2015 – 2016 Graduate Catalog SUNY Oneonta Oneonta, New York 13820-4015 (607)436-3500 (800)SUNY-123 www.oneonta.edu 2 Correspondence Directory 2015-2016 Graduate Catalog Harassment and Sexual Harassment Policy This catalog is current as of June, 2015. The State University of It is the policy of the State University of New York College at New York College at Oneonta reserves the right to make changes Oneonta to provide an environment where employees and stu- in policies, requirements, and regulations as conditions change dents are free from harassment, including sexual harassment. No and such revisions are necessary subsequent to the catalog’s member or group of the College community shall harass another publication. member or group. Additionally, sexual harassment is an unlawful All students are expected to have knowledge of the information offense as defined by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title contained in this publication and others, including the Student IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, and the New York Handbook and the academic advisement materials explaining State Executive Law. individual programs. Within our College, a state of civility, trust, respect, and openness This catalog describes all current graduate programs of the Col- among members of the campus community is indispensable to lege. For undergraduate program information, see the current full pursuit of the mission of the institution. Harassment, including Undergraduate Catalog. This is the official graduate catalog of sexual harassment, breaks the bonds of civility, trust, respect, record. and openness. Harassment creates a hostile environment. Harassment can be created by verbal, written, graphic, or physical conduct that is severe, persistent and/or pervasive and interferes or limits the Accreditation ability(ies) of a person or persons to work or learn. The State University of New York College at Oneonta is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Sexual harassment is usually defined as repeated unwelcome Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market Street, Phila- and unwanted sexual advances, or sexual allusions, unwarranted delphia, PA 19104, (215) 662-5606. The Commission on Higher references to sexuality or sexual activities, requests for sexual Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the favors, and other speech or conduct of a sexual nature. Sexual U.S. Secretary of Education and the Commission on Recognition harassment can occur among peers, supervisors and supervi- of Postsecondary Accreditation. The College is also accredited by sees, faculty/staff and students. the New York State Education Department. Research Foundation, Sodexho, O.A.S. and employees of College The Human Ecology Department has professional accreditation contractors should follow the policies and procedures established from the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. by their respective employers in compliance with Federal and The Dietetic Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for State Laws. Please contact your Human Resources Office for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics. assistance. The Chemistry program has been approved by the American For more information on this Policy, please refer to: Chemical Society. http://www.oneonta.edu/admin/oei/policies/academic_departm ents.pdf The Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Ac- creditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), 1140 19th Street NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036, phone: (202) 223-0077. This accreditation includes the initial teacher preparation and ad- vanced levels of professional education programs offered at SUNY Oneonta. The Department of Music is accredited by, and is a member of the National Association of Schools of Music. The business programs are accredited by AACSB Internation- al—the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. The Theatre Department is accredited by, and is an Associate member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre. In compliance with the Federal Title II Campus Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act, a report of campus safety and security programs and incidents of crime on the campus is available from the Admissions Office, Alumni Hall, College at Oneonta, Oneonta NY 13820-4016. Correspondence Directory 3 Nondiscrimination Policy Diversity Statement Pursuant to University policy, the University is committed to fos- SUNY Oneonta is an academic community that values diversity. tering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and Diversity at the College is an inclusive value that encompasses students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, race and ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, sexual identity and gender expression, age, ability, so- without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, reli- cio-economic status, and other aspects of identity. gion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orienta- As a campus community, we believe that every individual is im- tion, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteris- portant in a unique way and contributes to the overall quality of tics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal the institution. We are committed to recruiting and retaining di- conviction. Employees, students, applicants or other members of verse faculty, staff, and students, and to fostering a learning the University community (including but not limited to vendors, environment which draws strength from, celebrates, and honors visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is diversity. We strive to eliminate prejudice and discrimination; to prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based respect the dignity of all persons; and to learn from differences in upon a protected characteristic. people, ideas, experiences and opinions. The University’s policy is in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and harassment. Originally approved 2004. Revised and approved by the Presi- These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), dent’s Council on Diversity, 2007 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Ed- Originally approved 2004. Revision approved by the President’s ucation Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of Cabinet, 2007 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, and the New York State Human Rights Law. These laws prohibit discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence. Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and other laws, regulations and policies prohibiting discrimination may be directed to SUNY Oneonta’s Affirmative Action Officer and Title IX Coordinator, Andrew Stammel, at 133 B Netzer Administration Building; 436-2835; [email protected]. Inquiries may also be directed to the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, 32 Old Slip 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005-2500; Tel. (646) 428-3800; Email [email protected]. TABLE OF CONTENTS 2015-2016 Graduate Catalog .....................................................2 Graduation .................................................................................. 20 Accreditation .................................................................................2 Commencement ......................................................................... 21 Harassment and Sexual Harassment Policy ...............................2 SUNY Oneonta Annual Institution Report .................................. 21 Nondiscrimination Policy ..............................................................3 Graduate Expenses ............................................................................ 22 Diversity Statement ......................................................................3 Tuition and Other Fees ............................................................... 22 Correspondence Directory ................................................................... 6 Comprehensive Student Fee ..................................................... 22 The College Calendar ........................................................................... 8 Calculating Tuition and Fees ...................................................... 22 Special Examination Schedule .....................................................8 Special Charges .......................................................................... 22 Civil Holidays .................................................................................8 Advance Deposits ....................................................................... 22 Payment of Tuition and Fees ..................................................... 22 The College and the Community ........................................................ 9 Installment Plan Option .............................................................. 22 The Campus ..................................................................................9 Deferment of Expenses .............................................................. 22 The Oneonta Area .........................................................................9 Tuition Waivers ........................................................................... 22 The College ....................................................................................9 Financial