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Please consult the Services for Students with Disabilities Program for assistance. ***************************************************************** ************ BROOKLYN COLLEGE BULLETIN Division of Graduate Studies 1995-98 Division of Graduate Studies Brooklyn College The City University of New York Graduate Studies Dean (718) 951-5252 Assistant Dean (718) 951-5253 Coordinator of Graduate Studies (718) 951-5254 Admissions (718) 951-5914 Financial Aid (718) 951-5051 Student Records (718) 951-5491 Library (718) 951-5336 Student responsibility In accepting admission, students assume responsibility for knowing and complying with the regulations and procedures set forth in this catalog and in subsequent ones, as appropriate. Change of name or address The Office of Student Records, 1119 Boylan Hall, should be informed of any change in a student's name or address. Name changes are entered on records in time for the following term. Students must use their former names on college records until notified by mail that records have been changed. ``Nil sine magno labore'' The Brooklyn College seal contains the Latin inscription Nil sine magno labore. This Latin phrase means ``Nothing without great effort.'' The motto symbolizes the dedication and achievement that have always been characteristic of Brooklyn College students. Brooklyn College Bulletin Division of Graduate Studies 1995-98 Volume 64, Number 1 June, 1995 The Brooklyn College Bulletin is published by Brooklyn College of The City University of New York, 2900 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11210-2889. The Bulletin is produced by the Office of College Information and Publications. GRAD1/titlepage From the President of Brooklyn College On behalf of the faculty, staff, and your fellow students, I welcome you to the Brooklyn College community. As you begin your graduate studies at the college, you will find our programs rigorous and challenging. Some of you are familiar with Brooklyn College, having attended as undergraduates; the majority of you are new to the college, prepared to embark on expanding your knowledge in your chosen discipline. Along with Brooklyn College's many other programs, the Graduate Division provides both educational and professional opportunities to New Yorkers. The graduate programs in education enable teachers to meet the licensing requirements of the New York City public school system. Programs in the liberal arts, social sciences, and sciences prepare students for career opportunities or further study at other institutions. In the sciences, the college also participates in the Ph.D. programs of the City University of New York Graduate School and University Center. I applaud your commitment to continued higher education and want you to be assured that Brooklyn College shares that commitment. Vernon E. Lattin President disc: GRAD1, file: message 12/6/94 5/4/95 Contents MCO52 General Information, 4 Brooklyn College, 4 College Facilities, Research Centers, and Institutes, 8 Counseling and Campus Services, 13 Student Activities, 16 Admission, 17 Tuition and Fees, 20 Financial Assistance, 23 Academic Standing, 25 Scholarships and Awards, 31 Student Rights and College Regulations, 32 Programs and Courses of Instruction, 38 Africana Studies, 39 Art, 39 Biology, 45 Chemistry, 47 Classics, 49 Comparative Literature, 50 Computer and Information Science, 50 Economics, 58 Education, 62 English, 84 Film, 88 General Science, 89 Geology, 90 Gerontological Studies, 93 Health and Nutrition Sciences, 94 History, 101 Judaic Studies, 104 Liberal Studies, 107 Mathematics, 108 Modern Languages and Literatures, 111 Music, 114 Philosophy, 118 Physical Education, 119 Physics, 122 Political Economy, 125 Political Science, 126 Psychology, 131 Puerto Rican Studies, 135 Social Studies, 136 Sociology, 137 Speech, 139 Television and Radio, 145 Theater, 148 Women's Studies, 152 Inventory of Registered Programs at Brooklyn College, 153 Administration, 156 Faculty and Staff, 165 Index, 177 Handicapped-accessible Facilities on Campus, 183 Campus Map, 184 MCX120 Disk: GRAD9/contents 12/6/94 4/18/95 5/4/95 5/16/95 gb-4 Grad Bulletin 95-98 Disc: GRAD1 Proof 1:11/25/92, update: 9/22/94, 11/22/94, 12/6/94 4 Brooklyn College MCO52 Brooklyn College Brooklyn College is a member unit of the City University of New York, the nation's leading public urban university. The university comprises ten senior colleges, six community colleges, a technical college, a graduate school, a law school, a medical school, and an affiliated school of medicine. More than 208,000 students are enrolled in the academic programs offered at campuses located throughout the five boroughs of the City of New York. The mission of the college Brooklyn College is a comprehensive, state-funded public institution serving the needs of the Borough of Brooklyn, the New York City metropolitan area, the State of New York, and the nation. Its mission is defined by the New York State Legislature, the Board of Trustees of The City University of New York, the president of Brooklyn College, and by faculty contributions to the bylaws of the university and the governance of the college. The college is committed to providing the highest quality education to students of diverse ethnic, religious, and economic backgrounds. This mission is expressed through instructional programs on the undergraduate and graduate levels; through research, scholarship, and creative achievement; and through community service. As one of the ten senior colleges of the City University of New York, Brooklyn College is strongly committed to the university's twin goals of access and excellence. The college seeks to extend its educational mission to graduate students through advanced programs offered by the Division of Graduate Studies. The academic goals of the division build on the college's tradition of academic excellence in the liberal arts and sciences and in teacher education programs. The division offers studies in specialized areas to serve the growing number of adults who seek to continue their intellectual pursuits and broaden their professional goals. In addition, in order to meet the changing needs of society, the college has developed new interdisciplinary degree and advanced certificate programs as well as new concentrations of courses in existing programs. The college participates in a range of doctoral programs offered by the Graduate School of The City University of New York, including campus-based programs in the sciences. An historical view Sixty-five years ago, Brooklyn saw the establishment of the first public coeducational liberal arts college in the City of New York. The Board of Higher Education authorized the establishment of Brooklyn College in 1930, merging the Brooklyn men's branch of City College and the women's branch of Hunter College. The Division of Graduate Studies was instituted in 1935. Brooklyn College was a large institution from the day it opened its doors in rented quarters in the borough's downtown business area. Acquisition of a permanent site in the residential Midwood section of Brooklyn provided a spacious campus; on October 2, 1935, Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia used a silver-plated shovel to break ground for the new campustwenty-six acres of broad lawns bounded by handsome Georgian-styled buildings. Since then, Brooklyn College has distinguished itself as one of the nation's leading public institutions of higher education. In 1989 the college was cited in a report by the National Endowment for the Humanities for developing "a core that has led to the revitalization of Brooklyn College and drawn much public attention and praise." In 1987, when the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching surveyed academic deans from across the country and asked them to name institutions where general education was succeeding, Brooklyn College was among the five most frequently cited. In 1992 Brooklyn College was one of six colleges and the only public institution to have students receive both a Rhodes Scholarship and a Marshall Scholarship. Brooklyn College's reputation has attracted an outstanding faculty. Known throughout the nation and the world for their scholarly achievements, more than ninety percent of the college's faculty members hold the highest degree in their fields. Its professors include violinist Itzhak Perlman, leading American poet Allen Ginsberg, Academy Award-winning actor F. Murray Abraham, computer theorist Rohit Parikh, nuclear physicist Carl Shakin, and composer Tania Leá¦áon. The Division of Graduate Studies draws on this distinguished record of achievement. For nearly sixty years, the division has enabled qualified students of diverse backgrounds to acquire an advanced education of superior quality at a modest tuition. Today students from forty-eight states and some sixty-six foreign countries are working toward their master's or doctoral degrees at Brooklyn College. The Division of Graduate Studies offers more than seventy graduate and advanced certificate programs in the humanities, social sciences, sciences, and professional studies. Each year hundreds of graduate students embark on professional careers with the assistance of the Office of Personal Counseling and Career Services. Fostering a strong sense of community are the Graduate Student Organization, MCX72 GRAD1/gb-4 11/22/94 11/30/94 gb-5 Grad Bulletin 95-98 Disc: GRAD1 Proof 1:11/25/92, 3/8/93, 5/18/93, update 9/22/94, 11/22/94, 11/30/94 Brooklyn College 5 MCO52 a number of student clubs, a graduate student newsletter, a series of faculty lectures, and lively social events. An outstanding faculty, highly praised academic programs, and distinguished graduatesthese are the hallmarks of success at Brooklyn College. The college is continuing to develop programs and curricula that will train forthcoming generations of students. Today, under the administration of its seventh president, Dr. Vernon E. Lattin, Brooklyn College is building upon the traditions that have given it a place among the nation's most distinguished institutions of higher education. Accreditation Brooklyn College is accredited by the New York State Department of Education, the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, the Association of American Universities, the American Association of University Women, the American Board of Examiners in Speech Pathology and Audiology, and the American Dietetic Association. Programs in the Division of Graduate Studies The college structures its graduate curriculum in terms of liberal arts and sciences programs and professional programs at the master's level and several advanced certificate programs. The master's degrees may be earned as terminal credentials or en route to doctoral degrees offered at the Graduate School of The City University of New York or elsewhere. The Division of Graduate Studies offers more than 70 programs leading to the degrees master of arts, master of fine arts, master of music, master of science, and master of science in education, and to advanced certificates in education, in educational uses of computers, and in gerontological studies. Combined bachelor's-master's degree programs are offered; a master of arts-doctor of jurisprudence program is offered jointly with Brooklyn Law School. City University doctoral courses are given at Brooklyn College. Graduate-level courses are also given in Africana studies, classics, comparative literature, philosophy, Puerto Rican studies, and women's studies. Courses are offered in fall, spring, and summer terms. In the fall and spring terms, most graduate classes meet once each week in the late afternoon or early evening; a few classes are held on weekends. Generally, students can enroll for full-time or part-time study. The Division of Graduate Studies offers the following degrees and advanced certificates (specializations, concentrations, or options are also indicated). Liberal arts and sciences programs; professional and preprofessional programs Master of arts Art history Biology; applied biology Chemistry; applied chemistry Community health: community health; health care administration; thanatology; health care policy and administration Computer and information science Economics; economics-accounting English French Geology; applied geology History Judaic studies Liberal studies Mathematics Music: musicology; performance practice Physics; applied physics Political economy Political science: political science; urban policy and administration Psychology: experimental psychology; industrial and organizational psychology-human relations; industrial and organizational psychology- organizational psychology and behavior Sociology Spanish Speech: public communication Theater: theater history and criticism Master of fine arts Art: drawing and painting; graphics; photography; sculpture Creative writing: fiction; playwriting; poetry Television production Theater: acting; design and technical production; directing; dramaturgy and theater criticism; performing arts management Master of music Composition Performance Master of science Audiology; speech pathology Computer science and health science Exercise science and rehabilitation Information systems Nutrition Physical education: psychosocial aspects of physical activity; sports management Television and radio management and programming MCX72 GRAD1/gb-5 9/22/94 11/22/94 11/30/94 gb-6 Grad Bulletin 95-98 Disc: GRAD1 Proof 1:11/25/92, 3/8/93, 3/29/93, 5/18/93, 11/30/94 6 Brooklyn College MCO52 Master of arts-doctor of jurisprudence (with Brooklyn Law School) Political science and law with a concentration in policy analysis Advanced certificate Gerontological studies Programs leading to certification of teachers in academic and special subjects and certification in other educational areas Master of arts, kindergarten through grade 12 Art Music Speech Master of arts, grades 7 through 12 Biology Chemistry English French General science Mathematics Physics Social studies Spanish Master of science in education Early childhood education teacher (N-2) Education of the speech and hearing handicapped Elementary education teacher (1-6) Comparative and international education Liberal arts: art; bilingual teaching; humanities; music; social science Mathematics Science and environmental education Health and Nutrition Sciences: health teacher (K-12) Health and Nutrition Sciences: home economics teacher (K-12) Physical education teacher (K-12) Physical education and athletics Recreation and park administration Reading teacher Teachers of special education Education of children with emotional handicaps Education of children with retarded mental development Education of children with neuropsychological learning disabilities Advanced certificate Educational uses of computers Guidance and counseling (master's degree may also be earned) School administration and supervision School psychologist (master's degree may also be earned) Combined undergraduate and graduate degree programs Brooklyn College offers the following combined degree programs. Entry is at the undergraduate level. Four-year B.A.-M.A: biology, physics Four-and-one-half-year B.A.-M.A.: political science, with a major in urban administration and computer and information science Four-and-one-half-year B.S.-M.P.S.: computer and information science and economics. City University Ph.D. programs The City University of New York Graduate School offers doctoral programs in disciplines listed below. Information about these and the many areas of specialization within each discipline may be found in the Bulletin of the CUNY Graduate School, which may be obtained from the Office of Admissions of the Graduate Center. A student may apply to enter a CUNY doctoral program on completion of a B.A. or upon completion of a master's degree. Thirty acceptable graduate credits taken prior to admission to a CUNY doctoral program may be applied toward the Ph.D. degree. A maximum of 30 acceptable graduate credits from an institution other than CUNY may be applied. Graduate credits in excess of 30, taken within CUNY, will be evaluated for possible application toward the Ph.D. degree. Doctoral programs are administered by the Graduate School and University Center, CUNY, 33 West 42 Street, New York, New York 10036. Doctoral courses are given at the Graduate Center and at the senior colleges of CUNY. In most programs, students may take classes at other colleges of the City University. Graduate students may use any of the university's extensive library facilities. A student enrolled in a Brooklyn College master's degree program who is interested in applying to a CUNY doctoral program should read the Bulletin of the CUNY Graduate School to determine which courses may be applicable toward a doctoral program. MCX72 GRAD1/gb-6 5/18/93 11/30/94 gb-7 Grad Bulletin 95-98 Disc: GRAD1 Proof 1:11/25/92, 3/8/93, 3/29/93, update: 9/22/94, 11/22/94 Brooklyn College 7Ä CO53 Doctoral programs „ Anthropology Art history Biochemistry Biology Biomedical sciences Business Chemistry Classics Comparative literature Computer science Criminal justice Earth and environmental sciences Economics Educational psychology Engineering English French Germanic languages and literatures Hispanic and Luso-Brazilian literatures History Linguistics Mathematics Music (also D.M.A.) Philosophy Physics Political science Psychology Social welfare Sociology Speech and hearing sciences Theater Certificate programs (open to students enrolled in doctoral programs) Film studies Medieval studies Renaissance studies Women's studies Honor societies Kappa Delta Pi is a national honorary organization in education. Members are selected from undergraduate juniors and seniors and graduate students. Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society, encourages original investigation in the natural sciences, pure and applied. The fields of activity of the society include the physical sciences, the life sciences, the earth sciences, and mathematics. The Brooklyn College Chapter elects students to membership in the society on the basis of research achievement in one of the fields listed above. Alpha Epsilon Rho is a national honor society in radio and television. Members are selected from both undergraduate and graduate students on the basis of achievement. Professional society The Guidance and School Counselors' Association is a professional organization for students in, and graduates of, the Program in Guidance and Counseling. It promotes professional development and community understanding of guidance services. The association sponsors the Alice Crow Guidance Award. MCX72 GRAD1/gb-7 9/22/94 11/22/94 11/30/94 gb-8 Grad Bulletin 95-98 Disc: GRAD1 Proof 1:10/4/94 8 College Facilities, Research Centers, and Institutes MCO53 College Facilities, Research Centers, and Institutes Libraries Brooklyn College Library The Harry D. Gideonse Library provides integrated information support for the college's instructional, research, and administrative activities. Collections total more than 1,125,000 volumes, 4,900 current serial subscriptions, and 18,000 audiovisual units (chiefly sound recordings and videotapes). The library adds approximately 15,000 new titles each year to its comprehensive humanities, social sciences, and sciences collections, and participates in cooperative activities and arrangements with other libraries in the Borough of Brooklyn, in the metropolitan area, in the State of New York, and nationally. The library's first floor houses circulation and reference services, the instructional materials center, and study space. On the second floor are found the photocopy center, the microform reading area, government publications, all bound periodicals, current periodicals, and the reserve collection. The third floor and the lower level contain the major monographic collections. On the fourth floor in the La Guardia building are located the Music Library and Special Collections. The library's lower level also houses Interlibrary Loan, the Audiovisual Center, and Research Services. In addition to books and journals, the library offers many new automated information resources, including several dozen computerized journal indexes located in the information services area on the main floor and near government publications on the second floor. Readers can obtain books and journal articles from other libraries with the assistance of a librarian. This service is available through the circulation desk on the main floor. Students and faculty members may also arrange for in-depth computerized information searches at the reference desk. Some 95 percent of the library's collection is represented in CUNY+, the online catalog. This catalog also shows the library's journal holdings and provides access to periodical indexes. Brooklyn College librarians provide extensive reference service to faculty and students. An active library instruction program provides fundamental training in the use of library materials through freshman English classes and advanced subject lectures through upper- division courses. Library resources and collections have been developed collaboratively by librarians and faculty. The library collection supports undergraduate and master's-level study in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. The collection is especially strong and research-oriented in history and American and British literature; it also has research-oriented collections in chemistry, biology, and computer science. The library holds important special collections, among these the Brooklyniana Collection, the Manuscripts Collection (including the materials of Oscar Handlin and Sam Levenson), the College Oral History Archives, the College Archives, and the Robert L. Hess Collection of Ethiopian and Somalian History. Further information about the library may be obtained by calling 951-5336. Walter W. Gerboth Music Library Fourth Floor, La Guardia Hall Named in memory of its principal founder and first librarian, respected teacher and scholar Walter W. Gerboth, the library offers attractive and spacious facilities for music study, research, and listening. Entry to the music library is from the fourth floor of the Gideonse Library. Established more than thirty years ago and augmented by substantial bequests, the collection comprises scores, collected works, phonograph recordings, tapes, compact discs, music and dance video cassettes, CD-ROM, playback equipment for on-site listening, and general and specialized books about music and dance as well as a fine selection of periodicals and yearbooks. Subject strengths lie in American music and musicological Festschriften. The collection is complemented by that of the Institute for Studies in American Music, 415 Whitehead Hall. Boyd V. Sheets Memorial Library 4433 Boylan Hall The library supplements the Brooklyn College Library and serves as a research and study room for undergraduate and graduate speech pathology and audiology majors. It contains approximately 2,500 textbooks and ten volumes of technical journals, which were donated by students, alumni, staff, and colleagues or purchased through contributions. Students who are interested in using the facility should obtain permission from the Speech and Hearing Center, 4400 Boylan Hall. Costas Memorial Classics Library 2405 Boylan Hall The library contains more than 1,000 volumes of Greek and Latin texts and texts on Classical topics donated by the late Professor Procope S. Costas and other members of the Classics Department. The library is open to students and faculty members for research whenever classes are in session and the library is not in special use. MCX120GRAD1/gb-8 10/4/94 gb-9 Grad Bulletin 95-98 Disc: GRAD1 Proof 1:10/4/94 College Facilities, Research Centers, and Institutes 9 MCO53 Nathan Schmukler Investment Library 202 Whitehead Hall The newly refurbished library donated by the alumni contains the latest electronic technology, which provides instantaneous access to data on publicly held corporations, the stock markets, and commodities exchanges as well as economic forecasting indexes. The library is the site for the extensive tutoring program sponsored by the Economics Department and contains self-tutoring materials that supplement that function. Research centers and institutes Africana Research Center 3103 James Hall, 951-5597 The center promotes research in Africana studies and in political and economic problems of interest to scholars and the African American community. Applied Sciences Institute 141 Ingersoll Hall Extension, 951-5450 The Applied Sciences Institute (ASI) comprises nine research institutes at the college: Applied Vision, Electrochemistry, Environmental Sciences, Laser, Neural and Intelligent Systems, Reproductive Neuroendocrinology, Semiconductor, Surface Science and Catalysis, and Surfactant Research. The institute's purposes are to promote significant funded research in a broad range of applied sciences, to promote economic development through interaction with local and regional industry, and to create educational opportunities including those for women and minoritiesthat help increase the technological and scientific workforce needed for the economic health of the city. The research institutes of the ASI are also involved in a number of major university-wide economic development research programs, including the CUNY Center for Advanced Technology for Ultrafast Photonic Materials and Applications, which is sponsored by New York State, and the Higher Education Applied Technology Program, which is funded by the state. Directors of the institutes are scientists of international stature who have demonstrated records of attracting substantial grants and contracts from both government and industrial sources. The institutes draw on the skills and efforts of faculty and postdoctoral research associates as well as graduate and undergraduate students at the college. In addition to the formal institutes, the ASI seeks to promote and encourage other applied research at the college in such fields as information systems and computational science, health and nutrition, and aquaculture. Programs leading to an M.A. degree in applied sciences are offered through the departments of biology, chemistry, geology, health and nutrition sciences, and physics to students with appropriate undergraduate credentials. Archaeological Research Center 3307 James Hall, 951-5507 The center supports excavations in the Balkans, the Mediterranean area, and the Middle East on sites dating from early Neolithic to medieval times. Evidence is recovered and studied from these and other digs in which members participate. The center publishes its findings. Center for Italian American Studies 3122 Boylan Hall, 951-5070 The center was established to stimulate interest in Italian American life and explore the social and political attitudes and behavior patterns of Italian Americans. Graduate and undergraduate students may participate in the center's research projects. The center sponsors conferences and cultural events. Counseling and training workshops are among the services offered. The S. Eugene Scalia Memorial Library is located in the center. It is a reference library of more than 900 volumes. Center for Health Promotion 4145 Ingersoll Hall, 951-5565 or 951-5026 The Center for Health Promotion develops, coordinates, and centralizes a variety of outreach programs initiated by faculty members. The center organizes workshops, seminars, and conferences on health and nutrition topics. It serves as an information resource for health professionals, students, and community residents. It provides opportunities for students to learn through volunteer work and to serve the community through field- work and independent studies on health promotion. Center for Child and Adult Development 1105 James Hall, 951-5876 The center is sponsored by the M.S. in Education advanced certificate program for school psychologists of the School of Education. The center serves the community and professionals in the fields of education and psychology by providing, through conferences and symposia, information on mental health practices and recent research relevant to child and adult development. Center for Nuclear Theory 2157 Ingersoll Hall, 951-5813 Research in theoretical nuclear physics is supported by the center, whose members serve as mentors for graduate students in the area of nuclear theory. Research at the center is supported by grants from external agencies. MCX100344/gb-9 10/4/94 gb-10 Grad Bulletin 95-98 Disc: GRAD1 Proof 1:10/4/94 10 College Facilities, Research Centers, and Institutes MCO53 Center for Latino Studies 1205 Boylan Hall, 951-5561 The center is an adjunct of the Department of Puerto Rican Studies. It serves students, faculty, and the community by stimulating interest in Puerto Rican and Latino affairs. It provides opportunities to sponsor conferences, workshops, lectures, seminars, internships, and noncredit courses. It encourages curricular develop ment and research on topics related to the Latino experience and fosters educational exhibits as well as artistic and cultural expression. The center maintains a facility for special collections, publications, and research. Ethyle R. Wolfe Institute for the Humanities 2231 Boylan Hall, 951-5847 The Ethyle R. Wolfe Institute for the Humanities supports study, research, writing, teaching, and public discussion in the humanities and human sciences at Brooklyn College. It seeks to promote initiative and to assure excellence in scholarship in these areas. Toward fulfillment of this mission, the institute presents each semester a program of public lectures, symposia, and conferences as well as interdisciplinary faculty study and discussion groups; it offers research fellowships in the humanities to Brooklyn College faculty, coordinates the work of several undergraduate honors programs, and brings to the Brooklyn College campus leading scholars in the humanities and human sciences. Infant Study Center 4311 James Hall, 951-5033 or 951-5610 The center conducts grant-supported research studies on visual and perceptual development in infants and young children. Aspects of both normal and abnormal development are studied. A major interest of the center is the development of new methods of assessing visual functioning in infants and young children. Graduate and undergraduate students assist in research. Institute for Studies in American Music 415 Whitehead Hall, 951-5655 The Institute for Studies in American Music, part of the Conservatory of Music, is a research and information center established to encourage and support the study of American music of all periods and styles. It sponsors lectures, symposia, and concerts featuring a wide spectrum of American music and publishes the I.S.A.M. Newsletter, biannually. Since 1972 the institute has sponsored some of the most prominent individuals in the field of American music as Senior Research Fellows to teach graduate-level seminars, deliver public lectures, and contribute to its monograph series. I.S.A.M.'s growing research collections, including books, periodicals, scores, microfilms, and recordings, are open to students and scholars by appointment. Special facilities Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College 154 Gershwin Hall The performing arts center is a cultural resource for both the campus and the wider community. The center includes the George Gershwin Theater, with seating for 500; Walt Whitman Hall, with seating for 2,500; the Sam Levenson Recital Hall, with seating for 168; and the New Workshop Theater, a studio facility with seating for 100. More than 300 music, theater, and dance performances by students and faculty members in the Conservatory of Music and the Department of Theater are presented free or for a small fee at the center throughout the academic year. The performance calendar includes educational programs for young people and, in conjunction with the Institute for Studies in American Music, concerts and workshops featuring ethnic music traditions of Brooklyn. In its Music, Dance, and Pops series, the center each year presents more than fifty professional performances by world-renowned orchestras, soloists, dance companies, and popular entertainers. Serving the cultural needs of a diverse community, the center also presents several weekday matinee performances; FamilyTimeweekend programs for families with young children; and Yiddish Theater. More than 50,000 children in Brooklyn and the metropolitan area annually attend the center's Schooltime programs. The center's box office is in the lobby of George Gershwin Theater. Program information may be obtained by calling (718) 951-4500. Special facilities for the performing arts The Conservatory of Music maintains an extensive library of books and scores; playback facilities for records, tapes, compact discs, and CD-ROM; and a large collection of musical instruments for instructional use. The Center for Computer Music (described below) is one of the best in the United States. The Theater Department provides facilities containing two stages, two acting studios, a directing studio, make- up rooms, lighting and carpentry/painting areas, a costume construction workshop, and instructional audiovisual equipment as well as a special library and reading room for graduate theater majors. MCX150 GRAD1/gb-10 10/4/94 gb-11 Grad Bulletin 91-94 Disc: GRAD1 Proof 1:10/4/94 College Facilities, Research Centers, and Institutes 11 CO53 Rehearsal and practice studios for the Conservatory of Music and theater workshops and classrooms for the Department of Theater are in the Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College„. The Division of Dance studios and classrooms are in Roosevelt Extension and in Roosevelt Hall. The Brooklyn College Preparatory Center for the Performing Arts, established in 1978, is the precollege component of the Conservatory of Music, the Department of Theater, and the Division of Dance. The center offers a community program with classes in music, theater, and dance for children three-and-one- half to eighteen years of age and for adults. It is open to all who seek high quality training by professional artist teachersfrom beginners to those preparing for college- level work. Information on admission and tuition is available by calling 951-4111. Center for Computer Music 250 Gershwin Hall, 951-5582 The Center for Computer Music, part of the Conservatory of Music, is a research and production facility that houses a super microcomputer system especially adapted for music. The computer, a SUN-3 with floating- point accelerator and online D/A and A/D conversion, has been programmed for direct digital synthesis of sound and can serve up to seven users simultaneously. Other software at the center facilitates computer voice synthesis and computer-aided composition. In addition, the center's facilities include a sound studio for recording sound into and out of the computer, a room for users of the computer terminals, and an audio engineer's workshop. The Center for Computer Music has access to a small recording studio for live recordings through cooperation with the Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College. Academic Computer Center Plaza Building, 951-5406 The center, one of the largest and most up-to-date computing facilities in the City University, is used by faculty members and instructional departments of the college. Each term, it offers instruction in the use of computer equipment and software to about 10,000 students and 400 faculty members. Brooklyn College provides enrolled students with access to microcomputer and terminal equipment at several locations on campus. A new multifunction, 165-work station facility, located at 1306 Plaza Building, provides three computer classrooms equipped with IBM, SUN and Apple Macintosh computers, with additional machines of each type in the Atrium open lab area. The Jack Wolfe Lab, a 100-workstation microcomputer facility in 1300 Plaza Building, features sixty-five IBM 386SX and fifty Apple Macintosh machines with shared, high-speed laser printers. A specially designed laboratory for students with disabilities is available for individualized instruction, homework, and research. All the above computers are tied together on Local Area Networks, which enable shared use of printing and other common facilities as well as access to the Brooklyn College and City University (UCC) mainframe computers and to external resources via the national research and academic networks (INTERNET). Smaller classroom facilities and instructor stations in Ingersoll Hall Extension support the core curriculum and other instructional programs. A computer-equipped Learning Center, which will provide peer tutoring and improved Writing Center facilities, is under development with the support of a federal Department of Education Title III#Developing Institutions grant. A small, diversely equipped lab and a classroom are reserved for faculty and staff development, new hardware and software evaluation, course-ware development, and specialized research support. Eligible students and faculty and staff members of Brooklyn College may use the mainframe computers at the college and, via telecommunications, at the University Computer Center of the City University of New York for academic and administrative purposes. Brooklyn College has a small mainframe, used primarily for administrative processing but also available for instruction in such areas as programming and the use of databases. The University Computer Center is one of the largest university computer installations in the country and includes supercomputing (high-speed vector processing) facilities. Batch-job processing and teleprocessing services, all standard IBM languages, and numerous mathematical, social science, and scientific application packages and database services are available. The University Computer Center also provides limited consulting, documentation, and educational services in cooperation with the staff of the Brooklyn College Academic Computer Center. MCX150GRAD1/gb-11 10/4/94 gb-12 Grad Bulletin 95-98 Disc: GRAD1 Proof 1:10/4/94 12 College Facilities, Research Centers, and Institutes MCO52 Television Center 303 Whitehead Hall, 951-5585 The center is an academic support unit that provides production facilities and technical support to the Department of Television and Radio. Center facilities are also available for rental by private clients. To help bridge the distance between academic experience and the workplace, the center employs students in the department's master of fine arts program as part-time professional assistants. They participate in all aspects of operation and provide crucial support for center activities. Center facilities include a broadcast-quality color studio, a one-inch post-production facility with digital effects and computer graphics, a nonlinear editor, and broadcast- quality field production equipment. Speech and Hearing Center 4400 Boylan Hall, 951-5186 The center provides quality clinical services on a fee basis for clients with such communication disorders as speech, language, voice, fluency, and hearing disabilities. It provides full evaluations and remediation, including the dispensing of hearing aids. Speech pathology and audiology majors receive professional training with broad-based clinical experience, well integrated with academic preparation. Facilities include a complex of sound-treated rooms that allow students to observe diagnosis and treatment of communication disorders in observation rooms with one-way vision windows, recording and videotape equipment as well as sound-proof, double audiometric booths containing the latest instrumentation for audiological testing and research. Women's Center 227 Ingersoll Hall Extension, 951-5777 The center serves women on campus and in the community. It sponsors noncredit programs, workshops, and lectures on a broad variety of women's issues, including career and life planning. It offers referrals, if requested, to therapists, lawyers, and social service agencies and provides an extensive network of resources for women. The center, which has a drop-in lounge, is open to students, faculty and staff members, and community residents 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Audiovisual Center 027 Library, 951-5327 Audiovisual equipment and materials are provided for the use of the college community. Consultation in their use is offered, and instruction is given in the operation of equipment. Equipment includes audio and video cassettes, projectors, and tape recorders. Materials include a wide range of audio and video recordings. Language Laboratories 4316 and 4315 Boylan Hall, 951-5231 The laboratories are part of the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures. Lab I, in 4316 Boylan Hall, is equipped with a library of audio- and videotapes as well as listening, viewing, and recording facilities for use in developing oral and aural language skills. Students use Lab I for course work or independent language study. Audio- and videotapes may be borrowed for use outside the lab. The services of Lab I are available to all members of the college community. Lab II, the Computer Language Lab, located in 4315 Boylan Hall, is a remote-control electronic classroom for group drills or monitored class work. Its fourteen multimedia stations, both IBM and Macintosh, are available for language instruction. All systems are equipped with CD-ROM drives, as well as audio and video capabilities, and provide a wide variety of interactive foreign-language software using the latest multimedia technology. Speech Department Interpersonal Communications Skills Center 4146 Boylan Hall, 951-5282 The center is equipped with listening, recording, and video facilities. It contains a collection of readings of poetry, prose, and drama, including a special collection of historic speeches. The room has tapes and records that focus on the improvement of voice and diction, the acquisition of effective listening skills, and strategies in public speaking. Instruction and help are given in selecting and using material. Office of Grants and Research 2432 Boylan Hall, 951-5622 The office is a resource and support service center for faculty and staff who are engaged in sponsored programs or who are seeking external support for special projects. The office identifies funding opportunities for research, training, and other projects; assists in the preparation, review, and submission of proposals; negotiates grant and contract instruments; and facilitates the administration of funded projects. MCX150 GRAD1/gb-12 10/4/94 gb-13 GradBull 95-98 Disk: GRAD3 10/6/94, 11/22/94, 1/12/95 Counseling and Campus Services 13 MCO52 Counseling and Campus Services Counseling Personal counseling 1303 James Hall, 951-5363 Counseling services include individual and group counseling, short-term therapy, crisis intervention, referrals to off-campus services, and a range of life skills workshops for test anxiety, academic problems, stress management, and assertiveness training. All services are free and confidential. Career counseling and placement 1305 James Hall, 951-5696 Free services include career counseling, graduate and professional school preparation and application advisement, and credentials services. Workshops on job search techniques include help with rá¦áesumá¦áe writing; referrals to full-time and part-time jobs, employment recruiters, internships, and alumni advisers; information on the labor market and occupations; and interest assessment. Services for international students 1307 James Hall, 951-5696 Counseling and other special services are provided for international students enrolled with F-1, B-1, or B-2 visas, including processing of INS and other forms for status change, travel, employment, practical training, transfer of funds and spouse/dependent visas. Apply at least one week in advance for processing of these requests. International students should report here upon arrival and send notice of any change of address or status. Health programs 1115 Plaza Building, 951-4266 or 951-4505 Information is available on student health and wellness issues; referrals for health services off-campus (physicians, dentists, etc.); student immunization requirements; and information about health insurance. School of Education Office of Student Advisement/Teacher certification 2105 James Hall, 951-5447 or 951-5820 The office provides information on academic requirements for graduate programs in the School of Education, as well as requirements for teacher certification. Veterans Affairs and Counseling Center 0301 James Hall, 951-5842 The center provides orientation counseling, academic planning assistance, tutoring, and liaison with the Veterans Administration and other agencies. The center has information about federal and state benefits, and counselors assist veterans in filing forms and applications for federal benefits. Veterans not attending college may obtain counseling, admission information, and assistance in securing benefits. Drug and alcohol abuse counseling and information 1303 James Hall, 951-5363 Professional help is provided through individual and group counseling, family and legal counseling, and a special program for former drug users. Free, confidential services are available to students, staff, and faculty members as well as their families. Peer counseling programs Peer counselors are students who are trained and supervised by professional counselors. There are no fees for services, and appointments are not necessary. Peer counselors are available in the Brooklyn College Health Clinic, 114 Roosevelt Hall. Counseling, referrals, and information are available on a variety of personal issues. For information, telephone 951-5580. Lay Advocate Program (legal counseling) 139 Ingersoll Hall Extension, 951-5360 The program offers members of the Brooklyn College community basic legal information, counseling by an attorney, and referral to legal-service agencies. Information on college rules and student rights is given by trained undergraduate volunteers supervised by an attorney. Women's Center 227 Ingersoll Hall Extension The center provides a variety of services for women: referrals to therapists, lawyers, social service and counseling agencies; information about new career opportunities, professional women's networks, scholarships and grants. Services are available to students, faculty and staff members, and community residents 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. For information, telephone 951-5777. MCX150GRAD1/gb-13 GradBull 95-98 10/6/94 11/22/94 1/12/95 gb-14 GradBull 95-98 Disk: GRAD3 10/6/94, 11/22/94, 1/12/95 14 Counseling and Campus Services MCO52 Services for students with disabilities Students whose disabilities prevent their full access to any program and/or service provided by Brooklyn College may receive assistance from the coordinator of services for students with disabilities, located in the Personal Counseling and Career Services Center, 1303 James Hall. For information, telephone 951-5363. Services for students with physical or learning disabilities include: preadmission interviews; priority registration; individual counseling; auxiliary aids; proctoring and individual testing arrangements; advocacy; on-campus parking; direct liaison with offices providing financial aid counseling, academic counseling, vocational and rehabilitative counseling; and special equipment: four-track tape recorder, speed-listening adaptor, braille printer, Kurzweil Reading Machine, Visual-Tek enlarger, large-print display processor, Dragon Dictate Voice Recognition system, and a duplicating machine that enlarges print. S.O. F.E.D. U.P. (Student Organization For Every Disability, United for Progress) is the campus organization through which motivated students channel their abilities into progressive action. Health Clinic 114 Roosevelt Hall, 951-5580 Hours: By appointment and walk-in hours as posted The Brooklyn College Health Clinic offers health care for students. Services include the treatment of acute and chronic medical conditions, including sore throats, headaches, skin rashes, sexually acquired infections, anemia, and asthma. The clinic also provides family planning options, smoking cessation techniques, blood pressure monitoring, nutrition information, and other health promotion programs. All services are strictly confidential. Care is provided primarily by midlevel practitioners who have advanced, specialized training in performing medical checkups, making diagnoses, and treating illnesses. They may prescribe medication. Doctors are also available at certain hours. There is no charge for visits to the Health Clinic. Several laboratory tests are done at no fee, and most lab tests that require outside analysis are available to students at greatly reduced fees. Many prescription and over-the- counter medications are available at no charge. Safety and security Security Office 1433 Boylan Hall Regular services, 951-5511 Emergency services hotline, 951-5444 Patrols. Security personnel patrol the campus twenty- four hours a day, on foot and in security vehicles, to ensure the safety and well-being of all students, faculty and staff members, and visitors on campus and on the streets bordering the campus. Emergency telephones. Yellow telephones for emergency use are strategically located on the first floors of most buildings on campus. There is no need to dial. Lifting the receiver contacts the Security Office directly. All incidents, including such misdemeanors as thefts and vandalism, that occur on campus should be reported promptly to the Security Office, 1433 Boylan Hall (telephone: 951-5511). Escort service. Escorts (telephone: 951-5511) will be provided by security personnel to campus parking lots and nearby public transportation (bus and subway) for students and faculty and staff members who request them. Requests should be made about twenty or thirty minutes before an escort is needed. Bicycle rack. Security personnel maintain a bicycle rack inside the gate at Campus Road and East 27 Street during most of the hours that the campus is open. The enclosure may be used by students and faculty and staff members upon presentation of a valid Brooklyn College photoidentification card. Each bicycle must be properly secured to the rack by a sturdy chain/lock. Overnight storage of bicycles is not permitted. Photoidentification. All students and members of the faculty and staff are required to wear a Brooklyn College photoidentificaion card on campus. The card must be displayed in order to gain access to the campus and the Student Center. Photoidentification services, located in 0201 James Hall, are open at stated hours Monday through Wednesday and for extended periods during registration. Students who wish to enter or remain on campus after it is closed must obtain written permission from the Office of the Vice-President for Student Life and College Relations or have a 24-hour photoidentification card. Emergency medical service hotline 951-5858 Emergency medical assistance is provided by the Student Emergency Medical Squad, located in 1405 Boylan Hall. Ambulance facilities are also provided. MCX150 GRAD1/gb-14 GradBull 95-98 10/6/94 11/22/94 1/12/95 1/12/95 gb-15 GradBull 95-98 Disk: GRAD3 10/6/94, 11/22/94, 12/8/94, 3/14/95, 5/4/95 Counseling and Campus Services 15 MCO52 Information services Information Center 1303 James Hall, 951-5111 Students may obtain recorded information about the college twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year, by dialing the Information Center on a touch-tone telephone. Specific information, including a directory of telephone numbers, may be accessed from menus through the use of touch-tone keys. Housing referral 1305 James Hall Housing and roommate referrals and information are provided. For information, telephone 951-5111. Office of College Information and Publications 2153 Boylan Hall The office publishes the central college publications, including the Brooklyn College Undergraduate Bulletin and Graduate Bulletin, Schedule of Classes, Student Handbook, Core Curriculum Bulletin, Commencement Program, and a variety of brochures, flyers, and posters for recruitment, special academic programs, cultural events, and alumni activities. Under the auspices of the Brooklyn College Press, the office also publishes a series of textbooks for the college's Core Studies program as well as other scholarly books and journals. Newspapers, literary magazine Newspapers written and edited by Brooklyn College students may be obtained in the lobbies of campus buildings. Brooklyn Review, a literary-arts magazine, is published periodically by graduate students in the master of fine arts degree program in creative writing. WBCR 3302 James Hall, 859-6314 WBCR, the Brooklyn College radio station, is operated by students. Music, news, sports, and public affairs programs are broadcast 8 a.m. to midnight Monday through Friday. WBCR can be heard campuswide on 590 AM, in Starrett City on SCTV-3, and throughout the rest of the borough over Brooklyn Community Access Television (Cablevision channels 68, 69, and 70; and Time Warner channels 35, 56, and 57). Campus services Food services College dining facilities are located in Boylan Hall. These include cafeteria service, a kosher dairy bar, and a service dining room. The main cafeteria offers salad, soup, delicatessen, grilled foods, beverages, and desserts. Kosher service includes hot and cold foods, desserts, and a soda fountain. The dining room menu offers salad, sandwiches, hot and cold entrees, and desserts. The cafeteria and dairy bar seat 750. The dining room seats 180. Hours of operation extend from morning until evening. Catering is available for receptions and other special events. Vending machines are located in several buildings. Brooklyn College Bookstore 0400 Boylan Hall Basement, 951-5260 The bookstore stocks new and used required and recommended books, art supplies and equipment, and other school supplies. MCX150GRAD1/gb-15 GradBull 95-98 10/6/94 11/22/94 12/8/94 3/14/95 5/4/95 gb-16 GradBull 95-98 Disk: GRAD3 10/6/94, 11/22/94, 12/8/94 16 Student Activities MCO52 Student Activities Student Center The Student Center, called SUBO, at Campus Road and East 27 Street, contains lounges; television rooms; meeting and conference rooms; a cafá¦áe that serves coffee, pizza, and snacks; an arcade; game rooms; pool rooms; study rooms; a penthouse with a domed skylight; and a sun deck. The center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday and until 4 p.m. Friday. The center is financed by a Student Center fee that students pay each registration. In conjunction with the executive director, the Student Center board, consisting of three students from each division of the college, develops the annual budget and recommends SUBO policy. The board of directors, composed of college administrators, a member of the City University Board of Trustees, and four elected student officers, determines policy, programs, house rules, budget, and other matters. The Student Center provides many special services and programs for students. It has become the clubhouse for all cocurricular activities. A twenty-four-hour study hall is open for all students during fall and spring final examination period. The center's administrative and scheduling office is located off the main lobby. Graduate Student Organization The Graduate Student Organization, 0306 James Hall, is the student government of the Division of Graduate Studies. Each Brooklyn College graduate student is a member of the organization, which is funded by part of the consolidated fee students pay each time they enroll. GSO elections are held annually; any matriculated graduate student may seek office. Meetings of the organization are open to all students. The GSO polls members, reports their opinions, and represents them on issues that concern them. Colloquia and other meetings are held on subjects of professional and social interest to the academic community. The GSO publishes a newsletter several times each semester. The organization sponsors and gives funds to associations of graduate students in individual academic departments. Each association elects officers and has a yearly budget for books, guest speakers, films, convention attendance, and other activities. Further information can be obtained from the GSO office, 951-5503. Office of Alumni Affairs The Brooklyn College Office of Alumni Affairs, 1234 Boylan Hall, provides services and programs for all Brooklyn College alumni. These include the support of educational and social programs for regional chapters, classes, professional and cultural affiliate groups, and the issuing of ID cards that enable alumni to use selected resources of the college. There are active alumni groups in the following areas: Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Campus and Southwest Brooklyn, Palm Beach and South Florida, Israel, Long Island, Los Angeles-Southern California, Manhattan, New Mexico, Northern Metropolitan New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Diego, Northern California, Taiwan, Tucson, and Washington, D.C. For further information, telephone 951-5065. Recreational activities Recreational facilities include squash courts, basketball courts, pools, jogging track, racquetball courts, conditioning weight-training room, tennis courts, and handball/paddleball courts. Schedules for activities are available in the Recreation Office, 125 Roosevelt Hall. To use facilities, which are available on an individual basis, students must present a validated Brooklyn College identification card and purchase a recreation sticker for $23 a semester. Intramural sports Intramurals provide structured tournaments in a variety of sports for men, women, and coed teams. The program welcomes all students, faculty, and staff, regardless of their athletic abilities. Information may be obtained in the Recreation and Intramurals Office, 125 Roosevelt Hall, 951-5366. MCX150 GRAD1/gb-16 GradBull 95-98 10/6/94 11/22/94 12/8/94 gb-17 GradBull 95-98 Disk: GRAD3 10/6/94, 11/22/94, 1/5/95, 1/12/95, 1/17, 2/28/95, 3/7/95, 3/9/95, 3/14/95, 3/21/95, 4/11/95 Admission 17 MCO54 Admission The Office of Admissions is located in 1201 Plaza Building and is open during the day Monday through Friday and one evening during the week. For specific office hours, please call 951-5914. The Office of the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research is in 3238 Boylan Hall. General admission requirements This chapter addresses admission requirements relating to academic qualifications, state health laws, and the admission process. It also explains additional admission requirements for international applicants and provides information on admission status. Academic qualifications Baccalaureate degree Applicants for admission to a degree or advanced certificate program in the Division of Graduate Studies must have graduated with an acceptable baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution and have completed an approved undergraduate program of study with satisfactory grades. Grade point average (GPA) A minimum grade point average of approximately B in the undergraduate major and a minimum average of B- on the record as a whole are required. In determining the admission of students who do not have the required undergraduate averages, grades in appropriate graduate courses completed in an approved institution may be considered. Applicants to teacher education programs who do not meet grade point average requirements may be considered for admission on the basis of satisfactory GRE scores. Graduate Record Examination Graduate Record Examination scores are required in some programs. Examination requirements, if any, are stated under a program's matriculation requirements in this Bulletin. Applicants may be required to complete one or both parts of the examination, which consists of an advanced test in the major field and an aptitude test that measures analytical, verbal, and quantitative skills. An application to take the examination may be obtained from the Educational Testing Service, P.O. Box 1-6000, Princeton, New Jersey 08547. Applicants who have taken the examination should arrange to have the scores sent by the Educational Testing Service directly to the Office of Admissions, 1201 Plaza Building. GRE scores must be received by application deadlines. State health laws Applicants who have an infectious or contagious disease that may pose a health risk to others must submit to the Admissions Office a statement from their physician detailing their medical status. Student immunization requirement New York State Law requires all students to submit a Student Immunization Record form proving immunity to measles, mumps, and rubella. The following constitutes proof of immunity: two doses of measles vaccination and one dose each of mumps and rubella; blood test results showing immunity to each disease or an exact date of having had mumps or measles (disease history is not considered valid proof of immunity for rubella). Students who do not receive a Student Immunization Record as part of their admission packet may obtain one in the Immunization and Health Programs Office located in 1115 Plaza Building (telephone: 951-4266). While certain students may be exempt because of age, number of credits, medical reasons, or religious belief, they must still complete the form and submit it by the first day of classes. After thirty days, students who have not submitted a valid form will be prohibited from attending classes. Admission process Applicants for admission to the graduate division may apply to the Office of Admissions. A nonrefundable fee of $35 is payable when the application is filed. Credentials submitted with an application become the property of Brooklyn College and will not be returned to the applicant. An applicant should inform the Office of Admissions if the name on any credential is different from that on the application. Official documentation is required to substantiate name change (for example, a marriage certificate or court document). Admission application There is a single application form, regardless of the status in which a student may be admitted. This application form, together with official undergraduate transcript(s), letters of recommendation, TOEFL scores (for international applicants), and any other examination scores required by particular departments or programs, must be submitted by the appropriate deadline to the Office of Admissions, 1201 Plaza Building. Transcript. A complete and official transcript of both undergraduate and graduate studies, including any work done at Brooklyn College, must accompany the application. Colleges or universities should mail official transcripts directly to the applicant, to be submitted, unopened, with the application. MCX150GRAD1/gb-17 revised GradBull 95-98 1/3/95, 1/5/95, 1/12/95, 1/17/95, 2/28/95 3/7/95, 3/9/95, 3/14/95, 3/21/95, 4/11/95 gb-18 GradBull 95-98 Disk: GRAD3 10/6/94, 11/22/94, 1/5/95, 2/28/95, 3/7/95, 3/9/95, 3/14/95, 4/11/95, 4/18/95 18 Admission MCO54 Upon admission to the Graduate Division, applicants who are completing their final semester in the Undergraduate Division must arrange to have their final transcript, which indicates degree awarded, submitted to the Office of Admissions prior to registration. Letters of recommendation. A student applying for admission in a liberal arts and sciences program must submit two letters of recommendation with the application. The letters must be from faculty members familiar with the applicant's academic achievement and plans for graduate study. In some cases, letters of recommendation from other professionals may be acceptable. Applicants who want to submit letters of recommendation from professionals other than faculty members should contact the department of major study for permission. Unless otherwise stated in the program admission requirements in this Bulletin, letters of recommendation are not required of applicants to teacher education programs. Application review, acceptance, and determination of status When a completed application has been received, the department or program to which the student has applied will review the application and determine the applicant's status. Any subsequent change in a student's status will be determined by the department or program, except that a student may not achieve matriculated status without a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better. Note: The terms "department" and "program" are used interchangeably and refer to any program identified in the Bulletin as leading to a master's degree or an advanced certificate. Application deadlines To ensure consideration for admission, it is the applicant's responsibility to make sure that the application and all supporting credentials are received by the Office of Admissions by the stipulated dates. Applications must be filed by March 1 for the summer and fall terms and by November 1 for the spring term. Students educated outside the United States must file applications by February 1 for the summer and fall terms and by October 1 for the spring term. Students who apply by the deadline will receive notification regarding the status of their application. Once the application is complete, with all transcripts and letters of recommendation, students will receive notification of whether or not they have been admitted. Late application deadline: provisional admission Applicants who miss the regular filing deadline may be admitted provisionally if they file the application by a special late deadline determined by the Office of Admissions. In this case, the application must be accompanied minimally by either a copy of an undergraduate diploma and unofficial transcript(s) or by an unofficial transcript that indicates a degree has been awarded. Such applicants must sign a declaration in which they a) state that the information supplied is complete and accurate; b) agree to complete the full application process by the next regular deadline during the first semester of study; c) acknowledge and accept that if they do not register, or fail to complete the application process in time (including submission of all required official documents) during the first semester of study, or are denied admission following such application, they will be barred from further registration. Late applicants provisionally admitted are classified in nonmatriculated status in the provisional semester unless a) the application is accompanied by an official transcript and all other accompanying documents and b) the department wishes to approve matriculated status and completes the admission and application review process before the student registers for classes. Additional admission requirements for international applicants 1. All applicants with foreign credentials should file their applications one month prior to the specified deadline. This will help facilitate the special process required for evaluating foreign documents. International students are not eligible for provisional admission. 2. The international applicant's undergraduate degree must be equivalent to an American baccalaureate degree; that is, it must encompass the required professional and liberal arts training required for that degree in the United States. 3. Official transcripts, degree certifications, and diplomas in the applicant's native language are required to be mailed with the application form in accordance with the instructions in the application packet. Documents in languages other than English must be accompanied by an official English translation. 4. International applicants whose native language is not English or who were educated in a country where English is not the official language must take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and submit the results of that test with the application for admission. The minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 500, but applicants should note that some programs identified in the application form require significantly higher TOEFL scores. MCX150 GRAD1/gb-18 revised GradBull 95-98 1/3/95, 1/5/95, 1/12/95, 2/28/95, 3/7/95, 3/9/95 3/14/95, 4/11/95, 4/18/95 gb-19 GradBull 95-98 Disk: GRAD3 10/6/94, 11/22/94, 1/5/95, 1/12/95, 2/28/95, 3/7/95, 3/9/95, 3/14/95, 3/21/95 Admission 19 MCO54 Applications and information regarding the TOEFL may be obtained from TOEFL Services, P.O. Box 1-6151, Princeton, New Jersey 08541. 5. Applicants who will require an F-1 or J-1 visa to enter the United States for study at Brooklyn College must complete the Confidential Declaration and Certification of Finances contained in the application booklet. Supporting financial documentation must be submitted in order to obtain the I-20 Certificate of Eligibility from the college. Students of this status can be accepted as matriculated only and are required to enroll full time. International students admitted to the college are required to subscribe to a health insurance plan and to arrange for their own housing. 6. Applicants with foreign credentials and holders of a permanent alien registration card must present this card and any official documents mentioned above, if required, to the Office of Admissions, 1201 Plaza Building. Students must also present photocopies of these materials. 7. Soon after their arrival in New York, international students should report to the International Student Office, 1307 James Hall. In addition, they should go to the Office of Admissions and report their local address. Admission status If an applicant is admitted to a program, the department will determine the applicant's status as follows: 1. An applicant who fully meets the department's admission requirements and is approved by the department will be admitted in matriculated status. 2. An applicant who meets admission requirements except for minor deficiencies may be placed in matriculated status with conditions; if these conditions are not satisfied by the time a student has earned 15 credits, the student is barred from further registration. 3. An applicant who has significant deficiencies in meeting the department's admission requirements may be placed in nonmatriculated status. A nonmatriculated student, though admitted to study in a department, is not yet eligible to earn a degree. Admission in nonmatriculated status means that the student's undergraduate record is deficient either in overall quality or in preparation in certain subject-matter areas. Such placement means that the department believes that the student will be able to correct these deficiencies by the successful completion of certain undergraduate or graduate courses (as determined and monitored by careful guidance and counseling) and that the student will become eligible for matriculated status. A nonmatriculated student must be promoted to matriculated status to earn a degree. For details, see the chapter on "Academic Standing." Credit limit on nonmatriculants Nonmatriculated students must meet department requirements for matriculation by the time they have earned 15 graduate credits. A nonmatriculated student will not be allowed to register for any credits beyond this 15-credit limit (unless admitted to a different department or program). Matriculation requirements for nonmatriculated students To matriculate, a student admitted in nonmatriculant status must have achieved a grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher after enrolling at Brooklyn College. Matriculation requirements are set by the department in which the student intends to earn a degree and usually involve completion of 6, 9, or 12 credits of course work and certain specific course requirements. Matriculation requirements for each program are stated in this Bulletin. Matriculation conditions in secondary education curricula and in the common branches in education are stated in the chapter "School of Education." All applicants should review the matriculation requirements for the programs in which they are interested before submitting an application. Program requirements vary and may include one or more of the following: an additional application for admission, supporting material, an interview, an audition. The Office of Admissions, 1201 Plaza Building, submits all credentials to the department for evaluation and approval. A student needing undergraduate course work as a condition for matriculation may meet matriculation conditions by taking courses in the Brooklyn College Undergraduate Division as a nondegree student. Students must apply for admission to the Undergraduate Division and must pay tuition at rates set for undergraduate nondegree students. Undergraduate tuition rates are listed in the Schedule of Classes. Registration limitation on nonmatriculants Admission to the Division of Graduate Studies as a nonmatriculated student does not guarantee admission to every course. Not all graduate courses are open to nonmatriculated students. For some courses non matriculated students must have permission to enroll before registation. Matriculation review for nonmatriculated students It is not necessary for students who enter Brooklyn College as nonmatriculants beginning spring, 1996, to file a new application form in order to matriculate. Every semester, the record of each nonmatriculated student will undergo departmental review. The names of students meriting matriculated status will be forwarded to the Office of Student Records; such students will be notified of their change of status. MCX150GRAD1/gb-19 revised GradBull 95-98 1/3/95 1/5/95 1/12/95 2/28/95 3/7/95 3/9/95 3/14/95 3/21/95 gb-20 GradBull 95-98 Disk: GRAD3 10/6/94, 11/22/94, 1/5/95, 2/28/95, 3/7/95, 3/9/95, 3/14/95, 4/11/95 20 Admission Nondegree students An applicant who wishes to take courses for personal or professional reasons, without intending to pursue a degree, may choose to apply as a nondegree student by checking the appropriate box on the application form. The applicant in this case will sign a declaration acknowledging that a maximum of 6 credits completed in nondegree status can be applied toward a degree, should the student ever become a degree candidate. Before choosing to apply for nondegree status, the applicant is strongly advised to consult with the Graduate Deputy in the intended department of study. Transfer credit Information about transfer credit is in the chapter "Academic Standing." Visiting students Students from other CUNY colleges who wish to take courses at Brooklyn College must submit a permit from their home college to the Admissions Office in 1201 Plaza prior to registration. Students in attendance at colleges other than a CUNY college also may enroll as visiting students. They must file for admission and submit to the Office of Admissions an official letter certifying that they are in good academic standing at their home college and have permission to take course work at Brooklyn College. Visiting student status is valid for only one semester. Auditing courses Students may register to audit graduate courses if facilities permit and permission is given by the department. Students pay full tuition and fees but do not receive credit for courses they audit. Miscellaneous information Registration for courses Students are expected to complete registration during the college's official registration period. All students who meet the application deadline will be mailed information about registration dates and procedures. It is recommended that students bring a copy of their undergraduate transcript to registration in order to facilitate advisement by department representatives. Housing Information about housing is in the chapter "Counseling and Campus Services." Tuition and Fees Tuition and fees listed in this Bulletin and in all registration material issued by the college are set by the Board of Trustees of The City University of New York and are subject to change without notice. If tuition or fees are increased, payments already made are counted as partial payment, and students are notified of the additional amount due and of the payment deadline. Tuition The following tuition rates apply except when special tuition is set by the Board of Trustees of The City University of New York. Tuition for graduate students New York State residents. Students residing in New York State pay tuition of $145 a credit. For courses in which the number of hours a class meets each week exceeds the number of credits, students pay $145 a credit plus $50 for each additional class hour. Noncredit thesis research and supervision courses are billed as three-hour, three-credit courses. Maximum tuition each term is $1,675. Nonresidents and international students. Students residing outside New York State and foreign students pay tuition of $250 a credit. For courses in which the number of hours a class meets each week exceeds the number of credits, students pay $250 a credit plus $65 for each additional class hour. Noncredit thesis research and supervision courses are billed as three-hour, three- credit courses. Maximum tuition each term is $2,925. Undergraduate courses. Graduate students who take undergraduate courses to satisfy graduate degree prerequisites, corequisites, or other requirements pay tuition rates set for undergraduate part-time students. If, on the other hand, the undergraduate courses are not required, then tuition is based on the part-time undergraduate nondegree rate. Tuition for undergraduate students Undergraduate students who take graduate courses as nondegree students and who receive graduate credit for those courses must pay the applicable graduate tuition. No undergraduate student is required to pay more than the maximum tuition (at applicable residence or degree rates), regardless of the mix of undergraduate and graduate courses taken, as long as graduate courses are used toward the undergraduate degree. If the courses are used toward a graduate degree, the student must be rebilled at the graduate tuition rate. Credit for an undergraduate or graduate course may be applied MCX150 GRAD1/gb-20 revised GradBull 95-98 1/5/95 2/28/95 3/7/95 3/9/95 3/14/95 4/11/95 gb-21 GradBull 95-98 Disk: GRAD3 10/6/94, 11/22/94 Tuition and Fees 21 MCO52 toward either an undergraduate degree or a graduate degree but not toward both. Tuition waiver for City University of New York employees Full-time members of the instructional staff and full-time Gittleson employees may be exempted from the payment of tuition for up to six credits in graduate courses each term. Information and applications for tuition waivers may be obtained in the personnel office of the CUNY unit in which the staff member is employed. Employees must meet standards and requirements of the college and be accepted by the Division of Graduate Studies. New York State residency requirements To be classified as a New York State resident, an applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States and must have resided in the State of New York for the 12-month period preceding the first day of classes of the term in which the applicant enrolls. Students classified by the director of admissions as out- of-state residents must pay tuition as nonresident students. They may apply to have their status changed to New York State resident by filing a City University residence form in the Office of Student Records, 1118 Boylan Hall. The following documents must accompany this form: a copy of a lease and rent receipts or canceled rent payment checks for the period of one year before the term in which the student claims to meet state residency requirements; a certified copy of the most recent New York State or federal income tax return; and utility company bills. Applicants for residency who are under 18 years of age must submit certified copies of a parent's or guardian's federal and state income tax forms. Students who were admitted to the college with an immigration permanent resident card must submit the card at the time of filing. Additional information and requirements are contained in the City University residence form. Students must provide all documents proving residency status no later than the end of the second week of classes of the semester in which that status would take effect. Documentation provided after that time will delay the new residency status until the following semester. An applicant for residency who does not provide the registrar with the required information or documentation may be classified as an out-of-state resident. Students denied resident status by the registrar may appeal the decision within 10 days of the date of notification. Consolidated fees Graduate students pay a consolidated fee for each fall, spring, and summer term in which they enroll. The entire fee must be paid at registration. No part of the fee is refundable. The amount of the fee for the fall and spring terms is the same for full-time or part-time enrollment. The fee for all students in the summer term is the same. A full-time student is enrolled for 12 or more credits; a part-time student is enrolled for fewer than 12 credits. In addition, all students pay a CUNY consolidated services fee each term that they register. Full-time or part-time students (fall and spring terms) Student Center $27.50 Student activities 16.75 Health Clinic 10.00 CUNY Research Foundation 0.85 CUNY consolidated services fee 2.00 Total $57.10 Summer term (all students) Student Center $27.50 Student activities 2.50 Health Clinic 10.00 CUNY consolidated services fee 2.00 Total $42.00 Special fees Application $35. Application for $10. readmission Duplicate diploma $15. Duplicate record $5 for each duplicate of any receipt or similar item. Late payment $15 for delinquency in paying tuition and fees by deadline indicated in Schedule of Classes and on the tuition bill. Late registration $15. Library fines 10 a day for overdue general circulation books for each day the library is open; 50 an hour for overdue reserve books for each hour the library is open; 25 an hour for overdue books restricted to two-hour use; $1 a MCX150GRAD1/gb-21 GradBull 95-98 10/6/94 11/22/94 gb-22 GradBull 95-98 Disk: GRAD3 10/6/94, 11/22/94, 1/12/95 22 Tuition and Fees MCO53 day for home-use reserve books; $5 a day additional fine for each reserve book removed from the library without permission; a service charge plus the list price for any lost item. Maintenance of Resident-Non $250.00 matriculation Non-resident $403.00 Program change $10 for adding a course, changing from one course to another, or changing from one section to another. Recreation and $23, optional, for use of athletics athletic facilities. Reinstatement $15 for reinstatement if initial registration is canceled for nonpayment of tuition and fees. Replacement of $5. ID card Reprocessing $15 for a check returned by bank as uncollectible. Speech and $100 for speech diagnostic Hearing Center evaluation; $100 for audiological evaluation; $495 for 14 half-hour individual speech therapy sessions; $100 for 14 one-hour group speech therapy sessions. Make-up $15 for the first examination; examination and $5 for each additional examination, not to exceed $25 at one time. Transcript $4. Waived for transcripts sent to the admission offices of other units of the City University. Refunds A student who withdraws from courses voluntarily may receive a proportionate tuition refund if valid reasons are offered for withdrawal. A student is allowed a limited number of refunds. The following is the refund schedule. It is subject to change by the Board of Trustees of The City University of New York. On approval of a written application to the bursar, tuition may be refunded as follows: 100 percent refund for withdrawal from courses before the official opening date of the fall and spring terms; 75 percent refund for withdrawal within one week after the scheduled opening date of classes; 50 percent refund for withdrawal during the second week after the scheduled opening date of classes; 25 percent refund for withdrawal during the third week after the scheduled opening date of classes. No refund is given if a student withdraws later than the third week after the scheduled opening date of classes. The refund schedule for summer session is published in the summer Schedule of Classes. Unless a student's registration is canceled by the college, no part of the special fees or penalty fees is refunded. No part of the consolidated fee is refunded unless a student's registration is canceled by the college or a student drops all courses before the first day of the term. To claim a refund, a student must return the fee receipt to the Office of the Bursar, 1155 Boylan Hall. Students who enlist in the armed forces, Peace Corps, or VISTA who have not attended classes long enough to qualify for a grade, but continue in attendance to within two weeks of induction, receive a refund of tuition and all fees, except application fees, as follows: withdrawal before the beginning of the fifth calendar week (third calendar week for summer session) after the scheduled opening date of the session, 100 percent refund; withdrawal thereafter, 50 percent. Service must be documented with a copy of induction or service orders. No refund is made to a student who has been assigned a grade, whether the grade is passing or failing. To obtain a grade, a student must have been enrolled for approximately 13 weeks or for five weeks in summer session. MCX150 GRAD1/gb-22 GradBull 95-98 10/6/94 11/22/94 1/12/95 gb-23 GradBull 95-98 Disk: GRAD1 10/11/94, 11/22/94, 12/8/94, 3/2/95 Financial Assistance 23 MCO53 Financial Assistance The Office of Financial Aid administers federal, state, and city grant, loan, and work programs to assist students in meeting their educational costs. Application forms and complete information regarding application procedures, eligibility requirements, methods of selecting recipients and allocating awards, and rights and responsibilities of recipients may be obtained from the Office of Financial Aid, 1507 Plaza Building. Students must be matriculatedenrolled in a degree programto receive financial assistance. Although every effort is made to help each applicant, the college cannot assure assistance to all eligible students. The following estimates of costs for graduate study for the 1994-95 year may help students determine if they need assistance. The estimates are based on full-time study for New York State residents who do not live with their parents while attending school. Tuition and fees $3,464.40 Books and supplies 500.00 Transportation 675.00 Housing (rent, utilities) 3,610.00 Food 1,862.00 Personal 2,310.00 Total $12,421.40 New York State programs Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) The Tuition Assistance Program is an entitlement program; every eligible student who applies receives an award. A TAP award may be used only for tuition. Eligibility requirements. To receive payment under this program, a student must be: 1. a United States citizen or a qualifying noncitizen, 2. a legal resident of New York State, 3. enrolled full-time, 4. within the income limits, 5. matriculated, 6. in good academic standing, 7. attending an institution at which tuition is at least $200 per year, and 8. free of debt from a defaulted guaranteed student loan. The maximum annual graduate award is $1,200; the minimum annual award is $100. Specific award schedules are listed in the TAP application booklet. Applications may be obtained from the Office of Financial Aid or from the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation, Albany, New York 12255. Application must be made annually. The deadline is May 1 of the academic year of attendance; however, students should file their application well in advance of the starting date of the semester in order to have the award available for bill deferment purposes. The Higher Education Services Corporation determines the applicant's eligibility and mails an award certificate indicating the amount of the grant directly to the applicant. The college may defer payment of tuition when the student presents the award certificate. Actual payment is made only after the college certifies a student's eligibility. Academic standards. Graduate students may receive awards for four years. After the first graduate TAP payment semester, students must meet the following cumulative credit and cumulative index requirements to maintain TAP eligibility: To be eligible for graduate payment number two, a student must have earned at least six credits with a grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.00. To be eligible for graduate payment number three, a student must have earned at least twelve credits with a GPA of at least 2.50. To be eligible for graduate payment number four, a student must have earned at least twenty-one credits with a GPA of at least 2.75. To be eligible for graduate payment number five, a student must have earned at least thirty credits with a GPA of at least 3.00. To be eligible for graduate payment number six, a student must have earned at least forty-five credits with a GPA of at least 3.00. To be eligible for graduate payment number seven, a student must have earned at least sixty credits with a GPA of at least 3.00. To be eligible for graduate payment number eight, a student must have earned at least seventy-five credits with a GPA of at least 3.00. In addition, students must meet the following program pursuit standards to qualify for the TAP payment specified. The TAP payments specified include payments the student received for both undergraduate and graduate level study. MCX150GRAD1/gb-23 GradBull 95-98 10/11/94 11/22/94 12/8/94 3/2/95 gb-24 GradBull 95-98 Disk: GRAD1 10/11/94, 11/22/94, 1/17/95, 3/2/95 24 Financial Assistance MCO54 To be eligible for a second TAP payment, a student must have completed at least six credits during the immediately preceding semester. To be eligible for a third TAP payment, a student must have completed at least six credits during the immediately preceding semester. To be eligible for a fourth TAP payment, a student must have completed at least nine credits during the immediately preceding semester. To be eligible for a fifth TAP payment, a student must have completed at least nine credits during the immediately preceding semester. To be eligible for the sixth through sixteenth TAP payments, a student must have completed at least twelve credits during the immediately preceding semester. Federal programs Federal Family Education Loan Programs The Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFELP) allow eligible students to borrow money directly from approved lenders. These programs include the Federal Stafford Loan Program and the Unsubsidized Stafford Loans for Middle-Income Borrowers. Under the Federal Stafford Loan and the Unsubsidized Stafford Loan programs, a student may borrow up to $18,500 for each academic year of graduate or professional-degree study, with a combined total of $65,000 including any loans for undergraduate study. Students are eligible to borrow upon proving financial need for the loan(s). This determination is made by the Office of Financial Aid on the basis of financial information provided on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Forms are available at 1507 Plaza Building. The loan application may be obtained from a bank and can be submitted only after the forms for determining financial need have been processed. In addition, all students who have attended non-CUNY schools must provide a Financial Aid Transcript in order to have a student loan application completed. Repayment of loans begins six months after a student graduates, leaves school, or drops below half-time status. Under certain conditions, loan payments may be deferred; students should review their promissory note to determine which deferment provisions may be applicable. Loan repayment can be canceled only for total and permanent disability or death. For information on deferment, contact the Office of Financial Aid. Each student applying for a loan for the first time at Brooklyn College will be required to have an entrance counseling session with a counselor in the Office of Financial Aid. During this session, which is mandated by federal regulations, additional written information concerning the rights and obligations of the applicant will be provided. Perkins Loan Program Students who are in good standing and enrolled for at least six credits a term may apply for a Perkins Loan. Eligible students may borrow up to a total of $30,000 including undergraduate loans. Awards are based on the availability of funds and the financial need of the applicant. The average award at Brooklyn College is $1,500. Repayment and accrual of interest on the unpaid balance do not begin until six months after a student graduates or leaves school. Interest on the loan is five percent, and repayment may be extended over ten years, depending on the size of the loan. Payment is not required for up to three years of active military service or service in the Peace Corps, VISTA, or similar national program. Payment may be deferred up to two years while serving an eligible internship. Borrowers who enter certain fields of teaching or specified military duty may qualify for partial cancellation of the entire loan. An application may be obtained from the Office of Financial Aid. Brooklyn College approves and makes the loan. Federal Work-Study Program College work-study is a federal program of employment that pays eligible students in good standing an hourly wage for work done for the college or public or other nonprofit agencies. If more students are eligible for the Federal Work-Study Program than there are funds available, preference is given to students who have the greater financial need and who must earn a part of their educational expenses to remain in college. The financial aid officer considers financial need, class schedule, academic progress, and health status in determining whether and how many hours the applicant may work under the program. A student may work up to 20 hours a week while attending classes full time. During the summer and other vacation periods when the student has no classes, he or she may work full time up to 40 hours a week. For campus jobs, the rate of pay is about $5 an hour. (Higher rates may be paid for some specialized work.) Off-campus jobs, for which the rate of pay is usually higher, include work in health, welfare, and recreation agencies and in community action programs and the Urban Corps. Applications should be filed in the Office of Financial Aid. The office arranges the employment. MCX150 GRAD1/gb-24 GradBull 95-98 10/11/94 11/22/94 1/17/95 3/2/95 gb-25 GradBull 95-98 Disk: GRAD1 10/11/94, 11/22/94, 12/8/94, 12/13/94, 3/2/95, 3/7/95, 3/9/95, 4/11/95 ñDB""!DB""! ñ Academic Standing 25 MCO52 Veterans Administration educational assistance Information about Veterans Administration education benefits under the GI Bill and for post-Vietnam era veterans may be obtained from any Veterans Administration office and from the Brooklyn College Veterans Affairs and Counseling Center, 0301 James Hall, telephone 951-5842. Educational benefits are described in VA pamphlet 20-67-1, which may be obtained from the Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C. 20420. City University programs Graduate tuition waiver Graduate students who are matriculated and registered for a minimum of six credits a term may be considered for a partial tuition waiver if their financial resources are inadequate as determined by Brooklyn College through a standardized needs analysis process. Waivers are awarded in the fall for the academic year. Waivers for the spring term are usually given only to new students and only if funds are available. Full-time students who are eligible to apply for aid under the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) must apply to that program before being considered for a tuition waiver. Students ineligible for TAP awards must show proof of ineligibility. Eligible students are awarded waivers by the CUNY Central Office of Financial Assistance. To apply for a waiver, a student must file both the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the CUNY-FAF by June 1. Fellowships and lectureships As a part-time graduate fellow or lecturer, a student teaches, does research, or engages in other related activities. Some appointments are made possible by college funds, others by research grants from outside agencies. Application should be made to the department of major study. Graduate assistantships Graduate assistantships are available in some departments and are awarded to master's and doctoral students on the basis of academic qualifications. The duties of graduate assistants may include teaching, research, laboratory work, graduate program administration, and similar assignments as specified by the academic department. Students should contact their graduate advisers about such assistantships. Academic Standing This chapter outlines academic regulations and procedures. Part I explains how students can determine which Graduate Bulletin applies to them and treats basic rules on time limits and attendance; part II explains matriculation requirements for nonmatriculants; part III deals with general degree requirements and procedures; part IV covers courses, grades, and transfer credits; part V addresses miscellaneous matters. Counseling regarding these issues is available from the graduate deputy in each department or program and in the Office of the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research in 3238 Boylan Hall. I: Planning the program of study; determining regulations applicable to each student; time limits and continuous attendance Plan of study During their first term in attendance, all students should prepare a program of study with the appropriate departmental graduate deputy. Applicable Graduate Bulletin A degree or advanced certificate candidate may complete the program requirements as stated in any single Graduate Bulletin in effect during the time of the student's continuous attendance in a department or program (including any official leaves of absence). The student may not select particular requirements from different Bulletins. Length of time to complete degree or advanced certificate A master's degree or advanced certificate must be completed within seven years, beginning with the student's initial registration for graduate courses at Brooklyn College in any status: matriculated, matriculated with conditions, nonmatriculated, or non- degree. (See chapter on "Admission" in this Bulletin.) Maintaining continuous attendance; readmission after interrruption of study Candidates for graduate degrees or advanced certificates are expected to maintain continuous attendance in the program to which they have been admitted until they have completed it. Interruption of study obligates the student either to apply for an official leave of absence or to pay a maintenance of matriculation fee. When students resume study, they must apply for readmission. MCX150GRAD1/gb-25 GradBull 95-98 10/11/94, 11/22/94, 12/13/94, 3/2/95, 3/7/95 3/9/95, 4/11/95 gb-26 Grad Bulletin 95-98 Disc: GRAD1 Proof 1:1/5/95, 1/12/95, 1/17/95, 3/2/95, 3/7/95, 3/21/95 26 Academic Standing MCO54 Official leave of absence. A degree or advanced certificate candidate whose grade point average is 3.0 or higher may be granted an official leave of absence by the Office of the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research, upon the recommendation of the student's program, for a specified period up to a cumulative maximum of two years. Official leave of absence forms may be obtained in the Office of the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research, 3238 Boylan Hall. A student granted an official leave of absence is considered in continuous attendance and does not pay the maintenance of matriculation fee unless he or she wishes to use the college facilities. Upon return to study, however, the student must apply for readmission to the Office of Student Records, 1118 Boylan Hall. A student on official leave of absence is guaranteed readmission to the program in which he or she was previously enrolled and retains the option to fulfill program requirements stated in the Graduate Bulletin in effect at the time of initial enrollment. Applications for readmission must be submitted before August 1 for the fall term and before December 1 for the spring term. Students not in attendance in the spring term who plan to attend summer session must apply for readmission before May 1. The application filing fee is $10. The length of an official leave shall not affect the deadline for completion of the requirements for the master's degree or advanced certificate. The seven-year time limitation includes all periods of nonattendance for any reason except service in the armed services, Peace Corps, or VISTA. Maintenance of matriculation fee. A maintenance of matriculation fee must be paid by students who do not register for courses in a given term but either a) wish to use the academic facilities of the college during that term; or b) desire to maintain their continuous attendance; or c) expect to graduate in that term. Maintenance of matriculation forms may be obtained in the Office of Student Records, 1118 Boylan Hall, or in the Office of the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research, 3238 Boylan Hall. Unofficial leave of absence. Students who interrupt their study, do not register for classes, and do not pay a maintenance of matriculation fee during the period of their absence lose the option to fulfill program requirements stated in the Graduate Bulletin in effect at the time of their initial enrollment and are obligated to fulfill requirements in effect at the time they resume their studies. Students returning from an unofficial leave must submit an application for readmission to the Office of Student Records. Readmission must be approved by the program. Deadlines and the filing fee for readmission applications are given above under "Official leave of absence." II: Matriculation requirements for students admitted as nonmatriculants This section provides information pertinent to achieving matriculation for nonmatriculated students. General requirements Students who are classified as nonmatriculants upon admission because they do not meet the required undergraduate course preparation or grade point average may matriculate by satisfactorily completing a program of study prescribed by the appropriate adviser. Nonmatriculated students must meet their requirements for matriculation by the time 15 graduate credits have been earned. To matriculate, a nonmatriculant must achieve and maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher. Other requirements are set by the individual departments and usually involve the completion of 6, 9, or 12 credits of course work and perhaps certain specific course requirements. Note: Matriculation requirements for nonmatriculants in education programs are stated in the chapter "School of Education." Credit limitations for nonmatriculated students Nonmatriculated students who later matriculate may offer toward the degree no more than 15 credits in courses completed in nonmatriculated status and may not register for courses beyond the 15-credit limit unless they have attained matriculated status or have been admitted to a different department or program. Credit is given toward a degree if the courses are appropriate to the student's curriculum, if they were approved by the major department, and if (in the case of transfer credit) they were completed within five years before the date of admission. Necessary GPA for courses completed in nonmatriculated status Courses taken in nonmatriculated status, if applicable toward the degree, are counted toward the degree if any passing grade from A (4.0) to C (2.0) is earned. Courses taken in nonmatriculated status are calculated in the GPA in the same manner as courses taken in matriculated status. Matriculation process for nonmatriculated students For students who enter Brooklyn College as nonmatriculants beginning spring, 1996, it is not necessary to file a new application form in order to matriculate. Every semester, the record of each nonmatriculated student will undergo departmental review. The names of students meriting matriculated status will be forwarded to the Office of Student Records; such students will be notified of their change of status. Nonmatriculated MCX150GRAD1/gb-26 revised GradBull 95-98 1/5/95 1/12/95 1/12/95 1/17/95 3/2/95 3/7/95 3/21/95 gb-27 Grad Bulletin 95-98 Disc: GRAD2 Proof 1:1/5/95, 1/12/95, 3/2/95, 3/7/95, 3/9/95, 3/21/95, 4/11/95 Academic Standing 27 MCO54 students who entered the Graduate Division before spring, 1996, must file a new application for Change of Status in the Office of Admissions, 1201 Plaza Building. III: General requirements and procedures for degrees and advanced certificates This part explains general degree and advanced certificate requirements and procedures: minimum grade point average (GPA), calculation of the GPA, academic probation, comprehensive examination and thesis, language examinations, and applying for a diploma. For degree requirements specific to a particular program or department, see departmental chapters below. Minimum GPA for all degree and advanced certificate candidates To receive a graduate degree or an advanced certificate, a candidate must maintain and graduate with a minimum grade point average of 3.00 (B). Individual departments may, with the approval of Faculty Council, set grade requirements in certain specified courses, or groupings of courses, accepted toward the degree or advanced certificate. Students who do not maintain at least a B (3.00) average are automatically placed on probation. A student on probation may not take a comprehensive examination, submit a thesis, or earn a degree or advanced certificate. Calculation of the GPA The grade point average is computed on a scale in which A=4, B=3, C=2, and F, FIN, FAB, or WU=0. The following illustration shows how a student who has attempted 24 credits should compute the grade point average. GradeValue AttemptedTotal GradeValueCredits Total Attempted A =4.0 x 12 48.0 B =3.0 x 6 18.0 C =2.0 x 3 6.0 F =0.0 x 3 0.0 Total 24 72.0 The GPA is 72.0/24 = 3.0 on 24 attempted credits. The following courses, taken in either matriculated or nonmatriculated status, are included in the student's GPA: 1) all courses acceptable for the student's degree or advanced certificate; 2) all 700-level courses in an academic department in which the student has taken at least one course acceptable for the degree; 3) all 600-level courses in an academic department in which the student has taken at least one 600-level course acceptable for the degree. Calculation of the GPA when a student changes programs When a student changes degree programs (without having earned a degree in the first program), the GPA shall be calculated in accordance with the above as applied to the new program. Academic probation A matriculated student whose GPA falls below 3.0 before he or she has completed the course requirements for the degree is placed on academic probation. The deficiency must then be removed (a GPA of 3.0 or higher attained) within the next nine credits of course work, in which case the probationary condition is removed. Failing to achieve this, the student is dismissed from his or her program and barred from further registration in the program. A student who falls below a GPA of 3.0 at the point of completing the course requirements for the degree may take up to an additional nine credits to remove the deficiency but only with the recommendation of the program and approval by the Office of the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research. The program may specify the courses to be taken. Comprehensive examination and/or thesis and language examinations In most programs, candidates for the master's degree are required to pass a written comprehensive examination and/or submit an acceptable thesis or major research paper. An oral examination may also be required. The requirements of each program are specified in this Bulletin. When there is a choice between a comprehensive examination and a thesis, a student who fails a comprehensive examination may not then choose to write a thesis, nor may a student who has submitted an unacceptable thesis then choose to take a comprehensive examination. Comprehensive examination. A student who wants to take a comprehensive examination must be a matriculant in good standing, that is, must have at least a 3.0 GPA, must have removed all matriculation conditions, and must complete all course requirements for the degree by the end of the term in which the examination is taken. Exceptions to this rule are stated in this Bulletin by some departments. Comprehensive examinations are given in the fall and spring terms on dates stated in the calendar in the Schedule of Classes. In liberal arts and sciences programs, application to take a comprehensive examination should be filed in the Office of the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research. In programs sponsored by the School of Education, application should be made to the School of Education, 2105 James Hall. MCX150 GRAD2/gb-27 revised GradBull 95-98 1/5/95, 1/12/95, 3/2/95, 3/7/95 3/9/95, 3/21/95, 4/11/95 gb-28 Grad Bulletin 95-98 Disc: GRAD2 Proof 1:1/5/95, 1/12/95, 1/17/95, 2/2/95, 3/2/95, 3/7/95, 3/21/95 28 Academic Standing MCO53 The opening date for filing an application for a comprehensive examination is the first day of classes of the term in which the examination is to be taken. Applications must be submitted within thirty days of this date. An application must be filed each time a comprehensive examination is taken. A comprehensive examination may not be taken more than twice without permission of the Faculty Council Committee on Graduate Admissions and Standards. Thesis. A student in a liberal arts and sciences program who intends to write a thesis must consult the deputy chairperson before registering for a required thesis research course. A student in a School of Education program who plans to write a thesis must consult the thesis coordinator, 1205 James Hall. Instructions for writing and filing a thesis may be obtained in the Office of the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research. Some programs provide supplemental instructions. Unless otherwise noted in the department requirements, a student registers for the thesis research course once. The grade of SP (satisfactory progress) is assigned until the thesis is accepted. Thesis research credit is assigned and a grade of P (pass) is entered on the record when the thesis is accepted. Language examinations. In some programs, students are required to pass one or more foreign language examinations given by the department or the Educational Testing Service. Language requirements, if any, are stated under a program's "Degree requirements" in this Bulletin. Application for a diploma During the term a student expects to graduate, the student must file a diploma card at registration or in the Office of Student Records no later than the end of the third week of the term. Failure to meet this deadline will likely delay the student's graduation. All degree and advanced certificate requirements and all forms and procedures related to those requirements must be completed by the end of the term in which the student expects to graduate. Students who filed previously but did not graduate must file again. IV: Courses, grades, and transfer credit This part deals with registration for courses, program size, limitations on registration, attendance in classes, adding and dropping courses, course grades, and grade appeals. Registration for courses Students are notified by mail of their registration status and where and when to obtain a Schedule of Classes. If a student is not notified or has a question, he or she should inquire during the week before registration in the Office of Student Records, 1118 Boylan Hall. The Schedule of Classes, published each term, contains complete instructions for registration and other important college information, including the college calendar. Limitation on program size Students may not register for more than 15 credits a term in the Division of Graduate Studies; no more than six credits may be taken in the summer session. Registration limitations for nonmatriculated students Nonmatriculated students should seek department permission before attempting to enroll in graduate courses. Some graduate courses do not admit nonmatriculated students. Consult with the graduate deputy in the department. Adding and dropping courses A program change consists of adding or dropping a course, changing from one course section to another, or making any other alteration after registration is completed. A student may add a course only during the first week of classes. Complete information about program changes, including deadlines and penalties, is in the Schedule of Classes. A student may withdraw from one or more courses without academic penalty during the first seven weeks of the term. Application for withdrawal should be made to the Office of Student Records. A student who withdraws from a course after the third week of the term does not receive a tuition refund. A student who withdraws from courses after the first seven weeks may receive a grade of WU, equivalent to failure. In some cases, if the work is satisfactory, a student may be permitted to withdraw from courses without academic penalty. A petition for withdrawal must be filed with the Office of the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research. A student must give valid reasons supported by documented evidence. Deadlines for withdrawal from courses and information on tuition refunds are in the chapter "Tuition and Fees." Repeating a course When there is repetition of a course or its equivalent and the first course has been completed with a grade of C (2.0) or higher, no credit is given for the repetition. The grade received for the repeated course, whether passing (C or above) or failing (F, FIN, FAB, or WU), is not computed in the grade point average. MCX150GRAD2/gb-28 revised GradBull 95-98 1/5/95 1/12/95 1/17/95 2/2/95 3/2/95 3/7/95 3/21/95 gb-29 Grad Bulletin 95-98 Disc: GRAD2 1/5/95, 1/12/95, 3/2/95, 3/7/95, 3/9/95, 3/21/95, 4/11/95 ñDB""!DB""! ñ Academic Standing 29 MCO53 This applies when students repeat courses taken at Brooklyn College or when students complete courses at Brooklyn College that are equivalent to those taken at other institutions and that appear on their academic record. Grades in courses Students receive a final letter grade in every course. As of the publication date of this Bulletin, several of the following letter grades will be supplemented by plus or minus grades, contingent on approval by Faculty Council. Students will be notified of any changes. The following grading system is used: AExcellent B Good C Fair F Failure WU Withdrew unofficially, counts as failure W Withdrew officially, no academic penalty P Passed, given for acceptable thesis SP Satisfactory progress in thesis research INC Work incomplete for term FIN Failure, for not completing required work ABS/ Absent from final examination FAB Failure, for not completing make-up final examination AUD Auditor INC and ABS grades. A grade of INC (incomplete) denotes failure to complete one or more requirements of a course, other than the final examination. A grade of ABS indicates absence from the final examination. Resolution of INC grade. A student who receives an INC grade in a course must complete the required work within a period to be set by the instructor but not to exceed one year from the end of the term in which the course was taken. If the student fails to do so, the grade will be changed to FIN (equivalent to an F). Resolution of ABS grade. A student who receives an ABS grade in a course and who receives permission from the Office of the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research to take a make-up final examination must take that exam by the end of the (fall or spring) semester following the term in which the course was taken. If the student fails to do so, or if permission is not granted, the grade will be changed to FAB (equivalent to an F). A fee of $15 is charged for one make-up examination. The fee for each additional examination is $5, up to a maximum of $25 per semester. Attendance in courses The instructor may consider attendance and class participation in determining the term grade. A student is not denied credit for a course solely on the basis of the attendance record. It is the student's responsibility to turn in all assignments on time. A student late for class may be excluded from the room. To obtain a grade, students who enlist in the armed forces, Peace Corps, or VISTA must have been enrolled for approximately 13 weeks during the fall or spring term or five weeks during the summer term. Appeal of final grade A student who thinks a final grade is incorrect should consult the instructor immediately after learning the grade. If the instructor does not recommend a change of grade, a student may request a review by the graduate deputy chairperson through appropriate departmental procedures. A student who wishes to pursue the matter further may make a final appeal to the Faculty Council Committee on Graduate Admissions and Standards by filing a petition in the Office of the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research. Transfer credit for courses completed at other colleges All degree and advanced certificate candidates may apply for transfer credit for graduate courses taken before enrollment at Brooklyn College and may apply to take graduate courses at another college for transfer credit. Limitation on transfer credit. Transfer credit is not granted for courses taken more than five years before a student's initial registration (in any status) for graduate courses at Brooklyn College. Conditions on transfer credit. Courses to be transferred must have been completed with a grade of A or B and may not have been applied toward a degree earned previously, with the exception noted (in the chapter "School of Education") for teacher education programs. The number of transfer credits granted for a course may not exceed the number of credits of an equivalent course at Brooklyn College. A maximum of six (6) credits may be accepted as transfer credit for courses for which there are no direct equivalents at Brooklyn College. Transfer credits for liberal arts and sciences programs. Students in liberal arts and sciences programs may receive transfer credit for up to 12 credits in graduate courses completed at other accredited graduate institutions. MCX150GRAD2/gb-29 revised GradBull 95-98 1/5/95, 1/12/95, 3/2/95, 3/7/95 3/9/95, 3/21/95, 4/11/95 gb-30 Grad Bulletin 95-98 Disc: GRAD2 1/5/95, 1/12/95, 1/17/95, 3/2/95, 3/7/95, 3/9/95, 3/14/95 30 Academic Standing MCO52 Application procedure for transfer credit for courses taken previously at other colleges. Students applying for transfer credit for courses completed before enrollment at Brooklyn College must file an application which may be obtained in the Office of Advanced Standing, 3215 Boylan Hall, or in the Office of Student Records, 1118 Boylan Hall. Students must include with the application the catalog of the college attended or a photocopy of the course description for each course submitted for transfer credit. An official transcript from the college attended must be forwarded to the Office of Advanced Standing or the Office of Student Records. The application must be approved by the deputy chairperson or chairperson of the major department. If the course was completed in a department other than the major department, approval of the deputy chairperson or chairperson of the appropriate Brooklyn College department is also required. In teacher education programs, approval of the deputy for graduate studies, School of Education, is required. Permission to take courses at other colleges for transfer credit. Students must apply for permission to take courses for transfer credit at other colleges. With the application, students must include the catalog of the college they plan to attend or a photocopy of the course description for each course they plan to take. The application must be approved by the chairperson or deputy chairperson of the major department. If the course to be taken is in a department other than the major department, approval of the deputy chairperson or chairperson of the appropriate Brooklyn College department is also required. For programs sponsored by the School of Education, approval of the deputy for graduate studies is required. Students who take a course at another college that has not been approved in advance may be denied transfer credit for the course. V: Miscellaneous information Calculating the GPA for a nondegree student Courses taken in nondegree status by a student who later becomes a degree candidate shall be included in the calculation of the GPA if the student is permitted to apply one or more of these courses toward the degree. In that case, calculation of the GPA shall include: a) all 700- level courses in an academic department in which the student has been permitted to apply a course toward the degree; b) all 600-level courses in an academic department in which the student has been permitted to apply a 600-level course toward the degree. Note: additional information on nondegree status is in the chapter "Admission." Veterans' benefits Veterans claiming benefits must complete application forms each term after registration in the Veterans Affairs and Counseling Center, 0301 James Hall. Change of name or address The Office of Student Records should be informed of any change in a student's name or address. MCX150GRAD2/gb-30 revised GradBull 95-98 1/5/95 1/12/95 1/17/95 3/2/95 3/7/95 3/9/95 3/14/95 Scholarships and Awards 31 Scholarships and Awards Lillie Berk Memorial Graduate Scholarship, by family, colleagues, and friends, $1,000 to an outstanding graduating senior who plans to study for the master's degree in the Division of Graduate Studies of Brooklyn College. Applications are available in mid-January in the Office of the Vice-President for Student Life and College Relations, 2113 Boylan Hall. Susan Bloch, '68, Award, by the Bloch family and friends, $500 to an outstanding performing arts graduate student, for the second year of study to enable completion or enhancement of studies. Students may apply for this award in the Theater Department. Ken Buckridge Award, by the Ken Buckridge undation, $250 to a student who has completed the first year of the master of fine arts intern program in television and radio and who has demonstrated academic achievement and potential. Students may apply for this award in the Television and Radio Department. Allce Crow Guidance and Counseling Award, $300 to a member of the Guidance and Counseling Program of the School of Education for outstanding character, scholarship, and service to the college, community, and the program. Students may inquire about this award in the School of Education. Lester D. Crow Scholarship, two awards of $450 each, to students in the Graduate Program in Guidance and Counseling, for outstanding scholarship and service to the profession. Students may inquire about this scholarship in the program office. James M. Fiore, Jr., Scholarship, to assist graduate students in the Performing Arts Management Program. Students may inquire about this scholarship in the Theater Department. llarry D. Gideonse Fellowship, full tuition fellowships, made possible by the support of community leaders and organizations, to afford students an opportunity for full- time study in a liberal arts field in the Division of Graduate Studies of Brooklyn College. Students may inquire about this scholarship in the department of their proposed graduate major. Jeanette Trum Granoff, 35, Graduate Scholarship for Science, $1,250 to an outstanding graduating senior for study to obtain a master s degree in a science department at Brooklyn College. Students may inquire about this scholarship in the department of their proposed graduate major. Arthur Henderson Scholarship, full tuition for graduate study at Brooklyn College, to graduating seniors who have demonstrated exceptional qualities of merit and are in financial need. Students may inquire about this scholarship in the department of their proposed graduate major. Howard W. Hintz Memorial Fellowship, $500 annually to an outstanding student admitted to or currently enrolled in the graduate program in philosophy of the City University of New York and currently or previously enrolled at Brooklyn College. Students may apply for this fellowship in the Philosophy Department. Meyer Jacobs Memorial Scholarship in Guidance and Counseling, by his daughter Gloria Eichel, 69, $300 to a graduate student in the Guidance and Counseling Program who has demonstrated outstanding academic ability and a commitment of service to the college or the community. Students may inquire about this scholarship in the Guidance and Counseling Program Office. Kappa Delta Pi Award, by the Eta Theta Chapter, $100 to a graduate student in education who has made outstanding contributions to the field. Only students who have been accepted for membership in Kappa Delta Pi are eligible for consideration. Wilson Lehr Memorial Graduate Theater Award, $500 each to graduate students who have shown distinction as scholars and as contributors to the work of the Theater Department. Students may apply for this award in the Theater Department. Bonnie Perlzweig Mintz Memorial Award, by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Perlzweig, and the Brooklyn College Chapter of Alpha Epsilon Phi, $100 to a student with high scholastic standing who is a candidate for the master of arts or the master of fine arts degree in English. Students may apply for this award in the English Department. Donald E. Peiser, 40, Scholarship, full or partial tuition to two graduate students enrolled in the master of arts degree program in Judaic studies. The recipients must have demonstrated excellence in scholarship and a commitment to further study in this field. Students may apply for this scholarship in the Judaic Studies Department. gb-32 GradBull 95-98 Disk: GRAD1 10/11/94, 11/22/94, 1/17/95, 2/2/95, 4/11/95 32 Scholarships and Awards MCO54 New York Television Academy Award, by the New York Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, to students in the Department of Television and Radio, to help meet television production expenses. Students may apply for this award in the Television and Radio Department. Melvin Silverman, '42, Scholarship in Theater, $1,000 for tuition, to an outstanding acting student in the graduate program of the Theater Department. Students may inquire about this scholarship in the Theater Department. Television Internship Award, annual grants of about $2,500 to outstanding graduate students in the two-year television internship program. Students may apply for this award in the Television and Radio Department. The Michael Tuch Foundation Fellowship, $750 to a student with an outstanding academic record who is a candidate for the master of arts or the master of fine arts degree in English. Students may apply for this scholarship in the English Department. Information about additional scholarships may be obtained in the Office of the Vice-President for Student Life and College Relations, 2113 Boylan Hall. Student Rights and College Regulations Equal opportunity policy It is the policy of the Board of Trustees of The City University of New York and of Brooklyn College to provide, for all persons, equal educational and employment opportunities in a working and learning environment in which students and employees are able to realize their full potential as productive members of the college community. To this end, it is the college's policy that its educational and employment programs will be administered without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, alienage or citizenship, disability or veteran status, or other factors irre