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2012-2013 Catalog

Programs of Study
Letter from the President
Introduction
- History of the State University of New York at Fredonia
- A Fredonia Timeline
- SUNY Fredonia Mission Statement
- Accreditation
- SUNY Fredonia Ideals
- Affirmative Action Information
- Alma Mater
- University Calendar 2012-2013
- Academic Calendar
- Policy and program information in this catalog
Academic Programs and Area Specializations
All Programs
- Accounting
- Acting
- American Studies
- Arts Administration
- Art
- Biochemistry
- Biology
  - Biology Bachelor of Science degree
  - Biology Adolescence Education Bachelor of Science degree
  - Medical Technology Bachelor of Science degree
  - Molecular Genetics Bachelor of Science degree
  - Biology Minor
- Biology Graduate Program
  - Biology Master of Science degree
- Business
  - Business Administration
  - Economics
- Chemistry and Biochemistry
  - Chemistry Bachelor of Science degree
  - Interdisciplinary Studies: Environmental Science Bachelor of Science degree
  - Chemistry Minor
- Chemistry Graduate Program
- Communication
  - Communications Bachelor's Degree
  - Communication Minor
- Communication Disorders and Sciences
  - Communication Disorders and Sciences Bachelor of Science degree
  - Communication Disorders and Sciences minor
  - Communication Disorders and Sciences Graduate Program
- Computer and Information Sciences
  - Computer and Information Sciences Programs
- Criminal Justice
  - Criminal Justice Bachelor of Arts degree
  - Criminal Justice Minor
- Dance
- Earth Science
- Economics
  - Major, Minor in Economics and Certificate in International Economic Studies
  - Economics Bachelor of Arts degree
  - Economics Minor
  - International Economic Studies Certificate
- Education
  - College of Education - Professional Education Unit Information
  - Links to the Various Education Programs
  - Teacher Certification Information and Education Advisement
  - Pre-Student Teaching Field Experiences
  - Eligibility for Methods and Student Teaching
  - Fredonia/Hamburg Connection
  - SUNY Urban Teacher Education Center (SUTEC)
  - Areas of Concentration for Childhood, Childhood Inclusive, Early Childhood and Early Childhood/Childhood Majors
  - Middle School Extensions
  - Overview of Adolescence Education Course Requirements
- Childhood Education
  - Childhood Education Bachelor of Science in Education degree
  - Childhood Inclusive Education Bachelor of Science in Education degree
- Early Childhood Education
  - Early Childhood Education Bachelor of Science in Education degree
  - Early Childhood-Childhood Education Bachelor of Science in Education degree
- Education Graduate Programs
  - Graduate Programs Leading to New York State Certification
  - Curriculum and Instruction in Inclusive Education: Master of Science in Education degree
  - Literacy: Birth-Grade 6 Master of Science in Education degree
  - Literacy: Grades 5-12 Master of Science in Education degree
  - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)/Bilingual Education (BE)
  - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)/Bilingual Education (BE) Program Options
- Engineering (Cooperative)
  - Cooperative Engineering Program
- English
  - English Bachelor of Arts degree
  - English Adolescence Education Bachelor of Arts degree
  - English Minor
  - Writing Minor
- English Graduate Programs
  - Graduate Requirements for all Master's degree Programs in English
- Environmental Sciences
- Forensics
- Geosciences
  - Geology Bachelor of Science degree
  - Geosciences Honors Track
  - Geochemistry Bachelor of Science degree
  - Geophysics Bachelor of Science degree
  - Earth Science Bachelor of Arts degree
  - Earth Science Adolescence Education Bachelor of Science degree
  - Geological Sciences Minor
  - Earth Science Minor
  - Geographic Information Systems
- History
  - History Bachelor of Arts degree
  - Social Studies Adolescence Education Bachelor of Arts degree
  - History/Social Studies Adolescence Education Double Major
  - History Minor
- Industrial Management Bachelor of Science degree
- Interdisciplinary Studies
  - Introduction to Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Studies Programs
  - Pre-Law Advisement
  - Introduction to Graduate Interdisciplinary Studies Programs
- Interdisciplinary Studies Major Programs
  - Interdisciplinary Studies: American Studies Bachelor of Arts degree
  - Interdisciplinary Studies: Arts Administration Bachelor of Arts degree
  - Interdisciplinary Studies: Environmental Sciences Bachelor of Science degree
  - Interdisciplinary Studies: Exercise Science Bachelor of Science degree
  - Interdisciplinary Studies: Sport and Exercise Psychology Bachelor of Science degree
  - Interdisciplinary Studies: International Studies Bachelor of Science degree
  - Interdisciplinary Studies: Self-Design Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree
  - Interdisciplinary Studies: Women's Studies Bachelor of Arts degree
- Interdisciplinary Studies Minor Programs
  - African American Studies minor
  - American Studies minor
  - American Indian Studies minor
  - Dance Studio Administration minor
  - Film Studies minor
  - Geographic Information Systems minor
  - International Studies minor
  - Italian Studies minor
  - Latino Studies minor
  - Leadership Studies minor
  - Legal Studies minor
  - Multi-Ethnic Studies minor
  - Museum Studies minor
  - Public Health minor
  - Religious Studies minor
  - Russian, East-European and Eurasian Studies minor
  - Self-Design minor
  - Sport Administration minor
  - Sport and Exercise Science minor
  - Statistics minor
  - Web Programming minor
  - Women's Studies minor
- International Studies
- Liberal Arts Freshman Seminars
- Mathematical Sciences
  - Mathematics Bachelor of Science degree
  - Applied Mathematics Bachelor of Science degree
  - Mathematics Adolescence Education Bachelor of Science Degree
  - Mathematics - Middle Childhood Specialist Bachelor of Science degree
  - Mathematics Minor
  - Applied Mathematics Minor
  - Statistics Minor
  - Mathematical Sciences Graduate Program
- Medical Technology/Biomedical Research Technology
  - Medical Technology Bachelor of Science degree
- Modern Languages and Literatures
  - French Bachelor of Arts degree
  - Spanish Bachelor of Arts degree
  - Adolescence Education French or Spanish Bachelor of Arts degree
  - French or Spanish Minor
- Molecular Genetics Bachelor of Science degree
- Music
  - Musicianship Core
  - Music Bachelor of Arts degree
  - Music Education Bachelor of Music degree
  - Composition Bachelor of Music degree
  - Performance Bachelor of Music degree
  - Music Therapy Bachelor of Science degree
  - Musical Theatre Bachelor of Fine Arts degree
  - Other Music Programs
- Music Graduate Programs
  - Music Education Master of Music degree
  - In-Service Program
  - Music Therapy Master of Music degree
  - Performance Master of Music degree
- Philosophy
  - Philosophy Bachelor of Arts degree
  - Philosophy Minor
  - Philosophy Departmental Honors
- Physics
  - Physics Bachelor of Science degree
  - Geophysics Bachelor of Science degree
  - Mathematics-Physics Bachelor of Science degree
  - Physics Minor
  - Additional Programs
- Political Science
  - Political Science Bachelor of Arts degree
  - Political Science Minor
  - Geographic Information Systems
  - Interdisciplinary Studies: International Studies Bachelor of Science degree
  - Interdisciplinary Studies: International Studies minor
  - Political Science Special Programs
- Pre-Law Advisement
- Pre-Medicine and Allied Areas
- Psychology
  - Psychology Bachelor of Arts degree
  - Psychology Bachelor of Science degree
  - Psychology Minor
- Science Education Graduate Program
  - Adolescence Science Education Master of Arts in Teaching degree
- Social Work Bachelor of Science degree
- Sociology, Anthropology, Social Work and Criminal Justice
  - Sociology Bachelor of Arts degree
  - Sociology Minor
  - Anthropology Minor
  - Social Work
  - Criminal Justice
- Sound Recording Technology Bachelor of Science degree
- Sport Management and Exercise Science
  - Sport Management Bachelor of Science degree
  - Athletic Coaching Minor
  - Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor of Science degree - Exercise Science
  - Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor of Science - Sport and Exercise Psychology
  - Interdisciplinary Studies: Sport and Exercise Science/Sport Administration minors
- Theatre and Dance
  - Theatre Arts Bachelor of Arts degree
  - Acting Bachelor of Fine Arts degree
  - Musical Theatre Bachelor of Fine Arts degree
  - Dance Bachelor of Fine Arts degree
  - Theatrical Production and Design Bachelor of Fine Arts degree
  - Theatre Minor
  - Dance Minor
- Visual Arts and New Media
  - Art History Bachelor of Arts degree
  - Visual Arts and New Media Bachelor of Arts degree
  - Bachelor of Fine Arts degree
  - Art History Minor
  - Visual Arts and New Media Minor
- Women’s Studies
Graduate Studies and Student Services
- Graduate Mission Statement
- Governance and Policy
- The Faculty
- Admission Requirements
- Graduate Tuition and Fees
- College Fee
- Student Services and Programs Charge
- Miscellaneous Fees, Fines or Deposits
- State University Refund Policy
- Refund/Repayment of Financial Aid Due to Discontinuance of Study
- Financial Aid
- Graduate Diversity Fellowship Program
- Advisement and Registration
- Graduate Degree Requirements
- Graduate Academic Policies
- General Information for Graduate Students
- Registered Graduate Degree Programs
- Teacher Education Certification
Additional Academic Information
General Education
Honors
Lifelong Learning and Special Programs
Academic and Student Support Services
Student Life on Campus
Faculty Student Association
Fredonia Organizations and Activities
- Campus Life Office
- Leadership Program
- SUNY Fredonia Ticket Office
- Volunteer and Community Services
- Student Association
- Art Forum
- Black Student Union (BSU)
- Ethos
- Fredonia Jazz Workshop
- The Leader
- Student Opera Theatre Association (SOTA)
- Orchesis
- Performing Arts Company (PAC)
- Spectrum Entertainment Board
- Fredonia Radio Systems
- WNYF-TV
- United States Institute for Theatre Technology Student Chapter (FUSITT)
- Writers' Ring
- Other Student Clubs and Interest Groups
- Other Campus Activities
- Alumni Association
- Art Exhibitions
- Athletics
- Intramural and Recreational Activities
- Music Faculty Performances
- Michael C. Rockefeller Arts Center and Visiting Artists, Ensembles and Speakers
- Student Music Activities
- Student Theatre Activities
Admissions and Financial Aid
- Undergraduate Admissions
- Undergraduate Expenses
- Graduate Admissions
- Graduate Tuition and Fees
- Billing Procedures and Payment Requirements
- Scholarship Opportunities
- Undergraduate Financial Aid
- Graduate Financial Aid
- Types of Aid
- Other Sources of Aid
Academic Policies
- Academic Policy and Procedures with Regard to Students with Disabilities
- Declaration of a Major Program
- Declaration of an Additional Major
- Declaration of a Minor
- 75-hour Audit
- Early Registration
- Registration
- Student Schedule Changes
- Significance of Course Numbers
- Permission to Take Graduate Courses While an Undergraduate
- Unit of Academic Credit
- Course Load
- Course Prerequisites and Corequisites
- Course Auditing
- Class Attendance
- Final Examinations
- Assessment Examinations or Questionnaires
- Pass-Fail Option
- Course Repeat Policy
- Course Challenge Option
- Credit by Examination
- Transfer Credit
- Student Classification
- Grading System
- Grade Appeals
- Plagiarism
- Quality Point Average
- Dean’s List
- Academic Standing and Probation
- Leave of Absence Policy and Continuing Enrollment
- Withdrawal and Honorable Dismissal
- Freshmen Forgiveness
- Academic Bankruptcy
- Readmission and Reinstatement
- Registered Degree Programs
- Requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree
- Requirements for a Second Baccalaureate Degree
- Graduation with Honors
- Transcripts of Record
- Name Changes
- Observance of Regulations and Standards
- Liability
- Student Retention
- Program Registration
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Personnel
- State University of New York Board of Trustees
- State University of New York at Fredonia
- Fredonia College Foundation Board of Directors
- Honorary Members
- Fredonia Alumni Association Board of Directors
- Fredonia Campus Administration
- Academic Affairs
- Administration
- Admissions
- Athletics and Recreation
- Career Development
- Counseling Center
- Disability (Academic) Support for Students
- Educational Development Program
- Faculty Student Association
- Field Experiences
- Financial Aid
- Graduate Studies and Research
- Health Center
- Information Technology Services
- Institutional Research and Planning
- International Education Center
- Learning Center
- Lifelong Learning and Special Programs
- Michael C. Rockefeller Arts Center
- Multicultural Affairs
- Online Learning
- Professional Development Center
- Registrar
- Residence Life
- Sponsored Programs
- Student Accounts
- Student Affairs
- Student Services for the College of Education
- University Advancement
- University Police
- Veterans Affairs
- Williams Center/Campus Life
Faculty
SUNY History and General Statement
SUNY List of Units
New York State Education Department Complaint Notice