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SUNY CANTON 2 0 1 6 - 2 0 1 7 ACADEMIC CATALOG ACADEMIC CATALOG 2016-2017 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 2016-2017 FALL SEMESTER 2016 New Resident Students Check into Residence Halls ................................... August 25, 2016 (Thursday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.) Returning Students Check into Residence Halls ......................................... August 26 (Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.) Late Orientation ........................................................................................ August 26-27 (Friday– Saturday) Classes Begin .............................................................................................. August 29 (Monday) Last Day to Late Register or Change Schedule w/o Instructor and Dean Permission ................................................................ August 31 (Wednesday, 4 p.m.) Last Day to Make Up Spring/Summer 2016 Incompletes .......................... September 12 (Monday) Last Day to Withdraw from First Seven-Week Courses ............................. October 7 (Friday, 4p.m.) Homecoming and Family Weekend .......................................................... October 7-9 (Friday–Sunday) Second Seven-Week Courses Begin ........................................................... October 17 (Monday) Midterm Grades Available for Students Online ......................................... October 21 (Friday, Noon) Advising Period Begins .............................................................................. October 31 (Monday) Winterterm 2016 Registration Period Begins ............................................ November 7 (Monday) Spring 2017 Registration Period Begins ..................................................... November 14 (Monday) Last Day to Withdraw ............................................................................... November 18 (Friday, 4 p.m.) Thanksgiving Recess – No Classes ............................................................. November 19-27 (Saturday–Sunday) (Residence halls close 5pm Friday, November 18 -reopen 3pm Sunday, November 27) Classes End ................................................................................................ December 9 (Friday) Final Exam Week ....................................................................................... December 12-16 (Monday–Friday) Spring 2017 Registration Period Ends ........................................................ December 16 (Friday, 4 p.m.) Residence Halls Close ................................................................................ December 17 (Saturday, Noon) (Students are expected to vacate residence halls 24hrs. after their last exam) Final Grades Available for Students Online ............................................... December 19 (Monday, 2 p.m.) Winterterm Classes ................................................................................... December 21–January 19, 2017 Semester Ends ........................................................................................... December 23 (Friday) Last Day to Make Up Fall/Winter Term 2016 Incompletes ....................... February 6, 2017 (Monday) SPRING SEMESTER 2017 New Resident Students Check into Residence Halls .................................. January 19 (Thursday, Noon–4 p.m.) New Student Orientation .......................................................................... January 20 (Friday) Returning Resident Students Check Into Residence Halls ......................... January 22 (Sunday, Noon to 4 p.m.) Classes Begin .............................................................................................. January 23 (Monday) Last Day to Late Register/Change Schedule w/o Instructor and Dean Permission ................................................................ January 25 (Wednesday, 4 p.m.) Last Day to Make Up Fall/Winter Term 2016 Incompletes ....................... February 6 (Monday) Last Day to Withdraw from First Seven-Week Courses ............................. March 1 (Wednesday, 4 p.m.) Summer 2017 Registration Period Begins .................................................. March 6 (Monday) Spring Break – No Classes ......................................................................... March 11-19 (Saturday–Sunday) (Residence halls close 5pm Friday, March 10 -reopen 3pm Sunday, March 19) Second Seven-Week Courses Begin ........................................................... March 20 (Monday) Midterm Grades Available for Students Online ......................................... March 21 (Tuesday, Noon) Advising Period Begins .............................................................................. April 3 (Monday) Fall 2017 Registration Period Begins ......................................................... April 17 (Monday) Last Day to Withdraw ............................................................................... April 21 (Friday, 4 p.m.) Honors Convocation ................................................................................. April 26 (Wednesday) Classes End ............................................................................................... May 5 (Friday) Final Exam Week ...................................................................................... May 8-12 (Monday–Friday) Fall 2017 Registration Period Ends ............................................................ May 12 (Friday, 4 p.m.) Commencement ....................................................................................... May 13 (Saturday, 10:30 a.m.) Residence Halls Close ............................................................................... May 13 (Saturday, 3 p.m.) (Students are expected to vacate residence halls 24hrs. after their last exam, unless they are a graduating senior.) Final Grades Available for Students Online May 15 (Monday, 2:00 p.m) 2 Table of Contents SUNY CANTON’S MISSION AND GOALS .............. 4 ABOUT SUNY CANTON ......................... 5 DEGREE PROGRAMS ............................. 7 ADMISSIONS .................................. 9 TUITION AND FEES ............................. 23 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE .......................... 26 THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM ........................ 41 ONLINE LEARNING ............................. 48 ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES ..................... 49 CAMPUS LIFE ................................. 51 PROGRAM OFFERINGS ........................... 59 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS .......................... 115 THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK............... 186 CAMPUS DIRECTORY: ADMINISTRATION............... 188 CAMPUS DIRECTORY: ACADEMIC PERSONNEL .......... 191 CANTON COLLEGE FOUNDATION ................... 195 CONSUMER COMPLAINT PROCEDURE ................ 196 GLOSSARY .................................... 198 INDEX ...................................... 200 CAMPUS MAP . 202 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 4. Inter-intrapersonal Skills Great Majors. Great Careers. Demonstrates an ability to address professional and ethical responsibilities, which may include a respect for diversity; MISSION StatemeNT recognize the impact of societal issues SUNY Canton is dedicated to providing a progression of accessible, affordable, within a global context; function effec- high-quality applied programs that enable students in the North Country, New York tively as a member or leader of a team; State, and beyond to achieve their highest potential both personally and professionally. and/or perform self-reflection of personal growth and achievement. VISION StatemeNT OLLEGE oalS Educating the leaders of tomorrow for careers in the global technological economy. C G • Offer programs in business, public ser- vice, health, liberal arts and engineering VALUES StatemeNT/DISTINCTIVE IDENTITY technologies that prepare students to We Value… enter rewarding careers and continue their education. A Student-Centered Philosophy… by keeping students’ best interests at the center of everything that we do. • Deliver a program of general education Excellence… by challenging everyone to perform at a consistently high level through which provides a broad set of coherent continuous quality improvement. and focused educational experiences aimed at enabling students to acquire Integrity… by treating others with honesty and respect during every