Academic Information

Fredonia Baccalaureate Goals

Fredonia's mission is to ensure that all Fredonia students, utilizing knowledge developed through a broad range of intellectual experiences, will be:

  • Skilled (develop Intellectual and applied Skills, Literacies and Knowledges),
  • Connected (engage Community and Diversity: Local Stewardship, Global Citizenship),
  • Creative (demonstrate Scholarship, Artistry, and Innovation), and
  • Responsible (activate Sustainability, Ethics, Leadership, and Professionalism)

The Baccalaureate Goals Implementation Team and the Office of Institutional Research, Planning, and Assessment will oversee the implementation of the baccalaureate goals.  Through a process of assessment and review, Fredonia will continually monitor the campus's progress in meeting these goals.

Undergraduate Academic Programs and Area Specializations

Accounting

Acting

Adolescence Education

Biology

Chemistry

Earth Science

English

French

Mathematics

Music

Physics

Social Studies

Spanish

African American Studies

American Indian Studies

American Studies

Art

Art History

Animation and Illustration

Ceramics

Drawing and Painting

Graphic Design

Media Arts

Photography

Sculpture

Arts Administration

Biology

Adolescence Education

Biochemistry

Environmental Sciences

Medical Technology

Molecular Genetics

Pre-Dental

Pre-Medicine

Pre-Optometry

Pre-Veterinary

Business

Accounting

Business Administration

Economics

Finance

Management

Marketing

Music Industry

Public Accountancy (150 credit hour program)

Chemistry

Adolescence Education

Biochemistry

Environmental Science

Geochemistry

Pre-Medicine

Communication

Audio/Radio Production

Communication Studies

Journalism

Media Management

Public Relations

Video Production

Communication Disorders and Sciences

Computer Science

*Advanced Computing

*Software Development

*General Track

Computer Information Systems

*Systems Development

*Systems Management

Criminal Justice

Dance

Dance Studio Administration

Earth Science Adolescence Education

Economics

Economic Studies

Education

Adolescence Education

Biology

Chemistry)

Earth Science

English

French

Mathematics

Music

Physics

Social Studies

Spanish

Childhood Education

Childhood Inclusive Education

Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood-Childhood Education

Middle Childhood Spec. - Math.

Middle School Extensions

Engineering (Cooperative)

Programs with:

Case Western Reserve University

Clarkson University

Columbia University

Cornell University

Louisiana Technological University

New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred

Ohio State University

Penn State Erie

Rensselaer Polytechnic University

Rochester Institute of Technology

SUNY Binghamton

SUNY Buffalo

Syracuse University

Tri-State University

English

Adolescence Education

Writing

Environmental Science

Exercise Science

Film Studies

Forensics

French

Adolescence Education

Geographic Information Systems

Geosciences

Adolescence Education

Earth Science

Environmental Science

Geochemistry

Geographic Information Systems

Geology

Geophysics

History

Social Studies Adolescence Education

Industrial Management

Interdisciplinary Studies

African American Studies

American Indian Studies

American Studies

Arts Administration

Environmental Science

Exercise Science

Film Studies

Geographic Information Systems

International Studies

*Advanced Industrial Societies

*Cultural Studies of the Americas

*Developing Nations

*European Cultural Studies

*International Political Economy

*Peace and Conflict

Italian Studies

Latino Studies

Leadership Studies

Multi-ethnic Studies

Museum Studies

Pre-Law Advisement

Public Health

Religious Studies

Russian, East-European & Eurasian Studies

Statistics

Web Programming

Women’s and Gender Studies

International Studies

Leadership Studies

Mathematical Sciences

Adolescence Education

Applied Mathematics

*Finance/Economics

*Mathematics/Physics

*Statistics/Operations Research

Mathematics

Middle Childhood Education

Media Arts

Visual Arts & New Media B.A.

Media Arts B.F.A.

Medical Technology

Molecular Genetics

Music

Composition

Jazz Studies

Musical Theatre

Music Education

*General Choral

*Instrumental

Music Therapy

Performance

Sound Recording Technology

Music Industry

Philosophy

Physics

Adolescence Education

Engineering

Geophysics

Mathematics/Physics

Political Science

*American Politics

*Law and Politics

*Political Theory

*World Politics

Pre-Dental

Pre-Law

Pre-Medicine

Pre-Optometry

Pre-Veterinary

Psychology

Public Accountancy (150 credit hour program)

Public Health

Religious Studies

Russian, East-European & Eurasian Studies

Social Studies Adolescence Education

Social Work

Sociology

Anthropology

Criminal Justice

Social Work

Sound Recording Technology

Spanish

Adolescence Education

Statistics

Theatre

Acting

Dance

Musical Theatre

Theatrical Production and Design

Visual Arts and New Media

Web Programming

Women's and Gender Studies

World Languages and Cultures

French

Spanish

Writing

* indicates area specialization

Graduate Academic Programs

Biology

Chemistry

Communication Disorders and Sciences

Education

English 

Interdisciplinary Studies

Mathematical Sciences 

Music 

Music Therapy 

Science Education

Minors

A “minor” is a specified minimum number of hours recorded on official transcripts, but involving fewer hours than a major. Below is a comprehensive list of all minors offered at Fredonia:

Accounting

African American Studies

American Indian Studies

American Studies

Anthropology

Applied Mathematics

Art History

Athletic Coaching

Biology

Business Administration

Chemistry

Communication

Communication Disorders & Sciences

Computer Information Systems

Computer Science

Criminal Justice

Dance

Dance Studio Administration

Earth Science

Multi-Ethnic Studies

Economics

English

Environmental Studies

Film Studies

French

Geographic Information Systems

Geosciences

History

Industrial-Organizational Psychology

International Studies

Jazz

Latino Studies

Leadership Studies

Mathematics 

Museum Studies

Music

Philosophy

Physics

Political Science

Psychology

Public Health

Religious Studies

Russian, East-European & Eurasian Studies

School and Counseling Psychology

Sociology

Spanish

Statistics

Theatre Arts

Visual Arts/New Media 

Web Programming

Women's and Gender Studies

Writing

Academic Organization of the Campus

Below is a listing of the Deans, Associate Provosts, and Associate Deans all reporting to the Provost. All of the undergraduate programs, graduate degree programs, and advanced certificate programs registered with the State University of New York and New York State Education Department fall under one or more of the individuals listed below.

Division of Academic Affairs

Dr. Terry Brown, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

801 Maytum Hall

(716) 673-3335

terry.brown@fredonia.edu

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Dr. John Kijinski, Dean

806 Maytum Hall

(716) 673-3173

john.kijinski@fredonia.edu

School of Business

Dr. Russell Boisjoly, Dean

709 Maytum Hall

(716) 673-4813

business.school@fredonia.edu

College of Education

Dr. Christine Givner, Dean

704 Maytum Hall

(716) 673-3311

education.college@fredonia.edu

College of Visual and Performing Arts

Dr. Ralph Blasting, Dean

807 Maytum Hall

(716) 673-3174

ralph.blasting@fredonia.edu

Graduate Studies, Sponsored Research, and Faculty Development

Dr. Judith Horowitz, Associate Provost

803 Maytum Hall

(716) 673-4708

judith.horowitz@fredonia.edu

Interdisciplinary Studies

Dr. Roger Byrne, Associate Dean for College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

804 Maytum Hall

(716) 673-3173

roger.byrne@fredonia.edu

interdisciplinary.studies@fredonia.edu

Curriculum, Assessment, and Academic Support
General Education
Dr. Lisa Hunter, Associate Provost

810 Maytum Hall

(716) 673-3717

lisa.hunter@fredonia.edu

apcaas@fredonia.edu

 

Information Technology Services

Benjamin Hartung, Interim Associate Provost
101 Maytum Hall

(716) 673-4670
benjamin.hartung@fredonia.edu

 

 

Associate Deans

Dr. Roger Byrne, Associate Dean

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

804 Maytum Hall

(716) 673-3173

roger.byrne@fredonia.edu

Dr. Jamar Pickreign, Associate Dean

College of Education

706 Maytum Hall

(716) 673-3311

jamar.pickreign@fredonia.edu

 

Academic Program and Course Selection

The All Programs section of this catalog lists the academic departments and the graduate and undergraduate major and minor programs housed within those departments. Students should check the online Course Offerings available during the pre-registration period each semester for an accurate list of proposed courses.

While the university guarantees each accepted student a full schedule of courses each semester pertinent to his/her academic objectives and in partial fulfillment of degree requirements, it cannot assure a desired time schedule, a preferred instructor, or a given course.

The university reserves the right to cancel any course for which the enrollment is deemed insufficient or for other administrative reasons. The university also reserves the right to change faculty assignments and therefore cannot guarantee students the faculty of their choice.

Advisement Guides, including general requirements, format of courses, and grading procedures, are available in department offices.