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ACADEMIC CATALOG 2011-2012 SUNY CANTON 34 Cornell Drive, Canton, New York 13617 OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS: 315-386-7123 / 800-388-7123 FAX: 315-386-7929 www.canton.edu / [email protected] Academic Calendar 2011-2012 FALL SEMESTER New and Returning Resident Students Check into Heritage, Rushton, Mohawk, or Smith Residence Halls .....................August 18, 2011 (Thursday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.) Add/Drop Sessions .....................................................................August 19 (Friday, 2–5 p.m.) Students Move into Grasse River Suites Residence Hall .............. August 20, (Saturday, 8–4 pm) Classes Begin ..............................................................................August 22 (Monday, 8 a.m.) Last Day for Late Registrants......................................................August 24 (Wednesday) Change Period Ends (Five Class Days) ....................................... August 26 (Friday) Family and Community Weekend ..............................................September 23–25 (Friday–Sunday) Last Day to Withdraw from First Seven-Week Courses ..............September 30 (Friday) Fall Recess—NO CLASSES .......................................................October 10 (Monday) Second Seven-Week Courses Begin ............................................ October 11 (Tuesday) Midterm Grades Available for Students Online ..........................October 14 (Friday, Noon) Pre-scheduling for Spring 2012 .................................................. October 31 through November 4 (Monday–Friday) Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty .....................November 14 (Monday) Thanksgiving Recess—NO CLASSES .......................................November 21–27 (Monday–Sunday) Instruction Ends ........................................................................December 5 (Monday) Final Exam Week .......................................................................December 6–10 (Tuesday–Saturday) Residence Halls Close ................................................................December 10 (Saturday, Noon) Final Grades Available for Students Online ................................December 14 (Wednesday, Noon) Semester Ends ............................................................................December 16 (Friday) Last Day to Make Up Fall 2011 Incompletes .............................February 6, 2012 (Monday) SPRING SEMESTER New Resident Students Check into Residence Halls ...................January 19, 2012 (Thursday, Noon–4 p.m.) Returning Resident Students Check into Residence Halls ..........January 22 (Sunday, Noon–4 p.m.) Add/Drop Sessions - Registrar’s Office ....................................... January 22 (Sun. 1–4 p.m.) Jan. 23–25 (Mon.–Wed.) Classes Begin ..............................................................................January 23 (Monday) Last Day for Late Registrants......................................................January 25 (Wednesday) Change Period Ends (Five Class Days) ....................................... January 27 (Friday) Winter Break—NO CLASSES...................................................February 25 (Saturday, Noon) through March 4 (Sunday) Last Day to Withdraw from First Seven-Week Courses ..............March 9 (Friday) Second Seven-Week Courses Begin ............................................ March 19 (Monday) Midterm Grades Available for Students Online ..........................March 20 (Tuesday, Noon) Spring Break—NO CLASSES ...................................................April 7–15 (Saturday, Noon–Sunday) Pre-scheduling for Fall 2012 ....................................................... April 23–27 (Monday–Friday) Last Day to Withdraw Without Penalty .....................................April 27 (Friday) Honors Convocation ..................................................................May 2 (Wednesday) Instruction Ends ........................................................................May 11 (Friday, Noon) Final Exam Week .......................................................................May 14–18 (Monday–Friday) Commencement ........................................................................May 19 (Saturday, 10:30 a.m.) Residence Halls Close ................................................................May 19 (Saturday, 3:00 p.m.) Final Grades Available for Students Online ................................May 24 (Thursday, Noon) Semester Ends ............................................................................May 25 (Friday) Last Day to Make Up Spring 2012 Incompletes ......................... September 4, 2012 (Tuesday) 2 Table of Contents SUNY CANTON’S MISSION AND GOALS .............. 4 ABOUT SUNY CANTON ......................... 5 DEGREE PROGRAMS ............................. 7 ADMISSIONS .................................. 8 TUITION AND FEES ............................. 18 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE .......................... 21 THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM ........................ 34 ONLINE LEARNING ............................. 40 ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES ..................... 41 CAMPUS LIFE ................................. 43 PROGRAM OFFERINGS ........................... 51 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS .......................... 105 THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK............... 170 CAMPUS DIRECTORY: ADMINISTRATION............... 172 CAMPUS DIRECTORY: ACADEMIC PERSONNEL .......... 175 CANTON COLLEGE FOUNDATION ................... 178 CONSUMER COMPLAINT PROCEDURE ................ 179 GLOSSARY .................................... 180 INDEX ...................................... 182 CAMPUS MAP . 184 CATALOG DISCLAIMER Notwithstanding anything contained in this Catalog, SUNY Canton expressly reserves the right, wherever it deems advisable, (1) to change or modify its schedule of tuition and fees, (2) to withdraw, cancel, reschedule or modify any course, program of study, degree or any requirement in connection with the forego- ing, and (3) to change or modify any academic or other policy. Please be advised that, due to printing deadlines, information in this Catalog may be outdated. Changes in information in this Catalog and new academic regulations, policies or programs will be published on campus and in each semester’s registration materials. It is the responsibility of each student to ascertain current information that pertains to the individual’s program, particularly with regard to satisfac- tion of degree requirements, through consultation with the student’s advisor, the office of the student’s dean, and other appropriate offices such as the Registrar or Financial Aid. In preparing this Catalog, efforts are made to provide pertinent and accurate information; however, SUNY Canton assumes no responsibility for Catalog errors or omissions. 3 SUNY Canton’s Mission and Goals COLLEGE GoalS Great Majors. Great Careers. • Offer programs in business, public ser- vice, health, liberal arts and engineering MISSION StatemeNT technologies that prepare students to SUNY Canton is dedicated to providing a progression of accessible, affordable, enter rewarding careers and continue high-quality applied programs that enable students in the North Country, New York their education. State, and beyond to achieve their highest potential both personally and professionally. • Deliver a program of general education which provides a broad set of coherent and focused educational experiences VISION StatemeNT aimed at enabling students to acquire Educating the leaders of tomorrow for careers in the global technological economy. knowledge and skills that are useful and important for all persons. • Provide a community that enhances VALUES StatemeNT/DISTINCTIVE IDENTITY the development of leadership skills We Value… and creativity; encourages intellectual, A Student-Centered Philosophy… by keeping students’ best interests at the center ethical, and cultural growth; promotes an of everything that we do. appreciation of our multicultural society; Excellence… by challenging everyone to perform at a consistently high level through and advocates physical and emotional continuous quality improvement. well-being. Integrity… by treating others with honesty and respect during every interaction. • Promote excellence and innovation in Success… by creating an environment that encourages maximum personal and pro- teaching, advance scholarship and re- fessional growth and helps students translate that growth into meaningful action. search, encourage continuous curricular evolution, and integrate technology into Diversity… by fostering a culture of inclusiveness that values individual differences, educational experiences. gives voice to all in the campus community, promotes the free exchange of ideas based on merit, and encourages a global perspective. • Design and implement extended and Access… by offering affordable career-oriented public higher education to motivated, alternative programs to address the needs mature and disciplined students through innovative delivery methods. of national and international students, businesses, government agencies, and Sustainability… by implementing viable long-term options for resource usage, di- other specialized audiences. saster management, transportation, and waste management in connection with all campus activities and weaving sustainability concepts throughout the curriculum. • Advance the institution through philan- Flexibility… by embracing change to better address the needs of the college com- thropic activities, external funding and munity and society at large. cultivation of strong alumni relations. 4 About