HUNTER COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 2002 – 2004 www.hunter.cuny.edu The City University of Hunter College of New York The City University of New York Board of Trustees Jennifer J. Raab, MA, JD President Benno C. Schmidt, Jr. Vice Chairman Richard Pizer, PhD Provost and Vice President Valerie Lancaster Beal for Academic Affairs Rev. John S. Bonnici, S.T.D. Leonard Zinnanti, MBA John J. Calandra Acting Vice President for Administration Wellington Z. Chen Eija Ayravainen, MA Kenneth E. Cook Acting Vice President for Student Affairs and Alfred B. Curtis, Jr. Dean of Students Joseph J. Lhota Judith Friedlander, PhD Acting Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences Randy M. Mastro Laurie N. Sherwen, PhD Hugo M. Morales Dean of the Schools of the Health Professions Kathleen M. Pesile Bogart R. Leashore, PhD Carol Robles-Roman Dean of the School of Social Work Nilda Soto Ruiz David J. Hodges, PhD Marc V. Shaw Acting Dean of the School of Education Jeffrey S. Wiesenfeld L. Michael Griffel, PhD Acting Associate Provost Richard J. Nunez-Lawrence (ex-officio) John J. Brundage, BA Susan O’Malley (ex-officio) Acting Executive Director of Development Genevieve Mullin Linda T. Chin, JD Secretary Dean of Staff and Faculty Relations/ Special Counsel to the President Frederick P. Schaffer General Counsel and Vice Chancellor for Laura Schachter, JD Legal Affairs Special Assistant to the President for Campus Relations and Dean for Diversity and Compliance Central Administration Matthew Goldstein Chancellor Allan Dobrin Senior Vice Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer Jay Hershenson Vice Chancellor for University Relations Otis O. Hill Vice Chancellor for Student Development and Enrollment Management Emma Macari Vice Chancellor for Facilities Planning, Construction, and Management Ernesto Malave Interim Vice Chancellor for Budget, Finance, and Administrative Computing Brenda R. Malone Vice Chancellor for Faculty and Staff Relations Louise Mirrer Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Frederick P. Schaffer Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs Dave Fields Special Consultant to the Chancellor Hunter College of The City University of New York 695 Park Avenue New York, NY 10021 (212) 772-4000 www.hunter.cuny.edu HUNTER COLLEGE of The City University of New York UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 2002 – 2004 TABLE OF CONTENTS HUNTER AT A GLANCE 5 STUDENT LIFE, SERVICES AND SUPPORT RESOURCES 23 Mission Statement 5 Office of Student Services 23 The College 5 Academic Support Resources 25 Research Centers and Institutes 6 Sports, Recreation and Enrichment 27 Performing and Fine Arts Venues 7 Alumni Association 8 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND POLICIES 28 The Academic Program 28 ADMISSION TO THE COLLEGE 9 Program of Study 28 Freshman Admission 9 General Education Requirement 29 Transfer Admission 10 Pluralism and Diversity Courses 36 International Students 11 Major Field of Study 42 Part-time Students 11 Special Academic Programs 43 Enrollment Requirements 12 Continuing Education 45 International English Language Institute 45 TUITION, FEES AND FINANCIAL AID 13 Distance Learning 45 Bursar’s Office 13 Academic Honors 45 Tuition and Fees 13 Academic Policies and Regulations 46 Refunds 14 Course Designations 51 Financial Aid 15 Abbreviations 53 Scholarships, Awards and Prizes 20 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AND SUPPORT 21 The Registrar’s Office 21 Registration 21 Department of Public Safety 22 Other Administrative Services 22 THE SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES 54 Africana and Puerto Rican/Latino Studies 55 THE SCHOOLS OF THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS 174 Anthropology 58 The School of Health Sciences 175 Art 61 Medical Laboratory Sciences 177 Asian American Studies Program 64 THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION 161 Urban Public Health 178 Biological Sciences 66 Programs in Education 161 Community Health Education 178 Chemistry 69 Childhood Education 162 Nutrition and Food Science 180 Chinese 72 Adolescence Education and Field Instruction Centers 181 Dance Education Classical and Oriental Studies 73 165 Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing 182 (Classics, Archaeology, Physical Education 169 Greek, Latin, Japanese) Education Course Listings 171 Comparative Literature 75 Department of SEEK 173 Computer Science 76 FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL 186 Dance 79 Economics 81 APPENDICES 199 Energy and Environmental Studies 84 A. Distribution Requirement 199 English 85 B. Degree, Certificate, and Diploma Programs 201 English Language Arts 89 C. Student Regulations and Rights 203 Film and Media Studies 90 D. College Regulations and Policies 207 Geography 95 College Regulations 207 German 102 Sexual Harassment Policy 207 Hebrew 104 Title IX 207 History 106 Health Regulations 208 Interdisciplinary Courses 110 Drug-Free Schools and Campuses 208 Jewish Social Studies 111 Computer Policy 208 Latin American and Caribbean Studies 112 E. College Governance 209 Mathematics and Statistics 114 F. Bylaws of the Board of Trustees 210 Music 118 G. Fire Safety Plan 214 Philosophy 121 INDEX 217 Physics and Astronomy 124 Political Science 127 All telephone numbers in this catalog are in area code 212 unless otherwise indicated. Psychology 132 Religion 137 Romance Languages 140 (French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese) Russian and Slavic Studies 145 (Russian, Polish, Ukrainian) Sociology 148 Theatre 151 Thomas Hunter Honors Program 154 Urban Affairs and Planning 155 Women’s Studies 157 — I M P O R T A N T — Notice of Possible Changes The Board of Trustees of The City University of New York reserves the right to make changes of any nature in the academic programs and requirements of The City University of New York and its con- stituent colleges. All programs, requirements, and courses are subject to termination or change without advance notice. Tuition and fees set forth in this publication are similarly subject to change by the Board of Trustees of The City University of New York. The course descriptions in this catalog summarize the full, official descriptions authorized by the Hunter College Senate. Full descriptions are available in the appropriate school and department offices. Hunter College reserves the right to change rules, policies, fees, and curricula without advance notice. STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION Hunter College is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Institution. The College does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, transgender, religion, race, color, alienage, citizenship status, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, genetic predisposi- tion or carrier status, veteran or marital status in its student admissions, employment, access to programs, and administration of educational policies. Dean Laura M. Schachter is the College Officer responsible for affirmative action matters. She is also the Coordinator for Title IX, which prohibits sex discrimination in federally assisted education programs. Her office is located in the Office of the President, 1706 HE; phone number: 772-4242. Professor Tamara Green is the College Section 504 Coordinator for the Handicapped. Her office is located in 1425A HW; phone number: 772-5061. EQUITY IN ATHLETICS DISCLOSURE ACT—Annual Report Pursuant to the above entitled Act (34 CFR Part 668), Hunter College prepares an annual report of participation rates, financial support, and other information on men’s and women’s intercollegiate athletic programs. This report is available to the college community, prospective students and the gen- eral public. A copy of the report may be obtained in the Office of the Director of Intercollegiate Activities, B316 HW. Cover Design Ana Golici Photography Gil Amiaga pg. 8 André Beckles pg. 159 Lauren Gohara pp. 4, 22, 52, 54, 65, 67, 78, 94, 100, 112, 113, 150, 154, 160, 163, 174 Ana Golici pp. 90, 110, 147, 192, 197, 198, 217 Brad Hess pp. 76, 88 Hunter Athletics pg. 170 Len Rubenstein pp. 5, 9, 13, 21, 23, 27, 28, 55, 74, 81, 120, 126, 139, 156, 164, 167, 182, 185 Joe Vericker pp. 50, 208, 216 Unattributed pp. 60, 80, 153 Typesetting/Design Richard Kipper— PC Publishing Systems 4 1 Hunter at a Glance Hunter College Mission Statement The College Hunter College is a comprehensive teaching, research and service Hunter College is part of The City University of New York (CUNY), institution, long committed to excellence and access in the educa- the nation’s largest urban university. CUNY comprises 11 senior tion of undergraduate and graduate students in the liberal arts and colleges, six community colleges, a graduate school, a law school sciences, as well as in several professional fields: education, and a medical school. health sciences, nursing and social work. Known for its rich and academically rigorous environment, Hunter Founded in 1870, Hunter is one of the oldest public colleges in the College takes pride in a curriculum as diverse and wide-ranging country, dedicated from its earliest days to serving a student body as its community. Hunter faculty and students come from virtually that reflects the diversity of New York City. Hunter takes pride in every nation and culture in the world, enriching the Hunter com- the success it has had over the years in enabling the people of munity and the city with their myriad perspectives and experi- New York to combine the strengths of their varied experiences with ences. The College seeks to help its students broaden their out- the skills they need to participate effectively in the wider society. look on the world, achieve success in their chosen professions, Committed to the achievement of a pluralistic community, Hunter and fulfill their personal, academic, and civic potential. College offers a curriculum designed to meet the highest academ- ic standards while also fostering understanding among groups Originally called The Normal College, the school was founded in from different racial, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. 1870 by Thomas Hunter to educate young women who wished to be teachers. Today Hunter is a coeducational, fully accredited col- The goal of a Hunter College education is to encourage the fullest lege with a large, distinguished faculty in the liberal arts and sci- possible intellectual and personal growth in each student. While ences and in its professional schools.