How to Use the Catalog

Roadmaps are useful tools in navigating a journey. We recommend that you use this Catalog as the roadmap on the journey through your academic program and college experiences. In this Catalog, you will find detailed descriptions of each of our associate’s degree, academic and proficiency certificate programs.

We recommend you use the Catalog to:

• Learn about our academic program offerings. For each program, you will find information on entry requirements, required and elective courses, potential career and/or transfer opportunities, expected learning outcomes and graduation requirements. You can access the listing of academic programs here. Academic advisors and counselors are available to help you learn more about programs that are aligned with your interests, work skills and personal goals.
• Explore course offerings. Proper course selection begins with knowing what a course is about and how it will fit into your academic program. You can find the course descriptions here.
• Help you plan for transfer to a four-year college or university. Transfer opportunities and services information can be found here.
• Help you prepare for entry into your selected career. Visit these pages for information on our Counseling Center and Career Services Center.
• Help you become a successful student. Review the College Calendar, College Policies and Procedures, and Services and Specialized Programs sections for information and/or resources to help you succeed.
• Learn where and how to get things done. The Catalog will help you locate resources and assist you in becoming familiar with College policies and procedures. Use the Table of Contents to locate information on Admissions, Academic Advising, Career Services, Counseling, Learning Labs and more.
• Explore cocurricular and extracurricular activities offered through Student Life. Social, cultural and other activities outside the classroom enhance the student experience.

Community College of Philadelphia’s Catalog is published online annually. Information about courses and programs may be modified throughout the year. Students should always consult with an academic advisor or counselor to ensure that the most current information is available when making academic decisions.