BRONX COMMUNITY OF THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF ARTICULATION AGREEMENT FORM

A. Sending and Receiving Institutions

Sending College: of the City University of New York Department: Social Sciences Program: Human Services Degree: Associate in Applied Sciences Receiving College: Boricua College Department: Human Services Program: Human Services Degree: Bachelor of Science

B. Admission Requirements for Senior College Program (e.g., minimum GPA, audition/portfolio): Application Procedures The academic year at Boricua is made up of three sessions, the Fall/Spring regular session of fifteen (15) weeks each and the summer session of eight (8) weeks. Students may begin their studies in September for the fall session and in January for the Spring session. The specific dates for each session are indicated in the Academic Calendar for the year. 1. Submit a completed Application Form, together with a non-refundable fee to the Admissions Department at one of the following locations:

Manhattan - Audubon Terrace Campus 3755 Broadway (156 Street) New York, NY 10032 Attn: Ismael Sanchez - Admissions Director (212) 694-1000 ext. 675 Bronx Campus at Melrose Commons 890 Washington Avenue Bronx, NY 10451 Attn: Abraham Cruz - Vice President of Admissions and Enrollment Management (347) 964-8600 ext. 360 Campus - Northside 186 North 6th Street Brooklyn, NY 11211 Attn: Frank Serrano - Admissions Senior Officer (718) 782-2200 ext. 213 Brooklyn Campus – Graham 9 Graham Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11206 Attn: Aurea Morales (718) 963-4112 ext. 543

2. Contact all high schools, and/or other post-secondary institutions previously attended, and request that an Official Academic Transcript and Financial Aid Transcript be forwarded directly to the Admissions Department. 3. Submit two (2) Letters Recommendation. 4. Submit Immunization record. 5. Have an interview with an Admissions Counselor; receive financial aid information; from a financial aid counselor. (See also academic requirements for federal and state financial aid in the section on “Financial Aid”). 1 6. Complete a written diagnostic examination to guide the faculty in designing a suitable educational program. 7. Complete an individual or group oral interview conducted by an Admissions Committee of the faculty. The Admissions Committee makes the final decision regarding prospective student’s ability to function in the College’s programs. Decisions are based primarily on the Committee’s judgment regarding the candidate’s: 1. Academic competence and ability to devote full-time to college level studies. 2. Ability to integrate academic, employment, family and community responsibilities into a coherent program of educational development. 3. Maturity and discipline to assume progressively greater responsibilities for academic planning, development and evaluation. 4. Genuine interest in problems and needs of their community.

8. Following review of an applicant’s file, written notification of admissions is mailed to the applicant.

Associate in Arts Degree from Bronx Community College.

Bronx Community College graduates with the Associate in Applied Sciences Degree in Human Services will receive 60 credits toward the Bachelor of Science in Sociology at Boricua College.

Total transfer credits granted toward the baccalaureate degree: 60 Total additional credits required at the senior college to complete baccalaureate degree: 72

C. Course-to-Course Equivalencies NOTE: Boricua College will only accept courses with a grade of “C” or better for transfer.

Core Requirements [Bronx Community College] [Boricua College] Course & Title Course & Title ENG 10 Fundamentals of Composition & Rhetoric OR GS51181 English Composition I ENG 11 Composition & Rhetoric I ENG 12 Composition & Rhetoric II GS51281 English Composition II CMS 11 Fundamentals of Interpersonal Elective Credit Communication HIS 10 History of the Modern World GS52284 World History II OR HIS 11 Introduction to the Modern World MTH 12 Introduction to Mathematical Thought OR GS41163 College Math I MTH 21 Survey of Mathematics I OR MTH 23 Probability and Statistics BIO 21 The Human Body GS12321 Cognitive Science III: An Approach to the Natural Sciences GS32439 Complex Skills Development I: Science Labs

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Required Areas of Study [Bronx Community College] [Boricua College] Course & Title Course & Title ART 11 Introduction to Art OR LAS53176 Art History I MUS 11 Introduction to Music GS32539 Complex Skills Development II ENG 12 Composition & Rhetoric II OR GS51281 English Composition II ENG 14 Written Composition and Prose Fiction OR ENG 15 Written Composition & Drama OR ENG 16 Written Composition and Poetry SOC 11 Introduction to Sociology LAS43142 Sociology I PSY 11 Introduction to Psychology LAS43141 Psychology I POL 11 American National Government LAS43144 Political Science HLT 91 Critical Issues in Health Elective Credit

Specialization Requirements [Bronx Community College] [Boricua College] Course & Title Course & Title HSC 10 Human Services and Social Welfare GS11211 Cognitive Science II: An approach to the social Institutions sciences HSC 11 Case Management GS21211 Affective Development II: An Approach to the Social Sciences HSC 91 Fieldwork & Seminar in Human Services I Elective Credit

HSC 92 Fieldwork & Seminar in Human Services II Elective Credit

SOC 35 Introduction to Social Work Sociology Elective SOC 37 Social Inequality Theoretical Studies Elective PSY 31 Abnormal Psychology Theoretical Studies Elective PSY 40 Life Span Development Theoretical Studies Elective HSC 12 Human Services Skills and Methods Human Services Elective TOTAL 60

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D. Senior College Upper Division Courses For Baccalaureate Degree B.S. in Human Services About the Program Goal: To address the needs in the City for human services professionals with the skills and humanistic values to facilitate a high quality of life for all the City’s residents. Objectives:  To expand the student’s cognitive, affective and psychomotor competencies necessary for life-long learning  To provide Puerto Ricans, Latinos and other students with the professional skills, knowledge and values necessary to achieve their personal aspirations in the field of Human Services.  To train humanistic professionals, knowledgeable about social problems and the policies and programs necessary for their solutions.  To train students with the skills to facilitate the “helping process” of individuals, families and communities that need access to personal independence and growth.  To expand the opportunities for further professional training and leadership in the field of Human Services. Semester One HS13593 History, Philosophy and General Systems Theory in Human Services HS23593 Differentiation Of Personal and Professional Values HS33593 Practicum I: Workshops in Human Services Systems and Methods LAS43241 Psychology II GS52184 World History I

Semester Two HS13693 Data Collection for Human Services HS23693 Group Work Skills I HS33693 Practicum II: Workshops in Human Services Systems and Methods LAS44242 Sociology II LAS53183 Survey of American Literature (Multicultural Perspectives)

Semester Three HS14793 Contracting, Engaging the Client, and Terminations HS24793 Interpersonal Skills I HS24893 Integration of Personal and Professional Values HS34793 Practicum III: Internships in Human Services Systems and Methods Elective Course

Semester Four HS14893 Electives: The Helping Process Method HS25893 Electives: Group Work Skills II HS34893 Practicum IV: Internships in Human Services Systems and Methods LAS43143 Anthropology I Elective Course

Summer Semester HS35993 Practicum V: Workshops and Internships LAS43145 Economics I HS25793 Electives: Interpersonal Skills II Elective Course

TOTAL 72

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E. Articulation Agreement Follow-Up Procedures 1. Procedures for reviewing, up-dating, modifying or terminating agreement: Bronx Community College Social Sciences Department Chair and the Boricua Human Services Department Chair, will review implementation of the agreement every five years to ensure that students are adequately informed of the program and to identify issues requiring attention.

2. Procedures for evaluating agreement, e.g., tracking the number of students who transfer under the articulation agreement and their success: After transfer into the Boricua major, the performance of Bronx Community College students will be tracked. Boricua will inform BCC about the academic progress of transfer students

3. Sending and receiving college procedures for publicizing agreement, e.g., college catalogs, transfer advisers, Websites, etc.:

Notice of articulation will be placed in the respective catalogues, recruiting brochures, and websites, .

Respective transfer and academic advisers will be informed and provided with copies of this agreement.

Boricua College makes certain that recruitment officers attend BCC’s Transfer Day event.

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Dr. Claudia V. Schrader, Vice President for Dr. Shivaji Sengupta, Vice President and Chief Academic Affairs and Provost Academic Officer Name of Sending College Chief Academic Name of Receiving College Chief Academic Officer Officer

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Date and Signature Date and Signature

Dr. Basilisa Colon Ramirez, Co-Chairperson, Human Services Name of Receiving College Department Chairperson

Dr. James Freeman, Chairperson Social Sciences Department Name of Sending College Department

Chairperson Date and Signature

Dr. Victor Garcia, Co-Chairperson, Human Services

Name of Receiving College Department Chairperson

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Date and Signature

Date and Signature

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