Academic Catalog 2015-2016
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ACADEMIC CATALOG 2015-2016 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 2015-2016 FALL SEMESTER 2015 New Resident Students Check into Residence Halls ................................... August 20, 2015 (Thursday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.) Returning Students Check into Residence Halls ......................................... August 21 (Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.) Add/Drop Sessions ..................................................................................... August 21 (Friday, 1 p.m.) Late Orientation ........................................................................................ August 21-22 (Friday– Saturday) Classes Begin .............................................................................................. August 24 (Monday) Last Day to Late Register or Change Schedule w/o Instructor and Dean Permission ......................................................................... August 26 (Wednesday, 4 p.m.) Last Day to Make Up Spring 2015/Summer 2015 Incompletes ................. September 7 (Monday) Homecoming and Family Weekend ........................................................... September 25-27 (Friday–Sunday) Last Day to Withdraw from First Seven-Week Courses .............................. October 2 (Friday, 4p.m.) Second Seven-Week Courses Begin ............................................................ October 12 (Monday) Midterm Grades Available for Students Online .......................................... October 16 (Friday, Noon) Winterterm 2015 Registration Period Begins ............................................. November 2 (Monday) Advising Week ........................................................................................... November 2-6 (Monday – Friday) Spring 2016 Registration Period Begins...................................................... November 9 (Monday) Last Day to Withdraw ................................................................................ November 13 (Friday, 4 p.m.) Thanksgiving Recess – No Classes .............................................................. November 21-29 (Saturday–Sunday) (Residence halls close 5pm Friday, November 20 -reopen 3pm Sunday, November 29) Classes End ................................................................................................ December 4 (Friday) Final Exam Week ....................................................................................... December 7-11 (Monday–Friday) Spring 2016 Registration Period Ends ....................................................... December 11 (Friday, 4 p.m.) Residence Halls Close ................................................................................ December 12 (Saturday, Noon) (Students are expected to vacate residence halls 24hrs. after their last exam) Final Grades Available for Students Online ................................................ December 14 (Monday, 2 p.m.) Winterterm Classes .................................................................................... December 16–January 14, 2016 (Wed., 8 a.m–Thurs., Midnight) Semester Ends ............................................................................................ December 18 (Friday) Last Day to Make Up Winterterm and Fall Term 2015 Incompletes .......... February 1, 2016 (Monday) SPRING SEMESTER 2016 New Resident Students Check into Residence Halls ................................... January 14 (Thursday, Noon–4 p.m.) New Student Orientation ........................................................................... January 15 (Friday, 8 a.m.) Add/Drop Sessions ..................................................................................... January 15 (Friday, 1 p.m.) Returning Resident Students Check Into Residence Halls .......................... January 17 (Sunday, Noon to 4 p.m.) Classes Begin .............................................................................................. January 18 (Monday) Last Day to Late Register/Change Schedule w/o Instructor and Dean Permission ......................................................................... January 20 (Wednesday, 4 p.m.) Last Day to Make Up Fall 2015/Winterterm 2015 Incompletes ................. February 1 (Monday) Last Day to Withdraw from First Seven-Week Courses .............................. February 26 (Friday, 4 p.m.) Spring Break – No Classes .......................................................................... March 5-13 (Saturday–Sunday) (Residence halls close 5pm Friday, March 4 -reopen 3pm Sunday, March 13) Second Seven-Week Courses Begin ............................................................ March 14 (Monday) Midterm Grades Available for Students Online .......................................... March 15 (Tuesday, Noon) Summer 2016 Registration Period Begins................................................... April 4 (Monday) Advising Week ........................................................................................... April 4-8 (Monday–Friday) Fall 2016 Registration Period Begins .......................................................... April 11 (Monday) Last Day to Withdraw ................................................................................ April 15 (Friday, 4 p.m.) Honors Convocation .................................................................................. April 20 (Wednesday) Classes End ................................................................................................ April 29 (Friday) Final Exam Week ....................................................................................... May 2-6 (Monday–Friday) Fall 2016 Registration Period Ends............................................................. May 6 (Friday, 4 p.m.) Commencement ........................................................................................ May 7 (Saturday, 10:30 a.m.) Residence Halls Close ............................................................................... May 7 (Saturday, 3 p.m.) (Students are expected to vacate residence halls 24hrs. after their last exam) Final Grades Available for Students Online ................................................ May 9 (Monday, 2:00 p.m.) Semester Ends ............................................................................................ May 13 (Friday) Last Day to Make Up Spring 2016/Summer 2016 Incompletes ................. September 5 (Monday) 2 Table of Contents SUNY CANTON’S MISSION AND GOALS .............. 4 ABOUT SUNY CANTON ......................... 5 DEGREE PROGRAMS ............................. 7 ADMISSIONS .................................. 8 TUITION AND FEES ............................. 22 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE .......................... 25 THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM ........................ 40 ONLINE LEARNING ............................. 47 ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES ..................... 48 CAMPUS LIFE ................................. 50 PROGRAM OFFERINGS ........................... 58 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS .......................... 114 THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK............... 185 CAMPUS DIRECTORY: ADMINISTRATION............... 187 CAMPUS DIRECTORY: ACADEMIC PERSONNEL .......... 190 CANTON COLLEGE FOUNDATION ................... 194 CONSUMER COMPLAINT PROCEDURE ................ 195 GLOSSARY .................................... 197 INDEX ...................................... 199 CAMPUS MAP . 201 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