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2009 - 2010 Catalog A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT It’s my pleasure to introduce you to the unique programs offered by Union Graduate College. We are a student centered organization located just off of the beautiful Union College campus in Schenectady, New York at 80 Nott Terrace. Union Graduate College serves full- and part-time students, providing outstanding master’s-level professional degree and certificate programs in education, engineering (electrical and mechanical), computer science, engineering and management systems, business administration, health administration and bioethics. A Union Graduate College degree is defined by: Individual attention to student goals. Student orientated services are unrivaled in the region. Small classes foster healthy discussions and debates between faculty and students, and support a dynamic case-method approach to learning as well as team projects that strengthen students’ leadership and interpersonal skills. Professionalism. Programs where the mature graduate student is treated with respect as an adult responsible for their own education. Experience. Capstone and other real world based projects, completed in collaboration with faculty or dynamic corporations and organizations, prepare students to take on complex problems and questions, assume responsibility, and become the professionals on which successful organizations rely. High Motivation. We challenge students to work hard, think innovatively innovative, and demonstrate strong self-discipline. Through collaboration and teamwork, students encourage one another and develop the ability to work effectively with others. Return on Investment. Close relationships with leading employers in manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, education, and other fields provides students extensive opportunities to work on real projects and problems with faculty, and to land internships that provide valuable hands-on experience in their fields of interest. Union Graduate College alumni hit the ground running. Job placement degree completion and rates are superb. The Best Opportunities. The career and placement office serves only graduate students and the employers who hire them. These professionals have developed strong relationships with local companies and organizations. They understand the skills and qualifications graduate students need to secure top jobs and internships. 2 Responsiveness. Most faculty have hands-on experience in the areas they teach, and are highly sensitive to important trends and changing employer needs. They are quick to respond with courses and programs that meet the interests of students and the demand of the marketplace. Of course, no catalog can capture the heart and soul of a college: the dedication of our faculty, the camaraderie and collegial relationships of our students, the care and concern of our administrators and staff, and our close working relationships with the professional community are hard to express fully in print. We invite you to start your exploration of Union Graduate College with our catalog. However, we hope that you will call us or visit the campus to meet my wonderful colleagues and enjoy our environment. Laura Schweitzer, PhD President 3 Provisions of this publication are not to be regarded as a contract between the student and Union Graduate College. Union Graduate College reserves the right to make changes in this catalog, including its course offerings, admission and degree requirements, regulations and procedures, and fees and expenses as deemed necessary by the college. Union Graduate College is committed to assisting all members of its community in providing for their own safety and security. Information regarding campus security and personal safety, including topics such as crime prevention, campus safety law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, crime statistics for the most recent three- year period, and disciplinary procedures is available from the Director of Campus Safety of Union College at 807 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12308. This information is also available from the Union College website: www.union.edu/PUBLIC/SAFETY/CommunityReport.html STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION Union Graduate College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religious belief, disability, sexual orientation, or national origin. Union Graduate College’s policy of nondiscrimination extends to all areas of its operations, including but not limited to admissions, student aid, athletics, employment, and educational programs. All the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded to all full-time matriculated students of Union Graduate College are accorded on a nondiscriminatory basis. 4 CONTENTS Degrees and Certificates Offered / Contact Numbers 6 Mission 9 College Calendar 10 Programs and Advisors 12 General Program Information 14 General Information 19 Admissions Information 32 Registration Information 41 Costs 44 Financial Aid 50 Academic Requirements / Information 55 Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) 61 Student Conduct and Academic Honesty 64 Schools and Programs 65 Education 65 Engineering/Computer Science 76 Management 81 Bioethics/Clinical Leadership 92 Courses of Instruction 99 Education 99 Engineering/Computer Science 107 Management 128 Bioethics/Clinical Leadership 143 College Organization 147 Faculty 148 5 DEGREES/CERTIFICATES OFFERED School of Education Degree HEGIS Code Adolescence Education: 7 – 12 with specialization MAT 0803 possible in: English, French, German, Greek, Latin, Spanish, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics, Mathematics or Social Studies Adolescence Education: 7 – 12 : Life Science MS for T 0499 Adolescence Education: 7 – 12 : Math and Technology MS for T 1799 Adolescence Education: 7 – 12 : Physical Science MS for T 1901 Master of Arts in English MA 1502 Master of Arts in History MA 2205 Master of Arts in English and History MA 4901 Core Certification: Adolescence 7 – 12 N/A 0803 Advanced Study in National Board Certification and Teacher Advanced 0899 Leadership Certificate Advanced Study in Mentoring and Teacher Leadership Advanced 0899 Certificate Middle Childhood Extension N/A 0804 School of Engineering and Computer Science Degree HEGIS Code Computer Science MS 0701 Electrical Engineering MS 0909 Mechanical Engineering MS 0910 Engineering and Management Systems MS 4904 School of Management Degree HEGIS Code Business Administration MBA 0506 Business Administration and Law (with Albany Law School) MBA 0506 Healthcare Management MBA 1202 Healthcare Management and Law (with Albany Law School) MBA 1202 Healthcare Management Advanced 1202 Certificate Financial Management Advanced 0504 Certificate Human Resources Management Advanced 0515 Certificate Management and Leadership Advanced 0506 Certificate Eight-Year Leadership in Medicine – Healthcare Mgmt MBA 1202 (with Union College and Albany Medical College) Healthcare Management – Pharm D MBA 1202 (with Albany College of Pharmacy) Healthcare Management – BS in Pharm. Sciences MBA 1202 (with Albany College of Pharmacy) 6 Degrees and Certificates - continued Center for Bioethics and Clinical Leadership Degree HEGIS Code Bioethics MS 0499 Bioethics and Law (JD) MS 0499 (with Albany Law School) Bioethics and Social Work (MSW) MS 0499 (with SUNY Albany) Bioethics and Philosophy (PhD) MS 0499 (with SUNY Albany) Bioethics and Public Health (MPH) MS 0499 (with SUNY Albany) Bioethics – Specialization in Health Policy & Law Advanced 0499 Certificate Bioethics – Specialization in Clinical Ethics Advanced 0499 Certificate Clinical Leadership in Health Management MS 1202 Clinical Leadership in Health Management/Pharm BS MS 1202 (with Albany College of Pharmacy) Clinical Leadership in Health Management / Pharm D MS 1202 (with Albany College of Pharmacy) Eight-Year Leadership in Medicine-Health Management MS 1202 (with Union College and Albany Medical College) 7 CONTACT INFORMATION Administration Phone Laura Schweitzer, President (518)388-8774 Dan Christopher, VP for Institutional Advancement (518)388-7178 Joanne Fitzgerald, VP for Enrollment Management (518)388-8387 Joe McDonald, VP for Finance (518)388-8385 Susan Bernardi, Coordinator of Career Services (518)388-6239 Erin Callahan Wheeler, Director of Student Recruitment (518)388-8754 Nikki Galluci, Director of Financial Aid Bob Keenan, Director of Information Technology (518)388-6597 Natalia Kutzer, Coordinator, Alumni Outreach (518) 388-8371 Amy Nevin, Associate Director of Institutional Research; (518)388-6054 Coordinator of Human Resources and Payroll Admissions and Registrar Phone Rhonda Sheehan, Director of Admissions / Registrar (518)388-6238 Diane Trzaskos, Coordinator of Admissions (518)388-6642 Jaye Willis, Registration / Main Number (518)388-6148 Lynne Connelly, Student Accounts (518)388-6643 Lorie Ruth, Transcripts / VA Benefits (518)388-6295 Chian Chang, Course Scheduling (518)388-6644 School of Education Phone Patrick Allen, Dean (518)388-6361 Chris Angley, Administrative Assistant (518)388-6361 School of Engineering and Computer Science Phone Robert J. Kozik, Dean (518)388-8068 Janice Hollister, Administrative Assistant (518)388-6235 School of Management Phone Eric Lewis, Dean (518)388-6235 Alan Bowman, Associate Dean (518) 388-6297 Janice Hollister, Administrative Assistant (518)388-6235 Chair, MBA Program - Mel Chudzik (518)388-6447 Chair, MBA Healthcare Management Program – John Hupperts (518)388-8738 Center for Bioethics and Clinical Leadership Phone Robert Baker, Director (518)388-8045 Ann Nolte, Assistant