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2024-2025 University Catalog

Letter from the President
Introduction
- History of the State University of New York at Fredonia
- A Fredonia Timeline
- Fredonia Mission Statement
- Authorization and Accreditation
- Fredonia Ideals
- Affirmative Action Information
- Alma Mater
- Catalog contents
All Programs
- Accounting - B.S. Degree
- Acting - B.F.A Degree
- Adolescence Education: Biology - B.S. Degree
- Adolescence Education: Chemistry - B.S. Degree
- Adolescence Education: Earth Science - B.S. Degree
- Adolescence Education: English - B.A. Degree
- Adolescence Education: English (Multi-Award Program) - B.A./M.A Degree
- Adolescence Education: Spanish - B.A. Degree
- Adolescence Education: Mathematics - B.S. Degree
- Adolescence Education: Physics - B.S. Degree
- Adolescence Education: Social Studies - B.A. Degree
- Applied Mathematics - B.S. Degree
- Biochemistry - B.S. Degree
- Biology
- Biology - B.S. Degree
- Biology Multi-Award Program - B.S./M.S. Degree
- Biology Graduate Program
- Biology - M.S. Degree
- School of Business
- Business Administration
  - Graduate Opportunities in Business Administration
- Business Administration - B.S. Degree
- Business Administration: Finance B.S. Degree
- Business Administration: Management B.S. Degree
- Business Administration: Marketing - B.S. Degree
- Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Chemistry - B.S. Degree
- Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) - B.S.Ed Degree
- Childhood Inclusive Education - B.S.Ed Degree
- Childhood Inclusive Education and Literacy (B-12) (Multi-Award) - B.S.Ed / M.S.Ed Degree:
- Communication
- Communication: Audio Production - B.S. Degree
- Communication: Communication Studies- B.S. Degree
- Strategic and Professional Communication- B.S. Degree
- Communication: Journalism - B.A. Degree
- Communication: Media Management - B.S. Degree
- Communication: Public Relations - B.S. Degree
- Communication: Digital Film Production - B.S. Degree
- Communication Disorders and Sciences
- Communication Disorders and Sciences - B.S. Degree
- Computer and Information Sciences
  - Computer and Information Sciences Programs
- Computer Information Systems - B.S. Degree
- Computer Science - B.S. Degree
- Criminal Justice - B.A. Degree
- Cyber Security -Advanced Certificate
- Dance - B.F.A Degree
- Dance - B.S. Degree
- Early Childhood-Childhood Education - B.S.Ed Degree
- Earth Science - B.A. Degree
- Economics
- Economics - B.A. Degree
- Education
  - College of Education, Health Sciences and Human Services - Professional Education Unit Information
  - Undergraduate Programs Leading to New York State Certification
  - Teacher Certification Information and Education Advisement
  - Early Field Experiences
  - Eligibility for Student Teaching
  - College of Education, Health Sciences and Human Services Honors and Scholarships
  - Areas of Concentration for Childhood, Childhood Inclusive, Early Childhood and Early Childhood/Childhood Majors
  - Middle School Extensions
  - Overview of Program Requirements for Adolescence Education and Middle Childhood Education
    - Program Contacts
- Education Graduate Programs
  - Clinical Mental Health Counseling - M.S. Degree
  - Graduate Programs Leading to New York State Certification
  - Bilingual Education - Advanced Cert.
  - Curriculum and Instruction in Inclusive Education - M.S.Ed Degree
  - Language and Learning - M.A. Degree
  - Literacy Education All Grades - M.S.Ed
  - Literacy Education: Grades 5-12 - M.S.Ed
  - Child Advocacy Studies - Advanced Cert.
  - Educational Leadership - Advanced Cert.
  - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages - M.S.Ed / Advanced Cert
- Engineering (Cooperative) Program
- English
- English - B.A. Degree
- Environmental Sciences - B.S. Degree
- Ethnic and Gender Studies - B.A. Degree
- Exercise Science - B.S. Degree
- Geology and Environmental Sciences
- Geology - B.S. Degree (licensure - qualifying)
- History
  - History/Social Studies Adolescence Education Double Major
- History - B.A. Degree
- International Studies - B.A. Degree
- Interdisciplinary Studies
  - Introduction to the Graduate Interdisciplinary Studies Program
  - Introduction to the Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Studies Program
  - Interdisciplinary Studies Coordinators
- Liberal Arts Freshman Seminars
- Mathematical Sciences
- Mathematics - B.S. Degree
- Mathematics 7-12 - M.S.Ed
- Mathematics-Physics - B.S. Degree
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Medical Laboratory Science - B.S. Degree
- Molecular Genetics - B.S. Degree
- School of Music
- Music - B.A Degree
- Music Composition - Mus.B. Degree
- Music Education - Mus. B. Degree
- Music Education Multi-Award MusB/MM
  - Music Education - Mus.B. Degree
  - Music Education - M.M. Degree
- Music Education K-12 - M.M. Degree
- Music Education Studies - M.M. Degree
- Music Industry - B.S. Degree
- Music Performance - Mus.B. Degree
- Music Performance - M.M. Degree
- Music Composition - M.M. Degree
- Music Therapy - B.S. Degree
- Music Therapy - M.M. Degree
- Musical Theatre - B.F.A Degree
- Physics
- Physics - B.S. Degree
- Politics & International Affairs
- Political Science - B.A. Degree
- Pre-Law Advisement
- Pre-Medicine and Allied Areas
- Psychology
- Psychology - B.A Degree
- Psychology - B.S. Degree
- Public Accountancy - B.S. Degree
- Sociocultural and Justice Sciences
- Sociology - B.A. Degree
- Social Work - B.S. Degree
- Sound Recording Technology - B.S. Degree
- Speech Language-Pathology - M.S. Degree
- Sport Management
- Sport Management - B.S. Degree
- Department of Theatre and Dance
- Theatre Arts: B.A. Degree
- Theatrical Production and Design - B.F.A. Degree
- Visual Arts and New Media
- Visual Arts and New Media: Animation and Illustration - B.F.A. Degree
- Visual Arts and New Media: Art History - B.A. Degree
- Visual Arts - B.A. Degree
- Visual Arts and New Media: Ceramics - B.F.A. Degree
- Visual Arts and New Media: Drawing and Painting - B.F.A. Degree
- Visual Arts and New Media: Film & Video Arts - B.F.A. Degree
- Visual Arts and New Media: Graphic Design - B.F.A. Degree
- Visual Arts and New Media: Photography - B.F.A. Degree
- Visual Arts and New Media: Sculpture - B.F.A. Degree
- World Languages and Cultures
- Writing - B.A. Degree
All Minors
- Accounting Minor
- African American Studies Minor
- Applied Mathematics Minor
- Art History Minor
- Arts Administration Minor
- Athletic Coaching Minor
- Biology Minor
- Business Administration Minor
- Chemistry Minor
- Communication Disorders and Sciences
- Communication Minor
- Computer Information Systems Minor
- Computer Science Minor
- Creative Writing Minor
- Criminal Justice Minor
- Dance Minor
- Data Science Minor
- Earth Science Minor
- Economics Minor
- English Minor
- Entrepreneurship Minor
- Environmental Studies Minor
- Film Studies Minor
- French or Spanish Minor
- Geological Sciences Minor
- History Minor
- Industrial-Organizational Psychology Minor
- International Studies Minor
- Interdisciplinary Studies Self-Design Minor
- Latinx Studies Minor
- Leadership Studies Minor
- Mathematics Minor
- Multi-Ethnic Studies Minor
- Museum Studies Minor
- Music Industry Minor
- Music Minor
- Native American Studies Minor
- Philosophy Minor
- Physics Minor
- Political Science Minor
- Professional Sales Minor
- Professional Writing Minor
- Psychology Minor
- Public Health Minor
- School and Counseling Psychology Minor
- Social Media Minor
- Sociology Minor
- Sport Management Minor
- Statistics Minor
- Theatre Minor
- Visual Arts Minor
- Web Programming Minor
- Women's and Gender Studies Minor
Fredonia Honors Program
Academic and Student Support Services
- Academic Advising at Fredonia
- Campus Life Office
- Career Development Office
- Counseling Center
- Community Outreach
- Educational Development Program
- Full Opportunity Program
- Information Technology Services
- International Education
- Professional Development Center
- Reed Library
- Student Engagement & Inclusion
- Student Health Center
- Tutoring Services
Academic Information
- Academic Calendar
- Academic Organization of the Campus
- Fredonia Institutional Learning Goals
- Fredonia in 4
- Liberal Arts
- Office of Grants & Sponsored Programs
- Student Creative Activity and Research
- 3-1-3 Program
Academic Policies
- Unit of Academic Credit
- Academic Forgiveness Policies
  - Academic Bankruptcy
  - First-Year Student Forgiveness
  - Restart Option
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Undergraduate Academic Standing and Probation
- Chosen Names
  - Chosen Names Policy
- Class Attendance
- Course Auditing
- Undergraduate Course Challenge Option
- Semester Credit Load
- Course Prerequisites and Corequisites
- Undergraduate Course Repeat Policy
- Dean’s List
- Field of Study Definitions and Declaration
- Disability Support Services: Policies and Procedures
- Final Examinations
- Grade Appeals
- Grading System
- Graduation with Honors
- Involuntary Leave of Absence
- Leave of Absence Policy and Continuing Enrollment
- Legal Name Changes
- Liability
- Observance of Regulations and Standards
- Pass-Fail Option
- Permission to Take Graduate Courses While an Undergraduate
- Grade Point Average
- Readmission and Reinstatement
- Registration
- Requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree
- Requirements for a Second Baccalaureate Degree
- Course Numbering System
- Class Level Definitions
- Student Identity Verification in Online and Distance Education Courses
- Transcripts of Record
- Transfer Credit
- Upper Level Requirement
- Withdrawal and Honorable Dismissal
Admissions and Financial Aid
- Undergraduate Admissions
- Transfer Credit Appeal Process
- Graduate Admissions and Financial Aid
- Billing Procedures and Payment Requirements
Extended Learning
Fredonia Organizations and Activities
- Art Exhibitions
- Athletics
- Intramural and Recreational Activities
- Other Student Clubs and Groups
- Student Association
- Student Music Activities
- Student Theatre Activities
Faculty Student Association
- Dining Services Operations
- Other FSA Services
Graduate Studies
- Governance and Policy
- The Faculty
- Graduate Diversity Fellowship Program (GDFP)
- Advisement and Registration
- Graduate Degree Requirements
  - Completion of a Degree Program
  - Transfer Credit
- Graduate Academic Policies
- General Information for Graduate Students
- Registered Graduate Degree Programs
- Teacher Education Certification
General Education
- Mission Statement of General Education Program
- Foreign Language Requirement Guidelines
Student Awards and Recognition
- Graduation with Honors
- Lanford Prize
- Dean's List
- Societies
Student Life on Campus
- Alumni Association
- Fredonia Ticket Office
- Michael C. Rockefeller Arts Center and Visiting Artists, Ensembles and Speakers
- Music Faculty Performances
- Residence Life
- University Police Department
- Veteran Affairs, Office of
Student Rights and Responsibilities
- General Policy
- Statement of Jurisdiction
- Specific Standards of Behavior (Code of Conduct)
University Policies
- Acceptable Use Policy-Information Technology
- Alcohol and Drug Policy
- Bias Crimes Prevention
- Crime Statistics
- Complaints
- Consensual Relationships (Faculty/Staff and Students)
- Hazing and Initiation or Affiliation with any Organization
- Investigation of Violent Felony Offenses/Missing Students
- University Judicial System
  - Administration Sanction Hearing
  - Administrative Board Hearing
  - Judicial Board Hearing
  - Policies and Procedures of the University Administrative/ Judicial Board
- Motor Vehicles Policies
- Fredonia Non-Discrimination Statement
- Other Types of Sanctions
- Permanent Transcript Notation (Hazing , Sexual Violence and Other Serious Violations)
- Personal Safety and Campus Security Committee
- Policy Statement on Religious Absences
- University Policy on Sexual Violence Prevention and Response
- Sexual Discrimination and Sexual Harassment
- Statement Regarding Fredonia's Celebration of Diversity
- Parental Notification Policy
- Zero Tolerance Policy
Personnel
- State University of New York Board of Trustees
- Fredonia College Foundation Board of Directors
- State University of New York at Fredonia College Council
- Honorary Members
- Fredonia Alumni Association Board of Directors
- Executive Cabinet
- President's Office
Faculty
SUNY History and General Statement
SUNY List of Units
New York State Education Department Complaint Notice