1 SUNY POTSDAM UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG SUNY Potsdam 44 Pierrepont Avenue Potsdam, New York 13676 315-267-2000 www.potsdam.edu Accredited by a CHEA-recognized accrediting organization 2 he State University of New York at Potsdam (SUNY Potsdam) is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. The College is authorized to award the Bachelor of Arts, the Bachelor of Fine Arts, the Bachelor of Music, the Bachelor of Science, the Master of Arts, the Master of Music, the Master of Science in Teaching and the Master of Science in Edu- cation degrees – as established by the Board of Regents of The State University of New York. The College represents that the information in this publication is accurate as of September 2011. Names of instructors for courses, and days and times of class sessions are given in the online Schedule of Classes, available to students at the time of registration. All applicants are reminded that SUNY Potsdam is subject to the policies promulgated by the Board of Trustees of The State University of New York. Fees and charges are set forth in accordance with such policies and may change in response to alterations in policy or actions of the legislature, during the period covered by this publication. The College reserves the right to change its policies without notice. NOTICE: The provisions of this bulletin are not to be regarded as a contract between any student and the College. Course contents and regulations are under constant review and revision. The College reserves the right to change any pro- vision, regulation or requirement set forth herein; and the right to withdraw or amend the contents of any listed courses as may be required or desirable. POLICY AGAINST DISCRIMINATION: Whether considering candidates for admission and financial aid or applicants for employment or the management of its policies and College-administered programs, Potsdam does not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual preference, age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion or disability. The College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY: The State University of New York at Potsdam has an affirmative action program which actively seeks a diverse faculty, staff and student body. SUNY Potsdam affirms its commitment to equality of opportunity for all individuals. This commitment requires that no discrimination shall occur regarding admission, access to, treatment of, or employment in, any program or activity of the College, on the basis of race, ethnicity, creed, color, national origin, native language or dialect, sex, age, disability, marital status or sexual orienta- tion. This policy is in accord with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended; sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; and related administrative regulations and executive orders. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX, sections 503 and 504, and other nondiscrimination laws may be referred to the Affirmative Action Office 315-267-3372, the campus officer assigned the administrative responsibility for reviewing such matters. The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act became effective November, 2009. It is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against an individual on the basis of the genetic information of the individual in regard to hiring, discharge, compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment. DISCLAIMER: The State University of New York and SUNY Potsdam reserve the right to revise the existing rules and regulations, academic programs and organizational structures within their respective jurisdiction. A student is expected to be governed by the information on programs, organizational structures, rules and regulations herein published or subse- quently revised. Notwithstanding anything contained in this catalog, SUNY Potsdam expressly reserves the right, whenever it deems advisable: 1. to change or modify its schedule of tuition or fees; 2. to withdraw, cancel, reschedule or modify any course, program of study, degree or requirement or policy in connec- tion with the foregoing, and; 3. to modify or revise any academic or other policy. Please be advised that, due to printing deadlines, information contained in this catalog may be outdated. It is the re- sponsibility of each student to ascertain current information that pertains to individual academic programs, particularly with regard to satisfaction of degree requirements, through frequent reference to the online Schedule of Classes and by consultation with the student’s adviser and major department as well as other appropriate College offices. In preparing this catalog, every effort has been made to provide accurate and current information; however, SUNY Potsdam assumes no liability for catalog errors or omissions. Table of Contents 3 General Table of Contents 4 Welcome 26 Scholarships 87 Extended and Community Education 5 Campus Map 37 Student Life Programs and Services 6 Academic Calendar 41 Academic Philosophy 89 Athletics and Physical Education 7 Potsdam Profile 42 Academic Policies and Procedures 91 School of Arts and Sciences 8 Facilities 62 Academic and Career Support 167 School of Education and 12 Degree Programs Services Professional Studies 13 Admissions 55 Academic Programs 199 Crane School of Music 16 Financial Information 67 Academic Enrichment Opportunities 219 Administration and Faculty Directory 19 Financial Aid 79 Interdisciplinary Studies 229 Index 87 Graduate Programs Index by Major Programs with 91 Anthropology 186 Earth Science Education 143 Physics Other Universities 92 Archaeological Studies 115 Economics 186 Physics Education 71 Art Education with 99,181 Art Education 182 English Education 146 Political Science St. Lawrence University 100 Art History 118 English: Creative Writing 150 Psychology 167 Business Administration 99 Art Studio 119 English: Literature 186 Science Education (AS/BS), JCC 99 BFA Visual Arts 119 English: Literature/ 184 Social Studies Education 110 Chemistry and Engineering, 111 Biochemistry Writing 154 Sociology Clarkson University (3-2) 105 Biology 119 English: Writing 137 Spanish 88 Childhood/Early 186 Biology Education 79 Environmental Studies 185 Spanish Education Childhood Education 167 Business Administration 137 French 86 Student-Initiated (AA/BA), JCC 116 Business Economics 183 French Education Interdepartmental 114 Computer Science and 205 Business of Music 128 Geology Major (SIIM) Engineering, Clarkson 110 Chemistry 131 History 161 Theatre University (3-2) 186 Chemistry Education 82 Interdisciplinary Natural 162 Theatre Education 71 Engineering Double Degree, 180 Childhood/Early Science 99 Visual Arts Clarkson University (3-2) Childhood Education 134 Mathematics 84 Women’s and Gender 74 Engineering Double Degree, 118 Communication 184 Mathematics Education Studies SUNY IT (3-2) (Speech) 207 Music* 73 Environmental Technology 171 Community Health 202 Music Education* *Majors that must be Minor, SUNY Canton 130 Geology, Civil and 113 Computer Science 204 Music Performance* identified at time of 206 Musical Studies* Environmental Engineering, 120 Creative Writing application. 154 Criminal Justice Studies Tracks: Composition Clarkson University (3-2) 158 Dance Theory/History 136 Mathematics and 141 Philosophy Engineering, Clarkson University (3-2) 72 MBA Programs, Index by Minor Clarkson University (4+1) 163 Design and Production 85 Museum Studies 163 Acting 74 MBA, Alfred University (4+1) 163 Design and Technical 168 Music Business 83 Africana Studies 75 MBA, SUNY Oswego (4+1) Theatre 84 Native American Studies 92 Anthropology 75 MBA, RIT (4+1) 116 Economics 173 Nutrition 137 Arabic Studies 76 MBA, Union University (4+1) 142 Philosophy 93 Archaeology 81 Environmental Science 76 MSA, Syracuse University (4+1) 144 Physics 101 Art History 80 Environmental Studies 77 MSF, Syracuse University (4+1) 146 Politics 100 Art Studio 129 Environmental 74 MSW, University of 151 Pre-Creative Arts Therapy 84 Asian Studies Technology Louisville 146 Pre-Law 93 Biomedical Anthropology 120 Film Studies 144 Physics and Engineering, 151 Psychology 107 Biology 173 Fitness Clarkson University (3-2) 174 Sexual Health 168 Business Administration 138 French Studies 73 SUNY College of 154 Sociology 207 Business of Music 129 Geology Optometry 111 Chemistry 131 History 138 Spanish Studies 81 Classical Studies 155 Human Services 164 Theatre Studies 120 Communication (Speech) 208 Jazz Studies 174 Therapeutic Recreation 172 Community Health 121 Journalism 174 Wilderness Education 114 Computer Science 121 Language and Linguistics 85 Women’s Studies 155 Criminal Justice Studies 121 Literature 121 Writing 159 Dance 135 Mathematics For more information, please contact the Office of Admissions by calling 315-267-2180 direct, 1-877-POTSDAM toll free, or visit our website: www.potsdam.edu 4 WELCOME elcome to The State University of New York at Potsdam and to many exciting opportunities as you pursue your educational goals. The State University of New York at Potsdam is one of America’s first fifty colleges with one of the best liberal arts foundations as well as high- impact learning opportunities and quality programs that prepare you for an increasingly complex world and global marketplace. At SUNY Potsdam, you will work with fellow students, faculty, and staff to create a unique learning experience. You will study both the essential elements