2013-14 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2013-14 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Selected Studies [BS_SEL]


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Associate Dean of Professional Studies
Professional Studies Building, Room 1175
607-753-2702


Associate Dean of Education
Education Building, Room 1239-A
607-753-5431

Faculty

Associate Dean, School of Professional Studies
Associate Dean, School of Education

Program Offered

Bachelor of Science in Selected Studies

Description

The Selected Studies program is an individually designed degree program for upper-division students in either the School of Professional Studies or the School of Education. Students complete all college requirements and build two areas of emphasis (concentrations) or a concentration and a minor to complete the degree, allowing for a customized program to meet their specific interests. This program is open to students with 90 or more credit hours and students must apply and be accepted by their respective associate dean.

Requirements

  1. Degree Requirements listed in this catalog apply.
  2. Liberal Arts Requirements: B.A. – 90 credit hours; B.S. – 60 credit hours

A. Required Courses: 24 credit hours


Select 24 credit hours in area(s) of emphasis.

B. Other: 15-24 credit hours


Select 15-24 credit hours in minor or in a second area of emphasis.

C. Residency Requirement


Half of the credit hours in the area(s) of emphasis and minor, if selected, must be taken at SUNY. Cortland.

D. At least 45 credit hours at the 300 level or above


E. Writing Intensive Requirement: 6 credit hours


Six credit hours of Writing Intensive (WI) courses is required, at three of which are in the area of emphasis.

Selected Studies Policies


  1. Students should meet with the associate dean as early as possible in a given semester to discuss this option.
  2. Students are required to submit a proposal to their respective associate dean. Program proposals are developed in consultation with a faculty mentor and approved by the Selected Studies Degree Program Committee.
  3. Proposals are due to the Selected Studies Degree Program Committee after a student has earned 90 credit hours and before taking courses towards this major.
  4. Suggested deadlines for submission of proposals to committee members for review are Oct. 15, Feb. 15 and June 15 of each academic year. Students need to meet with the program coordinator as early in the semester as possible.
  5. A minimum of 15 credit hours of course work in the area(s) of emphasis/minor must be completed after the Selected Studies proposal has been accepted.
  6. Selected Studies Program students may qualify for cooperative education academic field experiences for a maximum of 3 credit hours. 
  7. A maximum of eight credit hours in activity courses is allowed.
  8. The Selected Studies Program may not be used as a dual major.
  9. Requests for alterations in a student’s degree plan must be made through the advisor-mentor and approved by the program coordinator.

Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 120


Example of the B.S. in Selected Studies Program over four years


First Year


Fall Total credit hours: 16-17


  • Two GE courses
  • Foreign language
  • Elective

Spring Total credit hours: 15-16


  • Two GE courses
  • Foreign language
  • LAS elective

Second Year


Fall Total credit hours: 15


  • Two GE courses
  • All-College requirement
  • Two LAS electives

Spring Total credit hours: 15


  • Two GE courses
  • All-College requirements
  • Two LAS elective

Third Year


Fall total credit hours: 15


  • GE course
  • Area of emphasis course
  • Area of emphasis course (WI)
  • Two courses in second area of emphasis/minor

Spring Total credit hours: 15


  • Two courses in area of emphasis
  • Two courses in second area of emphasis/minor
  • Elective

Fourth Year


Fall Total credit hours: 15


  • Two courses in area of emphasis
  • Two courses in second area of emphasis/minor
  • Writing Intensive course

Spring Total credit hours: 15


  • Two courses in area of emphasis
  • Two courses in second area of emphasis/minor
  • LAS elective

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