System and Institutional Mission, Vision and Values Statements	6
Institutional Policy Statements	9
System-Wide Student Policies	10
Academic Calendar	12
Admissions	14
Student Central: Financial Aid, Student Payment and Academic Records	16
BHCC Student Central	16
Financial Aid and Scholarships	16
Financial Aid Policies	17
Scholarships and Awards	18
Grants	18
Work-Study Program	18
Cost of Attendance	19
Academic Records	20
Campuses and Instructional Centers	21
Charlestown Campus	21
Chelsea Campus	22
Satellite Locations	23
Parking and Security	23
Academic Policies and Information	24
Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy	27
Educational Records	27
Grading and Notation System	29
Graduation and Alumni Engagement	30
Graduation Information	30
Alumni Association and Foundation	30
LifeMap: Academic Planning, Career Planning and Transfer	31
Academic and Career Advising	31
Career Advancement and Internships	32
Transfer Services	33
Placement Testing and Assessment	34
Educational Opportunities	35
Distance Education	35
The Commonwealth Honors Program at BHCC	35
BHCC Learning Communities	35
Alternative Learning	35
Office of Community Engagement	36
Partnerships with Secondary Schools	36
Student Success Program (TRIO)	37
Workforce Development and Adult Basic Education	37
Academic Resources	38
College Connection	38
Language Lab	38
Library and Learning Commons	38
MathSpace	38
Tutoring and Academic Support Center (TASC)	38
The Writing Place	38
Student Programs and Services	39
Athletics and Wellness	39
Disability Support Services	39
Health Services	39
International Center	39
Single Stop	40
Student Activities, Clubs and Organizations	40
Student Handbook	40
Study Abroad	40
The Mary L. Fifield Endowed Student Emergency Assistance Fund	40
Veterans Center	40
Directions to BHCC Locations	41
Degree and Certificate Programs	42A
General Education Program	42A
General Education Outcomes	42A
General Education Requirements Menu	42B
Programs of Study	43-191
Course Descriptions	192-233
Program Advisory Committees	234
Administrative Divisions	237
Faculty, Staff and Administrators	242
Glossary of Academic Terms	258-260
Index	264-265