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2014 – 2015 CATALOG St. Bonaventure University School of Graduate Studies OLEAN * BUFFALO CENTER * ONLINE GRADUATE CATALOG 1 ST. BONAVENTURE UNIVERSITY 2014-2015 GRADUATE CATALOG St. Bonaventure University provides equal opportunity in its admissions, employment, and all educational programs and activities without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected category. Equal employment opportunity applies to all employment relationships. The University is committed to ensuring that all qualified candidates receive full consideration in the recruitment process and that its personnel policies and employment procedures and practices are consistent with this policy. Pursuant to this policy, equal opportunity is to be provided to all persons in the delivery of educational programs and services. The University’s Advocacy Officers are available to all members of the University community in matters relating to Equal Employment and Educational Opportunity. The provisions of this bulletin are not an irrevocable contract between the student and the University. The University reserves the right to change any provision or requirement at any time within the student’s term of residence. The University further reserves the right to ask the student to withdraw for cause at any time. Portions of this catalog may be outdated due to changes made since its publication. For the most recent information, contact the Registrar’s Office, St. Bonaventure University. Courses will be offered in the semester indicated subject to availability of instructors and student demand. Volume 80 Published by St. Bonaventure University August 2014 St. Bonaventure, NY 14778 Number 1 College Codes: • CEEB - 2793 • GMAT – TKZ-0C-79 • GRE – 2793 • MAT – 1505 • TOEFL -2793 2 GRADUATE CATALOG Table of Contents DEGREES AND PROGRAMS ........................... 3 FINANCIAL AID ............................................... 26 ACADEMIC CALENDARS SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES ...... 33-37 Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Summer 2015 .. 4-6 Master of Arts in English ............................ 33 (2015-16 calendars will be available in July 2015) SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ........................... 38-48 Master of Business Administration .......... 40 GENERAL INFORMATION ............................... 7 History .............................................................. 7 SCHOOL OF EDUCATION ...................... 49-97 Mission .............................................................. 7 Master of Science in Education Academic Structure ........................................ 9 Differentiated Instruction programs ........ 51 SBU Campus Facilities ................................ 10 Counseling programs .................................. 59 Buffalo Center Facilities .............................. 12 Educational Leadership programs ............. 67 Graduate Societies ....................................... 12 Literacy programs......................................... 74 Adolescence Education (Grades 7-12) ..... 78 ADMISSIONS and REGISTRATION Advanced Certificates .......................... 57, 67 PROCEDURES .................................................. 13 Applying To Your Program ......................... 13 RUSSELL J. JANDOLI SCHOOL International Students ................................. 15 OF JOURNALISM AND MASS Types of Graduate Admission .................... 16 COMMUNICATION ............................... 98-109 Registration Process..................................... 17 Master of Arts in Integrated Specific University Regulations ................. 17 Marketing Communications ....................... 98 Transfer of Credit ......................................... 21 Master of Arts in Strategic Leadership .. 105 DEGREE REQUIREMENTS ............................. 20 ACADEMIC AND RELATED POLICIES ...... 110 M.B.A., M.A., M.S. or M.S. in Education ... 20 Residence ....................................................... 20 GRADUATE FACULTY.................................. 118 Time to Degree ............................................. 21 Academic Load .............................................. 21 OFFICE DIRECTORY ..................................... 123 Foreign Language Requirement ................. 22 Comprehensive Examinations .................... 22 NEW YORK STATE Supervision of Program ............................... 23 REGISTERED PROGRAMS ........................... 121 Grading System ............................................. 24 Commencement ............................................ 25 MEMBERSHIPS & ACCREDITATIONS ...... 122 STUDENT EXPENSES...................................... 26 CAMPUS MAPS ........................................... Back GRADUATE CATALOG 3 School of Graduate Studies St. Bonaventure University Graduate Dean’s Office Office of Graduate Admissions St. Bonaventure, N.Y. 14778 (716) 375-2379 (716) 375-2021 www.sbu.edu/graduate Fax: (716) 375-7834 Fax: (716) 375-4015 Email: [email protected] Hopkins Hall Hopkins Hall DEGREE AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS School of Arts and Sciences Russell J. Jandoli School of Master of Arts Journalism & Mass Communication English Master of Arts Integrated Marketing Comm. School of Business Strategic Leadership Master of Business Administration School of Education School of Education Certification Programs Master of Science in Education Educational Leadership Differentiated Instruction School District Leader (N.Y.) Differentiated Instruction – School Building Leader (N.Y.) Students with Disabilities Counselor Education (Community Advanced Certificate Mental Health) of Specialization Counselor Education (Rehabilitation) Counselor Education (School) Counselor Education (School) Differentiated Instruction Educational Leadership Literacy – Childhood (Birth-Grade 6) Literacy – Adolescent (Grades 5-12) Adolescence Educ. (Grades 7-12) Master of Science Counselor Education (Community Mental Health) 4 GRADUATE CATALOG Academic Calendars FALL SEMESTER 2014 August 2014 22 Classes begin – Buffalo Center 25 Classes begin – Main Campus September 2014 1 Final day for any schedule changes with no academic penalties 15 Final day for students to sign up for P/F option 19 Final day to apply for May 2013 degree October 2014 3 Final day for student registration for the Foreign Language Examination 13-14 Midterm Break 17 Foreign Language Examination 21 Final day to present completed graduate thesis to major professor for December 2014 degree candidates 21 Final day to register for Comprehensive Examination with Department Chair 30 Last day to withdraw from a graduate class with a W grade November 2014 7 Final day to submit graduate thesis outline & title to Graduate Office for May 2015 graduation 7 Final day for change of I, IP grades given in Spring and Summer 2014 sessions 11 Final day for completed and corrected graduate thesis to be filed with the Graduate Office for December graduation 26-30 Thanksgiving recess, no classes December 2014 5 Last day of classes (Main Campus) 8-12 Graduate Final Examinations, attendance required 12 Christmas recess begins after last examination 13 December Recognition Ceremony 15 Final grades due by 10 am in Records Office Weekend (F/Sa) Courses—Main Campus & Buffalo Center SESSION I SESSION II SESSION III August 22 & 23 September 26 & 27 November 7 & 8 August 29 & 30 October 3 & 4 November 14 & 15 September 5 & 6 October 17 & 18 November 21 & 22 September 12 & 13 October 24 & 25 December 5 &6 September 19 & 20 October 31 & November 1 December 12 & 13 Last day to add/drop: Aug. 28 Last day to add/drop: Oct. 2 Last day to add/drop: Nov. 13 Grades Due: September 29 Grades Due: November 10 Grades Due: December 17 5-WEEK COURSES ON MAIN CAMPUS Session I Monday, August 25 – Friday, September 26 Last day to add/drop: Friday, August 29 Last day to withdraw: Tuesday, September 16 Session II Monday, September 29 – Tuesday, November 4 Last day to add/drop: Friday, October 3 Last day to withdraw: Thursday, October 23 Session III Wednesday, November 6 – Friday, December 12 Last day to add/drop: Tuesday, November 11 Last day to withdraw: Tuesday, December 2 GRADUATE CATALOG 5 SPRING SEMESTER 2015 January 2015 16 Classes begin – Buffalo Center 19 Classes begin – Main Campus 26 Final day for any schedule changes with no academic penalties 26 Final day to file an application for Graduate School August & December 2015 degrees February 2015 9 Final day for students to sign up for P/F option 17 Final day to submit thesis outline & title to Graduate Office for August 2015 graduation March 2015 7 Final day to register for Comprehensive Examination with Department Chair 9-13 Graduate Spring Break 13 Final day for student registration for the Foreign Language Examination 14 Final day for presentation of completed graduate thesis to major advisor to complete requirements for May 2015 graduation 16 Classes resume 31 Last day to withdraw from a graduate class with a W grade April 2015 2-6 Easter Break 8 Final day to complete Foreign Language Examination 8 Last day for completed graduate thesis to be filed in Graduate Office for May 2015 graduation 28 Final day for change of I, IP grades given in Fall 2014 sessions May 2015 5 Thursday classes will be held 5 Last day of classes (Main Campus) 7-13 Final Exams (attendance required) Normal Class Day Last Day of Class Final Exam Day Monday Monday, April 28 Monday, May 5 Tuesday Tuesday, April 22 Tuesday, May 6 Wednesday Wednesday, April 23 Wednesday, April 30 Thursday