2021-2022 Course Catalog HILBERT COLLEGE ONLINE ��������������������������������������������� 54 TABLE OF CONTENTS LIBERAL LEARNING OUTCOMES ������������������������������������� 55 PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS ����������������������������������� 56 THE COLLEGE ���������������������������������������������������������������������2 PRE-HEALTH PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM ����������������� 56 MISSION STATEMENT ���������������������������������������������������������2 PRE-LAW PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM ����������������������� 59 PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT ���������������������������������������������������2 CORE VALUES ���������������������������������������������������������������������2 PROGRAMS OF STUDY ��������������������������������������������������� 60 HILBERT COLLEGE BLUEPRINT ������������������������������������������2 BUSINESS DEPARTMENT ����������������������������������������������� 60 COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY ���������������������������������������������3 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ���������������������������������������� 60 NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION �������������������������������������3 SPORTS INDUSTRY MANAGEMENT �������������������������� 62 SAFEGUARDING CUSTOMER ����������������������������������������������4 BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT ������������������������� 63 INFORMATION NOTICE ��������������������������������������������������������4 ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE ������������������������ 63 CAMPUS SECURITY ACT AND CRIME REPORT ������������������5 HUMAN SERVICES ����������������������������������������������������� 64 CONSUMER INFORMATION ������������������������������������������������5 PSYCHOLOGY ������������������������������������������������������������� 67 MCGRATH LIBRARY �������������������������������������������������������������6 COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT ���������������������������������� 69 DIGITAL MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION ������������������� 69 ADMISSIONS ����������������������������������������������������������������������7 CRIMINAL JUSTICE DEPARTMENT ������������������������������������71 FIRST TIME COLLEGE AND TRANSFER STUDENTS CRIMINAL JUSTICE �����������������������������������������������������71 ADMISSIONS �����������������������������������������������������������������������7 ENGLISH DEPARTMENT ���������������������������������������������������74 SPECIALIZED ADMISSIONS PROGRAMS ����������������������������9 FORENSIC SCIENCE DEPARTMENT ����������������������������������76 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSIONS ����������������������� 10 CYBERSECURITY ��������������������������������������������������������76 GRADUATE ADMISSIONS ������������������������������������������������� 11 FORENSIC SCIENCE �������������������������������������������������� 77 ADMISSIONS POLICIES ���������������������������������������������������� 11 GENERAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT ���������������������������������� 79 TRANSFER POLICY ���������������������������������������������������������� 12 LIBERAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT ������������������������������������ 80 HILBERT AND AREA HIGH SCHOOLS ARTICULATION LIBERAL ARTS �������������������������������������������������������������81 AGREEMENTS ������������������������������������������������������������������� 14 LIBERAL STUDIES ������������������������������������������������������81 POLITICAL SCIENCE �������������������������������������������������� 82 FINANCIAL AID POLICIES (2021-2022) �������������������������� 16 NATURAL SCIENCES AND MATH DEPARTMENT ������������� 83 REFUND POLICIES ������������������������������������������������������������17 BIOLOGY ��������������������������������������������������������������������� 83 APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID ���������������������������������������� 19 ACADEMIC MINORS ��������������������������������������������������������� 85 COSTS AND ESTIMATED BUDGETS ��������������������������������� 20 GRADUATE PROGRAMS ��������������������������������������������������� 86 ACADEMIC PROGRESS GUIDELINES FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION ������������������������������������������������ 86 FINANCIAL AID ������������������������������������������������������������������ 21 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: HEALTH FINANCING AN EDUCATION �������������������������������������������� 23 ADMINISTRATION �������������������������������������������������������87 FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS �����������������������������24 CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION ���������������������� 88 STATE FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS ���������������������������������� 25 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ������������������������������������������������ 89 SPECIFIC FINANCIAL AID PROGRAM INFORMATION ������ 25 SCHOLARSHIPS ���������������������������������������������������������������� 29 COLLEGE PERSONNEL ������������������������������������������������� 158 PAYMENT OF FINANCIAL AID ��������������������������������������������31 ADMINISTRATION ����������������������������������������������������������� 158 ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF �������������158 STUDENT LIFE & STUDENT SERVICES ���������������������������� 32 FACULTY �������������������������������������������������������������������������� 160 ACADEMIC REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS ���������������� 37 BOARD OF TRUSTEES ��������������������������������������������������� 163 DEGREE AND CURRICULA RULES ������������������������������������37 MEMBERSHIPS �������������������������������������������������������������� 164 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS ������������������������������������������ 39 STUDENT CODE OF ACADEMIC ETHICS �������������������������� 43 CONTACT INFORMATION ����������������������������������������������� 165 ACADEMIC STANDING ������������������������������������������������������ 45 FACILITIES ����������������������������������������������������������������������� 166 REGISTRATION REGULATIONS ����������������������������������������� 46 ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES ��������������������������������������������������������������������� 48

ACADEMICS �������������������������������������������������������������������� 50 PROGRAMS OF STUDY (HEGIS CODES) �������������������������� 50 GENERAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM �������������������������������51 HONORS PROGRAM ��������������������������������������������������������� 52 LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ������������������������� 53 STUDY ABROAD ���������������������������������������������������������������� 54

1 THE COLLEGE RESPECT is recognition and reverence for God’s presence in all creation including ourselves, others, and the environment. Hilbert College is a Catholic independent, co-educational, four-year institution whose degree programs are registered SERVICE is selflessly working and advocating by the New York State Education Department and is for the well-being of others, especially the poor, accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the under-educated, and those in need. the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Governed by a Board of Trustees, the College is authorized COMPASSION is heartfelt concern for another to offer baccalaureate degrees in Accounting, Business person’s suffering or need, accompanied by Management, Global Business Management, Small action to help better the situation. Business Management, Sports Industry Management, Digital Media and Communication Studies, Criminal PEACE is God’s love radiating from the core of Justice, Computer Security & Information Assurance, one’s being to others, resulting in non-violence, English, Forensic Science/Crime Scene Investigation, forgiveness, reconciliation, and harmony. Human Services, Liberal Studies (Law and Government), Paralegal Studies, Psychology, and Rehabilitation Services, HOPE is the desire for a future good, as well as associate degrees in Accounting, Business joined with perseverance and trust that it Administration, Criminal Justice, Human Services, Legal can be attained with God's help. Studies, Liberal Arts, and Management Information Systems. JOY is a conviction - outwardly manifested in an exuberant demeanor - that throughout the good and despite the MISSION STATEMENT bad times in life, the Spirit of God is always within us.

Hilbert College is an independent institution of INTEGRITY is firm adherence to doing what is right higher learning that embraces its Catholic no matter what the circumstances may be. Franciscan heritage and values. Students from diverse backgrounds are educated in liberal arts and professional VISION is the ability to imagine what can be with God’s help. programs to become informed citizens committed to serving and strengthening their communities. HILBERT COLLEGE BLUEPRINT

PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT The Hilbert Blueprint represents our college’s understanding of the distinctive educational experience that students Hilbert College strives to be faithful to the deep and receive at our institution. This model is both progressive diverse historical foundations on which it rests. From the and holistic: by offering students a step-by-step pathway founding congregation of the Franciscan Sisters of St. to develop their academic voices, clarify their values, and Joseph, we embrace the traditions of St. Francis: respect, develop projects with real-world significance, the Blueprint service, hope, vision, joy, integrity, compassion, and peace. fosters students’ abilities to integrate their learning—across From the noble legacies of the liberal arts academy, we courses and disciplines and beyond academic boundaries. honor intellectual inquiry, freedom of thought, breadth of knowledge, and lifelong learning. And from our own history, The structure of the Blueprint is shaped by and supports we continue to reach out to students from all backgrounds. the three foundational pillars outlined in our mission and We are committed to providing them skills and resources vision statements: our Catholic, Franciscan tradition; to achieve success in a wide range of careers, recognizing the classical ideals of liberal arts education; and the that in today’s world, that entails equipping students to principles of civic engagement and service learning. respond to a rapidly changing global environment. The objective of the Blueprint is to provide students with individual and shared learning experiences CORE VALUES that emphasize the following goals:

The core values that provide a framework for the Hilbert • HB 1: Fostering curiosity and the development community to accomplish the college mission are respect, of reasoning and problem-solving skills. service, hope, joy, integrity, vision, compassion, and peace. • HB 2: Becoming a critical interpreter of our Defined in our Franciscan tradition, they are as follows: global community and its cultures. • HB 3: Appreciating multiculturalism and

2 displaying an openness to diversity. community benefits from its members who bring varied • HB 4: Creating activities that encourage backgrounds and diverse perspectives. We strive to increase critical reflection and connections between diversity in all parts of the Hilbert College community academic learning, civic engagement, service and we will continue to cultivate a community that is to the community, and spiritual growth. committed to Hilbert College’s Catholic Franciscan values • HB 5: Engaging the college’s Franciscan values in academic and co-curricular settings. Located in Franciscan Hall 104, the Office of Diversity, • HB 6: Providing a foundation for the lifelong Equity and inclusion is part of the Office of Mission pursuit of skill development, vocation discernment, Integration. Everyone is welcome to stop by for either professional achievement, and personal passions. an informal visit or a scheduled appointment.

The Blueprint consists of both academic and co-curricular experiences. During their freshmen year, students will NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION take GS 101: Freshmen Foundations and COM 151: Public Speaking. During the sophomore year, students Pursuant to College policy, Hilbert College is committed participate in a course focused on service learning and to ensuring equal employment opportunity, educational civic engagement. The junior year includes PS 402: Junior opportunity, and equal access to services, programs, Symposium, providing students with an opportunity to and activities without regard to an individual’s race, discuss and debate global issues. Finally, in their senior color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, gender, year, students participate in a discipline-specific capstone pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, predisposing experience. In addition to the curricular requirements, genetic characteristics, marital status, veteran status, students will have numerous opportunities to participate military status, domestic violence victim status, or ex- in co- and extra-curricular experiences. Each experience, offender status. Employees, students, applicants or whether academic or co-curricular, is designed to other members of the College community (including but prepare students to live out Hilbert College’s mission not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be of educating students in liberal arts and professional subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or programs to become informed citizens committed treated adversely based upon a protected characteristic. to serving and strengthening their communities. The College’s policy is in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY and harassment. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation The office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion provides Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments leadership and strategic vision in the effort to cultivate of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as and sustain a diverse, equitable and inclusive campus Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act environment. The office of Diversity, Equity, and of 1972, and the New York State Human Rights Law. Inclusion collaboratively develops programming and These laws prohibit discrimination and harassment, services designed to enhance the recruitment, success, including sexual harassment and sexual violence. retention, and well-being of underrepresented students. Inquiries regarding the application of the Americans with Additionally, this office works to ensure that campus Disabilities Act, Title IX and other laws, regulations and programs, policies, and procedures foster a college- policies prohibiting discrimination may be directed to: wide commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Dr. Gregory Roberts Hilbert College is committed to building an environment Vice President for Student Life that values and respects every individual regardless of race, Dean of Students gender, age, sexual orientation, socioeconomic level, physical Title IX Coordinator ability, cultural background, religion, nationality, or beliefs. 504/ADA Compliance Officer Franciscan Hall 107 Our mission is grounded in Franciscan values, and we are 5200 South Park Avenue committed to creating an inclusive campus environment Hamburg, NY 14075 that embraces these core values (e.g., respect, service, Telephone: 716-649-7900 ext. 231 compassion, peace, integrity, and vision) through the Email: [email protected] promotion of diversity education, celebration, and evaluation. Lee Coletti We acknowledge that all Hilbert College community Deputy Title IX Coordinator members have intrinsic worth and that the Hilbert College International Student Coordinator

3 Franciscan Hall, First Floor Hilbert College maintains physical, electronic and 5200 South Park Avenue procedural safeguards that comply with Federal Trade Hamburg, NY 14075 Commission standards to protect customer non public Telephone: 716-649-7900 ext. 126 personal information. Information on this issue can be Email: [email protected] found on the Federal Trade Commission website.

Inquiries may also be directed to the United States IDENTITY THEFT PREVENTION PROGRAM Department of Education - Office for Civil Rights. Hilbert College has developed this Identity Theft Prevention Program pursuant to the Federal Trade Commission’s SAFEGUARDING CUSTOMER Red Flag Rule, which implements Section 114 of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions act of 2003. See INFORMATION NOTICE 16 C. F. R. § 681.2. More information regarding the Recent legislation enacted by the Federal Trade Commission Identity Theft Prevention Program and the Red Flag requires colleges and universities to act in compliance Rules can be found on the Hilbert College website. regarding the safeguarding of customer information. Hilbert College acknowledges this requirement and publicizes FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS this notice to alert its customers that those policies AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA) and procedures are in place to protect all non public personal information about its customers. A copy of our Hilbert College complies with the Family Educational Rights safeguarding customer information policy is available upon and Privacy Act, also known as FERPA or the Buckley request. This notice applies to students as customers. Amendment. Pursuant to this law, the college shall maintain the confidentiality of student education records and shall INFORMATION COLLECTED BY HILBERT COLLEGE not release them to any person or entity without the written consent of the student except as set forth below. Moreover, Hilbert College collects non public personal information the College shall provide students access to their education about its customers from the following sources: records pursuant to the procedures outlined in this policy. Applications, financial aid and other forms; Financial transactions and methods of payment. To access the full policy, please visit the Hilbert College website. INFORMATION DISCLOSED BY HILBERT COLLEGE STUDENT RECORD RELEASE UNDER Hilbert College does not disclose any non public THE SOLOMON AMENDMENT personal information about its customers or former customers to anyone that is not affiliated with The Solomon Amendment is a federal law that Hilbert College, except as permitted by law. mandates colleges receiving federal financial aid funding to provide student recruiting information Hilbert College discloses customer information to its affiliates upon request to military recruiting organizations. The that are service providers to the school. Service providers request and information released by the College is include companies such as banks and other lending limited to military recruiting purposes only. The request institutions, collection agencies, loan processing agencies for information must be in writing on letterhead that and credit card processing companies. The customer clearly identifies the military recruiting organization. information accessed by service providers includes name, address, date of birth, phone number, social security number, The release of student recruiting information generally driver’s license number and state, loan amount, loan follows the FERPA guidelines defining student directory number, loan period, tuition cost, tuition payments, balance information (see above). Students are not permitted owed, financial aid awarded, cost of attendance, expected under federal law to restrict the release of this information family contribution, enrollment status and graduation date. specifically to military organizations, but if students withhold the release of directory information generally, KEEPING CUSTOMER INFORMATION SECURE then the College may not release this information to military organizations. The directory information released Hilbert College restricts access to non public personal is limited to the current semester or the previous semester. information to those employees who need to know that If the request is received between semesters, the information in order to provide service to customers. requestor must specify previous semester or upcoming semester. Further, students must be in an enrolled

4 status (incomplete and complete registration status). granted to the copyright owner under section 106 of the Copyright Act (Title 17 of the United States Code). HILBERT COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AMERICANS NET PRICE CALCULATOR WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) Hilbert College makes publicly available a Net Price Calculator The College prohibits discrimination against a qualified on the Hilbert College website to help current and prospective individual with a disability in regard to admissions, students, families, and other consumers estimate a registration, access to instruction, hiring, compensation, student’s individual net price of attending Hilbert College. advancement REGIONAL ACCREDITATION

CAMPUS SECURITY ACT AND CRIME Hilbert College is accredited by the Commission on REPORT Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, Hilbert College is in compliance with the Crime Awareness PA 19104 (215) 662-5606. The Commission on Higher and Campus Security Act of 1990 which requires that Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized colleges collect, prepare and publish information related by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Commission to crime and campus security and distribute it to all on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation. current and potential students and employees, and to any applicant for enrollment or employment, upon request. STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy Student conduct is expected to be consistent with the learning and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act is a federal environment and is subject to standards set by the College. statute codified at 20 U.S.C. 1092(f), with regulations in the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations at 34 C.F.R. 668.46. The Student Code of Conduct is designed for the promotion and protection of such an environment at the College and Hilbert’s Annual Campus Security Report may be to balance the rights and needs of the individual with the accessed on the Hilbert College website. responsibility of the individual to the College community. Copies of the Student Code of Conduct Policies and This report includes statistics for the three most recent Procedures are available on the Hilbert College website. calendar years concerning the crimes on campus, in or on non-campus buildings or property, and public property. Printed STUDENT COMPLAINTS copies are also available upon request through security. Complaints and grievances by students and other constituents are addressed through various college CONSUMER INFORMATION policies and procedures and administrative offices. The College keeps a record of formal complaints. Student Colleges participating in federal student aid grievance procedures are included in the Student Code programs are required to make certain information of Conduct, available at the Dean of Students Office, the available to all students and staff. Hilbert College Student Handbook, or on the Hilbert College website. has compiled the required information in accordance with federal law on the Hilbert College website. STUDENT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL, ILLEGAL DOWNLOADING Hilbert College will provide all students with a system- AND PEER TO PEER FILE SHARING generated identification number in the admissions process. The student must still provide their social security number Hilbert College has a written procedure to effectively combat for tax reporting and financial aid and will be used only for the unauthorized distribution of copyrighted material by such purposes as allowed under the FERPA regulations. users of the institution’s network without unduly interfering with the educational and research use of the network. STUDENT RIGHT-TO-KNOW Students who illegally download or distribute copyrighted materials using the institution’s information technology Hilbert College is in compliance with Public Law 101- system are subject to Hilbert College disciplinary actions 542, the Student Right-to-Know Act. Any individual who is up to and including suspension and expulsion. Copyright considering enrolling at Hilbert College may view the College’s infringement is the act of exercising, without permission graduation rate and additional College statistics by visiting or legal authority, one or more of the exclusive rights 5 the National Center for Education Statistics website. • We believe in nurturing the intellectual curiosity that leads to lifelong learning. TEXTBOOK PRICING INFORMATION • We believe in treating our colleagues and patrons with respect, honesty, and good humor. Textbook pricing information for both required and • We believe in actively and creatively promoting recommended materials for classes can be found on the the Library’s services and resources to Hilbert College Bookstore website. the faculty, students, and staff. • We believe that the strength of our Library depends on the quality of its personnel in VOTER REGISTRATION addition to its collection and services. • We believe that, to accomplish our mission as In compliance with the National Voter Registration Act (42 a laboratory for learning and research, new U.S.C. 1973gg-2(b)), mail in voter registration forms and emerging technologies must be constantly for Hilbert College are available for all Hilbert students sought out and investigated to ascertain and the public. Voter registration forms are available their potential usefulness in the support of in the Dean of Student’s Office. On-line registration is the delivery of services and information. available at www.vote.org and many other sites. VALUES CATALOG As Librarians, we strongly ascribe to the belief This catalog was prepared on the basis of that the free, open, unrestricted exchange the best information available at the time of of knowledge, ideas, and information is the publication. All information is subject to change foundation of a free and democratic society. without notice, obligation, or liability. VISION STATEMENT

MCGRATH LIBRARY We see ourselves as an integrated part of the Hilbert curriculum; an extension of the classroom, a laboratory MISSION AND ROLE OF THE LIBRARY for learning. As such, we desire to establish and maintain a state-of-the-art information center, promise to provide The mission of McGrath Library is to the necessary resources, both human and material; promote lifelong learning. technology; and staff competency to not only meet, but to exceed the demands of a modern liberal arts college McGrath library provides resources both as a thorough while upholding the Franciscan values of the institution. grounding in general education and the liberal arts as McGrath Library provides resources, both human McGrath Library houses more than 35,000 volumes. In and material, for the perpetuation of learning. With addition to our standard reference and source collection, the the continued cooperation and support of both the library also includes self-help, leisure reading, graphic novels, administration and faculty, McGrath provides for and audio books as well as DVDs. Our online databases Hilbert’s students, faculty, and staff, an extension allow access to more than 50,000 journals and 10,000 of the classroom as well as a laboratory for learning ebooks. Resources not available through McGrath may be and research. We strongly ascribe to the College’s obtained through interlibrary loan (ILLiad). When classes are Franciscan values and perceive our mission as follows: in session the library is open Monday-Thursday 8AM-8PM; Friday 8AM-7PM; Saturday 11AM-4PM; Sunday 12PM-5PM. • We believe that active collaboration with the teaching faculty is necessary to support and enhance the academic curricula. • We believe that continual maintenance of the collection in various formats will complement the College’s academic mission. • We believe in the importance of diversity and social responsibility to an ever- changing international community. • We believe in reaching out to provide services to the surrounding community as well as to the campus community.

6 time college applicants even if more than 24 credits ADMISSIONS were earned while still enrolled in high school. UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS TRANSFER STUDENTS

The Office of Admissions attracts, informs, and evaluates A student is considered a transfer when they have earned all prospective undergraduate students looking to pursue ≥24 transferrable college credits from an accredited higher education at Hilbert College. The Admissions Office college/university after high school graduation. These is located on the lower level of Franciscan Hall where students will be considered for admission based upon the staff provides necessary information, resources, their performance at the college level. Students who have and opportunities for prospective students to learn earned less than 24 transferrable college credits will more about the options available at Hilbert College. have their admission decision based upon past academic performance and evaluation of final high school transcripts. Applications for admission are accepted on a rolling basis, until capacity is reached. Students are encouraged to apply In order for an admission decision to be made, transfer early in order to be considered for the most optimal financial students must submit all official transcripts from previously aid package, program placement and housing assignment. attended colleges and universities to the Office of Admissions. Pre-college credits earned in high school, In all cases, applicants are considered for admission Advanced Placement and/or International Baccalaureate without regard to their age, race, creed, sex, credits may be submitted after a transfer admission decision ethnic background, or physical handicap. has been rendered. Departmental representatives will evaluate all transcripts and additional submitted documents. The College seeks to make all programs and services available to all students within the requirements of Section Students considering application into Hilbert College 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with from another institution may have their credits unofficially Disabilities Act of 1988, and the Civil Rights Act of 1991. evaluated before they transfer into one of Hilbert’s degree- granting programs, upon request . Additionally, Hilbert College reserves the right to withdraw an offer students who were academically dismissed from another of admission under various conditions including if an college are eligible for transfer admission consideration, admitted student engages in behavior that brings into following an enrollment lapse of one semester. question his or her honesty, maturity, or moral character. Some Transfer Articulation agreements are available to The Office of Admissions at Hilbert College also abides students who have graduated with a two-year degree. by the National Association for College Admissions’ Hilbert College, which has these agreements with several (NACAC) Guide to Ethical Practice in College Admission. community and private colleges, provides these students with unique benefits and guarantees. See the “Transfer FIRST TIME COLLEGE AND TRANSFER Agreement” section for specifics detailing this opportunity. STUDENTS ADMISSIONS UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND POLICIES FIRST TIME COLLEGE 1. Complete the application for admission carefully Admission for first time college students is based and completely. The Undergraduate Admissions upon past academic performance, rigor of course application is accessible on the Hilbert College selection, demonstrated scholastic ability, and personal website or you may request a paper application characteristics. Standardized test scores (SAT/ACT) from the Admissions Office. are not mandatory for admission but are considered if submitted. Students may be asked to come for an interview 2. Please request official sealed transcripts and to discuss their educational plans more thoroughly. credentials to be sent to the Admissions Office. This would include transcripts from high school, A student is considered a first-time college applicant General Education Diploma or test scores, when the Office of Admissions has received a completed previously attended colleges and universities, application and an official copy of the student’s high school Military, and pre college programs (Advance transcripts and/or official college transcripts reflecting Placement Exam and College Level Examination 24 or fewer credits. Students are still considered first Program). All official transcripts should be mailed

7 to: 4. Complete all necessary housing paperwork (Resident Students) Office of Admissions Hilbert College 5200 South Park Avenue 5. Complete all required medical documentation and Hamburg, New York 14075-1597 submit to the Office of Student Life prior to enrollment or within 30 days of the first day of classes. Official copies may also be emailed to [email protected] directly from the sending 6. Submit final transcripts demonstrating proof of institution. graduation and/ or college credits earned in high school. AP, IB, and college credits with grades must be 3. Applicants for admission must possess, or be submitted by August 1st for first-time college students candidates for, a high school diploma, or must and prior to the first day of classes for transfer have received satisfactory scores on a high students. Transcripts must be official in order for school equivalency examination. Hilbert College to recognize and award transfer credits.

4. Applicants must demonstrate a minimum HOME SCHOOL STUDENTS cumulative grade point average of 80/3.0. Candidates who do not meet this In order to be considered for admissions to Hilbert College criteria will be considered for opportunity an applicant who has been home schooled must submit the program or conditional admission prior following: to official denial from the institution. 1. A Hilbert College admissions application. Recommended for Admissions Consideration: 2. A transcript of course work completed and Students can choose to submit the following information grades received. to potentially enhance their candidacy for admissions: 3. Prior to enrollment, proof of graduation • Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores requirements met by an accredited school (College Code: 2334) district or General Education Diploma must • American College Testing Program (ACT) be submitted to the Office of Admissions. sores (College Code: 2759) • Student Resume NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENTS • Student Essay • List of Activities Here at Hilbert College, we understand that not every • Letters of Recommendations student attends college immediately after high school or completing their GED. Hilbert College uses a holistic review The following steps must be completed in order to secure a process when assessing applications to ensure that we seat in the subsequent enrollment term: give all students the best opportunity to present a complete picture of their qualifications. Identifying applicants who 1. Submit your enrollment deposit: $100 for commuters are well prepared for academic success is one of the keys $225 for resident students at hilbert.edu/nextsteps. to providing our students the best opportunity to achieve Students may also request a tuition deposit waiver their educational goals. Academic factors that are taken with proof of financial hardship and approval by the into consideration include: cumulative weighted GPA or Director of Admissions. high school average, rigor of course selection, grade trends and academic awards. Non-academic factors include: 2. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid involvement in student organizations, athletics, or other (FAFSA). New York State residents should also extracurricular experiences; significant commitment complete the application for New York State’s Tuition to community engagement and volunteer work; work Assistance Program (TAP). If you have any questions, experience; documented extraordinary experiences; and contact Hilbert College Office of Student Finance. the ability to contribute to and benefit from a culturally FAFSA School Code is: 002735 and intellectually diverse learning community. TAP School Code is: 2083 Based on the previously mentioned factors, the Admissions 3. Visit Campus - visit.hilbert.edu (recommended, not Office can conditionally admit an applicant to the college. required) This conditional acceptance would require the applicant

8 to maintain a 2.0 GPA during their first semester at Hilbert Limit for Completing Degree policy. Readmit students College to continue in the subsequent semester as a full are not guaranteed to be accepted under their admit to the college. In the event that new students are previous academic plans. granted a conditional acceptance to the College, the College will consider alternative evidence or other academic activities 4. Merit scholarships are awarded to re-admit in order to determine the mastery of the knowledge and skills students based upon the discretion of the Director in the area(s) of the deficiency, also known as life experience. of Admissions in consultation with the Director of Financial Aid. Prior merit scholarships awarded upon A Non-Traditional applicant must meet all of the following first time admission to Hilbert are not guaranteed. criteria: 5. Applicants seeking re-admission to the college must • Out of high school for at least 3 years (high be cleared of any registration holds whether financial, school class graduated 3 years ago) disciplinary, or academic. • High School diploma from an accredited high school or satisfactory completion of a GED • Fewer than 30 transferable semester hours of credit; SPECIALIZED ADMISSIONS quarter hours will be converted to semester hours for calculation purposes PROGRAMS

Minimum considerations include at least a 2.0 High School ADVANCED COLLEGE CREDIT PROGRAM GPA or a High School average of 72 Hilbert College offers a unique opportunity for select Applicants must include the following: students who have completed their junior year in high school. This program makes it possible for students to shorten the • Completed Hilbert College application time required to earn a degree by combining their senior • Official High School transcript year at high school with their first-year college courses • Official College transcript – Unofficial transcripts at Hilbert College. The Advanced College Credit Program can be used for initial transfer credit evaluations permits students to take classes in the summer and one • A personal statement detailing activities since or two courses during their senior year. These students high school and why you are ready to pursue may enroll on a space available basis and must meet course prerequisites. No application or college fees will be your college degree at Hilbert College. charged. Students will pay at a rate of two- thirds of regular tuition. Admissions consideration for these two programs READMIT STUDENTS is highly selective and requires a recommendation from high school guidance counselor or principal as well as the The following procedure is for students looking to re-enroll at approval of the Director of Admissions at Hilbert College. Hilbert College: ASSISI SCHOLARS PROGRAM 1. Fill out the application carefully and completely. The application is accessible on the Hilbert College website The Assisi Scholars program is a first-year experience or you may request a paper application from the initiative designed to offer expanded services and support Admission Office. to first-time college students that do not meet the high school GPA requirements for standard admission. Applicants 2. Request official sealed transcripts and credentials. who are not eligible for the HEOP program will have the This would include transcripts from any colleges and opportunity to participate in the Assisi Scholars Program. universities, Military, or CLEP exam taken after your This program provides students with a four- to five-week departure from Hilbert College. All official transcripts pre-freshmen summer program for all new, incoming should be sent to: Assisi students, to assist in students’ successful transition to college. During the academic year students will have Office of Admissions Hilbert College access to personal and academic counseling, individualized 5200 South Park Avenue career mentoring, and free tutoring services. Students are Hamburg, New York 14075-1597 selected by the Office of Admission and Director of SOAR.

3. Department Chairs reserve the right to accept a Scholarships are available for those who qualify. readmit student on the curriculum that they see fit, so long as it meets the provisions outlined in the Time Students identified as qualified candidates

9 for this program will be required to submit **First-time college students that are not accepted into the following supplemental materials: HEOP may be offered acceptance under the Assisi Scholars Program. Students wishing to transfer into HEOP at Hilbert • One letter of recommendation (minimum) College must currently be, or have previously been enrolled • Personal statement/essay in an approved HEOP, EOP, SEEK, or College Discovery • Most recent senior year report card Program. Transfer admission for HEOP is on a space-available • Complete a personal interview with the basis. To qualify, students must first be accepted as a Assisi Scholar Coordinators transfer student before seeking HEOP. Upon acceptance, students must then complete the Transfer HEOP Form. Upon completing these items, students can be reviewed for a conditional acceptance as an Assisi Scholar. Space More information on HEOP can be found in this student success program is limited so students are on the Hilbert College website. encouraged to complete the process as early as possible.

*Transfer students are not eligible for INTERNATIONAL STUDENT the Assisi Scholars Program. ADMISSIONS

ARTHUR O. EVE HIGHER EDUCATION Step 1 - Demonstrate your interest - Request information OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM (HEOP) Step 2 - Apply for Admissions Step 3 - Submit Application Documents In partnership with the State of New York, The Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) Required Application Documents: program provides a broad range of services to New York State residents who, because of educational and In order to be considered for admission, results of a economic circumstances, would otherwise be unable recent TOEFL exam should be submitted to Hilbert to attend a postsecondary educational institution. College; a minimum score of 500 (PBT) or 70 (IBT) is Through the financial and academic support provided, required. A 5.4 on the IELTS is also acceptable. HEOP students will strengthen their skill sets and achieve lifelong success at Hilbert College. Hilbert will need all official high school/secondary school transcripts and academic records verifying successful WHO QUALIFIES? completion of secondary education. If you have not yet graduated at the time of application, please send Hilbert College will consider all New York State resident your most current official transcripts. All international students that live in New York State that meet the applicants must submit final official high school transcripts. academic and financial requirements of HEOP. Students with a high school degree but no university credit will be considered as a freshman and students with HOW TO APPLY FOR HEOP CONSIDERATION some university coursework will be considered transfer students. You must also submit official transcripts from First-Time College Students (Freshmen) must all colleges or universities (post-secondary institutions) complete the following no later than February 1st, that you attend(ed). If you are interested in transferring prior to the start of the fall semester each year: previous course credit from a foreign University to Hilbert, we will need course descriptions or syllabi (in English) in • Submit a free application for admission order to evaluate your credit. Transcripts without course on the Hilbert College website descriptions or syllabi are acceptable for admission purposes • Submit official high school transcript but will not be evaluated for possible transfer credit. • One (or more) letter(s) of recommendation • A 500 word (or less) personal statement or essay All international documents must be accompanied by official • Most recent report card with comments English translations if the originals are in another language • File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and all documents must be original in order to be considered • Complete the financial verification form official. Faxes or photo copies are not acceptable unless certified by a Ministry of Education, school, or US embassy *After all documentation has been reviewed and official and will be evaluated on a case by case basis. the student is determined to be eligible for HEOP, Transcripts that are emailed cannot be considered as official. the student will be invited to an interview. We also encourage and accept evaluations by:

10 • World Education Services • International Academic Credential Evaluators, Inc International Applicants should review the • Josef Silny and Associates international admissions criteria.

Step 4 - I-20 Paperwork and Applications State law requires Hilbert College to collect Proper paperwork for study in the USA is required. immunization records from students taking six The paperwork necessary to apply for a student visa or more credit hours in any semester. can be found by using the link above. Please print out the forms, fill out the information requested and attach any supporting documents required. ADMISSIONS POLICIES

Step 5 - Visit Campus or take a virtual tour AUDIT FOR TRADITIONAL STUDENTS

Step 6 - Explore scholarships and Institutional grants Many Courses may also be audited with the approval of Hilbert College’s scholarships and institutional grants may of the instructor and the Vice President for be awarded to both domestic and international students. Academic Affairs and payment of the audit fee. Auditors receive neither credit nor grades. All domestic and international students share the same undergraduate and graduate costs. Information Due to limited space, requests for auditing regarding undergraduate costs can be found here. computer classes cannot be processed until current student registration is finalized. International students applying for graduate programs must satisfy all undergraduate and SENIOR CITIZENS ADMISSIONS/FEES graduate application requirements. Persons over 60 years of age may take courses of their choice on a space available basis, tuition free. GRADUATE ADMISSIONS If they desire credit, full tuition will be charged.

ADMISSIONS PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION UPDATE POLICY GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS Students who have previously applied for admission are Admissions Policy - To be considered eligible for entrance eligible to defer their start term with that application into the graduate MS CJA or MPA program, applicants must: for a sequential period of two terms. In order to do this they would have to contact the Office of Admissions. • Complete the Hilbert College on- line graduate application Students who were not offered admissions or • Submit an admissions statement/essay specifically those who have exhausted the update eligibility addressing how the program will be of benefit period, are not eligible for an application update to you and the community that you serve. and must submit an entirely new application. • Provide official transcripts from ALL prior colleges. • Submit two letters of recommendation from employers, professional supervisors, VERIFICATION OF IMMUNIZATION colleagues, or previous professors. • Submit a current resume. Verification of immunizations is a requirement in • Possess relevant work experience compliance with the New York State Public Health Law • Hold a baccalaureate degree from an (NYS PHL) §2165, all students enrolled for six or more accredited college or university having earned credit hours and were born on or after January 1, 1957 a cumulative 3.0 grade point average. must submit verification of immunization or proof of two • Have a personal interview with the measles, one mumps, and one rubella inoculations, Program Director or Chair. signed by a doctor or designated health official. Proof of the required immunizations must be on file in the Office *Applicants who do not meet the above requirements of Student Life within 30 days of the first day of class. may be admitted on a conditional basis at the discretion of the respective graduate program chair. Graduate In addition, New York State Public Health Law (NYS PHL) Admissions Process - All materials, transcripts, etc, should §2167 requires institutions, colleges and universities, to be forwarded to the Center for Graduate and Online Studies. distribute information regarding meningococcal disease

11 and vaccination to all students enrolled for at least six TRANSFER POLICY credit hours, whether they live on or off campus. A response to receipt of this information is required in the form of a Transfer courses are approved if they have been taken at signed acknowledgement. These forms are included in the an institution that has been accredited by any one of the 21 Student Life packet and must be returned to the office of accrediting organizations listed in Accredited Institutions of Student Life. These forms may also be submitted online. Postsecondary Education; including state-based, career-related, Resident students and student athletes are strongly and faith-related accrediting organizations. encouraged to receive the meningitis vaccination. TRANSFER CREDIT CRITERIA FELONY CONVICTION AND COLLEGIATE DISCIPLINARY DISMISSAL POLICY Students who wish to have credits earned at other institutions applied toward fulfillment of their course of study at Hilbert The Office of Admissions is required to screen candidates for upon acceptance should check with the Admissions past felony convictions and collegiate disciplinary dismissals. Office for an evaluation of these credentials. Current The applications for admissions contain questions asking: students should consult with their academic division.

1. 1. Has the applicant has previously been convicted of a • Students may transfer a maximum of 90 credit felony and/or misdemeanor offense? hours for a bachelor degree program • Students may transfer a maximum of 45 An answer in the affirmative may require a background credits for an associate degree program check or interview to understand the incident more • Students must earn a minimum grade of C- thoroughly before a final decision is made. at the transfer institution in order to receive transfer credit at Hilbert College. 2. Has the student been dismissed from an institution of • In certain instances, College policy regarding an higher education for disciplinary reasons? acceptable passing grade in a required and/or prerequisite course may necessitate that a student An answer in the affirmative may require a background repeat a course in order to meet the minimum check or interview to understand the incident more standard required of all Hilbert students thoroughly before a final decision is made. • Remedial courses or courses taken without earned credit are not accepted as transfer credits It is the policy of Hilbert College that such questions are • All transfer students must submit a high included in applications for both undergraduate and school transcript and all transcripts signifying graduate admissions, full-time and part-time, either on a completion of courses for college credit. paper application or an electronic application format. • Hilbert College accepts credits for examinations such as Advanced Placement (AP), College Level Examination Refusing or neglecting to answer either of these questions Placement (CLEP), International Baccalaureate program entirely will prevent the student from receiving a (IB), and Defense Activities Non-Traditional Education decision on their application. Any applicant that falsifies Support (DANTES, or DSST), etc. Minimum grade this information may result in an immediate denial of requirements have been established for such exams. their application or a rescinded admissions offer. • Official Transcripts must be submitted directly from the organization in which Information regarding felony convictions requested by the students completed their coursework. Office of Admissions must be submitted within two weeks of • If a student took college credit through a high a submitted application for admission. Applications will be school program, the transcript must come directly withdrawn after such time that no communication takes place. from the college that sponsored the course. • All final official transcripts must be received by Student CAMPUS ADMISSION REVIEW Records by the final withdrawal date of the student’s first semester at Hilbert. If official transcripts are New York State Corrections Law [Sections 750, 752 and 753] not received by the set deadline, a registration and forbids discrimination against individuals previously convicted grade hold will be put on the student’s record. of criminal offenses. However, college counsel advises that • The division chair, in consultation with appropriate the law allows an institution to deny admission to an applicant division faculty, will determine the acceptance of transfer based on prior criminal convictions where such admission credit for a major specific course that is over 10 years would involve an unreasonable risk to property or would pose a old. If the course is not accepted, the student has risk to the safety or welfare of specific individuals or the public. the option to appeal one time through their academic

12 division with additional/supporting documentation. TWO-YEAR COLLEGES WITH • Only credit is transferrable; grades, quality points and cumulative averages do not transfer TRANSFER ARTICULATION TRANSFER CREDIT EVALUATIONS AGREEMENTS Adirondack Community College A trained evaluator reviews all transfer credits after a Alfred State/SUNY College of Technology preliminary review is performed by Admissions. Transfer Broome Community College courses that may be equivalent to required course work Bryant and Stratton College are reviewed by an evaluator; if the evaluator is unable Cayuga Community College to determine required course work equivalency from Corning Community College the course description, it will be sent to the appropriate Dutchess Community College chair for review and equivalency evaluation. Finger Lakes Community College Fulton Montgomery Community College Transfer courses that are not equivalent to required Genesee Community College course work, but may be considered for general George Brown College, Toronto, Canada Herkimer County Community College education credit, are evaluated in one of two ways: Hudson Valley Community College, Jamestown Business College • If the student has an Associate degree or higher, Jamestown Community College general education requirements will be waived and Jefferson Community College replaced with any three credit hour liberal arts course Mildred Elley College • If the student does not have an Associate degree or Mohawk Valley Community College higher degree, courses will be reviewed on a course- Monroe Community College by-course basis to be applied to the general education Niagara County Community College requirements and given an equivalent course acceptance. North Country Community College Onondaga Community College Sage Junior College ADVANCED PLACEMENT/CREDIT BY EXAMINATION Schenectady County Community College SUNY Erie Community College Hilbert College recognizes college-level work completed in high Tompkins Cortland Community College school under the Advanced Placement Program of the College Trocaire College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB). Student work that receives Villa Maria College a rating of 3 to 5 on the advanced placement (AP) examination will be considered for college credit and/or advanced placement status. Hilbert College also participates in the New York State College Proficiency Examination Program (CPEP) and the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) established by the College Entrance Examination Board Determination of appropriateness of test and level of performance as applicable to credit are determined by the College.

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB)

Hilbert College recognizes International Baccalaureate programs and will grant academic credit for only higher level (HL) IB exams with a minimum grade of five. A student who has earned the IB Diploma will be awarded a maximum of 30 credit hours. The IB transfer credit will be applied toward major, core curriculum, or elective course requirements. Major credit will be determined in consultation with department chairs. Students will not receive additional credit for AP exams that duplicate credit awarded from the IB exam(s). If a student does not attain the IB Diploma but presents individual Higher Level examinations with scores of five or above, he/she will receive three credits per examination (depending on the Hilbert College course equivalency).

13 HILBERT AND AREA HIGH SCHOOLS ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS

Specialized articulation agreements exist with several high schools and Board of Cooperative Education Services (BOCES) Centers in the Western New York area. These relationships assist students in the transition from the secondary level to the college level by acknowledging their completion of certain unique course offerings at their schools. In general, students who are enrolled in these programs or courses receive three benefits:

First, students will receive college credit in accordance to the individual agreements as listed below. Once accepted and registered in a Hilbert College degree program at the associate or bachelor’s level, the students will receive credit for the equivalent Hilbert courses. A student must attend Hilbert College to receive credit; this credit is non-transferable. In addition, Hilbert College provides each school with three scholarships each year worth $1,000 per semester for eight consecutive semesters (four academic years Fall/Spring). These are to be awarded to students that complete these courses and are recommended by their instructor or director. Finally, during their senior year in high school, up to five students from each school who are recommended by their instructors will receive tuition waivers to take a three credit hour introductory level course at Hilbert College. Students are only responsible for the cost of books and for transportation to and from campus.

This list is subject to change – please consult the Admissions office for the current information. High School Agreements: ______Departments High School Program Hilbert Equivalent Credit

Criminal Justice Bishop Timon-Saint Jude High School Criminal Justice/ Criminology CJ 101/CJ 204 3-6 Bennett Law Magnet (PS 200) Magnet Curriculum CJ 202 3 East High School Forensic Tech FS 101/CJ Electives 3 Hamburg High School Forensic Science FS 101 3 Lancaster High School Criminal Law Course CJ Elective 3 St. Francis High School Law in Society CJ 202 3 Frontier High School Criminal Justice/Forensic Science CJ 101/FS 101 3-6 Mount Saint Mary Academy Forensic Science FS 101 3

Business Management West Seneca Academy of Finance AOF Curriculum 2 BUS Electives 6 Iroquois Business Academy AOF Curriculum 2 BUS Electives 6 Orchard Park Academy of Finance AOF Curriculum 2 BUS Electives 6 North Tonawanda Academy of Finance AOF Curriculum Varies by major 3-6 Hamburg High School Academy of Finance AOF Curriculum 2 BUS Electives 6 Lake Shore Academy of Finance AOF Curriculum 2 BUS Electives 6

Communication Studies North Collins High School Photography Course 1 Comm Elective 3 Chautauqua Lake TV Broadcasting 1 Comm Elective 3 West Seneca TV Broadcasting 1 Lib. Arts Elective 3 Buffalo Academy of Visual & Performing Arts Comm. Media Arts 1 Comm. Elective 3

BOCES Agreements

Centers BOCES Program Hilbert Equivalent Credit

Cattaraugus/Allegheny Belmont CJ Curriculum I & II CJ 101, CJ 103 3-6 Ellicotville CJ Curriculum I & II CJ 101, CJ 103 3-6 Olean (Criminal Justice) CJ Curriculum I & II CJ 101, CJ 103 3-6 Olean (Media Communication) Graphic Design Lib. Arts Elective 3

14 Delaware, Chenango, Madison, Otsego (DCMO) DCMO Chenango Campus Security and Law Curriculum CJ 103 Intro to Security 3 DCMO Robert Harrold Campus Security and Law Curriculum CJ 103 Intro to Security 3

Erie I BOCES – (3 - 12) Harkness (Criminal Justice) Criminal Justice/Legal Academy CJ 101, CJ 103, CJ elective, FS 101 Harkness (Computer Security) Cisco Networking/CIS MIS 120, 205, 206 Kenton Criminal Justice/Legal Academy CJ 101, CJ 103, CJ elective, FS 101 Potter Criminal Justice/Legal Academy CJ 101,CJ 103, CJ elective, FS 101

Erie II BOCES - Carrier CJ Curriculum I & II CJ 101, CJ 103 3-6 Hewes CJ Curriculum I & II CJ 101, CJ Elective 3-6 LoGuidice CJ Curriculum I & II CJ 101, CJ Elective 3-6 Ormsby CJ Curriculum I & II CJ 101, CJ Elective 3-6

Genesse Valley Batavia CJ Curriculum I & II CJ 101, CJ Elective, FS 101 3-9 Mt. Morris CJ Curriculum I & II CJ 101, CJ Elective, FS 101 3-9

Broome-Tioga BOCES CJ Curriculum I & II CJ 101, CJ Elective, FS 101 3-6 Finger Lakes BOCES (FLTCC) CJ Curriculum I & II CJ 101, CJ 202 3-6 Madison-Oneida BOCES CJ Curriculum I & II CJ 101, CJ Elective, FS 101 3-6 Monroe I BOCES CJ Curriculum I & II CJ 101, CJ 103 3-6 Nassau BOCES Barry Tech CJ Curriculum I & II CJ 101, CJ Elective, FS 101 3-6 Orleans-Niagara (Criminal Justice) CJ Curriculum I & II CJ 101, CJ 103 3-6 Orleans-Niagara (Digital Media) Digital Media Prog� Comm. Elective 3 Southern Westcheter BOCES CJ Curriculum I & II CJ 101, CJ 103, CJ Elective, FS 101 3-6 St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES CJ Curriculum I & II CJ 101, CJ Elective 3-6 WSWHE BOCES CJ Curriculum I & II CJ 101, CJ 103 3-6 Wayne Technical & Career Center CJ Curriculum I & II CJ 101, CJ 2020 3-6

INTERESTED STUDENTS SHOULD CONTACT THE PROGRAM COORDINATOR FOR MORE INFORMATION1

15 FINANCIAL AID POLICIES REGISTRATION FEE Part-time students are charged $10 per semester. (2021-2022) ONLINE BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS Tuition and fees are billed in advance for advance-registered students. Payment is due thirty days prior to the start of Students starting in Fall 2021 in 8 week module the semester. Those who register through the drop/add classes will be charged $295 per credit hour. period are billed immediately and payment is due upon Fee charges are not applicable. Students will receipt of the invoice. Costs are subject to change. not qualify for institutional scholarships.

TUITION ROOM AND BOARD CHARGES

Students who register for 12-19 credit hours (full- Resident students who have contracted for a double time) are charged $12,218 per semester. room in St. Joseph’s Residence Hall are charged $5,350 per semester. Single room occupancy rate is $6,450 per For each credit hour over 19, there is an additional charge of semester. A double room or suite in Trinity Residence Hall is $620 per credit hour. There is no adjustment in the overload $5,350 per semester. St. Joseph’s Hall and Trinity charge for withdrawals after the drop/add period. Hall rates include an unlimited meal plan.

Students who register for 1-11 credit hours (part- Occupancy rate for the Hilbert College Apartments is a time) are charged $620 per credit hour. flat rate of $5,200 per semester. No meals are included in the apartment rate. A 50 meal plan is included in the GENERAL COLLEGE FEES apartment rate. Commuters can purchase a 50 meal plan for $440 or a 25 meal plan for $230 per semester. 50 meal Full-time students are charged $500 per semester; part- plans can be requested on the Hilbert College website. time students are charged $30 per credit hour. These fees include library use, student activities, athletic facility SECURITY DEPOSIT FOR RESIDENTS use, parking, and identification card processing. Students who enter the Hilbert residences for the first time STUDENT ACTIVITY FEE are charged a $125 security deposit. This fee is maintained in a special account and is refunded to residents (less any Full-time students are charged $122 per semester, damage charges) when they leave the hall at graduation or part-time students are charged $7 per credit hour. withdraw completely from the college. Year-end damages These fees support student clubs and organizations, are assessed and collected to keep the deposit secure. student government, and student activities intended to enhance student engagement and provide leadership SERVICE AND STUDY AWAY FEES opportunities for all students the college. This fee, ranging from $1,500-$2,200 per class, INTERNATIONAL STUDENT FEE covers a students cost associated with required travel in service learning abroad or study away classes. International students are charged $1000 per semester. These costs include airfare, accommodations, in-country transportation, and meals. LAB FEE ONLINE DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAMS Full and part-time students are charged a $25 fee per ever science lab course. These programs are no longer being offered and are currently being taught out. Any students who enrolled in one of ORIENTATION FEE Hilbert Colleges degree completion programs in Fall 2020 can refer to the 2020-2021 catalog for tuition and fees. All first-time students are charged a $200 orientation fee in their first semester SPECIAL CASES

Senior citizens (60 years) may register for courses on

16 a non-credit basis and receive a full waiver of charges. published due date on the invoice. Failure to respond Regular charges apply if the courses are taken for credit. by the payment due date will result in a late fee. Late fees will not be applied to students who Courses that are audited with the approval of the instructor are certified for third party education benefits and Vice President for Academic Affairs are charged half in the event that payments are delayed. of the regular tuition rate for coursework. No fees are charged. Auditors receive neither credit nor grades. The College will not issue grade reports, transcripts or other information until the account is paid in full. Resident Advanced college credit is granted to approved students will not be allowed to move into the residence high school students. They are charged two- hall until all financial aid is credited and their account is thirds the regular tuition rate for coursework. paid in full. Outside collection and legal action will be Other Charges taken to secure the payment due the College. The cost Rejected Credit Card fee ...... $10.00 of these collection services will be the responsibility of Returned Check fee...... $20.00 the student. A student whose account is not fully paid Transcript fee...... $5.00 or deferred upon by the payment due date must contact the Student Finance Office for further instructions. THE TUITION PLAN GI BILL AND VR&E BENEFICIARIES Hilbert College offers a monthly payment program which divides the semester’s tuition costs into four monthly GI Bill and VR&E beneficiaries (Chapter 33 and Chapter payments. The finance charge ranges from $25-$100 31 beneficiaries) are eligible to attend a course of depending upon the amount financed on the plan. The education or training for up to 90 days from the date the student (and perhaps the parent) will be required to complete beneficiary provides a certificate of eligibility, or valid VAF a Tuition Plan Promissory Note. Payments received after 28-1905. Hilbert College will not impose penalties or the ten day grace period after the due date are assessed a require beneficiaries to borrow additional funds to cover $10 late fee. Employer Reimbursement Promissory Note tuition and fees due to late payments from the VA. Students who are eligible for tuition reimbursement from their employer are allowed to sign an employer payment promissory note to defer payment until two REFUND POLICIES weeks after the grade report is mailed. The finance charge for this note ranges from $25-100 depending • Application fees are non-refundable. upon the amount deferred. Students are responsible • Tuition deposits are non-refundable. for payment of full charges including the finance fee. • Room deposits are non-refundable except in cases of academic dismissal or excessive financial burden. FINANCIAL AID DEFERMENTS • Refund of all tuition and fee payments, other than non- refundable deposits, is allowed for those students who Upon completion of properly validated financial aid officially notify the Office of Student Records that they award documents and loan applications, the Student will not be attending before the first day of classes. Finance Office will defer the amount of the estimated • On or after the first day of the semester, refunds grants and loans against the institutional charges for the will be issued on cancellations, withdrawals, and semester. It is the student’s responsibility to respond to adjustments that have been properly filed in writing in any requirements in a timely manner. Failure to do so will the Student Records Office. The effective date of these result in the loss of the deferment, late charges may be changes will be the date on which the form is received assessed and payment will be expected immediately. If by the office. If done by letter, it is recommended to loss of financial aid results in non-payment of the account, send the notice by certified/return receipt mail. the account may be placed with a collection agency. • Refund of residence hall payments, other than non- The collection fee (up to 50% of debt) and if necessary, refundable deposits, is allowed for those students litigation costs, will be the responsibility of the student. who officially notify the Director of Residence Life of their non-residence status prior to the first day of the residence contract. Any student whose contract PAYMENT POLICIES for residence is accepted and who, thereafter, voluntarily changes to another residence not under All tuition balances are payable by the published due date the supervision of the College, but who continues to on the invoice. Payments by cash, check, Master Card, attend the College as a full-time student will remain VISA and Discover are acceptable. Payment arrangements obligated for the entire semester’s room and board for any outstanding balance must be made by the charge. Any student whose contract for residence

17 accommodations is accepted and who, thereafter, 5 WEEK SESSION SCHEDULE GRADUATE officially withdraws from the College as a full-time STUDENTS FOLLOW THIS REFUND POLICY student may receive a refund in accordance with the institutional refund schedule. A resident who Week of Classes Tuition Fees breaks the yearly contract between semesters will Refund Refund be assessed a $300 contract breakage fee. Given Given • If the financial aid awards exceed the institutional charges for the semester, a refund of the excess Up to end of Drop/Add 100% 100% funds is processed within 14 days of the credit After 2nd Class, before 3rd 80% No refund balance being created. Students will be notified via After 3rd Class, before 4th 25% No refund Hilbert College email when their refund check will be available. Checks that are not picked up within After 4th Class, before 5th No refund seven days are mailed. Refunds resulting from Federal Parent (PLUS) Loans are made payable to the parent *Drop/Add ends before the second class borrower, and are mailed directly to the parent. • Full-time and part-time students who completely Notice: After the end of the drop/add period, no adjustments or partially withdraw during the first four weeks of are made for partial withdrawals of full-time students. the semester are granted an adjustment in tuition charges according to the following schedule. FEDERAL REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO REFUNDS/REPAYMENTS OF INSTITUTIONAL REFUND SCHEDULE FEDERAL (TITLE IV) AID

Traditional Full-time and Part-time students in a 15 week All schools that participate in any of the Federal semester follow this schedule for Fall or Spring semesters. Title IV financial aid programs must determine how much Title IV aid a student has received and not Week of Classes Tuition Fees Room earned at the time of withdrawal, as well as how Refund Refund Refund much of the aid has to be returned and by whom. Given Given Given The amount of aid earned is calculated on a pro rata basis through 60 percent of the payment period. Up to end of Drop/Add 100% 100% 50% 2nd Fiscal Week 90% No refund 25% RETURN OF FUNDS FORMULA 3rd Fiscal Week 60% No refund No refund 4th Fiscal Week 30% No refund No refund There are six basic steps to the formula for calculating the amount of funds that must 5th Fiscal Week No refund be returned to the Title IV programs.

The College will refund Board charges 1. Determine date of withdrawal and percentage of on a pro-rated schedule. payment period attended by the student. A student’s withdrawal date is one of the following: 8 WEEK SESSION SCHEDULE STUDENTS The date the student began the withdrawal FOLLOW THIS REFUND POLICY process prescribed by the institution; • The date the student otherwise gave (in Week of Classes Tuition Refund Given writing or orally) official notification to the institution of his or her intent to withdraw; • If the student never began the withdrawal process or otherwise gave notice of intent to Up to end of Drop/Add 100% withdraw, the midpoint of the payment period After 2nd Week, before 3rd 50% or period of enrollment or the student’s last After 3rd Week, before 4th 25% day of academically related activity if it can After 4th Week No refund document the student’s attendance; • If the student did not begin the withdrawal process or otherwise give notification (including notice from someone acting on the student’s behalf) to the institution of the intent to withdraw because of • Circumstances beyond the student’s

18 control (e.g., illness, accident, grievous review the refund in proportion to the length of attendance personal loss, etc), the date based on the and determine what the student needs to repay. circumstances related to the withdrawal; • If a student who was granted an approved INSTITUTION’S RESPONSIBILITY leave of absence fails to return from the leave of absence, the date the institution determines After determining that a student receiving Title IV funds the approved leave of absence began; or has withdrawn (officially or unofficially), the institution • If a student takes an unapproved leave of will process the appropriate refund calculation as absence, the date the student began the mandated by the Federal regulations. The resulting unapproved leave of absence. action will be summarized and notice of this action will be mailed to the student. If the student must repay a 2. Calculate amount of Title IV aid earned by the student. portion of the refund received prior to the withdrawal, the institution will notify the student of the liability. 3. Compare amount earned and amount disbursed to determine amount of unearned. The institution will perform due diligence in securing the monies to return to the Title IV programs. This 4. If amount earned is greater than amount disbursed, Title IV overpayment status will be indicated on all determine late disbursement. subsequent Financial Aid transcripts that the institution produces and this action will disqualify further Title IV 5. If amount earned is less than amount disbursed, funding until the monies are returned as requested. determined amount of Title IV aid that must be The institution will respond to any questions returned. or concerns regarding this regulation. 6. Calculate portion of funds to be returned by institution and student. A student who owes a APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID grant repayment remains ineligible for further Title IV assistance until the grant is repaid, THE APPLICATION PROCESS unless the student and the institution agree on satisfactory repayment arrangements. Applying for student financial assistance can be a complicated process. In order for the College to determine The following is the refund distribution schedule: a student’s eligibility for financial aid, certain application • Unsubsidized FFEL/Direct Stafford Loan procedures must be followed and the student must submit • Subsidized FFEL/Direct Stafford Loan follow-up forms in an accurate and timely manner. Students • FFEL/Direct PLUS must be officially accepted by the Office of Admissions before • PELL Grant notification of financial aid is given. The form used when • Federal SEOG applying for federal financial aid (including student loans) is • Other Title IV Programs called the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To assure being considered for all available funds, and to Examples of these refund calculations are receive timely notification of funds being offered, students available in the Student Finance Office. should submit the application form and all follow-up forms by April 1. You can apply for financial aid after October 1 STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY of the year before you are entering college, i.e. attending 2021-2022, you can file October 1, 2021. You will be using Prior to leaving the institution, the student should seek both income information from two years prior, i.e. 2021-2022 will academic and financial advisement. After completing the be based on 2019 income. As the name suggests, there is official withdrawal form (available in the Office of Student no fee for using this form. The information that is provided on Records), the student’s record will be processed using the this form serves as the basis for determining the student’s date of withdrawal. If the student does not officially withdraw, eligibility for federal aid as a full-time or part-time student. yet ceases to attend all his/her registered classes for the To apply for Federal Aid and obtain a Federal Student semester, the faculty will provide the last date of attendance. Aid ID (FSA ID), please visit studentaid.gov. The student’s record will be processed using this last date of attendance if it surpasses the midpoint of the semester. Once you have completed your FAFSA electronically, you If the student receives a check from the institution as a will be directed to the New York State Higher Education result of financial aid/loans exceeding the tuition costs and Services website to complete your New York State TAP Grant withdraws, the student may be responsible to repay a portion Application. If you do not complete the TAP application at of that refund to the Title IV programs. The institution will

19 this time, you may receive an email, or you may complete • Not have had federal benefits suspended or the application on the HESC website (TAP is for New York terminated as a result of a drug offense conviction State residents attending a New York State college only.) • Maintain satisfactory academic progress in the program of study The Free Application for Federal Student Aid allows students • Not be in default on a previous federal education to request application information to be sent to up to ten loan, not owe a repayment on a previous federal different institutions. To designate that information be sent educational grant or loan, and not have borrowed to Hilbert College, please list its name and institution code in excess of federal student loan limits (002735) on the application. It is important for students • Meet additional program-specific criteria and their parents to understand that, when applying for under specific program descriptions financial aid, they accept certain responsibilities. These include providing correct, accurate, and timely information. Also, the applicant must review and understand the COSTS AND ESTIMATED BUDGETS agreements contained in all forms that are signed, comply with application deadlines and requests for additional CALCULATION OF FINANCIAL AID information and repay any funds received as a result of inaccurate information. Once the processing center analyzes The cost of attendance, also referred to as the student’s the application data, the results are transmitted to several budget, takes into consideration expenses that are parties. The student will receive an acknowledgment related to the student’s education. These educational document that summarizes the data information. It must be costs are both direct and indirect and include: reviewed for accuracy. • Tuition and fees Corrections may be made online at studentaid.gov. If • Room and board all the information is accurate, the Student Finance • Books and supplies Office will receive the same data via the electronic • Transportation network and in conjunction with other documents • Miscellaneous personal expenses submitted by the applicant, the eligibility for federal, institutional and state aid can be determined. Costs may also include loan fees, dependent care costs and expenses related to a disability (if they are necessary THE VERIFICATION PROCESS for attendance and are not covered by other agencies). The estimated cost of attendance budgets for full-time students Some student federal aid applications are selected by attending in the 2021-2022 academic year follow. Important the processing center for verification. The student may Reminder: These budgets are not the actual charges on the need to provide documentation that the information student’s account. Only tuition, fees, room and board (for reported on the Free Application for Federal Student resident students) amounts are listed on the tuition bill. Aid is accurate. Documents such as the student’s and parent’s federal income tax forms or IRS tax The estimated cost(s) of Attendance printed on the Hilbert transcripts, verification of untaxed income, household College Award Notice are inflated to include several size, or the number in college may be required. factors in addition to tuition and fees. The budgets below are for a full-time undergraduate on-campus program students and Online students. These are strictly GENERAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA used by the Student Finance Office for the purpose of packaging for the 202-2022 Academic Year. Updated Applicants must meet the following criteria to Costs can be found on the Hilbert College website. be eligible to receive federal funding: COMMUTER OFF-CAMPUS • Be a U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen Tuition ...... $24,435 Tuition ...... $24,435 • Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in Fees ...... $1000 Fees...... $1000 an eligible degree or certificate program at Student Activity Fee...... $245 Student Activity Fee...$245 an eligible post- secondary institution Room/Board...... $1,500 Room/Board ...... $5,400 • Not be simultaneously enrolled in Transportation…...... $1000 Transportation ...... $1,000 elementary or secondary school Books/Supplies ...... $750 Books/Supplies...... $750 • Have a high school diploma or its Personal Expenses….....$800 Personal Expenses....$800 recognized equivalent Avg. Loan Orig. Fee ….....$100 Avg. Loan Orig. Fee....$100 • Provide a valid and verifiable social security number • If required, be registered with the selective service TOTAL ...... $28,680 TOTAL...... $32,580

20 RESIDENT – ON CAMPUS To receive federal and state aid, students must maintain Tuition ...... $23,495 a minimum grade point average and complete a Fees...... $800 percentage of credit hours attempted each semester. Student Activity Fee...... $235 This is called being in good academic standing. Room/Board...... $10,294 Transportation...... $1,000 It is required that, prior to withdrawing from a course, the Books/Supplies...... $750 student seek advisement from the Student Finance Office to Personal Expenses...... $800 determine the impact of such action on future financial aid Avg. Loan Orig. Fee...... $100 eligibility. Students who withdraw through proper procedures will be made aware of any impact their withdrawal will TOTAL ...... $37,474 have on their ability to maintain satisfactory progress.

ONLINE (FALL, SPRING, SUMMER) Federal and State regulations prohibit awarding financial Tuition ...... $22,500 aid for classes that do not count toward his/her degree, Room/Board...... $16,200 certificate, or other recognized credential. If you wish to Transportation...... $3,000 take course work outside of your academic program, please Books/Supplies...... $2,250 see the Registrar and the Financial Aid Office. Financial Personal Expenses...... $2,400 Aid is not awarded for completion of minor degrees. Avg. Loan Orig. Fee...... $300 ELEMENTS OF SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC TOTAL ...... $46,650 PROGRESS FOR FEDERAL AID

**Child Care will be adjusted on an individual basis. Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) – Qualitative Billing is done by Student Accounts on a semester Component basis. Any specific questions pertaining to the student’s bill should be directed to that department. 1. After the end of the 2nd semester, Hilbert College will determine if a student has a 1.80 GPA or better. If a Your actual charges for attendance for one 1.80 has not been earned, the student will have the semester will be: Tuition $11,747.50: Fees opportunity to appeal for Federal Financial Aid for the $517.50; Room/Board: $5,147 (actual charges following semester. may vary depending on Room and Meal plan). 2. A student must have a 2.00 cumulative GPA at the end Based on the data from the Free Application for Federal of their 4th semester in order to be eligible for Federal Student Aid and State Tuition Assistance application, the Financial Aid. award amounts for federal and state aid are calculated. These award amounts, along with recommended loan 3. Any time a student is academically ineligible for amounts and work study allotments, are communicated Federal Financial Aid, they will be given the opportunity to the student by means of an award notice. Once the to appeal and present a plan to regain good academic student accepts the On-line Award Letter, the financial aid standing. amounts (excluding work study amount since this is paid to the student when the hours are worked) are used for Pace (rate of attempted credit hours) – Quantitative deferment of tuition costs. Any balance remaining after the Component aid is deferred is the responsibility of the student to pay. 1. A student must complete at least two-thirds (66.67%) ACADEMIC PROGRESS GUIDELINES of all cumulative attempted credit hours. FOR FINANCIAL AID 2. New freshmen are required to successfully complete at least (50%) of the credits they attempt during HILBERT COLLEGE’S SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC their first two semesters. Starting with their third semester, they are required to successfully PROGRESS GUIDELINES FOR FEDERAL AID complete two-thirds (66.67%) of their credits. 3. Transfer credits accepted by Hilbert College will count Federal regulations require that all financial aid both as attempted and completed hours at Hilbert recipients maintain satisfactory academic progress College. (SAP) in a course of study leading toward a degree.

21 4. Remedial courses will count both as attempted and In the event a student has lost federal aid eligibility due completed hours. to not meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress, an appeal may be filed in the case of specific circumstances. 5. Repeats of failed courses will count as attempted and completed hours. Federal regulations allow a student to appeal under the following circumstances: the death of a relative, an injury or 6. F, W, I grades will count as attempted, but NOT illness of the student, or other special circumstances. When completed. filing an appeal, the student must submit a letter explaining the circumstances, supporting documentation, 7. Consult with Student Finance if you are repeating a and the student must explain, in writing, what has changed course for a third time. in the student’s situation that will allow the student to comply with SAP requirements at the next evaluation. The appeal will Maximum Time frame/Degree Completion within 150 be reviewed by a committee and the student will be notified percent of the average length of the program- Quantitative in writing of the outcome. If the appeal is granted, the Component student will be placed on probation for the following semester and will be allowed to receive federal aid. At the end of that 1. A student must progress through his/her program of semester, the student must be meeting SAP or he will not be study at a pace that ensures completion within the eligible for federal aid the following semester(s) until such maximum time frame. time as the student is making satisfactory progress again.

2. Maximum time frame is defined as a period of no Students who fail to return to good academic standing at longer than 150% of the published length of the the end of the first probation semester will not be eligible education program, as measured in credit hours. for further federal financial aid. They have the option to Associate Degree is 60 credit hours x 150% = 90 attend the following semester without federal financial credit hours or 6 semesters of study. Bachelor Degree aid in an effort to return to good academic standing. is 120 credit hours x 150% = 180 credit hours or 12 Students may also appeal for reinstatement and should semesters of study. contact the Financial Aid Office to review this option.

3. Federal financial aid eligibility will be terminated STANDARD FOR CONTINUANCE OF STATE AID when a student has attempted 180 credit hours (for a degree published with a 120 credit hours Determining eligibility for New York State requirement). For financial aid purposes, student Tuition Assistance Program (TAP). pursuing a double major or dual degree may not exceed 150% of the maximum time frame standard. BACCALAUREATE DEGREE (by semester) Calendar: Semester Degree Program: Baccalaureate 4. Although requirements are per semester, Hilbert College reviews for Federal Academic Progress at Before being certified for this payment: the end of each academic year. Federal regulations require that schools review at least once per academic 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th year. A student must have accrued this many credits: CONSEQUENCES OF NOT MEETING 0 6 15 27 39 51 66 81 96 111 SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP) With at least this grade point average: Hilbert College reviews FEDERAL aid at the end of each 0 1.5 1.8 1.8 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 academic year. An academic year comprises of the fall/ spring/summer semesters. Students’ academic progress Completing at least this many credits for this semester: will be reviewed at the end of the academic year, or 6 6 9 9 12 12 12 12 12 12 at the end of the last semester that they attend. If a student does not meet the components of SAP, he/ she will receive a letter outlining the requirements and what was achieved. The student will NOT be eligible to receive federal aid for the following academic year. APPEALS ASSOCIATE DEGREE (by semester)

22 Calendar: Semester Degree Program: Baccalaureate FINANCING AN EDUCATION Before being certified for this payment: Since the cost of a college degree is most often compared 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th to another major investment in a person’s lifetime, purchasing a house, careful financial planning is needed. A student must have accrued this many credits: The Student Finance Office consists of the areas of financial 0 6 15 27 39 51 aid and student accounts. This “blend” of data information and staff provides the whole picture of cost, financial With at least this grade point average: resources, and payment options to students and their parents when meeting the expense of this very important 0 1.5 1.8 1.8 2.0 2.0 investment. It is the mission of this office to provide the personal counseling that is necessary to make attending Completing at least this many credits for this semester: Hilbert College an affordable reality. The combined efforts 6 6 9 9 12 12 of students and college staff produce the most effective results by acquiring what financial assistance is available. HEOP STUDENTS BACCALAUREATE DEGREE (by semester) Calendar: Semester Degree Program: Baccalaureate WHAT IS FINANCIAL AID? Before being certified for this payment: Financial aid, simply defined, is money that is supplied by a source outside of the family to help meet the cost of higher 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th education. There are two basic categories of aid: need- based and non need-based. Need-based aid contributes the A student must have accrued this many credits: major portion of assistance available for higher education. 0 3 9 21 33 45 60 75 90 105 When a student does not have sufficient family resources to pay for college, that student is considered to have financial With at least this grade point average: need. This is determined by collecting financial data about the student and his/her family and then analyzing that 0 1.1 1.2 1.3 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 data according to a standard set of calculations. This need Completing at least this many credits for this semester: analysis results in an expected family contribution (EFC). The EFC represents the amount of resources, in dollars, that the 6 6 9 9 12 12 12 12 12 12 student and his/her family are assumed to have available to contribute towards the cost of attendance which includes the In the case of transfer students, an official transcript following: of all previous college work (even if the student does not intend to transfer the credits) must be on file in the • Tuition and fees Student Records Office. All transcripts must be evaluated • Room before a determination can be made regarding a student’s • Board eligibility for the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP). • Books and supplies Students who receive Aid to Part-time/or TAP to total 24 • Transportation TAP points (equal to four full-time awards) must maintain • Personal expenses a 2.00 CQPA for continued eligibility for State Aid. After the cost of attendance is calculated by the college, State regulations allow a waiver to undergraduate students the expected family contribution is subtracted, leaving a who have not met the good academic standards. Upon remaining sum which is the student’s financial need. notification of ineligibility, the student should follow the directions outlined in the letter to apply for a waiver. If a Institutions that participate in federal student aid waiver is granted, the student is allowed to receive the programs are required to provide student consumer Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) award for the upcoming information regarding the cost of attendance so that a semester. This waiver can only be granted once in an entire prospective student can examine it to make sure that undergraduate career, regardless of the institutions(s). it is realistic and reasonable in view of his/her career goals. This material, as it relates to Hilbert College, is described in the financial policy section of the catalog.

Within each category of financial aid, need-based and non need-based, there are three types of aid: grants, loans,

23 and student employment. Grants are gift aid; they do not degree. The Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program have to be repaid, nor do they have to be earned. A loan provides jobs for students who need earnings to does have to be repaid, unless it carries a provision that meet a portion of their educational expenses. allows all or part of it to be canceled if the student fulfills certain requirements. Employment is a straightforward The Federal Direct Loan Program is a set of guaranteed exchange of money for work performed in a job affiliated Federal student loan programs that includes the Federal with the college. There are four sources of funding Direct Loan (subsidized and unsubsidized) and the Federal for all aid: federal, state, institutional and private. Direct PLUS (Parent Loan) Programs. While students apply for these loans through the school, the source of funds for FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS these programs is from the Department of Education. The terms subsidized and unsubsidized must be understood This is the largest source of need-based funding available when discussing the loan programs. A subsidized loan through the Department of Education that is also referred means that the federal government pays the interest to as Title IV funding. The most common programs to the lender while the student is in school and during regulated by the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965 are: other periods when the borrower is not required to make payments. Once in repayment, students are then responsible • Federal Pell Grants for paying the interest on the loan. An unsubsidized loan • Federal Supplemental Educational means that the federal government does not pay the Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) interest on behalf of the student. Instead, the borrower • Federal Work-Study pays all the interest that accrues throughout the life of • Federal Direct Loan (subsidized and unsubsidized) the loan, including the interest that accrues while the • Federal Direct PLUS Loan (Parent Loan) borrower is enrolled as a student. The borrower can pay the interest as it accrues or have it capitalized (added to The Federal Pell Grant, Federal SEOG, Federal Work- the principal amount of the loan). Another major difference study, and subsidized Federal Direct Loan programs with the unsubsidized loan is that the expected family are need-based. Simply stated, this means that when contribution (EFC) is NOT taken into consideration when determining eligibility for funds for these programs, a determining eligibility. This has allowed many students who student’s expected family contribution is considered. did not meet the eligibility requirements of a subsidized Federal Direct Loan due to a large family contribution to Unsubsidized Federal and Federal PLUS loans are apply for a loan under the unsubsidized calculation. referred to as non-need-based since the expected family contribution is not considered when determining Additional Unsubsidized Federal Direct Loan eligibility is eligibility for funds from these programs. available for independent students and for certain dependent The Federal Pell Grant Program provides “gift” students (whose parents are denied the parent loan). assistance to undergraduates who have not yet earned a baccalaureate degree. It is an entitlement award The Federal Direct PLUS Loan (FPLUS) Program is designed which is not dependent upon the availability of funds for parents of dependent students and allows them to borrow at a particular institution. The annual amount of a federal money to help pay the cost of attending the college. student’s Federal Pell Grant depends in part on the amount that Congress appropriates for the program. OTHER FEDERAL AID

Campus-based programs include Federal Supplemental The Department of the Interior provides grants under the Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), and the Federal Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). This agency administers Work- Study (FWS). Unlike the Federal Pell Grant, receiving a higher education grant for enrolled members of aid from the campus-based programs depends upon the a tribe, Indian, Eskimo or Aleut, who are pursuing availability of funds at the college. The actual amount of an undergraduate degree. Additional information is funds received by a student under each of these programs available from the Bureau of Indian Affairs Office. depends upon the student meeting additional program specific criteria set by Congress and Federal regulations, the student’s need, and the amount of the school’s allocation. OTHER LOAN PROGRAMS

The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Various lending institutions offer Alternative Loans Grant (FSEOG) Program provides grant funds for for student borrowers with a credit-worthy co- exceptionally needy students who are Pell eligible and signer. Additional information and applications who have not yet earned a bachelor’s or professional are available in the Student Finance Office.

24 Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID), STATE FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS assists individuals with disabilities in obtaining their educational goals. Call 1-800-222-JOBS (5627) or The State of New York administers a variety of grant programs visit the NYSED website for general information. You for New York residents attending institutions within the state. can contact the Buffalo District Office at 1-888-652- More information can be found at hesc.ny.gov. They include: 7062 or [email protected]. To contact another NYS District Office please visit http://www .acces. • The Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), an nysed.gov/contact-us State aid to Native Americans, entitlement program that is need-based for administered through the Native American Education students enrolled full- time at the college. Unit, New York State Education Department, Cultural • Tuition Assistance for part-time study which is Education Center, Albany, New York 12230. available to students enrolled for less than twelve credit hours. The number and amount of awards are contingent upon the allocation of funds granted the SPECIFIC FINANCIAL AID PROGRAM college by the State of New York. Other State-funded programs, related to specific criteria, include: INFORMATION • Part-Time TAP, available to first-time freshman enrolled in academic year 2006-2007 and thereafter. FEDERAL PELL GRANT These students may only receive TAP for part- time enrollment after successfully completing two The Federal Pell Grant is an entitlement program. The consecutive semesters of at least 12 college credits applicant must be enrolled as an undergraduate student at and maintaining a 2.0 average. Students must also least on a part-time basis in an approved post-secondary be enrolled for at least 6 credit hours during the institution which is itself eligible under law to participate in semester they are requesting Part-Time TAP. Part- the grant program. Financial need is determined by a formula Time TAP will be calculated as a percentage of the established by the Department of Education and is reviewed full-time TAP a student would have received and annually by Congress. A student may receive a Federal Pell will be counted as a percent of TAP in calculating Grant until the completion of the first bachelor degree. Once a student’s eight semesters of TAP eligibility. a bachelor degree is earned, the student is no longer eligible. • The NYS Regents Awards for Children of Deceased and Disabled Veterans is available to students whose Current 2021-2022 awards for full-time students parent(s) served in the U.S. Armed Forces during range from $672 to $6,495 per year. The amount specified periods of war or national emergency of the award is affected by the cost of attendance and, as a result of service, died, suffered a 40% or and the status of part-time/full-time. The Pell more disability, was classified as missing in action, grant is not duplicative of state awards. or was a prisoner of war are eligible to apply. • NYS Memorial Scholarship of Deceased FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL Firefighters, Volunteer Firefighters, Police Officers, Peace Officers, and Emergency Medical Service OPPORTUNITY GRANTS (SEOG) Workers provides financial aid to children, spoused and financial dependents of deceased The applicant must have financial need be enrolled firefighters, volunteer firefighters, police officers, at least half-time, and be Pell eligible. peace officers, and emergency medical service workers who have died as the result of injuries The award ranges from $100 to $4000 per year, based on sustained in the line of duty in service to the cost of attendance and the availability of funds. Awards are State of New York. For study in New York State. made until the completion of the first bachelor degree. • The Veterans Tuition Award, available to persons who served in the armed forces of the United States in FEDERAL WORK-STUDY PROGRAM Vietnam, Persian Gulf, Afghanistan, or other eligible combat veterans matriculated at an undergraduate The applicant must be enrolled full-time. The College or graduate degree-granting institution or in an makes every attempt to employ all eligible students; approved vocational training program in New York however, in the event when there are more eligible State are eligible for awards for full or part-time study. students than funds available, the College will select • Adult Career and Continuing Education Services - those demonstrating exceptional financial need. Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) is part of the New York State Education Department. ACCES-VR, formerly The College arranges for job placements on campus and known as the Office of Vocational and Educational off campus with public or private non-profit agencies and

25 community service organizations, includes the America requirements during one semester of the academic period. Reads/Counts Program. The number of hours allowed The total aggregate limit for a dependent undergraduate for a student to work under this program are determined student cannot exceed $31,000 with a maximum of $23,000 by a student’s financial need, class schedule, academic subsidized. The total aggregate limit for an independent progress and health status. Students are paid every two undergraduate student is $57,500 with a maximum of weeks for the hours worked during that time. Compensation $23,000 subsidized. is not given for hours awarded and not worked. Loan proceeds are disbursed in two payments for FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN the length of the loan (ex: a loan is processed for the period of Aug.- May will come in two disbursements, In addition to meeting the general eligibility criteria one in the Fall, and one in the Spring). already stated, the student must be enrolled at least half-time. The student must also complete The student must remain enrolled at least half-time for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. the proceeds of any loan to be credited to his/her tuition account. Once a student has either graduated, withdrawn, FEDERAL DIRECT LOANS (SUBSIDIZED or dropped below six credit hours, he/she must make formal arrangements with the loan servicer to begin repayment. AND UNSUBSIDIZED) • The maximum repayment period is ten years Direct Loans are made to students attending school at • Repayment in whole or in part may be least half-time. The U.S. Department of Education is the made at any time without penalty. lender, and you receive the loan money through your school. Direct Loans are low interest loans available for a student’ Payment of principal balance may be deferred while educational expenses. A Subsidized Direct Loan is awarded enrolled full-time in undergraduate or graduate study on the basis of financial need. The federal government if the student sends proper notification to the lending pays the interest on the Subsidized loan when the student bank. Other deferments are granted for active military is enrolled in college at least half-time and during the service, Peace Corps or Domestic Service Volunteer. periods of loan deferment. The interest rate for Subsidized loans disbursed after July 1, 2021 will be at a fixed rate of 3.73%; interest begins after half-time enrollment ceases. FEDERAL PARENT LOANS (PLUS)

An Unsubsidized Direct Loan is not awarded on the basis The purpose of this program is to enable parents of of financial need. Unsubsidized Direct Loans have a fixed dependent undergraduate students to secure a loan to interest rate of 3.73% for undergraduate students and help meet the educational costs of attending the College. 5.28% for graduate students as of July 1, 2021. Interest is Creditworthy parents of a dependent student who is enrolled charged on the unsubsidized loan from the time the loan at least half time in a degree program may borrow up to is disbursed until it is paid in full. This loan is designed for the students’ cost of attendance, minus any other financial students who do not qualify for Subsidized Direct Loans. aid. Repayment begins within 60 days after the final loan Additional loan funds are available for students who are disbursement for the loan period, unless the parent requests independent of parent(s) as defined by Department of a deferment by indicating such on the plus loan application Education standards and for dependent students whose or directly contacts the plus loan servicer. Interest rate is parents cannot borrow the Parent Plus Loan ($4,000 for first- fixed at 6.28% for Direct Plus Loans disbursed on or after and second-year students, $5,000 for third-and fourth-year July 1, 2021. A 4.228% origination fee will be charged on the students). A 1.057% origination fee will be charged on the principal amount of the loan, deducted before any funds are principal amount of the subsidized and unsubsidized loans, received, so the loan amount you receive will be less than the deducted before any funds are received, so the loan amount amount that will be repaid. you receive will be less than the amount that will be repaid. A student certified as a freshman (0-29 credit hours OTHER LOAN PROGRAMS completed) may borrow up to $3500 per academic year. A student certified as a sophomore (30-59 credit hours Various lending institutions offer Alternative Loans completed) may borrow up to $4500 per academic year. for student borrowers with a credit-worthy co- A student certified as a junior or senior (60 or more credit signer. Additional information and applications hours completed) may borrow up to $5500 per academic are available in the Student Finance Office. year. The amount of loan eligibility is also determined by enrollment status of part-time or full-time. Loan eligibility is prorated for a student completing his/her degree

26 NEW YORK STATE TUITION Degree program are limited to six semesters ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TAP) of TAP awards. (Total of 36 TAP points)

To be eligible for State student aid programs, a student Undergraduate students enrolled in the Bachelor must be a New York State resident and a U. S. citizen or Degree program are limited to eight semesters permanent resident alien, matriculated in an approved of TAP awards. (Total of 48 TAP points) program at a participating institution in New York State. ** Independent status under the Federal definition does not To receive any state-sponsored award or scholarship, necessarily assure independent status for State programs. students must submit an application to HESC by The amount of the TAP award is scaled according to the June 30 of the academic year for which assistance is level of study, tuition charges, and net taxable income. sought. Exception: To receive assistance through the For first- time undergraduate TAP recipients enrolled Aid for Part-Time Study program, students must submit full-time who are dependent, or financially independent an application to the participating institution- not to and are married or have tax dependents, the maximum HESC. Applicants will be processed as dependent using award is $5665 and the minimum award is $500. parental income as an eligibility criteria unless the Tuition Assistance for part-time Students student falls into one of the following categories: (Aid to Part-time study)

Basic Conditions To be eligible for aid to part-time study a student must:

• Does not and will not live with parents for more than • Be a resident of New York State six weeks during preceding, current and future tax year. • Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien or refugee • Did not and will not receive support from • If eligible to be claimed as a tax dependent, the parents exceeding $750 during preceding, family’s net New York State taxable income cannot current and future tax year. have exceeded $50,550, in the preceding tax year • Is not claimed as dependent on parent(s) tax • If not eligible to be claimed as a tax dependent, return(s) for preceding or current tax year. the student’s and, if married, the spouse’s net • Honorably discharged from US military service and not taxable income together cannot exceed $34,250 claimed by parent(s) for preceding or current tax years. • Not have exhausted eligibility under the • 35 years of age as of June 30 of academic State’s Tuition Assistance Program(TAP) year (June 30, 2021 for 2021-2022). • Be matriculated as a part-time student in an • Between 22 and 35 years of age as of June approved undergraduate degree program 30 and meet the Basic Conditions. • Be enrolled for at least 3 but not more • Married on or before December 31 preceding the than 11 credit hours per semester academic year and meet the Basic Conditions. • Retain good academic standing in order to • Previously approved for financial independence continue to be eligible for an award and meet the Basic Conditions. • Have tuition of at least $100 per year • Not be in default on any student loan UNDER 22 YEARS OF AGE The recipients and award amounts are determined by the • Meet Basic Conditions and Meet One College and contingent upon the allocation authorized of the Special Conditions by the State of New York. The award cannot exceed the cost of tuition. Students must complete an application Special Conditions that is available in the Student Finance Office.

• Under 22 years of age NEW YORK STATE ENHANCED TUITION AWARDS • Both parents are deceased: permanently PROGRAM (ETA) disabled; or declared incompetent. • Applicant receives public assistance other than Aid Hilbert College participates in the Enhanced Tuition Awards to families with Dependent Children or food stamps. (ETA) program which provides tuition awards to students • Applicant is a ward of the court. who are New York State residents attending a participating • Involuntary dissolution of family unit resulting in private college located in New York State. Recipients will relinquishment of parental responsibility and control. receive $6,000 through a combination of their TAP award, ETA award and a match from their private college. Undergraduate students enrolled in the Associate

27 ELIGIBILITY If you are a student with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the ETA program requires that you be An applicant must: be a resident of NYS and have resided continuously enrolled and complete the number of credits in NYS for 12 continuous months prior to the beginning you attempted each semester to fulfill the requirement of the term; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; have for on-time degree completion. If you have not earned either graduated from high school in the United States, credits for all courses attempted, you can catch up on earned a high school equivalency diploma, or passed a missing credits if you successfully earn additional credits federally approved “Ability to Benefit” test, as defined by the during a Summer and/or Winter session(s) and get back Commissioner of the State Education Department; have a on track for credits that were not previously completed. combined federal adjusted gross income of $125,000 or less; be pursuing an undergraduate degree at a participating Students with disabilities determined to be ineligible who private college or university located in New York State; can demonstrate good cause for completing fewer credits be enrolled in at least 12 credits per term and complete than attempted and/or a break in attendance may appeal at least 30 credits each year applicable toward his or the decision by completing and submitting the Enhanced her degree program, through continuous study with no Tuition Awards Appeal form to [email protected]. break in enrollment except for certain reasons that can be For more information, visit NYS Student Financial documented; if attended college prior to the 2021-2022 Aid Programs and Students with Disabilities. academic year, have earned at least 30 credits each year (successively), applicable toward his or her degree program APPEALS prior to applying for an Enhanced Tuition Award; be in a non-default status on a student loan made under any NYS Students whose current income or prior year adjusted or federal education loan program or on the repayment gross income is $125,000 or below due to the disability, of any NYS award; be in compliance with the terms of the divorce or separation of a parent, spouse or the student service condition(s) imposed by any NYS award(s) that you or the death of a parent or spouse may appeal their have previously received; and execute a Contract agreeing to disqualification by completing the Income Appeal Form reside in NYS for the length of time the award was received, and submitting it to [email protected]. and, if employed during such time, be employed in NYS. Students determined to be ineligible for failure to meet CATCHING UP ON CREDITS the annual credit or continuous enrollment requirements and who can demonstrate good cause for completing A student who is not on track to complete an Associate’s fewer credits than required and/or a break in attendance degree in two consecutive years or Bachelor’s degree in may appeal the decision by completing and submitting four consecutive years (which requires completion of the the Enhanced Tuition Awards Program Appeal Form. equivalent of 30 credits each academic year) can catch up on missing credits to become eligible for an Enhanced Tuition AWARD AMOUNT* Award. If you successfully earn additional credits during a term or academic year and get back on track to completing Recipients of Enhanced Tuition Awards will generally your degree on time, you will be eligible to receive an receive $6,000 through a combination of their TAP Enhanced Tuition Award for the remainder of award, ETA award and a match from their private your undergraduate degree program. college. The number of awards to be made under this Program is subject to available funding. FIVE-YEAR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM *Note: Any award payment received may have tax If you are in an undergraduate program of study normally implications. Any questions regarding this should be requiring five-years, the ETA program allows five years to directed to a tax professional, the Internal Revenue complete your degree on time (which requires completion Service, or the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance. of the equivalent of 30 credits each academic year). DURATION STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 A recipient of an Enhanced Tuition Award is eligible to receive award payments for not more than two years of To be eligible for an Enhanced Tuition Award, students full-time undergraduate study in a program leading to an with qualified disabilities under the Americans with Associate’s degree or four years of full-time undergraduate Disabilities Act who attend less than full time must register study, or five years if the program of study normally requires with their college office for students with disabilities. five years, in a program leading to a Bachelor’s degree.

28 PAYMENT • High School Articulation Scholarship is awarded to students who have completed or are on To receive payments after the initial application year, an track to completed courses approved by Hilbert Enhanced Tuition Awards recipient must annually College at selected area high schools. This complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid scholarship is renewable for up to four years as (FAFSA) and the NYS Student Aid Payment Application. long as a 2.0 cumulative GPA is maintained. Application • Students may also be invited to participate in either the Honors Program or the Leadership Please check the hesc.ny.gov website program. Those interested should contact the for application deadlines. Admissions Office for more information. • Sibling Discount is awarded to the second sibling who attends simultaneously and both are enrolled full-time SCHOLARSHIPS • Child of Alumni Grant is awarded to dependent children of Hilbert College graduates (Bachelor or INSTITUTIONAL AND PRIVATE FUNDING Associate) who register full-time in a matriculated program at Hilbert College. It is renewable each Hilbert College and various private benefactors provide year if the student registers for full-time attendance funding for grants and scholarships that are need-based and maintains satisfactory academic progress. or merit-based. Merit-based aid is given to students in • Visit grant is awarded to students who attend recognition of special skills, talent or academic ability. an official campus through the Admissions Non need-based may also be awarded considering other Office. It is renewable for up to four years as long criteria such as field of study, ethnicity, or class level. as good academic standing is maintained. • Out of State Undergraduate Match Scholarship is ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS awarded to new students that live outside of New York State. Amounts can vary and is dependent Upon acceptance, domestic and international students on the information reported on the FAFSA. that attend on campus academic programs may be eligible • Students may also be invited to participate in for ONE of the following annual scholarships, which are either the Honors Program or the Leadership determined based upon academic merit. Program. Those interested should contact the Admissions Office for more information. • Provost Scholarship is awarded by the Office of Admissions to a high school senior who is enrolling TRANSFER STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS at Hilbert College full-time. The scholarship is renewable on an annual basis if the student Upon acceptance, domestic and international undergraduate maintains a minimum 2.50 grade point average. transfer students that attend on campus academic programs • Assisi Opportunity Grant is awarded by the Office of may be eligible for ONE of the following annual scholarships, Admissions to a high school senior who is enrolling at which are determined based upon academic merit. Hilbert College full-time. The scholarship is renewable on an annual basis if the student remains in good • Honors Scholarship is awarded by the Office of academic standing. Admissions to transfer students who have been accepted to Hilbert College. This scholarship is based INSTITUTIONAL ANNUAL INCOMING upon a student’s cumulative GPA from their previously FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIPS attend institution(s). The scholarship is renewable on an annual basis if the student maintains a minimum In addition to one of the above merit scholarships freshmen 3.00 grade point average and full-time attendance. may also qualify for ONE of the following annual scholarships. • Academic Merit Scholarship is awarded by the Office of Admissions to transfer students who have been • Catholic High School Scholarship is awarded to ALL accepted at Hilbert College. The scholarship is high school senior(s) who have attended a Catholic based upon a student’s cumulative GPA from their High School. It is renewable for up to four years as previously attended institution(s). The scholarship long as good academic standing is maintained. is renewable on an annual basis if the student • BOCES Articulation Scholarship is awarded to students maintains a 2.50 GPA and full-time attendance. who have completed a program pre-approved by Hilbert • Transfer Award is awarded by the Office of Admissions College. This scholarship is renewable for up to four to transfer students who have been accepted to Hilbert years as long as a 2.0 cumulative GPA is maintained. College. This scholarship is based upon a student’s cumulative GPA from their previously attended

29 institution(s). The scholarship is renewable on an line for applying please contact the Student Finance Office. annual basis if the student maintains a minimum 2.50 grade point average and is enrolled full-time. OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS • Out of State Undergraduate Match Scholarship is awarded to new students that live outside of New ARTHUR O. EVE HIGHER EDUCATION York State. Amounts can vary and is dependent OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMS on the information reported on the FAFSA. The Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity In addition to one of the above merit scholarships Program (HEOP) was created in 1969 by the New transfer student may also qualify for ONE of York State Legislature and is a partnership between the following annual scholarships. the State of New York and Hilbert College.

• Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships is awarded to transfer This program provides a broad range of services to students who have documented membership New York State residents who, because of educational in this Honors program. It is renewable as long and economic circumstances, would otherwise as good academic standing is maintained. be unable to attend a postsecondary educational • Sibling Discount is awarded to the second sibling who institution. Through the financial and academic support attends simultaneously and both are enrolled full-time provided, HEOP students will strengthen their skill sets • Child of Alumni Grant is awarded to dependent and achieve lifelong success at Hilbert College. children of Hilbert College graduates (Bachelor or Associate) who register full-time in a matriculated HEOP offers financial support to cover tuition and program at Hilbert College. It is renewable each fees, housing and meal plan, books and supplies. year if the student registers for full-time attendance The program also offers personal and academic and maintains satisfactory academic progress. counseling to help students navigate college life • Visit grant is awarded to students who attend and prepare them for life after college. an official campus through the Admissions Office. It is renewable for up to four years as long Admitted HEOP students are required to complete a as good academic standing is maintained. five-week Summer Institute designed to assist students • Out of State Undergraduate Match Scholarship is in their academic and social transition to college awarded to new students that live outside of New York State. Amounts can vary and is dependent Hilbert College will consider all New York State on the information reported on the FAFSA. resident students that meet the academic and financial requirements of HEOP. Scholarship requirements will be reviewed at the end of each academic year. If students do not maintain the requirements SAY YES TO EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP of an academic merit scholarship, the scholarship will be reduced by 50% of the annual award. Students will Hilbert College has partnered with Say Yes to have the opportunity to appeal if there were extenuating Education to award a full tuition scholarship to an circumstances that prevented the student from maintaining unlimited number of deserving students who meet the requirements. Students should contact the Student Say Yes requirements. Students must complete the Finance Office for instructions of how to complete an appeal. Hilbert College free online application, and submit their FAFSA, TAP, and Say Yes application. ADDITIONAL CAMPUS-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS EXTERNAL SCHOLARSHIPS Hilbert College offers several scholarships made possible through generous donations from alumni and friends Students are urged to apply for outside scholarships offered of the college who value a Hilbert College education. by local foundations, service clubs, various businesses Hilbert College offers a variety of scholarships for current, and labor organizations. The Student Finance Office web new students and transfers. Scholarship eligibility can be page and your high school guidance office may have based on specific criteria which includes; academic merit, information that might be helpful in locating scholarships. financial need, field of study, or a combination of criteria.

Please click here to download a full listing of available scholarships and descriptions.

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30 PAYMENT OF FINANCIAL AID

The student’s financial aid offer notice lists all the estimates for the full academic year; however, tuition charges and financial aid payments are processed by the semester. If he student’s original financial aid notice was based on full-time enrollment and the student changes to part-time status, the financial aid amounts must be recalculated. After the drop/add period ends, the Student Finance Office verifies the student’s enrollment status and begins to finalize the financial aid information for payment to the student’s account. For those students who have fulfilled all the requirements for a particular type of financial aid, the award amount is credited to the student’s account to pay institutional charges. When the amount of financial aid exceeds the institutional charges, the excess funds are refunded to the student in the form of a check. These refunds are available within 14 days of the credit balance being created.

OTHER PAYMENT OPTIONS

The staff of the Student Finance Office provides personal counseling to the student and his parents to determine the best payment approach. Any balance remaining after grants, scholarships and loans can be paid with cash, personal check, VISA, Master Card, and Discover. The College also offers a monthly payment plan which divides the semester’s balance into four manageable monthly payments. Many employers offer a tuition reimbursement benefit to qualified employees. Students who are sponsored under this benefit may defer tuition payment until two weeks after the grade reports for the semester are mailed. An employer reimbursement promissory note must be signed to qualify for the deferred tuition payment.

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31 of Hilbert alumni are a measure of the College’s STUDENT LIFE & STUDENT success in achieving its goal of career preparation. The purpose of the Hilbert College Alumni Association is to SERVICES “advance the interests of the College, to develop and foster A goal of college education is to become a responsible, self- a mutually beneficial relationship between the College and directed member of society. Self-direction can be developed its alumni by providing educational opportunities, social not only through the academic experience but also through programming and services and benefits to build ties and participation in group activities outside the classroom. relationships among alumni and current students, to provide Extra-curricular activities act as a means of developing alumni input on College issues, and to link the College the potential for leadership and creativity and of satisfying of today and tomorrow with its heritage of excellence, the need for recreation and relaxation. Students commitment and service.” The Alumni Association learn how to interact with others and opportunities encourages alumni to support Hilbert College financially are created for interpersonal relationships leading via its endowed scholarship, the annual fund and events. to a better understanding of human nature. Alumni participate in activities sponsored by the Alumni Association, including after-work gatherings and sporting ATHLETICS events. The Alumni Association Board’s recently-formed committees provide opportunities for graduates to become Hilbert will enter its twenty sixth season as a member of the involved in specific areas that are of most interest to them. National Collegiate Athletic Association - Division III. Hilbert is a member of the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference The Alumni and Events Engagement Committee works (AMCC), and the North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC). with Institutional Advancement and other Hilbert staff Hilbert offers fourteen intercollegiate programs, including to plan and facilitate alumni events, including True Blue baseball, basketball (men and women), bowling (women), Reunion Weekend, athletic reunion games and tailgates, cross country (men and women), golf, (mixed), lacrosse and networking/reconnecting happy hours or events. (men and women), soccer (men and women), softball, and volleyball (men and women). Twelve of the fourteen The role of the Career Engagement/Mentor Committee is teams compete in the very competitive AMCC with the to create opportunities for alumni to network with current conference champion in each sport earning an automatic students and each other; identify and connect alumni bid to participate in the NCAA post season tournament. interested in participating in networking events on campus; Men’s and women’s lacrosse compete in the NEAC, identify alumni interested in hosting Hilbert students which also offers post season championships. at their workplace or on the campus (Lunch and Learn programs); identify alumni to act as speakers or to lead a The athletic programs serve as opportunities for students panel discussion or presentation to students (by program.) to pursue personal development and learn the lessons that striving for excellence entails. Participation in The Alumni and Admissions Partnership Committee helps intercollegiate athletics affords students an opportunity identify out-of-town alumni interested in hosting Admissions to represent the college. These competitions create staff and local prospective students; facilitates alumni a strong sense of loyalty and community among presence at new student orientation sessions and open students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends. houses; enlists local alumni to participate in events at the beginning of the school year, including move-in. The organization, direction and administration of the overall program, as well as the coaching of its individual sports, is the responsibility of carefully selected CAMPUS BOOKSTORE and trained personnel. They are also responsible for implementing and maintaining the standards of The Campus Bookstore, located on the lower level of performance that are consistent with Hilbert’s goals of the Campus Center, stocks all textbooks and basic academic excellence and personal development. supplies for courses, and a variety of materials to accommodate students, faculty and alumni. Shop online at the Hilbert College Bookstore website. ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Hilbert’s approximately 8,200 alumni have assumed CAMPUS MINISTRY positions in virtually every career area and live throughout the United States and in several foreign While embracing Hilbert College’s Catholic Franciscan countries. The many and varied accomplishments heritage and values, Campus Ministry brings together

32 students of various faith backgrounds in a warm and Campus Safety Office. You may request this information and welcoming spirit of inclusiveness. They are offered a variety the daily crime log for the last 90 day period by calling 716- of opportunities for religious and spiritual growth and 649-7900. enrichment through on-campus programs, faith sharing, inter-faith worship, spiritual/pastoral counseling, and Additional Information on crime statistics and numerous community service projects. Retreats, nature reporting may be obtained from the United walks, and pilgrimages are also scheduled to encourage States Department of Education website. students to discover and celebrate God’s presence within themselves, others, and all of creation. The integration CAREER CENTER of our Catholic, Franciscan identity in all aspects of our educational experience assists in the development of The Career Center, acknowledging the challenges ethical leaders committed to peace and justice. of the change in the work world, has incorporated both technology and “the human touch” to promote Catholic Mass is celebrated once a week in the St. an integrated career education model. Clare chapel on campus, and on special occasions. Daily and Sunday Mass is also open to the public in The mission of the Career Center is to enhance learning and St. Francis Park, the home of the Franciscan Sisters of facilitate the lifelong pursuit of passion, skill development, St. Joseph, directly across the street from campus. and professional achievement for students and alumni. The Career Center provides comprehensive resources, programs, Any student wishing to become Catholic, or to prepare and quality career coaching to assist students and alumni in to receive one of the sacraments (such as Confirmation) exploring career, experiential, and employment opportunities. should schedule an appointment with the Vice President The Career Center offers several assessments which allow for Mission Integration and Campus Ministry. undergraduate and graduate students to explore their career interests and link these interests with a variety Mother Colette’s Cupboard, which provides emergency of academic offerings and career opportunities. Both food assistance for Hilbert students, operates through individual and group coaching methods are utilized during Campus Ministry, and is located on the first floor of flexible day and evening hours. Each semester a number Franciscan Hall. Professional clothing for students in of skillshops are conducted on self-assessment, career- need of interview apparel are provided as well. decision making, the development of job search skills, and effective resume writing. The Career Center sponsors Located in Franciscan Hall 202, Campus Ministry is part of career expos, graduate school fairs, graduate preparation the Office of Mission Integration. Everyone is welcome to stop skillshops, and many other events for students and alumni. by for either an informal visit or a scheduled appointment. The Career Center is proud to partner with Purple CAMPUS SAFETY Briefcase to offer a powerful career prep and job search tool – Working Hawks powered by Purple Briefcase! The The Campus Safety Department provides 24 hour Working Hawks platform has an innovative look; powerful coverage by a staff of uniformed officers who are tools; and many ways for you to connect with employers, registered security guards under the New York State alumni and staff. Our system is powered by Purple Security Guard Act. Officers are responsible for patrolling Briefcase, a cutting edge career network used by many the campus, traffic control, parking enforcement, crime colleges and universities throughout the country. prevention, enforcing rules and regulations, and those services that are unique to a college campus. With your To access the Working Hawks platform simply click the link help and cooperation Hilbert College will continue to to Career Prep & Job Search on the Career Center web site, be a safe campus in which to live, work, and study. click on Sign-In and this will open up Purple Briefcase’s Sign-In Page. For your first time entering, click on New CRIME STATISTICS Student. Select New York State and then Hilbert College from the pull down lists and enter your name/email and click Campus Crime statistics are available Find Me. You will need to enter your Student ID number on the Hilbert College website. to verify your account. Once your account is verified your account profile information will display and you can create The Hilbert College Campus Safety Department will provide, a password. If the system does not find you, you can still upon request, all campus crime statistics as reported to the enter your information to create an account and password. United States Department of Education. This information is provided to all students annually, and is available in the Whether you are a first-year student or about to graduate, Working Hawks powered by Purple Briefcase is an

33 important source of information, career related events, INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES and career exploration tools. Most importantly Working Hawks is the main mechanism that Hilbert College uses The International Student Services (ISS) department seeks to to post internships, job opportunities and other important support internationalization and globalization development career related info. We encourage all students to visit in the Hilbert College community. International students are the platform and get familiar with the interface. provided with the information, resources, and opportunities to support student success and engagement. The goal of Our annual First Destination Report indicates that Hilbert ISS is to ensure international students are supported in their College graduates find employment opportunities, academic, personal, and co-curricular experience, and that continue their education, participate in post-graduate students achieve success through visa compliance, campus service, or join the military within six months of engagement, and development as international leaders. graduation. The following data highlights our positive career outcome statistics for undergraduate students. All Hilbert community members are encouraged to learn more about the international efforts on campus and 2016 2017 2018 to participate in programs and workshops regarding 95.6% 96.1% 90.5% compliance, as well support the cultural adjustment that occurs in the international student experience. EMERGENCY ANNOUNCEMENTS ORIENTATION When classes and other college activities have to be canceled because of severe weather conditions, an announcement New Student Orientation is designed to introduce new is made on the following AM/FM radio stations: Hilbert College students to the academic and co-curricular services and programs vital to their successful transition to WBEN 930 AM WBLK 93.7 FM the Hilbert community. The New Student Orientation program WKSE Kiss 98.5 WECK 1230 AM aims to provide a structured and holistic introduction to the WTSS Star 102.5 WJYE 96.1 FM collegiate environment for both students and families. All WNSA 107.7 FM WYRK 106.5 FM new students are required to participate in New Student B92.9 92.9 FM Orientation. Through a combination of live presentations and online modules, new students and their support systems A notice will also be posted on the college website and will be informed about educational and social opportunities sent through Omnialert emergency texting system. and responsibilities in and outside of the classroom. All Hilbert College community members are expected to register for Omnialert to receive the The primary goals of the orientation program are as follows: most accurate information about college closures and emergencies. Individuals can register at • Aid new students in making the https://hilbert.omnilert.net/subscriber.php.​ transition to Hilbert College. • Acquaint new students and their Because colleges do not transport students, they remain support systems with the mission, history, open when school districts close. It then becomes a programs, and services of the College. personal decision to attend classes if the College remains • Inform students of campus services and resources open under conditions you consider too hazardous for that will enhance the Hilbert experience.. travel. There are also occasions when only day or evening • Acquaint and educate students about their rights classes may be cancelled when the other is not. and responsibilities within the campus community. • Emphasize the importance of student involvement FOOD SERVICES on campus and taking responsibility and initiative for their own academic and personal development. The College Cafeteria, located on the upper level of the • Provide students and their support systems Campus Center, serves three meals each day, Monday with the opportunity to interact with the Hilbert through Friday, Saturday and Sunday an afternoon brunch College community and feel confident and and an evening meal is served. 78 West, located in West excited about joining the community. Herr Atrium, provides students with a variety of grab and go snack options, coffee, and smoothies, Monday thru Friday. PERSONAL COUNSELING Snack machines located in various spaces on campus round out the student and faculty food needs during off-hours. The Counseling Center at Hilbert College offers a confidential, safe environment for students experiencing

34 conflict in their personal and/or academic lives. Using one single project that benefits the community and meets a holistic approach to counseling, the center offers a community need. In other courses, students may be educational encouragement for a healthy mind, body, and provided the opportunity to complete a service-learning spirit. Students are encouraged to seek assistance at the activity by selecting an organization or project from a list onset of a concern and if necessary referral services are of pre-approved community partners and activities. Some available. Every concern to the student is treated with classes mandate service-learning for all students; other dignity, respect, and confidentiality. There is no charge for courses provide service-learning as an option to another this service whether the student is living on or off campus. assignment, such as a research paper or group project.

The Counseling Center is dedicated to serving our population Students who successfully complete the service-learning with tools that will enhance a healthy lifestyle and offer assignment for their class, including the required service a meaningful personal and educational experience here agreements, time sheets, reflection activities, and evaluation, at Hilbert. Please visit our Resource Room which offers will receive a designation on their records and transcripts a wide range of resource materials concerning mental indicating that service-learning has been completed. health and wellness issues. We also have a Self-Help section in McGrath library. Group support systems are A student who does not complete the service requirement also available depending on the needs of our college of a particular course, but completed other assignments so community. Students are invited and encouraged to visit that they could pass the course, will still pass the course the center for all their counseling and wellness needs. but will not receive the service-learning designation on their records and transcripts and will still be expected to RESIDENCE LIFE complete Hilbert’s service requirement in another course.

Living on campus at Hilbert College allows students Students who complete the service-learning requirement easy access to classrooms, library, and athletic facilities, of a particular course but do not pass the course will in addition to the opportunity to meet and live with not be given credit for the service performed. students from a variety of backgrounds and cultures. An unlimited meal plan with $50 Hawk Bucks are included All students, regardless of their transfer status, will be with the room and board rate for students living in expected to complete Hilbert’s service-learning requirement. Trinity or St. Joseph’s Hall. A 50 meal plan and $100 Students who have completed service-learning projects Hawk Bucks is included in the campus apartments. at another college campus may be exempt if that service- learning course appears on their transfer transcript. For detailed information, please go to hilbert.edu/reslife. Exemption from Hilbert’s service-learning policy does not preclude a student from completing service-learning when SERVICE LEARNING & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT the service is mandated by an individual instructor. If service- learning is an assignment required of all students in a The Office of Service Learning and Community Engagement particular course, every student must complete the service- is dedicated to providing students with individual attention learning activities in accordance with the course syllabus, and support while also allowing them to grow and explore including those students who have otherwise been exempted new challenges. The office supports the college’s academic from Hilbert’s service learning requirement or those who service-learning program and offers a diverse range have previously fulfilled their service-learning requirement of co-curricular service opportunities, workshops, and through service-learning activities in another course. presentations for students to participate in throughout the academic year to learn about their community Service-learning activities that are performed as part and connect with the mission of Hilbert College. of the Leadership Certificate Program or as extra credit do not fulfill the College’s service-learning SERVICE LEARNING POLICY policy. This policy applies to all students enrolled in Hilbert College’s traditional undergraduate degree In keeping with the mission, values, and tradition of Hilbert programs and does not apply to students enrolled in College, and in accordance with Hilbert College’s 2012 Hilbert College’s Adult and Evening Programs. Strategic Plan, students will complete at least one service- learning experience as part of an academic course during STUDENT INVOLVEMENT their Hilbert College career in order to be eligible to graduate. Student Involvement spearheads campus-wide programming Service-learning requirements are unique to each class. and involvement opportunities for all students. Student In some classes, the entire class may work together on Involvement offered involve a variety of events including

35 comedians, speakers, concerts, luncheons, and trips to STUDENT HEALTH sporting events, theaters, and other local attractions. The New York State Public Health Law (NYS PHL) §2165, STUDENT PUBLICATIONS requires all students enrolled for six or more credit hours and were born on or after January 1, 1957 must submit Student Life sponsors and/or contributes to the verification of immunization or proof of two measles, one following publications: the Hilbert Horizons student mumps, and one rubella inoculation; signed by a doctor magazine, and the Student Handbook. or designated health official. Students must provide documentation within 30 days of the first day of class STUDENT CLUBS to avoid sanctions, interruption of class scheduling. A listing of immunization clinics associated with the Health Clubs chartered by the Student Government Association Department is available in the Wellness Center. (SGA) include: Adventure Club, Black Student Union, Common Ground Club, Communication Club, C.R.E.A.T.E In addition, New York State Public Health Law (NYS PHL ) Club, Criminal Justice/Forensic Science Club, Cyber Hawks, §2167 requires institutions, colleges and universities, to Delta Alpha Pi, Enactus, Franciscan Spirit Club, Freudian distribute information regarding meningococcal disease Slips, Gaming and Anime, Great Expectations, Hawk Radio, and vaccination to all students enrolled for at least Hilbert Helpers, Hilbert Starz, Human Services Association, six credit hours, whether they live on or off campus. A Never Miss Dance Team, Phi Beta Lambda, Prism Warriors, response to receipt of this information is required in ROTARACT, Ski and Snowboard Club,Student Athlete Advisory the form of a signed acknowledgement. Although the Council (SAAC), and Student Veterans Association. meningococcal vaccination is required for resident students, Hilbert College encourages all students to receive the Given that the initiation of and continuance of student inoculation. Students should seek information concerning activities and clubs is dependent upon student interest, the this vaccine from their personal care physician. aforementioned activities and clubs are subject to change. Resident students must have proof of health insurance on file STUDENT HANDBOOK and proof of a recent physical examination on file in the Office of Student Life before entering the Residence Hall. Student athletes must provide annual proof of a recent physical to be The Hilbert College Student Handbook provides information submitted to the Office of Intercollegiate Athletics. Student on student life at Hilbert. This publication contains athletes are strongly encouraged to have their own primary information on student organizations and services. The health insurance. All other students are encouraged to Handbook also contains the Student Code of Rights and have health insurance and a recent physical examination. Responsibilities, which describes rules related to student life at Hilbert. All Hilbert students are under the jurisdiction of Hilbert College mandates accident insurance for all full- the Student Code of Rights and Responsibilities. The Student time students. Hilbert College is not responsible for Handbook can be found on the Hilbert College website. payment of any medical expenses incurred by students. STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARDS The mission of the Student Government Association (SGA) is to represent the cultural, educational, recreational, and Students are required to carry ID cards at all times. The ID social interests of the student body, to encourage the growth card is needed to check out materials from the library, to of self-government, and to promote responsibility, loyalty, cash checks, to be admitted to on- and off-campus activities, and cooperation among the students in their relations with to use the fitness center , to scan in the dining hall for meal faculty and administrators of the college. The SGA is an plans and to have on hand if requested by Campus Safety elected body comprised of Executive Board Officers and to verify identity. In addition you may put money on your Senators representing various segments of the student ID card through the dining hall to use for purchases at 78 population. The SGA has standing committees to further West Café and the Dining Hall. ID pictures are taken during its mission and address its objectives as it aligns with the Orientation and during the semester by the Student Life college’s mission and values. The SGA is responsible for Office. There is a nominal fee for replacing lost ID cards. the oversight of student clubs on campus. The SGA meets on a weekly basis for student advocacy and engagement. STUDENT RECORDS & REGISTRAR

The Office of Student Records provides the following services for students:

36 • Preparing course offerings for each term which ACADEMIC REGULATIONS are accessible (on the Search for Sections option on Self-Service) on the Hilbert website; • Processing registrations for courses which AND STANDARDS require permission to register; Hilbert College, as stated in the mission, is committed to • After the last day for drop/add, processing providing students both a thorough grounding in general withdrawals from courses for students education and the liberal arts as well as specific knowledge who submit a withdrawal form; and skills in their degree programs. To that end, the • Processing mid-term and final grades, as following are the foundations of academics at Hilbert. well as Incomplete and other grade changes, for publication on Self- Service; • Evaluating transfer studies for incoming transfer DEGREE AND CURRICULA RULES students and returning students who complete transfer studies with departmental approval; DEGREE REQUIREMENTS • Verifying candidates for graduation/degree conferral/ Commencement honors; release of diplomas; Hilbert College awards the degrees of Bachelor of Arts (BA), • Verifying candidates for completion of certificate Bachelor of Science (BS), Associate in Arts (AA), Associate programs; preparation and release of certificates; in Science (AS), and Associate in Applied Science (AAS). • Processing and verifying changes in student status and general student directory information; The Bachelor of Arts degree is granted upon completion • Collaborating with the Faculty Athletic Representative of 120 credit hours (quality point rating of C = 2.0) regarding certification of student athletes for primarily in liberal arts and sciences. A minimum of 45 participation in intercollegiate athletics; credit hours must be completed in the upper division. • Processing transcript requests and providing transcripts; The Bachelor of Science degree is granted upon • Processing professional licensure completion of 120 credit hours (quality point rating of applications as appropriate. C = 2.0) which satisfy particular program requirements. • Processing enrollment verifications upon request. A minimum of 42 credit hours must be completed in the humanities, natural sciences and mathematics, VETERANS CERTIFICATION and the social sciences. A minimum of 45 credit hours must be completed in the upper division. All students who may be entitled to veterans’ benefits are required to provide a certification of benefits form to the The Associate in Arts degree is granted upon completion Office of Student Records. In order to be certified each of 60 credit hours (quality point rating of C = 2.0) primarily semester, students receiving benefits musts complete a in liberal arts and sciences. A minimum requirement of 48 request for certification form and submit it to the Veteran credit hours should be distributed among the humanities, Certifying Official located in the Office of Student Records. the natural sciences and mathematics, and the social sciences, with depth in at least one area. The Associate Information regarding benefits can be found on in Science and the Associate in Applied Science degrees the Hilbert College website or the VA website. require completion of an organized curriculum of 60 credit hours (quality point rating of C = 2.0) which must include at The State Approving Agency’s (SAA) least 20 credit hours in the humanities, the natural sciences address and phone number are: and mathematics, and the social sciences. There should be reasonable distribution of courses from the three categories. New York State Division of Veterans’ Affairs Bureau of Veterans Education Upon completion of an undergraduate degree a student Five Empire State Plaza (Suite 2836) may elect to enroll in a subsequent degree. A student Albany, NY 12223-1551 seeking a second bachelor’s degree must complete (518) 474-7606 at least 30 additional credit hours. A minimum of (518) 474-5583 (FAX) 15 additional credits are required in order to earn a subsequent associate degree. All academic course requirements for both degree programs must be satisfied.

37 IN RESIDENCE COURSEWORK and official transcripts for transfer work must be received by the degree conferral date. According to federal reporting In order to earn a degree from Hilbert College, students are requirements, a very brief grace period is allowed to change required to meet the in residence coursework minimum or receive a final grade, which occurs between degree requirements. Students earning a bachelor’s degree must conferral and beginning of reporting (dates vary each year). complete 30 credit hours of course work at Hilbert College. Once reporting has begun, the academic record is considered Student’s earning an associate’s degree must complete complete and final. No further changes will be made unless 15 credit hours of course work at Hilbert College. there is a documented clerical error. It is the responsibility of the student or faculty to notify the Student Records Office Depending on a student’s program of study, certain of a clerical error within 30 days of the graduation date. courses may be required to be completed at Hilbert College. It is the student’s responsibility to confer If a student has not completed all their coursework and with the division chair for these requirements. not received a grade by the reporting deadline, they will be removed from the graduation candidate list for that Official transcripts will only reflect grades for coursework semester and will be moved to the next term for graduation. that has been completed at Hilbert College. If readmitted to the college after the degree is conferred, a CLASS STATUS/ANTICIPATED GRADUATION YEAR student may return to campus and take additional Hilbert College coursework towards additional degrees per the Class status is ordinarily defined in terms of the subsequent degree policy. Course repeats are not permitted anticipated graduation year. The anticipated graduation after a degree is conferred per the course repeat policy. year is determined by the requirements a student has met within the department and/or the credits DUAL DEGREE AND DOUBLE MAJOR outstanding for completion of degree requirements. Students may opt to pursue completion of requirements For financial aid purposes and online registration for more than one academic program, resulting priority, class status may be defined in terms of credit in either a Dual Degree or a Double Major. hours earned rather than credit hours outstanding. DUAL DEGREE: A dual degree results in a student being CHANGE OF CURRICULA conferred with more than one degree. Degrees may be pursued concurrent or consecutively to each other. In All major changes must be approved by the division earning two separate degrees, at least 30 credits of chair of the department the student is changing their specialized, program-specific coursework should be unique major too. Students who wish to change majors may to each degree. General education, liberal arts, and all submit a change of major form at any time to the college curriculum may be applied to both programs when Office of Student Records. Change of majors will only applicable. Dual degrees may only be granted for different be processed between academic semesters. degrees (Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts).

COURSE LOAD DOUBLE MAJOR: A double major is the awarding of one degree with two majors (e.g., the student completing a double major of Criminal Justice and Crime Scene The normal course load is 15 credit hours. A semester credit Investigation earns one BS degree). Students fulfill all hour represents one 50-minute class period per week or one requirements of each major in addition to satisfying all 100-minute laboratory period per week for one fifteen-week Hilbert College requirements. This may be completed semester. Most classes at Hilbert are 3 credit classes. within the usual 120 credit minimum, and may not exceed 150-credits. Double majors must be between departments More than 18 credit hours may be carried with the leading to the same degree. For example, a student may approval of the Department Chairperson and the not have a double major between criminal justice (BS) Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. There and psychology (BA). Both majors’ requirements must be is a fee for each credit hour beyond 18. Registration complete before the student’s degree can be conferred. for 12 or more hours constitutes full-time status. Following conferral of the degree, the student’s transcript will note one baccalaureate degree with two majors, while the FINALIZING ACADEMIC RECORDS diploma will indicate the single degree (ex. Bachelor of Arts).

The college confers degrees at the conclusion of the fall Students wishing to file for a Dual Degree or a Double Major semester, spring semester, and summer term. All final grades must file a declaration with the Student Records Office,

38 at which point the office will review the request. Students offered. The above provisions, however, are subject to the are required to meet with their Academic Advisor, Division restriction that all requirements for a degree or certification Chair(s), and Financial Aid before approval is granted. must be completed in eight years from the date of the catalog chosen and that the courses are still offered. Students may not declare a Dual Degree or Double Major until their sophomore year. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 to be eligible. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

RETURNING HILBERT COLLEGE STUDENTS ATTENDANCE

Hilbert College graduates who return to earn a second Students are expected to attend all classes, laboratory bachelor’s do not need to complete Hilbert College general periods, and official activities as scheduled. Extended education, liberal arts, or all college requirements. absences affecting course performance may necessitate Students who have received a degree from withdrawal from courses. It is the responsibility of students Hilbert College may not return to add a minor or to contact faculty to discuss their academic standing. concentration to an already conferred degree. COURSE REPEAT POLICY SUBSEQUENT DEGREES Courses may be repeated to raise a student’s grade point Students who have already received an undergraduate average (GPA) and should be discussed with an academic degree may choose to return to obtain a subsequent advisor. When a course is repeated at Hilbert, only the degree. In order to receive a subsequent degree, a student higher grade is used in computing the GPA, although both who has previously earned an undergraduate degree grades will remain on the transcript. Credit hours for a from any accredited U.S. institution must apply and be repeated class are only applied once to the student’s accepted into Hilbert College as a matriculated student. overall credit count. Repeated courses must be taken at Hilbert College, including courses through Acadeum, Students pursing a subsequent degree must have the to have any impact on overall GPA. Students attempting full range of skills, competencies, and experience in the a course for the third time or more must seek approval major as students who complete the requirements for the through their academic advisor. Exceptions include regular degree program. Thus, students must meet all GS 101 and EN 101 which may only be repeated once. requirements for the major. The two degrees must be in Students who fail to pass either of these courses when significantly different fields of study; therefore, 300 and 400 repeated are subject to dismissal from the college. level coursework completed for the first bachelor’s degree will not count toward completing the major requirements of If a student wants to retake a course that was previously the second degree. In the rare circumstance when a single passed, they should consult with the financial aid office course taken for the first degree program is a required to ensure there are no implications to their state or course in the second degree program, a course substitution federal aid. Once a degree has been conferred courses in the second degree may be approved by petition from applicable to that degree cannot be repeated. the undergraduate division chair of the new program. EXAMINATIONS To be considered for conferral of the subsequent degree, students must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours A student who misses an examination has the while matriculated for the subsequent degree. responsibility to contact the instructor for a make-up examination option, at the discretion of the instructor, TIME LIMIT FOR COMPLETING DEGREE and consistent with the instructor’s make-up examination policy as stated in the instructor’s syllabus. The Hilbert College catalog, including degree requirements, is updated annually and expires after eight years. GRADE REPORTS Students may obtain a degree or certification according to the course requirements for a degree or certification A final grade report is posted online and stated in the catalog under which they first entered the students have access via self-service. Grades college, provided the courses are being offered; or, students are no longer mailed to students. may choose to graduate under the catalog requirements in effect during any subsequent year in which they are registered, provided the program and courses are

39 GRADE CHANGE POLICY review the written statements from both parties within ten (10) business days. (If the involved instructor is the A grade other than an “I” or a blank grade may be Department Chairperson, then the matter is referred to changed only to correct an error in the calculation the Vice President for Academic Affairs who will select or entry of the grade, or as a result of re-evaluation an alternate chairperson.) The Department Chairperson of an end of semester assignment or exam. Grade will attempt to informally mediate and resolve the grade changes are made at the discretion of the instructor. dispute. If the student is not satisfied with the result, they may appeal in writing to the Vice President for Academic Grade changes for courses taught by faculty who are Affairs within ten (10) business days of that meeting. no longer associated with Hilbert College and are no longer available may be submitted by department Step Three chairs offering the courses in accordance with this policy and must be fully explained and justified. The Vice President for Academic Affairs has ten (10) business days to review the written statements and other Grade changes for calculation errors or re-evaluation of information submitted by the student, instructor and the end of semester assignments or exams must be made Department Chairperson. Upon review of materials, the no more than four (4) weeks after the start of the next Vice President for Academic Affairs will decide whether semester, with the exception of closed records due to to recommend a grade change. The Vice President for graduation as outlined in the finalizing academic records Academic Affairs must notify the student and instructor of policy. All grade changes must be submitted via the the VPAA’s decision in writing within ten (10) business days grade change form to the Office of Student Records. after the receipt of all materials submitted for review.

GRADE GRIEVANCE POLICY The Vice President for Academic Affairs shall notify the Registrar of a grade change within A student may dispute a final course grade received ten (10) business days of their decision. from an instructor through the following grade grievance policy. Students may dispute a final grade under two The decision shall be recorded in writing with copies circumstances. The first may occur if a computation error retained in the student’s permanent file. exists in the assignment of the final grade. The second may occur if the student believes the instructor has GRADING SYSTEM calculated a grade in a manner that significantly deviates from the grading policy outlined in the course syllabus. The Cumulative Quality Points Average (CQPA) represents This policy is intended to provide for a fair and reasonable the average of all completed coursework and is process of review of a student’s dispute of a final grade. determined by dividing the total number of quality Disputes regarding grades for specific class assignments points earned by the total number of credit hours shall be directed to the instructor. The time limit to earned for all semesters of study at Hilbert College. initiate a review of a disputed final grade will be four (4) weeks after classes have started in the next semester. Undergraduate Degree Program Grading System

Step One Letter Grade QPA A 4.0 A student should discuss a disputed grade with the A- 3.7 instructor and the parties should attempt to resolve B+ 3.3 their differences on an informal basis. The instructor B 3.0 may authorize a change of grade after this step. B- 2.7 C+ 2.3 Step Two C 2.0 C- 1.7 If the student is still not satisfied, the student may D+ 1.3 submit a written request for review to the Department D 1.0 Chairperson within ten (10) business days after meeting D- �7 with the instructor. Both the instructor and student F 0 should submit a narrative statement with any appropriate I INCOMPLETE documentation to the Department Chairperson to W WITHDRAWAL support their position. The Department Chairperson must

40 Graduate Program Grading System may be dismissed for activities inconsistent with academic or professional standards. Letter Grade Scale • Grievances and dismissals for academic reasons may A 93 or above be appealed to the program Chair. Non-academics A- 90-92.9 grievances and dismissals will be handled in B+ 87- 89.9 accordance with policies and procedure set forth B 83-86.9 within the Hilbert College student handbook. B- 80-82.9 • Individuals may enroll as non-matriculated C+ 77-79.9 students on a space-available basis at C 73-76.9 the discretion of the program Chair. U 72.9 OR LESS • Course grades of “incomplete” (I) will only be granted under extraordinary circumstances and require the I INCOMPLETE approval of both the instructor and the program Chair. U UNSATISFACTORY If an incomplete (I) is granted, it must be satisfied by W WITHDRAWAL the end of the following semester. If not satisfied, S SATISFACTORY the incomplete (I) reverts to a U or failing grade. • Academic dishonesty policy and process applied to The Quality Point Average (QPA) is determined by multiplying undergraduate education will also apply to graduate the number of credit hours for each course by the course education, except that if the appeals committee grade quality points, then dividing the sum of these by does not include a graduate faculty member, one the total credit hours attempted for that semester. will be named to join the regular committee. • Readmission Policy: Students who are dismissed The Cumulative Quality Points Average (CQPA) represents from a graduate program may be readmitted the average of all completed coursework and is only with the approval from the Chair. determined by dividing the total number of quality points earned by the total number of credit hours attempted HONORS RECOGNITION for all semesters of study at Hilbert College. Students are recognized for their academic achievements Official Transcripts bear the signature stamp of the each semester with semester honors and upon graduation Registrar. The paper is colored blue and bears the College with graduation honors. seal. In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, this record cannot be released SEMESTER HONORS to a third party without written consent of the student. All full time students who earn 12 or more semester GRADUATE PROGRAMS ACADEMIC POLICIES hours with a Quality Point Average of 3.3 or above and no grade lower than a C are named to the Academic Full-time and part-time graduate students must Achievement List following each semester. meet the academic regulations listed below: GRADUATION HONORS • A student must maintain a minimum semester and cumulative average of at least 3.0. The Baccalaureate Degree with Distinction is awarded • No more than a total of two courses with grades to undergraduate students who have maintained a lower than B may count towards graduation. high degree of scholastic excellence. Traditional Latin This policy applies to all 500-and 600-level honors are conferred at the receipt of final grades after courses. A grade of C- (U) for any course will commencement, and are noted on the student’s diploma: not count toward degree completion. • Students who fail to achieve a minimum grade of • Students will be awarded degrees with honors for C for any course will not be permitted to enroll for achieving Quality Point Averages as follows and subsequent courses without the approval of the Chair. have completed at least 45 credit hours at Hilbert • Students receiving a grade of C or lower for • Cum Laude: 3.6-3.74 any class will receive a notification from the • Magna Cum Laude: 3.75-3.89 Chair reminding them of the requirements • Summa Cum Laude: 3.9-4.0 for maintaining their academic standing. • Any student receiving failing grades in two courses will Honors Awards presented annually at be subject to dismissal from the graduate program. Commencement Exercises are: • In addition to academic standing, students

41 annually to the graduating English major deemed by The Sister Mary Edwina Bogel Award is bestowed the department’s faculty to have produced the best annually upon the graduate whose character, intellectual academic work of that year’s class of English majors. achievement and devoted services to their fellow students and to the College render them outstanding. The Loose-leaf Law Publications Awards: “The Loose-leaf Law Publications Award is given annually to recognize the John W. Kissel Man of the Year Award is made possible graduating Criminal Justice majors who exhibit exemplary through the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Steffan dedication and enthusiasm in their specialized field.” and is granted to the graduate whose character, intellectual progress, organizational ability, and Sigma Tau Delta is an international English Honor Society for participation in activities and programs of the College English majors and minors. Students must meet eligibility render the recipient outstanding among their peers. requirements including having a 3.0 GPA or above and maintaining at least a B average in English courses. The Lambert Graham and Margaret Graham Award is Lambda Epsilon Chi is a national honor society for paralegal bestowed annually upon the adult who, as a full-time student, students in baccalaureate programs. Students in the top has maintained the highest Cumulative Quality Point Average 20% of their graduating class are eligible. while a student at Hilbert. If more than one student has the same QPA, the award would be presented to the student Thompson Publishing Award for Excellence in Human that has completed the most hours at Hilbert College. Services annually recognizes the Human Service student who has achieved academic excellence and has already made a The Kimberly Bruch Raczkowski Memorial Alumni Award contribution to the discipline of Human Services. The student is named in honor of a 1991 graduate, a woman whose is chosen for this honor based on academic performance in zest for life at Hilbert College made her untimely death all the major and upon recommendation by the departmental the more tragic. This award is bestowed upon a person faculty. who personifies integrity and moral character, a person who exhibits leadership qualities and reflects the spirit of INCOMPLETE GRADES Hilbert College. Honors Awards presented at the annual At the discretion of the instructor, incomplete grades Honors Reception include: may be assigned at the end the end of a semester if a student is unable to complete the course work because of The Francis J. McGrath, Jr. and Marie M. McGrath Awards are extenuating circumstances. Instructors are discouraged for Accounting, Business Administration, Digital Media and from awarding incompletes for student convenience or Communication Studies, Criminal Justice, Computer Security because a student simply got behind in their work. The and Information Assurance, English, Forensic Science/Crime awarding of an incomplete grade is contingent upon there Scene Investigation, Human Services, Law & Government, having been satisfactory progress in the course. If a Legal Studies, Psychology and Rehabilitation Services. situation requires awarding an incomplete, the instructor must fill out an official incomplete grade form. Once this The Hilbert College Awards are for Accounting, Business form is received by the Student Records Office an “I” will Administration, Criminal Justice, Communication be entered as the grade for the student. The incomplete Studies, Computer Security and Information Assurance, grade, when assigned, must be converted to a permanent English, Forensic Science/Crime Scene Investigation, grade by the end of the next full academic term (i.e., Fall Human Services, Law & Government, Legal Studies, or Spring). If coursework is not completed and/or a grade Psychology and Rehabilitation Services. is not submitted to the Registrar by the indicated date, the “I” grade will convert to the completion plan default grade The McGrath Awards and The Hilbert College Awards are for undergraduate or a U grade at the graduate level. presented to members of the graduating class who have demonstrated superior achievement in these areas of study POSTHUMOUS RECOGNITION OF A STUDENT while completing their bachelor degree requirements. In the event that a current student dies prior to The New York State Society of Certified Public completing their degree, Hilbert College will recognize Accountants Award is presented to the graduating the student for the work completed posthumously accounting major who has received the highest as a gesture of compassion for the student’s family. general averaged grade in all accounting courses. There are two posthumous recognitions that may be granted for students, the posthumous degree The Jocelyn R. Hughes Excellence in English Award is and the posthumous certificate of recognition. given by the Media and Language Arts Department

42 student who is deceased had applied for graduation Posthumous Degree: Awarded upon the passing of and had completed all program requirements. a student who is nearing completion of their degree requirements. Criteria for a posthumous degree are: STUDENT CODE OF ACADEMIC ETHICS •Completed at least 75% of required coursework towards their declared major. Courses the Academic dishonesty is a serious problem facing every student is enrolled in at the time of death academic institution, and it is important that appropriate will be counted towards the 75%. procedures be put into place to reduce the harm done •The student was enrolled at Hilbert to the education process. While Hilbert has some College at the time of death. policies already in place, it is necessary to strengthen •The student was in good academic standing the ability of the college to detect and properly deal with according to the academic standards set forth repeat offenders without compromising the academic by Hilbert College as outlined in the catalog. freedom and prerogatives of individual instructors. •The student was in good financial standing This plan will supplement existing tools, providing both with the college with the College. professors and students with a measure of protection while more forcefully deterring academic misbehavior. Posthumous Certificate of Recognition: If the student does not meet the criteria for posthumous degree at A student’s conduct at Hilbert College is expected to the time of death, the student will be granted formal reflect that of a person engaged in a serious endeavor the recognition from Hilbert College for their studies. Criteria pursuit of an academic degree. The College provides an for a posthumous certificate of recognition are: environment that fosters critical thinking and judgment, and in order to safeguard the integrity of the institution, •The student has attempted at least 12 students are expected to follow the policies of the College credit hours at Hilbert College. and the faculty. To fulfill their part of that commitment, •The student was enrolled at Hilbert students must adhere to an academic code of ethics by College at the time of death. refraining from participation in acts of academic dishonesty. •The student was in good academic standing The Student Code of Academic Ethics (hereafter referred to according to the academic standards set forth as the Code of Ethics) includes aspects of ethical conduct by Hilbert College as outlined in the catalog. within the academic setting. The Code of Ethics ensures that •The student was in good financial standing students maintain the highest ethical standards when in the with the college with the College. academic setting, when performing work in the classroom, and when completing work outside the classroom. Exceptions to above listed criteria may include, but are not limited to: Students are expected to exhibit exemplary ethical behavior as part of the College community and society as a whole. •An interruption by injury, illness, deployment, Acts of academic dishonesty including cheating, plagiarism, etc., in the student’s continuous enrollment. deliberate falsification, and other unethical acts that may •Serving in the armed forces. be specifically defined by a student’s individual discipline are considered breaches of the Code of Ethics. Process for posthumous recognition: By attending Hilbert College, students accept this Student Academic Code of Ethics and agree to the following: A member of the college’s faculty or staff or family member of the deceased may request consideration for a posthumous • Students must do all of their own work, degree or posthumous certificate of recognition. This request unless otherwise specified by the instructor should be made to the Registrar, where it will be evaluated to (for example, collaborative projects). confirm that the request meets the criteria. After evaluation • Students must not cheat. by the Registrar, the request will be presented to the Vice • Students must not help others to cheat. President of Academic Affairs for consideration. A request approved by the Vice President of Academic Affairs will be Students who are unclear about the validity of an presented to the college’s Board of Trustees for approval. academic procedure that they are about to undertake Upon approval, the Registrar will indicate the award of should ask their instructor for guidance beforehand. posthumous degree or certificate of recognition on the Violations of the Code of Ethics will result in sanctions, student’s diploma. If all requirements were met prior to including possible expulsion from the College. death, the Registrar will confer a degree or certificate with no posthumous designation on the transcript if the

43 ACADEMIC DISHONESTY 7. Fabricating data and information (i.e., laboratory and clinical results, case studies, interviews, etc.). Academic dishonesty is a violation of the Code of Ethics. 8. Submitting a previously graded paper or speech to a It is the student’s responsibility to seek guidance different instructor without that instructor’s approval. from the instructor, when he/she is unclear about any 9. Submitting the same paper to two instructors issue involving academic integrity. By matriculating simultaneously without both instructors’ permission. at Hilbert College, students are automatically subject to the provisions of the Code of Ethics, and they are B. Plagiarism: expected to uphold and support this Code of Ethics without compromise or exception. In addition, students Plagiarism is the presentation of others’ ideas or are expected to comply with reporting procedures, written works as one’s own. Written works can take the when they notice any violation of the Code of Ethics. form of electronic or print media and could include-- among other items--opinions, facts, and statistics. Although it is ultimately a faculty member’s choice, faculty Examples of plagiarism include the following: are strong encouraged to report all violations of the Code of Ethics. A faculty member should report any violation to the 1. Copying or presenting material verbatim from any chairman of the department in which the incident occurred. source without using quotation marks and the The chairperson of the department should then report the appropriate documentation or by using improper incident to the chairperson of the department of the student documentation of the source, including any materials in question. Penalties for academic dishonesty may be loss from the Internet or other electronic sources. of credit for the work in question, loss of credit for the course, 2. Copying from any source (print and non-print, suspension, or if two violations have been proven, expulsion including Internet websites), including altering from the College. Students have the right to dispute any a few words to avoid exact quotation, without action in accordance with the Student Grievance Procedure the appropriate documentation or by using as described in the Student Handbook. Ignorance of any improper documentation of the source. aspect of the Code of Ethics is not an acceptable defense. 3. Rewording an idea found in a source but then omitting documentation or improperly citing the source. Academic dishonesty shall include but 4. Submitting as one’s own any course not be limited to the following: assignment (i.e., a paper, speech, computer project, media presentation, studio project, A. Cheating on examinations and assignments: lab report, etc) created by someone else. 5. Having someone other than the student correct the Cheating is obtaining an unearned academic advantage mistakes on a paper or speech (someone may suggest either through deliberate deception or indifference to the revisions, but the work must be the student’s). student academic code. A student is considered to be cheating if, in the opinion of the person administering an Please note that “common knowledge” does not examination or test, the student gives, seeks, or receives require a reference; however, a student may not aid during the test, examination, or other assigned class be sure what constitutes “common knowledge.” work. Examples of cheating include the following: The golden rule is, when in doubt cite.

1. Copying answers from another person. C. Aiding another student in committing an act of academic 2. Deliberate alteration of graded material dishonesty. Helping someone else to cheat is against the for a re-grade or grade correction. Code of Ethics. Some examples may include the following: 3. Using any unauthorized resources during an exam, such as bringing notes to class on a scrap of 1. Willfully offering to or taking from another paper, on an article of clothing, on one’s person, student questions or answers to tests, on an electronic device, etc, or writing notes or examinations, oral and written assignments, answers on campus furniture or structures. presentations, clinical projects, etc. 4. Asking for, giving, or receiving the 2. Doing another student’s assignment (in the classroom, answers to test questions. laboratory, studio, or clinical setting; online; or outside 5. Having another person/student of class), excluding collaborative learning assignments take a test for a student. or joint assignments approved by the instructor. Some 6. Stealing or having in one’s possession without examples may include, but are not limited to, doing permission any tests, materials, or property another student’s homework or other assignment for belonging to or having been generated by him or her as opposed to showing the student how to faculty, staff, or another student. do the work, correcting a student’s misspelled word as

44 opposed to identifying a misspelled word, or writing or the student’s position and the faculty member accepts it, re-writing a major portion of a student’s assignment. any report filed with the Provost/VPAA will be rescinded. Taking a test for another student. Step Four: If either the faculty member or student do CONSEQUENCES OF ACADEMIC DISHONESTY not accept the decision of the chair and wish to appeal, the matter will be presented to the Committee on Ensuring academic honesty is everyone’s responsibility. Academic Standards within one business week of said The excuse of ignorance is unacceptable in response accusation. Both parties and the department chair will to a charge of student academic dishonesty. then send written reports within one business week to the chair of that committee to render a final decision. If One act of academic dishonesty will result the committee’s decision supports the faculty member, in the following consequences: the report of dishonesty already filed in the office of the Provost/VPAA will remain in force. If the Committee on Failing (55) or zero (0) grade for the assignment Academic Standards instead supports the student, such or course to be determined by the professor. a report will be removed. If either the faculty member or student does not accept the decision of the Committee The student’s name should be submitted to the on Academic Standards, a report will be sent within one Provost/VPAA and kept on file until graduation business week to the Provost/VPAA for a final decision. or until a second offense occurs. Step Five: If a second report of academic dishonesty for If the student is caught engaging in a second incidence the same student is filed in the Provost/VPAA’s office and of academic dishonesty, he/she will be expelled from is sustained through the foregoing process, the student is Hilbert College according to the following process: automatically expelled from the college by the Provost/VPAA.

DUE PROCESS FOR ALLEGED VIOLATIONS MISUSE OF COLLEGE PROPERTY OF THE CODE OF ETHICS Any tampering with Hilbert College computer software Step One: During convocation, students will sign an Academic or computers is considered a serious misuse of Integrity Promise, which includes a description of the College property and will be dealt with accordingly. college’s policy and procedures for academic dishonesty. Students guilty of such an offense are subject to Students will be provided with information about the nature immediate dismissal and possible legal action. of plagiarism and the damage to their lives and careers which will occur if they are found to have engaged in cheating. ACADEMIC STANDING Step Two: If a student is accused by faculty of academic The Academic Standing Policy is effective as of 2018- dishonesty, the student may either accept or challenge 2019 for all matriculated Hilbert College Student. the accusation. If the student acknowledges the All students are required to maintain a 2.0 GPA to dishonesty, the faculty member penalizes him or her remain in good academic standing with the college. according to whatever penalties that are described in the syllabus. The faculty member should then file an incident report within one business week to his/her Semester department chair, who will forward a copy to the Provost/ Credit Hours VPAA’s office. Moreover, the faculty member will notify Earned the student in writing within one business week (as a Towards Academic Academic Academic reminder of convocation instruction) that if the student Degree* Warning Probation Dismissal is accused and proven of a second charge of academic 0-29 1.80-1.99 1.50-1.79 1.49 dishonesty, he/she will be dismissed from the College. 30-59 1.85-1.99 1.65-1.84 1.64 Step Three: If the student challenges the faculty member’s 60-89 - 1.95-1.99 1.94 accusation, the matter will be presented to the faculty 90 and over - - 1..99 member’s department chair. The chair will render a decision based on separate written reports submitted by both parties. *Includes all hours (Hilbert and transfer hours) applied If the chair’s decision supports the faculty member and toward the Hilbert College bachelor’s degree. However, the student accepts the decision, a report will be filed in only Hilbert credits are used in calculating the GPA. the Provost/VPAA’s office. If the chair’s decision supports

45 **Averages will not be “rounded.” For example, 1.49 will not be rounded to a 1.50. Therefore, 1.49 will • Failure to meet the designated GPA for the be within the academic disqualification range. appropriate credit hours attempted (see chart.) WARNING • Failure to pass any version of EN 100 or EN 101 twice Students with a cumulative GPA within the appropriate • Failure to pass GS 101 twice. Warning range, though making satisfactory academic • Failure to meet the terms of probation contract. progress, are placed on Warning. These students • A student who is Academically Dismissed receive a personal letter from The Committee of may appeal this decision to the Committee Academic Standards cautioning them that their on Academic Standards. Students may only academic performance is not completely acceptable. be granted appeal one (1) time during their time at Hilbert. Information concerning such ACADEMIC PROBATION appeals will be sent with the dismissal letter.

Students with a cumulative GPA within the appropriate STUDENT-ATHLETES probation range will receive a letter from The Committee of Academic Standards stating that the student is being A student-athlete who is in Warning during their first full two placed on academic probation. A student who is placed on semesters is still considered in good academic standing. academic probation must work with their faculty advisor to Per conference regulations, beginning in their third full discuss their academic performance, registration choices/ semester students must maintain a 2.0 GPA in order to adjustments, and an improvement plan. In addition, the remain eligible to compete in a conference-sponsored Academic Services Center, the Coordinator for Academic sport, regardless of whether or not the student-athlete has Advisement, and faculty advisors will work with the previously competed on a varsity team at the institution. student to develop an individual academic contract to be followed while on probation. The terms of this contract Student-athlete waivers (see conference regulations) must be met at the end of the following semester. will be considered separately from academic appeals.

Students will enter the academic probation category as a result of the cumulative GPA declining from REGISTRATION REGULATIONS the Good Standing or Warning categories: ADVISEMENT • At the end of the semester on Probation, if the student’s cumulative GPA rises, the student Each Hilbert College student is assigned to an academic will be placed into the appropriate category advisor. In the first year freshmen are assigned of either Good Standing or Warning. their designated GS 101 instructor and transfer and • At the end of the semester on Probation, upperclassmen are assigned to faculty advisors within their if the student’s cumulative GPA falls in the academic department. Academic advisors are available Academic Dismissal category, the student to guide students in semester course selection, fulfilling will be dismissed from the College. degree requirements, and understanding course sequencing; • At the end of the semester on Probation, if the additionally academic advisors can direct students to student’s cumulative GPA remains in the Probation various resources on campus. Academic advisement at range, the student remains on Probation. Hilbert College is a partnership in which both the advisor • If a continuing full-time student receives three failing and advisee are expected to participate. Students are grades in a semester or a continuing part-time required to meet with their academic advisor every semester student receives all failing grades in a semester, in order to register for courses in the following semester. the student will be placed on Academic Probation and will be subject to the terms listed above. Hilbert College has a Coordinator of Academic Advising, who works closely with academic departments and academic The Committee on Academic Standards will review advisors to ensure successful delivery of advisement all students on Academic Probation at the end of services. The Coordinator is also available to assist students each semester, evaluating their performance and with various advising-related matters or questions. compliance with the terms of the contract. COURSE CANCELLATION ACADEMIC DISMISSAL Courses are subject to be cancelled if they fail Dismissal occurs for one of four reasons: to meet a minimum of five (5) students enrolled

46 by one week prior to the start of term. and Academic Leave of Absence will be granted through the Registrar’s Office. Students should contact the In the event that a course is cancelled, all registered Veteran Services Office or the Registrar’s Office as soon students for that course will be immediately notified as possible to fill out the official withdrawal form. The form via Hilbert College email and unregistered from the may also be submitted online at. A Military Withdrawal class. Students are then encouraged to meet with their and Leave of Absence will be granted once the Hilbert academic advisor to choose an alternative course. This College Registrar’s Office receives a copy of the official policy is not reflective of the Directed Study policy. orders or a notice from the student’s Commander.

DROP/ADD PERIOD When possible, students called to active duty may be offered the opportunity to complete the course(s) for Students are eligible to drop or add a class to their schedule the semester in which their active duty commenced by for seven days after the start of term (exact dates are directed study or distance learning as approved by their published in the academic calendar). Dropped courses professor and the appropriate division chair. If this is during the drop/add period do not reflect on a student’s not possible (for instance, in a situation where access transcript and are not applicable toward their bill. to internet access will be extremely limited or when physical presence is required), a Military Withdrawal will LEAVE OF ABSENCE be granted. If the request occurs during the Drop/Add period, the course will be dropped with no notation. Students may request a leave of absence from Hilbert College for a stipulated amount of time, not to exceed two Students who are granted a Military Withdrawal will not consecutive academic semesters (excluding summer). A be charged tuition for the semester of withdrawal and will leave of absence may be requested by electronic form in the receive a refund of any tuition payments made that semester, student portal, Self-Service. Students are notified via email if and will be removed from all courses with no credit and their request is approved or denied. a notation of Military Withdrawal (MIL) on the transcript. Room and meal plan refunds will be pro-rated based on Requests for a leave of absence will not be reviewed if the number of weeks the student was enrolled in school. students are on academic dismissal or probation, have been subject to disciplinary action, have not met their financial To return to Hilbert following active duty, students should obligations to the College, or are in arrears on student loans. provide release from duty documentation. A student granted Military Withdrawal or Leave of Absence will have up to one A leave of absence for medical purposes will only be honored year follow completion of service to return to Hilbert College if the student provides sufficient medical documentation to with no loss of educational status or Hilbert College provided the Director of Academic and Accessibility Services and the financial resources. student does not have a financial obligation to the college. REGISTRATION If a student does not return before the end of the leave of absence expires, they will be required to re-apply to Students register following a priority registration schedule the college and will be subject to complete the academic that is based upon class status and defined by credit hours requirements under the catalog year of re-enrollment. earned (including transfer credits). Veteran and Honors Students may petition their academic division to re-enroll students are granted priority registration, and register the under their original catalog year, so long as it has not expired Wednesday prior to registration opening (exact dates are and they are able to complete the degree requirements published in the academic calendar). The following chart is before catalog expiration. used to determine the remaining registration dates by priority:

MILITARY WITHDRAWAL AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE Seniors 90+ credit hours Juniors 60-89 credit hours In accordance with the New York State Patriot Plan, Sophomores 30-59 credit hours Hilbert College students are entitled to a leave of Freshman 0-29 credit hours absence during periods of military service and for one year after completion of service. During the leave of Registration will be blocked for any students who have absence, a student’s educational status and financial any outstanding financial obligations to the college. resources (scholarships, grants, etc.) are preserved. Current students are required to register for courses using Self-Service. If a student wishes to get into a class If a student is called to active duty, a Military Withdrawal that they do not meet the pre-requisite for or for a class that is full, they must contact the instructor of the class

47 to get permission. The instructor must notify the Office of the students official Hilbert College email only, Student Records to override the restriction and register 6. The withdrawal will be recorded on the date the student. Online registration is not active for incoming on which the letter is received in the Student students. All new students will be registered in the Office Records Office. All obligations must be fulfilled of Student Records after they have met with an advisor. before withdrawal from the College is official. In the event that a course is cancelled, all registered students for that course will be dropped from the class and notified via PETITION FOR LATE WITHDRAWAL Hilbert College email. Students are then encouraged to meet with their academic advisor to choose an alternative course. In exceptional cases, the student may petition for an authorized late withdrawal. GRADUATE STUDENTS Non-medical: Students requesting a late withdrawal for Registration will be handled by the Director of Graduate non-medical reasons must submit a late withdrawal Admissions and Student Services. Other academic petition and any appropriate documentation to the advisement will be conducted by the Chairs. Director for Student Success and Retention.

WITHDRAWAL FROM A COURSE Medical: If the late withdrawal is for medical purposes, documentation must go to the Director for Academic and Withdrawal from a course results in a W grade on Accessibility Services only, who will review the request and the student’s transcript. Official withdrawal dates are alert the Director for Student Success and Retention. published in the Academic Calendar on the Hilbert College Should the request be denied, the student may appeal website. A student is required to complete a withdrawal to the Committee on Academic Standards within 5 form, which requires the signature of the program chair, business days of original decision. The Committee will the student’s advisor, or the Director of SOAR. Please review the petition and make a final determination note that non-attendance does not constitute an official based on all submitted documentation. A petition for withdrawal and will result in a failing grade for the course. a late withdrawal will not be considered after a final exam for that course has been taken or equivalent Withdrawal dates for 5 week and 7.5 week courses are assignments (e.g., final project) have been submitted. calculated based on the entirety of the semester (fall, spring, summer). Therefore, If a student wishes to withdraw from a REMOTE ACCESS course in a session, they can do so up until the last day of classes or when a grade is assigned, whichever comes first. Instructors may grant permission for a student to remotely access a class on an emergency basis. The instructor’s policy Students who receive financial aid should consult with a for such access must be detailed in the course syllabus Financial Aid Counselor to determine if the withdrawal(s) and/or accessible to students through Blackboard. Should will affect continued aid eligibility. They should also consult extended time be required, the student shall be instructed the financial section of this catalog for tuition implications. to contact the Office of Accessibility Services. In all cases, instructors shall provide fair access to all students. This WITHDRAWAL FROM THE COLLEGE policy shall be in effect throughout AY 2021-2022 and may be subject to change as per NYS COVID regulations. Official withdrawal from the College maintains good standing and eligibility for readmission. To officially withdraw, the student must: ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES FOR

1. Secure a withdrawal form from the STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Student Records Office. Accessibility Services is committed to collaborating with 2. Fulfill all financial obligations with the students, faculty and staff to ensure equal access for all. Office of Student Finance. The office actively promotes the ongoing development of 3. Complete the withdrawal form - all signatures an accessible environment that embraces diversity through must be acquired before turning in the educational programming, services, resources, and facilities form to Financial Aid for final review. that are usable by all members of the campus community. 4. Financial Aid will pass the form to Student Records for processing. All students must meet the academic standards for 5. When it is not convenient to withdraw in person, admission into Hilbert College. Once admitted, a the process may be accomplished by a email using

48 student with a disability is responsible for disclosing and providing documentation to Accessibility Services to be eligible for accommodations or services. Eligibility for accommodations is based on a case- by-case/course-by-course basis each semester.

In order to receive services, students must:

1. Self-identify to the Director of Academic & Accessibility Services. 2. Provide current documentation from a qualified professional such as a physician, licensed psychologist or other practitioner who is skilled in the diagnosis of disability. 3. Contact the Director of Academic & Accessibility Services to schedule a meeting to discuss appropriate services and/or accommodations.

Students must obtain a confidential notification form to be distributed to current faculty each semester. These notification forms contain only information regarding accommodations.

Common Accommodations in College:

• Tests and Quizzes • Extended time • Use of technology - text to speech, speech to text, word processor, alternate format, etc. • Distraction reduced environment

In the Classroom • Note taker • Interpreter / CART • Use of technology - laptop, smart pen, digital recorder, etc.

Other • Housing • Attendance • Dietary needs • Priority needs • Alternate format materials

49 ACADEMICS

PROGRAMS OF STUDY (HEGIS CODES)

NYSED Department Inventory of Registered Programs: HILBERT COLLEGE

All college degree programs are registered by the New York State Education Department.

New York State Education Department Office of Higher Education and the Professions Cultural Education Center, Room 5B28 Albany, New York 12230 (518) 474-5851

Program Title HEGIS Code Program Code Degree/Award Business Administration 5004 77286 AA Business Administration 5004 77417 AAS Criminal Justice 5505 01838 AA Human Services 5506 01831 AA

Criminal Justice Administration 2105 34495 MS Public Administration 2102 34496 MPA Biology 0401 40904 BA Business Management 0506 92127 BS Criminal Justice 2105 92126 BS Computer Security and Information 5505 21875 BS Assurance Cybersecurity 0799 37599 BS Digital Media & Communications 0605 28705 BA English 1501 92128 BA Forensic Science/Crime Scene Investigation 1999 29649 BS Forensic Science 1999 40109 BS Human Services 2101 92129 BS Liberal Studies 4901 21914 BS Legal Studies 0599 92125 BS Political Science 2207 30039 BS Psychology 2001 20098 BA Sports Industry Management 0599 35891 BS

50 • COM 151 (Public Speaking) GENERAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM • Religious Studies • Foundations Seminar General Education signifies a program of arts and sciences • Junior Symposium courses providing students with a broad educational experience. Rather than being focused on majors or Modules: (One course required in each) (27 hours) academic/vocational specializations, General Education courses are universal and foundational. Typically introductory, • Mathematics they offer students fundamental skills and knowledge in • Natural Science mathematics, English, arts, humanities, physical sciences, • Social Sciences and social sciences. Completion of a General Education • American History/Western Civilization program is required for a degree. The General Education • Civic Learning and Engagement is comprised on at least one course in mathematics, • Humanities natural science, social science, American history/western • Arts civilizations, civic learning and engagement, humanities, arts, • Foreign Culture and Language and foreign cultures and language. The modules and the content are meant to meet the following outcomes that align Elective chosen only from courses in modules above with the American Association of Colleges & Universities, (3 hours) Liberal Education and America’s Promise initiative. Note: These requirements apply to all students • Oral & Written Communication: Students will be who enrolled as freshmen in fall 2018 or later or as able to develop and express themselves clearly transfers in fall 2018 or later. Students who enrolled and appropriately both orally and in writing for earlier should consult the prior catalog and their a range of social, academic and professional advisor for their General Education requirements. contexts. In their writing students will be able to identify when there is a need for information and find and use appropriate sources. GENERAL EDUCATION COURSE MODULES • Scientific & Quantitative Reasoning: Students will be able to reason and solve quantitative Effective for all students beginning Fall 2018 problems from a wide array of mathematical and scientific contexts. They will be able to create Students must take at least one (1) course logical arguments and clearly communicate from each of the following modules: those arguments in a variety of formats. • Critical Analysis & Reasoning: Students will be Mathematics able to systematically to gather, organize, refine, analyze, and evaluate critically information and Courses within this module will provide students with ideas. Students will be able to draw informed the opportunity to develop the foundations required for conclusions and judgements on complex topics or analytic and quantitative reasoning experiences that issues to gain a better understanding of them. will enable them to make decisions, solve problems, • Global Learning: Students will demonstrate and manipulate concepts within a mathematical understanding of local, national, and global framework or in courses where an understanding of communities by cultivating awareness of mathematical and statistical systems is required. interdependence of different communities, issues within those communities, and organizations Natural Science and skills that address such issues. • Integrative learning: Students will be able to make Courses in this module will provide students with simple connections among ideas and experiences, fundamental and foundational knowledge of the natural synthesize and transfer learning to new, complex sciences as well as a basic understanding of the principles situations within and beyond the campus. and applications of scientific inquiry. Such knowledge will enhance the student’s awareness and understanding of the The General Education Core consists of 45 Total hours role that the natural sciences play in our ever-evolving planet.

Specifically Required courses (18 hours) Social Science

• English 101 Courses in this module will provide students with the • English 102 opportunity to engage in the study of various fundamental

51 aspects of human behavior, the human condition, and the dynamics of social change and interaction. HONORS PROGRAM

American History/Western Civilization The Honors Program at Hilbert College is designed to augment the specific qualities and mission of the Courses in this module will provide students with College. Our program is decidedly student centered foundational historical knowledge of social norms, ethical and holistic in nature. We educate the whole student, values, traditional customs, belief systems, and political and we support the whole student. We have designed systems of Western civilization, including American culture. a program that will foster excellence but will not isolate the student from a complete college experience. Civic Learning and Engagement Our criteria for admission mirror the Franciscan values Courses in this module will provide students with the upon which the College was founded. Our program offers knowledge, skills and values to effect positive change the personal guidance and attention for which we are in their communities, whether that be defined locally known. To this end, while we are looking for students who or globally. It involves participating in activities that represent the highest caliber of academic excellence, are both personally fulfilling and socially beneficial. we are also looking for those students whose life choices outside the classroom demonstrate leadership Humanities skills, social commitment, or artistic interests.

Courses in this module will provide students with knowledge The Honors Program at Hilbert College combines contract- of the fundamental modes of inquiry within the humanities based Honors projects and Honors-specific courses. and/or will foster a greater appreciation of broad creative For maximum flexibility and complete integration, the cultural traditions and movements within these disciplines. program allows a student to enroll in regular classes and fulfill some of his/her honors requirements by Arts completing special projects for Honors credit in those classes (typically one class a semester is taken for Honors Courses in this module will provide students with credit). Called “in lieu of” projects, these are created by knowledge of forms of artistic expression and the the faculty teaching the class and administered by the opportunity for participation in the creative process. Honors Council. The “in lieu of” system allows Honors students to have the experience of working one-on-one with Foreign Culture and Language our highly credentialed faculty, both within their majors and without, from the first semester that they enroll. Courses in this module will provide students with knowledge of the distinctive features of foreign Honors students also take Honors-specific courses, cultures and/or languages and will help students including the Freshman/Transfer Honors Colloquium (HON understand and appreciate diverse perspectives. 105/305) in their first year in the Honors Program and an Honors capstone experience. In addition, other courses General Elective may be designated as Honors sections and reserved for Honors Program students. Finally, Honors students To fulfill the requirement of this module, an elective will are asked to give something back to the community in be chosen from one of the above mentioned modules. the form of a modest amount of community service (20 Students should consult with their academic advisor hours per year) and mentoring of new Honors students. before choosing this elective as some programs/ departments/divisions may prescribe which module may Graduating with honors from Hilbert College will separate fit best into an individual student’s academic program. students from other applicants. Why? Completing an honors program shows that a student is more motivated, General Education Course Modules (Old) better prepared, and more self-reliant than his/her peers. Having “honors” on a degree says that the student can Students who began at Hilbert College prior to Fall 2018 succeed in the challenges that face him/her because he/ are subject to the old general education model, unless she already has a proven record of success. The Honors they choose to change to a catalog year from Fall 2018 Program at Hilbert College is designed specifically with the or later. Students who leave the college for more than student’s interests and eventual success at the forefront. two semesters (without a Leave of Absence on file) will be subject to readmit under the new general education model. In addition to the benefits mentioned above, the Hilbert College Honors student receives a $2,000 per year

52 scholarship, priority registration, a private lounge area HONORS PROGRAM INFORMATION with dedicated computers, and special educational opportunities, including travel and service opportunities. Eligibility requirements

To apply, all a student needs to do is to fill out an application, • 3.5 cumulative average (90 high school attach a one-to-three page narrative of self-assessment, average for incoming freshmen) and submit that along with a letter of recommendation • Full-time day status from a professor/teacher or a person who has supervised • Proven leadership qualities in any of the following him/her in an extra-curricular community involvement. areas: social commitment, arts, or athletics • 60 or fewer credit hours For an application, write to: Dr. Amy Smith Curricular Requirements Honors Program Hilbert College • Freshman/Sophomore Honors Colloquium (HON 5200 South Park Avenue 105) OR Junior Honors Colloquium (HON 305) Hamburg, NY 14075 • One course for Honors credit per semester Or call (716) 649-7900 (ext. 354). (students are required to take classes within their major and in the liberal arts for Honors credit) Applications can also be downloaded from the Hilbert College • One Capstone Colloquium in the website. senior year (one credit course)

A SAMPLE OF CURRENT COURSES OFFERED FOR HONORS Extra-Curricular requirements CREDIT* • 20 hours of community service annually In lieu of proposals are available for student review online. • Mentoring

• ACC 310 Corporate Taxation Benefits • ACC 320 Intermediate Accounting I • BUS 200 Introduction to Business Management • $2,000/year scholarship • CJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice • Priority registration • CJ 204 Crime and Society • Private lounge area with dedicated computers • CJ/HS/PSY 316 Family Violence • Special educational opportunities • ECO 203 Principle of Contemporary Macroeconomics • Recognition of Honors during the • ECO 204 Principles of Contemporary Microeconomics commencement ceremony • EN 205 Survey of World Literature I • EN 315 World Mythology APPLICATION PROCESS • EN 325 Autobiography • EN 388 Women and Literature Students must fill out an application to the Honors Program • FS 101 Introduction to Forensic Science and submit that along with a letter of recommendation • FS 318 Special Topics in Forensic Science I from a professor/teacher or someone in a supervisory • HS 101 Introduction to Human Services capacity within their extra-curricular activities. • HS/PSY 205 Interpersonal Communication and Effectiveness • HS 315 Child Abuse and Neglect LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM • MA 200 Topics in Statistics • PH 205 Business Ethics The Hilbert College Leadership Scholarship Program • PH 302 Making of the Modern Mind I is an intensive four-year experience designed to assist • PH 303 Making of the Modern Mind II recipients in developing and refining their leadership • PS 102 American Government skills. Students engage in numerous experiential learning • PS 335 Genocide programs which allow them to become involved on campus • PS 402 Junior Symposium and in the community in a meaningful way. The program • PSY 202 Psychology of Adult Development and Aging uses a variety of methods to meet the unique learning • PSY 406 Cross Cultural Study of Psychology styles of all participants. Workshops, distinguished speakers, service learning, and adventure-based *List is subject to change. programs are all essential components of the program.

53 Each year of the leadership program has a different focus. It is no secret that employers are seeking candidates First-year participants will participate in a self-assessment who demonstrate problem-solving skills, team attitude, designed to familiarize them with their strengths and strong communication skills, and above all, leadership areas for further development. In this first-year program, ability. The Leadership Scholarship Program is designed participants will take Introduction to Leadership (GS 160) to support students as they develop these skills and begin to form the foundational skills to assist them and positively contribute to the betterment of their throughout their four years in the program. Sophomore community to stand out in a competitive job market. participants explore leadership in group settings, developing an understanding of the diversity around them while building team skills. Juniors hone their professional skills and job STUDY ABROAD readiness through an intensive program that includes resume writing, interview skills, job search techniques, A semester of full-time study abroad greatly enriches a and business etiquette. In the senior year, students student’s liberal education and enhances the student’s focus on goal setting for their post-graduate professional ability to live in a global society. To offer this opportunity and civic lives. At all levels, students are expected to be to our students, Hilbert College has developed several involved in campus activities, clubs, and their community international exchange programs with various institutions to put into practice the concepts they have learned. in Europe, and continues to develop new partnerships.

Hilbert College Leadership Scholarship Students who are interested in obtaining more information Eligibility Requirements: on study abroad should contact Lee Coletti at lcoletti@ hilbert.edu. A student who will be studying abroad for • Incoming freshman student with at a semester will be required to attend study abroad least an 82 high school GPA information sessions, including but not limited to the • Full-time student status in a application process, cost and compliance, departure traditional academic program orientation, as well as re-entry. Students will work with • Documented involvement in student government, the Study Abroad department to ensure full preparation clubs, or community service activities in high school for this unique global experience. Upon return to the College, all credits earned through the exchange program Hilbert College Leadership Scholarship will transfer back to the students’ home institutions Recipient Requirements: and be applied toward their undergraduate degree.

Curricular In addition to Hilbert College student’s studying abroad, students at the partner institutions will have the • Successfully complete GS 160 (Introduction opportunity to attend Hilbert College for an immersive to Leadership) in their first semester experience in US post-secondary education. • Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher throughout their four years in the program For more information on Hilbert’s international programs, please visit www.hilbert.edu/international. Co-Curricular

• Perform 20 hours of volunteer service to their HILBERT COLLEGE ONLINE community during each academic year • Be involved in Student Government Association Many of Hilbert’s classes are offered online. Students (SGA) or at least one SGA-sponsored student enrolled in online courses will be able to view class club or organization at Hilbert College notes, listen to lectures, watch videos, and participate in • Collaboratively complete one service project discussions from a sound-enable computer that is hooked annually in conjunction with a community up to the internet. “Distance Learning” classes are very partner and leadership peers. convenient for students with busy schedules, because the classes do not run during a particular time slot. Instead, Application Process: Qualified students are invited to apply class material is kept online (archived) for at least a week, for the Leadership Scholarship upon acceptance to Hilbert and students can, therefore, work their way through College. To apply, students must complete an application the material at any hour of the day or night. Moreover, and a one-to-two-page narrative, along with submitting students can listen to the lectures in installments, and two letters of recommendation. Upon submission of additionally students can replay all or parts of a lecture. all materials, applicants are then invited to participate in a selection interview with the Dean of Students. While the online format can be, and often is, a very effective

54 learning environment, Hilbert encourages students to think carefully before they enroll in distance learning LIBERAL LEARNING OUTCOMES courses. Successful online students are those that are capable of self-discipline and good time-management. According to the Association of American Colleges & Procrastinators may find online courses difficult, because it Universities, the “a truly liberal education is one that can be tempting to rationalize doing the weekly assignments prepares us to live responsible, productive and creative lives “later”. Although, any motivated and disciplined student in a dramatically changing world. It is an education that can benefit from the online format, the students that fosters a well-grounded intellectual resilience, a disposition benefit the most are typically non-traditional students toward lifelong learning, and an acceptance of responsibility with demanding work and family commitments. for the ethical consequences of our ideas and actions.” To achieve these broad objectives, Hilbert College Finally, online students will be given an orientation to believes that they cannot be taught in isolation but the online class environment, and technical support must be taught as an integral part of a cumulative, is available throughout the duration of the course. holistic curriculum that integrates into professional training the development of lifelong skills that transfer well to a wide variety of occupations ONLINE COURSE ELIGIBILITY POLICY As part of these general educational goals, the curriculum is The student must be a current Hilbert commuter student, designed to promote the following six objectives cumulatively must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5, and must over the student’s time at Hilbert. All courses will indicate complete/provide documentation of completion of the which of the six objectives they are designed to strengthen. Student Online/Hybrid Orientation. New freshmen and Certain required courses will attempt to reinforce all six first semester transfer students are not eligible. Resident objectives. Thus, the student will consciously monitor the and transfer students may appeal for an exception development of these skills until, in the student’s senior to their Advisor or Chair of the Division of the course. year; the student will register for a capstone experience, Approval is not guaranteed. If the student has a hold which will measure the student’s mastery of these six goals. on his or her account that prevents registration, this must be resolved before the student may register. Outcome 1

Students may take up to two online courses in any 15 STUDENTS WILL ACQUIRE ADVANCED CORE SKILLS: These week semester: one course in the 7.5 Week format and/ core skills include written and oral communication, critical or up to two online courses in the 15 week format. reading and listening, scientific understanding, quantitative literacy and technological fluency at levels required for NOTE: This policy does not dictate whether a course must personal and professional success in real-world situations. be offered in both formats - that is up to the Division Chairs and Instructors, depending on student and divisional needs. Outcome 2

ACADEUM COURSE SHARING POLICY STUDENTS WILL BECOME INTERCULTURALLY AWARE AND ACQUIRE AN OPENNESS TO DIVERSITY: Skills necessary Hilbert College is a member of the Acadeum College for local and global civic engagement in the 21st century Consortium (Acadeum.com), through which students can include an awareness and appreciation of world cultures take online courses offered by other private institutions as and languages, as well as an understanding of non- if they were Hilbert College courses. These courses appear dominant groups and societies at home and abroad. on Hilbert College transcripts and impact GPA just as if they were taken at Hilbert College. Tuition is billed at the Outcome 3 regular rate and applicable financial aid can be applied. Students may take no more than six (6) credits per semester STUDENTS WILL ACQUIRE EFFECTIVE REASONING with the approval of their academic advisor per the online AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS: These include the course eligibility policy. Students taking a course through development of multiple, sophisticated problem- Acadeum are subject to the host schools’ academic policies. solving strategies that transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries, promote intellectual curiosity and innovation, For information on how to enroll in an Acadeum course, and are practiced in individual and team situations please contact the Office of Student Records. with emphasis on ethical reasoning and action.

55 Outcome 4 requirements for these tracks. In addition, the support program assists in advising students for graduate study STUDENTS WILL DEVELOP ADVANCED RESEARCH leading to MS or Ph.D. degrees in the biological sciences and SKILLS: These include development of traditional related fields such as genetics, cell biology, molecular biology, and technology-enhanced research strategies, biotechnology, biomedical engineering, and neuroscience. the ability to recognize the validity of information sources, and the skill to articulate and apply research ADVISEMENT findings to professional and real-world situations. We recommend all pre-health track students register with Outcome 5 the Pre-health Professional Program during the first semester at college or as soon as they become interested in pursuing STUDENTS WILL DEVELOP SKILLS IN INTEGRATIVE a health profession track by filling out thepre-professional LEARNING: These skills include collaborative work declaration form. Specific admission requirements vary combining analytical and experiential learning that from one professional school to another. Therefore, we transcends disciplines, crosses campus and community recommend all interested students make initial advisement boundaries, encourages leadership, and blends career appointments with the Pre-Health Advisor to ensure preparation with the capacity to apply one’s learning to they understand the track-specific requirements set by the opportunities and challenges of the 21st century. their intended professional schools. Afterward, students should work closely with the Pre-Health Advisor and their Outcome 6 Academic Advisor to discuss career goals and expectations, choose track-specific electives, and plan extra-curricular or STUDENTS WILL DEVELOP THE ABILITY TO LEAD AN supplemental academic experiences, including internship, EXAMINED LIFE AND VALUE THE NEED FOR LIFELONG research opportunities, and volunteer activities. The Pre- LEARNING: In a rapidly changing world, students will Health Advisor evaluates each student’s progress in the learn that these skills in self-renewal, social and cultural respective track to maintain their good standing status. awareness, and ethical reasoning and action are essential personally and professionally for life in the 21st century. Additionally, the Pre-Health Professional Program provides individualized advisement to all registered students, offers specialized workshops, hosts various PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS information sessions or academic seminars from time to time to assist students in learning about different Hilbert’s Pre-Professional Programs provide focused, health career options and professional schools, and undergraduate curriculum to prepare you for a professional helps them complete the application process. program upon graduation. Although there are no guarantees to admission in a graduate program, the Pre-Professional Pre-Health Advisor: Program requirements below are geared so you are best Habib Bakht, Ph.D. placed for application to a professional program. Further, [email protected] the Pre-Professional Program advisor can inform students about the application process, specific admissions tests, and REQUIREMENTS curricular as well as co-curricular activities that enhance your competitive edge when applying to professional schools. The minimum GPA requirement for most health professional schools is 3.0. Students with a GPA lower than this should PRE-HEALTH PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM contact their Academic Advisor for academic assistance. Admission into these professional schools is highly A career goal in the health professions is a challenging and competitive, and higher GPAs are needed for most health rewarding one for any aspiring student. If you are interested professions, with many programs looking for a GPA of 3.5 or in careers in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dental, optometry, better. In some programs, science GPAs are often evaluated or veterinary medicine, the Pre-health Professional Program separately. For example, a GPA of 3.75 is considered a at Hilbert College will help you prepare for these highly competitive science GPA for most medical schools. In competitive career tracks through strong curricula, academic addition to GPA, some schools require competitive scores and professional advisement. Please note that the Pre- on professional exams such as MCAT, DAT, GRE, PCAT, Health Professional Program is a support program and not an OAT, etc., and evidence of the applicant’s professionalism, academic major. Although students from various academic maturity, sound reasoning, integrity, and true commitment majors are eligible to pursue most of these pre-health tracks, to helping others. Some schools also require candidate’s the curriculum for Hilbert students majoring in Biology and shadowing experience with different health professionals Forensic Science generally complement most of the course over time, research experience in labs, and various types of

56 volunteer experience. The Pre-Health Professional Program will guide students to prepare for these qualifications as BI 310 Cell Biology with Lab 4 well. In partnership with other Hilbert College offices, the BI 320 Biochemistry with Lab 4 program also assists pre-professional students with: BI 420/421 Anatomy and Physiology I/II with Lab 4 MA 200 Topics in Statistics 3 • Interview Preparation MA 205 Calculus 3 • Cover Letter, Resume, and Personal PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3 Statement Creation SO 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 • Observation and Connection to Experience Opportunities For specific requirements, check your medical school. • Financial Literacy The MCAT exam includes content from these courses.

For detailed descriptions of each health track and PRE-NURSING specific admission requirements, please see below. After completing specific prerequisites, Hilbert students PRE-MEDICINE interested in a career in nursing may choose one of the two options to apply into a nursing program in an In general, admission into the medical schools either in accredited school to earn the Bachelor of Science in allopathic (MD) or osteopathic (DO) medicine requires Nursing (BSN). Students interested in the UB Nursing students to have – 1) a bachelor’s degree in any major with School program typically apply during their sophomore an excellent GPA (3.7 for MD and 3.5-3.6 for DO), 2) a good year for the Traditional (2+2) BS program after completing MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) score averaging 12 prerequisite courses at Hilbert. The program starts 510, 3) successful completion of the prerequisite courses, in the fall, and the application is due on January 15. 4) extra-curricular activities including a commitment to the Graduating seniors in other majors can apply to the UB profession, hospital volunteerism, shadowing physicians, Nursing program for the Accelerated (3+1) BS program and engaging in research activity. Admission into medical after completing 9 prerequisite courses. This intensive one- school is highly competitive. Students should work closely year program starts in summer, requiring both summer 1 with the Program Advisor throughout their college years to & 2 sessions, fall and spring, to complete the coursework. stay on track with academic and co-curricular preparations. The application is due on October 1 of the junior year. As a part of the academic preparation, students must complete the required and recommended coursework that Admission into the nursing school at UB is highly competitive. fulfills their intended medical school requirements and, at A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required to apply for the above the same time, prepares them for the MCAT exam. Gaining options. However, the average admitted GPA at UB Nursing practical experiences such as working with a clinician in School is 3.65 for Traditional BS and 3.72 for Accelerated a hospital setup or shadowing a physician in healthcare BS. Students should work with the Pre-health Program facilities is an essential part of co-curricular preparation. Advisor as soon as they decide on the nursing track to Each student must obtain a letter of evaluation from the select appropriate coursework based on their schools of Pre-health Advisor for applying to a medical school. interest. In addition, gaining a thorough understanding of the profession through hospital volunteerism and practical Course Requirements: The following coursers will working experiences as a Nursing Assistant is very helpful. fulfill the medical school/MCAT requirements per the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC): Course Requirements: Traditional BS at UB requires the following 12 pre-requisite courses. BI 140 General Biology I with Lab 4 BI 141 General Biology II with Lab 4 BI 115 Nutrition 3 CH 140 General Chemistry I with Lab 4 BI 220 Microbiology with Lab 4 CH 141 General Chemistry II with Lab 4 BI 420 Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab 4 CH 311 Organic Chemistry I with Lab 4 BI 421 Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab 4 CH 313 Organic Chemistry II with Lab 4 CH 140 General Chemistry I with Lab 4 PY 140 General Physics I with Lab 4 MA 200 Topics in Statistics 3 PY 141 General Physics II with Lab 4 PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3 EN 101 College Writing 3 SO 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 EN 102 Writing in the Humanities 3 BI 241 Applied Physiology (cross-register at ECC) 3 Most medical schools also require or NU 238 Pharmacology (cross-register at ECC) 3 recommend the following courses.

57 Accelerated BS at UB requires the related health care facility to understand how professionals following 9 prerequisite courses: interact with patients and other healthcare professionals and gain valuable interpersonal and leadership skills. BI 115 Nutrition 3 BI 220 Microbiology with Lab 4 Course Requirements: Pre-pharmacy course BI 420 Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab 4 requirements vary by school. UB School of Pharmacy BI 421 Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab 4 and Pharmaceutical Sciences and D’Youville College CH 140 General Chemistry I with Lab 4 School of Pharmacy would require the following Hilbert MA 200 Topics in Statiistics 3 College courses as prerequisites for pharmacy school: PSY 202 Psychology of Adult Development and Aging 3 BI 140 General Biology I with Lab 4 BI 241 Applied Physiology (cross-register at ECC) 3 BI 141 General Biology II with Lab 4 NU 238 Pharmacology (cross-register at ECC) 3 BI 220 Microbiology with Lab 4 BI 320 Biochemistry with Lab 4 PRE-PHARMACY BI 420 Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab 4 BI 421 Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab 4 Pharmacy schools and colleges offer the Doctor of Pharmacy CH 140 General Chemistry I with Lab 4 (Pharm.D.) degree program in various lengths and structures. CH 141 General Chemistry II with Lab 4 Typically, Pharm.D. is a 4-year post-graduate program. CH 311 Organic Chemistry I with Lab 4 However, a 3-year accelerated Pharm.D. program is now CH 313 Organic Chemistry II with Lab 4 available in many Pharmacy schools and colleges. Some COM 151 Public Speaking 3 schools are also offering a fully online 3-year accelerated EN 101 College Writing 3 Pharm.D. program. Students do not need a bachelor’s EN 102 Writing in the Humanities 3 degree to enter the Pharm.D. program. Students can GS 101 Foundations Seminar 3 start the professional phase of the Pharm.D. curriculum MA 200 Topics in Statistics 3 in a pharmacy school after they have completed all pre- MA 205 Calculus 3 pharmacy coursework. Hilbert students interested in a PY 140 General Physics I with Lab 4 career in Pharm.D. have two options. They can complete PY 141 General Physics II with Lab 4 a four-year bachelor’s degree in any major together with SO 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 completing all pre-pharmacy coursework before applying. Alternately, they can apply through the Pharmacy College PRE-DENTISTRY Application Service (PharmCAS) during their sophomore/ junior year, provided that all pre-pharmacy coursework Students interested in a career in dentistry require four has been completed at that point. For detailed information years of study to earn a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) about the application through PharmCAS, please read the or a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) with additional instructions first. Hilbert Biology majors typically complement years for a residency to specialize. Admission into the most pre-pharmacy course requirements by the end of dental school requires – 1) a bachelor’s degree in any their sophomore year and are eligible to apply early through major with an excellent overall and science GPA (3.5 PharmCAS. We recommend all interested students work or better), 2) a good DAT (Dental Admission Test) score with the Pre-health Advisor in their freshman year to plan averaging 20, 3) successful completion of the prerequisite appropriately for timely entry into the Pharmacy schools. courses, 4) co-curricular activities including a commitment to the service, hospital volunteerism and shadowing All pre-pharmacy courses must be completed with a grade experience, and engaging in research activity. Dental of C or better. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required for all school admission is highly competitive. Students should science and math courses. The PCAT (Pharmacy College work with the Pre-health Advisor throughout their college Admission Test) is recommended but not required by all years to stay on track with academic and co-curricular pharmacy schools. The requirement for PCAT Exam is preparations. Students applying to dental schools receive generally waived for students who have an overall GPA of a letter of evaluation from the Pre-health Advisor, which 3.3 or higher on all science and math prerequisites or have must be submitted with all other application materials. a competitive score on any of the standardized tests such as GRE, GMAT, MCAT, DAT, or LSAT, taken within the last three Course Requirements: Pre-dental course requirements vary years. For specific instruction on the PCAT waiver, check by school. The following Hilbert courses will fulfill the UB with your intended pharmacy school. Students are also School of Dental Medicine pre-dental course requirements. expected to have a thorough understanding of pharmacy as a profession. They should consider volunteering or BI 140 General Biology I with Lab 4 shadowing a pharmacist in a pharmacy, hospital, or other BI 141 General Biology II with Lab 4

58 BI 220 Microbiology with Lab 4 PRE-VETERINARY MEDICINE BI 320 Biochemistry with Lab 4 BI 420/421 Anatomy and Physiology I/II with Lab 4 Students interested in a career in veterinary medicine CH 140 General Chemistry I with Lab 4 require four years of study at a veterinary college, followed CH 141 General Chemistry II with Lab 4 by professional licensing. A bachelor’s degree is not required CH 311 Organic Chemistry I with Lab 4 for admission at most veterinary colleges but having a CH 313 Organic Chemistry II with Lab 4 bachelor’s degree is preferable. However, coursework for EN 101 College Writing 3 students majoring in Biology complement most of the EN 102 Writing in the Humanities 3 course prerequisites. The admission process is highly MA 200 Topics in Statistics 3 competitive, and the course requirement varies from college MA 205 Calculus 3 to college. Students should work closely with the Pre-health PY 140 General Physics I with Lab 4 Advisor to identify schools of interest and meet appropriate PY 141 General Physics II with Lab 4 requirements for admissions. Many schools require an admission test, usually the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or PRE-OPTOMETRY the MCAT. However, some schools do not require any tests anymore. The minimum GPA and test scores requirements Students interested in a career in optometry typically vary among the colleges. The overall average GPA of the require four years of training at a professional school of admitted students is 3.6 or better. In addition to specific Optometry to earn a Doctor of Optometry (OD). Admission coursework, volunteer or animal contact hours are very into the optometry schools requires– 1) a bachelor’s degree important for the pre-vet students. Some schools require a or at least 90 credit hours of undergrad work, including particular number of volunteering hours for application. the five required courses listed below, 2) a good OAT (Optometry Admission Test) score, 3) successful completion Course Requirements: One year of chemistry, organic of the prerequisite courses, 4) co-curricular activities chemistry, biology, and physics, all with labs, and including a commitment to the service, volunteerism, and one year of English/Writing are required. Most also shadowing experience. Students should work with the require one-semester biochemistry and statistics. Pre-health Advisor throughout their college years to stay on track with academic and co-curricular preparations. BI 140 General Biology I with Lab 4 Students applying to Optometry schools receive a letter BI 141 General Biology II with Lab 4 of evaluation from the Pre-health Advisor, which must BI 220 Microbiology with Lab 4 be submitted with all other application materials. BI 300 Genetics with Lab 4 BI 320 Biochemistry with Lab 4 Course Requirements: Admission requirements CH 140 General Chemistry I with Lab 4 vary by Optometry school, but most schools CH 141 General Chemistry II with Lab 4 usually require the following courses: CH 311 Organic Chemistry I with Lab 4 CH 313 Organic Chemistry II with Lab 4 BI 140 General Biology I with Lab 4 EN 101 College Writing 3 BI 141 General Biology II with Lab 4 EN 102 Writing in the Humanities 3 BI 220 Microbiology with Lab 4 MA 200 Topics in Statistics 3 BI 320 Biochemistry with Lab 4 MA 205 Calculus 3 BI 420 Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab 4 PY 140 General Physics I with Lab 4 BI 421 Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab 4 PY 141 General Physics II with Lab 4 CH 140 General Chemistry I with Lab 4 CH 141 General Chemistry II with Lab 4 PRE-LAW PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM CH 311 Organic Chemistry I with Lab 4 CH 313 Organic Chemistry II with Lab 4 A career goal in the legal profession requires a rigorous EN 101 College Writing 3 undergraduate education for any aspiring student. If you are EN 102 Writing in the Humanities 3 interested in attending law school, the Pre-Law Professional MA 200 Topics in Statistics 3 Program at Hilbert College will help you prepare for a legal MA 205 Calculus 3 career through strong curricula, academic and professional PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3 advisement. Alternatively, the Pre-Law Professional Program PY 140 General Physics I with Lab 4 is relevant to non-legal majors and can provide additional PY 141 General Physics II with Lab 4 knowledge and skills to students majoring in programs such as English, Business, and Criminal Justice at Hilbert. Please note that the Pre-Law Professional Program is a

59 support program and not an academic major. The support • Cover Letter, Resume, and Personal program guides all students interested in a legal track, Statement Creation and further assists in advising those students who are • Observation and Connection to interested in graduate study leading to a JD or SJD degree. Experience Opportunities • Financial Literacy ADVISEMENT PRE-LAW We recommend all pre-law track students register with the Pre-Law Professional Program during the first semester at The Pre-Law track at Hilbert requires college or as soon as they become interested in pursuing the following coursework: a legal profession track by filling out thepre-professional declaration form. Specific admission requirements vary LW 101 Introduction to Law 3 between law schools. Therefore, we recommend all interested LW 103 Legal Research 3 students make initial advisement appointments with the LW 303 Advanced Legal Writing 3 Pre-Law Advisor to ensure they understand the specific In addition, the student must complete an additional 3 requirements set by their intended law school. Afterward, upper-level electives to complete the track. Approved students should work closely with the Pre-Law Advisor upper-level electives include, but are not limited to: and their Academic Advisor to discuss career goals and expectations, choose track-specific electives, and plan extra- LW 370 Rights, Liberty & Justice 3 curricular or supplemental academic experiences, including PH 303 Introduction to Critical Thinking 3 internship, research opportunities, and volunteer activities. LW 302 Introduction to Criminal Law & Procedure 3 EN 341 Advanced Writing 3 Additionally, Pre-Law Professional Program provides EN 340 Professional and Technical Writing 3 individualized advisement to all registered students, EN 450 Introduction to Critical Theory 3 offers specialized workshops, hosts various information CJ 315 Laws & Rules of Evidence 3 sessions or academic seminars from time to time to MGT 331 Corporate Legal Environment 3 assist students in learning about different legal career options and law schools, and helps them complete the Law Students may request approval of other upper-level courses School Admissions Council (LSAC) application process. to fulfill the elective portion by contacting the Pre-Law Advisor. Pre-Law Advisor: Laura Dannebohm, JD [email protected] PROGRAMS OF STUDY REQUIREMENTS BUSINESS DEPARTMENT The minimum GPA requirement for law schools varies between academic years, but generally UB School of Students in the Business Department may pursue degrees Law targets a minimum of a 3.5 UGPA and a Law School in Business Management or Sports Industry Management. Admission Test (LSAT) score of 155 as medians. Alternatively, some law schools accept a GRE score instead of a LSAT Degree programs within Professional Studies division: score. Some studies have found that your undergraduate grade point average and LSAT score are correlated to Business Management: AAS, BS success in law school and on the bar examination which Business Management Online: AAS, BS explains the emphasis by law schools on these two scores. Sports Industry Management: BS Entry into law school is very competitive and based on quantitative and qualitative data. Students with a GPA lower BUSINESS MANAGEMENT than this should contact their Academic Advisor for academic assistance. In addition to your UGPA and LSAT score, law LEARNING OUTCOMES schools expect evidence of the applicant’s professionalism, maturity, sound reasoning, integrity, and true commitment Consistent with Hilbert College’s mission, the business unit to helping others. The Pre-Law Professional Program will prepares students for today’s global business environment guide students to prepare for these qualifications as by providing theoretically sound instruction that centers well. In partnership with other Hilbert College offices, the on integrating classroom instruction with professional program also assists pre-professional students with: application in the sub discipline of business. The main curricular focus is to develop important business, personal, • Interview Preparation and professional skills that are valuable in business and

60 other related professions. Thus, business programs at Hilbert ACC 206 Managerial Accounting 3 College reflect the institution’s commitment to academic BUS 200 Introduction to Business Management 3 and professional development of business students. BUS 304 Ethics, Leadership and Management 3 The following are broad learning BUS 334 Small Business Mgt. & Entrepreneurship 3 outcomes of the Business Unit: BUS 335 Information Technology & Management 3 BUS 344 Introduction to International Business 3 • Acquire knowledge of contemporary BUS 345 Marketing Management 3 business theory and practice. BUS 346 Managerial Finance 3 • Communicate effectively in functional BUS/ACC Elective Upper Level 3 areas of business. BUS/ACC Elective Upper Level 3 • Develop professional and ethical competencies ECO 203 Principles of Contemporary Macroeconomics 3 in management and leadership. ECO 204 Principles of Contemporary Microeconomics 3 • Demonstrate problem solving and decision MGT 331 Legal Environment of Business 3 making skills related to course material. MGT 355 Operations and Supply Chain Management 3 MGT 401 Human Resources Management 3 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS MGT 404 Fieldwork/Internship 3 MGT 430 Organizational Behavior & Change Management 3 MANAGEMENT (120 Credits) MGT 490 Strategic Planning 3 MIS 205 Spreadsheet Software Microsoft Excel 3 The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business Management (MGT) prepares students for today’s challenging GENERAL REQUIREMENTS IN MAJOR and highly competitive business environment. The curriculum (2) COURSES (6) CREDITS is based on critical knowledge, marketable skills, and specific competencies critical to successfully managing MA 145 College Mathematics 3 in the global economy. In addition to helping students MA 200 Topics in Statistics 3 build core knowledge in business, the B.S. in Business Management focuses on specific skills and competencies in GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS functional, business, and strategic areas of management. (7) COURSES (21) CREDIT HOURS

Additional emphasis on quantitative and statistical analysis, COM 151 Public Speaking 3 information technology, communication and leadership EN 101 College Writing 3 skills, global business, cross-cultural management, and EN 102 Writing in the Humanities 3 business ethics result in a comprehensive education and GS 101 Foundations Seminar 3 training for management students. Students also receive GS 201 Service Learning and Civic Engagement 3 experiential training through fieldwork/intern assignments PS 402 Junior Symposium 3 and the final capstone strategic management course in Religious Studies 3 order to bridge the gap between practice and theory. SPECIFIC GENERAL EDUCATION CORE MODULES BUSINESS ONLINE (5) COURSE (15) CREDITS

The online Business program is designed as a flexible and American History/Western Civilization Elective 3 engaging asynchronous option for those currently working or Humanities Elective 3 not able to come to campus. The curriculum is the same as Art Elective 3 the on-campus program, however courses are accelerated, Foreign Culture and Language Elective 3 and sequencing varies. Courses are built into two 7.5-week Natural Science Elective 3 half-semesters in each of fall, spring and summer, with 2 courses being taken at a time in each half semester. GENERAL ELECTIVES (6) COURSES (18) CREDIT HOURS *Note: Due to pricing differences and sequencing of courses, students may not move fluidly back and forth Liberal Arts Elective 3 between on-campus and online programming. Liberal Arts Elective 3 All College Elective 3 REQUIRED COURSES IN MAJOR All College Elective 3 (22) CREDIT HOURS (60) All College Elective 3 All College Elective 3 ACC 205 Financial Accounting 3

61 ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Sports Industry IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (60 Credits) Management (SIM) at Hilbert is designed to provide students with a practical foundation in business disciplines The AAS degree in Business Management provides the coupled with the real world experience of internships. In two-year student with introductory business and liberal arts addition to the practical application of business courses, courses in preparation for an entry-level business position students will complete a core liberal art curriculum that or for enrollment in a related baccalaureate degree, an ensures that Hilbert graduates of the sports industry increasingly necessary level of education for job seekers. management program are confident writers, strong A student who completes Hilbert’s AAS in Business may public speakers and have the ability to organize, plan continue into Hilbert College’s BS in Business Management. and lead in a host of sport related industries.

REQUIRED COURSES IN MAJOR Not everyone will end up working in major league (10) CREDIT HOURS (30) sports, but there are countless opportunities in retail, the fitness industry, college programs, marketing and ACC 205 Financial Accounting 3 the recreation and tourism industries. Within this ACC 206 Managerial Accounting 3 program, students will study marketing and business BUS 200 Introduction to Business Management 3 principles in the context of sports with specific courses BUS 304 Ethics, Leadership & Management 3 such as sports economics, the legal environment BUS 334 Small Business Mgt. & Entrepreneurship 3 in the sports industry, sports events management BUS 335 Information Technology & Management 3 and marketing strategies for the sports industry. BUS 344 Intro to International Business 3 ECO 203 Principles of Contemporary Macroeconomics 3 REQUIRED COURSES IN MAJOR ECO 204 Principles of Contemporary Microeconomics 3 (17) CREDIT HOURS (51) MIS 205 Spreadsheet Software: Microsoft Excel 3 ACC 205 Financial Accounting 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS IN MAJOR ACC 206 Managerial Accounting 3 (2) COURSES (6) CREDITS BUS 200 Introduction to Business Management 3 BUS 304 Ethics, Leadership and Management 3 MA 145 College Mathematics 3 BUS 334 Small Business Mgt. & Entrepreneurship 3 MA 200 Topics in Statistics 3 BUS 335 Information Technology & Management 3 BUS 344 Introduction to International Business 3 GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS BUS 345 Marketing Management 3 (4) COURSES (12) CREDIT HOURS BUS 346 Managerial Finance 3 ECO 203 Principles of Contemporary Macroeconomics 3 COM 151 Public Speaking 3 ECO 204 Principles of Contemporary Microeconomics 3 EN 101 College Writing 3 SIM 331 Legal Environment In Sports 3 EN 102 Writing in the Humanities 3 SIM 338 Sports Economics 3 GS 101 Foundations Seminar 3 SIM 398 Sales & Retail Management 3 SIM 404 Fieldwork/Internship 3 SPECIFIC GENERAL EDUCATION CORE MODULES SIM 410 Sports Events Management 3 (2) COURSE (6) CREDITS SIM 490 Strategic Management 3

Humanities Elective 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS IN MAJOR American History/Western Civilization Elective 3 (5) COURSES (15) CREDITS

GENERAL ELECTIVES (2) COURSES (6) CREDIT HOURS MA 145 College Mathematics 3 MA 200 Topics in Statistics 3 Liberal Arts Elective 3 MIS 205 Spreadsheet Software Microsoft Excel 3 All College Elective 3 SIM Elective Upper Level 3 SIM Elective Upper Level 3 GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS SPORTS INDUSTRY MANAGEMENT (7) COURSES (21) CREDIT HOURS

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SPORTS COM 151 Public Speaking 3 INDUSTRY MANAGEMENT (120 Credits) EN 101 College Writing 3 EN 102 Writing in the Humanities 3

62 GS 101 Foundations Seminar 3 in the areas of clinical communication, intervention GS 201 Service Learning and Civic Engagement 3 planning, experiential learning, service in the community, PS 402 Junior Symposium 3 leadership skills, qualitative and quantitative reasoning, Religious Studies 3 and the foundations of ethical practice. Additionally, these courses introduce students to an array of complex SPECIFIC GENERAL EDUCATION CORE MODULES and diverse perspectives that prepare students to live (5) COURSE (15) CREDITS in a global society, live reflectively, and pursue lifelong learning with the goal of service in the community. American History/Western Civilization Elective 3 Humanities Elective 3 Students within the Behavioral Sciences Art Elective 3 Department may pursue degrees in Human Services, Foreign Culture and Language Elective 3 Psychology, and Alcohol and Substance Abuse. Natural Science Elective 3 ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE GENERAL ELECTIVES (5) COURSES (15) CREDIT HOURS The Associate of Arts in Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counseling (ASAC) is a degree within the Behavioral Liberal Arts Elective 3 Sciences Department specifically designed to prepare Liberal Arts Elective 3 students to become knowledgeable, ethical, and All College Elective 3 competent entry-level practitioners in the field of alcohol All College Elective 3 and substance abuse treatment. The program prepares All College Elective 3 students to meet those competencies outlined by the All College Elective 3 NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS), in partial fulfillment of the Certified Alcoholism NON-DEGREE PROGRAMS WITHIN and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) credential. THE BUSINESS DEPARTMENT Grounded in the Disease Model of Addiction, the program The following are subject areas within provides students with an understanding and appreciation the Business Department: of the role of biology, neurology, genetics, and the environment in the complex nature of addiction. The program • Accounting emphasizes experiential learning both in the classroom • Leadership and the field. Students are provided the skills, attitudes, • Management Information Systems and knowledge to enable them to make meaningful • Legal Studies changes in the lives of individuals and their communities. The program plays a central role in student learning by:

BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT • Providing a combination of academic course work and field/clinical experiences to develop Degree programs within Behavioral Sciences: skills in critical thinking, interpersonal communication, and ethical practices. Human Services: AA, BS • Preparing students for employment in the public and Psychology: BA private community-based human services fields. Psychology Online: BA • Preparing students for lifelong learning, Alcohol and Substance Abuse: AA personal growth and self-awareness.

The Department of Behavioral Sciences is home to an array Beyond those skills specific to alcohol and substance of courses in Human Services, Alcohol and Substance abuse treatment, students develop competency in Abuse and Psychology. These courses form the basis of personal and professional growth, communication and a solid liberal arts education, support Hilbert College’s interpersonal skills, techniques of effective interviewing Liberal Learning Goals, and General Education Curriculum. and assessment, problem solving, crisis intervention, The Department of Social Sciences comprises a variety counseling, case management and treatment of a broad of disciplines, offering an opportunity for students range of problems likely to affect individuals, families, and to engage in the study of various aspects of human communities impacted by substance abuse. Alcohol and behavior, the human condition, and the dynamics of social substance abuse professionals are employed in a variety change and interaction. Courses in the area of social of settings, including those providing prevention and and behavioral sciences enhance student preparedness

63 treatment services to children and adults through inpatient, outpatient, community-based, and residential programs. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (2) COURSES (6) CREDIT HOURS CURRICULUM EN 101 College Writing 3 In keeping with the college’s goal of educating students GS 101 Foundations Seminar 3 in the liberal arts, the curriculum offers courses in both the liberal arts and social sciences. Students in the SPECIFIC GENERAL EDUCATION CORE MODULES program will complete general education requirements (2) COURSES (6) CREDIT HOURS as well as courses in human services, psychology, and sociology. Given the narrow focus on coursework General Education Elective 3 specific to ASAC, a limited number of electives may be General Education Elective 3 selected from those courses identified by the college as meeting general education requirements. HUMAN SERVICES

Students in the program will complete a required one- According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment semester internship in a designated program providing of social and human service assistants is expected to substance abuse services. A second semester internship grow by nearly 16 percent through 2026. Job prospects is optional and may be taken by those students who have are expected to be excellent, particularly for those with completed a minimum of 45 credit hours and maintain appropriate postsecondary education. A degree in a 3.0 GPA in the program. Students opting for a second Human Services affords graduates an array of career internship will complete the degree with 63 credit hours and graduate school options, making the baccalaureate and in consultation with their financial aid advisor. degree a versatile choice among the helping professions. Students are required to complete one 3 credit service- Hilbert College offers both the Associate of Arts in learning course as part of the degree program. Human Services for those seeking entry level positions as well as the Bachelor of Science in Human Services. ASSOCIATE OF ART DEGREE IN ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE (60 credits) The Human Service degree program is designed for someone who seeks to make a difference in the lives of those who REQUIRED COURSES IN MAJOR may experience a variety of social, physical, emotional, (14) COURSES (42) CREDITS developmental or economic difficulties at any point across the lifespan. This may include work with young children, BI 114 The Human Body 3 teenagers, families, or older adults. The Human Service HS 101 Introduction to Human Services 3 professional is one who promotes improved service delivery HS 102 Introduction to Chemical Dependency 3 systems by addressing not only the quality of direct services, HS 103 Introduction to Psychopharmacology 3 but by seeking to improve accessibility, accountability, HS 201 Prevention & Treatment of Chemical Dependency 3 and coordination among professionals and agencies. HS 202 Trauma & Addiction 3 HS 207 Family Systems in Addiction Treatment 3 Students are made aware of the importance of community HS 208 Special Populations in Addiction Treatment 3 environments and how to assist individuals, families, HS 209 Group Work in Addiction Treatment 3 neighborhoods and communities in developing strong, HS 210 Human Services Methods 3 empowered networks. Through their coursework HS 310 Human Services Ethics 3 and internships, students grow personally and HS 314 Understanding Mental Illness Through Film 3 professionally to become self-aware, clear thinkers and HS 360 Internship I 3 effective problem solvers. Students are encouraged to PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3 experience what it is like to help others through agency based internships and various community volunteer MAJOR ELECTIVES activities through the Human Services Association. (2) COURSES (6) CREDITS MISSION AND VISION STATEMENT CHOOSE TWO: HS 203 Introduction to Counseling 3 The Department of Human Services at Hilbert College HS 204 Basic Interviewing Skills 3 prepares students to become ethical, competent, and HS 205 Interpersonal Communication and Effectiveness 3 self- reflective practitioners in the field of human services. HS 215 Social Issues in Addictions 3 Central to the curriculum is an appreciation of human

64 beings in all of their diversity. The program emphasizes may become employed in a variety of settings including experiential learning in the classroom and through extensive social service agencies, schools, and businesses. field experience. The program provides the skills, attitudes, and knowledge for students to make meaningful changes A unique feature of the program is an opportunity for in the lives of individuals and their communities. students to pursue either a generalist or specialized base The Human Services program plays a of knowledge. The Human Service student may select central role in student learning by: from among the various options available to specialize in: substance abuse/chemical dependency, law and human • Providing a combination of academic course services, child and family practice, or family violence. work and field/clinical experiences to develop A fifth option is also available to students who prefer to skills in critical thinking, interpersonal pursue a more generalized approach to the profession. communication, and ethical practices. A broad range of selected elective courses are featured • Preparing students for employment in the public and in an array of disciplines such as psychology, sociology, private community-based human services fields. and criminal justice, as well as human services. • Preparing students for lifelong learning, personal growth and self-awareness. To supplement and enhance the in-class learning experience, internship opportunities are afforded to all students in PROGRAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES various areas of interest. The Human Service baccalaureate program can furthermore serve as excellent preparation for A course of study within the Human Services graduate work in counseling, school counseling, rehabilitation program will provide students the opportunity to counseling, psychology, sociology, and social work. develop skills and knowledge through a core set of program objectives through which students will: REQUIRED COURSES IN MAJOR (11) COURSES (33) CREDIT HOURS • Understand the historical, legal and theoretical underpinnings of the discipline. HS 101 Introduction to Human Services 3 • Learn the skills, knowledge, values, and attitudes HS 203 Introduction to Counseling 3 required of entry-level professionals. HS/SO 205 Interpersonal Communication & • Appreciate all aspects of diversity and how Effectiveness 3 they apply to the human condition. HS 210 Human Service 3 • Instill the importance of moral and ethical HS 308 Group Work in Human Services 3 behavior in personal and professional practice. HS 310 Human Service Ethics 3 • Explore the continuing process of growth HS 311 Organization, Policy, & Practice in Human and self- awareness and its impact Services 3 on professional development. HS 360 Internship I 3 HS 430 Senior Seminar 3 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN HS 460 Senior Internship I 3 HS 461 Senior Internship II 3 HUMAN SERVICES (120 credits) CONCENTRATIONS (4) COURSES(12) CREDIT HOURS The Human Services baccalaureate degree offers a high level of training which prepares the graduate to enter the OPTION 1: GENERALIST work field as a well-trained, competent professional. The student will be provided with a solid foundation of theoretical CJ 102, CJ 204, CJ 302, HS 315, HS 320, HS 405, CJ knowledge and professional skills which relate to various 316, HS 317, HS 330, CJ 307, HS/LW 410, HS 215, HS/ aspects of the profession such as direct service delivery PSY 332, PSY 304, PSY 307, PSY 311, PSY 312, PSY to clients, social policies and environmental trends as they 322, PSY 314, PSY 351, PSY 410, PSY 424, SO 306 impact organizations and practice in human services. The program offers a broad liberal arts knowledge base, as OPTION 2: SUBSTANCE ABUSE/CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY well as skills and competency in the student’s personal and professional growth, communication and interpersonal HS 215, CJ 205, HS 300, HS 302, HS 306 skills, techniques in effective interviewing and assessment, problem solving, crisis intervention, counseling, case OPTION 3: LAW AND HUMAN SERVICES management and treatment of a broad range of problems likely to affect individuals, families and communities in CJ 101, CJ 102, CJ 202, CJ 204, CJ 302 HS/LW 410, need of services. As such, human service professionals LW 201, LW 355 PH/PS 340, PS 336, PSY 410

65 OPTION 4: CHILD AND FAMILY PRACTICE THE ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE IN HUMAN SERVICES (60 credits) HS 302, HS 315, HS 330, HS/PSY/SO 332, HS/LW 410, LW 355, PSY 203 The Human Services program offers a student a wide range of careers in the helping profession. Employment OPTION 5: FAMILY VIOLENCE opportunities available to the Human Services graduate after completion of this two-year program include positions such CJ 101, CJ 202, CJ 204, LW 206, HS 315, CJ as child care worker, mental health technician, community 316, HS 317, HS 330, HS/ LW 410 worker, recreation aide, activities aide and geriatric aide.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS IN MAJOR Human Services graduates can also easily transfer (6) COURSES (18) CREDITS, RESEARCH CENTERED into Hilbert’s baccalaureate program in Human Services, as well as other such degree programs as MA 200 Topics in Statistics 3 Psychology, Sociology, Education, Special Education, PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3 Recreation, Criminal Justice, and Nursing. SO 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 Developmental Psychology Elective 3 REQUIRED COURSES IN MAJOR (15) Writing Centered Course: Upper Level 3 (EN 340, EN 341, EN 333, or EN 463) HS 101 Introduction to Human Services 3 Research Centered Course 3 HS 203 Introduction to Counseling 3 (HS/CJ 305) HS/SO 205 Interpersonal Communication & GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Effectiveness 3 (7) COURSES (21) CREDIT HOURS HS 210 Human Service 3 HS 360 Internship I 3 COM 151 Public Speaking 3 EN 101 College Writing 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MAJOR EN 102 Writing in the Humanities 3 (5) COURSES (15) CREDITS GS 101 Foundations Seminar 3 GS 201 Service Learning and Civic Engagement 3 PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3 PS 402 Junior Symposium 3 SO 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 Religious Studies 3 Developmental Psychology Elective 3 Human Services Elective 3 SPECIFIC GENERAL EDUCATION CORE MODULES Human Services Elective 3 (6) COURSES (18) CREDIT HOURS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Natural Science Elective 3 (5) COURSES (15) CREDIT HOURS American History/Western Civilization Elective 3 Humanities Elective 3 COM 151 Public Speaking 3 Art Elective 3 EN 101 College Writing 3 Foreign Culture and Language Elective 3 EN 102 Writing in the Humanities 3 General Education Elective 3 GS 101 Foundations Seminar 3 Religious Studies 3 UPPER LEVEL ELECTIVES (2) COURSES (6) CREDITS SPECIFIC GENERAL EDUCATION CORE MODULES (2) COURSES (6) CREDITS (6) Liberal Arts Elective 3 All College Elective 3 SELECT TWO: GENERAL ELECTIVES (3) COURSES (9) CREDITS Natural Science Elective 3 American History/Western Civilization Elective 3 Liberal Arts Elective 3 Civic Learning and Engagement Elective 3 Liberal Arts Elective 3 Humanities Elective 3 All College Elective 3 Art Elective 3 Foreign Culture and Language Elective 3 Mathematics Elective 3

66 PROGRAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES GENERAL ELECTIVES (2) COURSES (6) CREDITS Via a core set of program objectives, the Psychology All College Elective 3 program will provide learning opportunities for students All College Elective 3 in the major, minors and courses. These objectives are All College Elective 3 consistent with the goals of the American Psychological Association and the American Sociological Association. PSYCHOLOGY Psychology Psychology is the degree for individuals interested in understanding the complexity and intriguing qualities of • Learn the concepts, language, and human behavior. While strengthening fundamental academic major theories of the discipline. skills, students are encouraged to pursue individual interests • Understand the appropriate application through faculty-guided research projects, coursework of psychological practices and theories in in specialized areas of Psychology and participation in professional contexts such as research, teaching, workshops, conferences and the Psychology Student Club. counseling, testing and assessment. The goal is to develop the knowledge, skills and breadth of understanding needed for a professional career in Minor in Psychology fields such as mental health, social science research, teaching, or for admission to a graduate program. • Recognize Psychology as an applied science • Understand the connections MISSION AND VISION STATEMENT between multiple disciplines • Appreciate the applicability of The Behavioral Sciences Department provides opportunities Psychology to create change for baccalaureate students to obtain the essential skills, • Emphasize: ethics and values, ethics and knowledge which are central to the study of research and critical thinking psychology and sociology. Specific modes of thought, professional behaviors, and appreciation of the scientific Minor in Sociology method in the gathering and use of data are demonstrated and practiced through classroom experiences, conference • Recognize Sociology as an applied science attendance, academic advisement, individual research, • Understand the connections extracurricular activities and informal interactions with between multiple disciplines faculty. For the Minor in Psychology, the Behavioral Sciences • Appreciate the applicability of Department ensures students will acquire knowledge in Sociology to create change key elements of the discipline. For students completing • Emphasize: ethics and values, required Social Sciences courses as part of their major, an research and critical thinking introduction to fundamental theories and issues are provided. PSYCHOLOGY ONLINE The Vision of the Psychology program is to develop students who: The online Psychology program is designed as a flexible and engaging asynchronous option for those currently working or • Are keen and analytic observers of human behavior not able to come to campus. The curriculum is the same as • Value and seek diverse perspectives the on-campus program, however courses are accelerated, • Use empirical and analytic approaches to data and sequencing varies. Courses are built into two 7.5-week within professional and everyday contexts half-semesters in each of fall, spring and summer, with • Use communication skills which enable 2 courses being taken at a time in each half semester. them to clearly present their thoughts • Are intelligent and compassionate persons *Note: Due to pricing differences and sequencing of capable of critically discerning issues that affect courses, students may not move fluidly back and forth their personal, professional, and civic lives between on-campus and online programming. • Are prepared for graduate studies and the world of employment BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY (120 credits)

Psychology courses are often required within various

67 undergraduate programs as the understanding of human (3) COURSES (9) CREDITS behavior can be quite valuable. For example, management students learn about group processes, decision making, Psychology Elective Upper 3 motivation, and individual differences. Criminal Justice Psychology Elective Upper 3 students learn about diversity, development of the healthy vs. Psychology Elective Upper 3 unhealthy personality, and the basis of abnormal behavior. SENIOR CAPSTONE (2) COURSES (6) CREDITS For the student who wishes to major in Psychology, the Psychology program at Hilbert College offers an opportunity PSY 497 Senior Honors Project 3 to explore specialized interests within the classroom, PSY 498 Senior Honors Project 3 through research, and through formal and informal contact -OR- with faculty and other experts. The small faculty student PSY 496 Senior Project 3 ratio affords the development of skills and knowledge of Psychology Upper Level Elective 3 the field often not available on an undergraduate level. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Students graduate with the ability to think critically and (7) COURSES (21) CREDIT HOURS analytically, to communicate their ideas effectively, to consider human behavior on a scientific level, and COM 151 Public Speaking 3 to appreciate the nature of human similarity and EN 101 College Writing 3 diversity. Such abilities are desired by employers EN 102 Writing in the Humanities 3 from all areas – human resources, business, GS 101 Foundations Seminar 3 research, and mental health, to name a few. GS 201 Service Learning and Civic Engagement 3 PS 402 Junior Symposium 3 For those interested in graduate school, the Psychology Religious Studies 3 program prepares students for this next level in their academic training. Fundamental knowledge, basic techniques SPECIFIC GENERAL EDUCATION CORE MODULES in research and individual interests are developed. (7) COURSES (21) CREDIT HOURS Admission to graduate school generally requires a strong back- ground in Psychology and relevant experiences, high Mathematics Elective 3 grades (B+ & above) and admission test scores, and letters Natural Science Elective 3 of recommendation from faculty with whom the student has American History/Western Civilization Elective 3 worked closely over an extended period of time. Numerous Humanities Elective 3 graduates from our program have furthered their training Art Elective 3 at the Master’s and Doctoral level in specialized areas of Foreign Culture and Language Elective 3 Psychology such as Rehabilitation Counseling, Educational General Education Elective 3 Psychology, and Social/ Organizational Psychology. GENERAL ELECTIVES UPPER LEVEL REQUIRED COURSES IN MAJOR (3) COURSES (9) CREDITS (13) CREDIT HOURS (39) COURSES All College Upper Level Elective 3 EN 341 Advanced Writing 3 All College Upper Level Elective 3 PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3 All College Upper Level Elective 3 PSY 102 Topics in Psychology 3 PSY 240 Biopsychology: The Biological Basic of Human GENERAL ELECTIVES LOWER LEVEL Behavior 3 (5) COURSES (15) CREDITS PSY 297 Research Design and Analysis I 3 PSY 298 Research Design and Analysis II 3 Liberal Arts Elective 3 PSY 397 Junior Seminar 3 Liberal Arts Elective 3 PSY 412 Psychological Tests and Measurement 3 All College Elective 3 PSY 430 History of Psychology 3 All College Elective 3 Clinical Psychology Elective 3 All College Elective 3 Cognitive Psychology Elective 3 Developmental Psychology Elective 3 Social Psychology Elective 3

MAJOR ELECTIVES UPPER LEVEL

68 effectively and efficiently; COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT • Evaluate information and its sources critically; • Use information effectively to Degree programs within Communications: accomplish a specific project; • Identify and appraise the economic, legal, Digital Media and Communication: BA ethical, and social issues surrounding the use and access of information. The mission of the Communications Department is to • Use information ethically provide students with a critical, theoretical, and practical basis for interpreting and evaluating human culture in its Digital Media and Communication students will demonstrate visual, performative, and aesthetic forms. The Department proficiency in technological literacy in the following ways: also prepares students to use the technologies that are necessary for success in their chosen fields. We • Use computers to communicate information via prepare students in all areas of communications: film print, the Internet, and multimedia technologies; analysis, production and all convergent technologies; and • Identify the major digital communication integrative research skills, instilling a lifelong commitment theory and able to apply it practically; in using language and image to confer meaning on • Interpret the uses of technology and experience and to promote the common good. their effects on a community • Choose appropriate technology for a project; The Communications Department is committed • Employ the processes of acquisition, to student learning with a focus on media arts, manipulation, distribution and archiving cultural studies, language, and communication of technological communication. processes within the liberal arts tradition by: Digital Media and Communication students will demonstrate • Promoting intellectual curiosity, creativity, creative literacy proficiently in the following ways: active learning, and independent thought; • Treating students as participants in • Identify, argue and assess major visual the construction of knowledge; theories and be able to apply them; • Engaging students in the creation and critical • Use sound effectively in communication; analysis of texts and modes of discourse in • Demonstrate effective written communication skills. their diverse historical, aesthetic, cultural, social, and theoretical contexts; Digital Media and Communication students will • Developing life-long, transferable skills in demonstrate cultural literacy in the following ways: critical thinking, reading, writing, speaking, listening, and modes of inquiry; • Apply work in their own communities to explore and • Fostering respect for intellectual and human diversity; communicate culture “close to their own doorstep”; • Encouraging interdisciplinary • Interpret the major movement in western culture; approaches to content and style; • Interpret, compare and contrast the relationship of • Facilitating pre-professional, career development, western culture to other culture by understanding and graduate school preparation; the politics of communication and understand how • Serving as a community resource for the arts by modern technology can be used to empower people; hosting artistic events featuring regional, national • Demonstrate an understanding of how cultures and international artists working in various media. place meaning in various communication systems.

DIGITAL MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION Students may concentrate their studies in one or more of the following concentrations or career paths: LEARNING OBJECTIVES • Film and Visual Effects • Graphic Design The mission is met by the following objectives. • Integrated Marketing Communication • Multimedia Journalism Digital Media and Communication students will be able to work in an information rich society at a proficient level Students with a DMAC Degree have entered as demonstrated by the following competencies: the following fields and careers: • Marketing management • Determine the extent of information needed; • Video and film production • Identify the necessary information • Media writing

69 • Public relations COM 344 Public Relations Writing 3 • Advertising Business COM 348 Advertising Copywriting 3 • Law COM 362 Integrated Marketing Research 3

DIGITAL MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION ONLINE MULTIMEDIA JOURNALISM CONCENTRATION

The online Digital Media and Communication program COM 343 Journalism 3 is designed as a flexible and engaging asynchronous COM 360 Press Relations 3 option for those currently working or not able to come COM 442 Multimedia Journalism 3 to campus. The curriculum is the same as the on- COM 443 Journalism Practicum 3 campus program, however courses are accelerated, and sequencing varies. Courses are built into two 7.5-week COMMUNICATIONS ELECTIVES half-semesters in each of fall, spring and summer, with (4) COURSES (12) CREDITS 2 courses being taken at a time in each half semester. Immersive Learning Course 3 *Note: Due to pricing differences and sequencing of Upper Level Communications Course 3 courses, students may not move fluidly back and forth Upper Level Communications Course 3 between on-campus and online programming. Lower Level Communications Course 3 BACHELOR OF ARTS IN DIGITAL MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION (120 credits) GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (7) COURSES (21) CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED COURSES IN MAJOR (9) COURSES (27) CREDIT HOURS COM 151 Public Speaking 3 EN 101 College Writing 3 COM 110 Introduction to Mass Media 3 EN 102 Writing in the Humanities 3 COM 170 Multimedia Production I 3 GS 101 Foundations Seminar 3 COM 180 Multimedia Production II 3 GS 201 Service Learning and Civic Engagement 3 COM 210 Media Analysis 3 PS 402 Junior Symposium 3 COM 211 Mass Communication Theory 3 Religious Studies 3 COM 320 Law and Ethics II 3 SPECIFIC GENERAL EDUCATION CORE MODULES COM 491 Internship 3 (5) COURSES (15) CREDIT HOURS EN 240 The Art of Persuasion 3 MA 200 Topics in Statistics 3 Natural Science Elective 3 Social Science Elective 3 COURSES IN CONCENTRATION (12) CREDITS; Choose One American History/Western Civilization Elective 3 Foreign Culture and Language Elective 3 FILM AND VISUAL EFFECTS CONCENTRATION General Education Elective 3

COM 365 Digital Filmmaking 3 UPPER LEVEL ELECTIVES COM 375 Digital Film Editing 3 (6) COURSES (18) CREDITS COM 385 2D/3D Graphics 3 COM 455 2D/3D Advanced Graphics 3 Liberal Arts Elective 300/400 3 -OR- Liberal Arts Elective 300/400 3 COM 478 Documentary Filmmaking Liberal Arts Elective 300/400 3 Liberal Arts Elective 300/400 3 GRAPHIC DESIGN CONCENTRATION All College Elective 300/400 3 All College Elective 300/400 3 COM 270 Digital Photography 3 COM 273 Graphic Design 3 GENERAL ELECTIVES COM 281 Web Design 3 (5) COURSES (15) CREDITS COM 305 Visual Communication 3 All College Elective 3 INTEGRATED MARKETING CONCENTRATION All College Elective 3 All College Elective 3 COM 261 Concepts of Integrated Marketing 3 All College Elective 3 All College Elective 3

70 NON-DEGREE PROGRAMS WITHIN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT The Criminal Justice baccalaureate degree offers a program The following are subject areas within the which provides students with a solid basis of knowledge Communications Department: and skills for service in various criminal justice fields. This degree gives students a broad liberal arts knowledge base • Art and an understanding of the conceptual, organizational • Art History and practical dimensions of various criminal justice fields • Film Studies and agencies. The Criminal Justice program is designed to • Theater prepare students for employment in the field of criminal justice and also serve as preparation for graduate work in criminal justice, law, counseling, public administration CRIMINAL JUSTICE DEPARTMENT or more technical areas concerned with organized and white collar crime. Criminal Justice majors are encouraged Degree programs within Criminal Justice to take electives in their major that should assist in their career objectives and preparation. There are nine Criminal Justice: AA, BS concentrations available that will assist in this development. Criminal Justice Online: BS Internships are available in many of the concentrations. The mission of the Hilbert College Criminal Justice Department is to provide students with a challenging and Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science relevant curriculum through a balance of liberal arts, career degree in Criminal Justice must fulfill the following preparation and the integration of multiple disciplines. In requirements. The Criminal Justice requirements addition to discipline specific knowledge, the Criminal Justice include the following distribution of credit hours: Program cultivates student skills in critical thinking, oral and written communication, research, analysis, technology CRIMINAL JUSTICE ONLINE and problem solving. The program develops student commitment in the areas of community service, personal The online Criminal Justice program is designed as a accountability, global responsibility, and cultural diversity. flexible and engaging asynchronous option for those It stresses ethical decision-making, principled behavior currently working or not able to come to campus. The and the importance of life-long learning and facilitates curriculum is the same as the on-campus program, professional and career development in specialized fields. however courses are accelerated, and sequencing A criminal justice professional has many career paths from varies. Courses are built into two 7.5-week half- which to choose. The public sector includes federal, state and semesters in each of fall, spring and summer, with 2 local agencies, which comprise the fields of law enforcement, courses being taken at a time in each half semester. probation, corrections, investigation, and special services. The private sector offers career opportunities *Note: Due to pricing differences and sequencing of in corporate security and juvenile treatment centers. courses, students may not move fluidly back and forth between on-campus and online programming. VISION STATEMENT BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE The Criminal Justice Department is dedicated to the advancement of student education and provides balanced (120 credits) liberal arts curriculum integrated with practical experience by: REQUIRED COURSES (11) COURSES (33) CREDITS • Enhancing oral and written communication skills. • Developing abilities in critical thinking, logical CJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 assessment and analytical problem solving CJ 200 Introduction to Corrections 3 and encouraging intellectual growth. CJ 202 Introduction to Law & Justice 3 • Instilling an awareness and appreciation for CJ 204 Crime and Society 3 the social and cultural diversity of society. CJ 305 Research Methods in Social Sciences 3 • Improving proficiency in multi-media research CJ 330 Ethics in the Criminal Justice System 3 methods and technological fluency. CJ 335/SO 306 Diversity Issues in Criminal Justice 3 CJ 402 Advanced Criminological Theory 3 • Advocating service to the community. • Infusing ethical decision-making CJ 404 Criminal Investigations/Criminalistics 3 and principled behavior. CJ 405 Seminar in Criminal Justice 3

71 FS 320 Interview and Interrogation Techniques 3 ECI 370, FS 101, PSY 410, LW 302, LW/HS 410, HS 101, HS 210, CJ/HS/PSY 317, HS 205, HS 300, HS 302, HS 306 MAJOR ELECTIVES (3) COURSES (9) CREDITS CONCENTRATIONS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Upper Level Criminal Justice Elective 3 Effective Fall 2018, all criminal justice majors Upper Level Criminal Justice Elective 3 declare a concentration in criminal justice Any Level Criminal Justice Elective 3 by adhering to the following policy:

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS IN MAJOR • Apply by completing a form provided by the Office (3) COURSES (9) CREDITS of Student Records which will be forwarded to the appropriate departments for evaluation. MA 200 Topics in Statistics 3 • Take eighteen hours of elective course work in the SO 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 following areas: Take Both CJ 101, Introduction to SO 201 Social Problems 3 Criminal Justice and CJ 204, Crime and Society. • Take one that relates to your area of request. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS CJ 102 Juvenile Delinquency (D or E) (7) COURSES (21) CREDIT HOURS CJ 103 Introduction to Security (I) CJ 105 Introduction to Criminology COM 151 Public Speaking 3 CJ 200 Introduction to Corrections (B) EN 101 College Writing 3 CJ 202 Introduction to Law and Justice (E, G, or H) EN 102 Writing in the Humanities 3 HS 203 Introduction to Counseling (D or F) GS 101 Foundations Seminar 3 IDA 177 Introduction to Intelligence GS 201 Service Learning and Civic Engagement 3 PS 402 Junior Symposium 3 Religious Studies 3 Select exactly one group from A-I and take any 3 courses listed within the group (9 credit hours). SPECIFIC GENERAL EDUCATION CORE MODULES (5) COURSES (15) CREDIT HOURS A. GENERALIST

Natural Science Elective 3 Any 3 Upper Level CJ Electives American History/Western Civilization Elective 3 Humanities Elective 3 B. CORRECTIONS Art Elective 3 Foreign Culture and Language Elective 3 CJ 300 Probation, Parole, and Community Based Corrections CJ 400 Advanced Issues in Corrections UPPER LEVEL ELECTIVES HS 300 Introduction to Chemical Dependency (5) COURSES (15) CREDITS PSY 410 Forensic Psychology

Upper Level Liberal Arts Elective 3 C. CRIMINOLOGY Upper Level Liberal Arts Elective 3 Upper Level Liberal Arts Elective 3 CJ 302 Juvenile Justice Upper Level Elective 3 CJ 307 Gender and the Criminal Justice System Upper Level Elective 3 CJ 304 Organized Crime & Career Criminal CJ 320 Global Crime and Comparative CJ Systems GENERAL ELECTIVES CJ 334 Analysis of Sexual Offenses & The Sex Offender (6) COURSES (18) CREDITS CJ 335 Diversity Issues in CJ OR SO 306 Cultural Diversity CJ 417 Violent Phenomena MIS Elective 3 Liberal Arts Elective 3 D. FAMILY VIOLENCE All College Elective 3 CJ/HS Family Violence All College Elective 3 CJ/HS Family Violence Treatment All College Elective 3 CJ 334 Analysis of Sexual Offenses & The Sex Offender All College Elective 3 CJ 416 Advanced Issues in Family Violence CJ 417 Violent Phenomena Courses that may be used in the major: ECI 340, ECI 350, HS 203 Introduction to Counseling OR

72 HS 300 Introduction to Chemical Dependency CRIMINAL JUSTICE ONLINE HS 330 Violent Children HS 403 Family Counseling The online Criminal Justice program is designed as a flexible and engaging asynchronous option for those E. INVESTIGATIONS currently working or not able to come to campus. The curriculum is the same as the on-campus program, CJ 304 Organized Crime/Career Criminal however courses are accelerated, and sequencing CJ 315 Laws and Rules of Evidence varies. Courses are built into two 7.5-week half- CJ 404 Criminal Investigation/Criminalistics semesters in each of fall, spring and summer, with 2 ECI 340 Intelligence Research Methods OR courses being taken at a time in each half semester. ECI 350 Law of Economic Crime FS 320 Interview and Interrogation Techniques *Note: Due to pricing differences and sequencing of courses, students may not move fluidly back and forth F. JUVENILE JUSTICE between on-campus and online programming. CJ 302 Juvenile Justice System CJ/HS Family Violence ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE IN CJ/HS Family Violence Treatment and Prevention CJ/HS/PSY 416 Advanced Issues in Family Violence CRIMINAL JUSTICE (60 Credits) CJ 417 Violent Phenomena Counseling LW/HS 410 Child/Family Law (Core) The Criminal Justice program is designed to prepare graduates for employment in the criminal justice G. LAW areas of police work, courts, probation, parole, youth counseling, retail security, and private security. It also LW 101 Introduction to Law 3 serves to prepare persons for careers in areas allied LW 103 Legal Research 3 with the various enforcement fields or continued LW 303 Advanced Legal Writing 3 educational pursuits. The program is designed for in- In addition, the student must complete an additional 3 service personnel as well as for persons wishing to upper-level electives to complete the track. Approved prepare for service in the criminal justice fields. upper-level electives include, but are not limited to: The criminal justice requirements include the LW 370 Rights, Liberty & Justice 3 following distribution of credit hours: PH 303 Introduction to Critical Thinking 3 LW 302 Introduction to Criminal Law & Procedure 3 REQUIRED COURSES EN 341 Advanced Writing 3 (3) COURSES (9) CREDITS EN 340 Professional and Technical Writing 3 EN 450 Introduction to Critical Theory 3 CJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 CJ 315 Laws & Rules of Evidence 3 CJ 202 Introduction to Law & Justice 3 MGT 331 Corporate Legal Environment 3 CJ 204 Crime and Society 3

H. POLICE MANAGEMENT GENERAL REQUIREMENTS IN MAJOR (2) CLASSES (6) CREDITS CJ 307 Gender and the Criminal Justice System CJ 310 Introduction to Policing/Professional Entry MA 200 Topics in Statistics 3 CJ 311 Police Management/Organization SO 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 CJ 312 Police: Human Dimensions CJ 411 Police, Politics, and Professionalism GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (6) COURSES (18) CREDITS I. SECURITY COM 151 Public Speaking 3 CJ 303 Retail Security EN 101 College Writing 3 CJ 321 Terrorism and Homeland Security EN 102 Writing in the Humanities 3 CJ 333 Information Security GS 101 Foundations Seminar 3 CJ 403 Security Administration GS 201 Service Learning and Civic Engagement 3 Forensic Science/CSI majors are not eligible for Religious Studies Elective 3 Investigations as those classes are required in the FS/CSI program.

73 SPECIFIC GENERAL EDUCATION CORE MODULES • To improve governmental, private and (6) COURSES (18) CREDIT HOURS public inter-agency communications in an attempt to increase collaborative efforts that Natural Science Elective 3 promote positive community chance. American History/Western Civilization Elective 3 • To help educate the criminal justice community Humanities Elective 3 relative to innovations and promising Art Elective 3 ideas in the fields of law and justice. Foreign Culture and Language Elective 3 • To establish within Hilbert College a research General Education Elective 3 based institution that provides faculty and students opportunities to grow intellectually. GENERAL ELECTIVES (9)

CJ Elective 3 ENGLISH DEPARTMENT CJ Elective 3 Degree programs within English: MIS Elective 3 English: BA SUGGESTED ELECTIVES The mission of the English Department is to provide PSY 101, CJ 102, CJ 103, CJ 105, CJ 200, HI/CJ 207 students with a critical, theoretical, and practical basis for HS 101, HS/SO 205, HS 210 (May be interpreting and evaluating human culture in its written, used as criminal Justice Electives) rhetorical, visual, performative, and aesthetic forms. When appropriate, the Department also prepares students SECURITY MANAGEMENT to use the technologies that are necessary for success A sequence of six courses at the College that would lead in their chosen fields. We prepare students instilling a to a letter of accomplishment in Security Management. lifelong commitment to using language and image to confer The eighteen-hour sequence is composed of courses in meaning on experience and to promote the common good. College Writing, Public Speaking, Introduction to Security, Terrorism and Homeland Security, Information Security, The English Department is committed to student Retail Security and Security Administration. The sequence learning with a focus on cultural studies, language, and may be taken as part of the Associate in Arts or Bachelor communication processes within the liberal arts tradition by: of Science Degree Program in Criminal Justice. • Promoting intellectual curiosity, creativity, SECURITY MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE active learning, and independent thought; • Treating students as participants in EN 101, COM 151, CJ 103, CJ 321, CJ 333, CJ 403 the construction of knowledge; • Engaging students in the creation and critical THE INSTITUTE FOR LAW AND JUSTICE analysis of texts and modes of discourse in their diverse historical, aesthetic, cultural, The mission of the Institute for Law and Justice at Hilbert social, and theoretical contexts; College is to support criminal justice, social service and • Developing life-long, transferable skills in related community support agencies by enhancing their critical thinking, reading, writing, speaking, ability to deliver services. Working with these agencies, the listening, and modes of inquiry; Institute will develop projects and seek funding from a wide • Fostering respect for intellectual and human diversity; variety of sources to conduct research that will enhance • Encouraging interdisciplinary present knowledge related to issues of law and justice. The approaches to content and style; goals of the Institute for Law and Justice are as follows: • Facilitating pre-professional, career development, and graduate school preparation; • To assist criminal justice and associated community • Serving as a community resource for the arts by support agencies to produce positive community hosting artistic events featuring regional, national change. By facilitating such positive community and international artists working in various media. change, Hilbert College and the Institute for Law and Justice will increase their visibility in Students may concentrate their studies in one or more the local and Western New York area as an of the following concentrations or career paths: institution that effectively strengthens agencies and promotes community improvement. • Creative Studies-writing

74 • Creative Studies-film • Create connections between literature, • Theater lived experiences, and historical, • Graduate School Preparation social, and cultural contexts

Students with an English Degree have entered BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENGLISH (120 credits) the following fields and careers: REQUIRED COURSES IN MAJOR • Teaching (elementary, secondary, and post secondary) (14) CREDIT HOURS (42) COURSES • Public relations • Advertising EN 200 Level Elective 3 • Business EN 200 Level Elective 3 • Law EN 200 Level Elective 3 • Publishing EN 200 Level Elective 3 • Library Science (Three must be survey courses –two in sequence) • English as a second language EN 300/400 Level Electives 3 EN 300/400 Level Electives 3 LEARNING OBJECTIVES EN 300/400 Level Electives 3 EN 300/400 Level Electives 3 The mission of the English Department is EN 300/400 Level Electives 3 met by the following objectives. EN 300/400 Level Electives 3 EN 300/400 Level Electives 3 English students will demonstrate a strong knowledge EN 300/400 Level Electives 3 base in literature through the ability to: EN 300/400 Level Electives 3 • Understand the key aspects of main literary periods Senior Seminar 3 • Identify significant authors, including those from diverse backgrounds and cultural traditions, GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS and their contributions to the literary canon (7) COURSES (21) CREDIT HOURS • Understand the attributes and characteristics of various literary genres COM 151 Public Speaking 3 EN 101 College Writing 3 English students will demonstrate high EN 102 Writing in the Humanities 3 competency in writing through the ability to: GS 101 Foundations Seminar 3 • Write with grace and precision while GS 201 Service Learning and Civic Engagement 3 avoiding distracting mechanical errors PS 402 Junior Symposium 3 • Synthesize ideas in order to effectively Religious Studies 3 support one’s point of view • Identify different modes of writing and use SPECIFIC GENERAL EDUCATION CORE MODULES the appropriate mode of writing to achieve an (8) COURSES (24) CREDIT HOURS intended purpose for a specific audience Natural Science Elective 3 English students will demonstrate research Social Science Elective 3 skills through the ability to: American History/Western Civilization Elective 3 • Find, evaluate, and use primary and secondary sources Mathematics Elective 3 • Accurately apply the summarization, paraphrasing, Humanities Elective 3 and quotation of primary and secondary sources Foreign Culture and Language Elective 3 • Support an argument/interpretation Arts Elective 3 with appropriate sources General Education Elective 3 • Use MLA documentation method appropriately UPPER LEVEL ELECTIVES English students will demonstrate interpretive (8) COURSES (24) CREDITS skills through the ability to: • Carefully and critically read, analyze Liberal Arts Elective (300/400) 3 and evaluate literature Liberal Arts Elective (300/400) 3 • Create independent interpretations of literature Liberal Arts Elective (300/400) 3 • Apply theoretical perspectives to literature Liberal Arts Elective (300/400) 3 Liberal Arts Elective (300/400) 3

75 Liberal Arts Elective (300/400) 3 and global responsibility. All College Elective (300/400) 3 • Encouraging life-long learning and continued All College Elective (300/400) 3 intellectual development and promoting professionalism and ethical behavior. GENERAL ELECTIVES • Increasing competence in multi-media (3) COURSES (9) CREDITS research methods and technology.

All College Any Level Elective 3 CYBERSECURITY All College Any Level Elective 3 All College Any Level Elective 3 The Hilbert Cybersecurity degree is a four-year program, which prepare students for careers as information Specific Requirements in Literature systems security professionals, responsible for 1. One Shakespeare (EN 303/304) information systems and security of those systems. 2. One course emphasizing poetry There is a great need for qualified individuals in 3. One genre/period course (not poetry) this field as demand far exceeds supply. 4. One British Literature before 1800 5. Two American Literature courses Cybersecurity graduates will have the knowledge and skills to: 6. One capstone course (EN 495) • Understand the core foundational technology aspects of computing, including the network, hardware and software components of our cyber infrastructure; FORENSIC SCIENCE DEPARTMENT • Evaluate and summarize fundamental cybersecurity concepts, theories, and Degree programs within the Forensic Science Department: strategies as they apply to the real world; • Protect an organization’s critical information Forensic Science-Crime Scene Investigation: BS and assets by ethically integrating Forensic Science-Laboratory Sciences: BS cybersecurity risk management best practices Cybersecurity: BS throughout an enterprise – including: Cybersecurity Online: BS • Assessing risks, vulnerabilities, and threats to cyber systems; The mission of the Hilbert College Forensic Science • Securing a system from various kinds Department is to provide students with a venue for of potential cyber-attacks; the realistic application of contemporary investigative, • Interpreting and applying cyber laboratory and computer science techniques used in these incident response project plans; fields. These programs balance liberal arts, physical/ • Formulate, update, and communicate computer and social sciences along with practical training short- and long-term organizational and experimentation to develop students’ oral and cybersecurity strategies and policies; and communication skills, analytical problem-solving abilities, • Gain the knowledge required to pass industry aptitude for collaborative work, experiential learning and recognized cybersecurity certifications, multimedia research competencies. It promotes service such as the ComptTIA Network+, ComptTIA to community, ethical behavior, professionalism, personal Security+ and Certified Information System accountability, and respect for diversity and fosters Security Professional (CISSP) examinations. commitment to life-long learning and intellectual growth. CYBERSECURITY ONLINE VISION STATEMENT The online Cybersecurity program is designed as a The Forensic Science Department is committed to the flexible and engaging asynchronous option for those enrichment of student learning and affords a realistic currently working or not able to come to campus. The venue integrated with a liberal arts curriculum by: curriculum is the same as the on-campus program, however courses are accelerated, and sequencing • Developing skills in oral and written varies. Courses are built into two 7.5-week half- communications and technical writing. semesters in each of fall, spring and summer, with 2 • Improving analytical and critical thinking courses being taken at a time in each half semester. abilities and problem-solving strategies. • Cultivating an understanding, appreciation and *Note: Due to pricing differences and sequencing of respect for the diversity of contemporary society. courses, students may not move fluidly back and forth • Advocating community service, accountability

76 between on-campus and online programming. GENERAL ELECTIVES UPPER LEVEL (4) COURSES (12) CREDIT HOURS BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CYBERSECURITY (120 Credits) Liberal Arts Upper Level Elective 3 Liberal Arts Upper Level Elective 3 REQUIRED COURSES IN MAJOR All College Upper Level Elective 3 (10) CREDIT HOURS (30) All College Upper Level Elective 3

CS 131 Computer Science I 3 GENERAL ELECTIVES CS 132 Computer Science II 3 (5) COURSES (15) CREDIT HOURS CS 231 Computer Organization 3 CS 254 Computer Networks 3 All College Elective 3 CS 354 Intro To Network Security 3 All College Elective 3 CSIA 101 Intro To Information Security 3 All College Elective 3 ECI 333 Information Security 3 All College Elective 3 ECI 355 Computer Crime 3 All College Elective 3 ECI 450 Senior Seminar 3 ECI 498 Internship 3 FORENSIC SCIENCE

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS IN MAJOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN FORENSIC SCIENCE/ (8) COURSES (24) CREDITS CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION (120 Credits) Cybersecurity Upper Level Elective 3 Cybersecurity Upper Level Elective 3 The Hilbert Forensic Science/Crime Scene Investigation MA 145 College Mathematics 3 degree is a four-year program, which provides students MA 200 Topics in Statistics 3 with a solid base of knowledge and skills for service MA 235 Discrete Mathematics 3 in a growing number of investigative agencies. It EN 340 Professional and Technical Writing 3 also prepares students for the pursuit of advanced ECI/LW/CJ Elective Upper Level 3 degrees in criminal justice or forensic science. ECI/LW/CJ Elective Upper Level 3 Typical forensic science degrees focus on natural sciences in laboratory settings where evidence is analyzed. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS However, crime scene investigation, involves the proper (7) COURSES (21) CREDIT HOURS identification, collection, and chain of custody of evidence to the forensic lab for analysis. Hilbert will provide a blend COM 151 Public Speaking 3 of the two areas with a strong emphasis on crime scene EN 101 College Writing 3 investigation and how it relates to the forensic lab. EN 102 Writing in the Humanities 3 The FS/CSI baccalaureate degree includes coursework GS 101 Foundations Seminar 3 in crime scene photography, laws and rules of evidence, GS 201 Service Learning and Civic Engagement 3 bloodstain pattern analysis and fingerprint evidence. PS 402 Junior Symposium 3 This background will promote a stronger more precise Religious Studies 3 relationship between the crime scene unit and the forensic lab responsible for crime analysis. Such coursework SPECIFIC GENERAL EDUCATION CORE MODULES will be embedded within a well-balanced social science (6) COURSE (18) CREDITS bachelor’s degree. The FS/CSI program is intended to provide both college students and law enforcement American History/Western Civilization Elective 3 personnel with the most current technological knowledge Humanities Elective 3 and practical applications in crime scene investigation. Arts Elective 3 These skills will enable students to obtain entry-level Foreign Culture and Language Elective 3 positions in a wide array of positions, including: Natural Science Elective 3 Social Sciences Elective 3 • Accident Investigator • Arson Investigator • Autopsy Technician • Crime Scene Photographer • Crime Scene Reconstructionist

77 • Crime Scene Specialist Religious Studies 3 • Criminalist • Document Examiner SPECIFIC GENERAL EDUCATION CORE MODULES • Evidence Control Technician COURSE (5) CREDITS (15) • Firearms Examiner • Lab Assistant American History/Western Civilization Elective 3 • Latent Fingerprint Technician Humanities Elective 3 • Police Crime Scene Technician Art Elective 3 • Trace Evidence Examiner Foreign Culture and Language Elective 3 • Tool Mark Examiner General Education Elective 3

Additionally, the program will furnish veteran officers with UPPER LEVEL ELECTIVES career advancement opportunities available through (1) COURSES (3) CREDITS specialized education in crime scene investigation. Upper Level Liberal Arts Elective 3 REQUIRED COURSES IN MAJOR (18) COURSES (54) CREDIT HOURS GENERAL ELECTIVES (6) COURSES (18) CREDITS CJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 CJ 202 Introduction to Law & Justice 3 MIS Elective 3 CJ 204 Crime and Society 3 Religious Studies Elective 3 CJ 305 Research Methods in Social Sciences 3 All College Elective 3 CJ 315 Laws and Rules of Evidence 3 All College Elective 3 CJ 330 Ethics in the Criminal Justice System 3 All College Elective 3 CJ 404 Criminal Investigations/Criminalistics 3 All College Elective 3 FS 101 Introduction to Forensic Sciences 3 FS 201 Introduction to Photography/Imagery 3 SUGGESTED ELECTIVES FS 302 Computer Crime Investigation 3 FS 318 Special Topics in Forensic Science I 3 Classes in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics, and/ FS 319 Special Topics in Forensic Science II 3 or FS 499 Forensic Science Internship FS 320 Interview and Interrogation Techniques 3 FS 400 Photography/Imagery 3 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN FORENSIC SCIENCE/ FS 401 Fingerprint Evidence 3 LABORATORY SCIENCES (123 Credits) FS 402 Trace Evidence/Arson-Firearms/Impression Evidence 3 The Hilbert Forensic Science/Laboratory Science FS 403 Bloodstain Pattern Analysis/Crash Management/ degree is a four-year program, which provides students Report Writing 3 with a solid base of knowledge and skills for service FS 405 Advanced Seminar in Forensic Science 3 in a growing number of laboratory agencies. It also prepares students for the pursuit of advanced degrees in GENERAL REQUIREMENTS IN MAJOR forensic science, the natural sciences, and professional (4) COURSES (12) CREDITS programs such as medical or veterinary schools.

BI 114 Human Body 3 Laboratory forensic science degrees focus on natural MA 200 Topics in Statistics 3 sciences in laboratory settings where evidence is PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3 analyzed involving the proper instrumental analysis, PSY 410 Forensic Psychology 3 chain of custody and expert testimony. Hilbert will provide in-depth exposure to and undergraduate mastery of GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS fundamental principles in the natural sciences and their (7) COURSES (21) CREDIT HOURS application to forensic casework and the judicial system.

COM 151 Public Speaking 3 The FS/Laboratory Sciences baccalaureate degree includes EN 101 College Writing 3 coursework in chemical and biological sciences, laws and EN 102 Writing in the Humanities 3 rules of evidence, and DNA analysis. This background will GS 101 Foundations Seminar 3 promote a stronger more precise relationship between GS 201 Service Learning and Civic Engagement 3 the crime scene, the forensic lab analysis and courtroom PS 402 Junior Symposium 3

78 proceedings. All science courses in the program include GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS a separate 1-credit laboratory section in addition to (7) COURSES (21) CREDIT HOURS traditional class meetings, where students will have a chance to gain skills working with modern laboratory COM 151 Public Speaking 3 equipment and instrumentation. The FS/ Laboratory EN 101 College Writing 3 Sciences program is intended to provide both college EN 102 Writing in the Humanities 3 students and laboratory personnel with the most current GS 101 Foundations Seminar 3 technological knowledge and practical applications in GS 201 Service Learning and Civic Engagement 3 forensic laboratory analysis. These skills will enable PS 402 Junior Symposium 3 students to obtain entry-level positions in a wide array of Religious Studies 3 positions and graduate school opportunities, including: SPECIFIC GENERAL EDUCATION CORE • Criminalist MODULES (5) COURSES (15) CREDITS • DNA Analyst • Forensic Serologist/Biologist American History/Western Civilization Elective 3 • Research Technician – Biological/Chemical Humanities Elective 3 • Health Professions: Medicine, Dentistry, Art Elective 3 Pharmacy (with additional schooling) Foreign Culture and Language Elective 3 • Laboratory Assistant – Forensic/Research General Education Elective 3 • Graduate education in Forensic/ Biological Sciences, Toxicology GENERAL ELECTIVES (2) COURSES (6) CREDITS REQUIRED COURSES IN MAJOR (21) COURSES (78) CREDIT HOURS MIS Elective 3 Religious Studies Elective 3 BI 140 College Biology I with lab 4 BI 141 College Biology II with lab 4 BI 300 Genetics with lab 4 GENERAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT BI 310 Cell Biology with lab 4 BI 320 Biochemistry with lab 4 The aim of the General Studies electives is to develop (1) BI 340 Molecular Biology with lab 4 college reading and study skills; (2) leadership, organizational CH 140 College Chemistry I with lab 4 skills, and healthy lifestyle habits through course work CH 141 College Chemistry II with lab 4 variously focusing on theory and practice in leadership CH 311 Organic Chemistry I with lab 4 studies; (3) cultural awareness through experiential learning; CH 313 Organic Chemistry II with lab 4 and (4) health and wellness knowledge and initiatives CJ 202 Introduction to Law & Justice 3 associated with career success. Through classroom lectures CJ 315 Laws & Rules of Evidence 3 and discussion, group work, and experiential opportunities, CJ 330 Ethics in the Criminal Justice System 3 students will improve their reading and study skills; will FS 101 Introduction to Forensic Science 3 learn different leadership styles in historical perspective, FS 420 Forensic Biology I with lab 4 while emphasizing skill development; will consider ways to FS 421 Forensic Biology II with lab 4 fulfill Hilbert’s mission to be informed citizens committed FS 430 Forensic Biology Capstone 4 to serving and strengthening their communities; and will PY 140 College Physics I with Lab 4 consider and apply to their lives health-related topics like PY 141 College Physics II with lab 4 nutrition, stress management, and physical fitness. MA 200 Topics in Statistics 3 MA 205 Survey of Calculus 3 VISION STATEMENT

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS IN MAJOR The vision of the General Studies electives (2) COURSES (6) CREDITS is to develop students who:

MA 145 College Mathematics 3 • Can apply reading and study skills at the college level; PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3 • Understand theories of leadership, student development, and health and wellness approaches; • Can identify, evaluate, and practice effective leadership styles and healthy lifestyles; • Develop greater cultural awareness and an

79 appreciation for diverse perspectives; explore a range of questions about human nature, aesthetics, • Exhibit communication skills appropriate the natural world, social organization, and justice by taking to leadership, student programming, courses in foreign languages, history, music, philosophy, and health and wellness activities. religious studies, political science, and sociology. Students are encouraged to make connections between these fields to LEARNING OBJECTIVES formulate an integrative and comprehensive understanding of humanity and the world, to clarify personal values, and Students will: to lead lives dedicated to service and lifelong learning.

• Understand the historical and theoretical MISSION AND VISION STATEMENT underpinnings of the discipline; • Use critical thinking to identify, analyze, and The Liberal Studies Department offers a variety of evaluate discipline-specific information interdisciplinary and integrative learning experiences to • Understand, implement, and evaluate provide students with a comprehensive understanding good discipline-specific practices; of human cultures. We prioritize the development of • Demonstrate writing, speaking, listening, intellectual and practical skills that enable students reading, and study skills; to become critical interpreters of human societies, to • Demonstrate cultural fluency; articulate a coherent, values-based world view, and to • Evaluate personal behaviors, skills, and attributes. become advocates for justice through civic engagement.

Courses Offered: PROGRAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

GS 110: Civic Learning Through Reading and Writing The Liberal Studies program offers broad-based GS 111: College Reading and Study Skills academic training designed to prepare students GS 160: Introduction to Leadership to lead informed, thoughtful, and engaged lives. GS 260: Lessons of Leadership in Movies Participants in this course of study will: GS 180: Health and Physical Fitness GS 300: Service Learning Abroad—Dominican Republic • Develop and refine core skills in critical GS 301 Service Learning Abroad—Kenya thinking, reading, writing, and listening GS 302 Service Learning Abroad—Italy • Demonstrate historical and cultural awareness of GS 460: Leadership Applications global communities through interdisciplinary inquiry Note: GS leadership courses contribute to a Leadership • Apply the research methods of various Minor administered by the Professional Studies Division. disciplines to analyze and synthesize PE 102 Introduction to Self Defense information both orally and in writing PE 125 Personal Fitness and Wellness • Evaluate complex topics and problems that encourage PE 202 Introduction to Isshin Ryu Karate sensitivity to diversity and self-awareness PE 203 Intermediate Isshin Ryu Karate • Exhibit a commitment to lifelong learning governed PE 205 Hung Gar Kung Fu by reason, integrity, compassion, and service PE 250 Introduction to Boxing PE 260 Yoga and Stress Management LIBERAL STUDIES ONLINE

The online Liberal Arts and Liberal Studies programs LIBERAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT are designed as a flexible and engaging asynchronous option for those currently working or not able to come Degree programs within Liberal Studies: to campus. The curriculum is the same as the on- campus program, however courses are accelerated, and Liberal Arts: AA sequencing varies. Courses are built into two 7.5-week Liberal Studies: BS half-semesters in each of fall, spring and summer, with Political Science: BS 2 courses being taken at a time in each half semester.

A liberal studies education is designed for students who are *Note: Due to pricing differences and sequencing of interested in what ancient educators called the “exercise of courses, students may not move fluidly back and forth the mind.” This approach to learning uses critical inquiry to between on-campus and online programming. examine the breadth of human experiences across cultures and throughout history to foster human well-being and to create healthy societies. Students have the opportunity to

80 LIBERAL ARTS further their appreciation for leading an examined life. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN LIBERAL STUDIES ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN LIBERAL ARTS (60 credits) (120 credits) GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (6) COURSES (18) CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED COURSES IN MAJOR (5) COURSES (15) CREDITS

COM 151 Public Speaking 3 COM 240 The Art of Persuasion 3 EN 101 College Writing 3 EN 340 Professional and Technical Writing 3 EN 102 Writing for the Humanities 3 EN 341 Advanced Writing 3 GS 101 Foundations Seminar 3 HI 288 World History and Geography 3 GS 201 Service Learning and Civic Engagement 3 HI 289 World History and Geography II 3 Religious Studies 3 MAJOR ELECTIVES UPPER LEVEL (5) COURSES (15) CREDITS SPECIFIC GENERAL EDUCATION CORE MODULES (8) COURSES (24) CREDIT HOURS Liberal Studies Elective Upper 3 Liberal Studies Elective Upper 3 Natural Science Elective 3 Liberal Studies Elective Upper 3 Social Science Elective 3 Liberal Studies Elective Upper 3 American History/Western Civilization Elective 3 Liberal Studies Elective Upper 3 Mathematics 3 Humanities 3 MAJOR ELECTIVES ANY LEVEL (4) COURSES (12) CREDITS Arts 3 Foreign Culture and Language Elective 3 Liberal Studies Elective 3 General Education Elective 3 Liberal Studies Elective 3 Liberal Studies Elective 3 GENERAL ELECTIVES Liberal Studies Elective 3 (6) COURSES (18) CREDITS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Art History or Music Elective 3 (7) COURSES (21) CREDIT HOURS Liberal Arts Elective 3 Liberal Arts Elective 3 COM 151 Public Speaking 3 All College Elective 3 EN 101 College Writing 3 All College Elective 3 EN 102 Writing in the Humanities 3 All College Elective 3 GS 101 Foundations Seminar 3 GS 201 Service Learning and Civic Engagement 3 PS 402 Junior Symposium 3 LIBERAL STUDIES Religious Studies 3

A liberal arts education is one of the oldest models for SPECIFIC GENERAL EDUCATION CORE MODULES learning in the Western world and continues to be excellent (8) COURSES (24)CREDIT HOURS preparation for graduate school and professional careers. It provides opportunities to sharpen the critical skills Social Science Elective 3 necessary for analyzing complex information from multiple Natural Science Elective 3 sources, creating new knowledge, and examining values American History/Western Civilization Elective 3 necessary for developing a coherent philosophy of life. Humanities Elective 3 Art Elective 3 In order to become proficient in these areas, the Liberal Foreign Culture and Language Elective 3 Studies major offers students a high degree of flexibility, Mathematics Elective 3 enabling them to explore different disciplines throughout General Education Elective 3 the curriculum. Students will work closely with their advisors to tailor a course of study that is both interdisciplinary GENERAL ELECTIVES UPPER LEVEL and integrative and supports their academic and (7) COURSES (21) CREDITS personal goals. They are also encouraged to seek out internship opportunities in order to understand how their Liberal Arts Upper Level Elective 3 coursework can be applied to real-world settings and to

81 Liberal Arts Upper Level Elective 3 PROGRAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES Liberal Arts Upper Level Elective 3 Liberal Arts Upper Level Elective 3 A course of study within the Political Science All College Upper Level Elective 3 program will provide students the opportunity All College Upper Level Elective 3 to develop skills and knowledge through a core All College Upper Level Elective 3 set of program objectives. Students will:

GENERAL ELECTIVES LOWER LEVEL • Understand the structures and process of (4) COURSES (12) CREDITS American government commensurate with citizenship duties and an effective civil society All College Elective 3 • Recognize the use and abuse of All College Elective 3 political power and authority All College Elective 3 • Assess various perspectives with respect All College Elective 3 to their political philosophies • Value politics from a global perspective A total of five All College and Liberal Studies electives may be used for semester-length internships. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN POLITICAL SCIENCE (120 credits) POLITICAL SCIENCE Political science encompasses the study of the institutions Political Science is one of the cornerstone disciplines in the of government, the development and assessment of Social Sciences and at Hilbert, one of the major components public policy, and the behavior of individuals and groups of the Liberal Studies Program. Although the study of politics within those political arenas. In a rapidly changing world, is almost as old as civilization itself, the modern study of a core understanding of diverse political landscapes, the Political Science is one of the most recently developed multitude of factors that impact national and international social sciences, only being recognized as a pursuit separate relations, and the ability to clearly articulate one’s political from history or law since about the turn of the previous philosophies is essential for those pursuing political century. Political Scientists are interested in many aspects science as a foundation for their career. Furthermore, of governments: their origins and preconditions, their growth because political change impacts most aspects of our and evolution, their problems and decline. Political Scientists lives, it is a valuable course of study for those who simply are also interested in how governments are structured, how seek to enhance their understanding of the world and its they make decisions and policies, and the consequences complex workings. The political science major will have of those policies, both domestically and internationally. an opportunity to explore the structures and processes of government, civil liberties, and human rights, the exercise Students are sometimes under the impression that of legitimate and illegitimate authority, the impact of Political Science is only concerned with elections or globalization on the economy, American foreign policy, and faraway debates in the halls of Washington or Albany. events in history that have had a significant impact upon Many people have become cynical and have adopted current political thinking. A unique aspect of this program an attitude that “politics doesn’t affect me.” For better is the opportunity for internship experience which affords or worse, almost every minute of our day is affected in students the advantage of hand-on experience in the field. some way by political decisions. We can choose to be aware of and learn about these forces and decisions that A degree in political science represents one of the broadest impact us, and perhaps, be an instrument of change. As degrees available in within higher education. Students citizens and educated people, students are encouraged majoring in political science graduate with excellent skills in to learn about the political system in which we live. critical thinking, writing, information research, and the ability to synthesize and articulate diverse perspectives. These MISSION AND VISION STATEMENT skills enable graduates to select from a variety of careers including those in law, education, government, politics, The Political Science baccalaureate degree program prepares national security, intelligence, journalism, public and non- undergraduate students to assume leadership roles locally, profit administration, and political consulting to name a few. nationally, and internationally through its emphasis on the informed analysis of government, political entities, REQUIRED COURSES IN MAJOR and the political behavior of individuals and groups. (5) CREDIT HOURS (15) COURSES

HI/PS 288 World History and Geography I 3

82 HI/PS 289 World History and Geography II 3 All College Upper Level Elective 3 PS 101 Introduction to Political Science 3 All College Upper Level Elective 3 PS 102 American Government 3 PS 224 State and Local Government 3 GENERAL ELECTIVES LOWER LEVEL (3) COURSES (9) CREDITS MAJOR ELECTIVES UPPER LEVEL (5) COURSES (15) CREDITS All College Elective 3 All College Elective 3 Political Science Elective Upper 3 All College Elective 3 Political Science Elective Upper 3 Political Science Elective Upper 3 A total of five All College, Liberal Arts and Political Science Political Science Elective Upper 3 electives may be used for semester-length internships. Political Science Elective Upper 3 MAJOR ELECTIVES ANY LEVEL FIVE YEAR - COMBINED BS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE (4) COURSES (12) CREDITS AND MPA- MASTER’S IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Political Science Elective 3 The new and innovative combined BS/MPA program allows Political Science Elective 3 you to finish your BS in political science and simultaneously Political Science Elective 3 work on a master’s in public administration. Students Political Science Elective 3 can begin taking graduate courses during their final two semesters as an undergraduate student. Graduate courses GENERAL REQUIREMENTS IN MAJOR will count toward both the BS and the MPA degrees. (1) CLASSES (3) CREDITS Admissions to the graduate school occurs during your EN 341 Advanced Writing 3 junior year, without the need to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). As a result of beginning graduate courses GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS during your undergraduate program, you will complete the (7) COURSES (21) CREDIT HOURS master’s degree more quickly. The combined program should allow you to finish both degrees in a 4 + 1 format (5 years), COM 151 Public Speaking 3 saving the student up to two semesters of graduate school. EN 101 College Writing 3 EN 102 Writing in the Humanities 3 NON-DEGREE PROGRAMS WITHIN THE GS 101 Foundations Seminar 3 GS 201 Service Learning and Civic Engagement 3 LIBERAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT PS 402 Junior Symposium 3 Religious Studies 3 The following are subject areas within SPECIFIC GENERAL EDUCATION CORE MODULES the Liberal Studies Department: (7) COURSES (21)CREDIT HOURS • Foreign Languages • History Natural Science Elective 3 • Music American History/Western Civilization Elective 3 • Phil Humanities Elective 3 • Religious Studies Art Elective 3 • Sociology Foreign Culture and Language Elective 3 Mathematics Elective 3 General Education Elective 3 NATURAL SCIENCES AND MATH

GENERAL ELECTIVES UPPER LEVEL DEPARTMENT (8) COURSES (24) CREDITS Degree programs within Natural Sciences:

Liberal Arts Upper Level Elective 3 Biology: BA Liberal Arts Upper Level Elective 3 Liberal Arts Upper Level Elective 3 All College Upper Level Elective 3 BIOLOGY All College Upper Level Elective 3 All College Upper Level Elective 3 Biology is an essential branch of natural sciences that

83 studies life, living things, and their processes. The field of The biology program requires 39 credits of biology- biology is diverse. The Department of Natural Sciences related coursework and 33 credits of physics, and Math is committed to offering a wide range of learning chemistry, and mathematics. The remaining 48 credits opportunities for biology majors to develop foundational can be fulfilled by general education and liberal skills and research experience in the biological sciences. arts electives. All science courses with a lab in the program are four credits. Students develop essential MISSION AND VISION STATEMENT laboratory skills to conduct scientific experiments using modern scientific instruments and equipment. The mission of the biology program is to provide students with a quality experience in the biological sciences within a BACHELOR OF ARTS IN BIOLOGY (120 credits) strong liberal arts education. Consistent with Hilbert College’s mission, the Biology Program aims to provide students a REQUIRED BIOLOGY COURSES (10) COURSES (39) CREDITS broad learning experience in the natural sciences and guides them to choose a career path that values strengthening BI 140 College Biology I with Lab 4 communities through service. After successful completion BI 141 College Biology II with Lab 4 of the program, Biology students will be able to pursue BI 220 Microbiology I with Lab 4 STEM and health professions such as medicine, dentistry, BI 300 Genetics with Lab 4 optometry, pharmacy, nursing, and veterinary services. BI 310 Cell Biology with Lab 4 BI 320 Biochemistry with Lab 4 LEARNING OBJECTIVES BI 340 Molecular Biology with Lab 4 BI 420 Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab 4 A Biology student will be able to: BI 421 Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab 4 BI 450 Biology Seminar 3 • Demonstrate a breadth of knowledge in biology, with a deeper understanding of specific areas of interest. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS IN MAJOR • Integrate and apply quantitative and qualitative (9) COURSES (33) CREDITS reasoning skills and critical thinking to problem- solving across scientific disciplines. CH 140 College Chemistry I with Lab 4 • Incorporate contemporary research into CH 141 College Chemistry II with Lab 4 an existing conceptual framework. CH 311 Organic Chemistry I with Lab 4 • Communicate effectively in a professionally CH 313 Organic Chemistry II with Lab 4 accepted manner and demonstrate effective PY 140 College Physics I with Lab 4 oral and written scientific communication. PY 141 College Physics II with Lab 4 • Analyze and interpret data and scientific MA 145 College Mathematics 3 literature and draw appropriate inferences. MA 200 Topics in Statistics 3 MA 205 Survey of Calculus 3 CAREER OUTLOOK GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS A bachelor’s degree in biology is the gateway to a wide (7) COURSES (21) CREDIT HOURS variety of careers and opportunities, including: COM 151 Public Speaking 3 • Health Professions: Medicine, Dentistry, Optometry, EN 101 College Writing 3 Pharmacy, Nursing, and Veterinary medicine. EN 102 Writing in the Humanities 3 • Graduate Studies opportunities in Microbiology, GS 101 Foundations Seminar 3 Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology, GS 201 Service Learning and Civic Engagement 3 Toxicology, Neuroscience, Neurobiology, Cancer PS 402 Junior Symposium 3 Biology, Immunology, and many more. Religious Studies 3 • Research Technician in Biotechnology companies, research labs in universities, and Govt. agencies SPECIFIC GENERAL EDUCATION CORE MODULES such as NIH, CDC, FDA, USDA, EPA, etc. (5) COURSES (15) CREDIT HOURS • Entry-Level Laboratory Assistant/Technician in Forensic Science labs, Pharmaceutical and Chemical industries. Social Science Elective 3 • Pharmacy Assistant/Technician in American History/Western Civilization Elective 3 pharmacy or drug stores. Humanities Elective 3 Art Elective 3 Foreign Culture and Language Elective 3

84 UPPER LEVEL ELECTIVES ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA (3) COURSES (9) CREDITS A student who wish to pursue a minor needs to have Upper Level Liberal Arts Elective 3 achieved sophomore status and obtained the written Upper Level Liberal Arts Elective 3 permission of both the student’s own department Upper Level Liberal Arts Elective 3 chair and of the chair of the department offering the minor. The student must achieve a grade of “C” or GENERAL ELECTIVES (1) COURSE (3) CREDITS better in all courses to be used as part of the minor.

MIS elective 3 Although a minor cannot appear on the diploma, it may be included on an academic transcript, thus providing the NON-DEGREE PROGRAMS WITHIN THE student with official documentation of this additional study. NATURAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT MINOR REQUIREMENTS The following are subject areas within the Biology (20 credits) Natural Sciences and Math Department:

• Chemistry The biology minor adds a biological science focus to a • Mathematics student’s program of study that can be customized to their • Physics interest in the life sciences. A student must complete at least 20 credits of coursework, 12 of which must count only for the minor, to fulfill the requirements. The required courses are ACADEMIC MINORS BI 140 and BI 141 (total 8 credits). The remaining 12 credits must be satisfied by one of the following track options. MINORS FOR NON-MAJORS Pre-Health Track: 1 BI 220, BI 420, and BI 421 Hilbert students have the option of completing a minor Biotechnology Track: BI 220, BI 300, and BI 340 while pursuing their baccalaureate degree. While the Biochemistry Track: CH 140, BI 300, and BI 310/BI 320 degree of specialization offered by a minor cannot match the depth of knowledge provided by a major in the same Digital Media & Communication (18 Credits) discipline, a minor can offer students the following benefits: COM 110, COM 170, COM 210, and choose • It can satisfy the student’s personal three electives (at least two at the upper interest in a particular subject area. division level) in communication courses • It can complement the student’s major field of study. • It can be used to enhance the student’s Criminal Justice (18 Credits) marketability in terms of career goals. CJ 101, CJ 204, one from the following: CJ 102, CJ MINORS 103, CJ 200, CH 202, CJ 205, HS 203, HS 204, and three upper division courses from the following areas: Biology Corrections, criminology, family violence, investigations, Digital Media & Communication juvenile justice, law, police management, or security Criminal Justice English English (18 Credits) Family Violence Forensic Science/Crime Scene Investigation A C or better must be achieved in one 200 level survey Human Services course and five upper-division English electives following History this distribution: one American literature course, one Leadership British literature course, one genre, period or special Philosophy topic course, and two upper division English electives Political Science Psychology Family Violence (18 Credits) Rehabilitation Services Sociology HS 203, HS 315, HS/PSY 330, CJ 316, HS/CJ 317, CJ 334, CJ 416 Forensic Science/Crime Scene Investigation (18 credits)

85 CJ 101. CJ 204, FS 101, FS 318, FS 319, and one Public Administration: Health Administration: MPA from the following: CJ 315, CJ 404, or PSY 410 Public Administration: Health Administration: MPA - Online Criminal Justice Administration: MS Human Services Criminal Justice Administration: MS - Online

Three of the following: HS 101, HS 203, HS 204, HS 205; PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION HS 310 and 2 upper division Human Services electives This program is offered in both a traditional format and History (American or General) (18 Credits) fully online. Please reach out to the Director of Graduate Admissions and Student Services for further information. HI 103, HI 104; and choose four (at least two at the upper divisional level): HI/CJ 207, HI 211, HI 212, HI 213, HI 214, HI The Hilbert College 36 credit hour Master of Public 215, HI 278, HI/PS 208, HI 308, HI 310, HI 401, HI/LW 402 Administration program will prepare students with the credentials and skills necessary for promotion Leadership (18 credits) into managerial and leadership positions in nonprofit, governmental, and law-related organizations. The GS 160, GS 460, and four additional electives selected from major program learning outcomes are as follows: a menu of choices designed to complement the various majors. Additional information may be obtained from the 1. Design and evaluate organizational chair or assistant chair of the Professional Studies division policies, projects and programs; 2. Analyze organizational, human resource Philosophy (18 Credits) and budgetary resources; 3. Evaluate the organizational and political dynamics Two lower level and four upper level philosophy courses affecting organizational policy issues.

Political Science (18 Credits) The curriculum is an accelerated, cohort format that follows an established sequence of courses over an 16 Choose three of the following: PS 101, PS 102, month period. Each course is delivered in a five week PS 224, PS 212, PS 228; and, choose three of term in the on campus or online program. The cohort the following: PS 234, PS/HI 208, PS 333, PS model encourages the development of lifelong colleagues 337, PS/PH 340, PS 367, PS 370, PS 400 as students collaborate on group projects and discuss policy and subject matter related to the field of study. Psychology (18 Credits) The MPA program is academically rigorous, theoretically PSY 101, plus 5 upper level Psychology electives, (at sound, yet practically based and focuses on providing least one class from each of the following 4 groups): future leaders with the skills and credentials necessary PSY 201, 202,or 203; PSY 312, 322, or 342; PSY 304, to succeed in any type of public agency. The optional 314, 407 or 424; PSY 307, 310, 351, 406 or 408 Internship Experience, Managing Performance course and one-week study away experience will offer another Sociology (18 Credits) unique perspective of public administration.

SO 101, SO 201, CJ/HS/PSY 305; three of the The MPA curriculum includes an integrated research following: SO 301, SO 306, SO/CJ 307, SO/ECO project threaded throughout the program. Unlike most 309, SO/CJ 320, SO/HS/PSY 332, SO/CJ 336, or graduate programs that ask for a final semester thesis, any other two upper-level sociology courses. the Hilbert program allows for a more thorough application of theory and research since the project starts early in the program. The research act as a foundation upon GRADUATE PROGRAMS which to ground and challenge theory to a practical application, culminating in a final capstone major project. Hilbert College offers graduate programs in public health, public policy, and criminal justice. REQUIRED COURSES (36 credits) Graduate degree programs: MPA Courses (21 credits)

Public Administration: MPA MPA 625 Introduction to Public Administration 3 Public Administration: MPA - Online MPA 631 Values and Ethics in Public Administration 3

86 MPA 640 Research Methods in Public Administration 3 their capacities as managers and leaders. Within this MPA 627 Human Resource Management 3 program, students develop a research level necessary to MPA 637 Marketing and Public Relations 3 set the foundation for clear data driven decision-making. MPA 643 Research Project/Independent Study 3 The program balances research with an additional focus MPA 644 Capstone 3 on the need for values and ethics in public policy. As a result, Hilbert’s program is consistent with its mission. It Core Courses (15 credits) is expected that Hilbert graduates will go on to lead with a level of competency and integrity second to none. CC 500 Organizational Theory and Management 3 CC 510 Program Planning and Evaluation 3 The curriculum is an accelerated, cohort format that CC 515 Finance and Budgeting 3 follows an established sequence of courses over an 16 CC 520 Political and Policy Analysis 3 month period. Each course is delivered in a five week CC 505 Introduction to Graduate Statistics 3 term in the on campus or online program. The cohort model encourages the development of lifelong colleagues Optional Programs as students collaborate on group projects and discuss policy and subject matter related to the field of study. CC 599 Internship Experience* CC 688 Managing Performance: International Comparison The MPA: Health Administration curriculum includes an CC 699 Study Away (Travel in April)** integrated research project threaded throughout the program. Unlike most graduate programs that ask for a *Optional for students who have not achieved final semester thesis, the Hilbert program allows for a more full-time employment in their field. CC 599 is thorough application of theory and research since the project an additional course in the MPA program. starts early in the program. The research act as a foundation **If a student wishes to study away, they would be upon which to ground and challenge theory to a practical required to register for CC 688 and CC 699. application, culminating in a final capstone major project.

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: REQUIRED COURSES (36 credits) HEALTH ADMINISTRATION MPA Courses (24 credits)

This program is offered in both a traditional format and MPA 627 Human Resource Management 3 fully online. Please reach out to Director of Graduate MPA 630 Health Care Administration 3 Admissions and Student Services for further information. MPA 636 Culture of Health Care 3 MPA 637 Marketing and Public Relations 3 The Master of Public Administration: Health Administration MPA 640 Research Methods for MPA 3 degree at Hilbert College is designed to prepare students MPA 642 Health Care Law and Ethics 3 with the skills to succeed in public service and health care MPA 643 Research Project/Independent Study 3 management positions in a wide variety of organizations. MPA 644 Capstone Seminar 3 This program integrates the core curriculum of Hilbert’s MPA with a special focus on health administration and services. Core Courses (12 credits)

Graduates can utilize their MPA: Health Administration CC 500 Organizational Theory & Management 3 degree for a wide range of careers in public or health CC 505 Introduction to Graduate Statistics 3 services administration, policy, evaluation, planning, CC 510 Program Planning and Evaluation 3 consulting and related careers. Both experienced CC 515 Finance and Budgeting 3 professionals and students in the first stages of their careers will benefit from the MPA: Health Administration at Hilbert. Optional Programs The world of health services organizations, hospitals, public health infrastructure and related agencies require CC 599 Internship Experience* individuals who are knowledgeable about public health CC 688 Managing Performance: International Comparison and the structure, organization and financing of health CC 699 Study Away (Travel in April)** care systems. In addition, individuals in this field require sharp analytical skills, budgetary acumen and excellent *Optional for students who have not achieved human relations ability. The courses are designed to full-time employment in their field. CC 599 is prepare students beginning their careers to be competent an additional course in the MPA program. and effective leaders, and mid-career students to enhance **If a student wishes to study away, they would be required

87 to register for CC 688 and CC 699. CJA 601 Proseminar in Criminal Justice Administration 3 CJA 640 Research Methods in Criminal Justice 3 CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION CJA 645 Nature and Causes of Crimes 3 CJA 650 Criminal Law and the Courts 3 This program is offered in both a traditional format and CJA 660 Policing in Contemporary Society 3 fully online. Please reach out to Director of Graduate CJA 670 Penology 3 Admissions and Student Services for further information. CJA 679 Research Project/Independent Study 3 CJA 680 Capstone Seminar 3 The Hilbert College 36 credit hour graduate degree program in Criminal Justice Administration will prepare Core Course (12 credits) students with the practical, academic and professional skills needed to become effective and successful leaders. CC 500 Organizational Theory and Management 3 The major program learning outcomes are as follows CC 510 Program Planning and Evaluation 3 CC 515 Finance and Budgeting 3 1. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively; CC 505 Introduction to Graduate Statistics 3 2. Critically analyze crime and justice issues and/or information utilizing theoretic, Optional Programs methodological, and statistical skill bases; 3. Demonstrate an understanding of core theoretical CC 599 Internship Experience* knowledge bases in criminology and criminal justice; CC 688 Managing Performance: International Comparison 4. Demonstrate an understanding of CC 699 Study Away (Travel in April)** social and cultural diversity; 5. Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate and *Optional for students who have not achieved problem-solve in areas related to effective leadership full-time employment in their field. CC 599 is 6. Including administrative, management, budget an additional course in the CJA program. & finance, and organizational change. **If a student wishes to study away, they would be required to register for CC 688 and CC 699. The curriculum is an accelerated, cohort format that follows an established sequence of courses over an 16 month period. Each course is delivered in a five week term in the on campus or online program. The cohort model encourages the development of lifelong colleagues as students collaborate on group projects and discuss policy and subject matter related to the field of study.

The CJA program is academically rigorous, theoretically sound, yet practically based and focuses on providing future leaders with the skills and credentials necessary to succeed in any type of criminal justice agency. The optional Internship Experience, Managing Performance course and one-week study away experience will offer another unique perspective of criminal justice administration.

The CJA curriculum includes an integrated research project threaded throughout the program. Unlike most graduate programs that ask for a final semester thesis, the Hilbert program allows for a more thorough application of theory and research since the project starts early in the program. The research act as a foundation upon which to ground and challenge theory to a practical application, culminating in a final capstone major project.

REQUIRED COURSES(36 credits)

CJA Course (24 Credits)

88 ACC 205 3 and apply financial investigative COURSE Financial Accounting techniques to the detection and resolution of criminal activity. It A study of accounting theory, includes an in-depth discussion of DESCRIPTIONS principles, procedures, and their financial investigative approaches, This section provides information application to sole proprietorships. law and legal concepts guiding on the nature of courses offered Emphasis is on the entire accounting criminal prosecutions in the United at Hilbert College. Each course cycle, basic concepts and terminology, States, concepts of evidence and has its own number and title that the effects of transactions, and procedure, the movement of money is followed by a brief description preparation of financial statements. through financial institutions, of the content of the course. If any tracing money through a business course demands a prerequisite, Prerequisite: sophomore status including discussions of business that condition will be noted at the organization and accounting end of the course description. ACC 206 3 systems, various methods of tracing Managerial Accounting funds and interviewing techniques Each course bears a distinguishing used in these investigations. number for identification and Continuation of accounting theory indication of its academic level. The as applied to partnerships and Prerequisite: 45 credit hours numbering system is as follows: corporations, and an introduction to and C or better in ACC 205 managerial accounting. Consideration 101-199 Courses at this level will is given to statement analysis ACC 320 3 typically be introductory and/or from the viewpoint of managers, Intermediate Accounting I general education requirements creditors, investors, and others. with no prerequisites. The primary Expands and broadens the accounting focus will be on learning terminology Prerequisite: C or better in ACC concepts and principles developed in and basic principles within the 205 and sophomore status previous accounting courses. In-depth general field of study. Students treatment of the traditional accounting with little or no background in ACC 270 3 topics as well as recent developments the content area may enroll. Income Tax Theory and Practice promulgated by various agencies such as the FASB are covered. The major 200-299 The 200 level generally Exposes the student to the Internal emphasis is on the balance sheet. denotes introductory courses for a Revenue Code as it relates to specific field of study or a survey of individuals. Primary emphasis is Prerequisite: C or better in ACC 206 methodology. These courses may placed upon individual tax returns. require a 100 level prerequisite. ACC 321 3 The primary emphasis will Prerequisite: C or better in ACC Intermediate Accounting II be on comprehension and 205 application of course content. A continuation of the accounting ACC 310 3 principles and concepts discussed 300-399 This level is primarily for Advanced Taxation in ACC 320. Major emphasis is on majors in the field or may serve the income statement, pensions and as an upper division elective for A study of the Internal Revenue Code leases, accounting changes and error non- majors who satisfy any specific as it relates to corporate taxation. analysis, accounting for income taxes, course prerequisites. At the 300 level, Corporations to be examined and specialized revenue recognition. the primary emphasis on analysis include C Corps, S Corps, and Pronouncements of the FASB are and synthesis of course content is the Limited Liability Corporation. integrated throughout the course. generally most appropriate to the Taxation of partnerships, estates junior or senior year student. and trusts will also be covered. Prerequisite: C or better in ACC 320

400-499 This advanced level of Prerequisite: C or better in ACC ACC 380 3 special topic courses, including 206, ACC 270 Cost Accounting seminars, independent studies, internships and field practices, is ACC 313 3 Study of job process and operation designed for juniors and seniors. Financial Investigations costing systems, standard cost systems and flexible budgets. Cost This course is designed to introduce information for decision and control

89 purposes: product profitability decision history of Western art that presents Morisot. Topics include the remaking and management control systems. a narrative of its development over of Paris by Baron von Haussmann, time, acknowledges the relation to the politics of the Salon system, and Prerequisite: C or better in ACC 206 this narrative of major artists the influence of Charles Baudelaire. and their media, and clarifies The course concludes with three ACC 410 3 the transcultural influences that Post-Impressionist painters – Paul Advanced Accounting account for changing perceptions Gauguin, Vincent Van Gogh, and Paul in the imaginative recreation of Cezanne – whose work, bridging the Advanced study in specialized financial experience; the techniques created to nineteenth and twentieth centuries, is accounting areas such as business accommodate those perceptions; and not imaginable without the innovations combinations and consolidations, the dynamics of audience reception. of Impressionism. Guest presenters governmental accounting, and not- in cross-disciplinary areas relevant for-profit accounting and accounting AHI 320 3 to the course of study will be made; for partnerships. Pronouncements The Art of the Renaissance in Italy e.g., in aesthetics, history, psychology. of the FASB and GASB are One class meeting will be scheduled integrated throughout the course. This course examines the remarkable at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery. revitalization of the visual arts in the Prerequisites: Successful Prerequisite: C or better in ACC 350 fifteenth and sixteenth centuries in completion of and junior status. Italy. While considering antecedents ACC 420 3 to that outburst of activity, the AHI 380 3 Auditing course will focus on painting, Women in Art sculpture, and architecture from Focuses on the elements of 1400 to 1550, especially the period Thirty years have passed since noted professional judgment in the 1495-1512 which saw the creation art historian Linda Nochlin asked, theory and application of generally of Da Vinci’s Last Supper and Mona “Why have there been no great accepted auditing standards (GAAS). Lisa; Raphael’s School of Athens; women artists?” In response, this Emphasis is also on internal control, and Michelangelo’s Pieta, David, and course considers the role of women professional liability, ethics, fraud decorative cycle in the Sistine Chapel. in art history, including Artemisia assessment, detection and prevention, Guest presentations will be offered Gentilleschi, Judith Leyster, Angelica materiality, sampling, and the from among cross-disciplinary areas Kauffmann, Mary Cassatt, Frida Kahlo, planning and completion of an audit such as aesthetics, history, religious Georgia O’Keeffe, and Maya Lin. culminating in the audit report. studies, and political science. Each artist’s work is discussed in the context of aesthetics, history, Prerequisite: C or better in ACC 350 Prerequisite: successful politics, and economics, as well as completion of and junior status. related topics: women as subjects ACC 430 3 of art and as patrons of art. Guest Fraud Examination AHI 350 3 presentations in relevant cross- Impressionism and the disciplinary areas will be made. A theoretical and practical focus Roots of Modernism on the detection, investigation, and Prerequisite: Successful prevention of financial statement Impressionist paintings by artists completion and junior status. fraud and occupational fraud. Topics like Monet and Renoir resonate so will include evaluation of internal comfortably in modern sensibility ART 101 3 control systems, legal elements of that we may forget how revolutionary Drawing I financial crime, fraud investigative they once were. Their commitment to methods, accounting systems new subject matter and new ways of A foundations level studio course and the detection of fraud. seeing qualify the Impressionists as covering the basic technical and perhaps the original avant garde in perceptual approaches to drawing. Prerequisite: C or better in the history of Western art. This course Students will learn to develop an ACC 321, ACC/ECI 313. considers the artistic antecedents understanding of both formal and to Impressionism and the social conceptual elements as they relate AHI 103 3 and political atmosphere in which to a traditional and representational Creative Moments in Art History the movement took shape through manner of drawing. The course artists like Edouard Manet, Claude will explore various media and This introductory course provides a Monet, Pierre Auguste Renoir, Edgar techniques through a study of still- selective survey of periods in the Degas, Mary Cassatt, and Berthe life objects; natural and man-made.

90 ART 102 3 is to provide students with a basic BI 114 3 Exploration in Art Media understanding of fundamental The Human Body biological concepts in the context Exploration in Art Media is of the contemporary problems This introductory study of the human comprehensive course available for facing society today, such as body makes the biology non-major all students regardless of artistic genetic engineering (gene cloning), students more aware of scientific experience. This course includes genetically modified (GM) foods, inquiry about body structures and interactive activities and multicultural genetic disorders (sickle cell disease), functions. The systems of the body and studio projects representing a wide cancers, infectious diseases (e.g., their related anatomy and physiology variety of cultures, artistic styles and Influenza, COVID-19), climate change are covered in this course. In addition, art media. This course is designed and global warming. Upon successful relevant pathophysiological issues to enrich the lives of its participants completion of the course, students and current developments in the through discovery and creative should: (1) have an appreciation for medical and health fields are also problem solving. It provides students the importance of biology in their investigated to provide students with a broader perception of their everyday life; (2) understand general with immediate and meaningful environment and cultural perspectives. biological concepts associated application of the subject matter with different levels of organization and the opportunity to develop and ASJ 101 3 from cells to whole organisms; and apply critical thinking skills. This Introduction to Social Justice (3) have an understanding of how course makes applicable links that science interacts with and shapes are relevant to many major programs This course explores foundational public policy and affects society at at the College. This course fulfills concepts of justice, systemic large. Prior knowledge of biology is the general education requirement oppression, and the role of not required. This course fulfills the and is open to all students. conflict in creating social change. general education requirement. Students will explore and critically BI 115 3 analyze the influence of media, BI 112 3 Nutrition education, political and economic Environmental Science institutions, while examining their This course introduces students to the own beliefs and attitudes regarding Environmental Science course is a basic principles of nutrition, describes social injustice. Students will be survey of ecological principles, human functions of essential nutrients, introduced to social theories of modifications of the environment, examines the relationship between justice, conflict and social change population dynamics, environmental nutrients and human health, and and explore the intersectionality pollutants, and their effects on includes a relevant discussion of the of various forms of oppression. ecological systems. This course basic structure and function of the investigates local, regional, national, human body. Health foods, additives, This course will explore questions and international environmental issues weight control, and current issues such as these by 1) examining various and, in the process, develops students’ in nutrition are also explored. Upon theories of justice; 2) understanding capacity for observation, assessment, successful completion of this course, how power and privilege create evaluation, critical thinking and students will understand how nutrition unjust social structures and foster guides them toward a personal relates directly to health and daily discrimination and oppression; awareness and proactive response lives, assess individual nutritional and 3) learning strategies for to their ecological environment. status, and critically evaluate creating positive social change. Selected projects and/or seminars nutritional claims in the mainstream Investigating these topics will increase concerning topics of current interest media. Prior knowledge of biology students’ social justice literacy are included. An optional service- is not required. This course fulfills and encourage critical reflection of learning component is available to the general education requirement the importance of social justice. enrich students’ learning experience and is open to all students. and community service. All aspects BI 110 3 of the course are directed toward BI 140 4 Science in Society: Modern Topics reflecting reverence and respect for life College Biology I with Lab in Biology and nature. Prior knowledge of biology is not required. This course fulfills This course is designed for students This introductory course presents the general education requirement majoring in the biological sciences and biology to non-majors in the context of and is open to all students. considering careers in the professional significant social, political, religious, sciences, biomedical, environmental, legal, and ethical issues. The goal and academic areas. BI 140 is the

91 first of a two-semester sequence of of microbial drug resistance. The of cells and cellular functions. It will College Biology courses. The course required laboratory will provide examine many different areas of cell will cover a variety of biological topics students hands-on learning biology, including cellular architecture, as well as their interdisciplinary experience on the aseptic transfer cell division and reproduction, cell applications. Topics include the of microorganisms, simple and motility, cellular energetics and scientific method, the chemistry of life, differential staining procedures, metabolism, and cell signaling. An biomolecules, cell structure, cellular culture technique, isolation, additional laboratory will provide respiration, photosynthesis, cell identification, and enumeration of a chance for hands-on exploration division, Mendelian genetics, structure bacteria, and control of growth using of topics covered in class and and functions of nucleic acids, and disinfectants and antimicrobial introduce techniques and procedures biotechnology. The required laboratory compounds. This course is a required commonly utilized in modern cell component will allow for the hands-on course for all biology majors and biology laboratories. Since chemical exploration of concepts covered in the fulfills science, liberal arts, or and physical principles dictate the lecture. This course serves as a pre- college elective requirements. nature of molecular interactions, requisite for nearly all Biology courses. the student should be prepared to Prerequisite: C or better in BI 141. engage the class topics with these BI 141 4 in mind. Physics is not required College Biology II with Lab BI 300 4 for this course but recommended. Genetics with Lab Having taken Organic Chemistry and/ This course is designed for students or Biochemistry, or be concurrently majoring in the biological sciences This course introduces classical, enrolled in either of these courses, is and considering careers in the molecular, and population genetics also recommended. This course also professional sciences, biomedical, and their central importance in fulfills science, upper-level liberal arts, environmental, and academic areas. biological sciences. The course focuses or all college elective requirements. BI 141 is the continuation of a on the basic principles governing the two-semester sequence of College transmission of traits from generation Prerequisite: C or better in BI 300 & Biology courses. The course will to generation in humans, structure CH 140 cover a variety of biological topics and functions of DNA, RNA, proteins, as well as their interdisciplinary and chromosomes in eukaryotes, BI 320 4 applications. Topics include evolution, the mode of transmission of genes, Biochemistry with Lab the survey of microorganisms, animal how genes are damaged and kingdoms, anatomy and physiology repaired, use of recombinant DNA Biochemistry is the branch of of the human body’s major organs technology as a treatment option, science that explores the chemical and organ systems. The required and the consequences of mutations processes within and related to living laboratory component will allow and chromosomal abnormalities organisms. This course will provide for the hands-on exploration of in producing human disorders. an overview of cellular chemistry and concepts covered in the lecture. Lectures also include discussions on covers topics such as the structure determinations of gene and allele and function of biological molecules, Prerequisite: C or better in BI 140. frequencies in populations and how including nucleic acids, enzymes, and they affect evolution. The required other proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, BI 220 4 laboratory provides students a chance and vitamins. The course further Microbiology with Lab for hands-on exploration of topics discusses metabolic pathways and covered in class. This course fulfills bioenergetics, including glycolysis, This course examines the basic science, upper-level liberal arts, or fermentation, respiration, oxidation concepts of microorganisms with all college elective requirements. of fatty acids, and photosynthesis. particular emphasis on bacteria An additional laboratory will provide and viruses. Lectures also include Prerequisite: C or better in BI 141 students a chance for hands-on discussions on microbial growth, exploration of topics covered in structure, morphology, genetics, BI 310 4 class and introduce and reinforce diversity, physiology, and control Cell Biology with Lab standard biochemical techniques of microorganisms. Special and procedures. This course fulfills topics include human microbiota, Cell biology is the study of the science, upper-level liberal arts, or mechanisms of pathogenicity, host structure and function of prokaryotic all college elective requirements. defense mechanisms, antimicrobial and eukaryotic cells. This course chemotherapy, emerging infectious will emphasize the experimental Prerequisite: C or better in BI 140 diseases, and the development foundations of our understanding & CH 140

92 BI 340 4 and the dissection of appropriate students will present a public seminar Molecular Biology with Lab animal models. This course fulfills to discuss their research findings. science, upper-level liberal arts, or Molecular Biology is the branch of all college elective requirements. Prerequisite: C or better in BI 320 biology that studies the structure & BI 340 and function of biological molecules, Prerequisite: C or better in BI 141 such as nucleic acids and proteins BUS 200 3 essential to life. This course reviews BI 421 4 Introduction to Business Management the structure of nucleic acids and Human Anatomy & proteins. It explores how they function Physiology II with Lab This course will help students together to carry out the central become familiarize general processes of gene expression, This course provides a systematic business environment, including including transcription and translation, study of the structure and function sub-disciplines of management, RNA processing, and the complex of the human body. The human body marketing, finance, and accounting. regulatory mechanisms governing systems and their related anatomy, Management knowledge, skills and these processes. An additional physiology, and pathology are the competencies necessary for long- laboratory is required to provide focus of this course. BI 421 is the term success in today’s business students a hands-on exploration of continuation of a two-semester environment are also examined. In topics covered in class and mastery of sequence of Human Anatomy and addition, this course is designed to standard molecular biology techniques Physiology courses. Discussion topics highlight a manager’s functions and and procedures. This course fulfills include the circulatory, immune, responsibilities in organizational science, upper-level liberal arts, or respiratory, digestive, urinary, and business settings. Four main all college elective requirements. endocrine, and reproductive systems management functions of planning, and their applications to human organizing, leading, and controlling are Prerequisite: C or better in BI 300 health and fundamental pathology used as a framework to explore the to each organ system. In addition, role of managers. Students will also BI 420 4 students will develop competency examine ethical, social, and cross- Human Anatomy and in the language of anatomy and cultural issues related to managing in Physiology with Lab physiology and describe and explain contemporary business organizations. anatomical features using appropriate This course provides a systematic terminologies. The associated BUS 217 3 study of the structure and function laboratory part will provide students Business Law I of the human body. The human body hands-on exploration of topics covered systems and their related anatomy, in the class, including laboratory This course is an introduction of physiology, and pathology are the study of human anatomical models the principles of law that directly focus of this course. BI 420 is the and the dissection of appropriate and regularly impact the conduct of first of a two-semester sequence animal models. This course fulfills business activities. The content of of Human Anatomy and Physiology science, upper-level liberal arts, or the class includes many subjects courses. Discussion topics include all college elective requirements. tested on the Regulation portion of cell structure and chemistry and the CPA examination. Topics include several body systems, including Prerequisite: C or better in BI 420 an examination of the substantive human integumentary, muscular, law of contracts, from formation skeletal, nervous systems and BI 450 3 requirements to remedies for breach their applications to human health Biology Seminar of contract. Antitrust law, securities and fundamental pathology to regulations, and employment and labor each organ system. In addition, This senior seminar course serves law illustrate the regulatory role on students will develop competency as the capstone in biology. The main business and society. Legal aspects of in the language of anatomy and objective of this seminar is to integrate international business are examined physiology and describe and explain previous learning experiences as a in this increasingly important anatomical features using appropriate biology major to help students explore area. Cross listed with LW 217 terminologies. An additional topics of interest to them within the laboratory will provide students guidelines of the course. The seminar Prerequisite: sophomore status hands-on exploration of topics offers a wide range of biological topics covered in the lectures, including within biology to engage students with laboratory study of human anatomical scientific inquiry in a field of study. models and skeletal components Upon completion of the research,

93 BUS 304 3 process for a variety of business companies to increase market share, Ethics, Leadership, and Management environments as well as management become more efficient, and innovate. systems, tools and techniques needed Students examine various information This course starts by approaching to establish, monitor and maintain systems firms use for planning, ethics from a general perspective, business continuity will be examined. implementing, and control of their and subsequently examining the Students will develop skills to create operations and activities, and the application of ethical principles on essential continuity plans for various challenges and opportunities management and leadership in businesses and organizations that emerging from increased today’s business environment. Ethical identify critical processes, required convergence of many technologies. concepts relevant to decision-making personnel, and procedures to in the workplace will be examined as preserve and secure vital records Prerequisite: BUS 200, Sophomore well. In addition to examining ethics to continue operating during and status, completion of 45 credit at the personal and interpersonal after man-made or natural disasters. hours or permission of division. levels, students will explore ways Prerequisites: Upper division status to develop and promote an ethical in CSIA, Business or Accounting BUS 344 3 culture at the departmental and majors or permission of department. Introduction to International Business organizational levels (Transformational Leadership). Leadership in today’s Prerequisite: 60 credits. In this introductory international organizations and relationship Cross listed with ECI 381 business course, general concepts and between leadership and ethics will theories in legal, political, economic, also be explored in the context of BUS 334 3 and cultural aspects of international corporate scandals in recent years. Small Business Management business will be discussed. Students and Entrepreneurship will explore external global business Prerequisite: BUS 200 or Equivalent, environment, as well as strategies of completion of 45 credit hours The course focuses on small business multinational companies in dealing or permission of division. management and entrepreneurship with international challenges and in today’s economy. Given the opportunities. Other important topics BUS 317 3 importance of small businesses to in international business, including Business Law II the U.S. economy and their significant international trade and investment, contribution to overall employment, international culture and marketing, (Formerly Advanced Business Law) studying how small businesses and international human resources A continuation of the study of law develop and successfully operate in will be explored. begun in BUS 217, the content of challenging economic environment this class includes many subjects is critical and relevant. Students will Prerequisite: BUS 200, tested on the Regulation portion of examine challenges and opportunities completion of 45 credit hours the CPA examination. Topics include faced by entrepreneurs in developing, or permission of division. in depth analysis of the various forms establishing, and operating a small of business organizations including business. Students will also develop BUS 345 3 general and limited partnerships, a business plan to better understand Marketing Management Marketing corporations and LLCs; Uniform how to establish a small business, Commercial Code subjects such and how to effectively address Management presents students with as commercial paper, secured operational, financial, marketing, a framework of pertinent strategic transactions and sales; and other and human recourses issues related and tactical consumer marketing areas of law including bankruptcy, to managing a small business. issues faced in today’s economy. It debtor/creditor relations, product goes beyond the basics of marketing liability, estate and trust law and real Prerequisite: BUS 200, and focuses on important marketing property. Cross listed as LW 317 completion of 45 credit hours functions and tasks coordinated by or permission of division. managers within the overall strategic Prerequisite: BUS 217, junior status. framework of the organizations. BUS 335 3 Students explore market research BUS 381 3 Information Technology and analysis, market and product Business Continuity and Management development, pricing decisions, promotional strategies, and issues Student will learn the development This course explores the important related to ethics, e-commerce, and of business continuity management role information and communication global and cross-cultural marketing. policies and planning. Management technology (ICT) plays in enabling

94 Prerequisite: BUS 200, BUS/ECI 381 3 needed to understand these issues. completion of 45 credit hours Business Continuity: Strategic Upon successful completion of CH or permission of division. Contingency Planning for 110, students will be capable of Businesses and Organizations making informed decisions about BUS 346 3 many of the issues prevalent Corporate Finance Student will learn the development in modern society based on of business continuity management fundamental concepts in chemistry. Building on their knowledge from policies and planning. Management Prior knowledge of chemistry is not financial and managerial accounting process for a variety of business required. This course fulfills the concepts, students will study the environments as well as management general education requirement. financial decision making process systems, tools and techniques needed utilized by management to maximize to establish, monitor and maintain CH 140 3 shareholders’ wealth. Short term as business continuity will be examined. General Chemistry I well as long term corporate finance Students will develop skills to create and managerial decisions of firms will essential continuity plans for various The course is designed for students be examined. The economic model businesses and organizations that majoring in the sciences and of financial risk and the time-value identify critical processes, required considering careers in the professional of money as well as capital structure personnel, and procedures to sciences, biomedical, environmental, and budgeting will be explored. Using preserve and secure vital records to and academic areas. CH 140 is the case studies as framework, this course continue operating during and after first of a two-semester sequence of will attempt to explain corporate man-made or natural disasters. College Chemistry courses. This course finance and financial decision will examine topics in chemistry, making with a balance between Prerequisites: Upper division status including measurements, calculations, theory and business application. in CSIA, Business or Accounting classification and properties of matter, majors or permission of department changes in matter, the structure Prerequisite: MA 145, BUS 203, of matter, chemical nomenclature, ACC 206, completion of 45 credit BUS 408 3 the quantitative composition of hours or permission of division. Employment Benefits & Critical matter, chemical reactions, and Issues in Today’s Workplace some quantitative relationships BUS 350 3 related to the chemical change. The The Role of Information in This course will provide students with required laboratory component will Financial Markets an overview of the law of employment allow for the hands-on exploration benefits, with special emphasis given of concepts covered in the lecture. The course is intended to be an to the administration of qualified This course fulfills a science, liberal applied microeconomics course in retirement plans. Reporting and arts, or all college elective. that it will use the consumer utility disclosure requirements, payments, maximization model as well as game record keeping requirements, CH 141 3 theoretic modeling of insurance claims and payments and General Chemistry II markets. Topics will include insurance, fiduciary duties will be covered. lotteries, risk management and The course is designed for decision making with asymmetric Prerequisite: junior status. students majoring in the sciences information. Students will acquire Cross listed as LW 408 and considering careers in the knowledge of how to apply an professional sciences, biomedical, information advantage and ascertain CH 110 3 environmental, and academic areas. when an information advantage is Science in Society: Modern CH 141 is the continuation of a being practiced against them. This Topics in Chemistry two-semester sequence of College understanding of information value Chemistry courses. This course will will allow the student to make This introductory course presents examine topics in chemistry, including decisions in regard to lotteries, chemistry to non-majors in the liquids, solids, bonding, solutions, insurance levels and coverage, context of significant social, political, acids, bases, chemical equilibrium, warranties and uncertain situations. economic, and ethical issues. This REDOX, nuclear chemistry, organic course covers current topics like chemistry, and biochemistry. The Prerequisite: ECO 204, MA 145, ozone depletion, global climate required laboratory component will and completion of 45 credit hours change, alternative energy sources, allow for the hands-on exploration or permission of division. nuclear power, drug design, and of concepts covered in the lecture. the underlying chemical principles This course fulfills a science, liberal

95 arts, or all college elective. science, upper-level liberal arts, or and practices of computer networking. all college elective requirements. Topics will include: introduction Prerequisite: C or better in CH 140 and history of networking, Lan and Prerequisites: C or better in CH 311 Wan communications, network CH 311 3 communication protocols, connecting Organic Chemistry I CIS 170 3 through a cabled network, devices Computer Systems: Computer for connecting networks, connecting Organic chemistry is the chemistry through a wireless network, sharing of carbon compounds. This course Architecture and Operating Systems resources on a network, using a will emphasize what makes organic The course will provide a working Windows server, basic network chemistry unique within the branches knowledge of computer hardware design, securing your network and of chemistry and carbon compounds and the basic operating systems of maintaining and troubleshooting. different from other compounds. CH DOS and Windows. The course will 311 is the first of a two-semester focus on the creation, maintenance, Prerequisites: CIS 170 sequence of Organic Chemistry and destruction of data stored in courses. The course discusses the electronic form. The configuration and CJ 101 3 concepts of structure and bonding in connection of peripheral equipment Introduction to Criminal Justice organic molecules. It explores various and the installation of network organic molecules and their reactions, hardware and cabling are explored. An introduction to the parts of the such as alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, Criminal Justice system and the alkyl halides, and carbonyl compounds. CIS 220 3 interrelationship of these parts, An additional laboratory will provide Introduction to Computer incorporating the development of a chance for hands-on exploration Programming the CJ model. The three areas of this of topics covered in class and model are studied: law enforcement, introduce techniques and procedures This course will provide a judicial/legal, and corrections. commonly used by chemists to probe comprehensive introduction to The Criminal Justice system is the structure of organic molecules, procedural and object oriented viewed in its historical development such as nuclear magnetic resonance, programming. A variety of general as well as in its relationship to mass spectroscopy, and infrared programming concepts will be contemporary social issues. A spectroscopy. This course also fulfills taught. Prerequisites: CIS 170 required course for Criminal Justice, science, upper-level liberal arts, or or permission of department and Forensic Science (CSI) majors. all college elective requirements. CIS 230 3 CJ 102 3 Prerequisites: C or better in CH 141 Database Management Systems Juvenile Delinquency

CH 313 3 This introductory course will explore An in-depth study of the nature Organic Chemistry II the role of data, file management, and extent of juvenile delinquency and database systems. Topics will in America. Topics covered include Organic chemistry is the chemistry also include the practical aspects of an overview and examination of of carbon compounds. CH 313 is client/ server computing and how philosophies of juvenile control, the the continuation of a two-semester information is encoded, stored and magnitude and trends of juvenile sequence of Organic Chemistry retrieved. This course will provide crime in America, the major theoretical courses. It will build upon the concepts students with the background to perspectives addressing crime learned in CH 311 by thinking about design, implement, and use database causation, and other issues directly structures in 3-dimensions and systems. Students will become familiar related to the course, e.g., gangs. analyzing data to understand the with the SQL database language, basic principles to solve problems. Microsoft Access and Oracle. The CJ 103 3 The course covers the concepts of implementation of database system Introduction to Security organic reactions and mechanisms. security will also be stressed. An additional laboratory will provide This course will examine the concept students a chance for hands-on Prerequisites: CIS 220 and application of private security as exploration of topics covered in it relates to the business world and class and introduce techniques CIS 270 3 the criminal justice system. A survey and procedures commonly used by Introduction to Computer Networking of security theory and techniques will chemists, such as condensation and be applied to a variety of business, nitration. This course also fulfills This course will discuss the principles institutional and industrial settings.

96 The evolving technological tools of system is impacted through the and news media, and crime in popular private security will be discussed, implementation of these laws. The culture are interwoven throughout. as will the importance of security to second half of the semester will protecting assets and maintaining consider the general elements of Prerequisites: EN 102, profitability. This course will expose crime. It will analyze conventional sophomore status. the student to the historical evolution defenses to criminal liability and and modern rationale for security, investigate the major offense CJ 300 3 as well as the fundamental concepts categories, at an introductory level, as Probation, Parole, and upon which to base more advanced defined by the New York Penal Code. Community- Based Corrections course work. In addition, the basic Students will consider various social, organizational structure of the United cultural and economic consequences This course is designed to States Department of Homeland that are related to the American provide students with an in-depth Security will be introduced to students. system of law. The course will prepare understanding of the decision students for upper level law classes, making process as it relates to CJ 105 3 and for future employment within the probation, parole, and community Introduction to Criminology field of criminal justice. A required based corrections. It will examine course for the baccalaureate degrees the organization and management This course will begin with an in Criminal Justice and Forensic of probation and parole agencies. exploration of tools and techniques Science/Crime Scene Investigation. Issues such as constitutional impact, used by scientists studying human and political and legal implications, social behavior, followed by a close CJ 204 3 pre-sentencing, supervision, parole examination of the rich theoretical Crime and Society success, types of conditional traditions in the field of criminology. release, interaction with social and Throughout the semester priority The aim of this course is to familiarize legal agencies will be covered. will be given to understanding policy students with the field of criminology. implications associated with each Attention will be paid to theory Prerequisite: CJ 200. school of thought and mechanisms construction and theory testing to that can be used to evaluate policy arrive at a better understanding of CJ 302 3 options. We will review the history the present state of criminological The Juvenile Justice System of criminology, including subfields knowledge. The concept of crime such as victimology and penology. will be studied from a number of This course is designed to introduce theoretical perspectives including students to the workings of the CJ 200 3 biological, psychological, sociological juvenile justice system. Students Introduction to Corrections and cultural. Special consideration is will be familiarized with relevant given to contemporary criminological interactions of various agencies (e.g., This course will present an overview concerns such as white collar, the police, courts, department of and critical analysis of contemporary victimless and violent crime. The corrections and other youth agencies correctional theory and practice. course is designed to enable and programs) with the youth of our Issues to be explored include students to understand crime as society. Through class lectures and prisoner rights, victimization, a single issue, prior to agency or discussion students will be introduced the death penalty, community institutional involvement. A required to the problems encountered by corrections, probation and parole course for Criminal Justice, Forensic the juvenile justice system and an concepts and practice, correctional Science/Crime Scene Investigation evaluation of those practices which careers, unions, and the future of majors. have been implemented to reduce corrections. A required course for the delinquency. Lastly, the basic rights baccalaureate degree. Prerequisite: CJ 207 3 afforded youth with respect to one college-level criminal justice Crime and Punishment in America their interactions with the criminal course or permission of instructor. justice system will be examined. This interdisciplinary course examines CJ 202 3 crime and punishment within its social Prerequisite: One college level Introduction to Law and Justice and cultural context. Students examine criminal justice course or how society has defined crime and permission of the instructor. This course will chronicle the what punishments have been exacted development of the American system during five distinct periods of American of criminal law. In addition, it will history from the colonial to the present. include how today’s criminal justice Topics such as social control, crime

97 CJ 303 3 development of research questions age restrictions, psychological Retail Loss Prevention and Asset and hypotheses; selection of research parameters, and other qualifications Protection design and data collection strategies, that the student will be required sampling procedures, and data to meet in order to enter into a law An advanced study and application analysis and interpretation. Students enforcement career. There is a strong of security/loss prevention theory will acquire the skills necessary to emphasis on police entry testing. and methods as they relate to the conduct social science research and retail business and supply chain. to prepare formal research reports. Prerequisite: CJ 101, Upper Physical and procedural measures for This course is offered every semester. division status. This course was protecting people, money, merchandise previously listed as CJ 211 and other assets are explored, along Prerequisite: MA 200 with the role of evolving technology. CJ 311 3 Particular attention is given to CJ 307 3 Police Management and Organization preventing, deterring and detecting Gender and the Criminal both internal and external theft, as Justice System This course would expose the well as programs for training, auditing student to a broad spectrum of law and inventory control. Emphasis As the position of women changes enforcement organizations that is placed on the avoidance of civil in society, changes occur within the occur in our society today. The focus liability, compliance with regulatory criminal justice system. This course will would be on the organization of law obligations and the coordination of provide students with a clearer view enforcement and certain management efforts with corporate partners and of how women have historically been styles that have been utilized to deal criminal justice agencies. A problem- treated by and within the system, the with policing our society. The issues solving research project is required. current status of women, the problems and areas to be covered would include: which have resulted from rapid management theory, organizational Prerequisite: CJ 103 or changes, and a view of what is likely environment, leadership, permission of department. to happen in the future. Female crime productivity, operations, information victims, female criminals, and women management, communications, and CJ 304 3 who work in the criminal justice field the relationship that exists in these Organized Crime and the will be discussed. Attention will also be and other areas which affect our Career Criminal paid to the changing status of men in law enforcement agencies today. A the system, and the special problems required course for the baccalaureate This course will focus on the analysis they face (i.e. sexual harassment degree in Criminal Justice. of how criminal organizations are or discrimination complaints). structured, how they function, and Prerequisite: Upper division status how they have developed criminogenic Prerequisite: Upper division status or permission of the department. market structures for illegal co-ops or permission of the department. or services. The connection between CJ 312 3 legitimate business and organized CJ 310 3 Police: Human Dimension crime, and political machines and Introduction to Policing/ organized crime will be studied Professional Entry This course will review the historical in depth. The drug cartels, ethnic foundations of policing and relate gangs, white-collar criminals, This course is designed to provide those original influences to present- and financial organizations will the criminal justice major with basic day practices and policies. The focus on contemporary views. information about the state, county course will include a review of private and municipal level of policing in the police/ security, police unions, Prerequisite: CJ 204. United States. Issues such as the political influences on police work, police role, police discretion, police and police deviance. An in-depth look CJ 305 3 culture, personality and stress will be at police problems and issues such Research Methods in Social Sciences discussed. Other areas of inquiry will as ethics, decision making, police be police and the various communities discretion, use of deadly force, police This course is designed to familiarize they police, police and the law, and cynicism, stress in police employment, criminal justice, human service and police ethics. Finally, the course will coping mechanisms, and the future psychology majors, as well as potential present pragmatic career choice of policing will be included. graduate students, with the conceptual information to the student concerning and operational skills to design and required entry level law enforcement Prerequisite: Upper division status conduct research, including: the testing, physical requirements or permission of the department.

98 CJ 315 3 will examine types of family violence Patriot Act), how we travel (airport and Laws and Rules of Evidence across the life span, identification airline security), how we gather and and reporting procedures, disseminate intelligence information, This upper division criminal justice controversial issues of relevance how first responders are trained to course is designed to combine the to the field of family violence, respond to suspected acts of terrorism principles of competency-based the impact of substance abuse/ and how we conduct business with learning of case law and the skills misuse on family functioning and countries that harbor or foster necessary to effectively understand violent patterns of behavior, and terrorists. These and other related the practices and procedures of current and innovative approaches topics concerning Homeland Security our court and judicial system. The to treatment and prevention. will be discussed during this course. course will focus on the nature and development of evidence law, Prerequisite: Upper division status Prerequisite: Upper Division Status. admissibility of evidence, relevancy or permission of the department. of evidence, character evidence, CJ 330 3 witness examination and credibility, CJ 320 3 Ethics in the Criminal Justice System impeachment, expert testimony, Transnational Crime and Comparative scientific evidence as well as Criminal Justice Systems All professionals in the Criminal hearsay and privilege testimony. Justice system must be sensitive This course will provide an to ethical issues. This course will Prerequisites: Upper division status interdisciplinary perspective of expose students to a broad range of and CJ 202 Introduction to Law & worldwide crime and justice. The moral argument and so give them Justice or other law related class course will explore topics such as an opportunity to construct moral global crime, crime rates, crime frameworks of their own. Students CJ 316 3 trends, and crime theories. The will explore a variety of ethical issues Family Violence Criminal Justice Systems of England, in criminal justice such as (1) Social France, Sweden, Japan, and Russia inequalities; unequal access to This course is intended to will be compared with the United justice; (2) Corruption, bribery, and provide students with a stronger States Criminal Justice System. influence peddling; (3) The integrity understanding of the scope and of evidence; truthful testimony; (4) seriousness of all forms of family Prerequisite: Upper Division status Plea bargaining; (5) Use of force, violence and abuse, and the difficulties or permission of the department. weapons, and coercion. A required faced by criminal justice and human course for the baccalaureate degree service agencies. Historical, social, CJ 321 3 in Criminal Justice and Forensic political, psychological, and legal Terrorism and Homeland Security Science/Crime Scene Investigation. aspects of family violence will be considered, and much time will be This upper division course was Prerequisite: Upper division status devoted to examining underlying designed to provide students with or permission of department. causes. This course will also evaluate an understanding and appreciation some of the nonviolent harm done for the whole new concept that was CJ 333 3 by families to their members, formulated primarily to combat the Information Security including the contributions made by threat of terrorism. Initially, Homeland family structure and functioning to Security was a term utilized by With the expansion of global networks, problems such as delinquency or adult President George W. Bush to describe organizations have an increasing criminality, depression, and suicide. the creation of the newly formed need to understand how to protect Department of Homeland Security. critical information assets from Prerequisite: Upper division status This comprehensive reorganization a myriad of threats. This course or permission of the department. of the federal government was provides a broad overview of the field undertaken with the specific intent of of information security, with a focus CJ 317 3 improving the security and safety of on security management practices. Family Violence Treatment our nation against terrorist attacks It covers terminology, history and the and Prevention such as the ones that occurred on process of managing an information 9/11. The concept of homeland security program. The course This course offers an introduction security has now evolved into a includes a discussion of several of to the dynamics of family violence much broader context that affects the ten domains which comprise with an emphasis on treatment and the everyday lives of all Americans. the common body of knowledge for intervention strategies. Students It affects our basic civil liberties (the information security. This course

99 sets the foundation for further study used today that is in direct conflict the correctional setting, recruitment, in computer and network security. with “Traditionalism” still in existence alternative sentencing, recidivism, in developing and underdeveloped community based corrections, Prerequisite: Upper division status nations. The course focuses on classification, comparative or or permission of the department. the development of the rational international corrections, regional Cross listed as ECI 333 approach of western management that disparity and other issues that emerged with the economic system of would be relevant. This is a CJ 334 3 capitalism and the industrial revolution seminar based offering. Analysis of Sexual Offenses to the post-industrialized nations of & the Sex Offender today. The course takes the student Prerequisites: CJ 200. through this 200 year journey using This course is designed to provide the George Ritzer’s text that examines the CJ 402 3 student with information concerning management techniques developed Crime and Deviance: Advanced sexual offenses & sex offenders. and emulated now worldwide by Criminological Theory The course content will cover legal the McDonald Corporation and issues, as well as victim and offender the Walt Disney Corporation. This three credit (upper-division) treatment issues; examining issues course is intended to expose within an ecological framework. Prerequisites: SO 101 and students to a full semester Current controversies concerning the upper division status examining the importance of theory management of sex offenders in the in the development of modern day community will be discussed in detail. CJ 350 3 knowledge, the history and expansion Law of Economic Crime of theoretical perspectives in the Prerequisite: Upper division status field of criminal justice (as well as or permission of the department. Economic Crime Investigation focuses related fields of study), and how on those complex crimes designed to theories have been used to guide CJ 335 3 bring financial rewards to the offender. social policy. Students will also Diversity Issues in Criminal Justice The course will examine substantive critically examine programs and and procedural law affecting other efforts aimed at reducing crime The criminal justice system faces financial institutions, commercial and delinquency that have followed serious questions about its handling businesses and their agents and the ideals of various theoretical of diversity, and this is likely to worsen employees in relation to economic perspectives studied. The class will in the future. This course will examine and business- related crimes. This build on lower- level courses aimed the racial/ethnic and diversity issues course will identify criminal statutes at examining crime & delinquency that are directly relevant to the justice and case law applicable to economic (e.g., CJ 102 Juvenile Delinquency, CJ system, in order to provide students crimes, and through a study of 204 Crime and Society, CJ 302 The with the background they need to these will give students a thorough Juvenile Justice System). Students understand crime in a racial context, knowledge of the elements required completing this sequence will have accusations of differential justice, to successfully identify, investigate a strong concentration in Juvenile cries of racism over police shootings, and prosecute economic crimes delinquency. This course will also hate crimes, concerns about political benefit students wishing to pursue correctness and affirmative action, Prerequisite: Upper division status graduate studies in the field of and a variety of other topics. Some or permission of department. criminal justice or related fields of attention will also be devoted Cross listed as ECI 350 sociology, psychology and social work. other groups, including religious minorities, gays and the disabled. CJ 400 3 Prerequisite: CJ 204 and Advanced Seminar in Corrections upper division status. Prerequisite: Upper division status or permission of department. This course presents a critical and in- CJ 403 3 depth analysis of current correctional Security Administration CJ 336 3 issues that face our country today. Sociology of Management The focus of the semester will be in This course focuses on the security areas of problem analysis, problem administrator’s role in developing This course is designed to present solving, and recommendation the security department’s mission to the student the basic ideology of presentations. The issues examined statement and a corporate-wide Max Weber’s “Rationality” as typified will include areas such as death security strategic plan, for protecting by modern management techniques penalty, riot, overcrowding, A.I.D.S. in a major corporation’s assets and

100 holdings. Various facility survey Prerequisite: CJ 204 and upper level a career in public law enforcement methods will be examined, along with status. supervision and administration the reasoning process necessary should be familiar with the electoral to determine appropriate remedial CJ 405 3 process of their jurisdiction(s), how to applications, pertinent to such Advanced Seminar in Criminal Justice effectively deal with elected officials areas as security and life safety. and understand the political realities The processes for determining if any The focus of this capstone experience that often underlie the political existing departmental policies and is to identify the unresolved issues actions of these officials. procedures need to be deleted or and influences that affect our revised, and when developing new criminal justice system in the areas Prerequisite: Upper division policies and procedures if necessary, of law enforcement, courts, private status and CJ 311 or BUS 210 or will be explained. Staff organization is security and corrections. The student permission of the department. discussed concerning instances where participant should be able to research, a totally new security department evaluate and propose potential CJ 416 3 has to be staffed, or when personnel solutions or recommendations in these Advanced Issues in Family Violence structure changes within an existing particular issue areas. Issues such as department are necessary, as dictated use of deadly force, police crackdowns, While family violence is a very old by the new strategic plan. community policing, private policing, problem, as an academic discipline it educational mandates, equal is continually changing. This course Budgeting for the implementation opportunity, research, sting operations, is designed to give students the of the new security strategic plan media influence, constitutional opportunity to examine the process will also be discussed. A written influences, victims of crime, plea of change as they relate to the project pertinent to the survey bargaining, life without parole vs. death theoretical, political, and practical process and remedial applications penalty, court case overload, and other issues associated with family is required, in addition to an oral relevant issues will be focused on. The violence. Students should possess presentation of the surveys “findings” main goal of this course is to bring basic knowledge about the history, to a “mock board of directors,” together a student’s college academic types and patterns of abuse before comprised of fellow students. experiences in areas of writing, oral taking this course, as well as an communications, research, statistics, understanding of the criminal justice Prerequisite: CJ 103 or permission and the criminal justice major in a system. Attention will be paid to new of the department. way that will help one develop one’s theoretical developments in the investigative, communications, and field, and changes in the relationship CJ 404 3 problem-solving skills. A required between theory and practice. The Criminal Investigation/Criminalistics course for the baccalaureate degree. relationship between family violence Prerequisites: CJ 305, senior status. and other forms of violent crime will This course will develop the be considered, and current debates investigative process (both criminal CJ 411 3 in the field will be examined and non-criminal) from the scene Police, Politics and Professionalism through trial. The course is designed Prerequisites: CJ 316 or CJ 317 for the student to understand the This course is designed for the Cross listed as HS 416 and PSY 416 investigative process as a part of the criminal justice major intending criminal justice network and also to pursue a career in public law CJ 417 3 as a part of civil litigation, starting enforcement management. In the Violent Phenomena from historical perspective up to United States criminal justice system current importance of criminalistics all public law enforcement agencies While violence holds a special as part of that process. The goal of are constitutionally under the control fascination to many, it is rarely this course is to have the student of elected civilian officials. These understood. This course will examine develop an analytical understanding elected officials often have little a wide variety of violent phenomena of the investigative process and to or no professional expertise in law from a multi disciplinary perspective. understand the interrelationship enforcement matters. These officials, The history and theoretical cause of the investigative process and however, have the power to control of violence will be discussed, and criminalistics. A required course for law enforcement agencies in many empirical evidence will be weighed. the baccalaureate degree in Criminal ways such as appointing the agency Among the topics to be considered Justice and Forensic Science/ executive officer, controlling the agency are categories of murder, stalking, Crime Scene Investigation. budget, and in many cases setting arson, rape and other forms of violent agency policy. Students pursuing sexuality, school violence, workplace

101 violence, kidnapping, and other violent the student’s ability to communicate of media and 3) the use of artistic crimes. Attention will also be paid to effectively in a formal speech situation. theory to understand the intended injurious behaviors such as suicide Classroom instruction focuses on the message of media. Students will and self-mutilation. Each form of planning, organization, and delivery explore these three disparate methods violence will be examined from four of speeches to inform and persuade. of understanding media effects, and different angles: causes, societal will use their own media viewing and reaction, criminal justice system COM 170 3 buying habits to better understand response and possibility of prevention. Multimedia Explorations how the media effects culture.

Prerequisite: CJ 204, upper level The course allows students to be COM 211 3 status. exposed to a wide sampling of Mass Communication Theory digital media formats in a short CJ 499 3 time, including photography, video, This is a broad theory course Criminal Justice Practicum/Internship audio and basic web design. It also that covers the scientific method, allows students to use the latest in application of theory to general This course would make available an digital media tools and learn basic social issues and to research on experiential situation in a criminal techniques and applications for those issues, the logical positivist justice setting and provide an these tools. A required course for all outlook, and issues such as Paradigm opportunity for the intern to learn Digital Media and Communication Shift and the Rashomon Effect as from a field placement in a police, (DMAC) students, COM 170 is also they apply to human interaction. correctional, court-related, or private recommended for any student who On a narrower focus, the class organization. A variety of experiences wants to increase their professional covers many of the most important will be available and guided by agency viability in the new digital marketplace. theories of communications, and and school personnel. Reserved attempts to cover basic theories from for students in the Criminal Justice COM 180 3 other fields such as structuralism, program. All prospective students Advanced Multimedia Explorations functionalism, feminism, and are required to have a conference neo-Marxism / critical theory. with the Criminal Justice Chair Intended as a complement to COM during the pre-registration period to 170, the course builds on previously COM 240 3 make arrangements for appropriate acquired knowledge while furthering The Art of Persuasion: Introduction placement in a criminal justice agency. students’ understanding of effective to Rhetorical Strategies media integration (e.g. web, film/ Prerequisites: Senior status video, audio and photography). The This course builds on the elements and approval of Instructor. course looks to teach advanced of argument introduced in EN 101. skills while showing students how to The art of persuasive communication COM 110 3 synthesize various media platforms based on the study and application Introduction to Mass Media into convergent media projects. A of rhetorical theory is introduced. The required course for all Digital Media history of rhetoric from ancient Greece Introduction to Mass Media will and Communication (DMAC) students, to tomorrow will be explored with a present student with a fundamental COM 180 is also recommended strong look at rhetoric in mass media understanding of mass communication for any student who wants to and contemporary culture. The course theory. The course will examine further their professional viability provides a strong foundation for COM various forms of mass media in terms in the new digital marketplace. 243 Journalism I, COM 344 Public of their evolution, contemporary status, Relations Writing, COM 348 Advertising and future potentials. The course will Prerequisite: COM 170 or Copywriting, COM 360 Press Relations, also study the effects of mass media instructor permission and COM 460 Persuasive Campaigns. on both a personal and global level. This course is designed to enhance The lecture portion of the class COM 210 3 the student’s ability to apply will be supplemented by video Media Analysis rhetorical principles to various screenings, field trips, in-class forms of writing and speaking. This research, and group work. Students learn three distinct methods course is designed to help students of criticizing the media, 1) the use improve their writing skills and COM 151 3 of scientific instruments to track would be beneficial to students in Public Speaking media usage in the form of ratings, all majors. Cross listed as EN 204 2) the use of social science to form a The goal of this course is to develop critical understanding of the effects Prerequisite: EN 102

102 COM 242 3 COM 273 3 COM 305 3 Script Writing Graphic Design Visual Communication

Script writing covers the writing and Graphic Design deals with the The goals of this course are to develop pre-production stage of television interaction of text and image, the habits of analysis of production and and film production. Students fundamental components of graphic consumption of visual information; will learn how to make basic communication. The course will be explore of the role of images in storyboards, how to write script project-focused and cover principles the communication process; look treatments, and how to develop of digital design, desktop publishing, at their application to journalism, full-length scripts from basic ideas. composition, computerized layout, the moving image, public relations, typography and imaging applied to advertising and digital media. This Prerequisites: EN 102 advertising, public relations, and course is a prerequisite to the publication design for print and graphic design courses offered by COM 243 3 web. Visual literacy will be increased the department, and are helpful Journalism through exposure to contemporary to anyone interested in a career in design issues. Students are the visual arts or communication. In this class students will develop introduced to visual theory in COM their writing skills through various 305, Visual Communication, but will COM 320 3 journalistic assignments. Students will apply these theories to their own Communications Law and Ethics begin by learning the basic elements work in COM 273, Graphic Design. and style of news stories, editorials, A course is the legal and ethical interviews, and columns. In addition, Prerequisite: COM 170 or aspects of human communications in students will learn the importance of instructor permission western society. Includes an in depth objectivity, accuracy, and awareness look at the history of communications of audience. In addition, students will COM 281 3 laws, current case law, constitutional be exposed to advanced interview Web Design law, and a discussion of international techniques, different formats of law covering communications, journalistic reporting, and will look An general web design class in which speech, and the press. further into the ethics of journalism. students learn techniques for web design including interface design, COM 323 3 Prerequisites: EN 102 or scripting, multimedia integration, Gender and Communications instructor permission and database integration. A critical analysis of the relationship COM 261 3 Prerequisites: COM 305 or between gender and how people Concepts of Integrated Marketing instructor permission communication, both in terms of style, and in terms of message. Introductory public relations, COM 365 3 advertising, and integrated marketing Digital Filmmaking COM 330 3 course that covers the history and Organizational Communication practice of persuasive media. Digital filmmaking is an intermediate level course dealing with theory, An introduction to the study of the COM 270 3 techniques, and aesthetics of nature of communication within Digital Photography cinematography and lighting, via organizations. This course provides demonstrations, exams, practicums, a practical introduction to principles A general digital photography course and shooting exercises utilizing a of organizational communication, which deals with the photographic variety of industry-oriented digital including the basic theories, methods, history and theory, basic and equipment and accessories. and applications of organizational intermediate photographic techniques Students in this class also learn basic communication. This course will and digital manipulation of images. pre- production, script writing and increase your awareness and Students will view and criticize the research methods while producing understanding of communication- works of notable photographers for the material for a short length related phenomena in the context visual style and underlying message. narrative or documentary digital film. of formal organizations. This course will attempt to help the student develop an artistic style and Prerequisites: COM 180 or a firm grounding of visual theory. instructor permission

103 COM 332 3 COM 348 3 Labor Relations Advertising Copywriting Prerequisites: upper class status

Labor Relations covers the history of This course will provide students COM 371 3 labor organizations, how corporations with the opportunity to learn about Contemporary Cinema and employees communicate with advertising through a study of each other, and helps develop an advertising strategies and practices. The course is a study of current trends understanding of the relationship Students will begin by examining in international and independent between labor and communications. various advertising strategies, filmmaking. The screenings will including consumer-oriented and exemplify a range of genres and Prerequisites: COM 110 Introduction product-oriented strategies. styles revealing the diversity of to Mass Media, upper division status recent releases. The course will Prerequisites: EN 102 and also deal with elements of cinematic COM 333 3 upper division status comprehension through discussion Corporate Communications of narrative structure, technique, COM 351 3 theme and form. The course is split This course looks at the systems Speaking for the Professions between screenings and lectures. which facilitate communication The lectures will be devoted to a within a corporate structure, and The course will be structured in such number of concepts that will be how professional communicators fit a way as to focus on the speaking explicated further via the screenings. into the basic corporate structure. situations in which most professionals The course covers both internal must perform. Appropriate topics, by Prerequisite: EN 102 and external communications academic major will be developed roles using all forms of media. within simulated situations. Key COM 374 3 Prerequisites: COM 110 strategies will be introduced and then Lighting for Film and Video integrated into student presentations COM 344 3 given during the semester. This course covers the basics of Public Relations Writing safe handling of performance light, Prerequisites: COM 151 including the technology of lighting, In this course, students will develop and the artistic dimensions of lighting. their writing skills through various COM 360 3 Light subjects will include advanced assignments dealing with public Press Relations three point lighting, theatrical relations and advertising. Students lighting for video, theatrical lighting will complete a variety of assignments, Students alternately take on the roll of for stage, electrical theory, light and beginning with press releases, a member of the media, and a person color theory, safety, and grip work. newsletters, and advertising copy whose job is to deal with the media, and continuing to more complex and plays these roles in relations to Prerequisites: COM 170 Explorations assignments that will involve multiple their own major (ECI students deal in Media and upper class status tasks, such as special events planning with ECI situations, business students and an advertising campaign. Graphic deal with businesses, and so forth). COM 375 3 design and desktop publishing Digital Film Editing (using Quark Xpress) will also be Prerequisites: EN 102 and discussed and utilized in the class. upper class status Digital film editing is an intermediate- level course covering theory, Prerequisites: EN 102 and COM 362 3 techniques and aesthetics of film/ upper division status Integrated Marketing Research digital video non-linear editing. A variety of industry oriented digital COM 345 3 A basic human studies course applications, with emphasis on Final Sports Reporting designed to teach how to apply Cut Pro, will be utilized in the editing modern scientific instruments to the exercises. Students are encouraged This course covers the methods prediction of market patterns and to take COM 275 in the previous of reporting on and writing forces. Students will develop and semester which will provide them with for sports coverage. deploy research instruments and test the necessary instructional materials interventions in research groups to to complete class assignments. Prerequisites: COM 243 or learn both theory driven research, and instructor permission non-theoretical market research. Prerequisites: COM 365 or

104 instructor permission COM 460 3 of at least 3.5 who intends to Persuasive Campaigns continue on to a graduate program in COM 378 3 Communication, Integrated Marketing, Radio Production Students will integrate their Human Resources, or Business, etc. understandings of communications The completion of a senior thesis is A course in advanced audio theory, communications research, intended to show a student’s ability to methods. This course covers the public relations and advertising carry on independent and sustained use of sound in advanced video methodology, and media analysis scholarship within the discipline and productions and in audio productions into a single campaign, allowing will also result in a superior writing including the collection and use students to “tie-in” all of their various sample for a graduate application. In of foley, sound effects, audio knowledge and skills into one whole. this age of competitive applications track editing, and other topics. to graduate school, a proven ability Prerequisites: Upper division status in independent and sophisticated Prerequisites: COM 170 Explorations scholarship before admittance gives in Media upper division status COM 475 3 an applicant a great advantage. The Studio Production thesis is to be undertaken only with COM 380 3 the approval of both a faculty advisor Communications Technology Studio production is an advanced who will oversee the project, and the course in which the elements of chair of the department. The specifics Communication technology is an video studio production are covered. of the project will be designed by the engineering course that covers how Training is given in the function and student under the guidance of the information is transmitted and stored. operation of all studio facilities. The faculty advisor. Though the project Topics include digital and analog direction and production of basic must be centered in one concentration information systems, information types of programs are taught and of Communication, the scope may transmission and storage schema, practiced. Students learn to handle include other areas as well. In projects digital compression techniques, all of the basic staff positions on that cross disciplines, the student encoding and decoding theory, and the video studio production team. may need to ask additional faculty to discussions of noise, redundancy, error help advise in those areas. In such recovery, and the technologies that Prerequisites: COM 375 or cases, the student will be advised by a support modern communications. instructor permission committee of faculty members with a Communication Studies Department Prerequisites: Upper division status COM 478 3 faculty member serving as Chair. Documentary Filmmaking COM 385 3 Prerequisite: permission 2D-3D Graphics Students in this course take a basic of department chair understanding of video production and This class will be a hands-on, project- marry it to the research techniques COM 491/492 3 focused course showing how to make of ethnography or documentary Internship a project from design to final render. studies. This assumes that a student Students will be using 2d and 3d will be able to produce basic, quality As one capstone option a student may modeling/graphic applications, and video images and sound using choose to take the Communication will explore fundamental principles of modern equipment, but stresses internship. This course provides three-dimensional computer animation academically and ethically valid the Communication major with an including: pre-visualization, modeling methods of research instead of experiential situation in a professional techniques, movement, motion mastery of the “art” of video. setting related to the student’s area of principles, lighting styles in screen concentration: Integrated Marketing, space, and concept development. Prerequisites: COM 275 Video Interpersonal and Organizational The storytelling process and the Production or permission of Communication, Media Arts, and development of observational skills instructor, upper class status Media Writing. A variety of experiences will be emphasized. This course will is available and will be guided by the cover all related techniques needed COM 490 3 professional agency in consort with to created 3D scenes including Senior Thesis the internship director. All students lighting, texturing and rendering. interested in an internship must This course is designed for the obtain the approval of the Department Prerequisites: COM 373 Graphic Communication major with senior Chair during the semester prior to the Design OR Instructor permission status and a grade point average internship. Students must complete

105 a paper on their experience and hold in the portfolio will provide students to implement software designs. The their work position for no fewer than with quality samples of their writing course consists of three lecture hours 40 hours per credit awarded. This that they can show to prospective and one two-hour laboratory per week. course may be taken twice for 1-3 employers. Included in the portfolio credits each time, each time it is taken will be press releases, newsletters, Prerequisite: CS 131 or equivalent. should be with a different organization. brochures, and print and television ads. This course may be taken CS 231 3 Prerequisite: Permission of COM twice for 1-3 credits each time. Computer Organization advisor and upper division status Prerequisites: Senior status in the A study of the organization of COM 493/494 3 Communications Program, and computer systems. Topics include Professional Seminar Permission of Department Chair the representation of information, conventional machine and assembly This course is designed for senior COM 499 3 language, circuit design, and –level students. It is designed to Senior Film Project organization of the major components prepare students to succeed in the of a computer, e.g. the CPU, memory, highly competitive worlds of Media Seniors may work, as a group, on I/O devices, etc. Students will Arts, Public Relations, and Marketing a capstone experience producing become familiar with assembly by giving them real-world hands-on a substantial video production. language programming and will use experience in the field. It is no longer simulators to learn about hardware possible to expect to work in an area Prerequisite: Permission of components. The course includes in isolation—all aspects of the industry the Department Chair three lecture hours and one two- are now enmeshed. The new key to hour laboratory period per week. success is one’s ability to manage CS 131 3 and work within the convergence of Computer Science I Prerequisite: CS 132. multi-media. Reporters must work in web based media and video as This is the first course in the CS 254 3 well as writing copy; camera people computer science major sequence. Computer Networks must write, film, produce, and edit The course introduces the object- work; PR is now in charge of press oriented approach to software A study of computer networks based releases, web presence, marketing, design using the programming on the OSI model of a layered network and media production. Simply put, the language Java. Topics covered are architecture. The TCP/IP protocol suite more you can move between media software design, implementation and is used to illustrate network protocols. elements, the more you understand, testing, basic computer organization The course includes an overview of the more employable you will be and and source code translation. No local area networks, routing algorithms the more promotable you will be. previous programming experience is and network applications. The course In this seminar students will work in presupposed. The course consists consists of three lecture hours and real-life settings to create multi-media of three lecture hours and one one two-hour laboratory per week. projects for clients. The Professional two-hour laboratory per week. The laboratory component Seminar is designed to enable provides experience in network students of to prepare a professional CS 132 3 programming using sockets. portfolio showing broad skills. Computer Science II Prerequisite: CS 132. COM 495/496 3 This is the second course in the Independent Study: Portfolio Design computer science major sequence. CS 354 4 The course utilizes the object- Introduction to Network Security In this course, students will oriented design approach to building work on developing a portfolio applications, which emphasizes Introduction to network security consisting of a variety of writing the creation and utilization of auditing. Student will learn how assignments in the areas of public reusable software tools. Students to perform the different phases of relations and advertising. This are introduced to data structures an audit, including discovery and course is intended as a capstone that are commonly encountered in penetration, as well as how to prevent course, building on the other building software applications and hackers from controlling your network. courses offered in the Professional to the analysis of the efficiency of This course introduces various tools Communications concentration. algorithms used to solve problems. The to help students in the auditing The various assignments included programming language Java is used process. Students will be exposed to

106 international standards, along with to establish, monitor and maintain The course will examine substantive time-tested methods for auditing a information security will be examined. and procedural law affecting network efficiently, and they will be financial institutions, commercial able to use specific, practical tools for Prerequisite: Upper division businesses and their agents and counteracting network attacks. Finally, status or permission employees in relation to economic they will be able to analyze all findings Cross listed as CJ 333 and business- related crimes. This and make informed recommendations course will identify criminal statutes for establishing the best security ECI 340 3 and case law applicable to economic possible in a given scenario. Intelligence Research Methods crimes, and through a study of these will give students a thorough Prerequisite: CS 254. This course is designed to introduce knowledge of the elements required students to the intelligence process to successfully identify, investigate CSIA 101 3 and its role in research and criminal and prosecute economic crimes. Introduction to Computer Security investigations. Using analytic and database software, students will Prerequisite: Upper division status This course is an elective to apply the intelligence process to or permission of the department. introduce students in any major basic research on topics in economic to the Computer Security field. crime investigation, criminal justice ECI 355 3 Students will be introduced to and business. The course will Computer Crime Main domains of Information culminate with students presenting Security and Information Assurance their research on an assigned topic The media reports terrorist attacks on as represented in the COMPTIA in both written and oral formats. computer centers, electronic fraud on Certification exam Security Plus. international funds transfer networks, Prerequisites: upper division status viruses and worms in software and ECI 313 3 or permission of department. e-mail, corporate espionage on Financial Investigations business networks, and crackers ECI 345 3 breaking into systems on the Internet. This course is designed to introduce Computer and Network Security Computer criminals are becoming ever and apply financial investigative more technically sophisticated, and techniques to the detection and This course will focus on the protection it’s an increasing challenge to keep resolution of criminal activity. It of the Confidentiality, Integrity, up with their methods. This course will includes an in-depth discussion of and Availability of information. focus on computer crimes: what they financial investigative approaches, Physical security and other security are, how to prevent them, and how to law and legal concepts guiding management topics will be discussed detect, investigate and prosecute criminal prosecutions in the United as they pertain to computer and them if they do occur. Computer States, concepts of evidence and network security. The identification crime laws will also be covered. procedure, the movement of money and authentication of users and types Other topics will include evidence through financial institutions, of authentication will be covered. collection during a computer crime tracing money through a business Lectures will include the discussion of investigation as well as the preparation including discussions of business formal security models and associated and execution of a search warrant. organization and accounting access controls. An emphasis will systems, various methods of tracing be placed on network security Prerequisite: ECI 345 funds and interviewing techniques technologies including: firewalls/ used in these investigations. packet filtering and intrusion detection ECI 360 3 systems, business continuity planning/ Computer Forensics Prerequisite: 45 credit hours disaster recovery and the importance completed, ACC 205. of logs and audits will also be covered. A police officer makes a gruesome discovery, a body is found. Located ECI 333 3 Prerequisites: CIS 170, CIS 270. near the corpse is a cellular telephone, Information Security a digital camera and a computer. ECI 350 3 The officer is unsure on how to This course is designed to introduce Law of Economic Crime proceed. On the other side of town, students to the development of a search warrant of a business is information security policies and Economic Crime Investigation focuses being conducted. A server and the planning. Information systems, and on those complex crimes designed to computers networked to it are believed the tools and techniques needed bring financial rewards to the offender. to contain the evidence of a crime.

107 The detectives are trying to decide well as management systems, tools which allows to students experience on what to seize and how to take it. and techniques needed to establish, the key aspects of investigating and More and more crimes involve digital monitor and maintain business prosecuting an economic crime. evidence that requires seizing, continuity will be examined. Students Students also research, evaluate imaging and analysis. The evidence will develop skills to create essential and discuss noteworthy current needs to be reviewed for possible continuity plans for various businesses and historical fraud cases through investigative leads and for possible and organizations that identify critical written and oral presentations. presentation in court. This course processes, required personnel, and will focus on how to properly seize, procedures to preserve and secure Prerequisite: senior status. image and examine digital evidence. vital records to continue operating It will include creating and verifying during and after man-made or natural ECI 498 3 the duplicate image of digital disasters. Cross listed with BUS 381 Internship evidence, analyzing the data to locate evidence, and recovering evidence. Prerequisites: Upper division status This course will place a student in CSIA, Business or Accounting in an experiential situation with Prerequisite: ECI 355. majors or permission of department an agency or corporation. There are two major components: the ECI 365 3 ECI 410 3 student must work a minimum of Investigative Software Tools Introduction to Cryptography 120 hours at the intern site and participate in weekly seminars. Intelligence led policing and In this course, the key terms, concepts intelligence based investigative and principles of cryptography are Prerequisite: CSIA or Cybersecurity strategies are coming to the forefront defined and explained. Application major, senior status, approval of law enforcement. Private industry of cryptographic techniques to of the internship coordinator, is also becoming increasingly aware ensure confidentiality, integrity, and a minimum GPA of 3.0 of the strategic intelligence model authentication, access control, as it applies to corporate planning, and non-repudiation issues will ECI 499 6 competitive practices and maintaining also be covered. Other topics will Internship corporate integrity. This course is include the history of classical designed to introduce students to cryptographic and cryptanalytic This course will place a student several key software tools that are techniques, modern symmetric and in an experiential situation with widely used and considered essential asymmetric algorithms, Federal an agency or corporation. There for intelligence research and criminal Information Processing Standard are two major components: the investigations. These software tools (FIPS) algorithms, random and student must work a minimum of will include, but not be limited to, pseudo- random number generators 240 hours at the intern site and Analyst Notebook, iBase, and Idea. and cryptographic hash functions. participate in weekly seminars. Students will be given a thorough Issues involving cryptographic understanding of how to apply these application at various OSI layers Prerequisite: CSIA or Cybersecurity tools in the course of the intelligence in networking communications major, senior status, approval process and /or during the course of will also be discussed. of the internship coordinator, a criminal investigation. The course and a minimum GPA of 3.0 will culminate with students preparing Prerequisites: Upper division status, a project using all the software tools MA 235 (Discrete Math) & ECI 345 ECO 203 3 introduced during the course. (Computer & Network Security) Macroeconomics

Prerequisite: Upper division status ECI 450 3 A model of the aggregate economy Senior Seminar will be developed and studied. The ECI 381 3 efficacy of government policies to Business Continuity: Strategic This is the capstone course for ECI minimize unemployment, stable students. The primary goal of this price levels, favorable growth, and Contingency Planning for Businesses course is to integrate previous learning favorable international trade balances and Organizations Student will experiences in a manner that will will be studied using the model of an learn the development of business help students further develop their economy developed in this course. continuity management policies and investigative, communication and Topic areas include economic welfare, planning. Management process for a problem solving skills. The course the trade balance, national debt, variety of business environments as uses a problem-based methodology money, and the financial system.

108 ECO 204 3 Prerequisite: Completion of 45 credit ECO 350 3 Microeconomics hours or permission of division. Comparative Economic Cross listed with SO 309 Systems and Government Microeconomics is the study of resource allocation in a market ECO 320 3 The course is intended for a diverse economy. Resource allocation, Money and Banking audience of students who desire a real decisions by firms, households, world understanding of the economic and government will be examined. The role of money, financial systems of the world, and the role Market answers to the questions institutions, monetary policy, and of these systems in the past and of what to produce, how to produce bank regulations will be studied, as future of each country. The economic and for whom to produce will be will allocating and operating efficiency background and progress of several investigated. Conditions under which of financial markets. Microeconomic countries will be the subject of case market systems promote and fail to theory will be used to investigate the study. These countries will include promote. Allocation and operating role and efficiency of financial markets. the United States, Japan, Germany, efficiency will also be covered. Macroeconomic theory presented Austria, Poland, and Czech Republic in introductory economics will be ECO 300 3 extended to further study federal Prerequisite: Completion of 45 credit Modern International Economics reserve policy to promote stable hours or permission of division. interest rates, a stable price level, This course will be a study in the favorable growth, and favorable trade ECO 360 3 modern methods of International Trade balances. Emphasis will be placed Environmental Economics economic theory. Topics will include on the interaction between monetary comparative advantage, monetary theory and the study of banking. Economics and environmental theory, and economic integration and concerns have traditionally been trade alliance. The course will study Prerequisites: ACC 206, MA 146, BUS opposing forces in competitive the new world of economic trade 203, completion of 45 credit hours or markets. Pure profit maximization from a current perspective and will permission of division. has no concern for the environmental look at the “big picture” of global Cross listed with FIN 320 damage it causes, unless the commerce, rather than the individual damage has an adverse effect on firm. International trade policy between ECO 340 3 profit. Environmental standards, and two governments and the market Managerial Economics business firm compliance, have been outcomes of trade agreements a continual debate. Can a capitalist will be carefully explored. No prior This economics course for managers society have environmental controls economics courses are required; this will cover applied microeconomic that are acceptable to business is not a mathematics-based course. theory as it relates to the firm and firms and environmentalists? This its managerial decisions. Topics will course will discuss options and show Prerequisite: Completion of 45 credit include optimization techniques, how agricultural and environmental hours or permission of division. general demand theory, forecasting, economics have provided a new world production theory, risk, firm strategy, economic order, such that economic ECO 309 3 capital budgeting, shareholder wealth compliance of pollution taxes and Human Economics maximization, and governmental environmental regulation can be profit regulations. Students will benefit from maximizing, self motivating behavior. This course will focus on broad, the quantitative management case interdisciplinary applications of study as a preparation for business Prerequisite: Management major, economics rather than the more environment. Recommended for completion of 45 credit hours business-oriented functions associated any student considering graduate or permission of division. with traditional business offerings. It or professional studies. is designed as an elective for EN 101 3 students in all programs of study. Prerequisites: BUS 200, ECO 203, College Writing Topics will include interpersonal ECO 204, and completion of 45 credit relationships (marriage, divorce and hours or permission of division. This course emphasizes the writing of family); crime (crime and victims, Cross listed with MGT 340 formal expository and argumentative victimless crimes, economics essays and provides an introduction of crime, cheating and lying); to basic research techniques. The government; college and university study of rhetorical principles and education; health and health care. analysis of sample essays are

109 among the methods used to assist literature, including drama, poetry, illustrators, and will develop the students to write clear, unified, fiction, and philosophy in the following ability to critically analyze children’s coherent papers about interesting periods: Ancient and Classical Age, the literature from diverse perspectives. topics for specific audiences. In Medieval period, and the Renaissance. class workshops are utilized to help Examples of African, Islamic, Chinese, Prerequisite: EN 102 students acquire a greater control Indian, and Japanese literature-as well of methods of development, apt as oral forms-will be important parts EN 216 3 vocabulary, mature sentence structure, of the class discussion as well. This Literature and History: The and standard English usage. course fulfills one of the 200 level American Experience survey requirements in English. This EN 102 3 course fulfills the general education This interdisciplinary course will Writing in the Humanities requirement for an interdisciplinary examine the major social and political course or a literature and arts course. forces that characterized the United A course designed to foster an States and shaped its literature informed appreciation of various types Prerequisite: EN 102 and ideologies from the Puritan of literature: drama, poetry, and prose Commonwealth of the 1640’s to the fiction. Various critical approaches EN 206 3 sociopolitical crisis of the Civil War. to literature are introduced with Survey of World Literature II We will study literary texts both as the aim of developing the student’s embodiments of as well as critiques analytical and interpretive skills. This course is an introduction to the of the cultural values of their time. Another aim is to develop further the varied forms and traditions of world The readings will be counterbalanced student’s writing abilities, with special literature. The course will explore by historiographical texts analyzing emphasis on the formal critical essay. recurrent literary themes, motifs, the same period. This course fulfills and patterns, looking for those with the general education requirement. Prerequisite: EN 101. cultural specificity as well as those that travel across cultures and undergo Prerequisite: EN 102. EN 104 3 transformation as they move from Advanced College Writing century to century. Survey of World EN 217 3 Literature II will study some of the The Bible as Literature This course emphasizes advanced fundamental texts of world literature, academic writing and original including drama, poetry, fiction, and An introduction to the major themes, arguments. Students will work with philosophy from the 1700’s to the structures, and theologies of the complex readings that will challenge present. Examples of African, Islamic, Hebrew and Apostolic Scriptures. This their reasoning abilities and encourage Chinese, Indian, and Japanese course analyzes the major stories debate. As they develop projects on Literature will be important parts found in the Bible — indicating the a topic of their choice, students will of the class discussion as well. This influences and contributions of engage in academic conversations and course fulfills one of the 200 level modern social sciences upon our make connections, choose the most survey requirements in English. This understanding and appreciation of effective ways to reach audiences, course fulfills the general education these religious works. Respecting and support their claims with both requirement for an interdisciplinary religious sensibilities, this study literary and research-based sources. course or a literature and arts course. stresses the literary significance of the Bible as the revelation of the EN 205 3 Prerequisite: EN 102 Word of God. Significant samplings Survey of World Literature I of the scriptures are considered to EN 210 3 illustrate the various literary forms, This course is an introduction to the Introduction to Children’s Literature styles, and religious motifs of this great varied forms and traditions of world religious writing. This course fulfills literature. The course will explore This course will survey a wide variety the general education requirement. recurrent literary themes, motifs, of children and young adult literature. and patterns, looking for those with Students will explore the various Prerequisite: EN 102. cultural specificity as well as those genres of children’s literature including that travel across cultures and the characteristics of each. Students EN 218 3 undergo transformation as they move will develop an understanding of the Science Fiction Literature from century to century. Survey of ways in which children’s literature World Literature I will study some of is used to develop literacy. Students Studying both literature and film, this the fundamental texts of the world will recognize notable authors and interdisciplinary course will trace

110 some of the significant formulistic Letters from at least two genres. Prerequisites: EN 102 and sociological currents in science Survey of British Literature II will cover fiction. Emphasis will be placed on Romanticism to the present. This EN 240 3 an understanding of science fiction course fulfills one of the 200 level The Art of Persuasion: Introduction as a historical phenomenon which survey requirements in English. This to Rhetorical Strategies responds to another historical course fulfills the general education phenomenon, the rise of technology. requirement for an interdisciplinary This course is an introduction to the course or a literature and arts course. art of persuasive communication The course will consider such authors Prerequisites: EN 102 based on the study and application of as H. G. Wells, Michael Crichton, rhetorical theory and on mass media Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke, and EN 222 3 techniques. This course will examine such filmmakers as Fritz Lang and Survey of American Literature I rhetoric from an historical perspective Ridley Scott. This course fulfills the and explore the uses of rhetoric in general education requirement. In order to understand the complexity mass media and contemporary culture. and diversity of American Literature, This course is designed to enhance Prerequisite: EN 102. it is necessary to become familiar the student’s ability to apply with the context within which the rhetorical principles to various EN 220 3 literature has been produced. This forms of writing and speaking. This Survey of British Literature I survey course is designed to give course fulfills the general education the student the necessary literary requirement for an interdisciplinary In order to understand the complexity history to serve as a foundation for course. Cross Listed as COM 240 and diversity of British Literature, it is success in later more advanced necessary to become familiar with the courses in English. To this end, the Prerequisite: EN 102 context within which the literature has course will cover the major figures of been produced. This survey course American Letters from at least two EN 250 3 is designed to give the student the genres. Survey of American Literature Creative Writing I necessary literary history to serve I will cover the 1500‘s to 1865. This as a foundation for success in later course fulfills one of the 200 level The major purpose of this course is to more advanced courses in English. survey requirements in English. This help you improve your creative writing To this end, the course will cover the course fulfills the general education skills. A secondary objective will be major figures of British Letters from requirement for an interdisciplinary to provide you with greater technical at least two genres. Survey of British course or a literature and arts course. control over your work and also help Literature I will cover the Middle Prerequisites: EN 102 you develop your critical reading skills. Ages to the Restoration Period. This By the end of the semester, I hope course fulfills one of the 200 level EN 223 3 that you will have developed a keen, survey requirements in English. This Survey of American Literature II critical eye. Furthermore, I hope that course fulfills the general education you will begin to gain a sense of your requirement for an interdisciplinary In order to understand the complexity own personal “voice” and a greater course or a literature and arts. and diversity of American Literature, awareness of the subjects and styles it is necessary to become familiar that interest you the most. Finally, Prerequisites: EN 102 with the context within which the I hope you have fun and develop literature has been produced. This a supportive circle of creative EN 221 3 survey course is designed to give the writers with whom you feel Survey of British Literature II student the necessary literary history comfortable sharing your work. to serve as a foundation for success In order to understand the complexity in later more advanced courses in Prerequisite: EN 102. and diversity of British Literature, English. To this end, the course will it is necessary to become familiar cover the major figures of American EN 257 3 with the context within which the Letters from at least two genres. Art, Literature, and the Examined Life literature has been produced. This Survey of American Literature II will survey course is designed to give the cover 1865-to the present. This This course is designed to introduce student the necessary literary history course fulfills one of the 200 level students to a wide variety of literary to serve as a foundation for success survey requirements in English. This and artistic genres and engaging in later more advanced courses in course fulfills the general education introspective practices in order to help English. To this end, the course will requirement for an interdisciplinary students develop richer inner lives cover the major figures of British course or a literature and arts course. and become more thoughtful lifelong

111 learners and productive citizens. issues raised by those representations: to the Tudor conception of history, Throughout the course, students How does one write about an event to the Elizabethan conception of will receive a balanced exposure that has been described as being monarchical rights and obligations, to works of art—literature, painting, beyond language? What role does/ and to Shakespeare’s subordination and film, among others—as well as a should aesthetics play in looking at of factuality to thematic clarity. variety of critical approaches to the these representations? Who has The student will also study the interpretation of art which they can the “right” to speak for the victims? comedies, examining Shakespeare’s then utilize to develop their personal How are issues of truth and creativity adaptations of Greco-Roman growth and self-definition. Among reconciled? Literature, art, and film comedies and seasonal myths, other requirements, this writing and will be used to explore the event from and exploring the ways that the reading intensive course will include a variety of points of view, including comedies mark out a path to a series of self-reflective journaling that of victims, survivors, perpetrators, happiness and joyously reaffirm life. assignments and a major service second generation artists, and learning project through which those with no direct connection Prerequisite: EN 102. students will demonstrate their ability to the Holocaust. In addition, the to integrate art, literature, modes of “commercialization” of the Holocaust EN 304 3 critical interpretation and inquiry, and and the ethical implications of Shakespeare II: Tragedies lifelong learning. This course fulfills that commercialization will also be and Romances the general education requirement. examined. This course fulfills the general education requirement. This course focuses on Shakespeare’s Prerequisites: GS 101 and EN 102 tragedies (mainly from 1600 onward) Prerequisite: EN 102 and romances. The plays will be EN 270 3 studied in the context of their classical Irish Literature, Culture, and Language EN 302 3 and native inheritance; the rise Renaissance Literature of theaters; stage conditions and This interdisciplinary course will theatrical companies; the London life introduce the student to the This course critically examines of Elizabethan and Jacobean theater- remarkably rich culture of Ireland English Renaissance literary texts poets; and the social, political, and through a fourfold examination of its (poetry, prose, drama), including religious constraints encountered history, its language, its music, and its Continental selections. Writers such by 16th- and 17th century English literature. The historical examination as Shakespeare, Sidney, Spenser, dramatists. The dramas will be will extend from archeological evidence Marlowe, Donne, Jonson, and Milton examined as literary and enacted texts, of Celtic culture to such contemporary will be considered. Textual discussion with consideration of provenance, issues as the republican-unionist is set against the sociohistoric publication, and performance; generic conflict and Ireland’s economic surge background of the period: the categories of tragedy and romance; as the “Celtic Tiger.” Students will invention of the printing press; the rise dramatic design and thematic learn the fundamentals of the Irish of humanistic learning; the religion and patterns; character role analysis; and language, learning to speak some politics of the dominant culture; courtly Shakespeare’s power of development of its basic words and phrases. patronage and literary self-fashioning; in the plays of his mature years. Students will learn what is meant by the movement from a Ptolemaic to “traditional” Irish music and its impact a Copernican world view; and the Prerequisite: EN 102. on contemporary world music. The impact of the New World’s discovery. examination of Ireland’s rich literary EN 305 3 tradition will extend from pre-English Prerequisite: EN 102, Restoration and 18th- Irish poetry through the works of upper division status. Century Literature Yeats, Joyce, and Beckett to modern Irish writers such as Patrick McCabe. EN 303 3 This course studies English literature Shakespeare I: The Historical (poetry, prose, drama) from the Prerequisite: EN 102 Plays and Comedies Restoration (1660-1700) to the later eighteenth century, including EN 275 3 The course is designed to introduce such writers as Dryden, Swift, Pope, Representations of the Holocaust the student to the psychological Johnson, Addison, and Steele. Critical insight, wit, and linguistic richness topics include the return to monarchy; This course will examine various of Shakespeare’s history plays the resurgence of the theater tradition; representations of the Holocaust and and comedies. The student will the Battle of the Books; the rise of the artistic, ethical, and historical examine the history plays in relation journalism and the satiric temper; the

112 literary patronage of London and Grub available to American writers. Saxon, Celtic, Middle Eastern, Indian, Street; the development of political Egyptian, and other African sources. parties (Tories, Whigs) in relation to Prerequisite: EN 102. class interests; the country-house Prerequisite: EN 102. and garden as rural retreat; the EN 313 3 ascendancy of natural theology and The Novel EN 325 3 its Deistic expression; the refinement Autobiography of prose style and poetic meter/ The novel is one of the most important diction; the influence of classical and genres in literature today. Its rise is This course is a study of the literary foreign literary genres and traditions; linked to the growth of the middle form of autobiography. Autobiography and the developing interest in Gothic class and the shift from agrarian to is both a very personal form of entertainments and the aesthetic industrial societies, and therefore, the expression and a very public one, of the primitive and picturesque development of the novel parallels done with an audience in mind. as incipient Romanticism. major theoretical, aesthetic and Questions of identity, subjectivity, social changes in Europe and the and history intersect with issues of Prerequisite: Upper division status. United States. Understanding the style and format. In addition, the novel and its place in literary history genre of autobiography is subject to EN 309 3 is extremely important for students of interpretation as well—does it include Self and Society in Literature literature. This course will trace the simply written texts, or are there a development of the novel from the variety of ways in which people tell This course is designed to analyze 18th to the 20th century. In order us about themselves? How does major literary works within the context to gain a synoptic view of the growth technology influence how people tell of their cultural parameters. The of the novel as an art form, students the story of their lives? How does course will establish the cultural will read a selection of novels from the blurring of the lines between values operant in each work and the following list of authors: Defoe, fiction and nonfiction influence our then examine the dialogue each work Richardson, Austen, Hardy, understanding of autobiography? carries on with its culture’s social Stendhal, Dickens, Balzac, Wharton, Is there such a thing as a “true” institutions, conventions, and major Bronte, Melville, Hawthorne, story? These are some of the issues cultural symbols. The intent of the James, Twain, Hemingway, Joyce, that will be explored in the class. course is a rigorous examination Woolf, Faulkner, etc.. In addition, of how literature often provides students will read critical work Prerequisite: EN 102 a meaningful bridge between the on literary history and theory. imagination and the world of factuality EN 327 3 and is often an outgrowth of and Prerequisites: at least one two- Multi-Ethnic Literature of the Americas response to the historical and social hundred level literature course. context in which the work was created. In the past fifty years or so, there EN 315 3 has been an explosion of literature Prerequisites: EN 102, 45 credits Mythology written by members of ethnic groups in the United States. In this literature EN 311 3 This course will survey the broad there is quite often an emphasis on The American Novel After World War II category of World Mythology, covering storytelling. From spirituals sung by the basic thematic categories slaves to cuentos told by Hispanic- The course is designed to familiarize (creation, fertility, other world, Americans to ceremonies performed students with the recurrent themes hero, etc.) in order to examine the by Native Americans, the tradition of and stylistic strategies of American ways myths of the world reveal storytelling and the desire to find an novelists from WWII to the present. cultural similarities and differences. authentic means of representation The course also provides the student We will also examine how myths have played an important role in with an overview of the structural reveal certain ontological and ethnic literature and continue to do possibilities and epistemological epistemological problems and so to this day, even though the form parameters of the novel as a literary solutions. Finally, we will trace the has changed from the oral to the genre. Novels selected for the course ways in which these ancient stories written. For many of the writers we’ll are representative of significant are transcribed and retold within be studying, questions of identity, developments in the American novel’s current literature, philosophy, and society, and culture are matters of evolution or novels which through psychology. Readings will be selected great importance because some see their innovations have broadened from the following cultures: Roman, themselves as existing in two separate the range of novelistic techniques Greek, Sumerian, Norse, Anglo- spheres: the “American” world and

113 their “ethnic” world. How to bridge EN 329 3 major developments of the genre, that gap between the spheres—and Muckrakers and Moneymakers: focusing on the changing relationship whether to bridge that gap—is one American Literature in the Gilded Age between self, expression, and lyric of the key issues addressed in the form in different literary-historical class. Questions like the following This course will focus on American periods, including the ancient will be addressed: how do ethnic Realism and Naturalism in literature world, the world of the Provencal writers maintain their ethnic identity and art, as well as examine the Troubadours, the Middle Ages, the while at the same time asserting interaction between artistic production Renaissance, the Romantic, Victorian, their “Americanness”? What role and social/ cultural influences. The Modern, and Contemporary periods. does writing by minorities play in late nineteenth and early twentieth In addition, we will pay attention to the larger category of American century was a time of great upheaval innovations and debates in poetic literature? What differences and/ in America: the effects of the Civil War, theory that accompany and elaborate or similarities are there among the the Industrial Revolution, increasing the changes in poetic production. writing of ethnic writers? Do ethnic immigration, and continued westward Lastly, tracing the evolution of the writers make use of different literary expansion forced Americans to lyric impulse, we will also examine techniques and approaches that reconsider what exactly was meant by the changing nature of the impulse differentiate their literature from “America.” Whereas earlier Americans as it relates to the specific musical more traditional Western literature? were influenced by the optimism traditions of each historical period. The ultimate goal of the course and prosperity of Revolutionary is to help students gain an War America, the Civil War and Prerequisite: Upper division status. understanding of the great diversity its aftermath forced Americans of American literature and the to reconsider their position in the EN 332 3 social and political forces that have world and question the amount of Detective Fiction helped create that diversity. control an individual had over his/ her destiny. This reconsideration was Edgar Allan Poe’s story “The Murders Prerequisite: EN 102, and successful reflected in the art and literature of in the Rue Morgue” marked the completion of 45 credit hours. the time, which was characterized by genesis of formal detective fiction. a rejection of romanticism, an interest What influenced Poe? How did the field EN 328 3 in scientific method, and increasing move from Poe’s consulting detective Defining America through attention paid to race, class, and to CSI: Miami? The course focuses Literature and Art gender in works by authors such as on the evolution of the detective Mark Twain, Mary Wilkins Freeman, fiction genre from its pre- cursors Since the Pilgrims landed at Charles Chestnutt, and Theodore through the current fascination Plymouth Rock, America has been Dreiser, among others. In addition, with police procedurals. Topics both an ideal to strive for as well the photography of Matthew Brady include: the British tradition versus as an actuality replete with virtues and paintings of Thomas Eakins the American tradition; the amateur and flaws. Each generation has and the Ashcan School were also detective, the private investigator, had to negotiate between these two representative of the shift from and the police detective/force; the extremes of idealism and pragmatism romanticism to realism. The course will hardboiled detective story versus the in its effort to redefine America in also discuss the differences between cozy detective story; the courtroom terms meaningful to that generation. realism and naturalism, which, while drama, the locked room mystery, the The focus of the course will be on related, offer differing views of the inverted mystery; and the vocabulary a spectrum of major literary and individual and society and make use and conventions of the genre. The pictorial artists representing four of different literary techniques. texts sampled in the course will be generations of Americans. Through looked at in their historical, social, and lectures on the philosophic and social Prerequisite: EN 102 cultural contexts. A small selection background of each work, the student of films and television episodes are will develop a more sophisticated EN 330 3 likely to complement the readings. understanding of the dialogue The Lyric: From the Performance between artists and society. These of Self to the Performance Itself Prerequisite: EN 102 collective studies will explore the convergence and divergence of various This course will trace the development EN 333 3 American artists’ visions of America. of the lyric from its early emergence The Literature of Horror with epic and drama to its Prerequisite: EN 102 transformation in the twentieth This course will explore the themes of century. The course will survey the horror and the grotesque inherent in

114 the horror genre by examining some of spectrum of major American poets course seeks to be holistic in scope, the seminal texts of horror fiction (Mary of the 20th century and their by focusing on transferable skills and Shelley’s Frankenstein, Bram Stoker’s corresponding philosophical and material, rather than on a series of Dracula, and short stories and criticism aesthete movements that are uniquely formal outlines for reports. Students by such writers as Poe and Dinesen). American. We shall examine four will complete assignments that The course will trace will trace both major poetic movements and devote focus upon building competence the history of the field and the ways in approximately three weeks of in- in the production of writing within which symbolic and thematic elements class time to each movement. These a professional standard. Some have been re-inscribed in later works of movements will include-but may not be assignments will cover the following fiction and film. The course will explore limited to: poets of the Confessional areas: writing effective personal the manner in which these texts reveal period, the Harlem Renaissance, the statements, writing effective cultural themes, values and ideologies. Beat period, and the New York School. proposals, essay polishing, dictions, tone and voice as persuasive tools. Prerequisite: EN 102. Prerequisites: EN 102 and successful completion of 45 credit hours Prerequisites: EN 101 and EN 102 EN 334 3 Images and Icons of the EN 340 3 EN 345 3 American West Professional and Technical Writing The City in Literature

Images and Icons of the American English 340 offers instruction in Cities have existed as sites of human West From Billy the Kid to Wyatt Earp, the uses and techniques of writing culture for the thousands of years “cowboys” to “Indians,” John Wayne as a career tool in business and they have been in existence. They to Clint Eastwood, virtually everyone administration, thus emphasizing mark fundamental changes in human is familiar with some of the almost the skillful writing of expository life (nomadic to static, agrarian to mythological images associated with and persuasive job-related industrial, etc.). As a result, they the West and the “American” story of communications within a variety of have become symbolic of both the pioneer, the cowboy, the lawman, professional contexts. The course decadence and decline and modernity and the wild, wild, west. Many of these enables students to attain mastery and education. Seen as centers of stories, as presented in literature and of writing skills responsive to a broad commerce, politics and products of film, however, reduce a very complex range of professional and technical all types, they have been described, set of circumstances and characters demands in the workplace, from transcribed, and inscribed into many to a simple allegory of good versus researched technical reports to artistic, philosophic, and literary bad. This course will attempt to restore written business communications. works. This course will examine the some of that complexity by examining The course provides report-related image of the city in the literature of the not only the iconic and mythic stories research skills and greater mastery nineteenth and twentieth centuries. of the west, but also those stories of the rhetorical principles and Though primarily concerned that have frequently been left out: the mechanics needed to develop an with literature, the course will stories of women, Native Americans, organized, concise, lucid writing style. also look at the city in film, Chinese immigrants, African philosophy, and criticism. Americans, and environmentalists. Prerequisite: upper division status. We will begin by looking at the genre Prerequisites: EN 102, 45 credit hours. of the Western and discussing what EN 341 3 makes this a uniquely American Advanced Writing EN 360 3 genre and then move on to examining Film and Literature other texts and films that complicate, Advanced writing will instruct students support, or re-define the images of in advanced compositional elements. A study of the relationship between the West presented in the Western. The course is designed to prepare literature and film, the course the student for the expectations of carefully studies the progress of Prerequisite: EN 102 the professional world with regard film adaptation and the attendant to writing styles, language, tone and concerns of metaphor, symbol, and EN 335 3 voice. Not specifically application characterization as they apply to Modern American Poetry: Four driven, course content will focus on prose fiction and film. The student is Movements the following areas: basic and more encouraged to critically assess film advanced rules of grammar and adaptations of the fictional works of Modern American Poetry: Four punctuation, advanced argumentative such authors as Joseph Conrad, Movements will focus on a wide and persuasive structures. The John Updike, James M. Cain,

115 Vladimir Nabokov, Judith Guest, as a fall course. This is to allow economic movement from feudalism Franz Kafka and others. The course students to register for this class in to early capitalism; the development also deals with the status of the addition to their regular fall class of European universities from a director and screenwriter as the load. As long as they do not exceed tradition of monastic learning; the film medium’s expositors and 18 credit hours, they will not incur nature of sign, symbol, and book interpreters of the literary canon. additional tuition costs for this class. in medieval scriptoria; and the In this way, full-time students will emergence of vernacular literatures. Prerequisite: EN 102. pay for the trip but not additional tuition for the class. Prerequisite: Prerequisite: EN 102, upper division EN 375 3 permission of department. status. From London to Dublin: The Importance of Place in British Prerequisites: EN 102 and EN 418 3 and Irish Literature permission of instructor Romanticism

In many works by authors from EN 388 3 This interdisciplinary course will focus Great Britain and Ireland, place Women and Literature on the Romantic period. Between plays an extremely important role, 1770 and 1848, Europe and the becoming almost another character This course is designed to introduce United States of America witnessed in the texts. Whether it is Dickens’ students to literature written by major upheavals in politics, literature, London, Hardy’s “Wessex,” Joyce’s women. The course will focus on the philosophy, and the arts. Since all of Dublin, or Wordsworth’s Lake District, generic forms of the novel and the these changes were interconnected, the evocation of setting plays a short story during the periods of the in order to understand the scope pivotal role in helping to define nineteenth and twentieth centuries. and meaning of these changes in and determine the characters and The syllabus will include texts written literature, it is necessary to look at the circumstances in the literature. This within the English and American other disciplines as well. In addition, course will focus on the significance traditions but will also incorporate the thrust of the Romantic period– a of place in works by several British texts written by African-American, return to the self, to nature, and to the and Irish authors, examining both Latin American, and Native American imagination–is most clearly framed rural and urban settings as well women writers. The course will also in relation to the Enlightenment as social factors that contribute serve as an introduction to some of against which it rebelled. With these to the “sense of place” created in the major thrusts within Feminist two perspectives in mind, then, this the texts. This class will consist of literary criticism and theory. course though first and foremost two components. The first will be a a literature course will have an typical classroom environment, in Prerequisite: EN 102, and successful interdisciplinary flavor. It is designed which the students will read selected completion of 45 credit hours. in three parts: Philosophy and Politics, literature and engage in discussion Literature, and Art and Music. about it. Because the emphasis of EN 400 3 the course is place, the readings will Chaucer and Medieval Literature Prerequisites: EN 102, 45 credit hours. be arranged in a geographical rather than chronological order, beginning Beginning with several examples of EN 419 3 with literature from Great Britain and Old English literature, this course Victorian Literature then moving to literature from Ireland. examines medieval English literature The second component of the class (e.g., lyric, allegory, drama) from This course explores the literature will be a trip to Great Britain and the 12th to 15th centuries, with a of the Victorian Period with special Ireland. During the trip, students will primary emphasis on Chaucer’s texts, emphasis of the relationship of be working on assignments that allow reinforced by several Continental literature to the social, political, them to make connections between selections by writers like Petrarch and intellectual, and cultural background the literature read in class and the Dante. Critical viewpoints include the of the age. The course examines the places they are visiting. The trip is a transition from the heroic age to the period as one of great transformation required component of the course. period of the emerging nation- state; in which the inheritance of the Students who cannot participate in the the image of the monolithic Church Romantic period collides with a trip should not register for the course. vs. the carnivalesque in the holidays nascent modernity, releasing both Students are responsible for the and trappings of everyday life; the progressive and reactionary forces. Our expense of the trip. Please note that contested patterns in literature emphasis will be on how this collision although the class will be taught and life of chivalry and courtly love reconfigures the Victorian imagination in the summer, it will be listed conventions; the rise of towns in the and finds expression in its literary

116 and artistic productions. We will read aesthetic, and artistic perspectives. Prerequisite: Senior status widely in the period touching on its Fundamental to these perspectives in English Department. major movements and trends as well will be the introduction of extensive as its major figures. Recent semesters relevant historical, biographical, EN 463 3 have focused on postcolonial and/ or critical material. In order to Literature, Art and Revolution “hauntings” throughout the texts present a diversity of genres, periods, and “the criminal mind” in literature. and national literatures, the subject The 20th Century may have come to a While ideal for English majors, course of this course will be rotated. close but the art, politics, economics, texts and themes also complement and philosophy of this period continue coursework in Criminal Justice, Prerequisite: EN 102, to provoke questions and debates. Psychology, and Political Science. upper division status. Many profound changes occurred in the world during these years, and Prerequisites: EN 102 and upper EN 445 3 these changes provoked questions: division status. Senior Seminar: Special Questions about the role of art in Topics in Literature society; Questions about literature, EN 435 3 language, and identity; Questions Twentieth Century Poetry This course is a highly interactive, about the role of art and politics; even advanced seminar on a special questions about the lines of distinction While this course will include historical topic—which will vary from semester to between the areas of politics, art, analysis of representative texts, its semester —in the discipline, in which literature and philosophy came to be primary concern will be to examine the the focus will be on advanced writing tested and questioned. This course will interrelationship between the artistic and research skills. The course will look at some of the major movements influence that poets exert upon one be structured to maximize student of 20th Century in art, literature, another and the poetic revolutions that participation: students will be required politics and philosophy in order to mark the twentieth century. We will to present their own work and to lead trace the way in which they emerged, begin by studying three key poets from seminar discussions. It is designed their impacts, and their legacies. the late nineteenth century and track to mirror a graduate level seminar. the profound influence they had on Prerequisites: Junior Status modern poetic thought and technique. Prerequisite: Senior status in As we do this, we will consider many the English Department EN 489 3 of the major movements of modern Internship poetry including: Symbolist, Imagist, EN 450 3 Confessional, Beat, New York, and Introduction to Critical Theory This course provides the English Language poetry. Along with examining major with an experiential situation these movements, we will consider This course is designed for the in a professional setting related to a variety of critical approaches upper level English major who the student’s area of specialization. as well as the philosophical and intends to continue on to graduate A variety of experiences are available perceptual issues that characterize school in English, Creative Writing and will be guided by the professional modern poetry. This course will cover or Humanities. In order to prepare agency in concert with the internship European and American poetry. students for the types of discussions director. All students interested in an pertinent within the discipline of internship must obtain the approval Prerequisites: EN 102, English, this course will introduce of the Department Chair during the Upper division status. them to some of the seminal figures semester prior to the internship. within literary theory: Freud Saussure, EN 440 3 Levi-Strauss, Marx, Foucault, Lacan, Prerequisites: Upper division Major Literary Figure Derrida, Barthes, Irigaray, Kristeva, and status, approval by Chair. others. The trajectory of this course Rather than focusing upon a synoptic will be to present this material with EN 490 3 view of a period, genre, or theme, particular attention to the dialogues Honors Senior Thesis this course is designed to introduce that have occurred over the course of the student to the oeuvre of one the last fifty years related to the issues The Honors Thesis is designed for major literary figure. A comprehensive of meaning, value and subjectivity. English majors with no less than a study that examines a majority of This course is intensive in nature and 3.7 grade point average in their the major works of one author allows is designed for a student in the last English courses only who are planning for a deeper understanding of that stages of the undergraduate career. to attend graduate school. Further, author within complex developmental, this project will allow a student to

117 show a prospective advanced degree Prerequisites: senior status; concepts such as mise en scene, program a capacity to plan and permission of division montage, and cinematography. implement sustained independent chair and instructor During the middle section of the scholarship. Given the purpose of course, we will discuss and practice this program and the Honors title, FIN 320 3 more advanced approaches to the deadline and guidelines will be Money and Banking film appreciation such auteur and strictly enforced. Three ranges of genre analysis. The final section of grades will be available: Honors, High The role of money, financial the course will focus on a variety of Honors and Highest Honors; these institutions, monetary policy, and theoretical approaches to film analysis terms will correspond to the grades bank regulations will be studied, as that will include but not be limited to of B+, A-, and A respectively. Failure will allocating and operating efficiency Semiotic and Psychoanalytic criticism. to meet deadlines, or poor quality of financial markets. Microeconomic Lastly, throughout the course, we of work (lower than a B+), will result theory will be used to investigate the will examine the key political, social, in a default of honors status to a role and efficiency of financial markets. and technological developments simple Independent Study. In this Macroeconomic theory presented that affected the evolution modern way there will be no credit loss to the in introductory economics will be film. This course fulfills the general student who completes the project. extended to further study Federal education requirement. Reserve policy to promote stable Prerequisites: Senior status in interest rates, a stable price level, Prerequisite: EN 101 English Department, permission favorable growth, and favorable of Thesis Director. trade balances. Emphasis will be FM 357 3 placed on the interaction between A History of the American Cinema EN 495 3 monetary theory and the study of English Capstone banking. Cross listed with ECO 320 This course will trace the development of the American cinema from the turn This course is designed to provide Prerequisites: ACC 206, MA 146, of the century to the 1990’s. We will students with a culminating capstone BUS 203,completion of 45 credit study four major periods: the silent experience that will require them hours or permission of division. film, the transition to sound, the studio to display their understanding of system, and the contemporary film. literature, their writing skills, and FIN 410 3 We will examine representative films their awareness of their own scholarly Investments and directors from each of these growth while at Hilbert College. periods, and we will also discuss the Students will be asked to show that A study of methods of purchasing key political, economic, technological they have mastered the departmental assets in order to gain wealth in developments that influenced the objectives and possess the skills the form of reasonably predictable evolution of American cinema. needed to graduate as an English dividends, interest, rentals, and/or major from Hilbert College. capital gains over the long term. Time Prerequisite: EN 102 value of money and risk concepts . Prerequisites: English developed in FIN 310 will be extended FM 365 3 major; senior status and refined. The portfolio theories of Great Directors of Modern Markowitz, Sharpe, Tobin, and others American Cinema EN 496 3 will be discussed. Theory will be Teaching Assistantship analyzed with reference to real market This course will examine six major data. Students will develop investment film directors who have each had a This course is designed to give goals, strategies, and performance profound impact on the development those students considering a career measurements in applied exercises. of modern American cinema. The in teaching at the high school or course will examine each director via college level an opportunity to gain Prerequisite: BUS 346. close visual analysis and discussion practical experience in teaching, of representative films. The course lesson planning, and classroom FM 101 3 will focus on several key themes: management, while also becoming Introduction to Film Studies the directors’ distinctive vision of familiar with pedagogical issues and modern life; in what sense each of approaches. The student will serve This course is designed to introduce these directors can be considered a as a teaching assistant for an English students to the basics of film analysis true auteur; the major technical and department faculty member who is and appreciation. We will begin creative contributions each has made teaching a lower level English class. by studying a variety of major film to modern filmmaking; and how each

118 redefines many traditional forms requirements for each specialty. It digital devices, voice and gesture such as war, suspense, detective, will present topics relevant to various controlled digital devices, embedded/ gangster, and comedy genres. types of evidence, which will include implantable digital devices, vehicles as the proper procedures, methods digital devices, the internet of things, Prerequisite: EN 102. and techniques for the collection smart home systems, connected and preservation of crime scene digital devices controlled remotely, FR 101 3 evidence as well as the subsequent BYOD (Bring Your Own Device), and Introduction to French I value to the forensic scientist. smart connected networks. There is The course will provide a realistic a growing need for forensic science This course will introduce students overview of the processes involved crime scene investigators to have to the French language, thereby in an investigation, from its inception the skills necessary to investigate benefiting them in their personal and to the final adjudication in court. digital evidence at all crime scenes. professional lives. It is intended for Critical thinking, analysis and problem The course will cover the processes, those with very little of no previous solving are major considerations for techniques, technologies and tools exposure to the stud of this language. the successful completion of the used in the collection, preservation, The fundamentals of grammar, class. Finally, the legal considerations and analysis of digital evidence of any vocabulary, and pronunciation regarding forensic evidence will type in local, networked, and cloud are stressed in order to facilitate be discussed, including standards environments. It will introduce forensic the speaking, listening, reading, for the chain of custody and the science students to the application and writing of “la belle langue.” evidentiary rules of Frey and Daubert. of forensic science principles and Students are also introduced to best practices to the identification, French culture and the Francophone FS 201 3 collection, acquisition, authentication, world. There are no prerequisites. Introduction to Forensic preservation, examination, Photography/ Imagery analysis, and presentation of digital FR 102 3 evidence, both physical and virtual, Introduction to French II This course is designed to provide for prosecution purposes. It will students with the current information provide students with the latest This course is a continuation of and technical competency to techniques, procedures, and technical FR 101 and offers more extensive successfully perform the basic competencies to successfully practice in the basic language skills requirements of crime scene perform the basic requirements of speaking, listening, reading, photography. Topics will include used in dealing with suspected and writing. Grammar, vocabulary, the correct methods of photography criminal activity in the areas of: and pronunciation previously dealing with focus, framing, exposure, identifying types of digital devices learned are built upon to increase shutter speed, film speed, and depth (formerly referred to as computers), communicative ability. The study of of field in relation to both indoor digital hardware evidence collection French culture is also continued. and outdoor scenes. Students will techniques, virtual digital evidence also learn the techniques of flash collection techniques, handheld Prerequisite: FR 101 photography and light painting. device seizure & data recovery, Additionally, the class will prepare preservation of the evidentiary chain, FR 201 3 the students for more advanced tracing internet related crimes to the Intermediate French skills in the FS 400 Crime perpetrator, and the legal aspects Scene Photography course. of the search and seizure of digital This course is a continuation of devices (computers), and of any and the material begun in FR 102. Prerequisites: FS 101 and 30 credit all related digital equipment. The Emphasis is placed upon principles hours completed course utilizes lecture, laboratory, of grammar, aural comprehension and written projects to illustrate and the further development of oral FS 302 3 these topics, and includes significant and written communication skills. Computer Crime Investigations hands- on-exercises, case studies, and guest speakers. The course work FS 101 3 This course is an in-depth study of the culminates in mock trial exercises Introduction to Forensic Science theory and practice of digital forensics in which each student presents from the physical crime scene to testimony as an expert witness. This course is designed to familiarize the courtroom. Digital forensics students with the basic concepts of encompasses not just computers, Prerequisites: FS 101 and 30 forensic science, the specific career but the increasingly pervasive topics credit hours completed fields which are available and the of smart digital devices, wearable

119 FS 318 3 the verbal and physical behavioral and 3 hours of Forensic Science Special Topics in Forensic Science I responses of individuals during Courses and Upper level status. questioning and will have the This upper division criminal justice opportunity to practice their skills in FS 401 3 course is designed to provide students teams and small groups. The course Fingerprint Evidence with forensic science education in will also develop the leadership areas such as pathology, traumatic skills necessary for success in the This course is designed to familiarize death, toxicology, odontology, investigative field. Leadership is a students with the visualization, anthropology, taphonomy, while relational, collaborative, ethical, detection, development and recording incorporating these disciplines and value-based process in which of fingerprint impressions. It will with investigative technique and people effect positive change on concentrate on the use of fingerprints collection of crime scene evidence. behalf of others and society. Finally, for personal identification, as well as the course will instruct students in their use in criminal investigations, Prerequisites: FS 101, BI 114 the proper methods and specific within our contemporary society. and upper level status. forms required for documenting The course will provide students and recording information obtained with the opportunity to gain hands- FS 319 3 during questioning as well as court on experience with a variety of Special Topics in Forensic Science II presentation and testimony. accepted methods and techniques for processing latent fingerprints, This upper division criminal justice Prerequisite: COM 151 and including dusting, chemical course is designed as a continuation upper level status. development and the use of alternate of special topics in Forensic Science light sources. Additionally, the course (CJ 318). The course curriculum will FS 400 3 will supply students with the necessary focus in the areas of analysis of blood Photography/Imagery fundamentals to pursue advanced serology, identification of biological courses in forensic sciences. fluids and stains, techniques of DNA Forensic photography is an essential analysis, forensic footwear evidence, aspect of crime scene investigation. Prerequisites: FS 101 and 6 hours questioned documents, basic fire Photographs are used in many ways of Forensic Science courses and explosion investigations, forensic to help solve crimes. The student and upper level status. psychology, forensic psychiatry, must know proper crime photographic serial offenders: linking cases by techniques in order to document FS 402 3 modus operandi and signature, the circumstances surrounding the Trace Evidence/Arson-Firearms/ criminal personality profiling and case. This is a technical course Impression Evidence legal issues of forensic DNA. designed to provide a comprehensive program which illustrates all of the This course is composed of 3 Prerequisites: FS 101 and important facets of photography. individual forensic science segments. upper level status Since witness statements, evidence (A) Trace Evidence will consider identification and crime scene fibers, glass, human hair, soil and FS 320 3 reconstruction may hinge upon proper paint and their proper collection Interview and Interrogation photographic images, it is imperative and preservation for analysis. (B) Techniques to be knowledgeable of every aspect Arson-Firearms will deal with types of crime scene photography. This of fire, their chemistry, causes The course will teach the basic course will guide the student through and relationship to point of origin. techniques and develop the skills the evolution of photography from its The firearms section will address required for interviewing victims roots to the sophisticated computer modern firearms, ammunition and and witnesses in a non-accusatory, imaging techniques used in law laboratory examination of ballistic structured manner in which behavior enforcement today. A thorough and evidence. (C) Impression Evidence provoking questions are asked comprehensive look at the field of will focus on footprints, tire tracks with the purpose of eliciting factual photography/imaging and its relevance and tool marks and a variety of information concerning the case or to the criminal justice system will be casting methods and materials. incident in question. The importance presented. The student will be exposed Evidentiary rules and respective legal of demeanor, rapport, appearance, to class work, group discussions, and issues discussed in each segment. mirroring and supporting tactics will “hands on” practical experience with be discussed. Students will learn procedures used in the field today. Prerequisites: FS 101 and 6 hours to identify, interpret and evaluate of Forensic Science courses neurolinguistics which includes both Prerequisites: FS 101, FS 201 and upper level status.

120 FS 403 3 FS 405 3 techniques commonly utilized in Bloodstain Pattern Analysis/Crash Advanced Seminar in Forensic Science modern Forensic Biology laboratories. Management/ Report Writing This capstone experience is designed Prerequisites: BI 300 and BI 340 This course is composed of 3 specifically to enhance the student’s individual forensic science segments. knowledge and ability to locate, FS 421 4 (A) Bloodstain Pattern Analysis identify, document, and properly Forensic Biology II with Lab will focus on three primary areas preserve and collect forensic of physics, namely, Ballistics, evidence. Using an individual “hands Forensic Biology II will cover statistical trigonometry and fluid dynamics on” methodology, the course will analysis and interpretation of to provide an understanding of the provide students with the opportunity the complex data obtained from behavior of blood at a crime scene. (B) to search mock crime scenes and forensic DNA profiles. This course Crash Management will consist of an process various types of potential will also emphasis the importance in-depth examination of the accepted evidence, including latent fingerprints, of communicating results and measurement, calculation and hair, fibers, footprints and artificial conclusions of DNA analysis, and will documentation procedures for motor bloodstains. Proper documentation begin to prepare students for expert vehicle accidents. (C) Report Writing will be stressed and will incorporate witness testimony. An additional will present the proper techniques for note taking, sketching and crime scene laboratory is required which will correctly recording forensic evidence photography. The course will provide provide a chance for hands-on at a crime scene and in a police a realistic overview of the processes exploration of topics covered in classes report for use with a court brief. involved in an investigation, from its as well as providing students a chance inception to the final adjudication to interpret actual DNA profiles. Prerequisites: FS 101 and 6 hours in court. Additionally, the legal of Forensic Science courses considerations regarding forensic Prerequisites: FS 420 and MA 200. and upper level status. evidence will be discussed, including standards for the chain of custody FS 430 4 FS 404 3 and the legal ramifications of search Forensic Biology Capstone with Lab Advanced Mobile Device Forensics warrants and the 4th Amendment. Ultimately, the course goal is to merge Forensic Biology Capstone will provide This course is designed to provide the student’s academic knowledge students a chance to review and apply the students with a concentrated with their practical experiences in what they have learned to perform two and focused understanding of a manner that will develop their complete forensic DNA analyses case mobile device forensics utilizing problem solving abilities and their studies. The required lab will provide the latest in digital forensic tools analytical and critical thinking skills. students an opportunity to perform such as the Cellebrite UFED system, the analysis from start to finish, Physical Analyzer Software, Magnet Prerequisites: FS 400, FS including: DNA collection, extraction, Forensics Artifacts tools, and the 401, FS 402, & FS 403 quantitation, amplification, separation core essentials associated with and detection. Each case study will mobile device examinations. FS 420 4 conclude with the student writing a Students will be well versed in a Forensic Biology with Lab professional forensic laboratory report, variety of mobile operating systems and a mock court room presentation including, but not limited to, the iOS, Forensic Biology I will cover methods of the student’s interpretations and Android, and BlackBerry operating of forensic DNA analysis. This course conclusions about the DNA profile systems and how they read, write, will provide a comprehensive overview they obtain. Class time will be spent store and delete data. This course is of DNA collection and storage, preparing students for expert witness designed as an advanced course in extraction, quantitation, amplification, testimony, discussing the practical computer forensics focusing on digital separation and detection methods aspects of forensic lab work, the role mobile devices and other devices not used for forensic DNA analysis. It of forensic scientists in the courtroom, classifiable as desktops or servers. will also introduce students to legal scientific integrity, ethical behavior, aspects of DNA testing to prepare ethics standards and misconduct Prerequisite: FS 302 Computer Crime them for expert witness testimony. in the forensic science community. Investigation, ECI 360 Computer An additional laboratory is required Additionally, students will prepare a Forensics, or instructor approval. which will provide a chance for hands- resume and cover letter and learn on exploration of topics covered in important interview skills to prepare class as well as provide students them to enter the workforce. an opportunity to master and apply

121 Prerequisites: FS 420 and COM 151 leadership will be reviewed as well as an analysis of different styles of GS 260 3 FS 499 3 leadership. The course will examine Lessons of Leadership in Movies Forensic Science Internship what makes people leaders with an emphasis on skill development. This course will examine both This course will help forensic Contemporary issues will be discussed Leadership theory and practice. Part students get a flavor for the inner as part of leadership analysis. of the course will be devoted to an workings of a career in forensic Interactive sessions will allow students “outline” of leadership practices science investigations. The exposure to become acquainted with their peers’ and a review of the empirical data afforded the student through an leadership skills while developing their that supports the outline. The internship will prove invaluable in own skills. In addition, this course multidisciplinary nature of this course assisting them in making plans for will examine literature surrounding will lead students to potentially the next step in their careers. The the study of leadership and apply address topics in Psychology overall internship experience will also the principles to current events and (group dynamics), Organizational assist the student in their quest to situations, in order to understand Management, Organizational network with future colleagues who the origins, challenges, and pitfalls Communication, History, Culture and can assist them in job acquisition. of leadership. Historical references Political Change and/or Social Issues will help to illuminate current in America. Various films can be Prerequisites: Senior Status, 18 leadership trends and practices. viewed and analyzed in the context of hours upper level forensic science Some consideration will be devoted Leadership theory. Different films may courses and approval from instructor to political systems, group process, be used depending on the semester’s and organizational behavior. schedule and current issues. GS 101 3 Foundations Seminar GS 180 3 GS 300 3 Health and Physical Fitness Service Learning Abroad: A discussion-intensive seminar Dominican Republic format introduces students to the A specialized fitness course for depth of thinking required in a students that will emphasize aspects This course combines in-class college environment. The course of a healthy lifestyle and its direct instruction with an experiential service will incorporate academic reading application to career success. Specific learning component in the Dominican and writing to encourage students instruction will cover health-related Republic. The in-class portion of the to learn critical thinking skills as topics, such as nutrition, stress course will focus on the following: the well as to explore issues that are management, various health related history, literature, geography, culture, important to their goals and objectives: chronic disease, and physical fitness. and economics of the Dominican academic success, educational and The course will allow students to self- Republic; an introduction to the career planning, and the value of an evaluate their lifestyle and develop an ideas of service learning/leadership; education. Oral, written, and small individualized exercise program. This discussion of service learning as it group assignments boost students’ course is evenly divided into in-class relates to the mission of the college self-confidence and help them become work and a physical activity portion and its liberal learning goals. Service college-level communicators of their with fitness activities, instruction and work could include construction ideas. The course is designed to fitness testing. Homework assignments projects, teaching business skills, convey the excitement and possibilities will also require active physical educational projects, or other work of the learning experience at Hilbert fitness. The dual lecture and active that will assist the community in College. Personalized interaction instruction is important as many which the students are serving. with faculty, staff, and peers will students in particular lines of work are help students understand the required to pass medical and physical Prerequisites: Permission of instructor responsibilities and rewards that fitness tests. This course is especially are part of a university education. useful for students whose field of GS 301 3 employment demands high levels of Service Learning Abroad: Kenya GS 160 3 fitness and health. The course also Introduction to Leadership serves students generally as its main This course combines in-class focus is on health issues in a broad- instruction with an experiential service The course will examine why based approach. Fitness workout learning component in the Kenya. The contemporary society needs leaders gear, specified equipment and active in-class portion of the course will focus and what the term “leadership” participation are required. This course on the following: the history, literature, means. Historical perceptions of counts as an all-college elective only. geography, culture, and economics

122 of Kenya; an introduction to the addition to presentations, case HI 208 3 ideas of service learning/leadership; studies, and experiential applications. American Foreign Policy discussion of service learning as it relates to the mission of the college Prerequisites: GS 160 and The history of foreign policy is the study and its liberal learning goals. Service upper- division status of fundamental ideas and principles, work could include construction decision making, implementation, and projects, teaching business skills, HI 103 3 consequences of policies affecting educational projects, or other work Nineteenth Century America international relations. This course is that will assist the community in designed to provide the student with a which the students are serving. This course traces the development basic understanding of how the United of the United States from a fledgling States arrived at its present position as Prerequisites: Permission of instructor nation striving for its own identity to the major world power. In seeking this a sophisticated, mature member of understanding, the course examines GS 302 3 the community of nations. From the the intellectual foundations of our Service Learning Abroad: Italy early years of the 19th century to foreign policy, the various diplomatic the turning of the 20th, the course policies and practices pursued by the This course combines in-class explores the political, economic, social United States and the consequences of instruction with an experiential service and physical growth of the nation. those policies. Cross listed with PS 208 learning component in the Italy. The in-class portion of the course will focus HI 104 3 HI 212 3 on the following: the history, literature, Twentieth Century America Photographing American History geography, culture, and economics of Italy; an introduction to the ideas This course is designed to give This course uses 19th and 20th of service learning/leadership; students a basic understanding of century photography to illustrate and discussion of service learning as it the political, economic, social, and interpret American history, raising relates to the mission of the college diplomatic history of the United States questions about the use of images in and its liberal learning goals. Service in the century that defined America constructing and promoting national work could include construction as a major world power. Emphasis is and individual identities. Collections projects, teaching business skills, on those areas marked by changes used range from the studio portraits educational projects, or other work that have and still do influence our of Matthew Brady to the Civil War that will assist the community in lives today, i.e., social and cultural battlefields captured by Alexander which the students are serving. norms, the role of the presidency, Gardner; from the compelling social partisan politics, America’s world documentaries of Jacob Riis, Lewis Prerequisites: Permission of instructor position, race and gender relations, Hine, Dorothea Lange and Walker and the American reform impulse. Evans to the artistry of Alfred Stieglitz GS 460 3 and Ansell Adams; from the natural Leadership Applications HI 207 3 landscapes of the Hudson Valley to Crime and Punishment in America the Yosemite. With a comprehensive This course combines theory and background derived from lectures, practical application to focus on This course examines the history readings, and images, students the development, implementation, of crime and punishment in the will look for the narrative that the and assessment of effective United States. We operate under photographs speak across time. leadership strategies and on ways to the premise that penal codes do recognize and overcome barriers to not evolve in a vacuum. Rather they Prerequisite: Sophomore status organizational change. Given GS 160’s represent significant social and overview of leadership theory, GS 460 political decisions. Society determines HI 213 3 requires students to develop an in- and then lawmakers codify what African American History, Part I depth understanding of theories and to behavior is unacceptable and will draw upon an existing understanding constitute a crime. Consequently, This course traces the African of history, political systems, and what was a crime at one time American experience from the interpersonal communication to may be an accepted practice in colonial period to the turn of the 20th affect change in modern political and another. Cross listed with CJ 207 century. Included are discussions of business environments. The course slavery, the abolitionist movement, will be conducted in seminar format Prerequisite: Sophomore status the Civil War, Reconstruction, and for in-depth discussion supported post-Reconstruction adjustment. by leadership theory research, in Also included are discussions of

123 the various strategies for survival HI 223 3 and confronting potential new employed by African Americans both Emergence of Modern enemies, all in all, a fitting end slave and free and the often conflicting America: 1900-1945 to “America’s Century.” assessments of those strategies by contemporaries and historians. Focusing on the years 1945-2000, HI 224 3 this course explores the origins of Cold War America Prerequisite: Sophomore status the Cold War and its dominating influence not only on U. S. foreign Focusing on the years 1945-2000, HI 214 3 policy, but on domestic political, this course explores the origins of the African American History, Part II economic, social and cultural history Cold War and its dominating influence as well. Containing communism saw not only on U. S. foreign policy, but on Part I of African American History (HI the United States investing heavily in domestic political, economic, social 213) traces the experience of black Western Europe, fighting surrogate and cultural history as well. Containing America from slavery to the end of the cold war battles in Korea and Vietnam, communism saw the United States 1800s. This course continues that engaging in constitutionally dubious investing heavily in Western Europe, journey through the 20th century. It clandestine incursions elsewhere, fighting surrogate cold war battles begins with the economic, political, and suffering the humiliation of the in Korea and Vietnam, engaging in and social conditions faced by African Iranian hostage crisis. The Cold War constitutionally dubious clandestine Americans at the turn-of-the-century ended with the century, but not without incursions elsewhere, and suffering and then assesses the various, and first taking us to the nuclear “brink. the humiliation of the Iranian hostage often competing strategies employed crisis. The Cold War ended with the by African Americans to survive At home, Cold War paranoia century, but not without first taking and flourish in a racist America. contributed to the consensus and us to the nuclear “brink. At home, conformity of post-World War II social Cold War paranoia contributed to Prerequisite: EN 102 and cultural norms and expectations, the consensus and conformity of as well as the outbursts against those post-World War II social and cultural HI 215 3 restraints that came in the 1960s norms and expectations, as well as World Culture and Civilization and 1970s. The defining events of the the outbursts against those restraints 1960s—the Civil Rights Movement that came in the 1960s and 1970s. In every age of human existence and the War in Vietnam, challenged The defining events of the 1960s— people have sought to express both our inequities at home and the the Civil Rights Movement and the themselves using dance, drama, art, morality of overseas commitments. War in Vietnam, challenged both our architecture, philosophy, music and Politically, the second half of the inequities at home and the morality of literature. This course is aimed at century saw wild pendulum swings. overseas commitments. Politically, the giving students the opportunity to From Eisenhower’s “moderate” second half of the century saw wild develop an understanding of how Republicanism to the Democratic pendulum swings. From Eisenhower’s humankind has used those areas of liberalism of JFK and LBJ, from a “moderate” Republicanism to the self-expression sometimes referred government-funded War on Poverty Democratic liberalism of JFK and LBJ, to as the fine arts. The course is in no to supply-side economics, from from a government-funded War on way intended to make the student an “Momism” to second-wave feminism. Poverty to supply-side economics, from expert in any one area but rather is to Issues of race, gender and class “Momism” to second-wave feminism. serve as a sampler to the expressions, were confronted head on, first in Issues of race, gender and class were allowing the student to become more liberal movements for equality, confronted head on, first in liberal aware, more open-minded, and more and later in radical confrontations. movements for equality, and later sensitive in the areas mentioned. America’s “reform impulse” went in radical confrontations. America’s This course is also intended to allow from one extreme to another— “reform impulse” went from one students to begin to develop an from Johnson to Reagan, from extreme to another—from Johnson aesthetic awareness and some skills in progressivism to a New Federalism. to Reagan, from progressivism to a artistic discrimination. The end result New Federalism. As the century came of this course would be an individual As the century came to a close, the to a close, the Cold War was over, who has a better understanding Cold War was over, but Americans but Americans were left confused of society and of oneself. were left confused about our world about our world role and “American role and “American Exceptionalism.” Exceptionalism.” The country also The country also had new issues: had new issues: deindustrialization, deindustrialization, globalization, globalization, a contested presidential a contested presidential election, election, and confronting potential

124 new enemies, all in all, a fitting on them by socially-determined examination of a pivotal decade end to “America’s Century.” gender definitions, but, in a in American history--the 1960s. discipline previously dominated by During this short period of time, HI 288 3 political history, they have elevated radical changes occurred in the way World History and Geography I concerns important to women-love Americans thought about themselves, and marriage, child birth and child their world role, relations between This is a survey course of global rearing, domesticity, housework, the genders, races and classes, geography and human history. and reproductive rights-to legitimate government responsibility and Emphasis is placed on: a) gaining a issues of historical inquiry. More jurisdiction, and social and cultural basic knowledge of the critical events recently, women’s historians norms. Confrontations, endemic in world history; b) gaining a basic have challenged the traditional in times of vast social and political knowledge of political and physical framework of American history, a change, threatened the survival of geography and the ways in which they history written by and for men, to the nation. Through documentary are both cause and effect of history; deconstruct and re-conceptualize video, readings in the contemporary and c) understanding the events at a national history in which women literature and historical interpretation, a global level, that is, being able to are not merely peripheral but are and classroom discussions, identify events as taking place in crucial to the development of the students will explore the details the same periods even though they country. Utilizing the accumulated of the decade, commentary upon happened in different regions. information, perspectives, and it and its long-term legacies. This course is half of a two-semester theories generated by this series. Although ideally students will scholarship, this course examines Prerequisite: Sophomore status take both courses, each may stand the history of American women alone and can be taken in any order. chronologically and thematically HI 402 3 through the twentieth century. The United States Constitution: HI 289 3 Legal and Historical Perspectives World History and Geography II Prerequisite: Sophomore status This interdisciplinary course offers This is a survey course of global HI 309 3 the student an examination of the geography and human history. Women’s History, Part II: United States Constitution both as Emphasis is placed on: a) gaining a The “Other” Experience it was written and as it has been basic knowledge of the critical events subsequently applied. In each in world history; b) gaining a basic This course looks at American instance, students will see what knowledge of political and physical Women’s history from the perspectives contemporary circumstances, ideals, geography and the ways in which they of race, ethnicity and class. While and fears went into the writing of our are both cause and effect of history; the initial work done by historians in fundamental law, as well as, how the and c) understanding the events at women’s history defined and analyzed courts have interpreted and thereby a global level, that is, being able to the gender expectations of women adjusted the law to fit contemporary identify events as taking place in from the dominant white middle-class, need. Finally, the student will see the same periods even though they more recent scholarship measures the relevance of the Constitution in happened in different regions. This those expectations of gender against his or her own life and times by a course is half of a two-semester series. the experiences of women from discussion of current issues involving Although ideally students will take both disadvantaged populations. From Constitutional law and guarantees. courses, each may stand alone and the first encounters with Natives, Upper Division status. This can be taken in any order. through the enslavement of Africans, course cannot be used as a law and the marginalization of Southern elective for Legal Studies majors. HI 308 3 and Eastern European and Asians, to Cross listed with LW 402 Women’s History the lingering impact of stereotyping throughout the 20th century, this HON 105/305 3 This course is about the exclusion of course examines the particular Honors Colloquium American women from their national experience of women from each history and the efforts of women’s of these non-dominant cultures. Unlike many other college classes, historians to compensate for that where the primary focus is a specific omission. Historians have not only HI 310 3 content area (history, criminal justice, chronicled the history of women Making Sense of the Sixties etc.), the Honors Colloquium focuses and examined the social, political, on critical reading, critical thinking and economic restrictions placed This course provides an in-depth and critical writing in a wide range

125 of subject areas, with students “City as Text” model created by the and behavioral dimensions of human questioning what they read, what they National Collegiate Honors Council, experience. Various personal and think, and how they can communicate this class will be an examination of professional issues that emerge in effectively and logically. This course the city of Buffalo from a cultural the counseling relationship will be is designed to challenge the student studies perspective. Students will be explored. Students will have the academically and to foster the value asked to think critically and carefully opportunity to learn from one another of “learning for learning’s sake” that about Buffalo as a place, about its through collaborative group work, case is the benchmark of the Honors history, demographics, future, and studies, and various clinical videos. Program at Hilbert College as well identity. They will be asked to “read” as one of its liberal learning goals the city and various elements of HS 204 3 (value the need for lifelong learning). it. Much of the class will be made Basic Interviewing Skills As a way of developing those skills, up of actual explorations of the students will look at a variety of city, including visiting art galleries, The primary purpose of this course different inter- disciplinary issues. taking walking tours, attending is to provide students with a Each component of the course is sporting events and immersing concrete framework for interpersonal designed to begin to engage the ourselves in the city in other ways. communication in their work in student in the process of self-reflection rehabilitation. The course will focus so important to the development of Prerequisites: membership on the knowledge, skills and attitudes critical thinking and critical writing in the Honors Program; necessary for the application of Micro- skills. These are also the skills that permission of the instructor. counseling and other communication students will be using in completing skills, including exploration, mutual their honors projects in other courses. HS 101 3 understanding and taking action in Introduction to Human Services addressing human problem situations. HON 330 3 Special emphasis is placed on Reading and Writing Human services are designed to developing the skills of attending, address the challenges of meeting listening and responding in ways Buffalo Author Wendell Berry once human needs that arise from the that allow the student to engage in said that if you don’t know where you problems of everyday living and the a productive helping relationship. are, you don’t know who you are. Using difficulties encountered in our modern Emphasis is also placed on applying this idea as the impetus, this class will world. This course presents both an effective communication skills in focus on exploring the city of Buffalo introduction to and an overview of the collaboration with other professionals through various methods. Although Human Services field by examining and coworkers. As part of their students may live, work, or spend time conceptual underpinnings, historical development of micro-counseling in Buffalo, many may not “see” it in antecedents and contemporary skills, students will gain increased its various manifestations. Just as a directions. The role of the helper, understanding of themselves and written text or a film can be read, so, the belief system within the Human their reasons for pursuing a career in too, can environment or place. What, Service profession and common rehabilitation services, human services for example, is the significance of problems/issues faced by the helper or other professional fields. Students the fact that Buffalo is a city in which are explored. This course will assist will identify personal strengths and professional sports play a large role? the student in assessing his or her limitations they have in relation How does buffalo, a so-called rust- own desire to pursue a career in to working with other people. belt, blue collar city, reconcile that Human Services and will provide identity with the fact that it has a world a sound theoretical foundation for HS 205 3 famous art gallery and numerous subsequent courses in the major. Interpersonal Communication architectural treasures, including and Effectiveness the Darwin Martin House? How and HS 203 3 why is Buffalo divided into different Introduction to Counseling Through this course students will areas, sometimes based on ethnicity, explore the nature of interpersonal sometimes on economic standing, and This course concentrates on the relationships in various contexts sometimes based on other invisible various theoretical approaches to and develop a critical understanding factors? How is Buffalo different today counseling and how they may be of communication processes. The from the way it was in the past, when it applied to the process of helping. It is course will integrate theory with was considered a major U.S. city? This intended to provide students with a experience to develop student insight course will attempt to answer some sound base which can be used to build as to how communication skills of these questions through a physical a personalized style of counseling that impact both society and their own exploration of the city. Following the incorporates the cognitive, emotional lives. A great deal of emphasis will be

126 placed on enhancing self-awareness, interviewing, assessment, case will investigate various ways that self-control, and the ability to management and recording. persons and families recover from maximize interpersonal effectiveness these problems. This course will also in personal and professional Prerequisite: HS 101. provide an overview of the assessment relationships. Students will be process, treatment planning, treatment provided opportunities to develop HS 215 3 techniques and counseling practice. and practice specific interpersonal Social Issues in Addictions Ethical considerations when dealing skills through the effective use with chemically dependent clients and of communication techniques This course introduces students to the their families will be explored. This such as listening, observing, range of addictions which are said to course will utilize the foundation work paraphrasing and perception predominate in our society. Students presented in HS 300, Introduction checking. Cross listed with PSY 205 are encouraged to critically examine to Chemical Dependency. Students the concept of addiction, particularly entering the course are expected to HS 206 3 as it may be defined as a social have a basic understanding of alcohol American Sign Language phenomenon. Specific addictions to and other drugs, models of addiction, be studied include various alcohol bio-psycho-social considerations, American Sign Language students and chemical dependencies, eating and general treatment approaches. will learn basic American Sign disorders, sex and love addictions, Language (ASL) communication compulsive gambling and spending, HS 305 3 through this course including sign and addictions to work and exercise. Research Methods in Social Sciences vocabulary, finger spelling, numbers, Cross listed with PSY 315 and expressive and receptive signing This course is designed to familiarize activities. Students will also develop HS 300 3 criminal justice, human service and an understanding the history of ASL Introduction to Chemical Dependency psychology majors, as well as potential as well as aspects of Deaf culture graduate students, with the conceptual which are integral to meaningful This course is an introduction to and operational skills to design and communication. ASL I is designed to alcohol and other drug use, abuse conduct research, including: the provide students a preliminary basis and addiction. Students will examine development of research questions for signed communication. The ASL models of addiction, pharmacology, and hypotheses; selection of research I curriculum will parallel that of a use, abuse, methods of administration design and data collection strategies, traditional language development and effects physically and sampling procedures, and data and second language learning psychologically. The primary emphasis analysis and interpretation. Students course. It will focus on introducing of this course is on the specific will acquire the skills necessary to language in context and will engage categories of drugs and how they are conduct social science research and students in various interactive utilized. The course is a prerequisite for to prepare formal research reports. activities to reinforce learning. A the other three courses offered in the This course is offered every semester. conversational curriculum requires chemical dependency specialization. the student to be an active learner. Prerequisite: MA 200 Prerequisite: Completion of 45 credit CJ 305 may be taken to fulfill the Prerequisite: Sophomore Status hours or permission of department research centered requirement.

HS 210 3 HS 302 3 HS 306 3 Human Services Methods Intervention and Treatment Advanced Topics in with Chemically Dependent Chemical Dependency This course familiarizes students Clients and their Families with the various concepts, skills, Building on the concepts developed roles, tasks, and activities comprising This course will address the in HS 300: Introduction to Chemical human services practice. Students therapeutic issues related to effective Dependency, this course will explore will develop a critical understanding interventions and treatment modalities in an in-depth manner, some current of the nature of the professional for the alcohol and other drug- topics in the field of chemical client/worker relationship, as well abusing client and others affected dependency. Students will investigate as the complexities of the various by substance abuse. Students will issues related to the provision of stages of helping from intake explore theoretical and clinical aspects human services to special populations: through termination. Applicable of addiction, codependency, and family namely, the dually diagnosed client, techniques within a variety of dysfunction. Through both didactic and the criminal justice system client. systems will be addressed, including and experiential learning, students The implications of Kendra’s Law and

127 Assisted Out-patient Treatment (AOT) HS 311 3 course will rely upon a combination related to chemical dependency clients Organization, Policy and Practice of film, online learning modules, and will also be explored. The importance in the Human Services empirical research to explore mental of providing medically necessary illness and human behavior from the and time limited treatment in order The purpose of this course is to perspective of “normal”. The depiction for services to be reimbursable introduce students to significant social of mental illness in film will be used will be discussed throughout the welfare policies in the United States to examine issues of social (in)justice semester. Students entering the and the effect of those policies on the as students challenge preconceived course are expected to have a practice of Human Services. Students notions and critically analyze plot basic understanding of chemical will examine the concepts, history and and character development as it dependency, models of addiction, development of various social welfare influences misconceptions about bio-psycho-social considerations and policies so as to be able to “tune-in” people with mental illness. The course general treatment approaches. on a macro-level to the struggles that will be offered in a hybrid format the poor and underserved endure. with students attending class one Prerequisite: HS 300, equivalent, Philosophical and programmatic trends day per week. The online portion of or permission of department will be traced from early colonial times the course will entail viewing one through the modern social welfare film per week (Netflix subscription HS 308 3 system with an emphasis on the required) and completion of a weekly Group Work in Human Services structure and functioning of the social Learning Module created by the welfare system in the United States. instructor to supplement the in- Focusing on both practice and process, class lecture and explore the mental students will acquire knowledge Prerequisites: HS 101, health issue(s) depicted in the film and skills necessary for effective sophomore status. in greater depth. In class, students leadership in working with groups. will spend the first part of the class The complexities of group practice as HS 312 3 session discussing the viewed film, it relates to a variety of populations American Sign Language II its depiction of mental illness, and will be considered. Also explored will the broader sociological impact of the be some practical considerations in This course is intended to serve as film’s characterizations. The second working with groups, the nature of the a continuation of the American Sign part of the class session will be interactive process, and many of the Language (ASL) I course (HS 206). devoted to learning the DSM criteria various issues which are unique to Classes will be conducted in ASL from for, characteristics of, and etiology of human services group interventions the start of the course. Students will the mental health issue(s) depicted including advocacy. Students will have continue to develop their vocabulary in the upcoming film assignment. an opportunity to integrate theoretical with progression to facilitating concepts while participating in communication and interaction with Prerequisites: EN 101, PSY 101 class activities designed to make persons from the Deaf community learning fun and meaningful. in the hearing world. Interactive and HS 315 3 experiential activities will reinforce Child Welfare Services Prerequisites: HS 101, learning to develop student skills in sophomore status. handling idioms of both languages in While open to all students, this course preparation for the service learning may have particular relevance to those HS 310 3 component that will be an integral in the helping professions and criminal Human Service Ethics part of this course. Students will assist justice. This course will explore at the adult Deaf services agency; the abuse and neglect of children This course will focus on the assist senior citizen Deaf citizens; including physical abuse, sexual professional principles and conduct and spread awareness of Deaf culture abuse, psychological abuse, and of helping professionals. A variety of with student and/or Scout groups. neglect. Among the topics included legal and ethical dilemmas, ranging will be the historical treatment of from informed consent and client Prerequisites: HS 206 & abused/neglected children, types self- determination to working with Sophomore status of abuse and neglect, reporting people of diverse backgrounds and and investigation, the role and abilities will be addressed. Complex HS 314 3 responsibility of child protection and topics will require an in-depth Understanding Mental law enforcement, treatment of victims, examination of personal values, Illness Through Film the legal rights of children, and the decision-making models, and the role treatment of juvenile offenders. of supervision in professional practice. Interdisciplinary in its approach, this

128 Prerequisite: 30 Credit Hours Prerequisite: 30 credit hours. Prerequisite: 30 credit hours. Cross listed with CJ and PSY 315 Cross listed with PSY and SO 332 HS 330 3 HS 317 3 Violent Children: Prevention/ HS 360 3 Family Violence Treatment Treatment Internship I and Prevention This course offers an in depth A supervised short-term internship From a human services perspective, analysis of the dynamics of violence experience in a human service/ this course offers an introduction perpetrated by young children & rehabilitation agency allows students to the dynamics of family violence adolescents with an emphasis on to apply classroom learning to with an emphasis on treatment and treatment and intervention strategies. practical situations. This one intervention strategies. Students Students will examine various forms semester internship consists of a will examine types of family violence of violence within the context of 120 hour placement in an agency across the life span, identification and the family, school, and community or school setting. In addition, a reporting procedures, controversial including intra-familial violence, weekly seminar provides students issues of relevance to the field sexual violence by children, aggressive with the opportunity to discuss of family violence, child abuse & behavior, violence in school settings, and share questions and problems neglect, the impact of substance and violence perpetrated within the related to the field work. Students abuse/misuse on family functioning community. This course will offer will begin to create a professional and violent patterns of behavior, students the opportunity to explore portfolio, research graduate school sexual offenses and offenders, and individual, family and community programs and professions within current and innovative approaches dynamics that contribute to the the field of human services. The to treatment and prevention. manifestation of violent behaviors practicum is reserved for students Cross listed with CJ 317 with an emphasis on current and in their third year of the Human innovative approaches to treatment Services or Rehabilitation Services Prerequisite: Upper division status or and prevention. Students will further programs. All prospective students permission of department. explore the relationship between are required to have a meeting with diagnosis and the selection of the HS/RH Internship Coordinator to HS 320 3 appropriate treatment interventions. arrange an appropriate placement. Loss, Grief and Dying Prerequisite: upper level status, Prerequisite: 45 credit hours This multi-disciplinary course is permission of department and Human Services or developed to sensitize students to Rehabilitation Services major. the issues of loss, grief, and dying HS 332 3 that are part of every individual’s Marriage and the Family HS 410 3 life experience. Students will explore Child and Family Law their own relationship with death and This course examines current and various loss-related experiences and historical trends and dynamics related This interdisciplinary course will explore the ways in which societal to marriage, family, relationships, provide an overview of the various attitudes influence how and when we and alternative lifestyles. A major laws and legal concerns which die and how we live as we deal with theme of the course is the interaction currently affect family life. Among the knowledge of death and loss. between individuals and the societal issues to be examined will be laws Subject matter will encompass a environment in which they make their and social concerns that are relevant blend of psychological, socio-cultural decisions. Increasing flexibility forces to marital relationships, parent-child and historical perspectives on death. individuals to make many difficult relationships, child custody and Topics will include issues of loss choices with regard to family values support, family violence, and the rights related to relationships, social role and personal autonomy; students of minors. The course is intended to change, and life-span development, will explore how these decisions are assist students, particularly those in as well as detailed discussions of often being made in the context of the helping professions, to become topics surrounding death, dying, and contradictory cultural values. Another more knowledgeable of the various loss experiences. Both the roles of the focus of the course is the shift from legal issues surrounding families interpersonal self and the professional viewing marriage as an institution today. The course is very useful self in working with those encountering to viewing it as a relationship in for students in paralegal studies, death and grief/loss will be explored. which the partners expect to find criminal justice, and human service Cross listed with CJ and PSY 320 companionship and intimacy. programs. Cross listed with LW 410

129 Prerequisite: Upper Division status opportunity to clarify career goals a community service agency which and learning goals for the future and allows students to apply classroom HS 420 3 develop objectives to meet those learning to practical situations. In American Sign Language III goals. Students will also participate in addition, a weekly seminar provides exploring their understanding global students with the opportunity to American Sign Language I and II citizenship and how this impacts discuss and share questions and established the vocabulary base and them professionally and personally. problems related to the field work. the syntax featured in American Sign Language. However, the language Prerequisites: Senior status, Prerequisites: HS 360, HS is a concept based language. That Human Services major. 460, 60 credit hours (or means that signs are chosen by the permission of department) meaning of the word; not the sound of HS 460 3 the work. Hence the word “right” has Senior Internship I ITA 101 3 four signs: correct, right (direction), Introduction to Italian I legal rights, and to write with a pen. This course offers students field ASL III will begin to address the instruction in social agencies This course will introduce students dilemma of what sign to use in a given under faculty direction and agency to the Italian language. It is intended sentence. As with all languages, the supervision. Students are to complete for those with little or no previous use of idioms, in the source language HS/RH 460 and 461 in two successive exposure to the study of this language. or the target language is always a semesters (F-S, S-Sum, Sum-F) in The fundamentals of pronunciations, challenge. English and American order to experience the benefit of a grammar, and vocabulary will be Sign Language both have idioms. long-term internship. (Students are stressed in order to facilitate the This class will introduce and help encouraged to plan their schedules speaking, reading, listening and writing students grow more comfortable carefully as tuition assistance may of the Italian language. Students will with conveying the meanings of the not be available for summer courses.) also be introduced to the culture and idioms into the target language. A variety of settings are available to customs of Italy and the Italian world. the student. There is an attempt to HS 430 3 match the choice of agency within ITA 102 3 Senior Seminar the students’ area of interest. A Introduction to Italian II supervised experience in a community Senior Seminar, the departmental service agency allows students to This course is a continuation of ITA capstone course, has three primary apply classroom learning to practical 101 which stresses basic principles of purposes that are related to the situations. In addition, a weekly grammar, aural comprehension and preparation of students to pursue seminar provides students with the development of oral communication either a human services career or opportunity to discuss and share skills. Writing of simple Italian further education upon graduation. questions and problems related to the sentences is continued as part of First, the seminar will offer students field work. All prospective students the course. Students will continue the opportunity to achieve maximum are required to schedule a conference to be introduced to the culture and integration of the range of knowledge, with the Internship Coordinator customs of Italy and the Italian world. skills and values experienced in during the preregistration period to previous human service coursework make arrangements for appropriate Prerequisite: ITA 101 and internships. This will be done with placement in a Human Service agency. a flexible seminar structure where the The internship is reserved for senior LW 101 3 broad issues of diversity and social students in the Human Service and Introduction to Law & Legal Ethics justice will be used as a foundation Rehabilitation Services programs. for the exploration of issues impacting Legal Specialty Course professional practice. Secondly, Prerequisite: HS/RH 360, 60 Provides the student with an students will have the opportunity credit hours (or permission of orientation and a working knowledge of to analyze their own counseling and department) and Human Services the court system and legal structure of interactional style in order to increase or Rehabilitation Services major the United States and New York State. their self-awareness and enhance their Specific written, verbal, analytical professional skills. The third purpose HS 461 3 and conceptual skills associated with of the seminar is to facilitate the Senior Internship II legal reasoning are developed.. The transition from the Hilbert environment role of the paralegal will be developed to either the world of work or graduate This is the second half of a two- and defined from case readings, education. Students will have the semester supervised experience in administrative regulations, statutes

130 and bar association guidelines. The skills in hands-on assignments Introduction to Criminal relationship of the paralegal with including interviewing skills and fact Law and Procedure attorneys, clients, and the community gathering based on a case fact pattern is explored and defined as well as developed as a teaching tool for this Legal Specialty Course the legal and ethical constraints course. The practical skills developed The course provides students with an which apply to the profession. in this course prepare students overview of the New York State Penal for internships or paralegal/legal Law and how cases are handled in LW 103 3 assistant/case assistant positions . the criminal courts. The distinctions Legal Research between criminal and civil law are Prerequisite : LW 101 , LW 103 studied. Special emphasis is given to Legal Specialty Course or permission of department the roles of law enforcement agencies, Includes the development of the courts, lawyers and paralegals. basic skills in U.S. and New York LW 210 3 Course topics include crimes against State legal research for a working Real Property Law Office Practice persons and property, criminal knowledge of the law library and responsibility, defenses, rights of the online legal research sources as a Legal Specialty Course accused, pre-trial hearings, trials, primary objective. The student will This course will familiarize the student sentencing and appeals. Students will study legal analysis, research and with real estate terms and concepts. engage in a hands-on collaborative writing skills and strategies, and The goal is to enable the student project involving the rights of the complete a legal research project. to prepare and interpret standard criminally accused culminating real estate documents such as title in a mock hearing in class. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: LW 101. searches, surveys, deeds, mortgages, closing statements and related Prerequisite: LW 101, LW 206 3 residential mortgage lending forms. LW 103 or CJ 202. Domestic Relations Law The students will receive a working knowledge of each of the components LW 303 3 Legal Specialty Course involved in the closing of real estate Advanced Legal Writing Students will become familiar with transactions, representing a seller, the basic concepts of New York State buyer or lending institution. Legal Specialty Course family law, including divorce, custody Students will develop advanced and support. The course focuses on Prerequisites: ACC 205, LW 101, LW legal analysis and writing skills to domestic relations proceedings in 103. complement the basic legal writing the New York State judicial system and research skills introduced in Legal with special emphasis on the role LW 217 3 Research. Special emphasis is given of the family law paralegal. Business Law I to analyzing authorities, briefing cases, synthesizing sources, interpreting Prerequisites: LW 101, LW 103 This course is an introduction of primary sources, applying legal or permission of department. the principles of law that directly reasoning, organizing and drafting and regularly impact the conduct of legal memoranda and correspondence. LW 207 3 business activities. The content of Civil Litigation: Practical Drafting, the class includes many subjects Prerequisite: LW 103 or discovery and Research tested on the Regulation portion of permission of department. Skills for Paralegals the CPA examination. Topics include an examination of the substantive LW 308 3 Legal Specialty Course Students law of contracts, from formation Estate Administration will learn the basics of requirements to remedies for breach New York civil litigation, torts and of contract. Antitrust law, securities Legal Specialty Course jurisdiction. Students will develop the regulations, and employment and labor This course surveys the procedures practical and professional paralegal law illustrate the regulatory role on utilized and the law of estate skills to assist attorneys in New York business and society. Legal aspects of administration with special emphasis civil suits. New York State statutes international business are examined given to the role of paralegals. The and court rules apply to the case used in this increasingly important area. course examines what comprises the throughout the semester as students Prerequisite: sophomore status decedent’s estate, probate and non- are introduced to the court system and Cross listed with BUS 217 probate assets, wills and intestacy, trial process. Students will practice the Surrogate’s Courts Procedure drafting , discovery and research LW 302 3 Act, including probate proceedings,

131 the legal concept of acting in a LW 312 3 LW 320 3 fiduciary capacity, estate taxation and Environmental Law Intellectual Property Law administration, and estate planning. Legal Specialty Course Legal Specialty Course Prerequisites: ACC 205, 12 credit The course gives an overview of the Students will be provided with an hours in legal specialty courses history and development of U.S. overview of the various intellectual or upper division status. and N.Y. State environmental law. property disciplines, including The course will focus on the desired copyright, trade secret, trademark LW 309 3 knowledge base and administrative and patent laws. Students will Business Organizations Law tasks performed by paralegals in learn basic searching techniques agency proceedings and litigation. for trademarks, patents and Legal Specialty Course Prerequisite: Successful completion copyrights. Practical exercises will This course is comprised of a study of 12 credit hours of legal specialty include searching internet sites for of various business organizations courses or upper division status patent and trademark information including the sole proprietorship, or permission of department. to introduce students to the role of general and limited partnership, the intellectual property paralegal. limited liability companies, not LW 315 3 for profit, and the business Labor Law Prerequisites: Upper division status corporation. The course will highlight or permission of department. the distinctions between these Legal Specialty Course types of business organizations Students will learn the fundamentals LW 330 3 and emphasize the substantive of the US Federal and New York State Immigration Law and procedural operations of the labor laws with special emphasis on business corporation. Practical the principles of employment and Legal Specialty Course applications include statutory analysis, labor law applicable to private and The continued expansion of preparation of corporate documents public employers in New York State. international enterprises and increased and relevant legal research. mobility of people, goods, and services Prerequisites: Upper division status between international lines has Prerequisites, 12 credit hours or permission of department. made immigration law essential to in legal specialty courses or citizens and businesses in the global permission of department. LW 317 3 community. This course will examine Business Law II the laws, agencies, and procedures LW 310 3 used in processing temporary and Administrative Law A continuation of the study of law permanent residency visas for families begun in BUS 217, the content of and employment. Special emphasis Legal Specialty Course Students this class includes many subjects will be on the paralegal’s role. will learn the basic concepts of tested on the Regulation portion of Students will learn how to prepare administrative law including the the CPA examination. Topics include various applications, petitions, and expanding role and authority of the in depth analysis of the various forms related documents, as well as learn paralegal in the administrative agency of business organizations including substantive immigration law. adjudication process. Students general and limited partnerships, will study both formal and informal corporations and LLCs; Uniform Prerequisite: Upper division status advocacy techniques, including Commercial Code subjects such or permission of department. representation of clients before as commercial paper, secured administrative bodies. The regulatory transactions and sales; and other LW 355 3 review process will be explored. areas of law including bankruptcy, Elder Law Students will engage in a hands- debtor/creditor relations, product on collaborative project involving liability, estate and trust law and real Legal Specialty Course the adjudication of a Social property. Cross listed with BUS 317. Students will learn to understand Security disability case culminating the complex issues facing the elderly in a mock hearing in class. Prerequisite: BUS/LW 217, junior and possible solutions. Course status. topics include ethical considerations, Prerequisite: 12 credit hours in legal elder law planning options and specialty courses or upper division related documents, guardianships, status or permission of department. Medicare, Medicaid, and Medigap programs, hospital discharge and

132 nursing home issues, long term The course topics will emphasize and a 2.2 GPA overall with a 2.5 care insurance, asset protection the rights of the criminally accused GPA in legal specialty courses and strategies, housing alternatives for in the criminal justice system, voting permission of the internship instructor. the elderly, elder abuse, neglect rights and representation, privacy and financial exploitation. The roles and equality under the Constitution LW 402 3 of the paralegal, human services and understanding the Supreme The United States Constitution: and law enforcement personnel are Court decision making process. Legal and Historical Perspectives emphasized in an interdisciplinary Liberal arts or all-college elective. approach to understanding and Students will examine the United meeting the legal needs and care Prerequisite: Upper division status States Constitution both as it objectives of elderly clients. The was written and as it has been course serves Legal Studies, Human LW 391 3 subsequently applied. In each Services and Criminal Justice majors. Consumer Law: Regulating instance, students will see what Business and Protecting the Public contemporary circumstances, ideals, Prerequisite: Upper division status and fears went into the writing of our or permission of department. Consumer related issues, fueled fundamental law, as well as how the by unemployment, foreclosures, courts have interpreted and thereby LW 360 3 credit card interest rate increases adjusted the law to fit contemporary Legal Ethics: Perspectives from and predatory lending practices, need. Finally, students will see the Law, Literature and Film are emerging areas of law. Students relevance of the Constitution in will learn the important concepts in his or her own life and times by a Students will explore legal ethics consumer law and protection and discussion of current issues involving as illustrated by laws, ethical rules its regulatory instruments through Constitutional law and guarantees. and opinions, literature and films in lectures, readings, assignments and Cross listed with HI 402. an interdisciplinary approach to the projects. The course is a legal specialty ethical dilemmas encountered by course for Legal Studies majors, Prerequisite: Upper division status legal professionals. Course topics and an upper level elective for other include the ethical issues involved in majors. Cross listed with MGT 391 LW 403 3 advocating for other, confidentiality, Legal Studies Capstone Seminar conflicts of interest, competence and Prerequisite: Upper division status diligence, candor, fees and financial Legal Specialty Course matters, integrity, unlawful practice of LW 401 3 The senior seminar is a capstone law and the roles of non-attorneys. Paralegal Studies Internship course for Legal Studies majors. Course readings include cases, ethics Students will actively participate rules and opinions, short stories Legal Specialty Course in a seminar to apply substantive, and novels, with ethical dilemmas The internship will offer students real procedural and ethical knowledge illustrated by contemporary films. life experiences performing paralegal acquired in the program to issues duties in a variety of settings, including and problems found in the legal and Prerequisite: Upper division law offices, law libraries, corporations, law-related professions and graduate status in any major. public and private agencies, programs. Students will acquire and courts. Students will apply skills in designing and executing a LW 370 3 learned principles of law under the professional job or graduate studies Rights, Liberties and Justice: supervision of attorneys, paralegals, program search strategy, investigating US Constitution law librarians, court clerks or other certification and civil service exams legal professionals. The “hands-on” and continuing education options, Students will focus on civil rights and experience allows students to identify, researching and applying relevant Constitutional law, with an emphasis develop, and design solutions to work- ethics rules, and investigating ways on the 14th Amendment protections related problems, and obtain valuable to contribute to one’s profession of due process and equal protection. experience and confidence under the and community. Students will Students will examine the role of mentorship of on-site mentors prepare professional portfolios the judicial branch in the American and the internship coordinator. which include resumes, references, Constitutional framework using case cover letters and writing samples. law and historical events and will study Prerequisite: Successful completion how the legal system has functioned of 24 or more credits in the Legal Prerequisite: Successful completion of in its role as the final arbiter and Studies Paralegal Baccalaureate 24 credits in legal specialty courses in protector of individual freedoms. Program and/or upper level status the Legal Studies major and/or senior

133 status in the Legal Studies major and/ litigation team members preparing be examined. Students, particularly or permission of the department. and mock-trying a personal injury case those in the helping professions, will based on a case file from the National become more knowledgeable about LW 404 3 Institute for Trial Advocacy. Students the many legal issues surrounding Law Office Management will develop skills in summarizing, families today. The course is well organizing, analyzing and preparing suited for paralegal, criminal justice Legal Specialty Course evidence for trial. Students will draft and human services students. May Students will learn the principles of subpoenas, witness and exhibit lists, be used as a Liberal arts or all-college management practices applicable in medical and deposition summaries elective. Cross listed with HS 410 a law office setting. They will gain a and expert disclosures. Student will working knowledge of management practice direct and cross examination Prerequisite: Upper division status. theories and practices relating to of fact and expert witnesses. The personnel administration, law office course culminates in a mock trial at a MA 101 3 systems and financial controls local court with students performing Survey of Mathematics and management. The roles of the witness and attorney roles. paralegals working as managers or Students will be introduced to federal This course is designed to increase an supervisors will be emphasized. and New York State e-filing and case understanding of basic mathematical tracking using PACER, and NYSCEF. principles and to develop quantitative Prerequisite: ACC 205, Computer/ The skills in this course prepare literacy for application in the modern technology skills course or students for internships or paralegal/ world. Course topics will include permission of the department. legal assistant/case assistant elements of critical thinking, problem positions or advanced law studies. solving, number theory, algebra, LW 406 3 functions, and statistics. It will Bankruptcy Law Prerequisite: LW 207 or build foundational skills in order permission of department to better prepare a student to take Legal Specialty Course further college courses in any of The student will be able to distinguish LW 408 3 these areas, or it can be used as between the various types of Employment Benefits & Critical a stand-alone general education bankruptcy cases provided for under Issues in Today’s Workplace mathematics course. Mathematical the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, and also to study skills, along with the use of understand the related roles of judge, Legal Specialty Course technology such as calculators, U.S. Trustee, lawyer, paralegal, and Students will gain an overview of computers, and spreadsheet software others involved In the U.S. Bankruptcy the law of employment benefits, will also be emphasized, in order Court system. Exercises will include with special emphasis given on to maximize student success. analysis and application of legal the administration of qualified research in various areas, including retirement plans. Reporting and MA 135 3 analysis of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, disclosure requirements, payments, Mathematical Applications writing assignments, and preparing record keeping requirements, standard documents such as petitions, claims and payments and This course will expose students to schedules, and proofs of claim. The fiduciary duties will be covered. mathematical applications that are student will understand how our happening in everyday life. They will bankruptcy system functions and Prerequisite: Upper division status. get to see how math applies in modern how a paralegal performs Cross listed with BUS 408 real world situations, and be able to within that system. use these skills in related fields. The LW 410 3 four main topics to be covered will Prerequisites: Upper level status Child and Family Law Legal include Graph Theory (with a focus on or permission of the department Specialty Course networks, circuits, and scheduling), Voting Theory, Cryptography and LW 407 3 Students will become familiar with the Digital Age, and Financial and Trial Preparation and the various laws and legal concepts Economic Problems. Optional topics Practice for Paralegals which currently affect family life in could include Fairness and Game the interdisciplinary course. Law Theory, and Symmetry and Patterns. Legal Specialty Course and social concerns relevant to Students will build on the practical marital relationships, parent-child Prerequisite: Students should discuss skills developed in Civil Litigation (LW relationships, child custody, family with their advisors what the most 207) to develop advanced skills as violence and the rights of minors will appropriate math class is for them.

134 MA 145 3 distributions, binomial and normal systems in order to facilitate the College Mathematics distributions, sampling distributions, analysis and synthesis of information. the Central Limit Theorem, estimation Topics include prepositional logic, This course provides students with and hypothesis-testing, linear modular arithmetic, pseudo codes of the study of fundamental algebraic correlation and regression analysis, chi sorts and searches, Boolean algebra, and pre-calculus concepts and squares for independence and analysis set theory, binary systems, Euclid’s techniques applicable to many fields of the variance (single factor ANOVA). Algorithm, graph theory, mathematical of study, as well as further courses The statistical package EXCEL is used. trees, and modeling computations. in mathematics. An understanding of, as well as the ability to work with, Prerequisite: Any math class or a Prerequisite: Any math class or a the equations and graphs of various high school GPA of 88 or higher high school GPA of 88 or higher functions (linear, quadratic, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and inverses) MA 200 3 MGT 331 3 will also be emphasized. Students Statistics with Lab Corporate Legal Environment will utilize and enhance their problem solving and critical thinking skills This course has the same goals as This course introduces the overall legal throughout this course. MA 200 but includes an additional system with a particular emphasis on lab component to provide students business law. Students will explore Prerequisite: Students should discuss with additional instruction time constitutional and administrative with their advisors what the most to further develop their skills. laws, contract and tort laws, product appropriate math class is for them. Prerequisite: Students should discuss liability, environmental law, intellectual with their advisors what the most property and copyright laws, and cyber Prerequisite: Any math class or a appropriate math class is for them. and e-commerce laws. Case studies high school GPA of 88 or higher will be used to examine these issues Prerequisite: Any math class or a in the context of corporate strategies MA 145 3 high school GPA between 83-87 and managerial decision making. College Mathematics with Lab MA 205 4 Prerequisite: Sophomore status This course has the same goals as Survey of Calculus and Management Major. MA 145 but includes an additional lab component to provide students This one-semester course addresses MGT 340 3 with additional instruction time the core topics and techniques of Managerial Economics to further develop their skills. differential and integral calculus. Prerequisite: Students should discuss Topics will be presented and applied This is an economics course for with their advisors what the most in the areas of business, economics, managers which will cover applied appropriate math class is for them. management, and the social and microeconomic theory as it relates to life sciences. Discussion will focus the firm and its managerial decisions. Prerequisite: Any math class or a on the following topics: functions, Topics will include optimization high school GPA between 83-87 limits, derivatives, techniques of techniques, general demand theory, differentiation, maximum/minimum forecasting, production theory, risk, MA 200 3 problems, exponential/logarithmic firm strategy, capital budgeting, Topics in Statistics functions, integration, and shareholder wealth maximization, integration by part. and governmental regulations. This course is designed to provide Students will benefit from the students with a working knowledge Prerequisite: MA 145 or quantitative management case study of descriptive and inferential permission of instructor as a preparation for the business statistics, along with practical environment. Recommended for computer applications. It is intended MA 235 3 any student considering graduate to make students aware of the Discrete Mathematics or professional studies. power of statistics and its uses. It seeks to improve the ability to deal This course will provide students with Prerequisites: BUS 200, ECO 203, ECO with statistical concepts in many a working knowledge of algebraic 204, completion of 45 credit hours or fields, such as business, biology, algorithms and their use for problem- permission of division. engineering, industry, and the social solving in areas such as computer Cross listed with ECO 340 sciences. Topics include descriptive analysis, communication systems, statistics, probability and probability information theory, and control MGT 355 3

135 Operations and Supply work a minimum of 120 hours during contemporary businesses, and critical Chain Management the semester at the assigned business. relationship strategic management Students may not use current or process has with business and This course examines the importance self-employment for internship credit. functional areas of an organization. of managing value chain throughout the production and/or operations Prerequisite: Management Prerequisite: management process of a manufacturing and major and senior status major, Senior status service business in today’s global environment. The course is designed MGT 430 3 MIS 120 3 to teach students how to analyze Organizational Behavior and Microcomputer Concepts processes, ensure quality, create Change Management & Applications value, and manage the flow of information and products, while This course examines organizational This course focuses on the use of creating value along the supply chain. behavior and the basic elements of the microcomputer as a tool for Students will have a foundational organizational dynamics at individual, managing information. The emphasis understanding of both qualitative groups/teams, and organizational will be on concepts, terminology, and and quantitative operations levels. Individual applications will focus applications relevant to personal management processes related to on emotional intelligence, personal computers. Software products used service or manufacturing sectors. values and focus, and motivation, in the course are Windows, Word, while inter-group processes such as Excel, and PowerPoint. This course Prerequisites: BUS 200, group dynamics, role clarification, fulfills the computer skills course completion of 45 credit hours decision-making processes, work requirement for the Paralegal Studies or permission of division. design, horizontal structures, Program. (Students who have taken communication patterns, and channels LW 104, MIS 205, or MIS 206 MGT 401 3 and motivation within the group cannot take MIS 120 for credit.) Human Resources Management will also be explored. A third focus of the course will be organizational MIS 205 3 Case materials and contemporary culture. Models of highly effective Spreadsheet Software: Microsoft Excel theory are used to help define the role organizations will be considered. of the Human Resources Manager and Organizational elements including This course is designed for students to develop the skills and perspectives strategy and structure, organizations in business, accounting, or related necessary to successfully function as systems, open systems, systems fields, but students in any discipline in this capacity. Topics will include thinking, organizational design, can benefit from the course content. employee training and development, ethics and social responsibility and It will provide a strong introduction selection, job evaluation, disciplinary power and politics will be studied. to beginning through advanced Excel cases, compensation programs, topics. Students will receive detailed wage and salary administration, Prerequisite: BUS 200, instruction on formulas and functions, labor relations, federal regulations completion of 75 credit hours formatting, and customized printing of in the workplace, motivation, and or permission of division. worksheets. Additional topics include safety and security. Prerequisites: what-if analysis, charts and graphics, BUS 200, completion of 75 credit MGT 490 3 lists, macros, and importing data. hours or permission of division. Strategic Management and Business Policy Prerequisite: Previous coursework MGT 404 3 using Windows applications Management Field Work/Internship This capstone course for B.S. degree in or knowledge of Windows. business management examines the The internship will provide the upper- strategic process in today’s business MKT 410 3 level student with opportunities for and corporate environment. Main International Marketing practical application of classroom component of strategic management knowledge, concepts, and learning including environmental assessment, This course focuses on the growing in business management. This strategy formulation, strategy importance of the international placement is designed to provide the implementation, and control through marketing operations of multinational student with an exposure to business a strategic-audit framework are firms. The student’s perception of professionals and practices as well examined. Case studies are utilized marketing management’s domain as expectations in the contemporary as learning tools to further examine is expanded from the domestic workplace. The student is required to strategic management process in environment to the global market

136 place—examining the opportunities, to and interaction with various musics specific components of the testing. problems, and challenges. from around the world. Establishing individual goals and Considerable emphasis is placed on fitness programs for each student will creating sensitivity to social, cultural, PE 102 1 allow for attention to their specific and political factors in designing Introduction to Self Defense areas of weakness. The fitness level of marketing strategies abroad. the student will be considered when Other topics include techniques This course is an introductory making their program, with emphasis of researching and entering five-week course in self defense on improvement, not entirely on fitness overseas markets, product techniques and safety precautions test results during the last physical planning, pricing, international that can be taken in daily life. Through test. Regardless of fitness level at the distribution, international promotion, development of physical strength beginning of the semester, all students financing, and communication. and conditioning, the heightening of will be evaluated based on attendance, awareness regarding the assessment participation and improvement Prerequisite: BUS 345, of potentially dangerous situations, as irrespective to whether they meet all completion of 75 credit hours well as the knowledge of self-defense standards on the Final Fitness Test. or permission of division. maneuvers, this course is designed to help promote health and safety for PE 202 3 MU 103 3 the student. Although self-defense Introduction to Isshin Ryu Karate Music Appreciation: World techniques will be taught, this course Soundscapes principally promotes safety and health, This course is designed to introduce and stresses that the confidence that the student to the world of martial This course is for students who are comes from successful completion arts, specifically focusing on the interested in learning about the musics of this course should reinforce rather Okinawan tradition of Isshin Ryu of the world, but it presupposes no than diminish prudent behavior. Karate. The student will be introduced music background for the students to the philosophical foundation of in the class. Specifically, this course PE 125 3 karate in particular and the martial begins by introducing fundamental Personal Fitness and Wellness arts in general. The student will begin musical concepts that are found classes with limbering and stretching in all musical styles, e.g., rhythm, The primary purpose of this course exercises, followed by instruction and harmony and timbre. Then, different is to assist students in meeting practice in self-defense techniques musical traditions are introduced, their personal fitness goals and and katas. A student who successfully with particular attention to the preparing students for the physical completes this course will not receive a unique instruments used in different assessments required by many of belt in recognition of the achievement, parts of the world. Additionally, the the agencies Criminal Justice and but may use the knowledge and role of music to the customs of Forensics majors would be seeking skills gained in the course to begin local peoples, such as for worship, employment with upon graduation. instruction at a martial arts school with political events and ritual in addition This course would assist students in a solid base of skills and information. to just pleasure. By the end of the developing healthy habits and learn course, students will have a greater how to train in a safe way to improve PE 203 3 appreciation for the diversity of cardiovascular endurance, muscle Intermediate Isshin Ryu Karate musical traditions, and student’s strength, muscle endurance, flexibility ability to hear music will be enhanced. and agility. The physical participation This course is designed to further component of this course would allow the student’s knowledge to the MU 205 3 students an opportunity to train using world of martial arts, specifically World Musics free weights, weight-machines and focusing on the Okinawa tradition of their own body-weight. This course Isshin Ryu Karate. The student will The primary purpose of this survey will include practice fitness tests continue to employ the philosophical course in World Musics is to acquaint to prepare students for the tests foundations of karate in particular students with representative musics required by employment opportunities and the martial arts in general. from all the major geographic areas with Border Patrol, State Police, The student will begin classes with of the world including Europe, Asia, FBI and Immigration Offices. The limbering and stretching exercises, Africa, North and South America and objective of this class is to provide followed by instruction and practice in Australia in order to enable students individual attention to each student’s self-defense techniques and katas. to appreciate world musics and to strengths and weaknesses and Prerequisite: PE 202 or place Western tonal music in a world provide tailored recommendations for permission of instructor perspective through critical listening ways to make changes to improve in

137 PE 205 3 their bodies move through time and PH 202 3 Hung Gar Kung Fu space. In addition, the spiritual and Why Be Moral? philosophical dimensions inherent This course will serve as a in this activity will be explored. Philosophic Ethics addresses not comprehensive introduction to Hung Prerequisite: No formal training in the just the study of right actions but Gar Kung Fu, an ancient traditional martial arts is necessary. Students also theories of the human good life, method that derives its theory from the must be in generally good health. what motivates us, and how we can five major animals of Chinese martial Students can participate to the construct a meaning filled life. Such arts i.e. the dragon, snake, leopard, level of strenuousness safe for their theories include the following: What is crane, and tiger. Kung Fu is considered current health status. Doctor’s note human nature? What is happiness? Is a path of self-discovery in which there any such thing as morality, and the student will find hopefully a rich PE 260 3 if so is it the same for all persons? philosophical understanding as well as Philosophy of Yoga Should we care about the plight of a way to improve one’s health and self- persons in other countries? What image through discipline and practice. Philosophy of Yoga is intended to about people in the future? Do we The students will be introduced to introduce students to the ancient have an obligation to leave the planet the basic training practices that science of yoga from philosophy in at least a minimally acceptable make up the initial part of each class to its application in daily life. The state? Finally, even if we know known as the “drills” which not only basic components of practice will be everything there is to know about develops strength but imparts the explored in detail, showing student morality, why should we act morally? theory that makes the system work. show to improve their health and sense Through diligent practice and reflection of inner well-being step by step. Yoga PH 205 3 the student will discover a sense of encourages students to develop self- Business Ethics balance and harmony while developing discipline to face the challenge of self- a healthy mind, body, and spirit. discover. Through diligent practice and This course is oriented towards the Successful completion of the careful study, students will encounter clarification of exactly when business course will result in a solid basis of the experience of discovering the inner value conflicts with moral value, the understanding of what it is like to self. In the course, students will learn possible resolutions of these conflicts, practice Hung Gar Kung Fu with the techniques for developing a healthy and a determination of just when ability to carry this experience body, a clear mind and a joyful spirit. business persons bear obligations that into an active Kung Fu school. The techniques of hatha yoga develop supersede any consideration of profit. Prerequisite: Doctor’s note stating strength, flexibility and balance in body Therefore, the course is designed to that student is in good health. and mind creating inner peace and help the student see the potential for harmony. Students will be introduced dialogue between the business and PE 250 3 systematically to the practice of philosophic communities. The course Introduction to Boxing hatha yoga. Instruction will be given will begin by introducing the student on classical postures (asanas) and to several of the most influential This course will focus primarily on the breathing practices (pranayama) ethical systems and theories of justice: physical mechanics of boxing, but will Prerequisite: Doctor’s note stating egoism, utilitarianism, deontology, also integrate compatible concepts that student is in good health. egalitarianism, and libertarianism. from martial arts into the class setting. The intent is to give the student a Students will use boxing equipment PH 200 3 working knowledge of the relative (supplied by KC’s Fitness) but there Environmental Ethics merits and weaknesses of each of will be no physical contact between these theories and then to evaluate participants. They will learn jump The primary purpose of this survey apparent cases of moral misconduct roping, shadow boxing, various forms course in World Musics is to acquaint by business persons and corporations of calisthenics and the proper method students with representative musics with respect to each of these systems. of delivering blows against leather from all the major geographic areas hand held pads. Students will come of the world including Europe, Asia, Prerequisites: EN 102, away from this experience with more Africa, North and South America and sophomore status. than just exercise and knowledge of Australia in order to enable students boxing movements. to appreciate world musics and to PH 207 3 place Western tonal music in a world Bioethics Participants will receive a fair degree perspective through critical listening of exercise, self-defense, and an to and interaction with various Are we morally justified in “cloning” enhanced understanding of how musics from around the world. humans? When, if ever, are we

138 justified in terminating a human life? of moral issues, students will be are most comfortable did not arise Should the composition of your DNA encouraged to develop a critical in a vacuum and that many of the be publicly available, and if so, to method of issue analysis. Having ideas which are taken to be obviously whom? What is common to these established a theoretical base for true require rational justification. questions is the fact that technology analysis, attention will then be directed Particular attention will be paid to the often moves faster than moral to the examination of specific moral varying conceptions of truth, justice insight. Yet, such questions need to issues which confront contemporary and the good life found in different be answered as soon as possible, society. Issues will include topics in epochs. Specifically, the impact of for failure to understand the moral the fields of sexuality, bio-medical these philosophic notions upon early implications of new technologies can technology, death and dying, health modern culture will be observed in lead to human suffering. This course care, global justice, business and the works of writers such as Marlowe, utilizes the disciplines of philosophy, economics. Both traditional views Mann and Camus, musicians such history, and science to discuss of these moral issues as well as Wagner, and philosophers such as ethical theory and its application to as contemporary developments Descartes, Hume, Kant and Nietzsche. a number of controversial topics in will be examined. the field of Bioethics. Students will PH 330 3 be exposed to a wide variety of views Prerequisite: EN 102, Conflict and Cooperation on important issues in sciences, in sophomore status historical and contemporary contexts, This course seeks to respond to the and will be encouraged to develop PH 301 3 question “Can’t we all get along?” their own philosophic positions on The Making of the Modern Mind I Sources of investigation for this course these issues based on a rational will be drawn from the disciplines of and critical analysis of all of the This course comprises a history of ethics, sociology and political science relevant details of these issues. ideas from ancient Greece to the and will cover a wide range of times, Renaissance. Specifically, it employs ages and cultures. This course will Prerequisite: EN 102 philosophic analysis to show the focus specifically upon the concept of historical impact of philosophical obligation and try to identify the types PH 208 3 thought upon politics, science, art, and of obligations which exist between Street Logic humankind in general as well as the individuals, between groups and impact of culture on philosophy. An individuals, and between a government This course teaches students a additional goal of this course is that of and its citizens. The course will critical thinking system that can be helping students recognize that many examine the unique interest of used very effectively to evaluate and of the ideas with which they are most individuals, groups and governments construct arguments. Students can comfortable did not arise in a vacuum. which lead them to ignore their immediately apply their new skills Moreover, the ideas that they take to obligations and engage in conflict. to assessing arguments that they be the most obviously true may, in Finally, a clearer understanding of the encounter in articles and books, fact, require rational justification — a conditions of conflict will help students and they can use the system in the requirement which cannot be fulfilled garner insight into both the resolution construction of their own arguments in without an adequate understanding of conflict and fostering of cooperation. their writing assignments. Moreover, of the historical context within which this course can help greatly with these ideas were first formulated. PH 336 3 graduate school admission tests, Justice especially the LSATs. So, there is PH 302 3 considerable use-value in developing The Making of the Modern Mind II Most, if not all, people want to live in one’s skills in Critical Thinking – a just society. However, determining both in school and in real-life. This course comprises a history of what exactly makes a society just is ideas beginning with the 16th century by no means easy. This course will PH 218 3 and continuing to the present day. It begin by introducing students to some Moral Issues in Contemporary Society employs a philosophic analysis to show of the concepts of justice that have the historical impact of philosophical influenced Americans historically and This interdisciplinary course will focus thought upon politics, science, art and currently. More specifically, this course on several fields of moral investigation humankind in general as well as the will focus on economic justice. Some which are particularly relevant to men impact of culture on philosophy. An of the questions to be addressed and women in contemporary society. additional goal of this course is that are the following: are the resources Beginning with an examination of of helping students recognize that of our society justly distributed; is various approaches to the resolution many of the ideas with which they there a minimum level of education,

139 healthcare, or housing to which any is unique about artistic experience? PS 205 3 citizen is entitled; to what extent Students will read, analyze, discuss, Confronting the Holocaust should a society guarantee that and write about the most influential economic justice be enforced across attempts of philosophers, artists, and This interdisciplinary course will race, class and genders lines? This critics to answer these questions. endeavor to achieve an integrated course will begin by analyzing some conception of the Holocaust by of the most important theories that PS 101 3 studying various aspects of it. The affect the American conception(s) of Introduction to Political Science general purpose of this course will economic justice. Students will then be to sensitize students to the events learn how these theories have been This course introduces students and influences of the Holocaust by: implemented or resisted by current to the central concepts of Political examining historical aspects through and historical US economic policy. Science, such as power, domination, the use of primary and secondary liberty, and legitimate and illegitimate sources; considering the role of Prerequisite: EN 102; authority. In addition, students will bystanders, Jewish and non-Jewish, sophomore status be introduced to the basic methods organizations and individuals, political employed by political scientists. The and religious leaders; and studying PH 340 3 relevance of the course material the reactions of victims, survivors, and Philosophy of Law to American politics, both past oppressors as reflected in literature. and present, will be highlighted. Law has an enormous influence on PS 208 3 the well-being of citizens, on whether PS 102 3 American Foreign Policy a society is just, and on the potential American Government for prosperity within society. Yet, it The history of foreign policy is the study is not always clear what exactly the The purpose of this course is to of fundamental ideas and principles, nature of law is. How, for instance, is introduce students to the structure decision making, implementation, and law different from morality? Moreover, and function of the American political consequences of policies affecting laws are useless unless they influence system. Typical issues to be addressed international relations. This course behavior. To do this, laws must be include the presidency, the Congress, is designed to provide the student backed by some sort of coercive force, the Constitution, federalism, interest with a basic understanding of how e.g., the authority of those in power. groups, the judicial system, and the United States arrived at its What constitutes a legitimate use of domestic and foreign policy. present position as the major world coercive force? The questions above power. In seeking this understanding, comprise just some of the issues that PS 128 3 we will look at the intellectual will be addressed in a course on the International Relations foundations of our foreign policy, we Philosophy of Law. Students will be will explore the various diplomatic introduced to the relevant thinkers This course will introduce students to policies and practices pursued by from the past, with an eye towards international relations and politics. the United States and examine and a better understanding of current This involves three inter- related evaluate the consequences of those discussions of the subject matter. tasks: learning how to think about policies. The course also examines and understand international the often conflicting assessments PH 405 3 relations systematically, rather than of American policy offered both by Philosophy and the Arts simply as a series of events; gaining contemporaries and historians. a basic knowledge of the historical Cross listed with HI 208 This course will introduce students background of the international to the age-old dialogue that has system; and investigating the current PS 212 3 occurred between philosophy and the issues facing nations and other actors Civil Liberties arts. Some of the classic questions in the international environment. We that have emerged from this dialogue will deal with the traditional issues We take our rights for granted, e.g., include the following. What exactly is a of the international politics such as free speech, assembly, and religion. It work of art? While most people would war, peace, and economic relations, is important to know how these rights consider the Mona Lisa to be a work of as well as more recent problems are defined, how they are acquired, art, what about a piece of driftwood? such as the environment, population, and how they can be lost. In this What if the wood were mounted on and multi- national corporations. course, students will be introduced a wall? Is the evaluation of a work of to civil liberties as they exist in the art purely subjective? What exactly is United States and around the globe. the meaning of a work of art? What In order to understand civil liberties

140 in the United States, attention will what we know as the LEFT and the investigating the current issues of be paid to Supreme Court rulings RIGHT of the political spectrum. the international politics such as war, on civil liberties, which includes a peace, and economic relations, as discussion of the facts, legal issues, PS 225 3 well as more recent problems such and constitutional questions. Using Regionalism and Community as the environment, population, a comparative approach, rights in and multi-national corporations. other countries will also be explored, Urbanization has been one of the including abuses of civil liberties. most important and fastest changing PS 234 3 forces shaping modern society. This Mass Media and American Society PS 220 3 course will examine the process Police States of urbanization and attempts by The media has often been referred to citizens to control its consequences. as the ?fourth branch of government. The study of how governments We will focus particularly on one It has been and continues to make function over time includes how the of the greatest challenges of today policy, by how events are covered. structure of government has been how cities and their surrounding This course addresses the issue of transformed. A study of the formation suburbs can work together to produce how the media shapes how we view of police states means an examination flourishing, livable communities. politics and society. To discuss the of how governments are changed Students will not be expected to medias perception of events, students from democratic to authoritarian in have any background in this area, will study the structure of the media response to events. Police states so there will also be an introduction which includes in-depth examination of exist in many parts of the globe in to the broad field of planning. the corporate structure of the media. which governments use political repression to dominate society. They PS 226 3 PS 252 3 are police states because of either the Comparative Politics Human Rights and Global Politics suspension of the rule of law or the use of law to monitor and eliminate Comparative Politics is one of the What are human rights around the diverse viewpoints and organizations. major sub-fields of Political Science. globe? A survey of nations indicates This course will use case studies to A course on comparative politics that there are vast differences in the explore how and why governments surveys political systems outside the rights accorded to citizens. This course are made into police states, how United States. The process of social explores how countries treat their police states limit freedom as well as decision-making, which is politics, citizens. We will examine rights and the the ultimate goals of police states. takes place in many different ways abuse of rights, including the following within different contexts. The causes subjects: due process rights, political PS 224 3 and effects of these differences, as prisoners, torture and ill treatment, State and Local Government well as the many similarities will be prison conditions, the death penalty, discussed. A range of nations will be political killings and war crimes. This course will examine state and studied, including both industrialized local governments. These governments and developing countries; democracies PS 280 3 are very important and are the main and nondemocratic states. The Political Movements building blocks and chief organizing course, therefore will serve as a tool governments for the whole-government for broadening perspectives and Political movements have, throughout system. To this end, students will introducing students to important the course of U.S. history, shaped be introduced to the relationships issues beyond the borders of the U.S. and often defined the policies of the between federal, state, and local units government. By studying political of government. The course also will PS 228 3 movements we in essence understand focus on state and local politics in International Relations who gets what when and how. Also New York State. Students will learn by studying political movements about the relevance of government of This course will introduce students to we know the degree of support their own state. In particular, topics international relations and politics. and or opposition to government that pertain specifically to Western This involves three inter-related tasks: policies. Political movements are New York will be discussed, such as learning how to think about and important in that they inform us the urban-suburban problem, Love understand international relations as to how ideas and organizations Canal, mass transit and poverty. These systematically, rather than simply as that support certain ideas are are important in that they inform us a series of events; gaining a basic what we know as the LEFT and the as to how ideas and organizations knowledge of the historical background RIGHT of the political spectrum. that support certain ideas are of the international system; and

141 PS 300 3 Prerequisite: Upper division status thought that continues to shape this The Politics of Technology or permission of instructor. movement, students will analyze and evaluate the arguments of the major Mobile devices, including cell PS 335 3 thinkers, such as Mary Wollstonecraft phones, Iphones and tablets, Google Genocide and Simone de Beauvoir. Glass, WiFi, smart classrooms, self-driving cars: these are all Murder, Mass murder. One recent Prerequisite: EN 102. examples of technologies currently citation includes this horrible statistic, in use. This course would function that almost 170 million unarmed, PS 345 3 to introduce political science majors helpless men, women and children Weapons and War and non-majors to the primary role have been shot, beaten, tortured, that technology has assumed in knifed, burned, starved, crushed, This course will survey the history of shaping human interactions. Given worked to death, buried alive or war, focusing particularly on the link technology’s prevalence and student drowned by governments. Mass between technology and the conduct association with it, this course should murder is global, taking over in many of war. We will also place the topic enlighten students to the uses of countries in different years: in Turkey, in the broader context of war as technology beyond mere description. from 1909-1918, over one million one of the transformational forces Through the assigned readings, Armenians were killed; in Cambodia of civilization. We will conclude by lectures, discussions and in-class from 1975 to 1979 two million asking whether, with the development presentations, students will begin to Cambodians were killed; from 1933 of weapons of mass destruction, war understand the following: technology’s to 1945, the German government remains a “normal” phenomenon–— historical roots; the necessity of exterminated a total of more than 20 “the continuation of diplomacy by technology and how technology has million people. Genocide is an old other means” In Clauswitz’s famous changed and developed over time. practice with a new name. The purpose phrase– or, as has been suggested In addition, students will, by the end of this course is to introduce students more recently, war, especially between of the semester, be able to assess to a systematic study of genocide, great powers, is becoming obsolete. technology in political terms, balancing from ancient to contemporary case its positive and negative effects. studies. Emphasis will be placed on Prerequisite: EN 102. Prerequisite: Sophomore Status how and why genocides occur. Class discussion will also focus on the PS 352 3 PS 333 3 roles of perpetrators, bystanders and American Democracy: Its Terrorism victims. The overall intention is for defenders and critics students to acquire an understanding The Oklahoma City bombing and the of the role genocide has played This course will examine the World Trade Center bombing are two in the pursuit of political ends. philosophical underpinnings of our recent examples of terrorism. The word unique American democracy. We will evokes fear for good reason, because Prerequisite: EN 102, examine the thoughts of the Founders it involves extremely violent, visible sophomore status. and where they may have originated, actions by individuals, groups, or whether from European sources or governmental authorities. The purpose PS 337 3 Native American ones. We will also of this course is to introduce students Gender Politics examine how uniquely American to a systematic study of terrorism thoughts about government and and its domestic and global impacts. The personal is political. Gender politics have evolved over time. The Class discussions will define terrorism politics are about the structure of last part of the course will attempt in relation to its historical roots. sex roles. It is also about the struggle to apply some of this philosophy to Distinctions will be made between between the sexes in which the central contemporary American political left-wing and right-wing terrorism, issues are freedom and domination. problems, including: term limits, and a sociology of terrorism This course will begin by introducing direct democracy, the Electoral organizations of both types will be students to the women’s movement, College, gridlock, and others. presented. In addition, the broad past, present, and future, with an range of efforts that have been eye towards identifying how the Prerequisite: EN 102 used to combat terrorism will also debate still profoundly influences the be addressed. The overall intention lives of individuals, often in unseen is for students to acquire an ways. Then, the movement will be understanding of the role of violence highlighted in terms of its unity of for political and non-political ends. thought and action. To understand the

142 PS 360 3 court cases serve as arenas to express PS 398 3 Global Communities in and settle issues of racism, cold war Human Rights and Global Politics the 21st Century politics, labor unrest and civil liberties contests. Political trials are the means What are human rights around the The way we as humans gather into by which governments confront globe? A survey of nations indicates communities goes a long way to political crimes. They have a long that there are vast differences in the determining the shape and functioning history, which serves to illustrate as rights accorded to citizens. This course of our societies. Human settlements the cases are discussed, why they exist explores how countries treat their have always changed and reacted to and what are the lessons to be learned citizens. We will examine rights and the both man-made and natural forces from a discussion of these trials. abuse of rights, including the following surrounding them. In this class we will subjects; due process rights, political examine the ways cities and societies Prerequisite: EN 102. prisoners, torture and ill treatment, are responding to the challenges of the prison conditions, the death penalty, modern world, focusing on areas other PS 370 3 political killings and war crimes. than the United States. Some cities Globalization and International are leading the way into a high-tech, Economic Relations PS 400 3 prosperous future, while others seem Special Topics in Political Science to be relegated to the role of dumping This course will survey the origins, grounds for the world’s problems. What development, and current functioning This course will examine the upcoming can planners and policy makers do of the global world economy. Economic elections, focusing particularly on to try and assure a safe, healthy, conflict and cooperation have the Presidential, Senatorial, and and economically successful joined war as the central ways that House races. Specifically, the course place for their people to live? nations interact. The debates about will address relevant current events, globalization have extended even the mechanics of campaigning, Prerequisite: EN 102. into riots in the streets of Seattle nominations, elections, as well as and Washington, DC. Furthermore, study the various issues and the PS 365 3 the globalization of the international candidate’s positions. Students will Politics and Movies economy means that individual also spend substantial time watching citizens are affected by the world and critiquing media coverage of the Movies both reflect society and also economic system in unprecedented election process. In sum, students will shape how we think about the world ways. Thus, this course responds be well apprised of the issues driving around us. This course will look at how to numerous current issues. the fall elections and will be well movies can be used for specifically prepared to cast an informed vote. political purposes, such as propaganda PS 389 3 films, as well as how politics and Introduction to Middle Eastern Culture Prerequisite: Upper division status political issues, including war and or permission of instructor. the role of the media, have been This course is an introduction to portrayed in “mainstream” Hollywood the Middle East, not as a political PS 401 3 films. We will be examining not just region. Instead, it investigates Middle Internship the surface depiction of events, but Eastern Civilization from a social and also how movies can subtly shape historical perspective. Recently, and The purpose of the Law & Government our political beliefs. The course will especially after 9/11, the Middle East internship is to provide a workplace be structured around the in-class has become synonymous in many experience that will further develop viewing of the films and discussion Westerner’s minds with Islam and skills that have been learned in and analysis by the whole class. fanaticism. The Middle East actually the classroom. Students will also has a rich heritage and is one of learn new skills relevant to their Prerequisite: EN 102. the oldest civilizations in the world. career paths, begin to establish a Students will examine how some Pre- network, and develop a sense of the PS 367 3 Islamic customs reshaped both the professional norms of behavior that Political Trials modern Eastern and Western cultures govern the workplace. Internship and see how the influence resulted work, however, cannot coincide with O.J. Simpson, the Chicago 7, and in the struggles between secular a student’s current employment. the case of Oliver North all share in governments and fundamentalists. Students will be required to attend common that they are political trials. regular seminars and independent Courtrooms are battlegrounds for the Prerequisite: EN 102 study meetings (in person or by merger of law and politics. High-profile phone) wherein they will discuss and

143 analyze what they have learned and the student’s appreciation of the Prerequisite: PSY 101. challenges they have encountered. relevance of psychological concepts in everyday living and will provide PSY 203 3 Prerequisite: 90 credit hours, a basic foundation for subsequent Adolescence Political Science major, approval of coursework in psychology. This Division of Social Sciences Chair. course is offered every semester. This course addresses the issues of human development during the PS 402 3 PSY 102 3 adolescent stage of life. Major Junior Symposium Topics in Psychology topics included are influences on development, issues of concern for Has your education changed who you This course reinforces current and the adolescent and family, are? Has it changed, perhaps even develops new technical and critical and peer relationships. radically, your perceptions and values? thinking skills that help students better The purpose of this course is to understand the subject matter and Prerequisite: PSY 101. witness this transformation in action. methods of psychology. It focuses upon Specifically, three professors from the nature and appropriateness of PSY 205 3 three different disciplines will guide various print and web-based resources Interpersonal Communication and and facilitate discussion on current for investigating psychological Effectiveness events of importance and of concern to topics; science vs. pseudoscience; students. As representatives of three professional ethics; data collection This course integrates theory with different disciplines, the professors and analysis; and current issues experience in order to enhance will discuss and debate issues utilizing and controversies in psychology. self-awareness, self-control and the their own disciplinary training as well Information about graduate study ability to maximize interpersonal as their own life experiences. Students and careers in psychology are also effectiveness. A primary emphasis will frequently hear the professors explored. Psychology 102 is required of the course is on developing disagree, and moreover recognize for and open only to psychology specific interpersonal skills that each professor’s understanding majors and minors. It is typically through the effective use of and evaluation of a current event has offered in the spring semester. communication techniques such as been shaped by the professor’s own listening, observing, paraphrasing education. Moreover, when students Prerequisite: PSY 101, and perception checking. enter the discussion they will also be psychology major. utilizing their own educational training, PSY 206 3 which has fostered their own unique PSY 201 3 Psychology of Gender set of perceptions. Put simply, the Psychology of Child Development Current Event Symposium is a forum This course will provide a review of the for students to apply what they have The social, emotional, intellectual empirical research and conceptual learned to aspects of their life that and physical growth factors that discussions surrounding gender and do not necessarily have anything to influence the development of examine the implications of gender do with their career. Consequently, the individual during infancy, for relationships, work, parenting, and students who complete the Symposium childhood, and early adolescence health. The focus of this course goes will be more reflective and better are considered in this course. beyond sex alone to explore the roles informed citizens ready to impact that society has assigned to women the world around them. Prerequisite: PSY 101. and men and the other variables that co-occur with sex, such as status and Prerequisite: upper level status PSY 202 3 gender-related traits. The implications Psychology of Adult Development of social roles, status, and gender- PSY 101 3 and Aging related traits for relationship, work, Introduction to Psychology parenting, and health are examined. Adult development and aging deals Psychology is the systematic study with the description and explanation PSY 215 3 of behavior and mental processes. of changes that occur during the adult Social Issues in Addictions This introductory course provides life course. This course examines a survey of topics and approaches age-related changes in physiological This course introduces students to the within psychology that reflects functions, cognition and memory, range of addictions which are said to the breadth and diversity of the personality and social development. predominate in our society. Students discipline. It is intended to increase are encouraged to critically examine

144 the concept of addiction, particularly student to scientific thinking, research Psychology. The course includes topics as it may be defined as a social ethics, critique of scientific ideas, which examine human behavior in phenomenon. Specific addictions to variables, sampling and probabilities, social relationships such as helping, be studied include various alcohol summarizing data, and hypothesis attraction and love, aggression, and chemical dependencies, eating testing. In the second semester, prejudice and discrimination. Students disorders, sex and love addictions, quasi, single-case, between and within will gain insight into their own compulsive gambling and spending, experimental designs, t-tests, chi- and others’ behavior in day-to-day and addictions to work and exercise. square tests, ANOVA, and correlational interactions. Topics are particularly Cross listed with HS 215 research will be explored. In applicable to business, human addition, survey design and research, service, and criminal justice majors. PSY 240 3 naturalistic and qualitative designs, Biopsychology: The Biological data analysis and interpretation, Prerequisites: PSY 101, Basis of Human Behavior and the communication of research 30 credit hours. findings will be considered. This course investigates human Prerequisite: PSY 101, and also PSY PSY 312 3 behavior from a perspective 102 or permission of instructor. Cognitive Psychology emphasizing biological mechanisms, A study of the specific psychological which underlie the conscious choices disorders and their characteristics, This course provides an introduction we make. Various daily biological and etiology, prognosis and treatment from to the cognitive processes involved physiological needs necessitate the perspectives of major theoretical in attention, recognition, memory, will study human nature as a singular formulations and recent research. knowledge, language, reasoning and mind/body unit, with the hypothesis Topics typically covered include: problem solving. These concepts are that consciousness can be molded classification of abnormal behavior, approached in terms of an information by physiological function. Conversely, stress-related disorders, anxiety processing model, considering the it also holds true that the body is disorders, dissociative and input (stimulus), processing (mental influenced by our consciousness. somatoform disorders, mood disorders activity), and output (behavior). The Hence, there is the continual dynamic and suicide, personality disorders, neural basis of cognitive functions dance between the tangible and sexual disorders, schizophrenia, will also be considered in regard to intangible components of our self- organic brain disorders, and disorders the anatomy and physiology of the awareness. Emotional health and of childhood. This course is offered nervous system. This course is offered physical health are integrally related in rotation with PSY 314 & PSY 424 in rotation with PSY 322 and PSY 342 as one depends upon the other. Various components of behavior will Prerequisites: PSY 101, PSY Prerequisite: PSY 101 be reviewed, such as the nervous 297 if taking PSY 298. system and brain, the biochemistry PSY 313 3 of behavior, motivated behavior, PSY 307 3 Sports Psychology learning and communication, and Psychology of Group Dynamics physiological/neurological disorders. Sports Psychology is the study of This course is an introduction to group psychological and mental processes Prerequisite: PSY 101 is strongly processes utilizing current theory, that influence and are influenced by recommended, as is one Science research, and applications. It will focus participation in sports and exercise course such as BI 114 or 141. on the effects of this specific type of and varying performance levels in Sophomore status required. social interaction on the affective, sports and exercise. This subfield also behavioral, and cognitive responses studies the psychological aspects PSY 297 and 298 6 of the individual. Processes within of health, sports, lifestyles and Research Design and Analysis I and II the group (e.g., norms, roles) and exercise. This course is designated pressures from external sources (e.g., as upper level as students will be This two semester series of courses politics, economic climates) will be expected to have the skills to conduct will introduce Psychology majors considered with the goal of applying research using primary sources, to research design, methodology this knowledge in social, work, family analyze the research and discuss and statistical analysis of data and and organizational group activities. applications of the research findings. communication of research findings Prerequisites: PSY 101, junior status, in an integrated fashion. It takes or permission of instructor. The Prerequisite: PSY 101 and junior status the place of MA 200 (Statistics) goal of the course is to introduce and PSY 305 (Research Methods). students to the major theories and The first semester will introduce the current areas of research in Social

145 the role religion plays as a powerful PSY 314 3 PSY 322 3 meaning system that can affect the Personality Psychology Learning Psychology lives of individuals in terms of their beliefs, motivations, emotions and Personality psychology is concerned Learning has been identified as a key behaviors, and can influence their with the differences among and issue in the endeavor to understand interactions on both interpersonal and patterns that distinguish each of us as human behavior. This course will intergroup levels. Psychological theory individuals, unique from everyone else, explore Behaviorist models, such as will be utilized to understand the role and of the common human nature we operant and classical conditioning, that religion, faith and spirituality play all share. This course examines six along with Cognitive models, focusing in different areas of human activity domains or perspectives in personality on memory. The themes of this such as health and the recovery psychology: dispositional, biological, course will be the adaptive nature, from physical illness, psychotherapy, intrapsychic, cognitive/experiential, and neural basis of learning and sexuality, interpersonal relationships, social and cultural, and adjustment. memory. Applications are made to violence, racial prejudice, personality Each perspective is examined for animal learning, artificial intelligence, development, adolescent behavior, the particular focus it provides in development, behavior modification aging and mental health. The course explaining individual differences in and training. This course is offered in content will expose the student to behavior by examining key theories rotation with PSY 312 and PSY 342. the empirical study of religion and and representative research. religious experiences. It should also This course is offered in rotation Prerequisite: PSY 101 be understood what this course is with PSY 304 and PSY 424 and junior status. not. It is not a course about specific religious traditions or doctrines. Prerequisite: PSY 101 PSY 332 3 Marriage and the Family Prerequisite: PSY 101 PSY 320 3 Loss, Grief and Dying This course examines current and PSY 342 3 historical trends and dynamics related Sensation and Perception This multi-disciplinary course is to marriage, family, relationships, developed to sensitize students to and alternative lifestyles. A major The study of Sensation and Perception the issues of loss, grief, and dying theme of the course is the interaction revolves around three main themes: 1) that are part of every individual’s between individuals and the societal The nature of the physical stimulation, life experience. Students will explore environment in which they make their 2) The anatomy of the organs which their own relationship with death and decisions. Increasing flexibility forces register and react to this external various loss-related experiences and individuals to make many difficult energy, and 3) The interpretation of the explore the ways in which societal choices with regard to family values neural coding which arises from these attitudes influence how and when and personal autonomy; students stimulations. Each of the five senses we die and how we live as we deal will explore how these decisions are (sight, hearing, taste, smell, and with the knowledge of death and often being made in the context of touch) will be considered in terms of loss. Subject matter will encompass a contradictory cultural values. Another these three themes. Current theories blend of psychological, socio-cultural focus of the course is the shift from and philosophical views of sensation and historical perspectives on death. viewing marriage as an institution and perception will be considered Topics will include issues of loss to viewing it as a relationship in in regard to their explanatory power related to relationships, social role which the partners expect to find in accounting for the empirical and change, and life-span development, companionship and intimacy. phenomenological data. Special as well as detailed discussions of emphasis will be placed on the topics surrounding death, dying, and Prerequisite: Sophomore status or demonstration of and interaction with loss experiences. Both the roles of the permission of department. phenomena covered in this course. interpersonal self and the professional Cross listed with HS and SO 332 This course is offered in rotation self in working with those encountering with PSY 312 and PSY 322. death and grief/loss will be explored. PSY 333 3 Cross listed with SO 320 and HS 320 Psychology of Religion Prerequisite: PSY 101, junior status.

Prerequisite: Sophomore status This course will provide an introduction PSY 351 3 or permission of department. to the major issues, theories Positive Psychology and empirical approaches to the psychology of religion. It will examine Positive Psychology is a study of

146 the basic human drive towards students will learn to engage in a major issues faced by members of happiness. As a psychological thorough analysis and critique of organizations. These issues include the construct, happiness includes theory, methodology, and results of meaning of work and quality of work numerous perspectives and attitudes psychological research. The seminar life; group dynamics and interpersonal – contentment, peacefulness, also provides structured exercises relationships within organizations; attainment of goals, health, wealth, designed to help students explore common communication patterns spirituality, as well as cultural options for graduate study and to and the effects upon organizational variations of its definition. This course be prepared to make applications to members; the impact of conflict, will focus on the research associated graduate programs. This course is competition, and cooperation; and with elements of positivism such as intended for departmental majors and the interface between leaders and subjective well-being, personality is a prerequisite for PSY 497-498. followers. This course combines theory traits associated with positivism, This course is typically offered with in-class experiential exercises measurements of happiness, in the fall semester. hardiness and mindfulness, cognitive Prerequisites: PSY 101, junior status. styles of attribution and locus of Prerequisite: PSY 101 and control and, the physiology of emotion. permission of advisor. PSY 410 3 Ultimately, students will learn about Forensic Psychology this field of Psychology, its complexities PSY 406 3 and its applications in both Cross-cultural Study of Psychology This course will introduce students to professional and personal contexts. the fascinating world of psychology Given the increasing rate of as it is applied to the American legal Prerequisites: PSY 101, intercultural contact through the system. Students will learn about 30 credit hours. media, technological advances in the wide range of topics investigated PSY 381 3 communication, and of face- to- by forensic psychologists and how face contact, an appreciation of said researchers’ work is currently Evolutionary Psychology human behavior as it develops being applied in real world settings and is understood within diverse by law enforcement agencies, those Evolutionary psychology is the scientific cultures is essential. This course will in the judicial system and those study of human nature, based on include such topics as development, in the prison system. Topics will understanding the psychological interpersonal relationships, include psychological assessment, adaptations we have evolved to perception, communication, competency to stand trial, rights of cope with survival and reproductive education, emotion and gender criminal defendants, individual rights, challenges in prehistory. Topics within a multicultural context. jury decision making, jury consulting, covered include: human sexuality, eyewitness testimony, mental health aggression and warfare, status and Prerequisite: PSY 101. law, juvenile justice, the family court prestige, social dominance, conflict system, and risk assessment. between the sexes, parenting, family PSY 407 3 life, group cooperation, emotions, Childhood Psychopathology: Prerequisite: PSY 101 and and psychopathology. As an emerging Assessment and Treatment 60 credit hours. perspective in psychology, the evolutionary approach is already This course is intended to be an PSY 412 3 becoming a controversial and thought advanced level course focusing on the Psychological Tests and Measurement provoking source of new hypotheses, etiology, classification, assessment, explanations, and research throughout and treatment of a select group of This course will introduce students to many areas of psychology. child and adolescent psychological the theory, methods, and applications disorders that are most frequently of psychological testing. A major Prerequisite: PSY 101 encountered by professionals in mental objective of the course is to improve health and educational settings. the knowledge, understanding and PSY 397 3 practices of those who construct Junior Seminar Prerequisites: PSY 101 AND tests, those who take tests, and those PSY 201 or PSY 203 who must interpret the meaning The Junior Seminar provides students and value of tests. This course is with a forum for exploring individual PSY 408 3 typically offered in the fall semester. interests in psychology culminating Organizational Psychology with an in-depth, comprehensive Prerequisite: PSY 101 and MA 200 literature review. In the process This course focuses on some of the

147 PSY 415 3 theoretical and professional issues PSY 497-8 3 Psychology of Extraordinary Events relate to the delivery of psychological Senior Honors Project services to diverse clinical populations. This course will explore the aspects The course introduces students to the This two-semester course is for of life and world events that move field of clinical psychology and broad department majors only with a beyond the important and significant range of associated skills including specific area of interest and/or for to what will be called “extra-ordinary”. practice, research and assessment. It those planning to pursue a graduate The field of Psychology has defined emphasizes that clinical applications degree in Psychology or related many of the components of biological, should be supported by empirical area. The goal in the first semester behavioral and cognitive functioning evidence. This course is offered in is the development and proposal in the realm of the normal and the rotation with PSY 304 and PSY 314. of an independent research project abnormal. However, much less under the approval and direction of attention has been paid to the Prerequisite: 6 credit hours department faculty. The second few but notable instances where in psychology, including PSY semester is devoted to the completion events do not have a handy frame 101, upper division status. of the project and submission of a of reference, that is, when an event publishable (APA style) product. This is “extra-ordinary”. In fact these PSY 430 3 course is offered every semester. events seem to defy definition, with History of Psychology most observers simply “knowing” or Prerequisite: PSY 101, PSY 397 “having a gut feeling” when one has This course provides students with and permission of advisor. occurred. One of the first tasks in this an overview of psychology as it has course will be to define what is meant developed and transformed over PY 140 3 by an “extra-ordinary” event. Once time. With such a perspective, a College Physics I defined, this course will explore the goal is to appreciate the evolution roles of biological and psychological of psychological ideas and practices The course is designed for students functioning as they relate to such by studying the major theoretical majoring in the sciences and events. Functions such as arousal, approaches and the impact on today’s considering careers in the professional stress, emotion, motivation, memory, thinking. This course is typically sciences, biomedical, and academic social processes, adjustment and offered in the spring semester. areas. PY 140 is the first of a two- psychopathology will be explored by semester sequence of College Physics the use of book chapters, journal Prerequisite: PSY 101 is courses designed to provide the articles, movies, and movie clips. required, junior status. student with an overall view of the Through these explorations, this concepts by setting up and solving definition will be modified and PSY 496 3 simple problems in physics. The a class produced concept map Senior Project course will include concepts and will be created as a record of the applications of the following topics: group’s thoughts on the subject. This one semester Psychology kinematics, dynamics, gravitation, This course is intended to Capstone course requires students energy, momentum, heat, and operate similarly to a graduate to synthesize skills and knowledge selected topics in modern and level symposium on a current that has been gained throughout biophysics. The required laboratory topic in the field of Psychology, their study of Psychology. The student will provide the student with practical albeit appropriately focused for will be required to choose an area knowledge of Physics and enhance the an undergraduate audience. for study and research from a list of knowledge gained in the classroom. approved topics. A research proposal This course fulfills a science, liberal PSY 424 3 will be presented to a panel of faculty arts, or all college elective. Clinical Psychology: to simulate an ethics committee Theory and Practice review. Data will be collected, and PY 141 3 then statistically analyzed using College Physics II The field of clinical psychology SPSS. An APA style manuscript will integrates science, theory, and be prepared, along with a poster or This course is designed for students practice to understand, predict, and oral presentation of the project majoring in the sciences and alleviate maladjustment, disability, considering careers in the professional and discomfort as well as to promote Prerequisite: PSY 397 sciences, biomedical, and academic human adaptation, adjustment, and areas. PY 141 is the continuation of personal development. This course a two-semester sequence of College develops an understanding of the Physics courses designed to provide

148 the student with an overall view of the original religion. This interdisciplinary solidarity, the rights of workers, concepts by setting up and solving course will consider significant poverty, and ecological sustainability,. simple problems in physics. Students moments, events, and trends in Students will deepen their social will develop an understanding as the story of Judaism, Islam and justice literacy by participating in a they explore the topics such as fluids, Christianity which seriously affected service learning project that addresses thermodynamics, electrical force, the impact and influence of religion current social justice problems. field, and potential, electric circuits, in the West as we know it today. magnetism, electromagnetic induction, Prerequisite: EN 101 geometric and physical optics, RS 200 3 and quantum, atomic, and nuclear Jesus in Early Christianity RS 206 3 physics. The required laboratory will Franciscanism provide the student with practical “Who do people say that I am?” Jesus’ knowledge of Physics and enhance the question elicited a variety of responses This course is intended to serve as knowledge gained in the classroom. in the ancient world. To his supporters, a religious studies elective. It will This course fulfills a science, liberal Jesus was a teacher of wisdom, provide those students who have arts, or all college elective. miracle worker, prophet, king, and chosen and are going to a Franciscan son of God. His detractors, however, college, a deeper understanding of Prerequisite: C or better in PY 140 dismissed him as a charlatan, St. Francis, St. Clare and the eight sorcerer, vagabond, and criminal. In Franciscan traditions that are RS 101 3 our modern age, biblical scholars are the core of the college identity: Introduction to Religion also divided in their views of Jesus, respect, service, hope, vision, joy, identifying him as a philosopher, integrity, compassion, and peace. Why am I here? What is my purpose magician, apocalyptic prophet, social in life? Why do bad things happen revolutionary, and mystic. What can RS 299 3 to good people? Is there life after we know about the person of Jesus, Special Topics in Religion death? Questions regarding human and how was he remembered by his origins and the meaning of human followers and opponents? A critical This course examines how religion experiences have captivated minds for examination of the New Testament can contribute to understanding a centuries. Often, the answers to these gospels, other Christian, Jewish, and topic or problem of contemporary questions have taken religious shape pagan testimonies, archaeology, significance (e.g., Religion and Film, and spurred the creation of a variety and iconography will introduce Religion and the Media, Religion and of religions around the world. This students to the varied perceptions Sports). Students will learn about course will explore both historic and of Jesus in the ancient world. the major methods and theories contemporary expressions of religious of the academic study of religion concern. Students will be introduced Prerequisite: EN 101 and explore how the application to major concepts in the study of of these ideas can illuminate world religion. Additionally, notions of RS 202 3 specific social or cultural topics. God, faith, religious experience, and Religion and Social Justice theological reflection across religions RS 300 3 will be among the topics examined. Social justice is a field of study that American Religious History analyzes the social systems and RS 141 3 cultural values that contribute to This course traces the religious Western Religious Thought injustice and develops strategies to history of the United States from the create new social structures that offer Age of Exploration to the present The religious movements of Western fair treatment for all. This course will by examining how religious ideals civilization (Judaism, Islam and examine the ideas and theories that influenced and were shaped by the Christianity) have through the centuries shape a critical approach to social social, political, and cultural contexts experienced a variety of creative justice and explore how religious of American life. Specific attention and conflictive moments. Although traditions have engaged and applied will be given to themes such as maintaining unchanging core beliefs, them to create positive changes in religious freedom and oppression, the Western religion has been subjected society. Special attention will be given relationship between church and state, to a number of political, economic, to the principles of Catholic Social the interpretation of scripture, religious cultural and social influences which Teaching, which provide a framework dissent, and toleration, diversity, have altered outlooks, caused for assessing current advocacy work and pluralism. The investigation of further growth and development, and on topics such as the preservation these topics will provide students sometimes radically redirected the of human dignity and community with an understanding of the

149 imprint that religious traditions have SIM 398 3 Prerequisites: BUS 200, made on American culture and Sales and Retail Management completion of 75 credit hours an appreciation for the country’s or permission of division. ever-shifting religious landscape. This course prepares management students in sports and other industries SIM 403 3 Prerequisites: EN 102, RS 101 to become effective sales and retail Technology in Sports (recommended), Sophomore status. managers in today’s hyper-competitive, unpredictable, and culturally diverse This course examines the multiple SIM 331 3 economic environment by integrating dimensions of technology in the Legal Environment in Sports Industry current technology, research, and sport industry today. Students will strategic thinking. Topics like sales be introduced to the field of sports This course focuses on legal aspects of and retail planning, customers and technology, while utilizing the aspects sports and leisure industry, including market analyses, retail inventory within the field to gain a better tort and contract law, civil litigation, management, and sales force perspective and appreciation in today’s product and personal liability laws, development are explored in detail. industry. Additionally, students will athletic licensing and intellectual learn new and innovative strategies property laws, and contractual law Prerequisite: BUS 200, completion of sports technology, such as framework use by sports and leisure of 45 credit hours or permission social media, equipment apparel, organizations. Using legal case of division. etc. and the impact they have on studies as a framework, students today’s competitive industry. will further explore sports law and SIM 401 3 sports ethics, and the complex and Sports Media Prerequisites: BUS 200, interdependent relationship the two This class is designed to introduce completion of 75 credit hours areas have when dealing with issues the elements of an effective sports or permission of division. in sports and leisure management. media relations office. Students will be introduced to the communication SIM 410 3 Prerequisite: BUS 200, techniques in a modern sports media Sports Event Management Sophomore Status relations office, including writing publications, crisis management This course focuses on skills and SIM 338 3 and social media. Topics include competencies required in the Sports Economics day-to-day office management and designing, planning, implementing, responsibilities, game management, and evaluating of sport events. This course applies basic macro and writing skills, game-day publications, Students focus on acquiring micro economic theories to the laws and ethics that pertain to crisis business, operational, and logistical analysis of economic issues in sports, communications and social media skills and techniques in managing leisure, and recreation industries. and how the ever-changing world of sports events. The central focus Topics covered include the history of technology is changing the media is on the experience of the sports the development of sports markets, relations industry. event consumer, which ultimately the role of economics in the analysis determines the level of success sports of these markets, and the demand Prerequisites: BUS 200, and recreation events achieve. for activities, facilities, equipment, completion of 75 credit hours travel, and other related operations. or permission of division. Prerequisite: BUS 200, Issues and functions related to completion of 75 credit hours sports and leisure management SIM 402 3 or permission of division. such as pricing of products/services, Sports Psychology financial management, long-term SIM 490 3 capital investment, and capital and Students will be introduced to the Strategic Management operational budget management basic aspects within sports psychology in Sports Industry are addressed in detail. today such as player performance and athletic competition. Students This capstone course for the B.S. Prerequisite: ECO 204, Completion will learn about other topics such degree in Sports Industry Management of 45 credit hours or permission as the impact of psychological examines how organizations in of division. factors affecting team building, sports, leisure, and related industries team communication, injury develop strategies for new products rehabilitation and goal setting. and markets, while simultaneously balancing sustainability and efficiency

150 of their current operations. Main introduction to social activism. SO 320 3 component of strategic management Loss, Grief and Dying including environmental assessment, SO 201 3 strategy formulation, strategy Social Problems This multi-disciplinary course is implementation, and strategic developed to sensitize students to control will be used as a framework The purpose of this course is to the issues of loss, grief, and dying to examine short-term and long-term introduce students to some of the that are part of every individual’s strategies of sports businesses. contemporary social problems and life experience. Students will explore Strategic issues and concerns issues facing American society. their own relationship with death and specific to sports industry will Throughout the course, we will analyze various loss-related experiences and also be investigated through the nature, causes, and consequences explore the ways in which societal a case- study based strategic of these problems with an eye toward attitudes influence how and when audit of sports businesses. developing a critical understanding we die and how we live as we deal and exploring potential solutions. with the knowledge of death and Prerequisite: Senior status, SIM major loss. Subject matter will encompass a Prerequisite: SO 101, EN 101. blend of psychological, socio-cultural SO 101 3 and historical perspectives on death. Introduction to Sociology SO 301 3 Topics will include issues of loss Cultural Anthropology related to relationships, social role The purpose of this introductory change, and life-span development, course is to explore society and how Cultural anthropology is a unique field as well as detailed discussions of it operates. Its goal is to illuminate for of study which examines humanity topics surrounding death, dying, and students the powerful social forces by exploring the social arrangements loss experiences. Both the roles of the and patterns that influence their and customs of humans around the interpersonal self and the professional lives and careers. This course will world and through history. We are able self in working with those encountering encourage students to actively think to better understand ourselves and death and grief/loss will be explored. about, question, and challenge the our own social systems after looking issues shaping contemporary society at others, and this course will foster Prerequisite: Sophomore status or so that they may pursue informed an understanding of cultural relativity permission of department. choices and actions throughout their which permits students to reexamine Cross listed with HS 320 and PSY 320 lives. The student will master an their own beliefs and assumptions understanding of facts, concepts, and about what is natural and unnatural. SO 332 3 theories; communicate ideas clearly Marriage and the Family and persuasively; understand the Prerequisite: SO 101 connections between materials under This course examines current and consideration and other bodies of SO 306 3 historical trends and dynamics related knowledge; be creative and produce Cultural Diversity: Ethnic to marriage, family, relationships, individual insights; and identify the and Racial Relations and alternative lifestyles. A major values inherent in the materials theme of the course is the interaction studied. The classroom structure will This course focuses on dimensions between individuals and the societal encourage student participation. of cultural and cross-cultural diversity environment in which they make their and relations within the context of decisions. Increasing flexibility forces SO 102 3 US social, political, and economic individuals to make many difficult Social Inquiry & Activism systems. The emphasis is on the choices with regard to family values socially constructed categories of and personal autonomy; students Society is a contact sport. Through culture, race, and ethnicity that will explore how these decisions are our beliefs about the world and the differently shape the lived experiences often being made in the context of actions (or lack of actions) those and perspectives of people. A variety contradictory cultural values. Another beliefs inspire, we literally create of socio-cultural concepts, including focus of the course is the shift from social reality as we go along. This racialization, intersectionality, and viewing marriage as an institution course helps prepares students to be colorblindness are explored. to viewing it as a relationship in responsible citizens in a participatory which the partners expect to find democracy by (1) challenging them to Prerequisite: SO 101, and companionship and intimacy. Cross think critically about the reality claims sophomore status. listed with HS and PSY 332 in contemporary public discourse and (2) providing an in-depth Prerequisite: Sophomore status or

151 permission of department. skills. Writing of simple Spanish TH 101 3 sentences is continued as part of the Introduction to Theater SO 336 3 course. This course is not intended for Sociology of Management students who have completed three As with any introductory course in or more years of high school Spanish. any discipline, Introduction to Theatre This course is designed to present seeks to present students with to the student the basic ideology of Prerequisite: SP 101 or two the overview of the principles and Max Weber’s “Rationality” as typified years of high school Spanish. practices of the Western theatrical by modern management techniques tradition. By the end of the semester, used today that is in direct conflict SP 201 3 you will have a greater understanding with “Traditionalism” still in existence Intermediate Spanish I of the history, structure and practice in developing and underdeveloped of theatre and see how the performing nations. The course focuses on This course is a continuation of arts create and are created by our the development of the rational the material begun in SP 102. society. On a practical level, you will approach of western management Emphasis is placed upon principles develop your own knowledge and that emerged with the economic of grammar, aural comprehension skills in the various ways that theatre system of capitalism and the industrial and the further development of oral is created in our culture. You will revolution to the post-industrialized and written communication skills. expand your exposure to plays and nations of today. The course takes performances, contribute creatively to the student through this 200 year Prerequisite: SP 102 or comparable the production process (your own and/ journey using George Ritzer’s text high school background. or the Colleges), and learn the many that examines the management facets of the collaborative theatrical techniques developed and emulated SP 205 3 craft through hands-on experience. now worldwide by the McDonald Spanish for Law Enforcement Officials Perhaps most importantly, by the Corporation and the Walt Disney end of the term you will hopefully Corporation. Cross listed with CJ 336. This course is open to all majors, begin to view theatre as a launching although students in criminal justice, point for looking at your world Prerequisites: SO 101 and upper crime scene investigation, and human and its representations in a division status services will find it especially useful. different and more critical way. It is a communication-focused course SP 101 3 enabling students to function within TH 201 3 Introduction to Spanish I a bi-lingual setting in the particular Acting I situation of law enforcement. Part This course is intended for students of the course will entail an intensive This class will focus on allowing the with little or no exposure to the review of grammar needed for this beginning performer to gain vital study of the Spanish language. type of conversation. The rest of knowledge and experience in the art of Comprehension of basic principles of the course will focus on the oral acting. The physical and psychological grammar is stressed, along with aural and written communication skills construction of a realistic character comprehension and development of allowing the professional to respond and its application in performance will oral communication skills. Writing of to those whose primary language is be the cornerstone of the semester. simple Spanish sentences is done Spanish. This portion of the course Lectures on acting theory will be from the beginning of the course so will focus on conversational skills, accompanied by plenty of hands-on that a certain facility with the written documents, and forms used in the acting exercises and performances. language might be obtained within the field and the development of the Emphasis will be placed on course of the semester. There are no necessary vocabulary to respond in Stanislavski, his “Method” and the prerequisites. This course is not for a variety of scenarios. This course way that his work has influenced students who have taken the Spanish is intended for students who have a American and European acting. From Regents’ examination in high school. working knowledge of the basic rules that foundation, students will explore of Spanish grammar. Prerequisites: the way that powerful, “realistic” SP 102 3 Spanish 102 or three years of high performances can be created on the Introduction to Spanish II school Spanish completed within the stage or screen through monologue, last five years. (For students unsure scene-work and full performance. This course is a continuation of SP of abilities, appropriate score on 101 which stresses basic principles of placement test may be required.) TH 318 3 grammar, aural comprehension and The History of Theater development of oral communication

152 The purpose of this course is to and are created by our society. On a the nature of public administration provide students with an in-depth practical level, the student will develop and its organizations, using both understanding of the art, the evolution, advanced skills in the many ways that theoretical and practical lenses to and the craft of the theater. The course theatre is created within our culture, do so. Understanding the legitimacy will cover such aesthetic issues as having the opportunity to expand his/ and authority of these sectors to theater as art as well as theories of her experience in specific theatrical address collective problems requires acting and directing. The course will fields of interest through readings, inviting both management and policy trace the evolution of theater from in-class work and participation in a full practitioners to see the intersection that of ancient Greece and Rome to theatrical production. Most important, between managerial practices and contemporary play productions. by the end of this term the student policy decisions and to connect Throughout the course detailed will gain the skill by which he/she the macro and micro dynamics of attention will be given to stagecraft can use the discipline of theater as a governance. The course focuses such as set design, lighting, lens through one can interpret the heavily on the broad trends shaping costuming, and make-up. world and its representations critically. the sector, predominantly in the United States, but making connections to Prerequisite: EN 102. Prerequisites: TH 320 international trends. The goal is for students- whether they are interested TH 320 3 TH 367 3 in policy, finance or management- to Theory and Method of Play Production Contemporary Theater develop their own “cognitive map” of their respective sector, so that they Too often plays are viewed by From the glamour of Broadway and can identify and interpret key issues students as written literature that West End productions of The Producers and challenges of sustainability is recited aloud. Such a reductive and Rent, to gritty protest Dramas and experienced by stakeholders in their approach to theater does a terrible the avant-garde contemporary theatre field, and consider their implication for injustice to the symbolic richness and is a vibrant and amazingly diverse practice. Classes will involve a mix of interdisciplinary complexity of drama. art form. This class will examine an brief lectures; discussion based on EN 320, therefore, is designed to overview of the dramatic literature of readings and written assignments; enable the student to attain a more the last 30 years, with an emphasis and guest speakers. sophisticated appreciation of the on the 21st Century. In so doing, theater, its possibilities, limitations, students will be discussing a wide CC 505 3 and its evolution. The course is range of related issues, including Introduction to Graduate Statistics divided into three parts: first, an the varying production styles and historical overview of theater’s techniques involved with each script Correlation and regression analysis, evolution; second, a study of the and the broader cultural and social probability and sampling theory, craft of production, with workshops in framework that makes these works estimating population parameters, acting, pantomime, make-up, and set possible. As with any class that deals testing hypotheses. Familiarity with design; third, the actual production with the dramatic arts, our discussions descriptive statistics assumed. and performance of a one-act play. of these plays will be framed by the viewing and analysis of many CC 510 3 Prerequisite: EN 102. performances, both live and on video. Program Planning and Evaluation

TH 321 3 Program and policy evaluation Theory and Method of GRADUATE COURSES is an important means for policy Play Production II makers, managers, and other CC 500 3 stakeholders to learn about program This class expands on the content Organization Theory and Management and policy effectiveness and make and skills taught in TH 320 (Theory judgments and decisions regarding and Methods I). The class assumes This course examines the nature and those programs and policies. While a general knowledge of theater along major trends of public administration, evaluation evolved from the social with competence in basic theater skills specifically in the nonprofit, criminal sciences and uses many of the in the areas of acting, set design, justice, and governmental sectors, same research methodologies costume, and productions. By the end as these sectors are understood to inform users, the different of the semester, the student will have within the context of a broad shift purposes of evaluation mean that a greater understanding of the history, in governance, both in the US and the planning and implementation structure and practice of theater and internationally. The course aims to of evaluations require perspectives see how the performing arts create deepen student understanding of and techniques different from those

153 used in traditional research. CC 599 3 formulation, sampling, measurement, Internship Experience experimental and quasi-experimental CC 515 3 designs, survey research, interviewing, Finance and Budgeting The course is available to students participant observation, unobtrusive in the MPA and CJA program as an measures, methods of data At a broad level, the budget is the tool experiential learning opportunity management and analysis, ethical governments, not-for-profits, and public combined with a research project in concerns of research in criminal sectors use to transform policies and an appropriate agency setting. It is justice, and research planning. goals into outcomes, and it determines intended only for the students who Consideration will also be paid to the the extent to which these goals are have not yet achieved full are then research techniques emerging from achieved. At a more basic level, the considered, along with the structure the field of forensic psychology. budget specifies the allocation of and functioning of the criminal court Particular attention will be paid to resources among competing services system and the roles of particular the problems of interpreting research time employment in their field. elements such as prosecution and findings in a practical manner. Unlike internships available at the defense. Particular attention will undergraduate level, this course will be paid to the decision making CJA 645 3 require students to engage in critical processes of those involved in the Nature and Causes of Crime evaluation of the workplace setting system, and to the jury system. and to refine and enhance their own This course will examine patterns professional development skills. In CJA 601 3 and trends in crime and victimization the Criminal Justice Administration Proseminar within the United States, as well as program, students may choose to diverse theoretical perspectives and complete this course in lieu of one of The purpose of this course is to individual theories that attempt to the specialized area courses- CJ introduce students entering the explain crime and delinquency. A 650, CJ 660, or CJ 670. Masters program in Criminal Justice multidisciplinary approach will be Administration to what is happening used that examines the underlying CC 520 3 in both the professional field and in causes and consequences of crime. Policy and Political Analysis the academic discipline associated Biological, psychological, sociological, with this area of study, and to provide cultural, and political/radical theories The goal of this course is to provide background which is essential for will be critically examined, and recent a greater understanding of (1) the advanced study in this area. Topics developments in criminological process by which public policies are will include the history, structure approaches will be considered. formulated, decided on, implemented, and functioning of the criminal Victimology will also be explored, and evaluated, (2) techniques of justice system in the United States as a field in its own right and as a analysis appropriate for various and selected other countries, and significant and contributing source policy issues, and (3) substantive the ways in which mass media and of deviant behavior. The extent to policy issues facing us today. political fluctuations influence the which both science and ideology help system. Attention will also be paid to shape the fields of criminology Public policies will be examined, to the evolving managerial approach and victimology will be evaluated. developed, and analyzed from three most often used by administrators in perspectives: the critic, the client, this field, and to the ethical dilemmas A basic knowledge of criminological the consultant. Students will learn posed by social control efforts theories is expected, along with how to act as critics who identify and research methodologies. a rudimentary understanding of strengths, weaknesses and logical statistics and the scientific nature inconsistencies in policy ideas and CJA 640 3 of research methodology. Students analyses. As clients, students will learn Research Methods in Criminal Justice lacking this background should to manage policy studies that yield prepare themselves by reading one high quality and politically relevant This seminar will provide an of the many excellent undergraduate information related to policy issues. intermediate level of study to the textbooks available. As consultants, students will learn scientific method and to research concrete tools to efficiently conduct designs as applied to problems of CJA 650 3 and explain policy studies. crime and criminal justice, and will Criminal Law and Courts provide an overview of tools available to those working and studying the Many are of the opinion that the field. It will survey such topics as criminal courts fail to properly punish problem conceptualization and and deter offenders. This view

154 has been a popular topic among CJA 670 3 sharpen and test their analytic and politicians, the electorate and critics Penology critical thinking skills, and strengthen of the American Justice System. This their research abilities by completing course will provide students with an The purpose of this course is to a major project. The course will also understanding of what goes wrong examine the history and practice serve as a forum for debate on some and what is accomplished well. The of social control, and the theories of the most critical issues facing course begins with an examination which are associated with various criminal justice administrators today, of the nature of criminal law, tracing approaches. The changes and and as a means of preparing students its development within the U.S. legal development of correctional to become better leaders within their system and exploring strengths philosophy will be examined, professions and in their communities. and weaknesses. Legal procedures including incarceration, diversion, and operations. Politically and and community based corrections. Graduate Research Project: financially the budget also manifests Public attitudes toward the treatment In addition to fulfilling all core and governance more than any other of offenders will be considered, major course requirements for activity organizations engage in. along with the problems associated the Master of Criminal Justice with reentry of this group into the Administration, students are required The purpose of this course is to community. Some attention will be to complete a graduate research introduce students to the intricacies paid to the problems associated project as a condition for graduation. of budgeting and related areas with special populations, and the The graduate research project is of fiscal administration, including larger social, economic and political designed to help students apply performance budgeting, budget environment which shape policy classroom concepts and theories development, budget implementation, decisions. While this is essentially to practical issues and problems internal controls, and cost analysis. a course in corrections, it must be by framing the issue within the The course will give students a basic highlighted that theory and research context of scientific research, and by understanding of the concepts and methodology will be emphasized. developing information literacy lifetime skills needed to perform these tasks learning skills. The graduate research and to evaluate both budget processes CJA 679 3 project steps and requirements and documents. Budgeting is, in large Research Project/Independent Study are incorporated within graduate part, a technical task that requires courses throughout the 18 month determining factors such as the cost This course is an independent curriculum. The research project is of items, proper charges for services, study involving partnering with the embedded seamlessly within the and programmatic net effects. project mentor in preparation of the curriculum (and not in one specific completion of the Capstone Research course). Each student is assigned CJA 660 3 Project. This course is a prerequisite a Faculty research mentor. Policing in Contemporary Society to CJA 680.The project must conform to the content and format outlined MPA 625 3 This course will provide a close in the graduate student project Introduction to Public Administration examination of the status and role handbook. This course will provide of police and police institutions in the student the guidance and The purpose of this course is to contemporary American society, with support in developing the necessary introduce students, entering the the intent of critiquing the strengths components to prepare the defense of Masters of Public Administration and weaknesses of our present system the student’s research proposal. Upon Program (MPA), to the discipline and preparing students for the future. successful completion of this course and profession of public service and The historical evolution of these police the student will be able to defend administration. Graduate study in organizations will be considered, along their research proposal, and upon IRB public service seeks to combine the with the social forces and events clearance begin their data collection. insights from classics in the field with which have been influential in This course is graded Pass/Fail. the best of contemporary experience, shaping interaction between police literature and research. It challenges and diverse communities. The CJA 680 3 each of us to examine and make a legal status of police officers will be Capstone Seminar lasting commitment to the public considered, along with the problems service, to the solution of complex, most frequently suffered by this group. The primary objective of this seminar exciting, and at times very perplexing Strategies of policing and police is to integrate the concepts and problems that face our society today. management will also be examined. knowledge presented throughout It also challenges us to continue to the curriculum of the CJA program. learn, to participate on a continuing Students will have the opportunity to basis with colleagues in professional

155 societies, and in doing so, to share our with a wide range of backgrounds and to their job or professional field-one knowledge and experience with others. experiences as consumers, providers individual and the other collaborative. This course begins, or for some within healthcare organizations and students, builds on, these ideas; policy makers to critically examine The primary objective of the capstone it provides an overview of the the organizational and management course is to apply and integrate development, structure and sub-areas concepts that influence planning classroom learning achieved thus of specialization in public affairs. and decision-making. The emphasis far to actual and/or otherwise Major theories will be considered is on studying the various forms relevant work situations. in areas such as budgeting, human of health organizations as well as resources management, public and administrative behaviors used in MPA 635 3 non-profit management, policy adaptation and policy development. Managerial Epidemiology and Statistics analysis and ethics. We will discuss current issues MPA 631 3 The course will provide students with and the political environment in Values and Ethics in Public Policy an overview of epidemiologic principles which public servants function. and how these principles can be The course is designed and delivered applied to healthcare administration/ MPA 627 3 as an introduction to the concepts of management functions. As Human Resources Management values and ethics for professionals public administration becomes working in public service within evidence- and population-based, it Designed for public and non-profit the public sector. It introduces the becomes critical to understand the managers rather than human resource basic ethical values of virtue, truth impact of disease on populations professionals, this course gives a and justice and explores how these of people in a service area. broad overview of HR dynamics values translate into public/not- and responsibilities. We’ll begin by for-profit corporate values, ethical MPA 636 3 considering different approaches to principles and ethical behaviors in Culture of Health Care HR and placing them within the overall the areas of public policy, politics context of the public sector and non- and administration. The ethical This course explores the impact of profit organizations. Then we’ll cover responsibilities of leadership within the culture on health, and in development basic personnel functions including public sector are also emphasized. of culturally appropriate interventions recruitment, career development, for communities. It will build on performance appraisal, providing MPA 632 3 epidemiological concepts and apply feedback and job design. Finally, Financial Resource Development anthropological methodologies we will explore current issues within to understanding the impact of personnel management, including Students will have an opportunity to culture on health status, service diversity and identity at work and the deepen their knowledge regarding the utilization, and cultural conflicts role of unions. The course focuses on trends and outside forces which impact between health care providers and developing human resources rather the not-for-profit world, especially in members of ethnic communities. than the traditional notion of managing these difficult economic times. The personnel. Its central theme is how course will focus on the “nuts & bolts” MPA 637 3 HR policies and practices can enhance of grant writing, technology choices, Marketing and Public Relations the learning and growth of individual and the ethical issues which may be employees, work teams and the whole encountered. Included in this course This course is designed to provide a organization, thereby ensuring high- will be a class on how to start a non- broad based understanding of the level performance. We will emphasize profit organization. principles and practices of strategic practical application through case marketing and public relations as well discussions and reflection on students’ MPA 634 3 as their applicability to public and experiences at work and in school. Capstone Seminar nonprofit organizations. It emphasizes While the course will focus on values- the need for strategic planning in based organizations, it will draw on Students begin preparing for this the marketing, not only of products, ideas and materials from the public, capstone course starting with their first but also of programs and services. non-profit sectors. course in the program. Beginning with It is intended to enable public and that course and continuing through nonprofit managers to manage their MPA 630 3 all their ensuing courses, students lay marketing efforts strategically. Health Care Administration the foundation through reading, skills The course is designed to provide development and research for two practical “hands on” experience as This course brings together students culminating capstone projects related well as a base in marketing and public

156 relations theory. Class participants will conform to the content and format be required to develop and submit a outlined in the graduate student strategic marketing/public relations project handbook. This course will plan for a particular service program. provide the student the guidance and support in developing the necessary MPA 640 3 components to prepare the defense of Research Methods in the student’s research proposal. Upon Public Administration successful completion of this course the student will be able to defend This course focuses on techniques their research proposal, and upon IRB most prevalent in the public and not- clearance begin their data collection. for-profit sectors and/or the public This course is graded Pass/Fail. administration literature. Qualitative, quantitative and mixed methodology MPA 644 3 approaches are highlighted. Topics Capstone Seminar include how to write a research question, how to review existing Students begin preparing for this literature, how to conceptualize capstone course starting with their first variables and operationalize research, course in the program. Beginning with how to gather and analyze data, and that course and continuing through how to report interpret and make all their ensuing courses, students lay recommendations from findings. This the foundation through reading, skills course requires active participation development and research for two and interaction with public and/ culminating capstone projects related or not- for-profit organizations. to their job or professional field-one individual and the other collaborative. MPA 642 3 The primary objective of the capstone Health Care Law and Ethics course is to apply and integrate classroom learning achieved thus This course addresses legal and far to actual and/or otherwise ethical issues frequently encountered relevant work situations. by health care managers. Topics include the constitutional basis for government support of health care services and constraints that the law and regulatory structures impose on the health care industry. Bioethical theory, policy formulation, and decision making in the professional setting are also included. Specific issues discussed are the right to health care, allocation of scarce resources, choices regarding death, liability of health care providers, and governing board and medical and health care staff responsibilities.

MPA 643 3 Research Project/Independent Study

This course is an independent study involving partnering with the project mentor in preparation of the completion of the Capstone Research Project. This course is a prerequisite to MPA 644.The project must

157 Gregory Roberts PhD, Rutgers University COLLEGE Vice President for Student Life Federal Monitor, Buffalo and Dean of Students Police Department Title IX Coordinator Alexander Gill PERSONNEL BS, Indiana University Coordinator of Student Involvement MS, Indiana University Bloomington BS, MS Hilbert College ADMINISTRATION EdS, University of Missouri Kristen Hortman Dr. Michael Brophy Director of Online Education President ADMINISTRATIVE AND AS, Erie Community College BA, MA, The College of Saint Rose PROFESSIONAL STAFF BS, Med, Buffalo State College MFA, Long Island University MS, Southern New PhD, University of Wisconsin Madison ACADEMIC AND STUDENT Hampshire University Jean Boland AFFAIRS Krisi Kopp Vice President for Finance Administrative Assistant to the Vice and Administration Grace Adams President of Academic Affairs BA, Colgate University Coordinator for Residence Life BA, Hilbert College MBA, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute BS, Hilbert College MA, Buffalo State College MEd, Baldwin Wallace University MLS, SUNY at Buffalo Dr. Randyll Bowen Vice President for Enrollment Jill Cole Melissa Laidman Management Assistant Dean of Students and Reference and Instruction Librarian BS, SUNY Brockport Director of Residence Life BA, SUNY at Fredonia MS, Buffalo State College BS, SUNY Cortland MA, MLS, SUNY at Buffalo EdD, Grand Canyon University MEd, Post University Dr. Katelyn Letizia Kathleen Christy Lee Coletti Registrar & Veterans Certifying Official Vice President of Institutional International Student Coordinator BA, Buffalo State College Advancement Study Abroad Coordinator MS, Canisius College BA, The College of Saint Rose Deputy Title IX Coordinator EdD, University of Rochester BS, SUNY Fredonia Dr. Maureen Finney MS, Buffalo State College Sarah Mallaber Provost and Vice President Associate Registrar for Academic Affairs Nicole Darrow BS, MPA, Hilbert College BS, Niagara University Barbara DeLaRosa MS, SUNY at Buffalo Administrative Assistant Samuel Palmiere BS, EdD, D’Youville College AAS, BS Hilbert College Associate Director of the Institute of Law and Justice Dr. Martin Floss Damian Desbordes BS, SUNY at Buffalo Director of the Institute Opportunity Programs Counselor Liaison, US Attorney’s Office of Law and Justice BA, MS, Daemen College Chief of Police, Town of Professor, Criminal Justice Tonawanda (ret.) AS, Erie Community College Dr. Charles Ernst BS, MS Buffalo State College Tenured Professor, English Dr. David Reis PhD, Rutgers University Director, Center for Director of First-Year Experience Federal Monitor, Buffalo Excellence in Learning Chair, Liberal Studies Department Police Department BA, Muhlenberg College Assistant Professor, Religious Studies MA, PhD, University of Pennsylvania BA, Santa Clara University Jeffrey Papia MA, Creighton University Vice President for Mission Dr. Martin Floss MA, PhD, Claremont University Integration and Campus Ministry Director of the Institute BA, College of the Holy Cross of Law and Justice Chloe Santangelo MTS, Boston College Professor, Criminal Justice Electronic Resources and MBA, St. Bonaventure University AS, Erie Community College Systems Librarian BS, MS Buffalo State College BA, Liberty University

158 MS, SUNY at Buffalo Clinics Coordinator Christie Lewis, CPA Head Coach, Men’s and Assistant Vice President for Dr. Christopher Siuta Women’s Volleyball Budgets and Financial Reporting Director of Counseling, BS, Medaille College BS, Canisius College Health and Wellness BA, Buffalo State College Rob deGrandpre Vivian Liberto MEd, St. Bonaventure University Assistant Athletic Director Payroll/Benefits Coordinator PhD, Capella University Athletics Recruiting Coordinator BBA, Niagara University Head Coach, Men’s Basketball Justin Sondel BS, MS, SUNY Brockport Donna Russell Supervisor, Center for Switchboard Receptionist Creative Media Lab Andrew Fittry BA, SUNY at Buffalo Assistant Sports Information Director Lauren Watkins MS, Syracuse University Head Coach, Baseball and Golf Business Office Clerk BS, Niagara University Eileen Stack Anthony Wiertel Administrative Assistant to the Jeffrey Hallenbeck Assistant Vice President President and Administration Athletics Operation Coordinator for Business/Finance Head Coach, Men’s Soccer AAS, Hilbert College Dr. John Wise BS, Easterner Nazarene Coach BS, D’Youville College Director for Institutional MS, University of Scranton MBA, Canisius College Research and Assessment BA, Regent’s College Gregory Peri ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT MS, PhD, Penn State University Head Athletic Trainer BS, Alfred University Lauren Carlin Michael Williams MS, Canisius College Admissions Counselor Director of Campus Safety BS, Hilbert College BS, Buffalo State College Michael Plandowski MS, Canisius College Assistant Athletic Trainer Rachel Wozniak BA, Capital University Beverly Chudy-Szczur Director of Service Learning & Financial Planning Coordinator/ Community Engagement Kara Rehbaum Associate Bursar BBA, MBA, Medaille College Assistant Athletic Director BA, Canisius College Senior Woman Administrator ATHLETICS Sports Information Director Brian Filjones BS, Canisius College Director of Enrollment Operations Nicole Bullock BA, SUNY Fredonia Head Coach, Women’s Basketball BUSINESS AND FINANCE MS, Buffalo State College BS, Southwest Minnesota State University Julie Banach Abby Geisen MA, San Diego State University Human Resources Generalist Assistant Director of Admission AA, Bryant & Stratton BA, St. John Fischer College Scott Caracci MEd, SUNY at Buffalo Athletics Faculties & Event Gary Dillsworth Management Coordinator Superintendent of Physical Nicole Griffo BS, SUNY Cortland Plant Operations Director of Financial Aid MS, SUNY Brockport BA, Cedarville College BA, SUNY at Buffalo MS, Buffalo State College Michael Carberry Jamie Flood NCAA Compliance and Student Accounts Payable Supervisor Kaitlyn Halper Services Coordinator BS, SUNY Brockport Administrative Assistant Head Coach, Men’s Lacrosse BA, Hilbert College BS, Canisius College Maura Flynn, PHR Director of Human Resources Meghan Harmon Calvin Crosby BS, SUNY Buffalo Director of Undergraduate Admissions Athletics Camps and BS, MS, Buffalo State College

159 Carrie Brittin New York at Buffalo Julie Lanski Director of Digital & Web Insights Director of Student Financial BA, Cazenovia College Laura Dannebohm Services/Bursar Chair, Criminal Justice AAS. Bryant & Stratton Matthew Heidt Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice BS, D’Youville College Assistant Vice President for Marketing, BS, Newman University Chief Communications Officer MA, Bowling Green State Lisa Liebzeit BA, SUNY Oswego JD, Western Michigan Assistant Director of MS, Canisius College University Cooley Law Undergraduate Admissions Licensed Michigan Attorney BS, Buffalo State College Daniel Heims MEd, SUNY at Buffalo Conference and Events Coordinator Chris Gallant BA, MEd, SUNY at Buffalo Chair, Commmunications Department Brandon Moran Associate Professor Digital Media Director of International Admissions INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT and Communication Studies & Multimedia Production BS, State University of BA, MEd SUNY at Oswego Carol Bernat New York at Buffalo Director of Annual Fund and MFA State University of Christine Scheck Alumni Engagement New York at Buffalo Admissions Counselor BA, Vassar College BS, Hilbert College MS, University of Rochester Dr. Anthony D. Hughes Chair, English Department Stephanie Schroeder Audry Weronski Professor, English Assistant Director of Financial Aid Grant & Revenue BA, MA, PhD SUNY Buffalo BS, Buffalo State College Administration Manager AAS, BS, Hilbert College Colleen Kumiega Amanda Steffan MBA, St. Bonaventure University Chair, Behavioral Sciences Department Director of Graduate Admissions Associate Professor, Human Services & Student Services MISSIONS INTEGRATION AAS, BS, Hilbert College AAS, Villa Maria College MS, Canisius College BA, MS, SUNY at Buffalo Dr. Deidre DeBose Director of Diversity, Carraugh Reilly Nowak Elaine Szczepanski Equity, and Inclusion Chair, Forensic Science Department Student Finance Counselor BS, SUNY Fredonia Associate Professor, Forensic BS, D’Youville College MSW, SUNY at Buffalo Science/ Crime Scene Investigation Ed.D, St. John Fischer College BA, State University of INFORMATION SERVICES New York at Buffalo MFS, George Washington University Robert Pawelski FACULTY Erie County Medical Examiner’s IT Coordinator/ Smart Office - Supervising Medical Classroom Specialist ACADEMIC DEPERATMENT Investigator (former) AAS, Erie Community College CHAIRPERSONS BS, Houghton College Dr. David Reis Dr. Habibul Bakht Chair, Liberal Studies Department Jeffrey Wirth Chair, Natural Sciences Director, First-Year Experience Program Network and Systems Administrator and Math Department Assistant Professor, Religious Studies AAS, SUNY at Erie Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences BA, History, Santa Clara University BS, MS, University of Dhaka MA, History, Creighton University MARKETING AND MS, PhD, University of Maryland MA, PhD, Claremont Graduate University COMMUNICATIONS John G. D’Amico Dr. Amy E. Smith Shelby Braidich Chair, Business Department Professor, Professional Studies Chair, General Studies Department Coordinator of Social Media & Design Tenured Professor, English BFA, Villa Maria College BS, Canisius College MA, State University of Director of Honors BA, Allegheny College

160 MA, PhD, SUNY at Buffalo Mary Ann Hobar Dr. Julie Kusmierz Associate Professor, Internship Professor, Human Services FACULTY FULL-TIME Coordinator BA, D’Youville College; Forensic Science/ Crime Scene MSW, PhD, SUNY at Buffalo Michael Barry Investigation Assistant Professor, Cybersecurity AA, Hilbert College Jenelle Lukasik BS, SUNY at Buffalo BS, Hilbert College Associate Professor, Mathematics MS, Nova Southeastern University MS, SUNY Buffalo State College BA, Canisius College Town of Orchard Park Police MA, SUNY at Buffalo John P. Culhane, Jr. Department – Patrol Lieutenant (ret.) Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice Dr. Mark Paoni BA, Saint John Fisher College; Dr. Jessica Hoffman Associate Professor, Criminal Justice JD, St. Mary’s School of Law Assistant Professor, Social Sciences BS, Syracuse University Federal Bureau of Investigation BA, MA, PhD, SUNY at Buffalo MS, Roberts Wesleyan College - Special Agent - Retired EdD, University of Rochester Patrick Johnson, CPA Taylor Doherty Tenured Professor, Accounting Amanda Recio Assistant Professor, Theater BBA, Niagara University Assistant Professor, Mathematics BA, Hilbert College MBA, St. Bonventure University BA, Canisius College MAH, SUNY at Buffalo MS, SUNY at Buffalo John K. Payne Dr. Yvonne M. Downes Assistant Professor John Reinholz Professor, Criminal Justice Forensic Science/ Crime Assistant Professor, Forensic BA, MA, PhD, SUNY at Buffalo Scene Investigation Science/ Crime Scene Investigation BS, Hilbert College; BS, Houghton College; MA, State Dr. Charles Ernst MS, Hilbert College University of New York at Albany New Tenured Professor, Arts Town of Orchard Park Police York State Police-Investigator (ret.) and Sciences Division Department – Senior Detective (ret.) Director, Center for Daniel Roland Excellence in Learning Herb Kauderer Professor, Business Management BA, Muhlenberg College Associate Professor, English BS, MS, SUNY at Buffalo MA, PhD, University of Pennsylvania AA Hilbert College MBA, St. Bonaventure University BA, MA Buffalo State College Dr. Roberto Gregorius MFA Goddard College Sharon Sisti Assistant Professor, Chemistry AGC, PhD, SUNY at Buffalo Associate Professor, Human Services BS, Ateneo deM Manila University BS, State University of New PhD, University of Tara Kazmark York College at Fredonia; Massachusettes at Amherst Assistant Professor, English MSW, SUNY at Buffalo BA, Canisius MS, SUNY at Buffalo Dr. W. Gordon Snow Claudia Guilmain Professor, Liberal Studies Visiting Instructor, English Dr. Geral Kissel BA, Hampshire College BA, Southern New Assistant Professor, MA, PhD, SUNY at Buffalo Hampshire University Professioanl Studies BA, University of Detroit Dr. Caitlin Szalkowski Dr. David Herring MBA, University of Dallas Assistant Professor, Psychology Assistant Professor, Psychology, MS, St. Thomas University BS, Canisius College Social Sciences EdD, Temple University MA, PhD, University of Connecticut BA, University of Arizona MA, PhD, University of Texas, El Paso Dr. Andrew Kolin Dr. Donald Vincent Professor, Political Science Associate Professor, Digital Media Dr. Andrew Hill BA, Lehman College, City and Communication Studies Assistant Professor, Biology University of New York BA, Geneseo College BS, University of Rhode Island MA, PhD, City University MA, PhD, SUNY at Buffalo PhD, University of Massachusetts Graduate Center

161 Dr. Erin Warford John Bodensteiner Erica Edwards Assistant Professor, History Economic Crime Investigation Psychology BA, Knox College MA, PhD, SUNY at Buffalo Bruce Boissonnault Thomas Ferro Graduate Studies Biology Dr. Megan Burke Witzleben Associate Tenured Professor, English Christopher Bosley Lenora Foote BA, Georgetown University Social Sciences Legal Studies MA, SUNY at Buffalo M.Phil, PhD, Fordham University Josh Bowers Joseph A. Giacobbe Graduate Studies Graduate Studies Dr. Jin Zhang Assistant Professor, Cybersecurity Patrick Boyle Ida Gibson ME, Computer Application Technology, Foreign Languages Graduate Studies North University of China DoS, Information Technology, Matthew Buehlmann William J. Grogan Towson University Professional Studies Sports Industry Management

Donna Zimpfer Dr, David Canose Drew Hemler Associate Professor, Criminal Justice Psychology Biology AA, Jamestown Community College BS, Hilbert College Bridget Conti David Heraty MS, SUNY at Buffalo Graduate Studies Legal Studies New York State Department of Correctional Services, Lakeview Amber Coriale Bonnie Hogan Incarceration Facility – Correctional Foreign Languages Spanish Officer/Drill Instructor Susan Cozzi Paul Jackson FACULTY PART-TIME English Criminal Justice & FS/CSI

Peter Arcara Joan Crouse Ross Johnson Communications Social Sciences Criminal Justice

Shai Arnold Dan Culver Kevin Kendall Business Administration Forensic Science Criminal Justice

John T. Babi Kevin Cunningham Gabriella Kiraly, Esq Adjunct Professor, Criminal Justice Physical Education Legal Studies

Kim Baglio Kristen Degnan Renata Kowalczuk Cyber Security Graduate Studies Graduate Studies

Dana Bagwell Brian Dessaro David Lukow Graduate Studies Computer Security Professional Studies

Melvin Bankhead J. Jay Deveau Charlene Mahoney Communications Legal Studies Criminal Justice

Fred Becker Matthew Diegelman John Manth Criminal Justice Liberal Studies Criminal Justice

Linda Bernstein Karen Dillon Maxine L. Menshon Business Human Services Computer Security and Information Assurance Rachel Blachowicz Kasey Duffy Business Criminal Justice Deborah Mogavero

162 Forensic Science/ Crime Mary-Diana Pouli Kristin Klein Wheaton, Esq. Scene Investigation Legal Studies Richard Qualey Megan Morrano Criminal Justice Patrick Winney Alcohol and Substance English Abuse Counseling Joseph Rath Criminal Justice Jacy Woodworth Michael Morcelle Sociology Religious Studies Marcia Rich Communications Randy Zimpfer Catherine E. Nagel, Esq. Criminal Justice Legal Studies Dennis Richards Graduate Studies Alyce Narvaez American Sign Language Marta Rizzo BOARD OF Coordinator, World Language Hildegard Neubauer Dual Credit Program TRUSTEES Legal Studies Foreign Languages OFFICERS Paula Newcomb, Esq. Anthony SanGiacomo Legal Studies Criminal Justice Laurie Boreanaz Carra Chairpoerson Sandra A. Newton Ramona Santa Maria Attorney Mathematics Online Learning Independent Health Williamsville, NY Lauren Nicholas Jason A. Shear, Esq. Graduate Studies Legal Studies Boyd Wible Vice Chair Blase Nicolia Maegan Stanek Senior Vice President Accounting Computer Security Merrill Lynch Buffalo, NY Andrew Nostrant Jeffrey Staruch Forensic Science/CSI Math Jill Meyer Secretary Kaci Nowadly Cord Stone Human Resources Manager Chemistry Graduate Studies Baillie Lumber Co. Hamburg, NY Doreen Pendergast Roger E. Stone Natural Sciences Law MEMBERS

Tiffany Perry Richard Strahan Steve Bell Legal Studies Social Sciences Owner Steve Bell Communications, LLC Kathy Pierino Dennis Sullivan Buffalo, NY Criminal Justice Business Administration Dr. Michael Brophy Philip Pinzone Cori Thurman President Biology Graduate Studies Hilbert College Hamburg, NY Michael Pliszka Kathleen Tyszko Criminal Justice Graduate Studies Bridget Corcoran ‘88 Business Owner Mark Popiel Daniel Walczak Legal Studies Criminal Justice

163 Russell Corigliano Michael McCabe Robert Drago, Sr. President President & CEO Privacy Compliance Litigation Attorney Goya Foods Great Lakes Rosina Foods Beckage PLLC Buffalo, NY Buffalo, NY Bradley H. Hafner Chairman of the Board Beth Del Genio, Ph.D. Honorable Jeremiah McCarthy West Herr Automotive Group Chief of Staff US Magistrate Judge University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY George Johengen Buffalo, NY School Administrator, Retired Ted Oexle Rev. Sean DiMaria Retired Roger Palczewski Chief Operating Pastor Five Star Bank Officer Rosina Foods St. John Paul II Parish Buffalo, NY Lakeview, NY Maureen Saab Philip Perna Director of Development, Retired Sister Marcia Ann Fiutko, FSSJ ‘73 President & CEO General Minister Supermarket Management Karen Gaughan Scott Attorney at Law Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph Buffalo, NY Hamburg, NY Thomas Waring, Jr. President Christopher Randall Waring Financial Group, LLC Rhonda Frederick Senior VP/Pres. of Asset Management President and CEO M&T Bank Paul Weaver People, Inc. Buffalo, NY Attorney at Law, Retired Williamsville, NY Rev. Michael Sajda, OFM, Conv. Merle Whitehead President/ Richard Hamister President CEO Realty USA New York Region President St. Francis High School Northwest Bank Hamburg, NY G. Gary Berner Banker, Retired Buffalo, NY Michelle Sullivan Carol V. Kociela Banker, Retired Honorable Craig Hannah Director Buffalo City Court Freed Maxick HONORARY TRUSTEE Buffalo, NY Buffalo, NY Bishop John Nevin Venice, Florida Sister Michael Marie Jordan, ‘70 Michael Tepfenhart Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph General Manager of West Hamburg, NY Herr Ford Lincoln MEMBERSHIPS Amherst, NY Rev. Ted Jost, Pastor The College is affiliated with a St. Mary’s of the Lake Camille Wicher, Ph.D. number of professional organizations Hamburg, NY Retired which represent the interests of its Roswell Park Cancer Institute students, faculty, and administration. Joseph Kubarek Buffalo, NY Membership in these groups Attorney assists the College in meeting Bond Schoeneck & King Lamont Williams its own goals and objectives as Buffalo, NY The Utica Business Center a higher education institution. Buffalo, NY Thomas McArthur ‘06 Academy of Criminal Justice Assistant Vice President for Sciences Academy of Security Alumni & Family Engagement TRUSTEES EMERITI Educators and Trainers / Advancement Services Allegany Mountain The College of Wooster Sister M. Andrea Ciszewski, Collegiate Conference Wooster, OH FSSJ Director of Curriculum American Academy of Forensic Diocese of Springfield, MA Sciences Institute American Association of Colleges or Universities

164 American Association of Collegiate and University Business Officers New York State Education Registrars and Admissions National Association of Social Department Office of Higher Officers American Association Workers National Association of Education and the Professions for Higher Education Student Personnel Administrators Cultural Education Center Room American Association for National Business 5B28 Albany, New York 12230 Paralegal Education Educators’ Association (518) 474-5851 American Association of National Collegiate Athletic University Women Association National Collegiate The Paralegal Studies Degree American College Personnel Honors Council National Council Programs are approved by the Association for Resource Development American Bar Association. American Correctional Association National Criminal Justice American Library Association American Association National Federation Probation and Parole Association of Paralegal Association CONTACT American Society of Criminology National Rehabilitation American Sociological Association Association New York Leadership INFORMATION Association for Student Judicial Educators Consortium Affairs Association of American New York Library Association 5200 SOUTH PARK AVENUE Colleges and Universities New York State Association of HAMBURG, NEW YORK 14075-1597 Association of Catholic College Admissions Counselors www.hilbert.edu Colleges and Universities New York State Economics 1-800-649-8003 Association of College Association New York State Financial 1-716-649-7900 Administration Professionals Aid Administrators Association Association of College New York State Human Services Office of Admissions: ext: 211 Office Unions International Educators Association of Student Finance: ext: 314 Association of Franciscan New York State Rehabilitation Colleges and Universities Association HILBERT COLLEGE Association on Higher New York State Society of Bursars All rules, regulations, policies, Education and Disability and Business Administrators procedures, programs, courses, and Buffalo Chamber of Commerce New York State Transfer and staff are subject to change without Catholic Campus Ministry Association Articulation Association notice. Catalogs and Brochures Catholic Library Association Niagara Frontier College do not constitute a legal contract College Student Personnel Association Placement Association between students and the College. For Commission on Independent Niagara Frontier Residence further information on any material Colleges and Universities Hall Association contained in this catalog, contact the Council for Advancement and Northeastern Association of Director of Admissions or the Vice Support of Education Criminal Justice Sciences President for Academic Affairs. Criminal Justice Educators Orchard Park Chamber of Commerce Association of New York State Professional and Organizational CEEB College Code Number: 2334 Council of Independent Colleges Development Network ACT College Code Number: 2759 Eastern Association of College Rotary Club Hamburg/Sunrise and University Business Officers Inquiries may also be directed to Eastern College Athletic Conference Hilbert College is accredited by the United States Department of Financial Management Association the Middle States Commission on Education - Office for Civil Rights. Hamburg Chamber of Commerce Higher Education, 3624 Market International Leadership Association Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, LOCATION Middle States Association of 267-284-5000. The Commission on Colleges and Schools Higher Education is an institutional Hilbert College is situated on a 40 National Association for accrediting agency recognized by acre suburban campus in the Town Campus Activities the U.S. Secretary of Education and of Hamburg, New York, approximately National Association of College the Commission on Recognition ten miles south of Buffalo. Admissions Counselors of Postsecondary Accreditation. National Association of Metropolitan bus service provides College Auxiliary Services All college degree programs access to campus. The Buffalo Airport National Association of School are registered by the New York and Amtrak Station are a 20 minute Financial Aid Administrators State Education Department. drive to campus. In addition, Hilbert National Association of College College is two miles from Lake Erie or

165 New Era Field, home to the Buffalo beds, desks and closets. Recreational Bills. HSBC arena, home of the William E. Swan Auditorium, is a lounges are located on each of the Buffalo Sabres, is a 20 minute drive. 430 seat facility with the ability floors. The lounges provide various to host theatrical performances, recreational equipment, a microwave, Students attending the College academic presentations and films. and on the first floor lounge there are benefit from the offerings of a six computers with Internet capability suburban setting, the resort and McGrath Library is a vital resource unit and a printer. St. Joseph is also home country areas, and the cosmopolitan supporting Hilbert College’s academic to the Cappuccino Family Wellness fare of a major Touring artists, programs. Librarians staff the spacious Center which provides on-campus major concerts, a philharmonic two-story facility. Its book collection is clinic support, including physicals, first orchestra, a professional city. in excess of forty-two thousand print aid and wellness programming. The theatre, a nationally renowned art volumes with nearly four thousand center is being staffed and managed gallery are all within a short traveling electronic books. The Library by a nurse practitioner and medical distance from campus. Choice ski subscribes to 350 scholarly journals, assistant from Catholic Health in resorts are also located within a professional and popular magazines, Buffalo. The Couseling Office can reasonable traveling radius. and newspapers. Adding great also be found in St. Joseph Hall. strength and breadth to these print holdings are over twelve thousand The Hilbert College Apartments FACILITIES full-text periodicals, which are available (Ruffino House, Sister Katherine electronically through subscription The campus complex consists of databases. Other non-print House, St. Agnes House, Leo House) twelve buildings situated in a park-like materials include an extensive are state-of-the-art apartment setting. Designed to accommodate video collection as well as audio, buildings with a capacity of seventeen an enrollment of more than 1000 CD-ROM, and microform items. students per building. Each building students, the complex includes contains four single-sex apartments Franciscan Hall, Bogel Hall, Paczesny Through membership in the Western which can house four or five students Hall, William E. Swan Auditorium, New York Library Resources Council, in single bedrooms. Each apartment McGrath Library, the Campus Center, McGrath Library participates in a also contains two bathrooms, a living the Residence Halls and Apartments, variety of cooperative initiatives room, kitchen, air conditioning, ample the Hafner Recreation Center, and including interlibrary loan, the area’s storage space, and is fully furnished. the Maintenance Facility. The campus virtual union catalog, purchasing, and Rooms are equipped with basic cable, has wireless internet access. continuing professional education. phone jacks, and internet access. Each building also contains Franciscan Hall, completed July of The Campus Center, located directly laundry facilities. 1997, houses the career development behind Franciscan Hall, is the hub of office, a student services office the social activities on the Hilbert Trinity Hall. The 51,000-square- foot including student records and Campus. The lower level of the Center Trinity Hall is Hilbert’s first new student finance, admissions, houses the Campus Bookstore, residence hall in nearly 40 years. administration offices, conference the offices of Student Government Designed to foster a strong sense rooms, and a large space for Association and Director of Student of campus community life, the receptions to be held on campus. Activities. The lower level also has a building houses fully furnished six- student lounge/recreation area where person suites with common living Bogel Hall includes faculty offices, students can go to relax, play pool areas and double rooms adjoined classrooms, one large lecture or table tennis, or watch TV. On the by private bathrooms, as well as a hall, computer laboratories, an upper level of the Campus Center, 5,100-square-foot recreation area, academic support center, the chapel, the main Dining Hall can be found. lounges, a computer lab and study campus ministry, the multicultural rooms. Living area features include affairs office and a café. St. Joseph Hall is a co-educational wired and wireless Internet access, residential facility. It is a two-story air-conditioning, cable television, Paczesny Hall is a two-story building structure with a maximum capacity of telephone lines, and access to free housing classrooms with smartboard 112 residents. Each of the four wings laundry facilities in the building. technology, the Hafner Veterans has its own laundry facility. A private The building is heated and cooled Center, the Communication Media bathroom adjoins every two-rooms. using geothermal energy based Lab, the Honors Lounge, the Each room is equipped with basic on a green technology system. Center for Graduate and Online cable, internet access, two phone Trinity Hall also houses the Office of Studies, and faculty offices. jacks (for easy phone installation), Residential Life and Judicial Affairs.

166 Hafner Recreation Center, completed in 1979 and expanded in 2005, corresponds with the architecture of the other campus buildings. The 24,000 square foot structure consists principally of a recreation-convocation area which is the size of two regulation basketball courts. Locker rooms, fitness and training areas, showers, storage areas, a snack bar, and the athletic offices complete the interior. All services are on one floor. In addition to basketball, the gymnasium area accommodates volleyball, physical fitness oriented activities. Located behind the recreation center are two soccer fields.

10 minutes from downtown Buffalo, NY 5 minutes from Lake Erie 17 miles from Fort Erie, Canada 30 miles from Niagara Falls, NY 80 miles from Rochester, NY 295 miles from Albany, NY 280 miles from Saratoga, NY 370 miles from New York City 85 miles from Erie, PA 110 miles from Toronto, Canada 205 miles from Pittsburgh, PA 180 miles from Cleveland, OH 360 miles from Rutland, VT 460 miles from Boston, MA 405 miles from Hartford, CT 440 miles from Concord, NH

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