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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGEA Message from Farmingdale State College President John S. Nader, PhDWelcome to Farmingdale State College. As Long Island's first public institution of higher education, it is a campus with a rich tradition. With approximately10,000 students, Farmingdale has been one of SUNY's fastest growing institutions and ranks among its most diverse campuses.Originally founded in 1912, Farmingdale has become a premier baccalaureate college, which now offers a Master's degree program. Our Schools ofBusiness, Health Sciences, Engineering Technology, and Arts and Sciences are specifically designed to equip students with the skills and understandingneeded to gain rewarding employment and to compete in the 21st century. With a beautiful 380-acre campus conveniently located in the heart of LongIsland, FSC offers a wide array of opportunities for internships, experiential education, and faculty-student research.Farmingdale is a thriving institution with robust enrollment, extraordinary faculty, and excellent support services that ensure a positive and memorablestudent experience.The College is undertaking well over 125 million in new building projects in the next three years. This investment in new construction and improvedfacilities for academics, student activities, and athletics provides an exceptional setting for learning and student growth.Farmingdale is nationally recognized as a great educational value. Our students graduate with little or no debt, and the results of a Farmingdale educationare exceptional. We are a leader in applied learning and building connections with top employers on Long Island. Our students find outstanding careeropportunities and excel in their chosen fields. The salaries of graduates’ rank among the very highest in SUNY and beyond. Ninety percent of our graduatesare gainfully employed within six months of graduation. FSC is truly an engine of opportunity.FSC also received the 2020 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, which affirms institutional commitment to deepen the practice of service andstrengthen bonds between campus and community. More recently Farmingdale has become a leader in preparing students for careers in such rapidlygrowing fields including renewable energy and business analytics, among others.It's these results that have made Farmingdale selective, inclusive, and thriving. Farmingdale is a place of opportunity, knowledge, and scholarship. I'mhappy to have you join us.Sincerely,John S. Nader, PhD PresidentPage 2 President's Message 2021-2022 College Catalog
TABLE OF CONTENTSPresident's Message. 2General Information.6Mission of the College. 6Accreditations.6Air Agency Certification. 6Academic Freedom.7Diversity Equity & Inclusion Farmingdale StateCollege Statement of Compliance. 7Americans with Disabilities. 7Sexual Harassment Response and Prevention Policy.7Student Concerns, Complaints and Suggestions. 8Campus Safety Report. 8Bias Crimes Prevention.8Campus Safety Advisory Committee . 8Environmental Health and Safety Office . 8Notification of Rights Under FERPA For Postsecondary Institutions. 9Notice for Directory Information .9Parental Notification Policy. 9Public Officers Law. 9Electronic Devices in the Classroom .9Guidelines for the Use of Digital Material:Music, Video, Pictures, Software and Games.10Use of College Email. 10Consumer Information. 10General Information.11Academic Calendar.11Undergraduate Academic Information.13College Requirements.13Grades and Achievement Points. 13Academic Standing for Matriculated Students. 13Freshman Forgiveness Policy.13Appeal of Academic Suspension for Matriculated Students.13Academic Reinstatement Following Suspensionfor Matriculated Students . 13Academic Readmission for Matriculated Students. 13Policies for Academic Standing for Non-Matriculated Students.14Change of Major.14Course Numbering. 14Late Registration and Drop/Add Period. 14Drop and Withdrawal Period. 14Permission to Carry Extra Courses. 14Permission to Enroll in Off-Campus Courses. 15Special Session Registration Limitations. 15Leave of Absence for Military Personnel. 15Withdrawals.15Policy on Non-Attendance.16Financial Aid Attendance Policy.16Title IV Recalculation of Federal Aid. 16Placement for English and Mathematics.16Standardized Testing.17Assignment of Credit Hours.17Credit-by Evaluation. 17Transfer Credit Evaluation Process . 17Military Transfer Credits. 18Transfer Credit Appeal Process. 18Course Applicability to Degree Requirements.18Residency Requirement. 18Early Warning System. 18Policy for Repeating Courses (failing grades,minimum required grades, non-attendance, withdrawals).18Repeating Other Courses. 18Change of Grade. 19Grade Grievance Procedure.19Incompletes. 19Computer Literacy Requirement. 19Requirements for Graduation.19Procedure for Degree Candidates . 20Commencement Ceremony Attendance Policy.20Amnesty Policy.20Guidelines for Awarding Two Degrees Concurrently or Consecutively.20Academic Minors. 20Valedictorian Award. 21The Dean’s List and President’s List.21Latin Honors - Degrees of Distinction . 21Student Awards for Academic Excellence. 21Honor Societies.21Grades and Transcripts.22Registrar's Office.22DegreeWorks. 23Employment Placement and Graduate Education Information. 23Attendance and Lateness in the Classroom. 23Religious Absences. 23School Closing.24Change of Name and Address. 24Academic Programs. 25Fields of Study. 25Academic Programs. 26Graduate Instructional Program.26Undergraduate Instructional Programs.26Admissions Information. 28Health Requirements. 28Admission and Enrollment of Persons with Prior Felony Convictions. 28Admission of Persons with Disciplinary Dismissals. 28Admission to Undergraduate Degree Programs. 28Application Procedures – Undergraduate Degree Programs.28Application Procedures – Certificate Programs. 29Application Procedures – Non-Degree Undergraduate Courses. 29Transfer Students. 29The Educational Opportunity Program.29TRiO Student Support Services (SSS). 29Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program. 29Admission of International Students . 29Admission Decisions. 30Admissions Appeals. 30Earning a General Equivalency Diploma (GED). 30Articulation, Joint Admissions and Unified Transfer Agreements .30University in the High School. 30Student Immunization Policy. 30Cross Registration.31Admissions Information. 32Admissions Requirements- Bachelor & Associate Degrees. 32Admissions Information. 34School of Health Sciences - Technical Standardsfor Admission and Retention.34School of Engineering Technology – Aviation Professional Pilot ProgramTechnical Standards for Admission and Retention. 35NYS Mandatory Licensure Disclosures. 37Institute for Research Technology Transfer (IRTT). 40The Memorial Gallery. 40Office of International Education Programs (OIEP).40Social Science Research Institute. 40Institute For Networking Systems Technologyand Education Programs .41Green Building Institute at FSC. 41Renewable Energy and Sustainability Center Mission.41Greenley Library. 41Instructional Technologies Support Center (ITSC).41Solar Energy Center. 41Acceptable Use Policy for Computer Facilities. 42Barnes & Noble Campus Bookstore. 42Auxiliary Service Corporation. 43Children’s Center . 43Small Business Development Center . 43Farmingdale College Alumni Association. 43Farmingdale College Foundation. 43The Long Island Educational Opportunity Center (LIEOC). 43Institutional Advancement and Enrollment Management. 44Student Orientation. 44Residence Life. 44Student Activities & Campus Center .44Intercollegiate Athletics. 45Campus Recreation and Intramurals .45University Police. 46Identification Cards. 46Parking. 46Campus Notification of Registered Sex Offender (Megan’s Law) New YorkState Registered Sex Offenders Notification Process. 46Dean of Students.46Student Code of Conduct.46Academic Integrity Policy and Disciplinary Procedures.47Smoking and Tobacco Policy.472021-2022 College Catalog 2021-2022 College Catalog Page 3
Health and Wellness Center. 47Campus Mental Health Services.48Disability Services Center. 48Nexus Center for Applied Learning & Career Development. 48Academic Advisement and Information Center. 49Research Aligned Mentorship (RAM) Program. 49Educational Opportunity Program. 49TRiO Student Support Services (SSS). 49Pre-Health Professions Advisement . 49The Tutoring Center. 49The Language Center.50The Math Learning Center. 50The Writing Center. 50Veteran Services. 50Financial Aid. 51Federal Grants & Loans. 51State Aid Programs. 52Other New York State Grants, Scholarships and Awards. 53Financial Aid Policies. 54Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid. 54Financial Aid. 55Academic Standards for New York State Programs. 55Academic Standards for Federal Financial Aid and EOP Funding.56Graduation Requirements. 57General Education Requirements. 57Applied Learning Graduation Requirement. 59Writing Intensive Graduation Requirement. 59Academic Service Departments.60Air Force ROTC .60Biology Department. 60Chemistry Department .60Economics Department. 60English Department. 60History, Politics and Geography Department . 61Modern Languages Department. 61Physics Department. 61Psychology Department. 61Sociology and Anthropology Department .61Graduate Program Information. 63Admissions Requirements.63Academic Information for Master’s Degree.63Academic Standing for Graduate Students.64Requirements for Graduation.64Graduate Student Financial Aid.64Graduate Satisfactory Academic Progress Standardsfor Federal Financial Aid.64Graduate Tuition and Fees.64Policies and General Procedures.65Program List. 66Course Index.131Course Index. 131Faculty and Staff.250Chancellor's Awards Recipients.265Faculty Emerti. 267Advisory Committees. 269State University Administration.274Campuses of the State University of New York.276Telephone Numbers. 277Page 4 2021-2022 College Catalog 2021-2022 College Catalog
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GENERAL INFORMATIONFarmingdale State College, State University of New York, is located on 380acres in central Long Island. The College is easily accessible via the LongIsland Expressway, the Northern and Southern State Parkways, and theLong Island Railroad.Established in 1912 to serve a largely agrarian community, the College nowmeets the needs of the region and New York State through its emphasison the applied sciences and high technology. As Long Island's first publiccollege, Farmingdale offers the master of science, bachelor of science,bachelor of technology and a comprehensive base of associate degreeprograms, as well as a wide range of certificate programs, minors, noncredit workshops and seminars.At Farmingdale State College there are approximately 10,000 studentsin attendance. Of the first-time, full-time baccalaureate degree seekingstudents that entered in fall 2013, 56% graduated with a bachelor's degreewithin 150% of the normal completion time and 25% transferred out.Of the first-time, full-time students that entered in fall 2013 seeking acertificate or associate degree, 49% graduated with a certificate, associateor baccalaureate degree within 150% of the normal completion time and31% transferred out.Under the Federal "Student Right-To-Know" Act, statistics are combinedfor certificates, associates and bachelor degrees. Of the total cohort offirst-time full-time, degree seeking students who entered in fall 2013, 52%graduated with a certificate, associates or baccalaureate degree within150% of the normal completion time and 29% transferred out. The fouryear average graduation rate is 51% and the four-year average transfer-outrate is 29%.MISSION OF THE COLLEGEDedicated to student success, Farmingdale State College deliversexceptional academic and applied learning outcomes through scholarship,research, and student engagement for Long Island and beyond. FSC'scommitment to student-centered learning and inclusiveness preparesgraduates to be exemplary citizens equipped to excel in a competitive,diverse, and technologically dynamic society.In fulfilling its mission, the College shall: be recognized as a center of excellence in teaching and appliedlearning generate external resources to support the advancement ofFarmingdale State College. bbroaden the academic foundation to promote enrollment stability. strengthen relationships with the Long Island community andsurrounding areas. Increase the prominence of Farmingdale State College as a center oftechnological innovation. promote civic engagement and sustain an environment that is inclusiveof all learners and embraces the diversity of culture, thought, andperspectives. upgrade and expand buildings, grounds and facilities to accommodateprogram innovation, expansion, and student engagement.You are invited to visit the College's website at www.farmingdale.edu for themost current and up-to-date information.Complaints and third party comments directed to Farmingdale StateCollege’s accreditor (Middle States Commission on Higher Education) maybe submitted at https://www.msche.org/complaints/.2Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET :Architectural Engineering Technology (BS) Computer Engineering Technology (BS)Construction Management Engineering Technology (BS) Electrical EngineeringTechnology (BS)Manufacturing Engineering Technology (BS) Mechanical Engineering Technology(BS)National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences3(NAACLS ):Medical Laboratory Science (BS)4Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE ):Nursing (BS)Nursing RN to BS Completion – online (BS)5American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation :Dental Hygiene - Entry-Level (BS)Dental Hygiene - Entry-Level (AAS)6Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) :Aeronautical Science - Professional Pilot (BS)Aviation Administration (BS)7National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP)The University in the High School ProgramAccreditation inquires may be directed to:1. Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street,2nd Floor West, Philadelphia, PA 19104, Telephone: (267) 284–5000www.msche.org, E-mail: info@msche.org2. Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org3. National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, 5600N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018-5119, 773-714-8880www.naacls.org4. Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), 655 K Street,NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 887-6791, Fax (202)887-8476, www.aacn.nche.edu/ccne-accreditation5. American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation, 211East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611- 2678, 312-440-4653 www.ada.org/coda6. Aviation Accreditation Board International, 115 S. 8th Street, Suite 102,Opelika, AL 36801, Phone (334)748-9359, Fax: (334) 844-2432 www.aabi.aero7. National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships, 179 EastFranklin Street, #578 Chapel Hill, NC, 27514.Phone: (919) 593-5205, Fax: (877) 572-8693. Website: www.nacep.orgRequests to review documents describing accreditation may be addressedto the Provost's Office, Horton Hall, Room 230, and further information canbe found on tmlACCREDITATIONSAll curricula are registered by the State Education Department.Middle States Commission on Higher Education¹Farmingdale State College is accredited by the Middle States Commissionon Higher Education (MSCHE) 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104.(267-284-5000) www.msche.org. The MSCHE is an institutional accreditingagency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council forHigher Education Accreditation (CHEA).AIR AGENCY CERTIFICATIONFederal Aviation Administration: Aeronautical Science - Professional PilotInquiries may be directed to: Farmingdale Flight Standards District Office,7150 Republic Airport, Suite 235, Farmingdale, NY 11735934-755-1300, Ext. 262Farmingdale State College's accreditation was most recently reaffirmed onNovember 17, 2016, when it was also commended for the quality of thePeriodic Review Report and process. The next self-study evaluation for theMiddle States Commission on Higher Education is scheduled for 2020-2021.Page 6 General Information 2021-2022 College Catalog
ACADEMIC FREEDOMAs cited in the SUNY Policies of the Board of Trustees 2019, Article XI, TitleI, it is the policy of the University to maintain and encourage full freedom,within the law, of inquiry, teaching and research. In the exercise of thisfreedom faculty me
A Message from Farmingdale State College President John S. Nader, PhD Welcome to Farmingdale State College. As Long Island's first public institution of higher education, it is a campus with a rich tradition. With approximately 10,000 students, Farmingdale has been one of SUNY's fastest growing institutions and ranks among its most diverse .
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