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Information for New Non-Degree Students The information below should help navigate the semester with us as a non-degree student: Advising As a non-degree graduate student, please reach out to the department offering the course in which you would like to enroll, with any questions regarding your enrollment, transfer credit, or if you decide to apply for matriculation into a graduate program. These programs include, but are not limited to: • Accounting • Art Education • Music Therapy • Childhood Education • Adolescent Education • Psychology • Communication Disorders Individuals with prior criminal histories are advised to seek advice and guidance from the Chair of the academic department regarding the impact of a criminal record on meeting the requirements of the major/ professional licensure or certification prior to declaring the major.

The Replace Course Grading Request Option Form may be downloaded from our website at https://www.newpaltz.edu/gradstudies/forms . Residence and Transfer Credit Policy Residence credit is defined as credit earned in courses offered by New Paltz full-time or adjunct professors. Transfer Credits NOTE: Transfer credits are not included in the cumulative GPA calculation. For transfer credits to be posted to the New Paltz transcript, these conditions must be met. 3. Where the Advanced Certificate is the first graduate program of study, all transferable credit hours from the Advanced Certificate are e “applicable to [the] currently registered degree program” with which the Advanced Certificate is associated.

Time Limit for Completion of Degree All requirements for a graduate degree, including transfer credits, must be met within seven years of the completion date of the first course listed on the plan of study.

• Remember that only two grades below a B- may be applied to your plan of study (p. 21) • Contact your advisor if you need to amend your plan or process transfer credit.

In-person Full-time/Part-time Full-time or Part-time Transfer Credits 6 Capstone Project or Thesis Program Description The 5-year BS in Electrical Engineering + MS in Electrical Engineering program provides students with a fast-track Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. • Remember that only two grades below a B- may be applied to your plan of study (p. 21) • Contact your advisor if you need to amend your plan or process transfer credit.

Full-time/Part-time Either Transfer Credits 9 Capstone Practicum and Portfolio Certification/Licensure NYSED Initial/Professional Adolescent Education: Biology Admission Requirements Applicants to the Master of Arts in Teaching programs must meet the following criteria: 1. A 3.0 or better GPA in all undergraduate course work and in an appropriate undergraduate major. Application Deadlines March 1 Fall Admission October 1 Spring Admission Applications received after this date will be considered; however, enrollment is not guaranteed.

• Remember that only two grades below a B- may be applied to your plan of study • Contact your advisor if you need to amend your plan or process transfer credit.

Full-time/Part-time Either Transfer Credits 9 Capstone Comprehensive Exam/Portfolio and Practicum Certification/Licensure NYSED Initial/Professional Adolescent Education: Chemistry Program Description The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Adolescence Education: Chemistry is a 39 credit program designed specifically for college graduates holding an appropriate liberal arts degree in Chemistry who have not had a formal background in education and who wish to prepare for a teaching career in adolescence education grades 7-12. Application Deadlines March 1 Fall Admission October 1 Spring Admission Applications received after this date will be considered; however, enrollment is not guaranteed.

Modality In-person Full-time/Part-time Either Transfer Credits 9 Capstone Portfolio and Practicum Certification/Licensure NYSED Initial/Professional Adolescent Education: Earth Science Admission Requirements Applicants to the Master of Arts in Teaching programs must meet the following criteria: 1. A 3.0 or better GPA in all undergraduate course work and in an appropriate undergraduate major. Application Deadlines March 1 Fall Admission October 1 Spring Admission Applications received after this date will be considered; however, enrollment is not guaranteed.

Modality In-person Full-time/Part-time Either Transfer Credit 9 Capstone Portfolio and Practicum Certification/Licensure NYSED Initial/Professional Adolescent Education: English Admission Requirements Applicants to the Master of Arts in Teaching programs must meet the following criteria: 1. A 3.0 or better GPA in all undergraduate course work and in an appropriate undergraduate major. Application Deadlines March 1 Fall Admission October 1 Spring Admission Applications received after this date will be considered; however, enrollment is not guaranteed.

Modality In-person *Full-time/Part-time" Either Transfer Credits 9 Capstone Portfolio and Practicum Certification/Licensure NYSED Initial/Professional Adolescent Ed: Mathematics Admission Requirements 1. A 3.0 or better GPA in all undergraduate course work and in an appropriate undergraduate major. Application Deadlines March 1 Fall Admission October 1 Spring Admission Applications received after this date will be considered; however, enrollment is not guaranteed.

• Contact your advisor if you need to amend your plan or process transfer credit.

Modality In-person Full-time/Part-time Either Transfer Credits 9 Capstone Portfolio & Practicum Certification/Licensure NYSED Initial/Professional Adolescent Education: Social Studies Program Description The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Adolescence Education: Social Studies is a 48 credit program designed specifically for college graduates holding an appropriate liberal arts degree in History who have not had a formal background in education and who wish to prepare for a teaching career in adolescence education grades 7-12. Application Deadlines March 1 Fall Admission October 1 Spring Admission Applications received after this date will be considered; however, enrollment is not guaranteed. • Remember that only two grades below a B- may be applied to your plan of study (p. 21) • Contact your advisor if you need to amend your plan or process transfer credit.

Modality Full-time/Part-time Either Transfer Credit 9 Capstone Portfolio and Practicum Certification/Licensure NYSED Initial/Professional Adolescent Education in French or Spanish

We will not accept references from friends or family members Application Deadlines March 1 Fall Admission October 1 Spring Admission Applications received after this date will be considered; however, enrollment is not guaranteed. • Remember that only two grades below a B- may be applied to your plan of study (p. 21) • Contact your advisor if you need to amend your plan or process transfer credit.

MST in Childhood Education 1-6 Program Overview Program Coordinator Elizabeth Forde, (845) 257-2865, fordee@newpaltz.edu Program ID 020C Credits 37 Program Length The MST can be completed in two years if enrolled part-time, but students must complete the degree within 5 years Modality Hybrid (In-person & Online) Full-time/Part-time Part-time Transfer Credits 6 Capstone Practicum Certification/Licensure NYSED Initial/Professional Childhood Education 1-6 Program Description The School of Education offers students holding a baccalaureate degree an opportunity to earn a Master of Science in Teaching (MST) degree leading to NYS initial/professional certification in Childhood Education , (1-6).

• Remember that only two grades below a B- may be applied to your plan of study (p. 21) • Contact your advisor if you need to amend your plan or process transfer credit. 2023-2024 Graduate Catalog 75 Requirements for Completion of the Degree Candidates are required to: • Develop a plan of study with an advisor upon matriculation; • Complete prescribed course work and other requirements within five years of matriculation; • Maintain a cumulative average of 3.0 or better, with no more than two grades below B-. 6 Certification Requirements • EAS (Educating All Students) test 6 • Content Specialty Test (CST) Multi-Subjects • Completion of Child Abuse (mandated reporting) Seminar • Completion of SAVE workshop • Completion of DASA workshop • Training in Health & Safety Education (EDI 095) 1 • Fingerprinting 1 Program Learning Outcomes Childhood Education 1-6 (MST) 1 Candidates who successfully complete all required components of the Master of Science in teaching program at SUNY New Paltz will: 3 • Content Knowledge:Demonstrate content area mastery by fulfilling the entrance requirements as stipulated by the program.

3 • Remember that only two grades below a B- may be applied to your plan of study (p. 21) • Contact your advisor if you need to amend your plan or process transfer credit.

Full-time/Part-time Either Transfer Credits 6-9 Capstone Portfolio Certification/Licensure NYSED Professional Teaching Certification in Adolescent Education: Biology Program Description The Master of Science in Education (MSEd.) is a 30 credit graduate program designed with flexibility in mind. Application Deadlines March 1 Fall Semester October 1 Spring Semester Applications received after this date will be considered; however, enrollment is not guaranteed.

• Remember that only two grades below a B- may be applied to your plan of study (p. 21) • Contact your advisor if you need to amend your plan or process transfer credit. Full-time/Part-time Either Transfer Credits 6-9 Capstone Comprehensive Exam/Portfolio Certification/Licensure NYSED Professional Adolescent Education: Chemistry Program Description The Master of Science in Education (MSEd.) is a 30 credit graduate program designed with flexibility in mind.

Application Deadlines March 1 Fall Admission October 1 Spring Admission Applications received after this date will be considered; however, enrollment is not guaranteed. • Remember that only two grades below a B- may be applied to your plan of study (p. 21) • Contact your advisor if you need to amend your plan or process transfer credit.

Modality In-person Full-time/Part-time Either Transfer Credits 6-9 Capstone Portfolio Certification/Licensure NYSED Professional Adolescent Education: Earth Science Program Description The Master of Science in Education (MSEd.) is a 30 credit graduate program designed with flexibility in mind. Application Deadlines March 1 October 1 Fall Semester Spring Semester Applications received after this date will be considered; however, enrollment is not guaranteed.

• Remember that only two grades below a B- may be applied to your plan of study (p. 21) • Contact your advisor if you need to amend your plan or process transfer credit. Modality In-person Full-time/Part-time Either Transfer Credit 6-9 Capstone Portfolio Certification/Licensure NYSED Professional Adolescent Education: English Program Description The Master of Science in Education (MSEd.) is a 30 credit graduate program designed with flexibility in mind.

Application Deadlines March 1 Fall Semester October 1 Spring Semester Applications received after this date will be considered; however, enrollment is not guaranteed. Total Credits • Remember that only two grades below a B- may be applied to your plan of study (p. 21) • Contact your advisor if you need to amend your plan or process transfer credit.

Modality In-person Full-time/Part-time Either Transfer Credits 6-9 Capstone Portfolio Certification/Licensure NYSED Professional Adolescent Ed: Mathematics Program Description The Master of Science in Education (MSEd.) is a 30 credit graduate program designed with flexibility in mind. Application Deadlines March 1 Fall October 1 Spring Late applications will be considered; however, enrollment is not guaranteed. • Remember that only two grades below a B- may be applied to your plan of study (p. 21) • Contact your advisor if you need to amend your plan or process transfer credit.

Modality In-person Full-time/Part-time Either Transfer Credits 6-9 Capstone Portfolio Certification/Licensure NYSED Professional Adolescent Education: Social Studies Program Description The Master of Science in Education (MSEd.) is a 30 credit graduate program designed with flexibility in mind.

Application Deadlines March 1 Fall October 1 Spring Late applications will be considered; however, enrollment is not guaranteed. • Remember that only two grades below a B- may be applied to your plan of study (p. 21) • Contact your advisor if you need to amend your plan or process transfer credit.

MSEd in Childhood Education 1-6 - Reading/Literacy Education Specialization Program Overview Program Coordinator Lizabeth Cain, (845) 257-2864, cainl@newpaltz.edu Program ID 13RL Credits 36 Program Length The MSEd can be completed in one year if enrolled full-time, but students must complete degree within 5 years Modality In-person Full-time/Part-time Full-time Transfer Credits 6 Capstone Practicum Licensure/Certification NYSED Professional Childhood Education 1-6 Program Description Students enrolled in the Master of Science in Education Childhood Education 1-6 program may choose to specialize in Reading/Literacy.

90 MSEd in Childhood Education 1-6 - Science, Technology, Engineering • Contact your advisor if you need to amend your plan or process transfer credit. MSEd in Childhood Education 1-6 - Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Specialization (STEM) Program Overview Program Coordinator Aaron Isabelle, (845) 257-2837, isabella@newpaltz.edu Program ID 13ST Credits 36 Program Length The MSEd can be completed in one year if enrolled full-time, but students must complete degree within 5 years Modality In-person Full-time/Part-time Full-time Transfer Credits 6 Capstone Practicum License/Certification NYSED Professional Childhood Education 1-7 Program Description Students enrolled in the Master of Science in Education Childhood Education 1-6 program may choose to specialize in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).

its • Remember that only two grades below a B- may be applied to your plan of study (p. 21) 9 • Contact your advisor if you need to amend your plan or process transfer credit.

MSEd in Literacy Education B-6 Program Overview Program Coordinator Sunny Duerr, (845)-257-2812, duerrs@newpaltz.edu Program ID 030A Credits 36 Program Length The MSEd can be completed in 3 semesters if enrolled full-time, but students must complete degree within 5 years Modality In-person or Online Full-time/Part-time Full-time or part-time Transfer Credits 6 Capstone Clinical Intervention Course Literacy education in the 21st century includes so much more than reading and writing.

• Remember that only two grades below a B- may be applied to your plan of study (p. 21) • Contact your advisor if you need to amend your plan or process transfer credit. MSEd in Literacy Education Grades 5-12 Program Overview Program Coordinator Sunny Duerr, (845)-257-2812, duerrs@newpaltz.edu Program ID 030B Credits 36 Program Length The MSEd can be completed in 3 semesters if enrolled full-time, but students must complete degree within 5 years Modality In-person or Online Full-time/Part-time Full-time or part-time Transfer Credits 6 Capstone Clinical Intervention Course Literacy education in the 21st century includes so much more than reading and writing.

MSEd in Second Language Education - TESOL Program Overview Program Coordinator So Lim Kim, (845) 257-2826, kims23@newpaltz.edu Program ID 065 Credits 36 Program Length The MSED can be completed in two years if enrolled part-time, but students must complete the degree within 5 years Modality In-person Full-time/Part-time Full-time or Part-time Transfer Credits 6 Capstone Practicum Licensure/Certification NYSED Initial/Professional ESOL (all grades) Program Description In response to the regional need for professionals prepared to educate linguistically and culturally diverse students, SUNY New Paltz offers a Master of Science in Education in Second Language Education.

98 MSEd in Second Language Ed - non-certification Modality In-person Transfer Credits 6 Capstone SED701 Research Study Proposal Program Description This 36-credit non-certification TESOL program leads to an MSED in Second Language Education. • Remember that only two grades below a B- may be applied to your plan of study (p. 21) • Contact your advisor if you need to amend your plan or process transfer credit.

Restrictions: • Must have the following level: Graduate • Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or concentration): • • Special Ed: EC & Childhood Ed (060B) • Special Ed: Early Childhood Ed (060E) Prerequisites: • SPE566 Minimum Grade of B- • SPE567 Minimum Grade of B- Corequisites: • SPE581 May not be repeated for credit 2023-2024 Graduate Catalog 107 SPE798. Restrictions: • Must have the following level: Graduate • Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or concentration): • • Special Ed: EC & Childhood Ed (060B) • Special Ed: Early Childhood Ed (060E) Prerequisites: • SPE566 Minimum Grade of B- • SPE567 Minimum Grade of B- Corequisites: • SPE582 May not be repeated for credit MSEd in Special Education - Adolescence Special Education (Grades 7-12) Program Overview Program Coordinator Barbara Chorzempa, (845) 257-2851, chorzemb@newpaltz.edu Program ID 060G Credits 32 Program Length The MSEd can be completed in 3 semesters if enrolled full-time, but students must complete degree within 5 years Modality In-person Full-time/Part-time Full-time Transfer Credits 6 Capstone Practicum Licensure/Certification NYSED Initial/Professional Special Education Generalist: 7-12 Program Description The graduate program in Special Education has been carefully designed to prepare teacher candidates with the skills and qualifications needed to begin a fulfilling career.

MSEd in Special Education - Early Childhood & Childhood (Birth-Grade 6) Program Overview Program Coordinator Barbara Chorzempa, (845) 257-2851, chorzemb@newpaltz.edu Program ID 060B Credits 38 Program Length The MSEd can be completed in 4 ) semesters if enrolled full-time, but students must complete degree within 5 years Modality In-person Full-time/Part-time Full-time Transfer Credits 6 Capstone Practicum e Licensure/ Certification NYS Initial/Professional Certification in SWD Early Child B-2 & SWD Childhood 1-6 Program Description The graduate program in Special Education has been carefully designed to prepare teacher candidates with the skills and qualifications needed to begin a fulfilling career.

Modality In-person Full-time/Part-time Full-time or Part-time Transfer Credits 9 Capstone Seminar Program Description This 30 credit program is designed for students interested in developing their knowledge and skills in social justice education and applying what they learn within higher education, human services, or nonprofit professional settings.

Modality In-person Full-time/Part-time Full-time or Part-time Transfer Credits 9 Capstone Seminar Licensure/Certification NYSED Professional Special Subject Certification Program Description The 36-credit program is available to special-subject teachers (family/ consumer science, health, music, physical education, or technology education) who are initially certified to teach in New York and are seeking professional certification. • Remember that only two grades below a B- may be applied to your plan of study (p. 21) • Contact your advisor if you need to amend your plan or process transfer credit.

Modality Hybrid or Online Full-time/Part-time Transfer Credits Part-time 30 Capstone Internship Licensure/Certification NYSED Certification in School Building Leader & School District Leader Program Description The CAS in School Leadership is designed to prepare caring, critical, and reflective professionals to succeed as school leaders.

• Remember that only two grades below a B- may be applied to your plan of study (p. 21) • Contact your advisor if you need to amend your plan or process transfer credit. Certificate of Advanced Study: School Business Leadership Program Overview Program Coordinator Arthur Gould, (845) 257-2958, gouldaj@newpaltz.edu Program ID 402A Credits 60 Program Length Students must complete the program within 5 years Modality Hybrid or Online Full-time/Part-time Part-time Transfer Credits 45 Capstone Internship 2023-2024 Graduate Catalog 125 Licensure/Certification NYSED School District Business Leader Certification Program Description The CAS in School Business Leadership consists of 24 credit hours of school business courses and a six-credit supervised internship in school business. CAS in School Business Leadership (major 402A) NOTE: CAS School Leadership alumni may transfer in up to 15 credits of prior educational administration coursework including 3 credits of internship.

Transfer Credits 0 Capstone Capstone course Program Description This 15-credit program is for childhood, adolescence, and special subject teachers, school guidance counselors and administrators, and informal educators who want to enhance their skills and knowledge of social justice education. • Remember that only two grades below a B- may be applied to your plan of study (p. 21) • Contact your advisor if you need to amend your plan or process transfer credit.

For a complete listing of graduate-level English courses, please visit: https://catalog.newpaltz.edu/graduate/course-descriptions/eng/ No more than six credits may be transferred from another institution. (p. 21) 3 • Contact your advisor if you need to amend your plan or process transfer credit.

Program Coordinator Lakisha Odlum, (845) 257-3114, odluml@newpaltz.edu Program ID 103E Credits MAT is 45 -- 9 credits from the MA English program will be transferred in reducing the overall credits to 36 Program Length 1 year if studying full-time, program must be completed in 5 years Modality In-person Full-time/Part-time Full-time or Part-time Transfer Credits 9 Capstone Practicum Certification NYS Initial/Professional Teaching Certificate in Adol Ed: English MAT/MA English (204E) This program is designed for students who have already earned their MAT in Adolescence Ed: English and are returning for the MA in English. Program Coordinator Cyrus Mulready, (845) 257-2739, mulreadc@newpaltz.edu Program ID 204E Credits MA is 30 -- 9 credits from the MAT Adol Ed: English program will be transferred in reducing the overall credits to 21 Program Length 1 year if studying full-time, program must be completed in 7 years Modality In-person Full-time/Part-time Full-time or Part-time Transfer Credits 9 Capstone Comprehensive Exam or Thesis Program Description Our joint MA/MAT program is designed for students who wish to have the benefits of additional graduate study in English through the MA program and who wish to earn a New York State teaching credential (grades 7-12, English) through the MAT program. • Remember that only two grades below a B- may be applied to your plan of study (p. 21) • Contact your advisor if you need to amend your plan or process transfer credit.

Become a Counselor, Behavior Analyst, Speech-Language Pathologist, Music Therapist or Researcher Counselor Education MS Clinical Mental Health Counseling (p. 137) MS School Counseling (p. 139) Adv Cert Mental Health Counseling (p. 141) Adv Cert Trauma & Disaster Mental Health (p. 142) Therapeutic Professions MS Behavior Analysis & Interdisciplinary Autism Studies (p. 135) MS Communication Disorders Speech Pathology (p. 151) Speech-Language Disabilities (p. 149) MS Music Therapy (p. 160) Research-Focused Professions MS Psychological Science (p. 161) BA in Psychology + MS in Psychological Science (p. 58) MS in Behavior Analysis & Interdisciplinary Autism Studies Program Overview Program Coordinator Ellie Mellon, (845) 257-2867, mellonl@newpaltz.edu Program ID 075 2023-2024 Graduate Catalog 135 Credits 41 Program Length 5 semesters, program must be completed in 5 years Modality In-person e Full-time/Part-time Full-time for this program is 9 credits/term Transfer Credits 0 Capstone Practicum Licensure/Certification NYS Licensed Behavior Analyst & Board Certified Behavior Analyst Program Description ts. Behavior Analysis and Interdisciplinary Autism Studies is a 41-credit, licensure-qualifying program leading to a Master of Science degree.

MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program Overview Program Coordinator Melanie Hill, (845) 257-3475, hillm@newpaltz.edu Program ID Credits 293 60 Program Length MS can be completed in 2 years if enrolled full-time, but students mus complete degree within 5 years Modality In-person Full-time/Part-time Full-time or Part-time Transfer Credits 9 Capstone Internship Licensure/Certification NYS Mental Health Counseling Licensure Program Description The 60-credit Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling serves both students looking to become licensed as mental health counselors and those seeking to eventually proceed into doctoral programs.

Credits • Remember that only two grades below a B- may be applied to your plan of study (p. 21) 3 • Contact your advisor if you need to amend your plan or process transfer credit.

Academic Good Standing, Transfer Credits, and Degree Deadline • Students must maintain an average grade of B in graduate-level courses. 2023-2024 Graduate Catalog 139 MS in School Counseling Program Overview Program Coordinator Melanie Hill, (845) 257-3475, hillm@newpaltz.edu Program ID 295 Credits 60 Program Length MS can be completed in 2 years if enrolled full-time, but students must complete degree within 5 years Modality In-person Full-time/Part-time Full-time or Part-time Transfer Credits 9 Capstone Internship Licensure/Certification NYSED Initial/Professional School Counseling Program Description The 60-credit Master of Science in School Counseling prepares students for certification as school counselors.

• Remember that only two grades below a B- may be applied to your plan of study (p. 21) • Contact your advisor if you need to amend your plan or process transfer credit. Academic Good Standing, Transfer Credits, and Degree Deadline • Students must maintain an average grade of B in graduate-level courses. Advanced Certificate in Mental Health Counseling Program Overview Program Coordinator Melanie Hill, (845) 257-3475, hillm@newpaltz.edu Program ID 291 Credits 18-24 Program Length Program can be completed in 3 semesters Modality In-person Full-time/Part-time Full-time or Part-time Transfer Credits 6 Capstone Internship Program Description The 24-credit advanced certificate in mental health counseling is a bridge program that addresses the needs of two distinct cohorts, both requiring supplemental coursework and training to qualify for licensure p as mental health counselors in New York State.

Advanced Certificate in Trauma and Disaster Mental Health Program Overview Program Coordinator Amy Nitza, (845) 257-3479, nitzaa@newpaltz.edu Program ID 292 Credits 15 Program Length Program can be completed in 1 semester if enrolled full-time Modality Online Full-time/Part-time Full-time or Part-time Transfer Credits 0

May be repeated for credit MS in Communication Disorders - Speech and Language Disabilities Concentration Program Overview Program Coordinator Andrea Abramovich, (845) 257-2377, abramova@newpaltz.edu Program ID 090I Credits 64 Program Length MS can be completed in 2 years if enrolled full-time, but students mus complete degree within 4 years Modality In-person Full-time/Part-time Full-time Transfer Credits 6 Capstone Comprehensive Exam Admission Requirements • A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution • A minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (4.0 scale) • A college-level course in statistics with a minimum grade of 2.0 (4.0 scale) • At least eight courses in communication disorders at the undergraduate level.

152 MS in Communication Disorders - Speech-Language Pathology Concen Credits 61 Program Length MS can be completed in 2 years if enrolled full-time, but students m complete degree within 4 years Modality In-person Full-time/Part-time Full-time Transfer Credits 6 Capstone Comprehensive Exam Admission Requirements • A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution • A minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (4.0 scale) • A college-level course in statistics with a minimum grade of 2.0 (4.0 scale) • At least eight courses in communication disorders at the undergraduate level.

Restrictions: • Must have the following level: Graduate May be repeated for credit Master of Science in Music Therapy Program Overview Program Coordinator Kathleen Murphy, (845) 257-2708, murphyk@newpaltz.edu Program ID 285 Credits 48 Program Length MS can be completed in 2 years if enrolled full-time, but students mus complete degree within 7 years Modality In-person Full-time/Part-time Full-time Transfer Credits 9 Capstone Internship Licensure/Certification NYS Creative Arts Therapist Licensure Program Description The Master of Science degree in Music Therapy comprises 48-credits and provides students with a baccalaureate degree in music the opportunity to study music therapy at an advanced level.

• Remember that only two grades below a B- may be applied to your plan of study (p. 21) • Contact your advisor if you need to amend your plan or process transfer credit. 3 Transfer Credit With the approval of your academic advisor and the Associate Provost 3 and Dean of Graduate, Professional & Interdisciplinary Studies, students can transfer up to 9 graduate credits.

MS in Psychological Science Program Overview Program Coordinator Elizabeth Hirshorn, (845) 257-2372 hirshore@newpaltz.edu Program ID 210 Credits 39 Program Length MS can be completed in 3 semesters if enrolled full-time, b students must complete degree within 5 years Modality In-person Full-time/Part-time Full-time Transfer Credits 6 Capstone Thesis Program Description The Psychology Graduate Program offers a 39-credit Master of Science degree in Psychological Science. • Remember that only two grades below a B- may be applied to your plan of study (p. 21) • Contact your advisor if you need to amend your plan or process transfer credit.

Succeed in Business, Engineering or Computer Science Business • MBA in Business Administration (p. 162) • MBA in Public Accountancy (p. 164) Electrical Engineering • MS Electrical Engineering (p. 167) • BS/MS Electrical Engineering (p. 57) • BS Computer Engineering + MS Electrical Engineering (p. 55) Computer Science • MS Computer Science (p. 166) • Generic Bachelor's + MS Computer Science (p. 41) Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program Overview Program Coordinator Aaron Hines, (845) 257-2968, hinesa@newpaltz.edu Program ID 261 Concentrations Business Analytics (261U) or Healthcare Management (261H) Credits 36-45 Program Length MBA can be completed in 2-3 semesters if enrolled full-time, b students must complete degree within 7 years Modality In-person or Online Full-time/Part-time Full-time Transfer Credits 9 Capstone Internship, Independent Study, or Business Plan Contest Program Description The MBA in Business Administration core includes eight core courses. In addition, up to nine credits of graduate coursework approved to be equivalent to the corresponding courses at New Paltz may be transferred into the MBA program.

3 • Remember that only two grades below a B- may be applied to 3 your plan of study (p. 21) 12 • Contact your advisor if you need to amend your plan or process transfer credit.

political, economic, cultural, technology, legal) factors on business 3.3#Evaluate the relevance of different information for decision- making 3.4#Integrate information or knowledge from different business disciplines to make informed decisions Goal 4: Analyzing ethical implications of business decisions 4.1 Outline ethical issues 4.2 Identify stakeholders, their interests and potential conflicts interest 4.3 Generate alternative courses of action and evaluate their consequences 4.4 Recommend a course of action Goal 5: Engaging in leadership behaviors 5.1# Challengeideas, not people 5.1#Provide constructive feedback about the task 5.1# Seek consensus of others’ ideas 5.1#Consider alternative perspectives about the task 5.1#Encourage others to share ideas 5.1#Offer input for improvement of an idea 5.1#Clearly and concisely state ideas related to the task 5.1#Provide guidance to achieve the group’s goal 5.1#Gather and synthesize information MBA in Public Accountancy (262) Program Overview Program Coordinator Aaron Hines, (845) 257-2968, hinesa@newpaltz.edu Program ID 262 , Credits 36-45 Program Length MBA can be completed in 2-3 semesters if enrolled full-time, but students must complete degree within 7 years Modality In-person or Online Full-time/Part-time Full-time Transfer Credits 9 Capstone Internship, Independent Study, or Business Plan Contest Program Description The MBA in Public Accountancy includes eleven core courses and one elective. • Contact information for three individuals who have agreed to provide letters of recommendation • Statement of objectives • For international students, a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 80 on the internet-based exam or higher is required prior to admission.

In addition, up to nine credits of graduate coursework approved to be equivalent to the corresponding courses at New Paltz may be transferred into the MBA program. • Remember that only two grades below a B- may be applied to your plan of study (p. 21) • Contact your advisor if you need to amend your plan or process transfer credit.

• Remember that only two grades below a B- may be applied to your plan of study (p. 21) • Contact your advisor if you need to amend your plan or process transfer credit. 2023-2024 Graduate Catalog 167 MS in Electrical Engineering Program Overview Program Coordinator Damodaran Radhakrishnan, (845) 257-3772, damu@newpaltz.edu Program ID 265 Credits 30 Program Length MS can be completed in 2-3 semesters if enrolled full-time, but students must complete degree within 7 years Modality In-person Full-time/Part-time Full-time Transfer Credits 9 Capstone Project or Thesis Program Description The Master of Science in Electrical Engineering provides a quality . graduate program offered within a small setting, where students get individual attention.

• Remember that only two grades below a B- may be applied to your plan of study (p. 21) • Contact your advisor if you need to amend your plan or process transfer credit. Art Education • MSEd in Visual Arts Education (p. 181) Digital Design & Fabrication • MA in Digital Design & Fabrication (p. 168) • BA/BS with DDF Minor + MA in Digital Design & Fabrication (p. 42) MA in Digital Design & Fabrication Program Overview Program Coordinator Aaron Nelson, (845) 257-7887, nelsona@newpaltz.edu Program ID 240 Credits 36 Program Length MA can be completed in 2-3 semesters if enrolled full-time, but students must complete degree within 7 years Modality In-person Full-time/Part-time Full-time Transfer Credits 6 Capstone Thesis or Fieldwork Program Description The Digital Design & Fabrication (DDF) will prepare students to utilize modern digital fabrication methods in the design and fabrication process.

Restrictions: • Must have the following level: Graduate May be repeated for credit MFA in Studio Art Program Overview MFA Studio Art: Ceramics Program Coordinator Matthew Friday, (845) 257-2609, fridaym@newpaltz.edu Program ID 30CE Credits 60 Program Length MFA can be completed in 2 years if enrolled full-time, but students must complete degree within 7 years Modality In-person Full-time/Part-time Transfer Credits Capstone MFA Studio Art: Metal Program Coordinator Program ID Credits Program Length Modality Full-time/Part-time Transfer Credits Capstone MFA Studio Art: Photogra Program Coordinator Program ID Credits Program Length Modality Full-time/Part-time Transfer Credits Capstone MFA Studio Art: Printmak Program Coordinator Program ID Credits Program Length Modality Full-time/Part-time Transfer Credits Capstone MFA Studio Art: Sculptur Program Coordinator Program ID Credits Program Length Modality Full-time/Part-time 2023-2024 Graduate Catalog 177 Full-time 12 MFA Exhibit and Thesis Matthew Friday, (845) 257-2609, fridaym@newpaltz.edu 30ME 60 MFA can be completed in 2 years if enrolled full-time, but students must complete degree within 7 years In-person Full-time 12 MFA Exhibit and Thesis phy and Related Media Matthew Friday, (845) 257-2609, fridaym@newpaltz.edu 30PH 60 MFA can be completed in 2 years if enrolled full-time, but students must complete degree within 7 years In-person Full-time 12 MFA Exhibit and Thesis ing Matthew Friday, (845) 257-2609, fridaym@newpaltz.edu 30PR 60 MFA can be completed in 2 years if enrolled full-time, but students must complete degree within 7 years In-person Full-time 12 MFA Exhibit and Thesis e Matthew Friday, (845) 257-2609, fridaym@newpaltz.edu 30SC 60 MFA can be completed in 2 years if enrolled full-time, but students must complete degree within 7 years In-person Full-time

aduate 18 • Remember that only two grades below a B- may be applied to your plan of study (p. 21) 60 • Contact your advisor if you need to amend your plan or process transfer credit.

Program Learning Objectives • Expand knowledge of diverse histories and contemporary practices in studio art, design, and art education • Demonstrate—in written, visual, and oral forms—an understanding of a work of art or design, in terms of its social, political, cultural, aesthetic and historical context • Develop and articulate self-reflective practices as artists, designers, teachers, and citizens • Create collaboration and engagement with local and global art, design, and learning communities • Build professional networks to support lifelong learning and sustainable practices MSEd in Visual Arts Education Program Overview Program Coordinator Andrea Kantrowitz, (845) 257-3783, kantrowa@newpaltz.edu Program ID 050I Credits 30 Program Length MSEd can be completed in 1 year if enrolled full-time and taking summer and winter courses, but students must complete degree within 5 years Modality Online Full-time/Part-time Part-time Transfer Credits 6 Capstone Thesis Program Description The Master of Science in Education in Visual Arts Education (MSEd) Program serves certified art teachers who are pursuing a master's degree for professional advancement and artist-teacher development.

Term One SED540 EDS539 (11 Credits) Graduate Foundations of Adolescence Education 1 Seminar Social Foundations of Education 3 Full-time/Part-time Either EDS730 Adolescent Development 3 Transfer Credits 9 SED703 Curriculum: Designs for Literacy, Learning, and 3 Capstone Comprehensive Exam/Portfolio and Practicum SED551 Assessment in Adolescence Education Field Experience I 1 Certification/Licensure NYSED Initial/Professional Adolescent Education: Chemistry Term Two SPE565 (14 Credits) Teaching in Inclusive Classrooms 3 Program Description SED525 Digital Literacies and Learning in Secondary 1

Term One (17 Credits) Modality In-person SED540 Graduate Foundations of Adolescence Education 1 Full-time/Part-time Either Seminar Transfer Credits 9 EDS539 Social Foundations of Education 3 Capstone Portfolio & Practicum EDS730 Adolescent Development 3 Certification/Licensure NYSED Initial/Professional Adolescent Education: Social SED703 Curriculum: Designs for Literacy, Learning, and 3 Assessment in Adolescence Education Studies SED551 Field Experience I 1 Select two courses in History by advisement 6 Program Description Term Two (17 Credits) The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Adolescence Education: Social SPE565 Teaching in Inclusive Classrooms 3 Studies is a 48 credit program designed specifically for college graduates

Transfer Credits 9 Restrictions: Capstone Seminar Must have the following level: Graduate May not be repeated for credit

BUS568 Individual and Group Behavior Analysis Capstone 3 • Remember that only two grades below a B- may be applied to BUS589 Cases in Strategy and Business Policy 3 Course your plan of study (p. 21) Select your own Business Electives Business Analytics Healthcare electives or follow a concentration area (0 Credits) 1,2 Management 12 • • Contact process Ensure (Grade your advisor transfer credit.

Full-time/Part-time Full-time Students complete and exhibit a body of creative work culminating the Transfer Credits 12 graduate degree.

The Literacy Full-time/Part-time Full-time or Part-time Sequential Core courses require a B (84) or better to proceed to the Transfer Credits 6 next course in the sequence.

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Access to Educational Records Advanced Placement (AP) Black Solidarity Day Class Attendance College Level Exam Program (CLEP) Course Numbering Credit by Exam Dean’s List Developmental Courses Dropping, Adding, or Withdrawing from Courses Emergency Cancellations and Delays Fieldwork and Independent Study Grade Point Average (GPA) Grade Replacement Grade Reports &​ Grade Changes Graduation with Honors Incomplete Grades International Baccalaureate Leave of Absence Liberal Arts Major/​Minor Declaration and Related Procedures Non-​Discrimination &​ Non-​Harassment Online Identity Verification Policy Progress Towards Degree Readmission to New Paltz Registration for Non-​Matriculated Undergraduates Religious Beliefs &​ Class Attendance Satisfactory/​Unsatisfactory (S*/​U*) Grading Option Selected Topics Courses Semester Workload Special Major and Degree Programs Student Consumer Information Requirement Transfer Credits Visiting Students Withdrawal from the University Course Descriptions Archives Print Options Students at New Paltz are expected to maintain satisfactory levels of academic achievement and to progress towards timely degree completion and graduation.

During the music skills assessment applicants will be asked to: Demonstrate the ability to sing and accompany themselves on Program Coordinator Kathleen Murphy, (845) 257-2708, piano (2 songs) murphyk@newpaltz.edu • Demonstrate the ability to sing and accompany themselves on Program ID 285 guitar (2 songs) Credits 48 • Demonstrate musical skill by performing 2 songs of the Program Length MS can be completed in 2 years if enrolled full-time, but students must complete degree within 7 years applicants choosing 6. Music Theory Placement Test (sent to applicants after their interview) 7. Evidence of Music Therapy Board Certification (if applicable) Modality In-person Full-time/Part-time Full-time Deadlines for application to the Music Therapy master’s program can be obtained by contacting the Music Department Transfer Credits 9 at (845) 257-2700 or by visiting the Music Department’s website Capstone Internship at http://www.newpaltz.edu/music/ Licensure/Certification NYS Creative Arts Therapist Licensure Code Title Credits Foundations and Theory (12 Credits)

Black Solidarity Day Class Attendance College Level Exam Program (CLEP) Course Numbering Credit by Exam Dean’s List Developmental Courses Dropping, Adding, or Withdrawing from Courses Emergency Cancellations and Delays Fieldwork and Independent Study Grade Point Average (GPA) Grade Replacement Grade Reports &​ Grade Changes Graduation with Honors Incomplete Grades International Baccalaureate Leave of Absence Liberal Arts Major/​Minor Declaration and Related Procedures Non-​Discrimination &​ Non-​Harassment Online Identity Verification Policy Progress Towards Degree Readmission to New Paltz Registration for Non-​Matriculated Undergraduates Religious Beliefs &​ Class Attendance Satisfactory/​Unsatisfactory (S*/​U*) Grading Option Selected Topics Courses Semester Workload Special Major and Degree Programs Student Consumer Information Requirement Transfer Credits Visiting Students Withdrawal from the University Course Descriptions Archives Print Options The Advanced Placement (AP) program is administered by The College Board. Any course not listed will be evaluated for the appropriate transfer equivalent.

Contact your advisor if you need to amend your plan or process transfer credit.

Comprehensive Examinations Continuous Enrollment Course-​Numbering System Culminating Assessments Deferral Policy Fieldwork/​Selected Topics Courses Grading System Grievances and Appeals Independent Study Leave of Absence Non-​Degree Students Notice to Persons with Prior Felony Convictions Online Identity Verification Policy Plan of Study Replace Course Grading Option Residence and Transfer Credit Policy Significant Additional Study for Multiple Credentials Thesis Time Limit for Completion of Degree Withdrawal from a Course Veteran &​ Military Services Admission Requirements and Procedures Tuition and Fees Financial Aid Major/​HEGIS/​Program Codes Degrees Offered Teacher Education Programs Professional Licensure Disclosures Microcredentials Graduate Programs Accelerated Pathway Programs Become a Teacher Diversify Your Teaching Portfolio Engage in Social Justice Advocacy in Schools, Nonprofits, &​ Higher Education Advance Your Teaching Career Become a Counselor, Behavior Analyst, Speech Pathologist, Music Therapist or Researcher Broaden Your Opportunities Succeed in Business, Engineering or Computer Science Establish a Professionally Sustainable Art Practice Departments Offering Graduate Courses Only Course Descriptions Undergraduate Archives Print Options The audit privilege permits the auditor to attend a course, providing there is room in the course and the necessary approvals have been granted, and to do assignments.

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[Policy revision effective Fall 2015] Residency requirement for the major: Transfer credits may be applied to major requirements; however, one-half of the major must be completed at New Paltz . (For more information about transfer credits, please refer to the Transfer Credits policy .) Students who need help deciding on a major can explore this Undergraduate Catalog for information about current academic programs, courses, and policies.

[Policy revision effective Fall 2015] Residency requirement for the major: Transfer credits may be applied to major requirements; however, one-half of the major must be completed at New Paltz. (For more information about transfer credits, please refer to the Transfer Credits policy.) Students who need help deciding on a major can explore this Undergraduate Catalog for information about current academic programs, courses, and policies.

Continuous Enrollment Course-​Numbering System Culminating Assessments Deferral Policy Fieldwork/​Selected Topics Courses Grading System Grievances and Appeals Independent Study Leave of Absence Non-​Degree Students Notice to Persons with Prior Felony Convictions Online Identity Verification Policy Plan of Study Replace Course Grading Option Residence and Transfer Credit Policy Significant Additional Study for Multiple Credentials Thesis Time Limit for Completion of Degree Withdrawal from a Course Veteran &​ Military Services Admission Requirements and Procedures Tuition and Fees Financial Aid Major/​HEGIS/​Program Codes Degrees Offered Teacher Education Programs Professional Licensure Disclosures Microcredentials Graduate Programs Accelerated Pathway Programs Become a Teacher Diversify Your Teaching Portfolio Engage in Social Justice Advocacy in Schools, Nonprofits, &​ Higher Education Advance Your Teaching Career Become a Counselor, Behavior Analyst, Speech Pathologist, Music Therapist or Researcher Broaden Your Opportunities Succeed in Business, Engineering or Computer Science Establish a Professionally Sustainable Art Practice Departments Offering Graduate Courses Only Course Descriptions Undergraduate Archives Print Options Comprehensive exams or another form of culminating assessment is required for most graduate programs.

9 CMM104 Public Speaking CMM202 Interpersonal Communication CMM204 Small Group Communication CMM353 Persuasion and Social Influence CMM360 Organizational Communication CMM450 Negotiation ECO206 Principles of Microeconomics ECO207 Principles of Macroeconomics HIS367 Business and Society PHI201 Symbolic Logic PHI305 Business Ethics POL356 Sex Discrimination and the Law SOC220 Social Inequality in the United States SOC407 Organizations and Work WOM311 Gender, Race, and Work Research Experience (0 Credits) 0 Complete at least 12 helf-hour experiential credits (i.e., 6 hours) Capstone Experience (3 Credits) PSY498 Seminar in Psychology (Writing Intensive) 3 Total Credits 59 1 Students who receive three (3) transfer credits for a course considered equivalent to PSY201 Psychological Statistics may fulfill the major requirements with 58 credits.

9 CMM104 Public Speaking CMM202 Interpersonal Communication CMM204 Small Group Communication CMM353 Persuasion and Social Influence CMM360 Organizational Communication CMM450 Negotiation ECO206 Principles of Microeconomics ECO207 Principles of Macroeconomics HIS367 Business and Society PHI201 Symbolic Logic PHI305 Business Ethics POL356 Sex Discrimination and the Law SOC220 Social Inequality in the United States SOC407 Organizations and Work WOM311 Gender, Race, and Work Research Experience (0 Credits) 0 Complete at least 12 helf-hour experiential credits (i.e., 6 hours) Capstone Experience (3 Credits) PSY498 Seminar in Psychology (Writing Intensive) 3 Total Credits 59 1: Students who receive three (3) transfer credits for a course considered equivalent to PSY201 Psychological Statistics may fulfill the major requirements with 58 credits.

0 Capstone Experience (3 Credits) PSY498 Seminar in Psychology (Writing Intensive) 3 Total Credits 59-62 1 Students who receive three (3) transfer credits for a course considered equivalent to PSY201 Psychological Statistics may fulfill the major requirements with 58-61 credits.

0 Capstone Experience (3 Credits) PSY498 Seminar in Psychology (Writing Intensive) 3 Total Credits 59-62 1: Students who receive three (3) transfer credits for a course considered equivalent to PSY201 Psychological Statistics may fulfill the major requirements with 58-61 credits.

Course-​Numbering System Culminating Assessments Deferral Policy Fieldwork/​Selected Topics Courses Grading System Grievances and Appeals Independent Study Leave of Absence Non-​Degree Students Notice to Persons with Prior Felony Convictions Online Identity Verification Policy Plan of Study Replace Course Grading Option Residence and Transfer Credit Policy Significant Additional Study for Multiple Credentials Thesis Time Limit for Completion of Degree Withdrawal from a Course Veteran &​ Military Services Admission Requirements and Procedures Tuition and Fees Financial Aid Major/​HEGIS/​Program Codes Degrees Offered Teacher Education Programs Professional Licensure Disclosures Microcredentials Graduate Programs Accelerated Pathway Programs Become a Teacher Diversify Your Teaching Portfolio Engage in Social Justice Advocacy in Schools, Nonprofits, &​ Higher Education Advance Your Teaching Career Become a Counselor, Behavior Analyst, Speech Pathologist, Music Therapist or Researcher Broaden Your Opportunities Succeed in Business, Engineering or Computer Science Establish a Professionally Sustainable Art Practice Departments Offering Graduate Courses Only Course Descriptions Undergraduate Archives Print Options All students admitted to a graduate program at SUNY New Paltz, unless they are on an officially approved Leave of Absence (see Leave of Absence Form ), are required to be continuously registered in the fall and spring semesters throughout their degree program from their first semester of enrollment through their graduating term.

Liberal Studies Student Consumer Information Requirement Transfer Credits Visiting Students Withdrawal from the University Course Descriptions Archives Print Options The purpose of the contract major is to enable highly motivated students to develop individual programs of study most appropriate to their particular academic interests. Transfer credits may be applied to the contract major; however, at least half of the major credits must be earned at New Paltz.

Transfer credits may be applied to the contract major; however, at least half of the major credits must be earned at New Paltz.

Credit by Exam Dean’s List Developmental Courses Dropping, Adding, or Withdrawing from Courses Emergency Cancellations and Delays Fieldwork and Independent Study Grade Point Average (GPA) Grade Replacement Grade Reports &​ Grade Changes Graduation with Honors Incomplete Grades International Baccalaureate Leave of Absence Liberal Arts Major/​Minor Declaration and Related Procedures Non-​Discrimination &​ Non-​Harassment Online Identity Verification Policy Progress Towards Degree Readmission to New Paltz Registration for Non-​Matriculated Undergraduates Religious Beliefs &​ Class Attendance Satisfactory/​Unsatisfactory (S*/​U*) Grading Option Selected Topics Courses Semester Workload Special Major and Degree Programs Student Consumer Information Requirement Transfer Credits Visiting Students Withdrawal from the University Course Descriptions Archives Print Options SUNY New Paltz offers its students opportunities to receive credit for college-level learning gained in advanced high school courses or independent reading and study. Credits earned by examination are generally specific equivalent credits. That is, they represent the successful completion of a New Paltz college course as defined in the policies on Advanced Placement (AP) , the International Baccalaureate (IB) program and the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) . A maximum of 30 credits may be earned this way. The following general regulations apply: A student cannot take an examination that corresponds to, or stands as an equivalent to, or is at a level below a course in which the student is enrolled or has already earned credit. Credit earned by examination may not be applied to the total residency credits required (30). Back to Top

Credit by Exam SUNY New Paltz offers its students opportunities to receive credit for college-level learning gained in advanced high school courses or independent reading and study. Credits earned by examination are generally specific equivalent credits. That is, they represent the successful completion of a New Paltz college course as defined in the policies on Advanced Placement (AP), the International Baccalaureate (IB) program and the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP). A maximum of 30 credits may be earned this way. The following general regulations apply: A student cannot take an examination that corresponds to, or stands as an equivalent to, or is at a level below a course in which the student is enrolled or has already earned credit. Credit earned by examination may not be applied to the total residency credits required (30). Back to Top

Fieldwork/​Selected Topics Courses Grading System Grievances and Appeals Independent Study Leave of Absence Non-​Degree Students Notice to Persons with Prior Felony Convictions Online Identity Verification Policy Plan of Study Replace Course Grading Option Residence and Transfer Credit Policy Significant Additional Study for Multiple Credentials Thesis Time Limit for Completion of Degree Withdrawal from a Course Veteran &​ Military Services Admission Requirements and Procedures Tuition and Fees Financial Aid Major/​HEGIS/​Program Codes Degrees Offered Teacher Education Programs Professional Licensure Disclosures Microcredentials Graduate Programs Accelerated Pathway Programs Become a Teacher Diversify Your Teaching Portfolio Engage in Social Justice Advocacy in Schools, Nonprofits, &​ Higher Education Advance Your Teaching Career Become a Counselor, Behavior Analyst, Speech Pathologist, Music Therapist or Researcher Broaden Your Opportunities Succeed in Business, Engineering or Computer Science Establish a Professionally Sustainable Art Practice Departments Offering Graduate Courses Only Course Descriptions Undergraduate Archives Print Options Graduate program acceptance and matriculation are for the semester indicated in the student’s acceptance letter.

Dropping, Adding, or Withdrawing from Courses Emergency Cancellations and Delays Fieldwork and Independent Study Grade Point Average (GPA) Grade Replacement Grade Reports &​ Grade Changes Graduation with Honors Incomplete Grades International Baccalaureate Leave of Absence Liberal Arts Major/​Minor Declaration and Related Procedures Non-​Discrimination &​ Non-​Harassment Online Identity Verification Policy Progress Towards Degree Readmission to New Paltz Registration for Non-​Matriculated Undergraduates Religious Beliefs &​ Class Attendance Satisfactory/​Unsatisfactory (S*/​U*) Grading Option Selected Topics Courses Semester Workload Special Major and Degree Programs Student Consumer Information Requirement Transfer Credits Visiting Students Withdrawal from the University Course Descriptions Archives Print Options Developmental courses are basic skills courses offered by the Center for Student Success, the Department of Mathematics, and the Haggerty English Language Program (HELP) 1 . Developmental courses offered by the university do not carry academic credit.

Emergency Cancellations and Delays Fieldwork and Independent Study Grade Point Average (GPA) Grade Replacement Grade Reports &​ Grade Changes Graduation with Honors Incomplete Grades International Baccalaureate Leave of Absence Liberal Arts Major/​Minor Declaration and Related Procedures Non-​Discrimination &​ Non-​Harassment Online Identity Verification Policy Progress Towards Degree Readmission to New Paltz Registration for Non-​Matriculated Undergraduates Religious Beliefs &​ Class Attendance Satisfactory/​Unsatisfactory (S*/​U*) Grading Option Selected Topics Courses Semester Workload Special Major and Degree Programs Student Consumer Information Requirement Transfer Credits Visiting Students Withdrawal from the University Course Descriptions Archives Print Options Dropping, adding, or withdrawing from courses are often sensible steps to take. (Specific deadlines are published in the Academic Calendar: see "Last day for Course Withdrawal." Consult the Office of Records & Registration's Course Withdrawal page for more information.) Note that students may not withdraw from INT175 First-Year Seminar and that special permission is required for students to withdraw from BLK175 Issues in the Education of Underrepresented College Students and from ENG160 Composition I , ENG170 Writing and Rhetoric or their equivalents.

SPE566 Introduction to Special Education 3 SPE567 Educational Assessment of Students with Disabilities 3 • Remember that only two grades below a B- may be applied to your plan of study (p. 21) SPE715 Issues and Research in Sp Ed 3 SPE735 Foundations of Literacy for Childhood Students with Disabilities 3 • Contact your advisor if you need to amend your plan or process transfer credit.

The Counselor Education Graduate Program may accept up to nine credits of graduate work taken elsewhere in which a grade of B or Transfer Credits 9 better was earned.

Graduation with Honors Incomplete Grades International Baccalaureate Leave of Absence Liberal Arts Major/​Minor Declaration and Related Procedures Non-​Discrimination &​ Non-​Harassment Online Identity Verification Policy Progress Towards Degree Readmission to New Paltz Registration for Non-​Matriculated Undergraduates Religious Beliefs &​ Class Attendance Satisfactory/​Unsatisfactory (S*/​U*) Grading Option Selected Topics Courses Semester Workload Special Major and Degree Programs Student Consumer Information Requirement Transfer Credits Visiting Students Withdrawal from the University Course Descriptions Archives Print Options See also Academic Appeals and Appeal Procedure Grade Reports Grades are available to students through my.newpaltz.edu.

The number of grades that may be replaced in a student's GPA calculation is limited and based on the student's status at matriculation: A student who began at New Paltz as a freshman or who entered New Paltz with fewer than 60 pre-matriculation transfer credits may replace four grades under the policy; A student with 60 or more pre-matriculation transfer credits may replace two grades under the policy.

Grievances and Appeals Independent Study Leave of Absence Non-​Degree Students Notice to Persons with Prior Felony Convictions Online Identity Verification Policy Plan of Study Replace Course Grading Option Residence and Transfer Credit Policy Significant Additional Study for Multiple Credentials Thesis Time Limit for Completion of Degree Withdrawal from a Course Veteran &​ Military Services Admission Requirements and Procedures Tuition and Fees Financial Aid Major/​HEGIS/​Program Codes Degrees Offered Teacher Education Programs Professional Licensure Disclosures Microcredentials Graduate Programs Accelerated Pathway Programs Become a Teacher Diversify Your Teaching Portfolio Engage in Social Justice Advocacy in Schools, Nonprofits, &​ Higher Education Advance Your Teaching Career Become a Counselor, Behavior Analyst, Speech Pathologist, Music Therapist or Researcher Broaden Your Opportunities Succeed in Business, Engineering or Computer Science Establish a Professionally Sustainable Art Practice Departments Offering Graduate Courses Only Course Descriptions Undergraduate Archives Print Options Student performance in most courses is evaluated by letter grades according to the following scale: Grades of A, A- which is outstanding work of consistently high order B+ for work which is distinctly above average B which is average work B-, C+ for below-average work C, C-, D+, D, or D- for less than marginal work F is failing The computation of grade point average is based upon the following point values: Grade Point Average Grade Value A 4.00 A- 3.67 B+ 3.33 B 3.00 B- 2.67 C+ 2.33 C 2.00 C- 1.67 D+ 1.33 D 1.00 D- 0.67 F 0.00

Remember that only two grades below a B- may be applied to your plan of study . Contact your advisor if you need to amend your plan or process transfer credit . Ensure that you are in good academic standing with a GPA (Grade Point Average) of 3.0 or higher.

Contact your advisor if you need to amend your plan or process transfer credit . Ensure that you are in good academic standing with a GPA (Grade Point Average) of 3.0 or higher.

Remember that only two grades below a B- may be applied to your plan of study Contact your advisor if you need to amend your plan or process a transfer credit . Ensure that you are in good academic standing with a GPA (Grade Point Average) of 3.0 or higher and that you are making satisfactory academic progress towards your degree completion.

Remember that only two grades below a B- may be applied to your plan of study (p. 21) Contact your advisor if you need to amend your plan or process transfer credit.

Remember that only two grades below a B- may be applied to your plan of study Contact your advisor if you need to amend your plan or process transfer credit.

Choose One: • Remember that only two grades below a B- may be applied to SPE583 Fieldwork III: Primary (Grades 1-3) SPE584 Fieldwork IV: Intermediate (Grades 4-6) • your plan of study (p. 21) Contact your advisor if you need to amend your plan or Spring One (12 Credits) process transfer credit.

Remember that only two grades below a B- may be applied to your plan of study Contact your advisor if you need to amend your plan or process a transfer credit.

Incomplete Grades International Baccalaureate Leave of Absence Liberal Arts Major/​Minor Declaration and Related Procedures Non-​Discrimination &​ Non-​Harassment Online Identity Verification Policy Progress Towards Degree Readmission to New Paltz Registration for Non-​Matriculated Undergraduates Religious Beliefs &​ Class Attendance Satisfactory/​Unsatisfactory (S*/​U*) Grading Option Selected Topics Courses Semester Workload Special Major and Degree Programs Student Consumer Information Requirement Transfer Credits Visiting Students Withdrawal from the University Course Descriptions Archives Print Options SUNY New Paltz recognizes outstanding achievement of its graduates by awarding certain degrees with distinction.

International Baccalaureate Leave of Absence Liberal Arts Major/​Minor Declaration and Related Procedures Non-​Discrimination &​ Non-​Harassment Online Identity Verification Policy Progress Towards Degree Readmission to New Paltz Registration for Non-​Matriculated Undergraduates Religious Beliefs &​ Class Attendance Satisfactory/​Unsatisfactory (S*/​U*) Grading Option Selected Topics Courses Semester Workload Special Major and Degree Programs Student Consumer Information Requirement Transfer Credits Visiting Students Withdrawal from the University Course Descriptions Archives Print Options A grade of Incomplete ("I") is awarded at the discretion of the instructor and only when the student: has successfully completed at least three-quarters of the required work for a course; is prevented from completing the remaining work due to a personal emergency; formally requests an Incomplete (“I”) by following the procedure outlined in this policy.

Leave of Absence Non-​Degree Students Notice to Persons with Prior Felony Convictions Online Identity Verification Policy Plan of Study Replace Course Grading Option Residence and Transfer Credit Policy Significant Additional Study for Multiple Credentials Thesis Time Limit for Completion of Degree Withdrawal from a Course Veteran &​ Military Services Admission Requirements and Procedures Tuition and Fees Financial Aid Major/​HEGIS/​Program Codes Degrees Offered Teacher Education Programs Professional Licensure Disclosures Microcredentials Graduate Programs Accelerated Pathway Programs Become a Teacher Diversify Your Teaching Portfolio Engage in Social Justice Advocacy in Schools, Nonprofits, &​ Higher Education Advance Your Teaching Career Become a Counselor, Behavior Analyst, Speech Pathologist, Music Therapist or Researcher Broaden Your Opportunities Succeed in Business, Engineering or Computer Science Establish a Professionally Sustainable Art Practice Departments Offering Graduate Courses Only Course Descriptions Undergraduate Archives Print Options The primary purpose of an independent study is to enable the student to pursue knowledge and understanding in an area not covered by a regularly offered course, or to study a subject at a greater depth than is possible through an existing course.

Leave of Absence Liberal Arts Major/​Minor Declaration and Related Procedures Non-​Discrimination &​ Non-​Harassment Online Identity Verification Policy Progress Towards Degree Readmission to New Paltz Registration for Non-​Matriculated Undergraduates Religious Beliefs &​ Class Attendance Satisfactory/​Unsatisfactory (S*/​U*) Grading Option Selected Topics Courses Semester Workload Special Major and Degree Programs Student Consumer Information Requirement Transfer Credits Visiting Students Withdrawal from the University Course Descriptions Archives Print Options The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme is a rigorous pre-university course of studies, leading to examinations. Any course not listed will be evaluated for the appropriate transfer equivalent.

For admission information contact: Graduate Admission at gradadmissions@newpaltz.edu Program Coordinator Lakisha Odlum, (845) 257-3114, Admission Requirements odluml@newpaltz.edu To apply, students must: Program ID 103E 1. Select the term when they plan to begin their second graduate degree Credits MAT is 45 -- 9 credits from the MA English program will be transferred in reducing the overall credits to 36 program. Program Length 1 year if studying full-time, program must be completed in 5 years 2. Select degree program the MA/MAT concentration code of their second graduate Modality In-person Full-time/Part-time Full-time or Part-time • 103E for current or former MA English majors looking to Transfer Credits 9 add the MAT program.

Admission Deadlines Month Semester Program Coordinator Meg Davis Roberts, (845) 257-2856, davisrom@newpaltz.edu Program ID 103E Credits MAT is 45 -- up to 12 credits from the MA English program will be transferred in reducing the overall credits to 36 Program Length 1 year if studying full-time, program must be completed in 5 years Modality In-person Full-time/Part-time Full-time or Part-time Transfer Credits 9-12 Capstone Practicum Certification NYS Initial/Professional Teaching Certificate in Adol Ed: English

Admission Deadlines Month Semester Program Coordinator Meg Davis Roberts, (845) 257-2856, davisrom@newpaltz.edu Program ID 103E Credits MAT is 45 -- up to 12 credits from the MA English program will be transferred in reducing the overall credits to 36 Program Length 1 year if studying full-time, program must be completed in 5 years Modality In-person Full-time/Part-time Full-time or Part-time Transfer Credits 9-12 Capstone Practicum Certification NYS Initial/Professional Teaching Certificate in Adol Ed: English

Up to 16 transferred credits from study abroad may be applied to the major.

Admission Deadlines Month Semester Program Coordinator Michelle Woods, (845) 257-2753, woodsm@newpaltz.edu Program ID 204E Credits MA is 30 -- 9 credits from the MAT Adol Ed: English program will be transferred in reducing the overall credits to 21 Program Length 1 year if studying full-time, program must be completed in 7 years Modality In-person Full-time/Part-time Full-time or Part-time Transfer Credits 9 Capstone Comprehensive Exam or Thesis

Transfer Credits 9 • Resolve any pending admission conditions (outlined in your Capstone Comprehensive Exam or Thesis acceptance letter) and/or missing documents if applicable. Remember that only two grades below a B- may be applied to your plan of study (p. 21) Contact your advisor if you need to amend your plan or process transfer credit.

Admission Deadlines Month Semester Program Coordinator Michelle Woods, (845) 257-2753, woodsm@newpaltz.edu Program ID 204E Credits MA is 30 -- 9 credits from the MAT Adol Ed: English program will be transferred in reducing the overall credits to 21 Program Length 1 year if studying full-time, program must be completed in 7 years Modality In-person Full-time/Part-time Full-time or Part-time Transfer Credits 9 Capstone Comprehensive Exam or Thesis

1 10 Total Credits 18 1 Up to 8 transferred credits from study abroad may be applied toward the minor.

Transfer credits may be applied to minor requirements; however, one-half of the minor must be completed at New Paltz.

Transfer credits may be applied to minor requirements; however, one-half of the minor must be completed at New Paltz.

Transfer Credits 6 11. Submission: Your thesis and SOAR Release Form should be to thesis@library.newpaltz.edu by the final week of the semester emailed in Capstone Thesis which you are graduating.

Program Coordinator Damodaran Radhakrishnan, (845) 257-3772, damu@newpaltz.edu • Remember that only two grades below a B- may be applied to Program ID 265 your plan of study (p. 21) Credits 30 • Contact your advisor if you need to amend your plan or Program Length MS can be completed in 2-3 process transfer credit.

Code Title PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (6 Credits) Credits Modality In-person SED566 Education Across Borders:International Ideas and 3 Full-time/Part-time Either Experience Transfer Credits 6-9 EDS580 Current Issues in Education 3 Capstone Portfolio DIVERSITY EDUCATION (3 Credits) Certification/Licensure NYSED Professional Adolescent Ed: Mathematics Select one from the list below: EDS537 Issues in Multicultural 3 Education

SED566 Education Across Borders:International Experience Ideas and 3 Full-time/Part-time Either EDS580 Current Issues in Education 3 Transfer Credits 6-9 DIVERSITY EDUCATION (3 Credits) Capstone Portfolio Select one course from the list below: 3 Certification/Licensure NYSED Professional Teaching Certification in Adolescent Education: Biology EDS537 Issues in Multicultural Education EDS541 Approaches to Social Justice Educational EDS548 Politics and Ethics of Service Studies

Modality In-person Full-time/Part-time Full-time Transfer Credits 9-12 graduate credits taken while an undergraduate may be transferred into the MAT program.

Modality In-person Full-time/Part-time Full-time or Part-time Transfer Credits 9-12 graduate credits taken while an undergraduate may be transferred into the MAT program.

Full-time/Part-time Full-time Transfer Credits 12 graduate credits will be applied to both the BA and MA degree programs.

Modality UG: In-person, GR: Hybrid Full-time/Part-time Full-time Transfer Credits 9-12 graduate credits taken while an undergraduate may be transferred into the MAT program.

Admission Deadlines Month Semester AP Coordinator Robyn Sheridan, OM 102, 845-257-2827, sheridar@newpaltz.edu Program ID BA Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies AP (591A) MPS Social Justice Educational Studies (072G) Credits BA Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies AP (51 credits – inclusive of 12 GR credits) MPS Social Justice Educational Studies (30 credits) Modality In-person Full-time/Part-time Full-time/Part-time Transfer Credits 12 GR credits will be applied to both the BA and the MPS degree programs Graduate Capstone Seminar

Full-time/Part-time Full-time Transfer Credits 6 graduate credits will be applied to both the BS and MBA degree programs.

Full-time/Part-time Full-time (15credits/term) Transfer Credits 6 graduate credits will be applied to both the BS and MBA degree programs.

Modality In-person Full-time/Part-time Full-time or Part-time Transfer Credits 6 graduate credits will be applied to both the BS and MS degree programs.

Modality In-person Full-time/Part-time Full-time or Part-time Transfer Credits 9-12 graduate credits will be applied to both the BS and MS degree programs.

Full-time/Part-time Full-time (15credits/term) Transfer Credits 6 graduate credits will be applied to both the BS and MS degree programs.

Transfer Credits 6 Capstone Thesis or Fieldwork Remember that only two grades below a B- may be applied to your plan of study (p. 21) Contact your advisor if you need to amend your plan or process transfer credit.

Modality In-person Full-time/Part-time Full-time Transfer Credits 9-12 graduate credits taken while an undergraduate may be transferred into the MAT program.

Modality In-person Full-time/Part-time Full-time or Part-time Transfer Credits 9-12 graduate credits taken while an undergraduate may be transferred into the MAT program.

Full-time/Part-time Full-time Transfer Credits 12 graduate credits will be applied to both the BA and MA degree programs.

Modality UG: In-person, GR: Hybrid Full-time/Part-time Full-time Transfer Credits 9-12 graduate credits taken while an undergraduate may be transferred into the MAT program.

Admission Deadlines Month Semester AP Coordinator Robyn Sheridan, OM 102, 845-257-2827, sheridar@newpaltz.edu Program ID BA Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies AP (591A) MPS Social Justice Educational Studies (072G) Credits BA Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies AP (51 credits - inclusive of 12 GR credits) MPS Social Justice Educational Studies (30 credits) Modality In-person Full-time/Part-time Full-time/Part-time Transfer Credits 12 GR credits will be applied to both the BA and the MPS degree programs Graduate Capstone Seminar

Full-time/Part-time Full-time Transfer Credits 6 graduate credits will be applied to both the BS and MBA degree programs.

Full-time/Part-time Full-time (15credits/term) Transfer Credits 6 graduate credits will be applied to both the BS and MBA degree programs.

Modality In-person Full-time/Part-time Full-time or Part-time Transfer Credits 6 graduate credits will be applied to both the BS and MS degree programs.

Modality In-person Full-time/Part-time Full-time or Part-time Transfer Credits 9-12 graduate credits will be applied to both the BS and MS degree programs.

Full-time/Part-time Full-time (15credits/term) Transfer Credits 6 graduate credits will be applied to both the BS and MS degree programs.

If a student successfully repeats a course that is equivalent to one for which transfer credit was awarded, credit for the New Paltz course will replace the transfer credit. The number of grades that may be replaced in a student's GPA calculation is limited and based on the student's status at matriculation: A student who began at New Paltz as a freshman or who entered New Paltz with fewer than 60 pre-matriculation transfer credits may replace four grades under the policy; A student with 60 or more pre-matriculation transfer credits may replace two grades under the policy.

If a student successfully repeats a course that is equivalent to one for which transfer credit was awarded, credit for the New Paltz course will replace the transfer credit.

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EDS580 Current Issues in Education 3 Modality In-person DIVERSITY EDUCATION (3 Credits) Full-time/Part-time Either Select one from the list below: 3 Transfer Credits 6-9 EDS537 Issues in Multicultural Education Capstone Portfolio EDS541 Approaches to Social Justice Educational Studies Certification/Licensure NYSED Professional Adolescent Education: Earth Science EDS548 Politics and Ethics of Service EDS581 Race and Gender in Education

Transfer credits accepted by the university and applied to the New Paltz degree are considered to be both attempted and completed credits for this purpose.

Transfer credits accepted by the university and applied to the New Paltz degree are considered to be both attempted and completed credits for this purpose.

Transfer credits evaluated as liberal arts credits are applied to the Liberal Arts requirement. Transfer credits evaluated as upper division are also applied to this requirement. Credits that do not count toward the university's residency requirement include: Transfer credits; Credit earned through examination; Online courses taken elsewhere, including courses taken through Open SUNY. These are considered transfer credits.

Transfer credits evaluated as liberal arts credits are applied to the Liberal Arts requirement. Transfer credits evaluated as upper division are also applied to this requirement. Credits that do not count toward the university's residency requirement include: Transfer credits; Credit earned through examination; Online courses taken elsewhere, including courses taken through Open SUNY. These are considered transfer credits.

Additional credits including transfer credits may increase eligibility once final grades/transcripts are received and evaluated.

Additional credits including transfer credits may increase eligibility once final grades/transcripts are received and evaluated.

All requirements for a graduate degree, including transfer credits, must be met within seven years of the completion date of the first course listed on the plan of study.

Transfer Credits Transfer credits accepted by SUNY New Paltz and applied toward the New Paltz degree are considered to be attempted and completed credits in determining federal SAP. Only grades for courses taken at SUNY New Paltz are included in the GPA measure.

Transfer Credits NOTE: Transfer credits are not included in the cumulative GPA calculation. A matriculated graduate student may transfer up to nine* (9) credits if: The course was taken at the graduate level at an accredited institution. A grade of B or better was earned in the course. The course may be no older than seven years. Graduate credits taken as an undergraduate will transfer if they meet the above criteria, regardless of their prior use to fulfill undergraduat degree requirements. For transfer credits to be posted to the New Paltz transcript, these conditions must be met. The Office of Graduate, Professional & Interdisciplinary Studies requires an official copy of the transcript, the course must be listed on an approved Plan of Study (or amended Plan of Study) and a New Paltz equivalent course must be assigned by the department. The Graduate Credit Transfer Request form may be downloaded from our website at https://www.newpaltz.edu/gradstudies/ forms Some departments may accept fewer than nine (9) credits in transfer.

Transfer Credits 32 The MSEd can be completed in 3 semesters if enrolled full-time, but students must complete degree within 5 years

Transfer Credits Transfer credits accepted by SUNY New Paltz and applied toward the New Paltz degree are considered to be attempted and completed credits in determining federal SAP. Only grades for courses taken at SUNY New Paltz are included in the GPA measure.

If you completed college-level courses prior to coming to New Paltz, your pre-matriculation transfer credits may count toward your GE 5 program.

If you completed college-level courses prior to coming to New Paltz, your pre-matriculation transfer credits may count toward your GE 5 program.