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2016-2017 Catalog
Letter from the President
Introduction
History of the State University of New York at Fredonia
A Fredonia Timeline
Fredonia Mission Statement
Accreditation
Fredonia Ideals
Affirmative Action Information
Alma Mater
Catalog contents
All Programs
Accounting Bachelor of Science
Acting Bachelor of Fine Arts
Adolescence Education: Biology Bachelor of Science
Adolescence Education: Chemistry Bachelor of Science
Adolescence Education: Earth Science Bachelor of Science
Adolescence Education: English Bachelor of Arts
Adolescence Education: French or Spanish Bachelor of Arts
Adolescence Education: Mathematics Bachelor of Science
Adolescence Education: Physics Bachelor of Science
Adolescence Education: Social Studies Bachelor of Arts
Adolescence Science Education Master of Arts in Teaching
Applied Mathematics Bachelor of Science
Applied Professional Studies
Bilingual Education Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS)
Biochemistry Bachelor of Science
Biology
Biology Graduate Program
Biology Bachelor of Science
Biology Master of Science
Business, School of
Business Administration
Accelerated Master of Business Administration Degree
Entrepreneurial Studies Certificate
Business Administration: Finance Bachelor of Science
Business Administration: Management Bachelor of Science
Business Administration: Marketing Bachelor of Science
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Chemistry Bachelor of Science
Chemistry Graduate Program
Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Bachelor of Science in Education
Childhood Inclusive Education Bachelor of Science in Education
Communication Disorders and Sciences
Communication Disorders and Sciences Bachelor of Science
Communication
Communication: Audio/Radio Production Bachelor of Science
Communication: Communication Studies Bachelor of Science
Communication: Journalism Bachelor of Arts
Communication: Media Management Bachelor of Science
Communication: Public Relations Bachelor of Science
Communication: Video Production Bachelor of Science
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences Programs
Computer Information Systems Bachelor of Science
Computer Science Bachelor of Science
Criminal Justice Bachelor of Arts
Curriculum and Instruction in Inclusive Education Master of Science in Education
Dance Bachelor of Fine Arts
Early Childhood Education Bachelor of Science in Education
Early Childhood-Childhood Education Bachelor of Science in Education
Earth Science Bachelor of Arts
Economics
Major, Minor in Economics and Certificate in International Economic Studies
International Economic Studies Certificate
Economics Bachelor of Arts
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
Education Grants and Partnerships
Eligibility for Methods and Student Teaching
College of Education Honors and Awards
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 Program Requirements for Adolescence Education, Middle Childhood Education, and Music Education K-12
Education Graduate Programs
Graduate Programs Leading to New York State Certification
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)/Bilingual Education (BE)
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)/Bilingual Education (BE) Program Options
TESOL Master of Science in Education degree (Option 1)
TESOL Master of Science in Education degree (Option 2)
Bilingual Education Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS)
Curriculum and Instruction in Inclusive Education Master of Science in Education
Language and Learning, Master of Arts
Literacy Education: Birth-Grade 12 Master of Science in Education
Literacy Education: Grades 5-12 Master of Science in Education
TESOL Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS)
School Building Leadership Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS)
School District Leadership Program Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS)
English
English Bachelor of Arts
English Graduate Programs
International Admission for M.A. English
Fredonia Direct Admission (FID)
Conditional Admission (FID)
EC English Direction Admission (VID)
English Master of Arts
English 7-12 Master of Arts
French Bachelor of Arts
Geochemistry Bachelor of Science
Geology and Environmental Sciences
Geosciences Honors Track
Geology Bachelor of Science
History
History/Social Studies Adolescence Education Double Major
History Bachelor of Arts
Industrial Management Bachelor of Science
Interdisciplinary Studies
Introduction to Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Studies Programs
Introduction to Graduate Interdisciplinary Studies Programs
Interdisciplinary Studies Major Programs
Interdisciplinary Studies: American Studies Bachelor of Arts
Interdisciplinary Studies: Arts Administration Bachelor of Arts
Interdisciplinary Studies: Self-Design Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts
Interdisciplinary Studies: Women's & Gender Studies Bachelor of Arts
Interdisciplinary Studies Minor Programs
African American Studies minor
American Indian Studies minor
American Studies minor
Dance Studio Administration minor
Environmental Studies 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
Statistics Minor
Women's and Gender Studies minor
Web Programming Minor
Language and Learning, Master of Arts
Liberal Arts Freshman Seminars
Literacy Education: Birth-Grade 12 Master of Science in Education
Literacy Education: Grades 5-12 Master of Science in Education
Mathematical Sciences
Mathematics Bachelor of Science
Mathematics 7-12 Master of Science
Mathematics-Physics Bachelor of Science
Medical Technology
Medical Technology Bachelor of Science
Middle Childhood Specialist-Mathematics Bachelor of Science
MINORS
Accounting Minor
African American Studies minor
American Indian Studies minor
American Studies minor
Anthropology Minor
Applied Mathematics Minor
Art History Minor
Athletic Coaching Minor
Biology Minor
Business Administration Minor
Chemistry Minor
Communication Minor
Computer Information Systems Minor
Computer Science Minor
Creative Writing Minor
Criminal Justice Minor
Dance Minor
Dance Studio Administration minor
Earth Science Minor
Economics Minor
English minor
Environmental Studies minor
Film Studies minor
French or Spanish Minor
Geographic Information Systems minor
Geological Sciences Minor
History Minor
Industrial-Organizational Psychology Minor
Interdisciplinary Studies Self-Design Minor
International Studies minor
Italian Studies minor
Latino Studies minor
Leadership Studies minor
Legal Studies minor
Mathematics Minor
Multi-Ethnic Studies minor
Museum Studies minor
Music Minor
Non-Fiction Video Production minor
Philosophy Minor
Physics Minor
Political Science minor
Psychology minor
Public Health minor
Religious Studies minor
Russian, East-European and Eurasian Studies minor
School and Counseling Psychology Minor
Sociology Minor
Sport Management Minor
Statistics Minor
Theatre Minor
Visual Arts and New Media minor
Web Programming Minor
Women's and Gender Studies Minor
Writing and Rhetoric Minor
Molecular Genetics Bachelor of Science
Music, School of
Other Undergraduate Music Programs
Jazz Studies Concentration
Community Music Concentration
Music Minor
Music Concentration for Bachelor of Science in Childhood Education
Courses for Majors and Non-Majors
Graduate Final Project Program
Music-Applied Bachelor of Arts
Music Composition Bachelor of Music
Music Education Bachelor of Music
Music Education Master of Music
Music Industry Bachelor of Science
Music Performance Bachelor of Music
Music Performance Master of Music
Musical Theatre Bachelor of Fine Arts
Music Theory-Composition Master of Music
Music Therapy Bachelor of Science
Music Therapy Master of Music
Musical Theatre Bachelor of Fine Arts
Natural Science 7-12 Master of Science in Education
Philosophy
Philosophy Departmental Honors
Philosophy Bachelor of Arts
Physics
Physics Bachelor of Science
Politics & International Affairs
Political Science Bachelor of Arts
Pre-Law Advisement
Pre-Medicine and Allied Areas
Professional Writing Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS)
Psychology
Psychology Bachelor of Arts
Psychology Bachelor of Science
Public Accountancy Bachelor of Science
School Building Leadership Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS)
School District Leadership Program Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS)
Science Education Graduate Programs
Adolescence Science Education Master of Arts in Teaching
Natural Science 7-12 Master of Science in Education
Science Learning Master of Science
Science Learning Master of Science
Sociocultural and Justice Sciences
Sociology Bachelor of Arts
Social Work Bachelor of Science
Sound Recording Technology Bachelor of Science
Spanish Bachelor of Arts
Communication Disorders and Sciences Graduate Program: MS in Speech-Language Pathology
Sport Management Bachelor of Science
TESOL Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS)
Theatre and Dance
Theatre Arts Bachelor of Arts
Theatrical Production and Design Bachelor of Fine Arts
Visual Arts and New Media
Visual Arts: Art History Bachelor of Arts
Visual Arts and New Media Bachelor of Arts
Visual Arts and New Media: Animation and Illustration Bachelor of Fine Arts
Visual Arts and New Media: Ceramics Bachelor of Fine Arts
Visual Arts and New Media: Drawing and Painting Bachelor of Fine Arts
Visual Arts and New Media: Film & Video Arts Bachelor of Fine Arts
Visual Arts and New Media: Graphic Design Bachelor of Fine Arts
Visual Arts and New Media: Photography Bachelor of Fine Arts
Visual Arts and New Media: Sculpture Bachelor of Fine Arts
World Languages and Cultures
Academic Information
Academic Policies
Academic Forgiveness Policies
Academic Bankruptcy
First-Year Forgiveness
Restart Option
Academic Integrity Policy
Academic Policy and Procedures with Regard to Students with Disabilities
Academic Standing and Probation
Assessment Examinations or Questionnaires
Class Attendance
Course Auditing
Course Challenge Option
Course Load
Course Prerequisites and Corequisites
Course Repeat Policy
Credit by Examination
Dean’s List
Declaration of a Major Program
Declaration of an Additional Major
Declaration of a Minor
Early Registration
Final Examinations
Grade Appeals
Grading System
Graduation with Honors
Leave of Absence Policy and Continuing Enrollment
Liability
Name Changes
Observance of Regulations and Standards
Pass-Fail Option
Permission to Take Graduate Courses While an Undergraduate
Plagiarism
Program Registration
Quality Point Average
Registration
Readmission and Reinstatement
Requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree
Requirements for a Second Baccalaureate Degree
Significance of Course Numbers
Student Classification
Student Identity Verification in Online and Distance Education Courses
Student Schedule Changes
Transcripts of Record
Transfer Credit
Unit of Academic Credit
Upper Level Requirement
Withdrawal and Honorable Dismissal
Graduate Studies and Student Services
Graduate Mission Statement
Vision 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
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
Extended Learning
General Education
Honors
Academic and Student Support Services
Student Life on Campus
Faculty Student Association
Fredonia Organizations and Activities
Campus Life Office
Leadership Program
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
Refund/Repayment of Financial Aid Due to Discontinuance of Study
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
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Personnel
State University of New York Board of Trustees
State University of New York at Fredonia College Council
Fredonia College Foundation Board of Directors
Honorary Members
Fredonia Alumni Association Board of Directors
Fredonia Campus Administration
Academic Affairs
Admissions
Athletics and Recreation
Career Development
Counseling Center
Disability (Academic) Support for Students
Educational Development Program
Engagement and Economic Development
Faculty Student Association
Field Experiences
Finance and Administration
Financial Aid
Graduate Studies
Health Center
Information Technology Services
Institutional Research, Planning, and Assessment
International Education Office
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