Academics

Faculty

Guttman’s faculty members are committed to student centered teaching and to working collaboratively with colleagues to encourage and celebrate student success. As experts in their fields, faculty introduce students to the purpose, methods, and content of various disciplines. As teachers, they model habits, strategies, and ways of knowing that contribute to student achievement in the classroom and beyond. Faculty members make subject matter engaging, awaken student curiosity, and invite students to participate in broader academic and civic conversations. Faculty offices are located in Guttman North.

Educational Model

The design of Guttman Community College focuses on supporting students as they pursue their associate degrees. Students benefit from an educational model that responds to their unique academic and personal needs. Defining features of the college include:

• Group admissions meetings to help students understand the unique features of the college prior to enrollment
• A Bridge program that builds community, prepares students for the academic work they will encounter at Guttman, and supports students as they transition to college
• Learning communities across the first year that create a socially and academically supportive environment while fostering cross-disciplinary thinking and analytical reasoning
• Mathematics in the first year to support student success and academic momentum
• A commitment to experiential learning within New York City to engage students and connect them with city resources
• Fully integrated use of technology including computers in every classroom, an extensive electronic
library collection, and a focus on online pedagogy
• The opportunity for internships and/or capstone experiences
• A modified quarter system (the “12/6”) to improve retention and speed credit accumulation
• A variety of associate degree and certificate programs with well-defined pathways to degree, transfer, and/or careers
• Integration of student success advisors, peer mentors, and tutors into the entire academic experience

Guttman Learning Outcomes

Guttman Learning Outcomes (GLOs) encourage students to aim high and provide them with a framework for their entire educational experience, connecting learning inside and outside of the classroom. The GLOs support the college’s mission and represent its core learning values.

From the time they enter Guttman Community College, students will have the opportunity to demonstrate progress in achieving these GLOs in their courses and in co-curricular activities. The GLOs will be addressed across the educational experience from the First-Year Experience to the Programs of Study. They will also be assessed in students’ coursework and co-curricular activities throughout the educational experience, and these assessments findings will be used to continually improve the educational experience for students.

1. Written, Oral, and Digital Communication
These skills address your ability to effectively argue and communicate ideas through written, oral, and digital mediums. Expert practitioners of these skills will take into consideration their audience and use appropriate grammatical, organizational, presentation, and stylistic conventions to convey meaning in a persuasive way. They cite relevant information from appropriate sources consistently within each assignment.

a. Effective Communication
b. Argumentation
c. Evaluation and Use of Sources

2. Quantitative Reasoning and the Use of Digital Technologies
These skills address your ability to use numbers and technology to analyze and solve problems. Here, the word “problem” does not refer to a source of distress or social tension; it refers to a question with a solution as the word “problem” is often used in STEM disciplines. Expert practitioners of these skills will make effective use of quantitative data (including categorical variables) and quantitative methods to analyze an issue or address a problem. They will use the unique and specific features of current digital technologies such as Excel, PowerPoint, and multimedia websites to complete tasks effectively. These skills are not exclusively practiced in STEM courses.

a. Quantitative Data Analysis
b. Quantitative Problem-Solving
c. Application of Digital Technologies

3. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
These skills address your ability to use information, research, and data to effectively identify and solve problems. Expert practitioners of these skills will develop thoughtful hypotheses and detailed plans to research these hypotheses. They will decipher relationships between complex ideas and propose novel solutions to real-world problems. By real-world problems, we mean problems that arise from actual events or situations in society at large as opposed to problems contrived for a specific classroom setting.

a. Developing a Research Plan
b. Analysis of Ideas
c. Real-World Problem Solving

4. Integrative Knowledge
Integrative learning is the process of making connections between ideas and experiences from different contexts in order to leverage knowledge in new and more meaningful ways. This rubric, especially skill D1, is informed by Boix-Mansilla’s1 notion of “integrative leverage”, which suggests that quality work integrates different disciplines/methodologies “to generate a new and preferred understanding”. Expert practitioners of these skills will integrate knowledge and modes of thinking from multiple disciplines or perspectives. They will situate issues in broader contexts and relate them to their own lived experiences. In particular, integrative knowledge is not exclusive to curricular experiences; it also applies to co-curricular experiences like student leadership, peer mentoring, tutoring, etc. In this rubric, we use the word perspectives to refer to perspectives of specific cultures or stakeholders, as opposed to disciplinary perspectives. We use the word methodologies to refer to the approaches that different fields use to ask or answer questions.

a. Synthesize Methodologies
b. Connections to Personal Experience
c. Contextualize an Issue

5. Global Learning and Civic Engagement
These skills address your ability to evaluate and engage with global and civic issues in a complex, interdependent world. Expert practitioners of these skills demonstrate an awareness of how a variety of dynamic contexts shape global and/or civic issues. They will explore the social impact of ethical dilemmas and reflect on the impact their experiences have on the world.

a. Evaluating Global and Civic Contexts
b. Ethical Reasoning and Social Responsibility
c. Global and Civic Engagement

Academic Technology

To enhance teaching and learning, the College offers several academic technology resources for students and faculty. These resources support the success of students in both in-person and remote coursework.

Brightspace

Brightspace is a modern and easy-to-use Learning Management System (LMS) for students, faculty, and staff that can support teaching and learning across all course modalities. It is celebrated for its accessibility, dependability, and cutting-edge design while delivering engaging learning experiences. Brightspace provides the tools necessary for course management, content creation, assignment submissions, discussions, quizzes, and more, by combining a collaborative and interactive virtual learning environment. These online materials and activities can complement face-to-face teaching and can be used to develop online or hybrid courses. CUNY automatically generates a Brightspace course for every class taught at Guttman.

Navigate360

Navigate360 is a student success management system and powerful technology that connects students, faculty, and staff in a coordinated care network to support the entire student experience. Navigate360 encourages students to engage more deeply in their academic lives by connecting them to the people and resources best equipped to help them succeed. Features of the platform include appointment scheduling, early alerts, progress report submissions, case management, communication tools, and more, all designed to help students stay on track. All full- and part-time faculty are expected to use Navigate360 regularly to complete progress reports and refer students to various support services at the College.

Verification Of Student Identity In Online Courses At Guttman

Verification of student identity is the confirmation of two conditions: 1) that the correct student has access to the course for which they are registered; and 2) that this individual is indeed performing the work for the duration of the entire course. Fully online courses at Guttman Community College are set up and conducted to meet both conditions in ways that meet or exceed established practice in classroom-based courses.

CUNY offers a unified CUNY Login service that provides a set of account credentials (username and password) for many University-wide applications, including Blackboard, which is CUNY’s current learning management system (LMS). Underpinning the credentials for these applications is an EMPLID, a unique identification number assigned to every CUNY student, faculty, and staff member in CUNYfirst, the University’s Enterprise Resource Planning system.

All students participating in fully online instruction offered at Guttman must log in to their Blackboard course sites using their CUNY login credentials. To ensure compliance with FERPA privacy rules and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) cybersecurity recommendations, strict access controls that include full encryption are in place for all Blackboard access.

This secure login is a student’s only means of access to the LMS. Students are registered for their online courses through CUNYfirst, which imports registration information directly into the LMS without any action on the part of students, faculty, or staff beyond the regular registration process. Only duly registered students and the instructor of record appear on the roster of any online course. Furthermore, every action within a course site registers on the extensive tracking features of Blackboard, which records the time and duration of every user action by a user and the part of the site involved, even if a student does not post.

Supplementing these technical means of verifying student identity and activity is the extent of student and faculty interaction that characterizes online instruction at Guttman. Students introduce themselves, often through sharing prior knowledge and current interest in a course’s subject, and may write multiple posts weekly, including responses to classmates as well to the instructor’s prompts and discussion questions. Students may also maintain individual or group journals, blogs, and/or wikis, or post videos for assignments and discussion.

Such intentional interaction creates a high degree of familiarity and even intimacy within each course. Both student orientation and faculty development stress the importance of “social presence” through self-presentation and interaction, including but not limited to:

use of student photos and videos, especially in self-introductions
participation in learning communities
work in groups and teams
plagiarism checkers (to ensure work that the work submitted by the student is the student's own)
synchronous ("real-time") conferencing (by both voice and video)
asynchronous conferencing (by both voice and video)

Though not all of the above tools and practices are implemented in every online course, instructors select and apply those best suited to creating and fostering interpersonal connections in their specific courses (e.g., work in teams and group projects as well as supervision of such work). As a result, the means of verifying student identity in online instruction rival or surpass those used in in-person instruction.

First-Year Experience

The College's educational model incorporates several high-impact practices throughout a student’s academic career and is grounded in a First-Year Experience (FYE) program required of all entering first-year students. This program combines a learning community model with an integrated general education curriculum. Since the College’s inception, the First-Year Experience (FYE) program has been a cornerstone of a Guttman education.

Extending from the philosophy that learning is social, collaborative, experiential, holistic, iterative, and lifelong, the FYE combines best practices in undergraduate education, including learning communities, integrated coursework, embedded advising, and scaffolded instruction to deliver general education.

The FYE program is a collection of learning experiences in which students participate during their first year at Guttman. These experiences include the following:

Learning Communities

As defined by the Washington Institute, cohorts of students enroll in two courses led by different faculty members who identify common student learning outcomes and intentionally integrate curriculum as demonstrated by students on scaffolded integrative assignments and assessments. This experience reinforces skill-building across multiple courses, deepens critical thinking and integrated learning, and promotes students’ sense of belonging on campus.

Instructional Teams

The Instructional Team is the professional learning community that provides instruction, advisement, mentorship, and support in the multiple academic learning communities where our first-year students learn and develop. Teams comprise faculty teaching selected First-Year Experience (FYE) courses, the advisors who guide students throughout the first year, and staff from different on-campus support resources. They meet weekly to discuss student progress and collaborate to address student needs and enable the achievement of their goals.

Mathematics in the First Semester and Math Across the Curriculum

As part of the First-Year Experience program, students enroll in a math course aligned with their interests and educational goals during their first semester. Incorporating a math course as part of the FYE program, which includes embedded advising and tutoring, facilitates student success in gateway math courses while providing students with choice and flexibility.

Experiential Learning

Students engage in curricular and co-curricular experiential learning activities throughout their first year to reinforce course content and help them connect their learning and the world beyond the classroom.

Social Justice Curricular and Co-Curricular Opportunities

All incoming students enroll in AMST 103: Introduction to Social Justice in the fall semester and participate in co-curricular activities aligned with the College’s social justice mission.

Philosophy

The First-Year Experience (FYE) at Guttman Community College is the springboard for our students’ future success in higher education and the professions, leveraging the social, emotional, and cognitive dimensions of learning to promote the development of the whole student. Embracing cutting-edge best practices and a robust, integrative curriculum, the FYE program establishes an inclusive, rigorous model for Guttman students to become confident owners and authors of their educational, professional, and life paths.

First-Year Experience Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of all FYE requirements, students will:

• Engage in critical thinking and reflective learning, showing the ability to make informed choices and persist academically;
• Develop and demonstrate responsibility for independent and collaborative learning;
• Approach personal development as a lifelong, self-directed process, involving goal setting, planning, time management, and self-motivation;
• Gain proficiency in the practices of information literacy – to locate, evaluate, and use relevant and needed information effectively;
• Construct new knowledge in various capacities, including numerical, verbal, technological, digital, and creative;
• Integrate and apply knowledge and skills from different disciplines and multiple, diverse perspectives in intentional and deliberate ways;
• Identify and use specific skills, resources, and strategies proactively and purposefully
• Communicate clearly and effectively in written and oral forms, in person and digitally, including to articulate personal and social values; and
• Explore how social identities (e.g., race, ethnicity, gender, class) intersect with identity as a student at Guttman.

First-Year Experience Requirements

Refer to individual course descriptions for further information.

First Semester

AMST 103: Introduction to Social Justice (3 cr.)
ENGL 103: Composition I (3 cr.) OR ENGL 103: Composition 1 (3 cr.) AND ENGL 103A: Composition 1A (0
cr.)
MATH 103: Statistics (3 cr.) OR MATH 103A: Statistics A (1.5 cr.) AND MATH 103B: Statistics B (1.5 cr.) OR
MATH 120: College Algebra & Trigonometry OR MATH 120.5: College Algebra & Trigonometry with Lab
FYS 101: Learning about Being a Successful Student I (LaBSS I) (0 cr.)

Second Semester

SOSC 111: Ethnographic Methods at Work (3 cr.)
ENGL 203: Composition II (3 cr.

CUNY Common Core Requirements at Guttman Community College

In Fall 2013, CUNY implemented the Pathways initiative across its undergraduate colleges. Pathways has established a new system of general education requirements and new transfer guidelines across the University–and by doing so has reinforced CUNY’s educational excellence while easing student transfer between CUNY colleges. The centerpiece of this initiative is a 30-credit general education Common Core. Each CUNY college also requires bachelor’s-degree students to take another 6 to 12 credits of general education through the College Option. Importantly, once fulfilled at one CUNY college, these general education credits will carry over seamlessly if a student transfers to another CUNY college. More information about how credits transfer in the Pathways curriculum structure for CUNY and non-CUNY Associate and Bachelor degree holders can be found on CUNY’s Pathways website.

CUNY Common Core Requirements

(12 credits/4 courses)

Guttman Community College Common Core Requirement Course Options

English Composition (2 courses)

ENGL 103 Composition I

ENGL 203 Composition II

Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning

(1 course)

Math 103 Statistics; or

MATH 103A and MATH 103B Statistics

Life and Physical Sciences (1 course)

BIOL 122 Introduction to Biology

BIOL 212 Human Biology (STEM variant)

CUNY Pathways Flexible Common Core (18 credits/6 courses)	Guttman Pathways Flexible Common Core (18 credits/6 courses)
World Cultures and Global Issues (1 course)	LASC 101 City Seminar I
U.S. Experience in Its Diversity (1 course)	LASC 102 City Seminar II
Creative Expression (1 course)	LASC 200 Arts in New York City
Individual and Society (1 course)	SOSC 111 Ethnographies of Work I
Scientific World (1 course)	CHEM 110 Introduction to Chemistry SOCI 231 Introduction to Urban Community Health
One additional course from one of the above areas.	SOSC 113 Ethnographies of Work II

*Some majors, such as Human Services, require a different Pathways-approved “STEM variant” course to satisfy the Life and Physical Sciences required core course. The STEM variant courses are BIOL 122 Introduction to Life and Environmental Science, BIOL 211 General Biology I, BIOL 212 Human Biology, CHEM 110 Introduction to Chemistry, and CHEM 211 General Chemistry I.

Programs of Study

Stella and Charles Guttman Community College follows a “guided pathways” model. We offer few majors with limited electives in order to streamline student progress towards degree completion. The entire first year is a carefully planned series of courses that fulfill most of the CUNY Common Core requirements, after which students declare their majors and proceed into focused Program of Study coursework.

Accounting, A.S.

At Guttman, we believe in learning by doing. That’s why we bring the business world into the classroom, allowing you to gain communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills to integrate knowledge across the curriculum and to acquire outstanding job skills. In class, you’ll learn about accounting, economics, business law, and sound business practices. You’ll use technology to solve business problems, make business decisions, and enhance your analytical skills.

Our associate degree in Accounting will put you in a position to get into top bachelor’s programs and be a competitive applicant for future job openings. Graduates will also be ready to seek entry-level employment in the Accounting profession through the sequence of courses in the major, culminating in the option of an internship. In many cases, a successful internship experience can result in a job offer.

Business Administration A.A.

Under the guidance of an exceptional faculty, the Business Administration Program prepares students to think critically, work effectively in teams, create and explore new opportunities to innovate while discovering opportunities to grow, get involved, make a difference, and achieve dreams. An Associate degree in Business Administration enables graduates to apply critical thinking skills to real-world business problems, develop a global mindset, and think strategically in complex and diverse settings. This positions Business Administration students for admission and successful transfer to highly competitive Bachelor programs, as well as their future professions and workplaces.

Business Administration students develop knowledge of accounting, economics, business law, and ethical business practices through coursework and experiences exposing them to concepts and principles of finance, marketing, operations, and international business. Students also gain proficiency in upper-level mathematics courses. In addition, the National Association of College and Employers (NACE) Career Competencies are embedded within the Program to best prepare students for careers in the field.

Guttman’s emphasis on experiential and applied learning brings the business world into the classroom, allowing students to gain communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills in order to integrate knowledge across the curriculum and acquire marketable job skills. Through this process, students learn to use technology to solve business problems, make business decisions, and enhance their analytical skills.

Students who opt for the International Business track of the program will take courses in marketing, international business and international economics. This track should be of interest to students who are interested in understanding global markets, with a view to a career in international business. It will provide them with a strong understanding of economic, cultural, social and political dynamics of the field. The track will be enriched by the cultural, linguistic and ethnic diversity of our students. Growth of the globalized economy creates professional opportunities in different industries related to the cross-border movement of goods, services and people. Graduates of the track will have the opportunity to continue their exploration of this field at several area institutions both within and outside CUNY that offer bachelor’s degree programs in this field.

Health Information Technology, A.A.S.

Professionals in Health Information Technology use healthcare applications and systems to manage medical information. The use of healthcare technologies ensures that patient information is accurate and reflects relevant information that is consistent with the care provided to the patient. In addition, the use of such technologies facilitates the accurate exchange of information between healthcare consumers, providers, and other organizations. Health Information Technology professionals organize and manage health information data, including patients’ medical histories, symptoms, examination results, diagnostic tests, treatment methods, and other healthcare provider services, and ensure the quality, accuracy, accessibility, and security of these data. They communicate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to clarify diagnoses. Health information technology professionals also serve as liaisons between healthcare facilities, insurance companies, and other establishments.

The Health Information Technology program at Guttman prepares students with an understanding of analytical, technical and management skills associated with securing health information. Through different pedagogical approaches, students acquire entry-level competencies to support the role of health information, coder, and technologies. There is a combination of general education and core curriculum which provides the student with the opportunity to show proficiency in these skills. Upon successful completion of this program, graduates are prepared to transfer to the Baccalaureate Health Information Management program or seek employment within the industry.

Human Services A.A.

The Human Services Program delivers a structured combination of academics and supervised clinical experiences that instills knowledge, skills, and values essential to the field. Furthermore, it offers a gateway to advanced educational opportunities and meaningful careers in social work, health care, community advocacy, rehabilitation, education, and law. The curriculum and career-oriented fieldwork are oriented to addressing human needs and improving, often transforming lives through prevention and remediation. Theory and practice are effectively balanced to empower our students to meet their educational and career goals.

An interdisciplinary Liberal Arts curriculum provides the basis for understanding the issues that shape and constrain communities. To supplement this culturally engaging and intellectually stimulating foundation, Human Services majors take courses in social work theory and practice, sociology, anthropology, and political science. Further, a special topics course and electives allow students to delve deeply into areas of individual interest, such as substance abuse, disabilities, child welfare, or immigration. In addition to rigorous coursework honing academic skills, the Program cultivates student capacities for asking questions, communicating effectively, and offering appropriate counsel.

Students in the Program are immersed in service learning and experiential education through intensive, prolonged fieldwork experiences in preparation to enter the human services workforce. During year-long fieldwork placements in human service organizations – including hospitals, clinics, service facilities, and government agencies – students begin integrating and applying the content covered in the classroom. Our outstanding, expert faculty is dedicated to student-centered teaching and creating an inclusive, supportive, and collaborative learning environment by being accessible, building positive relationships, and providing mentorship. The Human Services Program thus fosters the intellectual, cultural, social, and emotional development of our students and enhances their personal and professional growth.

Information Technology, A.A.S

Using interdisciplinary and experiential approaches, the Information Technology (IT) Program lays a solid technological and digital knowledge base leading to further study and professional advancement in this competitive field. Students work with outstanding exceptional, experienced faculty to demystify and navigate the world of technology as well as to envision their futures in IT. Blending theory and practice, the inclusive, high-impact curriculum ensures consistent opportunities for students to experience and apply the information and skills they acquire.

Information Technology majors explore and learn fundamental aspects of web design, database management, programming, security, communication networks, and more. In addition to identifying the structures and functions of various multimedia systems, students expand their abilities to select, create, apply, integrate, and administer them. Complementing curricular emphasis on applied knowledge, the Program provides students exciting opportunities and essential support for internships and certification.

Innovative and applied learning and valuable practical experiences develop student familiarity with the industry, giving them an edge in their continued IT education and enhancing their job qualifications. Thus equipped with information, skills, experiences in the workplace, and industry certifications, IT graduates are poised to thrive upon transfer to a baccalaureate program and entering an intellectually and financially rewarding career.

Cybersecurity, Certificate

The Cybersecurity Certificate program offers participants an insight into the information security world. Students gain the requisite knowledge and skills for entry-level positions within fields related to information security to protect organizations, devices, systems and applications from digital attacks. Students follow the same curriculum as the Cybersecurity track within the Information Technology, A.A.S. degree, expanding future educational and professional opportunities.

Liberal Arts, A.A.

An associate degree in the Liberal Arts and Sciences is expressly designed to prepare our graduates for successful transfer, progress in higher education, and careers in a rapidly evolving, global workforce.

Using approaches from a range of social sciences and humanities, the Liberal Arts program invites students to deepen their engagement with academics while fostering their development as active citizens in a diverse, democratic society. A selection of courses on specialized topics, where students interact closely with expert faculty, impart the conceptual tools and varied skills required for excellence in further education and their chosen professions.

Liberal Arts: Secondary Education in Social Studies, A.A.

The Secondary Education program of study provides students with foundational coursework needed to be an advocate for student, family, and community educational success. With a focus on social justice, Guttman’s education program emphasizes the importance of relationships, equity, and critical knowledge through liberal arts courses with a focus on education courses. The major prepares future teachers and community members to be reflective, knowledgeable, and vocal advocates for all learners. It provides a clearly defined academic path that can lead to continued teacher-preparation study at a four-year college if desired by the student.

Science, A.S.

The Science Program at Guttman Community College fosters a dynamic environment where students, faculty, and staff work collaboratively to expand students’ knowledge in the life and physical sciences. The Program emphasizes high-impact experiential learning by incorporating research and laboratory experiences across all course levels, from the introductory courses to the capstone. Science students have a variety of opportunities to apply hands-on laboratory skills in well-equipped labs, both in class and through extra-curricular research and outreach. Graduates of the Science program are fully prepared to smoothly transfer to a baccalaureate program, pursue their educational and professional futures in the sciences, and make important contributions to a more scientifically literate society.

Urban Studies A.A.

Taught by experienced, dynamic faculty, the Urban Studies Program offers an intellectually rigorous foundation in the disciplines that focus on contemporary city life, urban culture, and urbanization, with emphasis on equality, diversity, inclusion, environmental sustainability, and social justice. Through the lenses of history and literature, sociology and anthropology, political science and economics, psychology and environmental science, students explore the foundations, structures, and character of cities while considering their future development. The theoretical frameworks, conceptual tools, and research methods the Program instills provide a solid background for careers in urban policy, government, law, civil/public service and administration, real estate, journalism, community organizing, and regional or urban planning.

Using New York City as its laboratory, the Program guides students in navigating urban systems such as housing, transportation, health care, and education. As they investigate municipal structures and local communities, students develop analytical and practical skills and perspectives on urban development. Moreover, Urban Studies majors perform fieldwork in urban communities and the organizations serving them first-hand, allowing students to preview socially and environmentally relevant careers they can pursue upon transfer to a baccalaureate program.

Urban Studies is integral in the contemporary global context. By applying interdisciplinary analysis and research skills to the long-term vision of social change, economic development, and environmental sustainability, students learn to view cities as living organisms that have wide-ranging impacts not only on urban residents, but also the population of the world and international markets, movements, and trends. This broad perspective informs the deep, nuanced understanding of modern cities and strategic, critical thinking that Urban Studies graduates carry into further higher education and both public and private sector professions.

A.S. Accounting

TOTAL CREDITS: 60
Program Code: 43106; HEGIS Code: 0502

Philosophy

The Accounting program will inspire your intellectual curiosity and prepare you for transfer to baccalaureate programs in Accounting and/or Business Administration. Upon graduation, you’ll also be in a position to be employed in entry-level administrative and managerial positions in the accounting field in public or private enterprise.

To promote career readiness within the curriculum, the Program implements course design and experiences that promote and incorporate the National Association of College and Employers (NACE) Career Competencies:

Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
Oral/Written Communication
Teamwork/Collaboration
Digital Technology
Leadership
Professionalism/Work Ethic
Career Management
Global/Intercultural Fluency

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Business Administration Program, students will be able to:

Display knowledge of the accounting cycle and generally accepted accounting
Principles (GAAP).
Prepare and interpret financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
Apply accounting information to make operational decisions.

Program Requirements

The Accounting A.S. program requires the completion of 60 credits. Refer to course descriptions for information on pre-requisites and/or co-requisites.

College Requirements

Two (2) Writing Intensive courses
A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA

CUNY PATHWAYS COMMON CORE (30 cr.)

CUNY Required Core (12 cr.)

English (6 cr.)

ENGL 103+: Composition I (3 cr.) OR ENGL 103+: Composition I (3 cr.) AND ENGL 103A: Composition IA (0 cr.)
ENGL 203^: Composition II (3 cr.)

Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning (3 cr.)

Select one of the following courses. It is recommended that students in the Accounting program take MATH 120 or MATH 120.5 to satisfy this requirement.

MATH 103: Statistics (3 cr.)
MATH 103A: Statistics A (1.5 cr.) AND MATH 103B: Statistics B (1.5 cr.)
MATH 120: College Algebra & Trigonometry (3 cr.)
MATH 120.5: College Algebra & Trigonometry with Lab (3 cr.)

Life and Physical Sciences (3 cr.)

BIOL 122: Introduction to Life & Environmental Science (3 cr.)

CUNY Flexible Core (18 cr.)

U.S. Experience in Its Diversity (3 cr.)

AMST 103: Introduction to Social Justice (3 cr.)

World Cultures and Global Issues (3 cr.)

Select one of the following courses. It is recommended that students in the Accounting program take ECON 206 to satisfy this requirement.

AMST 203: Civic Engagement in a Global Society (3 cr.)
ECON 206: International Political Economy (3 cr.)

Creative Expression (3 cr.)

Select one of the following courses:

ART 120: Introduction to Photography (3 cr.)
ART 200: Arts in New York City (3 cr.)
COMM 102: Introduction to Media Studies (3 cr.)
ENGL 211: Cities in Film & Literature (3 cr.)

Individual and Society (3 cr.)

SOSC 111: Ethnographic Methods at Work (3 cr.)

Scientific World (3 cr.)

Select one of the following courses:

CHEM 110: Introduction to Chemistry (3 cr.)
SCI 215: Science & Society (3 cr.)
SOCI 231: Introduction to Urban Community Health (3 cr.)

One additional course from the above areas (3 cr.) Please refer to the table above or on page 48 of the College Bulletin PDF for a list of potential options. It is recommended that students in the Accounting program take ECON 203 to satisfy this requirement.

PROGRAM CORE (30-33 cr.)

Core Course Requirements (30-31 cr.):

ACCT 121: Principles of Accounting I (3 cr.)
ACCT 223: Principles of Accounting II (3 cr.)
ACCT 230: Financial Accounting I (3 cr.)
ACCT 240: Financial Accounting II (3 cr.)
BUSI 102: Introduction to Business (3 cr.)
BUSI 201*: Business Law & Ethics (3 cr.)
ECON 201*: Macroeconomics (3 cr.)
BUSI 206^: Quantitative Methods for Managerial Decisions (3 cr.) OR
BUSI 243^: Business Administration Internship (3 cr.)
INFT 203*: Introduction to Management Information Systems (3 cr.)
MATH 103: Statistics (3 cr.)

A.A. Business Administration

Total Credits: 60-61
Program Code 34968; HEGIS Code 5004.00

Philosophy

The Business Administration Program develops intellectually curious students and prepares them for transfer to baccalaureate programs in Business Administration and/or employment in entry-level administrative and managerial positions in public or private enterprises.

Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
Oral/Written Communication
Teamwork/Collaboration
Digital Technology
Leadership
Professionalism/Work Ethic
Career Management
Global/Intercultural Fluency

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Urban Studies Program, students will be able to:

Research, critique, and generate ideas using the principles and techniques of business;
Explain how social, cultural, technological, and regulatory forces affect a business organization;
Recognize and classify diverse perspectives and demonstrate critical thinking when evaluating business environments;
Identify and deconstruct challenges and opportunities facing businesses in the dynamic and diverse environment of New York City working individually and on teams; and,
Design practical, sustainable, efficient, and ethically-responsible solutions to address business challenges.

Program Requirements

The associate degree in Business Administration (A.A.) requires the completion of 60 credits. Refer to course descriptions for information on prerequisites and/or co-requisites.

College Requirements

Two (2) Writing Intensive courses
A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA

CUNY PATHWAYS COMMON CORE

CUNY Required Core (12 cr.)

English (6 cr.)

ENGL 103+: Composition I (3 cr.) OR ENGL 103+: Composition I (3 cr.) AND ENGL 103A: Composition IA (0 cr.)
ENGL 203^: Composition II (3 cr.)

Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning (3 cr.)
Select one of the following courses:

MATH 103: Statistics (3 cr.)
MATH 103A: Statistics A (1.5 cr.) AND MATH 103B: Statistics B (1.5 cr.)
MATH 120: College Algebra & Trigonometry (3 cr.)
MATH 120.5: College Algebra & Trigonometry with Lab (3 cr.) Life and Physical Sciences (3 cr.)
BIOL 122: Introduction to Life & Environmental Science (3 cr.)

CUNY Flexible Core (18 cr.)

U.S. Experience in Its Diversity (3 cr.)

AMST 103: Introduction to Social Justice (3 cr.)

World Cultures and Global Issues (3 cr.)
Select one of the following courses. It is recommended that students completing the International Business Track choose ECON 206 to fulfill this requirement.

AMST 203: Civic Engagement in a Global Society (3 cr.)
ECON 206: International Political Economy (3 cr.)

Creative Expression (3 cr.)
Select one of the following courses:

ART 120: Introduction to Photography (3 cr.)
ART 200: Arts in New York City (3 cr.)
COMM 102: Introduction to Media Studies (3 cr.)
ENGL 211: Cities in Film & Literature (3 cr.)

Individual and Society (3 cr.)

SOSC 111: Ethnographic Methods at Work (3 cr.)

Scientific World (3 cr.)
Select one of the following courses:

CHEM 110: Introduction to Chemistry (3 cr.)
SCI 215: Science & Society (3 cr.)
SOCI 231: Introduction to Urban Community Health (3 cr.)

One additional course from the above areas (3 cr.) Please refer to the table above or on page 48 of the College Bulletin PDF for a list of potential options.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM CORE (30-33 cr.)

Core Course Requirements (30-31 cr.):

ACCT 121: Principles of Accounting I (3 cr.)
ACCT 223: Principles of Accounting II (3 cr.) OR MATH 210: Calculus (4 cr.)
BUSI 102: Introduction to Business (3 cr.)
BUSI 201*: Business Law & Ethics (3 cr.)
ECON 201*: Macroeconomics (3 cr.)
ECON 203*: Microeconomics (3 cr.)
ECON 204^: Contemporary Economic Issues (3 cr.) OR BUSI 206^: Quantitative Methods for Managerial Decisions (3 cr.) OR BUSI 243^: Business Administration Internship (3 cr.)
INFT 203*: Introduction to Management Information Systems (3 cr.)
MATH 120/120.5++: College Algebra & Trigonometry (3 cr.)
MATH 201++: Precalculus (3 cr.)

Electives (0-6 cr.):

GOVT 201: Urban Politics: New York City Government (3 cr.)
GOVT 202: American Government & Politics (3 cr.)
LASC 295: Issues in Global Learning (3 cr.)
MATH 210: Calculus (4 cr.)
SOCI 102: Introduction to Sociology (3 cr.)
BUSI 298: Independent Study (1-3 cr.)

International Business Concentration (33 cr.)

Core Course Requirements (33 cr.):

BUSI 102: Introduction to Business (3 cr.)
ACCT 121: Principles of Accounting I (3 cr.)
MATH 120/120.5++: College Algebra & Trigonometry (3 cr.)
BUSI 201*: Business Law & Ethics (3 cr.)
ECON 201*: Macroeconomics (3 cr.)
ECON 203*: Microeconomics (3 cr.)
INFT 203*: Introduction to Management Information Systems (3 cr.)
BUSI 208: Marketing Management (3 cr.)
BUSI 210: Doing Business Globally (3 cr.)
ECON 205: International Trade and Finance (3 cr.)
ECON 206: International Political Economy (3 cr.)

Electives (0-6 cr.):

BUSI 212: Business Communications (3 cr.)
GOVT 201: Urban Politics: New York City Government (3 cr.)
GOVT 202: American Government & Politics (3 cr.)
LASC 295: Issues in Global Learning (3 cr.)
MATH 210: Calculus (4 cr.)
SOCI 102: Introduction to Sociology (3 cr.)
BUSI 298: Independent Study (1-3 cr.)

+ Students determined to be non-proficient in reading and writing by CUNY will be enrolled in ENGL 103 AND in a co-requisite, non-credit bearing support class, ENGL 103A.
^Writing Intensive Course *CUNY Gateway Courses for Business Majors
++If a student has not completed College Algebra (or the equivalent) prior to entering Guttman Community College, they must take MATH 120/MATH 120.5. If they have not completed Precalculus (or the equivalent) prior to entering Guttman, the student must also take MATH 201. If a student enters Guttman with exemptions from one or both Mathematics requirements, they may take one (1) to two (2) electives as sufficient to meet the required total of 60 credits for the degree.

A.A.S. Health Information Technology

TOTAL CREDITS: 61
Program Code: 42674; HEGIS Code: 5213.00

Philosophy

Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
Oral/Written Communication
Teamwork/Collaboration
Digital Technology
Leadership
Professionalism/Work Ethic
Career Management
Global/Intercultural Fluency

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Health Information Technology Program, students will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge consistent with the entry-level competencies defined by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) for the field of Health Information Technology.
Apply the use of common software applications (e.g., spreadsheets, databases, word processing, graphics, presentation, etc.).
Demonstrate decision-making skills as it relates to HIT-related software applications (e.g., release of information, electronic health record, patient record abstracting, etc.).

Program Requirements

The associate degree of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Health Information Technology requires the completion of 61 credits. Refer to course descriptions for information on pre-requisites and/or co-requisites.

College Requirements

Two (2) Writing Intensive courses
A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA

CUNY PATHWAYS COMMON CORE (25 cr.)

CUNY Required Core (13 cr.):

English (6 cr.)

ENGL 103+: Composition I (3 cr.) OR ENGL 103+: Composition I (3 cr.) AND ENGL 103A: Composition IA (0 cr.)
ENGL 203^: Composition II (3 cr.)

Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning (3 cr.)

MATH 103: Statistics (3 cr.) OR
MATH 103A: Statistics A (1.5 cr.) AND MATH 103B: Statistics B (1.5 cr.)

Life and Physical Science (4 cr.)

BIOL 212: Human Biology

CUNY Flexible Core (12 cr.):

U.S. Experience in Its Diversity (3 cr.)

AMST 103: Introduction to Social Justice (3 cr.)

World Cultures and Global Issues (3 cr.)
Select one of the following courses:

AMST 203: Civic Engagement in a Global Society (3 cr.)
ECON 206: International Political Economy (3 cr.)

Individual and Society (3 cr.)

SOSC 111: Ethnographic Methods at Work (3 cr.)

Scientific World (3 cr.)
Select one of the following courses:

CHEM 110: Introduction to Chemistry (3 cr.)
SCI 215: Science & Society (3 cr.)
SOCI 231: Introduction to Urban Community Health (3 cr.)

One additional course from the above areas (3 cr.) Please refer to the table above or on page 48 of the College Bulletin PDF for a list of potential options.

PROGRAM CORE (29 cr.)

Health Information Technology Course Requirements (36 cr.)

HITE 100: Medical Terminology (3 cr.)
HITE 101: Introduction to Health Information Technology (3 cr.)
HITE 120: Legal & Ethical Aspects of Healthcare (3 cr.)
HITE 150: Quality Assessment & Statistics (3 cr.)
HITE 160: Computer Applications in Healthcare & Data Security (3 cr.)
HITE 200: Pathophysiology and Pharmacology (3 cr.)
HITE 210: Clinical Classification Systems: ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding (3 cr.)
HITE 215: Introduction to CPT/HCPCS Coding (3 cr.)
HITE 220: Organizational Resources & Management (3 cr.)
HITE 230: Principles of Healthcare Reimbursement (3 cr.)
HITE 254: Professional Practice Experience (3 cr.)
INFT 202: Database Management & Design (3 cr.)

A.A. Human Services

Total Credits: 60
Program Code 34972; HEGIS Code 5506.00

Philosophy

Human service professionals deal with psychologically, socially, medically, physically, and economically vulnerable populations that need society’s protections. Human service workers are an important part of that protection and delivery of services and effect change at all levels of society to enhance the well-being of individuals, groups, communities, and global systems. The Human Services Program at Guttman is dedicated to providing a supportive, collaborative and experiential learning environment and seeks to nurture and challenge students and to equip and prepare students with the basic knowledge, skills and values in Human services to make a difference in the lives of the clients they serve.

At the core of our program philosophy is a commitment to social justice, and service to others through strength-based models of ethical professional practice. The interdependent, dynamic and resilient nature of systems provides a conceptual framework for the curriculum.

Our program recognizes that education should reflect a student-centered process within which students have opportunities for reflective learning along with knowledge and skill development. Intellectual inquiry immerses learners in multiple perspectives, theories, and disciplines, anchoring us in the diverse lived experiences of self and others. With a deep commitment to making a difference, students discover ways to intervene with individuals, groups, and communities and to facilitate processes for systems analysis, problem-solving, advocacy, and social change.

Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
Oral/Written Communication
Teamwork/Collaboration
Digital Technology
Leadership
Professionalism/Work Ethic
Career Management
Global/Intercultural Fluency

Mission

The Human Service Program aligns its mission with the College to provide students with an academically rigorous, experiential, and supportive learning environment that prepares graduates with the values, knowledge, and skills for pursuit of advanced education and professional career attainment. Our philosophy is guided by the profession’s principles of respecting the dignity and welfare of all people; promoting self-determination; honoring cultural diversity; advocating for social justice; and acting with integrity, honesty, genuineness and objectivity. Our students apply ethical, evidence-based practice with individuals, groups, and organizations. Graduates from the Human Service Program have foundational training in assessment, counseling, advocacy, and program development.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Human Services program, students will be able to:

Recognize the scope and principal features of the field of study, including its main theories and practices.
Develop a general understanding of values, beliefs, roles, skills and techniques of Human Services in work with individuals, families, groups within the society and environment (including advocacy and social change when necessary).
Demonstrate goal planning using the appropriate strategies, services, or interventions.
Develop and implement a treatment plan using appropriate resources, specialized assistance, and community supports to achieve the desired outcome.
Formulate a systematic method to evaluate the outcome of services and make referrals as appropriate.
Demonstrate professional and ethical interaction with a variety of Human Services providers and agencies.
Describe the effects of one’s own values and beliefs in the role of the human Services worker.
Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to assess the needs of individuals, families, and groups within the community.
Identify entry-level employment opportunities in human services and articulate additional degree and licensing requirements for career advancement.

Program Requirements

The associate degree (A.A.) in Human Services requires the completion of 60 credits. Refer to course descriptions for information on prerequisites and/or co-requisites.

College Requirements

Two (2) Writing Intensive courses
A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA

CUNY PATHWAYS COMMON CORE (31 cr.)

CUNY Required Core (13 cr.)

English (6 cr.)

ENGL 103+: Composition I (3 cr.) OR ENGL 103+: Composition I (3 cr.) AND ENGL 103A: Composition IA (0 cr.)
ENGL 203^: Composition II (3 cr.)

Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning (3 cr.)
Select one of the following courses:

MATH 103: Statistics (3 cr.)
MATH 103A: Statistics A (1.5 cr.) AND MATH 103B: Statistics B (1.5 cr.)
MATH 120: College Algebra & Trigonometry (3 cr.)
MATH 120.5: College Algebra & Trigonometry with Lab (3 cr.)

Life and Physical Sciences (4 cr.)

BIOL 212: Human Biology (4 cr.)

CUNY Flexible Core (18 cr.)

U.S. Experience in Its Diversity (3 cr.)

AMST 103: Introduction to Social Justice (3 cr.)

World Cultures and Global Issues (3 cr.)
Select one of the following courses:

AMST 203: Civic Engagement in a Global Society (3 cr.)
ECON 206: International Political Economy (3 cr.)

Creative Expression (3 cr.)
Select one of the following courses:

ART 120: Introduction to Photography (3 cr.)
ART 200: Arts in New York City (3 cr.)
COMM 102: Introduction to Media Studies (3 cr.)
ENGL 211: Cities in Film & Literature (3 cr.)

Individual and Society (3 cr.)

SOSC 111: Ethnographic Methods at Work (3 cr.)

Scientific World (3 cr.)
Select one of the following courses:

CHEM 110: Introduction to Chemistry (3 cr.)
SCI 215: Science & Society (3 cr.)
SOCI 231: Introduction to Urban Community Health (3 cr.)

One additional course from the above areas (3 cr.) Please refer to the table above or on page 48 of the College Bulletin PDF for a list of potential options.

PROGRAM CORE (29 cr.)

Human Services Course Requirements (23-26 cr.)

GOVT 202: American Government & Politics (3 cr.)
HSVC 103: Introduction to Human Services (3 cr.)
HSVC 113: Methods of Intervention for Human Services (2 cr.)
HSVC 201: Fieldwork & Integrative Seminar I (3 cr.)
HSVC 203: Fieldwork & Integrative Seminar II (3 cr.)
HSVC 213^: Health and Human Services Policy (3 cr.)
SOCI 102: Introduction to Sociology (3 cr.)
SOCI 231*: Introduction to Urban Community Health (3 cr.)
PSYC 101: Introduction to Psychology (3 cr.)

Electives+ (3-6 cr.)

HSVC 204: Special Topics in Fields of Practice (3 cr.)
HSVC 223: Introduction to Disability Studies (3 cr.)
HSVC 298: Independent Study (1, 2, or 3 cr.)
INFT 203: Introduction to Management Information Systems (3 cr.)
LASC 295: Issues in Global Learning (3 cr.)
SOCI 201: Crime & Justice in Urban Society (3 cr.)
SOCI 214: Social Determinants of Health (3 cr.)
SOCI 203: Community Organizing (3 cr.)
ANTH 101: Introduction of Cultural Anthropology (3 cr.)
ANTH 201: Urban Anthropology (3 cr.)
ANTH 227: Sexuality & Gender in Urban Life (3 cr.)
ECON 223: Economics of Social Issues (3 cr.)
GOVT 201: Urban Politics (3 cr.)
PHIL 103: Introduction to Philosophical and Humanistic Thinking (3 cr.)
PSYC 210: Social Psychology (3 cr.)
PSYC 220: Child Psychology (3 cr.)

* If a student elects to take SOCI 231 to fulfill the CUNY Common Core Scientific World requirement, they must take two (2) electives to meet the required total of 60 credits for the degree. If they elect to take CHEM 110 to fulfill the CUNY Common Core Scientific World requirement, the student must take one (1) elective to meet the required total of 60 credits for the degree.
+ Students determined to be non-proficient in reading and writing by CUNY will be enrolled in ENGL 103 AND in a co-requisite, non-credit-bearing support class, ENGL 103A.
^Writing Intensive Course

A.A.S. Information Technology

Total Credits: 60
Program Code 34973; HEGIS Code 5299.00

Philosophy

The Information Technology program prepares students for the technological workforce of tomorrow. To this end, we strive to enrich our students with basic and fundamental knowledge of the technologies that will govern our world of tomorrow and equip them with the skill and hands-on expertise needed at the workforce.

Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
Oral/Written Communication
Teamwork/Collaboration
Digital Technology
Leadership
Professionalism/Work Ethic
Career Management
Global/Intercultural Fluency

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Information Technology program, students will be able to:

Apply the principles of database management, computer and data communication networks, security, programming, web technology, and software development to a given information technology problem;
Demonstrate proficiency with basic hardware and software-related tasks. Installing operating systems, assembling and disassembling a computer, installing software, setting up small networks, connecting peripherals
Illustrate how technology is used in a business setting
Apply technical knowledge and skills in devising solutions to business challenges;
Analyze the effectiveness of various technologies in a business or information technology scenario.
Explain and apply professional and ethical behavior as promoted by international computing societies, such as ASM and AITP.

Program Requirements

Refer to course descriptions for pre-requisite, co-requisite, and/or pre-/co-requisite information.

College Requirements

Two (2) Writing Intensive courses
A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA

CUNY PATHWAYS COMMON CORE (24 cr.)

CUNY Required Core (9 cr.)

ENGL 103+: Composition I (3 cr.) OR ENGL 103+: Composition I (3 cr.) AND ENGL 103A: Composition IA (0 cr.)
ENGL 203^: Composition II (3 cr.)

Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning (3 cr.) Select one of the following courses:

MATH 103: Statistics (3 cr.)
MATH 103A: Statistics A (1.5 cr.) AND MATH 103B: Statistics B (1.5 cr.)
MATH 120: College Algebra & Trigonometry (3 cr.)
MATH 120.5: College Algebra & Trigonometry with Lab (3 cr.)

CUNY Flexible Core (15 cr.)

U.S. Experience in Its Diversity (3 cr.)

AMST 103: Introduction to Social Justice (3 cr.)

World Cultures and Global Issues (3 cr.)
Select one of the following courses:

AMST 203: Civic Engagement in a Global Society (3 cr.)
ECON 206: International Political Economy (3 cr.)

Creative Expression (3 cr.)
Select one of the following courses:

ART 120: Introduction to Photography (3 cr.)
ART 200: Arts in New York City (3 cr.)
COMM 102: Introduction to Media Studies (3 cr.)
ENGL 211: Cities in Film & Literature (3 cr.) Individual and Society (3 cr.)
SOSC 111: Ethnographic Methods at Work (3 cr.)

One additional course from the above areas (3 cr.). Please refer to the table above or on page 48 of the College Bulletin PDF for a list of potential options.

PROGRAM CORE (36 cr.)

General Information Technology Concentration (36 cr.)

Core Course Requirements (30 cr.)

INFT 102: Hardware & Software (3 cr.)
INFT 201: Networking & Data Communications (3 cr.)
INFT 202: Database Management & Design (3 cr.)
INFT 203: Introduction to Management Information Systems (3 cr.)
INFT 211: Programming I (3 cr.)
INFT 221: Web Technologies & Multimedia (3 cr.)
INFT 223: Programming II (3 cr.)
INFT 233^: Systems Analysis & Design (3 cr.)
INFT 204: Internship in Information Technology (3 cr.) OR INFT 298: Independent Study in IT (3 cr.)
MATH 120/120.5++: College Algebra & Trigonometry (3 cr.)

Electives++, (6-9 cr.)+

BUSI 102: Introduction to Business (3 cr.)
BIOL 122: Introduction to Life & Environmental Science (3 cr.)
BUSI 204: Fundamentals Project Management (3 cr.)
INFT 213: Special Topics in Information Technology (3 cr.)
MATH 201: Precalculus (3 cr.)
MATH 210: Calculus (4 cr.)

Cybersecurity Concentration (36 cr.)

Core Course Requirements (33 cr.):

INFT 102: Hardware & Software (3 cr.)
INFT 202: Database Management & Design (3 cr.)
INFT 203: Introduction to Management Information Systems (3 cr.)
INFT 217: Networking I (3 cr.) • INFT 215: Operating Systems I (3 cr.)
INFT 216: Network Security I (3 cr.)
INFT 225: Operating Systems II (3 cr.)
INFT 226: Network Security II (3 cr.)
INFT 236: Penetration Testing (3 Cr.)
INFT 239: Introduction to Computer Forensics (3 cr.)
INFT 256: Cybersecurity Capstone Course (3 cr.)

Electives (3-6 cr.):

BUSI 102: Introduction to Business (3 cr.)
BUSI 204: Fundamentals Project Management (3 cr.)
INFT 211: Programming I (3 cr.)
INFT 213: Special Topics in Information Technology (3 cr.)
INFT 221: Web Technologies & Multimedia (3 cr.)
INFT 223: Programming II
INFT 227: Networking II
INFT 298: Independent Study in IT (3 cr.) •
MATH 120/120.5++: College Algebra & Trigonometry (3 cr.)

Networking Concentration (36 cr.)

Core Course Requirements (30 cr.):

INFT 102: Hardware & Software (3 cr.)
INFT 217: Networking I (3 cr.)
INFT 202: Database Management & Design (3 cr.)
INFT 203: Introduction to Management Information Systems (3 cr.)
INFT 215: Operating Systems I (3 cr.)
INFT 216: Network Security I (3 cr.)
INFT 225: Operating Systems II (3 cr.)
INFT 226: Network Security II (3 cr.)
INFT 227: Networking II (3 cr.)
INFT 254^: Networking Capstone (3 Cr.)

Electives (6 cr.):

BUSI 102: Introduction to Business (3 cr.)
BUSI 204: Fundamentals Project Management (3 cr.)
INFT 211: Programming I (3 cr.)
INFT 213: Special Topics in Information Technology (3 cr.)
INFT 221: Web Technologies & Multimedia (3 cr.)
INFT 298: Independent Study in IT (3 cr.)
MATH 120/120.5++: College Algebra & Trigonometry (3 cr.)

+ Students determined to be non-proficient in reading and writing by CUNY will be enrolled in ENGL 103 AND in a co-requisite, non-credit bearing support class, ENGL 103A.
^Writing Intensive Course
++ If you have not completed College Algebra (or the equivalent) prior to entering Guttman Community College, you must take MATH 120/MATH 120.5 and two (2) electives. If you enter Guttman Community College with an exemption from MATH 120/MATH 120.5 you may take three (3) electives as sufficient to meet the required total of 60 credits for the degree.

Cert. Cybersecurity

TOTAL CREDITS: 33
Program Code: 42675; HEGIS Code: 5103.00

Philosophy

The certificate in Cybersecurity prepares students for the technological workforce of tomorrow. To this end, we strive to enrich our students with basic and fundamental knowledge of the technologies that will govern our world of tomorrow and equip them with the skill and hands-on expertise needed to be successful within the workforce.

Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
Oral/Written Communication
Teamwork/Collaboration
Digital Technology
Leadership
Professionalism/Work Ethic
Career Management
Global/Intercultural Fluency

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Cybersecurity program, students will be able to:

Apply the principles of database management, computer and data communication networks, security, programming, web technology and software development to a given information technology problem;
Demonstrate proficiency with basic hardware and software-related tasks, such as installing operating systems, assembling and disassembling a computer, installing software, setting up small networks, connecting peripherals;
Illustrate how technology is used in a business setting;
Apply technical knowledge and skills in devising solutions to business challenges;
Analyze the effectiveness of various technologies in a business or information technology scenario; and
Explain and apply professional and ethical behavior as promoted by international computing societies, such as ACM and AITP.

Program Requirements

The Certificate in Cybersecurity requires the completion of 33 credits. Refer to course descriptions for information on pre-requisites and/or co-requisites.

PROGRAM CORE (33 cr.)

Core course Requirements (33 cr.):

INFT 102: Hardware & Software (3 cr.)
INFT 202: Database Management & Design (3 cr.)
INFT 203: Introduction to Management Information Systems (3 cr.)
INFT 217: Networking I (3 cr.)
INFT 215: Operating Systems I (3 cr.)
INFT 216: Network Security I (3 cr.)
INFT 225: Operating Systems II (3 cr.)
INFT 226: Network Security II (3 cr.)
INFT 236: Penetration Testing (3 Cr.)
INFT 239: Introduction to Computer Forensics (3 cr.)
INFT 256: Cybersecurity Capstone Course (3 cr.)

A.A. Liberal Arts

TOTAL CREDITS: 60-61
Program Code 34974; HEGIS Code 5649.00

Philosophy

The Liberal Arts program is committed to creating independent critical thinkers and writers. In attaining the broad base of skills from social science and humanistic disciplines, graduates from the Guttman program in Liberal Arts and Sciences will be able to meet the challenges of today’s society through the application of evidence-based approaches to complex social and cultural issues.

Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
Oral/Written Communication
Teamwork/Collaboration
Digital Technology
Leadership
Professionalism/Work Ethic
Career Management
Global/Intercultural Fluency

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Liberal Arts program, students will be able to:

Distinguish the modes of inquiry used within liberal arts and social sciences disciplines (e.g., Anthropology, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Literature, History, Philosophy, Art, and Music);
Explain how differences of race, class, gender, and sexuality have contributed to the development of contemporary problems of social and economic inequality;
Combine methodologies from multiple disciplines to investigate large-scale questions about human behavior and society;
Apply ethical understandings to contemporary social issues; and
Construct effective research questions and apply principles of analysis and synthesis in conducting research.

Program Requirements

Refer to course descriptions for pre-requisite, co-requisite, and/or pre-/co-requisite information.

College Requirements

Two (2) Writing Intensive courses
A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA

CUNY PATHWAYS COMMON CORE (30-31 cr.)

CUNY Required Core (12-13 cr.)

English (6 cr.)

ENGL 103+: Composition I (3 cr.) OR ENGL 103+: Composition I (3 cr.) AND ENGL 103A: Composition IA (0 cr.)
ENGL 203^: Composition II (3 cr.)

Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning (3 cr.)
Select one of the following courses:

MATH 103: Statistics (3 cr.)
MATH 103A: Statistics A (1.5 cr.) AND MATH 103B: Statistics B (1.5 cr.)
MATH 120: College Algebra & Trigonometry (3 cr.)
MATH 120.5: College Algebra & Trigonometry with Lab (3 cr.)

Life and Physical Sciences (3-4 cr.)
Select one of the following courses:

BIOL 122: Introduction to Life & Environmental Science (3 cr.)
BIOL 212: Human Biology (4 cr.)

CUNY Flexible Core (18 cr.)

U.S. Experience in Its Diversity (3 cr.)

• AMST 103: Introduction to Social Justice (3 cr.)

World Cultures and Global Issues (3 cr.)
Select one of the following courses:

AMST 203: Civic Engagement in a Global Society (3 cr.)
ECON 206: International Political Economy (3 cr.)

Creative Expression (3 cr.)
Select one of the following courses:

ART 120: Introduction to Photography (3 cr.)
ART 200: Arts in New York City (3 cr.)
COMM 102: Introduction to Media Studies (3 cr.)
ENGL 211: Cities in Film & Literature (3 cr.)

Individual and Society (3 cr.)

SOSC 111: Ethnographic Methods at Work (3 cr.)

Scientific World (3 cr.)
Select one of the following courses:

CHEM 110: Introduction to Chemistry (3 cr.)
SCI 215: Science & Society (3 cr.)
SOCI 231: Introduction to Urban Community Health (3 cr.)

One additional course from the above areas (3 cr.) Please refer to the table above or on page 48 of the College Bulletin PDF for a list of potential options.

LIBERAL ARTS PROGRAM CORE (30 cr.)

Program Requirements (24 cr.)

Social Sciences Requirements (9 cr.)

ANTH 101: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3 cr.) OR SOCI 102: Introduction to Sociology (3 cr.)
GOVT 202: American Government & Politics (3 cr.) OR ECON 223: Economics of Social Issues (3 cr.)
PSYC 101: Introduction to Psychology (3 cr.)

Humanities Requirements (12 cr.)

COMM 102: Introduction to Media Studies (3 cr.)
ENGL 211: Cities in Film & Literature (3 cr.) OR ENGL 214: Twentieth Century American Literature: Introduction to Women Writers (3 cr.) OR ENGL 215: Topics in Literature (3 cr.)
HIST 201: Who Built New York? New York City History (3 cr.) OR HIST 221: History of Urban Life (3 cr.)
PHIL 103: Introduction to Philosophy (3 cr.) General Requirements (3 cr.)
LASC 254^: Capstone Seminar in the Liberal Arts & Sciences (3 cr.)

General Requirements (3 cr.)

LASC 254^: Capstone Seminar in the Liberal Arts & Sciences (3 cr.)

Program Electives (6 cr.)

Social Sciences Electives

PSYC 210: Social Psychology (3 cr.)
PSYC: 220: Child Psychology (3 cr.)
GOVT 201: Urban Politics (3 cr.)
GOVT 202: American Government & Politics (3 cr.)
ECON 223: Economics of Social Issues (3 cr.)
ANTH 201: Urban Anthropology: Poverty & Affluence (3 cr.)
ANTH 227: Sexuality & Gender in Urban Life (3 cr.)

Humanities Electives

COMM 101: Speech Communication (3 cr.)
ENGL 211: Cities in Film & Literature (3 cr.)
ENGL 214: Twentieth Century American Literature: Introduction to Women Writers (3 cr.)
ENGL 215: Topics in Literature (3 cr.)
HIST 201: Who Built New York? New York City History (3 cr.)
HIST 221: History of Urban Life (3 cr.)
PHIL 201: Environmental Ethics (3 cr.)

General Electives

LASC 243: Internship Seminar (3 cr.)
LASC 298: Independent Study (1, 2, or 3 cr.)

+ Students determined to be non-proficient in reading and writing by CUNY will be enrolled in ENGL 103 AND in a co-requisite, non-credit bearing support class, ENGL 103A.
^Writing Intensive Course

A.A. Liberal Arts: Secondary Education in Social Studies

TOTAL CREDITS: 60
Program Code: 42903; HEGIS Code: 5699.00

Philosophy

The Secondary Education in Social Studies program provides students with foundational coursework needed to be an advocate for student, family, and community educational success. With a focus on social justice, Guttman’s Secondary Education program emphasizes the importance of relationships, equity, and critical knowledge through liberal arts courses with a focus on history and education courses. The program prepares future teachers and community members to be reflective, knowledgeable, and vocal advocates for all learners. It provides a clearly defined academic path that can lead to continued teacher-preparation study at a four-year college if desired by the student.

Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
Oral/Written Communication
Teamwork/Collaboration
Digital Technology
Leadership
Professionalism/Work Ethic
Career Management
Global/Intercultural Fluency

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Liberal Arts: Secondary Education in Social Studies program, students will be able to:

Identify, apply, and analyze key historical concepts, historical methods, and primary sources to be a critical educator
Apply ideas and theories of adolescent development to the secondary classroom
Understand how teaching is influenced by social and structural forces, school and community contexts, and their own life histories and belief systems
Consider diverse backgrounds and challenge dominant deficit discourses about teaching and working with urban youth to create spaces to support all learners
Probe and critique concepts of education and history with a social justice lens

Program Requirements

Refer to course descriptions for pre-requisite, co-requisite, and/or pre-/co-requisite information.

College Requirements

Two (2) Writing Intensive courses
A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA

CUNY PATHWAYS COMMON CORE (30-31 cr.)

CUNY Required Core (12-13 cr.)

English (6 cr.)

ENGL 103+: Composition I (3 cr.) OR ENGL 103+: Composition I (3 cr.) AND ENGL 103A: Composition IA (0 cr.)
ENGL 203^: Composition II (3 cr.)

Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning (3 cr.)
Select one of the following courses:

MATH 103: Statistics (3 cr.)
MATH 103A: Statistics A (1.5 cr.) AND MATH 103B: Statistics B (1.5 cr.)
MATH 120: College Algebra & Trigonometry (3 cr.)
MATH 120.5: College Algebra & Trigonometry with Lab (3 cr.)

Life and Physical Sciences (3-4 cr.)
Select one of the following courses:

BIOL 122: Introduction to Life & Environmental Science (3 cr.)
BIOL 212: Human Biology (4 cr.)

CUNY Flexible Core (18 cr.)

U.S. Experience in Its Diversity (3 cr.)

AMST 103: Introduction to Social Justice (3 cr.)

World Cultures and Global Issues (3 cr.)
Select one of the following courses:

AMST 203: Civic Engagement in a Global Society (3 cr.)
ECON 206: International Political Economy (3 cr.)

Creative Expression (3 cr.)
Select one of the following courses:

ART 120: Introduction to Photography (3 cr.)
ART 200: Arts in New York City (3 cr.)
COMM 102: Introduction to Media Studies (3 cr.)
ENGL 211: Cities in Film & Literature (3 cr.)

Individual and Society (3 cr.)

SOSC 111: Ethnographic Methods at Work (3 cr.)

Scientific World (3 cr.)

Select one of the following courses:

CHEM 110: Introduction to Chemistry (3 cr.)
SCI 215: Science & Society (3 cr.)
SOCI 231: Introduction to Urban Community Health (3 cr.)

One additional course from the above areas (3 cr.) Please refer to the table above or on page 48 of the College Bulletin PDF for a list of potential options.

PROGRAM CORE (30 cr.)

Program Requirements (24 cr.)

Secondary Ed Social Studies Requirements (12 cr.)

GOVT 202: American Government & Politics (3 cr.)
HIST 111: The United States from the Colonial Era to the Civil War (3cr.)
HIST 127: The United States from the Civil War to the Present (3cr.)
HIST 225: Latin American History: 19th and 20th Centuries (3cr.)

Education Requirements (12 credits)

EDUC 222: Social Foundations of Education (3 cr.)
EDUC 224: Literacy in the Content Areas (3 cr.)
EDUC 226: Adolescent Development (3 cr.)
PSYC 101: Introduction to Psychology (3 cr.)

Program Electives (6 cr.)

PSYC 210: Social Psychology (3 cr.)
PSYC 220: Child Psychology (3 cr.)
GOVT 201: Urban Politics (3cr.)
ANTH 201: Urban Anthropology: Poverty & Affluence (3 cr.)
ANTH 227: Sexuality & Gender in Urban Life (3 cr.)
UBST 203: Race, Ethnicity & Community Development (3 cr.)
ECON 223: Economics of Social Issues (3 cr.)
HIST 220: History of Urban Life (3 cr.)
HIST 201: Who Built NY (3 cr.)
LASC 243: Internship Seminar (3 cr.)
LASC 298: Independent Study (1, 2, or 3 cr.)

+ Students determined to be non-proficient in reading and writing by CUNY will be enrolled in ENGL 103 AND in a co-requisite, non-credit-bearing support class, ENGL 103A.
^Writing Intensive Course

A.S. Science

TOTAL CREDITS: 60
Program Code 41866; HEGIS Code 5619.00

Mission

In support of the mission of Guttman Community College, the Science program aims to:

Create an environment that supports student success through instructor and advisor accessibility, small class sizes, well-supported lab facilities, creative and innovative pedagogy, and student academic support;
Provide multi-modal education in a technologically modern, sustainable, student-centered environment;
Create an atmosphere that cultivates student literacy and life-long interest in science through curricular and co-curricular activities, projects, and opportunities for student research;
Provide a clear path to obtaining an Associate degree for students of widely diverse age, gender identity, background, ethnicity, culture, and socioeconomic status;
Cultivate students’ understanding and appreciation for evidence- and logic-based reasoning both as a tool for academic success and scientific inquiry and as a critical tool for responsible civic life;
Teach leadership by example through active faculty participation in shared governance, community engagement, professional accountability, and sustainable operations; and
Support each faculty member’s maintenance of disciplinary expertise by engaging in professional development, and collaborative opportunities, and by supporting the growth of our peers.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Science program, students will be able to:

Employ common laboratory procedures to study scientific phenomena.
Analyze data collected to make conclusions about scientific phenomena.
Employ college-level literacy practices in scientific disciplines, including using correct citation format.
Retrieve relevant literature using appropriate scientific databases to analyze and understand scientific information.
Engage in current scientific issues, demonstrate their knowledge, and communicate with a range of audiences.
Develop skills to identify and analyze problems and apply scientific knowledge to solve them.

Program Requirements

Refer to course descriptions for pre-requisite, co-requisite, and/or pre-/co-requisite information.

College Requirements

Two (2) Writing Intensive courses
A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA

CUNY PATHWAYS COMMON CORE (32 cr.)

CUNY Required Core (13 cr.)

English (6 cr.)

ENGL 103+: Composition I (3 cr.) OR ENGL 103+: Composition I (3 cr.) AND ENGL 103A: Composition IA (0 cr.)
ENGL 203^: Composition II (3 cr.)

Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning (3 cr.)
Select one of the following courses:

MATH 120: College Algebra & Trigonometry (3 cr.)
MATH 120.5: College Algebra & Trigonometry with Lab (3 cr.)

Life and Physical Sciences (4 cr.)

BIOL 211: General Biology I (4 cr.)

CUNY Flexible Core (19 cr.)

U.S. Experience in Its Diversity (3 cr.)

AMST 103: Introduction to Social Justice (3 cr.)

World Cultures and Global Issues (3 cr.)
Select one of the following courses:

AMST 203: Civic Engagement in a Global Society (3 cr.)
ECON 206: International Political Economy (3 cr.)

Creative Expression (3 cr.)
Select one of the following courses:

ART 120: Introduction to Photography (3 cr.)
ART 200: Arts in New York City (3 cr.)
COMM 102: Introduction to Media Studies (3 cr.)
ENGL 211: Cities in Film & Literature (3 cr.)

Individual and Society (3 cr.)

SOSC 111: Ethnographic Methods at Work (3 cr.)

Scientific World (4 cr.)

CHEM 211: General Chemistry I (4 cr.)

One additional course from the above areas (3 cr.).

Please refer to the table above or on page 48 of the College Bulletin PDF for a list of potential options.

PROGRAM CORE (28 cr.)

Science Course Requirements (25 cr.):

BIOL 221: General Biology II (4 cr.)
CHEM 221: General Chemistry II (4 cr.)
CHEM 251: Organic Chemistry I (5 cr.)
CHEM 252: Organic Chemistry II (5 cr.)
BIOL 260^: Cell Biology (4 cr.); OR BIOL 231^: Microbiology (4 cr.); OR CHEM 241^: Analytical Chemistry (4 cr.)
MATH 201: Precalculus (3 cr.)

Electives (3 cr.):

BIOL 251: Genetics (4 cr.)
BIOL 231: Microbiology (4 cr.)
BIO 260: Cell Biology (4 cr.)
CHEM 120: Introduction to Biological Chemistry (3 cr.)
CHEM 241: Analytical Chemistry (4 cr.)
SCI 215: Science & Society (3 cr.)
LASC 298: Independent Study (1-3 cr.)
MATH 210: Calculus (4 cr.)

+ Students determined to be non-proficient in reading and writing by CUNY will be enrolled in ENGL 103 AND in a co-requisite, non-credit bearing support class, ENGL 103A.
^Writing Intensive Course

A.A. Urban Studies

Total Credits: 60
Program Code 34975; HEGIS Code 5622.00

Philosophy

The Urban Studies Program empowers students to explore and understand the government, economics, services, and lived experiences of urban communities. Working individually and in teams, students engage with interdisciplinary concepts and practices of urban planning, social research, social justice, and the built environment. Students gain and create knowledge about how cities work so they can improve them.

Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
Oral/Written Communication
Teamwork/Collaboration
Digital Technology
Leadership
Professionalism/Work Ethic
Career Management
Global/Intercultural Fluency

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Urban Studies Program, students will be able to:

Connect everyday urban experiences to theoretical perspectives/frameworks/lenses and research about cities
Conduct quantitative, qualitative, and secondary source research to investigate urban problems using various sources (e.g. planning documents, maps, census data, journals, magazines, newspapers, textbooks, photography, interviews, surveys)
Explain significant occurrences in urban history and their relevance to modern cities
Explain the interdependence of critical urban social, economic, and environmental issues
Analyze how political structures, policy development, and governance processes operate in cities
• Evaluate how multiple stakeholders (individuals/communities/institutions/government agencies) are affected by a particular issue and understand their perspectives
Analyze and engage the interdependence of critical urban social, economic, and environmental issues with an emphasis on social justice

Program Requirements

The associate degree (A.A.) in Urban Studies requires the completion of 60 credits. Refer to course descriptions for information on pre-requisites and/or co-requisites.

College Requirements

Two (2) Writing Intensive courses
A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA

CUNY PATHWAYS COMMON CORE (30 cr.)

CUNY Required Core (12 cr.)

English (6 cr.)

ENGL 103+: Composition I (3 cr.) OR ENGL 103+: Composition I (3 cr.) AND ENGL 103A: Composition IA (0 cr.)
ENGL 203^: Composition II (3 cr.)

Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning (3 cr.)
Select one of the following courses:

MATH 103: Statistics (3 cr.)
MATH 103A: Statistics A (1.5 cr.) AND MATH 103B: Statistics B (1.5 cr.)
MATH 120: College Algebra & Trigonometry (3 cr.)
MATH 120.5: College Algebra & Trigonometry with Lab (3 cr.)

Life and Physical Sciences (3 cr.)

BIOL 122: Introduction to Life & Environmental Science (3 cr.)

CUNY Flexible Core (18 cr.)

U.S. Experience in Its Diversity (3 cr.)

AMST 103: Introduction to Social Justice (3 cr.)

World Cultures and Global Issues (3 cr.)
Select one of the following courses:

AMST 203: Civic Engagement in a Global Society (3 cr.)
ECON 206: International Political Economy (3 cr.)

Creative Expression (3 cr.)
Select one of the following courses:

ART 120: Introduction to Photography (3 cr.)
ART 200: Arts in New York City (3 cr.)
COMM 102: Introduction to Media Studies (3 cr.)
ENGL 211: Cities in Film & Literature (3 cr.)

Individual and Society (3 cr.)

SOSC 111: Ethnographic Methods at Work (3 cr.)

Scientific World (3 cr.)
Select one of the following courses:

CHEM 110: Introduction to Chemistry (3 cr.)
SCI 215: Science & Society (3 cr.)
SOCI 231: Introduction to Urban Community Health (3 cr.)

One additional course from the above areas (3 cr.). Please refer to the table above or on page 48 of the College Bulletin PDF for a list of potential options.

PROGRAM CORE (30 cr.)

Urban Studies Requirements (27 cr.)

GOVT 201: Urban Politics: New York City Government (3 cr.) OR GOVT 202: American Government and Politics (3 cr.)
GOVT 203: Introduction Urban Planning & Policy (3 cr.)
HIST 221: History of Urban Life (3 cr.)
SOCI 102: Introduction to Sociology (3 cr.)
SOCI 201*: Crime & Justice in Urban Society (3 cr.) OR ANTH 227* Sexuality & Gender in Urban Life (3 cr.)
UBST 102: Introduction to Urban Studies (3 cr.)
UBST 203: Race, Ethnicity & Community Development (3 cr.)
UBST 225: Global Urbanisms (3 cr.)
UBST 253^: Urban Research Seminar (3 cr.)

Electives (3 cr.)

ECON 223: Economics of Social Issues (3 cr.)
ENGL 211: Cities in Film & Literature (3 cr.)
LASC 201: Environmental Ethics (3 cr.)
LASC 295: Issues in Global Learning (3 cr.)
MATH 120/120.5: College Algebra & Trigonometry (3 cr.)
MATH 201: Precalculus (3 cr.)
SOCI 201**: Crime & Justice in Urban Society (3 cr.)
ANTH 227* Sexuality & Gender in Urban Life (3 cr.)
SOCI 231*: Introduction to Urban Community Health (3 cr.)
UBST 204: Special Topics in Urban Studies (3 cr.)
UBST 298: Independent Study (1, 2, or 3 credits)

*If a student takes CHEM 110 to fulfill their CUNY Common Core Scientific World requirement, they may take SOCI 231 as an elective. + Students determined to be non-proficient in reading and writing by CUNY will be enrolled in ENGL 103 AND in a co-requisite, non-credit bearing support class, ENGL 103A

^Writing Intensive Course ** If a student elects to take SOCI 201 to fulfill the Urban Studies Course Requirement, they may take ANTH 227 as an elective. If they elect to take ANTH 227 to fulfill the Urban Studies Course Requirement, the student may take SOCI 201 as an elective.

Articulation Agreements

Stella and Charles Guttman Community College has a General Education articulation with Lehman College as well as program of study-specific articulation agreements, as follows. Speak to your SSA for details.

Program	Degree	Institution	Department	Program	Degree	Date Effective
Accounting	A.S.	Medgar Evers College	Accounting	Accounting	Bachelor of Science	Fall 2024
		SUNY Empire State College	School of Business	Accounting	Bachelor of Science	Fall 2024
Business Administration	A.A.	Baruch College	Zicklin School of Business	Business	Bachelor of Business Administration	Spring 2024
		Brooklyn College	Finance & Business Management	Business Administration	Bachelor of Business Administration	Spring 2018
		CUNY School of Professional Studies		Health Services Administration	Bachelor of Science	Spring 2018
		Iona College	Business Administration	Business Administration	Bachelor of Business Administration	Fall 2018
		Lehman College	Business Administration	Business Administration	Bachelor of Business Administration	Summer 2015
		Marymount Manhattan College	Business	Leadership, Economics, Fashion, Marketing, Social Entrepreneurship, Media and Arts Management	Bachelor of Arts	Summer 2015
		Marymount Manhattan College	Business	Entrepreneurship, Finance, International Business, Management, Marketing	Bachelor of Science	Fall 2024
		Metropolitan College of New York	School for Business	Business Administration	Bachelor of Business Administration	Fall 2024
		SUNY Empire State College	School for Business	Business Administration	Bachelor of Business Administration	Fall 2024
		SUNY Empire State College	School for Business	Business Administration	Bachelor of Science	Fall 2024
		SUNY Empire State College	School for Business	Human Resource Management	Bachelor of Science	Fall 2024
		SUNY Empire State College	School for Business	Management	Bachelor of Science	Fall 2024
		Vaughn College	Management	Business, Management	Bachelor of Science- General Management	Summer 2016
Health Information Technology	A.A.S.	CUNY School of Professional Studies		Health Information Management	Bachelor of Science	Fall 2024
		SUNY Empire State College	School of Nursing and Allied Health Programs	Allied Health Science	Bachelor of Science	Fall 2024
		SUNY Empire State College	School of Science, Mathematics, and Technology	Information Technology Concentration	Bachelor of Science	Fall 2024
Human Services	A.A.	Lehman College	Social Work	Social Work	Bachelor of Arts	Fall 2011
		New York City College of Technology	Health & Human Services	Human Services	Bachelor of Science	Fall 2014
		York College	Social Work	Social Work	Bachelor of Science	Fall 2015
		John Jay College of Criminal Justice	Counseling and Human Services	Human Services	Bachelor of Science	Fall 2021
		College of Staten Island	Social Work	Social Work	Bachelor of Science	Fall2021
		SUNY Empire State College	School of Human Services	Community and Human Services	Bachelor of Arts OR Bachelor of Science	Fall 2024
		SUNY Empire State College	School of Social and Behavioral Sciences	Human Development	Bachelor of Arts OR Bachelor of Science	Fall 2024
Information Technology	A.A.S.	Lehman College		Computer Information Systems1	Bachelors of Science	Fall 2018
		Lehman College		Computer Science1	Bachelor of Arts	Fall 2018
		New York City College of Technology	Computer System Technology	Computer Systems	Bachelor of Technology	Rev. Fall 2014
		SUNY Empire State College	School of Science, Mathematics, and Technology	Information Technology Concentration, Information Systems Concentration, Computer Science Concentration	Bachelor of Science	Fall 2024
Liberal Arts	A.A.	CUNY School of Professional Studies		Communication & Culture	Bachelor of Arts	Rev. Spring 2014
		John Jay College of Criminal Justice	Political Science, Psychology, Sociology	Political Science, Psychology, Sociology	Bachelor of Arts	Fall 2023
		College of Staten Island	Political Science & Global Affairs	Political Science & Global Affairs	Bachelor of Arts	Fall 2011
		SUNY Empire State College	School of Humanities and the Arts	The Arts	Bachelor of Arts OR Bachelor of Professional Studies	Fall 2024
		SUNY Empire State College	School of Social and Behavioral Sciences	Psychology, Social Science, Liberal Arts	Bachelor of Arts OR Bachelor of Science	Fall 2024
		College of Staten Island	Political Science & Global Affairs	Political Science	Bachelor of Arts	Fall 2024
Science	A.S.	Brooklyn College	Biology	Biology	Bachelors of Science	Spring 2019
		Brooklyn College	Chemistry	Chemistry	Bachelors of Science	Spring 2023
		Brooklyn College	Earth and Environmental Sciences	Earth and Environmental Sciences	Bachelor of Arts OR Bachelor of Science	Spring 2023
		SUNY Empire State College	School of Science, Mathematics, and Technology	Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Physics	Bachelor of Arts OR Bachelor of Science	Fall 2024
Urban Studies	A.A.	CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies	Urban Studies	Urban and Community Studies	Bachelor of Arts	Fall 2019
		Brooklyn College	Sociology	Sociology	Bachelor of Arts	Rev. Fall 2014
		Hunter College	Urban Affairs & Planning	Urban Studies	Bachelor of Arts	Rev. Fall 2014
		John Jay College of Criminal Justice	Political Science Anthropology Sociology	Political Science-Urban Politics and Policy Concentration Deviance, Crime, and Culture Criminology	Bachelor of Arts	Spring 2019
		Hunter College	Urban Affairs & Planning	Urban Studies	Bachelor of Arts	Spring 2019
		Lehman College	Sociology	Sociology	Bachelor of Arts	Spring 2019
		Queens College	Urban Studies	Urban Studies	Bachelor of Arts	Rev. Fall 2014
		SUNY Empire State College	School of Humanities School of Humanities and the Arts Harry Van Arsdale School of Labor Studies School of Social and Behavioral Sciences	Community and Human Services Cultural Studies Labor Studies Science, Public Affairs	Bachelor of Arts OR Bachelor of Science	Fall 2024
All Programs	All Degrees	Lehman College Guaranteed Admission Agreement	All Departments	All Programs	Bachelor or Arts OR Bachelor of Science	Spring 2019

Academic Policies

Academic Integrity

(CUNY Manual of General Policy 1.03)

Academic dishonesty is prohibited in The City University of New York. Penalties for academic dishonesty include academic sanctions, such as failing or otherwise reduced grades, and/or disciplinary sanctions, including suspension or expulsion. More Information can be found on the CUNY Manual of General Policy website. Cheating is the unauthorized use or attempted use of material, information, notes, study aids, devices, or communication during an academic exercise.

1. Definitions and Examples of Academic Dishonesty

1.1 Cheating

Cheating is the unauthorized use or attempted use of material, information, notes, study aids, devices or communication during an academic exercise.

Examples of cheating include:

a. Copying from another student during an examination or allowing another to copy your work.

b. Unauthorized collaboration on a take-home assignment or examination.

c. Using notes during a closed book examination.

d. Taking an examination for another student, or asking or allowing another student to take an examination for you.

e. Changing a graded exam and returning it for more credit.

f. Submitting substantial portions of the same paper to more than one course without consulting with each instructor.

g. Preparing answers or writing notes in a blue book (exam booklet) before an examination.

h. Allowing others to research and write assigned papers or do assigned projects, including using commercial term paper services.

i. Giving assistance to acts of academic misconduct/dishonesty.

j. Fabricating data (in whole or in part).

k. Falsifying data (in whole or in part).

l. Submitting someone else’s work as your own.

m. Unauthorized use during an examination of any electronic devices such as cell phones, computers or other technologies to retrieve or send information.

1.2 Plagiarism

Plagiarism is the act of presenting another person’s ideas, research or writings as your own.

Examples of plagiarism include:

a. Copying another person’s actual words or images without the use of quotation marks and footnotes attributing the words to their source.

b. Presenting another person’s ideas or theories in your own words without acknowledging the source.

a. Failing to acknowledge collaborators on homework and laboratory assignments.

a. Internet plagiarism, including submitting downloaded term papers or parts of term papers, paraphrasing or copying information from the internet without citing the source, or “cutting & pasting” from various sources without proper attribution.

1.3 Obtaining Unfair Advantage

Obtaining unfair advantage is any action taken by a student that gives that student an unfair advantage in his/her academic work over another student, or an action taken by a student through which a student attempts to gain an unfair advantage in his or her academic work over another student.

Examples of obtaining unfair advantage include:

a. Stealing, reproducing, circulating, or otherwise gaining advance access to examination materials.

b. Depriving other students of access to library materials by stealing, destroying, defacing, or concealing them.

b.Retaining, using, or circulating examination materials which clearly indicate that they should be returned at the end of the exam.

a. Intentionally obstructing or interfering with another student’s work.

1.4 Falsification of Records and Official Documents

Examples of falsification include:

a. Forging signatures of authorization.

b. Falsifying information on an official academic record.

c. Falsifying information on an official document such as a grade report, letter of permission, drop/add form, ID card or other college document.

Read the full Policy of Academic Integrity (CUNY Manual of General Policy 1.03).

Academic Probation

The minimum cumulative GPA Standard for the purposes of determining Academic Probation and Dismissal is based upon the cumulative number of a student’s attempted credits, as follows:

Credits Attempted	Minimum Cumulative GPA
> 0 through 12	1.50
> 12 through 24	1.75
> 24Minimum Cumulative GPA	2.00

Academic Probation and Dismissal will be determined at the end of each full semester. The full fall semester is defined as Fall I and Fall II. The full spring semester is defined as Spring I and Spring II.

A student is entitled to a maximum of three consecutive semesters on Academic Probation, as outlined below, called (1) initial probation, (2) first continuing probation, and (3) second continuing probation.

While on academic probation, students may not register for more than twelve (12) academic credits per full semester. All students on academic probation must meet with their advisor before registering for the next semester.

(1) Initial Probation Semester

If a student fails to earn the minimum cumulative GPA Standard by the end of a full semester, that student will be placed on Academic Probation. During the initial probation semester, a student must earn the minimum cumulative GPA Standard by the end of the second session.

If, by the end of the second session of the initial probation semester, neither a student’s cumulative GPA nor semester GPA meets the minimum standard, the student will be dismissed from the College.

(2) First Continuing Probation Semester

If, by the end of the second session of their initial probation semester, a student’s cumulative GPA does not meet the minimum standard, but their semester GPA equals or exceeds the cumulative standard, they will automatically be placed on the first semester of continuing probation.

If, by the end of the second session of the first continuing probation semester, neither a student’s cumulative GPA nor semester GPA meets the minimum standard, the student will be dismissed from the College.

(3) Second Continuing Probation Semester

If, by the end of the second session of their first continuing probation semester, a student’s cumulative GPA does not meet the minimum standard, but their semester GPA equals or exceeds the cumulative standard, they will automatically be placed on the second semester of continuing probation.

If, by the end of the second session of their second continuing probation semester, a student’s cumulative GPA does not meet the minimum standard, whether or not their semester GPA equals or exceeds the minimum standard the student will be dismissed from the College.

Terms of Academic Probation

In addition to the GPA requirements outlined above, students on Academic Probation must adhere to the following terms:

a. Register for no more than 12 credits per full semester.

b. Engage in weekly academic support at the college.

c. Meet with an advisor before registering for the next semester.

Any student found to be in violation of these terms may be dismissed. To exit from academic probation a student must earn the minimum cumulative GPA standard based on cumulative credits attempted.

Academic Dismissal

Students whose GPA falls below minimum retention standards for two consecutive semesters are academically dismissed. Students dismissed for academic reasons, may not attend Guttman Community College for at least one semester unless they are eligible to file an appeal. If appeal has been granted by the Committee on Academic Appeals, students will be allowed to register for the following term, under continuing probation and will be required to complete probation requirements.

Appeal of Dismissal

Academic dismissal may be appealed by emailing CAA@guttman.cuny.edu with a letter of appeal documenting reason of poor scholarship AND documentation evidencing the reason provided in the statement.

Bridge Program Attendance

Regular and punctual attendance at and participation in all Bridge Program (BP) assignments and activities at Stella and Charles Guttman Community College are required in order to matriculate and move into fall classes. Two incidences of lateness are equivalent to one missed class session. Students who miss more than one day or its equivalent (4 class sessions) without documented extenuating circumstances shall not be permitted to attend Guttman CC in the fall.

A student who misses one day or its equivalent (4 class sessions) will be required to meet with the Dean of Student Engagement to discuss the circumstances of the absence and how s/he will make up the activity or activities that were missed. Students will be encouraged to continue attending and fully participating in the BP with the understanding that a final decision will be made about their ability to enroll for the fall semester. Decisions about fall enrollment will be made by a committee composed of the representatives of the Office of Student Engagement, the Office of Academic Affairs, and the faculty.

Students not permitted to take classes in the fall semester to which they have been admitted will have the option of deferring admission until the following semester. Students who defer admission will be required to attend and participate fully in the BP the following semester regardless of the extent of attendance and participation in their first BP.

Grading

Change of Grade and Academic Appeals

There are two types of resolutions possible if a student wishes to contest the official final grade they were assigned for a course. The student may request a Change of Grade directly from an instructor. If the instructor does not agree that a change of grade is warranted, the student may appeal to the Committee on Academic Appeals (CAA) within thirty (30) days of receipt of the disputed grade. The CAA also reviews and decides other types of appeals, including readmission to the College.

Change of Grade

A student should contact the instructor who assigned the official final grade they wish to dispute at the first opportunity after the grade is posted on CUNYfirst. The student may request a change of grade when they believe it was assigned as the result of:

a recording error;
a miscalculation of the grade based on the criteria provided in the course syllabus;
failure to include all work submitted in the calculation of the grade; or
an incorrect determination of the grade value of a particular assignment.

If the instructor agrees that the grade was assigned in error, they will submit a change of grade request to the Academic Department. The Department will review the request for conformity to College policy. Upon approval by Department, the change of grade will be forwarded to the Registrar for recording. The corrected grade will then appear in the student’s transcript.

Academic Appeal

Prior to filing an Academic Appeal for a change of grade, the student must first attempt to resolve the grade dispute through the Change of Grade process described above. If no resolution is reached, the student should speak with their Student Success Advisor (SSA), who will help to navigate the Academic Appeal process. All formal appeals must be in writing.

Academic Appeals are decided by the Committee on Academic Appeals (CAA), a body of Guttman faculty, staff, and leadership that meets monthly year-round, with additional meetings held if needed. The Committee reviews each case thoroughly, considering all of the information and supporting documentation provided. If more information or clarification is needed, the CAA will contact the student. All decisions made by the CAA regarding an Academic Appeal are final and must be communicated in writing.

The CAA is charged with reviewing appeals of the following types:

Academic probation, dismissal, and readmission to the College based on failure to make satisfactory academic progress, but exclusive of related matters involving academic integrity or alleged student misconduct;
Course substitutions and course waivers;
Withdrawal from courses, including retroactive withdrawals;
The honors list and graduation honors;
Courses on permit at other colleges;
Extensions to a deadline to complete an INC grade; and
Grade appeals.

To submit an Academic Appeal for a grade, the student should:

Make sure that their Academic Appeal form [insert link to PDF and remove this text/highlighting] is completed fully and accurately;
Include a statement that is written clearly and is grammatically correct. The statement should:

a. Outline the rationale for the request and include all pertinent information that could help the committee to understand the student’s viewpoint,

b. Avoid making disparaging remarks about the instructor or the course, and

c. Describe any extenuating circumstances/obstacles or hardships that may have negatively impacted the student’s performance in the course;

Attach supporting documentation to strengthen their case. Failure to provide adequate documentation may result in the delay or denial of an appeal. Providing the following materials is strongly recommended:

a. Course syllabus,

b. Any assignments that were turned in (with grades),

c. Any assignments that are in dispute, or that are the focus of the appeal,

d. Any records of grades (Blackboard, quizzes, tests, etc.),

e. Any correspondence between the student and the instructor, especially those regarding grades or assignments,

f. Any supporting evidence for why work was not completed or turned in late, and

g. Any supporting evidence for absences and/or missed tests/quizzes.

For further information on the formal grade appeal process, please see Article I of Guttman Community College’s Student Grievance Procedures.

Grade of Incomplete (INC)

Eligibility

An Incomplete (INC) grade is assigned when course requirements have not been completed due to circumstances beyond the student's control. To be eligible for an “INC”, the student must have completed at least 75% of the course requirements and, based on that work, be passing the course. There must also be the reasonable expectation that the student can complete the course requirements in the time allotted. An INC grade may also be assigned if a student is absent from the final exam for the course, again, for reasons beyond the student's control.

Completion

A student must submit all completed work no later than the end of the semester following the one in which the “INC” is assigned. Semester refers to the combination of Fall I and Fall II sessions or Spring I and Spring II sessions. When the coursework is completed and the final grade received, the INC grade will be replaced with the grade earned. If coursework is not completed by the deadline, the grade of “INC” will automatically be converted to a “FIN” grade. The grade of “FIN” counts in the GPA as an “F.”

Grade Point Average (GPA) Calculation

A student’s Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated by dividing the total point value of grades earned by the total number of credits attempted. In the example below, 19.95 / 7.5 = 2.66. As shown in the Grading Glossary, 2.66 is within the range of a B- average.

Based on these grades, this hypothetical student has a GPA of B-. This is the result of dividing 19.95 total grade points earned by the total of 7.5 credits carried by the courses taken. The result, known as the quotient, is 2.66.

Dean’s List Criteria

Students may earn Dean's List designations at the end of each spring semester and fall semester as defined by the CUNY uniform academic calendar. Students must have earned a minimum of 9 credits and have a term GPA of 3.50 or above for the semester. Students with grades of “D,” “F,” “FIN,” “INC,” “WU,” or “NC” are not eligible for the Dean’s List. Students who earn Dean’s List designations will have the indicator recorded on their transcript.

Independent Study Courses

Guttman offers students the opportunity to pursue Independent Study courses. These courses feature individual design and initiative on the part of the student.

Guidelines for Independent Study:

These courses may be taken by individual students or by a small group of students not to exceed six students.
The students must have completed the First-Year Experience Core courses and have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
These courses will be developed by the student(s) and the faculty member working together. They can be designed for anywhere from 1 to 3 credit hours and should use the guideline that each credit hour earned (in a twelve-week session) requires approximately 3 hours per week of work on the part of the student (including meeting with the faculty member and working independently).

The Independent Study Form must be completed, approved, and filed with the Office of the Registrar prior to the end of the academic session previous to which the work will be completed.

Maximum Credit Load or Fall II and Spring II Sessions

Students may not register for more than two courses (not to exceed 9 credits or 9 equated credits) during a 6-week session (i.e., Fall II and Spring II). Exceptions may be granted through special permission. Students will not be eligible for an exemption in the first 6-week session of their first year.

In order to register for a third course during the 6-week session, students must obtain written and signed permission from the Dean of Academic Affairs. To be considered for a third course, students must have passed all developmental skills exams and have a GPA of 3.0.

ePermit Students

Guttman Community College ePermit Policy

Guttman Community College students may take advantage of other CUNY courses on ePermit. To be eligible to take a course on permit at another CUNY college:

Students must have a 2.0 (or higher) cumulative grade point average.
Students must currently be enrolled and in attendance at Guttman Community College.
Students must have no negative service indicators (stops) on their records.
The course must transfer back toward your Guttman degree.
Students cannot elect to take course(s) for “Pass/Fail” or “Credit/No Credit” at the host college. A letter grade must be awarded (A, A-, B+, etc.).
Students may take a maximum of two courses on permit per session.
Approval of permit requests remains in the hands of the Division of Academic Affairs. If a request is denied, the student is notified electronically of the reason for the denial by email.
All credits and grades for courses taken at the host institution on permit will be transferred to the student’s record and included in their cumulative grade point average here at Guttman. NOTE: The maximum number of transfer credits is 30.
Non-Degree students are not eligible to take a course on permit.
Permits can only be approved for CUNY colleges, not for private or SUNY colleges.

Graduation

Graduation Requirements

Guttman Community College will confer degrees to students who satisfy the following requirements:

Completion of the minimum number of credits for the degree as registered with the New York State Education
Department (NYSED).
Completion of all College general education common core courses and completion of all courses in the
program of study as registered with NYSED except where substitutions or waivers have been granted.
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00.
The successful completion of at least 30 degree credits at Guttman Community College
Satisfaction of all financial obligations to the College.

Graduation Honors

Students who earn a GPA of 3.50 or greater for credits received from Stella and Charles Guttman Community College will be awarded the designation “Graduating with Honors” upon graduation.

Readmission

Process

Students who have previously attended Guttman Community College, but have not been in attendance for one or more terms, and did not graduate from Guttman are eligible for readmission. Students must:

Clear all balances/negative holds/negative service indicators on their records.

Complete the Readmission Interest Form. After completion, a representative from the advisement team will review the student’s records and will be in contact with them regarding the next steps and the Readmission Application. Students who left the College on academic probation or following academic dismissal must submit an appeal letter along with their Readmission Application. This will be reviewed by the Committee on Academic Appeals. Students in good academic standing (cumulative GPA is 2.00 or higher) will ONLY have to submit the Readmission Application.

Pay the non-refundable $20 Readmission application processing fee.
Attend the mandatory Readmission Completion Day program.

Deadlines

Students should start the readmission process as early as possible. Those who submit an early interest form will be considered for readmission sooner. If the application is approved, students will then have earlier access to registration and the courses they need to continue with their degree. Deadlines are posted on the Guttman website in the Registrar section.

Exiting from Remediation

Reading and Writing Proficiency

Initial proficiency for students entering Stella and Charles Guttman Community College will be determined by CUNY. Those students that CUNY deems as proficient will be considered so at Guttman Community College as well as at all other CUNY colleges. Students determined to be non-proficient will be enrolled in Composition I (ENGL 103) AND in a co-requisite, non-credit-bearing support class (ENGL 103A). Students must earn a passing grade in ENGL 103 in order to be deemed Proficient.

Mathematical Proficiency

All incoming first-year students are expected to enroll in a mathematics course as part of Guttman’s First-Year Experience program. Students who have demonstrated mathematical proficiency prior to the beginning of their first semester will be able to register for any math course that meets their program of study needs and extends their previous mathematics coursework. Incoming first-year students who have not demonstrated mathematics proficiency prior to their first semester at Guttman will have the option of enrollment in MATH 103A or MATH 120.5

Students may meet the proficiency requirement for mathematics by documenting any one of the following:

a. SAT Math score of 500 or higher

b. SAT Math Section (exam date March 2016 and thereafter), score of 530 or higher

c. ACT Math score of 21 or higher

d. NY State Regents:

Common Core Regents: Score of 70 or higher in Algebra I or a score of 70 or higher in Geometry or a score of 65 or higher in Algebra 2.
- Score of 80 or higher in Integrated Algebra or Geometry or Algebra 2/Trigonometry AND successful completion of the Algebra 2/Trigonometry or higher-level course.
- Score of 75 or higher in one of the following:
- Math A or Math B
- Sequential II or Sequential III

Additionally, if a student does not meet the above requirements, then CUNY calculates a math proficiency index. Any student with a math proficiency index score of 60 or higher will be placed into MATH 103. For more information on the math proficiency index, please see CUNY’s website.

Placement into College Algebra and Trigonometry

Students in the Business, IT, and Science programs will need to take additional mathematics course(s) for their Program of Study. In particular, these students will need to take a College Algebra and Trigonometry course, either MATH 120 or MATH 120.5.

A student places into MATH 120 if they meet any of the following qualifications:

(1) The student meets any of the math proficiency requirements described above, i.e. any of the following:

a. SAT Math score of 500 or higher

b. SAT Math Section (exam date March 2016 and thereafter), score of 530 or higher

c. ACT Math score of 21 or higher

d. NY State Regents:

Common Core Regents: Score of 70 or higher in Algebra I or a score of 70 or higher in Geometry or a score of 65 or higher in Algebra 2.

Score of 80 or higher in Integrated Algebra or Geometry or Algebra 2/Trigonometry AND successful completion of the Algebra 2/Trigonometry or higher-level course.

Score of 75 or higher in one of the following:

Math A or Math B
Sequential II or Sequential III

(2) OR the student has a math proficiency index score of 60 or higher

(3) OR the student received an A- or higher in MATH 103B

(4) OR the student received a 50% or higher in MATH 120.5 on the common final exam.

While MATH 120 is offered in both the 12-week and the 6-week semesters, MATH 120.5 is only offered in the 12-week semesters. The fourth and final bullet point above regarding placement provides a way for students who fail MATH 120.5 to take MATH 120 in the 6-week semester rather than waiting until the subsequent 12-week semester to retake MATH 120.5. That is, if a student receives a 50% or higher in MATH 120.5 on the common final exam but fails MATH 120.5, they may take MATH 120 in a subsequent semester instead of retaking MATH 120.5. The two courses are equivalent for grade replacement purposes. If a student does not place into MATH 120, they may instead take MATH 120.5

Repeated Courses and Grades

Repeat Course Policy

In order to benefit from the F Repeat Policy, students who receive an “F,” “W,” “R,” “NC,” “WN,” “WU,” or "FIN" grade may choose to repeat the course. If students choose to repeat the course, they must do so at Guttman. If a student repeats a course in which an “F” or an administrative failing grade (“WU,” "FIN") was earned and earns a “C” or better during the retake semester, the initial grade of “F,” "WU," or "FIN" will remain on the transcript but will no longer be included in the GPA. Students may only delete sixteen failing credits from the GPA during their undergraduate enrollment at CUNY.

A student who earns a grade of "C-," "D+," or "D" may only repeat the course before completing a more advanced course in the discipline. Students who move on to complete an advanced course in the discipline will be unable to go back and repeat the course for which they earned a grade of "C-" or lower. If a student repeats a course, the original grade and the subsequent grade will be averaged. Students who received a grade of "C" or higher are not eligible to repeat that course.

For designated courses in the First Year Experience at Guttman Community College, students will receive a grade of "NC" in lieu of a grade of "F" or "FIN". A student must repeat the course if a grade of "NC" is received. If a student fails the course in any subsequent attempt, then the student will receive a grade of "F" instead of "NC". The "NC" indicates unsatisfactory completion of the course. The "NC" has no impact on the GPA but may negatively impact Federal and State Satisfactory Academic Progress calculations and may result in the loss of Federal or State financial aid.

If a student fails the same first-year course twice (i.e., one "NC" and one "F"), there will be an intervention by the Division of Student Engagement. The student may be allowed to repeat the course a third time under specified conditions. The “NC” is also used for administrative actions such as disciplinary dismissals.

Transfer Credit Evaluation

For each entering class at the College, the Division of Academic Affairs in coordination with Program and Area Coordinators will review all previous learning experiences that occurred prior to enrollment at Guttman. This includes previous coursework, exams completed, and other learning experiences within or outside of a college/university.

For former Guttman students applying for readmission to Guttman, the Registrar will review only coursework that was completed at a CUNY institution during the semesters between previous Guttman enrollment and Guttman readmission.

To qualify for credit, the following grade/score conditions must apply:

Prior Coursework Completed:

Coursework at CUNY, including College Now, must show a grade of D or better.
College coursework completed during high school at a non-CUNY institution must show a grade of C or better.

Prior Exams Completed:

An AP score of 3 or above
An AICE (Advanced International Certificate of Education) score of E or better (US equivalent to C or better)
A CLEP (College Level Examination Program) score of 50 or above
A DLPT (Defense Language Proficiency Test) score of 3 or above
A DSST (DANTES) score of 400 on Criterion Referenced test, or 45 on Norm Referenced test
An IB (International Baccalaureate) - Higher Level (HL) only score of 5 or better
An UEXCEL (Excelsior College Exams) grade of C or better

If credit is awarded, it will appear on the Guttman transcript in conformance with CUNY policies for posting outside credit. Courses accepted for transfer credit are not factored into any student’s grade-point average (GPA).

Appeals of the Transfer Credit Evaluation may be made to the Committee on Academic Appeals whose decision will be final.

Writing Intensive Courses

Two Writing Intensive (WI) courses are required to graduate: ENGL 203 (for all students) and one other WI course in the student’s program of study.

The following courses are Writing Intensive:

ENGL 203: Composition II

A “Pathways” approved course for all students in the general education curriculum

LASC 254: Capstone Seminar in the Liberal Arts & Sciences

For students in the LAS program of study

• BIOL 231: Microbiology

For students in the Science program of study

• HSVC 213: Health & Human Services Policy

For students in the Human Services program of study

• INFT 233: Systems Analysis & Design

For students in the Information Technology program of study

• UBST 253: Urban Research Seminar

For students in the Urban Studies program of study

ECON 204: Contemporary Economic Issues OR BUSI 205: Quantitative Methods for Managerial Decisions OR BUSI 243: Business Administration Internship

For students in the Business Administration program of study

Features of a WI course:

Integration of low-stakes and high-stakes writing, with formal assignments counting for at least 20% of the final grade.
Integration of peer review in assignment workflow
Revision of graded work (into a longer, reorganized “finished” piece) built into assignment workflow
Integration of self-reflective or discipline-based writing.

Grading Glossary and Guidelines

Faculty members assign grades based on the glossary below. Each grade carries a certain number of “quality points,” which are be used to calculate Grade Point Average or GPA. A dash in the Quality Points column below indicates a grade that is not included in GPA calculations.

GRADING GLOSSARY
Grade	Explanation	Quality Points	Included in GPA?
A	Excellent	4.00
A-		3.70
B+		3.30
B	Good	3.00
B-		2.70
C+		2.30
C	Satisfactory	2.00
C-		1.70
D	Passing	1.00
F	Failure/unsuccessful completion of course	0.00
P	Pass	--	NO
R	No Credit	--	NO
W	Withdrew (Student attended at least one class session)	--	NO
WA	Administrative withdrawal; a non-punitive grade assigned to students who register for classes at the beginning of the term but don’t provide proof of immunization by the compliance date	--	NO
WN	Never attended	--	NO
WU	Withdrew unofficially after attending at least one class session	0.00
NC	For courses in the First Year Experience, students receive a grade of “NC” in lieu of a grade of “F” for failure to pass the course. The “NC” is also used for administrative actions such as disciplinary dismissals	--	NO
INC	Term’s work incomplete – “INC” Contract needed	--	NO
FIN	“F” from incomplete; used when the “INC” grade lapses to a “FIN,” which is computed in the GPA as an “F”	0.00
PEN	Grade pending; a temporary grade when the final grade requires further evaluation and the “WU” and “INC” are inappropriate	--	NO

REGISTRAR ASSIGNED GRADES
WN (Never Attended)	Student never attended class and did not officially withdraw.	This grade appears pre-populated for the student in question when the faculty member brings up the roster to assign grades in CUNYfirst. A “WN” is assigned by the Registrar based upon faculty responses on the Verification of Enrollment (VOE) roster, which is submitted at the beginning of each semester – see the academic calendar. A “WN” can be rescinded by the Rescind Deadline (see Academic Calendar) if the student was erroneously marked as ‘absent’ prior to the VOE date. The “WN” does not appear on the student transcript and does not have a net effect on the student’s GPA. It is imperative that a WN Rescind Form be completed by the deadline if the student attended the course because it has a direct and immediate negative impact on the students' financial aid eligibility.
WD (Withdraw Drop)	Student officially drops the class.	The student officially drops class during the Program Adjustment Period (after the financial aid certification date and before the end of the refund period). This grade appears pre-populated for the student in question when the faculty member brings up the roster to assign grades in CUNYfirst. The “WD” does not appear on the student transcript and does not have a net effect on the student’s GPA. See academic calendar for dates.
W (Official Withdrawal)	Student officially withdraws from a class.	The student officially withdraws from a class after the Program Adjustment Period but before two-thirds of the term or session has elapsed – see the academic calendar for specific dates. This grade appears pre-populated for the student in question when the faculty member brings up the roster to assign grades in CUNYfirst. A “W” appears on the student transcript, but has no net effect on the student’s GPA.
PEN (Grade Pending)	Grade for this student is pending	This is a temporary grade awarded when the disposition of the final grade requires further evaluation and when the “WU” or “INC” grades are inappropriate. “PEN” is also used to facilitate the implementation of the Procedures for Imposition of Sanctions whereby colleges must hold a student’s grade in abeyance pending the outcome of the academic review process. Final determination of the grade will depend on final evaluation by the instructor or the outcome of the college’s academic review process. The “PEN” appears on the student transcript but does not have a net effect on the student’s GPA.

FACULTY ASSIGNED GRADES
WU (Unofficial Withdrawal)	Student attended at least one class session, but then stopped attending altogether without an official withdrawal.	“WU” can also be assigned in the case of excessive absences for which there is no basis to give a final letter grade of "A” to “F," and the conditions for a grade of “INC” do not apply. A “WU” is calculated into the student’s GPA and is equivalent to an “F.” According to CUNY, a “WU” means the student “withdrew unofficially after attending at least one class session.” Thus, if a student stops attending at any point and fails to return to class, then a “WU” is appropriate. In the event that a medical or other personal situation arose, preventing the student from attending, that student would have the option to appeal that the “WU” be converted to an administrative withdrawal, after the fact.
NC (No Credit Granted)	This grade may be assigned under two scenarios: 1) for a student who has been attending the class, but whose performance does not meet the academic standards set forth by the faculty; 2) for a student who has been subjected to an administrative action, such as a disciplinary dismissal.	This grade is available for the following classes ONLY: ENGL 103, LASC 101, LASC 102, MATH 103, MATH 103A, MATH 103B, SOSC 111, SOSC 113. The first time a student takes any of the above-listed courses the “NC” grade is the default available failing grade. If the student is unsuccessful in the re-taken course, a grade of “F” must be assigned. The “NC” appears on the student’s transcript but does not have a net effect on the student’s GPA. In cases where the student has been subject to an administrative action such as a disciplinary dismissal the Registrar will assign the “NC” grade.
INC (Incomplete)	Student completes at least three-fourths (75%) of the course requirements with a passing grade, but does not complete the entirety of the course requirements.	The faculty member should be confident that the student can complete the missing work within the allotted time and a contract spelling out the steps to complete the missing work is to be completed. The contract should be submitted by the grading deadline to the Office of Academic Affairs. A student who is academically failing the course based on work completed to-date or who needs to repeat the course should not be assigned an INC. Rather, this student should receive an NC, WU, or F, depending on the circumstances (see above). The instructor assigns the INC in CUNYfirst. The INC appears on the student’s transcript, but is not calculated in a student’s GPA and has no impact on it. If the student does not satisfactorily complete the missing work by the date specified in the INC contract or by the last date of the following term, the grade automatically reverts to an NC for designated courses in the first year and to an “FIN” for all other courses. An FIN is equivalent to an “F” and is calculated into the student’s GPA.
F (Failure)	A continuing student whose work did not meet minimum academic standards of course.	A continuing student whose work does not meet minimum academic standards needed for a higher letter grade –because of poor academic quality of the work and/or failure to submit it should receive an earned “F” grade. An “F” is calculated into the student’s GPA.

Grade Changes

Guttman Community College adopts from the following policy regarding grade changes:

Students may request a review of an official final course grade when they believe that the grade assigned results from:

a recording error;
a miscalculation of the grade based on the criteria provided in the course syllabus;
failure to include all work submitted in the calculation of the grade;
an incorrect determination of the grade value of a particular assignment.

Students who believe that an official final grade was assigned in error should consult the instructor who assigned it at the first opportunity following the assignment of the grade. If the instructor agrees that the grade was assigned in error, the instructor will submit a change of grade request to the Provost. The Provost will review the request for conformity to College policy. Upon approval by the Provost, it will be forwarded to the Registrar for recording.

If the instructor does not agree that a change of grade is warranted, the student may appeal to the Committee on Academic Appeals and Policies within one month of the date of the instructor’s determination. The Committee’s decision will be final.

The student must request a review by the instructor of an official final grade within one calendar year of the last day of the semester in which the grade was assigned.

All appeals and communications of decisions must be in writing.

Grade of Incomplete (INC)

An instructor may assign the grade of “INC” (Incomplete) when a student’s work has not been completed and the instructor deems that the student can complete the work within an agreed-upon time determined by the instructor, but which may not exceed the last day of the term following the one in which the “INC” is assigned. Term refers to the combination of Fall I and Fall II sessions or Spring I and Spring II sessions. The Fall and Spring terms at Guttman are 18 weeks. If the instructor agrees to a date less than a term, the instructor is responsible to submit a change of grade from with a grade of FIN right after the deadline of the contract if coursework is not completed.

Faculty are required to complete and submit a completed written “Contract for a Grade of Incomplete” (INC) before assigning a student a grade of incomplete. The INC contract must be signed by the instructor and the student and submitted to the Office of Academic Affairs.

To be eligible for an “INC”, the student must have completed at least 75% of the course requirements and based on that work, be passing the course and be reasonably expected to complete the course requirements no later than the allotted time or the last day of the following term. If the work is not successfully completed within the time limit or the date agreed at the time the contract was completed and signed, the student will automatically receive an “NC” or a “FIN” as appropriate for the course. If the work is successfully completed within the time limit, the instructor will need to request a change of grade by completing and submitting a “Request for Grade Change” form replacing the “INC” grade with the appropriate grade earned. When you submit a Change of Grade form to change the INC grade to a letter grade, a copy of the previously submitted INC contract must be submitted along with the Change of Grade form.

An “INC” will not be given to a student who needs to repeat a course or to a student who is failing a course. An instructor may also assign an “INC” when a student is absent from a course final exam. At the time when the contract is signed, the instructor is free to set the deadline for a make-up exam. The deadline may not exceed the last day of the term following the one in which the “INC” is assigned. If the make-up is not taken within the time limit, the student will automatically receive an “NC” or “FIN” as appropriate for the course. If the student takes the make-up within the time limit, the instructor will submit a grade change form replacing the “INC” grade with the appropriate grade earned. If the instructor agrees to a date less than a term, the instructor is responsible to submit a change of grade from with a grade of FIN right after the deadline of the contract if coursework is not completed.

The grade of “INC” will lapse to a “FIN” grade according to a deadline the college establishes but no later than the last day of the following term. The grade of “FIN” counts in the GPA as an “F.” An instructor should give an “INC” grade in consultation with the student within the following guidelines:

Only when a student can reasonably be expected to complete the course requirements no later than the last day of the following term;
When a student has been absent from the final exam and a make-up exam is scheduled no later than the last day of the following term;
When determining the final grade requires further evaluation for reasons other than those identified in the CUNY “Policy on Academic Integrity”.

Grades of NC or F

For designated courses in the First Year Experience at Stella and Charles Guttman Community College, students will receive a grade of NC in lieu of a grade of F for failure to pass the course. A student must repeat the course if he or she receives a grade of NC in any of these courses. If a student fails the course in any subsequent attempt, then s/he will receive a grade of F instead of NC. The NC indicates unsatisfactory completion of the course. The NC has no impact on the GPA but may negatively impact Federal and State Satisfactory Academic Progress calculations and may result in the loss of Federal or State financial aid.

If a student fails the same course two times (i.e., one NC and one F), there will be an intervention by Office of Student Engagement or her/his designee. The student may be allowed to repeat the course a third time under specified conditions. The “NC” is also used for administrative actions such as disciplinary dismissals.

These courses are:

LASC 101 City Seminar I
LASC 102 City Seminar II
SOSC 111 Ethnographies of Work I
SOSC 113 Ethnographies of Work II
ENGL 103 Composition I
MATH 103 Statistics
MATH 103 A Statistics A
MATH 103 B Statistics B

Grade Point Average (GPA) Calculation

Honors List Criteria

Guttman Community College will have an Honors List.

Students will be enrolled on the list at the end of each spring semester and fall semester as defined by the CUNY uniform academic calendar. There will be two criteria for enrollment:

Students must have completed the following courses with a passing grade:
a. LASC 101 - City Seminar I
b. LASC 102 - City Seminar II
c. SOSC 111 - Ethnographies of Work I
d. SOSC 113 - Ethnographies of Work II
e. MATH 103 (or MATH 103 A and MATH 103 B) – Statistics (or Statistics A and B)
f. ENGL 103 - Composition I
Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.50 based on all courses on record at the time of calculation.

Independent Study Course

Independent Study courses at Guttman Community College are courses that go beyond those regularly offered by the college. These courses will feature individual design and initiative on the part of the student and will be focused on a unique academic project or exploration not addressed by regularly scheduled courses at the college.

Guidelines for eligibility for Independent Study

These courses may be taken by individual students or by a small group of students not to exceed four students.

The students must have completed the First Year Experience Core courses and have a minimum GPA of 2.5.

These courses will normally be developed by the student(s) and the faculty member working together. They can be designed for anywhere from 1 to 3 credit hours and should use the guideline that each credit hour earned (in a twelve seek session) should require approximately 3 hours per week of work on the part of the student (including meeting with the faculty member and working independently).

The form for independent study must be completed, approved, and filed with the registrar prior to the end of the academic session previous to which the work will be completed.

Maximum Credit Load for Fall II and Spring II Sessions

In order to receive special permission, students must obtain written and signed permission from their Program Coordinator and the Dean of Academic Affairs in order to register for a third course during the 6 week session. To be considered for a third course, students must have passed all developmental skills exams and have a GPA of 3.0.

Permit Students

Guttman Community College ePermit Policy

POLICY:

1. Guttman Community College welcomes CUNY students on ePermit, subject to CUNY and home college guidelines, with the following exceptions:

A. No ePermit students allowed in the following Guttman courses:

City Seminar 1, City Seminar 2, and Studio (LASC 100, 101, 102)
Statistics, Statistics A, and Statistics B (MATH 103, 103A, 103B)
An exception can be made for MATH 103, Sections 9xx, which can accommodate ePermit students only during the final two weeks of registration
Ethnographies of Work 1, and Ethnographies of Work 2 (SOSC 111,113)
Program of Study fieldwork or internship courses

B. Delayed ePermit registration policy for the following Guttman courses:

ePermit students may be accepted into LASC 200 (The Arts in New York City) only during the final two weeks of registration.
ePermit students may be accepted into all lab science courses only during the final two weeks of registration.

2. Guttman Community College students may take advantage of other CUNY courses on ePermit with the following restrictions:

Independent Study Course

Guidelines for eligibility for Independent Study:

These courses may be taken by individual students or by a small group of students not to exceed four students.

The students must have completed the First Year Experience Core courses and have a minimum GPA of 2.5.

The form for independent study must be completed, approved, and filed with the registrar prior to the end of the academic session previous to which the work will be completed.

Maximum Credit Load for Fall II and Spring II Sessions

Permit Students

Guttman Community College ePermit Policy

POLICY:

1. Guttman Community College welcomes CUNY students on ePermit, subject to CUNY and home college guidelines, with the following exceptions:

A. No ePermit students allowed in the following Guttman courses:

City Seminar 1, City Seminar 2, and Studio (LASC 100, 101, 102)
Statistics, Statistics A, and Statistics B (MATH 103, 103A, 103B)
An exception can be made for MATH 103, Sections 9xx, which can accommodate ePermit students only during the final two weeks of registration
Ethnographies of Work 1, and Ethnographies of Work 2 (SOSC 111,113)
Program of Study fieldwork or internship courses

B. Delayed ePermit registration policy for the following Guttman courses:

ePermit students may be accepted into LASC 200 (The Arts in New York City) only during the final two weeks of registration.
ePermit students may be accepted into all lab science courses only during the final two weeks of registration.

2. Guttman Community College students may take advantage of other CUNY courses on ePermit with the following restrictions:

A. No Guttman student may ePermit into a course as a substitute for LASC 100, 101, and 102; MATH 103A and 103B; and SOSC 111 and 113.

B. No Guttman student may ePermit into a substitute for Program of Study fieldwork, internship, or capstone courses for their declared program.

Graduation

Graduation Requirements

Guttman Community College will confer degrees on students who satisfy the following requirements:

Completion of the minimum number of credits for the degree as registered with the New York State Education Department (NYSED).
Completion of all College general education common core courses and completion of all courses in the program of study as registered with NYSED except where substitutions or waivers have been granted.
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00.
The successful completion of at least 45-degree credits at Guttman Community College with no more than 9 outside credits applied to the courses in the program of study category.
Satisfaction of all financial obligations to the College.

Graduation Honors

Students who earn a GPA of 3.50 or greater for credits received from Stella and Charles Guttman Community College upon graduation will be awarded the designation “Graduating with Honors.”

Readmission

Process

Students who have previously attended Guttman Community College, but have not been in attendance for one or more terms, and did not graduate from Guttman are eligible for readmission. Students must:

Clear all balances/negative holds/negative service indicators on their records.
Complete the Readmission Interest Form. After completion, a representative from the advisement team will review the student’s records and will be in contact with them regarding the next steps and the Readmission Application. Students who left the College on academic probation or following academic dismissal must submit an appeal letter along with their Readmission Application. This will be reviewed by the Committee on Academic Appeals. Students in good academic standing (cumulative GPA is 2.00 or higher) will ONLY have to submit the Readmission Application.
Pay the non-refundable $20 Readmission application processing fee.
Attend the mandatory Readmission Completion Day program.

Deadlines

Exit from Remediation

Guttman Community College requires all students who have not, on entry, already demonstrated proficiency in reading and/or writing according to existing CUNY Exemption Categories to do so at the end of City Seminar I by taking and passing the CAT in Reading with a minimum score of 70 and/or the CAT in Writing with a minimum score of 56. Failure to do so will require the student to complete an intervention of not less than 20 hours during fall II in order to retake the requisite test.

The College requires all students who have not, on entry, already demonstrated proficiency in mathematics* to take and pass the CUNY Common Departmental Final (CDF) with a grade of 60 or better and to earn an overall grade of at least 74 (equivalent to a grade of C) in the stretched Statistics A/B course, for which the CDF must count 35% of the class average. Failure to do so will require the student to complete an intervention of not less than 20 hours during spring II in order to retake the CDF.

Initial Statistics and Mathematical Placement

Placement into Math 103 or Math 103A/B (which are required for graduation):

All incoming first-year students who have demonstrated Basic Algebra proficiency prior to the beginning of the fall semester will be placed into Math 103. All other incoming first-year students will be placed into Math 103A.

Effective December 2016, according to CUNY guidelines, students will no longer be required to pass the CEAFE to pass elementary algebra and to qualify for credit-bearing coursework in mathematics. The CEAFE will continue to count 35 percent of the grade in this course, and passage of the course with an average of 70 or higher will qualify the student at minimum for enrollment in the same credit courses as prior to December 2016.

All students will need to demonstrate proficiency in Basic Algebra prior to beginning Math 120: College Algebra. Any student who has demonstrated proficiency in Basic Algebra and has a combined score of 100 on the M2 and M3 portions of the CUNY Math Assessment Tests will be placed into Math 201: Precalculus rather than Math 120: College Algebra.

Repeated Courses and Grades

According to CUNY Policy: When an undergraduate student receives the earned academic grade of “F” or an administrative failing grade, and the student subsequently retakes the course and receives a grade of “C” or better, the initial grade of “F” will no longer be computed into the Grade Point Average. The “F” will remain on the transcript. The number of failing credits that can be deleted from the Grade Point Average shall be limited to sixteen for the duration of the student’s undergraduate enrollment in institutions of the University. This policy shall be effective 9/1/90 at all colleges of the University. (BTM, 1990, 04-23,007 A).

Guttman students may not generally repeat a course already passed or for which they have already received credit via transfer, permit, or other mechanisms. The only instance in which a student may repeat a course already passed is when the College requires a minimum passing grade in that course and the original grade received was less than the minimum required.

In the event that a student is permitted to repeat a course already passed or a student repeats a course already passed without permission, both grades received will show on the transcript and both will be calculated into the GPA.

The second passed grade will be excluded from all calculations for such purposes as honors, probation, dismissal, and reinstatement.

Students may receive credit once only for a course in which they have received a passing grade or for which they have received transfer or other credit.

Transfer Credit Evaluation

For each entering class at the College, the Registrar will review all previous college-level, academic coursework taken while in high school as CUNY College Now study, or analogous study under the auspices of an accredited college outside of CUNY, and appearing on the transcript of that college, or as AP credit reported directly to the College by the College Board.

To qualify for credit, the following conditions must apply:

Coursework at CUNY, including College Now, must show a grade of D or better.
Coursework taken while in high school under the auspices of an accredited college outside of CUNY must show a grade of C or better.
AP courses must have an exam score of 4 or better as reported by the College Board.
The course must compare substantially to the Guttman course for which credit is awarded.

The Registrar will consult appropriate faculty to make a determination whether or not such coursework is applicable to Statistics, Composition I, or to work required for a particular degree program.

If the credit that is awarded is in lieu of a course normally taken in the first year, the registrar will alert the Office of Student Engagement. Students will not be exempted from City Seminar I or II or from Ethnographies of Work I or II.

If credit is awarded, it will appear on the Guttman transcript in conformance with CUNY policies for posting outside credit.

Appeals of the Transfer Credit Evaluation may be made to the Committee on Academic Appeals whose decision will be final.

This policy does not alter the graduation requirement of the successful completion of at least 45 degree credits at Guttman Community College with no more than 9 outside credits applied to the course in the program of study category.

Writing Intensive Courses

Two Writing Intensive (WI) courses are required to graduate: ENGL 203 (for all students) and one other WI course in the student’s program of study.

The following courses are Writing Intensive:

ENGL 203 Composition II - A “Pathways” approved course for all students in the general education curriculum
LASC 254 Capstone Seminar in the Liberal Arts & Sciences - For students in the Liberal Arts and Sciences program of study
HSVC 213 Health & Human Services Policy - For students in the Human Services program of study
INFT 233 Systems Analysis & Design - For students in the Information Technology program of study
UBST 253 Urban Research Seminar - For students in the Urban Studies program of study
ECON 204 Contemporary Economic Issues - For students in the Business Administration program of study

Features of a WI course:

Integration of low-stakes and high-stakes writing, with formal assignments counting for at least 20% of the final grade.
Integration of peer review in assignment workflow
Revision of graded work (into a longer, reorganized “finished” piece) built into assignment workflow
Integration of self-reflective or discipline-based writing.
This can include self-reflections as well as book reviews, job cover letters, college statements of purpose, business plans, or other professional assignments which integrate self-reflection into a broader writerly purpose based on the course.
Page Guidelines: 100-level courses should have, at minimum, 10 pages (approx. 2500 words) of informal writing and 10 pages of formal work; 200-level courses should have, at minimum, 15 pages (approx. 3750 words) of informal and formal writing each.
a. Reading and/or Research integrated into assignment workflow.
Reading and research assignments should be challenging and guided by in-class work, as relevant to the discipline of study.
An explicit information literacy component should be included for both 100- and 200-level courses. Examples include simple “research logs,” formal annotated bibliographies, or other discipline-specific reviews of primary and secondary material.

Advising

At Guttman, students work closely with an academic advisor from Summer Bridge straight through graduation. Advisors serve as educational planning, transfer, and career success coaches. In the first year, students are guided by a Student Success Advocate (SSA), who helps them make a smooth transition to college life. During the Summer Bridge program and throughout the first year, students meet with their SSA each week. Each House has its own SSA as part of the instructional teams.

Following the first year, students work with a Career Strategist, who supports them as they progress toward completing their degree and transitioning into a baccalaureate program and/or career. Career Strategists also host major-related activities, workshops, networking events, and offers college transfer support.

Peer Mentoring

The Peer Mentoring Program is an integral component of the academic and co-curricular student experience at Guttman Community College. All Peer Mentors help ease the transition from high school to college, and coach students through their continued educational career while at Guttman. Reporting to the Director and Associate Director of Mentoring & Student Success, Peer Mentors are visible, active, and invested in the development of an inclusive, academically-focused community.

Peer Mentors can be found throughout campus, from the Admissions Office to the Information Commons. Their primary responsibilities include giving tours of the College, responding to student questions, and providing focused academic support. Peer Mentors are active participants in New Student Orientation, the Summer Bridge Program, and first-year learning communities, and they plan and facilitate social and educational programs for the entire campus community. There are four types of Peer Mentors:

Admissions & Access Peer Mentors
First Year Experience (FYE) Peer Mentors
Meet-Up Peer Mentors
Transfer Peer Mentors

Admissions & Access Peer Mentor

Admissions & Access Peer Mentors guide prospective students and families through Guttman’s unique admissions process. These Peer Mentors coordinate and implement Admissions events including group information sessions, individual meetings, and campus tours. This includes weekly shifts, occasional evenings and select Saturdays. Individuals who enjoy public speaking, event management, with strong customer service skills, and desire a career in counseling, advising, communications or public relations are well suited for the Admissions role.

First Year Experience (FYE) Peer Mentor

FYE Peer Mentors assist first-year students with study skills, time management, organization, collaboration strategies, general academic competencies, and using online resources. FYE Peer Mentors are available for one-on-one and small group meetings in the Den (Room 105). They also participate in weekly in-class Studio and/or LaBSS sessions that are designed to build academic, professional, and leadership skills. Individuals who enjoy public speaking, facilitation, collaborative group work, and desire a career in education or helping professions are well suited for the FYE role.

Meet-Up Peer Mentor

Meet-Up ASPMs are responsible for attending specific course sessions and modeling effective listening and participation, while also facilitating group work during in-class activities. Additionally, these Peer Mentors lead a weekly group study session (a Meet-Up) to provide academic support for a particular class or subject area.

Transfer Peer Mentor

Transfer Peer Mentors design and facilitate Transfer Bridge workshops for any student transferring to a senior college. They also lead Alumni Transition Touchpoints for Guttman graduates who have transferred to Baruch, Brooklyn, City Tech, Hunter, and Lehman College. These workshops/touch points cover tips on navigating academic and administrative matters at the senior college, time management and organizational skills, and getting involved on campus. Guttman alumni who currently attend one of the above listed senior colleges, who are involved in campus life, who possess strong communication skills, and who desire a career in education or helping professions are well suited for the Transfer role.

8 Ways Students Can Engage with Peer Mentors

Students are encouraged to connect with Peer Mentors inside and outside of the classroom before, during, and after their time at Guttman. Here are eight different ways students can access Peer Mentors:

Admissions Events

Prospective students, families, and supporters meet our Admissions & Access Peer Mentors during campus tours, group information sessions, and committed student events. These events are designed to communicate the unique structure and expectations of Guttman Community College while creating a welcoming environment.

The Den

Located in the rear of the Information Commons (Room 105), the Den is a multi-purpose space that serves as a social and academic workspace for students. It is also the administrative home base for the entire peer mentor team. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to visit the Den on a regular basis to learn more about Peer Mentoring services and to connect with the Peer Mentoring program administrators. The Den is generally open between the hours of 9am and 7pm when classes are in session.

In the Classroom

Peer Mentors are integral to many components of the first year experience including Studio and LaBSS (Learning about Being a Successful Student). In the classroom, Peer Mentors support instructor-led exercises, facilitate small group discussions, and lead academic skill-building activities.

Meet-Ups

Meet-Ups are collaborative group study sessions facilitated by peer mentors. All Guttman students are encouraged to attend Meet-Ups early in the semester to get ahead and stay ahead! Meet-Ups take place in the rear of the Information Commons and are offered for the following subjects: Algebra, Chemistry, Human Biology, Information Technology, Precalculus, Statistics and Writing. Students can sign-up for Meet-Ups on Starfish or simply drop in!

Direct Connect

A Direct Connect is a 30-minute one-on-one conversation with a Peer Mentor on various topics including time management, study skills and test-taking strategies, organizational tips, getting involved on and off campus, and utilizing Guttman resources. Students can sign-up for a Direct Connect on Starfish or simply stop by the Den (Room 105, Info Commons).

The Compass

The Compass is a student resource desk located in Guttman’s Atrium (first floor). Peer Mentors staff the Compass between the hours of 9am and 7pm when classes are in session. At the Compass students can check-out games for use in the Atrium and access information on upcoming campus events.

Campus Programs

Peer Mentors support the implementation of various campus-wide programs throughout the academic year. They are participate New Student Orientation, Summer Bridge, and other Student Engagement sponsored events.

Transfer Bridge

Transfer Peer Mentors design and facilitate fall and spring Transfer Bridge workshops for Guttman graduates who will be transferring to a senior college. These workshops will cover tips on navigating academic and administrative matters at the senior college, time management and organizational skills, and getting involved on campus.

Contact Information

Email: PeerMentoring@guttman.cuny.edu

Website
Phone: 646-313-8149

Location: The Den (Room 104, Information Commons)

Partnerships & Community Engagement (OPCE)

The Office of Partnerships & Community Engagement (OPCE) works with industry and community organizations to develop internship and community service opportunities for Guttman students.

OPCE is committed to positioning Guttman students for career success. Students should make an appointment with OPCE through Starfish for help with the following:

Assistance with securing internships and part-time employment
Community service projects and volunteer opportunities
Company site visits and job shadowing
Career and professional development workshops
Employer career panels each semester
Industry networking events
Resume writing and interview preparation
Career exploration and advising appointments

Information Commons/Library

The Information Commons (IC) is a place to learn, share, and collaborate on academic work. The IC is also a virtual space, providing students with access to e-books and online article databases 24/7.

Services available in the IC include:

Peer Mentor Meet-Ups for academic support
General tutoring from a variety of campus organizations and initiatives
Copies of textbooks for courses
E-portfolio skill sessions
Laptops loans and student computing support
Media-scape tables with projection screens for sharing work
Production space and equipment for producing printed work
Display space for student work
Event booking space for curriculum complimentary programs
Loans of books, films and remote access to e-resources (requires a library barcode)

Hours (are posted on our website) during the academic semester:

Monday-Thursday: 7:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Friday: 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: Noon-5:00 p.m.

Textbooks

Guttman is participating in an initiative that promotes OER’s or Open Education Resources. Cost free textbooks and low-to-no cost resources are designated for a select and growing number of courses. When registering, students should look in CUNYfirst for “ZTC or Zero Textbook Cost Courses”. Akademos also reflects this designation.

Guttman’s Info Commons purchases copies of all required texts used in the classroom. Please check with the Info Commons to confirm whether a specific book is available. These books are available for two-hour loans. A library barcode and student ID are required.

Students may purchase textbooks and course materials at the Guttman Online Bookstore & Marketplace by logging with their CUNYfirst username and password. All courses, required materials, and pricing options are displayed in one easy-to-navigate page. Students can receive an average savings of 60% off list price when shopping the Marketplace, price match guarantee on all new books, free shipping on select orders over $49 (with an option to deliver home or to campus) and year-round online buyback where they can name the price.

Students may also purchase or rent books online from a variety of vendors. Students should first check with their instructors before purchasing a textbook to confirm the correct edition that is being used in the course. The City University of New York has compiled a helpful list of sites that offer students textbook savings.