Accreditation Statements Medgar Evers College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs, the Council on Social Work Education, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) Medgar Evers College’s academic programs are registered by the New York State Department of Education. Documentation is available in the Office ofAcademic Affairs. ACCREDITATION STATEMENT Middle States Commission of Higher Education (MSCHE) formally reaffirmed the accreditation of Medgar Evers College at its March 2, 2017 session. The Middle States Commission of Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The Commission acted to: “To reaffirm accreditation. To recognize the institution for progress to date and to commend the institution for the quality of its self-study process and the self-study report. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2025-2026.” The Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-2680. Tel: (267) 284-5000. Specialized Accreditations Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) since 2003 The Medgar Evers College School of Business is nationally accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (www.acbsp.org) to offer the following business degrees: Bachelor of Science in Accounting Bachelor of Science in Business Bachelor of Professional Studies in Applied Management Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems Associate of Science in Business Associate of Applied Science in Computer Applications . Medgar Evers College, CUNY Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) Term: 4/2013 - 6/2020 The Department of Education at Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) Term, www.ncate.org. This accreditation covers initial teacher preparation programs at Medgar Evers College. However, the accreditation does not include individual education courses that the institution offers to P-12 educators for professional development, relicensure, or other purposes. Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) since 1978 Information regarding Department of Nursing RN-BSN and AAS accreditation can be obtained fromthe Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN); 3343 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 500; Atlanta, Georgia 30326 Tel: 404-975-5000; Fax: 404-975-5020 or www.acenursing.org. Information regarding state approval of the Department of Nursing programs may be obtained from the New York State Education Department (NYSED) at 518 474-3817 or www.op.nysed.gov. Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) since 10/2012 Medgar Evers College Bachelor of Science in Social Work(BSSW) Program has been accredited since October 2012. Information regarding program accreditation status may be obtained from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE): Address: 1701 Duke Street, Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22314. Office: 703.683.8080 - F: 703.683.8099 - Email: [email protected]. Website: www.cswe.org. Medgar Evers College, CUNY . Important Notices NOTICE OF CATALOG UPDATES The College Catalog is published every two years and the contents are accurate as of the time of publication. For the most recent updates, please use this link, https://ares.mec.cuny.edu/academic-affaris/college-catalog/ to access the college catalog and addenda for updated course and program information. DISCLAIMER NOTICE OF POSSIBLE CHANGES Academic programs, requirements, courses, tuition and fee schedules listed in the catalog are necessarily subject to change at any time at the discretion of the administration and/or result of action by Medgar Evers College, by the Board of Trustees of The City University of New York or by the University of the State of New York. The Medgar Evers College catalog is for the guidance of applicants, students, and faculty and is not intended to be a contract between the College and any person. Students should consult the Schedule of Classes each semester and/or the Student Handbook each year for the college calendar, changes in college policies, degree requirements, fees, new course offerings, and new information or announcements. It is also recommended that students consult with their departmental academic advisor and school counselors at least once a semester regarding their course of study. NOTICE OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity institution. The primary objective of the Affirmative Action Program at the College is to ensure equal employment and educational opportunity for qualified persons, regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, alienage, citizenship, military or veteran status, or status as a victim of domestic violence. Mr. Johnathan P. Hardaway III, Esq., MBA serves as the Medgar Evers College Affirmative Action Officer, Title IX Coordinator, ADA/504 Officer and Sexual Harassment Coordinator to ensure that the College maintains a cooperative and supportive environment free of discrimination and sexual harassment. His office is located in 1650 Bedford Avenue, 3rd Floor and telephone number is 718 270-5002. Medgar Evers College, CUNY Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York 1650 Bedford Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11225-2010 Admissions Information: (718) 270-6024 2019 - 2020 College Catalog Contents Accreditation Statement 2 Campus-Based Financial Aid Programs 44 Disclaimer/Notice of Possible Changes 4 Non-Campus Based Financial Aid Program 44 Notice of Affirmative Action 4 State Financial Aid Programs 45 Notice of Catalog Updates 4 Students’ Rights and Responsibilities for Financial Aid 46 College Directory 10 Scholarships 46 Academic Calendars 14 State Standards for Academic Performance 47 Articulation Agreements 21 REGISTRATION INFORMATION 49 ABOUT MEDGAR EVERS COLLEGE 23 Registration Categories 49 Medgar Wiley Evers 24 CUNY e-Permit via the CUNY Portal 50 History of Medgar Evers College 25 Registration Procedures 50 Mission Statement 26 Goals 26 TESTING CENTER AND SERVICES 51 Degree & Certification Programs 27 HEGIS Codes 27 ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS, REGULATIONS & POLICIES 55 Applicable Degree Program Requirements 55 ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT 30 Graduation Minimum Grade Point Average 55 Change of Degree Major 55 VETERAN AND MILITARY SERVICES 34 Academic Residency Requirements 55 Veteran Affairs Service 34 Credit Load Recommendations and Maximum Limits 55 CUNY Policy on Veteran’s Admission, Registration, Grades Credits Required for class standing 55 and Tuition 34 Sequence of Courses 55 Veteran’s Administration Educational Benefits 34 Pre- and Co-Requisite Courses 56 Academic Standing 56 ADMISSION TO THE COLLEGE 37 Examination & Evaluation of Students 56 General Information 37 Grading System and Grading Policies 56 Freshman (First Time Admissions) 37 Academic Standards Policy 58 Admission to SEEK/Special Programs 37 Academic Honors 59 Transfer Admission (Advanced Standing) 38 Grade Appeal Process 59 Transfer of Credits 38 Scholastic Index 57 Transfer Policies 38 Change of Grade Request Procedures 59 Second Degree Students 38 Repeating Courses/Recalculation of GPA 57 Special Admissions Programs 39 University Policy Regarding Computing of “D” or “F” 57 Non-Degree to Degree 39 Attendance and other course requirements 59 Senior Citizens 39 Academic Integrity Policy 60 International Students 39 Sharing Course Policy 60 Readmission 39 Request for Transcripts 60 Veteran Affairs 40 Withdrawal from Courses 60 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT SERVICES 64 EDUCATIONAL COSTS 41 General Education Program 64 The Cost of Education 41 General Education Core Requirements 66 Residency for Tuition Billing Purposes 41 Credit for Life Experience Program (CLEP) 69 Tuition 41 Academic Advising Center 71 Payment of Tuition and Fees 41 ASAP 73 Tuition Liability Policy 42 College Now 74 Refund 42 Evening and Weekend 74 • withdraw from a course 42 Freshman Year Program 75 • withdraw from the College 42 Honors Program 76 Miscellaneous Fees and Charges 43 Learning Center 78 Transcript Requests 43 SEEK 78 Predominantly Black Institutions (PBI) 81 FINANCIAL AID 44 Study Abroad 82 Applying for Financial Aid 44 Writing Center 82 Federal Financial Aid Programs (Title IV) 44 6 . Contents ACADEMIC SCHOOLS & DEPARTMENTS 85 COLLEGE RESOURCES 260 School of Business 88 Campus Facilities 260 Department of Accounting 91 Campus Security and Public Safety 260 Department of Business Administration 94 College I.D. Card 261 Department of Computer Information Systems 100 College Online Bookstore 261 Department of Economics and Finance 106 College Cafeteria 261 Department of Public Administration 112 Division of External Relations 261 DuBois Bunche Center for Public Policy 89 Communications 261 Entrepreneurship and Experimental Lab 89 Public Relations 261 School of Education 122 Graphic Services 261 Department of Developmental and Special Education 123 Television and Radio 261 Department of Multicultural Early Childhood and Development 262 Elementary Education 136 Alumni Relations 262 School of Liberal Arts & Education 148 Government Relations 262 Department of English 149 Event