COURSE CATALOG TABLE OF CONTENTS
THE COLLEGE ...... 2 Accelerated Degree Programs...... 57 Mission Statement...... 2 Conflict Studies & Dispute Resolution...... 57 Philosophy Statement...... 2 Organizational Development...... 58 Core Values...... 2 Graduate Programs...... 59 Customer Information Safeguards ...... 3 Master of Public Administration...... 59 Master of Public Administration: Health...... 61 ADMISSIONS INFORMATION...... 6 Master of Criminal Justice Administration...... 61 Admissions...... 6 Residential Administration Mentoring Program...... 62 New York State Registered Programs...... 9 ACADEMIC POLICIES ...... 63 FINANCING AN EDUCATION ...... 10 Degree Requirements...... 64 Federal Financial Aid Programs...... 10 Grading System/Academic Standing...... 65 State Financial Aid Programs...... 11 Withdrawals/Leaves of Absence...... 66 Scholarships...... 12 Grade Grievance Policy...... 66 Academic Ethics...... ….....… 67 PROGRAMS ...... 16 Arts & Science Division...... 16 FINANCIAL INFORMATION...... 71 English...... 17 Financial Policies...... 71 Digital Media and Communication...... 19 Refund Policies…...... …………….….. 72 Liberal Arts...... 19 Applying for Financial Aid……………...... 74 Non-degree Programs within Arts and 20 Costs & Estimated Budgets…...... …….….. 75 Sciences Division..…………...... 21 Specific Aid Program Information...... 76 Foreign Languages…...... …… 21 Satisfactory Academic Progress requirement...... 79 Mathematics…...... …22 Music…...... …...... 23 TRANSFER POLICY AND AGREEMENTS...... 82 Science……...... 23 Transfer Policy……….………………………………...... 82 General Studies……...... 24 Two-Year College Graduates...... 82 Criminal Justice/Forensic Science Division...... 24 Hilbert and Area High Schools...... 83 Criminal Justice……...... …24 Forensic Science/Crime Scene Investigation...... 28 STUDENT LIFE...... 84 Professional Studies Division...... 29 Student Life...... 84 Accounting……...... ……… 30 Student Conduct………...... ………………...……….….. 84 Commercial Accounting Track...... 31 Career Planning Services……………...... …….…. 87 Economic Crime Investigation Track...... ……32 Residence Life...... 88 Business Management...... 33 Global Business Management...... 34 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS...... 90 Small Business Management...... 35 Sports Industry Management...... 35 COLLEGE PERSONNEL...... 165 Computer Security and Information Assurance...... 37 Officers...... 165 Legal Studies...... 39 Administrative and Professional Staff...... 165 Paralegal Program…...... ……..………....40 Academic Services...... 165 Social Science Division……...... …41 Faculty...... 167 Human Services...... 41 Board of Trustees...... 173 Liberal Studies...... 42 Trustees Emeriti...... 174 Political Science…………………...... 45 Memberships...... 175 Psychology...... 47 Rehabilitation Services…...... ……….…49 MAP & CONTACT INFORMATION….……………...... …...... ……..…. 176 General Education Courses...... 51 Mailing address and contact information………...... 176 Honors...... 52 Location and facilities……………….…...... ….….……. 177 Leadership Scholarship Program...... 54 Academic Minors...... 54 Hilbert College Online...... 55 Study Abroad...... 56 Teacher Certification...... 56 Articulation with St. Bonaventure University...... 56 The Institute for Law & Justice...... 57
1 THE COLLEGE CORE VALUES Hilbert College is a Catholic independent, co-educational, The core values that provide a framework for four-year institution whose degree programs are registered the Hilbert community to accomplish the college by the New York State Education Department and is mission are respect, service, hope, joy, integrity, accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of vision, compassion, and peace. Defined in our the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Governed by a Board of Trustees, the College is authorized Franciscan tradition, they are as follows: to offer baccalaureate degrees in Accounting, Business Management, Global Business Management, Small Business RESPECT is recognition and reverence for God’s Management, Sports Industry Management, Digital Media presence in all creation including ourselves, and Communication Studies, Criminal Justice, Computer others, and the environment. Security & Information Assurance, English, Forensic Science/Crime Scene Investigation, Human Services, Liberal Studies (Law and Government), Paralegal Studies, SERVICE is selflessly working and advocating for Psychology, and Rehabilitation Services, as well as associate the well-being of others, especially the poor, the degrees in Accounting, Business Administration, Criminal under-educated, and those in need. Justice, Human Services, Legal Studies, Liberal Arts, and Management Information Systems. COMPASSION is heartfelt concern for another person’s suffering or need, accompanied by MISSION STATEMENT action to help better the situation.
Hilbert College is an independent institution of PEACE is God’s love radiating from the core of higher learning that embraces its Catholic one’s being to others, resulting in non-violence, Franciscan heritage and values. Students from forgiveness, reconciliation, and harmony. diverse backgrounds are educated in liberal arts and professional programs to become informed HOPE is the desire for a future good, joined with citizens committed to serving and perseverance and trust that it can be attained with strengthening their communities. God's help.
PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT JOY is a conviction - outwardly manifested in an exuberant demeanor - that throughout the good Hilbert College strives to be faithful to the deep and diverse and despite the bad times in life, the Spirit of God historical foundations on which it rests. From the founding congregation of the Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph, we is always within us. embrace the traditions of St. Francis: respect, service, hope, vision, joy, integrity, compassion, and peace. From the noble INTEGRITY is firm adherence to doing what is right legacies of the liberal arts academy, we honor intellectual no matter what the circumstances may be. inquiry, freedom of thought, breadth of knowledge, and lifelong learning. And from our own history, we continue to reach out to students from all backgrounds. We are VISION is the ability to imagine what can be with committed to providing them skills and resources to achieve God’s help. success in a wide range of careers, recognizing that in today’s world, that entails equipping students to respond to a rapidly changing global environment.
2 SAFEGUARDING CUSTOMER AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) INFORMATION NOTICE The College prohibits discrimination against a qualified individual with a disability in regard to admissions, Recent legislation enacted by the Federal Trade Commission registration, access to instruction, hiring, compensation, requires colleges and universities to act in compliance advancement, training, and other terms or conditions of regarding the safeguarding of customer information. Hilbert employment and termination. The College evaluates each College acknowledges this requirement and publicizes request for accommodation individually and provides this notice to alert its customers that those policies and reasonable accommodations as applicable to qualified procedures are in place to protect all nonpublic personal applicants and employees with disabilities. information about its customers. A copy of our safeguarding customer information policy is available upon request. This CAMPUS SECURITY ACT AND CRIME REPORT notice applies to students as customers. Hilbert College is in compliance with the Crime Awareness INFORMATION COLLECTED BY HILBERT COLLEGE and Campus Security Act of 1990 which requires that colleges collect, prepare and publish information related to Hilbert College collects nonpublic personal information about crime and campus security and distribute it to all current and its customers from the following sources: potential students and employees, and to any applicant for Applications, financial aid and other forms; Financial enrollment or employment, upon request. The Jeanne Clery transactions and methods of payment. Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act is a federal statute codified at 20 INFORMATION DISCLOSED BY HILBERT COLLEGE U.S.C. 1092(f), with regulations in the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations at 34 C.F.R. 668.46. CCC’s Annual Campus Hilbert College does not disclose any nonpublic personal Security Report may be accessed at the following web site: information about its customers or former customers to http://www.hilbert.edu/student-life/campus-safety/safety- anyone that is not affiliated with Hilbert College, except as report permitted by law. This report includes statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning the crimes on campus, in or Hilbert College discloses customer information to its affiliates on non-campus buildings or property, and public property. that are service providers to the school. Service providers Printed copies are also available upon request through include companies such as banks and other lending security. institutions, collection agencies, loan processing agencies and credit card processing companies. The customer COLLEGE NAVIGATOR SCHOOL PROFILE FOR information accessed by service providers includes name, HILBERT COLLEGE address, date of birth, phone number, social security number, driver’s license number and state, loan amount, loan The National Center for Education Statistics' College number, loan period, tuition cost, tuition payments, balance Navigator web site is a comprehensive site maintained by the owed, financial aid awarded, cost of attendance, expected Department of Education. It contains information on many family contribution, enrollment status and graduation date. aspects of Hilbert College (and most other colleges) including costs, financial aid, enrollment breakdown, accreditation, KEEPING CUSTOMER INFORMATION SECURE graduation rate, retention rate and faculty to student ratio. Completion/graduation rate report Hilbert College restricts access to nonpublic personal The Hilbert College graduation rate is defined as the information to those employees who need to know that proportion of full-time, first-time students who enrolled at the information in order to provide service to customers. Hilbert beginning of the fall semester and subsequently completed a College maintains physical, electronic and procedural degree program within 6 years. safeguards that comply with Federal Trade Commission standards to protect customer nonpublic personal CONSUMER INFORMATION information. Information on this issue can be found at the following website: http://www.ftc.gov/privacy/glbact/index. Colleges participating in federal student aid programs html are required to make certain information available to all students and staff. Hilbert College has compiled the required HILBERT COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY information at http://www.hilbert.edu/admissions/student- EMPLOYER aid/disclosure-links in accordance with federal law.
3 COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL, ILLEGAL DOWNLOADING One exception, which permits disclosure without consent, AND PEER TO PEER FILE SHARING is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the College in an administrative, supervisory, academic Hilbert College has a written procedure to effectively combat or research, or support staff position (including law the unauthorized distribution of copyrighted material by users enforcement unit personnel and health staff); a person or of the institution's network without unduly interfering with the company with whom the College has contracted (such as an educational and research use of the network. Students who attorney, auditor, or collection agent); or a student serving illegally download or distribute copyrighted materials using on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance the institution's information technology system are subject committee, or assisting another school official in performing to Hilbert College disciplinary actions up to and including his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational suspension and expulsion. Copyright infringement is the act interest if the official needs to review an education record of exercising, without permission or legal authority, one or in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility. Upon more of the exclusive rights granted to the copyright owner request, the College discloses education records without under section 106 of the Copyright Act (Title 17 of the United consent to officials of another school, in which a student States Code). seeks or intends to enroll.
FERPA - NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS 4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by Hilbert College The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and afford students certain rights with respect to their education address of the Office that administers FERPA is: records. They are: Family Policy Compliance Office 1. The right to inspect and review the student’s education U.S. Department of Education records within 45 days of the day the College receives a 400 Maryland Avenue, SW request for access. Students should submit to the Director Washington, D.C., 20202-4605 of Student Records, Department Chair, or other appropriate official, written requests that identify the record(s) they HARASSMENT & DISCRIMINATION wish to inspect. The College official will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the time and place Hilbert College is committed to maintaining a work where the records may be inspected. If the records are not and educational environment free of discrimination and maintained by the College official to whom the request was harassment. submitted, that official shall advise the student of the correct official to whom the request should be addressed. All persons associated with Hilbert College including, but not limited to, the administration, faculty, staff, students, 2. The right to request the amendment of the student’s and members of the public will provide an environment education records that the student believes is inaccurate or free from harassment and discrimination. Any person who misleading. engages in harassment and/or discrimination against others on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, Students may ask the College to amend a record that they color, national origin, age, disability or Veteran status while believe is inaccurate or misleading. They should write the acting as a member of the College community or while on College official responsible for the record, clearly identify the college property will be in violation of college policy. Inquiries part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is regarding the policy or the filing of a complaint should be inaccurate or misleading. If the College decides not to amend directed to the Director of Human Resources. the record as requested by the student, the College will notify the student of the decision and advise the student of his or her right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. NET PRICE CALCULATOR Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right of a Hilbert College makes publicly available a Net Price hearing. Calculator at http://www.hilbert.edu/admissions/student- aid/intro help current and prospective students, families, and 3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally other consumers estimate a student’s individual net price of identifiable information contained in the student’s education attending Hilbert College. records, except to the extent FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.
4 RETENTION RATE U.S.C. 1973gg-2(b)), mail in voter registration forms for Hilbert College are available for all Hilbert students and the public. Hilbert’s first-time full-time student retention rate is 67% Voter registration forms are available in the Dean of Student’s based on our fall 2011 cohort. More information is available Office. by contacting the Executive Director of Student Success and Retention. This catalog was prepared on the basis of the best information available at the time of publication. All information is subject STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT to change without notice, obligation, or liability.
Student conduct is expected to be consistent with the learning REGIONAL ACCREDITATION environment and is subject to standards set by the College. The Student Code of Conduct is designed for the promotion Hilbert College is accredited by the Commission on Higher and protection of such an environment at the College and Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges to balance the rights and needs of the individual with the and Schools, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 responsibility of the individual to the College community. (215) 662-5606. The Commission on Higher Education is Copies of the Student Code of Conduct Policies and an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Procedures are available on the College’s web site at http:// Secretary of Education and the Commission on Recognition of www.hilbert.edu/Public/file/Student-Life-StudentHandbk.pdf Postsecondary Accreditation. STUDENT COMPLAINTS
Complaints and grievances by students and other constituents are addressed through various college policies and procedures and administrative offices. The College keeps a record of formal complaints. Student grievance procedures are included in the Student Code of Conduct, available at the Dean of Students Office.
STUDENT RIGHT-TO-KNOW AND CAMPUS SECURITY ACT
Hilbert College is in compliance with Public Law 101-542, the Student Right-to-Know Act Copies of the Student Right-to-Know document are available on the College’s web site at http:// www.hilbert.edu/student-life/campus-safety/safety-report.
STUDENT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Hilbert College will provide all students with a system- generated identification number in the admissions process. The student must still provide their social security number for tax reporting and financial aid and will be used only for such purposes as allowed under the FERPA regulations.
TEXTBOOK PRICING INFORMATION
Textbook pricing information for both required and recommended materials for classes can be found at: https:// www.efollett.com/CategoryDisplay/10001-9604-13928- 1?demoKey=d.
VOTER REGISTRATION
In compliance with the National Voter Registration Act (42
5 Special Transfer Articulation agreements are available to ADMISSIONS students who have graduated with a two-year degree. Hilbert College, which has these agreements with twenty-nine The Admissions Office is located on the lower level of local public and private colleges, provides these students Franciscan Hall. Its staff provides the necessary information, with unique benefits and guarantees. See the “Transfer resources and opportunities for prospective students to learn Agreement” section for specifics detailing this opportunity. (p. more about the options available to them at Hilbert College. 80)
One of the best ways to find out more about Hilbert College ADMISSIONS FOR ADULT LEARNERS is to visit our campus. Throughout the year, the Admissions Office hosts several evening visit programs that offer The student body of Hilbert College represents a great students the opportunity to talk to faculty, admissions and diversity of backgrounds and experiences. Many of these financial aid counselors, graduates and current students. In students are adults who have not come directly from addition, we make every effort to provide the same services high school. Hilbert College encourages adults seeking to to students who drop in the office or make a pre-scheduled continue their education by providing career counseling, appointment. evening classes, and access to various support services. Adult students who attend on a full-time or part-time basis Students may also elect to have a tour given to them by may be eligible for some type of federal and state financial Student Ambassadors. Our ambassador program is a select assistance. group of highly motivated and successful Hilbert students who have volunteered their time to share, their experiences In addition to the traditional undergraduate offerings, the and views of our college with new and prospective students. College has established the Office of Adult and Graduate This provides a unique opportunity for new applicants and Studies. This office acts as the admissions office for all parents to ask current students the questions that only they accelerated degree programs offered in the evening and the can answer. graduate programs.
GENERAL ADMISSIONS EARLY ADMISSIONS AND ADVANCED COLLEGE CREDIT PROGRAMS Admission for high school graduates is based upon past academic performance, demonstrated scholastic ability Hilbert College offers two programs for select students who and personal characteristics. In all cases, students are have completed their junior year in high school that allow considered for admission without regard to their age, them to attend classes during either the summer between race, creed, sex, ethnic background, or physical handicap. their junior and senior years or simultaneously during their Students may be asked to come for an interview to discuss senior year for college credit. These programs make it their educational plans more thoroughly. possible for students to shorten the time required to earn a degree by combining their senior year at high school with The College seeks to make all its programs and services their first-year college courses at Hilbert College. available to all students within the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with The Early Admissions Program permits eligible high school Disabilities Act of 1988, and the Civil Rights Act of 1991. students to attend Hilbert College and complete their freshman year of college while they finish high school. TRANSFER ADMISSIONS These students are considered full time freshmen provided that they are registered for 12 credits or more during the semester, but are not eligible for financial aid until they Students transferring into Hilbert College from another complete high school diploma requirements. Normal tuition institution may have their credits evaluated for transfer and fees apply. into one of Hilbert's degree-granting programs. Before an admissions decision can be made, all official college The Advanced College Credit Program permits students to transcripts and credentials from previously attended take classes in the summer and one or two courses during colleges and universities must be submitted to the Office their senior year. These students may enroll on a space of Admissions. Departmental Chairpersons will officially available basis and must meet course prerequisites. No evaluate all transcripts. Students who were academically application or college fees will be charged. Students will dismissed from another college are eligible for transfer pay at a rate of two-thirds of regular tuition. Admissions admissions following the lapse of one semester. consideration for these two programs is highly selective and requires a recommendation from a high school guidance 6 counselor or principal as well as the approval of the Director SENIOR CITIZENS ADMISSIONS/FEES of Admissions at Hilbert College. Persons over 60 years of age may take courses of their choice on a space available basis, tuition free. If they desire credit VERIFICATION OF IMMUNIZATION full tuition will be charged. Verification of immunizations is a requirement in compliance with the New York State Public Health Law (NYS PHL) §2165, ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES FOR HIGH all students enrolled for six or more credit hours and were SCHOOL STUDENTS born on or after January 1, 1957 must submit verification of immunization or proof of two measles, one mumps, and one 1. Fill out the application carefully and completely. rubella inoculations, signed by a doctor or designated health official. Proof of the required immunizations must be on file 2. Attach to the application a check or money order in the in the Office of Student Life within 30 days of the first day of amount of $25. This application fee is non-refundable. class. 3. Take the completed application to the High School In addition, New York State Public Health Law (NYS PHL) Guidance Counselor and ask him/her to complete the §2167 requires institutions, colleges and universities, to counselor’s recommendation section. Attach a copy of the distribute information regarding meningococcal disease and secondary school transcript and return the application to: vaccination to all students enrolled for at least six credit hours, whether they live on or off campus. A response to Office of Admissions receipt of this information is required in the form of a signed Hilbert College acknowledgement. These forms are included in the Student 5200 South Park Avenue Life packet and must be returned to the Office of the Vice Hamburg, New York 14075-1597 President of Student Life. Resident students and student athletes are strongly encouraged to receive the meningitis 4. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid vaccination. (FAFSA) and forward it to Federal Student Aid Programs, P.O. Box 4032, Iowa City, IA 52243 for processing. Applications ADVANCED PLACEMENT/CREDIT BY are available from the high school guidance office, the Hilbert EXAMINATION College Office of Student Finance or at www.fafsa.ed.gov .
Hilbert College recognizes college-level work completed in FAFSA CODE IS 002735 high school under the Advanced Placement Program of the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB). Student work 5. (a) Write directly to the College Entrance Examination that receives a rating of 3 to 5 on the advanced placement Board, Box 592, Princeton, New Jersey 08540, to register for examination will be considered for college credit and/or the Scholastic Aptitude Test or ask that scores from previously advanced placement status. taken tests be reported to the College (College Code: 2334). Or Hilbert College also participates in the New York State (b) Ask that results of the American College Testing College Proficiency Examination Program (CPEP) and the Program (ACT) be sent directly to the College (College Code: College Level Examination Program (CLEP) established by 2759). Scores from these tests are used for placement the College Entrance Examination Board. Determination in courses and academic counseling. They are not a of appropriateness of test and level of performance as requirement for admission to the College. applicable to credit are determined by the College. 6. When the steps listed above are fulfilled, you may be Further information on CPEP is available from the: notified to contact the Admissions Office to arrange for a personal interview. College Proficiency Examination Program State Education Department 7. Upon acceptance, send a deposit of $50 (nonrefundable, Albany, New York 12224 applicable toward tuition) as an indication of your intent to register. Data on CLEP may be obtained by writing to: 8. Return the completed health survey to the Office of Student College Level Examination Program Life. PO Box 592 Princeton, New Jersey 08540 7 AUDIT FOR TRADITIONAL STUDENTS ADMISSIONS PROCEDURE FOR GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS Courses may also be audited with the approval of the instructor and the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Admissions Policy - To be considered eligible for entrance into payment of the audit fee. Auditors receive neither credit nor the graduate MS CJA or MPA program, applicants must: grades. Due to limited space, requests for auditing computer classes 1. Complete the Hilbert College on-line graduate cannot be processed until current student registration is application. finalized. 2. Submit an admissions statement/essay specifically addressing how the program will be of benefit to you and REGIONAL ACCREDITATION the community that you serve. 3. Provide official transcripts from ALL prior colleges. Hilbert College is accredited by the Commission on Higher 4. Submit two letters of recommendation from employers, Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges professional supervisors, colleagues, or previous and Schools, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 professors. (215) 662-5606. The Commission on Higher Education is 5. Submit a current resume. an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. 6. Possess relevant work experience.* Secretary of Education and the Commission on Recognition 7. Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college of Postsecondary Accreditation. or university having earned a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) or higher.* 8. Complete a personal interview with the Director of the ADMISSIONS PROCEDURE FOR ACCELERATED Center for Adult and Graduate Studies. DEGREE PROGRAMS *Applicants who do not meet the above requirements may Application process: be admitted on a conditional basis at the discretion of the respective graduate program chair. ADP students must have successfully completed 24 college credits before applying. Graduate Admissions Process - All materials, transcripts, etc., should be forwarded to the Director of the Center for Adult & 1. Complete the free Hilbert College on-line ADP Graduate Studies. application. 2. Submit official transcripts from ALL prior colleges. 3. Submit one letter of recommendation from an employer, professional supervisor, colleague, or previous professor. 4. Submit a current resume. 5. Submit an admission statement/essay of at least 500 words addressing how the program will be of benefit to you and the community that you serve. 6. Complete an interview with a representative from the Center for Adult & Graduate Center to review your transfer credits and readiness for the ADP program.
Admissions Process - All materials, transcripts, etc., should be forwarded to: Director, Center for Adult & Graduate Studies, 5200 South Park Ave., Hamburg, NY 14075
8 NYSED DEPARTMENT INVENTORY OF REGISTERED PROGRAMS HILBERT COLLEGE
All college degree programs are registered by the New York State Education Department.
New York State Education Department Office of Higher Education and the Professions Cultural Education Center, Room 5B28 Albany, New York 12230 (518) 474-5851
Program Title HEGISCode Program Code Degree/Award Accounting 0502 20995 BS Business Administration 0506 92127 BS Communication Studies 0601 28705 BA Criminal Justice 2105 92126 BS Computer Security and Information Assurance 5505 21875 BS English 1501 92128 BA Forensic Science/ Crime Scene Investigation 1999 29649 BS Human Services 2101 92129 BS Liberal Studies 4901 21914 BS Legal Studies 0599 92125 BS Political Science 2207 30039 BS Psychology 2001 20098 BA Rehabilitation Services 2199 28703 BS Accounting 5002 76068 AAS Business Administration-Banking 5003 77285 AAS Business Administration 5004 77286 AA Business Administration 5004 77417 AAS Criminal Justice 5505 01838 AA Human Services 5506 01831 AA Legal Studies 5099 77731 AAS Liberal Arts-Pre-Professional 5649 01832 AA Business Management 0506 92127 BS Small Business Management 0506 35658 BS Global Business Management 0513 35622 BS Organizational Development 0599 34713 BS Sports Industry Management 0599 35891 BS Digital Media & Communications 0605 28705 BA Public Administration 2102 34496 MPA Criminal Justice Administration 2105 34495 MS Conflict Studies & Dispute Resolution 2299 34714 BS
9 need-based, there are three types of aid: grants, loans, and FINANCING AN EDUCATION student employment. Grants are gift aid; they do not have to be repaid, nor do they have to be earned. A loan does Since the cost of a college degree is most often compared to have to be repaid, unless it carries a provision that allows another major investment in a person’s lifetime, purchasing all or part of it to be canceled if the student fulfills certain a house, careful financial planning is needed. The Student requirements. Employment is a straightforward exchange of Finance Office consists of the areas of financial aid and money for work performed in a job affiliated with the college. student accounts. This “blend” of data information and staff There are four sources of funding for all aid: federal, state, provides the whole picture of cost, financial resources, and institutional and private. payment options to students and their parents when meeting the expense of this very important investment. It is the FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS mission of this office to provide the personal counseling that is necessary to make attending Hilbert College an affordable This is the largest source of need-based funding available reality. The combined efforts of students and college staff through the Department of Education that is also referred to produce the most effective results by acquiring what financial as Title IV funding. The most common programs regulated by assistance is available. the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965 are:
WHAT IS FINANCIAL AID? • Federal Pell Grants • Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants Financial aid, simply defined, is money that is supplied by a (FSEOG) source outside of the family to help meet the cost of higher • Federal Perkins Loans education. There are two basic categories of aid: need- • Federal Work-Study based and non need-based. Need-based aid contributes the • Federal Direct Student Program major portion of assistance available for higher education. • Federal Direct Stafford Loan (subsidized and When a student does not have sufficient family resources to unsubsidized) pay for college, that student is considered to have financial • Federal Direct PLUS Loan (Parent Loan) need. This is determined by collecting financial data about the student and his/her family and then analyzing that The Federal Pell Grant, Federal SEOG, Federal Work-study, data according to a standard set of calculations. This need Federal Perkins Loan and subsidized Federal Stafford Loan analysis results in an expected family contribution (EFC). The programs are need-based. Simply stated, this means that EFC represents the amount of resources, in dollars, that the when determining eligibility for funds for these programs, a student and his/her family are assumed to have available to student’s expected family contribution is considered. contribute towards the cost of attendance which includes the following: Unsubsidized Federal Stafford and Federal PLUS loans are referred to as non need-based since the expected family • Tuition and fees contribution is not considered when determining eligibility for • Room funds from these programs. • Board • Books and supplies The Federal Pell Grant Program provides “gift” assistance to • Transportation undergraduates who have not yet earned a baccalaureate • Personal expenses degree. It is an entitlement award which is not dependent upon the availability of funds at a particular institution. The After the cost of attendance is calculated by the college, annual amount of a student’s Federal Pell Grant depends the expected family contribution is subtracted, leaving a in part on the amount that Congress appropriates for the remaining sum which is the student’s financial need. program.
Institutions that participate in federal student aid programs Campus-based programs include Federal Supplemental are required to provide student consumer information Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), the Federal Work- regarding the cost of attendance so that a prospective Study (FWS), and the Federal Perkins Loan Program. Unlike student can examine it to make sure that it is realistic and the Federal Pell Grant, receiving aid from the campus-based reasonable in view of his/her career goals. This material, as programs depends upon the availability of funds at the it relates to Hilbert College, is described in the financial policy college. The actual amount of funds received by a student section of the catalog. under each of these programs depends upon the student meeting additional program specific criteria set by Congress Within each category of financial aid, need-based and non and Federal regulations, the student’s need, and the amount of the school’s allocation. 10 The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant degree. Additional information is available from the Bureau of (FSEOG) Program provides grant funds for exceptionally Indian Affairs Office. needy students who are Pell eligible and who have not yet earned a bachelor’s or professional degree. OTHER LOAN PROGRAMS The Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program provides jobs for students who need earnings to meet a portion of their Various lending institutions offer Alternative Loans for educational expenses. student borrowers with a credit-worthy co-signer. Additional information and applications are available in the Student The Federal Perkins Loan Program is a low-interest loan Finance Office. (currently 5%) offered to students with exceptional financial need. STATE FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS
The Federal Direct Loan Program is a set of guaranteed The State of New York administers a variety of grant Federal student loan programs that includes the Federal programs for New York residents attending institutions within Stafford Loan (subsidized and unsubsidized) and the Federal the state. They include: Direct PLUS (Parent Loan) Programs. While students apply • The Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), an entitlement for these loans through the school, the source of funds for program that is need-based for students enrolled full- these programs is from the Department of Education.(Direct time at the college. Lending) • Tuition Assistance for part-time study which is available to students enrolled for less than twelve credit hours. The terms subsidized and unsubsidized must be understood The number and amount of awards are contingent upon when discussing the loan programs. A subsidized loan means the allocation of funds granted the college by the State that the federal government pays the interest to the lender of New York. Other State-funded programs, related to while the student is in school and during other periods specific criteria, include: when the borrower is not required to make payments. Once • Part-Time TAP, available to first-time freshman enrolled in repayment, students are then responsible for paying the in academic year 2006-2007 and thereafter. These interest on the loan. An unsubsidized loan means that the students may only receive TAP for part-time enrollment federal government does not pay the interest on behalf of after successfully completing two consecutive semesters the student. Instead, the borrower pays all the interest that of at least 12 college credits and maintaining a 2.0 accrues throughout the life of the loan, including the interest average. Students must also be enrolled for at least 6 that accrues while the borrower is enrolled as a student. credit hours during the semester they are requesting The borrower can pay the interest as it accrues or have it Part-Time TAP. Part-Time TAP will be calculated as a capitalized (added to the principal amount of the loan). percentage of the full-time TAP a student would have Another major difference with the unsubsidized loan is that received and will be counted as a percent of TAP in the expected family contribution (EFC) is NOT taken into calculating a student’s eight semesters of TAP eligibility. consideration when determining eligibility. This has allowed • The Child of Veteran award, available to applicants who many students who did not meet the eligibility requirements are children of veterans who are deceased, disabled or of a subsidized Federal Stafford Loan due to a large family missing in action as a result of service during World War contribution to apply for a loan under the unsubsidized I, World War II, Korean Conflict or Vietnam War or who calculation. were prisoners of war during such service. • The Child of Deceased Police Officer-Firefighter award Additional Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan eligibility is which is available to applicants who are children of a available for independent students and for certain dependent police officer, firefighter, or volunteer firefighter who has students (whose parents are denied the parent loan). died as a result of injuries sustained in the line of duty. • The Vietnam Veterans award, available to persons The Federal PLUS Loan (FPLUS) Program is designed for who served in the armed forces of the United States in parents of dependent students and allows them to borrow Indochina at any time from January 1, 1963 through May federal money to help pay the cost of attending the college. 7, 1975. • Assistance for students with certain disabilities. This OTHER FEDERAL AID program is administered through the Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities The Department of the Interior provides grants under the (VESID). For more information, contact the nearest VESID Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). This agency administers a office. higher education grant for enrolled members of a tribe, • State aid to Native Americans, administered through Indian, Eskimo or Aleut, who are pursuing an undergraduate the Native American Education Unit, New York State
11 Education Department, Cultural Education Center, LEADERSHIP AND INTEGRITY BASED Albany, New York 12230. SCHOLARSHIPS
INSTITUTIONAL AND PRIVATE FUNDING • Elizabeth Prezyna Endowed Scholarship is awarded annually to a female student at Hilbert College who Various private benefactors and Hilbert College provide exhibits leadership characteristics and is enrolled in funding for grants and scholarships that are need-based a program leading to a Bachelor’s degree in Business or merit-based. Merit-based aid is given to students in Administration or Accounting. The recipient will be recognition of special skills, talent or academic ability. Non selected by the Hilbert College Director of Student need-based may also be awarded considering other criteria Financial Aid. such as field of study, ethnicity, or class level. • Edward and Harriet Reska Scholarship is awarded to Although some students may qualify for several of the an average student of Polish heritage. scholarships listed, they are distributed in a limited manner. • New York State Federation of Home Bureaus, Inc. Combinations of scholarships and grants are subject to Scholarship is awarded each year to a full-time student in review by the Director of Student Financial Aid. The Director the Economic Crime Investigation major. Student must of Student Financial Aid awards the scholarships (except have a QPA of 2.5 or higher, be a U.S. Citizen and a New in those cases specifically stated) based on information York State resident, residing in a qualifying county, and submitted on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid demonstrate financial need. Information will be posted (FAFSA) and academic records as required. An Institutional in March or April. Qualifying students must complete an application for financial aid must be completed if the application (available in the Student Finance Office) and, student declines the federal application and yet wishes to be if chosen as a candidate, will attend an interview session considered for private funding. by members of the Bureau who will choose the recipient. • Shane Heltz Memorial Scholarship is awarded ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS to a student in their second through fourth year who demonstrates passion, teamwork and enthusiasm. • President's Scholarships are awarded by the Office of • Sturm Family Scholarship is awarded to a junior or Admissions to a high school senior who has achieved senior with financial need who is involved in leadership a scholastic average of 90+ in a college preparatory roles and activities on and off campus. curriculum in high school. The Scholarship is renewable • Heraty Family Scholarship is awarded to a “first- on an annual basis if the student maintains a minimum generation” student. Preference is assigned to business 3.00 quality point average. majors. are awarded by the Director of • Honors Scholarships • Habib Family Scholarship is awarded to a first or Student Financial Aid to selected returning students with second year student. a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher and • Jason C. Luna Scholarship is awarded to a second or determined need. The Student must be full-time and third year student with a 3.0 GPA. Student must be active scholarships are awarded on an annual basis. in a club/organization on campus and demonstrates are awarded by the Office of • Academic Scholarships pride in Hilbert. Admissions to a high school senior who has achieved an • MT Gacioch Scholarship is awarded to a student academic average of 85+ in a Regent's level course of actively involved in community service, college clubs, study. The student must maintain a grade point average and volunteer work who maintains a 2.0 average and of 3.00 to continue to receive this Scholarship. demonstrates Franciscan values. • The Magdeline and John Hayman Scholarship will • Meghan Sorbera Scholarship is awarded to a “first- be awarded to a middle income student enrolled in any generation” student. Hilbert College degree program who has demonstrated a potential to succeed academically and who has shown NOTE - All scholarships are for full-time students. a commitment to service to community, church and/or school. The scholarship is renewable provided that the student remains in good academic standing. Eligibility DEGREE PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS will be determined by the College's Student Finance Office. Accounting: Sarah Hanson • Jocelyn R. Hughes Academic Scholarship is awarded Joseph & Lottie Walas to an incoming freshman who demonstrates above National Gas average academic performance. Elizabeth Prezyna HSBC • Alumni Association Scholarship is awarded to a student who demonstrates financial need and maintains a 3.0 grade point average. 12 Business: David S. Kielar Memorial • Florence Hafner, Emmert & Cecilia Hafner Scholarship is Elizabeth Prezyna awarded to an incoming freshman with financial need. It HSBC is renewable. Heraty Scholarship • Hilbert College Scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating senior of Eden High School. Criminal Justice: Frank & Isabel Buczek • Hilbert College Scholarship is awarded annually to a Flood-Qualey Family graduating senior of Hamburg High School. Bernard J. Olszewski • John W. Kissel Leadership Scholarship, Hilbert College Luna Scholarship Leadership Scholarship, and M & T Leadership Scholarship are awarded by the Office of Student Life Economic Crime to a high school senior who has demonstrated active Investigation: New York State Home Bureau participation in Student Government, club activity, or community groups. The student must have a minimum English: George Thomas Family academic average of 80 in a Regent's level course of study. It is renewable each year if satisfactory academic Forensic Science/Crime Scene Investigation: progress and participation in a leadership role are The Mary Hobar Memorial maintained. The Nicholas F. Jonmaire Memorial • Johengen Family Scholarship is awarded to a Lakeshore Human Services/ High School graduating senior who exemplifies holistic Rehabilitation Janet Facklam Memorial values as a whole person. Hilbert College awards the Edward B. Hein Memorial scholarship through its Student Finance Office. • John F. Kissel Scholarship is awarded to an incoming Paralegal Studies: William J. & Barbara S. Conners freshman residing in the Residence Hall. It is renewable if satisfactory grades and resident status are maintained. Liberal Arts: Vincent M. Gaughan Memorial • High School Articulation Scholarships are awarded Boyd & Joan McGowan by the Office of Admissions to a limited number of Edmund & Edna Paczesny Family students graduating from various high schools that have articulation agreements with Hilbert College. These ADULT LEARNER SCHOLARSHIPS schools are listed in the Transfer Agreement section of this catalog. Scholarship is renewable on an annual • Cameron Baird Scholarship is awarded to an adult basis if the student maintains a minimum 2.0 cumulative female residing in the Southtowns. grade point average. • Lambert & Margaret Graham Scholarship is awarded • Thomas & Rose Notaro Scholarship is awarded by to a full-time adult student with financial need and who Immaculata Academy to a graduating senior. demonstrates academic progress. • Ray Walter Scholarship is awarded to a student involved • William Randolph Hearst Foundation Scholarship is in community service. granted to adult women students. • Sibling Discount of $1000 per year is awarded to the • Roger & Diana Weiss Scholarship is awarded to a middle second sibling who attends simultaneously and both are income adult student with financial need. enrolled fulltime. • Sister Mary Edwina Bogel Scholarship is awarded to a • Univera Health Systems/Excellus is awarded to an female student with academic potential. incoming freshmen based upon need. • The Barbara Wicks/Hamburg Women’s Democratic Club • Mauray Emerling Scholarship is awarded to an incoming Scholarship is awarded to an adult woman attending freshmen based upon need. Hilbert who lives in the Southtowns. A $1,500 ANNUAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP NEW STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS is awarded to ALL high school senior(s) who have attended a Catholic High School and have achieved a scholastic • Child of Alumni Grant in the amount of $500 per average of 80 or higher in a college preparatory curriculum semester is awarded by the Office of Admissions in high school. It is renewable if good academic status is to dependent children of Hilbert College graduates maintained. (Bachelor or Associate) who register full-time in a matriculated program at Hilbert College. It is renewable A $2,000 BOCES ARTICULATION SCHOLARSHIP is awarded each year if full-time registration status and satisfactory to students who have completed a program pre-approved by academic progress are maintained. Hilbert College. • Sgt. Martin F. Bogdanowicz Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a veteran or child of veteran. A $2,000 HIGH SCHOOL ARTICULATION SCHOLARSHIP is 13 awarded to students who have completed courses approved • Dr. and Mrs. Robert Pantera Scholarship is awarded to a at Hilbert College at certain area high schools. student of Polish heritage who is in financial need. A $1,000 SIBLING DISCOUNT is awarded to the second • Stanley P. Szymanski Scholarship is awarded to a sibling who attends simultaneously and both are enrolled student of Polish heritage in financial need. fulltime. • David S. Kielar Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a A $1,000 HILBERT COLLEGE ALUMNI GRANT is awarded to student of Polish heritage, Business major, who comes dependent children of Hilbert College graduates (Bachelor or from a large family, with financial need. Associate) who register full-time in a matriculated program at Hilbert College. It is renewable each year if fulltime FINANCIAL NEED SCHOLARSHIPS registration status and satisfactory academic progress are maintained. • Biddle Family • Citibank/Citicorp TRANSFER STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS • Richard M. Craig Memorial • First Niagara Bank A $2,500 ANNUAL Transfer Articulation Scholarship is • HSBC Bank awarded to transfer student(s) who have or on track to • Mrs. Flavia Gernatt complete their associate’s degree at one of the community • Flood – Qualey colleges Hilbert College has an articulation agreement with. • Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph They must attend Hilbert full time and have completed their • Mr. and Mrs. Daniel & Veronica Rebmann associates degree or are on track to finish their associates • Thomas Hale degree by their first semester at Hilbert College to remain • Mary Hobar eligible for the scholarship. • Leonard Kieffer Family • M & T Bank A $6,000 ANNUAL HONORS SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to • National Fuel Gas student(s) who are transferring from a four year accredited, • R. John Oshei non-articulating college. Students must have a cumulative • Palisano Foundation GPA of 3.5 or higher, and at least 12 credit hours completed • Natalie Roth Memorial or on track to be completed before attending Hilbert. • Evelyn M. Naughton Students must attend full time to be eligible. • Ren Poynton • Louis and Anna Mae Russo Memorial A $3,000 ANNUAL HILBERT SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to • St. Joseph Hospital Foundation student(s) transferring from a four year accredited, non- • William R. and Josephine Shults articulating college. Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, • Rev. John Szymczyk and at least 12 credit hours completed or on track to be • The Zenger Group completed before attending Hilbert. They must attend Hilbert • Virginia Weiss Memorial College full time. • 1957 Endowed Scholarship
A $2,500 ANNUAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP is Additionally, Hilbert College offers scholarships made awarded to student(s) transferring from a non-articulating available from endowments created in memory and/or the community college. Students must have a GPA of 3.0 or generosity of: higher, and more than 12 credit hours completed or be on track to complete 12 credits before attending Hilbert. They Mary Falletta/Michael Graci Memorial, Dick Fischer , Janet must attend Hilbert College full time. and Aaron Cohen, Frank J. Giambra, Hart and Jordan Families, Dr. Edward and Estelle Hein, Key Bank of WNY, ETHNIC SCHOLARSHIPS Conrad and Florence Natschke, Ann Miles/Martin and Josephine Zarkoski, Emil Schwartz, and Wiertel Family. • Goya Foods Great Lakes Scholarship is awarded to minority students. Students are urged to apply for outside scholarships offered • Diversity Scholarship is awarded by the Office of by local foundations, service clubs, various business and Admissions to a high school senior who has achieved labor organizations. The Student Finance Office has a listing an academic average of 80+, will be attending full-time, of websites that may be helpful in locating scholarships. The and indicates on the Application for Admission that he/ local library also has reference materials for scholarships. she is from a diverse background. The student must maintain good academic standing to continue to receive this scholarship.
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The staff of the Student Finance Office provides personal http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ counseling to the student and his or her parents to determine the best payment approach. Any balance remaining after HILBERT COLLEGE CODE: grants, scholarships and loans can be paid with cash, personal check, VISA, MasterCard, and Discover. The College 002735 also offers a monthly payment plan which divides the semester’s balance into four manageable monthly payments. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 72 Many employers offer a tuition reimbursement benefit to qualified employees. Students who are sponsored under this benefit may defer tuition payment until two weeks after the grade reports for the semester are mailed.
Every student has a unique financial position. Every staff member has a dedicated, problem solving approach to each student’s needs. Every Hilbert graduate is proof of a worth– while investment.
15 texts and modes of discourse in their diverse historical, PROGRAMS aesthetic, cultural, social, and theoretical contexts; • Developing life-long, transferable skills in critical thinking, reading, writing, speaking, listening, and modes of inquiry; • Fostering respect for intellectual and human diversity; ARTS AND SCIENCES • Encouraging interdisciplinary approaches to content and style; • Facilitating pre-professional, career development, and DIVISION graduate school preparation; The Division of Arts and Sciences is home to Art History, • Serving as a community resource for the arts by Digital Media, Creative Studies, Communication, English, hosting artistic events featuring regional, national and French, General Studies, Italian, Library Science, international artists working in various media. Mathematics, Music, Science, Spanish and Theater courses. These courses form the basis of a solid liberal arts Students may concentrate their studies in one education, support Hilbert College’s Liberal Learning Goals, or more of the following concentrations or career and General Education Curriculum. Arts and Sciences course paths: teach students critical thinking, qualitative and quantitative reasoning skills. In addition, these courses also introduce 1) Drama studies students to cultural and aesthetic literacies that prepare 2) Film studies students to live in the global society, live reflectively and 3) Writing (Creative and Professional) pursue lifelong learning.
Students with the Division pursue degrees in Digital Media Students with an English Degree have entered the and Communication, English and Liberal Arts. following fields and careers:
List of degree programs within Arts and Sciences Teaching (elementary, secondary, and post secondary) English: BA Public relations Advertising Digital Media & Communication: BA Business Liberal Arts: AA Law Publishing English Library Science BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENGLISH English as a second language
The mission of the English Department is to provide students LEARNING OBJECTIVES with a critical, theoretical, and practical basis for interpreting and evaluating human culture in its written, rhetorical, visual, The mission of the English Department is met by the performative, and aesthetic forms. When appropriate, the following objectives. Department also prepares students to use the technologies that are necessary for success in their chosen fields. We English students will demonstrate a strong knowledge in prepare students in literature, film analysis, and theatre, literature through the ability to: instilling a lifelong commitment in using language and image to confer meaning on experience and to promote the • Compare the main literary periods and key aspects of common good. each period • Recognize significant authors in the literary canon, The English Department is committed to student including those from diverse backgrounds and cultural learning with a focus on cultural studies, language, and traditions communication processes within the liberal arts tradition by: • Distinguish between the standard generic distinctions in the field and their key attributes • Promoting intellectual curiosity, creativity, active learning, • English students will demonstrate proficiency in writing and independent thought; through the ability to: • Treating students as participants in the construction of • Complete written assignments without distracting knowledge; mechanical errors • Engaging students in the creation and critical analysis of • Synthesize ideas in order to effectively support one’s
16 point of view EN 300/400 Level Electives 3 • Identify different modes of writing and use the EN 300/400 Level Electives 3 appropriate mode of writing to achieve an intended EN 300/400 Level Electives 3 purpose for a specific audience EN 300/400 Level Electives 3 English students will demonstrate research skills through the EN 300/400 Level Electives 3 ability to: EN 303/304 Senior Seminar 3 • Find, evaluate, and use primary and secondary sources Upper Level Electives (24) • Accurately apply the summarization, paraphrasing, and Liberal Arts Elective (300/400) 3 quotation of primary and secondary sources Liberal Arts Elective (300/400) 3 • Support an argument/interpretation with appropriate Liberal Arts Elective (300/400) 3 sources Liberal Arts Elective (300/400) 3 • Use MLA documentation method appropriately and All College Elective (300/400) 3 adequately All College Elective (300/400) 3 • • English students will demonstrate interpretive skills Total Requirements 120 through the ability to: • Carefully and critically read, analyze and evaluate Specific Requirements for Education Students literature 2 Social Sciences – Political Science or History only • Create independent interpretations of literature 2 Sections Foreign Language • Apply theoretical perspectives to literature 2 Sections Science • Create connections between literature, lived experiences, 2 Sections Mathematics-Statistics Recommended and historical, social, and cultural contexts Specific Requirements in Literature 1. One Shakespeare (EN 303/304) Baccalaureate in Arts Degree 120 Credit Hours 2. One course emphasizing poetry 3. One genre/period course (not poetry) General Education Requirements (54) 4. One British Literature before 1800 COM 151 Public Speaking 3 5. Two American Literature courses EN 101 College Writing 3 6. One capstone course (EN 440 or EN 445) EN 102 Writing in the Humanities 3 PS 402 Junior Symposium 3 GS 101 Foundations Seminar 3 Digital Media and Communication Intercultural Awareness Elective 3 BACHELOR OF ARTS IN DIGITAL MEDIA AND Interdisciplinary Studies Elective 3 COMMUNICATION Literature and Arts Elective 3 Mathematics Elective 3 The mission of the Digital Media and Communication Moral Reasoning Elective 3 Department is to provide students with a critical, theoretical, Political Science/History/Geography Elective 3 and practical basis for interpreting and evaluating human Religious Studies Elective 3 culture in its, visual, performative, and aesthetic forms. The Science Elective 3 Department also prepares students to use the technologies Sociology/Psychology/Economics Elective 3 that are necessary for success in their chosen fields. We General Education Elective 3 prepare students in all areas of communications: film All College Any Level Elective 3 analysis and production and all convergent technologies All College Any Level Elective 3 integrative research skills instilling a lifelong commitment in All College Any Level Elective 3 using language and image to confer meaning on experience and to promote the common good. Course in Major (42) EN 200 Level Elective 3 The Digital Media and Communication Department is EN 200 Level Elective 3 committed to student learning with a focus on media arts, EN 200 Level Elective 3 cultural studies, language, and communication processes EN 200 Level Elective 3 within the liberal arts tradition by: (Three must be survey courses –two in sequence) EN 300/400 Level Electives 3 • Promoting intellectual curiosity, creativity, active learning, EN 300/400 Level Electives 3 and independent thought; EN 300/400 Level Electives 3 • Treating students as participants in the construction of EN 300/400 Level Electives 3 knowledge;
17 • Engaging students in the creation and critical analysis of texts and modes of discourse in their diverse historical, Digital Media and Communication students will demonstrate aesthetic, cultural, social, and theoretical contexts; cultural literacy in the following ways: • Developing life-long, transferable skills in critical thinking, reading, writing, speaking, listening, and modes • Apply work in their own communities to explore and of inquiry; communicate culture “close to their own doorstep”; • Fostering respect for intellectual and human diversity; • Interpret the major movement in western culture; • Encouraging interdisciplinary approaches to content and • Interpret, compare and contrast the relationship of style; western culture to other culture by understanding the • Facilitating pre-professional, career development, and politics of communication and understand how modern graduate school preparation; technology can be used to empower people; • Serving as a community resource for the arts by • Demonstrate an understanding of how cultures place hosting artistic events featuring regional, national and meaning in various communication systems. international artists working in various media. Students may concentrate their studies in one LEARNING OBJECTIVES or more of the following concentrations or career paths: The mission is met by the following objectives. 1) Integrated Marketing Communication 2) Interpersonal and Organizational Communication Digital Media and Communication students will be able to 3) Media Arts Production work in an information rich society at a proficient level as 4) Journalism and Media Writing demonstrated by the following competencies: Students with a DMAC Degree have entered the • Determine the extent of information needed; • Identify the necessary information effectively and following fields and careers: efficiently; Marketing management • Evaluate information and its sources critically; Video and film production • Use information effectively to accomplish a specific Media writing project; Public relations • Identify and appraise the economic, legal, ethical, Advertising and social issues surrounding the use and access of Business information. Law • Use information ethically Digital Media and Communication Digital Media and Communication students will demonstrate Baccalaureate in Arts Degree proficiency in technological literacy in the following ways: (120 credits)
• Use computers to communicate information via print, the General Education Core (45) Internet, and multimedia technologies; COM 151 Public Speaking 3 • Identify the major digital communication theory and able EN 101 College Writing 3 to apply it practically; EN 102 Writing for the Humanities 3 • Interpret the uses of technology and their effects on a GS 101 Foundations Seminar 3 community PS 402 Junior Symposium 3 • Choose appropriate technology for a project; • Employ the processes of acquisition, manipulation, distribution and archiving of technological Specific General Education Core Modules communication. Intercultural Awareness Elective 3 Interdisciplinary Studies Elective 3 Digital Media and Communication student will demonstrate Literature and Arts Elective 3 creative literacy proficiently in the following ways: Math –MA 200 Topics in Statistics 3 Moral Reasoning Elective 3 • Identify, argue and assess major visual theories and be Political Science/History/Geography Elective 3 able to apply them; Religious Studies Elective 3 • Use sound effectively in communication; Science Elective 3 • Demonstrate effective written communication skills. Sociology/Psychology/Economics Elective 3 General Education Elective 3
18 300/400 level elective 3 All College Electives (9) Total Requirements 120 All College Elective 3 All College Elective 3 MINOR IN DIGITAL MEDIA AND All College Elective 3 COMMUNICATIONS (18) Required Courses in Major (24) COM 110 Introduction to Mass Media 3 Digital Media and Communication offer a minor for those COM 170 Multimedia Production I 3 students wanting to supplement the work in their major COM 180 Multimedia Production II 3 with competence in certain areas of Digital Media and EN 240 The Art of Persuasion 3 Communication. This knowledge would complement any COM 210 Media Analysis 3 degree, but in particular students in Business, English, COM 310 Communication Theory 3 Psychology, and Law and Government will find that COM 320 Law and Ethics 3 Communication/media courses will help to strengthen their Capstone Course 3 knowledge base and thus their resumes.
Upper-Level Electives (18) The requirements for the minor are as follows: Liberal Arts Elective 300/400 3 COM 110 Introduction to Mass Media Liberal Arts Elective 300/400 3 COM 170 Multimedia Production I Liberal Arts Elective 300/400 3 COM 210 Media Analysis Liberal Arts Elective 300/400 3 Three Electives (Two over the 300 level)**** All College Elective 300/400 3 All College Elective 300/400 3 **** Digital Media and Communication minors may take any (COM) prefix communication courses at the appropriate level Choose ONE area of concentration to fulfill this requirement, but it is suggested that students speak to a Digital Media and Communication professor to Integrated Marketing Concentration (12)...... determine which course would be most useful. COM 261 Concepts of Integrated Marketing COM 344 Public Relations Writing Digital Media and Communication (All courses are 3 credits COM 362 Integrated Marketing Research unless otherwise indicated) COM 460 Persuasive Campaigns
Interpersonal & Organizational Concentration (12).. Liberal Arts COM 330 Group Dynamics ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN ARTS - LIBERAL PSY/HS 205 Interpersonal Communication and Effectiveness ARTS PSY 408 Organizational Psychology SOC 306 Cultural Diversity The mission of the Arts and Sciences Department is to provide students with a critical and practical basis Media Arts Concentration Core (12)...... for developing and demonstrating competence in COM 242 Script Writing expressing ideas, interpreting texts, and making aesthetic COM 275 Digital Filmmaking judgments, in English or other languages (humanities); in COM 375 Digital Film-Editing thinking quantitatively and in using the scientific method COM 475 Studio Production (mathematics and science); and in analyzing social and organizational commitments and behaviors (social sciences). Media Writing Concentration (12)...... These competencies facilitate life-long human inquiry by COM 242 Script Writing providing the conceptual tools and skills for conducting COM 243 Journalism I that inquiry to live an examined life, supportive of self and COM 344 Public Relations Writing community. COM 348 Advertising Writing VISION STATEMENT Electives in Major (12) 100/200 level elective 3 The Arts and Sciences Department is committed to student 300/400 level elective 3 learning with a focus on the humanities, sciences, and social 300/400 level elective 3 sciences within the liberal arts tradition by:
19 Developing life-long, transferable skills in critical thinking, Gen Ed module reading, writing, listening, and modes of inquiry; Gen Ed module elective Engaging active learning, problem-solving, logical reasoning, Lib. Arts Elective and independent thought; All-College Elective Nurturing aesthetic and evaluative judgment; All-College Elective Fostering cultural literacy through interdisciplinary perspectives on different media, peoples, times, and places; Liberal Arts Encouraging a life-long commitment to self-reflection and a Associate in Arts Degree respect for intellectual and human diversity; 60 Credit Hours Promoting values clarification and community awareness; English (9) Facilitating, pre-professional and career development EN 101 College Writing preparation. EN 102 Writing Across the Humanities COM 151 Public Speaking The department offers an Associate’s degree program for liberal arts majors, requiring courses in English and First Year Experience (3) the humanities; mathematics and the natural/physical GS 101 Foundations Seminar sciences; and the social sciences, by collaborating with Modules (27) other departments providing courses in economics, history, Intercultural Awareness philosophy, political science, psychology, religious studies, Interdisciplinary Studies and sociology. Literature and Arts Mathematics Departmental Organization by Program Disciplines. Moral Reasoning Political Science/History/Geography Supporting the arts (humanities) and sciences (mathematics Religious Studies and science) with its Associate’s degree in the liberal arts, Science the department supervises the following disciplines: Art Sociology/Psychology/Economics history, communication, English, foreign languages (French, Module Elective (3) Italian, Spanish), mathematics, music, and science (biology, Liberal Arts Electives (6) chemistry, and physical science), along with several general Art History or Music studies and physical education courses. Liberal Arts Elective Liberal Arts Elective Course Sequence Liberal Arts Major, Arts & Sciences Department All College Electives (12)
Semester 1 Foundations Seminar Non-Degree Programs within the EN 101 COM 151 Arts and Sciences Department Gen Ed mathematics module Gen Ed module ART HISTORY Arts and Music Semester 2 EN 102 The mission of the Art History Program is to provide students Lib. Arts Elective with the knowledge and skills central to the study of the Gen Ed module history of the visual arts. Through classroom lectures and Gen Ed module discussion, and both small group and individual exercises, Gen Ed module students will learn art historical methodologies and use critical thinking to analyze, interpret, and evaluate works Semester 3 of visual art in both oral and writing presentations. To Art History or Music encourage an understanding of the place and function of Gen Ed module the visual arts in their own community and in societies in a Gen Ed module larger sense, classes will visit local museums, galleries, and Gen Ed module architectural sites. All-College Elective VISION STATEMENT Semester 4
20 The vision of the Art History Program is to develop students view of the global community. who: • Use critical thinking to analyze, interpret, and evaluate VISION STATEMENT works of visual art; The Foreign Language Program provides opportunities for • Have an informed sensitivity to the aesthetic properties students to of the visual arts; • Develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in • Appreciate the place and function of the visual arts in languages other than English societies; • Acquire an awareness of cultural differences and • Value the creative diversity of the visual arts across time similarities between a target culture and a student’s own and from one culture to another; cultural perspective • Regard opportunities to experience works of art at first- hand as an ongoing aspect of an enriched life. In addition, the Foreign Language Program encourages students to explore other opportunities beyond the confines LEARNING OBJECTIVES of the college to refine the basic skills acquired in the classroom; for example, travel or study abroad. With an eye Students will: to promoting global citizenship it is the hope of the Foreign • Learn the key monuments in the history of art Language Program that the experience of studying a foreign • Learn the language, concepts, and methodologies basic language will motivate students to be aware of and pursue to the study of art history further linguistic and cultural learning opportunities. • Use the appropriate art-historical procedure to arrive at informed interpretations and evaluate judgments of LEARNING OBJECTIVES works of art • Appreciate empiricism and ambiguity in understanding Students will: works of visual art • Master the four basic skills (listening, speaking, reading, • Understand the ways in which works of visual art express and writing) in languages other than English: the values of a particular place and time • Acquire an awareness of cultural differences and • Develop skill in researching topics relevant to art history similarities; and practice effective communication in both oral and • Demonstrate knowledge of a foreign language in written expression on art-historical topics workplace conditions in the context of professional use; • Appreciate the diverse nature of creative expression in • Fulfill New York State teacher certification requirements; the visual arts • Acquire knowledge of the history and culture of the target language country; Courses Offered • Research historical periods and cultural trends in the AHI 103: Creative Moments in Art History target language country. AHI 320: The Art of the Renaissance in Italy AHI 350: Impressionism and the Roots of Modernism Courses Offered: AHI 380: Women in Art FR 101: Introduction to French I FR 102: Introduction to French II FOREIGN LANGUAGES FR 103: Introduction to French III ITA 101: Introduction to Italian I The mission of the Foreign Languages Program (French, ITA 102: Introduction to Italian II Italian, and Spanish) is to provide students with appropriate SP 101: Introduction to Spanish I linguistic skills: listening, reading, and writing in a language SP 102: Introduction to Spanish II other than English. With the properly developed oral, auditory, SP 103: Intermediate Spanish I lexical, and reading abilities, students will have the necessary SP 300: Spanish for Law Enforcement Officials tools to communicate effectively with speakers of the target language. Notes: Two semesters of foreign language study fulfills In keeping with the goals of the Hilbert Liberal Learning education requirements for Master’s degree in education at curriculum the department seeks to instill in its students D’Youville College. an awareness and appreciation of the cultural differences IT 101, SP 101 and SP 102 satisfy the Gen-Ed requirement in and similarities between their own culture and that of other the Intercultural Awareness module. diverse populations. The main focus is to view all cultures and languages as valid and to see the value of learning a MATHEMATICS language as the key to a better understanding of the world at large and how one’s own cultural heritage fits into the larger The mission of the mathematics faculty is to empower 21 students mathematically. This empowerment includes the MA 200 is required of various four-year degree programs. ability to analyze, reason logically, communicate about and MA 146 is required of certain Business Administration through mathematics, solve non-routine problems using majors. MA 180 is required of ECI majors. strategies already known, and introduce new mathematical MA 145 and MA 200 satisfy the Gen-Ed requirement in the concepts not previously encountered. To accomplish these Mathematics module. aims, the faculty creates a safe classroom environment that encourages active learning via teaching strategies enabling student participation to direct the flow of the lesson. This MUSIC discourse is encouraged at the individual, small group, and class level. Through this experience, students will value The mission of the Music Program is to provide students with mathematics and the significant role it plays in their lives. the knowledge and skills central to the study of the history of music. Through classroom lectures and discussion, students will develop a basis for understanding music as an art and VISION STATEMENT as an academic discipline by developing and demonstrating listening skills and an ability to respond perceptively to music As Hilbert College does not offer a mathematics or science of the Western tradition in its various modalities, reinforced degree, the vision of the mathematics program is to by basic music vocabulary and consideration of historical • Identify students lacking math skills and place them in and cultural contexts. Students will also attend concerts to the appropriate remedial course; encourage an understanding of the place and function of • Enable students to progress from their entry level to music in their own community and in society at large. the highest mathematical level needed in their degree program; • Offer mathematics courses which complement and VISION STATEMENT complete Hilbert’s degree programs. The vision of the Music Program is to develop students who: • Use critical thinking to analyze, interpret, and evaluate LEARNING OBJECTIVES works of music; • Have an informed sensitivity to the aesthetic and aural Students will: properties of music; • Learn the concepts, language, algorithms, and major • Appreciate the place and function of music and musical theories of mathematics; performance in societies; • Understand the appropriate application of mathematical • Value the creative diversity of music across time from skills, concepts, and theories to human services, criminal one culture to another; justice, psychology, accounting, business administration, • Regard opportunities to experience the performance of economics, and the sciences; music at first hand as an ongoing aspect of an enriched • Appreciate empiricism ambiguity, and alternative life. methods of analyzing problems; • Adhere to appropriate mathematical techniques and methods of inquiry; LEARNING OBJECTIVES • Use and appreciate available technological advances (e.g., calculators and computers); Students will: • Develop research and communication skills, and practice • Develop aural sensitivity to promote perceptive listening critical thinking. skills • Learn the language, concepts, and music theory Courses Offered: elements basic to the study of music MA 099: Preparation for College Mathematics I • Use appropriate procedures in the study of music MA 100: Preparation for College Mathematics II to arrive at informed interpretations and evaluative MA 145: College Mathematics judgments of pieces of music MA 146: Pre-Calculus • Appreciate empiricism and ambiguity in understanding MA 180: Discrete Mathematics musical texts; MA 200: Topics in Statistics • Understand the ways in which pieces of music and MA 205: Survey of Calculus musical performance express the values of a particular MA 300: Applied Statistics with Project time and place; • Develop skill in researching topics relevant to music, and Notes: MA 099 and MA 100 are required of students practice effective communication in both oral and written placement-tested into them. Credit-bearing math courses expression on music topics; fulfill general mathematics requirement. • Appreciate the diverse nature of creative expression in music. 22 Courses Offered principles intrinsic to scientific studies MU 101: History of Western Music from Its Origins to • Become knowledgeable about a variety of current Romanticism scientific issues MU102: History of Western Music from Romanticism to the • Evaluate the accuracy of claims that report to be Present “scientific” and identify resources that provide MU 103: The Enjoyment of Music scientifically sound information MU 305: Romantic Music: Classical Music in the 19th • Formulate and express opinions about many pertinent, Century socially relevant scientific issues MU 250: Afro-Centric Music • Develop skills in researching topics relevant to scientific MU 380: Twentieth-Century Music issues and practice effective communication in both oral and written expression on scientific topics Note: Fulfills an Art/History/Music requirement for Liberal • Demonstrate facility with lab-based experimentation and Arts degree. MU 101, MU 102, and MU 103 satisfy the computerized equipment Gen-Ed requirement in the Literature and Arts module. MU Courses Offered 250 satisfies the Gen Ed requirement in the Intercultural BI 101: Introduction to the Physical Sciences Awareness module. BI 102: Science in Society: Modern Topics in Biology BI 112: Environmental Science SCIENCE BI 114: The Human Body BI 140: College Biology I The mission of the Science Program is to enable students BI 141: College Biology II to understand the principles and methodology of science CH 102: Science in Society: Modern Topics in Chemistry through the knowledge and practice provided within the CH 201: General Chemistry I biological and physical sciences. Through classroom lecture CH 202: General Chemistry II and discussion, demonstrations, laboratory experiments, and individual exercises, students will learn to think critically Note: All biology and chemistry classes satisfy the Gen Ed in the biological sciences about the unifying principles requirement in the Science module. of life, the structures and mechanisms of organisms, including the human body, the interrelatedness and CHEMISTRY AND differentiation of biological forms, and the conserving role of environmentalism; and in the physical sciences, about the PHYSICAL SCIENCE properties and interaction of matter and energy through the study of chemistry, physics, earth science, and astronomy. LEARNING OBJECTIVES VISION STATEMENT Students will: • Become conversant with the scientific method; The vision of the Science Program is to develop students who • Understand the nomenclature, concepts, and principles • Can apply scientific principles and procedures of chemistry, physics, earth science, and astronomy; • Understand the developmental patterns, similarities, and • Can analyze, interpret, and evaluate the properties of relations among different forms of life; matter and chemical change; • Value the role of conservation and environmental • Understand the operations and applications of matter concerns; and energy; • Know the chemical and physical basis for interactions • Develop skill in researching topics relevant to physical and reactions; science issues, and practice effective communication • Are cognizant of scientific theories of cosmic and in both oral and written expression on physical science geological formations; topics; • Employ scientific issues and themes to stimulate critical • Demonstrate facility with lab-based experimentation. thinking and problem-solving. • Can conduct experiments through computer-based Courses Offered laboratory investigation. BI 101: Introduction to the Physical Sciences • Biology and Science CH 201: General Chemistry I CH 202: General Chemistry II
SCIENCE LEARNING OBJECTIVES Notes: Fulfills a science elective requirement. BI 101 and CH 201 fulfills a Gen-Ed requirement in the Students will: Science module. • Learn the scientific method and the terms, concepts, and 23 (If approved, CH 202 could satisfy the Gen-Ed requirement in GS 300 Service Learning Abroad the Science module.) GS 460: Leadership Applications
Note: GS leadership courses contribute to a Leadership GENERAL STUDIES Minor administered by the Professional Studies Division.
The aim of the General Studies electives is to develop (1) college reading and study skills; (2) leadership, organizational skills, and healthy lifestyle habits through CRIMINAL JUSTICE STUDIES course work variously focusing on theory and practice in leadership studies; (3)students activities programming; and DIVISION (4) health and wellness knowledge and initiatives associated with career success. Through classroom lectures and discussion, group work, and individual exercises, students Criminal Justice will improve their reading and study skills; will learn different BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN leadership styles in historical perspective, while emphasizing CRIMINAL JUSTICE skill development; will understand the ways in which students activities programming enhances classroom learning while The mission of the Hilbert College Criminal Justice supporting academic and student-related concerns; and will Department is to provide students with a challenging and consider and apply to their lives health-related topics like relevant curriculum through a balance of liberal arts, career nutrition, stress management, and physical fitness. preparation and the integration of multiple disciplines. In addition to discipline specific knowledge, the Criminal Justice VISION STATEMENT Program cultivates student skills in critical thinking, oral and written communication, research, analysis, technology and The vision of the General Studies electives is to develop problem solving. The program develops student commitment students who in the areas of community service, personal accountability, • Can apply reading and study skills at the college level; global responsibility, and cultural diversity. It stresses ethical • Understand theories of leadership, student development, decision making, principled behavior and the importance and health and wellness approaches; of life-long learning and facilitates professional and career • Can identify, evaluate, and practice effective leadership development in specialized fields. styles, student programming activity initiatives and healthy lifestyles; A criminal justice professional has many career paths from • Exhibit communication skills appropriate to leadership, which to choose. The public sector includes federal, state and student programming, and health and wellness activities. local agencies which comprise the fields of law enforcement, probation, corrections, investigation, and special services. LEARNING OBJECTIVES The private sector offers career opportunities in corporate security and juvenile treatment centers. Students will: • Understand the historical and theoretical underpinnings VISION STATEMENT of the discipline; • Use critical thinking to identify, analyze, and evaluate The Criminal Justice Department is dedicated to the discipline-specific information advancement of student education and provides a balanced • Understand, implement, and evaluate good discipline- liberal arts curriculum integrated with practical experience specific practices; by: • Demonstrate writing, speaking, listening, reading, and • Enhancing oral and written communication skills. study skills; • Developing abilities in critical thinking, logical • Demonstrate cultural fluency; assessment and analytical problem solving and • Evaluate personal behaviors, skills, and attributes. encouraging intellectual growth. • Instilling an awareness and appreciation for the social Courses Offered: and cultural diversity of society. GS 111: College Reading and Study Skills • Improving proficiency in multi-media research methods GS 160: Introduction to Leadership and technological fluency. GS 170/370: Introduction to Student activities Programming: • Advocating service to the community. Theory and Application • Infusing ethical decision making and principled behavior. GS 180: Health and Physical Fitness
24 CRIMINAL JUSTICE CJ 200 Introduction to Corrections 3 CJ 202 Introduction to Law & Justice 3 The Criminal Justice baccalaureate degree offers a program CJ 204 Crime and Society 3 which provides students with a solid basis of knowledge and CJ 305 Research Methods in Social Sciences 3 skills for service in various criminal justice fields. This degree CJ 311 Police Management 3 gives students a broad liberal arts knowledge base and an CJ 405 Seminar in Criminal Justice 3 understanding of the conceptual, organizational and practical dimensions of various criminal justice fields and agencies. Upper Level Criminal Justice Elective 3 The Criminal Justice program is designed to prepare students Upper Level Criminal Justice Elective 3 for employment in the field of criminal justice and also serve Upper Level Criminal Justice Elective 3 as preparation for graduate work in criminal justice, law, Any Level Criminal Justice Elective 3 counseling, public administration or more technical areas concerned with organized and white collar crime. Upper Level Credit Elective 3 Criminal Justice majors are encouraged to take electives in Upper Level Credit Elective 3 their major that should assist in their career objectives and Upper Level Credit Elective 3 preparation. There are eight concentrations available that Upper Level Credit Elective 3 will assist in this development. Upper Level Credit Elective 3 Upper Level Credit Elective 3 Internships are available in many of the concentrations. Upper Level Credit Elective 3 (21) Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Liberal Arts Elective 3 Justice must fulfill the following requirements. Liberal Arts Elective 3 The Criminal Justice requirements include the following Liberal Arts Elective 3 distribution of credit hours: Liberal Arts Elective 3 (12) General Education Requirements (45) COM 151 Public Speaking 3 All College Elective 3 EN 101 College Writing 3 All College Elective 3 EN 102 Writing in the Humanities 3 All College Elective 3 GS 101 Foundations Seminar 3 Courses that may be used in the major: ECI 340, ECI 350, PS 402 Junior Symposium 3 ECI 370, FS101, PSY 410, LW 302, LW/HS 410, HS 101, HS 210, CJ/HS/PSY 317, HS 205, HS 300, HS 302, HS 306 Specific General Education Core Modules Those students considering graduate school should take CJ General Education Elective 3 402 Advanced Criminology Theory. Intercultural Awareness Elective 3 Interdisciplinary Studies Elective 3 Criminal Justice Baccalaureate in Science Degree Literature/Arts Elective 3 Student Planner MA 200 Topics in Statistics 3 Moral Reasoning (CJ 330 Ethics in CJ System) 3 Semester 1 Political Science/History/Geography Elective 3 EN 101 Religious Studies Elective 3 CJ 101 Science Elective 3 SO 101 (SOC/PSY/ECO Elective) SOC/PSY/ECO (SO 101 Introduction to Sociology) 3 GS 101 Foundations Seminar General Education Elective All College Elective 3 (MA 099, MA 100 or EN 100 if required) All College Elective 3 All College Elective 3 Semester 2 All College Elective 3 EN 102 All College Elective 3 CJ 202 All College Elective 3 General Education Elective All College Elective 3 General Education Elective All College Elective (100, 200) MIS Elective (3) 3 (MA 099, MA 100 or EN 100 if required)
Courses in Major (21) Semester 3 CJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 25 COM 151 CJ 103 Introduction to Security (H) CJ 200 CJ 200 Introduction to Corrections (A) CJ 204 CJ 202 Introduction to Law and Justice (D, F, or G) General Education Elective CJ 205 Drugs, Crime, and the CJ System (B) General Education Elective RH 205 Microcounseling or HS 203 Introduction to Counseling (C or E) Semester 4 Select exactly one group from A-H and take any 3 courses CJ Elective (100, 200) listed within the group (9 credit hours). General Education Elective General Education Elective A. Corrections All College Elective (100, 200) CJ 300 Probation, Parole, and Community Based Corrections MIS Elective CJ 400 Advanced Issues in Corrections HS 300 Introduction to Chemical Dependency Semester 5 PSY 410 Forensic Psychology MA 200 (Math Elective) Liberal Arts Elective B. Criminology Liberal Arts Elective (300, 400) CJ 302 Juvenile Justice All College Elective (100, 200) CJ 304 Organized Crime & Career Criminal All College Elective (100, 200) CJ 307 Women and CJ System CJ 320 Global Crime and Comparative CJ Systems Semester 6 CJ 334 Analysis of Sexual Offenses & The Sex Offender CJ 305 CJ 335 Diversity Issues in CJ OR SO 306 Cultural Diversity CJ 311 Police Management CJ 402 Advanced Criminological Theory PS 402 Symposium CJ 417 Violent Phenomena CJ Elective (300, 400) CJ Elective (300,400) C. Family Violence Semester 7 CJ/HS/PSY 316 Family Violence CJ 330 (Moral Reasoning Elective) CJ/HS/PSY 317 Family Violence Treatment CJ 405 CJ 334 Analysis of Sexual Offenses & The Sex Offender All College Elective (100, 200) CJ 416 Advanced Issues in Family Violence Liberal Arts Elective (300, 400) CJ 417 Violent Phenomena All College Elective (100, 200) HS 203 Introduction to Counseling OR (CJ Internship) RH 205 Microcounseling HS 300 Introduction to Chemical Dependency Semester 8 HS 330 Violent Children CJ Elective (300, 400) HS 403 Family Counseling Liberal Arts Elective (300, 400) All College Elective (300, 400) D. Investigations All College Elective (300, 400) CJ 304 Organized Crime/Career Criminal All College Elective (300, 400) CJ 314 Environmental Investigation (CJ Internship) CJ 315 Laws and Rules of Evidence CJ 404 Criminal Investigation/Criminalistics ECI 340 Intelligence Research Methods OR CONCENTRATIONS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE ECI 350 Law of Economic Crime Any criminal justice major may take a concentration in FS 320 Interview and Interrogation Techniques criminal justice by adhering to the following policy:
1. Apply by completing a form provided by the Office E. Juvenile Justice of Student Records which will be forwarded to the CJ 302 Juvenile Justice System appropriate departments for evaluation. CJ/HS/PSY 316 Family Violence 2. Take eighteen hours of elective course work in the CJ/HS/PSY 317 Family Violence following areas: Take Both CJ 101, Introduction to Treatment and Prevention Criminal Justice and CJ 204, Crime and Society. CJ 402 Advanced Criminological Theory 3. Take one that relates to your area of request. CJ/HS/PSY 416 Advanced Issues in Family Violence CJ 102 Juvenile Delinquency (C or E) CJ 417 Violent Phenomena Counseling
26 LW/HS 410 Child/Family Law (Core) Intercultural Awareness Elective Interdisciplinary Studies Elective F. Law Literature and Arts Elective CJ 315 Laws and Rules of Evidence Moral Reasoning Elective ECI 350 Law of Economic Crime LW 302 Introduction to Criminal Law and Procedure Criminal Justice Concentration (18) LW 312 Environmental Law (Core) Major Program (18) LW 402 The U.S. Constitution: Legal and Historical SO 101 Introduction to Sociology Perspectives (Core) CJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice LW/HS 410 Child/Family Law (Core) CJ 204 Crime and Society
G. Police Management All College Electives (6) CJ 310 Introduction to Policing/Professional Entry MIS Elective CJ 311 Police Management/Organization CJ 312 Police: Human Dimensions Criminal Justice Associate in Arts Degree CJ 411 Police, Politics, and Professionalism Student Planner CJ 412 Advanced Issues in Policing (These suggestions may be interchanged based on availability and advisor input.) H. Security CJ 303 Retail Security Semester 1 CJ 321 Terrorism and Homeland Security EN 101 CJ 333 Information Security CJ 101 CJ 403 Security Administration GS101 Foundation Seminar SO 101 (SO/PSY/ECO Elective) Forensic Science/CSI majors are not eligible for All College Elective Investigations as those classes are required in the FS/CSI (MA 099, MA 100 or EN 100 if required) program. Semester 2 EN 102 Criminal Justice CJ Elective THE ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE CJ Elective or CJ 204 Intercultural Awareness Elective The Criminal Justice program is designed to prepare MIS Elective graduates for employment in the criminal justice areas of (MA 099, MA 100 or EN 100 if required) police work, courts, probation, parole, youth counseling, retail security, and private security. It also serves to Semester 3 prepare persons for careers in areas allied with the various COM 151 enforcement fields or continued educational pursuits. The Interdisciplinary Studies program is designed for in-service personnel as well as for CJ Elective or CJ 204 persons wishing to prepare for service in the criminal justice Literature and Arts Elective fields. Religious Studies Elective
The criminal justice requirements include the following Semester 4 distribution of credit hours: Science Elective General Education Requirement (36) MA 200 (Math Elective) COM 151 Public Speaking Political Science/History/Geography Elective EN 101 College Writing (HIS/GEO) EN 102 Writing in the Humanities Moral Reasoning Elective GS 101 Foundation Seminar CJ Elective Mathematics (3) Suggested Electives Specific General Education Core Modules (21) PSY 101 Science Elective CJ 102, 103 Religious Studies Elective CJ 200, 202, 204, 205 Political Science/History/Geography Elective HI/CJ 207
27 HS 101, HS/SO 205, HS 210 (May be used as Criminal field. The program balances liberal arts, physical and social Justice Electives) sciences and practical training to develop students’ oral and SECURITY MANAGEMENT communication skills, analytical problem solving abilities, A sequence of six courses at the College that would lead to aptitude for collaborative work, experiential learning and a letter of accomplishment in Security Management. The multimedia research competencies. It promotes service eighteen-hour sequence is composed of courses in College to community, ethical behavior, professionalism, personal Writing, Public Speaking, Introduction to Security, Terrorism accountability, respect for diversity and fosters commitment and Homeland Security, Information Security, Retail Security to life- long learning and intellectual growth. and Security Administration. The sequence may be taken as part of the Associate in Arts or Bachelor of Science Degree VISION STATEMENT Program in Criminal Justice. Security Management Certificate The Forensic Science/Crime Scene Investigation Department EN 101, COM 151, CJ 103, CJ 321, CJ 333, CJ 403 is committed to the enrichment of student learning and affords a realistic venue integrated with a liberal arts curriculum by: THE INSTITUTE FOR LAW • Developing skills in oral and written communications and AND JUSTICE technical writing. • Improving analytical and critical thinking abilities and The mission of the Institute for Law and Justice at Hilbert problem solving strategies. College is to support criminal justice, social service and • Cultivating an understanding, appreciation and respect related community support agencies by enhancing their for the diversity of contemporary society. ability to deliver services. Working with these agencies, the • Advocating community service, accountability and global Institute will develop projects and seek funding from a wide responsibility. variety of sources to conduct research that will enhance • Encouraging life-long learning and continued intellectual present knowledge related to issues of law and justice. development and promoting professionalism and ethical behavior. The goals of the Institute for Law and Justice are as follows: • Increasing competence in multi-media research methods • To assist criminal justice and associated community and technology. support agencies to produce positive community change. By facilitating such positive community change, Hilbert The Hilbert Forensic Science/Crime Scene Investigation College and the Institute for Law and Justice will increase degree is a four-year program which provides students with their visibility in the local and Western New York area as a solid base of knowledge and skills for service in a growing an institution that effectively strengthens agencies and number of investigative agencies. It also prepares students promotes community improvement. for the pursuit of advanced degrees in criminal justice or • To improve governmental, private and public inter-agency forensic science. communications in an attempt to increase collaborative efforts that promote positive community chance. Typical forensic science degrees focus on natural sciences • To help educate the criminal justice community relative in laboratory settings where evidence is analyzed. However, to innovations and promising ideas in the fields of law crime scene investigation, involves the proper identification, and justice. collection, and chain of custody of evidence to the forensic • To establish within Hilbert College a research- lab for analysis. Hilbert will provide a blend of the two areas based institution that provides faculty and students with a strong emphasis on crime scene investigation and how opportunities to grow intellectually. it relates to the forensic lab.
The FS/CSI baccalaureate degree includes coursework in crime scene photography, laws and rules of evidence, Forensic Science/Crime Scene bloodstain pattern analysis and fingerprint evidence. This background will promote a stronger more precise Investigation relationship between the crime scene unit and the forensic BACHELOR OF SCIENCE lab responsible for crime analysis. Such coursework will be embedded within a well-balanced social science bachelor’s The mission of the Hilbert College Forensic Science / Crime degree. Scene Investigation Department is to provide students The FS/CSI program is intended to provide both college with a venue for the realistic application of contemporary students and law enforcement personnel with the most forensic science techniques used in the criminal justice current technological knowledge and practical applications in
28 crime scene investigation. These skills will enable students FS 319 Special Topics in Forensic Science II to obtain entry-level positions in a wide array of positions, FS 320 Interview and Interrogation Techniques including: FS 400 Photography/Imagery • Accident Investigator FS 401 Fingerprint Evidence • Arson Investigator FS 402 Trace Evidence/Arson-Firearms/Impression • Autopsy Technician Evidence • Crime Scene Photographer FS 403 Bloodstain Pattern Analysis/Crash Management/FS • Crime Scene Reconstructionist Report Writing • Crime Scene Specialist FS 405 Advanced Seminar in Forensic Science • Criminalist CJ 305 Research Methods in Social Sciences • Document Examiner CJ 315 Laws and Rules of Evidence • Evidence Control Technician CJ 404 Criminal Investigations/Criminalistics • Firearms Examiner • Lab Assistant Upper-Level Electives (6) • Latent Fingerprint Technician Liberal Arts Elective • Police Crime Scene Technician PSY 410 Forensic Psychology • Trace Evidence Examiner • Tool Mark Examiner Suggested Electives Classes in Biology, Chemistry or Physics Additionally, the program will furnish veteran officers with FS 499 Forensic Science Internship career advancement opportunities available through specialized education in crime scene investigation. Forensic Science/Crime Scene Investigation Baccalaureate in Science Degree Student Planner General Requirements (51) COM 151 Public Speaking Semester 1 EN 101 College Writing EN 101 EN 102 Writing in the Humanities CJ 101 GS 101 Foundations Seminar FS 101 PS 402 Junior Symposium GS 101 Foundation Seminar General Education Elective Specific General Education Core (33) (MA 99, MA 100 or EN 100 if required) General Education Elective Intercultural Awareness Elective Semester 2 Interdisciplinary Studies Elective EN 102 Literature/Arts Elective SO 101 (SO/PSY/ECO) Elective MA 200 Topics in Statistics BI 114 (Science Elective) Moral Reasoning (CJ 330 Ethics in CJ System) CJ 202 Political Science/History/Geography Elective General Education Elective PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology (MA 99, MA 100 or EN 100 if required) Religious Studies Elective Science (BI 114 Human Body) Semester 3 SO/PSY/ECO (SO 101 Introduction to Sociology) COM 151 PSY 101 All College Electives (Any Level) (15) CJ 204 MIS Electives (3) FS 201 Electives (12) General Education Elective
Lower Level (15) Semester 4 FS 101 Introduction to Forensic Sciences MA 200 (Math Elective) FS 201 Introduction to Photography/Imagery FS 302 CJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice General Education Elective CJ 202 Introduction to Law and Justice General Education Elective CJ 204 Crime and Society MIS Elective Upper Level (36) FS 302 Introduction to Forensic Photography/Imagery Semester 5 FS 318 Special Topics in Forensic Science I
29 CJ 305 to provide relevant public service to the community. We FS 320 strive to develop Accounting graduates who can analyze and FS 318 solve problems, communicate articulately, use technology General Education Elective effectively, work as part of a team, and contribute to society. All College Elective (any level) To analyze, control, manage, forecast, and plan are all Semester 6 actions that involve the person who chooses accounting as a FS 319 career. The professional roles that accountants fill vary widely FS 400 depending upon the work environment. Public accounting, PS 402 Junior Symposium private corporate accounting, and government accounting All College Elective (any level) are three general areas which offer a variety of professional All College Elective (any level) positions to the practicing accountant.
Semester 7 Accounting, labeled the “language of business,” is the tool CJ 330 (Moral Reasoning Elective) used to describe business practices and relationships. As FS 401 a field of study, accounting complements other professional FS 402 and academic disciplines resulting in a strong foundation FS 403 upon which a life-long career can be built. All College Elective (any level) (FS Internship) PROGRAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES • Accounting graduates should be able to communicate Semester 8 effectively in writing and should be able to comfortably CJ 315 address groups of professionals and non-professionals CJ 404 alike from all disciplines. PSY 410 • Accounting graduates should be able to demonstrate FS 405 relevant complex computation skills and techniques to Liberal Arts Elective (300, 400) solve accounting or auditing problems. (FS Internship) • Accounting graduates should be able to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses ** Students requiring MA 99, MA 100 or EN 100 should be of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to advised to register for those classes during their 1st and/or accounting problems requiring “professional judgment.” 2nd semester • Accounting graduates should be able to demonstrate proper business “acumen and decorum” in professional Business Administration courses are identified by the interactions and respond appropriately to business following prefixes: ACC, BUS, ECO, FIN, MGT, MIS, MKT situations whether or not specifically related to the practice of accountancy. Liberal Arts: ART, BI, CH, CJ, CS, ECO, EN, LW, MA, PH, PHY, • Accounting graduates should be able to recognize PSY, RH, RS, SO, SP and respond thoughtfully to situations that present ethical dilemmas related to the practice of auditing or Mathematics & Natural Science: BI, CH, MA, PHY accountancy. • Accounting graduates should be able to utilize Social Science: CJ, ECO, HI, HS, LW, PSY, RH, SO and analyze accounting information systems; both computerized and non-computerized. • Accounting graduates should be able to respond PROFESSIONAL STUDIES effectively to the impacts of globalization on accounting and auditing standards, methods and principles. DIVISION • Accounting graduates should be able to analyze the impact and capitalize on the strengths of diversity in all its forms on business in general and the practice of Accounting accountancy in particular. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING • Accounting graduates should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the technical skills of accounting and The mission of the Accounting Program at Hilbert College is auditing…specifically by applying authoritative guidelines to provide quality educational opportunities to Accounting to accounting and auditing problems; preparing and graduates, to discover and disseminate knowledge about analyzing financial statements and identifying and using the field of accounting through research and teaching, and 30 relevant information for decision making. between the tracks lies in a specific combination of otherwise • Accounting graduates should be able to analyze and elective courses in accounting and other disciplines. These use the technologies of accounting information systems. tracks prove a unique opportunity for the student majoring Specifically, accounting graduates should be able to in accounting to specialize and focus their undergraduate identify basic business processes and major components education in a way to maximize their ultimate career of transaction cycles; evaluate relevant controls within an potential whether they desire a career in public, private or information system; interpret relevant documentation for governmental accounting. Students should consult with their an accounting information system and effectively utilize academic advisor prior to the beginning the sophomore year a computerized accounting system. as to the “track” they wish to pursue. Refer to the program • Accounting graduates should be able to identify and sheets that follow for specific track course requirements. apply accountants’ legal responsibilities and potential liability in a variety of accounting related situations Accounting graduates will be prepared to enter the field dealing with tax and audit issues; specifically, an of public accounting, private accounting, and government accounting graduate should be able to describe the legal accounting and will have met the education requirements and regulatory environment for accountants and identify to sit for the CPA exam*. Before becoming licensed, an the role, duties and responsibilities of accountants in accounting graduate may also be required to attain an fraud detection and prevention in public, private and additional 30 credit hours at the graduate level and meet the governmental accountancy environments. experience requirements of New York State.*
*Applies to those graduates applying for licensure before Accounting August 1, 2009. Applicants after that date must satisfy BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN New York State’s 150 credit hour requirement; see the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants’ website ACCOUNTING for further information on current licensing requirements at http://www.nysscpa.org/trustedprof/1104/tp23.htm. The Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting combines Additional information can also be found at the New York specialized accounting courses, general business courses, State Office of the Professions’ website on CPA license and a strong foundation in the liberal arts. The program will requirements, go to http://www.op.nysed.gov/cpa.htm. provide a broad overview and maintain student options for various employment opportunities, professional certification, Program Requirements: and graduate studies. The accounting curriculum will encourage a commitment to life-long learning and will COMMERCIAL ACCOUNTING TRACK develop a diverse set of skills in accounting graduates including technical competence, effective communication General Education Requirements (45) and interpersonal relations, critical thinking, and ethical COM 151 Public Speaking awareness. EN 101 College Writing Specialized accounting courses include financial accounting, EN 102 Writing for the Humanities cost accounting, individual and corporate taxation, advanced GS 101 Foundations Seminar intermediate accounting, advanced accounting, and auditing. PS 402 Junior Symposium A student must earn a C grade or better in each accounting course required for the major. Specific General Education Core Modules Intercultural Awareness To accommodate a mix of student goals, which include Interdisciplinary Studies enhancement of existing job skills and/or CPA certification, Literature and Arts the program will offer both theory and application. A General Education Elective noteworthy course which will stress “application” is the ECO 204 Principles of Contemporary Macroeconomics accounting internship (ACC 400). This is an elective course Mathematics Module –* taken in the student’s senior year where the student sees *MA 146-Pre-Calculus firsthand how their education is applied in a very practical Moral Reasoning sense. Political Science/History/Geography Religious Studies In addition, Hilbert offers three “tracks” of within the Sociology/Psychology/ECO-* accounting curriculum consisting of the “Commercial *ECO 203 Principles of Contemporary Microeconomics Accounting” track, the “CPA” track and the “Economic Science Module Crime Investigation” track. While each track culminates in Lower Level Courses in Major (24) a Bachelor of Science in accounting degree, the difference ACC 205 Financial Accounting
31 ACC 206 Managerial Accounting ACC 205 Financial Accounting ACC 270 Income Tax Theory & Practice ACC 206 Managerial Accounting BUS 210 Principles of Management ACC 270 Income Tax Theory & Practice BUS 217 Business Law I BUS 210 Principles of Management MA 200 Topics in Statistics BUS 217 Business Law I MIS 205 Spreadsheet Software MA 200 Topics in Statistics Microsoft Excel MIS 205 Spreadsheet Software Microsoft Excel MIS Elective (Except MIS 120) PH 205 Business Ethics SOC 101 Sociology Lower Level Liberal Arts Elective (3) Upper Courses in Major (300 & 400) (48) Upper Level Courses in Major (300 & 400) (39) ACC 310 Corporate Taxation ACC 320 Intermediate Accounting I ACC 310 Corporate Taxation ACC 321 Intermediate Accounting II ACC 320 Intermediate Accounting I ACC 350 Advanced Intermediate Accounting ACC 321 Intermediate Accounting II ACC 380 Cost Accounting ACC 350 Advanced Intermediate Accounting ACC 410 Advanced Accounting ACC 380 Cost Accounting ACC 420 Auditing ACC 410 Advanced Accounting BUS 317 Business Law II ACC 420 Auditing ECO 320 Money and Banking BUS 317 Business Law II EN 340 Professional and Technical Writing FIN 310 Managerial Finance FIN 310 Managerial Finance EN 340 Professional and Technical Writing FIN 410 Investments Finance Elective MA 300 Topics in Statistics BUS/ACC Elective MIS 320 Intro MGT Info Systems BUS/ACC Elective BUS/ACC Elective BUS/ACC Elective Upper Level Liberal Arts Elective (300 & 400) (9) Upper-Level Liberal Arts Elective (300 & 400) (3)
Program Requirements: Program Requirements: CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING ECONOMIC CRIME INVESTIGATION TRACK CPA TRACK General Education Requirements (45) General Education Requirements (45) COM 151 Public Speaking COM 151 Public Speaking EN 101 College Writing EN 101 College Writing EN 102 Writing in the Humanities EN 102 Writing in the Humanities GS 101 Foundations Seminar GS 101 Foundations Seminar PS 402 Junior Symposium PS 402 Junior Symposium Specific General Education Core Modules Specific General Education Core Modules Intercultural Awareness Intercultural Awareness Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Literature and Arts Literature and Arts General Education Elective General Education Elective Mathematics Module ECO 204 Principles of Contemporary Macroeconomics Moral Reasoning Mathematics Module –MA 205 Calculus Political Science/History/Geography Moral Reasoning Religious Studies Political Science/History/ Geography Sociology/Psychology/ECO Religious Studies Science Module Sociology/ Psychology/ECO ECO 201 Microeconomics Lower-Level Courses in Major (30) Science Module ACC 205 Financial Accounting ACC 206 Managerial Accounting Lower Level Courses in Major (27) ACC 270 Income Tax Theory & Practice
32 BUS 210 Principles of Management Mathematics/Natural Science Elective 3 BUS 217 Business Law I Liberal Arts Elective 3 CJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice Liberal Arts Elective 3 CJ 204 Crime & Society MA 200 Topics in Statistics Social Sciences (6) CIS 170 Computer SYS/Architecture & ECO 203 Principles of Contemporary Microeconomics 3 Operation Systems ECO 204 Principles of Contemporary Macroeconomics 3 CIS 230 Database Management Systems Accounting Concentration (15) Upper-Level Courses in Major (300&400) (51) ACC 205 Financial Accounting 3 ACC 310 Corporate Taxation ACC 206 Managerial Accounting 3 ACC 320 Intermediate Accounting I ACC 320 Intermediate Accounting I 3 ACC 321 Intermediate Accounting II ACC 321 Intermediate Accounting II 3 ACC 350 Advanced Intermediate Accounting ACC 270 Income Tax Theory & Practice 3 ACC 380 Cost Accounting ACC 410 Advanced Accounting Business Core (12) ACC/ECI 313 Financial Investigations BUS 210 Principles of Management 3 ACC 420 Auditing BUS 217 Business Law I 3 ACC 430 Fraud Examination MIS 205 Spreadsheet Software Microsoft Excel 3 ACC/ECI 450 Senior Seminar MIS Elective (Except MIS 120) 3 BUS 317 Business Law II CJ 333 Information Security All College Elective 3 ECI 340 Intelligence Research Methods Program Requirements: Total Credits 60 ECI/CJ 350 Law of Economic Crime FIN 310 Managerial Finance EN 340 Professional and Technical Writing Business Management FIN 410 Investments BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Accounting The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE Management (MGT) prepares students for today’s challenging and highly competitive business environment. The Accounting Program offers training in the professional The curriculum is based on critical knowledge, marketable skills necessary to perform the duties of an entry-level skills, and specific competencies critical to successfully accountant. Accounting graduates will be able to seek managing in the global economy. In addition to helping employment as full charge bookkeepers and accounting students build core knowledge in business, the B.S. in clerks or assistants. The program also prepares Accounting Business Management focuses on specific skills and graduates to continue their study of accounting at the competencies in functional, business, and strategic areas of baccalaureate level. management.
Accounting graduates will obtain a strong foundation in Additional emphasis on research, quantitative and accounting and a broad background in various areas of statistical analysis, information technology, communication business such as management information systems, and leadership skills, global business, cross-cultural business law and management. management, and business ethics result in a comprehensive education and training for management students. Students Program Requirements: also receive experiential training through fieldwork General Education (12) assignments and the final capstone strategic management EN 101 College Writing 3 course in order to bridge the gap between practice and EN 102 Writing in the Humanities 3 theory. A major goal of the Business Management program GS 101 Foundations Seminar 3 is to help students develop a Management Skills Portfolio COM 151 Public Speaking 3 (MSP) that will be valuable in pursuing management careers or graduate education and training in business and related Mathematics (3) areas. MA 200 Topics in Statistics 3 Course # Course Name Credits MGT 331 Corporate Legal Environment 3 MGT 332 Corporate Financial Management 3 33 MGT 333 Marketing Management 3 The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Global Business MGT 334 Operations and Supply Chain Management 3 Management (GBM) meets the needs and demands of MGT 401 Human Resources Management 3 today’s global economy, which is complex, highly integrated, MGT 430 Organizational Behavior & Change Management 3 and multifaceted. The GBM curriculum prepares students MGT 404 Fieldwork/Internship 3 to meet new challenges in global markets by providing MGT 490 Strategic Management and Business Policy 3 broad-based knowledge and understanding of topics and Business Management Elective 3 concepts in global business, as well as specific business Business Management Elective 3 skills and competencies for employment with businesses and Major Courses 30 multinational corporations, non-government organizations (NGOs), multilateral banks, and government agencies. ECO 203 Principles of Contemporary Macroeconomics 3 ECO 204 Principles of Contemporary Microeconomics 3 The GBM curriculum effectively integrates college liberal arts ACC 205 Financial Accounting 3 core courses with a strong foundation in global business ACC 206 Managerial Accounting 3 principles and functions, including global operations, BUS 200 Introduction to Business Management 3 global culture and human resources management, global BUS 301 Applied Business Statistics 3 communication and marketing, global economics, finance, BUS 302 Computing & Management 3 accounting, and legal environment in global commerce. The BUS 304 Ethics, Leadership and Management 3 GBM major will help students develop marketable hard and BUS 334 Small Business Mgt. & Entrepreneurship 3 soft skills critical to today’s global business environment. BUS 335 Information Technology & Management 3 Thus, the “student professional skills portfolio” will be a big BUS 344 Introduction to International Business 3 point of emphasis and an important measurable outcome for Foundation Courses in Major 33 graduates of the GBM program.
COM 151 Public Speaking 3 Course # Course Name Credits EN 101 College Writing 3 GBM 349 Cross-Cultural Communication & Management 3 EN 102 Writing in the Humanities 3 GBM 352 Global Economic Environment 3 GS 101 Foundations Seminar 3 GBM 354 Legal Environment in Global Business 3 PS 402 Special Topics (Junior Symposium) 3 GBM 355 Global Logistics & Supply Chain Management 3 General Requirements 15 GBM 358 Cross-Cultural Marketing Management 3 GBM 398 Global Accounting & Financial Management 3 Intercultural Studies elective 3 GBM 404 GBM Fieldwork/Internship 3 Interdisciplinary Studies elective 3 GBM 430 Global Organizational Change & Leadership 3 Literature & Arts elective 3 GBM 490 Global Strategic Management 3 MA 145 College Mathematics 3 Upper Level Business elective 3 Moral Reasoning elective 3 SPECIALTY COURSES IN MAJOR 30 Political Science/History or Geography elective 3 Religious Studies elective 3 ACC 205 Financial Accounting 3 Science elective 3 ACC 206 Managerial Accounting 3 CORE Educational Modules 24 BUS 200 Introduction to Business Management 3 BUS 301 Applied Business Statistics 3 MA 146 Precalculus 3 BUS 302 Computing & Management 3 Liberal arts elective - any level 3 BUS 304 Ethics, Leadership & Management 3 Liberal arts elective - any level 3 BUS 334 Small Business Mgt. & Entrepreneurship 3 All College elective - any level 3 BUS 335 Information Technology & Management 3 All College elective - any level 3 BUS 344 Introduction to International Business 3 All College elective - any level 3 FOUNDATION COURSES IN MAJOR 27 Additional Requirements 18 COM 151 Public Speaking 3 Total Credits required for B.S. 120 EN 101 College Writing 3 EN 102 Writing in the Humanities 3 GS 101 Foundations Seminar 3 Global Business Management PS 402 Special Topics (Junior Symposium) 3 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN GLOBAL GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 15
MANAGEMENT Language elective - Level 1 3 Interdisciplinary studies elective 3
34 Literature and Arts elective 3 Course # Course Name Credits MA 145 College Mathematics 3 SBM 335 Small Business Operations Management 3 Moral Reasoning elective 3 SBM 341 Legal Issues in Small Business Management 3 Political Science or History or Geography elective 3 SBM 343 Integrated Marketing for Small Business Mgt. 3 Religious Studies elective 3 SBM 398 Small Business Financial Management 3 Science elective 3 SBM 404 SBM Fieldwork/Internship 3 ECO 203 Principles of Contemporary Macroeconomics 3 SBM 401 Human Resources in Small Business Mgt. 3 ECO 204 Principles of Contemporary Microeconomics 3 SBM 430 Global Entrepreneurship 3 GENERAL CORE REQUIREMENTS 30 SBM 490 Small Business Strategic Management 3 Business Elective - Upper Level 3 MA 146 Precalculus 3 Business Elective - Upper Level 3 Language elective - Level 2 3 Major Courses 30 Language elective - Level 3 3 All College elective - Any Level 3 ACC 205 Financial Accounting 3 All College elective - Any Level 3 ACC 206 Managerial Accounting 3 All College elective - Any Level 3 BUS 200 Intro to Business Management 3 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 18 BUS 301 Applied Business Statistics 3 BUS 302 Computing and Management 3 TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 120 BUS 304 Ethics, Leadership & Management 3 BUS 334 Small Business Mgt. & Entrepreneurship 3 BUS 335 Information Technology & Management 3 Small Business Management BUS 344 Introduction to International Business 3 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SMALL Foundation Courses in Major 27
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COM 151 Public Speaking 3 EN 101 College Writing 3 According to recent census statistics, there are approximately EN 102 Writing in the Humanities 3 20 million small businesses operating in the U.S. economy. GS 101 Foundations Seminar 3 Small businesses account for 39% of the country’s gross PS 402 Special Topics (Junior Symposium) 3 national product, create two out of every three new jobs, General Requirements 15 and generate 2.5 times as many innovations per employee as do large firms. The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Small Intercultural Studies Elective 3 Business Management (SBM) is designed to meet specific Interdisciplinary Studies Elective 3 management and human resource needs of small and Literature & Arts Elective 3 medium-sized businesses. Given the importance of small MA 145 College Mathematics 3 businesses to the marketplace and job creation for the Moral Reasoning Elective 3 U.S. economy, this major prepares students to function Political Science or History or Geography Elective 3 successfully in small business environments by helping Religious Studies Elective 3 them gain knowledge and skills necessary to own, operate, Science Elective 3 and grow a small business. This program is ideal for the ECO 203 Principles of Contemporary Macroeconomics 3 young entrepreneur or family member who hopes to carry ECO 204 Principles of Contemporary Microeconomics 3 on and eventually run the family business. The proposed Core Educational Modules 30 major will help students gain broad-based knowledge and understanding of topics and concepts in business with MA 146 Precalculus 3 added emphasis on small business management and Liberal Arts Requirement - Any Level 3 entrepreneurship. Liberal Arts Requirement - Any Level 3 All College Elective - Any Level 3 The coursework in this program effectively integrates All College Elective - Any Level 3 college liberal arts core courses with a strong foundation All College Elective - Any Level 3 in general business as well as specific functional areas of Additional Requirements 18 small business management, including operations, human resources management, communication and marketing, Total Credits for B.S. 120 finance, and accounting. Additional emphasis will be on entrepreneurship, innovation, and preparation of business plans as financing and planning tools for small businesses. Sports Industry Management BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SPORTS
35 INDUSTRY MANAGEMENT Literature & Arts elective 3 MA 145 College Mathematics 3 The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Sports Industry Moral Reasoning elective 3 Management (SIM) at Hilbert is designed to provide students Political Science or History or Geography elective 3 with a practical foundation in business disciplines coupled Religious Studies elective 3 with the real world experience of internships. In addition Science elective 3 to the practical application of business courses, students ECO 203 Principles of Contemporary Macroeconomics 3 will complete a core liberal art curriculum that ensures ECO 204 Principles of Contemporary Microeconomics 3 that Hilbert graduates of the sports industry management CORE EDUCATION MODULES 30 program are confident writers, strong public speakers and have the ability to organize, plan and lead in a host of sport MA 146 Pre-Calculus 3 related industries. Sports Psychology 3 All College Elective - any level 3 Not everyone will end up working in major league sports, All College Elective - any level 3 but there are countless opportunities in retail, the fitness All College Elective - any level 3 industry, college programs, marketing and the recreation All College Elective - any level 3 and tourism industries. Within this program, students will ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 18 study marketing and business principles in the context of TOTAL DEGREE PROGRAM 120 sports with specific courses such as sports economics, the legal environment in the sports industry, sports events management and marketing strategies for the sports Business Management industry. THE ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE (AAS) DEGREE Course # Course Name # Credits SIM 331 Legal Environment Sports Industry 3 The AAS degree in Business Management provides the SIM 338 Sports Economics 3 two-year student with introductory business and liberal arts SIM 343 Marketing Strategies in Sports Industry 3 courses in preparation for an entry-level business position SIM 348 Financial Management in the Sports Industry 3 or for enrollment in a related baccalaureate degree, an SIM 398 Sales and Retail Management 3 increasingly necessary level of education for job seekers. SIM 402 SIM Fieldwork/Internships 3 A student who completes Hilbert’s AAS in Business may SIM elective 3 continue into Hilbert College’s BS in Business Management. SIM elective 3 SIM 410 Sports Events Management 3 Associate in Applied Science Degree SIM 490 Strategic Management in Sports Industry 3 Business Management SPECIALTY COURSES IN MAJOR 30 (60 Credit Hours)
ACC 205 Financial Accounting 3 General Requirements (27) ACC 206 Managerial Accounting 3 EN 101 College Writing BUS 200 Introduction to Business Management 3 EN 102 Writing in the Humanities BUS 301 Applied Business Statistics 3 COM 151 Public Speaking BUS 302 Computing and Management 3 GS 101 Foundations Seminar BUS 304 Ethics, Leadership & Management 3 BUS 334 Small Business Mgt & Entrepreneurship 3 Specific General Education BUS 335 Information Technology & Management 3 ECO 204 Principles of Contemporary Microeconomics BUS 344 Introduction to International Business 3 ECO 203 Principles of Contemporary Macroeconomics FOUNDATION COURSES IN MAJOR 27 MA 145 College Mathematics Interdisciplinary Studies COM 151 Public Speaking 3 Intercultural mod EN 101 College Writing 3 EN 102 Writing in the Humanities 3 Foundation courses in major (27) GS 101 Foundations Seminar 3 ACC 205 Financial Accounting PS 402 Special Topics (Junior Symposium) 3 ACC 206 Managerial Accounting GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 15 BUS 200 Introduction to Business Mgt. BUS 301 Applied Business Statistics Intercultural Studies elective 3 BUS 302 Computing and Management Interdisciplinary Studies elective 3 36 BUS 304 Ethics, Leadership & Mgt. • Compare, contrast, understand and appreciate the BUS 334 Small Business Mgt. & Entrepreneurship intelligence process as it relates to computer crime BUS 355 Infor Technology & Mgt. investigations and computer security issues within law BUS 344 Intro to International Business enforcement and commercial enterprise. • Understand their professional and ethical responsibilities Remaining coursework (6) to society, and recognize, analyze and resolve ethical problems occurring in the computer field. MA 146 Precalculus • Interpret information security policies related to All-College Elective computer crime and security. • Appraise and examine how law enforcement agencies use computers to investigate crimes. Computer Security and • In addition to the technological issues, students will develop advanced skills in critical thinking, oral and Information Assurance Program written communication, and problem solving techniques. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SECURITY AND INFORMATION ASSURANCE A Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Security & Information Assurance gives students a background in the fields of computer crime investigation and computer security The mission of the Computer Security and Information through a blend of courses from Criminal Justice, Accounting, Assurance Department is to prepare students to master the and Computer Sciences. A dedicated Computer Security methods, processes, and techniques used in computer crime and Information Assurance Department lab, with up-to- investigations and computer security issues. Students will date technological software and hardware, gives students also understand the core principles of information security- practical, hands-on experience. The degree is designed to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Students will prepare students for entry-level professional employment, develop the ability to recognize and resolve ethical problems enhance skills for working professionals, or provide a that arise in internships and in the profession. Students will foundation for graduate studies. also possess the knowledge and skills to prepare them for professional careers in the public or private sector, or for Increasingly sophisticated technology has allowed economic graduate studies. and computer crime enterprises to flourish. To deal with these contemporary types of crimes, corporate and VISION STATEMENT government employers need qualified professionals with computer, and investigative skills. College graduates with The vision of the Computer Security and Information this type of specialized training are in demand to deal with Assurance Department is support student learning objectives the sophisticated white-collar and computer crimes made by: possible by our technological age.
• Providing students with a combination of academic Careers that Computer Security and Information Assurance course work and practical hands-on and field graduates have chosen include: experiences. • Preparing students for employment in government • Intelligence Analyst service or in private industry in fields relating to • Special Investigator – Computer Crimes computer crime investigations and computer security. • Information Assurance Specialist • Imparting in students the importance of life-long learning • Credit card fraud investigator and professional development. • Health insurance investigator – Special Investigations • Providing students with a strong foundation in Department professional ethics • Anti-Money Laundering Analyst • Network Administrator • Bank Security Department – Compliance Officer STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES • Compliance, Risk Management and Fraud Supervisor • Forensic Examiner Students in the CSIA program will acquire the skills to achieve the following learning objectives: General Education Requirements (45) COM 151 Public Speaking • Identify, appraise and interpret the legal concepts EN 101 College Writing relating to computer crime investigations and computer EN 102 Writing in the Humanities security issues. GS 101 Foundations Seminar
37 PS 402 Junior Symposium EN 102 COM 151 Specific General Education Core Modules CJ 204 General Education Elective All College Elective Intercultural Awareness CIS 170 Interdisciplinary Studies Literature and Arts Semester 3 MA 200 Topics in Statistics ACC 205 Moral Reasoning CIS 220 Political Science/History/Geography MA 180 Religious Studies Module Science ECO 203 Sociology/Psychology/Economics SOC 101 Semester 4 Major Courses Lower Level (36) ACC 206 ACC 205 Financial Accounting CIS 270 ACC 206 Managerial Accounting MA 200 CJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice CJ 333 CJ 204 Crime & Society CIS 230 CIS 170 Computer Systems Comp. Architecture and OS Module CIS 220 Intro to Computer Programming C/C++ CIS 230 Database Management Systems Semester 5 CIS 270 Introduction to Computer Networking PS 402 MA 145 College Mathematics or Equivalent ECI 345 MA 180 Discreet Math ACC 313 All College Elective ECI 350 ECO 204 Principles of Contemporary Microeconomics All College Elective
Major Courses: Upper-Level (36) Semester 6 ACC/ECI 313 Financial Investigations ECI 355 CJ 333 Information Security ECI 340 ECI 340 Intelligence Research Methods EN 340 ECI 345 Computer and Network Security Module ECI 350 Law of Economic Crime Module ECI 355 Computer Crime ECI 360 Computer Forensics Semester 7 ECI 410 Introduction to Cryptography ECI 360 ECI 450 Senior Seminar ECI 450 ECI/CJ/LW Module ECI/CJ/LW Module All College Elective Liberal Arts Elective Liberal Arts: Upper-Level (6) EN 340 Professional and Technical Writing Semester 8 Liberal Arts Elective ECI 410 ECI/CJ/LW Computer Security & Information Assurance ECI/CJ/LW Program Planner Module Semester 1 Module EN 101 GS 101 SO 101 Computer Security & Information Assurance Minor: ACC 205, CJ 101 CJ 101, CJ 102, Computer elective (CIS prefix), ACC/ECI 313, MA 145 CJ 333 or ECI 340, ECI 350
Semester 2
38 Students in the BS degree program may transfer in a Legal Studies maximum of 15 credits in legal specialty courses from BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN LEGAL STUDIES other paralegal programs. Students in the AAS degree program may transfer in a maximum of 9 credits in legal The mission of the Legal Studies Department’s paralegal specialty courses from other paralegal programs. ( American degree programs is to provide students with versatile Bar Association , Guidelines for Approval of Paralegal undergraduate degree programs based in a liberal arts Education Programs, G-302.I.6.A) setting with essential writing, communication, research and quantitative skills coupled with legal procedural, substantive Students in both the BS and AAS degree programs are and ethical knowledge from selected practice areas to required to take at least ten semester credits or the prepare for professional positions in the legal or law-related equivalent of legal specialty courses delivered in traditional fields or for graduate studies. classroom instruction . ( American Bar Association , Guidelines for Approval of Paralegal Education Programs, LEARNING OBJECTIVES G-302.J.1
• Engaging in active learning to prepare for pre- The BS degree program provides the student with advanced professional and professional positions and/or graduate legal procedural, substantive and ethical knowledge based in studies in the legal and law-related fields an upper level liberal arts setting to prepare for professional • Drafting legal documents commonly used in civil, positions in legal or law-related fields and/or for continuing in criminal, administrative and legal specialty practice graduate studies. areas • Researching and writing using legal research sources to General Education Requirements (45) pose solutions for fact-based or theory-based problems COM 151 Public Speaking found in legal and law-related fields EN 101 College Writing • Applying learned principles of legal ethics to ethical EN 102 Writing in the Humanities problems raised in legal specialty courses, internships , GS 101 Foundations Seminar capstone seminars and professional settings PS 402 Junior Symposium • Demonstrating acquired knowledge of selected procedural and substantive practices in legal specialty Specific General Education Core Modules courses as preparation for internships, professional General Education Elective positions and/or graduate studies Intercultural Awareness • Learning legal principles and practices through Interdisciplinary Studies integrative and collaborative methods in legal specialty Literature and Arts courses, internships and capstone seminars Math Moral Reasoning: LW 101 The Legal Studies Department’s paralegal degree programs Political Science/History/Geography are approved by the American Bar Association, which Religious Studies requires periodic and rigorous review of the program’s Science mission, curriculum and outcomes. The degree programs Sociology/Psychology/Economics are designed to develop legal skills in a liberal arts setting reflecting the college-wide liberal learning goals. Upper-Level Electives (27) The programs prepare students for pre-professional and Liberal Arts (300/400) (6) professional positions in legal and law-related fields and /or All College 300/400) (21) for graduate studies. Paralegal Program (36) LW 101 Law and Legal Ethics Legal assistants and paralegals are not attorneys and may LW 103 Legal research not “practice law” as that is defined by state law. LW 207 Civil Litigation: Practical Drafting, Discovery and Program graduates work in diverse legal and law-related Research Skills for Paralegals settings, including private law firms, corporate legal LW Elective Any Level (6) departments, government agencies, courts, financial LW 300/400 Level (21) institutions, human services agencies, not-for profits, and Accounting (9) businesses. The programs provide a strong educational ACC 205 Financial Accounting foundation for graduate studies in law, government, business, ACC 206 Managerial Accounting social work, legal administration, information science or ACC 270 Income Tax Theory and Practice other fields. Computer Technology Skills (3) Computer Technology Skills
39 (MIS 120, or MIS 205 or MIS 206 or Higher Level) ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE Course Sequencing (60) Legal Studies Department Paralegal program General Education (12) COM 151 Public Speaking Semester 1 EN 101 College Writing EN 101, GS 101, LW 101, EN 102 Critical Interpretation of GEN ED Elective, Math Literature GS 101 Foundations Seminar Semester 2 EN 102, LW 103, Science, Intercultural Awareness Gen ED, Mathematics (3) Computer Skills Mathematics/Natural Science (6) Semester 3 ACC 205, COM 151, SO/PSY/ECO Gen ED, Literature and Arts Liberal Arts Electives (6) GEN ED, LW 207 All College Electives (3) Semester 4 ACC 206, Interdisciplinary Studies GEN ED, PolSci/Hist/ Paralegal Program (30) Geography GEN ED, Religious Studies GEN ED, Paralegal LW 101 Introduction to Law and Legal Ethics specialty course-any level LW 103 Legal Research LW Electives (12) Semester 5 PS 402, ACC 270, Paralegal specialty course-any level, Business Core (9) Paralegal specialty course –upper level, Liberal arts –upper ACC 205 Financial Accounting level ACC 206 Managerial Accounting ACC 270 Income Tax Theory and Practice Semester 6 Paralegal specialty courses Computer Skills MIS 120 or Upper level (6 credits) MIS 205 or MIS 206 or higher (3) All-college-upper level (6 credits) Liberal arts –upper level (3 credits) CONCENTRATIONS
Semester 7 Business/Corporate Concentration Paralegal specialty courses In addition to completing the general degree requirements, Upper level (9 credits) students would take legal specialty and business electives, All-college –upper level (6 credits) such as:
Semester 8 ACC 310 Corporate Taxation LW 401 (Internship) or LW 403 (Senior Capstone) 3-6 credits LW 309 Business Organizations Law All-college –upper level 9-12 credits LW/BUS 315 Labor Law Total credits: 120 LW 320 Intellectual Property Law LW 406 Bankruptcy Law or Consumer Protection Law The AAS degree program provides the student with core LW/BUS 408 Employment Benefits & Critical Issues in writing, communication, research and quantitative skills Today’s Workplace based in a liberal arts setting coupled with the legal procedural, substantive and ethical knowledge from selected Child and Family Law Concentration practice areas to prepare for entry-level pre-professional In addition to completing the general degree requirements, positions in legal or law-related fields or to continue in the students would take legal specialty and criminal justice department’s BS degree program. electives, such as:
LEGAL STUDIES LW 206 Domestic Relations Law LW 302 Introduction to Criminal Law and Procedure Paralegal Program LW/HS 410 Child and Family Law 40 CJ 302 The Juvenile Justice System preparedness in the areas of communication, critical CJ/HS/SO 316 Family Violence thinking, community involvement and leadership, qualitative and quantitative reasoning, and the foundations of ethical Litigation Concentration practice. Additionally, these courses introduce students to In addition to completing the general degree requirements, an array of complex and diverse perspectives that prepare students would take legal specialty and unrestricted students to live in a global society, live reflectively, and electives, such as: pursue lifelong learning. LW 302 Criminal Law and Procedure LW 303 Advanced Legal Writing Students within the Social Sciences Division may pursue LW 310 Administrative Law degrees in Human Services, Liberal Studies, Political LW 407 Trial Preparation and Practice for Paralegals Science, Psychology, and Rehabilitation Services. ACC/ECI 313 Financial Investigations CJ 404 Criminal Investigation/ Criminalistics Degree programs within Social Sciences: Conflict Studies & Dispute Resolution: BS Research and Writing Concentration Courses (Available as Accelerated Degree Program) In addition to the legal research and writing assignments integrated throughout the paralegal curriculum students may Human Services: BS, AA further enhance their research and writing skills by taking the Liberal Studies: BS following courses: Political Science: BS Psychology: BA LW 303 Advanced Legal Writing Rehabilitation Services: BS LW 402 The United States Constitution: Legal and Historical Perspectives Human Services LW 407 Trial Preparation and Practice for Paralegals Bachelor of Science in EN 340 Professional and Technical Writing Human Services The Paralegal Studies Program is approved by the American Bar Association and is affiliated with the following According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment of professional associations and honor societies: social and human service assistants is expected to grow by nearly 34 percent through 2016. Job prospects are expected American Association for Paralegal Education to be excellent, particularly for those with appropriate Bar Association of Erie County (NY) postsecondary education. A degree in Human Services Lambda Epsilon Chi affords graduates an array of career and graduate school National Federation of Paralegal Associations options, making the baccalaureate degree a versatile choice Paralegal Association of Rochester (NY) among the helping professions. Hilbert College offers both Western New York Paralegal Association, Buffalo the Associate of Arts in Human Services for those seeking entry level positions as well as the Bachelor of Science in Human Services.
DIVISION OF SOCIAL The Human Service degree program is designed for someone who seeks to make a difference in the lives of those who SCIENCES may experience a variety of social, physical, emotional, developmental or economic difficulties at any point across The Division of Social Sciences is home to an array of the lifespan. This may include work with young children, courses in History, Human Services, Liberal Studies, teenagers, families, or older adults. The Human Service Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Rehabilitation professional is one who promotes improved service delivery Services, Religious Studies, and Sociology. These courses systems by addressing not only the quality of direct services, form the basis of a solid liberal arts education, support but by seeking to improve accessibility, accountability, and Hilbert College’s Liberal Learning Goals, and General coordination among professionals and agencies. Education Curriculum. Students are made aware of the importance of community The Division of Social Sciences comprises a variety of environments and how to assist individuals, families, disciplines, offering an opportunity for students to engage neighborhoods and communities in developing strong, in the study of various aspects of human behavior, the empowered networks. Through their coursework and human condition, and the dynamics of social change and internships, students grow personally and professionally to interaction. Courses in the Social Sciences enhance student 41 become self aware, clear thinkers and effective problem program offers a broad liberal arts knowledge base, as solvers. Students are encouraged to experience what it is well as skills and competency in the student’s personal like to help others through agency based internships and and professional growth, communication and interpersonal various community volunteer activities through the Human skills, techniques in effective interviewing and assessment, Services Association. problem solving, crisis intervention, counseling, case management and treatment of a broad range of problems MISSION AND VISION STATEMENT likely to affect individuals, families and communities in need of services. As such, human service professionals may The Human Services degree program prepares become employed in a variety of settings including social undergraduate students for leadership and service roles service agencies, schools, and businesses. in a variety of settings and a range of positions. Students will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to assist A unique feature of the program is an opportunity for individuals, families, and communities to function as students to pursue either a generalist or specialized base effectively as possible within their respective contexts. of knowledge. The Human Service student may select The Human Services program seeks to play a central role in from among the various options available to specialize in: student learning by: substance abuse/chemical dependency, law and human services, child and family practice, family violence, or • Providing a combination of academic course work and rehabilitation. A sixth option is also available to students field/clinical experiences to develop skills in critical who prefer to pursue a more generalized approach to the thinking, interpersonal communication, and ethical profession. A broad range of selected elective courses practices. are featured in an array of disciplines such as psychology, • Preparing students for employment in the public and rehabilitation services, sociology, and criminal justice, as well private community-based human services fields. as human services. • Preparing students for lifelong learning, personal growth and self-awareness. To supplement and enhance the in-class learning experience, internship opportunities are afforded to all students in various areas of interest. The Human Service baccalaureate PROGRAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES: program can furthermore serve as excellent preparation for graduate work in counseling, school counseling, A course of study within the Human Services program will rehabilitation counseling, psychology, sociology, and social provide students the opportunity to develop skills and work. knowledge through a core set of program objectives through which students will: Students may choose from one or more of the following concentrations: • Understand the historical, legal and theoretical underpinnings of the discipline. Option 1 Generalist • Learn the skills, knowledge, values, and attitudes (12 credit hours) required of entry-level professionals. CJ 102, CJ 204, CJ 302, • Appreciate all aspects of diversity and how they apply to HS 300, HS 302, HS 306, HS 315, HS 320, HS 405 the human condition. HS/CJ/PSY 316, HS/CJ/PSY 317, HS/PSY 330, HS/CJ/SO • Instill the importance of moral and ethical behavior in 307,HS/LW 410 personal and professional practice. HS/PSY 215, HS/PSY/SO 332 • Explore the continuing process of growth and self- PSY 214, PSY 304,PSY 307, PSY 311, PSY 312, PSY 322, PSY awareness and its impact on professional development. 410, PSY 424 SO/LS 306 DESCRIPTION OF THE HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM (BS): Option 2 Substance Abuse/Chemical Dependency (12 credit hours) The Human Services baccalaureate degree offers a high HS/PSY/SO 215, CJ 205, HS 300, HS 302, HS 306 level of training which prepares the graduate to enter the work field as a well trained, competent professional. The Option 3 Law and Human Services (12 credit hours) student will be provided with a solid foundation of theoretical CJ 101, CJ 102, CJ 202, CJ 204, CJ 302 knowledge and professional skills which relate to various HS/LW 410, LW 201, LW 355 aspects of the profession such as direct service delivery PH/PS 340, PS 336, PSY 410 to clients, social policies and environmental trends as they Option 4 Child and Family Practice (12 credit hours) impact organizations and practice in human services. The HS 302, HS 315, HS 330, HS/PSY/SO 332, 42 HS/LW 410, LW 355, PSY 203 Gen Ed Elective Gen Ed Elective Option 5 Family Violence (12 credit hours) CJ 101, CJ 202, CJ 204, LW 206 Semester 8 HS 315, HS/CJ/PSY 316, HS/CJ/PSY 317, HS/PSY 330, HS/ HS/RH 430 Senior Seminar LW 410 HS/RH 461 Senior Internship II Gen Ed Elective Option 6 Rehabilitation (12 credit hours) Gen Ed Elective RH 101, RH 201, HS/RH 204, RH 303, RH 305, RH 307 Gen Ed Elective Sample Course Sequence in Human Services (BS): The Baccalaureate of Science Degree Semester 1 Human Services GS 101 Foundation Seminar (120 Credit Hours) HS 101 Introduction to Human Services EN 101 Introduction to College Writing General Education Requirements (15) Math/ Science COM 151 Public Speaking Gen Ed Elective EN 101 College Writing EN 102 Writing in the Humanities Semester 2 GS 101 Foundations Seminar PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology PS 402 Junior Symposium SO 101 Introduction to Sociology EN 102 Critical Interpretation of Literature Specific General Education Core Modules (30) Math/Science General Education Elective Gen Ed Elective Intercultural Awareness Interdisciplinary Studies Semester 3 Literature and Arts HS/RH 210 Human Service Methods Mathematics HS/SO 205 Interpersonal Communication and Effectiveness Moral Reasoning COM 151 Public Speaking Political Science/History/Geography HS/RH Elective Religious Studies Gen Ed Elective Science Sociology/Psychology/Economics: Semester 4 SO 101 Introduction to Sociology HS/RH 203 Introduction to Counseling MA 200 Statistics General Electives Liberal Arts (9) Interdisciplinary Core I (At least one Upper Level) HS/RH Elective General Electives All College (6) Gen Ed Elective (At least one Upper Level)
Semester 5 Courses in Major: HS/RH 310 Human Service Ethics Lower Level (100 & 200) (12) Developmental Psychology Elective HS 101 Introduction to Human Services Writing Centered Course HS/RH 203 Introduction to Counseling HS/RH Elective HS/SO 205 Interpersonal Communication & PS 402 Junior Symposium Effectiveness HS/RH 210 Human Service Methods Semester 6 HS 308 Group Work in Human Services Upper Level (300 & 400) (21) HS 311 Organization, Policy & Practice HS 308 Group Work in Human Services HS/RH 360 Internship I HS/RH 310 Human Service Ethics HS/RH Elective HS 311 Organization, Policy, & Practice in Human Services Gen Ed Elective HS/RH 360 Internship I HS/RH 460 Senior Internship I Semester 7 HS/RH 461 Senior Internship II HS/RH 460 Senior Internship I HS/RH 430 Senior Seminar Research Centered Course General Requirements for Major (15) Interdisciplinary Core II PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology
43 Developmental Psychology Elective PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology MA 200 Topics in Statistics SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology Writing Centered Course: Upper Level (EN 340, EN 341, EN Developmental Psychology Elective 333, or EN 463) Research Centered Course (HS/CJ/PSY 305, LW 300, or MA Electives in Major (6) 300) Electives in Major (12) (At Least 3 Upper Level Social Science Courses) Liberal Studies BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN LIBERAL Human Services STUDIES THE ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE (60 Credit Hours) The Liberal Studies student is a person who is interested in human nature, human wellbeing, and social issues such The Human Services program offers a student a wide range as justice, freedom, equality, and human rights. Moreover, of careers in the helping profession. Liberal Studies students typically seek to apply what they Employment opportunities available to the Human Services have learned to the real world and, thereby, positively affect graduate after completion of this two-year program include the lives of individuals and whole communities. While positions such as child care worker, mental health technician, choosing from an interdisciplinary curriculum that fuses community worker, recreation aide, activities aide and together courses in Economics, Political Science, Philosophy, geriatric aide. History, Geography, and Sociology, students will be able to Human Services graduates can also easily transfer into prepare for careers in Law, Government, and Regional and Hilbert’s baccalaureate program in Human Services, as well Urban Planning. Students will receive a unique combination as other such degree programs as Psychology, Sociology, of professional preparation coupled with a broad-based Education, Special Education, Recreation, Criminal Justice, Liberal Arts education. This combination appeals to and Nursing. employers who seek employees with both the specialized skills associated with professional training as well as the General Education Requirements (12) critical thinking, problem solving, and communication skills that are acquired through a Liberal Arts education. COM 151 Public Speaking EN 101 College Writing MISSION AND VISION STATEMENT EN 102 Writing in the Humanities GS 101 Foundations Seminar The mission of the Liberal Studies program is to serve as an interdisciplinary branch of the social sciences. We prepare Specific General Education Core Modules (9) undergraduate students in the disciplines of history, political (Select three) science, ethics and social philosophy, and interdisciplinary Intercultural Awareness studies, instilling a world view of knowledge and values. Interdisciplinary Studies Literature and Arts PROGRAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Math Moral Reasoning A course of study within the Liberal Studies program will Political Science/History/Geography provide students the opportunity to develop skills and Religious Studies knowledge through a core set of program objectives through Science which students will: Sociology/Psychology/Economics All College Electives (9) • Develop and refine core skills in critical reading and listening, Courses in Major (15) • Synthesizing information, and articulating ideas and HS 101 Introduction to Human conclusions orally and in writing Services • Value and be able to interpret the impact of race, gender, HS/RH 203 Introduction to Counseling class, and power historically and in the contemporary HS/SO 205 Interpersonal Communication & Effectiveness world HS/RH 210 Human Service Methods • Develop the ability to use various modes of inquiry HS/RH 360 Internship I from the represented disciplines to think critically and General Requirements for Major (9) independently, and solve problems • Develop and refine skills in researching and synthesizing
44 information and articulating ideas and conclusions in Interdisciplinary Studies writing Literature and Arts • Instill and encourage an interdisciplinary perspective in Mathematics the research and analysis of information Moral Reasoning • Develop a commitment to pursuing a life governed by Political Science/History/Geography respect for rights, integrity, and compassion. Religious Studies • Science DESCRIPTION OF THE LIBERAL STUDIES Sociology/Psychology/Economics PROGRAM: All College (Any Level) (15) The Liberal Studies interdisciplinary curriculum offers students a high degree of flexibility. Each student is Requirements in Major (21) encouraged to explore the different fields found both COM/ENG 240 Art of Persuasion within the Liberal Studies curriculum and the general GEO/HI/PS 288 World History and Geography I Hilbert curriculum. A broad-based Liberal Arts education GEO/HI/PS 289 World History and Geography II is essential to the development of skills in critical thinking Liberal Studies Electives (12 credit hours, any level) and communication and, in addition, to the student’s ability Upper Level Requirements in Major (21) to foster a personal philosophy of life. Students will work EN 340 Professional and Technical Writing closely with their advisors to tailor a unique set of courses to EN 341 Advanced Writing support their needs and interests. As each student identifies Liberal Studies Electives and clarifies his/her interests, advisors will also work with (15 credit hours, upper level) students to identify which of the many possible career paths in Law, Government, Regional Planning, and Education would Upper Level General Electives (18) be most rewarding. Liberal Arts (9 credit hours) All College (9 credit hours) To help determine and facilitate the career choices of A total of five All College and Liberal Studies electives may be students, each student is encouraged to take advantage of used for semester-length internships. internship opportunities. Students may arrange semester- long internships locally or outside of the region in places such as Albany and Washington D.C. Internships help students Political Science gain real-world experience. In addition, students will be able BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN POLITICAL to make useful contacts with professionals. SCIENCE
The combination of broad based Liberal Arts courses with Political Science is one of the cornerstone disciplines in the internships enables students to make a seamless transition Social Sciences and at Hilbert, one of the major components from the classroom to either the marketplace or to graduate of the Liberal Studies Program. Although the study of politics school. Moreover, this unique combination of courses and is almost as old as civilization itself, the modern study of opportunities allows the Liberal Studies student to make Political Science is one of the most recently developed that transition with a powerful advantage over his or her social sciences, only being recognized as a pursuit separate competitors. from history or law since about the turn of the previous century. Political Scientists are interested in many aspects The Baccalaureate of Science Degree of governments: their origins and preconditions, their growth Liberal Studies and evolution, their problems and decline. Political Scientists (120 Credit Hours) are also interested in how governments are structured, how they make decisions and policies, and the consequences of General Education Requirements (15) those policies, both domestically and internationally. COM 151 Public Speaking EN 101 College Writing Students are sometimes under the impression that Political EN 102 Writing in the Humanities Science is only concerned with elections or faraway debates GS 101 Foundations Seminar in the halls of Washington or Albany. Many people have PS 402 Junior Symposium become cynical and have adopted an attitude that “politics doesn’t affect me.” For better or worse, almost every minute Specific General Education Core Modules: (30) of our day is affected in some way by political decisions. We General Education Elective can choose to be aware of and learn about these forces and Intercultural Awareness decisions that impact us, and perhaps, be an instrument
45 of change. As citizens and educated people, students are degrees available in within higher education. Students encouraged to learn about the political system in which we majoring in political science graduate with excellent skills in live. critical thinking, writing, information research, and the ability to synthesize and articulate diverse perspectives. These MISSION AND VISION STATEMENT skills enable graduates to select from a variety of careers including those in law, education, government, politics, The Political Science baccalaureate degree program prepares national security, intelligence, journalism, public and non- undergraduate students to assume leadership roles locally, profit administration, and political consulting to name a few. nationally, and internationally through its emphasis on the informed analysis of government, political entities, and the The Baccalaureate of Science Degree political behavior of individuals and groups. Political Science (120 Credit Hours) PROGRAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES General Education Requirements (15) COM 151 Public Speaking A course of study within the Political Science program EN 101 College Writing will provide students the opportunity to develop skills EN 102 Writing in the Humanities and knowledge through a core set of program objectives. GS 101 Foundations Seminar Students will: PS 402 Junior Symposium
• Understand the structures and process of American Specific General Education Core Modules: (30) government commensurate with citizenship duties and General Education Elective an effective civil society Intercultural Awareness • Recognize the use and abuse of political power and Interdisciplinary Studies authority Literature and Arts • Assess various perspectives with respect to their political Mathematics philosophies Moral Reasoning • Value politics from a global perspective Political Science/History/Geography Religious Studies Science DESCRIPTION OF THE POLITICAL SCIENCE Sociology/Psychology/Economics PROGRAM: All College (Any Level) (6) Political science encompasses the study of the institutions Strongly Recommended: of government, the development and assessment of public EN/COM 240 Art of Persuasion policy, and the behavior of individuals and groups within MA 200 Statistics those political arenas. In a rapidly changing world, a core PH 303 Introduction to Critical Thinking understanding of diverse political landscapes, the multitude PSY 305 Research Methods of factors that impact national and international relations, and the ability to clearly articulate one’s political philosophies Political Science Electives is essential for those pursuing political science as a (Any Level) (12) foundation for their career. Furthermore, because political change impacts most aspects of our lives, it is a valuable Requirements in Major (15) course of study for those who simply seek to enhance their HI/PS 288 World History and Geography I understanding of the world and its complex workings. The HI/PS 289 World History and Geography II political science major will have an opportunity to explore PS 101 Introduction to Political Science the structures and processes of government, civil liberties, PS 102 American Government and human rights, the exercise of legitimate and illegitimate PS 224 State and Local Government authority, the impact of globalization on the economy, American foreign policy, and events in history that have had Upper Level Requirements in Major (18) a significant impact upon current political thinking. A unique EN 341 Advanced Writing aspect of this program is the opportunity for internship Political Science Electives experience which affords students the advantage of hand-on (15 credit hours, Upper Level) experience in the field. Upper Level General Electives (24) A degree in political science represents one of the broadest Liberal Arts (9)
46 All College (15) fundamental theories and issues are provided.
A total of five All College, Liberal Arts and Political Science The Vision of the Psychology program is to develop students electives may be used for semester-length internships. who: • Are keen and analytic observers of human behavior • Value and seek diverse perspectives Year - Combined BS in Political Science and • Use empirical and analytic approaches to data within 5MPA- Master’s in Public Administration professional and everyday contexts • Use communication skills which enable them to clearly The new and innovative combined BS/MPA program allows present their thoughts you to finish your BS in political science and simultaneously • Are intelligent and compassionate persons capable of work on a master’s in public administration. Students can critically discerning issues that affect their personal, begin taking graduate courses during their final two years professional, and civic lives as an undergraduate student. Graduate courses will count • Are prepared for graduate studies and the world of toward both the BS and the MPA degrees. employment
Admissions to the graduate school occurs during your junior year, without the need to take the Graduate Record PROGRAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Examination (GRE). As a result of beginning graduate courses during your undergraduate program, you will complete the Via a core set of program objectives, the Psychology program master’s degree more quickly. The combined program should will provide learning opportunities for students in the major, allow you to finish both degrees in a 4 + 1 format (5 years), minors and courses. These objectives are consistent with saving the student up to two semesters of graduate school. the goals of the American Psychological Association and the American Sociological Association. Psychology Psychology • Learn the concepts, language, and major theories of the BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY discipline. • Understand the appropriate application of psychological Psychology is the degree for individuals interested in practices and theories in professional contexts such as understanding the complexity and intriguing qualities research, teaching, counseling, testing and assessment. of human behavior. While strengthening fundamental Minor in Psychology academic skills, students are encouraged to pursue • Recognize Psychology as an applied science individual interests through faculty-guided research • Understand the connections between multiple disciplines projects, coursework in specialized areas of Psychology and • Appreciate the applicability of Psychology to create participation in workshops, conferences and the Psychology change Student Club. The goal is to develop the knowledge, skills • Emphasize: ethics and values, research and critical and breadth of understanding needed for a professional thinking career in fields such as mental health, social science Minor in Sociology research, teaching, or for admission to a graduate program. • Recognize Sociology as an applied science • Understand the connections between multiple disciplines MISSION AND VISION STATEMENT • Appreciate the applicability of Sociology to create change • Emphasize: ethics and values, research and critical The Social Sciences Division provides opportunities for thinking baccalaureate students to obtain the essential skills, ethics and knowledge which are central to the study of psychology DESCRIPTION OF THE PSYCHOLOGY and sociology. Specific modes of thought, professional behaviors, and appreciation of the scientific method in the PROGRAM: gathering and use of data are demonstrated and practiced through classroom experiences, conference attendance, Psychology courses are often required within various academic advisement, individual research, extracurricular undergraduate programs as the understanding of human activities and informal interactions with faculty. For the behavior can be quite valuable. For example, management Minor in Psychology or Sociology, the Social Sciences Division students learn about group processes, decision making, ensures students will acquire knowledge in key elements motivation, and individual differences. Criminal Justice of the discipline. For students completing required Social students learn about diversity, development of the healthy vs. Sciences courses as part of their major, an introduction to unhealthy personality, and the basis of abnormal behavior.
47 For the student who wishes to major in Psychology, the General Education Elective Psychology program at Hilbert College offers an opportunity to explore specialized interests within the classroom, through Junior Year research, and through formal and informal contact with First Semester (15 credit hours) Second Semester (15 credit faculty and other experts. The small faculty student ratio hours) affords the development of skills and knowledge of the field PSY 397: Junior Seminar often not available on an undergraduate level. PSY 497: Senior Seminar I PSY 300 level Elective[e.g., PSY 312,322 or 342] Students graduate with the ability to think critically and Interdisciplinary Course II analytically, to communicate their ideas effectively, to EN 300 level Elective consider human behavior on a scientific level, and to PSY 300 Elective [e.g., PSY 310, 351, 316] appreciate the nature of human similarity and diversity. Such PS 402 Junior Symposium abilities are desired by employers from all areas – human Elective resources, business, research, and mental health, to name a Elective few. Elective For those interested in graduate school, the Psychology program prepares students for this next level in their Senior Year academic training. Fundamental knowledge, basic First Semester (15 credit hours) techniques in research and individual interests are Second Semester (15 credit hours) developed. Admission to graduate school generally PSY 498: Senior Seminar II requires a strong back- ground in Psychology and relevant PSY 430: History of Psychology experiences, high grades (B+ & above) and admission test PSY 412: Tests and Measurements scores, and letters of recommendation from faculty with Upper Level Elective [e.g., PSY 407, 410] whom the student has worked closely over an extended Upper Level Elective [e.g., PSY 406, 408] period of time. Numerous graduates from our program have Upper Level Elective furthered their training at the Master’s and Doctoral level Elective in specialized areas of Psychology such as Rehabilitation Upper Level Elective Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Social/ Elective Organizational Psychology. Upper Level Elective
Sample Course Sequence in Psychology: The Baccalaureate of Arts Degree Psychology Freshman Year (120 Credit Hours) First Semester (15 credit hours) Second Semester (15 credit hours) General Education Requirements (45) PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology COM 151 Public Speaking PSY 102: Topics in Psychology EN 101 College Writing SO 101: Introduction to EN 102 Writing in the Humanities EN 102: GS 101 Foundations Seminar Critical Interpretation of Literature PS 402 Junior Symposium EN 101: College Writing Developmental PSY Course [e.g., 3] Specific General Education Core Modules General Education Elective General Education Elective General Education Elective General Education Elective General Education Elective Intercultural Awareness Interdisciplinary Studies Sophomore Year Literature and Arts First Semester (15 credit hours) Second Semester (15 credit Math - MA 200 hours) Moral Reasoning PSY 200 level Elective[e.g., PSY 206, 214, or 240] PSY 300 Political Science/History/Geography level Elective[e.g., PSY 304, 314, 307] Religious Studies COM 151: Public Speaking Science-PSY 240 MA 200 Statistics Sociology/Economics PSY 305 Research Methods General Education Elective Liberal Arts (6) EN 341 Advanced Writing General Electives-Any Level (12) General Education Elective 48 Courses in Major (30) and service roles in a variety of settings and a range of PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology positions. Students will learn the knowledge and skills PSY 102 Topics in Psychology necessary to assist people to live as independently PSY/CJ/HS 305 Research Methods in as possible, to participate to the fullest extent in their Social Science communities and to assume greater control of their lives. PSY 397 Junior Seminar PSY 412 Psychological Tests and PROGRAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Measurement PSY 430 History of Psychology A course of study within the Human Services program will 1 from each area provide students the opportunity to develop skills and Clinical: PSY 304, PSY 314, knowledge through a core set of program objectives: PSY 424 Cognitive: PSY 312, • Understand the historical, legal and theoretical PSY 322, PSY 342 underpinnings of the discipline. Development: PSY 201, • Learn the skills, knowledge, values, and attitudes PSY 202, PSY 203 required of entry-level professionals. Social: PSY 307, PSY 310, • Appreciate all aspects of diversity and how they apply to PSY 406, PSY 408 the human condition. PSY 300/400 Level Courses (6) • Instill the importance of moral and ethical behavior in Senior Honors or (2 upper-level social science electives) personal and professional practice. (6) • Explore the continuing process of growth and self- PSY 497 awareness and its impact on professional development. PSY 498 Upper-level Courses and Electives (6) DESCRIPTION OF THE REHABILITATION SERVICES PROGRAM: EN 341 Advanced Writing EN 300/400 or Writing Centered This newly established baccalaureate degree program in Elective Rehabilitation Services is the first in New York State and All College (Upper Level) (9) one of approximately 25 located throughout the United States. The curriculum provides a unique, marketable and community-responsive academic program of study. Rehabilitation Services The Rehabilitation Services curriculum provides students A Rehabilitation Service professional is someone who with the skills and knowledge necessary to work with a supports and assists an individual who has a disability diverse group of people who have physical, emotional, and/ in achieving their desired level of independent living, or cognitive disabilities that impact their capacity to live employment, and community integration. The Rehabilitation and work independently in the community. Students will Service profession is based on the principles of equal learn the importance of personal and societal perceptions opportunity and self-determination through informed decision and how to assist individuals to function effectively in their making and coordination of appropriate services. environments. Through their coursework and internships, students will develop a personal and professional approach The Rehabilitation Services baccalaureate degree offers a to their work guided by knowledge, critical thinking and the level of training which prepares the graduate to enter the ability to solve problems effectively. field as a skilled professional. Students will be provided with To further develop what is learned in the classroom, two field a solid foundation of theoretical knowledge and professional placement/internship experiences over three semesters training that will prepare them to work in direct service will provide hands-on experience in different environments delivery for people with disabilities. The program is built to increase student knowledge, understanding, and on a strong liberal arts base, with emphasis on disability marketability. Internship placements include state agencies, awareness, medical and psychological aspects of disability, independent living centers, rehabilitation facilities, drug and employment, assessment, problem solving, counseling and alcohol rehabilitation units, schools, public social service case management. The philosophy of individual choice and agencies, and community integration agencies. independent living forms the foundation for all instruction. The Rehabilitation Services curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions in a variety of settings including MISSION AND VISION STATEMENT rehabilitation centers, drug and alcohol programs, senior citizen centers, community mental health, mental retardation The Department of Human Services and Rehabilitation and developmental disabilities programs, corrections Services prepares undergraduate students for leadership 49 systems, schools and hospitals. Additionally, this degree Semester 8 will prepare students for graduate work in a variety of RH 307 Disability and Society areas including rehabilitation counseling, agency or school HS/RH 461 Senior Internship II counseling, psychology, sociology, and disability studies. HS/RH Elective Gen Ed Elective Sample Course Sequence in Rehabilitation Gen Ed Elective Services: The Baccalaureate of Science Degree Semester 1 Rehabilitation Services GS 101 Foundation Seminar (120 Credit Hours) RH 101 Introduction to Rehabilitation Services EN 101 Introduction to College Writing General Education Core (15) Math/ Science EN 101 College Writing Gen Ed Elective EN 102 Writing in the Humanities COM 151 Public Speaking Semester 2 GS 101 Foundation Seminar RH 201 Medical & Psychological Aspects of Disability PS 402 Junior Symposium PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology EN 102 Critical Interpretation of Literature Specific General Education Core Modules (30) Math/Science General Education Elective Gen Ed Elective Intercultural Awareness Interdisciplinary Studies Semester 3 Literature and Arts SO 101 Introduction to Sociology Math COM 151 Public Speaking Moral Reasoning HS/RH Elective Political Science/History/Geography Gen Ed Elective Religious Studies Gen Ed Elective Science Sociology/Psychology/Economics: (SO 101 Introduction to Semester 4 Sociology) HS/RH 204 Basic Interviewing Skills MA 200 Statistics General Electives Liberal Arts (9) Interdisciplinary Core I (At Least One Upper Level) HS/RH Elective Gen Ed Elective General Electives All College (6) (At Least One Upper Level) Semester 5 RH 303 Vocational Services Courses in Major Writing Centered Course Lower Level (100 & 200) (12) PS 402 Junior Symposium HS/RH Elective RH 101 Introduction to Rehabilitation Services Gen Ed Elective RH 201 Medical/Psychological Aspects of Disability HS/RH 204 Basic Interviewing Skills Semester 6 HS/RH 210 Human Service Methods RH 305 Independent Living HS/RH 360 Internship I Upper Level (300 & 400) (21) HS/RH Elective Gen Ed Elective RH 303 Vocational Services Gen Ed Elective RH 305 Independent Living RH 307 Disability and Society Semester 7 HS/RH 360 Internship I HS/RH 430 Senior Seminar HS/RH 460 Senior Internship I HS/RH 460 Senior Internship I HS/RH 461 Senior Internship II Research Centered Course HS/RH 430 Senior Seminar Gen Ed Elective General Requirements for Major (15)
50 PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology shared values and beliefs, our shared sense of time and Developmental Psychology Elective history, our shared relationships with nature, our shared MA 200 Topics in Statistics membership in institutions and societies and our common Writing Centered Course: Upper Level (EN 340, EN 341, EN cultural experiences. General education courses strive to 333, or EN 463) speak meaningfully to the problems of the human condition Research Centered Course (HS/CJ/PSY 305, LW 300, or MA and of modern culture, and seek to transmit to the student 300) a common (and therefore shared) cultural and intellectual heritage. Electives in Major (12) (At Least 3 Upper Level Social Science Courses) General Education Course Modules: Students must take at least one (1) course from each of the Upper Level (300 & 400) (21) following modules: HS 308 Group Work in Human Services HS/RH 310 Human Service Ethics Interdisciplinary Studies: HS 311 Organization, Policy, & Practice in Human Services Courses in this module will help students to view topics from HS/RH 360 Internship I the perspective of two or more disciplines. Some courses HS/RH 460 Senior Internship I may bridge concepts and ideas from two or more areas that HS/RH 461 Senior Internship II are related to a single theme or topic, or they may combine HS/RH 430 Senior Seminar diverse disciplinary perspectives within a single course. General Requirements for Major (15) Courses within this module will fall into one or the other of PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology these two models. Developmental Psychology Elective MA 200 Topics in Statistics Writing Centered Course (Upper Level) Intercultural Awareness Research Centered Course Students taking courses in this module will be better prepared to face the diversity of our ever changing world and Electives in Major (12) the ever changing face of American society. Foundational (At Least 3 Upper Level Social Science Courses) courses in this module will help students understand and appreciate life from the perspective of non majority Selected Specialization populations from around the world or within the fabric of Electives in Major may be selected from any of the following everyday American life. options: Option 1 Generalist The Arts and Literature Option 2 Substance Abuse/Chemical Students taking courses in this module will be exposed to a Dependency broad survey of the content and methodology within each of Option 3 Law and Human Services these disciplines. These courses will provide students with Option 4 Child and Family Practice a stronger knowledge of the fundamental modes of inquiry Option 5 Family Violence within the arts, will foster a greater appreciation of broad Option 6 Rehabilitation creative cultural traditions and movements within these disciplines. Mathematics GENERAL EDUCATION Courses within this module will provide students with the opportunity to develop the foundations required for analytic COURSES and quantitative reasoning experiences that will enable them to make decisions, solve problems, and manipulate concepts General Education courses are of a universal and within a mathematical framework or in courses where an foundational nature. They are not focused upon “majors” understanding of mathematical and statistical systems is or academic or vocational specializations. The objective required. of the courses in the following modules is based upon those realities, experiences, and concerns which all human Religious Studies share by virtue of the common participation in the “human Taking courses in this module will assist students in situation.” While majors and free elective courses give articulating their own beliefs and attitudes toward an expression to the private or individual interests of students, individual understanding of spirituality. In addition students general education courses make an attempt to concentrate will develop informed perceptions of other spiritual upon the public or communal dimensions of human explorations as expressed in the major religions of the existence. The emphasis of General Education is upon our world. These courses may provide students with a broad and 51 fundamental exploration of religion and spirituality in the whole student. We have designed a program that will foster historical sense as well as a view of the role of religion in the excellence but will not isolate the student from a complete world of today. college experience.
Moral Reasoning Our criteria for admission mirror the Franciscan values upon Students pursuing courses in this area will come to which the College was founded. Our program offers the understand ethics as defined as the analysis of values-based personal guidance and attention for which we are known. To motivations/intentions/actions along with the consequences this end, while we are looking for students who represent the and evaluation of value-driven decisions. Courses in this highest caliber of academic excellence, we are also looking module will provide students with substantial theory based for those students whose life-choices outside the classroom instruction in moral reasoning but more importantly will teach demonstrate leadership skills, social commitment, or artistic students how to analyze, evaluate and derive conclusions interests. using set criteria in a wide variety of circumstances. The Honors Program at Hilbert College is a contract-based Political Science/Geography/History honors program. For maximum flexibility and complete The diverse courses in this module will provide students with integration, the program allows a student to enroll in regular a broader understanding and exposure to our global society classes and fulfill his/her honors requirements by completing as viewed through the lens of history of individual nations special projects for Honors credit in those classes (typically and their political institutions. Studying the geography of both one class a semester is taken for Honors credit). Called in the world and selected countries will enhance the student’s lieu of projects, these are created by the faculty teaching the understanding of how geographical forces have shaped the class and administered by the Honors Council. The in lieu development of nations and societies. of system allows Honors students to have the experience of working one-on-one with our highly credentialed Honors Faculty, both within their majors and without, from the Sociology/Psychology/Economics first semester that they enroll. Such personal academic Foundational courses in the areas of sociology, psychology guidance is offered, if at all, only at the senior level at other and economics will provide students with a basic institutions. In addition to this special attention, Honors understanding of human behavior and theories of causation students at Hilbert have student mentors for their first in these divergent disciplines. Students taking courses in this semester and personal advisement by members of the module will gain broad understandings and knowledge that Honors faculty and by faculty within their majors. will be useful in a number of other programs and disciplines. Physical Sciences Honors students also take the Freshman/Transfer Honors Courses in this module will provide students with Colloquium (HON 105/305) in their first year at Hilbert fundamental and foundational knowledge of the physical College and will participate in a capstone experience. Finally, sciences as well as a basic understanding of the principles Honors students are asked to give something back to the and applications of scientific inquiry. Such knowledge will community in the form of a modest amount of community enhance the student’s awareness and understanding of service and one semester of mentoring. the role that the physical sciences play in our ever evolving planet. Graduating with honors from Hilbert College will separate students from other applicants. Why? Completing an honors Free Elective program shows that a student is more motivated, better To fulfill the requirement of this module, an elective will be prepared, and more self-reliant than his/her peers. Having chosen from one of the above mentioned modules. Students "honors" on a degree says that the student can succeed in should consult with their academic advisor before choosing the challenges that face him/her because he/she already this elective as some programs/departments/divisions has a proven record of success. The Honors Program at may prescribe which module may fit best into an individual Hilbert College is designed specifically with the student's student’s academic program. interests and eventual success at the forefront. In addition to the benefits mentioned above, the Hilbert College Honors student receives priority registration, a private lounge area with dedicated computers, and special HONORS PROGRAM educational opportunities.
The Honors Program at Hilbert College is designed to To apply, all a student needs to do is to fill out an application, augment the specific qualities and mission of the College. attach a one-to-three page narrative of self-assessment, Our program is decidedly student centered and holistic in and submit that along with a letter of recommendation from nature. We educate the whole student, and we support the a professor or a person who has supervised him/her in an
52 extra-curricular community involvement. PH 306 Making of the Modern Mind II
For an application, write to HI 308 Women's History
Dr. Amy Smith PS 102 American Government Honors Program Hilbert College PS 225 Regionalism and Community 5200 South Park Avenue Hamburg, NY 14075 PS 335 Genocide Or call (716) 649-7900 (ext. 354). PS 336 Justice Applications can also be downloaded from the College’s website: http://www.hilbert.edu/Public/file/ LW 103 Legal Research HonorsApplication.pdf LW 303 Advanced Legal Research A SAMPLE OF CURRENT COURSES OFFERED FOR HONORS CREDIT* LW 402 U.S. Constitution
In lieu of proposals are available for student review in the HS 101 Introduction to Human Service Honors Lounge (Paczesny 139) and on HCOnline. HS/PSY 205 Interpersonal Communication and Effectiveness ACC 320 Intermediate Accounting HS 315 Child Welfare Services ACC 310 Corporate Taxation HS/PSY/SO 332 Marriage and the Family ECO 201 Microeconomics PSY 202 Adult Development and Aging ECO 202 Macroeconomics PSY 406 Cross Cultural Study of Psychology CJ/HS/PSY 316 Family Violence MA 200 Statistics CJ 405 Advanced Seminar in Criminal Justice *List is subject to change. CJ 204 Crime and Society HONORS PROGRAM INFORMATION ECI 350 Law of Economic Crime • Eligibility requirements. • 3.5 cumulative average. FSI 101 Introduction to Forensic Science • Full-time day status. • Proven leadership qualities in any of the following areas: FSI 318 Special Topics in Forensic Science social commitment, arts, or athletics. • Students may apply to the Honors Program at any time EN 205 World Literature before the first semester of their junior year.
EN 302 Renaissance Literature HONORS REQUIREMENTS EN 315 World Mythology Curricular Requirements
EN 325 American Autobiography Freshman/Sophomore Honors Colloquium (HON 105) OR EN 388 Women and Literature Junior Honors Colloquium (HON 305)
EN 418 Romanticism One course for Honors credit per semester (students are required to take classes within their major and in the liberal PH 205 Business Ethics arts for Honors credit)
PH 305 Making of the Modern Mind I One Capstone Colloquium in the senior year Extra-Curricular requirements
53 20 hours of community service annually At all levels students are asked to be involved in campus One semester of mentoring first-year Honors Students activities or clubs in order to put into practice the concepts they have learned. Benefits • Recognition of Honors during the Commencement It is no secret that employers are seeking candidates who ceremony and on the Hilbert College transcripts can demonstrate problem solving skills, team attitude, strong • Personal advisement by Honors Faculty in addition to the communication skills, and above all, leadership ability. The departmental advisement Leadership Scholarship Program is designed to help students • Priority registration develop these skills and stand out in a competitive job • Private lounge area with dedicated computers market. • Special educational opportunities Applications are mailed to qualified students upon Application Process acceptance to Hilbert College. To apply, students must Students must fill out an application to the Honors Program complete the application and attach a one to two page and submit that along with a letter of recommendation from narrative along with two letters of recommendation. a professor or someone in a supervisory capacity within their Applicants are then invited to campus for an interview. extra-curricular activities. For more information, please contact: Please note: the Honors Council will refer to transcripts. Mr. James Sturm Therefore, new students must apply to Hilbert before or at Leadership Scholarship Program the same time they apply to the Honors Program. Hilbert College 5200 South Park Avenue Hamburg, NY 14075 LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP or call (716)649-7900, ext. 231 PROGRAM Academic Minors The Hilbert College Leadership Scholarship Program is an intensive four-year experience designed to assist recipients Hilbert students have the option of completing a minor while to develop and refine their leadership skills. Students will pursuing their baccalaureate degree. While the degree of be engaged in numerous experiential learning programs specialization offered by a minor cannot match the depth which allow them to become involved in the campus and the of knowledge provided by a major in the same discipline, a community in a meaningful way. minor can offer students the following benefits:
To accomplish these goals, the program makes use of a 1. It can satisfy the student’s personal interest in a variety of methods to meet the unique learning styles of all particular subject area. participants. Workshops, distinguished speakers, service 2. It can complement the student’s major field of study. learning, and adventure-based programs are all important 3. It can be used to enhance the student’s marketability in components of the program. Past participants have heard terms of career goals. nationally known speakers such as Rudy Giuliani and Donald Trump, participated in leadership conferences, learned to Definitions: sail, completed numerous community service projects, and Minor: A minor is an optional group of courses outside the survived white-water rafting. student’s major Concentration: A concentration is an optional group of Each year of the leadership program has a different focus. courses within the student’s major, A concentration is chosen First-year participants will participate in self-assessment for the purpose of specialization within one’s major designed to familiarize them with their own strengths and areas for further development. In this first year program Acceptance Criteria participants will take Introduction to Leadership (GS 160). Sophomore participants explore leadership in group settings, A student who wish to pursue a minor needs to have developing an understanding of the diversity around them achieved sophomore status and obtained the written while building team skills. Juniors hone their professional permission of both the student’s own department chair skills and job readiness through an intensive program and of the chair of the department offering the minor. The which includes resume writing, interview skills, job search student must achieve a grade of “C” or better in all courses techniques, and even etiquette. In the senior year, students to be used as part of the minor. focus on goal-setting for their career and post-college life.
54 Documentation 8. Forensic Science/CSI: CJ 101, CJ 204, FS 101, FS 318, FS 319, and choose one of the following: CJ 314, CJ 315, Although a minor cannot appear on the diploma, it may CJ 404, PSY 410. be included on an academic transcript, thus providing the 9. Human Services Minor: Three of the following: HS 101, student with official documentation of this additional study. HS/RH 203, RH/HS 204, HS 205; HS/RH 310 and 2 upper division Human Services electives. The procedure will be as follows: 1. The student consults with her/his advisor before 10. History Minor(American): HI 103, HI 104; and choose completing an application for a minor. four (at least two at the upper divisional level): HI/CJ 2. The student gets a form from the Office for Student 207, HI 211, HI 212, HI 213, HI 214, HI 278, HI/PS 208, Records, completes the form and submits it to the HI 308, HI 310, HI 401, HI/LW 402. Registrar. 11. History Minor (General): HI 103, HI 104, HI 215; and 3. The Registrar checks the form to make sure that the choose four HI courses with at least 2 at the upper student has filled it out appropriately (i.e., making sure divisional level. that the student is not applying for a minor within her/his own major). 12. Leadership Minor: This minor consists of six courses, to 4. The Registrar attaches student’s file to the application include GS 160 and GS 460. The remaining classes are and forwards them to the Chair of the student’s major. electives selected from a menu of choices designed to 5. The Chair either approves the application and forwards complement the various majors. Additional information the application and file to the Chair offering the minor, may be obtained from the chair/assistant chair of the or disapproves and sends a brief letter to the student Professional Studies Division. notifying the student of the denial. 13. Philosophy Minor: Two lower level and four upper level 6. The Chair of the minor either approves the application, philosophy courses. returning the application and file to the Registrar, and notifying the student by letter of acceptance, or 14. Political Science Minor: Choose three of the following: disapproves and sends a brief letter to the student PS 101, PS 102, PS 224, PS 212, PS 228; and, choose notifying the student of the denial. three of the following: PS 234, PS/HI 208, PS 333, PS 337, PS/PH 340, PS 367, PS 370, PS 400. List of Available Degree Minors 15. Psychology Minor: PSY 101, PSY 102, PSY 430 and one from each of the following groups: PSY 201, 202,or 203; 1. Accounting Minor: ACC 205, ACC 206, ACC 320, ACC PSY 312, 322, or 342; PSY 304, 314, 407 or 424;PSY 321, ACC 350, ACC 270, plus one of the following: ACC 307, 310, 351, 406 or 408. 380, ACC 310, ACC 410, ACC 430, ACC 420. 16. Rehabilitation Services Minor: RH 101, RH 201, HS/RH 2. Digital Media and Communications Minor: COM 110, COM 170, COM 210, and 3 electives (two over the 300 204 or HS/RH 210, RH 303, RH 305, RH 307. level). 17. Sociology Minor: SO 101, SO 201, CJ/HS/PSY 305; three 3. Professional Communications Minor: COM 151, EN 340, of the following: SO 301, SO 306, SO/CJ 307, SO/ECO and 4 COM electives (3 at the upper level). 309, SO/CJ 320, SO/HS/PSY 332, SO/CJ 336; and any other two upper-level sociology courses. 4. Criminal Justice Minor: CJ 101, CJ 204, plus one of the following (CJ 102, CJ 103, CJ 200, CJ 202, CJ 205, HS/ RH 203, RH/HS 204 formerly RH 205), and three upper divisional courses from the following areas: Corrections, Criminology, Family Violence, Investigations, Juvenile HILBERT COLLEGE ONLINE Justice, Law, Police Management, and/or Security. Many of Hilbert’s classes are offered online. Students 5. CSIA Minor: ACC 205, CJ 101, CJ 204, Computer elective enrolled in online courses will be able to view class other than MIS 120, ACC/ECI 313, CJ 333 or ECI 340, notes, listen to lectures, watch videos, and participate in ECI 350. discussions from a sound-enable computer that is hooked up to the internet. The “distance learning” classes are very 6. English Minor: One 200-level survey and 5 upper division convenient for students with busy schedules, because the English electives following a prescribed distribution: One classes do not run during a particular time slot. Instead, class American lit; One British lit; One Genre, Period, or Special material is kept online (archived) for at least a week, and Topics course; Two upper divisional English electives. students can, therefore, work their way through the material 7. Family Violence Minor: Six of the following: HS 203, HS at any hour of the day or night. Moreover, students can listen 315, HS/PSY 330, HS 300, CJ 316, HS/CJ 317, CJ 416. to the lectures in installments, and additionally students can
55 replay all or parts of a lecture. or Medaille College. Since graduate courses are somewhat While the online format can be, and often is, a very effective more expensive than undergraduate courses, the student learning environment, Hilbert encourages students to think pays her/his Hilbert tuition plus the difference in tuition at carefully before they enroll in distance learning courses. the graduate program’s college. However, once the student Successful online students are those that are capable of finishes the courses, the student gets to use the courses in self-discipline and good time-management. Procrastinators two ways. First, the courses help the student complete the may find online courses difficult, because it can be tempting Hilbert baccalaureate degree; second, the courses will then to rationalize doing the weekly assignments “later”. Although, count as six credit hours toward the master’s degree. Thus any motivated and disciplined student can benefit from the the program saves a student both time and money. online format, the students that benefit the most are typically non-traditional students with demanding work and family Students would then finish the masters/certification program commitments. at either D’Youville College or Medaille College, by taking eight more graduate courses plus a semester of student Finally, online students will be given an orientation to the teaching. A student going full time would be able to complete online class environment, and technical support is available the program in approximately eighteen months after throughout the duration of the course. graduation from Hilbert.
Students who are interested in this program should contact THE STUDY ABROAD one of the Education Collaborative coordinators, Dr. Gordon PROGRAM Snow or Dr. Michael Degnan, for more information. MASTER OF BUSINESS PROGRAM (MBA) A semester of full-time study abroad greatly enriches a student’s liberal education and enhances the student’s Articulation with Saint Bonaventure University ability to live in a global society. To offer this opportunity to our students, Hilbert College has developed an articulation Hilbert students who complete the baccalaureate degree with Arcadia University’s study abroad program, which in business administration and wish to pursue a master of consistently ranks either as the best or second best study business administration (MBA) degree at St. Bonaventure abroad program in the nation. Hilbert students who wish University are eligible for special consideration. Specific to study abroad in their junior or senior year have the courses in the undergraduate curriculum may be used to opportunity to apply to approximately 100 programs in the satisfy graduate school requirements, thereby reducing following fourteen locations: Australia, China, England, the number of graduate courses necessary to complete France, Greece, India, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, Scotland, the MBA. Students earning a grade of “C” or better in the Spain, South Africa, Tanzania and Wales. Students who are indicated Hilbert College course(s) will be granted a waiver interested in obtaining more information on study abroad of the corresponding St. Bonaventure MBA course (up to should contact Dr. Michael Degnan at [email protected]. a maximum of 21 credit hours of MBA course waivers). Students who earn the maximum number of course waivers will be able to earn their MBA from St. Bonaventure University with 30 credits of MBA coursework. Hilbert students who are TEACHER CERTIFICATION interested may contact their academic advisor for details, or contact St. Bonaventure directly. Starting in 2004, the New York State Education Department has mandated that anyone wishing to teach in New York State public schools must have a master’s degree. PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANCY Hilbert College has an articulation agreement with St. In response, Hilbert College has developed consortium Bonaventure University relative to accounting for those agreements with two local graduate programs to allow Hilbert with a desire to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) graduates to pursue a career in teaching. These agreements exam. Its purpose is to afford students the opportunity to allow students to earn a master’s degree in education and, pre-plan their college careers, and to facilitate the process at the same time, earn certification in elementary, secondary, of enrollment in St. Bonaventure University’s 150-Hour New special education, or ESL (teaching English as a second York State Licensure-Qualifying MBA program in Professional language). Accountancy (150 Hour program) by students earning their B.S. degree in Accounting from Hilbert College. Hilbert These collaborative agreements work in the following way: A students who are interested may contact their academic Hilbert student may, in her/his senior year, take one graduate advisor for details, or contact St. Bonaventure directly. education course each semester, either at D’Youville College Saint Bonaventure University Discount
56 In addition to the articulation agreement summarized and resolution of conflict at three levels: interpersonal, above, Hilbert alumni receive a 15% tuition discount when community and organizational, and global. Students they attend any of St. Bonaventure University’s graduate enrolled in this program are trained to assist individuals, programs. families, communities, and organizations in their effort to Saint Bonaventure campus at Hilbert College: resolve conflicts through the development and evaluation of solutions, creative problem solving, and the promotion of Saint Bonaventure University effective communication. A strong foundation of courses in Buffalo Weekend Graduate Center the liberal arts provides the groundwork for the development 5200 South Park Avenue of higher-level skills including critical thinking, creative Hamburg, N.Y. problem solving, and effective written and communication (716) 646-1500 skills. Conflict resolution is a highly interdisciplinary field that draws upon diverse areas of study in the social sciences including law, philosophy, psychology, human services, ACCELERATED DEGREE business, and economics. PROGRAMS This course of study is an excellent choice for completing a bachelor’s degree. The skills developed in the courses and ADP ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS the broad liberal arts exposure will provide the necessary education employers look for in many fields....well beyond To be eligible for entrance into the Accelerated Degree dispute resolution and mediation. The ability to solve Program, applicants must: problems, communicate effectively, and resolve conflict are • Meet with the Director of the Center for Adult and desired in most career environments and should provide an Graduate Studies to review your transfer credits prior to attractive degree for a broad range of occupations in the job enrolling. market. In particular, this degree program would be a wise • Have earned a minimum of 24 transferable credits from choice if you are interested in career environments that focus an regionally-accredited college. on people, relationships or customer service, the counseling • Complete the Hilbert College on-line ADP application at professions, social justice, law, education, and human www.hilbert.edu/adp. resources. • Submit official transcripts from ALL prior colleges. • Submit proof of high school graduation. Program Objectives - Upon completion of the program, • Submit two letters of recommendation from employers, students will be able to: professional supervisors, colleagues, or previous • Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively at a professors. professional level, both orally and in writing. • Have basic computer technology knowledge and access. • Demonstrate an appreciation and understanding of the All materials, transcripts, etc., should be forwarded to the role of power, diverse perspectives, and conflict within Director of the Center for Adult & Graduate Studies. interpersonal, family, and group interactions. • Demonstrate and apply a theoretical orientation to Applicants not meeting these minimum requirements may be professional practice. admitted on conditional basis at the discretion of the college. • Demonstrate understanding of the historical and theoretical underpinnings of the primary theoretical State law requires Hilbert College to collect immunization approaches employed in dispute resolution. records from students taking six or more credit hours in any The program will offer a series of core courses that explore: semester. • The complex nature and historical underpinnings of conflict, conflict theory, and analysis. • Intervention strategies of conflict resolution including creative problem solving, mediation, negotiation, Conflict Studies and Dispute facilitation, and consensus building. • The principles of restorative justice as a critical Resolution (ADP ONLY) component of healing relationships between victim, BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CONFLICT offender, community, as well as the role of the justice STUDIES AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION system in that process. Required Courses in Major (36) The Bachelor of Science in Conflict Studies and Dispute CR 301 Dynamics of Conflict Resolution is an interdisciplinary program in which students CR 304 Communication & Conflict will have the opportunity to explore the nature of conflict CR 306 Facilitating Change through Creative Problem Solving
57 CR 308 Courtroom Alternatives ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CR 310 Labor Relations CR 312 Restorative Justice: Philosophy & Process The Organizational Development program focuses on areas PS/PH 330 Conflict & Cooperation that are crucial to enabling managers lead their organizations HS/LW 410 Child & Family Law to sustained growth and success. Students will learn the CR 401 Negotiation: Theory & Practice principles for promoting change in organizational leadership, CR 402 Mediation: Theory & Practice resource allocation, and will acquire competencies in the CR 403 Facilitation & Consensus Building functional areas common to virtually all organizations. These CR 404 Senior Seminar could include human resources, budgeting and finance, management, strategic planning, and mission integration. Elective in Major (Optional) Students will analyze the global environment and related CR 405 Conflict Studies Internship* diversity topics. Consistent with Hilbert’s overall philosophy, the Organizational Development program will explore *CR 405 Conflict Studies Internship may be taken as contemporary ethical issues in the workplace and will reflect an elective in order to provide students the opportunity the liberal learning goals of the college. for relevant field experience. The Internship will require 120 field hours at a location to be determined by the One classic definition of organizational development comes student, faculty advisor, and agency providing the practical from Richard Beckhard’s 1969 Organization Development experience. Students will register for CR 405 in a given Strategies and Models: Organization Development is an semester and complete 120 field hours in no more than effort (1) planned, (2) organization-wide, and (3) managed two consecutive sessions, i.e. 14 weeks. The program from the top, to (4) increase organization effectiveness and chairperson shall determine oversight of the internship. health through (5) planned interventions in the organizations “processes,” using behavioral-science knowledge. General Education Requirements (12) COM 151 Public Speaking Program Objectives: Upon completion of the program, EN 101 College Writing students will be able to: EN 102 Writing in the Humanities • Explain the need for ongoing organizational change and PS 402 Symposium methods for achieving the change. • Promote positive change in the units in which they work. Specific General Education Core Modules (30) • Utilize human resource practices in a way that results in General Education Elective achievement of organizational goal through employee Intercultural Elective development. Interdisciplinary Elective • Explain the impact of the global environment on an Literature and Arts organization. Math • Recognize and promote the opportunities associated Moral Reasoning with diversity. Political Science/History/Geography • Analyze financial statements and construct budgets, Religious Studies which promote financial success. Science • Identify real and potential ethical issues in the workplace Sociology/Psychology/Economics and analyze causes and remedies. • Plan for the short and the long term by applying the All College – Upper Level (6) principles of strategic management and marketing. Writing Centered Course • Apply communication, conflict management, and General Elective problem-solving skills that are required on a daily basis in order to promote positive change. All College – Any Level (36) • Explain the role of macroeconomic factors on the General Electives organization at the local, domestic and global levels. • Incorporate policies that reflect a partnership with *Students are required to have 120 credits to graduate. the community and an obligation to take care of its *Students may be eligible to transfer n up to 90 credits. resources. • Promote a workplace that recognizes the dignity of every stakeholder and provides the opportunity for employees Organizational Development to discover and reach their potential. (ADP ONLY) Required Courses in Major (30) BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN OD 350 Introduction to Organizational Development 58 OD 360 Cultural Diversity communication and leadership skills, global business, OD 370 Economic Issues – Local to Global cross-cultural management, and business ethics result in OD 380 Ethical Decision Making a comprehensive education and training for management OD 390 Budgeting and Finance students. Students also receive experiential training OD 400 Social Responsibility and Sustainability through fieldwork assignments and the final capstone OD 410 Management Skills strategic management course in order to bridge the gap OD 420 Human Resources between practice and theory. A major goal of the Business OD 430 Management and Marketing Management program is to help students develop a OD 440 Nature of Work: Capstone Management Skills Portfolio (MSP) that will be valuable in pursuing management careers or graduate education and Required Courses (12) training in business and related areas. Offering an integrated COM 151 Public Speaking curriculum, Hilbert’s bachelor-level business management EN 101 College Writing major prepares you with a firm foundation in accounting, EN 102 Writing in the Humanities finance, marketing , business law and planning. You will gain PS 402 Junior Symposium a solid foundation in computer-based technical skills, a broad liberal arts knowledge base, and an understanding of the Specific General Education Core Modules (30) world of economics, business and industry. You will become General Education Elective skilled in organization, motivation, teamwork, networking, Intercultural Awareness leadership, and ethical decision making. Interdisciplinary Studies Literature and Arts Required Courses in Major (30) Math 200 Topics in Statistics MGT 331 Corporate Legal Environment 3 Moral Reasoning MGT 332 Corporate Financial Management 3 Political Science/History/Geography MGT 333 Marketing Management 3 Religious Studies MGT 334 Operations and Supply Chain Management 3 Science MGT 401 Human Resources Management 3 Sociology/Psychology/Economics MGT 430 Organizational Behavior & Change Management 3 MGT 402 Fieldwork/Internship 3 All College – Upper Level (12) MGT 490 Strategic Management and Business Policy 3 General Elective – Upper Level Business Management Elective 3 Business Management Elective 3 All College – Any Level (36) General Elective Required Foundation Courses (33) ECO 201 Principles of Contemporary Macroeconomics 3 *Students are required to have 120 credits to graduate. ECO 202 Principles of Contemporary Microeconomics 3 *Students may be eligible to transfer in up to 90 credits. ACC 205 Financial Accounting 3 ACC 206 Managerial Accounting 3 BUS 200 Introduction to Business Management 3 BUS 301 Applied Business Statistics 3 Business Management (ADP) BUS 302 Computing and Management 3 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUS 304 Ethics, Leadership and Management 3 BUS 334 Small Business Management & Entrepreneurship 3 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT BUS 335 Information Technology & Management 3 BUS 344 Introduction to International Business 3 The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business Management prepares students for today’s challenging and General Requirements highly competitive business environment. The curriculum is COM 151 Public Speaking 3 based on critical knowledge, marketable skills, and specific EN 101 College Writing 3 competencies critical to successfully managing in the EN 102 Writing in the Humanities 3 global economy. In addition to helping students build core GS 101 Foundations Seminar 3 knowledge in business, the B.S. in Business Management PS 402 Special Topics (Jr. Symposium) 3 focuses on specific skills and competencies in functional, Core Educational Modules business, and strategic areas of management. Intercultural Studies Elective 3 Interdisciplinary Studies Elective 3 Additional emphasis has been placed on research, Literature and Arts Elective 3 quantitative and statistical analysis, information technology, MA 145 College Mathematics 3
59 Moral Reasoning Elective 3 MPA 640 Research Methods in Public Administration Political Science/History or Geography Elective 3 MPA 627 Human Resource Management Religious Studies Elective 3 MPA 632 Financial Resource Development Science Elective 3 MPA 637 Marketing and Public Relations MPA 644 Capstone Additional Requirements MA 146 Precalculus 3 Core Course (3 credits each) Liberal arts elective - any level 3 CC 500 Organizational Theory and Management Liberal arts elective - any level 3 CC 510 Program Planning and Evaluation All College elective - any level 3 CC 515 Finance and Budgeting All College elective - any level 3 CC 520 Political and Policy Analysis All College elective - any level 3 CC 505 Introduction to Graduate Statistics
Total Credits required for B.S. 120 Optional Programs CC 599 Internship Experience* CC 688 Managing Performance: International Comparison GRADUATE PROGRAMS CC 699 Study Away (Travel in April)** *Optional for students who have not achieved full-time Master of Public Administration employment in their field. CC 599 is an additional course in the MPA program. The Hilbert College 36-credit hour Master of Public Administration program will prepare students with **If a student wishes to study away, they would be required the credentials and skills necessary for promotion to register for CC 688 and CC 699. into managerial and leadership positions in nonprofit, governmental, and law-related organizations. The major Graduate Admission Requirements program learning outcomes are as follows: To be considered eligible for the entrance into the MPA 1. Design and evaluate organizational policies, projects and program applicants must: programs; • Complete the Hilbert College on-line graduate application 2. Analyze organizational, human resource and budgetary at www.hilbert.edu/grad resources; • Submit an admission statement/essay specifically 3. Evaluate the organizational and political dynamics addressing how the program will be of benefit to you and affecting organizational policy issues. the community that you serve. • Provide official transcripts from ALL prior colleges. The curriculum is an accelerated, cohort format that • Submit two letters of recommendation from employers, follows an established sequence of courses over an professional supervisors, colleagues, or previous 18-month period. Each course lasts 5 weeks, meeting professors. Wednesday evening and Saturday morning. The cohort • Submit a current resume. model encourages the development of lifelong colleagues • Possess relevant work experience.* as students collaborate on group projects and discuss policy • Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and subject matter related to the field of study. or university having earned a 3.0 cumulative a grade point average (GPA), based on a 4.0 scale.* The MPA program is academically rigorous, theoretically • Complete a personal interview with the Director of the sound, yet practically based and focuses on providing Center for Adult and Graduate Studies. future leaders with the skills and credentials necessary to Neither the GMAT or GRE exam is required. succeed in any type of public agency. The optional Internship Experience, Managing Performance course and one-week *Applicants not meeting these minimum requirements may study away experience will offer another unique perspective be admitted on a conditional basis at the discretion of the of public administration. graduate program chairperson.
Required Courses (36 credits) Applicants whose native language is not English must submit MPA Course (3 credits each) a minimum TOEFL score of 550. MPA 625 Introduction to Public Administration MPA 631 Values and Ethics in Public Administration State law requires Hilbert College to collect immunization
60 records from students taking six or more credit hours in any MPA 640 Research Methods for MPA 3 semester. MPA 635 Managerial Epidemiology & Statistics 3 MPA 627 Human Resource Management 3 MPA 636 Culture of Health Care 3 Master of Public Administration: MPA 637 Marketing and Public Relations 3 Health Administration MPA 644 Capstone Seminar 3 Total Credit Hours 36 The Master of Public Administration: Health Administration degree at Hilbert College is designed to prepare students with the skills to succeed in public service and health care Master of Criminal Justice management positions in a wide variety of organizations. This program integrates the core curriculum of Hilbert’s MPA Administration with a special focus on health administration and services. The Hilbert College 36-credit hour graduate degree program Graduates can utilize their MPA: Health Administration in Criminal Justice Administration will prepare students degree for a wide range of careers in public or health with the practical, academic and professional skills needed services administration, policy, evaluation, planning, to become effective and successful leaders. The major consulting and related careers. Both experienced program learning outcomes are as follows professionals and students in the first stages of their careers will benefit from the MPA: Health Administration at Hilbert. 1. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively; 2. Critically analyze crime and justice issues and/or The world of health services organizations, hospitals, public information utilizing theoretic, methodological, and health infrastructure and related agencies require individuals statistical skill bases; who are knowledgeable about public health and the 3. Demonstrate an understanding of core theoretical structure, organization and financing of health care systems. knowledge bases in criminology and criminal justice; In addition, individuals in this field require sharp analytical 4. Demonstrate an understanding of social and cultural skills, budgetary acumen and excellent human relations diversity; ability. The courses are designed to prepare students 5. Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate and beginning their careers to be competent and effective problem-solve in areas related to effective leadership leaders, and mid-career students to enhance their capacities including administrative, management, budget & finance, as managers and leaders. Within this program, students and organizational change. develop a research level necessary to set the foundation for clear data driven decision-making. The program balances The curriculum is an accelerated, cohort format that follows research with an additional focus on the need for values an established sequence of courses over an 18-month and ethics in public policy. As a result, Hilbert’s program period. Each course lasts 5 weeks meeting Wednesday is consistent with its mission. It is expected that Hilbert evening and Saturday morning. The cohort model graduates will go on to lead with a level of competency and encourages the development of lifelong colleagues as integrity second to none. students collaborate on group projects and discuss policy and subject matter related to the field of study. Unique to Hilbert, the MPA: Health Administration curriculum includes an integrated research project threaded throughout The CJA program is academically rigorous, theoretically the program. Unlike most graduate programs that ask for a sound, yet practically based and focuses on providing future final semester thesis, the Hilbert program allows for a more leaders with the skills and credentials necessary to succeed thorough application of theory and research since the project in any type of criminal justice agency. The optional Internship starts early in the program. The research act as a foundation Experience, Managing Performance course and one-week upon which to ground and challenge theory to a practical study away experience will offer another unique perspective application, culminating in a final capstone major project. of criminal justice administration.
CURRICULUM: Required Courses (36 credits) MPA 630 Health Care Administration 3 CJA Course (3 credits each) CC 500 Organizational Theory & Management 3 CJA 601 Proseminar in Criminal Justice Administration CC 510 Program Planning and Evaluation 3 CJA 640 research Methods in Criminal Justice CC 515 Finance and Budgeting 3 CJA 645 Nature and Causes of Crimes CC 520 Political and Policy Analysis 3 CJA 650 Criminal Law and the Courts** MPA 642 Health Care Law and Ethics 3 CJA 660 Policing in Contemporary Society** CJA 670 Penology**
61 CJA 680 Capstone Seminar competitive program would be housed at the BVS facilities in Lackawanna, NY for 18 months. The project is intended Core Course (3 credits each) to provide an opportunity for students to mentor under an CC 500 Organizational Theory and Management administrator within the BVS organization. Each student will CC 510 Program Planning and Evaluation work with their mentor for approximately 25 hours per week CC 515 Finance and Budgeting during the 18 months they are completing a master’s degree CC 520 Political and Policy Analysis at in public administration at Hilbert College. Students CC 505 Introduction to Graduate Statistics will engage in a variety of activities to include but not Optional Programs limited to research initiatives that meet the mission of both CC 599 Internship Experience* organizations but also the mission and learning objectives of CC 688 Managing Performance: International Comparison the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program. Students CC 699 Study Away (Travel in April)** would be required to register for an additional 3 credits CC599 Student Internship. This course would increase the *Optional for students who have not achieved full-time student credit requirement for program completion from 36 employment in their field. CC 599 is an additional course in credits to 39 credits the MPA program. Baker Victory Services **If a student wishes to study away, they would be required to register for CC 688 and CC 699. An affiliate of Our Lady of Victory Homes of Charity, Baker Victory Services (BVS) is the evolution of the social programs Graduate Admission Requirements begun in the late 1800s by Father Nelson Henry Baker. To be considered eligible for the entrance into the MPA Located in Lackawanna N.Y., BVS is a non-profit charitable program applicants must: organization, which provides a wide range of services to children, youth, and families in need. Each year, more than • Complete the Hilbert College on-line graduate application 3,500 children and families of every race, color, and religion at www.hilbert.edu/grad receive care from approximately 1200 full-time and part- • Submit an admission statement/essay specifically time staff members in a number of fields including: daycare, addressing how the program will be of benefit to you and early childhood education, school age education, residential, the community that you serve. outpatient, adoption (both international and domestic), foster • Provide official transcripts from ALL prior colleges. care, and dental services. • Submit two letters of recommendation from employers, professional supervisors, colleagues, or previous ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: professors. • Submit a current resume. Admission is based upon past academic performance, • Possess relevant work experience.* demonstrated ability and personal characteristics. • Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college Students are considered for admission without regard to or university having earned a 3.0 cumulative a grade their age, race, creed, sex, ethnic background, or physical point average (GPA), based on a 4.0 scale.* handicap. • Complete a personal interview with the Director of the Proper visas and paperwork for study abroad are required Center for Adult and Graduate Studies. prior to acceptance. Students should have a strong command of both written and spoken English. Students should be prepared to cover the cost of a Hilbert THE RESIDENTIAL education without financial assistance prior to the college issuing any immigration documents. ADMINISTRATION In order to be considered for admission, results of a recent TOEFL exam should be submitted to Hilbert College; a MENTORING PROGRAM minimum score of 500 (paper) or 173 (computer) is required. All full-time or part-time students born on or after Jan.1,1957 (RAMP) are required to submit verification of immunization for mumps, rubella, and measles prior to attending college. The “RAMP” program is a new initiative between Hilbert College and Baker Victory Services designed to provide MPA graduate students with an opportunity to intern with administrators in a non-profit organization while completing their academic requirements. The unique aspect of this initiative is that students accepted into this
62 analytical and experiential learning ACADEMIC POLICIES Outcome 6: Students will develop the ability to lead an examined life and value the need for lifelong learning. In a Hilbert College, as stated in the mission, is committed to rapidly changing world, students will learn that these skills in providing students both a thorough grounding in general self-renewal are essential both personally and professionally. education and the liberal arts as well as specific knowledge General Education and skills in their degree programs. To that end, the following are the foundations of academics at Hilbert. Within the Liberal Learning outcomes, the General Education Core Curriculum is designed to provide foundational learning Liberal Learning Outcomes to prepare students for success in the specific skills of their According to the Association of American Colleges & professional program or major. Universities, the “a truly liberal education is one that prepares us to live responsible, productive and creative lives Thus, after completion of the General Education Core, a in a dramatically changing world. It is an education that student will be able to demonstrate intermediate college level fosters a well-grounded intellectual resilience, a disposition mastery of: toward lifelong learning, and an acceptance of responsibility • Oral and written communication for the ethical consequences of our ideas and actions.” • Mathematics and quantitative skills • Critical thinking and problem solving skills To achieve these broad objectives, Hilbert College believes that they cannot be taught in isolation but must be taught Students will also be able to demonstrate familiarity with as an integral part of a cumulative, holistic curriculum basic concepts and knowledge in that integrates into professional training the development • Humanities and Arts of lifelong skills that transfer well to a wide variety of • Social Sciences occupations • Ethics and moral reasoning • Natural sciences As part of these general educational goals, the curriculum is designed to promote the following six objectives cumulatively The General Education Core consists of: over the student’s time at Hilbert. All courses will indicate which of the six objectives they are designed to strengthen. 45 Total hours Certain required courses will attempt to reinforce all six objectives. Thus, the student will consciously monitor the Specifically Required courses (15 hours) development of these skills until, in the student’s senior year; English 101 the student will register for a capstone experience which will English 102 measure the student’s mastery of these six goals. COM 151 (Public Speaking) Foundations (first year) Seminar Outcome 1: Students will acquire advanced core skills. These Junior Symposium core skills will be in writing, speaking, listening, reading, quantitative skills, and technological fluency. Modules: (One course required in each) (27 hours) Intercultural Awareness Outcome 2: Students will become interculturally aware and Moral Reasoning acquire openness to diversity: These skills include awareness Religious Studies and appreciation of world cultures, and languages, as well as Math of non-dominant groups and societies at home and abroad. Science Sociology/Psychology Outcome 3: Students will acquire effective reasoning and Political Science/History/Geography problem-solving skills: These include the development of Literature and Arts multiple, sophisticated problem-solving strategies that Interdisciplinary Studies transcend traditional discipline boundaries. Elective (chosen only from courses in modules above) (3 Outcome 4: Students will develop advanced research hours) skills: These skills include knowledge regarding technology- Note: These requirements apply to all students who enrolled enhanced research and the ability to recognize the validity of as freshmen in fall 2009 or later or as transfers in fall 2010 research information sources or later. Students who enrolled earlier should consult the prior catalog and their advisor for their General Education Outcome 5: Students will develop skills in integrative requirements. learning: These skills include collaborative work combining 63 DEGREE REQUIREMENTS SUPPORT SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Hilbert College awards the degrees of Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BS), Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in The mission of Academic Services is to provide assistance to Science (AS), and Associate in Applied Science (AAS). Hilbert students in a proactive, respectful and professional manner. Of critical importance to the fulfillment of this The Bachelor of Arts degree is granted upon completion of mission is the recognition of the unique and diverse needs 120 credit hours (quality point rating of C = 2.0) primarily in of each student and the commitment to the pursuit of liberal arts and sciences. A minimum of 45 credit hours must academic excellence and student success. Services are be completed in the upper division. accessed through the Academic Services Center or by contacting the Director of Academic Services or the Associate The Bachelor of Science degree is granted upon completion Director. Students with disabilities requesting academic of 120 credit hours (quality point rating of C = 2.0) which accommodations are asked to contact the Director of satisfy particular program requirements. A minimum of 42 Academic Services as early as possible in the application credit hours must be completed in the humanities, natural process. Any information received by Academic Services sciences and mathematics, and the social sciences. A regarding a disability will be treated in a confidential manner. minimum of 45 credit hours must be completed in the upper division. Services may include academic adjustments, modifications and auxiliary aids. The Associate in Arts degree is granted upon completion of 60 credit hours (quality point rating of C = 2.0) primarily Specific accommodations may include: in liberal arts and sciences. A minimum requirement of 48 credit hours should be distributed among the humanities, the • Testing modifications natural sciences and mathematics, and the social sciences, • Note Takers with depth in at least one area. The Associate in Science and • Tape-recording classes the Associate in Applied Science degrees require completion of an organized curriculum of 60 credit hours (quality point Additional information may be found in the “Student rating of C = 2.0) which must include at least 20 credit hours Guidelines, Policies and Procedures for Accessing Disability in the humanities, the natural sciences and mathematics, Services” manual, which is available at the Academic and the social sciences. There should be reasonable Services Center. (105 Bogel Hall) distribution of courses from the three categories. ATTENDANCE COURSE LOAD Students are expected to attend all classes, laboratory The normal course load is 15 credit hours. A semester credit periods, and official activities as scheduled. Extended hour represents one 50-minute class period per week or one absences affecting course performance may necessitate 100-minute laboratory period per week for one fifteen-week withdrawal from courses. It is the responsibility of students to semester. Most classes at Hilbert are 3-credit classes. More contact faculty to discuss their academic standing. than 18 credit hours may be carried with the approval of the Department Chairperson. There is a fee for each credit hour beyond 18. EXAMINATIONS Registration for 12 or more hours constitutes full-time status. A student who misses an examination has the responsibility ADVISEMENT to contact the instructor for a make-up examination option, at the discretion of the instructor, and consistent with the An effective advisement system is vital to maximum student instructor’s make-up examination policy as stated in the success. The academic advisement program at Hilbert is instructor’s syllabus. a continuing process throughout the student’s association with Hilbert. It is conducted through the assignment of each student to a faculty member with whom the student may GRADE REPORTS consult on matters which, in the student’s opinion, have some bearing on academic performance. It is coordinated A final grade report is posted online and students have by the Registrar. The program also insures compliance with access via self-service. Grades are no longer mailed to curriculum requirements and counseling program services. students.
64 C+ 2.3 GRADING SYSTEM C 2.0 C- 1.7 Letter Grade Quality D+ 1.3 Point Average D 1.0 A 4.0 D- .7 A- 3.7 F 0 B+ 3.3 I INCOMPLETE B 3.0 W WITHDRAWAL B- 2.7 C+ 2.3 GRADUATE PROGRAM GRADING SYSTEM C 2.0 C- 1.7 Letter Grade Quality Point Average Scale D+ 1.3 A 4.0 93 or above D 1.0 A- 3.7 90-92.9 D- .7 B+ 3.3 87- 89.9 F 0 B 3.0 83-86.9 I Incomplete B- 2.7 80-82.9 W Withdrawal C+ 2.3 77-79.9 C 2.0 73-76.9 The I grade may be assigned at the end of a semester if a U 0 72.9 OR LESS student is unable to complete the coursework because of Unsatisfactory extenuating circumstances. The incomplete grade, when I INCOMPLETE assigned, must be converted to a permanent grade by the W WITHDRAWAL end of the next full academic term (i.e., fall or spring). S SATISFACTORY
The Quality Point Average (QPA) is determined by multiplying The I grade may be assigned at the end the end of a the number of credit hours for each course by the course semester if a student is unable to complete the course work grade quality points, then dividing the sum of these by the because of extenuating circumstances. The incomplete total credit hours for that semester. grade, when assigned, must be converted to a permanent grade by the end of the next full academic term (i.e., Fall The Cumulative Quality Points Average (CQPA) represents the or Spring). If coursework is not completed and a grade is average of all completed coursework and is determined by not submitted to the Registrar by the end of the next full dividing the total number of quality points earned by the total academic term, the I grade will converted to the completion number of credit hours earned for all semesters of study at plan default grade for undergraduate or a U grade at the Hilbert College. graduate level.
Courses may be repeated to raise the Cumulative Quality The Quality Point Average (QPA) is determined by multiplying Point Average at this college. When this alternative is the number of credit hours for each course by the course chosen, the higher grade quality points are considered when grade quality points, then dividing the sum of these by the computing the CQPA. Credit assigned to the particular course total credit hours attempted for that semester. is only added once, not twice, into the total number of credit The Cumulative Quality Points Average (CQPA) represents the hours earned by the student. The old grade remains on the average of all completed coursework and is determined by transcript. If repeating a course to receive a better grade, it dividing the total number of quality points earned by the total does not count for financial aid. (If only taking 12 hours, you number of credit hours attempted for all semesters of study would have to take 15 hours to receive full-time financial aid.) at Hilbert College. Official Transcripts bear the signature stamp of the Registrar. UNDERGRADUATE AND ACCELERATED DEGREE PROGRAM The paper is colored blue and bears the College seal. In GRADING SYSTEM accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, this record cannot be released to a third party Letter Grade Quality Point Average without written consent of the student. A 4.0 A- 3.7 B+ 3.3 ACADEMIC STANDING B 3.0 B- 2.7 REGULAR STATUS
65 12-30 Below 1.30 1.30-1.50 Any student permitted to register is considered to be in good 31-60 Below 1.50 1.50-1.70 academic standing, possessing the potential to maintain 61-90 Below 1.70 1.70-1.90 satisfactory progress toward completion of a degree. 91-120 Below 1.90 1.90-1.99 Registration — Cancellation Students holding a QPA of 3.00 or higher in the most recent semester may petition the Office of the Academic Affairs to A student’s registration may only be canceled prior to the end carry more than 18 credits in the next semester. of drop/add. No financial obligation will be incurred other than application fees, tuition deposits and dorm deposits PROBATION AND DISMISSAL which are non-refundable. All registration cancellations must be in writing and submitted to the Student Records Office. Probation or dismissal occurs when the Cumulative Quality Point Average is below the designated figure for the Registration — Student Withdrawal appropriate credit hours. (See following breakdown.) Right of Appeal for reinstatement following dismissal may be Once the student's class has met through drop/add, exercised by contacting the Office of the Academic Affairs. registration may not be canceled. Rather, the student must officially withdraw in writing from course registration at the The College reserves the right to exclude at any time students Student Records Office. A financial obligation has been whose academic standing, conduct, attitude, or health does incurred at the end of drop/add period. not meet the standards upheld by the College. Students are guaranteed due process. A student not making satisfactory progress toward a degree is subject to academic dismissal. WITHDRAWALS
ASSOCIATE DEGREE CHART WITHDRAWAL FROM THE COLLEGE
Credits Official withdrawal from the College maintains good standing Attempted Academic Dismissal Academic Probation and eligibility for readmission. To officially withdraw, the 3 - 23 . .99 1.00 -1.24 student must: 24 - 35 1.24 1.25 -1.50 36 - 47 1.49 1.50 -1.74 1. Secure a withdrawal form from the Student Records Office. 48 - 59 1.74 1.75 -1.99 2. Fulfill all financial obligations with the Office of Student 60+ 1.99 Finance. Have the staff person sign the withdrawal form. 3. Complete the withdrawal form. If the withdrawal is for all coursework, the signature of a Student Finance Official is BACHELOR DEGREE CHART required to ensure that all financial obligations (both cost- Credits related and Federal and State Aid) have been fulfilled. Return Attempted Academic Dismissal Academic Probation the form to the Student Records Office. The signature of the 3 – 23 .99 1.00 -1.30 Executive Director for Success and Retention is also required. 24 – 35 1.39 1.40 -1.74 When it is not convenient to withdraw in person, the process 36 – 45 1.49 1.50 -1.84 may be accomplished by a letter signed by the student and 46 – 60 1.59 1.60 -1.89 sent by certified mail, return receipt. The withdrawal will 61 – 75 1.69 1.70 -1.90 be recorded on the date on which the letter is received in 76 -105 1.89 1.90 -1.99 the Student Records Office. All obligations must be fulfilled 106+ 1.99 before withdrawal from the College is official.
BACHELOR DEGREE CHART (CONTINUED) WITHDRAWAL FROM A COURSE Credits Attempted Academic Dismissal Academic Probation Withdrawal from a course results in a W grade. This 12-29 Below 1.30 1.30-1.50 procedure is permitted up to nine weeks into the semester. 30-44 Below 1.50 1.50-1.74 The student should complete a withdrawal form which 45-60 Below 1.74 1.70-1.99 requires the signature of the program chair, the student’s advisor, or the Executive Director of Student Success and Retention. Credits Attempted Academic Dismissal Academic Probation LEAVE OF ABSENCE
66 Affairs.) Students may request a leave of absence from Hilbert College for a stipulated period of time, not to exceed two The Department Chairperson will attempt to informally consecutive academic semesters. A special form may be mediate and resolve the grade dispute. If this is not possible obtained from the Student Records Office, completed, and within ten (10) calendar days, the matter is then referred returned to that same office. to the appropriate Subcommittee of the Curriculum, and Academic Policy and Procedure (CAPP) committee within ten Students will receive written notification from the Department (10) calendar days. Chairperson informing them of the action taken on their requests. Step Three The Curriculum, and Academic Policy and Procedure (CAPP) Note: Requests for leave will not be reviewed if students are committee has ten (10) calendar days to review the written on academic dismissal or probation, have been subject to statements and other information submitted by the student, disciplinary action, have not met their financial obligations to instructor and the Department Chairperson. the College, or are in arrears on student loans. The Subcommittee will attempt to schedule a meeting among the parties within ten (10) calendar days. The purpose of the STUDY ABROAD meeting is for the Subcommittee to provide an opportunity to informally hear both the student’s and instructor’s A student who will be studying abroad for a semester needs statements, and afford all parties access to any other to complete a Study Abroad form in the Student Records statements or information gathered for review. office. The student must request that an official transcript be sent to the Office of Student Records for review and At the conclusion of the meeting, the Subcommittee will acceptance of transfer credits. decide by majority vote whether to recommend a grade Upon return to the College, students must contact the Office change. The Subcommittee must notify the student and of Admissions and complete an abbreviated application instructor of their recommendation in writing within ten process for reinstatement, inclusive of payment of applicable (10) calendar days after the meeting. The Subcommittee fees. shall notify the Director of Student Records and the Vice President for Academic Affairs of a grade change within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of the Subcommittee’s written GRADE GRIEVANCE POLICY recommendation.
A student may dispute a final course grade received from an Step Four instructor through the following grade grievance policy. This If a student is not satisfied with the Subcommittee’s policy is intended to provide for a fair and reasonable process recommendation, the student may request formal review of review of a student’s dispute of a grade. The time limit to by the full Curriculum, and Academic Policy and Procedure initiate a review of a disputed grade will be four (4) weeks (CAPP) committee within ten (10) calendar days. The after classes have started in the next semester. Committee has the discretion to authorize a change of grade or terminate review of the grade grievance. The Committee Step One must issue a decision within thirty (30) calendar days of A student should discuss a disputed grade with the instructor such a review. The decision should be recorded in writing and the parties should attempt to resolve their differences on with copies retained to the Curriculum and Academic Policy an informal basis. The instructor may authorize a change of and Procedure (CAPP) Committee’s minutes and student’s grade after this step. permanent file.
Step Two If the student is still not satisfied, the student may submit HILBERT COLLEGE a written request for review to the Department Chairperson within ten (10) academic days after meeting with the STUDENT CODE OF ACADEMIC ETHICS instructor. Both the instructor and student should submit a narrative statement with any appropriate documentation to Introduction: the Department Chairperson to support their position. Academic dishonesty is a serious problem facing every academic institution, and it is important that appropriate The Department Chairperson must review the written procedures be put into place to reduce the harm done to statements from both parties within ten (10) calendar days. the education process. While Hilbert has some policies (If the involved instructor is the Department Chairperson, already in place, it is necessary to strengthen the ability then the matter is referred to the Vice President for Academic of the college to detect and properly deal with repeat
67 offenders without compromising the academic freedom Ethics. A faculty member should report any violation to the and prerogatives of individual instructors. This plan will chairman of the department in which the incident occurred. supplement existing tools, providing both professors and The chairperson of the department should then report the students with a measure of protection while more forcefully incident to the chairperson of the department of the student deterring academic misbehavior. in question. Penalties for academic dishonesty may be loss of credit for the work in question, loss of credit for the course, A student's conduct at Hilbert College is expected to reflect suspension, or if two violations have been proven, expulsion that of a person engaged in a serious endeavor the pursuit from the College. Students have the right to dispute any of an academic degree. The College provides an environment action in accordance with the Student Grievance Procedure that fosters critical thinking and judgment, and in order as described in the Student Handbook. Ignorance of any to safeguard the integrity of the institution, students are aspect of the Code of Ethics is not an acceptable defense. expected to follow the policies of the College and the faculty. To fulfill their part of that commitment, students must Academic dishonesty shall include but not be limited to the adhere to an academic code of ethics by refraining from following: participation in acts of academic dishonesty. The Student Code of Academic Ethics (hereafter referred to as the Code A. Cheating on examinations and assignments: of Ethics) includes aspects of ethical conduct within the Cheating is obtaining an unearned academic advantage academic setting. The Code of Ethics ensures that students either through deliberate deception or indifference to the maintain the highest ethical standards when in the academic student academic code. A student is considered to be setting, when performing work in the classroom, and when cheating if, in the opinion of the person administering an completing work outside the classroom. examination or test, the student gives, seeks, or receives aid during the test, examination, or other assigned class work. Students are expected to exhibit exemplary ethical behavior Examples of cheating include the following: as part of the College community and society as a whole. Acts of academic dishonesty including cheating, plagiarism, 1. Copying answers from another person. deliberate falsification, and other unethical acts that may be 2. Deliberate alteration of graded material for a re-grade or specifically defined by a student’s individual discipline are grade correction. considered breaches of the Code of Ethics. 3. Using any unauthorized resources during an exam, such By attending Hilbert College, students accept this Student as bringing notes to class on a scrap of paper, on an Academic Code of Ethics and agree to the following: article of clothing, on one’s person, on an electronic • Students must do all of their own work, unless otherwise device, etc., or writing notes or answers on campus specified by the instructor (for example, collaborative furniture or structures. projects). 4. Asking for, giving, or receiving the answers to test • Students must not cheat. questions. • Students must not help others to cheat. 5. Having another person/student take a test for a student. 6. Stealing or having in one’s possession without Students who are unclear about the validity of an academic permission any tests, materials, or property belonging procedure that they are about to undertake should ask their to or having been generated by faculty, staff, or another instructor for guidance beforehand. Violations of the Code of student. Ethics will result in sanctions, including possible expulsion 7. Fabricating data and information (i.e., laboratory and from the College. clinical results, case studies, interviews, etc.). ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: 8. Submitting a previously graded paper or speech to a different instructor without that instructor’s approval. Academic dishonesty is a violation of the Code of Ethics. 9. Submitting the same paper to two instructors It is the student’s responsibility to seek guidance from the simultaneously without both instructors’ permission. instructor, when he/she is unclear about any issue involving academic integrity. By matriculating at Hilbert College, B. Plagiarism: Plagiarism is the presentation of others' students are automatically subject to the provisions of the ideas or written works as one's own. Written works can take Code of Ethics, and they are expected to uphold and support the form of electronic or print media and could include-- this Code of Ethics without compromise or exception. In among other items--opinions, facts, and statistics. Examples addition, students are expected to comply with reporting of plagiarism include the following: procedures, when they notice any violation of the Code of Ethics. 1. Copying or presenting material verbatim from any source without using quotation marks and the appropriate Although it is ultimately a faculty member’s choice, faculty documentation or by using improper documentation of are strong encouraged to report all violations of the Code of 68 the source, including any materials from the Internet or College according to the following process: other electronic sources. 2. Copying from any source (print and non-print, including Due process for alleged violations of the Internet websites), including altering a few words to avoid exact quotation, without the appropriate documentation Code of Ethics or by using improper documentation of the source. 3. Rewording an idea found in a source but then omitting Step One: During orientation, students will sign an Academic documentation or improperly citing the source. Integrity Promise, which includes a description of the 4. Submitting as one’s own any course assignment (i.e., a college’s policy and procedures for academic dishonesty. paper, speech, computer project, media presentation, Students will be provided with information about the nature studio project, lab report, etc.) created by someone else. of plagiarism and the damage to their lives and careers 5. Having someone other than the student correct the which will occur if they are found to have engaged in mistakes on a paper or speech (someone may suggest cheating. revisions, but the work must be the student’s). Step Two: If a student is accused by faculty of academic Please note that “common knowledge” does not require dishonesty, the student may either accept or challenge the a reference; however, a student may not be sure what accusation. If the student acknowledges the dishonesty, constitutes “common knowledge.” The golden rule is, when the faculty member penalizes him or her according to in doubt cite. whatever penalties that are described in the syllabus. The faculty member should then file an incident report within C. Aiding another student in committing an act of academic one business week to his/her department chair, who will dishonesty. Helping someone else to cheat is against the forward a copy to the Provost/VPAA’s office. Moreover, the Code of Ethics. Some examples may include the following: faculty member will notify the student in writing within one business week (as a reminder of orientation instruction) that 1. Willfully offering to or taking from another student if the student is accused and proven of a second charge of questions or answers to tests, examinations, oral and academic dishonesty, he/she will be dismissed from the written assignments, presentations, clinical projects, etc. College. 2. Doing another student’s assignment (in the classroom, laboratory, studio, or clinical setting; online; or outside Step Three: If the student challenges the faculty member’s of class), excluding collaborative learning assignments accusation, the matter will be presented to the faculty or joint assignments approved by the instructor. Some member’s department chair. The chair will render a decision examples may include, but are not limited to, doing based on separate written reports submitted by both parties. another student’s homework or other assignment for him If the chair’s decision supports the faculty member and the or her as opposed to showing the student how to do the student accepts the decision, a report will be filed in the work, correcting a student’s misspelled word as opposed Provost/VPAA’s office. If the chair’s decision supports the to identifying a misspelled word, or writing or re-writing a student’s position and the faculty member accepts it, any major portion of a student’s assignment. report filed with the Provost/VPAA will be rescinded. 3. Taking a test for another student. Step Four: If either the faculty member or student do Consequences of Academic Dishonesty: not accept the decision of the chair and wish to appeal, Ensuring academic honesty is everyone’s responsibility. The the matter will be presented to the Curriculum, Academic excuse of ignorance is unacceptable in response to a charge Policies, and Procedures Committee (CAPP) within one of student academic dishonesty. business week of said accusation. Both parties and the department chair will then send written reports within one One act of academic dishonesty will result in the following business week to the chair of that committee to render a final consequences: decision. If the committee’s decision supports the faculty member, the report of dishonesty already filed in the office of Failing (55) or zero (0) grade for the assignment or course to the Provost/VPAA will remain in force. If the CAPP Committee be determined by the professor. instead supports the student, such a report will be removed. If either the faculty member or student does not accept the The student’s name should be submitted to the Provost/VPAA decision of the CAPP Committee, a report will be sent within and kept on file until graduation or until a second offense one business week to the Provost/VPAA for a final decision. occurs. Step Five: If a second report of academic dishonesty for If the student is caught engaging in a second incidence of the same student is filed in the Provost/VPAA’s office and academic dishonesty, he/she will be expelled from Hilbert is sustained through the foregoing process, the student is
69 automatically expelled from the college by the Provost/VPAA. Honors Awards presented at the annual Honors Reception are: MISUSE OF COLLEGE PROPERTY The Francis J. McGrath, Jr. and Marie M. McGrath Awards are Any tampering with Hilbert College computer software or for Accounting, Business Administration, Digital Media and computers is considered a serious misuse of College property Communication Studies, Criminal Justice, Computer Security and will be dealt with accordingly. Students guilty of such and Information Assurance, English, Forensic Science/Crime an offense are subject to immediate dismissal and possible Scene Investigation, Human Services, Law & Government, legal action. Legal Studies, Psychology and Rehabilitation Services. Honors and Awards The Hilbert College Awards are for Accounting, Business Academic Honors include: Administration, Criminal Justice, Communication Studies, • All full time students who earn 12 or more semester Computer Security and Information Assurance, English, hours with a Quality Point Average of 3.3 or above and Forensic Science/Crime Scene Investigation, Human no grade lower than a C are named to the Academic Services, Law & Government, Legal Studies, Psychology and Achievement List. Rehabilitation Services. • Effective with the class entering Fall 2007, students will be awarded degrees with honors for achieving Quality The McGrath Awards and The Hilbert College Awards are Point Averages as follows and have completed at least presented to members of the graduating class who have 45 credit hours at Hilbert demonstrated superior achievement in these areas of study - cum laude: 3.6-3.74 while completing their bachelor degree requirements. - magna cum laude: 3.75-3.89 - summa cum laude: 3.9-4.0 The New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants Students who entered prior to fall 2007 will qualify for honors Award is presented to the graduating accounting major recognition at graduation if they achieve a QPA of 3.3 and who has received the highest general averaged grade in all above. accounting courses.
Honors Awards presented annually at The Jocelyn R. Hughes Excellence in English Award is given Commencement Exercises are: by the Media and Language Arts Department annually to The Sister Mary Edwina Bogel Award is bestowed annually the graduating English major deemed by the department’s upon the female graduate whose character, intellectual faculty to have produced the best academic work of that achievement and devoted services to her fellow students and year’s class of English majors. to the College render her outstanding. The Loose-leaf Law Publications Awards: “The Loose-leaf John W. Kissel Man of the Year Award is made possible Law Publications Award is given annually to recognize the through the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Steffan and graduating Criminal Justice majors who exhibit exemplary is granted to the male graduate whose character, intellectual dedication and enthusiasm in their specialized field.” progress, organizational ability, and participation in activities and programs of the College render him outstanding among Sigma Tau Delta is an international English Honor Society for his peers. English majors and minors. Students must meet eligibility requirements including having a 3.0 GPA or above and The Lambert Graham and Margaret Graham Award is maintaining at least a B average in English courses. bestowed annually upon the male or female adult who, as a full-time student, has maintained the highest Cumulative Lambda Epsilon Chi is a national honor society for paralegal Quality Point Average while a student at Hilbert. If more than students in baccalaureate programs. Students in the top one student have the same QPA, the award will be presented 20% of their graduating class are eligible. to the student that has completed the most hours at Hilbert College. Thompson Publishing Award for Excellence in Human Services annually recognizes the Human Service student who The Kimberly Bruch Raczkowski Memorial Alumni Award is has achieved academic excellence and has already made a named in honor of a 1991 graduate, a woman whose zest for contribution to the discipline of Human Services. The student life at Hilbert College made her untimely death all the more is chosen for this honor based on academic performance in tragic. This award is bestowed upon a person who personifies the major and upon recommendation by the departmental integrity and moral character, a person who exhibits faculty. leadership qualities and reflects the spirit of Hilbert College.
70 #3 provides 10 meals per week at a cost of $1600 per FINANCIAL POLICIES semester. A meal plan is not required for students residing in the Hilbert College Apartments; however, Option #4 provides (2013-14) 5 meals per week at a cost of $520 per semester. Option #4 is only available to students residing in the Hilbert College Tuition and fees are billed in advance for advance-registered Apartments and commuter students. students. Payment is due thirty days prior to the start of the semester. Those who register through the drop/add period All changes in the meal plan options must be approved are billed immediately and payment is due upon receipt of before the first day of the semester. the invoice. Costs are subject to change. Security Deposit for Residents Tuition Students who enter the Hilbert residences for the first time Students who register for 12-18 credit hours (full-time) are are charged a $125 security deposit. This fee is maintained charged $9,650 per semester. in a special account and is refunded to residents (less any damage charges) when they leave the hall at graduation or For each credit hour over 18, there is an additional charge of withdraw completely from the college. Year-end damages are $485 per credit hour. There is no adjustment in the overload assessed and collected to keep the deposit secure. charge for withdrawals after the drop/add period. Special Cases Students who register for 1-11 credit hours (part-time) are Senior citizens (60 years) and members of the Elder Scholars charged $485 per credit hour. Program may register for courses on a non-credit basis and receive a full waiver of charges. Regular charges apply if the General College Fees courses are taken for credit. Full-time students are charged $250 per semester; part-time students are charged $13 per credit hour. These fees include Courses that are audited with the approval of the instructor library use, student activities, athletic facility use, parking, and Vice President for Academic Affairs are charged half of and identification card processing. the regular tuition rate for coursework. No fees are charged. Auditors receive neither credit nor grades. Technology Fee – $50.00 per semester All full and part-time students are charged a $50 technology Canadian citizens receive a 5% discount on tuition, fees and fee each semester. residence hall charges to account for the currency exchange. No discount will be offered on apartments on or off campus. Registration Fee The discount will be rounded to the nearest whole dollar. Part-time students are charged $5 per semester. Advanced college credit is granted to approved high school students. They are charged two-thirds the regular tuition rate Orientation Fee for coursework. All first-time students are charged a $50 orientation fee in their first semester Other Charges Rejected Credit Card fee ...... $10.00 Room Charges Returned Check fee ...... 20.00 Resident students who have contracted for a double Application fee...... 25.00 room in St. Joseph’s Residence Hall are charged $2000 Transcript fee...... 5.00 per semester. Single room occupancy rate is $3,040 per semester. A double room or suite in Trinity Residence Hall is The Tuition Plan $2,225 per semester. Hilbert College offers a monthly payment program which Occupancy rate for the Hilbert College Apartments is a flat divides the semester’s tuition costs into four monthly rate of $3,165 per semester. payments. The finance charge ranges from $25-$100 depending upon the amount financed on the plan. The Board Charges student (and perhaps the parent) will be required to complete There are three meal options for resident students. Option a Tuition Plan Promissory Note. Payments received after the #1 provides 19 meals per week at a cost of $2,100 per five day grace period after the due date are assessed a $10 semester. First-time residents are mandated to select this late fee. option for the first full year of residence. Option #2 provides Employer Reimbursement Promissory Note 14 meals per week at a cost of $1,900 per semester. Option Students who are eligible for tuition reimbursement from
71 their employer are allowed to sign an employer payment certified/return receipt mail. promissory note to defer payment until two weeks after • Refund of residence hall payments, other than non- the grade report is mailed. The finance charge for this note refundable deposits, is allowed for those students ranges from $25-100 depending upon the amount deferred. who officially notify the Director of Residence Life of Students are responsible for payment of full charges their non-residence status prior to the first day of the including the finance fee. residence contract. Any student whose contract for residence is accepted and who, thereafter, voluntarily Financial Aid Deferments changes to another residence not under the supervision Upon completion of properly validated financial aid award of the College, but who continues to attend the College documents and loan applications, the Student Finance Office as a full-time student will remain obligated for the entire will defer the amount of the estimated grants and loans semester’s room and board charge. Any student whose against the institutional charges for the semester. It is the contract for residence accommodations is accepted and student’s responsibility to respond to any requirements in a who, thereafter, officially withdraws from the College as timely manner. Failure to do so will result in the loss of the a full-time student may receive a refund in accordance deferment, late charges may be assessed and payment will with the institutional refund schedule. A resident who be expected immediately. If loss of financial aid results in breaks the yearly contract between semesters will be non-payment of the account, the account may be placed with assessed a $100 contract breakage fee. a collection agency. The collection fee (up to 50% of debt) • If the financial aid awards exceed the institutional and if necessary, litigation costs, will be the responsibility of charges for the semester, a refund of the excess funds the student. is processed within 14 days of the credit balance being created. A list of refund recipients is posted each week. Payment Policies Checks that are not picked up within seven days are All tuition balances are payable by the published due date mailed. on the invoice. Payments by cash, check, MasterCard, VISA • Refunds resulting from Federal Parent (PLUS) Loans are and Discover are acceptable. Payment arrangements for any made payable to the parent borrower, and are mailed outstanding balance must be made by the published due directly to the parent. date on the invoice. Failure to respond by the payment due • Full-time and part-time students who completely or date will result in a late fee. partially withdraw during the first four weeks of the semester are granted an adjustment in tuition charges The College will not issue grade reports, transcripts or according to the following schedule. other information until the account is paid in full. Resident students will not be allowed to move into the residence hall INSTITUTIONAL REFUND SCHEDULE until all financial aid is credited and their account is paid in full. Outside collection and legal action will be taken Traditional Full-time and Part-time students in a 15 week to secure the payment due the College. The cost of these semester follow this schedule for Fall or Spring semesters. collection services will be the responsibility of the student. A student whose account is not fully paid or deferred upon Week of Classes by the payment due date must contact the Student Finance Refund Refund Refund Office for further instructions. Given Given Given Tuition Fees Room REFUND POLICIES • Application fees are non-refundable. Up to end of Drop/Add 100% 100% 50% • Tuition deposits are non-refundable. 2nd Fiscal Week 90% no refund 25% • Room deposits are non-refundable except in cases of 3rd Fiscal Week 60% no refund no refund academic dismissal or excessive financial burden. 4th Fiscal Week 30% no refund no refund • Refund of all tuition and fee payments, other than non- 5th Fiscal Week no refunds...... refundable deposits, is allowed for those students who officially notify the Student Records Office that they will The College will refund Board charges on a pro-rated not be attending before the first day of classes. schedule. • On or after the first day of the semester, refunds will be issued on cancellations, withdrawals, and adjustments Part-time students in a 15 week semester follow that have been properly filed in writing in the Student this schedule for Fall or Spring semesters. Records Office. The effective date of these changes will Week of Classes be the date on which the form is received by the office. If Refund Refund done by letter, it is recommended to send the notice by Given Given
72 Tuition Fees All schools that participate in any of the Federal Title IV financial aid programs must determine how much Title Up to end of Drop/Add 100% 100% IV aid a student has received and not earned at the time After 2nd Class, before 3rd 90% no refund of withdrawal, as well as how much of the aid has to After 3rd Class, before 4th 60% no refund be returned and by whom. The amount of aid earned is After 4th Class, before 5th 30% no refund calculated on a pro rata basis through 60 percent of the After 5th Class no refund...... payment period.
3 Week Summer Session Schedule Refund Policy Return of Funds Formula There are six basic steps to the formula for calculating Refund Refund the amount of funds that must be returned to the Title IV Given Given programs. Tuition Fees 1. Determine date of withdrawal and percentage of payment Up to end of Drop/Add 100% 100% period attended by the student. A student’s withdrawal date After 2nd Class, before 3rd 30% no refund is one of the following: After 3rd Class, no refund...... • The date the student began the withdrawal process prescribed by the institution; 7 Week Summer Session Schedule and ADP • The date the student otherwise gave (in writing or orally) students follow this refund policy official notification to the institution of his or her intent to Refund Refund withdraw; Given Given • If the student never began the withdrawal process or Tuition Fees otherwise gave notice of intent to withdraw, the midpoint of the payment period or period of enrollment or the Up to end of Drop/Add* 100% 100% student’s last day of academically related activity if it can After 2nd Class, before 3rd 50% no refund document the student’s attendance; After 3rd Class, before 4th 25% no refund • If the student did not begin the withdrawal process After 4th Class, no refund...... or otherwise give notification (including notice from someone acting on the student’s behalf) to *Drop/Add ends before the second class the institution of the intent to withdraw because of circumstances beyond the student’s control (e.g., illness, Notice: After the end of the drop/add period, no adjustments accident, grievous personal loss, etc.), the date based on are made for partial withdrawals of full-time students. the circumstances related to the withdrawal; • If a student who was granted an approved leave of absence fails to return from the leave of absence, the Graduate Program Refund Schedule - 5 week date the institution determines the approved leave of terms absence began; or • if a student takes an unapproved leave of absence, the date the student began the Refund policy: unapproved leave of absence. Drop before classes begin: 100% refund tuition & fees 2. Calculate amount of Title IV aid earned by the student. 3. Compare amount earned and amount disbursed to Withdrawal after 1st class, before 3rd class: 80% refund determine amount of unearned. tuition only 4. If amount earned is greater than amount disbursed, determine late disbursement. Withdrawal after 3rd class, before 5th class: 25% refund 5. If amount earned is less than amount disbursed, tuition only determined amount of Title IV aid that must be returned. 6. Calculate portion of funds to be returned by institution Withdrawal after 5th class: fully liable for tuition & fees and student. A student who owes a grant repayment remains ineligible for further Title IV assistance until the grant is repaid, unless the student and the institution agree on FEDERAL REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO satisfactory repayment arrangements. The following is the refund distribution schedule: REFUNDS/REPAYMENTS OF FEDERAL 1. Unsubsidized FFEL/Direct Stafford Loan (TITLE IV) AID 2. Subsidized FFEL/Direct Stafford Loan
73 3. Federal Perkins Loan complicated process. In order for the College to determine a student’s eligibility for financial aid, certain application 4. FFEL/Direct PLUS procedures must be followed and the student must submit follow-up forms in an accurate and timely manner. Students 5. PELL Grant must be officially accepted by the Office of Admissions before notification of financial aid is given. The process of 6. Federal SEOG applying for financial aid is lengthy and some funds, grants and scholarships, are limited. Therefore, to assure being 7. Other Title IV Programs considered for all available funds, and to receive timely Examples of these refund calculations are available in the notification of funds being offered, students should submit Student Finance Office. the application form and all follow-up forms by March 1. You can apply for financial aid after January 1st of each year and Student’s Responsibility should apply as soon as the family tax return is processed. The form used when applying for federal financial aid Prior to leaving the institution, the student should seek both (including student loans) is called the Free Application for academic and financial advisement. After completing the Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). As the name suggests, there is official withdrawal form (available in the Student Records no fee for using this form. The information that is provided on Office), the student’s record will be processed using the date this form serves as the basis for determining the student’s of withdrawal. If the student does not officially withdraw, eligibility for federal aid as a full-time or part-time student. yet ceases to attend all his/her registered classes for the The quickest way to file for financial aid is to complete the semester, the faculty will provide the last date of attendance. FAFSA on the web at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Both the student and The student’s record will be processed using this last date of one parent (for dependent students) must have a pin number attendance if it surpasses the midpoint of the semester. in order to sign the FAFSA electronically. A pin number can be requested at www.pin.ed.gov. Once you have completed If the student receives a check from the institution as a your FAFSA electronically, you will be directed to the New result of financial aid/loans exceeding the tuition costs and York State Higher Education Services website to complete withdraws, the student may be responsible to repay a portion your New York State TAP Application. If you do not complete of that refund to the Title IV programs. The institution will the TAP application on-line, one will be mailed to you. (TAP review the refund in proportion to the length of attendance is for New York State residents attending a New York State and determine what the student needs to repay. college only.) You may also complete and mail the paper TAP application. To assist with completing the FAFSA form on-line, Institution’s Responsibility a FAFSA worksheet is available in the Student Finance Office or at the Guidance Office of your high school. The TAP form After determining that a student receiving Title IV funds has will be mailed to you once your electronic FAFSA has been withdrawn (officially or unofficially), the institution will process received by the processor. Once you receive your responses the appropriate refund calculation as mandated by the to these applications, you must review the information you Federal regulations. The resulting action will be summarized provided, and make any corrections electronically or by mail. and notice of this action will be mailed to the student. If the student must repay a portion of the refund received prior to The Free Application for Federal Student Aid allows students the withdrawal, the institution will notify the student of the to request application information to be sent to up to ten liability. different institutions. To designate that information be sent to Hilbert College, please list its name and institution code The institution will perform due diligence in securing the (002735) on the application. It is important for students and monies to return to the Title IV programs. This Title IV their parents to understand that, when applying for financial overpayment status will be indicated on all subsequent aid, they accept certain responsibilities. These include Financial Aid transcripts that the institution produces and providing correct, accurate, and timely information. Also, this action will disqualify further Title IV funding until the the applicant must review and understand the agreements monies are returned as requested. contained in all forms that are signed, comply with The institution will respond to any questions or concerns application deadlines and requests for additional information regarding this regulation. and repay any funds received as a result of inaccurate information. Once the processing center analyzes the application data, FINANCIAL AID POLICIES the results are transmitted to several parties. The student will receive an acknowledgment document that summarizes The Application Process the data information. It must be reviewed for accuracy. Applying for student financial assistance can be a Corrections may be made online at www.fafsa.ed.gov . If
74 all the information is accurate, the Student Finance Office will receive the same data via the electronic network and Costs may also include loan fees, dependent care costs in conjunction with other documents submitted by the and expenses related to a disability (if they are necessary applicant, the eligibility for federal, institutional and state aid for attendance and are not covered by other agencies). The can be determined. estimated cost of attendance budgets for full-time students attending in the 2013-14 academic year follow. Important The Verification Process Reminder: These budgets are not the actual charges on the Some student federal aid applications are selected by the student’s account. Only tuition, fees, room and board (for processing center for verification. The student may need resident students) amounts are listed on the tuition bill. to provide documentation that the information reported on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid is accurate. The estimated cost(s) of Attendance printed on the Hilbert Documents such as the student’s and parents’ tax returns, College Award Notice are inflated to include several factors verification of untaxed income, household size or the number in addition to tuition and fees. The budgets below are for a in college may be required. full-time student and are used strictly by the Student Finance General Eligibility Criteria Office for the purpose of packaging for the 2013-2014 Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible to Academic Year. receive federal funding: Commuter Off-Campus • Be a U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen Tuition ...... $19,300 Tuition ...... $19,300 • Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an eligible Fees ...... 600 Fees ...... 600 degree or certificate program at an eligible post- Room/Board...... 4,500 Room/Board ...... 4,500 secondary institution Transportation…...... 700 Transportation …...... 700 • Not be simultaneously enrolled in elementary or Books/Supplies ...... 750 Books/Supplies …...... 750 secondary school Personal Expenses…..... 800 Personal Expenses …...800 • Have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent Avg. Loan Orig. Fee …...... 100 Avg. Loan Orig. Fee...... 100 • Provide a valid and verifiable social security number . • If required, be registered with the selective service TOTAL ...... $26,750 TOTAL...... $26,750 • Not have had federal benefits suspended or terminated .. as a result of a drug offense conviction Resident – On Campus • Maintain satisfactory academic progress in the program of study Tuition ...... $19,300 • Not be in default on a previous federal education loan, Fees ...... 600 not owe a repayment on a previous federal educational Room/Board...... 8,650 grant or loan, and not have borrowed in excess of federal Transportation...... 700 student loan limits Books/Supplies ...... 750 • Meet additional program-specific criteria under specific Personal Expenses …...... 800 program descriptions Avg. Loan Orig. Fee …...... 100
Calculation of Financial Aid TOTAL ...... $30,900 Once the student’s eligibility for financial aid has been established, the financial aid award for the student can **Child Care will be adjusted on an individual basis. be determined. This process is called packaging. It is the Billing is done by Student Accounts on a semester basis. Any process of filling the gap between the cost of attending the specific questions pertaining to the student’s bill should be College and the amount a family can afford to contribute directed to that department. from personal resources to pay those costs. The cost of attendance, also referred to as the student’s budget, takes Your actual charges for attendance for one semester will into consideration expenses that are related to the student’s be: Tuition $9,650: Fees $300 (General College $250 and education. These educational costs are both direct and Technology $50), Room/Board: $4,325 (actual charges may indirect and include: vary depending on Room and Meal plan).
• Tuition and fees Based on the data from the Free Application for Federal • Room and board Student Aid and State Tuition Assistance application, the • Books and supplies award amounts for federal and state aid are calculated. • Transportation These award amounts, along with recommended loan • Miscellaneous personal expenses amounts and work study allotments, are communicated to the student by means of an award notice. Once the student
75 accepts the award notice by signing the school copy and proceeds of the loan to be credited to the student tuition returning it by the deadline date shown on the Award Letter, account. Once the student has graduated, withdrawn or the financial aid amounts (excluding workstudy amount since dropped below half-time, he/she must complete an Exit this is paid to the student when the hours are worked) are Interview with the Perkins Loan Technician. All the payment used for deferment of tuition costs. Any balance remaining obligations will be disclosed and copies of important after the aid is deferred is the responsibility of the student to documents will be given to the borrower. Academic pay. transcripts are withheld until this requirement is fulfilled.
SPECIFIC PROGRAM INFORMATION Federal Work-Study Program The applicant must be enrolled full-time. The College makes Federal Pell Grant every attempt to employ all eligible students; however, The Federal Pell Grant is an entitlement program. The in the event when there are more eligible students than applicant must be enrolled as an undergraduate student at funds available, the College will select those demonstrating least on a part-time basis in an approved post secondary exceptional financial need. institution which is itself eligible under law to participate in the grant program. Financial need is determined by a formula The College arranges for job placements on campus and established by the Department of Education and is reviewed off campus with public or private non-profit agencies and annually by Congress. A student may receive a Federal Pell community service organizations, includes the America Grant until the completion of the first bachelor degree. Once Reads/Counts Program. The number of hours allowed for a bachelor degree is earned, the student is no longer eligible. a student to work under this program are determined by a student’s financial need, class schedule, academic progress Current awards for full-time students range from $602 to and health status. Students are paid every two weeks for the $5550 per year. The amount of the award is affected by the hours worked during that time. Compensation is not given cost of attendance and the status of part-time/full-time. The for hours awarded and not worked. Pell grant is not duplicative of state awards. Federal Direct Stafford Loan Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity In addition to meeting the general eligibility criteria already Grants (SEOG) stated, the student must be enrolled at least half-time. The The applicant must have financial need be enrolled at least student must also complete the Free Application for Federal half-time, and be Pell eligible. Student Aid.
The award ranges from $100 to $3900 per year, based on Federal Direct Stafford Loans (Subsidized and cost of attendance and the availability of funds. Awards are Unsubsidized) – direct Stafford Loans are made to made until the completion of the first bachelor degree. students attending school at least half-time. The U.S. Department of Education is the lender, and you receive the Federal Perkins Loan loan money through your school. Stafford Loans are low Loans are available to students enrolled at least halftime. interest loans available for a student’ educational expenses. The applicant must have exceptional financial need based A Subsidized Stafford Loan is awarded on the basis of on the data filed on the Free Application for Federal Student financial need. The federal government pays the interest on Aid. The current interest rate, not payable until the repayment the Subsidized loan when the student is enrolled in college period, is 5% on the unpaid principal. Repayment begins at least half-time and during the periods of loan deferment. nine months after graduation, or leaving school and may The interest rate for Subsidized loans disbursed after July 1, extend up to ten years depending on the amount borrowed. 2012 will be at a fixed rate of 6.8%; interest begins after half- Special payment deferments are granted for active military time enrollment ceases. service, service in the Peace Corps, VISTA, or similar national programs. There are provisions for loan cancellations for An Unsubsidized Stafford Loan is not awarded on the basis of borrowers who enter certain fields of teaching and law financial need. Unsubsidized loans have a fixed interest rate enforcement. of 6.8% Interest is charged on the unsubsidized loan from the time the loan is disbursed until it is paid in full. This loan A total of $5,500 may be borrowed for the first two years of is designed for students who do not qualify for Subsidized undergraduate study. A total of $27,500 may be borrowed for Stafford Loans. Additional loan funds are available for all the years of undergraduate study. The available loan funds students who are independent of parent(s) as defined by are limited to each institution based on federal calculations. Department of Education standards and for dependent students whose parents cannot borrow the Parent Plus A student must remain enrolled at least half-time for the Loan ($4,000 for first-and second-year students, $5,000
76 for third-and fourth-year students). A 1% origination fee will fixed at 7.89% for Direct Plus Loans disbursed on or after July be charged on the principal amount of the subsidized and 1, 2006. A 4% origination fee will be charged on the principal unsubsidized loans, deducted before any funds are received, amount of the loan, deducted before any funds are received, so the loan amount you receive will be less than the amount so the loan amount you receive will be less than the amount that will be repaid. that will be repaid.
A student certified as a freshman (0-29 credit hours Other Loan Programs completed) may borrow up to $3500 per academic year. Various lending institutions offer Alternative Loans for A student certified as a sophomore (30-59 credit hours student borrowers with a credit-worthy co-signer. Additional completed) may borrow up to $4500 per academic year. information and applications are available in the Student A student certified as a junior or senior (60 or more credit Finance Office. hours completed) may borrow up to $5500 per academic year. The amount of loan eligibility is also determined by New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) enrollment status of part-time or full-time. Loan eligibility To be eligible for State student aid programs, a student must is prorated for a student completing his/her degree be a New York State resident and a U. S. citizen or permanent requirements during one semester of the academic period. resident alien, matriculated in an approved program at a The total aggregate limit for a dependent undergraduate participating institution in New York State. student cannot exceed $31,000 with a maximum of $23,000 subsidized. The total aggregate limit for an independent To receive any state-sponsored award or scholarship, undergraduate student is $57,500 with a maximum of students must submit an application to HESC by June $23,000 subsidized. 30 of the academic year for which assistance is sought. Exception: To receive assistance through the Aid for Part- Loan proceeds are disbursed in two payments for the Time Study program, students must submit an application length of the loan (ex: a loan is processed for the period of to the participating institution- not to HESC. Applicants will Aug.-May...the loan will come in two disbursements...one in be processed as dependent using parental income as an the Fall, and one in the Spring). First-time borrowers at an eligibility criteria unless the student falls into one of the institution are mandated a thirty day delay in receiving loan following categories: funds. • Be 35 years of age or older as of June 30 preceding the The student must remain enrolled at least half-time for academic year for which assistance is being sought (June the proceeds of any loan to be credited to his/her tuition 30, 2013 for the 2012-2013 academic year) OR account. Once a student has either graduated, withdrawn, • Be between 22 and 35 years old as of June 30 or dropped below six credit hours, he/she must make formal preceding the academic year for which assistance arrangements with the loan servicer to begin repayment. is being sought (June 30,2013 for the 2012-2013 academic year) and NOT • The maximum repayment period is ten years • During the preceding year and during both calendar • Repayment in whole or in part may be made at any time years of the current academic year (for example, without penalty. 2011,2012, and 2013 for the 2012-13 academic year), the applicant has not and will not reside with parents Payment of principal balance may be deferred while (or in a building or apartment owned or leased by the enrolled full-time in undergraduate or graduate study if the parents) for more than six weeks, even if applicants have student sends proper notification to the lending bank. Other paid rent to the parents. deferments are granted for active military service, Peace • During the preceding tax year—on which an award is Corps or Domestic Service Volunteer. based—and the following year (for example, 2011 and 2012 for awards made for 2012-2013 academic year) Federal Parent Loans (PLUS) neither parent has nor will claim the applicant as a The purpose of this program is to enable parents of dependent for federal or state income tax purposes. dependent undergraduate students to secure a loan to • During the preceding year and during both calendar help meet the educational costs of attending the College. years of the current academic year, the applicant has Creditworthy parents of a dependent student who is enrolled not received and will not receive financial assistance or at least half time in a degree program may borrow up to support from parents in excess of $750, including gifts the students’ cost of attendance, minus any other financial and loans. aid. Repayment begins within 60 days after the final loan • Be under 22 years of age on June 30 preceding the disbursement for the loan period, unless the parent requests academic year for which assistance is being sought ( a deferment by indication such on the plus loan application June 30, 2013 for the 2012-2013 academic year) and or directly contacts the plus loan servicer. Interest rate is 77 meet one of the following requirements: the State of New York. The award cannot exceed the cost Both parents deceased, disabled, or declared of tuition. Students must complete an application that is incompetent by judicial action available in the Student Finance Office. Receiving public assistance other than Aid to families with Dependent Children or food stamps Child of Veteran Award Ward of the court The applicant must be the child of a veteran who is There has been an involuntary dissolution of the deceased, disabled or missing in action as a result of service applicants family, resulting in relinquishment of during World War I, World War II, Korean Conflict or Vietnam parental responsibility and control Era, or who were prisoners of war during such service. Were honorably discharged from military service and Recipients can receive up to $450 each year for four years were not claimed on parents’ 2011 tax return and of full-time undergraduate study. The award is processed by also will not be claimed on the 2012 return completing the Tuition Assistance Program application. Applicant is a veteran and has been honorably discharged from the armed forces. Child of Deceased Police Officer-Firefighter Award The applicant must be the child of a police officer, firefighter, Undergraduate students enrolled in the Associate Degree or a volunteer firefighter who had died as a result of injuries program are limited to six semesters of TAP awards. sustained in the line of duty. Recipients can receive up to (Total of 36 TAP points) $450 per year for up to four years of full-time undergraduate study. Documentation of eligibility and a special application Undergraduate students enrolled in the Bachelor Degree must be processed with New York State Higher Education program are limited to eight semesters of TAP awards. Services Corporation, 99 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY (Total of 48 TAP points) 12255. ** Independent status under the Federal definition does not necessarily assure independent status for State programs. The amount of the TAP award is scaled according to the level Vietnam Veteran Tuition Award of study, tuition charges, and net taxable income. For first- Persons who served in the armed forces in Indochina at any time undergraduate TAP recipients enrolled full-time who are time from January 1, 1963 through May 7, 1975 are eligible dependent, or financially independent and are married or to apply if the student is enrolled as either a full-time or part- have tax dependents, the maximum award is $5000 and the time student and has New York State residency as of date minimum award is $500. established by the State. Contact the Student Finance Office for additional information. Tuition Assistance for part-time Students (Aid to Part-time study) Persian Gulf Veteran Tuition Award To be eligible for aid to part-time study a student must: This program provides financial assistance to eligible veterans matriculated in undergraduate and graduate • Be a resident of New York State degree programs, or enrolled in approved vocation training • Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien or refugee programs, on either a full or part-time basis. Eligible veterans • If eligible to be claimed as a tax dependent, the family’s must: net New York State taxable income cannot have exceeded $50,550, in the preceding tax year • Have served in the armed forces in the hostilities that • If not eligible to be claimed as a tax dependent, the occurred in the Persian Gulf from August 2, 1990 to the student’s and, if married, the spouse’s incomes together end of such hostilities, as evidenced by receipt of the do not exceed $34,250 in the preceding tax year Southwest Asia Service Medal; • Not have exhausted eligibility under the State’s Tuition • Have been discharged from the service under other than Assistance Program(TAP) dishonorable conditions; • Be matriculated as a part-time student in an approved • A New York State resident; undergraduate degree program • Apply for a Tuition Assistant Program (TAP) and a Federal • Be enrolled for at least 3 but not more than 11 credit Pell Grant if applying as a full-time undergraduate hours per semester student, or for the Federal Pell Grant only if applying as a • Retain good academic standing in order to continue to part-time undergraduate student. be eligible for an award Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals • Have tuition of at least $100 per year with Disabilities (VESID) • Not be in default on any student loan Students with disabilities must contact the nearest Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with The recipients and award amounts are determined by the Disabilities for specific eligibility and application information. College and contingent upon the allocation authorized by The Buffalo Office: (716) 848-8001. 78 student’s enrollment status and begins to finalize the award Adult Career and Continuing Education Services- information for payment to the student’s account. For Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) those students who have fulfilled all the requirements for a particular type of financial aid, the award amount is credited Individuals with disabilities who are interested in ACCESS-VR to the student’s account to pay institutional charges. When assistance for college must apply to ACCES-VR by: the amount of financial aid exceeds the institutional charges, 1. April 15 for the fall semester the excess funds are refunded to the student in the form of 2. September 15 for the spring semester a check. These refunds are available within 14 days of the credit balance being created. Under extenuating circumstances, these dates may be waived by the vocational rehabilitation counselor when: HILBERT COLLEGE’S SATISFACTORY 1. The individual has completed financial aid and ACADEMIC PROGRESS GUIDELINES FOR admissions procedures prior to ACCES-VR application. 2. There is sufficient time remaining to complete the FEDERAL AID necessary assessment and planning before the semester start date. Federal regulations require that all financial aid recipients maintain satisfactory academic progress in a course of study Buffalo District Office: leading toward a degree. 508 Main Street, Buffalo, New York, 14202 General Information: To receive federal and state aid, students must maintain a Phone: 1-888-652-7062/Fax: 716-848-8103 minimum grade point average and complete a percentage of credit hours attempted each semester. This is called being in State Aid to Native Americans good academic standing. Application forms may be obtained from the Native American Education Unit, New York State Education Department, It is required that, prior to withdrawing from a course, the Cultural Education Center, Albany, NY 12230. The completed student seek advisement from the Student Finance Office to application should be forwarded to the Native American determine the impact of such action on future financial aid Education Unit along with: eligibility. Students who withdraw through proper procedures will be made aware of any impact their withdrawal will have • Official transcript of high school record or photocopy of on their ability to maintain satisfactory progress. General Equivalency Diploma • Letter(s) of recommendation from one or more leaders in ELEMENTS OF SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS FOR the community attesting to personality and character FEDERAL AID • Personal letter, setting forth clearly, in detail, educational plans and desires QUALITATIVE MEASURE: Students must maintain a certain • Signatures of the parents of minor applicants approving cumulative GPA at the end of each academic year. educational plans • Official tribal certification form PACE: Students must successfully complete a certain percentage of credit hours attempted at the end of each The applicant must be a member of one of the Native academic year. American tribes located on reservations within New York State. Students are responsible for notifying the Native The formula to compute PACE is: American Education Unit in writing of any changes in student Cumulative # of credit hours successfully completed divided status, program or institutional enrollment. Each semester, by: Cumulative # of credit hours attempted the student must submit a grade report for continuance of funding. • Transfer credits accepted by Hilbert College will count both as attempted and completed hours at Hilbert College. Payment of Financial Aid Awards • Remedial courses will count both as attempted and The student’s financial aid award notice lists all the estimates completed hours. for the full academic year; however, tuition charges and • Repeats of failed courses will count as attempted and financial aid payments are processed by the semester. If completed hours. the student’s original award notice was based on full-time • F, W, I grades will count as attempted, but NOT enrollment and the student changes to part-time status, completed. the award amounts must be recalculated. After the drop/ add period ends, the Student Finance Office verifies the
79 The following charts demonstrate the standards of Good 1, 2 50% Academic Standing for students attending Hilbert College. Please note: there are different charts for federal and state 3,4 55% aid. 5,6 60% 7,8 70% STANDARD FOR CONTINUANCE OF 9,10 80% FEDERAL AID 11,12 85% Reviewed at the end of each academic year
MAXIMUM TIMEFRAME: Federal regulations require QUALITATIVE MEASURE that a student must progress through his program of study BACCALAUREATE DEGREE at a pace which ensures completion within the maximum timeframe. Maximum timeframe is defined as a period of no Full Time Student by Semester longer than 150% of the published length of the education After this semester With this CQPA program, as measured in credit hours. Associates Degree is 60 credit hours x 150% = 90 credit hours or 6 semesters of 1st 1.10 study. Bachelor Degree is 120 credit hours x 150% = 180 2nd 1.50 credit hours or 12 semesters of study. 3rd 1.60 4th 1.70 CONSEQUENCES OF NOT MEETING SATIS- 5th 1.75 FACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP) Hilbert College reviews FEDERAL aid at the end of each 6th 1.80 academic year. An academic year is comprised of the fall/ 7th 1.90 spring/summer semesters. Students’ academic progress will 8th 2.00 be reviewed at the end of whichever semester is completed last that academic year. For example, if a student attends 9th 2.00 fall and does not attend spring or summer, progress will be 10th 2.00 reviewed at the end of the fall semester. If a student does 11th 2.00 not meet both of the components of SAP,. he will receive a letter outlining the requirement and what was achieved. The 12th 2.00 student will not be eligible to receive federal aid again until all the requirements have been met.
QUALITATIVE MEASURE APPEALS ASSOCIATE DEGREE In the event a student has lost federal aid eligibility due to not meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress, an appeal may Full Time Student by Semester be filed in the case of specific circumstances. After this semester With this QPA Federal regulations allow a student to appeal under the 1st 1.10 following circumstances: the death of a relative, an injury or 2nd 1.25 illness of the student, or other special circumstances. When 3rd 1.50 filing an appeal, the student must submit a letter explain- ing the circumstances, supporting documentation, and the 4th 2.00 student must explain, in writing, what has changed in the 5th 2.00 student’s situation that will allow the student to comply with 6th 2.00 SAP requirements at the next evaluation. The appeal will be reviewed by a committee and the student will be notified in writing of the outcome. If the appeal is granted, the student will be placed on probation for the following semester and will PACE be allowed to receive federal aid. At the end of that semester, the student must be meeting SAP or he will not be eligible for Number of semesters in Students must federal aid the following semester(s) until such time as the attendence successfully complete student is making satisfactory progress again.
80 STANDARD FOR CONTINUANCE OF A student must have accrued at least this many credits Receive a passing/failing grade for this % of hours attempted STATE AID last semester - With at least this CQPA Effective 2010-11 for those receiving their first award in 1st 3 50% 1.00 academic years 2010-11 and beyond. 2nd 9 50% 1.25 3rd 18 75% 1.50 BACCALAUREATE DEGREE (by semester) 4th 30 75% 2.00 At the completion of this semester 5th 45 100% 2.00 A student must have accrued at least this many credits Receive a passing/failing grade for this % of hours attempted STANDARD FOR THE CONTINUANCE OF last semester---With at least this CQPA STATE AID Semester Credits % CQPA 1st 6 50% 1.50 In the case of transfer students, an official transcript of all 2nd 15 50% 1.80 previous college work (even if the student does not intend to transfer the credits) must be on file in the Student Records 3rd 27 75% 1.80 Office. All transcripts must be evaluated before a determi- 4th 39 75% 2.00 nation can be made regarding a student’s eligibility for the 5th 51 100% 2.00 Tuition Assistance Program (TAP). 6th 66 100% 2.00 Students who receive Aid to Part-time/or TAP to total 24 TAP 7th 81 100% 2.00 points (equal to four full-time awards) must maintain a 2.00 CQPA for continued eligibility for State Aid.
ASSOCIATE DEGREE (by semester) State regulations allow a waiver to undergraduate students At the completion of this semester who have not met the good academic standards. A student must have accrued at least this many credits Upon notification of ineligibility, the student should follow Receive a passing/failing grade for this % of hours attempted the directions outlined in the letter to apply for a waiver. If last semester - With at least this CQPA a waiver is granted, the student is allowed to receive the Semester Credits % CQPA Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) award for the upcoming 1st 6 50% 1.30 semester. This waiver can only be granted once in an entire undergraduate career, regardless of the institutions(s). 2nd 9 50% 1.50 3rd 21 75% 1.80 Upon notification of ineligibility, the student should submit 4th 30 75% 2.00 a written request for a waiver to Beverly Chudy, Director of Student Financial Aid If a waiver is granted, the student 5th 45 100% 2.00 is allowed to receive the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) award for the upcoming semester. This waiver can only be Effective for those receiving their first award 2006-07 granted once in an entire undergraduate career, regardless through 2009-10 of the institution(s). Contact Persons Regarding Good Academic BACCALAUREATE DEGREE (by semester) Standing: At the completion of this semester Dr. Christopher L. Holoman, A student must have accrued at least this many credits Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Receive a passing/failing grade for this % of hours attempted Kate Munroe last semester - With at least this CQPA Executive Director for Student Success and Retention 1st 3 50% 1.10 Caprice Arabia, Director of Student Records 2nd 9 50% 1.20 Financial Aid Waiver: 3rd 21 75% 1.30 Beverly Chudy, Director of Student Financial Aid 4th 33 75% 2.00 5th 45 100% 2.00 6th 60 100% 2.00 7th 75 100% 2.00
ASSOCIATE DEGREE (by semester) At the completion of this semester
81 applied as program requirements or as electives.
TWO-YEAR COLLEGES WITH TRANSFER TRANSFER POLICY ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS 1. Adirondack Community College Hilbert recognizes that transfer students have special re- 2. Alfred State/SUNY College of Technology quirements and concerns. As a result, the admissions office 3. Broome Community College has a specific transfer coordinator who will work to evaluate 4. Bryant and Stratton College a prospective student’s prior coursework in conjunction with 5. Cayuga Community College the department chairs. 6. Corning Community College Hilbert welcomes transfer students from two and four year 7. Dutchess Community College colleges. In addition, Hilbert will consider CLEP scores, AP 8. Erie Community College coursework, and military education. 9. Finger Lakes Community College 10. Fulton Montgomery Community College MINIMUM TRANSFER GRADE 11. Genesee Community College For required courses in your major, a minimum grade of C- is 12. George Brown College, Toronto, Canada necessary for transfer credit to be granted. Award of transfer 13. Herkimer County Community College credits for D grades in courses outside your major may in- 14. Hudson Valley Community College clude up to 12.0 credit hours, at the discretion of the Division 15. Jamestown Business College Chair. Some programs may have additional grade require- 16. Jamestown Community College ments-please consult the relevant program requirements 17. Jefferson Community College in the college catalog and on the website. Students who 18. Mildred Elley College transfer in–house to a new program will have their records 19. Mohawk Valley Community College reevaluated to conform to that program’s standards. 20. Monroe Community College Previous coursework expiration.Courses will not expire unless 21. Niagara County Community College determined by the Division Head. 22. North Country Community College 23. Olean Business Institute RESIDENCY 24. Onondaga Community College Of the final 45 credit hours toward completion of the bac- 25. Sage Junior College calaureate, a minimum of 30.0 hours must be taken at 26. Schenectady County Community College Hilbert College. Academic advisement is particularly critical 27. Tompkins Cortland Community College to ensuring students meet program requirements in a timely 28. Trocaire College progression. 29. Villa Maria College
TRANSFER AGREEMENTS HILBERT AND AREA HIGH SCHOOLS The relationship that exists between Hilbert College and these two-year colleges in New York State strives to personal- ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS ize contacts among the students, faculty and administration Specialized articulation agreements exist with several high from transfer colleges and Hilbert College. Transfer students schools and Board of Cooperative Education Services (BO- may contact Hilbert College Admissions Office and their pres- CES) Centers in the Western New York area. These relation- ent college’s department chairpersons, transfer counselors, ships assist students in the transition from the secondary and academic advisors for specific details. level to the college level by acknowledging their completion of Hilbert offers a receptive environment for students trans- certain unique course offerings at their schools. In general, ferring from two- year institutions. In many cases, specific students who are enrolled in these programs or courses articulation agreements exist between Hilbert and the two- receive three benefits: year college, so that courses transfer in seamlessly. The list First, students will receive college credit in accordance to the of partner institutions and transfer agreements is regularly individual agreements as listed below. Once accepted and updated. Please consult the Admissions office for the up to registered in a Hilbert College degree program at the associ- date information. ate or bachelor’s level, the students will receive credit for the While recognizing the quality of the academic programs at equivalent Hilbert courses. A student must attend Hilbert other institutions, the College is also aware that the content College to receive credit; this credit is non-transferable. In in certain courses can become significantly outdated after a addition, Hilbert College provides each school with three number of years. For that reason, Hilbert’s academic chairs scholarships each year worth $1,000 per semester for eight reserve the right to determine, with incoming transfer cours- consecutive semesters (four academic years Fall/Spring). es that are five years or older, whether those courses can be These are to be awarded to students that complete these
82 courses and are recommended by their instructor or director. Finally, during their senior year in high school, up to five students from each school who are recommended by their instructors will receive tuition waivers to take a three credit hour introductory level course at Hilbert College. Students are only responsible for the cost of books and for transportation to and from campus.
This list is subject to change – please consult the Admissions office for the current information. High School Agreements: ______Departments High School Program Hilbert Equivalent Credit Criminal Justice Bishop Timon-Saint Jude High School Criminal Justice/ Criminology CJ 101/CJ 204 3-6 John Marshall: School of Law & Government School of Law & Government CJ 202 3 Bennett Law Magnet Magnet Curriculum CJ 202 3 Buffalo Public Schools Public and Private CJ 101, CJ 103 Security Program CJ Elective 9 East High School Forensic Tech FS 101/CJ Electives 3-9 Hamburg High School Forensic Science FS 101 3 Lancaster High School Criminal Law Course CJ Elective 3 St. Francis High School Law in Society CJ 202 3 Frontier High School Criminal Justice/Forensic Science CJ 101/FS 101 3-6 Mount Saint Mary Academy Forensic Science FS101 3
Business Administration West Seneca Academy of Finance AOF Curriculum 2 BUS Electives 6 Iroquois Business Academy AOF Curriculum 2 BUS Electives 6 Lafayette Academy of Finance AOF Curriculum 2 BUS Electives 6 Orchard Park Academy of Finance AOF Curriculum 2 BUS Electives 6 North Tonawanda Academy of Finance AOF Curriculum varies depending on major 3-6 Hamburg High School Academy of Finance AOF Curriculum
Communication Studies North Collins High School Photography Course 1 Comm Elective 3 Immaculata Academy Mass Media Courses 1 Lib. Arts Elective 3 Chautauqua Lake TV Broadcasting 1 Comm Elective 3 West Seneca TV Broadcasting 1 Lib. Arts Elective 3 Buffalo Academy of Visual & Performing Arts Comm. Media Arts 1 Comm. Elective 3 BOCES Agreements______Centers BOCES Program Hilbert Equivalent Credit Cattaraugus/Allegheny BOCES CJ Curriculum I & II CJ 101, CJ 103 3-6 Graphic Design Lib. Arts Elective 3 Delaware, Chenango, Madison, Otsego (DCMO) BOCES Security and Law Curriculum CJ 103 Intro to Security 3 Erie I BOCES – Criminal Justice/Legal Academy CJ 101, CJ 103, CJ elective, FS101 3-12 Erie I BOCES – Cisco networking/CIS MIS 120,MIS 205, MIS 206 3-9 Erie II BOCES CJ Curriculum I & II CJ 101, CJ 103 3-6 Genesee Valley BOCES CJ Curriculum I & II CJ 101, CJ Elective,FS101 3-9 Madison-Oneida BOCES CJ Curriculum I & II CJ 101, CJ 103 3-6 Monroe I BOCES CJ Curriculum I & II CJ 101, CJ 103 3-6 Orleans-Niagara BOCES CJ Curriculum I & II CJ 101, CJ 103 3-6 Orleans-Niagara BOCES Digital Media Prog. Comm. Elective 3 St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES CJ Curriculum I & II CJ 101, CJ Elective 3-6 WSWHE BOCES CJ Curriculum I & II CJ 101, CJ 103 3-6 Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES (FLTCC) CJ Curriculum I & II CJ 101, CJ 202 3-6 Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES Human Services I & II HS 101 & HS Elective 3-6 INTERESTED STUDENTS SHOULD CONTACT THE PROGRAM COORDINATOR FOR MORE INFORMATION
83 STUDENT LIFE 3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education A goal of college education is to become a responsible, self- records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes directed member of society. Self-direction can be developed disclosure without consent. One exception which permits not only through the academic experience but also through disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials participation in group activities outside the classroom. with legitimate educational interests. A school official is Extra-curricular activities act as a means of developing the a person employed by the College in an administrative, potential for leadership and creativity and of satisfying the supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position need for recreation and relaxation. Students learn how (including law enforcement unit personnel and health to interact with others and opportunities are created for staff); a person or company with whom the College has interpersonal relationships leading to a better understanding contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent); of human nature. a person serving on the Board of Trustees; or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or DIRECTORY INFORMATION grievance committee, or assisting another school official The College may release certain data on students to in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a interested parties for the purpose of verification (e.g. legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review prospective employers, insurance carriers, federal/ state an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional agencies). Such information may include name, address, responsibility. Upon request, the College discloses education phone number, dates of attendance, quality point average, records without consent to officials of another school in awards and degrees received. Such information is requested which a student seeks or intends to enroll. on an ongoing basis from the areas of student records, 4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department student finance, and career placement. of Education concerning alleged failures by the College to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and If a student wishes that no information be released, a written address of the Office that administers FERPA: request must be filed with the Office of Student Records. Family Policy Compliance Office Student Records/Family Rights and Privacy U.S. Department of Education The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act 600 Independence Avenue, SW (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect Washington, DC 20202-4605 to their education records. They are: STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION 1. The right to inspect and review the student’s education The mission of the Student Government Association records within 45 days of the day the College receives (SGA) is to represent the cultural, educational, recreational, a request for access. Students should submit to the and social interests of the student body, to encourage the Registrar written requests that identify the record(s) they growth of self-government, and to promote responsibility, wish to inspect. The College official will make arrangements loyalty, and cooperation among the students in their relations for access and notify the student of the time and place with faculty and administrators of the college. The SGA is where the records may be inspected. If the records are not an elected body comprised of five Executive Board Officers maintained by the College official to whom the request was and thirteen Senators representing various segments of the submitted, that official shall advise the student of the correct student population. The SGA has five standing committees official to whom the request should be addressed. to further its mission and address its objectives: Budget and Appropriations, Rules and Regulations, and Social Welfare, 2. The right to request the amendment of the student’s Communications Committee, and Dining Hall Committee. education records that the student believes are inaccurate or The SGA is responsible for the oversight of student clubs on misleading. Students may ask the College to amend a record campus. The SGA meets weekly to consider student issues that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They should and plan for student activities. write the College official responsible for the record, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify STUDENT ACTIVITIES why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the College decides The Campus Activity Advisory Board (CAAB) in concert not to amend the record as requested by the student, the with Director of Student Activities has the responsibility College will notify the student of the decision and advise the of planning a yearly activities calendar representing the student of his or her right to a hearing regarding the request interests of the student population. Student Activities offered for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing involve a variety of venues including comedians, concerts, procedures will be provided to the student when notified of luncheons, and trips to sporting events and theaters. the right to a hearing. 84 Special Events include: Welcome Week, a Parents’ Day, a hours, whether they live on or off campus. A response to Live Nativity/Christmas Party, Alcohol Awareness events, receipt of this information is required in the form of a signed an Easter Celebration, Winter Ball, the Student Government acknowledgement. Although the meningococcal vaccination Association Awards Banquet, and the Quad Party. is required for resident students, Hilbert College encourages Student Publications all students to receive the inoculation. Students should seek Student Life sponsors and/or contributes to the following information concerning this vaccine from their personal care publications: a monthly Activities Calendar, the H-Files physician. student newspaper, the Hilbert Horizons student magazine, Resident students must have proof of health insurance and the Student Handbook. on file in the Office of the Director of Residence Life; and proof of a recent physical examination on file in the Office STUDENT CLUBS of Student Life before entering the Residence Hall. Student Clubs chartered by the Student Government Association athletes must provide annual proof of a recent physical to be (SGA) include: the Adventure Club, the Campus Activity submitted to the Office of the Director of Athletics. Student Advisory Board, the Campus Ministry Club, the Common athletes are strongly encouraged to have their own primary Ground Club, the Communication Club, the Criminal Justice health insurance. All other students are encouraged to have Forensic Science/ Crime Scene Investigation Association, the health insurance and a recent physical examination. Great Expectations/English Club, the H-Files, Hilbert Horizons Literary Magazine, Hilbert Starz, the Hockey Club, the Human Hilbert College mandates accident insurance for all full-time Services Association, the McGrath Library Club, the Military students. Information regarding health or accident insurance Club, the Phi Beta Lambda Business Club, the Psychology is available in the Office of Student Life. Hilbert College is not Club, Spectrum club, Student Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC), responsible for payment of any medical expenses incurred by Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), Students students. in Free Enterprise (SIFE). Given that the initiation of and continuance of student activities and clubs is dependent STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARDS upon student interest, the aforementioned activities and Students are required to carry ID cards at all times. The ID clubs are subject to change. card is needed to check out materials from the library, to cash checks, to be admitted to on- and off-campus activities, STUDENT HANDBOOK and to have on hand if requested by Campus Safety to verify The Hilbert College Student Handbook provides information identity. ID pictures are taken during Orientation and during on student life at Hilbert. This publication contains the semester by the Student Life Office. There is a nominal information on student organizations and services. The fee for replacing lost ID cards. Handbook also contains the Student Code of Rights and Responsibilities, which describes rules related to student life ORIENTATION at Hilbert. All Hilbert students are under the jurisdiction of To welcome all new students to Hilbert, orientation programs the Student Code of Rights and Responsibilities. The Student are held prior to the start of classes each fall. A Parent Handbook is provided to all students at the beginning of the Program is also available. An additional orientation session Fall semester, and copies are available in the Student Life is held in January for all new students entering into the Office. spring semester. These programs are sponsored under the direction of the Vice Provost for Leadership Development. STUDENT HEALTH Attendance at these orientations is mandatory. The New York State Public Health Law (NYS PHL) §2165, requires all students enrolled for six or more credit hours Orientation consists of social events as well as a series of and were born on or after January 1, 1957 must submit discussions and information sessions designed to provide verification of immunization or proof of two measles, one an easy adjustment into college life and to introduce the mumps, and one rubella inoculation; signed by a doctor entering student to college services, policies, and facilities. or designated health official. Students must provide documentation within 30 days of the first day of class to ACTIVITIES avoid sanctions, interruption of class scheduling. A listing of The geographic location of the College and the facilities in its immunization clinics associated with the Health Department proximity make it possible to provide opportunities for diverse is available in the Wellness Center. activities. The cultural richness of Buffalo enhances the scope of theatrical and musical experiences for students. In addition, New York State Public Health Law (NYS PHL ) §2167 requires institutions, colleges and universities, to Students are encouraged to participate in activities which distribute information regarding meningococcal disease and take advantage of the recreational facilities available in vaccination to all students enrolled for at least six credit locations near the College. Indoor and outdoor swimming
85 pools and tennis courts make it possible for students to stimulating competition in a friendly and social environment, engage in these activities year round. Nature trails through with consideration given to the needs of the current student nearby Letchworth State Park and several creek areas under body. Special considerations are given to time, place and environmental protection provide natural settings for hikers, type of programming to ensure that all students will have an campers, and nature lovers. Students also have at their opportunity to join in. All members of the College community doorstep some of the best ski slopes in the eastern section are encouraged to participate on a regular basis. of the nation which have skiing during the day and evening hours. ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Students participate in the cultural opportunities afforded Hilbert College’s approximately 6,200 alumni have assumed them in Buffalo and enjoy annual Student Government positions in virtually every career area and live throughout sponsored trips to such places as the Stratford Festival in the United States and in several foreign countries. The many Stratford, Ontario. and varied accomplishments of the alumni are a measure of the college’s success in achieving its goal of career ATHLETICS preparation. Hilbert will enter its fourteenth season as a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association - Division III. Hilbert The purpose of the Hilbert College Alumni Association is is also a member of the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate to “advance the interests of the College, to develop and Conference (AMCC), the Eastern College Athletic Conference foster a mutually beneficial relationship between the College (ECAC) and the North East Collegiate Volleyball Association and its alumni by providing educational opportunities, (NECVA). Hilbert offers fourteen intercollegiate programs, social programs, services and benefits to build ties and including baseball, basketball (men and women), cross relationships among alumni and students at the College, country (men and women), golf, (men), lacrosse (men and to provide alumni input on College concerns and to link the women), soccer (men and women), softball, volleyball (men College of today and tomorrow with its heritage of excellence, and women) and new for 2010, men and women’s lacrosse. commitment and service.” The alumni association is also Eleven of the fourteen teams compete in the very competitive committed to encouraging alumni to continue to support AMCC with the conference champion in each sport earning Hilbert College financially. As an example, the elected an automatic bid to participate in the NCAA post season board of directors are “all on-board” with individually giving tournament. Men’s volleyball competes in the UVC and to the Hilbert Fund annually. The alumni association also men’s lacrosse competes in the NEAC, which also offers post deposits a minimum of $1750 to the association’s endowed season championships. scholarship annually as a result of multiple fundraisers and events. The athletic programs serve as opportunities for students to pursue personal development and learn the lessons that Alumni participate in activities sponsored by the Alumni striving for excellence entails. Participation in intercollegiate Association, such as special forums, sporting events and athletics affords students an opportunity to represent the college councils and periodically reunions are planned for college. These competitions create a strong sense of loyalty the benefit of interacting/reminiscing with old friends and and community among students, faculty, staff, alumni and instructors. Alumni enjoy a free subscription to Hilbert friends. Connections magazine, which is published three times a year, and keeps graduates informed about activities at the college The organization, direction and administration of the overall and updated information on the activities of their class mates program, as well as the coaching of its individual sports, is through the “Alumni News and Notes” feature. Alumni also the responsibility of carefully selected and trained personnel. receive a monthly online e-newsletter and have an active They are also responsible for implementing and maintaining Facebook page that showcases alumni events. the standards of performance that are consistent with Hilbert's goals of academic excellence and personal Alumni also have unlimited, access to the college’s career development. counseling center, as well as continued library services. There are also other benefits offered through the association INTRAMURALS/EXTRAMURALS and another plus: there are no dues! For athletes who seek a different level of competition, Hilbert strives to provide students with intramural and extramural STUDENT SERVICES opportunities. Intramural programs are for Hilbert students The mission of the Leadership and Student Engagement only; extramural programming provides competition against Department at Hilbert College is to provide necessary other local institutions. support to academic programs so that students can fulfill meaningful educational, career and personal goals. Both programs are structured to provide healthy and Students are encouraged to understand and appreciate their
86 own uniqueness as well as that of others. To accomplish offerings of transfer institutions and graduate schools. this purpose, the Leadership and Student Engagement The Career Development Center provides catalogs and Department assists students in their intellectual, emotional, applications for popular transfer institutions and graduate spiritual, moral and physical development. The Leadership schools. The office assists students with questions they and Student Engagement Department supports a campus may have in filling out these applications and completing environment which encourages freedom, exploration, social procedures required for transfer. exchange and responsibility while providing for the health, safety and welfare of all members of the campus community. PERSONAL COUNSELING The Counseling Center at Hilbert College offers a confidential, CAREER PLANNING safe environment for students experiencing conflict in their The Career Development Center of Hilbert College (located personal and/or academic lives. Using a holistic approach to in Franciscan Hall), acknowledging the challenges of the counseling, the center offers educational encouragement for change in the work world, has incorporated both technology a healthy mind, body, and spirit. Students are encouraged to and “the human touch” to promote an integrated career seek assistance at the onset of a concern and if necessary education model. The goal of the office is to provide referral services are available. Every concern to the student connections between in- and out-of-classroom learning, and is treated with dignity, respect, and confidentiality. There is to prepare students for the changing world of work beyond no charge for this service whether the student is living on or Hilbert. The Career Resource Lab, with its internet accessible off campus. computers, is designed to assist students at each stage of their academic career and into the world of work. The Career The Counseling Center is dedicated to serving our population Development Center offers several assessments which allow with tools that will enhance a healthy lifestyle and offer a undergraduate and graduate students to explore their career meaningful personal and educational experience here at interests and link these interests with a variety of academic Hilbert. Please visit our Resource Room which offers a wide offerings and career opportunities. range of resource materials concerning mental health and wellness issues. We also have a Self-Help section in McGrath The mission of the office is to provide students and alumni library. Group support systems are also available depending information relevant to career choice, graduate school, on the needs of our college community. Students are invited job search tactics, and other career related issues. Both and encouraged to visit the center for all their counseling and individual and group counseling methods are utilized wellness needs. during flexible day and evening hours. Each semester a number of workshops are conducted on self-assessment, CAMPUS MINISTRY career-decision making, the development of job search While embracing Hilbert College’s Catholic Franciscan skills, effective resume writing, and educational planning heritage and values, Campus Ministry brings together strategies. students of various faith backgrounds in a warm and welcoming spirit of inclusiveness. They are offered a variety To aid both students and alumni in their job search, of opportunities for religious and spiritual growth and a personal credential file may be developed. With the enrichment through on-campus programs, faith sharing, permission of the candidate, the credentials (resume and inter-faith worship, spiritual/pastoral counseling, numerous references) will be made available to potential employers community service projects, and an Alternative Spring Break. or graduate admissions officers. The office sponsors career Adventure retreats and other outings are also scheduled fairs, graduate school fairs, graduate preparation workshops as a time for nature walks, reflection, recreation, and fun. and many other opportunities for students and alumni. Through these diverse activities, students are encouraged to Members of the Hilbert community are eligible to utilize the discover and celebrate God’s presence within themselves, employment postings on the Internet at http://www.hilbert. others, and all of creation. They assist in the development of edu/alumni/career-develpment/jobs. ethical leaders committed to peace and justice.
Our annual survey indicates that Hilbert College graduates In the Catholic tradition, mass is celebrated on special find employment opportunities or continue their education occasions and Communion services are held. Preparation for within 6 months of graduation. The following data highlights the sacrament of Confirmation is available free of charge to our placement statistics. students on campus. Classes begin in October and continue 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 until the sacrament is conferred after Easter. 84.5% 80% 80% 80% 83% Mother Colette’s Cupboard, which provides emergency food TRANSFER/GRADUATE SCHOOL COUNSELING assistance for Hilbert students, operates through Campus Assistance is given in investigating the various academic Ministry. Winter gloves and hats for those students in need
87 are provided as well. meal plans available. For detailed information, housing contract and housing agreement, or to arrange a tour of the Located in Bogel Hall 103C, Campus Ministry is part of the Residence Hall facilities, contact the Director of Residence Office of Mission and Ministry. Everyone is welcome to stop Life, or stop in the office which is located in Trinity Hall. Part- by for either an informal visit or a scheduled appointment. time students are not allowed housing options.
OFFICE OF MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS VETERANS CERTIFICATION The Office of Multicultural Affairs at Hilbert College is All students who may be entitled to veterans’ benefits are committed to building an environment that values and required to complete an application for veterans’ benefits. respects every person regardless of gender, age, race, sexual This should be done at the Student Records Office. preference, socioeconomic level, physical ability, cultural The State Approving Agency’s (SAA) address and phone background, religion, nationality, or beliefs. Our mission is number are: grounded in Franciscan values, and we are committed to creating an inclusive campus environment that embraces New York State Division of Veterans’ Affairs these core values (e.g., respect, service, compassion, Bureau of Veterans Education peace, integrity, and vision) through the promotion of Five Empire State Plaza (Suite 2836) diversity education, celebration, and evaluation. The office Albany, NY 12223-1551 offers guidance on issues related to diversity and strives to (518) 474-7606 enhance the dignity and integrity of each unique individual (518) 474-5583 (FAX) based on these core values. Moreover, our office envisions the campus community as a teaching and service community FOOD SERVICES that, creates holistic and diverse learning experiences The College Cafeteria, located on the upper level of the for students, faculty, and staff through programming, Campus Center, serves three meals each day, Monday collaboration, and community outreach. through Friday, Saturday and Sunday an afternoon brunch and an evening meal is served. Snack machines and the Specifically, the Office of Multicultural Affairs seeks to College Snack Bar round out the student and faculty food connect learning with social justice issues, and diversity, by needs during off-hours. providing programming that consists of lectures, professional guest speakers, entertainers, cultural plays, student activities CAMPUS SAFETY and interactions that nurture acceptance and promote The Campus Safety Department provides 24 hour coverage awareness. by a staff of uniformed officers who are registered security guards under the New York State Security Guard Act. Officers Programs and activities sponsored and co-sponsored by the are responsible for patrolling the campus, traffic control, office are designed to welcome diversity and encourage the parking enforcement, crime prevention, enforcing rules and campus to appreciate and respect different experiences, regulations, and those services that are unique to a college perspectives, identities, and expression. The Office of campus. With your help and cooperation Hilbert College Multicultural Affairs is open to the entire campus for support, will continue to be a safe campus in which to live, work, and formal/ informal visits, and/or consultations. study. For more information, please contact the Office of Multicultural Affairs, 103B Bogel Hall, Hamburg, NY 14075; CRIME STATISTICS telephone (716) 649-7900 ext. 243; fax (716) 649-0702. Campus Crime statistics are available at the following web Please visit our website at http://www.hilbert.edu/student- address: life/multicultural-affairs http://www.hilbert.edu/CrimeStatistics.asp The Hilbert College Campus Safety Committee will provide, RESIDENCE LIFE upon request, all campus crime statistics as reported to the Residence living at Hilbert College allows students easy United States Department of Education. This information is access to classrooms, library, and athletic facilities, in sent to all students annually, and is available in the Student addition to the opportunity to meet and live with students Life Office. You may request this information by calling 716 from a variety of backgrounds and cultures. 649-7900, extension 230. Additional Information on crime statistics and reporting may As part of the housing contract, all freshmen and new be obtained from the United States Department of Education resident students are required to participate in a full weekday website: http://www.ope.ed.gov/security/ meal plan, with brunch and dinner provided on Saturday and Sunday. Returning resident students have alternate
88 CAMPUS BOOKSTORE The Campus Bookstore, located on the lower level of the Campus Center, stocks all textbooks and basic supplies for courses, and a variety of materials to accommodate students, faculty and alumni.
EMERGENCY ANNOUNCEMENTS When classes and other college activities have to be canceled because of severe weather conditions, an announcement is made on the following AM/FM radio stations:
WBEN 930 AM WBLK 93.7 FM WKSE Kiss 98.5 WECK 1230 AM WTSS Star 102.5 WJYE 96.1 FM WNSA 107.7 FM WYRK 106.5 FM B92.9 92.9 FM
A notice will also be posted on the college website. There are also occasions when only the day or the evening session may be canceled when the other is not. You are advised to stay tuned to radio stations for an up-to-date report.
Because colleges do not transport students, they remain open when school districts close. It then becomes a personal decision to attend classes if the College remains open under conditions you consider too hazardous for travel.
89 generally most appropriate to the techniques to the detection and COURSE junior or senior year student. resolution of criminal activity. It includes an in-depth discussion of DESCRIPTIONS 400-499 This advanced level of special financial investigative approaches, topic courses, including seminars, law and legal concepts guiding This section provides information independent studies, internships and criminal prosecutions in the United on the nature of courses offered at field practices, is designed for juniors States, concepts of evidence and Hilbert College. Each course has its and seniors. procedure, the movement of money own number and title that is followed through financial institutions, tracing by a brief description of the content Accounting money through a business including of the course. If any course demands ACC 205 3 discussions of business organization a prerequisite, that condition will Financial Accounting and accounting systems, various be noted at the end of the course A study of accounting theory, methods of tracing funds and description. principles, procedures, and their interviewing techniques used in these application to sole proprietorships. investigations. COURSE LEVELS Emphasis is on the entire accounting Prerequisite: 45 credit hours, ACC 205 cycle, basic concepts and terminology, Each course bears a distinguishing the effects of transactions, and ACC 320 3 number for identification and preparation of financial statements. Intermediate Accounting I indication of its academic level. The Prerequisite: sophomore status Expands and broadens the accounting numbering system is as follows: concepts and principles developed in ACC 206 3 previous accounting courses. In-depth 0-100 These are non-credit courses Managerial Accounting treatment of the traditional accounting designed to prepare students for later Continuation of accounting theory topics as well as recent developments credit bearing course work in basic as applied to partnerships and promulgated by various agencies such skill areas such as English and Math. corporations, and an introduction to as the FASB are covered. The major Courses at this level may be required managerial accounting. Consideration emphasis is on the balance sheet. by students’ results on the placement is given to statement analysis from Prerequisite: ACC 206. (C grade or tests. the viewpoint of managers, creditors, better) investors, and others. 101-199 Courses at this level will Prerequisite: ACC 205 and sophomore ACC 321 3 typically be introductory and/or status Intermediate Accounting II general education requirements with A continuation of the accounting no prerequisites. The primary focus ACC 270 3 principles and concepts discussed will be on learning terminology and Income Tax Theory and Practice in ACC 320. Major emphasis is on basic principles within the general Exposes the student to the Internal the income statement, pensions and field of study. Students with little or no Revenue Code as it relates to leases, accounting changes and error background in the content area may individuals. Primary emphasis is analysis, accounting for income taxes, enroll. placed upon individual tax returns. and specialized revenue recognition. Prerequisite: ACC 205. Pronouncements of the FASB are 200-299 The 200 level generally integrated throughout the course. denotes introductory courses for a ACC 310 3 Prerequisite: ACC 320 specific field of study or a survey of Corporate Taxation (C grade or better). methodology. These courses may A study of the Internal Revenue Code require a 100 level prerequisite. as it relates to corporate taxation. ACC 350 3 The primary emphasis will be on Corporations to be examined include Advanced Intermediate Accounting comprehension and application of C Corps, S Corps, and the Limited An expansion of Intermediate course content. Liability Corporation. Taxation of Accounting. Emphasis is on pensions partnerships, estates and trusts will and leases, accounting changes and 300-399 This level is primarily for also be covered. error analysis, accounting for income majors in the field or may serve as Prerequisite: ACC 206, ACC 270. taxes, full disclosure in financial an upper division elective for non- reporting, specialized revenue majors who satisfy any specific ACC/ECI 313 3 recognition methods and accounting course prerequisites. At the 300 level, Financial Investigations research. Pronouncements of the the primary emphasis on analysis This course is designed to introduce FASB are integrated throughout the and synthesis of course content is and apply financial investigative course. 90 Prerequisite: ACC 321 detection and prevention, materiality, from among cross-disciplinary areas (C grade or better). sampling, and the planning and such as aesthetics, history, religious completion of an audit culminating in studies, and political science. ACC 380 3 the audit report. Prerequisite: successful completion of Cost Accounting Prerequisite: ACC 350 (C grade or CORE I and junior status. Study of job process and operation better). costing systems, standard cost AHI 350 3 systems and flexible budgets. Cost ACC 430 3 Impressionism and the information for decision and control Fraud Examination Roots of Modernism purposes: product profitability decision A theoretical and practical focus Impressionist paintings by artists and management control systems. on the detection, investigation, and like Monet and Renoir resonate so Prerequisite: ACC 206 (C grade or prevention of financial statement fraud comfortably in modern sensibility that better) and occupational fraud. Topics will we may forget how revolutionary they include evaluation of internal control once were. Their commitment to new ACC 400 3 systems, legal elements of financial subject matter and new ways of seeing Accounting Internship crime, fraud investigative methods, qualify the Impressionists as perhaps This internship will provide the accounting systems and the detection the original avant garde in the history student with a work experience in a of fraud. of Western art. This CORE II course business-related setting. This situation Prerequisite: ACC 321, ACC/ECI 313. considers the artistic antecedents is designed to afford the student an to Impressionism and the social exposure to business professionals Art History and political atmosphere in which and practices as well as expectations AHI 103 3 the movement took shape through in the contemporary workplace. The Creative Moments in Art History artists like Edouard Manet, Claude student is required to work 120 This introductory course provides Monet, Pierre Auguste Renoir, Edgar hours during the semester at the a selective survey of periods in the Degas, Mary Cassatt, and Berthe assigned business and to attend a history of Western art that presents Morisot. Topics include the remaking weekly seminar with fellow interns. a narrative of its development over of Paris by Baron von Haussmann, Students may not use current or self- time, acknowledges the relation to the politics of the Salon system, and employment for internship credit. this narrative of major artists and their the influence of Charles Baudelaire. Prerequisite: Completion of ACC 350, media, and clarifies the transcultural The course concludes with three permission of department chair, influences that account for changing Post-Impressionist painters – Paul 75 credit hours completed and a perceptions in the imaginative Gauguin, Vincent Van Gogh, and Paul minimum GPA of 2.5 overall; 3.0 in recreation of experience; the Cezanne – whose work, bridging the Accounting. techniques created to accommodate nineteenth and twentieth centuries, is those perceptions; and the dynamics not imaginable without the innovations ACC 410 3 of audience reception. This course of Impressionism. Guest presenters Advanced Accounting fulfills the Gen Ed requirement. in cross-disciplinary areas relevant to Advanced study in specialized financial A Liberal Arts elective, the course has the course of study will be made; e.g., accounting areas such as business no prerequisite. in aesthetics, history, psychology. One combinations and consolidations, class meeting will be scheduled at the governmental accounting, and not- AHI 320 3 Albright-Knox Art Gallery. for-profit accounting and accounting The Art of the Renaissance in Italy Prerequisites: Successful completion for partnerships. Pronouncements This Core II course examines the of CORE I and junior status. of the FASB and GASB are integrated remarkable revitalization of the visual throughout the course. arts in the fifteenth and sixteenth AHI 380 3 Prerequisite: ACC 350 (C grade or centuries in Italy. While considering Women in Art better). antecedents to that outburst of activity, Thirty years have passed since noted the course will focus on painting, art historian Linda Nochlin asked, ACC 420 3 sculpture, and architecture from “Why have there been no great women Auditing 1400 to 1550, especially the period artists?” In response, this Core II Focuses on the elements of 1495-1512 which saw the creation course considers the role of women professional judgment in the theory of Da Vinci’s Last Supper and Mona in art history, including Artemisia and application of generally accepted Lisa; Raphael’s School of Athens; Gentilleschi, Judith Leyster, Angelica auditing standards (GAAS). Emphasis and Michelangelo’s Pieta, David, and Kauffmann, Mary Cassatt, Frida Kahlo, is also on internal control, professional decorative cycle in the Sistine Chapel. Georgia O’Keeffe, and Maya Lin. liability, ethics, fraud assessment, Guest presentations will be offered Each artist’s work is discussed in the
91 context of aesthetics, history, politics, Population and several kinds of and economics, as well as related pollutions are studied, as well as BI 141 4 topics: women as subjects of art and environmental issues of local, regional, College Biology II as patrons of art. Guest presentations and national concern. The potential This course is part of a new and in relevant cross-disciplinary areas will impact of environment upon the quality innovative program of interactive be made. of life is emphasized. Selected projects computer-simulation labs. The virtual Prerequisite: Successful completion and/or seminars concerning topics laboratory enables students to perform CORE I and junior status. of current interest are included. A lab exercises, to study scientific service learning experience is provided principles, and to apply scientific Biology as an optional component. This methodology through the use of BI 101 3 course fulfills the general education computer lab simulations. New topics Introduction to the Physical requirement. included in this course will open the Sciences world of contemporary biology and This introductory course provides BI 114 3 its relevance and interdisciplinary fundamental concepts and skills in The Human Body associations to the student. Themes the physical sciences necessary to An introductory study of the structure to be explored include the structure, understand contemporary science and function of the human body, function, and organization of living oriented topics in this area, to the course provides a sequential things; metabolic processes and increase scientific literacy, foster an investigation of the systems of the enzymes; several response systems understanding of the scientific process, body and contemporary medical/ of the body; embryonic development; and to improve critical thinking. At health issues relating to the body. This ecology and the environment; and least one area of study involves course makes applicable links that animal behavior. Students are to the use of mathematics. Reserved are relevant to many major programs register for the lecture section and for students with limited previous at the College. This course fulfills the one computer laboratory section. This exposure to scientific principles. This general education requirement. course fulfills the general education course fulfills the general education requirement. requirement. BI 140 4 Prerequisite: There is no prerequisite. College Biology I Students do not need to have taken BI 102 3 In place of traditional laboratory BI 140 to take this course, as the Science in Society: Modern Topics in work, this course offers a new and two courses are independent of each Biology innovative program of interactive other. BI102 will present biology in the computer-generated labs. The virtual context of significant social, political, laboratory will enable the student Business religious, legal and ethical issues. It to study the principles of biology BUS 101 3 will cover current topics like genetically and work according to the scientific Introduction to Business modified organisms, embryonic process while performing lab This course will familiarize students stem cells, infectious diseases/ exercises through the use of computer with different forms of contemporary AIDS, cancer, and cloning and the simulations. This course will focus on business, organizational functions, underlying biological principles needed a variety of biological topics as well business terminology and concepts, to understand these issues. Class as their interdisciplinary applications. and skills for success in business. time will be divided between lectures, Among the areas to be explored are Students will be introduced to various discussions, student presentations genetics (classical to modern genetic career opportunities available to and hands-on lab activities. Upon engineering), biotechnology, evolution, business professionals. BUS 101 is successful completion of BI102 bioethics, scientific problem-solving, also designed to prepare students for students will be capable of making immunology and contemporary later coursework in the business major informed and reasonable decisions problems with disease, diversity and and to provide an exposure to business about many of the biological issues organization of living organisms and basics for interested students from prevalent in modern society. (Prior their populations, comparative study other majors. knowledge of biology is not required). of a body system, and animal behavior. Prerequisite: GS 101 This course fulfills the general (Students are to register for the lecture education requirement. section and one computer laboratory BUS 200 3 section.) This course fulfills the Introduction to Business Management BI 112 3 general education requirement. This course will help students Environmental Science There is no prerequisite. This course become familiarize general business This course stresses ecological can be used as a science or liberal arts environment, including sub-disciplines principles and relationships. elective or as an all-college elective. of management, marketing, finance,
92 and accounting. Management the personal and interpersonal levels, MGT 332 knowledge, skills and competencies students will explore ways to develop Corporate Financial Management necessary for long-term success in and promote an ethical culture at Building on their knowledge from today’s business environment are also the departmental and organizational financial and managerial accounting examined. In addition, this course levels (Transformational Leadership). concepts, students will study the is designed to highlight a manager’s Leadership in today’s organizations financial decision making process functions and responsibilities in and relationship between leadership utilized by management to maximize organizational and business settings. and ethics will also be explored in the shareholders’ wealth. Short term as Four main management functions context of corporate scandals in recent well as long term corporate finance of planning, organizing, leading, and years. and managerial decisions of firms will controlling are used as a framework to be examined. The economic model explore the role of managers. Students BUS 301 3 of financial risk and the time-value of will also examine ethical, social, Applied Business Statistics money as well as capital structure and and cross-cultural issues related to This course will prepare business budgeting will be explored. Using case managing in contemporary business students to understand and apply studies as framework, this course will organizations. statistical information and analysis attempt to explain corporate finance to managerial decision making. and financial decision making with a BUS 208 3 Emphasis will be both on using balance between theory and business Contemporary Marketing descriptive statistics as well as application. This course is an introduction to the inferential statistics for making basic principles of marketing and the decisions in business environment. MGT 333 3 role of the marketing manager. The Business examples and situations Marketing Management course is structured around analysis are used to illustrate and highlight Marketing Management presents of the marketing mix: variables of the relevance of business statistics students with a framework of product, distribution, promotion and to strategic and operational decision pertinent strategic and tactical pricing strategy. Additional topics making. consumer marketing issues faced in include market segmentation, market today’s economy. It goes beyond the research, consumer behavior and BUS 302 3 basics of marketing and focuses on international marketing. Computing and Management important marketing functions and Prerequisite: GS 101 and sophomore The course introduces students to tasks coordinated by managers within status the use of business applications, the overall strategic framework of spreadsheets and databases, and the organizations. Students explore BUS 210 3 presentation software. In addition, market research and analysis, market Principles of Management the current trends in e-commerce and product development, pricing This course provides an introduction and social media business trends decisions, promotional strategies, and to the management process with will be examined. The emphasis issues related to ethics, e-commerce, focus on the functions of planning, will be on using business examples and global and cross-cultural organizing, directing and controlling. and situations as a framework to marketing. Attention is given to the development gain working knowledge of business of management theory and its software through classroom instruction MGT 334 3 contemporary application in a socially and hands-on training. Operations and Supply Chain responsible manner. Management Prerequisite: GS 101 and sophomore MGT 331 3 This course examines the importance status Corporate Legal Environment of managing value chain throughout This course introduces the overall legal the production and/or operations BUS 304 3 system with a particular emphasis on process of a manufacturing and Ethics, Leadership, and Management business law. Students will explore service business in today’s global This course starts by approaching constitutional and administrative environment. The course is designed ethics from a general perspective, laws, contract and tort laws, product to teach students how to analyze and subsequently examining the liability, environmental law, intellectual processes, ensure quality, create application of ethical principles on property and copyright laws, and cyber value, and manage the flow of management and leadership in and e-commerce laws. Case studies information and products, while today’s business environment. Ethical will be used to examine these issues in creating value along the supply chain. concepts relevant to decision-making the context of corporate strategies and Students will have a foundational in the workplace will be examined as managerial decision making. understanding of both qualitative and well. In addition to examining ethics at quantitative operations management
93 processes related to service or essential continuity plans for various contemporary workplace. Specifically, manufacturing sectors. businesses and organizations that the course will focus on those skills identify critical processes, required that organizations have indicated are BUS 334 3 personnel, and procedures to preserve most critical for, and most lacking Small Business Management and and secure vital records to continue in, entry-level managers. Key topics Entrepreneurship operating during and after man-made include team building, organizational The course focuses on small business or natural disasters. change, problem solving, and management and entrepreneurship Prerequisites: Upper division status in leadership, with an emphasis on in today’s economy. Given the CISA, Business or Accounting majors or strengthening communication/ importance of small businesses to permission of department interpersonal skills throughout the the U.S. economy and their significant course. contribution to overall employment, BUS/LW 217 3 Prerequisite: junior status studying how small businesses Business Law I develop and successfully operate in This course is an introduction of BUS/LW 315 3 challenging economic environment the principles of law that directly Labor Law is critical and relevant. Students will and regularly impact the conduct of This course will examine the examine challenges and opportunities business activities. The content of fundamentals of U.S. and State faced by entrepreneurs in developing, the class includes many subjects Labor Law with an emphasis on establishing, and operating a small tested on the Regulation portion of the principles of employment and business. Students will also develop the CPA examination. Topics include labor law applicable to private and a business plan to better understand an examination of the substantive public employers in New York State. how to establish a small business, and law of contracts, from formation Particular attention shall be paid to how to effectively address operational, requirements to remedies for breach legal employment issues likely to be financial, marketing, and human of contract. Antitrust law, securities encountered by the business owner recourses issues related to managing regulations, and employment and labor and/or manager. a small business. law illustrate the regulatory role on Prerequisite: 12 credit hours of business and society. Legal aspects of specialty courses in Paralegal Studies BUS 335 international business are examined in department or BUS 217. Information Technology and this increasingly important area. Management Prerequisite: sophomore status BUS/LW 317 3 This course explores the important Business Law II role information and communication BUS 262 3 (Formerly Advanced Business Law) technology (ICT) plays in enabling Personal Financial Planning A continuation of the study of law companies to increase market share, This class provides a study of personal begun in BUS 217, the content of become more efficient, and innovate. finances during the various stages of this class includes many subjects Students examine various information the consumer’s life cycle. Emphasis tested on the Regulation portion of systems firms use for planning, is on developing awareness and the CPA examination. Topics include implementing, and control of their skills necessary in personal financial in depth analysis of the various forms operations and activities, and the decision making. Topics covered of business organizations including challenges and opportunities emerging include determination of financial general and limited partnerships, from increased convergence of many objectives, budgeting major purchases, corporations and LLCs; Uniform technologies. insurance, and credit. Students in any Commercial Code subjects such degree program should find the course as commercial paper, secured BUS/ECI 381 3 to be both practical and informative. transactions and sales; and other Business Continuity: Strategic This course may be used as a business areas of law including bankruptcy, Contingency Planning for Businesses or unrestricted elective. debtor/creditor relations, product and Organizations Prerequisite: GS 101 liability, estate and trust law and real Student will learn the development property. of business continuity management BUS 310 3 Prerequisite: BUS 217, junior status. policies and planning. Management Management Skills process for a variety of business Development BUS 320 3 environments as well as management (Previously MGT 310) Sport Administration systems, tools and techniques needed BUS 310 combines theories, self- BUS 320 is an upper-level course to establish, monitor and maintain assessment, and application of designed for students interested in business continuity will be examined. behavioral skills that are essential the complexities of sport management Students will develop skills to create to successful management in the and its unique legal, business,
94 and management practices and As this is a class that examines law, a being practiced against them. This imperatives. This class will provide brief introduction to legal research and understanding of information value will a foundation for subsequent course writing will be provided. No previous allow the student to make decisions work in a planned Sport Management knowledge of law or legal research and in regard to lotteries, insurance Concentration by introducing students writing is required. Prerequisite: junior levels and coverage, warranties and to topics such as labor relations, status uncertain situations. facility management, marketing Prerequisite: ECO 201, MA 145, and and fundraising, compliance and BUS 340 3 junior status government issues, sports information, Linking Technology and Business and the economics of sport. The focus This course seeks to provide the BUS 361 will be on high school, collegiate and student with a solid understanding of Workplace Ethics 3 professional sports. At this point, the the integration of technology with the Is a course that will approach ethics course is planned for every fourth focus areas of organizational structure, first from a general perspective semester. strategy, business planning, culture and then examine the application Prerequisite: junior status and communications. The course will of ethical principles through a focus on developing and implementing broad range of contemporary case BUS 325 3 a methodology for integrating studies. Ethical concepts relevant Sport Law technology and business that will to decision-making in the workplace Building upon the relationship between drive improved decision making, will be examined. These concepts, law and sports, this class explains the communication and collaboration including Egoism, Utilitarianism, fundamentals and provides real-world across the enterprise. and Categorical Imperative will be insights in this fascinating study of Prerequisites: junior status analyzed and then applied throughout sports law as it affects professional the course. Students will also be and amateur athletes. All of the “off- BUS 344 3 introduced to philosophers (Locke, the-field” activities affecting sports Introduction to International Business Emerson, Burke) in the context of are governed by traditional areas of In this introductory international characteristics identified by executives law and through formal agreements. business course, general concepts and as essential to effective leadership. The subject matter will be presented theories in legal, political, economic, In addition to examining ethics at the as the instructor follows two fictional and cultural aspects of international personal and interpersonal levels, characters, the athlete and the owner. business will be discussed. Students students will explore ways to develop In the first half of the course, the class will explore external global business and promote an ethical culture at will follow the progression of a two- environment, as well as strategies of the departmental and organizational sport star student-athlete from high multinational companies in dealing levels (Transformational Leadership). school, to college and eventually to with international challenges and Students will conduct an “ethical the NFL. The various elements of this opportunities. Other important topics audit” of an organization and they may complex world that will be covered in international business, including hear a presentation on organizational include the NCAA as an institution, international trade and investment, ethics. its rules regarding recruitment and international culture and marketing, Prerequisite: junior status academic eligibility, amateur status and international human resources will and agents as they apply to college be explored. BUS 380 3 athletes, Title IX, and amateur events Projects in Enterprise/SIFE and the Olympics. BUS 350 3 This course provides students an The second half of the course will The Role of Information in Financial opportunity to make a difference and focus on the issues confronting the Markets to develop leadership, teamwork, and owner and the franchise. Topics of The course is intended to be an communication skills by learning, discussion will include professional applied microeconomics course in practicing, and teaching the principles sports leagues as an entity, Collective that it will use the consumer utility of free enterprise through service/ Bargaining Agreements (including maximization model as well as game experiential learning projects that the draft), unions and the National theoretic modeling of insurance create economic opportunity and Labor Relations Act, stadium and markets. Topics will include insurance, positively impact the community. concession issues, broadcasting lotteries, risk management and This course examines and applies rights and revenue, and intellectual decision making with asymmetric the principles and processes of property. At the conclusion of the information. Students will acquire project management to the SIFE class, the student will have a better knowledge of how to apply an criteria: free markets, success skills, understanding of sports beyond what information advantage and ascertain entrepreneurship, financial literacy, occurs on the playing field. when an information advantage is ethics, and sustainability.
95 Prerequisite: junior status of 120 hours during the semester at results. This course probes tested the assigned business. Students may models, organizational techniques BUS 390 3 not use current or self-employment for and workplace experience that add Introduction to Project internship credit. to this business knowledge. Ways Managment of influencing relationships between This course seeks to provide the MGT 401 3 behavior and environment will be student with a solid understanding of Human Resources Management focused on with strong emphasis on the principles of project management Case materials and contemporary applying the subject matter to the as they apply to business today. theory are used to help define the role workplace environment and from the This course is being developed to of the Human Resources Manager and managerial perspective. include the most relevant and current to develop the skills and perspectives Prerequisite: junior status practices within the discipline of necessary to successfully function project management. It will focus in this capacity. Topics will include MGT 430 3 on providing participants with the employee training and development, Organizational Behavior and Change opportunity to individually plan and selection, job evaluation, disciplinary Management manage projects from their own fields cases, compensation programs, This course examines organizational of experience. The emphasis is on the wage and salary administration, labor behavior and the basic elements of relevance and practical application relations, federal regulations in the organizational dynamics at individual, of project management skills using workplace, motivation, and safety and groups/teams, and organizational good practices as defined by the security. levels. Individual applications will Project Management Institute (PMI), focus on emotional intelligence, the leading international professional BUS/LW 408 3 personal values and focus, and association for Project Management. Employment Benefits & Critical Issues motivation, while inter-group Prerequisite: junior status. in Today’s Workplace processes such as group dynamics, This course will provide students with role clarification, decision-making BUS 400 3 an overview of the law of employment processes, work design, horizontal Business Administration benefits, with special emphasis given structures, communication patterns, Internship to the administration of qualified and channels and motivation within The internship will provide the student retirement plans. Reporting and the group will also be explored. A with a work experience in a business- disclosure requirements, payments, third focus of the course will be related setting. This situation is record keeping requirements, claims organizational culture. Models designed to afford the student an and payments and fiduciary duties will of highly effective organizations exposure to business professionals be covered. will be considered. Organizational and practices as well as expectations Prerequisite: junior status. elements including strategy and in the contemporary workplace. The structure, organizations as systems, student is required to work 120 BUS 410 3 open systems, systems thinking, hours during the semester at the Lessons of Leadership in Movies organizational design, ethics and assigned business and to attend a This course examines both leadership social responsibility and power and weekly seminar with fellow interns. theory and practice. Part of the course politics will be studied. Students may not use current or self- is devoted to an “outline” of leadership employment for internship credit. practices and a review of empirical BUS 490 3 Prerequisites: Permission of instructor data that supports the outline. Finally Strategic Planning and and senior status. various films are viewed and analyzed Management in the context of leadership theory. This capstone course in the business MGT 400 3 Prerequisite: junior status. program combines strategic theory Management Field The internship and case-study analysis to develop will provide the upper-level student BUS/MGT 415 3 planning and analysis skills. The focus with opportunities for practical Organizational Behavior is on the formulation, implementation application of classroom knowledge, An effective business leader knows and evaluation of business strategy for concepts, and learning in business “how things work around here.” a wide range of business enterprises. management. This placement is This knowledge is based on the Prerequisites: Senior status, FIN 310, designed to provide the student with understanding how people self-assess MKT 310. an exposure to business professionals and self-regulate, how people join with and practices as well as expectations others to get things done, how work is MGT 490 3 in the contemporary workplace. The set up and how these work systems Strategic Management and Business student is required to work a minimum and processes positively impact Policy
96 This capstone course for B.S. degree in from a current perspective and will of the role of professional sports business management examines the look at the “big picture” of global organizations on the local economy, strategic process in today’s business commerce, rather than the individual and the economic role of athletics and corporate environment. Main firm. International trade policy between in a collegiate environment. The component of strategic management two governments and the market course will discuss professional sports including environmental assessment, outcomes of trade agreements will be monopoly anti-trust exemption, and its strategy formulation, strategy carefully explored. No prior economics economic consequences. In particular, implementation, and control through courses are required; this is not a this course will cover issues involved a strategic-audit framework are mathematics-based course. in the industrial organization of sports, examined. Case studies are utilized Prerequisite: junior status labor economics, public finance, and as learning tools to further examine the economics of amateurism and strategic management process in ECO/SO 309 3 college sports. Background economic contemporary businesses, and critical Human Economics theory will be provided. relationship strategic management This course will focus on broad, Prerequisite: junior status process has with business and interdisciplinary applications of functional areas of an organization economics rather than the more ECO/MGT 340 3 business-oriented functions associated Managerial Economics ECO 201 3 with traditional business offerings. It This economics course for managers Microeconomics is designed as an elective for students will cover applied microeconomic Microeconomics is the study of in all programs of study. Topics will theory as it relates to the firm and resource allocation in a market include interpersonal relationships its managerial decisions. Topics will economy. Resource allocation, (marriage, divorce and family); crime include optimization techniques, decisions by firms, households, and (crime and victims, victimless crimes, general demand theory, forecasting, government will be examined. Market economics of crime, cheating and production theory, risk, firm strategy, answers to the questions of what lying); government; college and capital budgeting, shareholder wealth to produce, how to produce and for university education; health and health maximization, and governmental whom to produce will be investigated. care. regulations. Students will benefit from Conditions under which market Prerequisite: junior status the quantitative management case systems promote and fail to promote. study as a preparation for business Allocation and operating efficiency will ECO/FIN 320 3 environment. Recommended for also be covered. Money and Banking any student considering graduate or The role of money, financial professional studies. ECO 202 3 institutions, monetary policy, and Prerequisites: BUS 210, ECO 201, ECO Macroeconomics bank regulations will be studied, as 202, and junior status A model of the aggregate economy will allocating and operating efficiency will be developed and studied. The of financial markets. Microeconomic ECO 350 3 efficacy of government policies to theory will be used to investigate the Comparative Economic Systems minimize unemployment, stable role and efficiency of financial markets. and Government price levels, favorable growth, and Macroeconomic theory presented The course is intended for a diverse favorable international trade balances in introductory economics will be audience of students who desire a real will be studied using the model of an extended to further study federal world understanding of the economic economy developed in this course. reserve policy to promote stable systems of the world, and the role Topic areas include economic welfare, interest rates, a stable price level, of these systems in the past and the trade balance, national debt, favorable growth, and favorable trade future of each country. The economic money, and the financial system. balances. Emphasis will be placed background and progress of several on the interaction between monetary countries will be the subject of case ECO 300 3 theory and the study of banking. study. These countries will include Modern International Prerequisites: ACC 206, MA 146, MA the United States, Japan, Germany, Economics 200, and junior status Austria, Poland, and Czech Republic This course will be a study in the Prerequisite: junior status modern methods of International Trade ECO 330 3 economic theory. Topics will include Economics of Sport ECO 360 3 comparative advantage, monetary This course will apply both Environmental Economics theory, and economic integration and macroeconomic and microeconomic Economics and environmental trade alliance. The course will study theory to the spectator sport industry. concerns have traditionally been the new world of economic trade There will be a detailed discussion opposing forces in competitive
97 markets. Pure profit maximization form of reasonably predictable explored. The course also examines has no concern for the environmental dividends, interest, rentals, and/or regulations related to intellectual damage it causes, unless the capital gains over the long term. Time property, foreign investment, taxation, damage has an adverse effect on value of money and risk concepts and licensing agreements. profit. Environmental standards, and developed in FIN 310 will be extended business firm compliance, have been and refined. The portfolio theories of GBM 332 3 a continual debate. Can a capitalist Markowitz, Sharpe, Tobin, and others Global Accounting and Financial society have environmental controls will be discussed. Theory will be Management that are acceptable to business analyzed with reference to real market This course examines global firms and environmentalists? This data. Students will develop investment accounting and financial management course will discuss options and show goals, strategies, and performance issues faced by multinational how agricultural and environmental measurements in applied exercises. companies. Students will compare economics have provided a new world Prerequisite: FIN 310. various international accounting economic order, such that economic systems, practices, taxation, and compliance of pollution taxes and GBM 318 3 reporting. Use of this knowledge environmental regulation can be profit Global Economic Environment for planning, forecasting, budgeting, maximizing, self motivating behavior. This course focuses on the economic investing, and decision making in Prerequisite: junior status principles underlying global trade a globally competitive environment and commerce, countries’ balance of will also be examined. Financial FIN 310 3 payments, global monetary exchange management matters related to risk Managerial Finance mechanism, international investments, management, capital budgeting, global A study of decision making by business and global capital movement. The financing, and currency hedging are to maximize the wealth of owners. course is designed to provide students covered as well. Both short- and long term investment with a foundation for more advance and financing decisions of firms will be concepts in global accounting and GBM 333 3 studied. Emphasis will be on the use of finance by introducing to them the Crosscultural Marketing Management time-value of money and risk concepts general global economic conditions, This course focuses on concepts and in financial decisions. factors, and drivers. functions of international marketing Prerequisites: ACC 206, MA 146, MA and promotion of products and 200, and junior status GBM 328 3 services. In addition to fundamentals Cross-cultural Communication and of global marketing management, FIN/ECO 320 3 Management emphasis is on international expansion Money and Banking This course is designed to provide and market entry and management of The role of money, financial an understanding of how cultural global marketing activities. The impact institutions, monetary policy, and differences among people, nations, of cultural differences on effective bank regulations will be studied, as and regions impact the discipline promotional and marketing strategies will allocating and operating efficiency of international business. Cultural is also examined. A marketing plan of financial markets. Microeconomic differences among countries and is used as a framework to examine theory will be used to investigate the regions, cross-cultural communication various global marketing functions and role and efficiency of financial markets. and negotiations, and managing activities. Macroeconomic theory presented and leading diverse global workforce in introductory economics will be will be examined. As future global GBM 334 3 extended to further study Federal business managers, students will also Global Logistics and Supply Chain Reserve policy to promote stable be expected to develop knowledge, Management interest rates, a stable price level, understanding, and skills to help them This course examines the increasing favorable growth, and favorable trade manage across global markets. importance of transportation and balances. Emphasis will be placed logistics to the movement of goods and on the interaction between monetary GBM 331 3 services in today’s global economy. theory and the study of banking. Legal Environment in Global Business Transportation issues related to policy Prerequisites: ACC 206, MA 146, MA This course examines the legal and regulation, carrier operations, and 200, and junior status environment in which global business business logistics for international and commercial transactions are trade are explored. Other issues such FIN 410 3 conducted. More specifically, U.S. and as supply chain management, export/ Investments international trade laws examined, as import operations management and A study of methods of purchasing well as credit, sales, and commercial documentation, and management assets in order to gain wealth in the transactions in global business are techniques related to logistics and
98 traffic management operations are government play in shaping these of the Human Resources Manager and also discussed. strategies. develop the skills and perspectives necessary to function in this capacity. GBM 400 3 MIS 120 3 Topics will include employee training Global Business Management Microcomputer Concepts & and development, selection, job Fieldwork/Internship Applications evaluation, disciplinary cases, The Global Business Management This course focuses on the use of compensation programs, wage and fieldwork is designed to provide the microcomputer as a tool for salary administration, labor relations, students with a better understanding managing information. The emphasis federal regulation in the workplace, of concepts learned in classroom will be on concepts, terminology, and motivation, and safety and security. by applying them to domestic or applications relevant to personal Prerequisite: junior status international business organizational computers. Software products used in settings. The purpose is to gain the course are Windows, Word, Excel, MGT 330 3 working experience in international and PowerPoint. This course fulfills the Managing for Excellence business functional areas such as computer skills course requirement An increasing emphasis on quality international operations, human for the Paralegal Studies Program. demands knowledge of quality resources and cross-cultural (Students who have taken LW 104, concepts and the ability to apply the management, international finance MIS 205, or MIS 206 cannot take MIS quality tools. This course examines and accounting, and logistics 120 for credit.) the role of quality in achieving management. performance excellence and MIS 205 3 introduces the statistical tools used to GBM 420 3 Spreadsheet Software: measure quality. The course utilizes Global Organizational Development Microsoft Excel frameworks such as the Balanced and Change This course is designed for students Scorecard and the Malcolm Baldrige In this introductory international in business, accounting, or related National Quality Criteria to analyze business course, general concepts and fields, but students in any discipline quality initiatives. theories in legal, political, economic, can benefit from the course content. Prerequisites: junior status. and cultural aspects of international It will provide a strong introduction business will be discussed. Students to beginning through advanced Excel MGT/ECO 340 3 will explore external global business topics. Students will receive detailed Managerial Economics environment, as well as strategies of instruction on formulas and functions, This is an economics course for multinational companies in dealing formatting, and customized printing of managers which will cover applied with international challenges and worksheets. Additional topics include microeconomic theory as it relates to opportunities. Other important topics what-if analysis, charts and graphics, the firm and its managerial decisions. in international business, including lists, macros, and importing data. Topics will include optimization international trade and investment, Prerequisite: Previous coursework techniques, general demand theory, international culture and marketing, using Windows applications or forecasting, production theory, risk, and international human resources will knowledge of Windows. firm strategy, capital budgeting, be explored. shareholder wealth maximization, MIS 320 3 and governmental regulations. GBM 490 3 Introduction to Management Students will benefit from the Global Strategic Management Information Systems quantitative management case study This capstone course for B.S. in Global An introduction to the basic concepts as a preparation for the business Business Management examines of Management Information Systems environment. Recommended for the overall strategic process involved from the managerial perspective. any student considering graduate or in a corporation’s international Topics will include a study of the professional studies. trade, investments and operations. steps and techniques employed in the Prerequisites: BUS 210, ECO 201, ECO Particular emphasis is given to how development, design, implementation, 202, and junior status international strategy process relates and evaluation of computer-based to functional and business areas of systems. MGT 400 3 multinational corporations. Case Prerequisite: junior status International Business studies, global business simulation, The study of the international and strategic audit models will be MGT 320 3 environment and its impact on the used to examine global strategies of Human Resources management of multinational and multinational firms, and role other Case materials and contemporary foreign corporations. Problems and factors such as culture, location, and theory are used to help define the role decision-making strategies associated
99 with the international firm will be Prerequisite: junior status how the corporate world uses sport as explored. a communication platform. Prerequisite: junior status MKT 310 3 Prerequisite: BUS 208 or MKT 310 and Marketing Management junior status MGT 410 3 In this course, management theory Labor Relations and concepts are applied to the field MKT 410 3 A study of the changing labor force, of marketing. Topics will include International Marketing labor markets, the evolution and market segmentation, the role of This course focuses on the growing structure of the American labor technology, and the application of importance of the international movement, collective bargaining, labor sound management decision-making marketing operations of multinational legislation, current trends in collective techniques to marketing situations. firms. The student’s perception of bargaining, dealing with labor Global and domestic opportunities marketing management’s domain shortages in the future, and contracts. and the effect of cultural differences is expanded from the domestic Prerequisite: junior status will also be examined in the context of environment to the global market marketing management. Students will place—examining the opportunities, MGT 420 3 be expected to analyze and interpret problems, and challenges. Entrepreneurism marketing management information Considerable emphasis is placed on The conception, initiation, organization, and to integrate research, analysis creating sensitivity to social, cultural, and management of the small and strategy into a marketing plan. and political factors in designing business will be investigated. Topics Ethics and social responsibility in the marketing strategies abroad. will also include production, staffing, marketing environment will also be Other topics include techniques of financial control, and managing growth. integrated into course coverage. researching and entering overseas Market research, acquisition of capital, Prerequisite: BUS 208, junior status markets, product planning, and forms of business ownership will pricing, international distribution, also be discussed. MKT 320 3 international promotion, financing, and Prerequisite: junior status. Advertising communication. The course studies the role of Prerequisite: BUS 208 or MKT 310 and MGT 425 3 advertising within the overall junior status. Management Science framework of the field of marketing. The role of the quantitative The course covers the communication SBM 331 3 approach to decision making as a process, analysis of media Legal Issues in Small Business component of management science alternatives, target markets, and the Management is investigated. Emphasis will be on creative aspects of advertising and This course explores various legal how the quantitative approaches campaign preparation. issues involving small business work and how they are applied to Prerequisite: BUS 208 or MKT 310 and management. Students will examine problem identification and solution junior status laws related to establishing, operating, by the decision maker. Topics will and selling or transitioning a small include linear programming, project MKT 335 3 business venture. Other business management using PERT and Sport/Event Marketing and consumer laws in the context of CPM, decision theory, and network, MKT 335 will provide both an small business ownership will also be inventory, and waiting-line models. introduction to the concepts and explored in detail. Prerequisites: MA 200, MA 146, and theories unique to sport marketing junior status as well as a review of the principles SBM 332 3 of marketing in the context of sports. Small Business Financial Management MKT 300 3 The emphasis will be on sponsorships, When it comes to operating a small Consumer Behavior promotions, publicity, public relations, business, it doesn’t matter how The course overviews consumer and facility marketing. We will look good the idea is if the accounting behavior principles and addresses at Sports Commissions/Convention behind the operations isn’t solid. its application within the marketing Bureaus and how these organizations Now readers have a resource that function as an effective market market their cities to attract events. covers the accounting tools and segmentation/product development/ We will also examine global marketing strategies that will help them run a marketing communications tool. as it applies to major professional successful company. They’ll gain a Course topics focus on the dynamics organizations such as the National strong foundation in basic accounting of consumer behavior from both Football League, National Basketball and then progress to accounting individual and group perspectives and Association and Major League strategies for service businesses. models of buying behavior. Baseball. Finally, the course will cover They’ll also learn about basic
100 accounting procedures and find ways the role of the human resources are examined. Case studies for to utilize accounting techniques for a manager and to develop the skills and small businesses in transition are merchandising business. perspectives necessary to successfully utilized as learning tools to further function in this capacity in small examine strategic management SBM 333 3 and medium sized organizational process in contemporary businesses Integrated Marketing for Small settings. Topics will include employee environment. Businesses training and development, selection, This course focuses on sales, job evaluation, disciplinary cases, Chemistry marketing and marketing compensation programs, wage and CH 102 3 communication functions in a small salary administration, labor relations, Science in Society: Modern Topics in business environment. In addition to federal regulations in the workplace, Chemistry market research process for target motivation, and safety and security in CH 102 will present chemistry in the market and market segmentation, small business settings. context of significant social, political, students will examine integrated economic and ethical issues. It marketing communication and sales SBM 420 3 will cover current topics like ozone and customer service strategies Global Entrepreneurship depletion, global climate change, essential for small businesses to In a highly competitive and ever- alternative energy sources, nuclear effectively communicate their message evolving business environment, it is power and drug design and the and promote their products and critical for small businesses to look underlying chemical principles needed services. for ways to increase their market to understand these issues. Class share for long-term survival and time will be divided between lectures, SBM 334 3 sustainability. As domestic market discussions, student presentations Small Business Operations saturates or competitive pressures and hands-on lab activities. Upon Management prevent small companies from successful completion of CH102 Building on concepts from earlier small expanding their customer base, it is students will be capable of making business courses, this course focuses only natural expand horizontally and informed decisions about many of the on small business operations following seek additional customers in foreign issues prevalent in modern society that planning and inception stages. The markets. In this course, students will are based on fundamental concepts business plan framework introduced examine global planning and research in chemistry. (Prior knowledge of in SBM 334 is used to further develop as well as global operations for small chemistry is not required) This the entrepreneurial paths taken by businesses entering the international course fulfills the general education small businesses. Specific focus is on arena. Topics in the areas of small requirement. small businesses from infant stage to business international entry mode, growth and maturity of operations and export operations, market promotion, CH 201 3 or 4 strategies. and global logistics will be covered. General Chemistry I This course will focus on a variety SBM 400 SBM 490 3 of chemistry topics such as basic 3 Small Business Management Small Business Strategic Management principles of chemistry, acids, alkalis, Internship This capstone course for B.S. degree solutions, and solubility and reactive Building on concepts from earlier small in small business management metals. In place of the traditional business courses, this course focuses examines how small businesses laboratory will be a new and innovative on small business operations following develop strategies to sustain and program using interactive computer- planning and inception stages. The grow their operations, and ultimately based simulation experiments. Such business plan framework introduced make a successful transition to computer-based activities bring the in SBM 334 is used to further develop medium or large-sized entities. The chemistry lab to life and allow students the entrepreneurial paths taken by emphasis in this course will be on to choose their own methods in small businesses. Specific focus is on going beyond current operations to conducting successful experiments. small businesses from infant stage to longer term planning by using the This course can be taken with or growth and maturity of operations and original business plan as a framework without the lab section (4 credits or 3 strategies. to develop a strategic vision for credits). This course fulfills the general small businesses as their operations education requirement. SBM 401 3 mature. Main component of strategic There is no prerequisite. However, Human Resources Issues in Small management including environmental students should have some basic Business Management assessment, strategy formulation, knowledge of computers. This course Case materials and contemporary strategy implementation, and control can be used as a science or liberal arts theory are used to help define through a strategic-audit framework elective or as an all college elective.
101 various forms of mass media in terms Prerequisite: COM 170 or instructor CH 201 LAB 1 of their evolution, contemporary status, permission General Chemistry and future potentials. The course will This course will examine such also study the effects of mass media COM 210 3 topics of chemistry, measurements, on both a personal and global level. Media Analysis calculations, classification and The lecture portion of the class will be Students learn three distinct methods properties of matter, changes in supplemented by video screenings, of criticizing the media, 1) the use matter, the structure of matter, field trips, in-class research, and group of scientific instruments to track chemical nomenclature, the work. media usage in the form of ratings, quantitative composition of matter, 2) the use of social science to form a chemical reactions and some COM 151 3 critical understanding of the effects quantitative relationships related to Public Speaking of media and 3) the use of artistic chemical change. No prerequisites The goal of this course is to develop theory to understand the intended Classes will generally be conducted the student’s ability to communicate message of media. Students will in a format with lecture followed by effectively in a formal speech situation. explore these three disparate methods informal discussions and collaborative Classroom instruction focuses on the of understanding media effects, and learning activities. Topics will be planning, organization, and delivery of will use their own media viewing and examined on both the qualitative speeches to inform and persuade. buying habits to better understand how and quantitative basis. Students are the media effects culture. required to keep abreast of content COM 170 3 and will be assigned readings. Multimedia Explorations COM 240 3 For those electing the chemistry The course allows students to be The Art of Persuasion: lab computer generated hard copy exposed to a wide sampling of digital Introduction to Rhetorical laboratory reports must be prepared media formats in a short time, Strategies and submitted for grading in the including photography, video, audio This course builds on the elements weekly format given in chemistry lab. and basic web design. It also allows of argument introduced in EN 101. students to use the latest in digital The art of persuasive communication CH 202 3 or 4 media tools and learn basic techniques based on the study and application of General Chemistry II and applications for these tools. A rhetorical theory is introduced. The This course will examine such topics required course for all Digital Media history of rhetoric from ancient Greece as solutions, acids and bases kinetics, and Communication (DMAC) students, to tomorrow will be explored with a organic chemistry, polymers, and COM170 is also recommended for any strong look at rhetoric in mass media plastics. In place of the traditional student who wants to increase their and contemporary culture. The course laboratory is a new and innovative professional viability in the new digital provides a strong foundation for COM program using interactive computer- marketplace. This course fulfills the 243 Journalism I, COM 344 Public based simulation experiments. Such Gen Ed requirement. Relations Writing, COM 348 Advertising computer based activities bring the Copywriting, COM 360 Press Relations, chemistry lab to life and allow students COM 180 3 and COM 460 Persuasive Campaigns. to choose their own methods in Advanced Multimedia This course is designed to enhance conducting successful experiments. Explorations the student’s ability to apply rhetorical This course can be taken with or Intended as a complement to principles to various forms of writing without the lab section (4 credits or 3 COM170, the course builds on and speaking. This course is designed credits). This course fulfills the general previously acquired knowledge while to help students improve their writing education requirement. furthering students’ understanding of skills and would be beneficial to Prerequisite: CH 201 or high school effective media integration (e.g. web, students in all majors. equivalent. film/video, audio and photography). Prerequisite: EN 102 The course looks to teach advanced Digital Media and skills while showing students how to COM 242 3 Communication synthesize various media platforms Script Writing into convergent media projects. A Script writing covers the writing and COM 110 3 required course for all Digital Media pre-production stage of television and Introduction to Mass Media and Communication (DMAC) students, film production. Students will learn Introduction to Mass Media will COM180 is also recommended for how to make basic storyboards, how present student with a fundamental any student who wants to further their to write script treatments, and how to understanding of mass communication professional viability in the new digital develop full-length scripts from basic theory. The course will examine marketplace. ideas.
102 Prerequisites: EN 102 of communications, and attempts to professional communicators fit into the cover basic theories from other fields basic corporate structure. The course COM 261 3 such as structuralism, functionalism, covers both internal and external Concepts of Integrated feminism, and neo-Marxism / critical communications roles using all forms Marketing theory. of media. Introductory public relations, Prerequisites: COM 110 advertising, and integrated marketing COM 320 3 course that covers the history and Communications Law COM 343 3 practice of persuasive media. and Ethics Journalism A course is the legal and ethical In this class students will develop COM 275 3 aspects of human communications in their writing skills through various Digital Filmmaking western society. Includes an in depth journalistic assignments. Students will Digital filmmaking is an intermediate look at the history of communications begin by learning the basic elements level course dealing with theory, laws, current case law, constitutional and style of news stories, editorials, techniques, and aesthetics of law, and a discussion of international interviews, and columns. In addition, cinematography and lighting, via law covering communications, speech, students will learn the importance of demonstrations, exams, practicums, and the press. objectivity, accuracy, and awareness and shooting exercises utilizing a of audience. In addition, students will variety of industry-oriented digital COM 323 3 be exposed to advanced interview equipment and accessories. Students Gender and Communications techniques, different formats of in this class also learn basic pre- A critical analysis of the relationship journalistic reporting, and will look production, script writing and research between gender and how people further into the ethics of journalism. methods while producing the material communication, both in terms of style, Prerequisites: EN 102 or instructor for a short length narrative or and in terms of message. permission documentary digital film. Prerequisites: COM 180 or instructor COM 330 3 COM 344 3 permission Organizational Communication Public Relations Writing An introduction to the study of the In this course, students will develop COM 305 3 nature of communication within their writing skills through various Visual Communication organizations. This course provides assignments dealing with public The goals of this course are to develop a practical introduction to principles relations and advertising. Students habits of analysis of production and of organizational communication, will complete a variety of assignments, consumption of visual information; including the basic theories, methods, beginning with press releases, explore of the role of images in the and applications of organizational newsletters, and advertising copy communication process; look at their communication. This course will and continuing to more complex application to journalism, the moving increase your awareness and assignments that will involve multiple image, public relations, advertising understanding of communication- tasks, such as special events planning and digital media. This course is a related phenomena in the context of and an advertising campaign. Graphic prerequisite to the graphic design and formal organizations. design and desktop publishing (using photography courses offered by the Quark Xpress) will also be discussed department, and are helpful to anyone COM 332 3 and utilized in the class. interested in a career in the visual arts Labor Relations Prerequisites: EN 102 and upper or communication. Labor Relations covers the history of division status labor organizations, how corporations COM 310 3 and employees communicate with COM 345 3 Mass Communication Theory each other, and helps develop an Sports Reporting This is a broad theory course understanding of the relationship This course covers the methods of that covers the scientific method, between labor and communications. reporting on and writing for sports application of theory to general social Prerequisites: COM 110 Introduction to coverage. issues and to research on those Mass Media, upper division status Prerequisites: COM 243 or instructor issues, the logical positivist outlook, permission and issues such as Paradigm Shift COM 333 3 and the Rashomon Effect as they Corporate Communications COM 348 3 apply to human interaction. On a This course looks at the systems Advertising Copywriting narrower focus, the class covers which facilitate communication This course will provide students many of the most important theories within a corporate structure, and how with the opportunity to learn about
103 advertising through a study of works of notable photographers for electrical theory, light and color theory, advertising strategies and practices. visual style and underlying message. safety, and grip work. Students will begin by examining This course will attempt to help the Prerequisites: COM 170 Explorations in various advertising strategies, student develop an artistic style and a Media and upper class status including consumer-oriented and firm grounding of visual theory. product-oriented strategies. Prerequisites: COM 305 or permission COM 375 3 Prerequisites: EN 102 and upper of the instructor Digital Film Editing division status Digital film editing is an intermediate- COM/CS 371 3 level course covering theory, COM 351 3 Contemporary Cinema techniques and aesthetics of film/ Speaking for the Professions The course is a study of current trends digital video non-linear editing. The course will be structured in such in international and independent A variety of industry oriented digital a way as to focus on the speaking filmmaking. The screenings will applications, with emphasis on Final situations in which most professionals exemplify a range of genres and Cut Pro, will be utilized in the editing must perform. Appropriate topics, by styles revealing the diversity of exercises. Students are encouraged to academic major, will be developed recent releases. The course will take COM275 in the previous semester within simulated situations. Key also deal with elements of cinematic which will provide them with the strategies will be introduced and then comprehension through discussion necessary instructional materials to integrated into student presentations of narrative structure, technique, complete class assignments. given during the semester. theme and form. The course is split Prerequisites: COM 275 or instructor Prerequisites: COM 151 between screening sand lectures. The permission lectures will be devoted to a number of COM 360 3 concepts that will be explicated further COM 378 3 Press Relations via the screenings. Radio Production Students alternately take on the roll of A course in advanced audio methods. a member of the media, and a person COM 373 3 This course covers the use of sound whose job is to deal with the media, Graphic Design in advanced video productions and and plays these roles in relations to Graphic Design deals with the in audio productions including the their own major (ECI students deal with interaction of text and image, the collection and use of foley, sound ECI situations, business students deal fundamental components of graphic effects, audio track editing, and other with businesses, and so forth). communication. The course will be topics. Prerequisites: EN 102 and upper class project-focused and cover principles Prerequisites: COM 170 Explorations in status of digital design, desktop publishing, Media upper division status composition, computerized layout, COM 362 3 typography and imaging applied to COM 380 3 Integrated Marketing Research advertising, public relations, and Communications Technology A basic human studies course publication design for print and Communication technology is an designed to teach how to apply web. Visual literacy will be increased engineering course that covers how modern scientific instruments to the through exposure to contemporary information is transmitted and stored. prediction of market patterns and design issues. Students are introduced Topics include digital and analog forces. Students will develop and to visual theory in COM 305 “Visual information systems, information deploy research instruments and test Communication,” but will apply these transmission and storage schema, interventions in research groups to theories to their own work in COM 373 digital compression techniques, learn both theory driven research, and “Graphic Design.” encoding and decoding theory, and non-theoretical market research. Prerequisite: COM 305 or instructor discussions of noise, redundancy, error Prerequisites: MA 200 Statistics, upper permission recovery, and the technologies that class status support modern communications. COM 374 3 Prerequisites: Upper division status COM 370 Lighting for Video and Theatre Digital Photography 3 This course covers the basics of COM 381 3 An general digital photography course safe handling of performance light, Web Design which deals with the photographic including the technology of lighting, An general web design class in which history and theory, basic and and the artistic dimensions of lighting. students learn techniques for web intermediate photographic techniques Light subjects will include advanced design including interface design, and digital manipulation of images. three point lighting, theatrical lighting scripting, multimedia integration, and Students will view and criticize the for video, theatrical lighting for stage, database integration.
104 Prerequisites: COM 305 or instructor understanding of video production and As one capstone option a student may permission marry it to the research techniques of choose to take the Communication ethnography or documentary studies. internship. This course provides COM 385 3 This assumes that a student will be the Communication major with an 2D-3D Graphics able to produce basic, quality video experiential situation in a professional This class will be a hands-on, project- images and sound using modern setting related to the student’s area of focused course showing how to make equipment, but stresses academically concentration: Integrated Marketing, a project from design to final render. and ethically valid methods of research Interpersonal and Organizational Students will be using 2d and 3d instead of mastery of the “art” of Communication, Media Arts, and modeling/graphic applications, and video. Media Writing. A variety of experiences will explore fundamental principles of Prerequisites: COM 275 Video is available and will be guided by the three-dimensional computer animation Production or permission of instructor, professional agency in consort with including: pre-visualization, modeling upper class status the internship director. All students techniques, movement, motion interested in an internship must principles, lighting styles in screen COM 490 3 obtain the approval of the Department space, and concept development. Senior Thesis Chair during the semester prior to the The storytelling process and the This course is designed for the internship. Students must complete development of observational skills Communication major with senior a paper on their experience and hold will be emphasized. This course will status and a grade point average their work position for no fewer than cover all related techniques needed to of at least 3.5 who intends to 40 hours per credit awarded. This created 3D scenes including lighting, continue on to a graduate program in course may be taken twice for 1-3 texturing and rendering. Communication, Integrated Marketing, credits each time, each time it is taken Prerequisites: COM 373 Graphic Human Resources, or Business, etc. should be with a different organization. Design OR Instructor permission The completion of a senior thesis is Prerequisite: Permission of COM intended to show a student’s ability to advisor and upper division status COM 460 3 carry on independent and sustained Persuasive Campaigns scholarship within the discipline and COM 493/494 3 Students will integrate their will also result in a superior writing Professional Seminar understandings of communications sample for a graduate application. In This course is designed for senior theory, communications research, this age of competitive applications –level students. It is designed to public relations and advertising to graduate school, a proven ability prepare students to succeed in the methodology, and media analysis into in independent and sophisticated highly competitive worlds of Media a single campaign, allowing students scholarship before admittance gives Arts, Public Relations, and Marketing to “tie-in” all of their various knowledge an applicant a great advantage. The by giving them real-world hands-on and skills into one whole. thesis is to be undertaken only with experience in the field. Prerequisites: Upper division status the approval of both a faculty advisor It is no longer possible to expect to who will oversee the project, and the work in an area in isolation—all aspects COM 475 3 chair of the department. The specifics of the industry are now enmeshed. Studio Production of the project will be designed by the The new key to success is one’s Studio production is an advanced student under the guidance of the ability to manage and work within the course in which the elements of video faculty advisor. Though the project convergence of multi-media. Reporters studio production are covered. Training must be centered in one concentration must work in web based media and is given in the function and operation of Communication, the scope may video as well as writing copy; camera of all studio facilities. The direction and include other areas as well. In projects people must write, film, produce, and production of basic types of programs that cross disciplines, the student edit work; PR is now in charge of press are taught and practiced. Students may need to ask additional faculty to releases, web presence, marketing, learn to handle all of the basic help advise in those areas. In such and media production. Simply put, the staff positions on the video studio cases, the student will be advised by more you can move between media production team. a committee of faculty members with elements, the more you understand, Prerequisites: COM 375 or instructor a Communication Studies Department the more employable you will be and permission faculty member serving as Chair. the more promotable you will be. Prerequisite: permission of In this seminar students will work in COM 478 3 department chair real-life settings to create multi-media The Documentary: Filming the World projects for clients. The Professional as it is COM 491/492 3 Seminar is designed to enable Students in this course take a basic Internship students of to prepare a professional
105 portfolio showing broad skills. procedural and object oriented course, we will discuss and practice programming. A variety of general more advanced approaches to COM 495/496 3 programming concepts will be taught film appreciation such auteur and Independent Study: in C and C++ using tools available genre analysis. The final section of Portfolio Design under the Linux operating system. the course will focus on a variety of In this course, students will work Students will also learn basic file theoretical approaches to film analysis on developing a portfolio consisting management skills using Linux. that will include but not be limited to of a variety of writing assignments Prerequisites: CIS 170 or permission of Semiotic and Psychoanalytic criticism. in the areas of public relations and department Lastly, throughout the course, we advertising. This course is intended will examine the key political, social, as a capstone course, building CIS 230 3 and technological developments on the other courses offered in Database Management Systems that affected the evolution modern the Professional Communications This introductory course will explore film. This course fulfills the general concentration. The various the role of data, file management, and education requirement. assignments included in the portfolio database systems. Topics will also Prerequisite: EN 101 will provide students with quality include the practical aspects of client/ samples of their writing that they server computing and how information CS 250 3 can show to prospective employers. is encoded, stored and retrieved. This Creative Writing Workshop I Included in the portfolio will be press course will provide students with the An introductory workshop seminar releases, newsletters, brochures, and background to design, implement, that explores the writing of poetry print and television ads. This course and use database systems. Students and short fiction. Original poems and may be taken twice for 1-3 credits will become familiar with the SQL short stories by members of the class each time. database language, Microsoft Access are discussed by the instructor and Prerequisites: Senior status in the and Oracle. The implementation of class as a whole. Students will also Communications Program, and database system security will also be be required to read from a literature Permission of Department Chair stressed. anthology in order to assess models Prerequisites: CIS 220 of the best contemporary poets COM 499 3 and writers. The course aims at the Senior Video Project CIS 270 3 continuing development of students’ Seniors may work, as a group, on a Introduction to Computer critical instincts along with the capstone experience producing a Networking concomitant development of writing substantial video production. This course will discuss the principles strategies. Prerequisite: Permission of the and practices of computer networking. Prerequisite: EN 102. Department Chair Topics will include: introduction and history of networking, Lan and CS/EN 257 3 Computer Information Systems Wan communications, network Art, Literature, and the Examined Life CIS 170 3 communication protocols, connecting This course is designed to introduce Computer Systems: through a cabled network, devices students to a wide variety of literary Computer Architecture and Operating for connecting networks, connecting and artistic genres and engaging Systems through a wireless network, sharing introspective practices in order to help The course will provide a working resources on a network, using a students develop richer inner lives knowledge of computer hardware Windows server, basic network design, and become more thoughtful lifelong and the basic operating systems of securing your network and maintaining learners and productive citizens. DOS and Windows. The course will and troubleshooting. Throughout the course, students focus on the creation, maintenance, Prerequisites: CIS 170 will receive a balanced exposure and destruction of data stored in to works of art—literature, painting, electronic form. The configuration and Creative Studies and film, among others—as well as a connection of peripheral equipment CS 101 3 variety of critical approaches to the and the installation of network Introduction to Film Studies interpretation of art which they can hardware and cabling are explored. CS 101 is designed to introduce then utilize to develop their personal students to the basics of film analysis growth and self-definition. Among CIS 220 3 and appreciation. We will begin other requirements, this writing and Introduction to Computer by studying a variety of major film reading intensive course will include Programming concepts such as mise en scene, a series of self-reflective journaling This course will provide a montage, and cinematography. assignments and a major service comprehensive introduction to During the middle section of the learning project through which
106 students will demonstrate their ability and comedy genres. students with an understanding of to integrate art, literature, modes of Prerequisite: EN 102. what it takes physically and mentally critical interpretation and inquiry, and to be an effective security officer lifelong learning. CS/COM 371 3 in today’s workplace, to include Prerequisites: GS 101 and EN 102 Contemporary Cinema authority and conduct. Qualifications The course is a study of current trends and requirements set forth by law, CS 350 3 in international and independent that must be met, in order to legally Creative Writing Workshop II filmmaking. The screenings will become a private security officer, An advanced workshop seminar that exemplify a range of genres and will also be discussed. The private explores the writing of poetry and styles revealing the diversity of “security officer’s two core functions” fiction. Original poems and fiction by recent releases. The course will will be highlighted, relative to the role members of the class are discussed by also deal with elements of cinematic of security officers in carrying out the instructor and the class as a whole. comprehension through discussion the “security department’s six core The course aims at the continuing of narrative structure, technique, responsibilities.” The types of private development of students’ critical theme and form. The course is split security departments will be studied, instincts along with the concomitant between screening sand lectures. The along with a variety of workplaces development of writing strategies. lectures will be devoted to a number of that private security officers typically Prerequisite: Upper division status, EN concepts that will be explicated further protect in today’s “Corporate America.” 102. via the screenings. The basic organizational structure of the United States Department of CS 357 3 CJ 101 3 Homeland Security will be introduced A History of the American Introduction to Criminal Justice to the students. Cinema An introduction to the parts of the This course will trace the development Criminal Justice system and the CJ 200 3 of the American cinema from the turn interrelationship of these parts, Introduction to Corrections of the century to the 1990’s. We will incorporating the development of This course will present an overview study four major periods: the silent the CJ model. The three areas of this and critical analysis of contemporary film, the transition to sound, the studio model are studied: law enforcement, correctional theory and practice. system, and the contemporary film. judicial/legal, and corrections. The Issues to be explored include prisoner We will examine representative films Criminal Justice system is viewed in rights, victimization, the death penalty, and directors from each of these its historical development as well as in community corrections, probation periods, and we will also discuss the its relationship to contemporary social and parole concepts and practice, key political, economic, technological issues. A required course for Criminal correctional careers, unions, and developments that influenced the Justice, Economic Crime Investigation the future of corrections. A required evolution of American cinema. and Forensic Science (CSI) majors, course for the baccalaureate degree. Prerequisite: EN 102. Computer Security Information Prerequisite: one college-level criminal Assurance (CSIA) majors. justice course or permission of CS 365 3 instructor. Great Directors of Modern CJ 102 3 American Cinema Juvenile Delinquency CJ 202 3 This course will examine six major An in-depth study of the nature Introduction to Law and Justice film directors who have each had a and extent of juvenile delinquency This course will chronicle the profound impact on the development in America. Topics covered include development of the American system of modern American cinema. The an overview and examination of of criminal law. In addition, it will course will examine each director via philosophies of juvenile control, the include how today’s criminal justice close visual analysis and discussion magnitude and trends of juvenile system is impacted through the of representative films. The course crime in America, the major theoretical implementation of these laws. The will focus on several key themes: perspectives addressing crime second half of the semester will the directors’ distinctive vision of causation, and other issues directly consider the general elements of modern life; in what sense each of related to the course, e.g., gangs. crime. It will analyze conventional these directors can be considered a defenses to criminal liability and true auteur; the major technical and CJ 103 3 investigate the major offense creative contributions each has made Introduction to Security categories, at an introductory level, as to modern filmmaking; and how each This course begins with an examination defined by the New York Penal Code. redefines many traditional forms such of the “private security officer Students will consider various social, as war, suspense, detective, gangster, profile,” which is designed to provide cultural and economic consequences
107 that are related to the American course. with respect to their interactions with system of law. The course will prepare the criminal justice system will be students for upper level law classes, CJ/HI 207 3 examined. and for future employment within the Crime and Punishment in Prerequisite: CJ 102. field of criminal justice. A required America course for the baccalaureate degrees This interdisciplinary course examines CJ 304 3 in Criminal Justice and Forensic crime and punishment within its Organized Crime and the Career Science/Crime Scene Investigation. social and cultural context. Students Criminal examine how society has defined crime This course will focus on the analysis CJ 204 3 and what punishments have been of how criminal organizations are Crime and Society exacted during five distinct periods structured, how they function, and The aim of this course is to familiarize of American history from the colonial how they have developed criminogenic students with the field of criminology. to the present. Topics such as social market structures for illegal co-ops Attention will be paid to theory control, crime and news media, and or services. The connection between construction and theory testing to crime in popular culture are interwoven legitimate business and organized arrive at a better understanding of throughout. This course fulfills a CORE crime, and political machines and the present state of criminological I requirement. organized crime will be studied knowledge. The concept of crime Prerequisites: EN 102, sophomore in depth. The drug cartels, ethnic will be studied from a number of status. gangs, white-collar criminals, and theoretical perspectives including financial organizations will focus on biological, psychological, sociological CJ 300 3 contemporary views. and cultural. Special consideration is Probation, Parole, and Community- Prerequisite: CJ 204. given to contemporary criminological Based Corrections concerns such as white collar, This course is designed to CJ/HS/PSY 305 3 victimless and violent crime. The provide students with an in-depth Research Methods in Social course is designed to enable students understanding of the decision Sciences to understand crime as a single making process as it relates to This course is designed to familiarize issue, prior to agency or institutional probation, parole, and community criminal justice, human service and involvement. A required course for based corrections. It will examine psychology majors, as well as potential Criminal Justice, Economic Crime the organization and management of graduate students, with the conceptual Investigation, Forensic Science/Crime probation and parole agencies. Issues and operational skills to design and Scene Investigation and Computer such as constitutional impact, political conduct research, including: the Security Information Assurance (CSIA) and legal implications, pre-sentencing, development of research questions majors. supervision, parole success, types and hypotheses; selection of research of conditional release, interaction design and data collection strategies, CJ 205 3 with social and legal agencies will be sampling procedures, and data Drugs, Crime and the Criminal Justice covered. analysis and interpretation. Students System Prerequisite: CJ 200. will acquire the skills necessary to Drugs and substance abuse have conduct social science research and to been and will continue to be a major CJ 302 3 prepare formal research reports. This problem for our entire criminal justice The Juvenile Justice System course is offered every semester. system. Students preparing for a This course is designed to introduce Prerequisite: MA 200 career in criminal justice and related students to the workings of the juvenile disciplines need an awareness and justice system. Students will be CJ 307 3 understanding of the problems, issues, familiarized with relevant interactions Gender and the Criminal Justice terminology and impact of this difficult of various agencies (e.g., the police, System area. This course is designed to courts, department of corrections and As the position of women changes introduce the student to the study of other youth agencies and programs) in society, changes occur within the drugs and substance abuse and their with the youth of our society. Through criminal justice system. This course will impact on the criminal justice system. class lectures and discussion provide students with a clearer view Through class lectures and discussion students will be introduced to the of how women have historically been the students will come to understand problems encountered by the juvenile treated by and within the system, the specific drugs and substances that justice system and an evaluation current status of women, the problems influence not only our society but more of those practices which have been which have resulted from rapid specifically our criminal justice system. implemented to reduce delinquency. changes, and a view of what is likely There are no prerequisites for this Lastly, the basic rights afforded youth to happen in the future. Female crime
108 victims, female criminals, and women agencies today. A required course for admissibility of evidence, relevancy who work in the criminal justice field the baccalaureate degree in Criminal of evidence, character evidence, will be discussed. Attention will also be Justice. witness examination and credibility, paid to the changing status of men in Prerequisite: Upper division status or impeachment, expert testimony, the system, and the special problems permission of the department. scientific evidence as well as hearsay they face (i.e. sexual harassment or and privilege testimony. discrimination complaints). CJ 312 3 Prerequisites: Upper division status Prerequisite: Upper division status or Police: Human Dimension and CJ 202 Introduction to Law & permission of the department. This course will review the historical Justice or other law related class foundations of policing and relate CJ 310 3 those original influences to present- CJ/HS/PSY 316 3 Introduction to Policing/ Professional day practices and policies. The course Family Violence Entry will include a review of private police/ This course is intended to This course is designed to provide security, police unions, political provide students with a stronger the criminal justice major with basic influences on police work, and police understanding of the scope and information about the state, county deviance. An in-depth look at police seriousness of all forms of family and municipal level of policing in the problems and issues such as ethics, violence and abuse, and the difficulties United States. Issues such as the decision making, police discretion, faced by criminal justice and human police role, police discretion, police use of deadly force, police cynicism, service agencies. Historical, social, culture, personality and stress will be stress in police employment, coping political, psychological, and legal discussed. Other areas of inquiry will mechanisms, and the future of policing aspects of family violence will be be police and the various communities will be included. considered, and much time will be they police, police and the law, and Prerequisite: Upper division status or devoted to examining underlying police ethics. Finally, the course will permission of the department. causes. This course will also evaluate present pragmatic career choice some of the nonviolent harm done information to the student concerning CJ 314 3 by families to their members, required entry level law enforcement Environmental Investigations including the contributions made by testing, physical requirements age This course is designed to introduce family structure and functioning to restrictions, psychological parameters, and apply environmental investigative problems such as delinquency or adult and other qualifications that the techniques to the detection and criminality, depression, and suicide. student will be required to meet in resolution of environmental criminal Prerequisite: Upper division status or order to enter into a law enforcement activity. It will include an in-depth permission of the department. career. There is a strong emphasis on discussion of: environmental police entry testing. investigative approaches, laws CJ/HS/PSY 317 3 Prerequisite: CJ 101, Upper division and regulations governing the Family Violence Treatment and status. This course was previously enforcement of environmental Prevention listed as CJ 211 crimes, differentiation between law This course offers an introduction enforcement and regulatory duties, to the dynamics of family violence CJ 311 3 and an understanding of a basic law with an emphasis on treatment and Police Management and enforcement tenet, protection of life intervention strategies. Students Organization and property, from an environmental will examine types of family violence This course would expose the perspective. across the life span, identification and student to a broad spectrum of law Prerequisite: Upper division status or reporting procedures, controversial enforcement organizations that permission of the department. issues of relevance to the field occur in our society today. The focus of family violence, the impact of would be on the organization of law CJ 315 3 substance abuse/misuse on family enforcement and certain management Laws and Rules of Evidence functioning and violent patterns of styles that have been utilized to deal This upper division criminal justice behavior, and current and innovative with policing our society. The issues course is designed to combine the approaches to treatment and and areas to be covered would include: principles of competency-based prevention. management theory, organizational learning of case law and the skills Prerequisite: Upper division status or environment, leadership, productivity, necessary to effectively understand permission of the department. operations, information management, the practices and procedures of communications, and the relationship our court and judicial system. The CJ 320 3 that exists in these and other areas course will focus on the nature Transnational Crime and Comparative which affect our law enforcement and development of evidence law, Criminal Justice Systems
109 This course will provide an moral argument and so give them Diversity Issues in Criminal interdisciplinary perspective of an opportunity to construct moral Justice worldwide crime and justice. The frameworks of their own. Students The criminal justice system faces course will explore topics such as will explore a variety of ethical issues serious questions about its handling global crime, crime rates, crime trends, in criminal justice such as (1) Social of diversity, and this is likely to worsen and crime theories. The Criminal inequalities; unequal access to in the future. This course will examine Justice Systems of England, France, justice; (2) Corruption, bribery, and the racial/ethnic and diversity issues Sweden, Japan, and Russia will be influence peddling; (3) The integrity of that are directly relevant to the justice compared with the United States evidence; truthful testimony; (4) Plea system, in order to provide students Criminal Justice System. bargaining; (5) Use of force, weapons, with the background they need to Prerequisite: Upper Division status or and coercion. A required course for understand crime in a racial context, permission of the department. the baccalaureate degree in Criminal accusations of differential justice, Justice and Forensic Science/Crime cries of racism over police shootings, CJ 321 3 Scene Investigation. hate crimes, concerns about political Terrorism and Homeland Prerequisite: Upper division status or correctness and affirmative action, Security permission of department. and a variety of other topics. Some This upper division course was attention will also be devoted other designed to provide students with CJ 333 3 groups, including religious minorities, an understanding and appreciation Information Security gays and the disabled. for the whole new concept that was With the expansion of global networks, Prerequisite: Upper division status or formulated primarily to combat the organizations have an increasing permission of department. threat of terrorism. Initially, Homeland need to understand how to protect Security was a term utilized by critical information assets from CJ/SO 336 3 President George W. Bush to describe a myriad of threats. This course Sociology of Management the creation of the newly formed provides a broad overview of the field This course is designed to present Department of Homeland Security. of information security, with a focus to the student the basic ideology of This comprehensive reorganization on security management practices. It Max Weber’s “Rationality” as typified of the federal government was covers terminology, history and the by modern management techniques undertaken with the specific intent of process of managing an information used today that is in direct conflict improving the security and safety of our security program. The course with “Traditionalism” still in existence nation against terrorist attacks such as includes a discussion of several of in developing and underdeveloped the ones that occurred on 9/11. The the ten domains which comprise nations. The course focuses on concept of homeland security has now the common body of knowledge for the development of the rational evolved into a much broader context information security. This course sets approach of western management that that affects the everyday lives of all the foundation for further study in emerged with the economic system of Americans. It affects our basic civil computer and network security. capitalism and the industrial revolution liberties (the Patriot Act), how we travel Prerequisite: Upper division status or to the post-industrialized nations of (airport and airline security), how we permission of the department. today. The course takes the student gather and disseminate intelligence through this 200 year journey using information, how first responders CJ 334 3 George Ritzer’s text that examines the are trained to respond to suspected Analysis of Sexual Offenses & the Sex management techniques developed acts of terrorism and how we conduct Offender and emulated now worldwide by the business with countries that harbor This course is designed to provide the McDonald Corporation and the Walt or foster terrorists. These and other student with information concerning Disney Corporation. related topics concerning Homeland sexual offenses & sex offenders. Prerequisites: SOC 101 and upper Security will be discussed during this The course content will cover legal division status course. issues, as well as victim and offender Prerequisite: Upper Division Status. treatment issues; examining issues CJ/ECI 350 3 within an ecological framework. Law of Economic Crime CJ 330 3 Current controversies concerning the Economic Crime Investigation focuses Ethics in the Criminal management of sex offenders in the on those complex crimes designed to Justice System community will be discussed in detail. bring financial rewards to the offender. All professionals in the Criminal Prerequisite: Upper division status or The course will examine substantive Justice system must be sensitive permission of the department. and procedural law affecting financial to ethical issues. This course will institutions, commercial businesses expose students to a broad range of CJ 335 3 and their agents and employees in
110 relation to economic and business- this sequence will have a strong investigative process as a part of the related crimes. This course will concentration in Juvenile delinquency. criminal justice network and also identify criminal statutes and case This course will also benefit students as a part of civil litigation, starting law applicable to economic crimes, wishing to pursue graduate studies in from historical perspective up to and through a study of these will give the field of criminal justice or related current importance of criminalistics students a thorough knowledge of fields of sociology, psychology and as part of that process. The goal of the elements required to successfully social work. this course is to have the student identify, investigate and prosecute Prerequisite: CJ 204 and upper develop an analytical understanding economic crimes division status. of the investigative process and to Prerequisite: Upper division status or understand the interrelationship permission of department. CJ 403 3 of the investigative process and Security Administration criminalistics. A required course for CJ 400 3 This course focuses on the security the baccalaureate degree in Criminal Advanced Seminar in Corrections administrator’s role in developing Justice and Forensic Science/Crime This course presents a critical and in- the security department’s mission Scene Investigation. depth analysis of current correctional statement and a corporate-wide Prerequisite: CJ 204 and upper level issues that face our country today. security strategic plan, for protecting status. The focus of the semester will be in a major corporation’s assets and areas of problem analysis, problem holdings. Various facility survey CJ 405 3 solving, and recommendation methods will be examined, along with Advanced Seminar in presentations. The issues examined the reasoning process necessary Criminal Justice will include areas such as death to determine appropriate remedial The focus of this course is to identify penalty, riot, overcrowding, A.I.D.S. in applications, pertinent to such areas the unresolved issues and influences the correctional setting, recruitment, as security and life safety. The that affect our criminal justice system alternative sentencing, recidivism, processes for determining if any in the areas of law enforcement, community based corrections, existing departmental policies and courts, private security and classification, comparative or procedures need to be deleted or corrections. The student participant international corrections, regional revised, and when developing new should be able to research, evaluate disparity and other issues that would policies and procedures if necessary, and propose potential solutions or be relevant. This is a seminar based will be explained. Staff organization is recommendations in these particular offering. discussed concerning instances where issue areas. Issues such as use of Prerequisites: CJ 200. a totally new security department deadly force, police crackdowns, has to be staffed, or when personnel community policing, private policing, CJ 402 3 structure changes within an existing educational mandates, equal Advanced Criminological Theory department are necessary, as opportunity, research, sting operations, This three credit (upper-division) dictated by the new strategic plan. media influence, constitutional course is intended to expose Budgeting for the implementation of influences, victims of crime, plea students to a full semester the new security strategic plan will bargaining, life without parole vs. death examining the importance of theory also be discussed. A written project penalty, court case overload, and other in the development of modern day pertinent to the survey process and relevant issues will be focused on. The knowledge, the history and expansion remedial applications is required, in main goal of this course is to bring of theoretical perspectives in the field addition to an oral presentation of the together a student’s college academic of criminal justice (as well as related surveys “findings” to a “mock board experiences in areas of writing, oral fields of study), and how theories of directors,” comprised of fellow communications, research, statistics, have been used to guide social policy. students. and the criminal justice major in a Students will also critically examine Prerequisite: CJ 103 or permission of way that will help one develop one’s programs and other efforts aimed the department. investigative, communications, and at reducing crime and delinquency problem-solving skills. A required that have followed the ideals of CJ 404 3 course for the baccalaureate degree. various theoretical perspectives Criminal Investigation/ Prerequisites: CJ 305, senior status. studied. The class will build on lower- Criminalistics level courses aimed at examining This course will develop the CJ 411 3 crime & delinquency (e.g., CJ 102 investigative process (both criminal Police, Politics and Juvenile Delinquency, CJ 204 Crime and non-criminal) from the scene Professionalism and Society, CJ 302 The Juvenile through trial. The course is designed This course is designed for the Justice System). Students completing for the student to understand the criminal justice major intending
111 to pursue a career in public law problem, as an academic discipline it correctional, court-related, or private enforcement management. In the is continually changing. This course organization. A variety of experiences United States criminal justice system is designed to give students the will be available and guided by agency all public law enforcement agencies opportunity to examine the process and school personnel. Reserved are constitutionally under the control of change as they relate to the for students in the Criminal Justice of elected civilian officials. These theoretical, political, and practical program. All prospective students elected officials often have little issues associated with family violence. are required to have a conference or no professional expertise in law Students should possess basic with the Criminal Justice Chair enforcement matters. These officials, knowledge about the history, types and during the pre-registration period to however, have the power to control patterns of abuse before taking this make arrangements for appropriate law enforcement agencies in many course, as well as an understanding of placement in a criminal justice agency. ways such as appointing the agency the criminal justice system. Attention Prerequisites: Senior status and executive officer, controlling the agency will be paid to new theoretical approval of Instructor. budget, and in many cases setting developments in the field, and changes agency policy. Students pursuing in the relationship between theory and Computer Security and Information a career in public law enforcement practice. The relationship between Assurance supervision and administration family violence and other forms of should be familiar with the electoral violent crime will be considered, and ECI/ACC 313 3 process of their jurisdiction(s), how to current debates in the field will be Financial Investigations effectively deal with elected officials examined This course is designed to introduce and understand the political realities Prerequisites: CJ/HS/PSY 316 or CJ and apply financial investigative that often underlie the political actions 317 techniques to the detection and of these officials. resolution of criminal activity. It Prerequisite: Upper division status and CJ 417 3 includes an in-depth discussion of CJ 311 or BUS 210 or permission of Violent Phenomena financial investigative approaches, the department. While violence holds a special law and legal concepts guiding fascination to many, it is rarely criminal prosecutions in the United CJ 412 3 understood. This course will examine States, concepts of evidence and Advanced Issues in Policing a wide variety of violent phenomena procedure, the movement of money The police constitute the most highly from a multi disciplinary perspective. through financial institutions, tracing visible and pivotal social agency The history and theoretical cause money through a business including involved in the maintenance of order, of violence will be discussed, and discussions of business organization with debates and controversies about empirical evidence will be weighed. and accounting systems, various their role in society never far from the Among the topics to be considered methods of tracing funds and center of legal, political and public are categories of murder, stalking, interviewing techniques used in these attention. Analyzing important issues arson, rape and other forms of violent investigations. in policing, interpreting empirical sexuality, school violence, workplace Prerequisite: 45 credit hours results and discussing implications for violence, kidnapping, and other violent completed, policy and practice are the goals of the crimes. Attention will also be paid to ACC 205. course. This course aims to provide an injurious behaviors such as suicide advanced knowledge of the structure and self-mutilation. Each form of ECI 333/CJ 3 of policing in America and explore violence will be examined from four Information Security findings from research considering different angles: causes, societal This course is designed to introduce police behavior and police policies. reaction, criminal justice system students to the development of Current trends in policing philosophies response and possibility of prevention. information security policies and and strategies will be identified and Prerequisite: CJ 204, Upper level planning. Information systems, and their effectiveness will be debated. status. the tools and techniques needed The relationship between police and to establish, monitor and maintain society will be stressed. CJ 499 3 information security will be examined. Prerequisite: CJ 311 or CJ 312 or CJ Criminal Justice 411. Practicum/Internship ECI 340 3 This course would make available an Intelligence Research Methods CJ/HS/PSY 416 3 experiential situation in a criminal This course is designed to introduce Advanced Issues in Family justice setting and provide an students to the intelligence process Violence opportunity for the intern to learn and its role in research and criminal While family violence is a very old from a field placement in a police, investigations. Using analytic and
112 database software, students will The media reports terrorist attacks on of the strategic intelligence model apply the intelligence process to basic computer centers, electronic fraud on as it applies to corporate planning, research on topics in economic crime international funds transfer networks, competitive practices and maintaining investigation, criminal justice and viruses and worms in software and corporate integrity. business. The course will culminate e-mail, corporate espionage on This course is designed to introduce with students presenting their research business networks, and crackers students to several key software tools on an assigned topic in both written breaking into systems on the Internet. that are widely used and considered and oral formats. Computer criminals are becoming ever essential for intelligence research Prerequisites: upper division status or more technically sophisticated, and and criminal investigations. These permission of department. it's an increasing challenge to keep up software tools will include, but not be with their methods. This course will limited to, Analyst Notebook, iBase, ECI 345 3 focus on computer crimes: what they and Idea. Students will be given a Computer and Network Security are, how to prevent them, and how to thorough understanding of how to This course will focus on the protection detect, investigate and prosecute them apply these tools in the course of the of the Confidentiality, Integrity, if they do occur. Computer crime laws intelligence process and /or during the and Availability of information. will also be covered. Other topics will course of a criminal investigation. The Physical security and other security include evidence collection during a course will culminate with students management topics will be discussed computer crime investigation as well preparing a project using all the as they pertain to computer and as the preparation and execution of a software tools introduced during the network security. The identification search warrant. Prerequisite: course. Prerequisite: Upper division and authentication of users and types ECI 345 status of authentication will be covered. Lectures will include the discussion of ECI 360 3 ECI 381 3 formal security models and associated Computer Forensics Pending description access controls. An emphasis will A police officer makes a gruesome be placed on network security discovery, a body is found. Located ECI 410 3 technologies including: firewalls/ near the corpse is a cellular telephone, Introduction to Cryptography packet filtering and intrusion detection a digital camera and a computer. In this course, the key terms, concepts systems, business continuity planning/ The officer is unsure on how to and principles of cryptography are disaster recovery and the importance proceed. On the other side of town, defined and explained. Application of logs and audits will also be covered. a search warrant of a business is of cryptographic techniques to Prerequisites: CIS 170, CIS 270. being conducted. A server and the ensure confidentiality, integrity, computers networked to it are believed authentication, access control, ECI/CJ 350 3 to contain the evidence of a crime. and non-repudiation issues will Law of Economic Crime The detectives are trying to decide on also be covered. Other topics will Economic Crime Investigation focuses what to seize and how to take it. include the history of classical on those complex crimes designed to More and more crimes involve digital cryptographic and cryptanalytic bring financial rewards to the offender. evidence that requires seizing, imaging techniques, modern symmetric and The course will examine substantive and analysis. The evidence needs to asymmetric algorithms, Federal and procedural law affecting financial be reviewed for possible investigative Information Processing Standard institutions, commercial businesses leads and for possible presentation in (FIPS) algorithms, random and pseudo- and their agents and employees in court. This course will focus on how random number generators and relation to economic and business- to properly seize, image and examine cryptographic hash functions. Issues related crimes. This course will digital evidence. It will include creating involving cryptographic application identify criminal statutes and case and verifying the duplicate image of at various OSI layers in networking law applicable to economic crimes, digital evidence, analyzing the data communications will also be and through a study of these will give to locate evidence, and recovering discussed. students a thorough knowledge of evidence. Prerequisite: ECI 355. Prerequisites: Upper division status, the elements required to successfully MA 180 (Discrete Math) & ECI 345 identify, investigate and prosecute ECI 365 3 (Computer & Network Security) economic crimes. Investigative Software Tools Prerequisite: Upper division status or Intelligence led policing and ECI 450 3 permission of the department. intelligence based investigative Senior Seminar strategies are coming to the forefront This is the capstone course for ECI ECI 355 3 of law enforcement. Private industry students. The primary goal of this Computer Crime is also becoming increasingly aware course is to integrate previous learning
113 experiences in a manner that will EN 101 3 requirement for an interdisciplinary help students further develop their College Writing course or a literature and arts course. investigative, communication and This is a writing-intensive course Prerequisite: EN 102 problem solving skills. The course designed to develop college writing uses a problem-based methodology skills and provide an introduction to EN 206 3 which allows to students experience basic research techniques. Students Survey of World Literature II the key aspects of investigating and will be introduced to MLA and APA This course is an introduction to the prosecuting an economic crime. systems of documentation, and the varied forms and traditions of world Students also research, evaluate proper way to incorporate outside literature. The course will explore and discuss noteworthy current sources into a paper. The element s recurrent literary themes, motifs, and historical fraud cases through of effective argument will be explored, and patterns, looking for those with written and oral presentations. and emphasis will be placed on cultural specificity as well as those that Prerequisite: Accounting-Economic critical thinking both in classroom travel across cultures and undergo Crime Investigation track major, senior discussion and in the writing of clear, transformation as they move from status, or Computer Security and concise, unified, coherent papers century to century. Survey of World Information Assurance major, senior about interesting topics for specific Literature II will study some of the status. audiences. fundamental texts of world literature, including drama, poetry, fiction, and ECI 499 3 EN 102 3 philosophy from the 1700’s to the Internship Writing in the Humanities present. Examples of African, Islamic, This course will place a student in A course designed to foster an Chinese, Indian, and Japanese an experiential situation with an informed appreciation of various types Literature will be important parts of agency or corporation. There are two of literature: drama, poetry, and prose the class discussion as well. This major components: the student must fiction. Various critical approaches to course fulfills one of the 200-level work a minimum of 240 hours at the literature are introduced with the aim survey requirements in English. This intern site and participate in weekly of developing the student’s analytical course fulfills the general education seminars. Prerequisite: Economic and interpretive skills. Another aim is requirement for an interdisciplinary Crime Investigation major, senior to develop further the student’s writing course or a literature and arts course. status, approval of the internship abilities, with special emphasis on the Prerequisite: EN 102 coordinator, and a minimum QPA of formal critical essay. Prerequisite: EN 3.0. 101. EN 210 3 Introduction to Children’s Literature English EN 205 3 This course will survey a wide variety Survey of World Literature I of children and young adult literature. EN 100 (No Credit) This course is an introduction to the Students will explore the various Fundamentals of English varied forms and traditions of world genres of children’s literature including Emphasizes basic language skills as literature. The course will explore the characteristics of each. Students a way of preparing the student for recurrent literary themes, motifs, will develop an understanding of the college-level writing. Grammar, reading and patterns, looking for those with ways in which children’s literature is comprehension, spelling, and college- cultural specificity as well as those used to develop literacy. Students level writing, and vocabulary building that travel across cultures and will recognize notable authors and are thoroughly treated for the purpose undergo transformation as they move illustrators, and will develop the ability of giving the student the appropriate from century to century. Survey of to critically analyze children’s literature level of skills in self-editing. In addition World Literature I will study some of from diverse perspectives. the formal writing assignments serve the fundamental texts of the world Prerequisite: EN 102 as a direct introduction to EN 101 literature, including drama, poetry, College Writing. Please note: Students fiction, and philosophy in the following EN 216 3 need to achieve a grade of C or better periods: Ancient and Classical Age, the Literature and History: to pass the class. Students who fail to Medieval period, and the Renaissance. The American Experience pass EN 100 may retake the course; Examples of African, Islamic, Chinese, This interdisciplinary course will however, students who have failed Indian, and Japanese literature-as well examine the major social and political the course twice will not be allowed to as oral forms-will be important parts forces that characterized the United take further English courses and thus of the class discussion as well. This States and shaped its literature will not be able to pursue a degree at course fulfills one of the 200-level and ideologies from the Puritan Hilbert College. survey requirements in English. This Commonwealth of the 1640’s to the course fulfills the general education sociopolitical crisis of the Civil War.
114 We will study literary texts both as been produced. This survey course the 200-level survey requirements embodiments of as well as critiques of is designed to give the student the in English. This course fulfills the the cultural values of their time. The necessary literary history to serve general education requirement for an readings will be counterbalanced by as a foundation for success in later interdisciplinary course or a literature historiographical texts analyzing the more advanced courses in English. and arts course. same period. This course fulfills the To this end, the course will cover the Prerequisites: EN 102 general education requirement. major figures of British Letters from Prerequisite: EN 102. at least two genres. Survey of British EN 223 3 Literature I will cover the Middle Survey of American Literature II EN 217 3 Ages to the Restoration Period. This In order to understand the complexity The Bible as Literature course fulfills one of the 200-level and diversity of American Literature, it An introduction to the major themes, survey requirements in English. This is necessary to become familiar with structures, and theologies of the course fulfills the general education the context within which the literature Hebrew and Apostolic Scriptures. This requirement for an interdisciplinary has been produced. This survey course course analyzes the major stories course or a literature and arts. is designed to give the student the found in the Bible — indicating the Prerequisites: EN 102 necessary literary history to serve as influences and contributions of a foundation for success in later more modern social sciences upon our EN 221 3 advanced courses in English. To this understanding and appreciation of Survey of British Literature II end, the course will cover the major these religious works. Respecting In order to understand the complexity figures of American Letters from at religious sensibilities, this study and diversity of British Literature, it is least two genres. Survey of American stresses the literary significance of necessary to become familiar with the Literature II will cover 1865-to the the Bible as the revelation of the Word context within which the literature has present. This course fulfills one of of God. Significant samplings of the been produced. This survey course the 200-level survey requirements scriptures are considered to illustrate is designed to give the student the in English. This course fulfills the the various literary forms, styles, and necessary literary history to serve general education requirement for an religious motifs of this great religious as a foundation for success in later interdisciplinary course or a literature writing. This course fulfills the general more advanced courses in English. and arts course. education requirement. To this end, the course will cover the Prerequisites: EN 102 Prerequisite: EN 102. major figures of British Letters from at least two genres. Survey of British EN 240 3 EN 218 3 Literature II will cover Romanticism to The Art of Persuasion: Introduction to Science Fiction Literature the present. This course fulfills one Rhetorical Strategies Studying both literature and film, of the 200-level survey requirements This course is an introduction to the this interdisciplinary CORE I course in English. This course fulfills the art of persuasive communication will trace some of the significant general education requirement for an based on the study and application of formulistic and sociological currents interdisciplinary course or a literature rhetorical theory and on mass media in science fiction. Emphasis will be and arts course. techniques. This course will examine placed on an understanding of science Prerequisites: EN 102 rhetoric from an historical perspective fiction as a historical phenomenon and explore the uses of rhetoric in which responds to another historical EN 222 3 mass media and contemporary culture. phenomenon, the rise of technology. Survey of American Literature I This course is designed to enhance The course will consider such authors In order to understand the complexity the student’s ability to apply rhetorical as H. G. Wells, Michael Crichton, Isaac and diversity of American Literature, it principles to various forms of writing Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke, and such is necessary to become familiar with and speaking. This course fulfills the filmmakers as Fritz Lang and Ridley the context within which the literature general education requirement for an Scott. This course fulfills the general has been produced. This survey course interdisciplinary course. education requirement. is designed to give the student the Prerequisite: EN 102 Prerequisite: EN 102. necessary literary history to serve as a foundation for success in later more EN/CS 250 3 EN 220 3 advanced courses in English. To this Creative Writing 1 Survey of British Literature I end, the course will cover the major The major purpose of this course is to In order to understand the complexity figures of American Letters from at help you improve your creative writing and diversity of British Literature, it is least two genres. Survey of American skills. A secondary objective will be necessary to become familiar with the Literature I will cover the 1500‘s to provide you with greater technical context within which the literature has to 1865. This course fulfills one of control over your work and also help
115 you develop your critical reading skills. as the “Celtic Tiger.” Students will evolve in the wake of that (and our By the end of the semester, I hope learn the fundamentals of the Irish own) tumultuous era? Students who that you will have developed a keen, language, learning to speak some successfully complete this course will critical eye. Furthermore, I hope that of its basic words and phrases. be able to trace the development of you will begin to gain a sense of your Students will learn what is meant by modern and postmodern drama, with a own personal “voice” and a greater “traditional” Irish music and its impact strong emphasis on the American and awareness of the subjects and styles on contemporary world music. The European artistic traditions. Through that interest you the most. Finally, examination of Ireland’s rich literary the reading of primary dramatic I hope you have fun and develop a tradition will extend from pre-English texts and the screening of specific supportive circle of creative writers Irish poetry through the works of Yeats, productions of those texts (both from with whom you feel comfortable Joyce, and Beckett to modern Irish live performance and the cinema), the sharing your work. Prerequisite: EN writers such as Patrick McCabe. class will be asked to critically engage 102. Prerequisite: EN 102 with the themes, techniques and socio- historical contexts of each work. The CS/EN 257 3 EN 275 3 class will also engage with the material Art, Literature, and the Examined Life Representations of the Holocaust through class discussions and their This course is designed to introduce This course will examine various own academic writings on specific students to a wide variety of literary representations of the Holocaust and figures and topics. and artistic genres and engaging the artistic, ethical, and historical Prerequisites: ENG 101, Upper level introspective practices in order to help issues raised by those representations: status students develop richer inner lives How does one write about an event and become more thoughtful lifelong that has been described as being EN 302 3 learners and productive citizens. beyond language? What role does/ Renaissance Literature Throughout the course, students should aesthetics play in looking at This course critically examines will receive a balanced exposure these representations? Who has English Renaissance literary texts to works of art—literature, painting, the “right” to speak for the victims? (poetry, prose, drama), including and film, among others—as well as a How are issues of truth and creativity Continental selections. Writers such variety of critical approaches to the reconciled? Literature, art, and film as Shakespeare, Sidney, Spenser, interpretation of art which they can will be used to explore the event from Marlowe, Donne, Jonson, and Milton then utilize to develop their personal a variety of points of view, including will be considered. Textual discussion growth and self-definition. Among that of victims, survivors, perpetrators, is set against the sociohistoric other requirements, this writing and second generation artists, and background of the period: the reading intensive course will include those with no direct connection invention of the printing press; the rise a series of self-reflective journaling to the Holocaust. In addition, the of humanistic learning; the religion and assignments and a major service “commercialization” of the Holocaust politics of the dominant culture; courtly learning project through which and the ethical implications of patronage and literary self-fashioning; students will demonstrate their ability that commercialization will also be the movement from a Ptolemaic to a to integrate art, literature, modes of examined. This course fulfills the Copernican world view; and the impact critical interpretation and inquiry, and general education requirement. of the New World’s discovery. lifelong learning. This course fulfills Prerequisite: EN 102 Prerequisite: EN 102, upper division the general education requirement. status. Prerequisites: GS 101 and EN 102 EN/TH 301 3 The Theatrical Revolution: Perspectives EN 303 3 EN 270 3 on Modern and Contemporary Shakespeare I: The Historical Irish Literature, Culture, and Dramatic Literature Plays and Comedies Language The last 150 years has been an era The course is designed to introduce This CORE I interdisciplinary course of stunning theatrical developments, the student to the psychological will introduce the student to the both in the dramatic text and in insight, wit, and linguistic richness remarkably rich culture of Ireland the ways in which those texts were of Shakespeare’s history plays through a fourfold examination of its performed. These developments and comedies. The student will history, its language, its music, and its were reactions to a period steeped examine the history plays in relation literature. The historical examination in both wide-reaching intellectual to the Tudor conception of history, will extend from archeological evidence achievements and in horrific to the Elizabethan conception of of Celtic culture to such contemporary human atrocities. How does artistic monarchical rights and obligations, issues as the republican-unionist expression in general, and theatrical and to Shakespeare’s subordination conflict and Ireland’s economic surge performance specifically, react and of factuality to thematic clarity. The
116 student will also study the comedies, foreign literary genres and traditions; changes in Europe and the United examining Shakespeare’s adaptations and the developing interest in Gothic States. Understanding the novel of Greco-Roman comedies and entertainments and the aesthetic and its place in literary history is seasonal myths, and exploring the of the primitive and picturesque as extremely important for students of ways that the comedies mark out incipient Romanticism. literature. This course will trace the a path to happiness and joyously Prerequisite: Upper division status. development of the novel from the reaffirm life. 18th to the 20th century. In order Prerequisite: EN 102. EN 309 3 to gain a synoptic view of the growth Self and Society in Literature of the novel as an art form, students EN 304 3 This course is designed to analyze will read a selection of novels from Shakespeare II: Tragedies and major literary works within the context the following list of authors: Defoe, Romances of their cultural parameters. The Richardson, Austen, Hardy, Stendhal, This course focuses on Shakespeare’s course will establish the cultural Dickens, Balzac, Wharton, Bronte, tragedies (mainly from 1600 onward) values operant in each work and Melville, Hawthorne, James, Twain, and romances. The plays will be then examine the dialogue each work Hemingway, Joyce, Woolf, Faulkner, studied in the context of their classical carries on with its culture’s social etc.. In addition, students will read and native inheritance; the rise institutions, conventions, and major critical work on literary history and of theaters; stage conditions and cultural symbols. The intent of the theory. Prerequisites: at least one two- theatrical companies; the London life course is a rigorous examination hundred level literature course. of Elizabethan and Jacobean theater- of how literature often provides poets; and the social, political, and a meaningful bridge between the EN 315 3 religious constraints encountered imagination and the world of factuality Mythology by 16th- and 17th century English and is often an outgrowth of and This course will survey the broad dramatists. The dramas will be response to the historical and social category of World Mythology, covering examined as literary and enacted texts, context in which the work was created. the basic thematic categories with consideration of provenance, Prerequisites: EN 102, 45 credits (creation, fertility, other world, hero, publication, and performance; generic etc.) in order to examine the ways categories of tragedy and romance; EN 311 3 myths of the world reveal cultural dramatic design and thematic The American Novel After similarities and differences. We will patterns; character role analysis; and World War II also examine how myths reveal certain Shakespeare’s power of development The course is designed to familiarize ontological and epistemological in the plays of his mature years. students with the recurrent themes problems and solutions. Finally, we will Prerequisite: EN 102. and stylistic strategies of American trace the ways in which these ancient novelists from WWII to the present. stories are transcribed and retold EN 305 3 The course also provides the student within current literature, philosophy, Restoration and 18th-Century with an overview of the structural and psychology. Readings will be Literature possibilities and epistemological selected from the following cultures: This course studies English literature parameters of the novel as a literary Roman, Greek, Sumerian, Norse, (poetry, prose, drama) from the genre. Novels selected for the course Anglo-Saxon, Celtic, Middle Eastern, Restoration (1660-1700) to the are representative of significant Indian, Egyptian, and other African later eighteenth century, including developments in the American novel’s sources. such writers as Dryden, Swift, Pope, evolution or novels which through their Prerequisite: EN 102. Johnson, Addison, and Steele. Critical innovations have broadened the range topics include the return to monarchy; of novelistic techniques available to EN 325 3 the resurgence of the theater tradition; American writers. American Autobiography the Battle of the Books; the rise of Prerequisite: EN 102. This course is a survey of American journalism and the satiric temper; the history through the literary form literary patronage of London and Grub EN 313 3 of autobiography. Autobiography Street; the development of political The Novel has told American history through parties (Tories, Whigs) in relation to The novel is one of the most important personal histories, bearing witness class interests; the country-house genres in literature today. Its rise to the growth of the colonies, the and garden as rural retreat; the linked to the growth of the middle founding of America, and the defining ascendancy of natural theology and class and the shift from agrarian to of political issues and events such as its Deistic expression; the refinement industrial societies, and therefore, the the Civil War, the Frontier, Immigration, of prose style and poetic meter/ development of the novel parallels Industrialization, and most recently, diction; the influence of classical and major theoretical, atheistic and social multicultural experience. The form
117 has been available to otherwise of the dialogue between artists and transformation in the twentieth marginalized voices such as those of society. These collective studies century. The course will survey the women, slaves, immigrants, prisoners will explore the convergence and major developments of the genre, and even the “insane,” and thus may divergence of various American artists’ focusing on the changing relationship tell the history of America more broadly visions of America. between self, expression, and lyric than history books. Prerequisite: EN 102 form in different literary-historical Prerequisite: Upper division status. periods, including the ancient EN 329 3 world, the world of the Provencal EN 327 3 Muckrakers and Moneymakers: Troubadours, the Middle Ages, the Multi-Ethnic Literature of the American Literature in the Gilded Age Renaissance, the Romantic, Victorian, Americas This course will focus on American Modern, and Contemporary periods. In the past fifty years or so, there Realism and Naturalism in literature In addition, we will pay attention to has been an explosion of literature and art, as well as examine the innovations and debates in poetic written by members of ethnic groups interaction between artistic production theory that accompany and elaborate in the United States. In this literature and social/ cultural influences. The the changes in poetic production. there is quite often an emphasis on late nineteenth and early twentieth Lastly, tracing the evolution of the storytelling. From spirituals sung by century was a time of great upheaval lyric impulse, we will also examine slaves to cuentos told by Hispanic- in America: the effects of the Civil War, the changing nature of the impulse Americans to ceremonies performed the Industrial Revolution, increasing as it relates to the specific musical by Native Americans, the tradition of immigration, and continued westward traditions of each historical period. storytelling has played an important expansion forced Americans to Prerequisite: Upper division status. role in ethnic literature and continues reconsider what exactly was meant by to do so to this day, even though the "America." Whereas earlier Americans EN 332 3 form has changed from the oral to the were influenced by the optimism Detective Fiction written. In this course, students will and prosperity of Revolutionary Edgar Allan Poe’s story “The Murders read a variety of multi-ethnic literatures War America, the Civil War and in the Rue Morgue” marked the in an attempt to define the relationship its aftermath forced Americans to genesis of formal detective fiction. between the process of telling a story reconsider their position in the world What influenced Poe? How did the and ethnic identity. The ultimate goal and question the amount of control field move from Poe’s consulting of this course is for students to gain an individual had over his/her destiny. detective to CSI: Miami? The course an understanding of the great diversity This reconsideration was reflected in focuses on the evolution of the of American Literature and the social the art and literature of the time, which detective fiction genre from its pre- and political forces that have helped to was characterized by a rejection of cursors through the current fascination create that diversity. romanticism, an interest in scientific with police procedurals. Topics Prerequisite: EN 102, and successful method, and increasing attention include: the British tradition versus completion of 45 credit hours. paid to race, class, and gender in the American tradition; the amateur works by authors such as Mark Twain, detective, the private investigator, EN 328 3 Edith Wharton, Upton Sinclair, and and the police detective/force; the Defining America through Literature Theodore Dreiser, among others. In hardboiled detective story versus the and Art addition, the photography of Matthew cozy detective story; the courtroom Since the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Brady and painting of Thomas Eakins drama, the locked room mystery, the Rock, America has been both an and the Ashcan School were also inverted mystery; and the vocabulary ideal to strive for as well as an representative of the shift from and conventions of the genre. The actuality replete with virtues and romanticism to realism. The course will texts sampled in the course will be flaws. Each generation has had to also discuss the differences between looked at in their historical, social, and negotiate between these two extremes realism and naturalism, which, while cultural contexts. A small selection of of idealism and pragmatism in its related, offer differing views of the films and television episodes are likely effort to redefine America in terms individual and society and make use of to complement the readings. meaningful to that generation. The different literary techniques. Prerequisite: EN 102 focus of the course will be on a spectrum of major literary and pictorial EN 330 3 EN 333 3 artists representing four generations The Lyric: From the Performance of The Literature of Horror of Americans. Through lectures on the Self to the Performance Itself This course will explore the themes of philosophic and social background of This course will trace the development horror and the grotesque inherent in each work, the student will develop of the lyric from its early emergence the horror genre by examining some of a more sophisticated understanding with epic and drama to its the seminal texts of horror fiction (Mary
118 Shelley’s Frankenstein, Bram Stoker’s three weeks of in-class time to each tone and voice as persuasive tools. Dracula, and short stories and criticism movement. These movements will Prerequisites: EN 101 and EN 102 by such writers as Poe and Dinesen). include-but may not be limited to: The course will trace will trace both poets of the Confessional period, the EN 345 3 the history of the field and the ways in Harlem Renaissance, the Beat period, The City in Literature which symbolic and thematic elements and the New York School. Cities have existed as sites of human have been re-inscribed in later works of Prerequisites: EN 102 and successful culture for the thousands of years fiction and film. The course will explore completion of 45 credit hours they have been in existence. They the manner in which these texts reveal mark fundamental changes in human cultural themes, values and ideologies. EN 340 3 life (nomadic to static, agrarian to Prerequisite: EN 102. Professional and industrial, etc.). As a result, they Technical Writing have become symbolic of both EN 334 3 This course emphasizes the skillful decadence and decline and modernity Images and Icons of the American writing of expository and persuasive and education. Seen as centers of West job-related communications within a commerce, politics and products of From Billy the Kid to Wyatt Earp, variety of professional contexts: from all types, they have been described, “cowboys” to “Indians,” John Wayne researched technical reports and transcribed, and inscribed into many to Clint Eastwood, virtually everyone written business communications artistic, philosophic, and literary is familiar with some of the almost to legal reports and professional works. This course will examine the mythological images associated with journal articles. The course provides image of the city in the literature of the the West and the “American” story of the student with advanced research nineteenth and twentieth centuries. the pioneer, the cowboy, the lawman, skills, greater mastery of the Though primarily concerned with and the wild, wild, west. Many of these principles needed to develop an literature, the course will also look stories, as presented in literature and organized, concise, lucid writing style at the city in film, philosophy, and film, however, reduce a very complex as well as with a more sophisticated criticism. set of circumstances and characters to comprehension of the rhetorical Prerequisites: EN 102, 45 credit hours. a simple allegory of good versus bad. principles and mechanics of This course will attempt to restore professional writing. EN 360 3 some of that complexity by examining Prerequisite: Upper division status. Film and Literature not only the iconic and mythic stories A study of the relationship between of the west, but also those stories EN 341 3 literature and film, the course that have frequently been left out: the Advanced Writing carefully studies the progress of stories of women, Native Americans, Advanced writing will instruct students film adaptation and the attendant Chinese immigrants, African in advanced compositional elements. concerns of metaphor, symbol, and Americans, and environmentalists. We The course is designed to prepare characterization as they apply to will begin by looking at the genre of the the student for the expectations of prose fiction and film. The student is Western and discussing what makes the professional world with regard encouraged to critically assess film this a uniquely American genre and to writing styles, language, tone and adaptations of the fictional works then move on to examining other texts voice. Not specifically application of such authors as Joseph Conrad, and films that complicate, support, driven, course content will focus on John Updike, James M. Cain, Vladimir or re-define the images of the West the following areas: basic and more Nabokov, Judith Guest, Franz Kafka presented in the Western. advanced rules of grammar and and others. The course also deals Prerequisite: EN 102 punctuation, advanced argumentative with the status of the director and and persuasive structures. The screenwriter as the film medium’s EN 335 3 course seeks to be holistic in scope, expositors and interpreters of the Modern American Poetry: Four by focusing on transferable skills and literary canon. Movements material, rather than on a series of Prerequisite: EN 102. Modern American Poetry: Four formal outlines for reports. Students Movements will focus on a wide will complete assignments that EN/TH 367 3 spectrum of major American poets focus upon building competence Contemporary Theater of the 20th century and their in the production of writing within From the glamour of Broadway and corresponding philosophical and a professional standard. Some West End productions of The Producers aesthete movements that are uniquely assignments will cover the following and Rent, to gritty protest dramas and American. areas: writing effective personal the avant-garde contemporary theatre We shall examine four major poetic statements, writing effective is a vibrant and amazingly diverse movements and devote approximately proposals, essay polishing, dictions, art form. This class will examine an
119 overview of the dramatic literature of are visiting. The trip is a required the contested patterns in literature the last 30 years, with an emphasis on component of the course. Students and life of chivalry and courtly love the 21st Century. In so doing, students who cannot participate in the trip conventions; the rise of towns in the will be discussing a wide range of should not register for the course. economic movement from feudalism related issues, including the varying Students are responsible for the to early capitalism; the development of production styles and techniques expense of the trip. European universities from a tradition involved with each script and the Please note that although the class of monastic learning; the nature of broader cultural and social framework will be taught in the summer, it will sign, symbol, and book in medieval that makes these works possible. As be listed as a fall course. This is to scriptoria; and the emergence of with any class that deals with the allow students to register for this class vernacular literatures. dramatic arts, our discussions of these in addition to their regular fall class Prerequisite: EN 102, upper division plays will be framed by the viewing and load. As long as they do not exceed status. analysis of many performances, both 18 credit hours, they will not incur live and on video. This course fulfills additional tuition costs for this class. EN 418 3 the Gen Ed requirement. In this way, full-time students will pay Romanticism for the trip but not additional tuition for This interdisciplinary course will focus EN 375 3 the class. Prerequisite: permission of on the Romantic period. Between From London to Dublin: The department 1770 and 1848, Europe and the Importance of Place in British and Irish United States of America witnessed Literature EN 388 3 major upheavals in politics, literature, In many works by authors from Great Women and Literature philosophy, and the arts. Since all of Britain and Ireland, place plays an This course is designed to introduce these changes were interconnected, extremely important role, becoming students to literature written by in order to understand the scope almost another character in the women. The course will focus on the and meaning of these changes in texts. Whether it is Dickens’ London, generic forms of the novel and the literature, it is necessary to look at the Hardy’s “Wessex,” Joyce’s Dublin, short story during the periods of the other disciplines as well. In addition, or Wordsworth’s Lake District, the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. the thrust of the Romantic period– a evocation of setting plays a pivotal role The syllabus will include texts written return to the self, to nature, and to the in helping to define and determine within the English and American imagination–is most clearly framed in the characters and circumstances in traditions but will also incorporate relation to the Enlightenment against the literature. This course will focus texts written by African-American, Latin which it rebelled. With these two on the significance of place in works American, and Native American women perspectives in mind, then, this course by several British and Irish authors, writers. The course will also serve as though first and foremost a literature examining both rural and urban an introduction to some of the major course will have an interdisciplinary settings as well as social factors that thrusts within Feminist literary criticism flavor. It is designed in three parts: contribute to the “sense of place” and theory. Philosophy and Politics, Literature, and created in the texts. Prerequisite: EN 102, and successful Art and Music. This class, which will be taught in the completion of 45 credit hours. Prerequisites: EN 102, 45 credit hours. summer mini-mester, will consist of two components. The first will be a EN 400 3 EN 419 3 typical classroom environment, in Chaucer and Medieval Victorian Literature which the students will read selected Literature This course explores the literature literature and engage in discussion Beginning with several examples of of the Victorian and Dearly Modern about it. Because the emphasis of the Old English literature, this course Period with special emphasis of course is place, the readings will be examines medieval English literature the relationship of literature to the arranged in a geographical rather than (e.g., lyric, allegory, drama) from social, political, intellectual, and chronological order, beginning with the 12th to 15th centuries, with a cultural background of the age. The literature from Great Britain and then primary emphasis on Chaucer’s texts, course examines the period as one moving to literature from Ireland. reinforced by several Continental of great transformation in which the The second component of the class selections by writers like Petrarch inheritance of the Romantic period will be a trip of approximately 14 days and Dante. Critical viewpoints include collides with a nascent modernity, to Great Britain and Ireland. During the transition from the heroic age to releasing both progressive and the trip, students will be working on the period of the emerging nation- reactionary forces. Our emphasis will assignments that allow them to make state; the image of the monolithic be on how this collision reconfigures connections between the literature Church vs. the carnivalesque in the the Victorian imagination and finds read in class and the places they holidays and trappings of everyday life; expression in its literary and artistic
120 productions. We will read widely EN 445 3 to provoke questions and debates. in the period touching on its major Senior Seminar: Special Topics in Many profound changes occurred movements and trends as well as its Literature in the world during these years, and major figures. The Senior Seminar is the capstone these changes provoked questions: Prerequisites: EN 102 and upper experience required of all senior- Questions about the role of art in division status. level majors in English. It serves as a society; Questions about literature, transitional course for students in that language, and identity; Questions EN 435 3 it will prepare students for the rigors about the role of art and politics; Twentieth Century Poetry of a graduate program or professional even questions about the lines of While this course will include historical employment. To this end, it is designed distinction between the areas of analysis of representative texts, its to mirror a graduate seminar. It is a politics, art, literature and philosophy primary concern will be to examine the highly interactive, advanced seminar came to be tested and questioned. interrelationship between the artistic on a special topic—which will be varied This course will look at some of the influence that poets exert upon one from semester to semester —in the major movements of 20th Century in another and the poetic revolutions that discipline, in which the focus will be art, literature, politics and philosophy mark the twentieth century. We will on advanced writing and research in order to trace the way in which they begin by studying three key poets from skills. The course will be structured emerged, their impacts, and their the late nineteenth century and track to maximize student participation: legacies. the profound influence they had on students will be required to present Prerequisites: Junior Status modern poetic thought and technique. their own work and to lead seminar As we do this, we will consider many discussions. EN 489 3 of the major movements of modern Prerequisite: Senior status in the Internship poetry including: Symbolist, Imagist, English Department or permission of This course provides the English Confessional, Beat, New York, and the Department. major with an experiential situation Language poetry. Along with examining in a professional setting related to these movements, we will consider a EN 450 3 the student’s area of specialization. variety of critical approaches as well Introduction to Critical Theory A variety of experiences are available as the philosophical and perceptual This course is designed for the and will be guided by the professional issues that characterize modern upper level English major who agency in concert with the internship poetry. This course will cover European intends to continue on to graduate director. All students interested in an and American poetry. school in English, Creative Writing internship must obtain the approval Prerequisites: EN 102, Upper division or Humanities. In order to prepare of the Department Chair during the status. students for the types of discussions semester prior to the internship. pertinent within the discipline of Prerequisites: Upper division status, EN 440 3 English, this course will introduce approval by Chair. Major Literary Figure them to some of the seminal figures Rather than focusing upon a synoptic within literary theory: Freud Saussure, EN 490 3 view of a period, genre, or theme, Levi-Strauss, Marx, Foucault, Lacan, Honors Senior Thesis this course is designed to introduce Derrida, Barthes, Irigaray, Kristeva, and The Honors Thesis is designed for the student to the oeuvre of one others. The trajectory of this course English majors with no less than major literary figure. A comprehensive will be to present this material with a 3.7 grade point average in their study that examines a majority of particular attention to the dialogues English courses only who are planning the major works of one author allows that have occurred over the course of to attend graduate school. Further, for a deeper understanding of that the last fifty years related to the issues this project will allow a student to author within complex developmental, of meaning, value and subjectivity. show a prospective advanced degree aesthetic, and artistic perspectives. This course is intensive in nature and program a capacity to plan and Fundamental to these perspectives is designed for a student in the last implement sustained independent will be the introduction of extensive stages of the undergraduate career. scholarship. Given the purpose of relevant historical, biographical, and/ Prerequisite: Senior status in English this program and the Honors title, or critical material. In order to present Department. the deadline and guidelines will be a diversity of genres, periods, and strictly enforced. Three ranges of national literatures, the subject of this EN 463 3 grades will be available: Honors, High course will be rotated. Literature, Art and Revolution Honors and Highest Honors; these Prerequisite: EN 102, upper division The 20th Century may have come to a terms will correspond to the grades status. close but the art, politics, economics, of B+, A-, and A respectively. Failure and philosophy of this period continue to meet deadlines, or poor quality of
121 work (lower than a B+), will result in of crime scene evidence. Prerequisites: a default of honors status to a simple FS 201 3 FS 101, BI 114 and upper level status. Independent Study. In this way there Introduction to Forensic Photography/ will be no credit loss to the student Imagery FS 319 3 who completes the project. This course is designed to provide Special Topics in Forensic Science Prerequisites: Senior status in English students with the current information II Department, permission of Thesis and technical competency to This upper division criminal justice Director. successfully perform the basic course is designed as a continuation requirements of crime scene of special topics in Forensic Science EN 496 3 photography. Topics will include (CJ 318). The course curriculum will Teaching Assistantship the correct methods of photography focus in the areas of analysis of blood This course is designed to give those dealing with focus, framing, exposure, serology, identification of biological students considering a career in shutter speed, film speed, and depth fluids and stains, techniques of DNA teaching at the high school or college of field in relation to both indoor analysis, forensic footwear evidence, level an opportunity to gain practical and outdoor scenes. Students will questioned documents, basic fire experience in teaching, lesson also learn the techniques of flash and explosion investigations, forensic planning, and classroom management, photography and light painting. psychology, forensic psychiatry, serial while also becoming familiar with Additionally, the class will prepare the offenders: linking cases by modus pedagogical issues and approaches. students for more advanced skills in operandi and signature, criminal The student will serve as a teaching the FS 400 Crime Scene Photography personality profiling and legal issues of assistant for an English department course. forensic DNA. faculty member who is teaching a Prerequisites: FS 101 and 30 credit Prerequisites: FS 101 and upper level lower level English class. hours completed status Prerequisites: senior status; permission of division chair and FS 302 3 FS 320 Interview and Interrogation instructor Computer Crime Investigations Techniques 3 This course will provide students with The course will teach the basic Forensic Science/ Crime Scene the latest techniques, procedures, techniques and develop the skills Investigation and technical competency to required for interviewing victims successfully perform the basic and witnesses in a non-accusatory, FS 101 3 requirements used in dealing with structured manner in which behavior Introduction to Forensic Science suspected criminal activity in the areas provoking questions are asked This course is designed to familiarize of: identifying types of computers, with the purpose of eliciting factual students with the basic concepts of computer hardware evidence information concerning the case or forensic science, the specific career collection techniques, digital evidence incident in question. The importance fields which are available and the recognition, handheld device seizure of demeanor, rapport, appearance, requirements for each specialty. It & data recovery, preservation of the mirroring and supporting tactics will will present topics relevant to various evidentiary chain, tracing internet be discussed. Students will learn types of evidence, which will include related crimes to the perpetrator, to identify, interpret and evaluate the proper procedures, methods and and the legal aspects of the search neurolinguistics which includes both techniques for the collection and and seizure of computers and related the verbal and physical behavioral preservation of crime scene evidence equipment. responses of individuals during as well as the subsequent value to Prerequisites: FS 101 and 30 credit questioning and will have the the forensic scientist. The course hours completed opportunity to practice their skills in will provide a realistic overview of the teams and small groups. The course processes involved in an investigation, FS 318 3 will also develop the leadership from its inception to the final Special Topics in Forensic Science skills necessary for success in the adjudication in court. Critical thinking, I investigative field. Leadership is a analysis and problem solving are major This upper division criminal justice relational, collaborative, ethical, considerations for the successful course is designed to provide students and value-based process in which completion of the class. Finally, the with forensic science education in people effect positive change on legal considerations regarding forensic areas such as pathology, traumatic behalf of others and society. Finally, evidence will be discussed, including death, toxicology, odontology, the course will instruct students in standards for the chain of custody anthropology, taphonomy, while the proper methods and specific and the evidentiary rules of Frey and incorporating these disciplines with forms required for documenting Daubert. investigative technique and collection and recording information obtained
122 during questioning as well as court including dusting, chemical Forensic Science courses and upper presentation and testimony. development and the use of alternate level status. Prerequisite: COM 151, Upper level light sources. Additionally, the course status will supply students with the necessary FS 405 3 fundamentals to pursue advanced Advanced Seminar in FS 400 3 courses in forensic sciences. Forensic Science Photography/Imagery Prerequisites: FS 101 and 6 hours of This course is designed specifically Forensic photography is an essential Forensic Science courses and upper to enhance the student’s knowledge aspect of crime scene investigation. level status. and ability to locate, identify, Photographs are used in many ways document, and properly preserve and to help solve crimes. The student FS 402 3 collect forensic evidence. Using an must know proper crime photographic Trace Evidence/Arson-Firearms/ individual “hands on” methodology, techniques in order to document Impression Evidence the course will provide students with the circumstances surrounding the This course is composed of 3 the opportunity to search mock crime case. This is a technical course individual forensic science segments. scenes and process various types of designed to provide a comprehensive (A) Trace Evidence will consider potential evidence, including latent program which illustrates all of the fibers, glass, human hair, soil and fingerprints, hair, fibers, footprints important facets of photography. paint and their proper collection and artificial bloodstains. Proper Since witness statements, evidence and preservation for analysis. (B) documentation will be stressed and identification and crime scene Arson-Firearms will deal with types will incorporate note taking, sketching reconstruction may hinge upon proper of fire, their chemistry, causes and and crime scene photography. photographic images, it is imperative relationship to point of origin. The The course will provide a realistic to be knowledgeable of every aspect firearms section will address modern overview of the processes involved of crime scene photography. This firearms, ammunition and laboratory in an investigation, from its inception course will guide the student through examination of ballistic evidence. (C) to the final adjudication in court. the evolution of photography from its Impression Evidence will focus on Additionally, the legal considerations roots to the sophisticated computer footprints, tire tracks and tool marks regarding forensic evidence will be imaging techniques used in law and a variety of casting methods discussed, including standards for enforcement today. A thorough and and materials. Evidentiary rules and the chain of custody and the legal comprehensive look at the field respective legal issues discussed in ramifications of search warrants and of photography/imaging and its each segment. the 4th Amendment. Ultimately, the relevance to the criminal justice Prerequisites: FS 101 and 6 hours of course goal is to merge the student’s system will be presented. The student Forensic Science courses and upper academic knowledge with their will be exposed to class work, group level status. practical experiences in a manner discussions, and “hands on” practical that will develop their problem solving experience with procedures used in FS 403 3 abilities and their analytical and critical the field today. Bloodstain Pattern Analysis/Crash thinking skills. Prerequisites: FS 101, FS 201 and 3 Management/ Report Writing Prerequisites: CJ 305, FS 101, FS hours of Forensic Science Courses and This course is composed of 3 400, FS 401, FS 402, & FS 403 Upper level status. individual forensic science segments. (A) Bloodstain Pattern Analysis FS 499 3 FS 401 3 will focus on three primary areas Forensic Science Internship Fingerprint Evidence of physics, namely, Ballistics, This course will help forensic students This course is designed to familiarize trigonometry and fluid dynamics get a flavor for the inner workings students with the visualization, to provide an understanding of the of a career in forensic science detection, development and recording behavior of blood at a crime scene. (B) investigations. The exposure afforded of fingerprint impressions. It will Crash Management will consist of an the student through an internship will concentrate on the use of fingerprints in-depth examination of the accepted prove invaluable in assisting them for personal identification, as well as measurement, calculation and in making plans for the next step in their use in criminal investigations, documentation procedures for motor their careers. The overall internship within our contemporary society. vehicle accidents. (C) Report Writing experience will also assist the student The course will provide students will present the proper techniques for in their quest to network with future with the opportunity to gain hands- correctly recording forensic evidence at colleagues who can assist them in job on experience with a variety of a crime scene and in a police report for acquisition. accepted methods and techniques use with a court brief. Prerequisites: Senior Status, 18 hours for processing latent fingerprints, Prerequisites: FS 101 and 6 hours of upper level forensic science courses
123 and approval from instructor as an unrestricted elective. This of a healthy lifestyle and its direct course fulfills the Gen Ed requirement. application to career success. Specific General Studies instruction will cover health-related GS 101 3 GS 170/370 3 topics, such as nutrition, stress Foundations Seminar Introduction to Student Activities management, various health related A discussion-intensive seminar Programming: Theory and Application chronic disease, and physical fitness. format introduces students to the 3 The course will allow students to self- depth of thinking required in a This course focuses on student evaluate their lifestyle and develop an college environment. The course activities programming, emphasizing individualized exercise program. This will incorporate academic reading the importance of extracurricular course is evenly divided into in-class and writing to encourage students participation and how such work and a physical activity portion to learn critical thinking skills as programming enhances classroom with fitness activities, instruction well as to explore issues that are learning. Course study will support and fitness testing. Homework important to their goals and objectives: academic interests, while modeling assignments will also require active academic success, educational and student life goals. Students will be physical fitness. The dual lecture and career planning, and the value of an introduced to the multiple functions active instruction is important as many education. Oral, written, and small of student activities and college union students in particular lines of work are group assignments boost students’ offices in higher education, and given required to pass medical and physical self-confidence and help them become an overview of the student affairs fitness tests. This course is especially college-level communicators of their field. Student development theories useful for students whose field of ideas. The course is designed to are examined to identify and validate employment demands high levels of convey the excitement and possibilities a range of academically supported fitness and health. The course also of the learning experience at Hilbert and student-related goals; e.g., serves students generally as its main College. Personalized interaction multiculturalism, community building, focus is on health issues in a broad- with faculty, staff, and peers will wellness life-styles, contemporary based approach. Fitness workout help students understand the issues, social interaction, and gear, specified equipment and active responsibilities and rewards that are spirituality. Through these theories participation are required. This course part of a university education. students will be able to show how counts as an all-college elective only GS 160 3 targeted student programming (not a Liberal Arts elective). Introduction to Leadership initiatives, through particular campus Prerequisites: None The course will examine why activities and events, can be generated contemporary society needs leaders to reach these student affairs goals. GS 300 3 and what the term “leadership” The course will enable students Service Learning Abroad means. Historical perceptions of to implement and evaluate actual This course combines in-class leadership will be reviewed as well programs through membership in instruction with an experiential service as an analysis of different styles of student clubs and organizations. The learning component. The location of leadership. The course will examine College will be used as a model for the service learning component will what makes people leaders with peer program development with a vary according to instructor interest an emphasis on skill development. focus on learning. The course provides but could include Africa, Central Contemporary issues will be discussed an overview of program assessment, America, or the Caribbean. The in- as part of leadership analysis. planning, implementation, and class portion of the course will focus Interactive sessions will allow students outcomes evaluation, and a review of on the following: the history, literature, to become acquainted with their peers’ related programs on other campuses. geography, culture, and economics of leadership skills while developing their Students enrolled in GS 370 will the place to which the students will own skills. In addition, this course go beyond programming through travel; an introduction to the ideas of will examine literature surrounding organizations to actually creating service learning/leadership; discussion the study of leadership and apply their own programs individually. They of service learning as it relates to the the principles to current events and will also be introduced to theories mission of the college and its liberal situations, in order to understand in advising undergraduate student learning goals. Service work could the origins, challenges, and pitfalls organizations. include construction projects, teaching of leadership. Historical references Prerequisite: EN 101 business skills, educational projects, will help to illuminate current or other work that will assist the leadership trends and practices. GS 180 3 community in which the students are Some consideration will be devoted to Health and Physical Fitness serving. This course fulfills the general political systems, group process, and A specialized fitness course for education requirement. organizational behavior. GS 160 serves students that will emphasize aspects Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
124 geography and the ways in which they Prerequisite: Sophomore status GS 460 3 are both cause and effect of history; Leadership Applications and c) understanding the events at HI/PS 208 3 This course combines theory and a global level, that is, being able to American Foreign Policy practical application to focus on identify events as taking place in The history of foreign policy is the study the development, implementation, the same periods even though they of fundamental ideas and principles, and assessment of effective happened in different regions. This decision making, implementation, and leadership strategies and on ways to course is half of a two-semester series. consequences of policies affecting recognize and overcome barriers to Although ideally students will take both international relations. This course is organizational change. Given GS 160’s courses, each may stand alone and designed to provide the student with a overview of leadership theory, GS460 can be taken in any order. basic understanding of how the United requires students to develop an in- States arrived at its present position as depth understanding of theories and to History the major world power. In seeking this draw upon an existing understanding understanding, the course examines of history, political systems, and HI 103 3 the intellectual foundations of our interpersonal communication to Nineteenth Century America foreign policy, the various diplomatic affect change in modern political and This course traces the development policies and practices pursued by the business environments. The course of the United States from a fledgling United States and the consequences of will be conducted in seminar format nation striving for its own identity to a those policies. for in-depth discussion supported by sophisticated, mature member of the leadership theory research, in addition community of nations. From the early HI 212 3 to presentations, case studies, and years of the 19th century to the turning Photographing American experiential applications. of the 20th, the course explores the History Prerequisites: GS 160 and upper- political, economic, social and physical This course uses 19th and 20th division status growth of the nation. century photography to illustrate and interpret American history, raising Geography HI 104 3 questions about the use of images in Twentieth Century America constructing and promoting national HI/PS 288 3 This course is designed to give and individual identities. Collections World History and Geography I students a basic understanding of used range from the studio portraits This is a survey course of global the political, economic, social, and of Matthew Brady to the Civil War geography and human history. diplomatic history of the United States battlefields captured by Alexander Emphasis is placed on: a) gaining a in the century that defined America as Gardner; from the compelling social basic knowledge of the critical events a major world power. Emphasis is on documentaries of Jacob Riis, Lewis in world history, b) gaining a basic those areas marked by changes that Hine, Dorothea Lange and Walker knowledge of political and physical have and still do influence our lives Evans to the artistry of Alfred Stieglitz geography and the ways in which they today, i.e., social and cultural norms, and Ansell Adams; from the natural are both cause and effect of history, the role of the presidency, partisan landscapes of the Hudson Valley to and c) understanding the events at politics, America's world position, the Yosemite. With a comprehensive a global level, that is, being able to race and gender relations, and the background derived from lectures, identify events as taking place in American reform impulse. readings, and images, students the same periods even though they will look for the narrative that the happened in different regions. HI/CJ 207 3 photographs speak across time. This course is half of a two-semester Crime and Punishment in America Prerequisite: Sophomore status series. Although ideally students will This course examines the history of take both courses, each may stand crime and punishment in the United HI 213 (formerly HI 311) 3 alone and can be taken in any order. States. We operate under the premise African American History, Part I that penal codes do not evolve in This course traces the African HI/PS 289 3 a vacuum. Rather they represent American experience from the World History and Geography II significant social and political colonial period to the turn of the 20th This is a survey course of global decisions. Society determines and century. Included are discussions of geography and human history. then lawmakers codify what behavior slavery, the abolitionist movement, Emphasis is placed on: a) gaining a is unacceptable and will constitute the Civil War, Reconstruction, and basic knowledge of the critical events a crime. Consequently, what was a post-Reconstruction adjustment. Also in world history; b) gaining a basic crime at one time may be an accepted included are discussions of the various knowledge of political and physical practice in another. strategies for survival employed by
125 African Americans both slave and free geography and the ways in which they status. and the often conflicting assessments are both cause and effect of history; of those strategies by contemporaries and c) understanding the events at HI/PH 306 3 and historians. a global level, that is, being able to The Making of the Modern Prerequisite: Sophomore status identify events as taking place in Mind II the same periods even though they This interdisciplinary course comprises HI 214 (formerly HI 312) 3 happened in different regions. a history of ideas beginning with the African American History, Part II This course is half of a two-semester 16th century and continuing to the Part I of African American History series. Although ideally students will present day. It employs a philosophic (HI311) traces the experience of black take both courses, each may stand analysis to show the historical impact America from slavery to the end of the alone and can be taken in any order. of philosophical thought upon politics, 1800s. This course continues that science, art and humankind in general journey through the 20th century. It HI/PS 289 3 as well as the impact of culture on begins with the economic, political, World History and philosophy. An additional goal of this and social conditions faced by African Geography II course is that of helping students Americans at the turn-of-the-century This is a survey course of global recognize that many of the ideas with and then assesses the various, and geography and human history. which they are most comfortable often competing strategies employed Emphasis is placed on: a) gaining a did not arise in a vacuum and that by African Americans to survive and basic knowledge of the critical events many of the ideas which are taken flourish in a racist America. in world history; b) gaining a basic to be obviously true require rational Prerequisite: Sophomore status knowledge of political and physical justification. Particular attention will geography and the ways in which they be paid to the varying conceptions of HI 215 3 are both cause and effect of history; truth, justice and the good life found World Culture and Civilization and c) understanding the events at in different epochs. Specifically, the In every age of human existence a global level, that is, being able to impact of these philosophic notions people have sought to express identify events as taking place in upon early modern culture will be themselves using dance, drama, the same periods even though they observed in the works of writers art, architecture, philosophy, music happened in different regions. This such as Marlowe, Mann and Camus, and literature. This course is aimed course is half of a two-semester series. musicians such as Wagner, and at giving students the opportunity Although ideally students will take both philosophers such as Descartes, to develop an understanding of how courses, each may stand alone and Hume, Kant and Nietzsche. humankind has used those areas of can be taken in any order. self-expression sometimes referred HI 308 3 to as the fine arts. The course is in no PH 305 3 Women’s History way intended to make the student an The Making of the Modern This course is about the exclusion of expert in any one area but rather is to Mind I American women from their national serve as a sampler to the expressions, This course comprises a history of history and the efforts of women's allowing the student to become more ideas from ancient Greece to the historians to compensate for that aware, more open-minded, and more Renaissance. Specifically, it employs omission. Historians have not only sensitive in the areas mentioned. philosophic analysis to show the chronicled the history of women This course is also intended to allow historical impact of philosophical and examined the social, political, students to begin to develop an thought upon politics, science, art, and and economic restrictions placed aesthetic awareness and some skills in humankind in general as well as the on them by socially-determined artistic discrimination. The end result impact of culture on philosophy. An gender definitions, but, in a of this course would be an individual additional goal of this course is that of discipline previously dominated by who has a better understanding of helping students recognize that many political history, they have elevated society and of oneself. of the ideas with which they are most concerns important to women--love comfortable did not arise in a vacuum. and marriage, child birth and child HI/PS 288 3 Moreover, the ideas that they take rearing, domesticity, housework, and World History and Geography I to be the most obviously true may, in reproductive rights--to legitimate This is a survey course of global fact, require rational justification -- a issues of historical inquiry. More geography and human history. requirement which cannot be fulfilled recently, women's historians Emphasis is placed on: a) gaining a without an adequate understanding have challenged the traditional basic knowledge of the critical events of the historical context within which framework of American history, a in world history; b) gaining a basic these ideas were first formulated. history written by and for men, to knowledge of political and physical Prerequisite: EN 102, sophomore deconstruct and re-conceptualize
126 a national history in which women commentary upon it and its long-term is designed to challenge the student are not merely peripheral but are legacies. academically and to foster the value crucial to the development of the Prerequisite: Sophomore status of “learning for learning’s sake” that is country. Utilizing the accumulated the benchmark of the Honors Program information, perspectives, and HI 401 3 at Hilbert College as well as one of theories generated by this scholarship, History and the Movies its liberal learning goals (value the this course examines the history of This is an advanced history seminar need for lifelong learning). As a way American women chronologically and that examines a selection of feature of developing those skills, students thematically through the twentieth films that purport to be— in plot, will look at a variety of different inter- century. setting, or perspective— serious disciplinary issues. Each component Prerequisite: Sophomore status reflections on historical issues, events of the course is designed to begin to or personalities. This "Hollywood engage the student in the process HI 309 3 history" is then tested against the of self-reflection so important to the Women’s History, Part II: The “Other” historical record for accuracy, intent, development of critical thinking and Experience and impact. critical writing skills. These are also This course looks at American Prerequisite: EN 102, upper division the skills that students will be using Women’s history from the perspectives status. in completing their honors projects in of race, ethnicity and class. While other courses. This course fulfills the the initial work done by historians in HI/LW 402 3 Gen Ed requirement. women’s history defined and analyzed The United States Constitution: Legal the gender expectations of women and Historical HON 330 3 from the dominant white middle-class, Perspectives Reading and Writing Buffalo more recent scholarship measures This interdisciplinary course offers Author Wendell Berry once said that those expectations of gender against the student an examination of the if you don’t know where you are, you the experiences of women from United States Constitution both as don’t know who you are. Using this disadvantaged populations. From it was written and as it has been idea as the impetus, this class will the first encounters with Natives, subsequently applied. In each focus on exploring the city of Buffalo through the enslavement of Africans, instance, students will see what through various methods. Although and the marginalization of Southern contemporary circumstances, ideals, students may live, work, or spend time and Eastern European and Asians, to and fears went into the writing of our in Buffalo, many may not “see” it in the lingering impact of stereotyping fundamental law, as well as, how the its various manifestations. Just as a throughout the 20th century, this courts have interpreted and thereby written text or a film can be read, so, course examines the particular adjusted the law to fit contemporary too, can environment or place. What, experience of women from each of need. Finally, the student will see for example, is the significance of these non-dominant cultures. the relevance of the Constitution in the fact that Buffalo is a city in which his or her own life and times by a professional sports play a large role? HI 310 3 discussion of current issues involving How does buffalo, a so-called rust- Making Sense of the Sixties Constitutional law and guarantees. belt, blue collar city, reconcile that This course provides an in-depth Upper Division status. This course identity with the fact that it has a world examination of a pivotal decade cannot be used as a law elective for famous art gallery and numerous in American history--the 1960s. Legal Studies majors. architectural treasures, including During this short period of time, the Darwin Martin House? How and radical changes occurred in the way Honors why is Buffalo divided into different Americans thought about themselves, areas, sometimes based on ethnicity, their world role, relations between HON 105/305 3 sometimes on economic standing, and the genders, races and classes, Honors Colloquium sometimes based on other invisible government responsibility and Unlike many other college classes, factors? How is Buffalo different today jurisdiction, and social and cultural where the primary focus is a specific from the way it was in the past, when it norms. Confrontations, endemic content area (history, criminal justice, was considered a major U.S. city? This in times of vast social and political etc.), the Honors Colloquium focuses course will attempt to answer some change, threatened the survival of on critical reading, critical thinking of these questions through a physical the nation. Through documentary and critical writing in a wide range exploration of the city. video, readings in the contemporary of subject areas, with students Following the “City as Text” model literature and historical interpretation, questioning what they read, what they created by the National Collegiate and classroom discussions, students think, and how they can communicate Honors Council, this class will will explore the details of the decade, effectively and logically. This course be an examination of the city of
127 Buffalo from a cultural studies explored. Students will have the maximize interpersonal effectiveness perspective. Students will be asked opportunity to learn from one another in personal and professional to think critically and carefully about through collaborative group work, case relationships. Students will be Buffalo as a place, about its history, studies, and various clinical videos. provided opportunities to develop demographics, future, and identity. Prerequisites: HS 101, sophomore and practice specific interpersonal They will be asked to “read” the city status. skills through the effective use of and various elements of it. Much of communication techniques such as the class will be made up of actual HS/RH 204 3 listening, observing, paraphrasing and explorations of the city, including Basic Interviewing Skills perception checking. visiting art galleries, taking walking The primary purpose of this course tours, attending sporting events and is to provide students with a HS 206 3 immersing ourselves in the city in other concrete framework for interpersonal American Sign Language ways. communication in their work in American Sign Language Prerequisites: membership in the rehabilitation. The course will focus Students will learn basic American Honors Program; permission of the on the knowledge, skills and attitudes Sign Language (ASL) communication instructor. necessary for the application of Micro- through this course including sign counseling and other communication vocabulary, finger spelling, numbers, Human Services skills, including exploration, mutual and expressive and receptive signing understanding and taking action in activities. Students will also develop HS 101 3 addressing human problem situations. an understanding the history of ASL Introduction to Human Services Special emphasis is placed on as well as aspects of Deaf culture Human services are designed to developing the skills of attending, which are integral to meaningful address the challenges of meeting listening and responding in ways communication. ASL I is designed to human needs that arise from the that allow the student to engage in provide students a preliminary basis problems of everyday living and the a productive helping relationship. for signed communication. The ASL difficulties encountered in our modern Emphasis is also placed on applying I curriculum will parallel that of a world. This course presents both an effective communication skills in traditional language development and introduction to and an overview of the collaboration with other professionals second language learning course. It Human Services field by examining and coworkers. As part of their will focus on introducing language conceptual underpinnings, historical development of micro-counseling in context and will engage students antecedents and contemporary skills, students will gain increased in various interactive activities to directions. The role of the helper, understanding of themselves and reinforce learning. A conversational the belief system within the Human their reasons for pursuing a career in curriculum requires the student to be Service profession and common rehabilitation services, human services an active learner. problems/issues faced by the helper or other professional fields. Students Prerequisite: Sophomore Status are explored. This course will assist will identify personal strengths and the student in assessing his or her own limitations they have in relation to HS/RH 210 3 desire to pursue a career in Human working with other people. Human Services Methods Services and will provide a sound Prerequisite: RH 101 or permission of This course familiarizes students theoretical foundation for subsequent department with the various concepts, skills, courses in the major. roles, tasks, and activities comprising HS/PSY 205 3 human services practice. Students HS/RH 203 3 Interpersonal Communication will develop a critical understanding Introduction to Counseling and Effectiveness of the nature of the professional This course concentrates on the Through this course students will client/worker relationship, as well various theoretical approaches to explore the nature of interpersonal as the complexities of the various counseling and how they may be relationships in various contexts stages of helping from intake through applied to the process of helping. It is and develop a critical understanding termination. Applicable techniques intended to provide students with a of communication processes. The within a variety of systems will be sound base which can be used to build course will integrate theory with addressed, including interviewing, a personalized style of counseling that experience to develop student insight assessment, case management and incorporates the cognitive, emotional as to how communication skills recording. and behavioral dimensions of human impact both society and their own Prerequisite: HS 101. experience. Various personal and lives. A great deal of emphasis will be professional issues that emerge in placed on enhancing self-awareness, HS/PSY 215 3 the counseling relationship will be self-control, and the ability to Social Issues in Addictions
128 This course introduces students to the to Chemical Dependency. Students Prerequisite: HS 300, equivalent, or range of addictions which are said to entering the course are expected to permission of department predominate in our society. Students have a basic understanding of alcohol are encouraged to critically examine and other drugs, models of addiction, HS 308 3 the concept of addiction, particularly bio-psycho-social considerations, and Group Work in Human Services as it may be defined as a social general treatment approaches. Focusing on both practice and process, phenomenon. Specific addictions to Prerequisite: HS 300, equivalent, or students will acquire knowledge be studied include various alcohol permission of department and skills necessary for effective and chemical dependencies, eating leadership in working with groups. disorders, sex and love addictions, HS/CJ/PSY 305 3 The complexities of group practice as compulsive gambling and spending, Research Methods in Social it relates to a variety of populations and addictions to work and exercise. Sciences will be considered. Also explored will This course is designed to familiarize be some practical considerations in HS 300 3 criminal justice, human service and working with groups, the nature of the Introduction to Chemical Dependency psychology majors, as well as potential interactive process, and many of the This course is an introduction graduate students, with the conceptual various issues which are unique to to alcohol and other drug use, and operational skills to design and human services group interventions abuse and addiction. Students conduct research, including: the including advocacy. Students will have will examine models of addiction, development of research questions an opportunity to integrate theoretical pharmacology, use, abuse, methods of and hypotheses; selection of research concepts while participating in class administration and effects physically design and data collection strategies, activities designed to make learning and psychologically. The primary sampling procedures, and data fun and meaningful. emphasis of this course is on the analysis and interpretation. Students Prerequisites: HS 101, sophomore specific categories of drugs and how will acquire the skills necessary to status. they are utilized. The course is a conduct social science research and to prerequisite for the other three courses prepare formal research reports. This HS/RH 310 3 offered in the chemical dependency course is offered every semester. Human Service Ethics specialization. Prerequisite: MA 200 This course will focus on the Prerequisite: Completion of 45 credit professional principles and conduct hours or permission of department HS 306 3 of helping professionals. A variety of Advanced Topics in Chemical legal and ethical dilemmas, ranging HS 302 3 Dependency from informed consent and client self- Intervention and Treatment with Building on the concepts developed determination to working with people Chemically Dependent Clients and in HS 300: Introduction to Chemical of diverse backgrounds and abilities their Families Dependency, this course will explore will be addressed. Complex topics This course will address the in an in-depth manner, some current will require an in-depth examination therapeutic issues related to effective topics in the field of chemical of personal values, decision-making interventions and treatment modalities dependency. Students will investigate models, and the role of supervision in for the alcohol and other drug- issues related to the provision of professional practice. abusing client and others affected human services to special populations: Prerequisite: HS 210 or permission of by substance abuse. Students will namely, the dually diagnosed client, department. explore theoretical and clinical aspects and the criminal justice system client. of addiction, codependency, and family The implications of Kendra's Law and HS 311 3 dysfunction. Through both didactic Assisted Out-patient Treatment (AOT) Organization, Policy and Practice in the and experiential learning, students related to chemical dependency clients Human Services will investigate various ways that will also be explored. The importance The purpose of this course is to persons and families recover from of providing medically necessary introduce students to significant social these problems. This course will also and time limited treatment in order welfare policies in the United States provide an overview of the assessment for services to be reimbursable and the effect of those policies on the process, treatment planning, treatment will be discussed throughout the practice of Human Services. Students techniques and counseling practice. semester. Students entering the will examine the concepts, history and Ethical considerations when dealing course are expected to have a development of various social welfare with chemically dependent clients and basic understanding of chemical policies so as to be able to "tune-in" their families will be explored. This dependency, models of addiction, on a macro-level to the struggles that course will utilize the foundation work bio-psycho-social considerations the poor and underserved endure. presented in HS 300, Introduction and general treatment approaches. Philosophical and programmatic trends
129 will be traced from early colonial times will examine types of family violence and violence perpetrated within the through the modern social welfare across the life span, identification and community. This course will offer system with an emphasis on the reporting procedures, controversial students the opportunity to explore structure and functioning of the social issues of relevance to the field of individual, family and community welfare system in the United States. family violence, child abuse & neglect, dynamics that contribute to the Prerequisites: HS 101, sophomore the impact of substance abuse/misuse manifestation of violent behaviors status. on family functioning and violent with an emphasis on current and patterns of behavior, sexual offenses innovative approaches to treatment HS 315 3 and offenders, and current and and prevention. Students will further Child Welfare Services innovative approaches to treatment explore the relationship between This course offers an intensive and prevention. diagnosis and the selection of overview of the various welfare Prerequisite: Upper division status or appropriate treatment interventions. services offered on behalf of children permission of department. Prerequisite: upper level status, and youth. Included among the basic permission of department child welfare services are family-based HS/PSY/SO 320 3 services for children in their homes, Loss, Grief and Dying HS/PSY/SO 332 3 residential care, foster care, adoption, This multi-disciplinary course is Marriage and the Family and day care. Various social issues developed to sensitize students to This course examines current and relevant to poverty, single parenting, the issues of loss, grief, and dying historical trends and dynamics related and neglect and abuse as well as that are part of every individual’s life to marriage, family, relationships, laws of guardianship, advocacy, and experience. Students will explore and alternative lifestyles. A major the juvenile justice system may be their own relationship with death and theme of the course is the interaction addressed. various loss-related experiences and between individuals and the societal Prerequisite: HS 101. explore the ways in which societal environment in which they make their attitudes influence how and when decisions. Increasing flexibility forces HS/CJ/PSY 316 3 we die and how we live as we deal individuals to make many difficult Family Violence with the knowledge of death and choices with regard to family values This course is intended to loss. Subject matter will encompass a and personal autonomy; students provide students with a stronger blend of psychological, socio-cultural will explore how these decisions are understanding of the scope and and historical perspectives on death. often being made in the context of seriousness of all forms of family Topics will include issues of loss contradictory cultural values. Another violence and abuse, and the difficulties related to relationships, social role focus of the course is the shift from faced by criminal justice and human change, and life-span development, as viewing marriage as an institution to service agencies. Historical, social, well as detailed discussions of topics viewing it as a relationship in which the political, psychological, and legal surrounding death, dying, and loss partners expect to find companionship aspects of family violence will be experiences. Both the roles of the and intimacy. considered, and much time will be interpersonal self and the professional Prerequisite: Sophomore status or devoted to examining underlying self in working with those encountering permission of department causes. This course will also evaluate death and grief/loss will be explored. some of the nonviolent harm done Prerequisite: Sophomore status or HS/RH 360 3 by families to their members, permission of department. Internship I including the contributions made by A supervised short-term internship family structure and functioning to HS/PSY 330 3 experience in a human service/ problems such as delinquency or adult Violent Children: Prevention/ rehabilitation agency allows students criminality, depression, and suicide. Treatment to apply classroom learning to practical Prerequisite: Upper division status or This course offers an in depth situations. This one semester permission of department. analysis of the dynamics of violence internship consists of a 120 hour perpetrated by young children & placement in an agency or school HS/CJ/PSY 317 3 adolescents with an emphasis on setting. In addition, a weekly seminar Family Violence Treatment and treatment and intervention strategies. provides students with the opportunity Prevention Students will examine various forms to discuss and share questions From a human services perspective, of violence within the context of and problems related to the field this course offers an introduction the family, school, and community work. Students will begin to create to the dynamics of family violence including intra-familial violence, a professional portfolio, research with an emphasis on treatment and sexual violence by children, aggressive graduate school programs and intervention strategies. Students behavior, violence in school settings, professions within the field of human
130 services. The practicum is reserved Prerequisites: CJ/HS/PSY 316 or CJ the student. There is an attempt to for students in their third year of the 317 match the choice of agency within Human Services or Rehabilitation the students’ area of interest. A Services programs. All prospective HS/RH 430 3 supervised experience in a community students are required to have a Senior Seminar service agency allows students to meeting with the HS/RH Internship Senior Seminar, the departmental apply classroom learning to practical Coordinator to arrange an appropriate capstone course, has three primary situations. In addition, a weekly placement. purposes that are related to the seminar provides students with the Prerequisite: 45 credit hours and preparation of students to pursue opportunity to discuss and share Human Services or Rehabilitation either a human services career or questions and problems related to the Services major. further education upon graduation. field work. All prospective students First, the seminar will offer students are required to schedule a conference HS/LW 410 3 the opportunity to achieve maximum with the Internship Coordinator Child and Family Law integration of the range of knowledge, during the preregistration period to This interdisciplinary course will skills and values experienced in make arrangements for appropriate provide an overview of the various previous human service coursework placement in a Human Service agency. laws and legal concerns which and internships. This will be done with The internship is reserved for senior currently affect family life. Among a flexible seminar structure where the students in the Human Service and issues to be examined will be laws broad issues of diversity and social Rehabilitation Services programs. and social concerns that are relevant justice will be used as a foundation Prerequisite: HS/RH 360, 60 credit to marital relationships, parent-child for the exploration of issues impacting hours (or permission of department) relationships, child custody and professional practice. Secondly, and Human Services or Rehabilitation support, family violence, and the rights students will have the opportunity Services major of minors. The course is intended to to analyze their own counseling and assist students, particularly those in interactional style in order to increase HS/RH 461 3 the helping professions, to become their self-awareness and enhance their Senior Internship II more knowledgeable of the various professional skills. The third purpose This is the second half of a two- legal issues surrounding families today. of the seminar is to facilitate the semester supervised experience in The course is very useful for students transition from the Hilbert environment a community service agency which in paralegal studies, criminal justice, to either the world of work or graduate allows students to apply classroom and human service programs. education. Students will have the learning to practical situations. In Prerequisite: Upper Division status opportunity to clarify career goals addition, a weekly seminar provides HS/CJ/PSY 416 3 and learning goals for the future and students with the opportunity to Advanced Issues in Family develop objectives to meet those discuss and share questions and Violence goals. Students will also participate in problems related to the field work. While family violence is a very old exploring their understanding global Prerequisites: H/RHS 360, HS/RH problem, as an academic discipline it citizenship and how this impacts them 460, 60 credit hours (or permission of is continually changing. This course professionally and personally. department,) and Human Services or is designed to give students the Prerequisites: Senior status – Human Rehabilitation Services major. opportunity to examine the process Services or Rehabilitation Services of change as they relate to the major. Languages theoretical, political, and practical issues associated with family violence. HS/RH 460 3 ARABIC Students should possess basic Senior Internship I AR 101 3 knowledge about the history, types and This course offers students field Introduction to Arabic I patterns of abuse before taking this instruction in social agencies This course is designed for a beginner course, as well as an understanding of under faculty direction and agency who is interested to learn the basics the criminal justice system. Attention supervision. Students are to complete of the language as it is spoken and will be paid to new theoretical HS/RH 460 and 461 in two successive written. Arabic I, moreover, introduces developments in the field, and changes semesters (F-S, S-Sum, Sum-F) in the different sets of grammar and in the relationship between theory and order to experience the benefit of a pronunciation that are prevalent in the practice. The relationship between long-term internship. (Students are contemporary Arabic world. family violence and other forms of encouraged to plan their schedules This course fulfills the general violent crime will be considered, and carefully as tuition assistance may education requirement. current debates in the field will be not be available for summer courses.) examined. A variety of settings are available to AR 102 3
131 Introduction to Arabic II etc. Structure will be reviewed and for those with little or no previous This course is designed for students new structures will be presented exposure to the study of this language. to continue learning basics of Arabic to increase communication skills. The fundamentals of pronunciations, as it is spoken and written. Arabic II, Students will continue to build their grammar, and vocabulary will be moreover, will continue to introduce vocabulary through usage and stressed in order to facilitate the the different sets of grammar and memorizing of new words and phrases. speaking, reading, listening and writing pronunciation that are currently in use Students will increase speaking skills of the Italian language. Students in the contemporary Arabic world. through informal conversation, oral will also be introduced to the culture Prerequisite: AR 101 presentations, short speeches and and customs of Italy and the Italian partner skill practice. Listening skills world. This course fulfills the Gen Ed FRENCH will be enhanced by using French requirement. FR 101 3 as the language of the classroom, Introduction to French I listening to tapes, videos and guest ITA 102 3 This course will introduce students speakers. Cultural knowledge will Introduction to Italian II to the French language, thereby be increased through music videos, This course is a continuation of ITA benefiting them in their personal and culture videos, class discussions, 101 which stresses basic principles of professional lives. It is intended for presentations of personal slides by the grammar, aural comprehension and those with very little or no previous instructor, readings on cultural topics. development of oral communication exposure to the study of this language. FR 102, 4 units of high school French skills. Writing of simple Italian The fundamentals of grammar, or recommendation of instructor sentences is continued as part of the vocabulary, and pronunciation are course. Students will continue to be stressed in order to facilitate the GERMAN introduced to the culture and customs speaking, listening, reading, and GER 103 3 of Italy and the Italian world. This writing of "la belle langue." Students Intermediate German course fulfills the Gen Ed requirement. are also introduced to French culture This is an advanced language course Prerequisite: ITA 101 or high school and the Francophone world. There are for students who have completed 4 equivalent. no prerequisites. This course fulfills high school units of study. As such, the Gen Ed requirement. this course will emphasize advanced SPANISH communication and listening skills. SP 101 3 FR 102 3 Reading at an advanced level will Introduction to Spanish I Introduction to French II introduce some literature and stress This course is intended for students This course is a continuation of comprehension. Writing skills will be with little or no exposure to the FR 101 and offers more extensive enhanced to include personal narrative study of the Spanish language. practice in the basic language skills through journals using persuasive Comprehension of basic principles of of speaking, listening, reading, and and expository style. Grammar will grammar is stressed, along with aural writing. Grammar, vocabulary, and be an integral part of each of these comprehension and development of pronunciation previously learned are courses. Previously learned structures oral communication skills. Writing of built upon to increase communicative will be reviewed and reinforced, while simple Spanish sentences is done ability. The study of French culture is advanced grammatical structures will from the beginning of the course so also continued. This course fulfills the be introduced for mastery. Students that a certain facility with the written Gen Ed requirement. will add to their already extensive language might be obtained within Prerequisite: FR 101 or 2 years of high vocabulary bank with concentration the course of the semester. There school French. on those words necessary to enhance are no prerequisites. This course is their communicative abilities. With not for students who have taken the FR 103 today’s emphasis on global inter- Spanish Regents’ examination in high Intermediate French 3 dependence and cultural awareness, school. This course fulfills the Gen Ed This is an advanced language course students will further their knowledge requirement. and as such will emphasize advanced of the German speaking world and its communication and listening skills. people. This course fulfills the Gen Ed SP 102 3 Reading at an advanced level will requirement. Introduction to Spanish II include some literature and thematic This course is a continuation of SP topics and will stress comprehension. ITALIAN 101 which stresses basic principles of Writing skills will be developed ITA 101 3 grammar, aural comprehension and through personal reactions to pieces Introduction to Italian I development of oral communication of writing, the writing of summaries, This course will introduce students skills. Writing of simple Spanish topical composition, creative pieces, to the Italian language. It is intended sentences is continued as part of the
132 course. This course is not intended enabling students to function within Legal Specialty Course for students who have completed a bi-lingual setting in the particular Provides the student with an three or more years of high school situation of law enforcement. Part orientation and a working knowledge of Spanish. This course fulfills the Gen of the course will entail an intensive the court system and legal structure of Ed requirement. review of grammar needed for this the United States and New York State. Prerequisite: SP 101 or two years of level of conversation. The rest of Specific written, verbal, analytical high school Spanish. the course will focus on the oral and and conceptual skills associated with written communication skills allowing legal reasoning are developed.. The SP 103 3 the professional to respond to those role of the paralegal will be developed Intermediate Spanish I whose primary language is Spanish. and defined from case readings, This course is a continuation of the This portion of the course will focus administrative regulations, statutes material begun in SP 102. Emphasis on conversational skills, documents, and bar association guidelines. The is placed upon principles of grammar, and forms used in the field and relationship of the paralegal with aural comprehension and the further the development of the necessary attorneys, clients, and the community development of oral and written vocabulary to respond in a variety of is explored and defined as well as the communication skills. This course scenarios. This course is intended legal and ethical constraints which fulfills the Gen Ed requirement. for students who have a working apply to the profession. Prerequisite: SP 102 or comparable knowledge of the basic rules of high school background. Spanish grammar. This course fulfills LW 103 3 the Gen Ed requirement. Legal Research SP 205 3 Prerequisites: Spanish 102 or Legal Specialty Course Spanish Literature in Translation: The three years of high school Spanish Includes the development of basic Medieval Period to Cervantes completed within the last five years. skills in U.S. and New York State legal Providing an overview of the cultural (For students unsure of abilities, research for a working knowledge background and history of Spain appropriate score on placement test of the law library as a primary through its literature, this CORE I may be required.) objective. The student will study legal course surveys Spanish literature from analysis, research and writing skills the medieval period to Cervantes’ SP/HI 391 3 and strategies, and be introduced to Don Quijote in the early seventeenth Iberian Melting Pot: A Cultural History computerized legal research through century, with consideration of of Spain from Pre-Historic Times to the completion of course projects. the historical and philosophical Defeat of the Spanish Armada Prerequisite/Co-requisite: LW 101. background that gave impetus to the This course is designed to give creative spirit of some of the greatest students an overview of the various LW 206 3 writers of the Spanish language. ethnic, religious, and cultural Domestic Relations Law English translations, complete influences that have contributed Legal Specialty Course or excerpted, Spanish literature to the formation of modern Spain. Students will become familiar with masterpieces will give students We will explore the various tides of the basic concepts of New York State insight into the soul of the people who invasion: Phoenician, Greek, Roman, family law, including divorce, custody discovered a New World and gave their and finally Muslim that contributed and support. The course focuses on language to Latin Americans and to to making medieval Spain “a melting domestic relations proceedings in the millions within the United States itself. pot” of religious tolerance. We will also New York State judicial system with The CORE I component will be met by discuss how these tides of invasion special emphasis on the role of the guest lectures in subject areas like have molded the Spanish psyche and family law paralegal. philosophy, religious studies, history, the far reaching effects on Western Prerequisites: LW 101, LW 103 or and political science. civilization itself. In addition, we will permission of department. Prerequisites: EN 102 view the rise and fall of the ‘Spanish Empire” from 1492 to 1588 and the LW 207 3 SP 300 3 birth of Hispanic culture as reflected Civil Litigation: Practical Drafting, Spanish for Law Enforcement in the many countries which embrace discovery and Research Skills for Officials Spanish as their official language. Paralegals This course is intended for the upper- Prerequisite: EN 102 Legal Specialty Course division student in the criminal justice Students will learn the basics of or economic crime investigation Legal Studies New York civil litigation, torts and programs, and may be of benefit to jurisdiction. Students will develop the human services majors as well. It LW 101 3 practical and professional paralegal is a communication-focused course Introduction to Law & Legal Ethics skills to assist attorneys in New York
133 civil suits. New York State statutes LW 302 3 fiduciary capacity, estate taxation and and court rules apply to the case used Introduction to Criminal Law and administration, and estate planning. throughout the semester as students Procedure Prerequisites: ACC 205, 12 credit are introduced to the court system and Legal Specialty Course hours in legal specialty courses or trial process. . Students will practice The course provides students with an upper division status. drafting , discovery and research skills overview of the New York State Penal in hands-on assignments including Law and how cases are handled in LW 309 3 interviewing skills and fact gathering the criminal courts. The distinctions Business Organizations Law based on a case fact pattern between criminal and civil law are Legal Specialty Course developed as a teaching tool for this studied. Special emphasis is given to This course is comprised of a study course. The practical skills developed the roles of law enforcement agencies, of various business organizations in this course prepare students for the courts, lawyers and paralegals. including the sole proprietorship, internships or paralegal/legal assistant Course topics include crimes against general and limited partnership, /case assistant positions . persons and property, criminal limited liability companies, not for Prerequisite : LW 101 , LW 103 or responsibility, defenses, rights of the profit, and the business corporation. permission of department accused, pre-trial hearings, trials, The course will highlight the sentencing and appeals. Students will distinctions between these types of LW 210 3 engage in a hands-on collaborative business organizations and emphasize Real Property Law Office project involving the rights of the the substantive and procedural Practice criminally accused culminating in a operations of the business corporation. Legal Specialty Course mock hearing in class. Practical applications include statutory This course will familiarize the student Prerequisite: LW 101, LW 103 or CJ analysis, preparation of corporate with real estate terms and concepts. 202. documents and relevant legal The goal is to enable the student research. to prepare and interpret standard LW 303 3 Prerequisites, 12 credit hours in legal real estate documents such as title Advanced Legal Writing specialty courses or permission of searches, surveys, deeds, mortgages, Legal Specialty Course department. closing statements and related Students will develop advanced residential mortgage lending forms. legal analysis and writing skills to LW 310 3 The students will receive a working complement the basic legal writing Administrative Law knowledge of each of the components and research skills introduced in Legal Specialty Course involved in the closing of real estate Legal Research. Special emphasis Students will learn the basic concepts transactions, representing a seller, is given to analyzing authorities, of administrative law including the buyer or lending institution. briefing cases, synthesizing sources, expanding role and authority of the Prerequisites: ACC 205, LW 101, LW interpreting primary sources, paralegal in the administrative agency 103. applying legal reasoning, organizing adjudication process. Students and drafting legal memoranda and will study both formal and informal LW/BUS 217 3 correspondence. A review of basic advocacy techniques, including Business Law I legal research skills is offered to assist representation of clients before This course is an introduction of students as warranted. administrative bodies. The regulatory the principles of law that directly Prerequisite: LW 103 or permission of review process will be explored. and regularly impact the conduct of department. Students will engage in a hands-on business activities. The content of collaborative project involving the the class includes many subjects LW 308 3 adjudication of a Social Security tested on the Regulation portion of Estate Administration disability case culminating in a mock the CPA examination. Topics include Legal Specialty Course hearing in class. an examination of the substantive This course surveys the procedures Prerequisite: 12 credit hours in legal law of contracts, from formation utilized and the law of estate specialty courses or upper division requirements to remedies for breach administration with special emphasis status or permission of department. of contract. Antitrust law, securities given to the role of paralegals. The regulations, and employment and labor course examines what comprises the LW 312 3 law illustrate the regulatory role on decedent’s estate, probate and non- Environmental Law business and society. Legal aspects of probate assets, wills and intestacy, Legal Specialty Course international business are examined in the Surrogate’s Courts Procedure The course gives an overview of the this increasingly important area. Act, including probate proceedings, history and development of U.S. Prerequisite: sophomore status the legal concept of acting in a and N.Y. State environmental law.
134 The course will focus on the desired information to introduce students to permission of department. knowledge base and administrative the role of the intellectual property tasks performed by paralegals in paralegal. LW 360 3 agency proceedings and litigation. Prerequisites: 12 credit hours in legal Legal Ethics: Perspectives from Law, Prerequisite: Successful completion specialty courses or upper division Literature and Film of 12 credit hours of legal specialty status or permission of department. Students will explore legal ethics courses or upper division status or as illustrated by laws, ethical rules permission of department. LW 330 3 and opinions, literature and films in Immigration Law an interdisciplinary approach to the LW/BUS 315 3 Legal Specialty Course ethical dilemmas encountered by Labor Law The continued expansion of legal professionals. Course topics Legal Specialty Course international enterprises and include the ethical issues involved in Students will learn the fundamentals increased mobility of people, goods, advocating for other, confidentiality, of the US Federal and New York State and services between international conflicts of interest, competence and labor laws with special emphasis on lines has made immigration law diligence, candor, fees and financial the principles of employment and labor essential to citizens and businesses matters, integrity, unlawful practice law applicable to private and public in the global community. This course of law and the roles of non-attorneys. employers in New York State. will examine the laws, agencies, Course readings include cases, ethics Prerequisites: LW/BUS 217 or 12 and procedures used in processing rules and opinions, short stories credits in legal specialty courses or temporary and permanent residency and novels, with ethical dilemmas upper division status or permission of visas for families and employment. illustrated by contemporary films. department. Special emphasis will be on the Liberal arts or all-college elective. paralegal’s role. Students will learn Prerequisite: Upper division status in LW/BUS 317 3 how to prepare various applications, any major. Business Law II petitions, and related documents, as (Formerly Advanced Business Law) well as learn substantive immigration LW 370 3 A continuation of the study of law law. Prerequisite: 12 credit hours Rights, Liberties and Justice: US begun in BUS 217, the content of in legal specialty courses or upper Constitution this class includes many subjects division status or permission of Students will focus on civil rights and tested on the Regulation portion of department. Constitutional law, with an emphasis the CPA examination. Topics include on the 14th Amendment protections in depth analysis of the various forms LW 355 3 of due process and equal protection. of business organizations including Elder Law Students will examine the role of general and limited partnerships, Legal Specialty Course the judicial branch in the American corporations and LLCs; Uniform Students will learn to understand Constitutional framework using case Commercial Code subjects such the complex issues facing the elderly law and historical events and will study as commercial paper, secured and possible solutions. Course how the legal system has functioned transactions and sales; and other topics include ethical considerations, in its role as the final arbiter and areas of law including bankruptcy, elder law planning options and protector of individual freedoms. The debtor/creditor relations, product related documents, guardianships, course topics will emphasize the liability, estate and trust law and real Medicare, Medicaid, and Medigap rights of the criminally accused in property. programs, hospital discharge and the criminal justice system, voting Prerequisite: BUS 217, junior status. nursing home issues, long term rights and representation, privacy and care insurance, asset protection equality under the Constitution and LW 320 3 strategies, housing alternatives for understanding the Supreme Court Intellectual Property Law the elderly, elder abuse, neglect decision making process. Liberal arts Legal Specialty Course and financial exploitation. The roles or all-college elective. Students will be provided with an of the paralegal, human services Prerequisite: Upper division status overview of the various intellectual and law enforcement personnel are property disciplines, including emphasized in an interdisciplinary LW 401 3 copyright, trade secret, trademark and approach to understanding and Paralegal Studies Internship patent laws. Students will learn basic meeting the legal needs and care Legal Specialty Course searching techniques for trademarks, objectives of elderly clients. The The internship will offer students real patents and copyrights. Practical course serves Legal Studies, Human life experiences performing paralegal exercises will include searching Services and Criminal Justice majors. duties in a variety of settings, including internet sites for patent and trademark Prerequisite: Upper division status or law offices, law libraries, corporations,
135 public and private agencies, professional job or graduate studies of 12 credit hours of legal specialty and courts. Students will apply program search strategy, investigating courses or upper level status. learned principles of law under the certification and civil service exams supervision of attorneys, paralegals, and continuing education options, LW 407 law librarians, court clerks or other researching and applying relevant Trial Preparation and Practice for legal professionals. The “hands-on” ethics rules, and investigating ways Paralegals 3 experience allows students to identify, to contribute to one’s profession and Legal Specialty Course develop, and design solutions to work- community. Students will prepare Students will build on the practical related problems, and obtain valuable professional portfolios which include skills developed in Civil Litigation (LW experience and confidence under the resumes, references, cover letters and 207) to develop advanced skills as mentorship of on-site mentors and the writing samples. litigation team members preparing internship coordinator. Prerequisite: Successful completion of and mock-trying a personal injury case Prerequisite: Successful completion of 24 credits in legal specialty courses in based on a case file from the National 24 or more credits in the Legal Studies the Legal Studies major and/or senior Institute for Trial Advocacy. Students Paralegal Baccalaureate Program status in the Legal Studies major and/ will develop skills in summarizing, and/or upper level status and a 2.2 or permission of the department. organizing, analyzing and preparing GPS overall with a 2.5 GPA in legal evidence for trial. Students will draft specialty courses and permission of LW 404 3 subpoenas, witness and exhibit lists, the internship instructor. Law Office Management medical and deposition summaries Legal Specialty Course and expert disclosures. Student will LW/HI 402 3 Students will learn the principles of practice direct and cross examination The United States Constitution: Legal management practices applicable in of fact and expert witnesses. The and Historical a law office setting. They will gain a course culminates in a mock trial at a Perspectives working knowledge of management local court with students performing Students will examine the United theories and practices relating to the witness and attorney roles. States Constitution both as it personnel administration, law office Students will be introduced to federal was written and as it has been systems and financial controls and and New York State e-filing and case subsequently applied. In each management. The roles of paralegals tracking using PACER, and NYSCEF. instance, students will see what working as managers or supervisors The skills in this course prepare contemporary circumstances, ideals, will be emphasized. students for internships or paralegal and fears went into the writing of our Prerequisite: ACC 205, Computer/ /legal assistant/case assistant fundamental law, as well as how the technology skills course or permission positions or advanced law studies. courts have interpreted and thereby of the department. Prerequisite: LW 207 or permission of adjusted the law to fit contemporary department need. Finally, students will see the LW 406 3 relevance of the Constitution in Bankruptcy Law LW/BUS 408 3 his or her own life and times by a Legal Specialty Course Employment Benefits & Critical Issues discussion of current issues involving The student will be able to distinguish in Today’s Workplace Constitutional law and guarantees. between the various types of Legal Specialty Course May be used as a Liberal arts, all- bankruptcy cases provided for under Students will gain an overview of college elective or CORE II. the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, and also to the law of employment benefits, Prerequisite: Upper division status understand the related roles of judge, with special emphasis given on the U.S. Trustee, lawyer, paralegal, and administration of qualified retirement LW 403 3 others involved In the U.S. Bankruptcy plans. Reporting and disclosure Legal Studies Capstone Seminar Court system. Exercises will include requirements, payments, record Legal Specialty Course analysis and application of legal keeping requirements, claims and The senior seminar is a capstone research in various areas, including payments and fiduciary duties will be course for Legal Studies majors. analysis of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, covered. Students will actively participate writing assignments, and preparing Prerequisite: Upper division status. in a seminar to apply substantive, standard documents such as petitions, procedural and ethical knowledge schedules, and proofs of claim. The LW/HS 410 3 acquired in the program to issues student will understand how our Child and Family Law and problems found in the legal and bankruptcy system functions and Legal Specialty Course law-related professions and graduate how a paralegal performs within that Students will become familiar with programs. Students will acquire system. the various laws and legal concepts skills in designing and executing a Prerequisites: Successful completion which currently affect family life in
136 the interdisciplinary course. Law operations and simplifications of MA 100, or successful completion of a and social concerns relevant to radicals, and simplifying negative and college mathematics course at another marital relationships, parent-child fractional exponents. Students need institution. relationships, child custody, family to achieve a grade of 80 or better to violence and the rights of minors will pass the class. MA 146 3 be examined. Students, particularly Prerequisites: Appropriate score on Pre-Calculus those in the helping professions, will Accuplacer or successful completion of The course will utilize and amplify become more knowledgeable about MA 099. concepts encountered in the many legal issues surrounding MA 145. It involves ideas traditionally families today. The course is well MA 135 3 encountered in a pre-calculus. Topics suited for paralegal, criminal justice Mathematical Applications include the development of the six and human services students. May This course will expose students to trigonometric functions and their be used as a Liberal arts, all-college mathematical applications that are inverses, analyzing and graphing elective of CORE II. happening in everyday life. They will these functions, using the law of sines Prerequisite: Upper division status. get to see how math applies in modern and cosines, proving trigonometric real world situations, and be able to identities, solving trigonometric/ Mathematics use these skills in related fields. The inverse trigonometric equations, MA 099 No Credit four main topics to be covered will solving logarithmic/ exponential Preparation for College include Graph Theory (with a focus on equations, graphically/algebraically Mathematics I networks, circuits, and scheduling), finding limits, and finding derivatives This is the first course of a two Voting Theory, Cryptography and using the definition. This course fulfills semester sequence intended for the Digital Age, and Financial and the Gen Ed requirement. students with little or no algebra Economic Problems. Optional topics Prerequisite: MA 145 or equivalent experience. This sequence is designed could include Fairness and Game to prepare students for credit-bearing Theory, and Symmetry and Patterns. MA 200 3 mathematics courses. It emphasizes This course fulfills the Gen Ed Topics in Statistics a solid understanding of basic requirement. This course is designed to provide operations on rational numbers and Prerequisite: Appropriate score on students with a working knowledge the ability to manipulate variable accuplacer, successful completion of of descriptive and inferential expressions using basic operations. MA 100, or successful completion of a statistics, along with practical Topics include operations of integers college mathematics course at another computer applications. It is intended and rational numbers, operations on institution. to make students aware of the variable expressions, solving linear power of statistics and its uses. It equations, operations on polynomials, MA 145 3 seeks to improve the ability to deal and factoring. Grades for this course College Mathematics with statistical concepts in many will be pass/fail. Students need to This is an entry-level college fields, such as business, biology, achieve a grade of 80 or better to pass mathematics course. The problem- engineering, industry, and the social the class. solving techniques, along with the sciences. Topics include descriptive algebraic concepts encountered, statistics, probability and probability MA 100 No Credit are consistent with those in many distributions, binomial and normal Preparation for College business, economics, or science distributions, sampling distributions, Mathematics II courses. While investigating functions the Central Limit Theorem, estimation This is the second course in the (linear, quadratic, absolute value, and and hypothesis-testing, linear introductory algebra sequence rational), students identify domains, correlation and regression analysis, which helps to prepare students for analyze for shifts and reflections, chi squares for independence and credit-bearing mathematics courses. solve for roots and asymptotes, and analysis of the variance (single factor This course covers topics generally then graph their results. Besides ANOVA). The statistical package EXCEL associated with high school algebra functions, topics also include conic is used. This course fulfills the Gen Ed courses for college bound students. sections, solving inequalities on linear, requirement. It includes topics such as graphing quadratic, rational, absolute value Prerequisite: Appropriate score on and analyzing linear equations and expressions and solving systems of Accuplacer or successful completion of inequalities, solving systems of equations and inequalities both linear a college mathematics course. equations, solving quadratic equations and non-linear. This course fulfills the by factoring or by use of the quadratic Gen Ed requirement. MA 203 3 formula performing operations on Prerequisite: Appropriate score on Survey of Calculus (taught off campus) algebraic fractions, performing accuplacer, successful completion of This one-year course addresses
137 the core topics and techniques of identify what valid research questions 19th Century Romanticism to the differential and integral calculus. apply. They will then determine present. This course fulfills the Gen Ed Topics will be presented and applied whether to use t-tests, chi-squares, requirement. in the areas of business, economics, regressions, or ANOVAs to do the management, and the social and desired analysis. Guest lecturers MU 103 3 life sciences. Discussion will focus will consider research inquiries, The Enjoyment of Music on the following topics: functions, problems and techniques from their This course is an overview of the limits, derivatives, techniques of own interdisciplinary perspectives, sources, media, and functions of differentiation, maximum/minimum and students according to major will music during the historical periods problems, exponential/logarithmic also have the opportunity to work on traditionally associated with music functions, intergration, and integration a project within their field of study. A history. The roles of the composer, by parts. faculty mentor from each student’s arranger, artist performer, critic, and Prerequisite: successful completion of department major will be available listener are explored and defined. three years of regents mathematics to provide assistance in the research Emphasis is on the development of process. Students will have the listening awareness within the broad MA 205 4 opportunity to present their research outline of music history. This course Survey of Calculus to their peers in an in-class colloquium fulfills the Gen Ed requirement. This one-semester course addresses setting. Students will be introduced the core topics and techniques of to SPSS, the research tool most used MU 250 3 differential and integral calculus. in graduate programs of the social Afro-Centric Music Topics will be presented and applied sciences. Since colonial times, the music and in the areas of business, economics, Prerequisite: MA 200 or equivalent. musical practices of Western Africa management, and the social and have spread their influence throughout life sciences. Discussion will focus Music the world. This course will provide an on the following topics: functions, MU 101 3 overview of the effect of African music limits, derivatives, techniques of History of Western Music from its on the music, historically, of the four differentiation, maximum/minimum Origins to Romanticism major European slave-holding colonial problems, exponential/logarithmic This course is an introduction to music powers (England, Spain, Portugal functions, integration, and integration in Western civilization. The course and France) and of further influences by parts. will discuss the materials of music, throughout current pop culture as well. Prerequisite: MA 146 or equivalent such as melody, harmony, rhythm, The music – including salsa, samba, tempo, dynamics, musical structure, bossa nova, calypso, reggae, blues, MA 235 3 design and style. Major composers of jazz – will always be seen in its social Discrete Mathematics each musical epoch will be discussed context and history. This course fulfills This course will provide students with with musical examples listened to in the Gen Ed requirement. a working knowledge of algebraic class to reinforce the discussion. This Prerequisite: EN 102 algorithms and their use for problem- course covers the time period from solving in areas such as computer early music through 19th Century MU 305 3 analysis, communication systems, Romanticism. This course fulfills the 20th Century Music: Classical Music in information theory, and control Gen Ed requirement. the 19th Century systems in order to facilitate the This upper-level course provides a analysis and synthesis of information. MU 102 3 detailed survey of the Romantic period Topics include prepositional logic, History of Western Music of music history, and its influence modular arithmetic, pseudo codes of from Romanticism to the Present on early 20th century music. The sorts and searches, Boolean algebra, A continuation of the ideas examined course will explore a century of music set theory, binary systems, Euclid’s in MU 101, this course is an (1820-1920), from Beethoven through Algorithm, graph theory, mathematical introduction to music in Western the First World War, and will seek to trees, and modeling computations. civilization. The course will discuss understand the music of the major Prerequisite: MA 145 or equivalent the materials of music, such as composers of the period, in the context melody, harmony, rhythm, tempo, of the Romantic ideal as defined in MA 300 3 dynamics, musical structure, design literature and art. The course will also Applied Statistics with Project and style. Major composers of each seek to understand Nationalism in In this course, students will use musical epoch will be discussed Romantic Music, as it relates to the specific statistical tests as an with musical examples listened to in new trends that occurred in music in introduction to research methods. class to reinforce the discussion. This the early 20th century. Given a set of data, students will course covers the time period from Prerequisite: EN 102
138 coupled with the globalization of the ethical systems and theories of justice: MU 380 3 marketplace has placed enormous egoism, utilitarianism, deontology, Twentieth-Century Classical Music strains on the Earth’s natural egalitarianism, and libertarianism. The The history of classical music in resources and threatened the intent is to give the student a working the 20th century, including the wellbeing and existence of numerous knowledge of the relative merits and early twenty-first century, has been plants and, most notably, human and weaknesses of each of these theories a story of both musical and social non-human animals. The purpose of and then to evaluate apparent cases of expansion. The dawn of the 20th this course is to expose the students moral misconduct by business persons century saw classical music as a to the most urgent environmental and corporations with respect to each predominantly European tradition concerns and then to evaluate these 98 of these systems. Prerequisites: EN with no other major influences. As issues from an ethical perspective. 102, sophomore status. communication technology expanded Students will come away from the in the century, more and more world/ course not only with a knowledge of PH 207 3 ethnic influences became important. the key environmental issues but with Bioethics Now in the 21st century instant a better understanding of the moral Are we morally justified in “cloning” communication of music and ideas relevance of the debate to their lives, humans? When, if ever, are we is commonplace via the internet. the lives of people world-wide, the justified in terminating a human life? Classical music is now a worldwide lives of people in the future, and even Should the composition of your DNA phenomenon with influences and ideas the lives of non-human animals and be publicly available, and if so, to from all cultures and peoples. This plants. whom? What is common to these course will trace the development of questions is the fact that technology this “new” music in the 20th century. PH 202 3 often moves faster than moral Particular emphasis will be placed on Why Be Moral? insight. Yet, such questions need to Western New York’s important role in Philosophic Ethics addresses not just be answered as soon as possible, this process from 1965 to 1985. the study of right actions but also for failure to understand the moral Prerequisite: EN 102 theories of the human good life, what implications of new technologies can motives us, and how we can construct lead to human suffering. This course Philosophy a meaning filled life. Such theories utilizes the disciplines of philosophy, include the following. What is human history, and science to discuss PH 141 3 nature? What is happiness? Is there ethical theory and its application to Western Religious Thought any such thing as morality, and if so a number of controversial topics in The religious movements of Western is it the same for all persons? Should the field of Bioethics. Students will civilization (Judaism, Islam and we care about the plight of persons in be exposed to a wide variety of views Christianity) have through the centuries other countries? What about people in on important issues in sciences, in experienced a variety of creative the future? Do we have an obligation to historical and contemporary contexts, and conflictive moments. Although leave the planet in at least a minimally and be encouraged to develop their maintaining unchanging core beliefs, acceptable state? Finally, even if we own philosophic positions on these Western religion has been subjected know everything there is to know about issues, based on a rational and critical to a number of political, economic, morality, why should we act morally? analysis of all of the relevant details of cultural and social influences which these issues. have altered outlooks, caused PH 205 3 Prerequisite: EN 102 further growth and development, and Business Ethics sometimes radically redirected the This interdisciplinary course is oriented PH 218 3 original religion. This interdisciplinary towards the clarification of exactly Moral Issues in Contemporary Society course will consider significant when business value conflicts with This interdisciplinary course will focus moments, events, and trends in the moral value, the possible resolutions on several fields of moral investigation story of Judaism, Islam and Christianity of these conflicts, and a determination which are particularly relevant to men which seriously affected the impact of just when business persons bear and women in contemporary society. and influence of religion in the West as obligations that supersede any Beginning with an examination of we know it today. consideration of profit. Therefore, various approaches to the resolution the course is designed to help of moral issues, students will be PH 200 3 the student see the potential for encouraged to develop a critical Environmental Ethics dialogue between the business and method of issue analysis. Having At no time in history has humankind philosophic communities. The course established a theoretical base for had such an impact on the Earth’s will begin by introducing the student analysis, attention will then be directed environment. The growing population to several of the most influential to the examination of specific moral
139 issues which confront contemporary analysis to show the historical impact identify the types of obligations which society. Issues will include topics in of philosophical thought upon politics, exist between individuals, between the fields of sexuality, bio-medical science, art and humankind in general groups and individuals, and between technology, death and dying, health as well as the impact of culture on a government and its citizens. The care, global justice, business and philosophy. An additional goal of this course will examine the unique interest economics. Both traditional views course is that of helping students of individuals, groups and governments of these moral issues as well as recognize that many of the ideas with which lead them to ignore their contemporary developments will be which they are most comfortable obligations and engage in conflict. examined. did not arise in a vacuum and that Finally, a clearer understanding of the Prerequisite: EN 102, sophomore many of the ideas which are taken conditions of conflict will help students status to be obviously true require rational garner insight into both the resolution justification. Particular attention will of conflict and fostering of cooperation. PH 240 3 be paid to the varying conceptions of Early and Asian Religious Thought truth, justice and the good life found PH 340 3 This interdisciplinary course seeks in different epochs. Specifically, the Philosophy of Law to introduce the student to an impact of these philosophic notions Law has enormous influence on the understanding of some of the major upon early modern culture will be well-being of citizens, on whether a religions of the world which lie outside observed in the works of writers society is just, and on the potential of the Western religious tradition. such as Marlowe, Mann and Camus, for prosperity within society. Yet, it This course is designed to inquire into musicians such as Wagner, and is not always clear what exactly the the nature of religion and belief in philosophers such as Descartes, nature of law is. How, for instance, is general and then specifically examine Hume, Kant and Nietzsche. law different from morality? Moreover, Buddhism, Hinduism, and other laws are useless unless they influence religions of China, Japan and India. PH 303 3 behavior. To do this, laws must be Offered every other academic year. Introduction to Critical Thinking backed by some sort of coercive force, This course is now raised to PH e.g., the authority of those in power. PH 301 3 303 and can serve as an upper What constitutes a legitimate use of The Making of the Modern division elective in the liberal arts. coercive force? The questions above Mind I (formerly PH 305) An important feature of this course comprise just some of the issues that This course comprises a history of is its concern not only for developing will be addressed in a course on the ideas from ancient Greece to the the student’s ability to assess the Philosophy of Law. Students will be Renaissance. Specifically, it employs operative logic of language that introduced to the relevant thinkers philosophic analysis to show the purports to instruct or attempts to from the past, with an eye towards historical impact of philosophical persuade, but also with cultivating a better understanding of current thought upon politics, science, art, and in the student the subtler skill of discussions of the subject matter. humankind in general as well as the discerning the underlying assumptions Moreover, students will learn, analyze, impact of culture on philosophy. An and motives of a given text. These and assess the justification for the additional goal of this course is that of skills could have direct application answers to these questions. Hence, helping students recognize that many to performance on standardized students will be able to move from a of the ideas with which they are most tests such as the GMAT or LSAT and descriptive understanding of law to an comfortable did not arise in a vacuum. other similar examinations which historically- grounded understanding Moreover, the ideas that they take are required of students applying to of the normative issues intrinsic to any to be the most obviously true may, in graduate schools. system of law. fact, require rational justification — a Prerequisite: Upper division status. Prerequisite: Upper division status or requirement which cannot be fulfilled permission of instructor. without an adequate understanding PH/PS 330 3 of the historical context within which Conflict and Cooperation PH 405 3 these ideas were first formulated. This interdisciplinary course seeks to Philosophy and the Arts respond to the question “Can’t we all This course will introduce students PH 302 3 get along?” Sources of investigation to the age-old dialogue that has The Making of the Modern for this course will be drawn from the occurred between philosophy and the Mind II (formerly PH 306) disciplines of ethics, sociology and arts. Some of the classic questions This interdisciplinary course comprises political science and will cover a wide that have emerged from this dialogue a history of ideas beginning with the range of times, ages and cultures. include the following. What exactly is a 16th century and continuing to the This course will focus specifically upon work of art? While most people would present day. It employs a philosophic the concept of obligation and try to consider the Mona Lisa to be a work of
140 art, what about a piece of driftwood? PE 203 3 concepts from martial arts into the What if the wood were mounted on Intermediate Isshin Ryu Karate class setting. Students will use boxing a wall? Is the evaluation of a work of This course is designed to further the equipment (supplied by KC’s Fitness) art purely subjective? What exactly is student’s knowledge to the world of but there will be no physical contact the meaning of a work of art? What martial arts, specifically focusing on between participants. They will learn is unique about artistic experience? the Okinawa tradition of Isshin Ryu jump roping, shadow boxing, various Students will read, analyze, discuss, Karate. The student will continue to forms of calisthenics and the proper and write about the most influential employ the philosophical foundations method of delivering blows against attempts of philosophers, artists, and of karate in particular and the martial leather hand held pads. Students critics to answer these questions. arts in general. The student will begin will come away from this experience classes with limbering and stretching with more than just exercise and Physical Education exercises, followed by instruction and knowledge of boxing movements. practice in self-defense techniques Participants will receive a fair degree PE 102 1 and katas. of exercise, self-defense, and an Introduction to Self Defense Prerequisite: PE 202 or permission of enhanced understanding of how This course is an introductory instructor their bodies move through time and five-week course in self defense space. In addition, the spiritual and techniques and safety precautions PE 205 3 philosophical dimensions inherent in that can be taken in daily life. Through Hung Gar Kung Fu this activity will be explored. development of physical strength This course will serve as a Prerequisite: No formal training in the and conditioning, the heightening of comprehensive introduction to Hung martial arts is necessary. Students awareness regarding the assessment Gar Kung Fu, an ancient traditional must be in generally good health. of potentially dangerous situations, as method that derives its theory from Students can participate to the level well as the knowledge of self-defense the five major animals of Chinese of strenuousness safe for their current maneuvers, this course is designed martial arts i.e. the dragon, snake, health status. Doctor’s note to help promote health and safety for leopard, crane, and tiger. Kung Fu is the student. Although self-defense considered a path of self discovery in PE 260 3 techniques will be taught, this course which the student will find hopefully Philosophy of Yoga principally promotes safety and health, a rich philosophical understanding as Philosophy of Yoga is intended to and stresses that the confidence that well as a way to improve one’s health introduce students to the ancient comes from successful completion and self image through discipline science of yoga from philosophy of this course should reinforce rather and practice. The students will be to its application in daily life. The than diminish prudent behavior. introduced to the basic training basic components of practice will be practices that make up the initial part explored in detail, showing student PE 202 3 of each class known as the “drills” show to improve their health and sense Introduction to Isshin Ryu Karate which not only develops strength but of inner well-being step by step. Yoga This course is designed to introduce imparts the theory that makes the encourages students to develop self- the student to the world of martial system work. Through diligent practice discipline to face the challenge of self- arts, specifically focusing on the and reflection the student will discover discover. Through diligent practice and Okinawan tradition of Isshin Ryu a sense of balance and harmony while careful study, students will encounter Karate. The student will be introduced developing a healthy mind, body, and the experience of discovering the inner to the philosophical foundation of spirit. self. In the course, students will learn karate in particular and the martial Successful completion of the techniques for developing a healthy arts in general. The student will begin course will result in a solid basis of body, a clear mind and a joyful spirit. classes with limbering and stretching understanding of what it is like to The techniques of hatha yoga develop exercises, followed by instruction and practice Hung Gar Kung Fu with the strength, flexibility and balance in body practice in self-defense techniques ability to carry this experience into an and mind creating inner peace and and katas. active Kung Fu school. harmony. Students will be introduced A student who successfully completes Prerequisite: Doctor’s note stating that systematically to the practice of this course will not receive a belt student is in good health. hatha yoga. Instruction will be given in recognition of the achievement, on classical postures (asanas) and but may use the knowledge and PE 250 3 breathing practices (pranayama) skills gained in the course to begin Introduction to Boxing Prerequisite: Doctor’s note stating that instruction at a martial arts school with This course will focus primarily on student is in good health. a solid base of skills and information. the physical mechanics of boxing, but will also integrate compatible Political Science
141 background of the international free speech, assembly, and religion. It PS 101 3 system; and investigating the current is important to know how these rights Introduction to Political Science This issues facing nations and other actors are defined, how they are acquired, course introduces students to the in the international environment. We and how they can be lost. In this central concepts of Political Science, will deal with the traditional issues of course, students will be introduced to such as power, domination, liberty, and the international politics such as war, civil liberties as they exist in the United legitimate and illegitimate authority. In peace, and economic relations, as well States and around the globe. In order addition, students will be introduced as more recent problems such as the to understand civil liberties in the to the basic methods employed by environment, population, and multi- United States, attention will be paid to political scientists. The relevance national corporations. Supreme Court rulings on civil liberties, of the course material to American which includes a discussion of the politics, both past and present, will be PS/RS 205 3 facts, legal issues, and constitutional highlighted. Confronting the Holocaust questions. Using a comparative This interdisciplinary course will approach, rights in other countries will PS 102 3 endeavor to achieve an integrated also be explored, including abuses of American Government conception of the Holocaust by civil liberties. The purpose of this course is to studying various aspects of it. The introduce students to the structure general purpose of this course will PS 216 3 and function of the American political be to sensitize students to the events Corporate and Government system. Typical issues to be addressed and influences of the Holocaust by: Policy Making include the presidency, the Congress, examining historical aspects through Policies are decisions that affect the Constitution, federalism, interest the use of primary and secondary everyone. For example, public policies groups, the judicial system, and sources; considering the role of determine where to locate sports domestic and foreign policy. bystanders, Jewish and non-Jewish, teams, hospitals, and schools; what organizations and individuals, political our welfare programs should be; what PS 126 3 and religious leaders; and studying rules of safety should be enforced Comparative Politics the reactions of victims, survivors, and in the workplace; and to what extent Comparative Politics is one of the oppressors as reflected in literature. companies are liable for injuries major sub-fields of Political Science. to their customers. Policy making, A course on comparative politics PS/HI 208 3 therefore, is fundamental to the kind surveys political systems outside the American Foreign Policy of society in which we live. This course United States. The process of social The history of foreign policy is the study examines how corporations and decision-making, which is politics, of fundamental ideas and principles, governments make policy, and how takes place in many different ways decision making, implementation, and these policies affect the future of the within different contexts. The causes consequences of policies affecting society in which we live. Specifically, and effects of these differences, as international relations. This course is the course looks at who makes policy, well as the many similarities will be designed to provide the student with what problems policy is supposed to discussed. A range of nations will be a basic understanding of how the address, and where and when policy is studied, including both industrialized United States arrived at its present carried out. and developing countries; democracies position as the major world power. In and non-democratic states. The seeking this understanding, we will PS 220 3 course, therefore will serve as a tool look at the intellectual foundations Police States for broadening perspectives and of our foreign policy, we will explore The study of how governments introducing students to important the various diplomatic policies and function over time includes how the issues beyond the borders of the U.S. practices pursued by the United structure of government has been PS 128 3 States and examine and evaluate transformed. A study of the formation International Relations the consequences of those policies. of police states means an examination This course will introduce students The course also examines the often of how governments are changed to international relations and conflicting assessments of American from democratic to authoritarian in politics. This involves three inter- policy offered both by contemporaries response to events. Police states related tasks: learning how to think and historians. exist in many parts of the globe in about and understand international which governments use political relations systematically, rather than PS 212 3 repression to dominate society. They simply as a series of events; gaining Civil Liberties are police states because of either the a basic knowledge of the historical We take our rights for granted, e.g., suspension of the rule of law or the
142 use of law to monitor and eliminate perception of events, students will government. By studying political diverse viewpoints and organizations. study the structure of the media which movements we in essence understand This course will use case studies to includes in-depth examination of the who gets what when and how. Also explore how and why governments are corporate structure of the media. by studying political movements we made into police states, how police know the degree of support and or states limit freedom as well as the PS 252 3 opposition to government policies. ultimate goals of police states. Human Rights and Global Political movements are important Politics in that they inform us as to how PS 224 3 What are human rights around the ideas and organizations that support State and Local Government globe? A survey of nations indicates certain ideas are what we know as the This course will examine state and that there are vast differences in the LEFT and the RIGHT of the political local governments. These governments rights accorded to citizens. This course spectrum. are very important and are the main explores how countries treat their building blocks and chief organizing citizens. We will examine rights and the PS/HI 288 3 governments for the whole-government abuse of rights, including the following World History and Geography I system. To this end, students will subjects: due process rights, political This is a survey course of global be introduced to the relationships prisoners, torture and ill treatment, geography and human history. between federal, state, and local units prison conditions, the death penalty, Emphasis is placed on: a) gaining a of government. The course also will political killings and war crimes. basic knowledge of the critical events focus on state and local politics in New in world history; b) gaining a basic York State. Students will learn about PS 270 3 knowledge of political and physical the relevance of government of their American Political Thought geography and the ways in which they own state. In particular, topics that What is American political thought? It are both cause and effect of history; pertain specifically to Western New is about those political theorists who and c) understanding the events at York will be discussed, such as the formulate their own unique ways to a global level, that is, being able to urban-suburban problem, Love Canal, define the world of American politics. identify events as taking place in mass transit and poverty. These thinkers write to inform a the same periods even though they larger audience about what is “the happened in different regions. This PS 225 3 big picture” of American politics. course is half of a two-semester series. Regionalism and Community American political theorists present Although ideally students will take both Urbanization has been one of the not only a vision of American politics; courses, each may stand alone and most important and fastest– changing they provide us with their perspective can be taken in any order. forces shaping modern society. This regarding the uniqueness of what is course will examine the process political in the United States. In so PS/HI 289 3 of urbanization and attempts by doing, they define American politics World History and Geography II citizens to control its consequences. from various perspectives: liberal, This is a survey course of global We will focus particularly on one of conservative, radical. At best, all these geography and human history. the greatest challenges of today– perspectives provide different truths, Emphasis is placed on: a) gaining a how cities and their surrounding meaning none of them are neutral or basic knowledge of the critical events suburbs can work together to produce objective. in world history, b) gaining a basic flourishing, livable communities. Overall, what these American political knowledge of political and physical Students will not be expected to have thinkers provide us with is some geography and the ways in which they any background in this area, so there evaluation of the problems and are both cause and effect of history, will also be an introduction to the possible solutions to our problems, and c) understanding the events at broad field of planning. such as whether to change or preserve a global level, that is, being able to PS 234 3 the status quo. They are offering us identify events as taking place in Mass Media and American some kind of guidance as to what they the same periods even though they Society regard as an identification of public happened in different regions. The media has often been referred to issues and the means to a possible set This class is half of a two-semester as the “fourth branch of government.” of solutions. series. Although ideally students will It has been and continues to make PS 280 3 take both halves, each course stands policy, by how events are covered. This Political Movements alone and can be taken in any order. course addresses the issue of how the Political movements have, throughout media shapes how we view politics the course of U.S. history, shaped PS/PH 330 3 and society. To discuss the medias and often defined the policies of the Conflict and Cooperation
143 This interdisciplinary course seeks to helpless men, women and children for prosperity within society. Yet, it respond to the question "Can’t we all have been shot, beaten, tortured, is not always clear what exactly the get along?" Sources of investigation knifed, burned, starved, crushed, nature of law is. How, for instance, is for this course will be drawn from the worked to death, buried alive or law different from morality? Moreover, disciplines of ethics, sociology and drowned by governments. Mass laws are useless unless they influence political science and will cover a wide murder is global, taking over in many behavior. To do this, laws must be range of times, ages and cultures. countries in different years: in Turkey, backed by some sort of coercive force, This course will focus specifically upon from 1909-1918, over one million e.g., the authority of those in power. the concept of obligation and try to Armenians were killed; in Cambodia What constitutes a legitimate use of identify the types of obligations which from 1975 to 1979 two million coercive force? The questions above exist between individuals, between Cambodians were killed; from 1933 comprise just some of the issues that groups and individuals, and between to 1945, the German government will be addressed in a course on the a government and its citizens. The exterminated a total of more than 20 Philosophy of Law. Students will be course will examine the unique interest million people. Genocide is an old introduced to the relevant thinkers of individuals, groups and governments practice with a new name. The purpose from the past, with an eye towards which lead them to ignore their of this course is to introduce students a better understanding of current obligations and engage in conflict. to a systematic study of genocide, from discussions of the subject matter. Finally, a clearer understanding of the ancient to contemporary case studies. Moreover, students will learn, analyze, conditions of conflict will help students Emphasis will be placed on how and and assess the justification for the garner insight into both the resolution why genocides occur. Class discussion answers to these questions. Hence, of conflict and fostering of cooperation. will also focus on the roles of students will be able to move from a perpetrators, bystanders and victims. descriptive understanding of law to an PS 333 3 The overall intention is for students to historically-grounded understanding of Terrorism acquire an understanding of the role the normative issues intrinsic to any The Oklahoma City bombing and the genocide has played in the pursuit of system of law. World Trade Center bombing are two political ends. Prerequisite: Upper division status or recent examples of terrorism. The word Prerequisite: EN 102, sophomore permission of instructor. evokes fear for good reason, because status. it involves extremely violent, visible PS 345 3 actions by individuals, groups, or PS 337 3 Weapons and War governmental authorities. The purpose Gender Politics This course will survey the history of of this course is to introduce students The personal is political. Gender war, focusing particularly on the link to a systematic study of terrorism politics are about the structure of between technology and the conduct and its domestic and global impacts. sex roles. It is also about the struggle of war. We will also place the topic Class discussions will define terrorism between the sexes in which the central in the broader context of war as in relation to its historical roots. issues are freedom and domination. one of the transformational forces Distinctions will be made between This course will begin by introducing of civilization. We will conclude by left-wing and right-wing terrorism, and students to the women’s movement, asking whether, with the development a sociology of terrorism organizations past, present, and future, with an eye of weapons of mass destruction, war of both types will be presented. In towards identifying how the debate remains a "normal" phenomenon–— addition, the broad range of efforts still profoundly influences the lives "the continuation of diplomacy by other that have been used to combat of individuals, often in unseen ways. means" In Clauswitz’s famous phrase– terrorism will also be addressed. The Then, the movement will be highlighted or, as has been suggested more overall intention is for students to in terms of its unity of thought and recently, war, especially between great acquire an understanding of the role of action. To understand the thought that powers, is becoming obsolete. violence for political and non-political continues to shape this movement, Prerequisite: EN 102. ends. students will analyze and evaluate the Prerequisite: Upper division status or arguments of the major thinkers, such PS 352 3 permission of instructor. as Mary Wollstonecraft and Simone de American Democracy: Its defenders Beauvoir. and critics Prerequisite: EN 102. This course will examine the PS 335 3 PH 340 3 philosophical underpinnings of our Genocide Philosophy of Law unique American democracy. We will Murder, Mass murder. One recent Law has enormous influence on the examine the thoughts of the Founders citation includes this horrible statistic, well-being of citizens, on whether a and where they may have originated, that almost 170 million unarmed, society is just, and on the potential whether from European sources or
144 Native American ones. We will also PS 367 3 see how the influence resulted examine how uniquely American Political Trials in the struggles between secular thoughts about government and O.J. Simpson, the Chicago 7, and governments and fundamentalists. politics have evolved over time. The the case of Oliver North all share in Prerequisite: EN 102 last part of the course will attempt common that they are political trials. to apply some of this philosophy to Courtrooms are battlegrounds for the PS 400 3 contemporary American political merger of law and politics. High-profile Special Topics: problems, including: term limits, direct court cases serve as arenas to express Election Year Politics democracy, the Electoral College, and settle issues of racism, cold war This course will examine the upcoming gridlock, and others. Prerequisite: EN politics, labor unrest and civil liberties elections, focusing particularly on 102 contests. Political trials are the means the Presidential, Senatorial, and by which governments confront House races. Specifically, the course PS 360 3 political crimes. They have a long will address relevant current events, Global Communities in the 21st history, which serves to illustrate as the mechanics of campaigning, Century the cases are discussed, why they exist nominations, elections, as well as The way we as humans gather into and what are the lessons to be learned study the various issues and the communities goes a long way to from a discussion of these trials. candidate’s positions. Students will determining the shape and functioning Prerequisite: EN 102. also spend substantial time watching of our societies. Human settlements and critiquing media coverage of the have always changed and reacted to PS 370 3 election process. In sum, students will both man-made and natural forces Globalization and International be well apprised of the issues driving surrounding them. In this class we will Economic Relations the fall elections and will be well examine the ways cities and societies This course will survey the origins, prepared to cast an informed vote. are responding to the challenges of the development, and current functioning Prerequisite: Upper division status or modern world, focusing on areas other of the global world economy. Economic permission of instructor. than the United States. Some cities conflict and cooperation have are leading the way into a high-tech, joined war as the central ways that PS 402 3 prosperous future, while others seem nations interact. The debates about Junior Symposium to be relegated to the role of dumping globalization have extended even Has your education changed who you grounds for the world’s problems. What into riots in the streets of Seattle are? Has it changed, perhaps even can planners and policymakers do to and Washington, DC. Furthermore, radically, your perceptions and values? try and assure a safe, healthy, and the globalization of the international The purpose of this course is to economically successful place for their economy means that individual witness this transformation in action. people to live? citizens are affected by the world Specifically, three professors from Prerequisite: EN 102. economic system in unprecedented three different disciplines will guide ways. Thus, this course responds to and facilitate discussion on current PS 365 3 numerous current issues. events of importance and of concern to Politics and Movies students. As representatives of three Movies both reflect society and also PS 389 3 different disciplines, the professors shape how we think about the world Introduction to Middle Eastern will discuss and debate issues utilizing around us. This course will look at how Culture their own disciplinary training as well movies can be used for specifically This course is an introduction to as their own life experiences. Students political purposes, such as propaganda the Middle East, not as a political will frequently hear the professors films, as well as how politics and region. Instead, it investigates Middle disagree, and moreover recognize political issues, including war and the Eastern Civilization from a social and that each professors understanding role of the media, have been portrayed historical perspective. Recently, and and evaluation of a current event has in "mainstream" Hollywood films. We especially after 9/11, the Middle East been shaped by the professor’s own will be examining not just the surface has become synonymous in many education. Moreover, when students depiction of events, but also how Westerner’s minds with Islam and enter the discussion they will also be movies can subtly shape our political fanaticism. The Middle East actually utilizing their own educational training, beliefs. The course will be structured has a rich heritage and is one of which has fostered their own unique around the in-class viewing of the films the oldest civilizations in the world. set of perceptions. and discussion and analysis by the Students will examine how some Pre- Put simply, the Current Event whole class. Islamic customs reshaped both the Symposium is a forum for students Prerequisite: EN 102. modern to apply what they have learned Eastern and Western cultures and to aspects of their life that do not
145 necessarily have anything to do with methods of psychology. It focuses upon effectiveness. A primary emphasis their career. Consequently, students the nature and appropriateness of of the course is on developing who complete the Symposium will be various print and web-based resources specific interpersonal skills through more reflective and better informed for investigating psychological the effective use of communication citizens ready to impact the world topics; science vs. pseudoscience; techniques such as listening, around them. This course should be professional ethics; data collection observing, paraphrasing and taken in the junior year. and analysis; and current issues perception checking. Prerequisite: upper level status and controversies in psychology. Information about graduate study PSY 206 3 PS 401 3 and careers in psychology are also Psychology of Gender Internship explored. Psychology 102 is required This course will provide a review of the The purpose of the Law & Government for and open only to psychology majors empirical research and conceptual internship is to provide a workplace and minors. It is typically offered in the discussions surrounding gender and experience that will further develop spring semester. Prerequisite: PSY 101 examine the implications of gender skills that have been learned in for relationships, work, parenting, and the classroom. Students will also PSY 201 3 health. The focus of this course goes learn new skills relevant to their Psychology of Child beyond sex alone to explore the roles career paths, begin to establish a Development that society has assigned to women network, and develop a sense of the The social, emotional, intellectual and and men and the other variables that professional norms of behavior that physical growth factors that influence co-occur with sex, such as status and govern the workplace. Internship the development of the individual gender-related traits. The implications work, however, cannot coincide with during infancy, childhood, and early of social roles, status, and gender- a student’s current employment. adolescence are considered in this related traits for relationship, work, Students will be required to attend course. parenting, and health are examined. regular seminars and independent Prerequisite: PSY 101. study meetings (in person or by phone) PSY/HS 215 3 wherein they will discuss and analyze PSY 202 3 Social Issues in Addictions what they have learned and challenges Psychology of Adult This course introduces students to the they have encountered. Development and Aging range of addictions which are said to Prerequisite: 90 credit hours, Political Adult development and aging deals predominate in our society. Students Science major, approval of Division of with the description and explanation are encouraged to critically examine Social Sciences Chair. of changes that occur during the adult the concept of addiction, particularly life course. This course examines as it may be defined as a social Psychology age-related changes in physiological phenomenon. Specific addictions to functions, cognition and memory, be studied include various alcohol PSY 101 3 personality and social development. and chemical dependencies, eating Introduction to Psychology Prerequisite: PSY 101. disorders, sex and love addictions, Psychology is the systematic study compulsive gambling and spending, of behavior and mental processes. PSY 203 3 and addictions to work and exercise. This introductory course provides a Adolescence survey of topics and approaches within This course addresses the issues PSY 240 3 psychology that reflects the breadth of human development during the Biopsychology: The Biological Basis of and diversity of the discipline. It is adolescent stage of life. Major Human Behavior intended to increase the student’s topics included are influences on This course investigates human appreciation of the relevance of development, issues of concern for behavior from a perspective psychological concepts in everyday the adolescent and family, and peer emphasizing biological mechanisms, living and will provide a basic relationships. which underlie the conscious choices foundation for subsequent coursework Prerequisite: PSY 101. we make. Various daily biological in psychology. This course is offered and physiological needs necessitate every semester. PSY/HS 205 3 a balanced interaction between our PSY 102 3 Interpersonal Communication bodies and minds. In this course, we Topics in Psychology and Effectiveness will study human nature as a singular This course reinforces current and This course integrates theory with mind/body unit, with the hypothesis develops new technical and critical experience in order to enhance that consciousness can be molded thinking skills that help students better self-awareness, self-control and the by physiological function. Conversely, understand the subject matter and ability to maximize interpersonal it also holds true that the body is
146 influenced by our consciousness. psychological and mental processes Hence, there is the continual dynamic PSY 307 3 that influence and are influenced by dance between the tangible and Psychology of Group Dynamics participation in sports and exercise intangible components of our self- This course is an introduction to group and varying performance levels in awareness. Emotional health and processes utilizing current theory, sports and exercise. This subfield also physical health are integrally related research, and applications. It will focus studies the psychological aspects of as one depends upon the other. on the effects of this specific type of health, sports, lifestyles and exercise. Various components of behavior will social interaction on the affective, This course is designated as upper be reviewed, such as the nervous behavioral, and cognitive responses level as students will be expected to system and brain, the biochemistry of the individual. Processes within have the skills to conduct research of behavior, motivated behavior, the group (e.g., norms, roles) and using primary sources, analyze the learning and communication, and pressures from external sources (e.g., research and discuss applications of physiological/neurological disorders. politics, economic climates) will be the research findings. Prerequisite: PSY 101 is strongly considered with the goal of applying Prerequisite: PSY101 and junior status recommended, as is one Science this knowledge in social, work, family course such as BI 114 or 141. and organizational group activities. Sophomore status required. Prerequisites: PSY 101, junior status, PSY 314 3 or permission of instructor. Personality Psychology PSY 304 3 Personality psychology is concerned Abnormal Psychology PSY 310 3 with the differences among and A study of the specific psychological Social Psychology between people. It asks what are the disorders and their characteristics, The goal of the course is to introduce sources of the consistent behavior etiology, prognosis and treatment from students to the major theories and patterns that distinguish each of us as the perspectives of major theoretical current areas of research in Social individuals, unique from everyone else, formulations and recent research. Psychology. The course includes topics and of the common human nature we Topics typically covered include: which examine human behavior in all share. This course examines six classification of abnormal behavior, social relationships such as helping, domains or perspectives in personality stress-related disorders, anxiety attraction and love, aggression, psychology: dispositional, biological, disorders, dissociative and somatoform prejudice and discrimination. Students intrapsychic, cognitive/experiential, disorders, mood disorders and suicide, will gain insight into their own social and cultural, and adjustment. personality disorders, sexual disorders, and others’ behavior in day-to-day Each perspective is examined for schizophrenia, organic brain disorders, interactions. Topics are particularly the particular focus it provides in and disorders of childhood. This applicable to business, human service, explaining individual differences in course is offered in rotation with PSY and criminal justice majors. behavior by examining key theories 314 & PSY 424 and representative research. Prerequisites: PSY 101. PSY 312 3 This course is offered in rotation with Cognitive Psychology PSY 304 and PSY 424 PSY/CJ/HS 305 3 This course provides an introduction Prerequisite: PSY 101. Research Methods in Social to the cognitive processes involved Sciences in attention, recognition, memory, PSY/CJ/HS 316 3 This course is designed to familiarize knowledge, language, reasoning and Family Violence criminal justice, human service and problem solving. These concepts are This course is intended to psychology majors, as well as potential approached in terms of an information provide students with a stronger graduate students, with the conceptual processing model, considering the understanding of the scope and and operational skills to design and input (stimulus), processing (mental seriousness of all forms of family conduct research, including: the activity), and output (behavior). The violence and abuse, and the difficulties development of research questions neural basis of cognitive functions will faced by criminal justice and human and hypotheses; selection of research also be considered in regard to the service agencies. Historical, social, design and data collection strategies, anatomy and physiology of the nervous political, psychological, and legal sampling procedures, and data system. This course is offered in aspects of family violence will be analysis and interpretation. Students rotation with PSY 322 and PSY 342 considered, and much time will be will acquire the skills necessary to Prerequisite: PSY 101 devoted to examining underlying conduct social science research and to causes. This course will also evaluate prepare formal research reports. This PSY 313 3 some of the nonviolent harm done course is offered every semester. Sports Psychology by families to their members, Prerequisite: MA 200 Sports Psychology is the study of including the contributions made by
147 family structure and functioning to PSY 322 3 environment in which they make their problems such as delinquency or adult Learning Psychology decisions. Increasing flexibility forces criminality, depression, and suicide. Learning has been identified as a key individuals to make many difficult Prerequisite: Upper division status or issue in the endeavor to understand choices with regard to family values permission of instructor. human behavior. This course will and personal autonomy; students explore Behaviorist models, such as will explore how these decisions are PSY/HS/CJ 317 3 operant and classical conditioning, often being made in the context of Family Violence Treatment & along with Cognitive models, focusing contradictory cultural values. Another Prevention on memory. The themes of this focus of the course is the shift from From a human services perspective, course will be the adaptive nature, viewing marriage as an institution to this course offers an introduction and neural basis of learning and viewing it as a relationship in which the to the dynamics of family violence memory. Applications are made to partners expect to find companionship with an emphasis on treatment and animal learning, artificial intelligence, and intimacy. intervention strategies. Students development, behavior modification Prerequisite: Sophomore status or will examine types of family violence and training. This course is offered in permission of department. across the life span, identification and rotation with PSY 312 and PSY 342. reporting procedures, controversial Prerequisite: PSY 101 and junior PSY 333 3 issues of relevance to the field of status. Psychology of Religion family violence, child abuse & neglect, This course will provide an introduction the impact of substance abuse/misuse PSY/HS 330 3 to the major issues, theories on family functioning and violent Violent Children: Prevention/ and empirical approaches to the patterns of behavior, sexual offenses Treatment psychology of religion. It will examine and offenders, and current and This course offers an in depth the role religion plays as a powerful innovative approaches to treatment analysis of the dynamics of violence meaning system that can affect the and prevention. perpetrated by young children & lives of individuals in terms of their Prerequisite: Upper division status or adolescents with an emphasis on beliefs, motivations, emotions and permission of department treatment and intervention strategies. behaviors, and can influence their Students will examine various forms interactions on both interpersonal and PSY/SO/HS 320 3 of violence within the context of intergroup levels. Psychological theory Loss, Grief and Dying the family, school, and community will be utilized to understand the role This multi-disciplinary course is including intra-familial violence, that religion, faith and spirituality play developed to sensitize students to sexual violence by children, aggressive in different areas of human activity the issues of loss, grief, and dying behavior, violence in school settings, such as health and the recovery that are part of every individual’s life and violence perpetrated within the from physical illness, psychotherapy, experience. Students will explore community. This course will offer sexuality, interpersonal relationships, their own relationship with death and students the opportunity to explore violence, racial prejudice, personality various loss-related experiences and individual, family and community development, adolescent behavior, explore the ways in which societal dynamics that contribute to the aging and mental health. The course attitudes influence how and when manifestation of violent behaviors content will expose the student to we die and how we live as we deal with an emphasis on current and the empirical study of religion and with the knowledge of death and innovative approaches to treatment religious experiences. It should also be loss. Subject matter will encompass a and prevention. Students will further understood what this course is not. It blend of psychological, socio-cultural explore the relationship between is not a course about specific religious and historical perspectives on death. diagnosis and the selection of traditions or doctrines. Topics will include issues of loss appropriate treatment interventions. Prerequisite: PSY 101 related to relationships, social role Prerequisite: upper level status, change, and life-span development, as permission of department PSY 342 3 well as detailed discussions of topics Sensation and Perception surrounding death, dying, and loss PSY/HS/SO 332 3 The study of Sensation and Perception experiences. Both the roles of the Marriage and the Family revolves around three main themes: 1) interpersonal self and the professional This course examines current and The nature of the physical stimulation, self in working with those encountering historical trends and dynamics related 2) The anatomy of the organs which death and grief/loss will be explored. to marriage, family, relationships, register and react to this external Prerequisite: Sophomore status or and alternative lifestyles. A major energy, and 3) The interpretation of the permission of department. theme of the course is the interaction neural coding which arises from these between individuals and the societal stimulations. Each of the five senses
148 (sight, hearing, taste, smell, and provoking source of new hypotheses, etiology, classification, assessment, touch) will be considered in terms of explanations, and research throughout and treatment of a select group of these three themes. Current theories many areas of psychology. child and adolescent psychological and philosophical views of sensation Prerequisite: PSY101 disorders that are most frequently and perception will be considered encountered by professionals in in regard to their explanatory power PSY 397 3 mental health and educational in accounting for the empirical and Junior Seminar settings. Prerequisites: PSY 101 AND phenomenological data. Special The Junior Seminar provides students PSY 201 or PSY 203 emphasis will be placed on the with a forum for exploring individual demonstration of and interaction with interests in psychology culminating PSY 408 3 phenomena covered in this course. with an in-depth, comprehensive Organizational Psychology This course is offered in rotation with literature review. In the process This course focuses on some of the PSY 312 and PSY 322. students will learn to engage in a major issues faced by members of Prerequisite: PSY 101, junior status. thorough analysis and critique of organizations. These issues include the theory, methodology, and results of meaning of work and quality of work PSY 351 3 psychological research. The seminar life; group dynamics and interpersonal Positive Psychology also provides structured exercises relationships within organizations; Positive Psychology is a study of designed to help students explore common communication patterns the basic human drive towards options for graduate study and to and the effects upon organizational happiness. As a psychological be prepared to make applications to members; the impact of conflict, construct, happiness includes graduate programs. This course is competition, and cooperation; and numerous perspectives and attitudes intended for departmental majors and the interface between leaders and – contentment, peacefulness, is a prerequisite for PSY497-498. followers. This course combines theory attainment of goals, health, wealth, This course is typically offered in the with in-class experiential exercises spirituality, as well as cultural fall semester. Prerequisites: PSY 101, junior status. variations of its definition. This course Prerequisite: PSY 101 and permission will focus on the research associated of advisor. PSY 410 3 with elements of positivism such as Forensic Psychology subjective well-being, personality PSY 398 3 This course will introduce students to traits associated with positivism, Independent Study the fascinating world of psychology measurements of happiness, Permission of Department Chair/ as it is applied to the American legal hardiness and mindfulness, cognitive faculty system. Students will learn about styles of attribution and locus of the wide range of topics investigated control and, the physiology of emotion. PSY 406 3 by forensic psychologists and how Ultimately, students will learn about Cross-cultural Study of said researchers’ work is currently this field of Psychology, its complexities Psychology being applied in real world settings and its applications in both Given the increasing rate of by law enforcement agencies, those professional and personal contexts. intercultural contact through the in the judicial system and those media, technological advances in the prison system. Topics will PSY 381 3 in communication, and of face- include psychological assessment, Evolutionary Psychology to-face contact, an appreciation competency to stand trial, rights of Evolutionary psychology is the scientific of human behavior as it develops criminal defendants, individual rights, study of human nature, based on and is understood within diverse jury decision making, jury consulting, understanding the psychological cultures is essential. This course will eyewitness testimony, mental health adaptations we have evolved to include such topics as development, law, juvenile justice, the family court cope with survival and reproductive interpersonal relationships, perception, system, and risk assessment. challenges in prehistory. Topics communication, education, emotion Prerequisite: PSY 101 and junior covered include: human sexuality, and gender within a multicultural status. This course serves as a aggression and warfare, status and context. Criminal Justice elective. prestige, social dominance, conflict Prerequisite: PSY 101. between the sexes, parenting, family PSY 412 3 life, group cooperation, emotions, and PSY 407 3 Psychological Tests and psychopathology. As an emerging Childhood Psychopathology: Measurement perspective in psychology, the Assessment and Treatment This course will introduce students to evolutionary approach is already This course is intended to be an the theory, methods, and applications becoming a controversial and thought advanced level course focusing on the of psychological testing. A major
149 objective of the course is to improve Advanced Issues in Family developed and transformed over the knowledge, understanding and Violence time. With such a perspective, a practices of those who construct tests, While family violence is a very old goal is to appreciate the evolution those who take tests, and those who problem, as an academic discipline it of psychological ideas and practices must interpret the meaning and value is continually changing. This course by studying the major theoretical of tests. This course is typically offered is designed to give students the approaches and the impact on today’s in the fall semester. opportunity to examine the process thinking. This course is typically Prerequisite: PSY 101 is required. of change as they relate to the offered in the spring semester. MA 200 (Statistics) is required as theoretical, political, and practical Prerequisite: PSY 101 is required, preparation for discussion of validity issues associated with family violence. junior status. and reliability concepts. Students should possess basic knowledge about the history, types and PSY 497-8 3 PSY 415 3 patterns of abuse before taking this Senior Honors Project Psychology of Extraordinary Events course, as well as an understanding of This two-semester course is for This course will explore the aspects the criminal justice system. Attention department majors only with a of life and world events that move will be paid to new theoretical specific area of interest and/or for beyond the important and significant developments in the field, and changes those planning to pursue a graduate to what will be called “extra-ordinary”. in the relationship between theory and degree in Psychology or related The field of Psychology has defined practice. The relationship between area. The goal in the first semester many of the components of biological, family violence and other forms of is the development and proposal behavioral and cognitive functioning violent crime will be considered, and of an independent research project in the realm of the normal and the current debates in the field will be under the approval and direction abnormal. However, much less examined of department faculty. The second attention has been paid to the Prerequisites: CJ/HS/PSY 316 or CJ semester is devoted to the completion few but notable instances where 317 of the project and submission of a events do not have a handy frame publishable (APA style) product. This of reference, that is, when an event PSY 424 3 course is offered every semester. is “extra-ordinary”. In fact these Clinical Psychology: Theory Prerequisite: PSY 101, PSY 397 and events seem to defy definition, with and Practice permission of advisor. most observers simply “knowing” or The field of clinical psychology “having a gut feeling” when one has integrates science, theory, and Rehabilitation Services occurred. One of the first tasks in this practice to understand, predict, and course will be to define what is meant alleviate maladjustment, disability, RH 101 3 by an “extra-ordinary” event. Once and discomfort as well as to promote Introduction to Rehabilitation defined, this course will explore the human adaptation, adjustment, and Services roles of biological and psychological personal development. This course Rehabilitation services personnel functioning as they relate to such develops an understanding of the assist persons with disabilities in events. Functions such as arousal, theoretical and professional issues achieving their greatest physical, stress, emotion, motivation, memory, relate to the delivery of psychological mental, social, educational and social processes, adjustment and services to diverse clinical populations. vocational potential. The purpose psychopathology will be explored by The course introduces students to the of this class is to provide students the use of book chapters, journal field of clinical psychology and broad with an introduction to the field of articles, movies, and movie clips. range of associated skills including rehabilitation services. This course Through these explorations, this practice, research and assessment. It will introduce students to the areas definition will be modified and a class emphasizes that clinical applications of rehabilitation service provision that produced concept map will be created should be supported by empirical are accessible to the baccalaureate as a record of the group’s thoughts on evidence. This course is offered in trained professionals. Students will the subject. rotation with PSY 304 and PSY 314 consider the history, philosophy, This course is intended to operate Prerequisite: 6 credit hours in organization and services of vocational similarly to a graduate level psychology, including PSY 101, upper rehabilitation; the legal aspects of symposium on a current topic in the division status. rehabilitation and the needs and field of Psychology, albeit appropriately rights of people with disabilities. focused for an undergraduate PSY 430 3 Students will be presented with an audience. History of Psychology orientation to state, federal, and This course provides students with private agencies which are involved PSY/CJ/HS 416 3 an overview of psychology as it has in providing services to individuals
150 with disabilities. The information RH/HS 204 3 are an often untapped source of presented in this course is intended Basic Interviewing Skills skilled, innovative, and dedicated for students in all majors so that they The primary purpose of this course employees. This course will provide may become socially and humanely is to provide students with a information and activities that aware of the issues confronting concrete framework for interpersonal will address the skills, knowledge people with disabilities and other life communication in their work in and attitudes necessary to assist circumstances. rehabilitation and other helping persons with disabilities in securing RH 201 3 professions. The course will focus on and retaining employment. Topics the knowledge, skills and attitudes to be addressed will include: Medical and Psychological Aspects of necessary for the application of understanding what employers want Disability micro-counseling skills, including and expect from employment service This course provides an overview exploration, mutual understanding and providers; matching job seeker of major conditions and diseases taking action in addressing human characteristics with employer needs; that might impact a person and the problem situations. Special emphasis marketing proactively to businesses; treatment/intervention procedures is placed on developing the skills of communicating with respect for used. This information provides a attending, listening and responding in diverse cultures, beliefs and values; background for looking at the impact/ ways that allow the student to engage improving job retention and promoting implications of these conditions on in a productive helping relationship. career advancement; making an individual’s life activities. The Emphasis is also placed on applying employment service programs more class will examine attitudes toward effective communication skills in customer oriented, convenient, and and perceptions of disability and collaboration with other professionals understandable to employers. how they impact on the helping and coworkers. As part of their Prerequisite: RH 101 or permission of process. Students will also explore the development of micro-counseling department psychological and social adjustment to skills, students will gain increased disability as well as related issues such understanding of themselves and RH 305 3 as legal rights, independent living, their reasons for pursuing a career in Independent Living sexuality, family and social dynamics. rehabilitation services, human services This course will focus on social, The course also examines the or other professional fields. Students political and environmental factors adaptations and accommodations that will identify personal strengths and that contribute to the quality of life and will help individuals function effectively limitations they have in relation to ability to live independently for people at work, school, and within the family working with other people. with disabilities. It will examine the and community. conditions influencing the emergence Prerequisite: RH 101 or permission of RH/HS 210 3 of the independent living movement Department. Human Services Methods and philosophy including values, This course familiarizes students beliefs, rights and freedoms and the RH/HS 203 3 with the various concepts, skills, commonality with other political and Introduction to Counseling roles, tasks, and activities comprising social movements in the US. The This course concentrates on the human services practice. Students student will become familiar with key various theoretical approaches to will develop a critical understanding legislation impacting employment, counseling and how they may be of the nature of the professional education, housing, transportation, applied to the process of helping. It is client/worker relationship, as well access to state and local government intended to provide students with a as the complexities of the various and public services. Students will sound base which can be used to build stages of helping from intake through have an opportunity to visit agencies a personalized style of counseling that termination. Applicable techniques supporting independent living and incorporates the cognitive, emotional within a variety of systems will be see how these concepts are put and behavioral dimensions of human addressed, including interviewing, into practice. Guest presenters will experience. Various personal and assessment, case management and focus on the impact of disability on a professional issues that emerge in recording. person’s ability to live independently the counseling relationship will be Prerequisite: HS 101 or RH 101. in the community. The information explored. Students will have the presented in this course is appropriate opportunity to learn from one another RH 303 3 for students in all majors that may be through collaborative group work, case Vocational Services interested in disability issues. studies, and various clinical videos. This course examines current theories Prerequisite: RH 101 or permission of Prerequisites: HS 101 or RH 101, and practices relating to work department sophomore status. and employment for persons with disabilities. People with disabilities RH 307 3
151 Disability and Society with the Internship Coordinator to encouraged to plan their schedules This course examines current theories make arrangements for appropriate carefully as tuition assistance may and practices relating to disability. The placements. not be available for summer courses.) focus is not persons with disabilities Prerequisite: 45 credit hours and A variety of settings are available to as “objects” of study, but rather an Human Services or Rehabilitation the student. There is an attempt to analysis of disability as it has been Services major. match the choice of agency within historically and culturally constructed. the students’ area of interest. A We will investigate language and RH/HS 430 3 supervised experience in a community discourse, the Disability Movement, Senior Seminar service agency allows students to “disability” professions, public Senior Seminar, the departmental apply classroom learning to practical policy, knowledge and the politics of capstone course, has three primary situations. In addition, a weekly disability. Students will be exploring purposes that are related to the seminar provides students with the the evolution of disability issues from preparation of students to pursue opportunity to discuss and share a medical focus to civil rights, and either a human services career or questions and problems related to the the contemporary role of persons further education upon graduation. field work. All prospective students with disabilities in American Culture. First, the seminar will offer students are required to schedule a conference Special emphasis will be placed on the opportunity to achieve maximum with the Internship Coordinator understanding U.S. disability in all integration of the range of knowledge, during the pre-registration period to facets of society, including education, skills and values experienced in make arrangements for appropriate media, the workplace and social previous human service coursework placement in a Human Service agency. integration. and internships. This will be done with The internship is reserved for senior Prerequisite: sophomore status a flexible seminar structure where the students in the Human Service and broad issues of diversity and social Rehabilitation Services programs. RH/HS 310 3 justice will be used as a foundation Prerequisite: HS/RH 360, 60 credit Human Service Ethics for the exploration of issues impacting hours (or permission of department) This course will focus on the professional practice. Secondly, and Human Services or Rehabilitation professional principles and conduct students will have the opportunity Services major of helping professionals. A variety of to analyze their own counseling and legal and ethical dilemmas, ranging interactional style in order to increase RH/HS 461 3 from informed consent and client self- their self-awareness and enhance their Senior Internship II determination to working with people professional skills. The third purpose Sequentially follows completion of HS/ of diverse backgrounds and abilities of the seminar is to facilitate the RH 460. (See HS/RH 460 description) will be addressed. Complex topics transition from the Hilbert environment Prerequisites: H/RHS 360, HS/RH will require an in-depth examination to either the world of work or graduate 460, 60 credit hours (or permission of of personal values, decision-making education. Students will have the department) and Human Services or models, and the role of supervision in opportunity to clarify career goals Rehabilitation Services major. professional practice. and learning goals for the future and Prerequisite: HS 210 or permission of develop objectives to meet those Religious Studies department. goals. Students will also participate in exploring their understanding global RS 101 3 RH/HS 360 3 citizenship and how this impacts them Introduction to Religion Internship I professionally and personally. Why am I here? What is my purpose (Formerly, RH 320) Prerequisites: Senior status – Human in life? Why do bad things happen A supervised short-term internship Services or Rehabilitation Services to good people? Is there life after experience in a human service/ major. death? Questions regarding human rehabilitation agency allows students origins and the meaning of human to apply classroom learning to practical RH/HS 460 3 experiences have captivated minds for situations. In addition, a weekly Senior Internship I centuries. Often, the answers to these seminar provides students with the This course offers students field questions have taken religious shape opportunity to discuss and share instruction in social agencies and spurred the creation of a variety questions and problems related to the under faculty direction and agency of religions around the world. This field work. The internship is reserved supervision. Students are to complete course will explore both historic and for students in their third year of the HS/RH 460 and 461 in two successive contemporary expressions of religious Human Services and Rehabilitation semesters (F-S, S-Sum, Sum-F) in concern. Students will be introduced programs. All prospective students order to experience the benefit of a to major concepts in the study of are required to schedule a conference long-term internship. (Students are world religion. Additionally, notions of
152 God, faith, religious experience, and them. course is to explore society and how theological reflection across religions Prerequisite: Sophomore status. it operates. Its goal is to illuminate for will be among the topics examined. students the powerful social forces RS 200 3 RS/PS 205 3 and patterns that influence their Jesus in the New Testament Confronting the Holocaust lives and careers. This course will This course is designed to introduce This interdisciplinary course will encourage students to actively think the student to the study of the New endeavor to achieve an integrated about, question, and challenge the Testament, its formation, content and conception of the Holocaust by issues shaping contemporary society concepts with a special emphasis on studying various aspects of it. The so that they may pursue informed inquiry into the person of Jesus Christ general purpose of this course will choices and actions throughout their and His role in God’s plan of salvation. be to sensitize students to the events lives. The student will master an The course seeks to examine the and influences of the Holocaust by: understanding of facts, concepts, and formation of the Jesus tradition within examining historical aspects through theories; communicate ideas clearly the New Testament with a special the use of primary and secondary and persuasively; understand the emphasis through an examination sources; considering the role of connections between materials under of the distinct pictures left by Mark, bystanders, Jewish and non-Jewish, consideration and other bodies of Matthew, Luke, John and Paul. organizations and individuals, political knowledge; be creative and produce and religious leaders; and studying individual insights; and identify the RS 202 3 the reactions of victims, survivors, and values inherent in the materials Religion and Social Justice oppressors as reflected in literature. studied. The classroom structure will This course explores a variety of Prerequisite: EN 102, sophomore encourage student participation. This religious responses to social justice status. course is offered every semester. issues. Within Introduction to Religion students were introduced to the RS/HI 300 3 SO 102 3 major religious traditions and ways American Religious History Social Inquiry & Activism of believing. This course seeks to American Religious History traces Society is a contact sport. Through build on that knowledge by exploring the religious development of America our beliefs about the world and the the ‘praxis’ of religion. In particular from the mid-eighteenth century to actions (or lack of actions) those the usage of faith in responding to the present. The course links political, beliefs inspire, we literally create an array of existential concerns is economic, and social changes with social reality as we go along. This here taken up. Inequity, poverty, simultaneous events in the nation’s course helps prepares students to be racism and several other social ills religious life. Pivotal historic moments responsible citizens in a participatory have presented major challenges such as the Civil War, the Great democracy by (1) challenging them to to religious adherents. Discussions Migrations, and the Post War Economic think critically about the reality claims regarding major faiths principles on Boom are culled for their religious in contemporary public discourse and justice and peace are central. Close significance. Through an investigation (2) providing an in-depth introduction readings of the works of social justice of these events this course seeks to to social activism. leaders such as Bishop Romero, wrestle with the ever shifting notion of Martin King, Ann Suu Kyi, and Gandhi religion itself. Students are introduced SO 201 3 are meant to engage students on to the work of religious thinkers as Social Problems more functional approaches to social diverse as Friedrich Nietzsche, Emilie The purpose of this course is to justice issues among the religious. Durkheim, George Whitfield, Paul introduce students to some of the As well, students are involved in Tillach, and Catherine Albanese. By contemporary social problems and developing their own praxis for social the course’s end students should issues facing American society. justice. Through a Service Learning have a firm grasp on the major Throughout the course, we will analyze Project several religious agencies developments in American religion and the nature, causes, and consequences students will shadow workers for the plurality of religious experiences of these problems with an eye toward justice participating in their daily work within the nation. developing a critical understanding schedules. This experience, coupled Prerequisites: EN 102, RS 101 and exploring potential solutions. with in class discussions of others’ (recommended), Sophomore status. Prerequisite: SO 101, EN 101. social justice responses, is meant to challenge possible perceptions Sociology SO 301 3 of religion as irresponsive and to Cultural Anthropology encourage students’ engagement in SO 101 3 Cultural anthropology is a unique field social justice through service to their Introduction to Sociology of study which examines humanity by community and the world around The purpose of this introductory exploring the social arrangements and
153 customs of humans around the world their own relationship with death and approach of western management that and through history. We are able to various loss-related experiences and emerged with the economic system of better understand ourselves and our explore the ways in which societal capitalism and the industrial revolution own social systems after looking at attitudes influence how and when to the post-industrialized nations of others, and this course will foster an we die and how we live as we deal today. The course takes the student understanding of cultural relativity with the knowledge of death and through this 200 year journey using which permits students to reexamine loss. Subject matter will encompass a George Ritzer’s text that examines the their own beliefs and assumptions blend of psychological, socio-cultural management techniques developed about what is natural and unnatural. and historical perspectives on death. and emulated now worldwide by the Prerequisite: SO 101 Topics will include issues of loss McDonald Corporation and the Walt related to relationships, social role Disney Corporation. SO 306 3 change, and life-span development, as Prerequisites: SOC 101 and upper Cultural Diversity: Ethnic well as detailed discussions of topics division status and Racial Relations surrounding death, dying, and loss Theatre This course familiarizes the student experiences. Both the roles of the with the backgrounds and lifestyles interpersonal self and the professional TH 101 of ethnic and racial minority groups self in working with those encountering Introduction to Theater 3 within the United States. The emphasis death and grief/loss will be explored. As with any introductory course in is on the diversity within and the Prerequisite: Sophomore status or any discipline, Introduction to Theatre contributions made to our society permission of department. seeks to present students with by these groups. A variety of socio- the overview of the principles and cultural concepts (such as culture, SO/HS/PSY 332 3 practices of the Western theatrical race, ethnicity, cultural pluralism) and Marriage and the Family tradition. By the end of the semester, theories are covered to increase the This course examines current and you will have a greater understanding student’s knowledge, awareness of, historical trends and dynamics related of the history, structure and practice and understanding of the American to marriage, family, relationships, of theatre and see how the performing cultural mosaic. and alternative lifestyles. A major arts create and are created by our Prerequisite: SO 101, and sophomore theme of the course is the interaction society. On a practical level, you will status. between individuals and the societal develop your own knowledge and environment in which they make their skills in the various ways that theatre SO/ECO 309 3 decisions. Increasing flexibility forces is created in our culture. You will Human Economics individuals to make many difficult expand your exposure to plays and This course will focus on broad, choices with regard to family values performances, contribute creatively to interdisciplinary applications of and personal autonomy; students the production process (your own and/ economics rather than the more will explore how these decisions are or the Colleges), and learn the many business-oriented functions associated often being made in the context of facets of the collaborative theatrical with traditional business offerings. It contradictory cultural values. Another craft through hands-on experience. is designed as an elective for students focus of the course is the shift from Perhaps most importantly, by the in all programs of study. Topics will viewing marriage as an institution to end of the term you will hopefully include interpersonal relationships viewing it as a relationship in which the begin to view theatre as a launching (marriage, divorce and family); crime partners expect to find companionship point for looking at your world and (crime and victims, victimless crimes, and intimacy. its representations in a different and economics of crime, cheating and Prerequisite: Sophomore status or more critical way. lying); government; college and permission of department. university education; health and health TH 201 3 care. SO/CJ 336 3 Acting I Prerequisite: Completion of 45 credit Sociology of Management This class will focus on allowing the hours. This course is designed to present beginning performer to gain vital to the student the basic ideology of knowledge and experience in the art of SO/HS/PSY 320 3 Max Weber’s “Rationality” as typified acting. The physical and psychological Loss, Grief and Dying by modern management techniques construction of a realistic character This multi-disciplinary course is used today that is in direct conflict and its application in performance will developed to sensitize students to with “Traditionalism” still in existence be the cornerstone of the semester. the issues of loss, grief, and dying in developing and underdeveloped Lectures on acting theory will be that are part of every individual’s life nations. The course focuses on accompanied by plenty of hands-on experience. Students will explore the development of the rational acting exercises and performances.
154 Emphasis will be placed on that of ancient Greece and Rome to by the end of this term the student Stanislavski, his “Method” and the contemporary play productions. will gain the skill by which he/she way that his work has influenced Throughout the course detailed can use the discipline of theater as American and European acting. From attention will be given to stagecraft a lens through one can interpret the that foundation, students will explore such as set design, lighting, costuming, world and its representations critically. the way that powerful, “realistic” and make-up. This course fulfills the Prerequisites: TH 320 performances can be created on the Gen Ed requirement. stage or screen through monologue, Prerequisite: EN 102. TH/EN 367 3 scene-work and full performance. Contemporary Theater From the glamour of Broadway and TH/EN 301 3 TH 320 3 West End productions of The Producers The Theatrical Revolution: Perspectives Theory and Method of and Rent, to gritty protest Dramas and on Modern and Contemporary Play Production the avant-garde contemporary theatre Dramatic Literature Too often plays are viewed by students is a vibrant and amazingly diverse The last 150 years has been an era as written literature that is recited art form. This class will examine an of stunning theatrical developments, aloud. Such a reductive approach to overview of the dramatic literature of both in the dramatic text and in theater does a terrible injustice to the the last 30 years, with an emphasis on the ways in which those texts were symbolic richness and interdisciplinary the 21st Century. In so doing, students performed. These developments complexity of drama. EN 320, will be discussing a wide range of were reactions to a period steeped therefore, is designed to enable the related issues, including the varying in both wide-reaching intellectual student to attain a more sophisticated production styles and techniques achievements and in horrific appreciation of the theater, its involved with each script and the human atrocities. How does artistic possibilities, limitations, and its broader cultural and social framework expression in general and theatrical evolution. The course is divided into that makes these works possible. As performance specifically, react and three parts: first, an historical overview with any class that deals with the evolve in the wake of that (and our of theater’s evolution; second, a dramatic arts, our discussions of these own) tumultuous era? Students who study of the craft of production, with plays will be framed by the viewing and successfully complete this course will workshops in acting, pantomime, analysis of many performances, both be able to trace the development of make-up, and set design; third, the live and on video. modern and postmodern drama, with a actual production and performance of strong emphasis on the American and a one-act play. TH 499 3 European artistic traditions. Through Prerequisite: EN 102. Independent Study the reading of primary dramatic texts and the screening of specific Theater 321 3 Accelerated Degree Programs productions of those texts (both from Theory and Method of Play Production live performance and the cinema), the II CR 301 3 class will be asked to critically engage This class expands on the content Dynamics of Conflict with the themes, techniques and socio- and skills taught in TH 320 (Theory As a core condition of humanity, historical contexts of each work. The and Methods I). The class assumes conflict may be seen as reflecting class will also engage with the material a general knowledge of theater along the intersection of needs and through class discussions and their with competence in basic theater skills opposing goals. To better understand own academic writings on specific in the areas of acting, set design, the nature of conflict is to better figures and topics. costume, and productions. By the end understand human nature and the Prerequisites: ENG 101, Upper level of the semester, the student will have integral role of tension in creating status a greater understanding of the history, opportunities for change. In this structure and practice of theater and course, we begin by exploring the TH 318 3 see how the performing arts create nature of conflict within the context The History of Theater and are created by our society. On a of personal needs and values. The The purpose of this course is to practical level, the student will develop role of communication, competing provide students with an in-depth advanced skills in the many ways that interests, and the expression of power understanding of the art, the evolution, theatre is created within our culture, as currency in conflicts will be explored and the craft of the theater. The course having the opportunity to expand his/ with emphasis on the development will cover such aesthetic issues as her experience in specific theatrical of ‘power in balance’. Students will theater as art as well as theories of fields of interest through readings, be encouraged to assess their own acting and directing. The course will in-class work and participation in a full interactional styles and learn those trace the evolution of theater from theatrical production. Most important, skills necessary to effectively use
155 negotiation and collaboration in Courtroom Alternatives: Theories inevitable. While the world has recently the moderation of conflicts. Finally, and Practice of Alternative Dispute witnessed the end of apartheid and this course will explore the nature Resolution and Meditation the dismantling of the Berlin wall, and importance of forgiveness and Courtroom Alternatives will introduce the ethnic cleansing in Bosnia and reconciliation in relationships. undergraduate students to alternatives Rwanda, the crackdown in Tiananmen to the courtroom in today’s litigious Square, and the ongoing racial tension CR 304 3 society. Traditionally, litigation is in the United States remind us that Communication and Conflict based on an adversarial model, which strife is still prevalent throughout the This course combines topics in results in “winners” and “losers” in globe. In this course, therefore, we leadership, persuasive speech, the courtroom. The American legal seek to answer Rodney King when he communication, and strategies of system now actively seeks non-court asks, “Can’t we all get along?” conflict resolution. Students will learn alternatives that produce mutually The complexity of this inquiry requires skills that will enable them to assume acceptable resolutions reflecting an interdisciplinary perspective. leadership roles in the resolution of respect, cooperation and continuing Therefore, we will draw from work conflict, whether in the workplace, in relationships, rather than the “winner in ethics, sociology, and political political forums or at the international takes all” resolution in litigation. science. Since the concerns with level. Moreover, students will be taught The professor will introduce conflict conflict are both timeless and to analyze conflict and put into practice diagnosis and alternative disputes universal, the course material will their new skills in both writing, speech theories and processes to resolve be taken from many ages and many and in negotiation. conflicts. Students will apply conflict cultures. Just some of the works we diagnosis and ADR methods to will address include the following: CR 306 3 propose solutions to conflicts outlined Hobbes’s Leviathan; Plato’s, Crito; Facilitating Change through Creative in the textbook, news media, the Garver’s, “On Violence”; Locke’s, Problem Solving workplace and personal experiences. Second Treatise of Civil Government; Have you ever found yourself in awe of the Declaration of Independence, people whose expression of thought is CR 310 3 and the documentary, “Commanding creative, imaginative, and visionary? Labor Relations Heights”. Specifically, we will focus Is it nature? Is it nurture? Can anyone This course examines the employment on the concept of obligation and try learn to think creatively or is that relationship and the interrelated to identify what kinds of obligations reserved for the most exceptional interests of management, workers, exist between individuals, between among us? In this course, students unions, and the public. The social groups and individuals, and between a will explore the creative process as and political bases of employment government and its citizens. Moreover, a foundation of effective problem relationships, collective bargaining we will examine the unique interest of solving. Students will be encouraged theory and practice, as well as the individuals, groups, and governments to challenge preconceived notions basic legal principles of labor relations that lead them to ignore their and unleash the power of their own are explored. obligations and thus engage in conflict. unique creativity as they seek to Finally, a clearer, understanding of define problems and apply solutions to CR 312 3 the conditions of conflict will help those problems within the framework Restorative Justice: Philosophy and us garner insight into globalization, of creative problem solving. Having Processes terrorism as well as the world in which emerged from the pioneering work of This course provides an introduction we can expect to live in the future. Alex Osborn and Sidney Parnes, the to the fundamental principles and field of creative problem solving has practices of restorative justice. LW/HS 410 3 continued to be driven by the belief Students will explore the roles and Child and Family Law that change is possible when we are relationships of victims, offenders, This upper level interdisciplinary able to think outside the box and community members and justice course will blend the disciplines of law, apply clear and directed steps toward systems. Victim-impact panels, social science and human services. achievement of the goal. Students will offender accountability, as well as The course will familiarize the student have the opportunity to learn about the prevention and control programming with some of the basic concepts of history of the Creative Problem Solving for youth violence will be examined. child and family law and how these movement, explore the development of impact upon contemporary family life. post Osborn-Parnes models, and apply PS/PH 330 3 Topics to be examined include marital the skills learned through selection of Conflict and Cooperation relationships and cohabitation, the a preferred model. It is an unfortunate fact that in our parent-child relationship, domestic increasingly populated world conflict violence, children as victims or CR 308 3 between people appears all but perpetrators of crime, the rights and
156 responsibilities of minors, and the practice of mediation will be analyzed. and one of the following: CR 306, role and responsibilities of paralegals, Prerequisite: CR 301 CR308, CR 312 law enforcement officers or helping CR 403 3 professionals within the family law Facilitation and Consensus Building CR 405 3 system. Several themes run throughout This course addresses the theory and Conflict Studies Internship the course. These are: practice of facilitation and consensus CR 405 Internship may be taken as an • The ethical obligations and building. Group process theories, elective in order to provide students limitations of those working in the legal consensus-building models, and the the opportunity for relevant field as well as helping professions role and function of group facilitators experience. The Internship will require • The legal constraints imposed upon will be explored. Innovative consensus 120 field hours at a location to be those who work with children and solutions to social problems and determined by the student, faculty families collaborative conflict management advisor, and agency providing the • The difference between the through the utilization of participative practicum experience. Students will adversarial (legal) model, accusatorial democracy are also examined. register for CR 405 in a given semester model (law enforcement) and the Prerequisite: CR301 and complete 120 field hours in no helping (therapeutic) model more than two consecutive sessions, • The inherent tension and conflicts CR 404 3 i.e., 14 weeks. Oversight of the that exists between the legal system, Senior Seminar Internship shall be determined by the law enforcement and therapeutic As the departmental capstone program chairperson. interventions. course in Conflict Studies, the Senior Prerequisite: Senior status, CR 301, • The role and application of Seminar has three main areas of and one of the following: CR 306, CR alternative dispute resolution in the emphasis. First, the seminar will 308, CR 312 resolution of family conflicts challenge students to more fully • The role of mediation, conciliation integrate the knowledge, skills, and OD 350 3 and “collaborative divorce” will be values learned in previous conflict Introduction to Organizational covered, as alternative dispute models studies coursework. Students will Development to traditional divorce proceedings. engage in a problem-based learning Organizations must change to Prerequisite: Upper Division Status project in which they will assume survive in today’s rapidly changing the role of mediator, negotiator, global economy. From small family- CR 401 3 and/or facilitator in a case study owned businesses to billion-dollar Negotiation Theory and Practice as their capstone project. Second, corporations to non-profits, change This course will familiarize students students will analyze their own conflict is inevitable. This course introduces with negotiating principles and management and interactional styles organizational development: the conflict resolution strategies. Course in order to increase self-awareness ability of organizations, large or content includes: negotiation theory, and enhance their professional skills. small, to effectively, economically tactics, and styles used during conflict The seminar format of this course will and strategically make changes to resolution between individuals and/ provide the opportunity for in-depth improve their “products.” The course or groups from diverse backgrounds. discussion and analysis of current explores the history, major trends, Communication styles and the issues of relevance in the field of and ethical and professional issues in practice of non-violent responses will conflict studies. The third purpose the organizational development field, be explored, as well as the ethics in of the seminar is to facilitate the while illustrating the OD practitioner’s negotiation practices. transition from the Hilbert environment analysis, data gathering, intervention Prerequisite: CR 301 to either employment or graduate processes and techniques, diagnosis education. Students will explore career and final recommended changes CR 402 3 and learning goals for the future and through readings, discussion postings, Mediation Theory and Practice develop objectives to meet those applied exercises, case studies and This course offers an examination goals. As part of that experience, student research. of contemporary approaches to the students will conduct a professional theory and practice of mediation. job or graduate studies program OD 360 3 The legal and cultural context of search, investigate certification, Cultural Diversity: Ethnic and Racial mediation, strengths and limitations professional memberships, and Relations of mediation, and various problem- continuing education options. Students This course familiarizes the student solving approaches to mediation and will prepare a professional portfolio to with the backgrounds and lifestyles communication styles will be explored. include a resume, references, cover of ethnic and racial minority groups The “stage process” of mediation as letter, and/or writing samples. within the United States. The emphasis well as the ethical issues related to the Prerequisite: Senior status, CR 301, is on the diversity within and the
157 applied throughout the course. In contributions made to our society addition to examining ethics at the OD 410 3 by these groups. A variety of socio- personal and interpersonal levels, Management Skills cultural concepts (such as culture, students will explore ways to develop Management Skills is a course that race, ethnicity, cultural pluralism) and and promote an ethical culture at combines theories, self-assessment, theories are covered to increase the the departmental and organizational and application of behavioral skills student‘s knowledge, awareness of, levels (Transformational Leadership). that are essential to successful and understanding of the American Students will conduct an “ethical leadership in the contemporary cultural mosaic. audit” of an organization with which workplace. Specifically, the course they are familiar. Students will present will focus on developing a principled OD 370 3 a case study in an impartial manner managerial philosophy, honing the Economic Issues: Local to Global and facilitate a discussion of the case. skills that organizations have indicated The course introduces the forces, are most critical for (and often lacking processes, and actors that shape OD 390 3 in) managers. The course will also economic globalization. This course Budgeting and Finance explore the development of effective will provide an introduction to the This course introduces financial personal and professional habits. “economic way of thinking” and and managerial accounting for Finally, perspectives of significant an understanding of the structure non-accounting majors. Areas of authors and organizational leaders will and function of a number of global study include financial statement be examined institutions. We will examine several compilation and analysis, financial different schools of economic theory accounting concepts and principles, OD 420 3 and thought, and learn several key and managerial cost concepts and Human Resources economic concepts that will greatly application. The focus of the course Case materials and contemporary aid in subsequent analysis; emphasis will be on gaining understanding of theory are used to help define the role will be on macroeconomics, rather why accounting information is vital for of the Human Resources Manager and than microeconomics. We will also survival of any organization. Emphasis develop the skills and perspectives look at various economic phenomena is on the use and interpretation of necessary to function in this capacity. and institutions that are prominent accounting data for decision-making Topics will include employee training features of the US national economy purposes. It is designed to place the and development, selection, job and in the global economy. The course student in the shoes of the decision- evaluation, disciplinary cases, will begin with a brief introduction maker, the manager. compensation programs, wage and to economics in general, focusing salary administration, labor relations, on the most fundamental concepts OD 400 3 federal regulation in the workplace, and introducing the major schools of Social Responsibility and Sustainability motivation, and safety and security. economic thought. This will be follow Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) by a general description of national means that businesses and other OD 430 3 economies including unemployment, organizations should be responsive Management and Marketing inflations, and the role of money to social problems in an increasingly This course examines the essentials as well as topics crucial to the interdependent global economy. of Management and Marketing understanding of subjects such as The best “corporate citizens” use and explores their role in strategic NAFTA, the EU, and the IMF. Central technical and social changes to treat planning. The entire strategic globalization topics, such as currency employees like resources in a world planning process will be explored and trade issues, will form the final where the gap between rich and poor in the context of contemporary module. widens daily. Sustainability focuses on management issues and cases. The organizational practices and policies, course will also apply the decision- OD 380 3 which protect the environment, build making models of management Ethical Decision Making social equity, and improve employee theory to the dynamic environment of This course will approach ethics first work/life conditions while strategically marketing. Environmental scanning from a general perspective and then and responsibly increasing profits methods are studied as a basis for the examine the application of ethical and production. Case studies will determination of strategic planning principles through a broad range of illustrate pragmatic steps to achieve within the corporate structure. The contemporary case studies. Ethical sustainability. Group projects will course incorporates case methodology concepts relevant to decision-making reinforce CSR and sustainability into the comparison of new in the workplace will be examined. concepts and responsibilities of opportunities with an organization’s These concepts, including Egoism, citizens –whether corporations, other resources. Utilitarianism, and Categorical organizations or individuals. Imperative will be analyzed and then
158 OD 440 3 their own “cognitive map” of their performance budgeting, budget Nature of Work respective sector, so that they can development, budget implementation, Work, for many of us, is something identify and interpret key issues internal controls, and cost analysis. we do, not something we think about. and challenges of sustainability The course will give students a basic We may wonder whether our work experienced by stakeholders in their understanding of the concepts and is sufficiently stimulating, whether it field, and consider their implication skills needed to perform these tasks brings in enough money, or whether for practice. Classes will involve a mix and to evaluate both budget processes it makes a difference in the grand of brief lectures; discussion based on and documents. Budgeting is, in large scheme of things, but we don’t often readings and written assignments; and part, a technical task that requires question what, in fact, work really is, guest speakers. determining factors such as the cost of and why we work in the first place. items, proper charges for services, and This course will examine these CC 505: 3 programmatic net effects. critical questions and others, taking a Introduction to Graduate Statistics: philosophical, historical, sociological, Correlation and regression analysis, CC 520: Policy and Political Analysis: and practical look at the nature of probability and sampling theory, The goal of this course is to provide work and its role in our lives today. estimating population parameters, a greater understanding of (1) the Prerequisite: Completion of 21 credits testing hypotheses. Familiarity with process by which public policies are of OD specialty courses. descriptive statistics assumed. formulated, decided on, implemented, and evaluated, (2) techniques of Graduate Programs CC 510: 3 analysis appropriate for various policy Program Planning and Evaluation: issues, and (3) substantive policy MCJA Program and policy evaluation is an issues facing us today. Master of Criminal Justice important means for policy makers, Administration managers, and other stakeholders Public policies will be examined, to learn about program and policy developed, and analyzed from three CC 500: 3 effectiveness and make judgments perspectives: the critic, the client, Organization Theory and Management: and decisions regarding those the consultant. Students will learn This course examines the nature and programs and policies. While how to act as critics who identify major trends of public administration, evaluation evolved from the social strengths, weaknesses and logical specifically in the nonprofit, criminal sciences and uses many of the same inconsistencies in policy ideas and justice, and governmental sectors, research methodologies to inform analyses. As clients, students will learn as these sectors are understood users, the different purposes of to manage policy studies that yield within the context of a broad shift evaluation mean that the planning high quality and politically relevant in governance, both in the US and and implementation of evaluations information related to policy issues. internationally. The course aims to require perspectives and techniques As consultants, students will learn deepen student understanding of different from those used in traditional concrete tools to efficiently conduct the nature of public administration research. and explain policy studies. and its organizations, using both theoretical and practical lenses to CC 515: Finance and Budgeting: CC 599 3 do so. Understanding the legitimacy At a broad level, the budget is the tool Internship Experience: and authority of these sectors to governments, not-for-profits, and public The course will make available to address collective problems requires sectors use to transform policies and students in the MCJA program an inviting both management and policy goals into outcomes, and it determines experiential learning opportunity practitioners to see the intersection the extent to which these goals are combined with a research project between managerial practices and achieved. At a more basic level, the in an appropriate agency setting. It policy decisions and to connect budget specifies the allocation of is intended only for the students the macro and micro dynamics of resources among competing services who have not yet achieved full governance. and operations. Politically and time employment in their field. financially the budget also manifests Unlike internships available at the The course focuses heavily on the governance more than any other undergraduate level, this course will broad trends shaping the sector, activity organizations engage in. require students to engage in critical predominantly in the United States, but evaluation of the workplace setting making connections to international The purpose of this course is to and to refine and enhance their own trends. The goal is for students- introduce students to the intricacies professional development skills. In whether they are interested in policy, of budgeting and related areas the Criminal Justice Administration finance or management- to develop of fiscal administration, including program, students may choose to
159 complete this course in lieu of one of This course will examine patterns CJA 660 3 the specialized area courses- CJ 650, and trends in crime and victimization Policing in Contemporary Society: CJ 660, or CJ 670. within the United States, as well as This course will provide a close diverse theoretical perspectives and examination of the status and role CJA 601 3 individual theories that attempt to of police and police institutions in Proseminar: explain crime and delinquency. A contemporary American society, with The purpose of this course is to multidisciplinary approach will be the intent of critiquing the strengths introduce students entering the used that examines the underlying and weaknesses of our present system Masters program in Criminal Justice causes and consequences of crime. and preparing students for the future. Administration to what is happening Biological, psychological, sociological, The historical evolution of these police in both the professional field and in cultural, and political/radical theories organizations will be considered, along the academic discipline associated will be critically examined, and recent with the social forces and events with this area of study, and to provide developments in criminological which have been influential in shaping background which is essential for approaches will be considered. interaction between police and diverse advanced study in this area. Topics Victimology will also be explored, communities. The legal status of will include the history, structure as a field in its own right and as a police officers will be considered, along and functioning of the criminal significant and contributing source with the problems most frequently justice system in the United States of deviant behavior. The extent to suffered by this group. Strategies of and selected other countries, and which both science and ideology help policing and police management will the ways in which mass media and to shape the fields of criminology and also be examined. political fluctuations influence the victimology will be evaluated. system. Attention will also be paid CJA 670 3 to the evolving managerial approach A basic knowledge of criminological Penology: most often used by administrators in theories is expected, along with The purpose of this course is to this field, and to the ethical dilemmas a rudimentary understanding of examine the history and practice posed by social control efforts and statistics and the scientific nature of social control, and the theories research methodologies. of research methodology. Students which are associated with various lacking this background should approaches. The changes and CJA 640 3 prepare themselves by reading one development of correctional Research Methods in Criminal Justice: of the many excellent undergraduate philosophy will be examined, This seminar will provide an textbooks available. including incarceration, diversion, intermediate level of study to the and community based corrections. scientific method and to research CJA 650: Criminal Law and Courts: Public attitudes toward the treatment designs as applied to problems of Many are of the opinion that the of offenders will be considered, crime and criminal justice, and will criminal courts fail to properly punish along with the problems associated provide an overview of tools available and deter offenders. This view with reentry of this group into the to those working and studying the has been a popular topic among community. Some attention will be field. It will survey such topics as politicians, the electorate and critics paid to the problems associated problem conceptualization and of the American Justice System. This with special populations, and the formulation, sampling, measurement, course will provide students with an larger social, economic and political experimental and quasi-experimental understanding of what goes wrong environment which shape policy designs, survey research, interviewing, and what is accomplished well. The decisions. While this is essentially participant observation, unobtrusive course begins with an examination a course in corrections, it must be measures, methods of data of the nature of criminal law, tracing highlighted that theory and research management and analysis, ethical its development within the U.S. legal methodology will be emphasized. concerns of research in criminal system and exploring strengths and justice, and research planning. weaknesses. Legal procedures CJA 680 3 Consideration will also be paid to are then considered, along with Capstone Seminar: the research techniques emerging the structure and functioning of The primary objective of this seminar from the field of forensic psychology. the criminal court system and the is to integrate the concepts and Particular attention will be paid to roles of particular elements such as knowledge presented throughout the problems of interpreting research prosecution and defense. Particular the curriculum of the CJA program. findings in a practical manner. attention will be paid to the decision Students will have the opportunity to making processes of those involved in sharpen and test their analytic and CJA 645 3 the system, and to the jury system. critical thinking skills, and strengthen Nature and Causes of Crime: their research abilities by completing
160 a major project. The course will also policy decisions and to connect budget specifies the allocation of serve as a forum for debate on some the macro and micro dynamics of resources among competing services of the most critical issues facing governance. and operations. Politically and criminal justice administrators today, The course focuses heavily on the financially the budget also manifests and as a means of preparing students broad trends shaping the sector, governance more than any other to become better leaders within their predominantly in the United States, but activity organizations engage in. professions and in their communities. making connections to international trends. The goal is for students- The purpose of this course is to Graduate Research Project: whether they are interested in policy, introduce students to the intricacies In addition to fulfilling all core finance or management- to develop of budgeting and related areas and major course requirements their own “cognitive map” of their of fiscal administration, including for the Master of Criminal Justice respective sector, so that they can performance budgeting, budget Administration, students are required identify and interpret key issues development, budget implementation, to complete a graduate research and challenges of sustainability internal controls, and cost analysis. project as a condition for graduation. experienced by stakeholders in their The course will give students a basic The graduate research project is field, and consider their implication understanding of the concepts and designed to help students apply for practice. Classes will involve a mix skills needed to perform these tasks classroom concepts and theories of brief lectures; discussion based on and to evaluate both budget processes to practical issues and problems by readings and written assignments; and and documents. Budgeting is, in large framing the issue within the context of guest speakers. part, a technical task that requires scientific research, and by developing determining factors such as the cost of information literacy lifetime learning CC 505 3 items, proper charges for services, and skills. Introduction to Graduate Statistics: programmatic net effects. Correlation and regression analysis, The graduate research project steps probability and sampling theory, CC 520 3 and requirements are incorporated estimating population parameters, Policy and Political Analysis: within graduate courses throughout testing hypotheses. Familiarity with The goal of this course is to provide the 18-month curriculum. The research descriptive statistics assumed. a greater understanding of (1) the project is embedded seamlessly within process by which public policies are the curriculum (and not in one specific CC 510 3 formulated, decided on, implemented, course). Each student is assigned a Program Planning and Evaluation: and evaluated, (2) techniques of Faculty research mentor. Program and policy evaluation is an analysis appropriate for various policy important means for policy makers, issues, and (3) substantive policy Master’s of Public Administration managers, and other stakeholders issues facing us today. MPA to learn about program and policy Public policies will be examined, effectiveness and make judgments developed, and analyzed from three CC 500 3 and decisions regarding those perspectives: the critic, the client, Organization Theory and Management: programs and policies. While the consultant. Students will learn This course examines the nature and evaluation evolved from the social how to act as critics who identify major trends of public administration, sciences and uses many of the same strengths, weaknesses and logical specifically in the nonprofit, criminal research methodologies to inform inconsistencies in policy ideas and justice, and governmental sectors, users, the different purposes of analyses. As clients, students will learn as these sectors are understood evaluation mean that the planning to manage policy studies that yield within the context of a broad shift and implementation of evaluations high quality and politically relevant in governance, both in the US and require perspectives and techniques information related to policy issues. internationally. The course aims to different from those used in traditional As consultants, students will learn deepen student understanding of research. concrete tools to efficiently conduct the nature of public administration and explain policy studies. and its organizations, using both CC 515 3 theoretical and practical lenses to Finance and Budgeting: CC 599 3 do so. Understanding the legitimacy At a broad level, the budget is the tool Internship Experience: and authority of these sectors to governments, not-for-profits, and public The course will make available to address collective problems requires sectors use to transform policies and students in the MPA program an inviting both management and policy goals into outcomes, and it determines experiential learning opportunity practitioners to see the intersection the extent to which these goals are combined with a research project between managerial practices and achieved. At a more basic level, the in an appropriate agency setting. It
161 is intended only for the students and responsibilities. We’ll begin by encountered. Included in this course who have not yet achieved full considering different approaches to will be a class on how to start a non- time employment in their field. HR and placing them within the overall profit organization. Unlike internships available at the context of the public sector and non- undergraduate level, this course will profit organizations. Then we’ll cover MPA 637 3 require students to engage in critical basic personnel functions including Marketing and Public Relations: evaluation of the workplace setting recruitment, career development, This course is designed to provide a and to refine and enhance their own performance appraisal, providing broad based understanding of the professional development skills. feedback and job design. Finally, principles and practices of strategic Students seeking a master’s degree we will explore current issues within marketing and public relations as well in Public Administration must receive personnel management, including as their applicability to public and permission from their faculty advisor. diversity and identity at work and the nonprofit organizations. It emphasizes role of unions. The course focuses the need for strategic planning in MPA 625 3 on-developing human resources rather the marketing, not only of products, Introduction to Public Administration: than the traditional notion of managing but also of programs and services. The purpose of this course is to personnel. Its central theme is how It is intended to enable public and introduce students, entering the HR policies and practices can enhance nonprofit managers to manage their Masters of Public Administration the learning and growth of individual marketing efforts strategically. Program (MPA), to the discipline employees, work teams and the whole The course is designed to provide and profession of public service and organization, thereby ensuring high- practical “hands on” experience as administration. Graduate study in level performance. We will emphasize well as a base in marketing and public public service seeks to combine the practical application through case relations theory. Class participants insights from classics in the field with discussions and reflection on students’ will be required to develop and the best of contemporary experience, experiences at work and in school. submit a strategic marketing/public literature and research. It challenges While the course will focus on values- relations plan for a particular service each of us to examine and make a based organizations, it will draw on or program. lasting commitment to the public ideas and materials from the public, service, to the solution of complex, non-profit sectors. MPA 640 3 exciting, and at times very perplexing Research Methods in Public problems that face our society today. MPA 631 3 Administration: It also challenges us to continue to Values and Ethics in Public Policy: This course focuses on techniques learn, to participate on a continuing The course is designed and delivered most prevalent in the public and not- basis with colleagues in professional as an introduction to the concepts of for-profit sectors and/or the public societies, and in doing so, to share our values and ethics for professionals administration literature. Qualitative, knowledge and experience with others. working in public service within the quantitative and mixed methodology public sector. It introduces the basic approaches are highlighted. Topics This course begins, or for some ethical values of virtue, truth and include how to write a research students, builds on, these ideas; justice and explores how these values question, how to review existing it provides an overview of the translate into public/not-for-profit literature, how to conceptualize development, structure and sub-areas corporate values, ethical principles and variables and operationalize research, of specialization in public affairs. ethical behaviors in the areas of public how to gather and analyze data, and Major theories will be considered policy, politics and administration. The how to report interpret and make in areas such as budgeting, human ethical responsibilities of leadership recommendations from findings. This resources management, public and within the public sector are also course requires active participation non-profit management, policy analysis emphasized. and interaction with public and/or not- and ethics. for-profit organizations. We will discuss current issues and the MPA 632 3 political environment in which public Financial Resource Development: MPA 644 3 servants function. Students will have an opportunity to Capstone Seminar: deepen their knowledge regarding the Students begin preparing for this MPA 627 3 trends and outside forces which impact capstone course starting with their first Human Resources Management: the not-for-profit world, especially in course in the program. Beginning with Designed for public and non-profit these difficult economic times. The that course and continuing through managers rather than human resource course will focus on the “nuts & bolts” all their ensuing courses, students lay professionals, this course gives a of grant writing, technology choices, the foundation through reading, skills broad overview of HR dynamics and the ethical issues which may be development and research for two
162 culminating capstone projects related between managerial practices and to their job or professional field-one policy decisions and to connect The purpose of this course is to individual and the other collaborative. the macro and micro dynamics of introduce students to the intricacies governance. of budgeting and related areas The primary objective of the capstone of fiscal administration, including course is to apply and integrate The course focuses heavily on the performance budgeting, budget classroom learning achieved thus far broad trends shaping the sector, development, budget implementation, to actual and/or otherwise relevant predominantly in the United States, but internal controls, and cost analysis. work situations. making connections to international The course will give students a basic trends. The goal is for students- understanding of the concepts and Graduate Research Project: whether they are interested in policy, skills needed to perform these tasks In addition to fulfilling all core and finance or management- to develop and to evaluate both budget processes major course requirements for the their own “cognitive map” of their and documents. Budgeting is, in large Master of Public Administration respective sector, so that they can part, a technical task that requires program, students are required to identify and interpret key issues determining factors such as the cost of complete a graduate research project and challenges of sustainability items, proper charges for services, and as a condition for graduation. The experienced by stakeholders in their programmatic net effects. graduate research project is designed field, and consider their implication to help students apply classroom for practice. Classes will involve a mix CC 520 3 concepts and theories to practical of brief lectures; discussion based on Policy and Political Analysis: issues and problems by framing readings and written assignments; and The goal of this course is to provide the issue within the context of guest speakers. a greater understanding of (1) the scientific research, and by developing process by which public policies are information literacy lifetime learning CC 510 3 formulated, decided on, implemented, skills. The graduate research Program Planning and Evaluation: and evaluated, (2) techniques of projects steps and requirements are Program and policy evaluation analysis appropriate for various policy incorporated within the graduate is an important means for policy issues, and (3) substantive policy courses throughout the curriculum. makers, managers, and other issues facing us today. The research project is embedded stakeholders to learn about program seamlessly within the curriculum (and and policy effectiveness and make Public policies will be examined, not in one specific course) and each judgments and decisions regarding developed, and analyzed from three student is assigned a Faculty research those programs and policies. While perspectives: the critic, the client, mentor. evaluation evolved from the social the consultant. Students will learn Master’s in Public Administration sciences and uses many of the same how to act as critics who identify Health Administration research methodologies to inform strengths, weaknesses and logical MPA:HA users, the different purposes of inconsistencies in policy ideas and evaluation mean that the planning analyses. As clients, students will learn CC 500 3 and implementation of evaluations to manage policy studies that yield Organization Theory and Management: require perspectives and techniques high quality and politically relevant This course examines the nature and different from those used in traditional information related to policy issues. major trends of public administration, research. As consultants, students will learn specifically in the nonprofit, criminal concrete tools to efficiently conduct justice, and governmental sectors, CC 515 3 and explain policy studies. as these sectors are understood Finance and Budgeting: within the context of a broad shift At a broad level, the budget is the tool MPA 627 3 in governance, both in the US and governments, not-for-profits, and public Human Resources Management: internationally. The course aims to sectors use to transform policies and Designed for public and non-profit deepen student understanding of goals into outcomes, and it determines managers rather than human resource the nature of public administration the extent to which these goals are professionals, this course gives a and its organizations, using both achieved. At a more basic level, the broad overview of HR dynamics theoretical and practical lenses to budget specifies the allocation of and responsibilities. We’ll begin by do so. Understanding the legitimacy resources among competing services considering different approaches to and authority of these sectors to and operations. Politically and HR and placing them within the overall address collective problems requires financially, the budget also manifests context of the public sector and non- inviting both management and policy governance more than any other profit organizations. Then we’ll cover practitioners to see the intersection activity organizations engage in. basic personnel functions including
163 recruitment, career development, This course focuses on techniques performance appraisal, providing MPA 635 3 most prevalent in the public and not- feedback and job design. Finally, Managerial Epidemiology and for-profit sectors and/or the public we will explore current issues within Statistics: administration literature. Qualitative, personnel management, including The course will provide students with quantitative and mixed methodology diversity and identity at work and the an overview of epidemiologic principles approaches are highlighted. Topics role of unions. The course focuses and how these principles can be include how to write a research on-developing human resources rather applied to healthcare administration/ question, how to review existing than the traditional notion of managing management functions. As public literature, how to conceptualize personnel. Its central theme is how HR administration becomes evidence- and variables and operationalize research, policies and practices can enhance population-based, it becomes critical how to gather and analyze data, and the learning and growth of individual to understand the impact of disease how to report interpret and make employees, work teams and the whole on populations of people in a service recommendations from findings. This organization, thereby ensuring high- area. course requires active participation level performance. We will emphasize and interaction with public and/or not- practical application through case MPA 636 3 for-profit organizations. discussions and reflection on students’ Culture of Health Care: experiences at work and in school. This course explores the impact of MPA 642 3 While the course will focus on values- culture on health, and in development Health Care Law and Ethics: based organizations, it will draw on of culturally appropriate interventions This course addresses legal and ideas and materials from the public, for communities. It will build on ethical issues frequently encountered non-profit sectors. epidemiological concepts and apply by health care managers. Topics anthropological methodologies to include the constitutional basis for MPA 630 3 understanding the impact of culture government support of health care Health Care Administration: on health status, service utilization, services and constraints that the law This course brings together students and cultural conflicts between health and regulatory structures impose on with a wide range of backgrounds and care providers and members of ethnic the health care industry. Bioethical experiences as consumers, providers communities. theory, policy formulation, and decision within healthcare organizations and making in the professional setting policy makers to critically examine MPA 637 3 are also included. Specific issues the organizational and management Marketing and Public Relations: discussed are the right to health care, concepts that influence planning and This course is designed to provide a allocation of scarce resources, choices decision-making. The emphasis is on broad based understanding of the regarding death, liability of health studying the various forms of health principles and practices of strategic care providers, and governing board organizations as well as administrative marketing and public relations as well and medical and health care staff behaviors used in adaptation and as their applicability to public and responsibilities. policy development. nonprofit organizations. It emphasizes the need for strategic planning in MPA 644 3 MPA 634 3 the marketing, not only of products, Capstone Seminar: Capstone Seminar: but also of programs and services. Students begin preparing for this Students begin preparing for this It is intended to enable public and capstone course starting with their first capstone course starting with their first nonprofit managers to manage their course in the program. Beginning with course in the program. Beginning with marketing efforts strategically. that course and continuing through that course and continuing through all their ensuing courses, students lay all their ensuing courses, students lay The course is designed to provide the foundation through reading, skills the foundation through reading, skills practical “hands on” experience as development and research for two development and research for two well as a base in marketing and public culminating capstone projects related culminating capstone projects related relations theory. Class participants will to their job or professional field-one to their job or professional field-one be required to develop and submit a individual and the other collaborative. individual and the other collaborative. strategic marketing/public relations plan for a particular service program. The primary objective of the capstone The primary objective of the capstone course is to apply and integrate course is to apply and integrate classroom learning achieved thus far classroom learning achieved thus far MPA 640 3 to actual and/or otherwise relevant to actual and/or otherwise relevant Research Methods in Public work situations. work situations. Administration:
164 ACADEMIC Admissions Counselor Administration BS, Hilbert College ADMINISTRATION MSED, St. Bonaventure University Dr. Cynthia Zane President Katherine A. Munroe Kathleen Wengrzycki BS, Saint Xavier College; MS, Rush Executive Director for Student Success Admissions Secretary University; Ed.D, Northern Illinois and Retention AAS, Niagara County Community University BA, Daemen College, College MS Ed, St. Bonaventure University Dr. Christopher Holoman Provost, Vice President for Academic Charles Ernst MARKETING Affairs Tenured Professor, Arts and Sciences Tenured Professor, Political Science Division, Director, Center for Excellence Ian Gattie BA, University of North Carolina-Chapel in Learning, Art Director Hill; MA, PhD, University of Chicago BA, Muhlenberg College; MA, PhD, BA, Daemen College University of Pennsylvania Richard J. Pinkowski, Jr. ACADEMIC SERVICES Vice President for Business/Finance Ron W. 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Dewey Julie Banach Kara Rehbaum Director of Counseling Student Finance Technician Assistant Athletic Director AA, Erie Community College; BA, State AOS, Bryant & Stratton BA, Canisius College University of New York at Fredonia; MS Ed, St. Bonaventure University Cindy Claar Julia Decker New York State Licensed Mental Student Finance Technician Women’s Lacrosse Coach Health Counselor BS Brockport State College COMPUTER SERVICES Tara Jabbaar - Gyambrah Jeff Panik Director of Multicultural Affairs Men’s Soccer Coach Jenna Dulak Ph.D., University at Buffalo BA Walsh University Web Manager, Distance Learning Coordinator Director of Student Activities Kelly Starchok BS, Hilbert College; MA, TBD St. Bonaventure University Women’s Soccer Coach BA University of Buffalo Kathleen Martoche MS, Canisius College Angela Grann Director of Career Counseling Database Developer BA, Canisius College AAS & BS Hilbert College MS, Canisius College CAMPUS SAFETY Derise Hedges Database Administrator/Developer LEADERSHIP Matthew Schamann BA, Canisius College Director of Campus Safety DEVELOPMENT TEAM AA, BS Hilbert College, MS, St. Bonaventure University Matthew E. Holmes Ashley Goodwin Network Administrator Assistant Director of Residence Life AAS, BS, Hilbert College; and Judicial Affairs INSTITUTIONAL MBA, St. Bonaventure University AAS, Erie Community College; BA, MS, ADVANCEMENT Buffalo State College Robert Pawelski Victoria Felser Coordinator of Information Technology Bridget Hodges Development Associate AAS, Erie Community College; First-Year Counseling Specialist, Title III BA, Hilbert College BS, Houghton College BA, SUNY College at Buffalo MS, SUNY College at Buffalo Associate Vice President for Eric Press Jason Lanker Development Network Specialist Director of Residence Life and Judicial TBD AAS, Hilbert College Affairs BT, State University of New York : BA, Indiana University, MA, University Matt Heidt Cobleskill of Southern Indiana Public Relations and Media Coordinator STUDENT RECORDS Barbara DeLaRosa BA, SUNY Oswego Administrative Assistant MS, Canisius College Caprice Arabia AAS, BS, Hilbert College Engagement Officer for Alumni and
166 Events AAS, Hilbert College; BS, D’Youville TBD College; MBA, Canisius College Edward Qualey Associate Professor, Chairperson, Deanna Messinger Maia Kapuszcak Criminal Justice Studies Division Engagement Officer for Annual and Payroll Benefits Coordinator AA, Hilbert College; BS, State University Special Giving AAS, Hilbert College College of New York at Buffalo; MS, BA, Nazareth College Canisius College Maura Flynn, PHR New York State Police – Sergeant/ Audry Weronski Director of Human Resources Station Commander (ret.) Database Administrator and Prospect BS, State University of New York at President’s Medal recipient 2001 Research Coordinator Buffalo AAS, BS, Hilbert College; James Golden MBA, St. Bonaventure University Mary King Chairperson, Social Sciences Division, Coordinator of Accounts Payable Professor, Psychology/Social Sciences LIBRARY BS, State University of New York at PhD, State University of New York at Geneseo Albany Will Prout Director of the McGrath Library BUILDINGS AND Amy E. Smith Tenured Professor, English BA, English Lit., BA, History, MLS State GROUNDS University of New York at Buffalo, MA, Director of Honors, Chairperson, Arts and Sciences Division European History, State University of Gary Dillsworth New York College at Buffalo BA, Allegheny College; MA, PhD, State Superintendent of Physical Plant University of New York at Buffalo Operations Charles Chiesi BA, Cedarville College Electronic Resources and Systems FACULTY: Librarian/Periodical Librarian FULL-TIME BA, Fordham University; MLS, State Faculty University of New York at Buffalo Sandra Augustine CPA, CFE, Professor Accounting Colleen Dippold ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT Department Public Services and Library Instruction CHAIRPERSONS BS, Canisius College; MS Taxation, Coordinator Golden Gate University AA, Erie County Community College; Wendy B. Edson BA, Hilbert College; MLS, State Tenured Professor, John T. Babi University of New York at Buffalo Chairperson, Associate Professor, Assistant Professional Studies Division Chairperson, Criminal Justice, Kristina Kopp BA, University of Connecticut; MLS, Assistant Chairperson, Criminal Assistant Librarian for Public Services University of Rhode Island Justice/Forensic Science Division BA, Hilbert College, MA, State BS, MS Ed, Niagara University University of New York College at Martin S. Floss United States Probation Service – Buffalo, MLS State University of New Chair of the Graduate Program in Deputy Chief (ret.) York at Buffalo Criminal Justice Administration, Professor, Criminal Justice Linda Bernstein Elizabeth Wandersee AS, Erie Community College; BS, MS, Professor, Business Information Literacy Coordinator/ State University College of New York Administration Department, Assistant Reference Librarian at Buffalo; PhD, Rutgers University; Chairperson, Professional Studies BA, State University of New York at Federal Monitor Buffalo Police Division Buffalo; MLS, State University of New Department BA, MS Ed, Niagara University; MBA, York at Buffalo Canisius College Walter Iwanenko BUSINESS/FINANCE Dean, Graduate Studies Program Denise Brill BS, MS D’Youville College Professor, Mathematics, Assistant Anthony G. Wiertel Ph.D. State University of New York at Chairperson, Arts and Sciences Assistant Vice President for Buffalo, School of Medicine Division Business/Finance School Administrator/Supervisor BS, MS, State University College of
167 New York at Buffalo Assistant Professor, Science Professor, Political Science BS, MS, Buffalo State College, PhD, BA, Lehman College, City University Joan Crouse State University College of New York at of New York; MA, PhD, City University Professor, History Buffalo, Graduate Center BA, MA, PhD, State University of New York at Buffalo Chris Gallant Colleen Kumiega Assistant Professor Assistant Professor, Human Services John P. Culhane, Jr. Digital Media and Communication AAS, BS, Hilbert College; MS, Canisius Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice Studies College BA, Saint John Fisher College; JD, St. BS, State University College of New Mary’s School of Law York at Buffalo; Julie Kusmierz Federal Bureau of Investigation- MFA State University of New York at Professor, Human Services, Assistant Special Agent (ret.) Buffalo Chairperson, Social Sciences Division BA, D’Youville College; MSW, PhD, Daniel Culver Erika Gault State University of New York at Buffalo Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice Assistant Professor, Social Sciences AAS, Genesee Community College; BS, BA, New York University, MA, Colgate Jenelle Lukasik Empire State College; Rochester Crozer Divinity School Assistant Professor, Mathematics MS, University of Cincinnati BA, Canisius College, MA, State Marne A. Griffin University College of New York at John G. D’Amico Associate Professor, English Buffalo Professor, Business Administration AA, Hilbert College; BS, MA, Slippery BS, Canisius College; MA, State Rock University Carol Nowak University of New York at Buffalo Associate Professor, Psychology Kushnood Haq BA, Canisius College; MA, PhD, Wayne Michael Degnan Professor, Global Business State University Tenured Professor, English BS, Canisius College; MBA, St. BA, State University of New York at Bonaventure University; PhD, State Carraugh Reilly Nowak Buffalo; MA, State University of New University of New York at Buffalo Assistant Professor, Forensic Science/ York College at Fredonia; MA, PhD, Crime Scene Investigation State University of New York at Buffalo Patrick Heraty BS, State University of New York at Professor, Business Administration Buffalo; MFS George Washington Taylor Doherty BS, Marquette University; MS, MBA, University Associate Professor, Theater Canisius College Erie County Medical Examiner’s Office- BA, Hilbert College; MAH, State Supervising Medical Investigator (ret.) University of New York at Buffalo Mary Ann Hobar Associate Professor, Assistant Deborah Palumbo Yvonne M. Downes Chairperson Forensic Science/Crime Assistant Professor, Mathematics Professor, Criminal Justice, BA, MA, Scene Investigation BS, State University College of New PhD, State University of New York at AA, Hilbert College; BS, Hilbert College; York at Buffalo; MS, Canisius College Buffalo MS, State University College of New York at Buffalo Mark Paoni Raymond E. Ernst Town of Orchard Park Police Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice Adjunct Instructor, Forensic Science/ Department – Patrol Lieutenant (ret.) BS, Syracuse University; MS, Roberts Crime Scene Investigation MS, Wesleyan College;EdD, University of SUNY Albany, BA, SUNY Institute of Anthony D. Hughes Rochester Technology Professor, English New York State Police, Forensic BA, MA, PhD, State University of New Kathleen R. Pierino Identification Unit-Investigator. (ret.) York at Buffalo Associate Professor, Criminal Justice BS, MS, State University College Kathryn Regan Eskew Herb Kauderer of New York at Buffalo, PhD, State Associate Professor, Human Services Associate Professor, English University of New York at Buffalo Department BA, MA State University College of New New York State Police – Investigator/ BS, MS, Syracuse University, CRC, NCC York at Buffalo, MFA Goddard College Sergeant (ret.)
Meredith J. Ezak Andrew Kolin Edward A. Pristach
168 Tenured Professor, Psychology New York State Department of BS, State University of New York at BA, PhD, State University of New York Correctional Services, Lakeview Buffalo; M Ed, State University College at Buffalo Incarceration Facility – Correctional of New York at Buffalo Officer/Drill Instructor Daniel Roland Erica J. Boyce Professor, Accounting/Business FACULTY: PART-TIME Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice Administration BA, Niagara University; MCJ, University BS, MS, State University College Earleen Adamson of Colorado; of New York at Buffalo; MBA, St. Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice Community Educator, Erie County Bonaventure University AAS, Erie Community College; BS, State Counsel for the Prevention of Alcohol University of New York at Buffalo; MS, and Substance Abuse. Sharon Sisti University of Cincinnati Associate Professor, Social Sciences NYS Dept. of Corrections–Sgt. Patrick Boyle BS, State University of New York Adjunct Instructor, English College at Fredonia; MSW, State Ed Barszcz BA, State University of New York at University of New York at Buffalo Adjunct Instructor, Mathematics Buffalo BS, State University of New York at W. Gordon Snow Buffalo; MA, West Virginia University; Charlene Brumley Tenured Professor, Liberal Studies EdD, State University of New York at Adjunct Instructor, Conflict Studies & BA, Hampshire College; MA, PhD, State Buffalo Dispute Resolution University of New York at Buffalo BS, Buffalo State College; MA, Antioch Roger E. Stone University Professor, Legal Studies Department Bradley J. Bartram BA, State University of New York at Adjunct Instructor, Computer Security Robert Campo Plattsburg; JD, State University of New & Information Assurance Department Adjunct Instructor, York at Buffalo Law School BS, Hilbert College B.A. Johns Hopkins University EdD, D’Youville College; Ed.M. State Mark D. Thrasher Fred Becker University of New York at Buffalo; J.D., CPA, Assistant Professor, Accounting Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice Case Western Reserve University Law Department AAS, Erie Community College; BS, School; BS, State University of New York State University College of New York College at Fredonia; JD, Concord Law at Buffalo; MA, John Jay College of Robert L. Cannata School, L.L.M., Criminal Law, State Criminal Justice; Adjunct Instructor, Human Services University of New York at Buffalo Law Rite Aid Corp. - Manager, Loss AA, Erie Community College; BS, School Prevention Empire State College; MS, State University of New York at Buffalo Donald Vincent Thomas Becker Associate Professor, Digital Media and Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Studies Cindy Chandler, Esq. Communication Studies MS, BS, State University College at Adjunct Instructor, Legal Studies BA, Geneseo College; MA, State Buffalo AAS Rockland Community College BA, University of New York at Buffalo, PhD University of Albany State University of New York at Buffalo Robert M. Beuler JD, Albany Law School Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice Megan Burke Witzleben BS, State University of New York at Erin N. Chapman Professor, English Buffalo; MS, Canisius College; Adjunct Instructor BA, Georgetown University, MA State Baker Victory Services-Administrator BA, Ohio University University of New York at Buffalo; (ret.) MS, Mercyhurst College; M.Phil,, PhD, Fordham University Cindy Bleasdale Claudia C. Childs Donna Zimpfer Adjunct Instructor, Accounting Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice Assistant Professor, BS, Hilbert College; MBA, St. BS, Hilbert College; MS, Roberts Criminal Justice Bonaventure University Wesleyan, AA, Jamestown Community College; Captain, Buffalo Police Department BS, Hilbert College; MS, State Michael Bonilla (ret.) University College of New York at Assistant Professor, Spanish Buffalo; Charles D. Clark, Jr.
169 Assistant Professor, Business Academy Coordinator (ret.) Martin W. Hamann Administration Adjunct Instructor, Psychology BS, MBA, State University of New York Edward J.P. Drabczyk BA, St. John Vianney Seminary at Buffalo Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice MA, The Catholic University of America; AAS, Genesee Community College; BS, M. Div.; MSW, State University of New Michael Colquhoun State University College of New York at York at Buffalo; Adjunct Assistant Professor Buffalo BA, MFA, PhD, State University of New Albright Knox Art Gallery – Director of William Haslinger York at Buffalo Security (ret.) CFE, Associate Professor, Computer Security & Information Assurance Patrick Crotty Kenneth Duszynski Department Adjunct Instructor, Business Adjunct Instructor, Psychology BS, MBA, Canisius College BA, MA, St. John Vianney Sem., BA, Canisius College; M.Ed., State MS, American University University of New York at Buffalo Patrick Healy Adjunct Instructor, Management Kevin Cunningham Darcie A. Falsoni, Esq. Information Systems Adjunct Instructor, Physical Education Adjunct Instructor, Legal Studies BS, Hilbert College BA, State University of New York at BA, Canisius College Buffalo JD, State University of New York at Sarah Henderson Buffalo, School of Law Adjunct Instructor, Art History Michael Curry BA, University of Wisconsin at Adjunct Instructor, Biology Jennifer Flannery, Esq. Madison; MA University of Michigan at BA, Canisius College, D.P.M., Ohio Adjunct Instructor, Legal Studies Ann Arbor College of Podiatric Medicine BA, State University of New York at Binghamton; JD, State University of Bonnie Hogan William C. Curtin New York at Buffalo, School of Law Adjunct Associate Professor, English Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice BS, MS, State University College of BS, Canisius College; JD, State Scott Folster New York at Buffalo University of New York at Buffalo Adjunct Instructor, Forensic Science/ School of Law, New York State Police Crime Scene Investigation New York Paul Jackson Investigator (ret.) State Police Computer Crime Unit- Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice Investigator AA, Erie Community College; BS, State Mary Dedrick University of New York Empire College; Adjunct Instructor, Physical Education Lenora Foote MBA Medaille College, BA, State University of New York Adjunct Instructor New York State Police Senior College at Oswego; MS, University of BS, Canisius College; JD, State Investigator (ret.) Massachusetts University of New York at Buffalo Wendy L. Januchowski Angela M. Demerle, Esq. Mark Garrison Adjunct Instructor Adjunct Instructor, Legal Studies Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Studies AS, Erie Community College; BA State University of New York at BA, MA,PhD, State University of New BS, Hilbert College; Buffalo, MLS University of Pittsburgh, York at Buffalo MSED, St. Bonaventure University JD, West Virginia University College of Law Joseph A. Giacobbe, Adjunct Instructor, Julia A. Kress Graduate Studies Adjunct Instructor Karen Dillon BS, State University of New York AS, Erie Community College; BS, State Adjunct Instructor, Human Services College at Buffalo; MPA, John Jay University of New York at Buffalo BS, State University College of New College of Criminal Justice York at Buffalo; MSW, Craig Koval State University of New York at Buffalo Gregg Haas Adjunct Instructor, Legal Studies Adjunct Instructor, Forensic Science/ BS, Ithaca College Arnold Discipio Crime Scene Investigation Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice AAS, Erie Community College Lisa Lograsso BA, Gannon University; MS, Canisius Town of Amherst Police Department Adjunct Instructor, Mathematics College, Detective and Sergeant, (ret.) AAS, Hilbert College; BS, Erie County Central Police Training MS, Canisius College
170 BA, JD, State University of New York at Craig Moore Sr. Conchetta LoPresti Buffalo Adjunct Instructor, Forensic Science/ Adjunct Instructor Crime Scene Investigation BS, California University of Erin McCarthy AA, Niagara College, Welland Ontario Pennsylvania; MS Duquesne University; Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice Canada; BS, Hilbert College; M.Ed. University of Pittsburgh, AA, Erie Community College; BS, MS, Niagara Regional Police, Ontario State University College of New York at Canada, Forensic Services Unit- Michael Lukaisk Buffalo Detective Constable Adjunct Instructor, English, Writing Buffalo Police Department-Officer Coordinator Joseph Mordino BA, State University of New York Tracy S. Martin Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice College at Buffalo Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice BA, LeMoyne College; JD, State BS, Canisius College University of New York at Buffalo, David Lukow MS, University of Florida Erie County District Attorney’s Office- Adjunct Instructor Prosecutor (ret) BA, MS, Canisius College; Neil McGillicuddy JD, State University of New York at Adjunct Instructor, Conflict Studies & Catherine E. Nagel, Esq. Buffalo Dispute Resolution Adjunct Instructor, Legal Studies BA, MA, Ph.D., State University of New BA, State University of New York at Jason Luna York at Buffalo Buffalo; JD, State University of New Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice BS, York at Buffalo, School of Law Hilbert College; JD, State University Thomas P. McNulty of New York at Buffalo School of Law, Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Studies Bradford Nelson Attorney BS, MS, Florida State University Adjunct Instructor BS, State University of New York Amy Lupiani Michael Melton College at Fredonia; MS, George Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice Adjunct Instructor, Forensic Science/ Washington University AS, Munroe Community College; BA, Crime Scene Investigation State University of New York at Albany; FBI National Academy; Paula Newcomb, Esq. MS, State University College at Buffalo; Town of Amherst Police Department, Adjunct Instructor, Legal Studies JD, ML, State University at Buffalo Law Special Services Unit, Captain/ BA, St. Bonaventure University, JD, School, Commander (ret.) University at Buffalo Law School Practicing Attorney David T. Merrell Sandra A. Newton Steve MacMartin Adjunct Instructor Adjunct, Mathematics Adjunct Instructor, Computer Security BS, MBA, State University of New York BA, State University College of New & Information Assurance at Buffalo York at Buffalo; MA, State University of BS, Universitatis Santrti-Laurentii New York at Buffalo Kathleen Miller Charlene M. Mahony Adjunct Instructor, Sociology George Nicholas Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice BA, MA, PhD, State University of New Adjunct Instructor, Religious Studies BS, State University College at Buffalo York at Buffalo BS, Ohio State University; MS, State New York University of New York at Buffalo; MD, NY State Police Sergeant, (ret.) John Moffat Colgate Rochester Divinity School Adjunct Instructor, Rehabilitation John Manth Services Daniel Nickolai Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice BA, State University of New York at Adjunct Instructor, Sociology AAS, Niagara County Community Buffalo; MS, State University College of BA, MA, State University of New York at College; BA University of Maryland; MA, New York at Buffalo Buffalo State University College of New York at Buffalo- Erie I Board of Cooperative Deborah Mogavero John R. Nuchereno, Esq. Educational Services – Criminal Justice Adjunct Instructor, Forensic Science/ Adjunct Instructor, Legal Studies Teacher Crime Scene Investigation BS, State University of New York at BS, Hilbert College, MS, Daemen Buffalo; JD, Louisiana State University Douglas Marky College School of Law Adjunct Instructor, Legal Studies
171 Lynn O’Connor Completion Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice Adjunct Instructor, Business BA, MS, Duquesne University BS, Houghton College; MA, State Administration, MPA, Hilbert College University of New York at Albany New BS, MBA, Canisius College York State Police-Investigator (ret.) Mark Popiel Heather Okoro Adjunct Instructor, Legal Studies Paul Rokitka Adjunct Instructor BA, Brock University, JD State Adjunct Instructor, Mathematics BA, JD, State University of New York at University of New York at Buffalo BS, MS, State University College of Buffalo New York at Buffalo Mary-Diana Pouli Sam Palmiere Adjunct Instructor, Helen Rosati Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice BS, State University of New York at Adjunct Instructor, English Director, Institute of Law and Justice Buffalo; MPA, Canisius College; BA, State University of New York at BS, State University College of New PhD, Walden University Buffalo York at Buffalo US Attorneys’ Office-Liaison Officer Christopher A. Puckett Anthony SanGiacomo Town of Tonawanda-Chief of Police Adjunct Instructor, Forensic Science/ Adjunct Instructor, Business and (ret.) Crime Scene Investigation, New York Criminal Justice State Police Academy Crime Scene BSW, State University College of New Patrick Pascall Investigative Unit Investigator (ret.) York at Buffalo; MPA, Canisius College Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice U.S. Probation Service – Chief AA, Hilbert College; BS, Houghton Richard Qualey Probation officer College; MMAS, School of Advanced Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice Military Studies, AA, Hilbert College, BS, State University Marcia Scott Buffalo Police Department Chief/South College of New York at Buffalo; MS, St. Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice District Bonaventure University; BS, State University College of New New York State Police – Investigator/ York at Buffalo; MS, Utica College of Patricia Patronik Sergeant Syracuse University. Adjunct Instructor, English Captain, Buffalo Police Department- MA, Canisius College Colleen M. Rahill-Beuler (ret.) Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice Scott Patronik BS, State University College of New A. Daniel Shea Adjunct Instructor, Computer York at Buffalo; MS, Millersville State Adjunct Instructor, Forensic Science/ Security and Information Assurance College Crime Scene Investigation Department U.S. Probation Service – Senior Officer BS, State University of New York at BS, State University College of New Sentencing Guidelines Specialist (ret.) Buffalo York at Buffalo; MS, James Madison Town of Hamburg Police Department University Joseph Rath Captain of Detectives (ret.) Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice Barbara A. Piazza BA, St. Bonaventure University; Jason A. Shear, Esq. Adjunct Instructor, Adult Degree Homeland Security (ret.) Adjunct Instructor, Legal Studies Completion BA, Hunter College; J.D. and LLM, State BA, JD, State University of New York at Brian Reed University of New York at Buffalo Buffalo Adjunct instructor, Adult Degree Completion Robert P. Simpson Michael Pliszka BA, University of Tampa; MA, University Adjunct Instructor, Legal Studies Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice of South Florida; BS Rochester Institute of Technology, AAS, Erie Community College; BS, PhD, University of Alabama JD, State University of New York at State University College of New York at Buffalo Buffalo; MSW, State University of New Michael K. Reilly York at Buffalo, CSW Adjunct Instructor, Conflict Studies & Karl R. Spencer Erie County Sheriff’s Department, Dispute Resolution Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Studies Chief of Patrol (ret.) BA, Canisius College; Certified BA, MS, MA, State University of New Facilitator, Internal Revenue Service York at Buffalo Brian R. Poliner Adjunct Instructor, Adult Degree John Reinholz Rev. Paul Steller
172 Adjunct Instructor, Philosophy Administration Patrick Backman BA, Niagara University; MS, Canisius BS, MBA, State University of New York Owner & President College; MA, Catholic University at Buffalo Klass Ingredients, Inc.
Michelle Tarbox Charles P. Woelfel James Balon Adjunct Instructor, Conflict Studies & Adjunct Instructor, Marketing Corporate Finance Director Dispute Resolution BA, State University of New York at Multisorb Technologies, Inc. BS, Hilbert College; MA, California Albany State University Sr. Emily Therese Bloom, FSSJ Peter J. Wolfe Immaculate Conception Convent Kelly Thiel Adjunct Instructor, Law and Government Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph Adjunct Instructor, Mathematics BA, Allegheny College; JD, State BS, St. Bonaventure University, MS, University of New York at Buffalo Andrea Cherenzia Syracuse University Director, SIU Susan Woods Independent Health Vincent Tobia Adjunct Instructor, Conflict Studies & Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice Dispute Resolution John Ciminelli AAS, Community Colleges of the Air BA, Mt. Holyoke College; MA, Senior Vice President Force; BS, State University College of Duke University; MS, University of LP Ciminelli Construction New York at Buffalo; Massachusetts Blasdell/Angola Police Department - Robert Clerici Patrolman Jacy Woodworth Vice President Adjunct Instructor, Social Sciences Inergex, Inc. Jennifer Upson Steiner BS, Hilbert College; MS, Argosy Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice University, Phoenix Russell Corigliano AA, Niagara County Community President and CEO College; BS, MS, Social Studies David Zack Rosina Food Products, Inc. Certification, State University College Adjunct Instructor, Forensic Science/ of New York at Buffalo Crime Scene Investigation Sr. Benedicta Dega, FSSJ Erie I Board of Cooperative AAS, Erie Community College; BS, Chaplain of Surgery Dept. Educational Services – Criminal Hilbert College St. Joseph Hospital Justice Instructor Chief of Police, Cheektowaga Police Beth Del Genio, Ph.D. Department Chief of Staff to the President Gary N. Violanti University at Buffalo Adjunct Instructor, Adult Degree Randy Zimpfer Completion Adjunct Instructor Deborah DiMatteo BA, State University of New York BS, MS, Hilbert College Vice President at Buffalo; JD, University of Dayton M&T Bank School of Law BOARD OF TRUSTEES Joseph Dommer Bernard G. Walsh Gretchen Wylegala President Adjunct Instructor Board Chairperson Baer & Associates, LLC Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice Attorney BS, City University of New York, John Federal Government James Domres Jay College; MA, Central Michigan Senior Vice President/COO University; Edward Gelia, Jr. DIGITS, LLC Federal Bureau of Investigation Board Vice Chairperson Special Agent (ret.) Exec. Vice President James A. Dunlop, Jr. United Insurance Agency Exec. VP for Finance/CFO Kristin Klein Wheaton, Esq. Catholic Health System Adjunct Instructor, Legal Studies Michael Sendor BA, Michigan State University, JD, Board Secretary John Fago Albany Law School of Union University President Senior Director for Channel Marketing Nussbaumer & Clarke, Inc. and Account Management Stephen J. Whitehead North America at Ingram Micro Adjunct Instructor, Business
173 Frederick Giese Freed Maxick & Battaglia, CPA HONORARY TRUSTEE General Manager NOCO Distribution LLC & NOCO Ann Swan Bishop John Nevin Lubricants Company The William E. and Ann L. Swan Venice, Florida Foundation Sr. Sharon Goodremote, FSSJ 1st Councilor Cynthia Zane Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph President Hilbert College Richard Hamister First Niagara Bank TRUSTEES EMERITI First Vice President/Private Banking Sister M. Andrea Ciszewski, FSSJ Sr. Ann Marie Hudzina, FSSJ Director of Currriculum General Minister Diocese of Springfield, MA Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph Robert Drago, Sr. James Iglewski President City Executive – The Private Bank Goya Foods Great Lakes Bank of America Bradley H. Hafner Wayne Keller Chairman of the Board Senior Vice President West Herr Automotive Group Buffalo Commercial Banking Office Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. George Johengen School Administrator, Retired Joseph Kubarek, Jr. Managing Partner Roger Palczewski Jaeckle Fleischmann Chief Operating Officer Rosina Foods Sr. Joyce Kubiniec, FSSJ 3rd Councilor Maureen Saab Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph Director of Development, Retired
Jason Luna Karen Gaughan Scott Attorney Attorney at Law Jason Luna, PLLC Thomas Waring, Jr. Gerard Mazurkiewicz President Partner Waring Financial Group, LLC Dopkins & Co., LLP Paul Weaver Honorable Jeremiah J. McCarthy Attorney at Law, Retired United States Magistrate Judge for Western District of New York Merle Whitehead President/CEO Dr. Richard Ruh Realty USA Catholic Health System Sr. VP Service Lines G. Gary Berner Banker, Retired Fr. Michael Sajda, OFM Conv. President Carol V. Kociela St. Francis High School Banker, Retired Ronald J. Soluri, Sr. Director
174 Council for Advancement and Support Northeastern Association of Criminal MEMBERSHIPS of Education Justice Sciences Criminal Justice Educators Association Orchard Park Chamber of Commerce The College is affiliated with a of New York State Professional and Organizational number of professional organizations Council of Independent Colleges Development Network which represent the interests of its Eastern Association of College and Rotary Club Hamburg/Sunrise students, faculty, and administration. University Business Officers Membership in these groups assists Eastern College Athletic Conference Hilbert College is accredited by the the College in meeting its own goals Financial Management Association Commission on Higher Education and objectives as a higher education Hamburg Chamber of Commerce of the Middle States Association of institution. International Leadership Association Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market Middle States Association of Colleges Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences and Schools 215-662-5606. The Commission on Academy of Security Educators and National Association for Campus Higher Education is an institutional Trainers Activities accrediting agency recognized by Allegany Mountain Collegiate National Association of College the U.S. Secretary of Education and Conference Admissions Counselors the Commission on Recognition of American Academy of Forensic National Association of College Postsecondary Accreditation. Sciences Institute Auxiliary Services American Association of Colleges or National Association of School All college degree programs are Universities Financial Aid Administrators registered by the New York State American Association of Collegiate National Association of College and Education Department. Registrars and Admissions Officers University Business Officers American Association for Higher National Association of Social Workers New York State Education Department Education National Association of Student Office of Higher Education and the American Association for Paralegal Personnel Administrators Professions Education National Business Educators’ Cultural Education Center Room 5B28 American Association of University Association Albany, New York 12230 Women National Collegiate Athletic Association (518) 474-5851 American College Personnel National Collegiate Honors Council Association National Council for Resource The Paralegal Studies Degree American Correctional Association Development Programs are approved by the American Library Association National Criminal Justice Association American Bar Association. American Probation and Parole National Federation of Paralegal Association Association American Society of Criminology National Rehabilitation Association American Sociological Association New York Leadership Educators Association for Student Judicial Affairs Consortium Association of American Colleges and New York Library Association Universities New York State Association of College Association of Catholic Colleges and Admissions Counselors Universities New York State Economics Association Association of College Administration New York State Financial Aid Professionals Administrators Association Association of College Unions New York State Human Services International Educators Association Association of Franciscan Colleges and New York State Rehabilitation Universities Association Association on Higher Education and New York State Society of Bursars and Disability Business Administrators Buffalo Chamber of Commerce New York State Transfer and Catholic Campus Ministry Association Articulation Association Catholic Library Association Niagara Frontier College Placement College Student Personnel Association Association Commission on Independent Colleges Niagara Frontier Residence Hall and Universities Association
175 CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLIANCE Justice, the Communication Media STATEMENT Metropolitan bus service provides Lab, the Honors Lounge, and faculty access to campus. The Buffalo Airport offices. Hilbert College admits students and Amtrak Station are a 20 minute without regard to their age, race, drive to campus. In addition, Hilbert William E. Swan Auditorium, is a 430 creed, sex, ethnic background, or College is two miles from Lake Erie seat facility with the ability to host physical handicap to all the rights, or Ralph Wilson Stadium, home to the theatrical performances, academic privileges, programs, and activities Buffalo Bills. HSBC arena, home of the presentations and films. generally accorded or made available Buffalo Sabres, is a 20 minute drive. to students at the college. It does McGrath Library is a vital resource not discriminate on the basis of race, Students attending the College benefit unit supporting Hilbert College’s color, national and ethnic origin in from the offerings of a suburban academic programs. Five full-time administration of its educational setting, the resort and country areas, librarians staff the spacious two-story policies, admissions policies, and the cosmopolitan fare of a major facility. Its book collection is in excess scholarship and loan city. Touring artists, major concerts, a of forty-two thousand print volumes programs, and athletic and other philharmonic orchestra, a professional with nearly four thousand electronic college-administered programs. theatre, a nationally renowned art books. The Library subscribes to 350 Campus Coordinator for Title IX and gallery are all within a short traveling scholarly journals, professional and Section 504 is Mr. James Sturm, Vice distance from campus. Choice ski popular magazines, and newspapers. Provost for Leadership Development. resorts are also located within a Adding great strength and breadth to reasonable traveling radius. these print holdings are over twelve DISCLAIMER thousand full-text periodicals, which FACILITIES are available electronically through subscription databases. Other non- All rules, regulations, policies, print materials include an extensive procedures, programs, courses, and The campus complex consists of video collection as well as audio, CD- staff are subject to change without twelve buildings situated in a park-like ROM, and microform items. notice. Catalogs and Brochures do not setting. Designed to accommodate constitute a legal contract between an enrollment of more than 1000 Through membership in the Western students and the College. For further students, the complex includes New York Library Resources Council, information on any material contained Franciscan Hall, Bogel Hall, Paczesny McGrath Library participates in a in this catalog, contact the Director of Hall, William E. Swan Auditorium, variety of cooperative initiatives Admissions or the Vice President for McGrath Library, the Campus Center, including interlibrary loan, the area’s Academic Affairs. the Residence Halls and Apartments, the Hafner Recreation Center, and the virtual union catalog, purchasing, and continuing professional education. CEEB College Code Number: 2334 Maintenance Facility. The campus has ACT College Code Number: 2759 wireless internet access. The Campus Center, located directly behind Franciscan Hall, is the hub HILBERT COLLEGE Franciscan Hall, completed July of of the social activities on the Hilbert 5200 SOUTH PARK AVENUE 1997, houses the career development Campus. The lower level of the Center HAMBURG, NEW YORK 14075-1597 office, a student services office including student records and student houses the Campus Bookstore, the offices of Student Government www.hilbert.edu finance, admissions, administration offices, conference rooms, and a large Association and Director of Student Activities. The lower level also has a 1-800-649-8003 space for receptions to be held on student lounge/recreation area where 1-716-649-7900 campus. students can go to relax, play pool or table tennis, or watch TV. On the Office of Admissions: ext: 211 Bogel Hall includes faculty offices, upper level of the Campus Center, the Office of Student Finance: ext: 314 classrooms, one large lecture hall, computer laboratories, an academic main Dining Hall, and counseling office support center, the chapel, campus can be found. LOCATION ministry, the multicultural affairs office and a café. St. Joseph Hall is a co-educational Hilbert College is situated on a 40 residential facility. It is a two-story acre suburban campus in the Town of Paczesny Hall is a two-story building structure with a maximum capacity of Hamburg, New York, approximately ten housing classrooms with smartboard 112 residents. Each of the four wings miles south of Buffalo. technology, the Institute for Law and has its own laundry facility. A private 176 bathroom adjoins every two-rooms. Life and Judicial Affairs. Each room is equipped with basic cable, internet access, two phone Hafner Recreation Center, completed jacks (for easy phone installation), in 1979 and expanded in 2005, beds, desks and closets. Recreational corresponds with the architecture lounges are located on each of the of the other campus buildings. The floors. The lounges provide various 24,000 square foot structure consists recreational equipment, a microwave, principally of a recreation-convocation and on the first floor lounge there are area which is the size of two regulation six computers with Internet capability basketball courts. Locker rooms, and a printer. St. Joseph is also home fitness and training areas, showers, to the Cappuccino Family Wellness storage areas, a snack bar, and the Center which provides on-campus athletic offices complete the interior. clinic support, including physicals, first All services are on one floor. In aid and wellness programming. The addition to basketball, the gymnasium center is being staffed and managed area accommodates volleyball, by a nurse practitioner and medical physical fitness oriented activities. assistant from Catholic Health in Located behind the recreation center Buffalo. are two soccer fields.
The Hilbert College Apartments (Ruffino House, Sister Katherine House, St. Agnes House, Leo House) are state-of-the-art apartment buildings with a capacity of seventeen students per building. Each building contains four single-sex apartments which can house four or five students in single bedrooms. Each apartment also contains two bathrooms, a living room, kitchen, air conditioning, ample storage space, and is fully furnished. Rooms are equipped with basic cable, phone jacks, and internet access. Each building also contains laundry facilities.
Trinity Hall. The 51,000-square- foot Trinity Hall is Hilbert’s first new residence hall in nearly 40 years. Designed to foster a strong sense of 10 minutes from downtown Buffalo, NY campus community life, the building 5 minutes from Lake Erie houses fully furnished six-person suites 17 miles from Fort Erie, Canada with common living areas and double 30 miles from Niagara Falls, NY rooms adjoined by private bathrooms, 80 miles from Rochester, NY as well as a 5,100-square-foot 295 miles from Albany, NY recreation area, lounges, a computer 280 miles from Saratoga, NY lab and study rooms. Living area 370 miles from New York City features include wired and wireless 85 miles from Erie, PA Internet access, air-conditioning, cable 110 miles from Toronto, Canada television, telephone lines, and access 205 miles from Pittsburgh, PA to free laundry facilities in the building. 180 miles from Cleveland, OH The building will be heated and cooled 360 miles from Rutland, VT using geothermal energy based on a 460 miles from Boston, MA green technology system. Trinity Hall 405 miles from Hartford, CT also houses the Office of Residential 440 miles from Concord, NH 177 HILBERTCOLLEGE 5200 South Park Avenue Hamburg, New York 14075 716-649-7900 www.hilbert.edu