GRADUATE CATALOG 2020-2022 www.oldwestbury.edu Graduate CATALOG 2020-2022 State University of New York at Old Westbury www.oldwestbury.edu 1 Table of Contents Mission Statement 4 Academic Standing 35 Academic Calendar 5 Transcripts 35 Admissions Policies and Procedures 10 Time Limit for Completion of Program 35 Graduate Admissions Information 10 Readmission 36 General Graduate Admission and Veterans 36 Application Procedures 10 Academic Integrity Policy (As of April 2017) 36 Tuition and Fee Information 13 Graduate Programs 36 Financial Aid 18 All Programs 36 Student Affairs 20 Academic Support Services 36 Student Health Center 21 Student Computing 36 Career Planning & Development 22 International Study Abroad 37 Center for Student Leadership & Involvement (CSLI) 22 Learning Centers 37 Counseling & Psychological Wellness Services 23 Math Learning Center 37 Offce for Services for Students with Disabilities (OSSD) 23 Writing Center 37 Residential Life 24 Women’s Center 38 Laws, Policies and Regulations Governing Campus Life 24 Academic Support Facilities 38 University Police Department (UPD) 25 The Campus Buildings 38 Identifcation (I.D.) Cards – Panther Center 25 Facilities Access for Persons with Disabilities 38 Vehicle Registration (Parking Permits) 25 Academic & Administrative facilities: 38 College Campus Safety Report 25 Arts & Athletic Amenities: 39 Campus Codes and Policies 26 Campus Life & Residence Halls: 40 Drug & Alcohol Policy 26 Other Services and Facilities 40 Bias/Hate Crimes on Campus 26 College at Old Westbury Alumni Association 40 Committee on Animal Experimentation 26 Information Technology Services (ITS) 40 Acceptable Use of College Technology Resources 26 Graduate Programs Email as Offcial Means of Communication 26 of the School of Arts and Sciences 41 Institutional Review Board 27 School of Arts and Sciences Administration and Faculty 42 Non-Discrimination / Anti-Harassment Policy 27 Master of Science in Data Science 42 Federal and State Regulations 29 Program Description 42 The Rules and Regulations for Maintenance Program Requirements 42 of Public Order 29 Program Learning Outcomes 43 Education Law 29 Degree Requirements 43 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Admissions 44 Act of 1974 (FERPA) 29 Program Policies and Procedures 44 Access to Student Records 29 Schedule of Courses 44 Public Health Law 30 Academic Advising 45 Academic Policies and Procedures 31 Program Faculty 45 Graduation 31 Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling 46 Residency Requirement 31 Philosophy 46 Registration 32 Program Description 46 Registration in Undergraduate Courses 32 Student Learning Outcomes 48 Registration in Out-Of-Program Courses 33 Admissions 50 Policies and Procedures Regarding Transfer Credits 33 Program Policies and Procedures 50 Academic Workload 33 Academic Retention Policy 50 Course Coding and Level 33 Professional Competence Review Policy 50 Grading System and Policies 33 College Email 50 Incomplete 34 Attendance Policy 50 Withdrawal 34 Program Faculty 50 Other Information on Grades 34 Certifcation for Current Teachers 50 Grade-Point Average (GPA) 35 Combined B.A. in American Studies, M.A. in Liberal Studies Program 51 2 Students with the Advanced Certifcate in Video of Graduation Requirement 79 Professional Development 51 Application for Degree 79 Required Courses 51 Program Faculty 80 M.A.T. and M.S. Mental Health Counseling Elective Courses 52 Graduate Business Course Descriptions 80 Admissions 53 Graduate Programs of the School of Education 85 Program Faculty 53 School of Education Administration 86 Advanced Certifcate in Video for Professional Mission Statement of the School of Education 86 Development 55 School of Education Graduate Programs 87 Program Description 55 Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Degree Programs 87 Program Curriculum 55 The Combined Bachelor’s-Master of Arts in Admissions 55 Teaching (BA/BS-MAT) Programs 87 Program Policies and Procedures Students’ Learning Outcomes for the Adolescence Completion Requirements Education Programs 88 School of Arts and Sciences Graduate Course Descriptions 56 Master of Science (MS) Degree Programs 88 M.S. in Data Science Courses 56 Advanced Certifcates 88 M.S. in Mental Health Counseling Courses 58 Certifcation Requirements 89 Master of Arts in Liberal Studies Courses 60 New York State Teacher Certifcation Examinations 89 M.A.T. and M.S. in Mental Health Counseling Electives for Required Workshops, Training and Fingerprint Clearance 89 MALS Students 64 Fingerprinting 89 Graduate Programs of the School of Business 69 Student Teaching 89 School of Business Administration 70 Literacy Practicum (ED 7323, ED 7333, ED 7360) 90 About the School of Business 70 Counseling Out of the School of Education 90 Vision 70 Graduate Degree Programs 90 Mission 70 Adolescence Education: Biology 90 Values 70 Admission Requirement 90 Program Design 71 B.S/M.A.T In Biology 92 Student Learning Outcomes 71 Adolescence Education: Chemistry 93 School of Business Graduate Programs 71 Adolescence Education: English Language Arts 95 Master of Science in Accounting 71 Admission Requirements 95 Master of Science in Forensic Accounting 73 Adolescence Education: Mathematics 97 Master of Science in Taxation 73 Admission Requirements 97 Micro-Credentials 74 Adolescence Education: Social Studies 98 Business Taxation Micro-Credential 75 Admission Requirements 98 Estate, Gift & Trust Taxation Micro-Credential 75 Adolescence Education: Spanish 101 Advanced Certifcate in Taxation 76 Admission Requirements 101 Admission Requirement 76 Advanced Certifcate Programs 104 Certifcate Requirements 76 Curriculum Outlines 104 Combined B.S. in Accounting, M.S. in Accounting , M.S. Taxation Programs 77 Childhood Special Education, M.S. 105 Admission to the B.S./M.S 77 Admissions Requirements 106 Curriculum 77 M.S. IN Students with Disabilities (1-6) 106 General Admissions Requirements for the MS in Literacy Education 108 School of Business 77 Catalog Course Descriptions 109 General Policies & Procedures MAT Pedagogy Courses 109 Residence 79 MS Pedagogy Courses 112 Schedule of Courses 79 Content Courses (by content specialization) 115 Academic Advising 79 Special Education Courses - Initial Certifcation 121 Graduate Assistants 79 Literacy Education Courses 123 Academic Standing 79 Faculty 126 3 About SUNY Old Westbury Mission Statement The State University of New York at Old Westbury is a dynamic and diverse public lib- eral arts college that fosters academic excellence through close interaction among students, faculty and staff. Old Westbury weaves the values of integrity, community engagement, and global citizenship into the fabric of its academic programs and campus life. In an environment that cultivates critical thinking, empathy, creativity and intercultural understanding, we endeavor to stimulate a passion for learning and a commitment to building a more just and sustainable world. The College is a community of students, teachers, staff, and alumni bound together in mutual support, respect, and dedication to the Mission. College-wide Program Registration and Accreditation The academic programs of the State University at Old Westbury are registered by the New York State Department of Education and accredited by the Middle States Com- mission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agen- cy recognized by the U. S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. State University College at Old Westbury received its initial accreditation in February, 1976. The New York State Department of Education may be contacted at the following address: New York State Department of Education, Offce of Higher Edu- cation and the Professions, Cultural Education Center, Room 5B28, Albany, N.Y. 12230, telephone (518) 474-5851. Admission procedures, tuition, fees, courses of instruction, programs of study and ac- ademic regulations are subject to change. This catalog is published every two years; therefore some information contained herein may be outdated. For current informa- tion, contact the Offce of Academic Affairs, P.O. Box 210, Old Westbury, New York 11568-0210, telephone (516) 876-3135. No persons are authorized to make any representations or promises on behalf of the College other than those contained in this catalog. This catalog is descriptive and is not to be construed as a legal contract. Direct inquiries2 to the pertinent offce (Admissions, Registrar, Financial Aid, or Bursar) at the State University at Old Westbury, Old Westbury, New York 11568-0210. Telephone (main switchboard): (516) 876-3000. The State University of New York does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability or marital status in admis- sions, employment and treatment of its students and employees. 4 Academic Calendar FALL 2020 August 27 & 28 Thu & Fri Advising for All students, 10 am – 7 pm Thursday; 10 am – 4 pm Friday. August 29 Sat Residence Halls Open for all new students (First-Year and Transfer) August 30 Sun Residence Halls Open for all returning students August 30 Sun Dining Hall opens for dinner Aug. 31 Mon – Sept. 7 (Mon) Add/Drop (no fee) / Late Registration ($50 fee) on the Web (connect. oldwestbury.edu) Aug 31 Mon First Day of Classes Sep 7 Mon Labor Day – no classes, offces closed Oct. 1 Thu Applications for Graduation (Registrar’s Offce) due from candidates expecting to complete requirements