2021-2022 SUNY Schenectady Catalog
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CATALOG 2021-2022 TELEPHONE DIRECTORY SUNY Schenectady 78 Washington Avenue Schenectady, NY 12305-2215 www.sunysccc.edu General Information 518-381-1200 Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism 518-381-1361 Academic Advisement 518-381-1277 Human Resources 518-381-1218 Academic Affairs 518-381-1382 Immunization 518-381-1344 Academic Computing 518-381-1272 Learning Center 518-381-1249 ADA Transition Services 518-381-1344 Liberal Arts 518-381-1387 Administrative Services 518-381-1210 Library 518-381-1240 Admissions 518-381-1366 Mathematics, Science, Athletics 518-381-1356 Technology and Health 518-381-1267 Bookstore (College Store) 518-377-1606 Music 518-381-1231 Business, Criminal Justice and Law 518-381-1386 Non-credit Programs 518-595-1101 Business Offce, Student Accounts 518-381-1346 Peer Tutoring 518-381-1249 Cafeteria 518-381-1330 Public Relations 518-381-1250 Career Services 518-836-2807 Registration and Records 518-381-1348 Casola Dining Room 518-381-1391 Schenectady College Career Outreach Center 518-631-2257 College Store, (Bookstore) 518-377-1606 Security and Parking Information 518-381-1308/1309 Computer Help Desk 518-381-1487 Student Activities 518-381-1335 Computer Lab 518-381-1213 Student Affairs 518-381-1344/518-381-1365 Daycare Center, YWCA 518-381-1375 Student Success Center 518-381-1434 Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) 518-381-1279 SUNY Schenectady Montessori Preschool 518-381-1455 Faculty Student Association 518-381-1281 TRIO Program 518-381-1465 Financial Aid 518-381-1468 Veterans Affairs 518-381-1185 Foundation, Alumni 518-381-1324 Workforce Development 518-595-1101 Be sure to visit the College’s website at www.sunysccc.edu for the latest information on programs, courses, and schedules. 2 2021-2022 CATALOG SUNV SCHENECTADY A Community College Operated Under the Programs of the State University of New York SUNY Schenectady is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. (267-284-5000) www.msche.org. The MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). How to Use this Catalog Tis publication is a guide for students about the programs, courses, As a SUNY Schenectady student, you are responsible for knowing and services, policies and procedures at SUNY Schenectady. complying with College policies. Refer to this Catalog as a reference for If you are considering applying to SUNY Schenectady, you will need College policies and procedures, to learn how to drop a course, transfer to read about admissions requirements and fnancial aid as well as the to a four-year institution, or apply for graduation or readmission, for instructions for applying to the College. You will also want to review example. the program and course information to learn about the oferings at the Finally, we recommend you read the sections about services, student College. You may refer to these sections as you apply for admission, meet activities, clubs and athletics that will tell you how to get the most out of with your academic advisor and make decisions about your program and your college education. We encourage you to learn more about SUNY course selections. Schenectady by contacting the Ofce of Admissions directly for more information at 518-381-1366. Student Consumer Information. Te dissemination of general Commitment to Cultural Diversity. SUNY Schenectady seeks to information regarding academic and fnancial aid programs as required achieve a culturally diverse environment where the contributions of under Title I of the Education Amendment of 1976, Public Law 94-482, is all individuals are recognized and valued. It is our goal to work toward provided for in the appropriate sections of this Catalog. Also, information achieving an appreciation for cultures and contemporary issues related is available at https://sunysccc.edu/About-Us/Consumer-Information/ to the inclusion of multicultural experiences. Te College continues index.html. to strengthen avenues for better understanding and appreciation of Information about credit and non-credit day and evening courses, along individual diferences. with registration information, is available on the College’s website, SUNY Schenectady afrms that bias-related incidents related to race, www.sunysccc.edu. creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran Prospective and enrolled students who wish more specifc data regarding status, or marital status will not be tolerated on campus. Every efort is academic and placement information may contact the Admissions Ofce, made to provide opportunities for prevention and awareness programs to 518-381-1366, or Student Afairs, 518-381-1344. Detailed information the College community that foster a climate inclusive of all people and to regarding fnancial aid is available from the Financial Aid Ofce at minimize bias-related incidents. 518-381-1352 or 518-381-1354. Information is also available on the Te College’s Afrmative Action Ofcer and its Title IX Coordinator can College’s website at www.sunysccc.edu. answer questions or concerns related to cultural diversity, afrmative Student Obligations. All SUNY Schenectady students have the action and sexual discrimination. Te ofce locations and telephone responsibility for being fully aware of College policies and regulations numbers of the Afrmative Action Ofcer and Title IX Coordinator may afecting students. be found on page 5 and in the Compliance Ofcer’s section of the College Administration, Faculty and Staf listing in this Catalog. Upon acceptance and/or registration, each student becomes a member of the academic community at SUNY Schenectady. Participation in this Organization and Support. Te College receives operating funds community is dependent upon the student’s understanding of rights, from three primary sources: student tuition and fees, the county in which privileges, and responsibilities. It is understood that each student accepts the student resides and the State of New York. the obligations of this relationship. Te College is governed by a 10-member Board of Trustees. Five are In addition to this Catalog, students should consult the SUNY appointed by the Schenectady County Legislature and four by the Schenectady Student Handbook for complete documentation of the Governor of New York. One trustee is elected by the student body Student Code of Conduct, discrimination complaint procedures, and each year. policies and regulations that relate to students. Tis document makes reference to current policies and practices of the College. Te Handbook is available online at https://sunysccc.edu/Current-Students/Student- Life-and-Resources/Student-Handbook.html. Students are responsible for familiarity with and observance of the Code of Conduct. Te Student Code of Conduct is found in its entirety on the SUNY Schenectady website: https://sunysccc.edu/Current-Students/Student-Life-and- Resources/Student-Code-of-Conduct.html. 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Academic Calendar.........................................6 Note: General Information........................................7 Te College reserves the right at any time to make appropriate changes Admissions...............................................12 deemed advisable in the policies and procedures contained in this Tuition and Fees ..........................................15 publication. Tis Catalog is not intended as a listing of course oferings, but rather as a reference document containing approved curricula, Tuition and Fee Schedule ................................17 programs and courses that may be ofered. Updated information can be Financial Aid .............................................19 found on the College’s website at www.sunysccc.edu. Support Services ..........................................26 Te College reserves the right to limit registration for courses, to Academic Policies and Registration ..........................31 discontinue courses for which there is insufcient enrollment and to change times and/or instructor assignments. Students who matriculated Curricula/Programs .......................................41 prior to Fall 2021 should refer to the Catalog of the year in which they Credit Courses .......................................... 101 enrolled for program requirements. Faculty and Staf ........................................ 137 SUNY Schenectady does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, SUNY Schenectady Trustees .............................. 142 creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender or gender identity, disability, or age in admissions, State University of New York .............................. 143 employment, programs and activities. Index .................................................. 145 Te following person has been designated to respond to reports and inquiries regarding sex, gender or gender related non- discrimination policies: Ben DeAngelis Title IX Coordinator 78 Washington Avenue, Schenectady, NY 12305 518-381-1340 Te following person has been designated to respond to reports and inquiries regarding all other non-discrimination policies: Edmund J. McTernan Executive Director of Human Resources and Afrmative Action Ofcer 78 Washington Avenue, Schenectady, NY 12305 518-381-1331 Reports of civil rights violations at SUNY Schenectady may also be made by contacting the U.S. Department of Education Ofce of Civil Rights at ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr or by calling 1-800-421-3481.