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2016 – 2017 Graduate Catalog SUNY Oneonta Oneonta, New York 13820-4015 (607)436-3500 (800)SUNY-123 www.oneonta.edu 2 Correspondence Directory 2016-2017 Graduate Catalog Discrimination Policy This catalog is current as of June, 2016. The State University of SUNY Oneonta, in its continuing effort to seek equity in education New York College at Oneonta reserves the right to make changes and employment, and in support of federal and state an- in policies, requirements, and regulations as conditions change ti-discrimination legislation, has adopted a complaint procedure and such revisions are necessary subsequent to the catalog’s for the prompt and equitable investigation and resolution of al- publication. legations of unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, All students are expected to have knowledge of the information national origin, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, disa- contained in this publication and others, including the Student bility, gender identity, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing Handbook and the academic advisement materials explaining genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim individual programs. status, or criminal conviction. Harassment is one form of unlawful discrimination on the basis of This catalog describes all current graduate programs of the Col- the above protected categories. The college will take steps to lege. For undergraduate program information, see the current prevent discrimination and harassment, to prevent the recurrence Undergraduate Catalog. This is the official graduate catalog of of discrimination and harassment, and to remedy its discrimina- record. tory effects on the victim(s) and others, if appropriate. Conduct that may constitute harassment is described in the Definitions section of the full policy. Sex discrimination includes sexual har- Accreditation assment and sexual violence. Retaliation against a person who The State University of New York College at Oneonta is accredited files a complaint, serves as a witness, or assists or participates in by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States any manner in this procedure is strictly prohibited and may result Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market Street, Phila- in disciplinary action. delphia, PA 19104, (215) 662-5606. The Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the At SUNY Oneonta, this policy is primarily administered by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Commission on Recognition Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator ("AAO") of Postsecondary Accreditation. The College is also accredited by 133B Netzer Administration Building the New York State Education Department. 607-436-2835 [email protected] The Human Ecology Department has professional accreditation from the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. To see the full text of the college’s policy and for more infor- The Dietetic Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for mation, please visit: Education in Nutrition and Dietetics. www.oneonta.edu/admin/oei/affirmativeaction The Chemistry program has been approved by the American http://www.oneonta.edu/admin/oei/affirmativeaction Chemical Society. The Education programs are accredited by the National Council Diversity Statement for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) which is transi- SUNY Oneonta is an academic community that values diversity. tioning to the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Prepara- Diversity at the College is an inclusive value that encompasses tion (CAEP), 1140 19th Street NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC race and ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation, 20036, phone: (202) 223-0077. This accreditation includes the sexual identity and gender expression, age, ability, so- initial teacher preparation and advanced levels of professional cio-economic status, and other aspects of identity. education programs offered at SUNY Oneonta. As a campus community, we believe that every individual is im- The Department of Music is accredited by, and is a member of the portant in a unique way and contributes to the overall quality of National Association of Schools of Music. the institution. We are committed to recruiting and retaining di- The business programs are accredited by AACSB Internation- verse faculty, staff, and students, and to fostering a learning al—the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. environment which draws strength from, celebrates, and honors diversity. We strive to eliminate prejudice and discrimination; to The Theatre Department is accredited by, and is an Associate respect the dignity of all persons; and to learn from differences in member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre. people, ideas, experiences and opinions. In compliance with the Federal Title II Campus Crime Awareness Originally approved 2004. Revised and approved by the Presi- and Campus Security Act, a report of campus safety and security dent’s Council on Diversity, 2007 programs and incidents of crime on the campus is available from the Admissions Office, Alumni Hall, College at Oneonta, Oneonta Originally approved 2004. Revision approved by the President’s NY 13820-4016. Cabinet, 2007 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2016-2017 Graduate Catalog .....................................................2 Graduation .................................................................................. 20 Accreditation .................................................................................2 Commencement ......................................................................... 21 Discrimination Policy ....................................................................2 Graduate Expenses ............................................................................ 22 Diversity Statement ......................................................................2 Tuition and Other Fees ............................................................... 22 Correspondence Directory ................................................................... 5 Comprehensive Student Fee ..................................................... 22 The College Calendar ........................................................................... 7 Calculating Tuition and Fees ...................................................... 22 Special Examination Schedule .....................................................7 Special Charges .......................................................................... 22 Civil Holidays .................................................................................7 Advance Deposits ....................................................................... 22 Payment of Tuition and Fees ..................................................... 22 The College and the Community ........................................................ 8 Installment Plan Option .............................................................. 22 The Campus ..................................................................................8 Deferment of Expenses .............................................................. 22 The Oneonta Area .........................................................................8 Tuition Waivers ........................................................................... 22 The College ....................................................................................8 Financial Aid Refunds ................................................................. 23 Location of SUNY Oneonta ...........................................................8 Withdrawals ................................................................................ 23 Academic Programs ......................................................................8 Facilities ........................................................................................8 Financial Aid and Awards .................................................................. 24 The Center for Social Responsibility and Community .................9 Loans ........................................................................................... 24 The Alumni Association.............................................................. 10 Scholarships and Fellowships .................................................... 24 The College Foundation ............................................................. 10 Graduate Opportunity Program .................................................. 24 Oneonta Auxiliary Services (OAS) .............................................. 10 Grants and Assistantships ......................................................... 24 Student Rights and Responsibilities for Financial Aid .............. 24 Graduate Study Policies and Procedures ....................................... 11 Admission ................................................................................... 11 Student Services ................................................................................. 25 Student Health Services ............................................................. 25 Application Process for Degree Programs...................................... 13 Office of Health Education ......................................................... 25 Application to the M.S. Nutrition and Dietetics Program ......... 13 Counseling Center ...................................................................... 25 Application to All Graduate Programs ......................................