Undergraduate Catalog 2005–2006
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undergraduate catalog 2005–2006 Declare yourself.SM 2005–2006 CONTENTS Buffalo State College Undergraduate Catalog Buffalo State College 1300 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, NY 14222-1095 www.buffalostate.edu Buffalo State College is an affirmative Buffalo State College ......................................................................................3 action/equal opportunity institution that subscribes to all federal, state, and SUNY legal requirements and does not Facilities, Services, and Special Programs ........................................................5 discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orienta- Admissions....................................................................................................12 tion, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status. Any violation of this policy should be reported to the Equity and Finances........................................................................................................15 Campus Diversity Office, Cleveland Hall 415, (716) 878-6210. It is the policy of Buffalo State College that no otherwise Financial Aid ................................................................................................18 qualified person with a disability shall, solely by reason of the disability, be excluded from participation in employment Academic Policies ........................................................................................23 or access to programs of the college. The Buffalo State College TTD/TDY phone Academic Organization ................................................................................35 number is (716) 878-3182. This catalog is current as of May 2005. Collegewide Degree Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees ......................36 The college reserves the right to cancel any course described in this catalog, and to change any rules governing curriculum, Undergraduate Major Programs at a Glance ................................................41 administration, tuition, fees, admissions, regulations affecting students, dates, and course content. Each student is expected Undergraduate Minor Programs at a Glance ................................................43 to have knowledge of the information contained in this catalog and in other college publications. This catalog describes Degree Program Descriptions ......................................................................44 all undergraduate programs of the college. For graduate programs, consult the gradu- ate catalog. For programs offered during Course Listings..............................................................................................92 the summer, consult the summer session schedule. Administration ............................................................................................151 This publication was funded by an appro- priation made available to Buffalo State College. The offices of the vice presidents Faculty........................................................................................................152 supplied copy for their respective areas of responsibility. The Academic Affairs Office coordinated the collection of data for this Staff............................................................................................................157 catalog. This publication is Campus Maps ............................................................................................162 available in large print or other accessible Index ..........................................................................................................164 formats upon request. BUFFALO STATE COLLEGE Accreditations Buffalo State is accredited by the Commission UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 *Evening study available. Market Street, Philadelphia, PA19104; (215) 662-5606. The Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Anthropology Page 44 Geography 69 Education and the Commission on Art 44 Geology 70 Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation. Art Education (K–12) 44 Health and Wellness 70 Buffalo State College is also accredited by the Board of Regents, University of the State of Art History 45 History 70 New York. In addition, the following profes- The Arts 46 Hospitality Administration 71 sional organizations have determined that Buffalo State programs meet their accredita- Biology 46 Humanities 71 tion requirements. Biology Education (7–12) 46 Individualized Studies* 71 Accreditation Board for Engineering and Biology Education (7–12; 5–6 Extension) 47 Industrial Technology* 72 Technology (ABET)* Accreditation Commission for Programs in Broadcasting* 48 Journalism 72 Hospitality Administration Business Administration* 49 Mathematics 73 American Association of Museums Business and Marketing Education 50 Mathematics Education (7–12) 73 (Burchfield-Penney Art Center) Career and Technical Education* 51 Mathematics Education (7–12; 5–6 Extension) 74 American Chemical Society Chemistry 51 Mechanical Engineering Technology* 75 American Dietetic Association** American Speech-Language-Hearing Chemistry Education (7–12) 52 Music 75 Association Chemistry Education (7–12; 5–6 Extension) 52 Music Education (Pre-K–12) 76 Council on Social Work Education Childhood Education (Grades 1–6) 54 Painting 76 Foundation for Interior Design Education Communication 54 Philosophy 77 Research (FIDER) Computer Information Systems* 55 Photography 77 International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE) Physics 78 Criminal Justice* 55 International Association of Counseling Design 56 Physics Education (7–12) 78 Services Dietetics: Didactic Program 58 Physics Education (7–12; 5–6 Extension) 79 National Association of Industrial Technology (NAIT) Dietetics: Coordinated Program 59 Political Science 80 National Association of Schools of Theatre Early Childhood and Childhood Education (Birth–Grade 6) 59 Printmaking 81 (NAST) Early Childhood Education (Birth–Grade 2) 59 Psychology 82 National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Earth Science Education (7–12) 60 Public Communication 83 Education (NCATE)*** *Accreditation Board for Engineering Earth Science Education (7–12; 5–6 Extension) 61 Sculpture 83 Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Earth Sciences 62 Social Studies Education (7–12) 84 Baltimore, MD 21202; (410) 347-7700. Economics 63 Social Studies Education (7–12; 5–6 Extension) 85 **The Didactic Program in Dietetics is currently granted initial accreditation by the Commission Electrical Engineering Technology (Electronics)* 64 Social Work* 87 on Accreditation for Dietetic Education of the Electrical Engineering Technology (Power and Machines)* 64 Sociology 87 American Dietetic Association, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000,Chicago, IL English 65 Spanish Education (7–12) 88 60606-6995, (312) 899-5400. English Education (7-12) 65 Spanish Language and Literature 89 **The Coordinated Program in Dietetics is Exceptional Education 66 Speech-Language Pathology 89 currently granted continuing accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetic Fashion and Textile Technology 67 Technology Education 90 Education of the American Dietetic Association, Forensic Chemistry 68 Theater 90 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995; (312) 899-5400. French Education (7–12) 68 Urban and Regional Analysis and Planning* 91 ***The professional education programs at French Language and Literature 69 Buffalo State are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education Honor Societies Omicron Delta Epsilon Pi Sigma Alpha (NCATE), 2010 Massachusetts Avenue NW, economics political science Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 20036; (202) Alpha Sigma Lambda 466-7496. The accreditation includes the ini- adult students Phi Alpha Theta Psi Chi tial teacher preparation and advanced levels of history psychology professional education programs offered at Alpha Kappa Delta Buffalo State. sociology Phi Delta Kappa Sigma Delta Pi education Spanish Epsilon Pi Tau career and technical education Phi Upsilon Omicron Sigma Pi Sigma nutrition and food science physics Kappa Delta Pi education Pi Delta Phi French 2 BUFFALO STATE COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 2005–2006 BUFFALO STATE COLLEGE A Place to Learn, Grow, and Prepare for Your Future Hands-on Career Preparation Students find that Buffalo State provides the best of both worlds—a subur- Buffalo State and the Western New York community offer plenty of convenient ban-like campus in a vibrant, metropolitan neighborhood. The stimulating opportunities for students to “learn by doing” through internships with local intellectual and cultural environment offers many informal social and organizations. recreational opportunities. The focus is on academics, with an emphasis on Students gain valuable skills through involvement with applied research applied, marketable skills grounded in a strong liberal arts education. Buffalo and community service programs sponsored by campus centers. State is large enough to offer a tremendous variety of educational programs, Students preparing to be teachers are involved in classrooms early in their yet small enough to offer personal attention in small classes. academic careers, and they learn in a variety of educational settings—urban, rural, and suburban. Undergraduate students are encouraged to engage in original research, with Excellent, Comprehensive