Undergraduate Catalog

2009–2010
NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Undergraduate Division

New York Campuses

■ Old Westbury ■ Manhattan
Northern Boulevard 1855 Broadway
P.O. Box 8000 (at 61st Street)
Old Westbury, NY 11568-8000 New York, NY 10023-7692
516.686.1000 212.261.1500

Global Campuses
■ Manama, Bahrain ■ Amman, Jordan
NYIT Adliya Campus 851 Um Othaina
Road 3828, Block 338 Sixth Circle – Zahran Street
P.O. Box 11287 P.O. Box 840878
Adliya, Bahrain Amman, 11184 Jordan
Phone: [Link] Phone: [Link]/3/4

■ Vancouver, Canada ■ Abu Dhabi, UAE

701 W. Georgia St., Suite 1700 CERT Technology Park
Vancouver, B.C. P.O. Box 5464
V7Y 1K8 Canada Al Muroor Road
Phone: 604.639.0942 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Phone: 971.2.4048523
■ Nanjing, China
9 Wen Yuan Road Sites and Programs in:
Nanjing 210046 Central Islip, N.Y.
P. R. China Nanchang, Shanghai
and Shenzhen, China

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contained in this official catalog. NYIT does not discriminate in admissions or access to its programs and
activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, disability, age, marital status, gender, sexual
orientation or veteran status.
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or disability, except as such conditions may constitute bona fide occupational or assignment qualifications.
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and cannot guarantee enrollment into specific sections of desired courses. The college also reserves the right
to effect any other changes in the curriculum, administration, tuition and fees, or any other phase of school
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Table of Contents

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Fast Facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
New York Campuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-16
Real World Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Library Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
New York College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYCOM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Board of Trustees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Programs of Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
HEGIS Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Accrediting Agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Academic Calendars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-29
Admissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Academic Enrichment Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Tuition and Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Enrollment of Students and Registration Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Academic Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Student Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Honors and Awards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
School of Architecture and Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
College of Arts and Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
School of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
School of Engineering and Computing Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
School of Health Professions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
School of Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Extended Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
NYIT Global Campuses and Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Aerospace Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Army ROTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Vocational Independence Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Faculty and Staff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Campus Directions/Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
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“As a 21st-century model of higher education

and professional excellence, NYIT prepares students
for an increasingly competitive and global workplace while
instilling solid values, self-confidence, and self-respect.”

Edward Guiliano, Ph.D.

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■ Founded 1955
■ Institution type Private, independent, nonsectarian, coeducational
■ Colors Blue and gold
■ Nickname Bears
■ Athletic conference affiliations NCAA I and II, ECAC

Mission
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To support applications-oriented research that benefits the larger world ■

Schools and Colleges

School of Architecture and Design ■
School of Education ■
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School of Management ■
College of Arts and Sciences ■
New York College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYCOM) ■

Enrollment

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Diversity
Students in NYIT’s undergraduate, graduate, certificate, and professional programs
throughout the world comprise a diverse student body that represents all 50 U.S.
states and nearly 100 countries.

Financial Aid
Percent of full-time undergraduate students (fall 2008) receiving financial aid: 89%
Average aid package for full-time undergraduate students in 2008-2009: $17,926
Total amount of institutional financial aid awarded in 2008-2009: $28 million
More information: [Link]/finaid

Student Involved Businesses

■ Advertising agency
■ Health care centers
■ Newspapers
■ Public relations agency
■ Radio station
■ Television station

Honor Societies
■ Alpha Epsilon Rho (communication arts and broadcasting)
■ Delta Mu Delta (business)
■ Golden Key International Honour Society
■ Pi Theta Epsilon (occupational therapy)
■ Phi Eta Sigma National Freshman Honor Society
■ Psi Chi (psychology)
■ Tau Alpha Pi (engineering and technology)
■ Tau Sigma Delta (architecture)
■ Upsilon Pi Epsilon (computer science)

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Athletic Teams
■ Baseball (NCAA Division I)
■ Men’s and women’s basketball (NCAA Division II)
■ Men’s and women’s cross country (NCAA Division II)
■ Men’s lacrosse (NCAA Division II)
■ Men’s and women’s soccer (NCAA Division II)
■ Softball (NCAA Division II)
■ Women’s volleyball (NCAA Division II)
More information: [Link]/athletics

Internships
NYIT student internships have resulted in real-world career experiences
for thousands of students. NYIT students are regularly placed in leading
industry corporations and organizations such as Cole Haan, Con Edison,
Dolce & Gabbana, Fisher-Price, IBM, News 12, Yes Network, Apple, CBS
Corporation, Federal Aviation Administration, Fox TV, LI Association for
AIDS Care, Madison Square Garden, Michael Kors, Microsoft, MTA New
York City Transit, MTV Networks, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network,
Pfizer, Inc., The Port Authority of NY & NJ, US Department of Energy, Sony
Music, NYC School Construction, Mercedes-Benz, National Grid, Proctor
& Gamble, Smith Barney, Triton Construction, Universal Music, BBS
Architects & Engineer P.C., Bloomberg, Broadridge, CBS Sports, Cradle of
Aviation Museum, Department Public Works, Deutsche Bank, First
Investors Corp, Frank G. Relf Architect, P.C., Genesys Engineering P.C.
Gristedes, H2M Group, Himmati Engineering Inc, IC Media Direct, John W.
Baumgarten Architect, P.C., Maxim Group, MERRILL LYNCH, New York
Mets National League Baseball Club, Nielsen, North Shore Animal League,
NYC Media Group, Pall Corporation, Pilot Drafting and Consulting Inc.,
Polaris Communications, Power Management Corp, Radio Disney AM
1560, Restaurant Associates, RKO Pictures, Rosenbaum Design Group,
Sesame Workshop, Sirius Satellite Radio, Smith Barney, St. Vincent
Catholic Medical Centers, Verizon, WABC-TV.
More information: [Link]/cs

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Technology
■ Dedicated videoconferencing rooms
■ Distributed learning facilities
■ Motion capture labs
■ Open-access facilities
■ PCs and laptops in libraries
■ Teaching computer labs
■ Technology-enhanced classrooms
■ Wireless network capabilities in all student areas

Employees
Employees (Fall 2008, U.S. domestic only)
Faculty
■ Full-time 276
■ Part-time 797
Staff
■ Full-time 713
■ Part-time 118
■ Graduate assistants 210

Freshman Class
(Entering Fall 2008)
Total applications: 4,083
Offers of admission: 3,100
Percent offered admission: 75.9 percent
SAT scores (average)
Math 579
Verbal 523

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Graduation Statistics
(All NYIT campuses, 2008-2009)
Total number of graduates: 4,450
Undergraduate: 49 percent
Graduate: 44 percent
Professional/doctorate: 7 percent

Alumni
(as of May 2009)
NYIT has more than 81,000 alumni worldwide.
[Link]/alumni

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New York Campuses

Capturing the essence of each of its New York locales, NYIT’s campuses offer students
diverse learning environments in a choice of urban or suburban settings. Students have
the option of attending our Old Westbury campus on Long Island’s North Shore or our
Manhattan campus, conveniently located in the heart of midtown near Columbus
Circle. Represented at all NYIT locations are students from other states and countries,
fostering a truly diversified educational experience for all NYIT constituents. Those
interested in touring NYIT’s campuses are encouraged to call our admissions office
([Link]).

The Dorothy and Alexander Schure Old Westbury

Campus – Long Island
Nestled among more than a hundred wooded and landscaped acres, NYIT’s Dorothy and
Alexander Schure Old Westbury campus looks and feels like a private estate. In fact,
the campus comprises the former C. V. Whitney estate as well as several former estates
on Long Island’s North Shore.
As the property’s original buildings were reconstructed for educational use, special
attention was given to retaining their exterior charm. To further preserve the natural
beauty of the landscape, NYIT’s newer buildings are clustered in low, modern structures
surrounded by trees and open vistas. Classroom buildings and parking fields are
connected by walkways through woods and meadows. A spacious plaza connects
classroom buildings and acts as an “outdoor room” for students and faculty. Concerts,
lectures, and informal recreational events are frequently scheduled on campus.
The campus includes:
■ David G. Salten Hall, home to a 600-seat auditorium as well as the college
bookstore, student lounge, cafeteria, lecture rooms, and the Office of Career
Services.
■ Harry J. Schure Hall, a 90,000-square-foot, three-level structure that houses
classrooms, engineering laboratories, a 125-seat auditorium fully equipped
with modern audiovisual facilities, and faculty and administrative offices
■ Midge Karr Fine Arts and Design Center, with six studios, print shop,
auditorium, digital sculpture lab, motion capture lab, and a gallery corridor
that serves as a floor-to-ceiling display of studentartwork. A separate sculpture
studio for large-scale projects is nearby.
■ George and Gertrude Wisser Memorial Library, which houses houses state-of-
the-art computer laboratories and equipment, workstations, personal
computers, and broadband Internet services.
■ Not surprisingly, the Student Activity Center at Old Westbury—which is used for
dining, recreation, athletics and social events—is the hub of student life.
A recreation center with fieldhouse, workout room, and locker rooms adjoins the
student center.
■ The nationally recognized de Seversky Center houses NYIT’s Department of
Communication Arts and fine dining facilities. Built in 1918 as a grand mansion
for corporate legend Alfred I. Du Pont, de Seversky Center affords visitors gourmet
cuisine in elegant rooms that reflect the mansion’s original architecture and
décor. The center was named for Major Alexander P. de Seversky, a world-famous
aircraft designer, who was also a trustee of the college.
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Manhattan Campus
Located at Columbus Circle, NYIT’s Manhattan campus was designed with today’s busy
students in mind. Comprising four buildings on Broadway and West 61st Street, NYIT’s
Manhattan campus is within walking distance of Lincoln Center and Central Park, easily
accessible via subway and bus, and close to the city’s best concert halls, theaters, museums,
libraries, and restaurants.
With a full compliment of college facilities, NYIT’s Manhattan campus provides students
with a wealth of learning and work-related opportunities. Here, traditional classrooms share
space with high-technology distance learning rooms and specialized computer facilities.
In state-of-the-art laboratories, students have access to laser and fiber optics, digital
processing, chemistry, physics, and computer graphics. Rounding out the college
environment are radio, television, fine arts, and architecture studios. One of the college’s
major libraries is housed on campus.
NYIT’s Manhattan campus also supports a student activities building with a bookstore,
student lounge, snack bar, and recreation area, as well as the offices of the Student
Government Association and other student clubs and organizations.

Central Islip
NYIT’s Central Islip site reflects our unique community service model, which supports
academic programs while providing local residents and businesses with valuable community
support. Located in the heart of Suffolk County on Long Island, the sprawling campus
features Georgian-style brick buildings in a beautiful wooded setting and bordered by a golf
course and a developing suburb.
This campus is home to NYIT’s Vocational Independence Program (VIP) for students with
learning disabilities. Medical students acquire real-world experience at the NYIT’s health
care center, where more than 3,500 patients from the local community are treated each
year. And the site also includes the Technology-Based Learning Research Center, as well as
BOCES and Head Start programs.
At NYIT’s Epicurean Room restaurant, world-class chefs instruct students in the art and
science of creating memorable dining experiences.

Real-World Research
Committed to practical, applications-oriented research that will benefit the greater global
community, NYIT is particularly proud of with the breakthrough results of its faculty and
students on a wide variety of important issues in the technology (nanotechnology, cutting-
edge computer graphics), health care (Parkinson’s disease, Lyme disease), and engineering
(sustainable energy) arenas. Further, we support faculty research and scholarship as an
integral part of academia that enriches students’ classroom experience, contributes to the
body of knowledge in cutting-edge fields, and provides students with opportunities to test
theories and gain technical skills through hands-on experimentation and research.
Our Sponsored Programs and Research (SPAR) office works with faculty members and
administrators to identify and apply for funding to support research programs in all of
NYIT’s schools and colleges. SPAR also facilitates proposals for funding to support student
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and strengthen NYIT’s infrastructure. To date, NYIT faculty members have received
funding from public, private and government agencies, including:
■ National Geographic Society
■ National Institutes of Health
■ National Science Foundation
■ New York State Department of Health
■ New York State Education Department
■ U.S. Department of Defense

Library Resources
NYIT libraries are a major educational resource in support of instruction and research.
They include: the George and Gertrude Wisser Memorial Library at Old Westbury and
the Manhattan Campus Library. Additional libraries offer special collections on the Old
Westbury campus: the NYCOM Medical Library and the Education Hall Library for
architecture, interior design, and fine arts. The Wisser Library also houses the Curriculum
Materials Center (CMC), a print and non-print resource center for the teacher education
programs. The Manhattan library includes a special architecture collection. The Central
Islip collection supports the culinary and vocational independence programs.
The NYIT libraries offer research materials in a variety of formats and media. In addition
to books, periodicals, microforms, and audiovisual materials, the libraries also provide
access to electronic indexes, full-text databases, and e-books via the Internet. Access
to the libraries’ electronic collections are available on or off campus. The libraries
maintain a Web site that may be accessed directly at [Link]/library or through
NYIT’s home page, [Link]. All of the libraries offer wireless access as well as
computers and, in some libraries, laptops for patron use.
Using our online catalog, students and faculty can access the records of the holdings
of all the NYIT libraries. Through intercampus loans, they may request circulating books
at any of our campuses. Through interlibrary loans, books, journal articles, and other
resources can be requested from other libraries.
In addition to participating in the freshman College Success Seminars, staff from all the
libraries work with faculty to conduct information literacy classes for students’ research
needs. Librarians are available for one-on-one and small group teaching of library
research skills, as well as by appointment or at the reference desk of each library.
With the exception of recognized holidays, the libraries are open throughout the year.
Each library posts its regular, holiday and summer schedules. Check the library Web site
for further information.

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■ Wisser Library, Old Westbury campus

Circulation: 516.686.7633
Reference: 516.686.7657, 7658
Periodicals/interlibrary loan: 516.686.1149, 3790
Curriculum Materials Center: 516.686.7625

■ Art and Architecture, Education Hall, Old Westbury campus

Circulation: 516.686.7579
Reference: 516.686.7579, 7422
Periodicals: 516.686.7422

■ Medical Library, Old Westbury campus

Main Number: 516.686.3743
Interlibrary loan: 516.686.3944

■ Manhattan Campus Library, Second floor, Main Building

Circulation: 212.261.1526
Reference: 212.261.1524, 646.273.6062
Periodicals: 212.261.1524

■ Central Islip Collection, First floor, Building 66

Culinary arts: 631.348.3290
Vocational Independence
Program: 631.348.3354

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New York College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYCOM)

NYIT offers those interested in careers in medicine an educational opportunity through its medical
school, the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYCOM), located on the Old Westbury campus.
Founded in 1977, when NYIT received a charter from the New York State Board of Regents, NYCOM
was the first college of osteopathic medicine in New York State.
NYCOM is committed to training osteopathic physicians for a lifetime of practice and learning based
on established science and critical thinking, integrating osteopathic philosophy, principles and practice.
NYCOM offers a rigorous, fully accredited, four-year Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program leading
to the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree. Two curricular options are available: a traditional
lecture discussion based pathway, and a highly student-centered problem based learning pathway.
In addition, students can obtain concurrent degrees with the D.O./Master of Business Administration
or D.O./Master of Science in clinical nutrition. Foreign-trained physicians who wish to retrain as
physicians leading to the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine are encouraged to apply for NYCOM’s
program for émigré physicians. For those who seek to combine a B.S. with a D.O. degree, NYCOM
collaborates with a group of select colleges to offer students this seven-year program. In addition,
NYCOM students have access to advanced training in anatomy, osteopathic manipulative medicine,
and basic and clinical research through the pre-doctoral Academic Medicine Scholarship/Masters of
Neuromuscular Sciences program.
NYCOM students enjoy state-of-the art facilities. More than a thousand wired, high-performance
network drop-off points are available, as is access to Lapland, a student lab with wireless laptops.
Anatomy, pathology, and osteopathic manipulative medicine labs, as well as four major auditoriums,
are all wired as “smart’’ classrooms, and Web conferences, streaming video, and rich media are
employed as a major mode of interaction between students and faculty on and off campus.
NYCOM is nationally recognized as an innovator in osteopathic medical education, as well as for its
integration of leading-edge technology into the academic process.

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Board of Trustees
Linda Davila *† G. Bruce Leib
Chair Vice President, Investments (retired)
Vice President, Investments Morgan Stanley
Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management
Frank Liguori *
Bharat B. Bhatt * Chairman and CEO (retired)
Chair Olsten Corporation
Vice President and COO (retired)
GreenPoint Financial Corporation
Deborah Verderame Marciano †
President
Paul F. Amoruso Verderame Architecture & Interior Design
Managing Director
Oxford & Simpson Realty
Cristina L. Mendoza, Esq.
General Counsel
Kirstin Cole Florida International University
Correspondent
WCBS-TV Michael J. Merlo *
Chief Credit Officer
Rory J. Cutaia † Signature Bank
Executive Director
Corinthian Capital Group, LLC Kevin D. Silva
Chief Global Human Resourc Officer
Argo Group
Ronald D’Agostino, D.O. †
Cardiologist, Principal Partner
Long Island Cardiovascular Norman Sveilich, D.O.
Surgeon, Director of Osteopathic
Orthopedic Training
Richard J. Daly † Penisula Hospital Consortium
Chief Executive Officer
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.
Eli Wachtel †
Private Investor
Robert E. Evanson †
President (retired)
McGraw-Hill Education
Trustees Emeriti
Peter A. Ferentinos James E. Cheek, Ph.D.
Chief Executive Officer President Emeritus
Qualco, Inc. Howard University

Louis C. Grassi Philip G. Munson

Managing Partner Restaurateur
Grassi & Co.
Matthew Schure, Ph.D.
Edward Guiliano, Ph.D. * President
President and CEO Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
New York Institute of Technology
* Member of the Executive Committee
† New York Institute of Technology graduate

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NYIT Academic Senate

The Academic Senate of NYIT is an assembly of faculty and administrators that advises
NYIT’s president and board of trustees on a variety of issues related to the operations
of the college. Senators represent each academic school and related administrative
offices, and are elected by their colleagues at the beginning of each fall term to serve
for the academic year. Senate officers are elected at the first meeting of each academic
year.
Standing committees include admissions and academic standards; assessment; budget,
finances and resource allocation; calendar; communication; constitution; curriculum;
educational technology; executive; institutional development and library systems.

Programs of Study
NYIT’s academic components are organized into several schools, each administered by
a dean who is responsible for programs leading to associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s,
Doctor of Physical Therapy, and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degrees. At NYIT, we
believe that grouping related curricula into coordinated schools facilitates
interdisciplinary study.
The curriculum requirements outlined in this catalog are to be followed by those
students enrolling for the first time (or readmitting) in the 2009-2010 academic year.
Except in rare circumstances, subsequent curriculum modifications will not affect a
student in continuous attendance.

■ Associate Degree Programs

Programs leading to an associate’s degree in applied science are available in
accounting, architectural technology, business administration, communication arts,
electrical technology, environmental technology, and telecommunications
management. For details, see program descriptions in this catalog or visit [Link].

■ Baccalaureate Degree Programs

NYIT prepares undergraduates for careers in the professional and operating ranks of
business and industry. Programs expose students to basic principles and encourage
development of management and leadership qualities. A core of humanities and social
sciences courses extends throughout all programs and each major course of study
allows pertinent electives. Students may use electives to follow special interests or to
expand knowledge in subjects related to their major courses.

■ Graduate and Professional Programs

Graduate programs lead to advanced certificates, master’s degrees, doctoral degrees or
professional diplomas in a wide range of professional fields including: architecture
in urban and regional planning, business, childhood education, clinical nutrition,
communication arts, computers in education, computer science, counseling, distance
learning, educational leadership and technology, energy management, environmental
technology, instructional technology for educators and for professional trainers, human
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multimedia, occupational therapy, osteopathic medicine, physical therapy, and school

counseling. They are professionally oriented and of particular interest to those currently
employed in one or another of the several fields represented. Programs are open to
qualified holders of a bachelor’s degree who wish to return to the academic
setting, as well as to recent college graduates. The graduate bulletin specifies
admissions requirements and course listings.

Higher Education General

Information Survey (HEGIS)
NYIT's courses of study are registered by the New York State Education Department,
Office of Higher Education and the Professions, Cultural Education Center, Room 5B28,
Albany, N.Y. 12230 (Phone: 518.474.5851, under the Higher Education General
Information Survey (HEGIS) listed below.

HEGIS Code Directory

Program Degree Code No. Campus*
Accounting AAS 5002.00 1, 2
Accounting BS 5002.00 1, 2
Accounting BS/MBA 5002.00 1, 2
Professional Accounting BS/MBA 0502.00 1, 2
Advertising BS 0604.00 2
Architectural Technology AAS 5602.00 1, 2
Architectural Technology BS 0299.00 1, 2
Architectural Technology BS/MS 0299.00 1
Energy Management BS/MS 0599.00 1
Architectural Technology BS/MBA 0299.00 1, 2
Management BS/MBA 0506.00 1, 2
Architecture B ARCH 0202.00 1, 2
Urban and Regional Design M ARCH 0205.00 1
Behavioral Science BS 2201.00 1, 2
Bus Admin - Mgt of Information Systems BS 0599.00 1, 2
Business Administration AAS 5004.00 1, 2
Business Administration-Finance BS 0504.00 1, 2
Business Administration-Management BS 0506.00 1, 2
Business Administration-Marketing BS 0509.00 1, 2
Business: Accounting ADV CERT 0502.00 1, 2
Business: Finance ADV CERT 0504.00 1, 2
Business: International Business ADV CERT 0513.00 1, 2
Business: Management Information Systems ADV CERT 0599.00 1, 2
Business: Marketing ADV CERT 0509.00 1, 2
Childhood Education MS 0802.00 1, 2
Clinical Nutrition - Clinical Option MS 0424.00 1
Clinical Nutrition - Management Option MS 0424.00 1

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Comm Arts--TV-Radio Programming & Prod BFA 0603.00 1, 2

Comm Arts--TV-Radio Programming & Prod BFA/MA 0603.00 1, 2
Communication Arts AAS 5008.00 1, 2
Communication Arts MA 0605.00 1, 2
Communication Arts BFA/MA 0605.00 1, 2
Computer Graphics MFA 1009.00 1, 2
Computer Science MS 0701.00 1, 2
Computer Science BS 0701.00 1, 2
Counseling MS 0826.01 1, 2
Counseling: Mental Health MS 2104.10 1
Criminal Justice BS 2105.00 1
Graphic Design BFA 1009.00 1, 2
Distance Learning ADV CERT 0799.00 1, 2
Electrical and Computer Engineering BS 0909.00 1, 2
Electrical and Computer Engineering MS 0909.00 1
Electrical & Computer Engineering Tech B TECH 0925.00 2
Electrical Technology AAS 5310.00 1, 2
Electronics and Information Security BS 0799.00 2
Employee and Labor Relations ADV CERT 0516.00 1, 2
Energy Management BS/MS 0599.00 1
Energy Technology ADV CERT 0925.00 1, 2
Engineering Management BS 0913.00 1, 2
English BA 1501.00 1, 2
Environmental Management ADV CERT 0599.00 1
Environmental Technology MS 0420.00 1, 2
Executive MBA MBA 0506.00 1, 2
Facilities Management ADV CERT 0599.00 1, 2
Fine Arts BFA 1001.00 1, 2
Hospitality Management BPS 0508.00 1, 2
Human Resources Management ADV CERT 0515.00 1, 2
Human Resources Mgmt and Labor Relations MS 0516.00 1, 2
Information Technology BS 0702.00 1, 2
Information, Network & Computer Security MS 0799.00 1, 2
Infrastructure Security Management ADV CERT 2199.00 1
Instructional Tech - ED Tech Specialist MS 0799.00 1, 2
Instructional Tech - Professional Trainer MS 0799.00 1, 2
Instructional Technology MS 0799.00
0823.00 1, 2
0802.00
Interdisciplinary Studies BPS 4999.00 1, 2
Interdisciplinary Studies BA 4999.00 1

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Interdisciplinary Studies BS 4999.00 1, 2

Interior Design BFA 1009.00 1
Life Sciences BS 0401.00 1, 2
Life Sciences BS/MS 1299.00 1
Life Sciences BS/DO 0401.00 1
Life Sciences BS/MS 1201.00 1
Physician Assistant Studies BS/MS 1299.10 1
Life Sciences BS/DPT 1201.00 1
Physical Therapy BS/DPT 1212.00 1
Life Sciences BS/MS 1201.00 1
Physical Therapy BS/MS 1212.00 1
Management MBA 0506.00 1, 2
Mechanical Engineering BS 0910.00 1
Mechanical Engineering BS/MS 0910.00 1
Multimedia ADV CERT 0799.00 1, 2
Neuromusculoskeletal Sciences MS 1207.00 1
Nursing BS 1203.10 1, 2
Nursing BS 1203.00 1, 2
Occupational Therapy BS/MS 1208.00 1
Osteopathic Medicine BS/DO 1210.00 1
Physical Therapy DPT 1212.00 1
Physician Assistant Studies MS 1299.10 1
Political Science BS 2207.00 1, 2
Professional Accounting MBA 0502.00 1, 2
Psychology BS 2001.00 1, 2
School Leadership and Technology ADV DPL 0828.00 1
Technical Writing CERT 5008.00 1, 2
Telecommunications Technology AAS 5310.00 1, 2
Telecommunications Tech-Verizon AAS 5310.00 2
Telecomunications Network Management BS 0599.00 1, 2

*Campuses: Old Westbury=1, Manhattan=2

Enrollment in other than registered or otherwise approved programs may jeopardize a student’s eligibility for
certain student aid awards. All the above programs are registered according to the indicated Higher Education
General Information Survey (HEGIS) code.

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NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Accrediting Agencies
Commission on Higher Education of the Middle Commission on Accreditation/Approval for Dietetics
States Association of Colleges and Schools Education (CADE)
3624 Market St. The American Dietetic Association
Philadelphia, PA 19104-2680 216 West Jackson Blvd.
Tel 215.662.5606 Chicago, IL 60606-6995
Fax 215.662.5501 Tel 312.899.4876

American Culinary Federation American Osteopathic Association (AOA)

Accrediting Commission (ACF) 142 E. Ontario St.
10 San Bartola Drive Chicago, IL 60611
St. Augustine, FL 32080 Tel 312.280.5800
Tel 800.624.9458 Fax 312.280.3860
Tel 904.824.4468
Fax 904.825.4758 The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy
Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational
Accreditation Board for Engineering Therapy Association (AOTA)
and Technology, Inc. (ABET) 4720 Montgomery Lane
111 Market Place Bethesda, MD 20824 -1220
Suite 1050 Tel 301.652.2682
Baltimore, MD 21202
Tel 410.347.7700 The Accreditation Review Commission on Education
Fax 410.625.2238 for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA)
100 N. Oak Ave.
National Architectural Accrediting Marshfield, WI 54449-5788
Board, Inc. (NAAB) Tel 715.389.3785
1735 New York Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006 Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy
Tel 202.783.2007 Education (CAPTE)
Fax 202.783.2822 1111 North Fairfax St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) Tel 703.706.3245
60 Monroe Center, N.W.
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2920 National Council for Accreditation of Teacher
Tel 616.458.0400 Education (NCATE)
Fax 616.458.0460 2010 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Suite 500
Washington, DC 20036
Tel 202.466.7496

The New York Institute of Technology is chartered by the Board of Regents of The University of the State of New York.
Accredited by: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools; Engineering Accreditation Commission of the
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. for programs in Electrical, Computer and Mechanical
Engineering, Old Westbury Campus and Electrical and Computer Engineering, Manhattan Campus; Technology
Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. for Electrical Engineering
Technology; National Architectural Accrediting Board for Bachelor of Architecture; Council for Interior Design
Accreditation programs, Old Westbury Campus; Commission on Accreditaion. Approval for Dietetics Education (CADE)
of the American Dietetic Association for preprofessional program in graduate Clinical Nutrition; American Osteopathic
Association for New York College of Osteopathic Medicine; American Culinary Federation Accrediting Commission; The
Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association
(AOTA); Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) of the American Physical Therapy
Association; The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA).

The School of Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). This
accreditation covers initial teacher preparation and advanced educator preparation programs. NCATE is recognized by
the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation to accredit programs for the
preparation of teachers and other professional school personnel.
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Academic Calendar 2009-2010

Fall 2009
Aug. 31 - Sept. 4 Registration for Fall, Cycles A and B and Intersession . Register
online at NYITConnect. ([Link]/webadvisor)
Sept. 8 Fall and Cycle A classes begin
Sept. 8 - 21 Fall late registration and program changes. Cycle A late
registration and program changes through second class
meeting
Sept. 15 - Oct. 26 Cycle A withdrawal period. W grade is assigned through eighth
class meeting. Beginning the ninth class meeting the W or WF
grade may be assigned. Student and instructor signatures
required on withdrawal form.
Sept. 22 - Dec. 16 Fall withdrawal period. W grade is assigned through Nov. 8.
Beginning Nov. 9 the W or WF grade may be assigned. Student
and instructor signatures required on withdrawal form
Oct. 12 No day classes scheduled. Evening classes meet. Administrative
offices closed
Oct. 26 - 28 Cycle B registration. Register online at NYITConnect
Oct. 27, 28 Cycle A final exams
Oct. 29 Cycle B classes begin. Cycle B late registration and program
changes through second class meeting
Nov. 5 - Dec. 21 Cycle B withdrawal period. The W grade is assigned through
the eighth class meeting. Beginning the ninth class meeting
the W or WF grade may be assigned. Student and instructor
signatures required on withdrawal form
Nov. 8 - Dec 16 Fall withdrawal period. W or WF grade may be assigned.
Nov. 6 Last day to apply for December graduation. Students must
apply online at NYITConnect ([Link]/webadvisor)
Nov. 2 - 13 Priority academic advisement for Spring, Cycles C and D and
Intersession
Nov. 9 - Nov. 23 Priority online registration for Spring, Cycles C and D and
Intersession
Nov. 24 Only Thursday evening classes meet.
Nov. 24 - 25 Make-up days for Tuesday and Wednesday DAY classes only
Nov. 25 Only Friday evening classes meet
Nov. 26 - 29 No classes scheduled. Administrative offices closed.
Nov. 30 Fall and Cycle B classes resume. Administrative offices open
Dec. 15 - 16 Make-up days for day classes only. Evening classes meet
Dec. 17 - 23 Fall final exams
Dec. 22 - 23 Cycle B final exams

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Intersession 2010
Jan. 4 Intersession classes begin. Intersession late registration and
program changes through second class meeting
Jan. 5 - 15 Intersession withdrawal period. W or WF grade may be
assigned after the second class session. Student and instructor
signatures required on withdrawal form
Jan. 16 Intersession final exams
Spring 2010
Jan. 18 - 22 Registration for Spring, Cycles C and D. Register online at
NYITConnect ([Link]/webadvisor)
Jan. 25 Spring and Cycle C classes begin
Jan. 25 - Feb. 7 Spring late registration and program changes. Cycle C late
registration and program changes through second class
meeting
Feb. 1 - Mar. 16 Cycle C withdrawal period. The W grade is assigned through
the eighth class meeting. Beginning the ninth class meeting
the W or WF grade may be assigned. Student and instructor
signatures required on withdrawal form
Feb. 8 - May 15 Spring withdrawal period. W grade is assigned through March
23. Beginning March 24 the W or WF grade may be assigned.
Student and instructor signatures required on withdrawal form
Feb. 15 No classes scheduled. Administrative offices closed
Mar. 15 - 17 Cycle D registration. Register online at NYITConnect
Mar. 16 - 17 Cycle C final exams
Mar. 20 - 28 Spring recess. No classes scheduled
Mar. 29 Spring classes resume and Cycle D classes begin. Cycle D
late registration and program changes through second class
meeting.
Apr. 15 - May 15 Spring withdrawal period. W or WF grade may be assigned.
Apr. 6 - May 18 Cycle D withdrawal period. The W grade is assigned through
the eighth class meeting. Beginning the ninth class meeting
the W or WF grade may be assigned. Student and instructor
signatures required on withdrawal form
Mar. 29 - Apr. 9 Priority academic advisement for Summer, Fall, Cycles A and B
and Intersession
Apr.2 Last day to apply for May graduation. Students must apply
online at NYITConnect ([Link]/webadvisor)
Apr. 5 - 16 Priority online registration for Summer, Fall, Cycles A and B
and Intersession
May 11- 14 Make-up days for day, evening and graduate classes
May 16 - 22 Spring final exams
May 19 - 20 Cycle D final exams
May 23 Commencement

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Academic Calendar 2009-2010

Summer 2010
May 26 - June 21 Summer Session I - Four (4) Week Courses
05/26 - 05/29 Late registration and program changes
06/02 - 06/11 Withdrawal period (W grade may be assigned)
06/12 - 06/21 Withdrawal period (W or WF grade may be assigned)
May 26 - July 7 Summer Session I - Six (6) Week Courses
05/26 - 05/29 Late registration and program changes
06/02 - 06/22 Withdrawal period (W grade may be assigned)
06/23 - 07/6 Withdrawal period (W or WF grade may be assigned)
May 26 - Aug. 31 Summer Session III
05/26 - 06/9 Late registration and program changes
06/09 - 07/29 Withdrawal period (W grade may be assigned)
07/28 - 08/31 Withdrawal period (W or WF grade may be assigned)
May 31 No classes scheduled. Administrative offices closed
July 5 No classes scheduled. Administrative offices closed
July 9 Last day to apply for August graduation. Students must apply online at
NYITConnect ([Link]/webadvisor)
July 12- July 5 Summer Session II - Four (4) Week Courses
07/12 - 07/15 Late registration and program changes
07/17 - 07/30 Withdrawal period (W grade may be assigned)
07/31 - 07/5 Withdrawal period (W or WF grade may be assigned)
July 12 - Aug. 20 Summer Session II - Six (6) Week Courses
07/12 - 07/17 Late registration and program changes
07/17 - 08/5 Withdrawal period (W grade may be assigned)
08/5 - 08/20 Withdrawal period (W or WF grade may be assigned)

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Academic Calendar 2009-2010

Middle East Locations: Bahrain (Manama), Jordan (Amman), United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi)
Abu Dhabi Amman Bahrain Fall 2009 Middle East Locations (2009Q1Z Term)
7/13/09 9/1/09 9/19/09 Last day to complete work for incomplete grades
earned for Fall (2008Q1Z)
8/23/09 9/13/09 10/4/09 Fall classes begin
9/5/09 9/26/09 10/17/09 Fall late registration and program changes
9/6/09 9/27/09 10/18/09 Withdrawal period (W grade may be assigned). Student
and instructor signatures required on withdrawal form
9/25/09 9/25/09 9/25/09 Last day to apply for October 2009 graduation
10/18/10 11/15/09 11/29/09 Withdrawal period (W or WF grade may be assigned)
11/6/09 11/6/09 11/6/09 Last day to apply for December 2009 graduation
12/21/09 12/22/09 1/16/10 Fall classes end
12/21//09 12/22/09 1/16/10 Last day to complete work for incomplete grades earned
for Spring (2009Q3Z) and Summer (2009X1Z and
2009X2Z)

Abu Dhabi Amman Bahrain Spring 2010 Middle East Locations (2010Q3Z)
1/10/10 1/17/10 1/24/10 Spring classes begin
1/23/10 1/30/10 2/6/10 Spring late registration and program changes
1/24/10 1/31/10 2/7/10 Withdrawal period (W grade may be assigned). Student and
instructor signatures required on withdrawal form
2/26/10 2/26/10 2/26/10 Last day to apply for March 2010 graduation
3/7/10 3/14/10 3/21/10 Withdrawal period (W or WF grade may be assigned)
4/2/10 4/2/10 4/2/10 Last day to apply for May 2010 graduation
4/25/09 5/13/10 5/15/10 Spring classes end

Abu Dhabi Amman Bahrain Summer I Middle East Locations (2010X1Z)

5/2/10 5/30/10 5/30/10 Summer I classes begin
5/12/10 6/5/10 6/7/10 Summer I late registration and program changes
5/13/10 6/6/10 6/8/10 Withdrawal period (W grade may be assigned). Student and
instructor signatures required on withdrawal form
6/11/09 6/24/10 6/30/10 Withdrawal period (W or WF grade may be assigned)
7/11/10 7/13/10 7/24/10 Summer I classes end

Abu Dhabi Amman Bahrain Summer II Middle East Locations (2010X2Z)

N/A 7/18/10 7/25/10 Summer II classes begin
N/A 7/24/10 8/2/10 Summer II late registration and program changes
N/A 7/25/10 8/3/10 Withdrawal period (W grade may be assigned). Student and
instructor signatures required on withdrawal form
N/A 8/12/10 8/27/10 Withdrawal period (W or WF grade may be assigned)
N/A 8/31/10 9/21/10 Summer II classes end
7/11/10 8/31/10 9/21/10 Last day to complete work for incomplete grades earned
for Fall (2009Q1Z)
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Admissions
Jacquelyn Nealon, Ed.D., Vice President for Enrollment Services, 516.686.7520
Because our approach to education is inclusive, we seek to extend educational access
to members of all groups and are proud of the diversity that has become synonymous
with NYIT. No other college in the area has the global reach that is reflected at NYIT,
which includes students from every state and 98 countries worldwide.
Whether an applicant is admitted to NYIT is based on his or her educational
preparedness and ability to be academically successful. We conduct a comprehensive
evaluation of each applicant’s previous school records, essays and recommendations. In
addition, freshmen applicants are required to submit the results of either the Scholastic
Aptitude Test (SAT) or American College Testing (ACT). And while a personal interview
is not required for most majors (it is required by some of the health professions
programs), we do encourage you to visit our beautiful campuses and make
arrangements to meet with an admissions officer.

Admissions Procedures
Students are admitted to NYIT for the fall or spring semesters. Newly enrolled students
are eligible to take courses during summer sessions usually scheduled for early June and
late July. An application for admission can be obtained by mail or in person from the
Office of Admissions at any of our campuses. Also, you can access our online
application by visiting our Web site at [Link]/apply.
Following is the order of admissions procedures for undergraduate students (special
procedures may apply to international applicants):
■ An admission application form should be submitted to the Office of
Admissions in Old Westbury for all campuses. Applications are considered in
the order received as long as space in the program of your choice is available.
■ A nonrefundable application fee of $50 is required with the application form.
■ It is important that you arrange for scholastic records, including official copies
of transcripts from all schools and colleges previously attended to be
forwarded directly to the admissions office in Old Westbury.
■ Scores from the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or American College Testing
(ACT) exams are also required and should be forwarded directly to the
admissions office in Old Westbury. Applicants can request the proper forms
from their high school guidance counselors. The NYIT college code for the SAT
is 2561 and for the ACT is 2832.
■ A minimum of one letter of recommendation is required for all applications
(see special requirements for additional letters of recommendation by
program). You may use the teacher recommendation form in the NYIT
application, the common application or the teacher may provide a separate
letter.
■ Candidates for admission to NYIT receive written notification of the decisions
made by the admissions office on a rolling basis; as files are completed,
decisions are made and sent. Upon acceptance of an offer of admission,
candidates are required to pay a $400 nonrefundable deposit, which will be
credited toward the first term’s tuition. Admitted students also are required to
submit completed health forms prior to registration and are recommended to
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Applicants to all colleges and universities in New York state who were born on or after
Jan. 1, 1957, must provide written evidence of immunization against mumps, measles and
rubella or demonstrate that they are entitled to an exemption from this legal requirement.

Admission of International Students

NYIT welcomes students from other nations who show promise of profiting from
educational opportunities in the United States. The following guidelines are for
prospective students residing outside the continental limits of the United States who
wish to attend the college:
■ The application form, $50 fee and required documents must be submitted to
the Office of Admissions in Old Westbury.
■ Applications from international students must be received by NYIT by July 15
for fall term and Dec. 1 for spring. Applications received after those dates will
automatically be considered for the following term. (These deadlines may be
waived for applicants who reside in the United States.)
■ Official and complete school records from all previous schools, including
certification of high school graduation, colleges, universities, normal or
technical schools, must be submitted by the previous institutions.
■ Applicants are required to submit either the Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL) as administered by the Educational Testing Service or the
International English Language Testing System (IELTS), preferably taken at an
overseas examination center, or an examination deemed to be equivalent
by the Office of Admissions of NYIT. The minimum score preferred for
undergraduate admission on the TOEFL is 550 written based, and 213
computer based and 79/80 Web based. The minimum score on the IELTS for
undergraduate admission is a 6. Students with scores less than the above
scores may need to take English as a Second Language courses prior to
beginning major coursework.
■ Students who transfer from American colleges or universities must have their
previous schools complete the I-20 Transfer Recommendation Form which can
be obtained from the NYIT Office of Admissions. Students must also furnish
copies of all previous universities’ I-20(s) and a copy of their I-94 (from
passport).
■ For the purpose of assuring NYIT and the United States government that all
necessary costs to maintain the student throughout his/her tenure at the
college will be met, students must submit: (a) an original notarized Affidavit
of Support Form signed by a parent or other bona fide sponsor (form can be
obtained from the NYIT Office of Admissions and Web site: [Link]), and
(b) an original bank statement of a parent or sponsor.
■ Upon receipt of all required material, the Committee on Admissions will
review the qualifications of each applicant on an individual basis, and a
decision regarding admission will be forwarded to the applicant. The I-20
(Certificate of Eligibility for Student Visa) may be given after: (a) the student
has sent the application and $50 fee with official scholastic credentials to
NYIT; (b) the student has received the admission letter; (c) the student has
submitted notarized affidavit of support and bank statements; (d) the student
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■ Four years of study are generally necessary to acquire a bachelor’s degree or

five years for the Bachelor of Architecture degree, but NYIT does not
guarantee that any student will complete a program within this time.
All international students with F-1 visas must be full-time day students.
■ All students transferring from foreign institutions of higher learning will
be required to have their educational credentials evaluated by an agency
specializing in reviewing international transcripts. This agency must be
acceptable to the standards of NYIT, such as World Education Services or
Globe Language Services. There is a fee for this evaluation service. Possible
transfer credits will be determined by NYIT after results of the course-by-
course evaluation have been received. Students must provide course outlines
and/or syllabi if available to facilitate credit transfer.
■ NYIT offers residential facilities at its Manhattan and Old Westbury campuses.
Complete details on available housing for students may be obtained from the
college. See housing section for other options.

Readmission of Former Students

Former students of NYIT who wish to re-enter NYIT should use either the Office of
Admissions or the Office of the Registrar as a starting point.
■ Students whose last date of attendance at NYIT was within five years prior to
readmission, and who have not attended another institution during their time away
from NYIT, shall re-enter through the registrar’s office as a re-matriculated student.
■ Students whose last date of attendance at NYIT was five years or more prior to
readmission or students who have attended another institution after leaving NYIT
shall re-enter through the Office of Admissions using the re-admission process.
To ensure proper academic advisement, scholarship, and financial aid eligibility,
students are required to present all transcripts for evaluation at the time of re-entrance
in order to receive any transfer credit for work performed at another institution.
Once re-entered to the college, students must fulfill the curriculum requirements in
effect at the time of readmission. Those who have not attended NYIT for less than five
years, and who are within 30 credits of degree completion, may request—subject to the
dean’s approval—to follow the curriculum in place at the time of original admission. The
dean’s approval shall be based on, among other factors, compliance with accreditation,
federal and state regulations, and degree offerings registered with the state.
Note: Former students in teacher education programs may be readmitted; however,
because state certification and program requirements have changed, readmitted
students will need to complete the current program of study, not the one in place at
the time of initial enrollment.

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Special Requirements:
School of Architecture and Design
Freshmen who wish to be admitted to the architecture and design programs are
encouraged to apply early to be considered for admission and scholarship. Freshmen
who apply by the priority date of Dec. 15 will receive an admission decision by Jan. 15
and, if eligible, will receive a scholarship offer by Jan. 20. Freshmen who apply after the
priority date may be placed on a waiting list or may not qualify for a scholarship.
Freshmen must have a minimum combined SAT (critical reading and math only) score
of 1000. Students failing to meet this requirement may be permitted to matriculate
with an undeclared status in the School of Architecture and Design, and thereby explore
architecture and design and other courses. Students in undeclared status who achieve
academic success as evidenced by their academic performance can request to have
their status changed to the B.S.A.T. designation. From the B.S.A.T. designation, entry into
the [Link] program is possible.

School of Engineering and Computing Sciences

Computer science and electrical and mechanical engineering students should have
adequate mathematics preparation to permit them entry into Calculus I. Students with
inadequate mathematics preparation will be required to supplement their course of
study to strengthen their backgrounds and permit entry into the calculus sequence.
Freshmen who wish to be admitted to the programs in engineering must have a
minimum 1000 SAT (critical reading and math only) total, which includes a minimum
520 math score. Students who do not satisfy these admissions criteria may be accepted
to the college and then attempt to complete the necessary requirements. Upon meeting
these criteria, students will be evaluated for admission into the engineering program.
Upperclass students who wish to transfer into engineering from other schools or other
disciplines within NYIT must have a minimum cumulative average of 2.0 and must have
completed at least 12 credits of required and advanced mathematics, physics, computer
science, and engineering with a minimum average of 2.3 in these courses. Students may
also satisfy these requirements by passing challenge examinations in these areas as
provided for by NYIT policies.
Students who have not chosen a specific branch of engineering as a major or who do
not fully satisfy the entrance requirements for engineering, may be classified as
undeclared status in the School of Engineering and Computing Sciences up to the end
of their second year. Transfer students and students who have completed more than
two years of coursework should check with both their academic and financial aid
advisors regarding their status as majors.

School of Health Professions

B.S./D.O.: Freshmen who wish to be admitted to the combined B.S./D.O. program
should provide two letters of recommendation, an essay, have a minimum 90 average
in high school, be in the top 10 percent of their class, and have a minimum combined
SAT (critical reading and math only) score of 1200 or ACT of 28. Interviews with faculty
from both the School of Health Professions and College of Osteopathic Medicine may
also be required, for those students who qualify. This program does not accept transfer

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students.
B.S./J.D.: Freshmen who wish to be admitted to the combined B.S./J.D. program must
have a minimum 80 average in high school, a combined SAT (critical reading and math
only) score of 1100 or above, or ACT composite of 26, and an essay detailing a desire to
have a career in criminal law. All decisions regarding final acceptance into the Jurist
Doctor portion of the program are made by Touro Law Center using the following
criteria: cumulative grade point average at NYIT of 3.0 or above, an LSAT score of 152 or
above, and a high level of motivation and maturity, as evidenced in a personal statement
and any supporting documentation.
Nursing—Admission Requirements Pre-Professional Clinical Phase (Freshman and
Sophomore Years): Please be advised that admission into the pre-professional clinical
phase is competitive. The number of students accepted into this phase depends on
available resources, class cap limits, and college GPA. Students must meet the
requirements for admission into New York Institute of Technology. In addition, all
applicants to the nursing program are required to have the following general
requirements:
■ A personal essay detailing the candidate’s reasons for choosing nursing as a career
■ Two letters of reference
■ Official transcripts from all schools attended
Recent high school graduates or students with a GED and college transfer students with
less than 24 transferable credits must have:
■ A minimum combined SAT (critical reading and math only) score of at least 950
■ One year each of biology and chemistry; the minimum completed level of
math is pre-calculus or its equivalent.
■ A grade of C+ or better in each identified science and math course (see list below)
■ A high school GPA of 2.75
College transfer students with 24 or more transferable credits must have:
■ Copies of official college transcripts from all colleges attended
■ A grade of C+ or better in each identified science and math course (see list below)
■ A College cumulative GPA of 2.75

Academic Criteria for the Professional (Clinical) Phase (Junior and Senior
Years):
The professional phase of the program encompasses the junior and senior years.
Students are required to meet the established criteria listed below for progression into
the professional phase. Please be advised that the number of students that can progress
to the professional phase depends on accreditation requirements. Progression will be
based on overall highest ranked college GPA and meeting fully the established criteria.
■ All nursing students must achieve a cumulative college grade point average of
2.75 for admission and continuation in the professional clinical phase
■ Completion of all pre-requisite courses listed as freshman and sophomore
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having one pre-requisite science or math course left to take after the
sophomore year, may start the professional phase provided that they register
for and complete the course with the required grade during the summer
preceding the fall professional phase. Students meeting all requirements, but
having one non-science or math pre-requisite course left to take after
sophomore year may start the professional phase provided that they register
for and complete the course with the required grade during the summer or fall
semester or as soon as the course is offered.
■ Minimum grade of C+ in all identified and required pre-requisite (freshman
and sophomore) science and math courses:
TMAT 135, CHEM 105, 215; BIO 210, 260, 270, 310, 330; PHYS 115, PSYC 101,
PSYC 210, PSYC 221
Students may repeat a required math or science course for which they earn a grade of
C or below only once.
■ Grade of C+ in all nursing courses: NURS 102, 301, 310, 315, 351, 360, 401,
410, 421, 430, 451, 461,470, 480. Students who receive less than a C+ in a
nursing course or clinical rotation can repeat the same course only once.
Failure to achieve a C+ or better in a second nursing course constitutes
grounds for dismissal from the nursing program.
■ Recommendation by Nursing Department Academic Review Committee

Professional Clinical Phase Requirements:

All students are required to complete the following by August 15 prior to entry into
the professional phase of the nursing program. Any student who does not complete
this information, with copies of the necessary documentation for his/her file, will
not be able to enter the professional phase.
1. Health Evaluation Form
Annual physical, required lab work and PPD are required. Proof of immunizations
must include date, results, and titer .
2. Pre-Clinical Checklist
This form will be maintained in the student’s file to serve as verification that all the
necessary items are completed.
3. Infection Control Class
This class will be arranged during the semester the students are taking NURS 102 -
Introduction to Nursing. A certificate of attendance will be awarded to students
upon completion of this class. Fee involved.
4. HIPAA/Patient Health Information Confidentiality
This class will be arranged during the semester the students are taking NURS 102 -
Introduction to Nursing. A certificate of attendance will be awarded to students
upon completion of this class. Fee involved.
5. Child Abuse Prevention
This class will be arranged during the semester the students are taking NURS 102 -
Introduction to Nursing. A certificate of attendance will be awarded to students
upon completion of this class. Fee involved.
6. Patient Safety Information
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Introduction to Nursing. A certificate of attendance will be awarded to students

upon completion of this class.
7. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS/CPR)
A copy of the student’s provider status will be maintained on file. Student is
responsible for keeping the card current. Fee involved.
9. Uniforms
Students are required to purchase and wear the official NYIT Department of Nursing
uniforms from the designated uniform company.
10. Student Nurse Lab Package
The student is required to purchase a Lab Nurse Pack (approximate initial cost $60
to be used throughout the curriculum for clinical practice lab. Additions to the
nurse pack will be required as students progress to higher level clinical courses.
11. Total Curriculum Support and Tutorial Program
Each student is required to enroll in this online support protocol each semester
(five semesters) beginning in NURS 102 and ending with a comprehensive
NCLEX-RN Review Course. The approximate cost is $100 per semester.
12. Certified Background Check by Designated Agency
Students may be required as part of the requirements for clinical rotations to have
a background check performed by a designated agency. Please be advised that an
unsatisfactory background check may result in the student having to withdraw
from the program. Fee involved of approximately $100.
13. National Student Nurses Association
Annual dues $20 per year.

Students should be advised that requirements may change during the program
and that they will be required to meet current standards for clinical affiliation
placements and progression in the major irrespective of date of program admission.

Policy: Progression in the Nursing Major

In order to continue in the nursing major, students must earn minimum grades of C+ in
all required nursing courses and maintain a minimum cumulative college GPA of 2.75.
Students who earn a grade of C or lower or who fail any segment of a nursing course,
clinical nursing course or lab (NURS 102, 301, 310, 315, 351, 361, 430, 401, 410, 421,
430, 451, 461, 470, 480) will be allowed to repeat the course or clinical lab
rotation only once. Students who earn a C or lower for a required nursing course or
clinical lab rotation for a second time will be dismissed from the nursing program.
Withdrawal from a course is only permitted in the case of a documented illness,
personal emergency or unusual circumstance and not because of a course/clinical/lab
rotation failure or anticipated failure. Given the nature of nursing practice, students
will not be permitted to use a withdrawal from a course to avoid a failure.
Occupational Therapy: B.S./M.S. – Occupational Therapy
The combined B.S./M.S. occupational therapy degree program provides preparation for
students without a bachelor’s degree to enter the professional program.
To be eligible for admission into the combined B.S./M.S. program, applicants must
possess a high school degree or equivalency. To be competitive, students must have an
overall GPA of 2.5. Preference is given to applicants with a three- to four-year sequence
in high school math and science Regents courses. In addition, students are required to
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■ Documentation of 100 hours of volunteer or paid employment under the

supervision of a licensed occupational therapist;
■ An essay (350-500 words) detailing the desire to pursue occupational therapy
as a career;
■ A second professional letter of reference (the first letter is the letter from the
licensed occupational therapist documenting the volunteer hours);
■ Official transcripts from high school and all post-secondary schools attended;
■ A personal interview (for qualifying candidates);
■ An on-site essay on an assigned topic;
■ Competence in written and spoken English and computer skills (preparation of
documents, spreadsheets, graphs, databases, research and presentations);
■ To be competitive, applicants should have an overall GPA of at least 2.5, with
no science or math grade below C and a combined SAT score of 850;
■ The Department of Occupational Therapy Admissions Committee will review
completed applications and render the final admission decision for review by
the NYIT Office of Admissions.

Physician’s Assistant: B.S./M.S.

In addition to general admission requirements, all applicants to the preprofessional
program are required to have a minimum combined SAT score of 1100 or an ACT of 24
and a high school minimum cumulative average grade of 90. Students may qualify for
admission into the professional phase of the program upon submission of verification
of 100 hours of direct patient health care experience, two professional letters of
recommendation, at least one from a D.O., M.D., or P.A., a one-page typewritten
narrative on reasons for wanting to be a P.A., an interview and approval by the P.A.
Admissions Committee, and have met the technical standards of the physician assistant
program (technical standards are available in the P.A. program office and on the
program Web site). A GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale and a grade of C+ or better in all
required science and math courses are required. Required math or science courses with
grades lower than C+ may be retaken once.
The NYIT P.A. program participates in the Centralized Application Service for Physician
Assistants (CASPA). All applicants to the NYIT P.A. Program must submit a CASPA
application. Information about the CASPA application can be obtained online at
[Link]. It is recommended that applicants in the preprofessional
program begin the CASPA application process during the fall of their junior year. The
completed application must reach CASPA and be received by the program by Feb. 1.
Please allow a minimum of three weeks for CASPA to transfer the information to the
program.
In addition to college tuition costs and fees, housing, food, and transportation,
physician assistant students will be responsible for costs associated with books, medical
equipment, laboratory jackets, medical liability insurance, and the basic and advanced
cardiac life support certification course. The total estimated additional cost is $3,000.
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Physical Therapy: B.S./D.P.T.

In addition to general admissions requirements, to be competitive applicants should
have a combined SAT score of at least 1000 or an ACT of 24, and a high school
average of 90 with Regents units in biology, chemistry, and sequential mathematics.
In addition, we require 100 hours of volunteer time (with a physical therapist), two
professional letters of recommendation, an essay detailing desire to pursue a career in
physical therapy, and an interview for those who qualify. Acceptance into the
professional phase of the program requires a cumulative GPA of 3.0 during the first
three years, no science grade below C+, and recommendation by the NYIT Physical
Therapy Admissions Committee.

Graduate Admission
Academic requirements for admission to graduate programs are contained in a
separate catalog and can be found online at [Link]. Inquiries should be
addressed to the Office of Graduate Admissions by calling 516.686.7520 or e-mailing
nyitgrad@[Link].

Summer Programs
NYIT offers college-wide summer credit-bearing courses and programs through its
individual schools. Students are encouraged to take advantage of summer programs
that can give them an extra lead on degree work. Students from other institutions are
welcome at all times, and will find they can take courses that accommodate their
routine fall and spring work at their home schools. Transfer students and pre-freshmen
are also invited to study during the summer at NYIT. All students from other colleges
will receive official transcripts of credits at the close of a session. The details of summer
programs are available by contacting the college.

Transfer Credit Evaluation

Transfer applicants for all campuses assume the responsibility of having previous
schools forward official, final transcripts to the Office of Admissions in Old Westbury.
The transfer of credits will be considered under the following general rules:
■ Transfer credit may be given for courses completed at a regionally accredited
college or other qualified institution acceptable to the standards of NYIT.
■ Courses must be appropriate to NYIT curricula. Transfer credit for major courses
is granted for equivalent coursework only. Substitutions may be considered in
the core curriculum when coursework is from the same discipline.
■ Courses not included in NYIT curricula but relevant to the ultimate
educational objectives of the student may be allowed toward a general
elective requirement in a specific curriculum. Transfer credit will not be
awarded, however, in excess of degree requirements.
■ Credit may be granted for Advanced Placement Exams (AP) taken in high
school. Grades of 3, 4, and 5 are required for possible credit. An official score
report from the College Board (NYIT’s college code is 2561) should be mailed
to the Office of Admissions in Old Westbury.
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cumulative grade point average unless it becomes necessary in determining

graduation honors. Credit for challenge examinations taken at a regionally
accredited college may be granted if recorded on an official transcript with
credits and a grade of C- or better.
■ Grades of C- or better are transferable. Grades of D+ and D are acceptable
only under the following conditions:
■ If the grades were earned in courses at a school where an associate's or
bachelor's degree was completed with a 2.0 GPA, and/or the courses counted
toward the degree.
■ If the grades were earned in courses at a school where at least 30 credits were
completed with a 2.5 GPA.
Please note: Students may be advised to retake some C, C- or D grades if seeking
internships or admission to certain professional schools. D- grades are not transferable.
■ Students transferring from an associate’s degree program or two-year school
are eligible for a maximum of 70 transfer credits. The maximum transfer credit
for students transferring from a bachelor’s program is the difference between
the required 30 credits in residency at NYIT (see Requirements for Graduation)
and the total credits required for the NYIT degree. For example, if an NYIT
degree requires 120 credits, students transferring from a bachelor’s program
are eligible for a maximum of 90 transfer credits.

Prior Learning Evaluation Program

This special NYIT program was designed to give students the opportunity to earn college
credit for prior college-level learning relevant to their curriculum. All matriculated NYIT
students maintaining a 2.0 average are eligible to apply for credit, although transfer
students must first have their college transcripts officially evaluated. Student
knowledge gained outside the traditional college classroom may be evaluated by:
proficiency examinations, non-collegiate course evaluations, and portfolio evaluations.
Please be aware that evaluation fees are charged.
A maximum of 60 credits toward a bachelor’s degree or 30 credits toward an associate’s
degree can be earned through standardized proficiency examinations, NYIT challenge
examinations and prior learning credits (non-collegiate coursework or portfolio).
However, any credits earned through these methods cannot be used to fulfill NYIT residency
requirements. Counseling is available on an individual basis or at an advisement session.
For more information, contact the Office of Prior Learning at 631.348.3204.

Proficiency Examinations
Credit for degree requirements and elective courses can be earned by attaining satisfactory
scores on proficiency examinations. Excelsior College Examinations, the College Level
Examination Program (CLEP), and DANTES Subject Standardized Testing (DSST) are
standardized testing programs that cover numerous academic areas. NYIT is a test
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covered by Excelsior, CLEP, or DSST. Challenge examination information is available in

the registrar’s office.

Non-Collegiate Course Evaluations

The New York State Education Department's Program on Noncollegiate Sponsored
Instruction (PONSI) and the American Council on Education (ACE) have evaluated
and recommended credit for many noncollegiate courses. NYIT honors these credit
recommendations for elective credit and may award prior learning credit for required
courses on this basis. Courses that have not been reviewed by PONSI or ACE but meet
certain criteria will also be evaluated on an individual basis by the college. Credit for
military coursework and Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) may be granted. ACE
has evaluated some of this coursework, and credit toward electives is awarded based
upon the ACE recommendation. Certificates of completion and/or official military
transcipts should be sent to the evaluations office for the assessment of military
coursework that may be credited toward a college degree.

Portfolio Evaluation
Students may use the portfolio method of evaluation to have their knowledge of a
certain course or academic area evaluated. Requests for credit must fulfill a course
requirement in a student’s degree program. Each portfolio consists of an essay
explaining how the student acquired this knowledge and how it relates to course
objectives. NYIT does require documentation of such learning, which may be in the form
of work samples, detailed job descriptions, or licenses. A nonrefundable evaluation fee
is charged for each portfolio. A Prior Learning Evaluation Guide containing more
detailed information may be obtained from the Office of Prior Learning at
631.348.3204.

Computer Requirements
All students attending NYIT are required to own or have access to a computer system
with connectivity to the Internet and an installed and current version of Microsoft
Office. Minimum specifications are: a processor of at least 1GHz (PC or Macintosh),
256MB or more of RAM, 40GB or more of hard disk storage as well as current versions
of operating system and Internet browser software. Individual academic programs may
require additional hardware or software. Contact your academic department for more
specific information.
Each NYIT student will receive a systems account giving them access to the Internet
and other user services such as NYITConnect. It is important to note that each account
owner and workstation user is solely responsible for the usage incurred through her/his
account/workstation. Anyone who intentionally abuses accounts and privileges,
degrades system performance, misappropriates computer resources or interferes in any
way with the operation of the computer facilities is subject to cancellation of privileges
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Students, other than those receiving approved accommodations for a disability, are
prohibited from using electronic recording devices in the classroom without prior
permission from the instructor.

Student Solutions Center Mission

The Student Solutions Center (SSC) is a one-stop resource for all undergraduate and
graduate students. SSC is dedicated to enhancing student satisfaction and retention by
streamlining all administrative procedures (financial aid, bursar, registration, etc.), and
serving as the single point of contact for administration and/or academic questions or
concerns. Our role is to facilitate the successful transition of all new students into NYIT,
and support the academic success of each student from their first year through graduation.

The SSC provides a wide range of services intended to promote student success and
retention including:
■ Assign each undergraduate student an SSC manager, who will provide campus
connections in a welcoming and supportive way.
■ Provide advisement for all first-year students.
■ Assist students in developing academic and career goals through
individualized goal setting sessions.
■ Interpret all administrative policies and procedures in the areas of financial
aid, billing, payments, registration and advisement in support of students’
academic and financial objectives
■ Assist students with registration issues (i.e. online registration process,
dropping/adding or withdrawing from courses; changing majors and more.)
■ Coordinate student alert system (SOS).
■ Answers general questions concerning NYIT and helps resolve student
issues/concerns.

Academic Enrichment Programs

Learning Center
The director of academic enrichment programs coordinates the learning centers on each
campus. The learning centers support the mission of the institution by providing high-quality
academic support services to students in order to maximize their potential for academic
success. The learning center provides free individual and small group tutoring, and skills-
based workshops to all NYIT students who request academic support. Peer tutoring is offered
in a broad range of courses, including English, math, introductory sciences, core classes,
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to provide students with the basic academic skills and the personal confidence they need to
become self-directed and goal-oriented learners. For additional information, contact the
learning center at 516.686.7661 on the Old Westbury campus or 212.261.1533 on the
Manhattan campus.

EduPlus
EduPlus is a supplemental enrichment program for motivated students who require
additional academic and personalized support to maximize their academic potential.
Incoming first-year students who demonstrate a strong willingness to learn and work
toward their goals but whose grades and test scores do not meet NYIT’s regular
admissions criteria may be admitted to EduPlus at the Old Westbury or Manhattan
campus. EduPlus provides a wide range of comprehensive support, academic advising,
skill building, academic monitoring, professional individual and/or small group tutoring,
software tutorials, personal and career counseling, and access to resources. Upon
successful completion of the first year as established by the director, students will be
admitted as NYIT students working toward a bachelor’s degree. For more information,
contact the director of academic enrichment programs at 516.686.7850.

Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity

Program (HEOP)
NYIT sponsors and administers the Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program
(HEOP) in conjunction with the New York State Department of Education. To participate
in the program, students must meet specific criteria as New York State residents whose
educational experience and economic status indicate a need for academic and financial
assistance to complete a college degree. The program provides a wide range of
academic support that includes developmental programs, strengthening of study skills,
tutoring, individual and group counseling, and financial assistance. Students begin
first-year study in a summer developmental program offering basic coursework,
counseling support and tutoring. Grants are renewable each year for a maximum of 10
semesters on the basis of academic progress. Participation requires enrollment in a full-
time program. Additional information is available at HEOP offices or by visiting
[Link]/heop.

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Financial Aid
NYIT offers many forms of financial aid to qualified and deserving students. Funds for
financial aid programs are drawn from institutional funds as well as state and federal
funds through scholarships, grants-in-aid, loans, and employment. Awards are designed
to recognize scholastic achievement, financial need, character and promise of an
applicant, competence in a particular field, or distinctive contributions to the college or
the community. The variety of financial aid programs available allows many students to
greatly reduce education costs while attending NYIT. It is the responsibility of students
and their families to request, complete and submit all forms with necessary
documentation for all financial aid programs, including scholarships, in a timely
manner. These awards are not granted retroactively.
Any student who requires assistance in understanding programs, completing
applications, or needs general information regarding financing his or her higher
education is encouraged to contact the Office of Financial Aid.

Application Procedures
Applications for any of the following programs may be secured by writing or calling the
NYIT Office of Financial Aid or accessing the forms, links and information on the
financial aid Web site at [Link]/finaid.
All students, including scholarship recipients are required to file a Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. The college Title IV code to be used on the FAFSA
for NYIT is 002782. The FAFSA form is available at any local high school, online at
[Link], or at any NYIT financial aid office. For maximum consideration for
all types of aid, students are encouraged to file by March 1 every year. All financial aid
programs are subject to change or expansion due to revisions in government or college
policies, and are subject to funds availability. Additional criteria and further information
maybe obtained through the Office of Financial Aid.

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NYIT Scholarships and Grants

Through the generosity of trustees, alumni, faculty, staff and friends of the college, NYIT
provides academic scholarships to undergraduate students on the basis of academic
achievements or high scholastic potential. Full-time students at NYIT who meet the
criteria can choose from over 100 programs of study within the many schools at NYIT
(including the combined Bachelor of Science/ Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine B.S./D.O.
program, which provides some assurance of admission into NYIT’s medical school, New
York College of Osteopathic Medicine).
Service to School Grants-In-Aid are awarded in recognition of demonstrated ability in
athletics, as well as academic achievements. Awards vary according to financial need.
Grants-In-Aid are awarded or renewed if the student maintains a minimum of a 2.0
cumulative GPA and maintains satisfactory academic progress toward a degree and
continues to demonstrate financial need.
NYIT scholarships and grants are for tuition only, divided equally between fall and spring
semesters. They are not applicable to summer session attendance. For all NYIT scholarships
and grants, a student must be enrolled full time in undergraduate coursework. Students
must maintain a specific cumulative grade point average, as indicated, for individual
scholarships. Students with scholarships must file the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA) each year they are enrolled, unless the student is attending NYIT on a student visa.
Students will not be permitted to receive more than one NYIT scholarship. In the event
a student is eligible for more than one NYIT scholarship, the one with the highest dollar
value will be awarded. Scholarships are awarded for a maximum of eight full-time
semesters, unless enrolled in an approved five-year program.
Students who qualify for special group discounted tuition packages may not qualify for
other NYIT scholarships. In addition, students may only qualify for one discounted
tuition program at a time.
The award(s) are not guaranteed and are subject to any and all revisions in federal, state
and institutional policies, availability of funds, changes in enrollment, grade
attainment, housing status and timely submission of all required documentation. You
must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements at all times in order to
be eligible to receive financial aid
NYIT reserves the right to review its scholarship programs each year and make changes
as necessary.

President's Scholarship
This scholarship is offered to an entering freshman who has a calculated average
academic index of 83.00 to 100.00. The calculated average academic index represents
a weighted combination of the student’s SAT score high school grade point average. A
student meeting these criteria will receive an annual award for a maximum of four
years or eight semesters of continuous, undergraduate full-time enrollment. Award
amounts and criteria can be viewed at [Link]/finaid.
This scholarship will be renewed each semester, provided that the student enrolls full
time, maintains high levels of performance and has a CGPA that never falls below 3.3.
The student must satisfactorily complete at least 12 credits each semester with no
failing or incomplete grades. This scholarship is awarded for a maximum of eight full-
time semesters of undergraduate coursework, unless enrolled in an approved five-year
program. Further details may be obtained from the Office of Admissions.
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NYIT Academic Scholarship Program

NYIT has established an academic scholarship program to recognize full-time
undergraduate students who have demonstrated their commitment to the college and
have achieved academic success after earning 60 credits or more at NYIT which are
applicable toward their degree.
These awards will be granted on a semester-by-semester basis, according to the
recipient’s full-time attendance in the previous term and overall academic
performance. Students must have achieved at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point
average (CGPA) for 60 or more credits earned at NYIT. Students cannot receive two
NYIT merit-based academic scholarships. In the event that a student qualifies for more
than one scholarship, the one with the highest dollar value will be awarded.
Students who achieve a CGPA of 3.0 will receive an award based on full-time
enrollment. These awards will be awarded for a maximum of two years (four semesters).
Award amounts and criteria can be viewed at [Link]/finaid.

The Theodore K. Steele Memorial Scholarship Program

This scholarship is granted to academically talented entering freshmen. A calculated
average academic index, representing a weighted combination of SAT score and high
school grade point average, is used to determine a student’s eligibility for this
scholarship. To be eligible for the Theodore K. Steele Memorial Scholarship, a student
must have between a 73.00 and 82.99 calculated average academic index.
This scholarship will be renewed each semester, provided that the student enrolls full
time, maintains high levels of performance and has a CGPA that never falls below 3.1.
The student must satisfactorily complete at least 12 credits each semester with no
failing or incomplete grades. This scholarship is awarded for a maximum of eight full-
time semesters of undergraduate coursework, unless enrolled in an approved five-year
program. Further details may be obtained from the Office of Admissions.

Transfer Scholarships
Limited scholarships are available to graduates of accredited two-year colleges and
transfer students from four-year colleges who completed a minimum of 24 credits from
the prior school and who wish to complete their bachelor’s degree at NYIT. Readmitted
students to NYIT are not eligible for this scholarship. A student transferring with a CGPA
of of 2.50 from all previous schools will receive an annual award for a maximum of
three years or six semesters of continuous full-time enrollment.
A transfer scholarship will be renewed each semester provided that the student
satisfactorily completes at least 12 credits each semester and maintains the
appropriate CGPA for each scholarship with no incomplete or failing grades. The dollar
value of the scholarships will be reviewed each year and may be changed.
Further details may be obtained from Office of Financial Aid, Office of Admissions, or
award amounts and criteria can be viewed at [Link]/finaid
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B.S./M.S. Scholarships
There are several scholarships for students entering the professional phase of the
program in occupational therapy in year four. Because these are specialized
scholarships, students should contact their advisers to explore appropriate scholarship
opportunities.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship

In memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and in recognition of the beliefs that he espoused,
the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Program at each of our campuses was
established. It serves as a living testimony to Dr. King’s leadership in the historic struggle
for rights of minority groups in the United States. The program is designed to attract
minority students and alumni of outstanding character, achievement and leadership.
Qualified scholarship recipients are required to have high levels of academic
achievement and low family incomes. For further information, please contact the
following offices on the campus that you attend:
Old Westbury campus HEOP Office 516.686.7574
Manhattan campus HEOP Office 212.261.1545

Brett Kaufman Memorial Alumni Scholarship

In memory of former NYIT Alumni Federation President Brett Kaufman, this scholarship
is available to students related to a NYIT graduate or sponsored by a NYIT graduate. The
candidate must demonstrate a commitment to community involvement by submitting
an essay titled, "The Importance of Volunteerism," plus recommendation letters from a
volunteer organization(s), personal references, and a professional and academic
reference where applicable. Finalists will be interviewed by the Alumni Scholarship
Committee, which makes a recommendation to NYIT for the award.
This scholarship is offered to undergraduate students and graduate students. It is
applied in two equal semesters (fall and spring). Students must be enrolled as full-time
undergraduates (12 credits) or graduates (nine credits) each semester. A minimum
cumulative grade point average of 2.75 for undergraduate students and a 3.0 for
graduate students is required. Also, financial aid forms (FAFSA, TAP, etc.) must be filed
each year they are enrolled. The scholarship covers fall and spring tuition only —
intersession and summer terms are not included. Awards are subject to funds
availability. The Brett Kaufman Memorial Alumni Scholarship is renewable through
reapplication each academic year, for the duration of the undergraduate and/or
graduate program. For more information or to request an application, please contact
the Office of Alumni Relations at 516.686.7800. Award amounts and criteria can be
viewed at [Link]/finaid.

NYIT Scholarship
NYIT has made available a limited number of scholarships based on academic merit as
determined by the Scholarship Committee. The scholarship is available for a maximum
of four years or eight semesters of continuous full-time enrollment in undergraduate
coursework. This scholarship will be renewed each semester provided that the student
completes at least 12 credits successfully each semester with no incomplete grades and
maintains a CGPA as stated in the awarded scholarship letter. Award amounts and
criteria can be viewed at [Link]/finaid.

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NYIT Grant
NYIT has made available a limited number of grants based on financial need. A Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form must be completed, processed and
received by NYIT for a student to be considered for a grant. Amounts may vary yearly
depending on the student’s financial need and funds available. Students must be
making satisfactory academic progress toward their degrees, be enrolled full time and
be determined to show financial need as evidenced by filing of the FAFSA. Eligibility for
grants is calculated on an annual basis.

State and Federal Grants

Federal Pell Grant: This is a federal grant program for undergraduate matriculated
students who are enrolled in at least one credit and meet the financial need guidelines
of the program. Students receive the results of their applications directly from the
Federal Processing Center, and shortly thereafter, the NYIT Office of Financial Aid will
receive this information electronically. Awards are based on the Expected Family
Contribution (EFC) determined from the application, the cost of education, the number
of credits attempted in a given semester, and the federal appropriation for the program.
To maintain eligibility for these grants, a student must apply annually and must
continue to qualify according to the financial need guidelines, as well as maintain the
minimum satisfactory academic progress standards established by NYIT.
Federal Supplementary Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): This is a limited federal
grant that is awarded to eligible students who qualify on the basis of financial need. As there
is a limited amount of federal funds available for this program, applicants who demonstrated
the greatest financial need are the only students considered for SEOG. These funds are
awarded by the Office of Financial Aid in amounts ranging from $100 to $4,000 per year.
Students must be making satisfactory academic progress toward an undergraduate degree.
Eligibility for grants is calculated on an annual basis.
Academic Competitiveness* Grant: These are federal grants for first- and second-year
undergraduates. In order to be eligible a student must be Pell Grant eligible, as
determined by the federal government, through filing a FAFSA. The student must have
successfully completed a rigorous secondary school program and for first year eligibility,
could not be previously enrolled in a program of undergraduate education. The first year
award is up to $750. For second year eligibility, a student must have fulfilled the
previously stated requirements and completed a rigorous secondary school program
after Jan. 1, 2005 and have at least a 3.0 CGPA (as determined by regulation) at the
end of the first academic year. The second year award is up to $1,300. Effective July 1,
2009, Academic Competitiveness Grant is available for half-time enrollment in prorated
amounts.
SMART (Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent)* Grants: These are federal
grants for third-and fourth-year undergraduates. For eligibility, a student must be Pell
Grant eligible. For third or fourth year eligibility a student needs to be pursuing a major in
the physical, life or computer sciences, mathematics, technology or engineering (as
determined by regulation) or in a foreign language that is critical to U.S. national security.
A student must also be enrolled in at least one course required for their major for each
semester in which a SMART Grant is received. The individual must have a 3.0 CGPA in
coursework required for the designated qualifying major. The third and fourth-year award
is up to $4,000 each year. Effective July 1, 2009, SMART Grant is available for half time
enrollment in prorated amounts.
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*ACG/SMART grants cannot exceed the cost of attendance. These merit awards, in combination with a Pell Grant
award and all other resources, cannot exceed the student’s cost of attendance. If, in any fiscal year, the amount
authorized and appropriated by the Federal government is less than necessary to provide for full payment to award
recipients, then those awards will be ratably reduced. A recipient cannot receive more than one award for each year of
eligibility. No award shall be made to any student for an academic year of undergraduate education if the student
received credit before the date of the enactment of the Deficit Reduction Act of Feb. 8, 2006.
These awards are subject to all revisions, suspensions and adjustments of the federal government and the regulations
that oversee the program.

New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP): Students who are attending NYIT
on a full-time, matriculated basis and who have been legal residents of New York state
for at least one year prior to a given academic year may apply for the New York state
Tuition Assistance Program. TAP eligibility is based on New York state taxable income.
Students must file an annual application for TAP, and are eligible to receive payments
for a maximum of eight semesters as long as the taxable income remains in the
qualifying range and they meet the minimum academic standards established by NYIT
and the state. Students in approved five-year programs may be eligible for a total of
10 semesters of eligibility.
Part-Time TAP: To be eligible for part-time TAP, you must have been a first-time
freshman in the 2006-07 academic year or thereafter, have earned 12 credits or more
in each of two consecutive semesters, and maintain a "C" average. Part-Time TAP is not
the same as Aid for Part-Time Study, and both may not be awarded in the same
semester.
Aid for Part-Time Study (APTS): This New York state grant program provides aid
amounts up to $2,000 per year ($1,000 per semester) for eligible part-time students (3-
11 credit hours per semester). Students must be enrolled for the entire 15 weeks of the
semester for which they are seeking APTS. They must also be matriculated, maintain
good academic standing, meet specified income limits, be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-
citizen, be a resident of New York state, not have used up TAP eligibility for full-time
study and have a tuition charge of at least $100 per year. Funding is limited, and
students are strongly urged to apply and submit all necessary requested documentation
to the Office of Financial Aid early.
Vietnam Veterans Tuition Award Program: This New York state program provides
financial assistance to veterans enrolled in undergraduate programs on either a full- or
part-time basis. To be eligible under this program, the veteran must have served in the
armed forces of the U.S. in Indochina between Jan. 1, 1963 and May 7, 1975; have been
discharged from the service under other than dishonorable conditions; have been a
resident of New York state on April 20, 1984, or have been a resident at time of entry
into the service and resumed residence by Sep. 1, 1987; have applied for a TAP award
and a Pell Grant if applying as a full-time student, or for the Pell Grant only if applying
as a part-time student.
Full-time awards are $1,000 per semester or tuition, whichever is less. If the veteran
also receives a TAP award, the combination of the two awards cannot exceed tuition.
Part-time awards are $500 per semester or tuition, whichever is less. The total of all
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New York State Aid to Native Americans: This is grant money available for members,
or children of members, of a New York State tribe who are New York State residents.
Students must be full-time and may be awarded grants of up to $2,000 annually,
$1,000 per semester. Part-time awards are approximately $85 per credit hour.
Students must apply for the grant each semester and be mindful of deadlines. Specific
eligibility criteria and application information can be found by contacting:
Native American Education Unit
NYS Education Department
Room 475 EBA
Albany, N.Y. 12234
518.474.0537
Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID): The
mission of the Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with
Disabilities (VESID) is to promote educational equity and excellence for students with
disabilities while ensuring that they receive the rights and protection to which they are
entitled; assure appropriate continuity between the child and adult services systems;
and provide the highest quality vocational, rehabilitation and independent living
services to all eligible persons as quickly as those services are required to enable them
to work and live independent, self-directed lives. For further information, contact
[Link] (5627) or visit [Link]

Loans
Federal Perkins Loans: This is a fixed, low-interest rate loan from the federal
government and NYIT, taken through NYIT. Eligibility is on the basis of financial need as
determined by the FAFSA form. Students who demonstrate financial need after all
resources are taken into account may be considered for a Perkins Loan. Legislated loan
limits are up to $5,500 for each year of undergraduate study (undergraduate aggregate
limit is $27,500). Repayment of loans begins nine months after the recipient leaves
school or drops below half time attendance and carries a 5% interest rate. On first-time
loans disbursed after Oct. 1, 1992, the borrower will make minimum monthly payments
of $40. Annual renewal of Perkins Loans is based upon early application, continued
demonstration of financial need, availability of federal funds and maintenance of
minimum academic standards.
Federal Stafford Loans: Students borrow from the federal government through the William
D. Ford Direct Loan Program. An applicant must be in at least half-time attendance.
First-year undergraduate students (0-30 completed credits) may borrow up to $3,500,
second-year students (31-62 completed credits) may borrow up to $4,500, and
students who have completed two years of study (63 or more completed credits) may
borrow up to $5,500. As of July 1, 2008, undergraduate students are eligible for an
extra $2,000 in unsubsidized funds (student has option to pay the interest on the loan
while in school or let interest accrue). The aggregate undergraduate Stafford loan limit
is $57,500 for independent students and $31,000 for dependent students, of which only
$23,000 can be subsidized (interest payments are made by the federal government on
the student’s behalf while he/she is in school). Graduate students may borrow up to
$8,500 and an additional unsubsidized amount of $12,000 per year. The total combined
(undergraduate and graduate) Stafford loan and additional unsubsidized Stafford loan
limit is $138,500 (of which no more than $65,500 can be subsidized). The net fee
currently charged by the government for Stafford loans is 0.5%. Through the possible
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student meeting all academic requirements should be eligible to participate in the

federal Stafford Loan program. All deferred interest payments will be capitalized.
Information about the William D. Ford Direct Loans can be obtained from
[Link] and NYIT's Office of Financial Aid.
All students applying for the Stafford Loan must submit a FAFSA form. Under federal
regulation, no student can be considered for a Stafford Loan if the Office of Financial
Aid does not have the required FAFSA documentation on file before the Stafford Loan
application is processed. Regulations also require the Office of Financial Aid to do a
complete needs analysis on every student applying for the Stafford Loan. The Office of
Financial Aid must review each application and will recommend an amount according
to the number of credits attempted, number of credits completed, cost of education,
outside resources available to each student, and income and assets of the family. No
repayment on the loans will be required while the student maintains at least half-time
attendance. Repayment of principal and interest starts six months after the student
leaves school or drops below half-time attendance. Students borrowing for the first
time after Oct. 1, 1992, will be required to repay the Federal Stafford Loan (subsidized
and unsubsidized) at a variable interest rate that can change annually. This rate will not
exceed 8.25%. Effective for Stafford loans first disbursed on or after July 1, 2006, the
Stafford interest rate will be fixed. Currently, the subsidized Stafford Loan interest rate
is 5.6% and the unsubsidized Stafford loan interest rate is 6.8%. Students who received
loans prior to the above date and who still have balances outstanding on those loans will
continue with the interest rate that was in effect at the time of their original loans.
Borrowers may be charged an origination/insurance fee and/or default fee.
Additional Unsubsidized Stafford Loan: This loan is for undergraduate students who
are financially independent of their parents (according to federal definition) and
graduate students, or for dependent students whose parent has been denied a Parent
Loan (PLUS). Effective for loans disbursed on or after July 1, 1994, eligible students may
borrow up to $4,000 per year for the first two years of undergraduate study and $5,000
per year after the completion of two years of undergraduate study. Graduate students
may borrow up to $12,000 per year.
Aggregate Loan Limits: The maximum aggregate outstanding total subsidized and
unsubsidized Stafford Loan debt is $31,0000 for a dependent undergraduate student,
and $57,500 for an independent undergraduate student (or a dependent undergraduate
student whose parents do not qualify for PLUS loans). No more than $23,000 of this
aggregate amount may be in the form of subsidized loans. The total combined
aggregate is $138,500 for a graduate or professional student (including loans for
undergraduate study). No more than $65,500 of this aggregate amount may be in the
form of subsidized loans. Students who received their first disbursement on or after
Oct. 1, 1993 will be required to repay the Additional Unsubsidized Stafford Loan at a
variable rate that can change annually. This rate will not exceed 8.25 percent. For loans
disbursed on or after July 1, 2006, the interest rate is fixed. Currently, the subsidized
Stafford loan interest rate is 5.6% and the unsubsidized Stafford Loan interest rate is
6.8%. An origination/insurance and/or default fee may be deducted from the principal.
The net fee currently charged by the government for Stafford Loans is 0.5%.

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Federal Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS): Parents of dependent

undergraduate students who have a favorable credit rating (a credit check will be done)
may borrow up to the full cost of their child’s tuition minus any other aid the student
receives. Repayment begins 60 days after disbursement or can be deferred until after
graduation by contacting Direct Lending Servicing. Effective for PLUS loans first
disbursed on or after July 1, 2008, the PLUS loan rate is 7.9% fixed through the Federal
Direct Loan Program. Information about the William D. Ford Direct Loans can be
obtained from [Link] and NYIT's Office of Financial Aid. Previous PLUS loan
borrowing will be governed by rate rules in effect at the time of borrowing. An
origination/insurance fee may be deducted from the principal. The net fee currently
charged by the government for PLUS loans is 2.5%. Dependent undergraduate students
whose parents do not have a favorable credit rating (after a credit check has been done)
can avail themselves of the additional unsubsidized Stafford loan at the amounts listed
above.

Employment
Federal College Work-Study Program (CWSP): The Office of Financial Aid offers the
federally sponsored College Work-Study Program. To qualify for CWSP, a student must
complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. The Office of
Financial Aid will then determine a student’s eligibility based on demonstrated financial
need and availability of federal funds. If the student is eligible and would like to
participate in the College Work-Study Program, they must accept the offered financial
assistance with the Financial Aid office and contact the Office of Student Employment.
Renewal is dependent upon continued demonstration of financial need, availability of
federal funds, and maintenance of the minimum academic standards established by
NYIT. The filing of the FAFSA each year is required.

Other Sources of Aid

Additional sources of assistance may be available through outside organizations or
other government agencies. Students should contact them directly. The following is a
list of some government agencies offering assistance:
■ New York State Education Department’s Regents Award for Child of a
Deceased or Disabled Veteran;
■ Department of Children and Family Services in the student’s county of residence;
■ United States Social Security Administration’s Social Security for Children of
Deceased or Disabled Wage Earners;
■ Veterans Administration’s Veterans’ Benefits, The United States Department
of VA Affairs ([Link]), The GI Bill ([Link]), and the Registrar’s
Office at NYIT’s Old Westbury Campus

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Requirements for Determination of Independent

Student Status for Purposes of Federal Student
Financial Aid
For any federal financial aid, an independent student must meet one of the following
criteria:
A. Age 24, or older, as of Dec. 31 of the award year;
B. For students under 24, one of the following criteria must be met:
■ Orphan or ward of the court since the age of 13;
■ Veteran; or currently engaged in active duty in the U.S. armed forces for
purposes other than training;
■ Have legal dependents other than a spouse for whom you provide more
than 50 percent financial support;
■ Graduate or professional student;
■ Married student;
■ Classified by the Office of Financial Aid as independent because of other
unusual circumstances that have been fully documented and are consistent
with federal regulations.
■ Have had a legal guardian as determined by a state court
■ An unaccompanied youth who was determined to be homeless, or at risk of
being homeless, by either a school district, shelter director, or the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development
■ Emancipated minor as determined by a court in state of legal residence

In most cases, NYIT will require additional certification and documentation to consider
students independent for purposes of institutional or federal financial aid. Acceptance
of status as an independent student does not guarantee an applicant additional
assistance that is sufficient to meet the costs of education.

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Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards

for Financial Aid Eligibility (SAP)
Federal regulations require that NYIT establish policies to monitor the academic
progress of students who apply for and/or receive federal financial aid. To remain
eligible for federal and other types of financial aid, recipients are required to
demonstrate satisfactory academic progress toward a degree according to guidelines.
The satisfactory progress requirements are measured at the conclusion of the spring
semester each academic year.
Note: The New York State Tuition Assistance Program has its own academic progress
standards. Please see the information regarding TAP and required standards below.
Maintaining satisfactory progress means a student must fulfill certain minimum
standards regarding academic progress and performance. These minimum standards are
demonstrated qualitatively and quantitatively.
Qualitative standard: Represented by grade point average (GPA). A student must
maintain a minimum cumulative GPA to remain eligible for aid.
Quantitative standard: This standard has two components; There is a credit
completion ratio component and there is completion of degree objective within a
maximum time frame component.

Grade Point Average

Qualitative: Undergraduate students are required to have a 2.00 cumulative GPA by
the time they complete their second academic year. Students who do not meet the
minimum GPA requirement may be eligible for probationary funding the next academic
year under certain circumstances. Probationary funding is automatically granted to
first-year students whose cumulative GPA is within .30 of this requirement at the
conclusion of their first year, provided that the student meets the credit completion
requirement and has not exceeded the maximum time frame for degree completion.

Completion of Credits
Quantitative: Students are required to successfully complete at least 67 percent of all
coursework attempted, whether they received aid for that enrollment period or not.
Successful completion of a course is defined as achieving a passing grade and earning
credit. Audited courses are excluded from all SAP measurements. Repeated courses are
included in the total credits completed. However, students should be aware that repeat
credits also count toward the maximum number of credits allowed to complete the
degree. If a student receives a failing or incomplete grade, audits, or withdraws from a
class, these credits will count as attempted credits but cannot be counted toward the
completion of credit requirements. Only courses for which the student receives an “A”
through “D” or “P” grade can satisfy the successfully completed credit requirement.

Example:
Two students, Joe and Mary, are enrolled in the 128-credit hour, Bachelor of Fine Arts
in communication arts program. The maximum time frame for completion of this
program is 192 credit hours. Because NYIT has set a maximum time frame of 192 credit
hours, a student must successfully complete 67% of all coursework attempted to be
making satisfactory academic progress (128/192 = 67percent).
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67 percent x 30 credit hours attempted = 21 credit hours

Joe completed 30 credit hours and Mary completed 22 credit hours. Because both
students successfully completed at least 21 credit hours in their first year, they are both
making satisfactory academic progress when entering their second year.
Both students attempt 30 hours again in their second year of study. However, Joe
completed 27 credit hours and Mary completed 18 credit hours.
67 percent of 60 credit hours attempted – 41 credit hours.
Therefore, Joe is making satisfactory academic progress because he has completed 57
credit hours, but Mary is not because she has only completed 40 credit hours.

Completion of Degree Objective

Students must complete their degree requirements within 150 percent of the normal
time required for the program of study. The time frame allowed can vary based upon
the student’s degree objective. Program requirements are defined in the NYIT catalog.
These maximums include all accepted transfer credits and all credits completed at NYIT.
The satisfactory progress requirements are reviewed at the conclusion of the spring
semester each academic year.

Example:
Joe enrolled in the 128-credit hour Bachelor of Fine Arts in communication arts
program. Under school policy, the maximum time frame for completion is 128 credits x
150 percent or 192 credit hours. If Joe has not completed his degree by the time he has
attempted 192 credits, he does not meet this SAP requirement.

Second Bachelor’s Degree

Students pursuing a second bachelor’s degree will be subject to the same review
schedule and standards as other undergraduate students.

Failure to Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress

(SAP) and the Appeal Process (AP)
If a student does not meet the SAP (satisfactory academic progress) minimum standards
for his/her degree program, the student will be ineligible for financial aid for the
following year and future years until the student achieves the minimum standard.
Students will be notified by mail and/or e-mail if they have made unsatisfactory
academic progress (UAP).
The student may appeal the unsatisfactory academic progress (UAP) status by
submitting a UAP Appeal which the student may obtain from their UAP advisor. UAP
information can be found at [Link]/finaid. The appeal form must be signed/
approved and then submitted to the Financial Aid Office. The appeal for requesting a
reversal of the UAP status may be accompanied by any supporting documentation of
the student’s special circumstances. A UAP Appeal Committee will determine whether
the student will be granted, denied, or given a one semester probation. Students will be
notified by mail and/or e-mail of the final decision.

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Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) Satisfactory

Academic Progress
NYIT is responsible for implementing standards for satisfactory academic progress to
maintain eligibility for New York State’s Tuition Assistance Program. Described in the chart
below, the standards that apply to Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) and other New York
State Awards require recipients of such awards to maintain a steady rate of progress toward
a degree and to earn a prescribed academic average. These standards affect all students who
received TAP and other NYS awards. Additional information regarding satisfactory academic
progress may be obtained from the Office of Registrar and the Student Solutions Center.

TAP Tables
Two-Year Associate and Certificate
Before being certified
for this payment First Second Third Fourth Fifth Sixth
A student must have
accrued at least this 0 3 9 18 30 45
many credits
With at least this 0.0 .5 .75 1.3 2.0 2.0
grade point average

Four- and Five-Year Baccalaureate

Before being certified

First Second Third Fourth Fifth Sixth Seventh Eighth Ninth Tenth
for this payment

A student must have

accrued at least this 0 3 9 21 33 45 60 75 90 105
many credits

With at least this

.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
grade point average

As an example, in using the table, for a student to be certified (not denied) for TAP for
payment number four in the spring semester of a given academic year, the student must
show program pursuit by completing nine or more credits in the preceding fall semester, and
must have accrued a total of 21 or more credits with a cumulative average of 1.30 or higher.

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Title IV Student Withdrawal Policy

Objective
This policy is designed to ensure the accurate and timely determination of the
following: 1) the date of the institution’s determination that a student withdrew; 2) the
student’s withdrawal date; and 3) the student’s last date of attendance; and to ensure
the proper disposition of Title IV funds, in accordance with 34 CFR 668.22 of the Code
of Federal Regulations.

Background
When a recipient of Title IV grant(s) and/or loan(s) withdraws from New York Institute
of Technology (NYIT) during a payment period in which the recipient began attendance,
NYIT must determine the amount of the grant and/or loan assistance that the student
earned as of the withdrawal date. This policy establishes the steps that NYIT must take
in order to ensure compliance with the regulation.

Policy
NYIT must always return any unearned Title IV funds it is responsible for within 45 days
of the date NYIT determined the student withdrew, and offer any post-withdrawal
disbursement of loan funds within 30 days of that date. (2009-2010 Student Financial
Aid Handbook, “Withdrawals and Return of Title IV Funds” ) available in PDF at
[Link] (Resource Links)

Withdrawal Date
A student’s withdrawal date varies depending on the type of withdrawal. (See:
“Withdrawals and Return of Title IV Funds”.

Official Notification Provided

In a case in which the student provides official notification of intent to withdraw, NYIT
will utilize the date of that notification as follows:
■ in the event that a student begins NYIT’s withdrawal process*, the date the
student begins the process is the date of withdrawal;
■ in the event that a student sends written notification of intent to withdraw,
the date NYIT receives the written notice is the date of withdrawal;
■ in the event that a student makes an oral notification to the Office of the
Registrar, which is NYIT’s designated office for beginning the withdrawal
process, the date will be documented by said office. The date of withdrawal
will be recorded as of the date of oral notification, unless there is written
notification subsequently, in which case the date the written notification is
received by NYIT may be the withdrawal date.
*To begin the withdrawal process, the student contacts the Office of the Registrar to obtain the appropriate
withdrawal form. If the student both begins the withdrawal process and provides a notification to NYIT, the
earlier of the two dates will be used as the withdrawal date.

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Official Notification Not Provided

In a case in which the student does not provide official notification of intent to
withdraw, NYIT may utilize the midpoint of the payment period as the date of
withdrawal, with the following exception:
■ in the case when an official notification was not provided by the student
because of circumstances beyond the student’s control, i.e. illness, accident,
grievous personal loss orother circumstances, the date related to the onset
of that circumstance will be utilized as the withdrawal date. This date will
be determined by the Office of the Registrar.

Last Date of Attendance

NYIT may always use as the withdrawal date the date that is reported as the last date
of attendance at an academically related activity by a faculty member on a course
enrollment roster or final grade sheet. Examples of academically related activities are
an exam, a tutorial, computer-assisted instruction, academic counseling, turning in a
class assignment or attending a study group that is assigned by the school. The faculty
member will maintain the documentation of the last date of attendance.

Date of the Institution’s Determination that the Student Withdrew

The date of NYIT’s determination that a student withdrew varies depending upon the
type of withdrawal. (See: Determining a student’s withdrawal date at a school that is
not required to take attendance. 2009-2010 Student Financial Aid Handbook,
“Withdrawals and Return of Title IV Funds” ) available in PDF at [Link]
(Resource Links))

Date of Official Notification Provided

The date the student provides official notification or begins the withdrawal process,
whichever is later.

Date of Official Notification Not Provided

The date that NYIT becomes aware that the student has ceased attendance, NYIT will
determine the withdrawal date no later than 45 days after the end of the payment
period. For a student who withdraws without providing notification to NYIT, the school
must determine the withdrawal date no later than 30 days after the end of the earliest
of the (1) payment period or period of enrollment (as appropriate), (2) academic year,
or (3) educational program. (2009-2010 Student Financial Aid Handbook, “Withdrawals
and Return of Title IV Funds”) available in PDF at [Link] (Resource Links))

Rescission of Withdrawal
NYIT may allow a student to rescind his or her official notification to withdraw by
having the student file a written statement that he or she is continuing to participate
in academically related activities and intends to complete the enrollment period. If the
student subsequently ceases to attend the institution prior to the end of the payment
period, then the rescission is negated and the withdrawal date will be the last date of
attendance at an academically related activity. If the student subsequently withdraws
(without ever returning to school) after rescinding an intent to withdraw, then the
rescission is negated and the withdrawal date will revert back to the date of the original
official notification.
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Calculation of Earned Title IV Assistance

The U.S. Department of Education’s software will be utilized to perform all refund
calculations. A copy of the completed calculation worksheet will be kept in the
student’s financial aid file in the Office of Financial Aid. The amount of Title IV
assistance earned by the student is calculated by determining the percentage of grant
and/or loan assistance that was earned by the student and applying that percentage to
the total amount of grant and/or loan assistance that was disbursed to the student or
on the student’s behalf for the payment period, as of the student’s withdrawal date. The
percentage of Title IV assistance earned will be equal to the percentage of the payment
period completed by the student, when said percentage is less than 60%. If the
student’s withdrawal date occurs after the completion of 60% of the payment period,
then the percentage earned will be determined to be 100%.

Post-withdrawal Disbursements
If the total amount of the Title IV grant and/or loan assistance that was earned by the
student is more than the amount that was disbursed to the student as of the
withdrawal date, the difference between the two amounts will be treated as a post-
withdrawal disbursement. In the event that there are outstanding charges on the
student’s account, NYIT will credit the student’s account for all or part of the amount
of the post-withdrawal disbursement, up to the amount of the allowable charges.
If Direct Loan and/or Federal Perkins Loan program funds are used to credit the
student’s account, NYIT will notify the student (or parent, in the case of a PLUS Loan)
and provide the student (or parent) with the opportunity to cancel all or a portion of
the loan(s).
Any amount of a post-withdrawal disbursement that is comprised of loan funds and has
not been credited to a student’s account will be offered to the student (or parent for a
PLUS Loan) within 30 days of the date the institution determined that the student
withdrew. Any earned grant funds that the student is eligible for due to a post-
withdrawal disbursement will be disbursed within 45 days from the date of
determination. Students will be notified of such disbursements. This notification will be
made in writing and will include the following:
■ an identification of the type and amount of the Title IV funds that make up
the postwithdrawal disbursement (not to include any amounts that have been
applied to the student’s account);
■ an explanation that the student (or parent for a PLUS loan) may accept or
decline some or all of the post-withdrawal disbursement (that which has not
been applied to the student’s account);
■ an advisement that NYIT is not required to make a post-withdrawal
disbursement if the student (or parent for a PLUS loan) does not respond
within 14 days of the date that NYIT sent the notification.
Upon receipt of a timely response from the student or parent, NYIT will disburse the
funds in the manner specified in the response. Said distribution will occur within 180
days of the date of determination of the student’s withdrawal date. If no response is
received from the student or parent, NYIT will not disburse any of the funds.
NYIT maintains the right to decide whether or not to make a post-withdrawal
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14 days of the date that the notification was sent to them. If NYIT decides not to make this
post-withdrawal disbursement, it will inform the student (or parent) in writing. In the case
of a post-withdrawal disbursement, grant funds will be disbursed prior to loan funds.

Refund of Unearned Funds to Title IV

If the total amount of Title IV grant and/or loan assistance that was earned by the student is
less than the amount that was disbursed to the student as of the withdrawal date, the
difference between the two amounts will be returned to the Title IV program(s) and no
further disbursements will be made. Funds will be returned in following manner:

By the School
In the event that NYIT is responsible for returning funds to Title IV programs, the funds will
be returned in the order prescribed by the Department of Education, which is listed below,
within 45 days from the date of determination that a student withdrew.
■ Unsubsidized Federal Direct Student Loans
■ Subsidized Federal Direct Student Loans
■ Perkins Loans
■ Federal Direct PLUS loans
■ Federal Pell Grants for the payment period for which a return of funds is required
■ Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) for the payment
period for which a return of funds is required
■ Other assistance under Title IV for which a return of funds is required

By the Student
In the event that the student is responsible for returning grants funds to Title IV programs,
NYIT will notify the student within 45 days of the date of determination that the student
withdrew. The student will be advised how to make arrangements for repayment.

Payment Period or Enrollment Period

Withdrawals and the return of Title IV funds will be based on a payment period for all
standard term programs. Non-term program payments will be based on enrollment period.

Documentation
NYIT must document a student’s withdrawal date and the date of determination that the
student withdrew. The documents will be kept in the student’s academic file in the Office of
the Registrar. The return to Title IV Funds calculation and other accompanying documentation
will be secured in the Office of Financial Aid.

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Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees are payable as specified below. Checks and money orders should be
drawn to the order of NYIT for the exact amount of the tuition and fee payment. The
privileges of the college are not available to the student until registration has been
completed and tuition and fees paid.
The college offers eligible students a multi-payment plan for tuition and fees. Details
on payment plans may be obtained at any bursar’s office or online at
[Link]/bursar.
The tuition and fee information below applies primarily to full-time undergraduate
students. Tuition and fees for weekend and evening students, and graduate students
and students in special programs can be found in the brochures describing those
programs.
Application Fee (Nonrefundable)........................................................................................$50*
Payable upon application for admission as a matriculant by all undergraduates.

Tuition Deposit (Nonrefundable)........................................................................................$400

Entering students accepted under the college’s regular program of admission are
required to make this payment within three weeks after receipt of their notice of
acceptance. The payment is applied toward the first semester’s tuition fee.

Tuition
Full-time undergraduates (12 to 17 credits)**
Fall term, 2009 ...................................................................................................$11,690
Spring term, 2010 ..............................................................................................$11,690
Total.......................................................................................................................$23,380

Combined Bachelor of Science/Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program #

Fall term, 2009 ...................................................................................................$11,690
Spring term, 2010 ..............................................................................................$11,690
Total.......................................................................................................................$23,380

Part-time undergraduates (less than 12 credits)

Per credit....................................................................................................................$790

*Application fee for graduate students is $50.

**Except for seniors requiring less than 12 credits to graduate, full-time students wishing to enroll for fewer than 12 or
more than 18 credits per semester must receive special permission. Students enrolled in less than 12 credits pay on a
per-credit basis; students enrolled for more credits than covered by the applicable full-time tuition pay for additional
credit at the per-credit fee applicable to their major.
#Undergraduate phase only.

Graduate students
Per credit....................................................................................................................$825
Auditing a course and independent study (undergraduate)
Per credit....................................................................................................................$790

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Online campus
(college fee not applicable)
Per credit (undergraduate)....................................................................................$790
Per credit (graduate)...............................................................................................$825
Doctorate in Physical Therapy, per credit ........................................................$825

Mandatory College Fee, per semester, undergraduate

(Affords students a variety of educational services, such as: academic placement,
registration, internet, student activities, recreation/athletics, accident insurance,
parking at Old Westbury and Central Islip campuses, I.D. cards, career development,
commencement exercises and diploma.)
Part-time.................................................................................................................................$330
Full-time..................................................................................................................................$380
Health professions, architecture and engineering and technology
Full-Time (per semester)........................................................................................$670
Part-Time (up to 11 credits per semester) .......................................................$370
*Mandatory health insurance premium for all residence hall
Students (per semester)...................................................................................$387.50
*Mandatory health insurance premium for all international students ..........$437.50
Mandatory accident insurance for full-time students (fall/spring)..................$12.50
Mandatory accident insurance for part-time students (fall/spring).........................$5
Mandatory accident insurance for full-time students (summer)............................TBD
Mandatory accident insurance for part-time students (summer) ..........................TBD
*This rate includes an administrative fee retained by NYIT.

Special Fees (Nonrefundable)

Late payment fee
For tuition payment due on:
Aug. 1 made after Aug. 1 .....................................................................................$245
Jan. 1 made after Jan. 1........................................................................................$245
Late registration fee (all programs) .................................................................................$280
Rematriculation fee................................................................................................................$55
Graduate matriculation fee..................................................................................................$80
Challenge examination fee, per credit............................................................................$195
Comprehensive examination fee (CLEP, DANTES), per course.....................................$55
Transcript (certified check, bank check, money order only;
no personal checks) ...................................................................................................$10
Student evaluation (Occupational Education only).......................................................$50
Prior learning evaluation fee (per credit) .......................................................................$195
Service charge for unpaid check or credit card return..................................................$95
Credit transfer fee for approved courses taken at other
colleges while matriculated at NYIT, per credit.................................................$85
Replacement identification card fee .................................................................................$25

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Old Westbury Residential Fees (per semester)

Single ...................................................................................................................................$4,050
Double ..................................................................................................................................$3,385
Deposit (non-refundable)...................................................................................................$300
Damage deposit (refundable if damages not assessed)............................................$120
Lost key ......................................................................................................................................$25

Manhattan Residential Fees (per semester)

Riverside:
Standard Single ...............................................................................................................$7,010
Large Single......................................................................................................................$7,655
Small Double....................................................................................................................$5,005
Standard Double .............................................................................................................$5,360
Large Double ....................................................................................................................$7,155
Clark:
Standard Double...............................................................................................................$7,145
Large Double .....................................................................................................................$7,540
Deluxe Double ...................................................................................................................$8,700
Single ...................................................................................................................................$8,700

Summer monthly rates:

Riverside:
Single..................................................................................................................................$1,915
Standard Double .............................................................................................................$1,430
Large Double ....................................................................................................................$1,670

Membership fee ...........................................................................................................................$80

Housing deposit.........................................................................................................................$300
Damage deposit.........................................................................................................................$260
Early termination of lease .....................................................................................................$350

Meal Plan (per semester)

Old Westbury......................................................................................................................$2,165
Central Islip.........................................................................................................................$2,165

Housing fee for occupancy during vacations, holiday periods, and summer
(Per person/per day intersession) .......................................................................................$50
(Per person/per day summer)...............................................................................................$50
(Per person/per week)..........................................................................................................$240

Schedule of Payments
For full-time students (including international students), the following schedule
of payments is in effect. (The amounts presented include tuition and college fee.)
For students who register after the due date listed below, payment in full is
expected at the point of registration.

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Fall 2009
All students
Aug. 1: 100 percent tuition and fees.................................................................$12,070
Health Professions, Architecture, Engineering and Computing Sciences
Aug. 1: 100 percent tuition and fees ................................................................$12,360
Combined Bachelor of Science/Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program
Aug. 1: 100 percent tuition and fees ................................................................$12,360
Spring 2010
All students
Jan. 2: 100 percent tuition and fees.................................................................$12,070
Health Professions, Architecture, Engineering and Computing Sciences
Jan. 2: 100 percent tuition and fees ................................................................$12,360
Undergraduate Enrollment in Combined Bachelor of Science/Doctor
of Osteopathic Medicine Program
Jan. 2: 100 percent tuition and fees ................................................................$12,360
All undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in evening sessions pay all tuition and fees at registration.
Undergraduate senior citizens, aged 65 or older, are eligible for reduced tuition of $530 per credit, plus fees. The reduced
tuition for the graduate senior citizen is $555 per credit.
NYIT reserves the right to withhold student records, including grade reports and transcripts, until all financial obligations
(to include fees, fines and other security deposits) to the college have been satisfied.
Notwithstanding anything in this catalog, NYIT expressly reserves the right, whenever it deems it advisable, (1) to change
or modify its schedule of tuition and fees and (2) to withdraw, cancel, reschedule, or modify any course, program of study,
or degree, or any requirement in connection with any of the foregoing.

Cooperative Work-Study Programs

The college’s flexibility in arranging schedules for a student’s individual needs allows
for participation in cooperative work-study programs. Special arrangements are made
in this area when appropriate. While on campus, in full attendance, the usual
full-time fees apply. In periods spent off campus for approved internships,
students receive appropriate credits as planned in advance and pay tuition fees on a
per-credit basis.

Completion of Payments
Students must conform to the payment policies of the controller’s office and are not
entitled to attend classes or laboratories until all fees have been paid or properly
deferred by the Office of Financial Aid or the Office of the Bursar.
Registrations are considered valid when all fees have been paid and no outstanding
indebtedness to the college exists.
Students experiencing temporary financial difficulty or with demonstrated need are
invited to seek counsel from the Office of Financial Aid.

Student Expenses
Student expenses at NYIT vary with the student’s academic program, schedule of classes,
and whether the student commutes or lives in student housing.
Fixed costs are tuition and fees. They are the same for both full-time residential and
commuting students.

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Variable costs include such items as transportation, meals on campus, books and
personal expenses. The cost of meals on campus will vary. An average figure for meals
is about $400 per semester. This figure does not apply to residential students whose
midday meal is covered by their meal plans. Books and personal expenses will depend
on the student’s major and individual taste in things such as food and leisure activites.
An average figure for this category is $900 per semester. Transportation costs will vary
with the distance from the college and the method of transportation and whether the
student joins a car pool. The per-semester average cost of travel for commuting
students is $650. This category of expense would not apply to residential students.
Students with unusual expenses or special budgetary problems should consult the
Office of Financial Aid at the campus to which they apply.

Refunds/Reduction of Indebtedness
Tuition is computed on the assumption that a student will remain throughout the
academic year. Since a place in class has been reserved, tuition will only be refunded in
accordance with the withdrawal policy. Refunds or reductions in indebtedness are made
solely at the option of the college for withdrawals necessitated by conditions beyond
the student’s control, such as serious illness or other emergency acceptable to the
Committee on Refunds. Refunds or reductions in indebtedness are processed after all
required approvals are documented on the withdrawal form.
Students withdrawing from the college or course(s) are requested to complete a
withdrawal/clearance form, which is available online at [Link]/registrar, at the
registrar’s office or the Student Solutions Center. The withdrawal/clearance form must
include written approval of the school dean, dean of students, registrar, bursar and
financial aid.
Full-time students are generally required to maintain a minimum registration of 12
credits per semester.
A refund or reduction of indebtedness, if approved, will be based on the date of
withdrawal determined and recorded on the withdrawal form. Requests for a refund or
reduction of indebtedness received more than 12 months from the first scheduled day
of the semester or term in question will be denied. Approved refunds are issued in the
name of the student and mailed to the student’s permanent address. All refunds are
mailed to students.
A student who registers for a class and who does not attend any class is subject to the
above refund policy. No transcripts, grade reports, or diplomas will be released to any
student who owes tuition or fees or fines to the college at the time of the request. Upon
payment of the outstanding indebtedness to NYIT, transcripts or grade reports may be
released.
In the event of a reduction of indebtedness, the schedule, excluding non-refundable
tuition deposit and room deposit, is as follows:

Drop/Add Period:
The drop/add period for fall and spring is the first two weeks of the semester. Students
may drop and add courses without financial penalty during this period as long as the
drop does not result in a full withdrawal from courses for the term.
Students who drop to zero credits are considered to have fully withdrawn from NYIT
and are subject to tuition charges in accordance with the NYIT refund policy. Please
refer to the withdrawal period to determine your tuition and fee liability.
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Traditional Semester*:
1. Dropping at any time from the date of the student’s registration through the last
day of the second week of the semester—100 percent refund on the tuition and the
college fee.
2. Dropping at any time after the start of the third week of the semester—no refund.

Cycle*:
1. Dropping at any time from the date of the students registration to the day before
the first scheduled day of the cycle–100 percent refund of the tuition and the college fee.
2. Dropping at any time during the first week of the cycle–75 percent refund of tuition only.
3. Dropping at any time during the second week of the cycle–50 percent refund
of tuition only.
4. Dropping at any time after the start of the third week of the cycle–no refund.

*Refunds apply to tuition. Please refer to dorm contracts for housing and meal-plan refund policies.

All fees are nonrefundable.

If you have any questions regarding the above information, contact the bursar's office
at 516.686.7511.

Summer Courses:
1. Dropping at any time from the date of the student’s registration to the day before
the first scheduled day of the course–100 percent refund of the tuition and the
college fee.
2. Dropping at any time during the first and second week of the course—50 percent
refund of tuition only.
3. Dropping at any time after the start of the third week of the course–no refund.

Withdrawal Period:
In the case of complete withdrawal from the college, students who were awarded
federal Title IV financial aid will be subject to proration on the awards in accordance
with applicable federal regulations. The application of federal refund provisions may
result in an outstanding balance owed to the college and/or the U.S. Department of
Education. Details of the adjustment to federal Title IV financial aid awards will be
provided to the student following the withdrawal process.
Non-attendance to classes, informing the instructor of withdrawal, or stopping
payment on a check does not constitute an official withdrawal and does not relieve the
student of his or her financial obligation.
Refunds apply to tuition. Please refer to dorm contracts for housing and meal-plan
refund policies.
In the event of a full withdrawal, the tuition liability is calculated excluding
non-refundable tuition deposit and room deposit, as follows:

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Traditional Semester:
1. Withdrawal at any time from the date of the student’s registration to the day before
the first scheduled day of the semester—100 percent refund on the tuition and the
college fee.
2. Withdrawal at any time during the first week of the semester—75 percent refund
of tuition only.
3. Withdrawal at any time during the second week of the semester—50 percent refund
of tuition only.
4. Withdrawal at any time during the third week of the semester—25 percent refund
of tuition only.
5. Withdrawal at any time after the start of the fourth week of the semester—no
refund.

Cycle:
1. Withdrawal at any time from the date of the student’s registration to the day before
the first scheduled day of the cycle—100 percent refund of the tuition and the
college fee.
2. Withdrawal at any time during the first week of the cycle—75 percent refund of
tuition only.
3. Withdrawal at any time during the second week of the cycle—50 percent refund of
tuition only.
4. Withdrawal at any time after the start of the third week of the cycle—no refund.

Summer Course:
1. Withdrawal at any time from the date of the student’s registration to the day before
the first scheduled day of the course—100 percent refund of the tuition and the college fee.
2. Withdrawal at any time during the first and second week of the course—50 percent
refund of tuition only.
3. Withdrawal at any time after the start of the third week of the course—no refund.

Collection Agency Fees

If your account is not paid when due, it may be forwarded to an outside collection
agency or attorney. At that time, the student will be responsible for paying NYIT all of
the costs associated with the collection of your delinquent account, which includes the
payment to NYIT of the principal sums due plus additional costs. Additional costs may
include, but are not limited to, collection agency fees constituting 33 percent of the
principal balance due if NYIT engages a collection agency to secure payment. If NYIT
engages legal counsel to secure payment, additional costs may include legal fees
constituting 50 percent of the principal balance due, plus all other costs associated
with collection of the delinquent amounts. All collection matters shall be governed by
New York law. The courts of New York shall have exclusive jurisdiction in these matters.

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Enrollment of Students
Students who wish to enroll in the college for the purpose of earning a degree, diploma,
or certificate must file a written application for matriculated status. Such application
is not binding to a specific school or course of study. The college reserves the right to
refuse matriculation for specific NYIT schools or majors. Transfer students desiring
matriculation will be evaluated on the basis of prior coursework.
NYIT reserves the right to review a degree candidate’s status at any time on the basis of
performance and progress. Non-matriculated students may be admitted to individual
courses if they meet the prerequisites for these courses. Students who initially enroll as
non-matriculants may file for change of status with the Admissions Office, and are
encouraged to apply for admission to the college. Students who do not have a Regents
high school diploma or GED must first complete 24 credits as a non-matriculated
student, and if they are New York State residents, file for a high school equivalency
diploma with the State of New York.
Unless they receive an exemption, new students must take NYIT’s placement tests in
English and math for them to be placed in the appropriate required courses.
An exemption for the English placement test is given to a transfer student if he or she
receives a minimum grade of C- in a college composition course.
An exemption for the math placement test is also given to a transfer student who has
a minimum grade of C- in a college math course such as college algebra or finite math
and to students entering the associate degree program in culinary art. If you wish to
place out of a more advanced level of mathematics, you will have to take an advanced
math placement test at NYIT.

Registration Procedures
NYIT makes every effort to provide registration information prior to the beginning
of each registration period, but each student is responsible for completing registration
procedures for him/herself. Students must register on the dates indicated in the
college calendar. Registration procedures are the same for degree candidates and
non-matriculated students. The schedule of tuition and fees appears in this catalog.
Early registration within the period designated assures the most flexible choice of
program and eliminates early cancellation of under-enrolled course sections. A course may
be cancelled by NYIT for any reason, including insufficient enrollment.
Official registration in a course section is required in order to earn a grade for a class.
Registration must be completed by the end of the change of program period
(see Academic Calendar). Therefore, students who have not officially registered for a
course section will not receive a grade retroactively. Students are not officially
registered until all tuition and fees are satisfied. Attendance is not permitted in any
class without official registration for that class.
Below each course title in this catalog, three numbers are given. The first is the
number of hours of classroom work, the second is the number of laboratory
and studio hours, and the third is the number of semester hours of credit earned.

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NYIT Advising
NYIT recognizes that developmental advising is a critical component of the educational
experience of all its students. Developmental advising encourages students to enhance
decision-making skills, to think critically about goals and objectives, and to assume
responsibility for their actions and plans. NYIT offers a range of academic advising
resources that include faculty advising, the central advising center, advising Web site,
online degree maps, and the college catalog to assist students in making meaningful
educational plans that are compatible with their career goals.

Goals of Advising
As an institution, our goals of academic advising include helping students:
■ facilitate successful transition into NYIT;
■ develop suitable educational plans;
■ clarify their life and career goals;
■ select appropriate courses;
■ complete degree requirements in a timely manner;
■ interpret policies and procedures.

Central Advising Center

Students receive primary advising from assigned faculty within their academic
departments. The Central Advising Center supplements and supports NYIT’s
departmental academic advising initiatives. With the assistance of information
technology and videoconferencing, based on sound advising and teaching skills, the
center provides timely and accurate information about NYIT academic requirements,
policies, procedures, and resources. The center also provides undergraduate students
assistance with the inter-school transfer process.

Central Advising Center Locations

Manhattan Old Westbury
16 W. 61st Street Wisser Library
Room 702 Room 109
212.261.1744 516.686.3961

Please note: For specific advising on major field of study, please contact your academic department
or faculty advisor.

Program Advisors
Each student is assigned an advisor for assistance in structuring a program. NYIT posts
a list of program advisors at registration time. The student’s advisor is available for help
and guidance, and the advisor’s approval is required for each registration. However, the
student must assume final responsibility for conforming to all college regulations and
completing curriculum requirements.

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Change of Program
Students are permitted to add and drop courses as well as sections, during the change
of program period, after consulting with an advisor.
No change of program may be made after the second week of each semester.
(See Academic Calendar for dates.) A change in courses (not sections) may affect the
tuition charged and financial aid eligibility.

Withdrawal from a Course

The decision to withdraw from a course is a serious matter and should be made
only after consulting with the course instructor and faculty advisor. Be aware that
withdrawing from a course may affect eligibility for financial aid.
To withdraw from a course the student and the class instructor must complete a
withdrawal form and the instructor must submit it to the registrar’s office within
48 hours. A W grade cannot be assigned without submission of the withdrawal form to
the registrar. Students cannot withdraw from classes during the final exam period.
The type of withdrawal grade assigned will be determined by the date of withdrawal
and is outlined in the table below. The W grade will be assigned to students who
officially withdraw from a class according to the schedule below. The WF grade may be
assigned if the student is failing the course or stopped attending class without officially
withdrawing. The withdrawal (W) grade is not included in the computation of the grade
point average, but it may affect eligibility for financial aid. The withdrawal failing (WF)
is a failing grade and is included in the computation of the grade point average, and
may affect eligibility for financial aid.

Term Date of withdrawal Withdrawal grade

Fall and spring Third through eighth week of the semester W
semesters
After the eighth week of the semester W or WF
Cycle A, B, C, D Third through eighth class session W
After the eighth class session W or WF
Summer I, II and III See academic calendar

Intersession Before second class session W

After second class session W or WF

The nursing department has additional rules governing course withdrawals. See nursing
information in catalog.

Change of Curriculum or Campus

Changes of curriculum or campus are made only upon the recommendation of the dean
and with approval of the registrar. No change of curriculum is effective without an
evaluation of the student’s credentials and approval by the new department. No change
is complete until recorded by the registrar.

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Change of Matriculation Status

Students who are not matriculated in a degree, diploma or certificate program are
limited in the total number of credit-bearing courses they may take. Graduate students
may not take more than nine credits, and undergraduates may not take more than 24
credits without matriculating.

Courses at Another College

A degree candidate currently enrolled at NYIT may take courses at another accredited
institution for credit. Since not all courses will be accepted for credit toward a degree,
students must complete the Permission to Take Courses at Another College form, which
is available at the registrar, and abide by NYIT’s residency requirements (see section
regarding transfer credits). A course may be taken at another college only when it is
unavailable at NYIT during the specific semester. Upon completing the course,
students have the responsibility for furnishing the registrar with official transcripts
so that credit may be entered in their records. An official transcript must be received at
NYIT no later than one month after the course is completed. A grade of C- or better is
required for credit. Students on probation may not take courses at another college.
Teacher education candidates who are given permission to take an education course at
another college may be required to submit additional documentation demonstrating
achievement of specific knowledge or skills related to the course not taken at NYIT. This
documentation may include such things as keystone assignments, lesson plans, field
experience logs, essays, or student work samples.

Withdrawal from the College

Students who wish to withdraw from the college may initiate an official withdrawal by
contacting the registrar’s office and obtaining a Withdrawal from the College form.
Depending on the circumstances, the student’s withdrawal date will be recorded as the
date the student began the withdrawal process or the date the student notified the
college of his/her intent to withdraw. Tuition and financial aid refunds, if any, will be
based on the withdrawal date. For an explanation of what happens to financial
aid upon withdrawal from the college, visit the registrar area of the NYIT Web site at
[Link]/registrar.
If a student withdraws with a balance due on his/her account, no transcript, information
or employment references will be furnished until the account is cleared.

Auditing Courses
NYIT allows, but does not actively encourage, the auditing of courses. A student may
register to audit a course after obtaining written permission from the appropriate dean.
A previously audited course may be taken for credit at a later date, but may not be
challenged. A student who registers for a course on an audit basis cannot elect to
change over to a credit basis after the session has started. Similarly, a credit course
cannot be changed over to an audit course. All usual tuition and fees must be paid for
audited courses.

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Military Leave
NYIT recognizes that students who are also in the Armed Forces Reserve/Guard are
subject to call-up for active duty. It is NYIT policy to make every effort to support and
assist our students who are in the military. Students who have been called for active
duty must present a copy of their duty assignment orders to the registrar, and may
select one or more of the following options:
Withdrawal from all courses: Students may withdraw from all of their courses and
receive a full tuition refund regardless of the number of weeks that have expired in the
term. They will receive a W for all their courses regardless of their current class
averages. To do this, the student must file a Withdrawal from the College Form with the
registrar. Upon return from active duty, the student shall be readmitted without paying
the readmimssion fee.
Withdrawal from individual courses: Students may withdraw from one or more of
their courses and receive a W for a grade regardless of the number of weeks that have
expired in the term or of their current class averages. They may be entitled to a tuition
refund depending upon the number of credits they have withdrawn compared to the
number of credits they have not withdrawn. To do this, the student must file a
Withdrawal from a Course form with their instructor, who will submit this form to the
registrar. The student remains responsible for both the grades and the tuition for the
courses not withdrawn from.
Transfer to online courses: Students may transfer one or more of their lecture courses
from on-campus sections to online sections if appropriate instructors and course
materials are available. There will not be an additional fee charged.
Incomplete grades: Students may request an incomplete grade from their instructors
in one or more courses. Instructors are not required to grant the grade of incomplete,
but are encouraged to give due consideration to the student in such circumstances. If
the incomplete grade has been assigned, the student will be required to complete the
course requirements within two complete semesters following deactivation from duty
(an additional semester extension with approval by the dean and the Vice President for
Academic Affairs or designee may also be given).
Students who elect to withdraw from one or more courses should first consult with a
campus financial aid advisor. Additionally, students can view the Reserve/Guard
Financial Aid resource page on the National Association of Student Financial Aid
Administrators Web site at [Link]/linklists/[Link].

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Academic Standards
A student receives one of the following grades for each course taken during the semester:
Grade Quality Points per Credit
A Excellent 4
A- 3.7
B+ 3.3
B Good 3
B- 2.7
C+ 2.3
C Satisfactory 2
C- 1.7
D+ 1.3
D Marginal, but passing 1
W Withdrawn, without penalty 0
I Incomplete 0
F Failure 0
PR Progress, re-enroll 0
P Passing grade 0
WF Withdrawn failing 0
AU Audit 0
IF Failure from an incomplete 0

Credit
Fall and spring semesters are 15 weeks long. The number of semester hours of credit
earned for a course corresponds to the number of academic hours of instruction in a
standard week. Two or, in some cases, three academic hours of laboratory or studio
work in a standard week during a semester constitute one credit for most programs.
Summer session classes are scheduled for an equivalent number of academic hours.
Semester hours of credit are granted for the grades A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D+, D or P.
The temporary grade of incomplete (I) shall change to a failing (IF) grade if the student
does not complete all work by the end of the allotted time (see schedule below). Such
an IF grade may not be challenged, and the course must be repeated by the student to
receive credit.
The following policies shall guide the awarding and calculation of the I grade and the
change of the I grade to an IF grade:
■ The student must request additional time to complete a single project, report
or final examination;
■ The grade of incomplete is to be assigned only to students who are otherwise
passing the course at the end of the semester;
■ The instructor has the right to refuse the request and may assign a final grade
based solely on the work already completed;
■ The grade of incomplete will change to the failing grade if the outstanding
coursework is not completed in accordance with the schedule in effect at
the time it was assigned, regardless of the average the student otherwise
maintained in the class (see academic calendar for dates);
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A single, short extension of the time period shall be granted only in

exceptional circumstances by the vice president for academic affairs;
The grade of incomplete will not be assigned to students with excessive
absences, especially when those absences include the final sessions of the
course, unless extenuating circumstances have been established;
The incomplete grade is recorded by the registrar as "attempted credits," until
the course is complete;
The incomplete grade that changes to a failing grade will carry zero quality
points;
Students can advance if an incomplete grade is assigned to a prerequisite
course for the term immediately following the assignment of an I grade but
cannot advance after an I grade changes to an IF;
When the grade of incomplete is changed to an IF, the I grade shall remain on
the record and the transcript so that it will read IF, thereby distinguishing it
from the F and the WF grades;
I grades may have an effect on the student's financial aid and/or student
visa status. Students are encouraged to meet with the financial aid and/or
international student advisor when requesting the I option.
The grade of PR is used only for developmental courses and intensive English as
second language courses for students who have made some progress, but who do not
demonstrate satisfactory skills to pass those courses. Students are required to re-enroll
in those courses in order to complete them.

Classification of Students by Credits

Freshman ......................................Less than 31 credits earned
Sophomore ...................................31-62 credits earned
Junior .............................................63-96 credits earned
Senior.............................................More than 96 credits earned
Fifth-year architecture .............More than 133 credits earned
Except for graduating seniors, students taking less than 12 credits during a semester
will not be certified as full-time students.
All students in good standing may take a maximum of 18 credits per semester, without
special permission, with the exception of a student on the Dean’s List who may take a
maximum of 21 credits per semester. Students may exceed these credit maxima with
permission of the deans.
*Note: For some courses in the health professions programs, credit value differs from contact hours. See program descriptions.

Quality Points
Quality points are awarded in accordance with the grade schedule at the top of the
previous page. For example, students who earn an A in a three-credit course
accumulate four quality points per credit for a total of 12 quality points; a grade of B+
in a three-credit course would accumulate 3.3 quality points per credit for a total of
9.9 quality points; a grade of A in a two-credit course would accumulate four quality
points per credit for a total of eight quality points. No quality points are awarded for
an F. Similarly, no quality points are assigned for grades of W, WF, P, PR, AU, IF or I.

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Academic Standing
At the conclusion of the fall and spring semesters, two averages are computed for each
student to indicate the general level of academic standing.
The first is called the grade point average (GPA), which indicates the scholarship level
for the semester. The second is called the cumulative grade point average (CGPA), which
indicates the scholarship level for all work taken at the college.
The GPA is computed by adding all* the quality points earned for the semester and then
dividing by the number of credits for those courses where the grades of A, A-, B+, B, B-
C+, C, C-, D+, D, WF, IF or F were received.
The CGPA, computed in a similar manner, represents all* the quality points earned
during all the semesters the student has attended NYIT, divided by the number of credits
for those courses where the grades of A, A-, B+, B, B-C+, C, C-, D, D+, WF, IF or F were
received.
Students who have earned a C-, D+, D, W, F, WF, IF or PR in a course may retake the
course for credit (one or more times) to earn a higher grade. Only the higher grade will
be used in computing the GPA and CGPA. The other grade(s) will remain on the
student’s record as a matter of information.
*Note: Students who have changed majors, please note — only quality points from the first degree program that are
applicable to the present degree program are included. Students receiving financial aid should consult a financial aid
counselor prior to changing majors to identify any impact this change may have on their financial aid.

Dean’s and Presidential Honor Lists

A student who earns a place on the Dean’s Honor List is a full-time matriculated
student who has attained a minimum grade point average of 3.50 or higher in any
semester in which he or she completed 12 or more credits without any incompletes
("I"), or a part-time matriculated student who has attained a minimum grade point
average of 3.60 or higher in any semester in which he or she completed six or more
credits without any incompletes ("I"). Students who meet the same standards and earn
a 3.70 or above are placed on the Presidential Honor List. Notification of these awards
is sent to students, and the appropriate honor is recorded on their transcripts.

Attendance
A student is expected to attend each class session on a regular and punctual basis to
obtain the educational benefits that each meeting affords.
Students shall be informed by their instructors whether latenesses or absences will be
allowed during the semester. Instructors shall inform students of the consequences
following excessive absences and/or latenesses.
In the event of a student’s absence from a test, the instructor will generally determine
whether the student will be allowed to make up the work.
The privilege of taking a make-up examination is generally not extended beyond one
semester from the original date of examination. Make-up examinations are under the
jurisdiction of the appropriate academic dean.

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Scholastic Discipline
The continued registration of any student is dependent upon regular attendance,
proper conduct and achievement of passing grades. Any one of the following is regarded
as sufficient cause for dismissal: irregular attendance, neglect of work, conduct deemed
by the college not consistent with general good order, or failure to comply with the
college’s rules and regulations. The college reserves the right to terminate a student’s
enrollment at any time.
Every student has the right to petition the NYIT Admissions and Academic Standards
Committee for redress of actions affecting academic standing.

Academic Integrity
Plagiarism is the appropriation of all or part of someone else’s works (such as and not
limited to writing, coding, programs, images, etc.) and offering it as one’s own. Cheating
is using false pretenses, tricks, devices, artifices or deception to obtain credit on an
examination or in a college course.
If a faculty member determines that a student has committed academic dishonesty by
plagiarism, cheating or in any other manner, the faculty member may 1) fail the
student for that paper, assignment, project and or/exam, and/or 2) fail the student for
the course and/or 3) file a formal charge of misconduct pursuant to the Student Code
of Conduct Academic Probation and Suspension.
Each student enrolled in a course at NYIT agrees that, by taking such course, he or she
consents to the submission of all required papers for textual similarity review to any
commercial service engaged by NYIT to detect plagiarism. Each student also agrees that
all papers submitted to any such service may be included as source document in the
service’s database, solely for the purpose of detecting plagiarism of such papers.

Probation/Dismissal Policy
A student must achieve a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 to
graduate. A minimum cumulative GPA of 1.70 as a freshman, 1.90 as a sophomore, 2.00
as a junior or senior must be achieved to maintain satisfactory academic status at the
college.
Probation I: The first time a student’s cumulative GPA falls below the minimum
required, the student shall be placed on Probation I for his/her next regular semester.
The student will receive a letter from the Office of the Registrar outlining available
academic support services and requiring the student to meet with an academic advisor.
Probation II: When a student is on Probation I and his/her cumulative GPA falls below
the minimum required for two sequential (not necessarily contiguous) regular
semesters, the student shall be placed on Probation II for his/her next regular semester.
The student will receive a letter from the Office of the Registrar outlining available
academic support services and requiring the student to meet with an academic advisor. A
student on Probation II status cannot register for more than 12 credits until he/she is
removed from probation.
Dismissal: When a student’s cumulative GPA falls below the minimum required for
three sequential (not necessarily contiguous) regular semesters, the student will be
dismissed from the college.

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Dismissal is defined as ineligible to pursue credit-bearing courses at NYIT for a period

of two academic years or until a minimum GPA of 2.0 is earned for the most recent 24
credits taken at another accredited United States institution of higher education.
The decision of dismissal shall be automatically appealed to the Committee on
Academic Probation and Dismissal. The Committee on Academic Probation and
Dismissal may uphold the dismissal decision or may recommend reversal of the
dismissal decision and may impose additional conditions for continuing registration.
Students are limited to one appeal per semester and the committee’s decision is
binding and final.

Academic Support Services

Save our Student (SOS) Alert System. The SOS alert system is designed for all students
who exhibit at-risk behaviors in and outside the classroom throughout the academic
year. It is a proactive monitoring system through which students and student-support
agents are alerted to early manifestations of poor academic performance (e.g., low in-
progress grades), academic disengagement (high rates of absenteeism), and behavioral
and/or social maladjustments.
This system allows faculty and staff to send an online SOS at any time during the
semester (first week through the last). A Student Solutions Center (SSC) manager then
follows up with a phone call, e-mail, or letter to the student to discuss the issue,
present options, and/or refer to appropriate department. The SSC manager will notify
the concerned professor/staff about the eventual resolution.
Academic Monitoring. After each semester, students who are placed on probation I,
probation 2, or suspension are notified of their academic standing by mail and/or by
phone. Each student is encouraged to utilize campus resources (tutoring, advising,
counseling) to improve their academic standing. The Central Advising Center provides
additional support and academic monitoring for students on probation.
Individual and Group Tutorial Assistance/Study Groups. Learning Centers on each
campus provide free individual and group tutorial assistance to all NYIT students. First-
semester students are introduced to these services through the College Success
Seminar and are informed of new workshops through the course and from their peer
mentors. The campus learning center also provides the forum for study groups in
collaboration with instructors for select courses.
Academic Advisor. Each new student is assigned a first semester advisor upon
admission to NYIT. First semester advisors assist students with advisement and
registration in their first semester at NYIT. Students transition to a faculty advisor for
advisement in future semesters. This strategy emphasizes the importance of a quality
relationship between student and faculty. Faculty advisors are available to give special
attention to the progress of their advisees from the beginning to the completion of a
student’s association with NYIT.

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Student Grade Appeal

A student may file a formal challenge to a grade. In order to timely commence such a
challenge, a student must notify the instructor in writing, no later than the second week
of the succeeding semester, excluding summer session, that she/he wishes to challenge
the grade. For further information regarding the NYIT Grade Appeal Procedures, visit the
Office of Academic Affairs, or go to [Link]/currents_students/[Link].

Ownership of Student Work

All work presented or submitted in fulfillment of or in conjunction with a student’s
coursework shall be the property of NYIT, which may waive this right at its discretion.
Students may request reproductions of their work for their portfolios.

Student Educational Records—Annual Notice

The federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain
rights with respect to their education records. This law includes the following provisions:
1. The student has the right to inspect his own educational records within 45 days
after NYIT receives a request. Requests should be submitted to the registrar, who
will arrange a reasonable time and place for the inspection.
2. The student may request correction of inaccurate or misleading information. To do
so, the student should submit the request in writing to the registrar specifying why
the information should be corrected.
3. The student may consent to the disclosure of educational records to someone else
by submitting a signed and notarized statement identifying the records to be
disclosed and the party to whom they should be disclosed. If records are
photocopied, a reasonable charge must be paid in advance.
4. NYIT has the right to disclose information in educational records to faculty, staff,
and government and accrediting agencies that need the information in their work,
to appropriate parties in a health or safety emergency, when authorized by the
student, and in response to legal process.
5. The results of a disciplinary proceeding may be disclosed to the person who filed
the complaint.
6. If a student believes that NYIT has failed to comply with FERPA, the student may
file a complaint with the Family Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education,
400 Maryland Ave. SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-4605.

Student Educational Records—Directory Information

1. NYIT designates the following categories of student information as public or
“directory” information pursuant to existing laws, and may disclose or release the
information without written consent.
2. Students must inform the college if they do not want this information disclosed
by filing a written request at the registrar’s office.
3. Information: Name; major field of study; address, telephone number;
e-mail address; dates of attendance; participation in officially
recognized activities and sports; height/weight (for athletic team
members); date/place of birth; degrees and awards received and dates
awarded; most recent previous institution attended.
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NYIT also complies with the federal Solomon Amendment, which requires colleges and
universities to provide the following information from student records if requested by
military recruiters:
Name, local address; telephone listing; age or date of birth;
present level of education (such as freshman or sophomore);
date of graduation; major field of study

Personal Information Protection Policy

(Applies to students attending NYIT in British Columbia)
Part of our commitment to providing students with exceptional service involves the
collection, use and disclosure of some personal information about our students,
protecting their personal information is one of our highest priorities.
While we have always respected our students’ privacy and safeguarded their personal
information, we have strengthened our commitment to protecting personal information
as a result of British Columbia’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). PIPA, which
came into effect on Jan. 1, 2004, sets out the ground rules for how B.C. businesses and
not-for-profit organizations may collect, use and disclose personal information.
We will inform our students of why and how we collect, use and disclose their personal
information, obtain their consent where required, and only handle their personal
information in a manner that a reasonable person would consider appropriate in the
circumstances.
This Personal Information Protection Policy, in compliance with PIPA, outlines the
principles and practices we will follow in protecting students’ personal information.
Our privacy commitment includes ensuring the accuracy, confidentiality, and security
of our students’ personal information and allowing our students’ to request access to,
and correction of, their personal information. The complete policy can be found on the
NYIT Web site at [Link]/PIPA.

Photo Release
Each student agrees that, once admitted to New York Institute of Technology, NYIT has
the student’s permission to take photographs and videos of the student for publicity
purposes during class, at class-related functions, on any of NYIT’s campuses, and at all
NYIT activities and events, and that NYIT shall be the exclusive owner and copyright
holder of, and possess all right, title and interest to, all such photographs and videos.
Each member of the faculty, staff, or administration of New York Institute of
Technology agrees that NYIT has permission to take photographs and videos of the
employee for publicity purposes on any of NYIT’s campuses, and at all NYIT activities
and events, and that NYIT shall be the exclusive owner and copyright holder of, and
possess all right, title and interest to, all such photographs and videos.

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Religious Observances and Academic Requirements

No later than 15 days after the beginning of the semester, students must notify
instructors in writing of classes they will not attend due to religious obligations and
practices.
No student who is otherwise qualified to participate in all educational activities required
by an academic program will be expelled, refused admission or otherwise penalized
because of religious obligations and practices. The college will make available, at no
extra fee, equivalent opportunities to make up examinations, study or work
requirements that may have been missed because of an absence for religious
observances.

Prerequisite and Co-requisite Courses

Many courses require prerequisite and/or co-requisite courses. A prerequisite course
must be passed prior to taking the desired course, and a co-requisite course must be
taken at the same time (or in some cases taken before). The chair or dean of the
program that offers the course is able to waive these course requirements. Prerequisite
and co-requisite requirements are listed in the course descriptions of this catalog. It is
the student’s responsibility to meet all necessary course prerequisites and co-requisites.
If a student enrolls in a course but has not fulfilled the prerequisites or co-requisites
for this course, the department chair has the authority to administratively withdraw the
student from course. The student will also be referred to the dean of student’s office, if
he/she fails to comply and adhere to the administrative action taken by the academic
department in regard to the course.

Requirements for Graduation

All students who wish to be considered candidates for graduation must file an
application for graduation with the registrar at the beginning of their last semester.
Applications can be completed online at [Link]. Students are required to
complete all program requirements to be eligible for graduation. Prior to the expected
graduation date, each student must meet the following academic standards:
1. The satisfactory completion of a designated program of study for the degree. Students
are responsible for ensuring that all degree requirements listed in the catalog in effect
on the date of their matriculation are fulfilled. Errors on degree maps or senior
advisement forms do not constitute a basis for waiving degree requirements.
2. A minimum cumulative quality point average of 2.0 (some programs require a higher CGPA).
3. All undergraduate students must complete the final 30 credits towards their degree
in residence. A minimum of 15 credits in the major must be taken at NYIT. At least
nine credits of the final 30 must be advanced level courses (300 or higher) at NYIT
in the major field of study. Depending on the major field of study, other additional
requirements may be required for graduation. Some major fields of study have
additional requirements and students are responsible to ensure that they have met
all academic standards for graduation.
4. Completed graduation applications must be filed with the registrar according to the
dates listed in the academic calendar.

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Degrees with Distinction

A graduating student who has attained a cumulative GPA of at least 3.70 receives the
baccalaureate degree summa cum laude; at least 3.50, magna cum laude; and at least 3.20,
cum laude. These distinctions are noted on students’ diplomas as well as on their transcripts.
Students must complete 55 percent of all coursework at NYIT. If 55 percent of the work
was not taken at NYIT, grades for only those courses accepted as transfer credit from
previous colleges will be computed into the cumulative grade point average. Students
must first receive at least a 3.20 at NYIT before transfer credits are included in the
cumulative average. Fifty-five percent of all college course grades must be in the form
of letter grades from either NYIT or a former college. Students who do not have at least
55 percent of their credits in courses for which letter grades have been given are not
considered for honors.

Requirements for a Second Bachelor’s Degree

Students who already hold a bachelor’s degree may earn a second bachelor’s degree by
satisfying the following requirements;
1. Upon application to the Office of Admissions, the student should be directed to
seek formal advisement from the department. With this advisement on record, the
student may proceed and be reviewed for acceptance into the program.
2. A cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 must be earned in the courses taken at NYIT for
the second degree.
3. The work toward the second degree must be completed in a major or program
distinctly different from the major or program in the first degree.
4. A student must complete all core requirements of an NYIT bachelor’s degree. The
work in the major area of concentration must be completed in accordance with the
requirements listed in the applicable catalog.
5. A minimum of 36 credits over and above any used to satisfy the requirements of
the first bachelor’s degree must be completed at NYIT. A minimum of 18 of these
36 credits must be in the new major field of concentration. Students must be aware
that to complete a new major/concentration, it may require significantly more than 36
credits. Students may not re-take courses previously completed toward the first degree.

Students should have an approved degree map on file showing an academic plan at the
start of their studies.

Notice of NYIT Policies and Procedures

Policies and procedures in this catalog are binding on every student. NYIT reserves the
right to change its policies and procedures, class schedules and academic requirements,
at any time.

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NYIT Core Curriculum

The college’s core curriculum, which is an integral part of every undergraduate major,
is designed to provide all students with skills and knowledge related to job success,
including communication skills and technological literacy. The core is also concerned
with students’ actions as responsible citizens and, to that end, provides the broad
perspective of history, science and philosophy, and the insights into human behavior
that derive from the study of behavioral science and literature.
One special feature of all core courses is writing to learn. Since writing about a subject
is one of the best ways of learning the subject, each core course asks students to write
often, both formally and informally. Such work helps students gain confidence and fluency
in all forms of written expression.
Core courses incorporate use of the computer as a tool for writers and displaying
information; these skills enhance assurance and job success.
Core courses contain elements of quantitative reasoning to help students use numbers
and quantitative display techniques to understand and communicate core subjects
more effectively.
Required of all freshmen in their first term, the College Success Seminar provides
first-semester students with a co-curricular support group; introduces the academic,
personal and interpersonal skills that lead to success; and creates a sense of campus
involvement. Library instruction and awareness of NYIT’s career services begin in this
course. The College Success Seminar is also available to all NYIT students as a two-
credit elective.
Core courses are listed below, and all students should adhere to them as closely as
possible. Some majors, especially those that require professional accreditation, contain
specific required courses from the core sequence. Exceptions to the core sequence
should not be sought by students or sanctioned by advisors.
Subject Areas Credits
College Success Seminar* ................................................................2
English composition...........................................................................6
Group A English** ...............................................................................3
Group B English** ...............................................................................3
Speech ...................................................................................................3
Philosophy ............................................................................................3
History or political science..............................................................3
Behavioral sciences............................................................................3
Economics.............................................................................................3
Physical science ..................................................................................3
Life science...........................................................................................3
Mathematics........................................................................................3
Liberal arts ...........................................................................................3
(one course selected from social science, fine arts,
communication arts, or other liberal arts subject area)
TOTAL....................................................................................41
No single course can be used to satisfy more than one requirement.

* All entering first-year freshmen, transfer students with less than 12 credits, and students on probation are required to
complete the College Success Seminar.

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Retention Rates
NYIT is committed to providing access to education to qualified students. Students
whose academic skills are underdeveloped can get help through study skills centers and
other supportive services. Academic standards are demanding, however, and not all
students who enter are able to graduate. Those who do graduate possess recognized,
marketable skills and are routinely placed in jobs in their fields upon graduation or
move on to graduate study.
The undergraduate student body at NYIT consists of three primary groups: full-time
students who either began as freshmen or transferred to NYIT, part-time students (both
transfer and first-time) and re-enrolled students who left the college for a semester or
more and returned. In the following table, only the full-time undergraduate students,
who entered NYIT for the first time in the fall of 2001, are represented. Publication
of this table is required of all colleges in New York state, and in all cases includes only
full-time students.
Cohort Report
Full-Time Undergraduate Students Graduation Rates
ENTERING GRADUATION
ENTERING STUDENTS 9/1/02- 9/1/03- 9/1/04- 9/1/05- 9/1/06- 9/1/07- 6-YEAR Still Retention
STATUS CAMPUS FALL 2002 8/31/03 8/31/04 8/31/05 8/31/06 8/31/07 8/31/08 TOTAL % ATTENDING %
FULL-TIME
FIRST-TIME Manhattan 242 0 1 7 35 48 13 104 43% 5 45%
FRESHMEN Old Westbury 582 0 9 15 139 77 30 270 46% 11 48%
subtotals 824 0 10 22 174 125 43 374 45% 16 47%

FULL-TIME Manhattan 185 4 24 39 18 14 6 105 57% 2 58%

TRANSFERS Old Westbury 283 3 64 54 33 12 7 173 61% 3 62%
subtotals 468 7 88 93 51 26 13 278 59% 5 60%

REPORT TOTALS 1292 7 98 115 225 151 56 652 50% 21 52%

It is important to note that each year NYIT awards approximately 1,600 undergraduate degrees. The recipients of undergraduate degrees
include full-time and part-time students representing multiple cohorts.

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Student Affairs
Complementing the academic mission of the college, the Office of Student Affairs
directs co-curricular programs to promote community, personal development, creativity,
and responsibility in a student-centered learning environment.
The Office of Student Affairs coordinates and supervises programs, services and facilities
on all campuses with the assistance of professional staff trained in all facets of student
life, including career services, counseling, residential life, athletics, international student
services, and cultural activities.

First -Year Programs

NYIT's first-year programs are designed to improve the retention of new NYIT students.
Recognizing that the first six weeks of college life are crucial to strengthening a
student’s ability to succeed at NYIT, the first-year program consists of strategies that
focus on enhancing students academic skills, while addressing their need for early
social and intellectual bonding with faculty, staff and peers.
College Success Seminar (NYIT 101 – 2 credits). The cornerstone to the first-year
program is a two-credit, 15-week course designed to provide students with the tools
necessary for collegiate success. This course provides support to new students as they
develop confidence in their academic and social endeavors.
All first-semester full-time students and transfer students with less than 12
credit hours are required to take the College Success Seminar during their first
academic term at NYIT.
Withdrawals from the College Success Seminar are not permitted without the
approval of the associate dean of student life.
Students who do not successfully complete the College Success Seminar in
their first semester are required to re-register for the course until a passing
grade is achieved.
Students may also take the College Success Seminar as a two-credit elective.
Students on academic probation may be required to take the College Success
Seminar to improve their grade point average if they have not successfully
completed NYIT 101.
Jump Start Advantage Program. Geared to those eager to get a head start on their
quest for an undergraduate degree, this program includes the two-credit College
Success Seminar along with a required three or four-credit course taken during a five-
week summer term.
Student Orientation Program. NYIT’s orientation program is conducted at the start of
both the fall and spring semesters to help connect new students to the college
environment and assists them in making associations necessary to remain connected to
NYIT. They learn to identify campus resources, key faculty, staff and administration, and
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Orientation Peer Leaders (OPL). An orientation peer leader is assigned to each section
of the College Success seminar. This program focuses on generating a higher level of
social contact for new students entering NYIT. Upper-level students, chosen as OPLs,
initiate weekly interaction with new students by phone and short group meetings
throughout the first semester. They also share information about campus social life and
periodically arrange activities to promote social and intellectual development. Through
their own experiences as college students, the OPLs are able to assist students as they
face the transitions to college life.
Career Advisement and Evaluation. Students in the College Success Seminar meet
with a career advisor from the Office of Career Services for early career exploration,
which can include self-assessment tools, exploring potential career choices, and
activities that engage students in crystallizing their career aspirations. Beyond the
College Success Seminar, outreach efforts keep students connected to career
advisement and evaluation tasks. Workshops targeting activities relevant to students’
career opportunities and related to their fields of study are offered, and workshops
focusing on particular activities and skills needed in a future job search are also given.
Focus Groups. New student group meetings give first-year students a forum where
they can voice their opinions and their needs; thus making them a part of the college
growth process. The First-Year Experience provides a smooth transition into life at NYIT
and introduces all students to the skills necessary for success as well as a support
system to help them pursue their individual success.

Counseling Services and Wellness Promotion

Free confidential counseling services are provided by trained professional staff
members to help students actively manage their environment. Counseling services are
learning-based, short-term, and include personal and group activities that focus on
helping students develop self-confidence, self-reliance, self-identity, manage emotions,
and solve problems in their academic, vocational, personal, and social lives.
This office provides a holistic approach to wellness education, promoting individual
and community wellness through programs and outreach activities. Special programs,
workshops, and group sessions are offered for students experiencing difficulties with
academic skills, test anxiety, interpersonal skill building, personal growth, substance
abuse, relationships, wellness, human sexuality, and other personal concerns.
The Counseling and Wellness Center provides referral services to hospitals, clinics, and
private practitioners when more specialized assistance is needed.

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Office of Career Services

Academic programs at NYIT prepare students for entry into the job market, graduate,
or professional schools. The professionals of the Office of Career Services complement
curriculum choices by providing personal career guidance, aptitude and interest tests,
and training through a series of annual fall and spring semester workshops. These
workshops address self-assessment, career choices, employment opportunities, resume
and portfolio preparation, interview skills, and successful job search techniques. Career
resource libraries and computer programs are available for student use and provide
practical direction and assistance in maintaining contact with organizations seeking
trained personnel. Internet access provides the opportunity for online job searches and
career preparation.
Business, government and industry representatives actively participate in recruitment
activities, including sponsorship of corporate exhibits at annual career fairs, conducted
during the fall and spring semesters.
Internship and externship programs are available in certain curricula. Career
advisements and referral services are provided to the students who choose to integrate
academic training with professional work experience in their fields of study.
An array of experiential opportunities are developed and facilitated through the Office
of Career Services. Internships, externships, volunteer and service-learning placements
are available for students to apply classroom learning to real world settings in order to
promote career development and civic engagement. Career Services supports
experiential education through program development and student orientation,
evaluations and reflection.

Identification Cards
All students are required to have an NYIT identification card. ID Cards may be obtained
as follows:
Old Westbury, Simonson House
Monday – Friday
9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Manhattan campus, 16 W. 61st St.
Monday-Thursday
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., 2:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Friday 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., 1:30 - 3 p.m.
During registration periods, additional access may be obtained by calling 212.261.1536.
Central Islip, Security Office, Building 66, Room 116
Monday – Friday
9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Closed daily from noon – 1 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Students must bring proof of registration. The first ID card is free; there is a fee for
replacement cards: $10 for commuting students, and $25 for residential students.

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Student Employment
Part-time employment directories emphasizing career-related experiences on and off
campuses are maintained in the Office of Student Employment. Students who possess
appropriate skills and satisfactory academic standing, or who have met financial
qualifications, are eligible to apply for on-campus aide or College Work Study positions.
The Office of Student Employment is coordinated through the Office of the Dean of
Students on each campus to provide a variety of part-time on-campus and approved
off-campus employment programs for students throughout their years at the college.
In a part-time job on campus or off, students enhance their academic experiences by
applying learned skills and theories in a practical setting while earning income to assist
with college expenses. Employment opportunities are available in many departments on
campus whether a program is college-funded or through the Federal College Work-
Study Program.
The Office of Student Employment is a clearinghouse for all on-campus employment
opportunities for students seeking jobs. Staff members will assist students with their
employment searches, and match skills with position descriptions of available jobs.
Position listings are available in each office, as well as on the NYIT Web site.
To be eligible for employment, a student must be matriculated in good academic
standing. For a number of jobs on campus, students must have demonstrated financial
need by having filed a Free Application for federal Student Aid form (FAFSA) with the
Office of Financial Aid.
Students who wish to work on campus must file an employment application and verify
status for employment. Although international students are not eligible for federal aid,
they can apply for college-funded campus student employment through the Office of
Student Employment.

International Students
Professional staff advisors and support services are based at each campus to meet the
special needs of international students. Individual and group services are available to
assist students with immigration rules, housing, employment, health, personal concerns
and academics. Campus activities and special programs, including English conversation
groups, companion programs, cultural festivals, social activities and trips are planned
each semester in cooperation with international student associations.
Special-interest international student organizations provide social and cultural activities
on each campus. Active organizations include Caribbean, Chinese, Indian, Pakistani, and
Korean clubs.

Health and Wellness Services

NYIT provides year-round medical services in Old Westbury and Central Islip through
the Academic Health Care Centers of its medical school, New York College of
Osteopathic Medicine. Centers are open to all students, faculty, and staff. Medical
services include physical examinations, low-cost immunizations against illnesses as
specified by New York State law, laboratory testing and other specialized services.
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equivalent per semester to provide written proof of immunization against Measles,

Mumps and Rubella and a Meningococcal Meningitis Vaccination Response. Students
must submit a completed copy of NYIT’s. Student Immunization Form to the Office of
Wellness Services. Students will not be permitted to register for courses or attend
classes without written proof of immunization compliance.
All NYIT students receive coverage for medical expenses incurred as a result of
accidental bodily injury under the college’s Plan 1 Basic Accident Medical Expense
Benefit. In addition, the college offers the Plan 2 12-month Basic Sickness Plan and
Supplemental Accident and Sickness Plan. All students living in college-sponsored
residential facilities and all international students holding an F-1 or J-1 Visa are
required to carry this insurance policy. The cost of the policy is automatically charged
to the student’s Bursar account each semester. Domestic residence hall students have
the option to waive Plan 2 policy with proof of other comparable insurance coverage.
An online waiver application must be completed. All waivers must be completed during
the Fall semester by the established deadline unless a student takes a new residence
hall assignment for the first time during the spring semester. The waiver is valid through
Aug. 31 of the applicable academic year. Plan 2 coverage is voluntary for full-time and
part-time domestic commuter students. Cost information and enrollment forms are
available through the schools insurance provider. For more information, contact the
Office of Wellness Services.

Residential Programs
NYIT maintains full-service residential facilities and support services at the Old
Westbury and Manhattan campuses for full-time undergraduate and graduate students.
The Offices of Residential Programs offers theme-based and traditional residence halls
managed by full-time trained professional staff. The NYIT at SUNY Old Westbury and
Manhattan campus residential programs include themes addressing the academic and
interpersonal needs of architecture and design students, first-year experience,
leadership development, and graduate/international education. The primary goal of
residence hall living is to promote the student’s intellectual, social, cultural, and
interpersonal growth and maturity.

Food Services
Full-service cafeterias, vending operations and snack bars in multiple locations are
available during each day of classes and throughout the calendar year. NYIT Food
Services offers snacks and meals to students on a cash or meal-plan basis.

Transportation
Regulary scheduled bus service is offered between the Old Westbury campus and the
residence halls at the academic village in Old Westbury. Public bus services also are
available within walking distance to students on all campuses.

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Parking Stickers
Parking stickers are mandatory at the Old Westbury campus and Central Islip site. Old
Westbury students must apply at the Buildings and Grounds Office, Simonson House.
Students at Central Islip must apply at the Security Office. Stickers are free of charge.

Parking
Parking fields at Old Westbury and Central Islip service students, faculty,
staff and visitors. All drivers are expected to observe NYIT campus rules and traffic
regulations. Parking areas are used at the owner’s and operator’s own risk. Traffic and
parking violations require payment of fines unless appeals to designated college
authorities are successful. All students must register their vehicles with NYIT
Security/Safety Office. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action.
Reduced rate parking is available for Manhattan campus students at Central Parking
System, 345 W. 58th St., entrance on 60th Street between Broadway and 9th Avenue,
and at Prior Parking, 40 W. 61st St., between Broadway and 9th Avenue.

Campus Security
The Student Right-To-Know and Campus Security Act of 1990 requires colleges and
universities to publish statistics concerning incidents of criminal behavior that
reportedly occurred on campus. This includes information on the number of burglaries,
motor vehicle thefts, robberies, aggravated assaults, rapes and murders, and the
number of arrests for violations of liquor, weapons-possession, and drug-abuse laws.
NYIT presents this required data for its Central Islip, Manhattan and Old Westbury
campuses. As these statistics show, NYIT provides safe and secure environments to
members of the college community at each of its three campus locations. For more
information visit our Web site at [Link]; go to “About NYIT” and then “general
information.”

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Veterans’ Affairs
The NYIT Enrollment Services Center provides assistance and referral services to meet
individual academic and personal needs of part- and full-time veterans and dependents
who qualify for Veterans’ Administration education payments, work-study jobs, tutorial
assistance, or special vocational rehabilitation programs resulting from a service-
connected disability.
The New York State Vietnam Veterans Tuition Award Program provides educational
financial assistance to qualified veterans and students serving in armed forces reserve
units or the National Guard who are enrolled, full- or part-time, in undergraduate
degree programs.

Accommodation Policy for Students with Disabilities

It is the policy of NYIT to provide reasonable accommodations for students with
disabilities, including learning disabilities, physical impairments and other disabling
conditions. Possible accommodations include, but are not limited to, test schedule
modifications, class relocation and possible assistance in acquisition of necessary
equipment.
Admission requirements for disabled students are the same as for all other students. The
college does accept ACT and SAT scores given under special conditions (i.e., extended
time or oral). Reasonable accommodations will be made upon proof both of disability
and need for the accommodation. It must be understood that accommodations for
disabilities are meant to facilitate educational opportunities. Admission to the college
and accommodations do not guarantee success. Therefore, in addition to
accommodations, the college encourages use of auxiliary services available to all
students to maximize opportunities for success.
Students whose disabilities require accommodation must complete a Request for
Accommodation form, and an intake interview with a campus services coordinator prior
to the academic term. A student can request accommodation at any point during the
academic term. However, accommodations cannot be applied to past failures, only to
future academic endeavors. Appropriate modifications of accommodations will be
worked out on a case-by-case basis and will not necessarily incorporate all requested
changes.
Students for whom auxiliary services have been approved, such as readers, interpreters,
or note takers, etc., should arrange these services with the campus services coordinator.
In addition to discussing appropriate educational modifications, the coordinator will
serve as a liaison with other college faculty and administration on behalf of students
with disabilities, including the Office of Human Resources for those students who are
also employees and in need of accommodation in the workplace.
Students with disabilities are encouraged to take advantage of the following related
services available to all students at the college:
Use of the campus learning centers and listing of free tutorial services;
Individual, confidential counseling and advisement about their concerns;
Academic monitoring, career advisement, general study skills, time
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Referral to qualified resources for diagnostic evaluation of learning disabilities

at the student's expense.
NYIT does not offer students with disabilities the following:
Diagnostic evaluation for disabilities
Special classes
A reduced standard for academic performance
Exemption to graduation requirements
Credit for effort in place of demonstrated competence in the content
Disabilities and temporary disabilities

Disabilities and Temporary Disabilities

Students wishing to discuss the availability of services for the disabled or temporarily
disabled, or who wish to identify barrier problems should contact the campus services
coordinator or the disabilities compliance coordinator.
For further information regarding disability-related programs or services contact:
ADA/Disabilities Compliance Coordinator
Theobald Hall, Room 401
Northern Boulevard
Old Westbury, NY 11568-8000
516.686.7976
Campus Services Coordinators
Old Westbury campus
Theobald Hall, Room 401
516.686.7976

Manhattan campus
26 W. 61st. St., room 510
212.261.1770

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Student Activities
NYIT campuses provide a student developmental environment that promotes leadership
and responsibility through involvement in cultural, educational and social events
outside the classroom. Most activities are initiated through student-run, extracurricular
and academic organizations, including publications, radio stations, and groups with
social, service, religious, and special-interest affiliations.
The Offices of Student Activities on all campuses coordinates extracurricular activities
and provides liaison with student government organizations. Professional staff
members advise student organizations, schedule campus facilities for student programs,
assist in forming new clubs, and coordinate the orientation program for new students.
Academic Clubs. NYIT academic schools actively advise and support student-run
organizations, most of which maintain national affiliation with professional societies.
Involvement and membership include participation in special projects, benefits of
affiliation with professional societies, and assisting the school and its students in
furthering educational programs. Academic school clubs include American Institute of
Architecture Students, American Society of Interior Design, American Society of
Mechanical Engineers, Behavioral Sciences Club, Biomedical Engineering Society,
Criminal Justice Club, Financial Management Association, Institute of Electrical and
Electronic Engineers, National Society of Black Engineers, the Society of Automotive
Engineers, and the Society of Hosteurs.
Honor Societies. International and national honor societies, recognizing distinction in
scholarship and achievement, offer membership to academically gifted students.
General honor societies recognize overall academic achievement. NYIT has chapters
in two nationally recognized general honor societies: 1) Golden Key International
Honour Society that accepts full-time, fully matriculated students who have
successfully completed at least 50 semester hours, with at least 25 of those semester
hours at NYIT, and have demonstrated scholastic excellence by maintaining a grade
point average of 3.5 or higher, and 2) Phi Eta Sigma National Freshman Honor Society
that accepts full-time matriculated students who have earned a 3.5 grade point
average during their first year of registration in the college and who have not
completed more than 20 semester hours or 30 quarter hours at another college or
university after high school graduation and before matriculation at NYIT.
Discipline-specific honor societies recognize high academic achievement among
students majoring in particular subjects. NYIT has active chapters in a number of
discipline-specific national honor societies: Tau Sigma Delta (Architecture), Delta Mu
Delta (Business), Eta Kappa Nu (electrical and computer engineering) Psi Chi
(psychology), Alpha Epsilon Rho (communication arts and broadcasting), and Pi Theta
Epsilon (occupational therapy), Upsilon Pi Epsilon (computer science). Membership is
open to upper-class and graduate students and each is administered through their
respective academic schools.
Each year’s edition of ”Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and
Colleges” includes a full range of NYIT seniors. Recommendation of candidates is made
by faculty and student affairs personnel on the basis of scholarship, participation in
extracurricular activities and service to the college.

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Student Government. The Student Government Association is the self-governing,

policy-making and executive structure for students on each campus. Each student
government provides activities and programs geared specifically to the needs and
interests of students on the different campuses. All undergraduate day students are
automatically members of one of these three organizations. Each student government
recognizes and funds academic and special-interest clubs, and works with the college
to provide activities that enhance the quality of education and student life. The deans
of students have administrative authority over all NYIT student governments.
Student Organizations
Following is a description of some currently active student organizations. NYIT will
support the organization and activities of new student groups only if they have been
officially recognized.
Special-Interest Groups. Each campus and its student government offer participation
and membership in special-interest clubs, such as International Student Association,
Law Club, Women’s Association, African Peoples Organization, Jewish Student Union,
Hispanic Student Council, Role-Players/Gamers Association, and Theatre Club.
Cultural Activities. The College-Wide Cultural Committee — made up of administrators,
faculty, student leaders and community leaders — plans annual programs of
chamber music, symphony, band and jazz concerts, modern dance, and poetry readings,
and sponsors presentations on a regular basis during which faculty members discuss
contemporary topics.
Social Organizations. Fraternities and sororities play an active role in the student
activities program at NYIT. Membership emphasis is placed on leadership, friendship,
creativity and responsibility through social and service projects.
Religious Organizations. Jewish Student Union, Christian Fellowship, Muslim and
Newman Clubs are active in planning religious, cultural, educational, social and
nonsectarian activities events for students, faculty and staff.
Student Media. The Campus Slate at Old Westbury, and The Chronicle in Manhattan
are student-funded and student-run newspapers.
Campus Radio Stations. NYIT maintains a student-operated radio station, WNYT at the
Old Westbury campus. Transmissions originate via commercial cable and may be heard
directly in student lounges, meeting rooms and cafeterias. Student staff members
manage the station and assume roles of disc-jockeys, announcers, newscasters,
newswriters, programmers and business agents.

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Women’s Association
Everyone is invited to participate in the activities of this group that supports
programs related to the experiences of women. Activities include discussion groups,
luncheons, and speakers on topics such as careers, affirmative action, and women’s
physiology. The annual celebration of Women’s History Month includes special
programs and educational lectures on current topics.

Athletics and Recreation

NYIT’s Old Westbury campus sponsors a competitive intercollegiate athletic program
organized for men and women. Men’s varsity teams compete in baseball, basketball,
lacrosse, soccer, and cross country. Women’s varsity teams include cross country,
soccer, softball, volleyball, and basketball.
Varsity teams compete with colleges throughout New York and in neighboring eastern
states under the auspices of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and
the East Coast Conference (ECC). Baseball is an NCAA Division I sport and competes in
the Great West Conference. All other varsity teams compete in Division II.
Intramural and recreational programs are offered at all campuses for men and women.
Organized activities promote the concept of total development through competition
providing students opportunities to improve emotional and physiological qualities, and
to develop skills in leadership, discipline, loyalty and a sense of fair play. Intramural
and recreational activities vary on each campus and include basketball, flag football,
soccer, softball, table tennis, volleyball, tennis and billards. There is a full fitness center
and weight room on the Old Westbury campus.

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The NYIT Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation is committed to

academic excellence, social enhancement, and athletic development. The overall grade
point average for our 10 varsity programs is 2.92. In addition, 134 student-athletes were
named to the Athletic Directors Honor roll during the 2008-09 academic year (3.2 or
better GPA). All athletic programs engage in community service projects that foster
social development. These programs allow student-athletes to bond with their internal
and external communities. Programs include visiting neighboring elementary schools to
participate in educational programs, senior citizens visits, food drives, various walks for
a cause, and a plethora of cleanup projects. Additionally, the Student-Athlete Advisory
Committee (SAAC) sponsors a number of on-campus community awareness initiatives
such as Think Pink (breast cancer awareness), Believe in Blue (prostate cancer
awareness), and Make a Wish fund raising initiatives. NYIT has made numerous
appearances in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) playoffs in the sports of
men’s soccer, softball, men’s basketball, women’s volleyball and baseball. The lacrosse
program has captured four NCAA national championships (1997, 2003, 2005, and 2008).
NYIT Athletics and Recreation is also committed to protecting the health and safety of
its student-athletes and providing them with a program that stresses education,
discipline, and prevention. Because illegal drug use, the use of alcohol and tobacco, and
the use of performance–enhancing substances are incompatible with the mission of the
Department of Athletics and a violation of NCAA and department rules, student-
athletes will be subject to year-round, random drug testing by NYIT, administered
independently of and entirely separate from the NCAA’s drug testing program.
Accordingly, at the beginning of each school year or upon entrance into a NYIT athletic
program, each student-athlete will be required to sign a consent form and to cooperate
fully in the drug testing program administered by NYIT. Refusal or failure of a student
to comply with these procedures will result in that student’s suspension from all
intercollegiate athletic activities at NYIT.

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NYIT Policies Affecting Students

Students who accept enrollment at NYIT are responsible for knowledge of, and
compliance with, all policies and rules affecting students, including but not limited to
those in the student handbooks, traffic and parking regulations, and residence life as a
condition upon which the student’s status at the college is contingent. Specific policies
affecting students include:
Student Code of Conduct Immunizations
Policy on Alcohol and Drugs Residential Life
Sexual Harassment Traffic Rules and Regulations
Use of Campus Facilities Academic Integrity Policy

Copies of any or all policies and rules affecting students are available on all campuses
through the Offices of Student Affairs, Student Activities, Counseling and Residential Life,
as well as on the Web site: [Link].

Alumni Placement
NYIT actively follows with great interest the careers of its graduates. Questionnaires are
mailed to alumni from time to time, and the results are compared to the U.S.
Department of Labor statistics and quarterly reports of the Placement Council. A high
percentage of NYIT graduates have been determined to be gainfully employed in their
chosen fields of academic study.
Graduate and professional school advisement and referrals, in conjunction with
academic schools, are provided through the Office of Career Services. NYIT alumni
attend postgraduate schools throughout the United States and successfully complete
degree programs in every field of study.

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Honors and Awards Criminal Justice Award Conferred by the behavioral

sciences faculty on a graduate from each campus in
NYIT recognizes outstanding scholarship, service, and recognition of demonstrated scholarly achievement
leadership. Through the interest of various individuals and potential outstanding contribution to the
and organizations, the following are conferred for behavioral science of criminal justice.
distinctive student achievement:
Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence in Mental
Dorothy Schure Memorial Award In memory of Health Counseling Presented to a graduate of the
Dorothy Schure, a founder and member of the Board of mental health couseling program who has
Trustees of NYIT, annual cash awards are granted to demonstrated excellent academic achievement,
students whose extracurricular activities reflect earned a superior rating on the course portfolio, and
concern, support and dedication to the college received a strong faculty recommendation.
community at large.
Excelsior Award in Nursing Conferred by the nursing
Leonard J. Knuth Trustees’ Award To the full–time faculty upon the graduating student with the highest
student graduating with the highest scholastic overall GPA.
average in the class with 55 percent or more credits
taken at NYIT. Madeline M. Leininger Award in Nursing Conferred
by the faculty of the nursing department upon the
Evan Rubin Memorial Award Conferred at school graduating student who best exemplifies the
recognition ceremonies each year to the student who application of transcultural nursing principles to the
is viewed as having manifested the greatest concern challenge of nursing practice in a global society.
for other individuals within the NYIT community.
Life Sciences Award For outstanding scholarship in
Honors Program Certificate Awarded to students in the field of life sciences.
the honors program who have met or exceeded all
requirements of the program. Life Sciences Faculty Award For outstanding service
to the discipline of life sciences.
Honors Program Award for Excellence Presented to
the student(s) in the honors program who have earned Florence Nightingale Award in Nursing Conferred by
the highest cumulative GPA. the faculty of the nursing department upon the
graduating student who best embodies the spirit of
Special Program Award—HEOP Awarded to Higher nursing.
Education Opportunity Program participants who have
demonstrated exceptional educational achievements. Nursing Chairs Award Conferred by the chairperson
of the Department of Nursing upon the graduating
student who has demonstrated significant
Health Professions perseverance in the pursuit of success in nursing.
B.S./D.O. Award For outstanding scholarship in the Nursing Leadership Award Conferred by the nursing
B.S./D.O. program. department faculty upon the graduating student who
has demonstrated outstanding service to students and
B.S./D.O. Service Award For outstanding service to
faculty of the program in nursing and to the NYIT
the student body and improvement of college life at
community.
NYIT.
Physician Assistant Studies Academic Performance
B.S./D.O. Pre–Clinical Education Award For the most
Award For outstanding academic performance in the
outstanding B.S./D.O. student in his/her first year of
didactic phase of the program.
medical school.
Physician Assistant Studies Clinical Performance
Biomedical Society Award Presented by the officers
Award For outstanding academic performance in the
of the Biomedical Society for outstanding service in
clinical year.
the life sciences.
Physician Assistant Studies Leadership Award For
Community Mental Health Award To a graduating
leadership, dedication, and service to the PA program,
student in recognition of demonstrated scholarly
college, and community.
achievement and potential outstanding contribution
to the behavioral science of community mental health. Psychology Award Conferred by behavioral sciences
faculty on a graduate from each campus in recognition
of demonstrated scholarly achievement and potential
outstanding contribution to the behavioral science
of psychology.
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David G. Salten Award Awarded by the Alumni Certificate for Architectural Design Gold and silver
Federation for excellence in the natural sciences. certificates awarded by the architecture faculty design
committee to the most deserving graduating five–year
Sociology Award Conferred by the behavioral sciences students in architecture. Based on the five–year
faculty on a graduating student in recognition of exhaustive review of very high excellence.
demonstrated scholarly achievement and potential
outstanding contribution to the behavioral science Certificate for Achievement in Architectural
of sociology. Technology Gold and silver certificates awarded by
the architecture faculty to graduates who have
Certificate in Teacher Education, Life Sciences achieved a high scholastic record in architectural
Conferred by the life sciences faculty for excellence technology.
in teacher education.
Certificate for Achievement in Architecture Gold
Michael Brian Unger Award Presented in memory and silver certificates awarded by architecture faculty
of a youthful victim of cancer to a graduating to graduates who have achieved a high scholastic
student whose scholarly achievement in the life record in the Bachelor of Architecture program.
sciences denotes an outstanding graduate with a
promising future. Salvatore Coco Memorial Design Fellowship Award
To a third-year architecture design student for
Michael Wubnig Memorial Scholarship Award To outstanding achievement in design.
the outstanding graduating senior in behavioral
sciences who enrolls in the graduate M.P.S. program. Salvatore Coco Memorial Design Fellowship Citation
To an outstanding architecture student enrolled in the
evening program.
Architecture and Design
Dean’s Award for Design Excellence Awarded by the
Alpha Rho Chi Medal National Professional dean of the School of Architecture and Design to a
Fraternity of Architecture Award Presented to a graduating senior who has achieved excellence in the
senior for leadership, willing service to the college, and architecture program.
promise of professional merit through attitude
and personality. John Emmi Memorial Award Presented to the interior
design graduate in Old Westbury with a high academic
American Institute of Architects Henry Adams Medal standing who has excelled in interior design. Named in
and Certificate A medal of achievement and a certificate memory of a former student.
of achievement to outstanding architecture students.
The Raymond F. Fellman Design Fundamentals
Architectural Chairs’ Award Awarded by the School Fellowship Award To design fundamentals students
of Architecture and Design chairpersons at each showing the greatest promise in the field of architecture.
campus to the graduate who has achieved distinction
in architectural design. Leonard Horowitz Award To the interior design
graduate at the Old Westbury campus who has
Maria A. Bentel Memorial Thesis Travel Grant excelled in the discipline of interior design. Named in
Awarded by a review committee composed of the memory of a former student.
dean, thesis coordinator, and a senior faculty and one
other full-time faculty to a female fourth-year student Interior Design Award Conferred by the architecture
in the bachelor of architecture program for travel and design faculty for excellence in interior design.
related to a proposed thesis project. Selection will
be based on the review of a written proposal, the Interior Design Faculty Award Conferred by the
student’s academic record and a portfolio. Named architecture and design faculty for outstanding
in memory of the first female tenured architecture achievement in interior design.
faculty at NYIT.
Gary Hess Memorial Scholarship Established
Michael T. Berthold Energy Conservation Award in memory of the many contributions of the
Awarded to a graduating senior in the Bachelor of late Professor Gary Hess. Funds from this traveling
Science in Architectural Technology or Bachelor scholarship will be awarded to deserving students who
of Architecture program who has demonstrated have demonstrated superior academic achievement in
ecologically sensitive and environmentally sound the NYIT School of Architecture and Design.
designing architecture or community planning.

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Robert Jensen Memorial Award Presented by the The Spector Competition for Architectural Design To
faculty to a graduating student in architecture for the winners of an annual student competition for
exceptional abilities in one or more of the following resolution of a particularly difficult architectural
fields of study: architectural history, architectural problem. A class project for third- and fourth–year
theory and criticism, historic preservation and architectural design majors, the resulting plans, models
craft–based architectural design. and renderings are judged by leading architects from
the community and the NYIT architecture faculty.
Melvin Lerner Memorial Award Presented to the Sponsored by Michael Harris Spector of the Spector Group.
interior design graduate in Old Westbury for excellence
in leadership, service to the college and promise of John Tam Memorial Award To the interior design
professional merit through performance and graduate in Old Westbury who has excelled in the
personality. program. Named in memory of a former student.

The Long Island Chapter of the American Institute

of Architects Award To an architecture student for Arts and Sciences
the winning solution in the spring architectural
competition. This tuition award is established with an
annual fund sponsored jointly by the Long Island Arts
Chapter of the AIA and NYIT. Certificate for Art Faculty Award Conferred by the
fine arts faculty to the graduating senior who has
The Long Island Chapter of the American Institute shown distinction and promise in the field of fine arts.
of Architects Annual Sophomore Award A renewable
scholarship awarded to a sophomore attending Old Computer Graphics Faculty Award Conferred by the
Westbury for academic achievement and dedication to fine arts faculty for excellence in computer graphics.
architecture as a career.
Graphic Design Faculty Award Conferred by the
The Thomas Mojo Design Fellowship To first–year faculty for outstanding achievement in graphic design.
architectural design students showing the greatest
promise in the field of architecture. Animation Faculty Award Conferred by the fine arts
faculty for outstanding achievement in an animation
The New York Council of the Society of American project.
Registered Architects Award To the senior student
in the Bachelor of Architecture program who has given Web Design Faculty Award Conferred by the fine arts
worthy service to the school and to other students faculty for outstanding achievement in a Web design
in friendship, assistance and constructive attitude. project.

The New York Society of Architects Matthew W. Del Fine Art Department Chairperson Award Conferred by
Gaudio Award Presented for excellence in total design the fine arts department to the student with the
to a graduating student in each of the architectural highest academic record in the major.
schools in the state.
Outstanding Service to the College Award Conferred
Outstanding Service to the Department Award by the fine arts faculty for outstanding service.
Conferred by the interior design faculty for outstanding
service to the department. Certificate in Teacher Education, Fine Arts Conferred
by the fine arts faculty for excellence in teacher
Arthur J. Pettorino Memorial Award Presented to education.
a graduating student in the architectural technology
program, selected by the faculty, in recognition Faculty Award for Best Web Design Project Awarded
of outstanding achievement in the study of to a student who has completed the best Web design
architectural technology. project as judged by a committee of fine arts faculty.

Gina Pisano Ricci Award To the female graduate, The Marvin Horowitz Sculpture Award Awarded to
architecture program, who has shown outstanding the student who excels in the discipline of digital
ability and leadership, willingness to serve and sculpture.
promise of professional achievement.
The Valdis Kupris Painting Award Awarded to the
Special Faculty Award for Service and Involvement student who excels in the discipline of digital painting.
Conferred by the faculty to a graduating student in
the architecture program, at each campus, who has The Cornelius Scholl Photography Award Awarded
generously served the student body and thereby to the student who excels in the discipline of digital
improved the quality of life within the School of photography.
Architecture and Design.
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Interdisciplinary Studies Award To graduating Communication

seniors in recognition of outstanding scholarship Advertising Copy Award To the advertising degree
and overall achievement. graduating student at the Old Westbury and
Manhattan campuses who has demonstrated the most
Dr. Chung S. Lee Memorial Scholarship This outstanding skills in advertising writing.
scholarship is intended for majors in political science,
and has been established in memory of Professor Advertising Design Award To the advertising degree
Chung S. Lee. graduating senior at the Old Westbury and Manhattan
campuses who has excelled in advertising design.
Faculty Award for Literature Studies Conferred by the
Manhattan English Department faculty to a Advertising Leadership Award To the advertising
graduating senior for outstanding performance in the degree graduating senior at the Old Westbury and
study of literature. Manhattan campuses who has demonstrated
outstanding leadership in management of professional
The Brigid Dawson Memorial Award for Excellence and academic advertising projects.
in English Language Studies. Conferred by the
Manhattan English Department on a graduating senior Advertising Presentation Award To the advertising
for whom English is a second language, for excellence degree graduating student at the Old Westbury and
in English. Manhattan campuses who has demonstrated the most
outstanding presentation skills.
Ann McLaughlin Award Recognizes outstanding
scholarship in English by a graduating senior. Named William M. Altman Award To the communication arts
in honor of a former staff member of the English graduate in Old Westbury with high academic
department. standing and all–around excellence. Named in memory
of a former faculty member.
Social Sciences Award To a graduating senior who
has demonstrated excellence in a degree program J. Jack Brown Memorial Award Awarded to a
of social sciences. graduating student in communication arts, Old
Westbury, who has chosen film as a specialization and
Society for Technical Communication (New York has excelled in this field. Named in memory of the
Chapter) Scholarship Awards Cash awards, based on father of a communication arts staff member.
an annual competition, to undergraduate students
showing excellence and achievement in technical writing. Neal Martin Cohen Memorial Award To the
communication arts graduate in Old Westbury who
Technical Writing Award Conferred by the technical has done outstanding work in the field of
writing faculty for excellence in the subject. broadcasting. Named in memory of a former faculty
member.
Humanities Award Conferred to recognize excellence
in writing and scholarship by a graduating senior Communication Arts Award Conferred on graduating
majoring in English or political science. students at the Old Westbury and Manhattan campuses
for high academic average in communication arts.
Sciences
Annual Physics Prize For outstanding scholarship, Regina Greene Service Award Awarded to a
character and dedication to the field of physics. graduating student in communication arts who has
shown unusual dedication and service to the program.
Eugene Odin Memorial Award Presented to the Named in honor of a dedicated former staff member
graduate who has achieved the greatest efficiency who served the communication arts department for
and progress in mathematics. Named in memory of a more than a quarter century.
former faculty member.
Charles J. Kambourian Advertising Achievement
Harvey Pollack Scholarship Award To deserving NYIT Award Conferred on a graduating student whose work
students whose studies are in the field of physics. shows great promise in the field. Named in honor of
Named in memory of a former member of faculty the first chairperson of the advertising program.
and staff.
The John R. Mazey Memorial Award Conferred on a
Eugene J. Mitacek Award for Excellence in Chemistry graduating senior in communication arts from the
Conferred to a graduating student who has taken Old Westbury and Manhattan campuses for an
General Chemistry I and II, Organic Chemistry I and II outstanding, professional advertising project.
and Biochemistry and who has achieved a final grade
of A in each course. Preference will be given to
students who have also taken Analytical Chemistry
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Media Production Award Conferred by the College of John J. Theobald Achievement Award in Graduate
Arts, Sciences on a graduating student for an Childhood Education Conferred upon a deserving
outstanding professional media production. student in the Master of Science in Childhood
Education program, based on scholarship and
Philip Miele Memorial Award To a graduating outstanding contribution to the college and /or
student for excellence in public relations and/or community.
advertising. Named in memory of a former chairman
and faculty member. Dean’s Award for Excellence in Instructional
Technology – Off-Campus Students Conferred upon
Lee Morrison Memorial Award To graduating off-campus students in instructional technology who
students in communication arts, Old Westbury have shown superior accomplishment in teaching,
and Manhattan, for overall excellence in the field of scholarship and the integration of technology in
radio. Named in memory of a former faculty member. instruction.

New York Chapter of the National Academy John J. Theobald Graduate Achievement Award in
of Television Arts and Science Award Awarded to Instructional Technology Conferred upon a deserving
graduating communication arts students at the Old student in the Master of Science in instructional
Westbury and Manhattan campuses who excel and technology program, based on scholarship and
show promise in the area of television. outstanding contribution to the college and/or
community.
Frank Spreeman Memorial Award Awarded to the
communication arts graduate at the Old Westbury Award for Excellence in a Professional Field Project –
campus with high academic standing, who has done UFT/ TC Conferred upon a deserving student for
outstanding work in the field of public relations. excellence in preparation of a professional thesis/project
Named in memory of a beloved family member of the related to instructional technology and childhood or
communication arts department. adolescence education.

Edith Wigutow Memorial Award Presented to a Award for Excellence in Professional Training
graduating student in communication arts at the Presented to a deserving graduate for outstanding
Manhattan campus for scholarship and all–around performance in the field of training and learning
excellence. technology.

Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence in

Education Educational Leadership and Technology Bestowed
on a graduate of the educational leadership and
Career and Technical Education Award Awarded to technology program who has demonstrated superior
the graduate and certified teacher of career and academic achievement by earning a 4.0 GPA, a superior
technical education subjects who has achieved a high rating on the course portfolio, and a strong faculty
quality grade point average in: business and marketing recommendation.
education, health occupations, trade subjects or
technical subjects. Faculty Award for Educational Leadership Given to a
graduate of the Educational Leadership and Technology
Award for Excellence in Technology Teacher program in recognition of superior leadership during
Education Presented to the outstanding graduate and the internship and within the cohort. The recipient
certified teacher who has achieved a high-quality illustrates the spirit of "team leader," has earned a GPA
grade point average. of 3.75 or higher, and has received superior
recommendations from cooperating administrators
Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Childhood during an internship.
Education Awarded to the graduate who has
demonstrated significant growth in professional Technology Leader Award Given to a graduate of the
responsibility and competence, and has manifested educational leadership and technology program
effective sensitivity in teaching. in recognition of superior expertise in the use and
integration of technology in educational administration,
Award for Excellence in Adolescence Education teaching and learning. The recipient has demonstrated
Awarded to the graduate who has demonstrated great this expertise through exemplary work in the
growth in professional responsibility and competence, application of technology in coursework and practice
and manifested effective sensitivity in teaching. and has taken a leadership role in the use of
technology within the cohort or internship setting.

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Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence in School The Gottlieb Koenig Achievement Award Presented
Counseling Presented to a graduate of the school to a graduating senior with a high academic average
counseling program who has demonstrated excellent in mechanical engineering and a record of service to
academic achievement earned a superior rating on the college and/or the outside community.
the course portfolio, and received a strong faculty
recommendation. Louis Liss Memorial Award To the upper–class
student of electrical engineering who has shown
John J. Theobald Graduate Achievement Award for creative ability and ingenuity in the field.
Counseling Leadership Presented to a graduate of the
school counseling or mental health counseling N.A. Karr Award Presented to graduating students
program in recognition of outstanding leadership in computer science at each of the campuses who
within the cohort and in the field. The recipient have high scholastic averages and records of service
illustrates the spirit of leader-advocate, demonstrated to the campus community.
excellence in academic work, and has received superior
recommendations from cooperating professionals Samuel Shapiro Scholarship Award To the graduate
during internship. of the School of Engineering and Computing Sciences
deemed most worthy in his or her pursuit of graduate
Engineering and Computing studies.
Sciences
School of Engineering and Computing Sciences,
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Telecommunications Award To the graduate who
Outstanding Student Award To a graduating student demonstrates academic excellence in the program.
who has made a great contribution toward the
operations of the student branch of the AIAA. Management

American Society of Mechanical Engineers Award Nat Deerson Scholarship Award Conferred to an Old
In recognition of outstanding academic achievement Westbury graduating student for academic excellence
in the mechanical engineering major throughout a in one of the management degree programs, who has
four–year program. a sincere desire to pursue a career in law.

Andrew Farber Memorial Award To the full–time Delta Mu Delta National Honor Society Award
electrical engineering undergraduate who has Conferred by Alpha Xi, the NYIT chapter of the national
achieved excellence in the field throughout the business honor society, in recognition of outstanding
four–year program. scholarship in business.

Bachelor of Technology Faculty Award To the Finance, Accounting and Management Association
graduate at each campus who has attained Award To the student who has excelled in
superior scholastic achievement and participation extracurricular activities related to the business
in the program. program.

Computer Science Faculty Award To the graduating New York CPA Society Award To the student
senior at each campus for creativity, ability, and graduating with a high academic average in
service in the discipline of computer science. accounting who shows promise in the public
accounting profession.
Dean’s Award Presented to the graduating student
who has achieved a high academic average in the School of Management Award Conferred on
bachelor of science in computer science. graduating students who have achieved the highest
averages in the majors offered by the discipline:
Electrical and Computer Engineering Award accounting, business administration, management,
Awarded to the graduating student at each campus for marketing, MIS and finance.
creativity, ability and service in this discipline.
Benjamin and Ethel Silverstein Award Conferred to a
Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Award graduating student in recognition of outstanding
Awarded by the Old Westbury faculty to the graduate achievement in finance.
who has attained superior scholastic achievement and
participation in the discipline. Wall Street Journal Achievement Award To a
graduating student who has achieved excellence
in business studies.

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Culinary/Hospitality Management Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Award Presented for
Chefs’ Award Conferred by chefs in the discipline to a outstanding contribution to the minority community
graduating student for excellence in production at NYIT. Named in honor of the Dr. Martin Luther King,
throughout the degree program. Jr. in recognition of his charismatic leadership in the
cause of civil rights and peace.
Dean’s Award Conferred on a graduating student who
has demonstrated academic and career excellence NYIT Alumni Award To graduating students from each
through major improvements as a student and as campus who have contributed outstanding service to
member of the industry and/or who has publications the college.
related to hotel, oenology, institutional or restaurant
administration that have brought credit to the Estelle Ormont Award Presented for outstanding
student, the school and the college. extracurricular activity and/or special effort related to
the student’s field of interest.
Department of Culinary Arts Award Presented by
chefs to a graduating student who demonstrates Residential Life Service Award To the graduating
excellence in performance and high academic student who has provided outstanding leadership,
achievement. sincere dedication, and meritorious service in the area
of residential life.
Director’s Award Conferred by the director and chefs
to the graduate who best exemplifies management Israel Louis Schure Award Conferred for outstanding
skills in the discipline. performance in extracurricular leadership.

Hotel Faculty Award Conferred by the faculty of the Jules H. Singer Memorial Award To a student who
hospitality management department on the student has made outstanding contributions to the intellectual
who has demonstrated continued service, concern and and cultural climate of the college.
support of the school, the college and the industry.
Student Services Award To a graduating student at
Society of Hosteurs Club Award Presented to a each campus for outstanding service to the college.
graduating senior who has made a significant
contribution to the club.
Osteopathic Medicine Senior
Student Colleague Award Conferred by students on a
Student Awards for Service
colleague who best exemplifies teamwork and
consistency in the program. and Academic Achievement
AMWA's Janet M. Glasgow Memorial Award For the
Whitsons Scholarship A cash award given to female receiving top honors in her class.
culinarian contest winner.
Mark A. Andrews, Ph.D., Award For excellence
in physiology.
Student Services
Biophysical Society Student Research Achievement
Athletic Achievement Award For demonstrated Award
outstanding team spirit, sportsmanship, and playing
ability. Board of Governor's Award For excellence in
osteopathic manipulation.
Richard Gabay Memorial Award Presented by the Old
Westbury Student Government Association for The Council of Deans' Achievement Award For
demonstrated outstanding leadership in extra- overall academic excellence.
curricular activities.
Council of Student Council President's Student D.O.
P.W. Gentile Award for Sportsmanship For of the Year Award.
demonstrated outstanding athletic ability and
sportsmanship. Dean's Award For service to NYCOM.

Frank R. Jaklitsch Memorial Award Presented by the Roy DeBeer, D.O., Award For excellence in
Office of Student Services, Central Islip, for gastroenterology.
demonstrated outstanding leadership in
extracurricular activities. Philip F. Fleisher, D.O., Memorial Award For
excellence in cardiology.

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Steven Galler, D.O., Alan Scheinbach, D.O. and NYCOM Alumni Association Award
Steven Grainer, D.O., Award For excellence in internal
medicine. NYSOMS Award For interest in organizational affairs.

Robert E. Mancini, Ph.D., D.O., Award For excellence Award for Excellence in Obstetrics/Gynecology
in medical pharmacology.
Award for Excellence in Pediatrics
Gates Pharmaceutical Award For outstanding
achievement in the study of medicine. Samuel Plotnick, D.D.S., MPH Award For community
medicine.
Mary E. Hitchcock, D.O., Memorial Award For
commitment to osteopathic principles. Excellence in Psychiatry Award

Robert E. Mancini, Ph.D., D.O., Award For excellence Thomas A. Scandalis, D.O., Award For excellence in
in clinical toxicology. sports medicine.

Philip Marcus, M.D., Award For excellence in Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Award
pulmonary medicine.
Shepard Splain, D.O., Award For excellence in
Mark Marmora, D.O., Memorial Award For excellence surgery.
in teaching OMM, sponsored by Schering Pharmceutical.
St. Barnabas Award For excellence in radiology.
The McNeil Pharmaceutical Award For excellence in
family practice. Student National Medical Association Dedicated
Service Award
Medical Society of New York State Award For
community service. Donna Jones Maritsugu Award To a supportive spouse.

Esther and Max Nagler Fund Award For excellence

in pathology.

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School of Architecture and Design

Judith DiMaio, [Link]., AIA, Dean

Architecture

Architectural Technology

Interior Design
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School of Architecture and Design

Degrees Offered
The School of Architecture and Design offers degrees both in architecture and interior
design. Four degrees are offered in Architecture: an Associate in Applied Science in
Architectural Technology Degree (A.A.S.), a Bachelor of Science in Architectural
Technology (B.S.A.T.), a Bachelor of Architecture ([Link].), and a Master of Architecture
in Urban and Regional Design. The [Link]. degree is recognized as a first professional
degree and is fully accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board
(N.A.A.B.). The master’s program offers a “post-professional degree”. The school also
offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design (B.F.A.) which is a professional degree
accredited by The Council for Interior Design Accreditation (C.I.D.A.).

About the School of Architecture and Design

Architecture, since ancient times, has been considered the mother of all the arts. In a
manner much the same as in the other visual arts, the act of making architecture
requires the use of the eye, the mind, and the hand. Above all, architecture demands
passion, precision, and intelligence without which no act of creation can occur. Unlike
the other arts, architecture has a functional task: the creation of built environments for
human activity. In doing this, architecture becomes the inevitable expression of human
values. Through the design process and the production of a built environment,
architecture not only addresses issues of form and space making, it addresses the
interrelated physical, social, political, economic, and cultural values prevailing in a
particular place and time.
Design is an intellectual exercise and an art form, and serves as the primary focus of
the academic program at the NYIT’s School of Architecture and Design. The school
maintains that this emphasis on design within the curricula best prepares students for
effective participation in the profession and for rendering service to the public. With this
being said, the intentions of the program for every student are summarized as follows:
1. To stimulate artistic sensitivity, creative power, and personal self-confidence.
2. To strengthen intellectual ability as it is applied to the making of solutions to
architectural problems.
3. To acquire the technical skills needed for the practice of architecture and the
related design fields.
Architecture today operates in a fast-changing and complex milieu. The emergence of
computer technology, and the rapid paced change in building construction imposes
tremendous pressures on design pedagogy. Architecture must meet the demands made
for energy conservation. Vast changes in contemporary society, such as the
disintegration of social, geographic, and communication barriers, impose additional
challenges. Prescriptive philosophies, once embraced by architecture schools, are now
questioned for their relevance and effectiveness. In response to this, the School of
Architecture and Design holds that each student must develop his or her own approach
to design, based upon the sound intellectual and technical foundations offered at NYIT.
Diverse course offerings allow students to explore the interrelationships and
specializations occurring in the architecture and interior design fields. Students may
define their own career paths and goals based on the knowledge acquired in the
classroom. After the first foundation year, students may select either majors in
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Computer technology is having a profound effect, not only the planning and design of
the built environment, but in actual construction practices. Consistent with the
changes occurring in the other professions, computers are drastically changing the
way that architecture as an art and as a profession is practiced. The curriculum at the
School of Architecture and Design, in step with the objectives of NYIT, is committed to
keeping up with change and anticipating the future. Computer use is introduced early
in the program. As they progress in their studies, students are provided the opportunity
to master computer-aided design. Several student-access computer labs feature
up-to-date computer software and are available to all students enrolled in the program.
Interior design as an art and a profession has greatly changed. In the past, it was
understood primarily as the act of decorating an existing space. It has evolved into a
profession that is far broader and encompassing. Today’s interior designers are trained
to enhance the quality of working and living environments. This includes not only
aesthetics but functionality, efficiency, and safety. Many interior designers today are
part of larger design teams including architects, engineers, consultants, contractors,
and others all working in tandem to create exciting environments. Their work
professionally allies and interrelates with architecture and architectural technology.
The integration of coursework between the interior design program and the architecture
program at the School of Architecture and Design facilitates an interchange
and comprehension between interior design and architecture students that will serve
graduates well when they enter the workplace. All interior design students are required
to complete two semesters of design fundamentals ARCH 101 and 102 as well as an
architecture history survey course, alongside architecture students, prior to advancing in
the interior design studio sequence. From that point in the curriculum, coursework
remains closely related to the program offerings in architecture, with additional
coursework specific to their field. Courses offered throughout the interior design curriculum
demonstrate an intention to closely unify the studies of interior design and architecture
studnts.
Architecture
Faculty: M. Altwicker, P. Amatuzzo, F. Bentel, M. Bertomen, F. Campani,
A. Dadras, D. Diamond, N. Defelice, J. DiDomenico, J. DiMaio, A. DiSanto, M. Dockery,
J. Friedman, P. Griffin, R. Imas, B. Karahan, A.W. Martin, M. Nolan, E. O’Keefe,
W. Palmore, T. Rochon, A. Sayles, J. M. Schwarting, B.B. Taylor, N. Vossoughian,
J. Wiesenfeld.
Adjunct Faculty: M. Ackerson, A. Amoia, G. Amornivivat, A. Anzzolin, C. Brice,
N. Brinen, A. Burne, C. Carbonaro, M. Catalano, A. Cazazian, R. Cody, J. Cornell, C. Chen,
H. Chin-Hong, G. Cumella, Y. Crespo, R. Dadras, E. Davis, J. Davis, F. de la Cruz, J. Dillon,
M. DiNatale, S. Erickson, J. Fink, L. Fischer, S. Flaum, E. Fong, G. Forley, G. Fuentes,
G. Fulk, J. Gabriel, E. Gamburg, J. Gallinaro, F. Gandhi, J. Greben, A. Gutman, J. Hwang,
A. Isakadze, B. Johnson, E. Kath, T. Kaul, Y. Kawai-Kurimoto, M. Kim, A. Koogler, K. Kuehl,
S. Kunttas, Z. Kostura, J. Lacy, D. Lawler, T. Lazzaro, M. Levy, P. Lew, M. Lewis, R. Liu,
J. Lloyd, E. Lu, C. Mack, C. Mechale, T. Minnock, F. Meuschke, F. Mruk, N. Nemec, M.
Neumann, S. Pak, B. Percival, B. Urick, W. Rockwell, B. Roslyn, E. Rothfeder, C.A. Ruiz,
L. G. Santamaria, M. Sciara, K. Seymour, D. Sharma, R. Smith, G. Stramowski,
L. Schwartz, S. Sloan, K. Striga, P. Tine, N. Tocci, P. Tymus, B. Walters, C. Yost, T. Zoli.
All students admitted to the architecture program enter the Bachelor of Science in
Architecture Technology (B.S.A.T.) program and undertake a two-year common core
curriculum. This curriculum includes design studios and architectural history courses, as
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science, economics, fine arts, and social science. Direct admission into the first year of
this curriculum requires a minimum combined SAT score of 1000. Students failing to
meet the requirement are permitted to matriculate with an undeclared degree status in
the School of Architecture and Design and undertake selected courses that foster the
exploration of architecture and provides the student the opportunity to demonstrate
academic success in a college setting. Completion of the first semester with a minimum
cumulative grade average of 2.5 allows the undeclared major access to the B.S.A.T.
program.
In the United States, most state registration boards require a degree from an accredited
professional degree program as a prerequisite for licensure. The National Architectural
Accrediting Board (NAAB), which is the sole agency authorized to accredit U.S.
professional degree programs in architecture, recognizes three types of degrees: the
Bachelor of Architecture, the Master of Architecture, and the Doctor of Architecture. A
program may be granted a six-year, three-year, or two-year term of accreditation,
depending on the extent of its conformance with established educational standards.
Master’s degree programs may consist of a preprofessional undergraduate degree and
a professional graduate degree that, when earned sequentially, constitute an accredited
professional education. However, the preprofessional degree is not, by itself, recognized
as an accredited degree.
After successful completion of the two-year common core curriculum, students may
either continue in the four-year B.S.A.T. program, which is accredited by New York State
and may lead to New York State licensure, or apply for admission into the five-year
[Link]. program, which provides the successful candidate with a first professional
degree accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board. The N.A.A.B. certified
[Link]. degree may lead to New York State licensure plus reciprocal licensure in all
states except California. Admission to the [Link]. program requires the submission of a
representative portfolio of individual student design work, called the Foundation
Portfolio, which is reviewed by a committee of faculty members. Following the
acceptance of the Foundation Portfolio by the review committee, the student candidate
may apply for admission to the Bachelor of Architecture program. At the time of
application, the student must demonstrate a cumulative grade average of 2.75 for all
courses undertaken at NYIT or 3.00 for courses undertaken in architecture exclusively.
Candidates for admission into the [Link]. program must submit their Foundation
Portfolios for review prior to enrollment in Design V or Arch. 401. Students must be
accepted in the B. Arch Program prior to enrolling Design VI, ARCH 402.
With the Bachelor of Architecture degree, the successful student may proceed with the
sequence of internship and the professional steps that lead to licensure as well as
eligibility for certification from the National Council of Architectural Registration
Boards (NCARB). The Bachelor of Science in Architectural Technology is a non-
professional degree offering that permits the successful student to gain a license to
practice architecture in the State of New York but does not make the degree holder
eligible for NCARB certification. Should the successful Bachelor of Science in
Architecture Technology graduate later seek to gain a first professional degree in
architecture, he or she could pursue a first professional Bachelor of Architecture degree
or a first professional Master of Architecture degree.
Those students who choose to undertake the B.S.A.T. program may wish to consider the
opportunity to concentrate their studies in construction management. Upper-level
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estate fundamentals make up the offer of the B.S.A.T. with a concentration in

construction management.
Two semesters of Design Fundamentals, the first-year design studios, introduce the
student to the basic principals of three-dimensional design through a series of
composition, planning, and introductory design problems. In the second year,
progressively more demanding problems, in addition to significant building design
analysis exercises, are undertaken. The student accepted into the Bachelor of
Architecture program is required to complete Design III through Design VIII, or an
additional six semesters of design studios. In the third year, students are required to
solve architectural problems involving small but increasingly more complex building
programs. Urban and community design and building design programs requiring
inventive structural systems are emphasized in the fourth year. In the fifth and final
year of the five-year program, students undertake a terminal thesis project, individually
chosen, which serves to demonstrate a cumulative grasp of all of the factors that
influence the design of a complex work of architecture.
In the fourth and final year of the Bachelor of Science in Architecture Technology
curriculum, the student is required to complete a capstone Project Integration Studio
where all aspects of a building design and architectural technology are fully explored
and integrated into one comprehensive exercise.
Although the design studios form the core of the experience at the School of
Architecture and Design, complementary avenues of study and inquiry operate as
essential aspects of the program and the training of students. Courses in architectural
history introduce the student to the history of the built domain from the earliest times
to the present. Methods of historical building design analysis and interpretation are
introduced to the student through the study of great architectural monuments, as well
as through the study of cities. Architectural history is introduced not only as a
chronology of building development, but as a body of knowledge, an anthology, that
serves as a tool in the design process. In addition to the survey courses, the school
offers history seminars in areas such as architectural theory, the history of building
technology, and the history of urban planning. A coordinated sequence of drawing and
computer courses provide students with the skill to visualize and document design
ideas starting with an introductory course focusing on hand drawing and the use of art
media and concluding with a course on advanced digital visualization and rendering.
The NYIT School of Architecture and Design program is widely respected by the
professional community for its course offerings in areas of building technology.
Technical competence is cultivated by exposure to an array of course offerings that
cover all aspects of building materials, structural systems, and mechanical and
electrical systems. The management of the construction process is covered by
comprehensive upper level courses that focus on the procedures of professional
practice and construction supervision as well as contemporary use of computers in the
construction industry. The technology faculty, as active members of the construction
community, bring real-world experience to the coursework and maintain an up-to-date
bridge between the curriculum and changes in professional practice. The Associate in
Applied Science degree in Architectural Technology is also offered.

Additional Information
Transfer students must complete at least 30 credits with a 2.75 cumulative grade average
in all coursework or a 3.0 cumulative average in architecture courses before applying for
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admission to the Bachelor of Architecture ([Link].). A portfolio review by school design

faculty is required for all transfer students seeking transfer credit for design coursework.
All work completed in fulfillment of course requirements or in conjunction with a
student’s coursework shall be the property of the School of Architecture and Design.
The School may waive this right at its discretion. Students reserve the right to gain
access to materials for the purpose of making copies and reproductions.
The School of Architecture exercises a policy of student redistribution in design studio
sections that meet at the same scheduled time period in order to promote a diversity
in the learning experience. Redistribution is based on the student’s prior experience
with design faculty members and their previous academic performance.

Additional Options
1. In conjunction with the School of Engineering, a B.S.A.T. with a minor concentration
in Energy Management is offered. This program trains the student in areas of
building technology and construction with a particular emphasis on energy
management and the development of energy use policies. The program allows the
student to substitute courses in energy management for general elective credits
required by the B.S.A.T. program.
2. In conjunction with the School of Management, a B.S.A.T. with a minor
concentration in Business Administration is offered. This program enables students
to compliment a growing expertise in construction technology with organization
and management skills. The program allows the student to substitute courses in
business for general elective credits required by the B.S.A.T. program.
3. In conjunction with the School of Engineering, a combined B.S.A.T. in Energy
Management and Master of Science in Energy Management is offered. This five-year
program is offered to qualified undergraduate architecture students who undertake
18 credits of graduate-level energy management courses in a fifth year of study.
This program permits attainment of the combined degrees in five years of full-time
study. Interested students must declare their intention to pursue this option by
formal submission to the deans of both the School of Architecture and Design and
the School of Management.

Summer Study Abroad

The School of Architecture and Design enjoys an international reputation for its
summer studies abroad programs. These programs are offered under the direction of
one or more full-time faculty members. The school offers one to three diverse programs
a summer depending upon interested students, and faculty availability. Thus far NYIT
has offered programs in China, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Greece, and Turkey. These
programs put students and faculty in contact with foreign students and architects
while living in another culture, enabling them to understand first-hand the range,
diversity, and power of living architecture as individual buildings or as entire cities and
spaces. Summer study-abroad course credit can be applied to a student’s specific
curriculum and field of study. The summer programs are open to students enrolled in
any degree program offered by the School of Architecture and Design.

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English
Curriculum requirements for the
Composition 6
Bachelor of Architecture
Speech 3
College Success Seminar (1)
2 credits One Group A course 3
One Group B course 3
Architecture
ARCH 101 Design Fundamentals I 5 15 credits
ARCH 102 Design Fundamentals II 5 Fine Arts
ARCH 140 Visualization I 3 ARTH 111 Introduction to the Arts 2 credits
ARCH 160 Introduction to History, Theory
and Criticism in Architecture 3 Liberal Arts 3 credits
ARCH 161 Survey History of Architecture I 3 Mathematics
ARCH 162 Survey History of Architecture II 3 MATH 141 Precalculus 4
ARCH 201 Architectural Design I 5
ARCH 202 Architectural Design II 5 4 credits
ARCH 211 Statics and Strength of Materials 3 Physics
ARCH 221 Building Construction I 3 PHYS 136 Physics for the Modern Architect 4
ARCH 222 Building Construction II 3
ARCH 240 Visualization II 3 4 credits
ARCH 272 Environmental Site Planning 3 Science and Math electives
ARCH 301 Architectural Design III 5 PHYS 156 Selected topics in Environmental
ARCH 302 Architectural Design IV 5 and Engergy Issues for the
ARCH 311 Structural Steel Design 3 Modern Architect 3
ARCH 312 Reinforced Concrete Design 3 or
ARCH 322 Building Equipment II 3 MATH161 Basic Applied Calculus 3
ARCH 324 Environmental Building Equipment I 3 or
ARCH 325 Environmental Building Systems II 3 MATH170 Calculus I 4
ARCH 327 CAD Construction Drawings 3 or
ARCH 340 Visualization III 3 PHIL 250 Logic and the Scientific Method 3
ARCH 361 Arch History and Theory Sem. 3
ARCH 362 City Planning 3 3-4 credits
ARCH 401 Architectural Design V 5
Social Sciences
ARCH 402 Architectural Design VI 5
History or Political Science 3
ARCH 411 Advanced Structural Concepts I 3
Philosophy 3
ARCH 481 Professional Practice I 3
Social Science Choice 3
ARCH 501 Architectural Design VII 5
Economics 3
ARCH 502 Architectural Design VIII 5
Architecture Electives 3 12 credits
110 credits Electives 8-10 credits
Behavioral Sciences Total credits required 169
PSYC 101 Intro. to Psychology 3
or (1) All entering first-year freshmen, transfer students with less than
12 credits, and students on probation are required to complete the
SOCI 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 College Success Seminar.
PSYC 367 Environmental Psychology 3
or
SOCI 355 Urban Society 3
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English
Curriculum requirements for the Composition 6
Bachelor of Science in Speech 3
Architectural Technology One Group A course 3
One Group B course 3
College Success Seminar (1)
2 credits
15 credits
Architecture
ARCH 101 Design Fundamentals I 5 Liberal Arts 3 credits
ARCH 102 Design Fundamentals II 5 Mathematics
ARCH140 Visualization I 3 MATH 141 Precalculus 4
ARCH 160 Introduction to History, Theory
4 credits
and Criticism in Architecture 3
ARCH 161 Survey History of Architecture I 3 Physics
ARCH 162 Survey History of Architecture II 3 PHYS 136 Physics for the Modern Architect 4
ARCH 201 Architectural Design I 5 4 credits
ARCH 202 Architectural Design II 5
ARCH 211 Statics and Strength of Materials 3 Science and Math electives
PHYS 156 Selected topics in Environmental
ARCH 221 Building Construction I 3 & Engergy Issues for the
ARCH 222 Building Construction II 3 Modern Architect 3
ARCH 240 Visualization II 3 or
ARCH 272 Environmental Site Planning 3 MATH161 Basic Applied Calculus 4
ARCH 311 Structural Steel Design 3 or
ARCH 312 Reinforced Concrete Design 3 MATH170 Calculus I 3
ARCH 324 Environmental Building Systems I 3 or
ARCH 325 Environmental Building Systems II 3 PHIL 250 Logic and the Scientific Method 3
ARCH 322 Building Equipment II 3
ARCH 327 CAD Construction Drawings 3 3 credits
ARCH 340 Visualization III 3
ARCH 411 Advanced Structural Concepts I 3 Social Sciences
ARCH 412 Advanced Structural Concepts II 2 Economics 3
ARCH 423 Project Integration Studio 5 History or Political Science 3
ARCH 471 Construction Supervision and Mgmt I 3 Philosophy 3
ARCH 481 Professional Practice I 3 Social Science Choice 3
Architecture Electives 3
12 credits
84 credits Electives 6-8 credits
Behavioral Sciences 3 credits Total credits required 136
(1) All entering first-year freshmen, transfer students with less than
12 credits, and students on probation are required to complete the
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Behavioral Sciences 3 credits

Curriculum requirements
for the Bachelor of Science English
in Architectural Technology Composition 6
with a minor concentration in Speech 3
Construction Management One Group A course 3
One Group B course 3
College Success Seminar (1)
2 credits
15 credits
Architecture
ARCH 101 Design Fundamentals I 5 Liberal Arts 3 credits
ARCH 102 Design Fundamentals II 5 Mathematics
ARCH 140 Visualization I 3 MATH 141 Precalculus 4
ARCH 160 Introduction to History, Theory
and Criticism in Architecture 3 4 credits
ARCH 161 Survey History of Architecture I 3 Physics
ARCH 162 Survey History of Architecture II 3 PHYS 136 Physics for the Modern Architect 4
ARCH 201 Architectural Design I 5
ARCH 202 Architectural Design II 5 4 credits
ARCH 211 Statics and Strength of Materials 3 Science and Math electives
ARCH 221 Building Construction I 3 PHYS 156 Selected topics in Environmental
ARCH 222 Building Construction II 3 and Engergy Issues for the
ARCH 240 Visualization II 3 Modern Architect 3
ARCH 272 Environmental Site Planning 3 or
ARCH 311 Structural Steel Design 3 MATH161 Introduction to Calculus 3
ARCH 312 Reinforced Concrete Design 3 or
ARCH 324 Environmental Systems I 3 MATH170 Calculus I 4
ARCH 325 Environmental Systems II 3 or
ARCH 327 CAD Construction Drawings 3 PHIL 250 Logic and the Scientific Method 3
ARCH 411 Advanced Structural Concepts I 3
ARCH 412 Advanced Structural Concepts II 2
ARCH 423 Project Integration Studio 5 3-4 credits
ARCH 471 Construction Supervision and Mgmt I 3
Social Sciences
ARCH 481 Professional Practice I 3
Economics 3
78 credits History or Political Science 3
Philosophy 3
Construction Management Social Science Choice 3
ARCH 473 Construction Management Contracts 3
ARCH 474 Real Estate Fundamental Development 3 12 credits
ARCH 475 CAD Management and Administration 3 Total credits required 136
ARCH 476 Modern Construction Technologies 3
(1) All entering first-year freshmen, transfer students with less than
12 credits 12 credits, and students on probation are required to complete the
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Behavioral Sciences 3 credits

Curriculum requirements
for the Bachelor of Science English
in Architectural Technology Composition 6
with a minor concentration in Speech 3
Business Administration One Group A course 3
One Group B course 3
College Success Seminar (1)
2 credits
15 credits
Architecture
ARCH 101 Design Fundamentals I 5 Liberal Arts 3 credits
ARCH 102 Design Fundamentals II 5 Mathematics
ARCH 140 Visualization I 3 MATH 141 Precalculus 4
ARCH 160 Introduction to History, Theory
and Criticism in Architecture 3 4 credits
ARCH 161 Survey History of Architecture I 3 Physics
ARCH 162 Survey History of Architecture II 3 PHYS 136 Physics for the Modern Architect 4
ARCH 201 Architectural Design I 5
ARCH 202 Architectural Design II 5 4 credits
ARCH 211 Statics and Strength of Materials 3 Science and Math electives
ARCH 221 Building Construction I 3 PHYS 156 Selected topics in Environmental
ARCH 222 Building Construction II 3 and Engergy Issues for the
ARCH 240 Visualization II 3 Modern Architect 3
ARCH 272 Environmental Site Planning 3 or
ARCH 311 Structural Steel Design 3 MATH161 Introduction to Calculus 3
ARCH 312 Reinforced Concrete Design 3 or
ARCH 324 Environmental Systems I 3 MATH170 Calculus I 4
ARCH 325 Environmental Systems II 3 or
ARCH 327 CAD Construction Drawings 3 PHIL 250 Logic and the Scientific Method 3
ARCH 411 Advanced Structural Concepts I 3
ARCH 412 Advanced Structural Concepts II 2
ARCH 423 Project Integration Studio 5 3-4 credits
ARCH 471 Construction Supervision and Mgmt I 3
Social Sciences
ARCH 481 Professional Practice I 3
Economics 3
78 credits History or Political Science 3
Philosophy 3
Business Administration Social Science Choice 3
LAW 101 Law I 3
MGMT201 Business Organization and 12 credits
Administration 3 Total credits required 136
MGM 205 Organizational Behavior
or (1) All entering first-year freshmen, transfer students with less than
12 credits, and students on probation are required to complete the
MGMT311 Knowledge Management 3 College Success Seminar.
MGMT315 Human Resource Management
or
MGMT310 Small Business Mgmt 3
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English
Curriculum requirements
Composition 6
for the Bachelor of Science
Speech 3
in Architectural Technology
One Group A course 3
with a minor concentration in
One Group B course 3
Energy Management
15 credits
College Success Seminar (1)
2 credits
Liberal Arts 3 credits
Architecture
ARCH 101 Design Fundamentals I 5 Mathematics
ARCH 102 Design Fundamentals II 5 MATH 141 Precalculus 4
ARCH 140 Visualization I 3 4 credits
ARCH 160 Introduction to History, Theory
and Criticism in Architecture 3 Physics
ARCH 161 Survey History of Architecture I 3 PHYS 136 Physics for the Modern Architect 4
ARCH 162 Survey History of Architecture II 3
4 credits
ARCH 201 Architectural Design I 5
ARCH 202 Architectural Design II 5 Science and Math electives
ARCH 211 Statics and Strength of Materials 3 PHYS 156 Selected topics in Environmental
ARCH 221 Building Construction I 3 and Engergy Issues for the
ARCH 222 Building Construction II 3 Modern Architect 3
ARCH 240 Visualization II 3 or
ARCH 272 Environmental Site Planning 3 MATH161 Introduction to Calculus 3
ARCH 311 Structural Steel Design 3 or
ARCH 312 Reinforced Concrete Design 3 MATH170 Calculus I 4
ARCH 324 Environmental Systems I 3 or
ARCH 325 Environmental Systems II 3 PHIL 250 Logic and the Scientific Method 3
ARCH 327 CAD Construction Drawings 3
ARCH 411 Advanced Structural Concepts I 3
ARCH 412 Advanced Structural Concepts II 2 3-4 credits
ARCH 423 Project Integration Studio 5 Social Sciences
ARCH 471 Construction Supervision and Mgmt I 3 Economics 3
ARCH 481 Professional Practice I 3 History or Political Science 3
Philosophy 3
78 credits Social Science Choice 3
Energy Management 12 credits
ENGY 610 Energy Management 3
ENGY 690 Energy Policy, Economics Total credits required 136
and Technology 3 (1) All entering first-year freshmen, transfer students with less than
ENVT 601 Introduction to Environmental 12 credits, and students on probation are required to complete the
Technology 3 College Success Seminar.
MGMT605 Organizational Development
and Behavioral Factors 3
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The following courses may be Curriculum requirements for the

used as architectural electives: Associate in Applied Science
Degree in Architectural
ARCH 220 Ecology/Architecture 3
Technology
ARCH 291 Special Studies in Arch.* 3
ARCH 292 Selected Studies in History College Success Seminar (1)
2 credits
and Delineation* 3
ARCH 293 Research in Architecture* 2 Architecture
ARCH 313 Structural Timber Design 2 ARCH 101 Design Fundamentals I 5
ARCH 361 Architecture History Seminar 3 ARCH 102 Design Fundamentals II 5
ARCH 375 Landscape Design 3 ARCH 140 Visualization I 3
ARCH 376 Energy Conservation 3 ARCH 160 Introduction to History, Theory
ARCH 377 Building Renovation 3 and Criticism in Architecture 3
ARCH 378 Tropical Architecture 3 ARCH 201 Architectural Design I 5
ARCH 381 Externship in Architecture 3 ARCH 202 Architectural Design II 5
ARCH 382 Externship in Architecture 2 ARCH 211 Statics and Strength of Materials 3
ARCH 383 Externship in Architecture 1 ARCH 221 Building Construction I 3
ARCH 395 Special Topics in the History ARCH 222 Building Construction II 3
of Architecture 2 ARCH 327 CAD Construction Drawings 3
ARCH 483 Building and Zoning Codes 3 Architecture Electives 3
ARCH 491 Honor Student Teaching I 3
ARCH 492 Honor Student Teaching II 3 41 credits
ARCH 493 High School Teaching Aide 3 English
Composition 6
*ARCH 291, 292, 293, 361: Speech 3
Topics may cover any of the following: 15 credits
Computer Graphics Liberal Arts 3 credits
Energy Applications in Architecture Mathematics
Seminar in Theory of Architecture MATH 141 Precalculus 4
Specifications 4 credits
Design Development Physics
Seminar in History of Architecture PHYS 136 Physics for the Modern Architect 4

Community Design Project 4 credits

Sketching Social Sciences
Economics 3
Earthquakes-Hazards History or Political Science 3
Environmental Psychology
6 credits
Urban Workshop
General Elective 1-3 credits
Design Competitions
Total credits required 70
Lighting Design
(1) All entering first-year freshmen, transfer students with less than
Furniture Design 12 credits, and students on probation are required to complete the
College Success Seminar.
Landscape and Garden History
Frank Lloyd Wright
Contemporary Architecture of Asia, Africa
and Latin America
New York City Topics
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ARCH 100 ARCH 162

Introduction to Architecture and Design Survey History of Architecture II
(for non-majors) 3-0-3
2-3-3 Addresses the development of the modern movement in
An introduction to what architecture and design are, and what architecture from the built and theoretical work of Boullée
architects and designers do. Lectures, readings, and projects and Ledoux in the 18th century to buildings by 20th century
provide a general study of the theories, practices, and outcomes masters such as Frank Lloyd Wright, LeCorbusier, Walter
of the design professions and their influences on the evolution Gropius, Mies van der Rohe, Alvar Aalto, and Louis Kahn.
of human environments. This course is open to all students. Changes in the form and the development of modern building
types are discussed in relation to the new technological,
ARCH 101
social, political, and economic circumstances to which they
Design Fundamentals I
respond. Prerequisite: ARCH 161
2-5-5
Architectonics studies the nature of architectural ideas ARCH 201
directly through medium of space. Mass-void modeling Architectural Design I
explores part, transformation, figure-ground, etc. and is the 2-5-5
basis of planimetric, axonometric, perspective and graphic Design problems are given that deal with specific issues as they
studies. Co-requisites: ARCH 140 – Architecture students / pertain to the generation and making of architectural
DSGN 131– ID students form/space, i.e. program, site, structure, material, light,
geometry; all of which are understood as sources and reference
ARCH 102
for spacial intervention/solution. Emphasis is on the generation
Design Fundamentals II
and evaluation of the architectural parti. Prerequisite: ARCH
2-5-5
102.
Dynamics. Continues study of architectural ideas directly
through space. Volume modeling explores spatial
intersections, tartan grid, light, circulation, materials and
structure, as aspects of plastic design at human scale.
Animation and color also studied. Prerequisite: ARCH 101, Co-
requisites: ARCH 240 – Architecture students / DSGN 341 –
ID students
ARCH 140
Visualization I
1-3-3
The course focuses on three areas simultaneously: technical
drawing, graphic and fine arts, and an introduction to
computer applications in architecture. It includes descriptive
geometry, art composition, mediums and techniques, analysis
and theory of fine art, and computer software application. The
course assists the production of the required Design Studio
portfolio.
ARCH 160
Introduction to History, Theory, and Criticism in
Architecture
3-0-3
The course exposes the culture of architecture in order to
acquire conceptual and language tools specific to the realm
of architecture. It is thematic and topical rather than
chronological and discusses theory, methodology, technology,
construction, building equipment systems, and other fine arts
and related fields.
ARCH 161
Survey History of Architecture I
3-0-3
A survey of the historical development of architecture from its
earliest forms through the Baroque period. The course focuses
on major buildings primarily from the Western tradition. Basic
issues of planning, design, program, structure, and materials are
examined in relation to one another and to the cultural and
climatic context in which the building was erected. Prerequisite:
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ARCH 202 ARCH 240

Architectural Design II Visualization II
2-5-5 3-0-3
Design problems are structured so as to necessitate the Continuation of ARCH 140 introducing basic CAD skills and
resolution of multiple issues simultaneously and architectural drawing as it pertains to producing drawings of
interdependently. Emphasis is on the translation and buildings. Auto CAD skills and software, printing and plotting
development of a parti into spaces capable of being inhabited hardware are taught. The application of these combined with
and constructed. Prerequisite: ARCH 201. other visual presentation techniques are explored in relation
to the design process and presentation. The course supports
ARCH 211
the design studio. Prerequisites: Arch 140.
Statics and Strength of Materials
3-0-3 ARCH 272
Statics and strength of materials; force systems; equations of Environmental Site Planning
statics; beam supports and reactions; geometric properties of 2-3-3
sections; stress and strain; axial tensile stress and elongation; This course introduces concepts of land use development with
axial compressive stress and buckling; shear stress and shear respect to the environmental impacts of project construction
diagrams; bending stress and moment diagrams and beam and post-construction performance. Also introduced are
deflections. Prerequisites: PHYS 135 and MATH 161. factors to consider when proposing human interventions in
the ecology of the earth, including climatic parameters of sun,
ARCH 220 – Ecology in Architecture
wind, water and biomass, as well as human parameters such
3-0-3
as zoning, landscaping, use, and noise, and building with its
This course introduces students to ecological systems with auxiliary exigencies. Students will analyze sites, form land use
respect to interactions between the natural and built plans, organize vehicular and pedestrian traffic, and assess the
environment, and specifically with regard to shelter and mutual impacts of the above on a given project. Through case
environmental conditioning. Students are asked to consider studies, a visit to a public hearing and a final semester project,
the relationships between technology and culture as they students will learn how community involvement and local
learn how old and new technology can complement the regulatory agencies affect the site planning and development.
rhythms of the sun, wind/air movement, rain/water Prerequisites: ARCH 202, ARCH 240.
conservation, and deployment and cycles of biomass and
waste when designing habitable space. The course will give ARCH 291
students the conceptual background and quantitative tools to Special Studies in Architecture
consider architecture in the context of ecological 3-0-3
responsibility. Prerequisite: ARCH 101. Study on topics of interest in architectural design and
structures. Prerequisite: completion of core program.
ARCH 221
Building Construction I ARCH 292
3-0-3 Selected Studies in History and Delineation
The course introduces building construction and materials, and 3-0-3
their interrelationship with the environment. Masonry and Study of selected topics in architectural history and
wood construction and material systems are studied in light of delineation. Prerequisite: completion of core program.
both their inherent physical properties and their assemblies
ARCH 293
and integration with other systems, including the influences of
Research in Architecture
site and climate. Historical references frame the development
2-0-2
and use of the materials, while comparisons with relevant
contemporary buildings provide analysis of disadvantages Study in topics of interest in architectural design and
and/or advantages of each. There is also a parallel introduction structures, and research as required. Prerequisite: completion
to the basic techniques of graphic representation of the of core program.
language of construction methods, and methods of designing ARCH 294
and detailing. Prerequisites: ARCH 102, ARCH 240. Studio Workshop
ARCH 222 0-1-1
Building Construction II Investigation of selected topics in architectural design
3-0-3 ARCH 301
The course introduces building construction and building Architectural Design III
materials, and their interrelationships with the environment. 2-5-5
Steel and concrete construction and material systems are Investigation of the public realm in our communities through
studied in light of both their material properties and the design of a public building. The semester-long problem
integration with other systems, including the influences of site encompasses analysis of precedent and site, and development
and climate. Examination and analysis of both historical and of a design project from initial parti through large-sale
contemporary references frame the discussions of material presentation models and drawings. Emphasis is placed on the
selection and use. Also covered are basic techniques of graphic unique capacity of architecture to convey meaning through
representation used to convey design intent, construction purely spatial and plastic means. Prerequisite: ARCH 202.
details and methods. Prerequisite: ARCH 221. Co-requisite:
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ARCH 302 Students learn and evaluate the many ways buildings
Architectural Design IV incorporate electrical power, and cooling systems. Beyond
2-5-5 understanding the basic physics of a system, the student is
Investigation of the public realm in our communities through expected to understand the impact of these systems on an
the study of housing. Design problems examine housing architectural project. Prerequisites: ARCH 202, ARCH 240,
prototypes and the mutual impact the design solutions and ARCH 324.
neighborhood contexts exert on one another. Emphasis on ARCH 327
exploring the interface between the large scale of city public Computer Aided Construction Drawings
spaces and the intimate scale of private individual spaces. 1-3-3
Prerequisites: ARCH 301 and ARCH 311 or ARCH 312.
Modern methods of construction drawing development,
ARCH 311 purpose, and organization through the use of computer-
Structural Steel Design aided design and drawing. Study is directed and guided in the
3-0-3 preparation of a complete set of drawings: plans, sections,
Design of steel and tension, compression and flexure elevations, details, schedules, and an introduction to
members. Design and detail of welded, bolted, and riveted specifications through digital media. Prerequisites: ARCH
connections. Prerequisite: ARCH 211. 202, ARCH 211, ARCH 221, ARCH 222.
ARCH 312 ARCH 340
Reinforced Concrete Design Visualization III
3-0-3 3-0-3
Design of concrete columns, beams, one-way slabs, isolated Continuation of ARCH 240 to develop skills with advanced
footings, and retaining walls. Introduction to prestressed drawing and multi-media techniques as well as state of the
concrete design. Introduction to indeterminate structures. art digital skills. The emphasis is on working with a wide
Prerequisite: ARCH 211. range of techniques available to the architect and on the
graphic art of presentation. Prerequisite: ARCH 240.
ARCH 313
Structural Timber Design ARCH 361
2-0-2 Architectural History and Theory Seminar
Design of tension, compression and flexure members in 3-0-3
timber. Includes sawn and glue-laminated members and A seminar engaging historical, theoretical, and thematically
plywood. Bolted, nailed and split-ring connections. Surveys based topics, integrating architecture and texts, across the
standard prefabricated units. Prerequisites: ARCH 311, ARCH historical spectrum. Topics will include the major historical
312, and completion of three years. period styles, the work of specific architects, or the
development of important building typologies. The formal
ARCH 324 and technological aspects of architecture will be examined in
Environmental Systems I relation to primary and secondary documentary sources as
3-0-3 well as in the context of prevailing cultural and political
The course involves the study of the sun and water as they circumstances. Specific topics to be announced each
relate to the development and organization of a site and a semester. Prerequisite: ARCH 162. Students may substitute
building. Students learn and evaluate the many ways ARCH 725 or ARCH 726 with permission of the chair.
buildings incorporate the various plumbing and heating
systems within their structures. In particular, the way in ARCH 362
which these systems can be passive and environmentally City Planning
efficient, including sources of water, storage, filtration and 3-0-3
treatment, and the design of water distribution systems. The A comparative analysis of urban design and planning from the
student will employ a simple design problem to diagram the classical period to the present. The attitudes and theories that
plumbing and heating systems. Both passive and active have shaped the city historically are discussed in the context
systems will be investigated, including: elementary energy of prevailing social, economic, and political conditions.
analysis, thermal properties of material (R and U factors), Important built and unbuilt paradigms are used to examine
computation of heating and cooling loads, sanitary and storm the theoretical and practical issues of urban and suburban
drainage systems, and sewage disposal systems. Prerequisite: development, new town planning, land-use controls and
ARCH 202. Co-requisites: ARCH 222 zoning, transportation planning, and historic preservation.
Prerequisite: ARCH 302. Students may substitute ARCH 721
ARCH 325 with permission of the chair.
Environmental Systems II
3-0-3 ARCH 375
The course introduces students to the fundamentals of Landscape Design
electrical design: single and multiphase circuits, apparent 3-0-3
and real power, grid distribution and redundant switching; Study of plant materials and landscape forms, their relation
characteristics of electrical distribution systems, to site planning and buildings. Design of exterior areas.
computation of electrical loads, theory and design of wiring Prerequisite: ARCH 202.
systems, electrical service and controls and the study of the ARCH 376
electrical codes. Also included are architectural design Energy Conservation
criteria for the installation of vertical transportation fire, 3-0-3
electrical, building systems and codes requirements as well as
Study of solar energy, alternate sources of energy, design
illumination theory, fixture types and design of lighting
technology for energy-efficient buildings, application,
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computations, equipment, present development of indicates. May change from semester to semester, and more
conservation techniques. Prerequisite: ARCH 324. than one special topic may be taught per semester.
Prerequisites: ARCH 161, ARCH 162.
ARCH 377
Building Renovation ARCH 396
3-0-3 Urban Studies
Selected studies in the problems of change of use of existing 2-0-2
buildings. Prerequisites: ARCH 202, ARCH 327 or similar Seminar on urban form, urban renewal projects,
acceptable experience. rehabilitation studies. Prerequisite: completion of three years.
ARCH 378 ARCH 401
Tropical Architecture Architectural Design V
3-0-3 2-5-5
Study of the impact of climate, local materials and methods, The design of complex mixed-use buildings in an urban context
and environmental influences on design in tropical areas. (New York City) is the vehicle for exploring issues of density,
Problems of shelter are analyzed in terms of past solutions and sequence and connection. Textural/figural, public/private and
new techniques. (Fall semester only.) Prerequisite: ARCH 202. cultural/social overlays are introduced. Prerequisites: ARCH 302.
ARCH 381 ARCH 402
Externship in Architecture Architectural Design VI
0-6-3 2-5-5
Students enrolled in this course are given an opportunity to An increasingly complex large-scale design problem in the
work in the professional environment of an architectural ambiguous suburban realm (Long Island) tests characteristics
office for credit. To be eligible, students must have junior or of urbanity/suburbanity in both public and private domains.
senior status, a 3.0 or better GPA, recommendation of the The interaction of architecture and planning are explored
faculty advisor, and the permission of the chair. This course through study of infrastructure, program, type and landscape.
is repeatable without limit, but no more than six externship Prerequisites: ARCH 401 and admission to bachelor of
credits may be credited toward undergraduate architecture architecture degree program.
or architectural technology degrees. Application must be
ARCH 403
approved during the prior semester. Grades are on pass/fail
Analysis in Architecture
basis.
2-5-5
ARCH 382 The studio is based on analysis of significant architectural
Externship in Architecture built form, on the premise that principles and elements that
0-4-2 create the theoretical, conceptual and perceptual aspects of
Students enrolled in this course are given an opportunity to a building can be deduced from its analytic examination and
work in the professional environment of an architectural can lead to an understanding of its meaning. The studio is
office for credit. To be eligible, students must have junior or directed to the identification and elucidation of these in
senior status, a 3.0 or better GPA, recommendation of the terms of visual analytic drawings, diagrams and models. As
faculty advisor and the permission of the chair. Application opposed to the typical studio process of learning to design
must be approved during the prior semester. Grades are on good architecture, this course works with exiting good
pass/fail basis. This course is repeatable without limit, but no architecture to understand its complexity, what makes it
more than six externship credits may be credited toward significant, and learn how to understand and interpret its
undergraduate architecture or architectural technology significance through the process of analytic dissection of it.
degrees. Application must be approved during the prior The studio is intended to function as a possible alternative to
semester. the on-campus studio sequence as well as the basis of a
travel studio program through the observation,
ARCH 383
documentation and analysis of historically significant
Externship in Architecture
buildings and cities. Instructional methods include student
0-2-1
documentation of research subjects through sketchbook
Students enrolled in this course earn credit while gaining recording, diagramming and analysis. Optional methods may
practical experience in a professional architectural office. To include physical and computer modeling. This course may
be eligible, students must have completed one year of substitute for ARCH 302 or 401. Prerequisite: ARCH 202
architectural studies with a minimum GPA of 2.75.
Recommendation of the externship faculty advisor and
permission of the chairperson. Upon registration, a separate ARCH 411
application must be filed with the externship advisor. Grades Advanced Structural Concepts I
are on a pass/fail basis. This course is repeatable without limit, 3-0-3
but no more than six externship credits may be credited Conceptual studies of the behavior of structures under load
toward undergraduate architecture or architectural and the analysis of forces acting on these structures. Building
technology degrees. Application must be approved during the frames, trusses, long spans, prestressed and precast members.
prior semester. Use of models. Prerequisites: ARCH 311, ARCH 312.
ARCH 395 ARCH 412
Special Topics in the History of Architecture Advanced Structural Concepts II
2-0-2 2-0-2
Special topics in architectural history will be offered as Continuing conceptual studies of behavior of structural
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suspension structures, membrane structures, and high-rise presented and discussed by means of case studies.
buildings. Introduction to methods of analysis including use Prerequisite: Completion of 3rd year.
of the computer and models. Prerequisite: ARCH 411.
ARCH 475
ARCH 416 Computer Aided Management
Advanced Structural Concepts in CAD and Administration
2-0-2 3-0-3
Advanced studies of behavior of structural systems, utilizing This course teaches concepts and goals of construction
CAD in the investigations. Systems may include space frames, management and administration and their application to
arches and domes, suspension and membrane structures, and contemporary buildings using computer-aided methods and
high-rise buildings. Methods of analysis utilize digital media. contemporary digital media. Topics include installation
Prerequisite: ARCH 411. issues, legal responsibilities, costs and benefits, relation
between building trades and professionals, critical path
ARCH 423
methods, administrative organization and on line project
Project Integration Studio
management methods. Prerequisite: Completion of 3rd year.
2-5-5
Students working in teams generate and develop the design ARCH 476
of a small-scale building. In the process the students Modern Construction Technologies
incorporate the guidelines as described in the phases of 3-0-3
service of the Professional A.I.A. Agreement. The design of a In this course students study the history of modern
harmonious relationship between the site and building is technological developments in construction methods and
stressed. Emphasis is placed on creativity in the process of techniques. The latest innovations in the means and methods
integrating all building systems (spatial, structural, of construction will be explored, including value engineering
mechanical and electrical) in the design. Prerequisite: ARCH programs. The course will use a case study and an
202 (6176), completion of third year. internship/externship format. Prerequisite: Completion of
third year.
ARCH 471
Construction Supervision
and Management I
3-0-3
Concepts and goals of construction supervision and
management and their application to contemporary building,
including conventional and innovative building methods and
structural concepts. Installation problems, requirements, and
costs. Construction manager’s legal responsibilities and
obligations. The manager’s relation to various building
professionals. Quantity surveys, cost control, and scheduling.
Prerequisite: completion of three years.
ARCH 472
Construction Supervision
and Management II
3-0-3
Continuation of Construction Management I. Cost
estimating, bidding negotiations, labor and trade union
relations, advanced cost and schedule control methods.
Prerequisites: completion of three years and ARCH 471.
ARCH 473
Construction Management Contracts
3-0-3
The management of a project from conceptualization to
completion is studied. The responsibilities of the construction
manager in contracts and communication with the owner,
consultants and contractors/sub-contractors will be reviewed.
Methods of financial management and account, record-
keeping, construction safety and risk management/ time
management will be discussed. Prerequisite: Completion of
3rd year.
ARCH 474
Real Estate Fundamentals
and Development
3-0-3
The course will outline the owners expectation of the
construction manager in the development process. Project
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ARCH 481 ARCH 493

Professional Practice I High School Teaching Aides
3-0-3 0-0-3
Introduction to the problems involved in the practice of Advanced students are recommended for service as aides in
architecture and building. A study of the personal, ethical, the teaching of students in architectural courses in high
and legal interrelations of the architect, engineer, owner, schools. Programs are developed with faculty assistance.
builder, and artisan. An analysis of the organization and Prerequisites: ARCH 202 and approval of dean.
administration of an architectural practice, and the various
ARCH 501
legal forms under which it can be organized. Study of
Architectural Design VII
building laws, codes, and zoning and their application.
2-5-5
Supervised externships in offices. Prerequisite: ARCH 222,
272, 311 or 312, 327 The first half of a two-semester thesis sequence providing the
student with an opportunity to carry out an architectural
ARCH 483 design at a highly realistic and professional level. This semester
Building and Zoning Codes is devoted to research, programming, and presentation of
3-0-3 alternative schematic proposals. The student may choose
An intensive study of background and scope of building and either a studio or independent study. Emphasis is placed on a
zoning codes and their effect on the design and construction thorough definition of the project and its physical, social, and
of buildings. Examples are drawn from practice using existing conceptual parameters. Prerequisite: ARCH 402.
New York City and other local codes. Prerequisite: completion
ARCH 502
of two years.
Architectural Design VIII
ARCH 491 2-5-5
Honor Student Teaching I A continuation of ARCH 501. The student develops a final
0-0-3 thesis design proposal. After evaluation and approval by the
Selected senior students participate in the teaching of faculty, the student proceeds to final presentation of
freshmen, primarily in design fundamentals courses. They drawings, models, and films, together with a final written
assist and counsel those requiring special attention. program. The presentation will demonstrate the student’s
Prerequisite: approval of dean. ability to identify, understand, and ultimately control the
many forces which shape contemporary architecture.
ARCH 492
Prerequisite: ARCH 501.
Honor Student Teaching II
0-0-3 ARTH 111
Continuation of ARCH 491. Prerequisite: approval of dean. Introduction to the Arts
2-0-2
The history of art is viewed from the standpoint of painting
and sculpting as they relate to architecture during significant
periods in the history of art. Emphasis will be placed upon the
parallels in the history of art and architecture.

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Interior Design
Faculty: R. Allen, C. Matz, M. Siegel
Adjunct Faculty: A. Adefope, V. Berzins, L. Brady-Russell, M. Delpezzo, J. Katimaris,
S. Kim, L. Master, L. Nelson, S. Stegmaier, K. Striga, J. Wiesenfeld, A. Zoli.
Interior design has taken on a multi-faceted identity. Interior designers create human
environments that enhance the function and quality of public and private spaces as
opposed to the decoration of interior rooms. Interior design is the expression of human
values and a context for human activity. Interior designers’ work, based upon aesthetics,
improves the quality of life, increases productivity, and protects health and safety.
This course of study, leading to the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Interior Design, will
prepare you for the rewarding challenges of designing for the 21st century. The program
focuses on the relationship between human performance and environment through an
innovative mix of studio design projects, profession-specific coursework, community
oriented projects, and externships in the field.
Complementing these experiences, the program also incorporates multiple site visits to
furniture, fabric/textile, lighting, and other material showrooms. This is easily
accomplished because New York City and the surrounding metropolitan area are a
major center of design, including showrooms of products, thousands of practitioners’
offices, and access to many public spaces. Links for the student are established with
professionals through office visits and, wherever possible, with project sites. Summer
abroad programs are open to interior design and architecture students. The experience
becomes an opportunity for design and architecture students to intermingle and
confront architecture and design together in the same way that it developed in other
cultures through the ages.
The curriculum includes coursework that covers all aspects of professional interior
design. A unique aspect of the program is that during the course of their studies, the
students of interior design and architecture will join in classes, that emphasize design
fundamentals, building technology, and the history of architecture introducing the
close working partnership between the two professions. Advanced courses in interior
design cover such topics as materials, perspective, color, computer-aided drawing
(CAD), building codes, history of interior design, furniture design, lighting, business
procedures and special projects. There is a strong correlation between the different
levels of courses. The curriculum is sequential, with the knowledge that the skills and
design sensibilities gained at each level directly affect succeeding levels, as they
advance through the program.
A very special aspect to the program is that faculty members are either practicing
professionals in the fields of interior design, architecture and other related professions.
This cross-disciplinary approach mirrors real-world interaction and relationships. As the
professions of interior design and architecture cross-reference each other more and
more, this becomes a critical and important distinction for both programs.
Students’ cultural diversity and broad life experiences are integral to the program. To
ensure opportunity for students with diverse backgrounds, freshmen are not required to
submit portfolios as part of their admission process. However, all students are required
to submit a portfolio for review, and have a 2.75 cumulative index or a 3.00 average in
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acceptance of portfolios is required prior to admittance to DSGN 301 (Interior Design

Problems 1), students must submit portfolios for review while enrolled in DSGN 202.
Portfolio reviews are required for transfer students who are applying for interior design,
architecture, or fine arts credits.
In order to realize the department’s commitment to a cross-disciplinary approach that
fosters professionalism and other human values critical to a successful career in interior
design, each student seeking admission to DSGN 301 will also be evaluated by the
faculty on presentation skills, interpersonal skills, and attitude, and the department
reserves the right to deny or delay a student’s admission to DSGN 301 on that basis.
Students work closely with a faculty advisor who serves as an academic and
professional mentor throughout the years at NYIT. During junior or senior year, they will
be required to complete a 256-hour externship in a professional design
studio. In the final year of study, the student will develop a capstone thesis, which
serves to showcase their skills and accrued knowledge in the design program.
They develop and research a program, select the site, and conceptualize and design the
interior environment. The research, drawings and images that result are presented to a
professional jury of practitioners and professors.
NYIT’s four-year Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Interior Design is based at the
Old Westbury campus and puts the student on a professional career path. Upon
graduation and two years of interior design work experience, one is eligible to sit for
the National Council of Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) exam. Passage of this
exam, in conjunction with one additional year of work experience will allow one to
apply to New York State for certification. Other states have similar certification and
licensing requirements.
The NYIT Interior Design Program at Old Westbury has been accredited by the Council
for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) since March 1984. The most recent CIDA visit
resulted in a six-year professional level accreditation from 2007 - 2013.

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Behavioral Sciences 3 credits

Curriculum requirements for the
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior English
Design Composition 6
Speech 3
College Success Seminar (1) 2 credits One Group A course 3
Interior Design One Group B course 3
DSGN 131 Technical Drawing 2 15 credits
DSGN132 Perspective Drawing and Rendering I 2
DSGN 141 Interior Design CAD I 3 Fine Arts
DSGN 201 Interior Design I 4 ARTW 101 Drawing I 3
DSGN202 Interior Design II 4 ARTH 111 Introduction to the Arts 2
DSGN 211 Structures 2 5 credits
DSGN 221 Working Drawings 3
DSGN222 Materials I 2 Liberal Arts 3 credits
DSGN223 Materials II (Specs and Systems) 2 Life Science 3 credits
DSGN232 Color in Space 2
DSGN242 Interior Design CAD II 3 Mathematics 3 credits
DSGN260 Philosophy of Design 2 Physical Science 3 credits
DSGN 301 Interior Design Problems I 4
DSGN302 Interior Design Problems II 4 Social Sciences
DSGN362 History of Interiors I 3 Economics 3
DSGN363 History of Interiors II 3 History or Political Science 3
DSGN 370 Lighting Strategies for Interiors 3 Philosophy 3
DSGN382 Building Codes and Regulations 3 9 credits
DSGN 401 Interior Design Problems III 4
DSGN402 Senior Project in Interior Design 4 General Electives 6-8 credits
DSGN 421 Furniture Design I 2 Total credits required 131
DSGN482 Business Procedures in Interior Design 2
(1) All entering first-year freshmen, transfer students with less than
63 credits 12 credits, and students on probation are required to complete the
College Success Seminar.
Architecture
ARCH 101 Design Fundamentals I 5
ARCH 102 Design Fundamental II 5
ARCH 161 Survey History of Architecture I 3
ARCH 322 Building Equipment II 3
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DSGN 131 safety; including fire rating and barrier free requirements and
Technical Drawing aesthetics. Along with acquainting the student with these
1-3-2 materials, emphasis will be placed on the development of
Practice in the fundamentals of creative graphic material boards, presentation formats, specification writing,
representation. Use and maintenance of drafting materials finish schedules and specification of modular office systems.
and instruments. Execution of projects. Perspectives, Prerequisite: DSGN 222.
isometrics. DSGN 232
DSGN 132 Color in Space
Perspective Drawing and Rendering I 1-3-2
1-3-2 Experiments in the use of color in spatial and environmental
Development of professional skills in one- and two-point design; its effect on scale, balance, form, size, movement, etc.
perspective drawing and methods of rapid rendering for Color and the senses. Color organization and theories. Color
interiors. Use of various media such as watercolor, ink and and lighting. Prerequisites: DSGN 201 or ARCH 201 and DSGN
tempera. Prerequisite: DSGN 131. 132 or ARCH 132.
DSGN 141 DSGN 242
Interior Design CAD I Interior Design CAD II
1-3-3 2-2-3
In a studio/laboratory setting, students learn to use A continuation of DSGN 341 with emphasis on three-
computers for the creation, manipulation and understanding dimensional work and project rendering. Prerequisites: DSGN
of three-dimensional space. They will learn the necessary 141 or ARCH 341.
skills to create their own design through their interaction DSGN 260
with the software and the instructor’s guidance. Prerequisite: Philosophy of Design
DSGN 131. 2-0-2
DSGN 201 In this course, the students will be introduced to the nature
Interior Design I of human sensory perceptions and their relationships with
2-5-4 spatial design concepts in 20th-century interior design and
Recognition of simple design problems and their analysis. architecture. Prerequisite: ARCH 101.
Human needs and behavioral patterns as a basis for planning DSGN 294
interior environments. Interactions of spaces. Experiments in Studio Workshop
organization and furnishing of residential interiors. 0-1-1
Prerequisites: DSGN 131 and ARCH 102 or permission of the Investigation of selected topics in interior design.
chair.
DSGN 301
DSGN 202 Interior Design Problems I
Interior Design II 2-5-4
2-5-4
Design of larger scale interiors in commercial, public, and
Interior design problems of moderate scope. Design analysis institutional buildings. Analytical exploration of space,
and criticism of projects in residential, commercial, and modulation, and perception. Analysis of functions.
institutional interiors. Prerequisites: DSGN 201. Coordination of design elements such as color, furnishings,
DSGN 211 and textures. Prerequisite: DSGN 202, approved portfolio, a
Structures 2.75 cumulative index or a 3.00 average in Interior Design.
1-3-2 DSGN 302
Study of basic construction components, materials, and systems, Interior Design Problems II
and their applications for the interior designer. Prerequisite: 2-6-4
DSGN 131 and ARCH 102 or permission of the chairperson. Continuation of DSGN 301 with emphasis on research,
DSGN 221 programming, and analysis of task. Task performance as a
Working Drawings basis for the design of residential and nonresidential
1-3-3 interiors. Aesthetic qualities. Prerequisites: DSGN 301, DSGN
A continuation of DSGN 131 emphasizing drafting technique 232.
and detailing as it applies to the interior designer. Working DSGN 323
drawings are produced with quality, precision and accuracy Model Making
stressed. The essential elements necessary to communicate 1-3-2
the manufacture or building of a project are learned. A specialized course of study in materials, techniques, and
Prerequisites: ARCH 102, DSGN 211. skills necessary to design and construct scale models used in
DSGN 222 the interior design profession. Models of furniture as well as
Materials I interior spaces and geometric forms will be constructed. The
2-0-2 student will be taught the use of simple hand tools and the
Introduction to various materials; their properties and realization of a tool’s potential. Prerequisite: DSGN 131 or
aesthetic qualities; methods of working with them and their permission of the chairperson.
use in the interior design field. DSGN 324
DSGN 223 Textile Design
Materials II, Specifications and Systems 1-3-2
1-3-2 Study of textiles. Adaptation of textile design to varied
The characteristics and function of materials for interiors and purposes. Design as related to function, texture, and color.
furniture other than those covered in DSGN 222. Students Use of diversified processes for production. Style and analysis.
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DSGN 325 an underlying rationale, this course studies the impact of

Furniture Detailing building codes and regulations as they specifically relate to
1-3-2 building interiors. The identification, comprehension and
Structural detailing, working drawings, and specifications for application of codes, in tandem with the different phases of
custom-made and mass-produced furniture. Prerequisite: DSGN 421. design, construction and occupancy, are stressed. Specific
topics include occupancy, fire prevention, egress,
DSGN 333 environmental standards, ADA and Universal Design.
Graphics Workshop Prerequisite: DSGN 202.
1-2-2
Processes, methods, and skills utilized for graphic expression DSGN 401
in the Interior Design field. Interior Design Problems III
2-5-4
DSGN 334 Advanced, more complex problems in interior design.
Rendering II Coordination of design aspects and elements to achieve an
1-3-2 integrated, balanced interior. Emphasis is placed upon
Application of perspective construction and rendering presentation. A necessary requirement for credit in this course
techniques. Exercises in rendering and presentation of is a specified number of hours in externship to a professional
architectonics: interior space and buildings. Use of different interior design studio. The selection of the cooperating firm is
media. Prerequisite: DSGN 132. the responsibility of the student and must be approved by the
DSGN 335 instructor. This same externship may also satisfy this
Marker Techniques requirement in DSGN 402. Prerequisites: DSGN 302, DSGN 232
1-3-2 and DSGN 371.
An introduction to the professional use of markers in color for DSGN 402
working drawings and final presentation in interior designs. Senior Project in Interior Design
Prerequisites: DSGN 131 and DSGN 132. 2-5-4
DSGN 362 Final design project in interior design or furniture design,
History of Interiors I including a written thesis selected by the student with the
3-0-3 advice of the faculty. The student will prove the ability to
Analysis of the principles which have guided interior and utilize and organize all the aspects of design in the solution
furniture design through the ages—with sketching exercises. of a problem, and to express them in a complete presentation.
The Classical period to 1815. Prerequisite: DSGN 201. A necessary requirement for credit in this course is a specified
number of hours in externship to a professional interior
DSGN 363 design studio. The selection of the cooperating firm must be
History of Interiors II approved by the instructor. The student may use experience
3-0-3 acquired in DSGN 401, if the total hours of involvement were
A continuation of History of Interiors I, from 1815 to sufficient. Prerequisite: DSGN 401.
approximately 1925. Prerequisite: DSGN 362.
DSGN 421
DSGN 370 Furniture Design I
Lighting Strategies for Interiors 1-3-2
2-1-3 Furniture as an element of interior space. A study of the
The objectives of this course are to give students a working function of form and its effect on furnishings. Investigating
knowledge of the field of lighting and illumination. It will and utilizing modern materials. Techniques of furniture
examine lighting as an influential role in the design landscape production. Prerequisite: DSGN 301.
today. The lecture component will consist of exploration of DSGN 422
vocabulary, calculations, an graphic representations of lighting. Furniture Design II
In the Demonstration and Studio Components, students will 1-3-2
gain further knowledge through observation of lighting system Continuation of DSGN 421. Problems will provide opportunity
and collaborative research projects. Issues of materials science, for the execution of designs in model forms, some of which
health concerns, and sustainability relative to lighting will be executed in full scale. Prerequisite: DSGN 421.
strategies will be covered. Prerequisite: DSGN 201 or ARCH 201. DSGN 482
DSGN 372 Business Procedures in Interior Design
Lighting Design 2-0-2
1-3-2 Financial, legal, and other commercial aspects of interior
Design of lighting fixtures based on contemporary lighting design. Prerequisite: DSGN 301.
theories and using modern material and techniques. Full- DSGN 492
scale models. Prerequisite: DSGN 370. Open Elective—Interior Design
DSGN 373 1-2-2
Design for Interior Environment An elective course intended for specialized material, such as
1-5-3 model building, and certain subjects which utilize the unique
Design projects and research related to current problems of expertise of particular instructors from the profession at
the interior environment: space planning, community large. The content and prerequisites will be announced upon
planning, and low-cost housing interiors. Exploration of new scheduling.
materials and systems. Prerequisite: DSGN 301. DSGN 493
DSGN 382 Open Elective—Interior Design
Building Codes and Regulations 3-0-3
3-0-3 Similar to ID 8492 in all respects except credit yield since
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Roger Yu, Ph.D, Dean

Advertising

Behavioral Sciences
■ Psychology Sociology/Social Work Criminal Justice

Communication Arts

English and Speech

■ Foreign Languages

English Language Institute

Fine Arts
■ Computer Graphics ■ Graphic Design

Interdisciplinary Studies

Life Sciences

Mathematics

Physics

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Advertising
Manhattan Chair: D. Winokur
The rapid growth of integrated communications has created an unprecedented demand
for professional practitioners pursuing fast-track careers in advertising, public relations,
direct marketing, and sales promotion. This quick expansion within the contemporary
media environment is being met at NYIT by the Communications Arts Department and
its unique Bachelor of Science degree program in Advertising.
Students gain real-world knowledge and skills through a rich variety of hands-
on/minds-on experiences in our career-oriented, liberal arts-based curriculum and our
award winning, student managed advertising and public relations agencies, serving a
prestigious client list of local, regional, and national organizations.
Our program emphasizes professional specialization areas encompassing account
management, advertising research, media planning, creative and art direction,
copywriting, and workplace literacy skills in applicable multimedia technologies and
professionally-oriented computer programs.
Practical training is enhanced by a balance of studies in the humanities and the
sciences, incorporating the college's liberal arts core curriculum with a complementary
concentration of business and marketing courses. While students anchor their work
with us, progressing through the requirements of the advertising degree, each
individual is encouraged to explore appropriate elective offerings in other related
programs, including Communication Arts, Fine Arts, Behavioral Sciences, Hospitality
Management, and Interdisciplinary Studies.
In addition, advertising majors who qualify are advised to take advantage of our
internship program, structured for upper level students to earn as many as 12 academic
credits while working off-campus, on-site for profit and non-profit organizations; as
well as participating in local, regional, and national competitions sponsored by non-
profit organizations such as the Advertising Club of New York, the Long Island
Advertising Club, Advertising Women of New York, the American Advertising
Federation, and other corporations and businesses. Before graduation, each student,
working with an advertising program mentor, develops a professional portfolio, which
then becomes an integral component of each individual's personal employment and/or
graduate school search.
The B.S. in advertising degree program is offered at the Old Westbury and Manhattan
campuses; a specialization in advertising is available in the B.F.A. program on both
campuses.
Students earning baccalaureate degrees in the humanities and interdisciplinary studies
at NYIT can include a concentration in advertising as a part of their degree programs.
Transfer students considering the advertising major at NYIT should immediately inquire
about the acceptance of transfer credits into our program.

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■ Curriculum requirements English

Composition 6
for the Bachelor of Science
Speech 6
in Advertising
One Group A Course 3
College Success Seminar (1)
2 credits One Group B Course 3
English Elective 3
Communication Arts
ADVG 101 Introduction to Advertising 3 21 credits
ADVG 150 Plan and Create Ad Campaign 3 Liberal Arts 3 credits
ADVG 160 Media Planning and Buying 3
ADVG 201 Advertising Design Concepts 3 Mathematics
ADVG 210 Computer Application in Advertising 3 MATH 125 Finite Mathematics 3
ADVG 220 Media Production 4 3 credits
ADVG 240 Advertising Copywriting 3
ADVG 301 Agency Workshop I 4 Science
ADVG 330 Advertising and Public Policy Life Sciences 3
(Capstone) 3 Physical Sciences 3
ADVG 450 Advertising Portfolio Workshop
6 credits
(Capstone) 3
Social Sciences
32 credits Economics 3
Upper Electives History or Political Science 3
(Strongly Recommended) Philosophy 3
ADVG 320 Business to Business Advertising 3
9 credits
ADVG 401 Agency Workshop II 4
PREL 101 Public Relations I 3 Advertising/Communication Arts Electives
(consult with advisor) 9 credits
10 credits
Free Electives
Behavioral Sciences 6 credits (with faculty approval) 12-14 credits
Business Total credits required 125
MGMT101 Introduction to Business 3
MRKT 101 Introduction to Marketing 3 (1) All entering first-year freshmen, transfer students with less than
MRKT305 Direct Response Marketing 3 12 credits, and students on probation are required to complete the
College Success Seminar.
MRKT 401 Marketing Research 3
12 credits

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ADVG 101 ADVG 220

Introduction to Advertising Media Production Workshop
3-0-3 1-3-4
This course provides a comprehensive survey of modern Advertising majors are introduced to fundamental techniques
advertising covering the major media: online, print, radio and of media production including: still visuals, moving visuals
television. Media are compared for their utility, impact and and sound. This is a workshop experience in which students
effectiveness as vehicles for advertising. Principles of good gain basic audio-visual skills. Required of advertising majors.
advertising copy and production are emphasized as are
ADVG 230
advertising ethics. Required of advertising majors.
Broadcast Advertising
ADVG 150 3-0-3
Planning and Creating the Advertising Campaign In this course, advertising for radio and television is studied
3-0-3 in detail. Topics include: audience measurement, rate cards,
This course moves on to the study of planning, organizing and sales servicing and merchandising, preparation and evaluation
executing an advertising campaign, including such elements of commercials. Prerequisite: ADVG 101.
as research, market analysis, target market, consumer and
ADVG 240
trade strategy, budget, media strategy, promotion and
Advertising Copywriting
evaluation. The creation of print and broadcast advertising is
3-0-3
included, as is the role of the client in campaign planning.
Required of advertising majors. This course teaches practical application of the principles and
techniques of copywriting to the preparation of advertising
ADVG 160 campaigns. It emphasizes the development of professional
Media Planning and Buying skills in writing effective copy for advertising in the print,
3-0-3 radio and film/television media. Each student is expected to
This combination case study-project course translates target develop through all stages of preparation of the following: ad
marketing into media plans for specific advertising projects. copy and layout for print, script for radio commercials with
It deals with the nature of the respective media (television, all necessary cues for sound effects and music, script and
radio, newspapers, magazines), trade practices in each area storyboard for a commercial to be produced on film or
and case studies in successful use of each medium. Media videotape. Required of advertising majors.
strategies are treated at a complex level, integrating prior
ADVG 301
coursework and current information on media services.
Agency Workshop I
Required of advertising majors. Prerequisites: ADVG 101,
0-6-4
MRKT 101.
In the professional environment of an advertising agency
ADVG 201 format, students work on selected advertising projects under
Advertising Design Concepts a specialist’s supervision. Organizational planning, target
3-0-3 audience analysis, trafficking, as well as campaign
In this course, lectures and discussions cover the applications management skills, are stressed while the creative execution
of professional design concepts, from original creative ideas of varying levels of projects, e.g., direct response ads,
to completed advertising material. Discussions cover a wide business-to-business ads, takes place. This course is open to
variety of artistic and practical uses of typography, juniors and seniors only.
photography, film, video, other visuals, layout, and
ADVG 310
storyboarding, in preparing print and electronic commercial
Intermediate Advertising Design Concepts
messages for the page and screen. Assignments are oriented
1-3-3
toward helping students to develop critical thinking and
media skills, as they develop personal portfolios, as well as This course provides workshop and laboratory simulations of
assimilating acquired concepts into other courses and the professional techniques and processes for generating
advanced agency media and experiences within the advertising material including brochures, logos, packages,
Advertising degree program–based on computer software. and digital videos. Discussions incorporate the situational
Required of all advertising majors dynamics of the working environment. Assignments are
oriented toward helping students to develop critical thinking,
ADVG 210 creative skills, and personal portfolios, as well as assimilating
Computer Applications in Advertising acquired concepts into other courses and the advanced
1-3-3 agency experiences within the advertising degree program.
This course provides an introduction to computer-based Completed through computer-based media and software.
technologies utilized by the advertising field. Students are Prerequisites: ADVG 201, ADVG 210.
initiated into electronic publishing and computer
ADVG 320
applications in typesetting, layout, graphics, printing,
Business-to-Business Advertising
photography, and multimedia material. It includes a survey of
3-0-3
the impact of digital systems on newspapers, book
publishing, radio and audio recording, film, television and This course concentrates on that essential segment of
video, direct marketing, data base services, and research advertising directed toward trade and industry. It analyzes
techniques. Lecture, discussion, and laboratory formats and reviews the frequently specialized and often highly
provide a thorough overview for understanding the technical creative approaches required to reach these
sophisticated uses of software packages, to enhance markets as well as the highly selective media in which the
productivity in subsequent coursework. Required for all advertising must run to be most productive. Also included
advertising majors. Prerequisite: ADVG 201. are reviews and appraisals of the "non-media" advertising
utilized within these marketing areas. Prerequisites: ADVG
101, MRKT 101, ADVG 220.
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ADVG 330 ADVG 362

Advertising and Public Policy Independent Advertising Project
3-0-3 0-0-2
In this course, the ethical and legal implications of current Same as ADVG 361.
professional standards in are examined critically. Issues
ADVG 363
selected for analysis include truth in advertising, gender and
Independent Advertising Project
ethnic stereotyping and advertising for the children’s market.
0-0-3
Practices are viewed from the vantage point, not only of
present federal regulations, but also from an enlightened Same as ADVG 361.
public policy for the future. Junior level required of ADVG 364
advertising majors; open to non-majors by instructor’s Independent Advertising Project
permission only. 0-0-4
ADVG 340 Same as ADVG 361.
Television Commercial Writing Workshop ADVG 384
3-0-3 Externship in Advertising
This course is designed to help develop students’ knowledge 0-0-4
of techniques and structure used in planning TV commercials, Selected junior- and senior-level advertising majors who
including new technologies. The basic disciplines necessary have demonstrated superior performance in coursework have
for the creation of a professionally acceptable TV commercial the opportunity to participate in the advertising field at a
will be reviewed and redefined. The written commercial will sponsoring agency site. Externs carry out assigned tasks
be evaluated in its totality (concept, philosophy, words, visual under professional supervision in the field; a log of activities
credibility, music, sound effects and potential for satisfying a and evaluation report is required. (Consult Externship
specific objective). This course is an elective for junior and Guidelines for details on application, standards, hours and
senior advertising majors; non-majors need instructor’s deadlines.) Placement is based on availability of sponsoring
permission. agency, cooperation and qualification of candidates, the
ADVG 351 department site, the number of externship credits applicable
Independent Study in Advertising to the degree. Open to qualified upper division advertising
0-0-1 majors; non-majors require departmental approval. The grade
Upper division advertising majors with superior performance of P (Pass) is awarded for successful completion of
records have the opportunity to pursue special topics of externships.
professional interest in an independent study format. An ADVG 401
approved preliminary independent study proposal including Agency Workshop II
the grading criteria must be on file prior to registration in this 0-6-4
course. Registrants are expected to devote forty-five hours of This is a continuation of the first level of Agency Workshop in
academic work for each academic credit awarded. (See which students pursue more complex and diversified projects.
Independent Study Guidelines.) This course is an elective for The course poses projects utilizing basic media strategy, e.g.,
junior and senior advertising majors. television, radio, newspaper, magazines, outdoor and transit
ADVG 352 advertising and supplementary media. Visualization
Independent Study in Advertising continues as an important focus, as do print production
0-0-2 techniques, television and radio commercial production and
Same as ADVG 351. dealer programs. Cost effectiveness factors are a theme
throughout. Upper division advertising elective; strongly
ADVG 353 suggested for advertising majors. Non-advertising majors
Independent Study in Advertising need instructor’s permission. Prerequisite: ADVG 301.
0-0-3
ADVG 410
Same as ADVG 351.
Advanced Advertising Design Concepts
ADVG 354 1-3-3
Independent Study in Advertising This course provides seminar and laboratory replications of
0-0-4 professional guidelines and procedures for directing creative
Same as ADVG 351. personnel and for coordinating the development of
advertising material. Discussions explore the independent
ADVG 361
relationships among advertising principals and their clients,
Independent Advertising Project
and emphasize organizational and industry precepts.
0-0-1
Assignments are oriented toward having students develop
This course is limited to junior- and senior-level advertising critical thinking, managerial skills. Prerequisite: ADVG 310.
majors with superior performance records in the major have
the opportunity to pursue a creative advertising project in an ADVG 450
independent study format. An approved project proposal, Advertising Portfolio Workshop
including grading criteria, must be on file prior to registration 1-3-3
in this course. Registrants are expected to devote 45 hours of This course provides a culminating educational experience for
academic work for each academic credit awarded. advertising majors, in which individuals develop professional
(See Independent Study Guidelines.) materials illustrating the broad range of expertise acquired
throughout the degree program. A survey of employment
opportunities in the field is undertaken; regular trade journal
reading reports are required. Techniques of professional
preparation of resumes, arrangement of writing and print
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samples, and display of campaign project involvement, COMM 350

presentation of research and media strategy skills will be Seminar in Mass Communication Problems
emphasized. Each student develops a professional videotape 3-0-3
of "self-presentation." Required for advertising majors. This This seminar deals with different current problems and
course is open to senior level students only. selected topics affecting mass media or a specific medium.
COMM 240 Students may re-enroll if the topic varies. Open to juniors and
Writing for the Mass Media seniors only.
3-0-3 PREL 101
This is a practical introductory course that exposes students Public Relations and Publicity I
to the basics of effective writing and the variety of writing 3-0-3
challenges posed by the mass media. Simple forms of writing This introductory course confronts the ethics of public
for various media are explored as are elements of good relations and techniques of identifying public relations
writing such as internal conflict, word economy, objectivity, problems by using public relations techniques, and then
subjectivity, and the use of nonverbal messages. measuring results. Case histories are analyzed.
Prerequisites: WRIT 101 and WRIT 151.
PREL 201
COMM 301 Public Relations and Publicity II
Communication Law 3-0-3
3-0-3 This is a workshop course in which students select actual
This survey of the statutes and regulations governing press, organizations as "clients," and develop practical public
broadcasting, film, and the Internet includes the analysis of relations programs. The class operates as a consulting public
defamation, contempt, privacy, freedom of speech, relations agency, which assists each member with program
censorship, and political expression. Open to juniors and development. Prerequisite: PREL 101.
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Behavioral Sciences
(Psychology, Sociology/ Social Work, and Criminal Justice)
Faculty: S. Case, R. Kahana-Kalman, D. Karafantis, E. Maggio, M. LaPadula, L. Levitt,
C. Ortiz, R. Roots, L. Tester.
Adjunct Faculty: T. Abramson, V. Amato, J. Brukman, A. Cantiello, J Davis, A. DiCaprio,
M. Finkelstein, J. Karmen, P. Lauren, A. Logallo, J. Maher, W. Magnuson, A. Michaels,
A. Mulrain, P. Pardine, R. Pepper, L. Rangell, S. Ross, P. Schoenberger, G. Schoenewolf,
V. Stephan, D. Tricamo, S. Turkel, M. Woods.
The Behavioral Sciences department offers a B.S. degree in Psychology, a B.S. degree in
Criminal Justice, and a B.S. degree in Behavioral Sciences-social work/sociology option.
These programs prepare students for a variety of careers in clinical, social, educational,
industrial, and law enforcement environments. Graduates become eligible for positions
such as human relations specialist, addiction counselor, caseworker, psychological
technician, police officer, investigator, corporate security positions, emergency
management positions, and various government positions. Similarly, graduates are
prepared by means of these programs for post-graduate study and advanced training in
the fields of psychology, sociology, social work, counseling, special education, criminal
justice, and law.
Qualified seniors may complete their baccalaureate requirements and concurrently
pursue a Master of Professional Studies in Human Relations, a graduate program
directed toward developing a working understanding of the dynamics underlying
human behavior and the helping skills needed to function as a professional in a variety
of settings.
Law enforcement scholarship programs make it possible for law enforcement and related
criminal justice personnel to earn a bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences or to take
noncredit courses for personal and job enrichment. Four eight-week cycles and summer
sessions are offered.
Behavioral sciences promotes the various research fields of its faculty, such as
biofeedback, drug abuse, group interactions, self-help, social ecology, psychological-
physiological interrelationships, relationships between personality and academic
achievement, and program evaluation.

Combined Bachelor of Science in Behavioral

Science (Criminal Justice Option)/Juris Doctor
(from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law
Center)
The Combined Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science (Criminal Justice)/Juris Doctor
(B.S./J.D.) is for talented, highly motivated students. Students in this program complete
their baccalaureate preparation in three years and may then be admitted directly into
the Touro Law Center, which requires three years to complete the J.D. degree. Admission
into the baccalaureate portion of the program requires an overall high school average
of 80 or above, a combined SAT score of 1100 or above, or ACT composite of 26, an
essay detailing the student's desire to have a career in criminal law, and a successful
interview with the Admissions Committee. Because of the special nature of this
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In order to remain in good standing in the combined program, a student's grade point
average may not fall below 3.0 in two consecutive semesters while at NYIT. In the first
three years, students will complete 95 of 128 credits for the NYIT B.S. degree in
Behavioral Sciences (Criminal Justice Option). Assuming they maintain a satisfactory
grade point average and achieve a qualifying score on the LSAT of 152 or higher, they
will then apply to Touro Law Center to commence their law degree studies. During the
first two years of the J.D., 33 credits will be applied from Touro Law Center to NYIT in
satisfaction of the remaining requirements for the B.S. The J.D. will be awarded the
following year upon successful completion of 87 credits.
The separate requirements of both degrees must be met. Acceptance into the J.D.
portion of the program at Touro Law Center is based upon the following criteria:
Candidates must have a strong academic record as reflected by their CGPA at NYIT
(generally 3.0 is required); above-average aptitude for law study, as reflected by their
Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) score (generally 152 is required); and a high level of
motivation and maturity, as evidence in their personal statement and any supporting
documentation. The Touro Law Center's admissions process does not require letters of
recommendation, but the Admissions Committee will review up to three letters if
submitted. Similarly, the Law Center's admissions process does not ordinarily require
interviews, but an admission counselor is available to meet with prospective students.
The Touro Law Center's admissions process seeks to review each student on the totality
of his/her application and, therefore, takes a flexible approach to evaluating each
candidate's statistical predictors as circumstances warrant.

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■ Curriculum requirements for the English

WRIT 101 Composition I 3
Bachelor of Science in Psychology,
WRIT 151 Composition II 3
Bachelor of Science in Criminal
SPCH 105 Speech 3
Justice and Bachelor of Science
LITR 2xx Group A English Course 3
in Behavioral Sciences
WRIT 3xx Group B English Course 3
Required Core for Psychology, Criminal Justice 15 credits
and Social Work/Sociology:
Electives:
Behavioral Sciences
PSYC 101 Intro. to Psychology 3 Liberal Arts Electives 3
PSYC 205 Theories of Personality 3 Behavioral Sciences Electives
PSYC 210 Statistical Analysis 4 Two courses chosen from Behavioral Sciences 6
PSYC 310 Abnormal Psychology 3
PSYC 370 Introductory Research Methods 4 General Electives 6-33 credits
PSYC 410 Physiological Basis of Behavior 3 (May include College Success Seminar)
SOCI 101 Introduction to Sociology 3
23 credits Required Core 80-107 credits
Computers, Science and Mathematics Behavioral Science Option 21-48 credits
Physical Science 3 Total for Degree 128 credits
Life Science 3
MATH 115 Introductory Concepts of Math 3
MIST 101 Computer Applications 3
12 credits
Social Sciences and Economics
ECON 101 Basic Economics 3
PHIL 110 Problems of Philosophy 3
PHIL 220 Ethics and Social Philosophy
or
PHIL 260 Philosophy of Science 3
PSCI 110 American Government and Politics 3
Additional Course in History or Political Science 3
15 credits

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■ Requirements for Psychology ■ Requirements for Criminal

Justice
Psychology
PSYC 251 Measurement Concepts 3 Criminal Justice
Select any six courses from below: CRIM 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3
ANTH 101 Anthropology 3 CRIM 301 Criminal Investigation 3
PSYC 220 Child Psychology 3 CRIM 303 Police Psychology 3
PSYC 240 Educational Psychology 3 CRIM 305 Police and Community Relations 3
PSYC 245 Learning Theory 3 CRIM 320 Probation and Parole 3
PSYC 250 Environmental Psychology 3 CRIM 330 Patrol Function 3
PSYC 260 Social Psychology 3 CRIM 354 Organized Crime 3
PSYC 265 Organizational Psychology 3 CRIM 375 Criminal Law and Proceedings 3
PSYC 330 Communication and Interviewing CRIM 415 Crisis Intervention 3
Techniques 3 PSYC 330 Communication and Interviewing
PSYC 335 Personnel Psychology 3 Techniques 3
PSYC 425 Introduction to Counseling 3 SOCI 150 American Urban Minorities 3
PSYC 431, 432, 440, 443, or 445 Seminar 3 SOCI 378 Criminology 3

21 credits 36 credits
Criminal Justice Electives
■ Requirements for Social Select any four courses from below:
CRIM 201 Police Administration 3
Work/Sociology
CRIM 215 Law of Evidence 3
Social Work/Sociology Option CRIM 310 Modern Police Management 3
PSYC 495 Fieldwork 4 CRIM 325 Forensic Technology 3
CRIM 360 Principles of Correction 3
Select any six courses from below: CRIM 370 Correction Administration 3
ANTH 101 Anthropology 3 CRIM 379 Special Problems in Crim Justice 3
PSYC 330 Communication and Interviewing 3 CRIM 380 Private Security Seminar 3
Techniques 3 CRIM 420 Computers and Crime 3
SOCI 150 American Urban Minorities 3 CRIM 430 Constitutional Case Law 3
SOCI 210 Social Problems 3 CRIM 470 Skills Training 3
SOCI 301 Marriage and the Family 3 PSCI 240 Basic Legal Concepts 3
SOCI 373 Juvenile Delinquency 3 PSCI 350 Government and Metro Problems 3
SOCI 376 Medical Sociology 3 SOCI 210 Social Problems 3
SOCI 378 Criminology 3 SOCI 373 Juvenile Delinquency 3
SOCI 410 Introduction to Social Work 3
SOCI 460 Social Work II 3 12 credits
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■ Curriculum Requirements for the History/Poli. Sci./Eco.

ECON 101 Basic Economics 3
Bachelor of Science in Behavioral
(HIST/PSCI) History or Political Science course 3
Sciences—Criminal Justice/Juris
PHIL 220 Ethics and Social Philosophy 3
Doctor Option
9 credits
Major Requirements 52 credits
College Success Seminar (1)
2 credits
Behavioral Science Core
Liberal Arts Elective 3 credits
Complete all seven (7) of the following:
PSYC 101 Intro. to Psychology 3 General Elective 3 credits
PSYC 210 Statistical Analysis 4 Total Credits at NYIT 96 credits
PSYC 330 Communication and Interviewing
Techniques 3
PSYC 410 Physiological Basis of Behavior 3 B.S. degree credits to be completed
SOCI 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 at Touro Law Center
SOCI 210 Social Problems 3 Civil Procedure I & II 6
SOCI 378 Criminology 3 Torts I & II 6
Legal Methods I & II 4
22 credits Criminal Law 3
Select four (4) courses from the following: Constitutional Law I & II 6
PSYC 205 Theories of Personality 3 Evidence 4
PSYC 230 Intro to Effective Comm 3 Law Electives 4
PSYC 310 Abnormal Psychology 3
PSYC 360 Group Dynam. & Interper. Processes 3 33 credits
PSYC 370 Research Methods for BES 4 Total credits for B.S. degree
SOCI 150 American Urban Minorities 3 (NYIT and Touro combined) 129
SOCI 340 Social Stratification 3
(Additional 26 credits at Touro Law Center
SOCI 373 Juvenile Delinquency 3
required for Juris Doctor degree)
12 credits
(1) All entering first-year freshmen, transfer students with less than
Criminal Justice Option 12 credits, and students on probation are required to complete the
College Success Seminar.
Complete all six (6) of the following:
CRIM 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3
CRIM 201 Police Administration 3
CRIM 301 Criminal Investigation 3
CRIM 305 Police and Community Relations 3
CRIM 320 Probation and Parole 3
CRIM 360 Principles of Correction 3
18 credits
Liberal Arts Requirements 44 credits
Math/Science/Computer
BIOL 101 Life Science 3
MATH 115 Introductory Concepts of Math 3
MIST 101 Introduction to EDP Business 3
PHYS 115 Physical Science 3
12 credits
English
WRIT 101 Composition I 3
WRIT 151 Composition II 3
SPCH 105 Speech 3
LITR 2xx Group A English Course 3
WRIT 3xx Group B English Course 3
15 credits

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ANTH 101 the major phases of growth. Emphasis is placed on physical,

Introduction to Anthropology emotional, and personality development with an aim toward
3-0-3 understanding the period of human growth on which
An introduction to the study of ancient man and primitive adulthood is founded. Prerequisite: PSYC 101. (Prerequisite or
cultures. Major topics include: the origins and evolution of corequisite for teacher certification: EDUC 201.)
man; the evolution of different cultural forms in terms of PSYC 223
craft and technology, magic, religion, and government. Adolescent Psychology
ANTH 205 3-0-3
Anthropology of Health An introduction to the study of that portion of human
3-0-3 development called adolescence. Some of the topics treated:
This course focuses on the anthropological approach to significance of puberty, biological and social sex roles,
health, in which the student develops a holistic perspective adolescent image, the emergence of new figures such as
by integrating biological, ecological, sociocultural, and peers and idols, society at large as agents of socialization in
historical aspects of health and illness. Examples are taken place of parents and family, the extinction of old habits and
from societies throughout the inhabited world and in various practices and their replacement with new behavioral
time periods. Specific topics include human reproduction, patterns. Theoretical consideration will be supplemented with
nutrition, the use of psycho active drugs, and the relationship observational experience. Prerequisite: PSYC 101.
between caregivers and their clients. The relationship of PSYC 225
minority cultural systems within larger pluralistic societies Psychology of Adulthood and Aging
are also studied. Prerequisite: ANTH 101. 3-0-3
PSYC 101 The study of human aging and changes during adulthood.
Introduction to Psychology This course is designed to give the student an understanding
3-0-3 of early, middle, and later adulthood. Topics include physical
An introduction to selected concepts, methods, and changes, social-life changes, identity and interpersonal
vocabulary of psychology. Focus of study will be on the behavior, family life, and retirement, as well as the
individual and the conditions that influence behavior. Topics pathologies of old age. Prerequisite: PSYC 101.
that will be covered include: growth and development, PSYC 230
learning and thinking, emotions and motivations, personality Introduction to Effective Communication
and assessment, maladjustment and mental health, groups 3-0-3
and social interaction, and social influence and society.
The communication process is basic to all interaction, cutting
PSYC 205 across all other areas of managerial knowledge and skill. In-
Theories of Personality depth training in the concepts and skills needed for effective
3-0-3 oral and written communication between individuals and in
A survey of the major theoretical approaches to groups. Interpersonal effectiveness in listening, responding
understanding the development, structure, and dynamics of and presenting. Models of effective communication are
personality. Prerequisite: PSYC 101. examined, and attention is given to the impact of language on
behavior, particularly on personal decision making.
PSYC 210 (Offered regularly, but not every semester.)
Statistical Analysis
4-0-4 PSYC 235
This course covers descriptive and inferential statistics, Behavioral Sciences in Marketing
frequency distributions, percentile rank, measure of central 3-0-3
tendency and variability, correlation and regression and tests An investigation of the behavioral science disciplines as they
of significance. Using computer software, students will affect marketing decisions. Consideration of such fields as
directly apply these statistics to specific problems common to psychology, sociology, and anthropology as the bases for
the behavioral sciences. Prerequisite: MATH 115 studying consumer motivation and behavior. Prerequisite:
PSYC 101.
PSYC 220
Child Psychology PSYC 240
3-0-3 Educational Psychology
The study of human growth and development. This course is 3-0-3
designed to give the student an understanding of children and Emphasis on human learning. Consideration of concepts of
how they change while passing through the major phases of readiness, individual differences, motivation, retention, transfer,
growth. Emphasis is placed on physical, emotional, and concept development, reasoning, mental health, and
personality development with an aim toward understanding measurement as related to learning. Psychological principles
the period of human growth on which adulthood is founded. of teaching-learning technology are examined. Prerequisite:
Special topics include: identification of conditions in PSYC 101.
childhood leading to normal psychological development. PSYC 245
Prerequisite: PSYC 101. Learning Theory
PSYC 221 3-0-3
Human Development Learning theory is a fundamental science course. The student
3-0-3 is asked to trace the emergence of modern cognitive learning
The study of human growth and development. This course is theory (neo-behaviorism) from the original works of Pavlov,
designed to give the student an understanding of children Thorndike, and Watson through the “blackbox” Skinnerian
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than methodological issues and, as such, is designed to give PSYC 333

the student a firm grasp of the conditions under which Psychology of Salesmanship
permanent behavior change occurs. Prerequisite: PSYC 101. 3-0-3
(Offered regularly, but not every semester.) Although the course will be largely focused on technical sales,
PSYC 250 large segments of the course will have applicability to
Environmental Psychology general sales skills. Major topics will be: developing new
3-0-3 customers (which includes making approach calls and
demonstrating equipment); preparing and presenting
A study of man’s relationship to the physical environment. Topics
proposals (both written and verbal); delivering and installing
include the effects of architecture on behavior, design in
equipment (taking into consideration physical space and
selective environments, social uses of space, urban and
training of the customer personnel who will operate this
environmental stressors, encouraging ecological behaviors.
equipment); satisfying existing customers. Individual sales
Prerequisite: PSYC 101.
skills will be stressed, as opposed to the larger scale marketing
PSYC 251 tactics of a marketing division. Prerequisites: PSYC 101, SOCI 101.
Measurement Concepts
PSYC 335
3-0-3
Personnel Psychology
The construction, validation, and interpretation of test
3-0-3
results. Group and individual tests of aptitude, intelligence,
Examines the important role of individual differences in
and personality are analyzed. Each student will develop and
selecting and placing employees, in appraising the level of
administer a measure for a specific diagnostic or research
employee’s work performance and in training recently hired
purpose. Prerequisites: PSYC 101, PSYC 210.
and veteran employees to improve various aspects of job-
PSYC 260 related behavior. Emphasis is placed on job analysis,
Social Psychology measurement of performance and methods used in selection,
3-0-3 i.e., tests and interviews. Special attention to the legal issues
An analysis of the structures and properties of human groups. involving fairness in selection of employees. Prerequisites: PSYC
Topics include: group formation, development of role 101; previous coursework in elementary statistics recommended.
relationships, intra-group and inter-group conflict, factors
PSYC 340
influencing group effectiveness, the role of motivation, and
Community Psychology
attitudes in group processes. Prerequisite: PSYC 101.
3-0-3
PSYC 265 The broad range of activities of psychologists and counselors
Organizational Psychology in community settings will be examined. An intensive study
3-0-3 will be made of between 20 and 25 special areas of
A study of the impact of organizational structure, leadership community involvement, including hospitals, rehabilitation
and group dynamics on role-related behaviors, on personal services, halfway houses and outreach clinics, crisis
feelings of motivation and commitment, and communication intervention centers, and correctional institutions. Emphasis
within the organization. The course stresses theories of work is on the prevention, recognition, and remediation of
motivation and job satisfaction and linkage of these factors problems, including field experience. The social, professional,
with worker performance. A major focus of organizational and personal rationales for community psychology as a
psychology concerns the means by which organizations, separate academic and professional entity will be considered.
supervisory and work-group factors can facilitate or interfere Prerequisites: PSYC 101, SOCI 101, PSYC 345.
with the individual worker’s feelings and behaviors on the
PSYC 345
job. Prerequisite: PSYC 101.
Community Mental Health
PSYC 310 3-0-3
Abnormal Psychology An analysis of the current status of the community mental
3-0-3 health movement that attempts to define and anticipate
A study of mental health and abnormal behavior. The topics future trends. Topics include health and social environment,
covered include: definitions of mental health and mental preventive health education, type and quality of community
illness; problems of adjustment; the causes, diagnosis, mental health services, organizational complexities,
treatment, and prevention of mental disorders. Case studies manpower, consumer attributes, consumer participation, and
supplement and illustrate the theoretical parts of the course impact on other mental health organizations. Prerequisites:
material. Prerequisite: PSYC 101. PSYC 101, SOCI 101.
PSYC 330 PSYC 360
Communication and Interviewing Techniques Group Dynamics and Interpersonal Processes
3-0-3 3-0-3
The examination of communication from various standpoints, Improvement of interpersonal skills needed in managing
as illustrated by different types of interviews. Interviewing people. The nature of small groups, group formation and
techniques employed for personnel selection are compared with development, group composition and structure, the nature of
those used in interrogation and those used for the group goals, leadership in groups. Application of the concepts
therapeutic purposes. Practice in interviewing. Prerequisites: of small group functioning to improving the individual’s
PSYC 101, SOCI 101. ability to accurately perceive and diagnose problems,
compare interpersonal problems and adjust personal behavior
to situational demands. Prerequisites: PSYC 101, SOCI 101.

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PSYC 370 PSYC 431, 432

Introductory Research Methods for BES Seminar
3-2-4 Students may enroll for up to a maximum of 8 credits, but are
This course stresses the classical approach to experimental not permitted to repeat a seminar on the same topic. Topics
research on human behavior. Students conduct and report on studied will vary from semester to semester, but include:
experiments in the fields of psychophysics, psychomotor alienation, generation gap, drugs, sexual revolution,
learning, memory, and perception. These laboratory interpersonal dynamics, self-actualization, social
experiments permit the student to apply knowledge gained in commitment, individual freedom, religion, human encounter.
former courses about measurements, statistical inference, and Prerequisite: Approval of the dean. (Offered regularly, but not
the design of experiments. Prerequisites: PSYC 101, PSYC 210. every semester.)
PSYC 380 PSYC 440
Advanced Quantitative Methods Psychology Seminar—Emotions
for the BES & Motivations
3-0-3 3-0-3
Provides a foundation in statistics for the student who will
pursue advanced training in the behavioral sciences. The major PSYC 443
topics included in this course are correlational techniques, Psychology Seminar—History and Systems
regression analysis, simple and factorial analysis of variance, 3-0-3
power analysis, and nonparametric statistics. Prerequisite:
PSYC 210. (Offered regularly, but not every semester.) PSYC 445
Psychology Seminar—Sensation
PSYC 381, 383, 490, 495 & Perception
Workshop 3-0-3
Workshops are designed to broaden the educational The content focus of these seminars will change in a sequential
experience of students through appropriate applied and manner from semester to semester and will cover the areas of
experiential learning coupled with academic instruction. history and systems of psychology, emotions and motivations,
Workshop focus will vary from semester to semester, covering and sensation and perception. Students may elect to take up to
such areas as interpersonal communication, group dynamics, six credits, but may not repeat a seminar on the same topic.
and biofeedback. Students may reenroll up to a maximum of Suggested for students who are planning to go on to graduate
12 credits, but are not permitted to repeat workshops on the school. Prerequisite: 12 credits of BES courses.
same topic. Prerequisite: Approval of the dean.
PSYC 470
PSYC 410 Advanced Research Methods for BES
Physiological Basis of Behavior 3-2-4
3-0-3
An advanced course in current topics of experimental
A basic course to familiarize students with the bodily psychology. Emphasis is placed on individual research
processes involved in various aspects of human behavior. projects in areas of perception, learning, motivation, emotion,
Physiological psychology studies the biological basis of and psychophysiology. Prerequisite: PSYC 251.
psychological functions such as sleeping, emotions,
motivations, perceptions, learning, memory, and problem PSYC 480
solving. The two major biological systems most relevant to Individual Research and Study
psychology are the nervous system and the glandular system. 3-3-4
Prerequisites: PSYC 101 (BIOL 110 and BIOL 150 are An advanced behavioral science project in an area of interest
recommended.) to the student. A final report is required. Prerequisite:
Completion of 24 BES credits, including PSYC 370.
PSYC 420
Rehabilitation Psychology PSYC 495
3-0-3 Field Placement
Review of contemporary theories, practices, and research in 1-6-4
rehabilitation of the emotionally, mentally, and physically This course will provide students with a structured and
disabled. Selected topics will include various addictions, supervised work activity where they will observe and
mental retardation, learning disabilities, emotional disorders, participate in the application of the principles and methods of
and physical incapacities. Prerequisites: PSYC 101, SOCI 101, the behavioral sciences in a variety of settings which are
PSYC 205, and PSYC 310. human-service oriented. The course will also promote the
development of skills in the application of behavioral
PSYC 425
principles and stimulate insight into the specific problems of
Introduction to Counseling
such application to specific settings. Examples of settings
3-0-3
include homes for disturbed children, counseling centers,
Theories and practical techniques of counseling, including facilities for the retarded, crisis centers, and other social
advisement, guidance, and supportive psychotherapy, by both service agencies. Prerequisite: 24 credits of BES courses.
directive and non-directive methods. Counseling is
considered both as a career in itself and as a component of
one’s job in such fields as teaching, business and personnel
management, health occupations, social work, and the law.
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SOCI 101 SOCI 348

Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociological Theory
3-0-3 3-0-3
An analysis of the social and cultural forces that govern The development of sociological theory in Europe and the
human behavior. The principal topics include: social United States during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries
interaction and organization, socialization processes, primary from Comte to the present day. Emphasis is given to
groups and the family (associations, bureaucracy, and other comparing and contrasting various schools of theoretical
social institutions), collective behavior, population, and thought. Prerequisites: PSYC 101 and SOCI 101 or permission
ecology. of the dean.
SOCI 150 SOCI 355
American Urban Minorities Urban Society
3-0-3 3-0-3
An in-depth analysis of the diverse ethnic structure of the A sociological analysis of modern urban ways of life. The
urban community. Major attention is given to black, Puerto formation of a core city, suburbs, metropolitan areas, and a
Rican, and Mexican groups. Topics include: a survey of each giant urban area (megalopolis). The development of slums
group’s social and economic structure, an examination of and the social problems which attend slum conditions. Also,
ghetto conditions and their effects, the impact of urban problems of urban renewal, transportation, integration of
conditions on the new arrival, a comparison with the community functions, ethnic distribution, social
adaptation and treatment accorded earlier migrants, the stratification, and land usage. Major emphasis is on the New
validity of the melting pot concept, and a comparison of the York metropolitan area as compared with other major cities.
life styles of various minority groups. Prerequisite: SOCI 101. Prerequisite: SOCI 101.
SOCI 210 SOCI 373
Social Problems Juvenile Delinquency
3-0-3 3-0-3
A sociological analysis of social problems in American society. An inquiry into the causes of juvenile delinquency and the
All social problems will be viewed from a structural social and psychological factors involved in the predictive
perspective, i.e., the root cause of a social problem lies in the studies and theories concerning the development of
institutional arrangements of a given society. Various delinquency. Topics also include formation of youth gangs,
institutional arrangements of American society that give rise methods of coping with gang activity, the types of crime
to social problems will be evaluated in terms of committed by children and youths, narcotics problems,
value-conflicts, power structures, and economic institutions. neglected and retarded children, the youthful offender and
Major topics include: inequality, poverty, environmental wayward minor, the operation of the Children’s Court, crime
destruction, ageism, educational institutions, social deviance, prevention programs. Prerequisites: PSYC 101, SOCI 101, and
unemployment, problems of the city. Prerequisite: Completion CRIM 378.
of 12 Behavioral Science credits including PSYC 101 and SOCI 101.
SOCI 376
SOCI 301 Medical Sociology
Marriage and the Family 3-0-3
3-0-3 This course examines the social structure of health care
The course covers historical changes in family patterns, service and the interplay of the various health-related
contemporary family life in different cultures and professions. Special attention will be given to the
subcultures, evolution of the American family pattern, institutional pattern of health care, including the social
functions of the family, the family as primary group, kinship aspects of health, sickness, dying, types of practitioners, and
patterns, and nuclear and extended families. Other topics the social organization of therapeutic settings. Prerequisite:
include: dating, mate selection, family disorganization, and 12 credits of BES courses.
marital success. Prerequisite: SOCI 101.
SOCI 340
Social Stratification
3-0-3
The nature of caste and class in societies. Topics include:
theories of social differentiation and stratification;
comparison of caste, estate-class, and class systems; social
mobility; and structural change. Emphasis is given to local
and national stratification systems in the United States.
Prerequisites: PSYC 101, SOCI 101, or permission of the dean.
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SOCI 377
Political Sociology
3-0-3
This course will discuss the nature and various dimensions of
power in society, with emphasis on some of the ideas of Karl
Marx and Max Weber. It will survey the theoretical and
empirical material dealing with power structures on a
national and community level. Prerequisites: PSYC 101 and
SOCI 101.
SOCI 378
Criminology
3-0-3
An examination of crime and theories of crime causation. Topics
include: the white collar criminal, the professional criminal,
and the structure of organized crime. The criminal-justice
process is analyzed, including the role of the police, the
criminal courts, the probation officer, correctional services,
and the re-entry of the offender into society. Prerequisites:
PSYC 101 and SOCI 101.
SOCI 379
Social Policy
3-0-3
A theoretical and empirical analysis of the development and
implementation of social policies relating to health,
education and welfare. Examination of the socioeconomic,
legal, and political contexts within which social policy is
formed. Analysis and evaluation of the present social service
system and possible changes for the future. Prerequisites:
PSYC 101 and SOCI 101.
SOCI 410
Introduction to Social Work
3-0-3
A survey of the various approaches and orientations to the
general field of social work. Consideration is given to case
work, group work, and community organization as well as to
the interrelationship of psychology, sociology, and
anthropology, with the social work profession, (with
accompanying field placements). Prerequisites: PSYC 101 and
SOCI 101.
SOCI 460
Social Work II
3-0-3
This is the second social work course open to students who
have completed SOCI 410. It is designed to meet the dual
purpose of providing students with a framework for assessing
and understanding the range of policy issues posed in the
current organization, financing, and delivery of social services
in the United States, and for evaluating proposals being made
in the arenas of public policy for more comprehensive
systems of social service. Emerging models of social service
delivery systems will be reviewed. Prerequisites: PSYC 101,
SOCI 101, SOCI 410.

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Criminal Justice Option, and safeguarding of evidence. In addition to instruction in the

Specialty Courses: law of evidence, time is devoted to visiting court and to
demonstrations of proper and improper presentation of
CRIM 101 evidence. Prerequisite: CRIM 375 or approval of the dean.
Introduction to Criminal Justice
3-0-3 CRIM 301
An introduction to the contemporary American criminal justice Criminal Investigation
system. Discussion of the role of police, courts and prisons. 3-0-3
Also examined is the juvenile justice system. General issues Introduction to criminal investigation in the field. Analysis
considered include: police discretion, due process and change and explanation of conduct at the crime scene, strategies for
as an integral element of the American criminal justice interviewing and interrogating witnesses and suspects,
system. techniques of surveillance and preservation of evidence for
presentation in court.
CRIM 201
Police Administration CRIM 303
3-0-3 Police Psychology
An introduction to the organization and structure of a police 3-0-3
department. Topics include an overview of the police The focus of the course will be on the personality, character,
departments, an analysis of the police function, tables of behavioral changes and social isolation that result from the
organization, chains of command and lines of authority, inherent high levels of stress and trauma associated with
division of labor, and the informal police organization. police work (from entry level to retirement). Factors such as
Attention centers on typical problems of police managerial planning, supervision, specialized assignments,
administration and the coordination of police services. high hazard work, tour changes, work environments,
Prerequisite: Approval of the dean. alcoholism, substance abuse, other addictive behavior
patterns, suicide, and codependent family issues will be
identified and addressed. Prerequisite: PSYC 101.
CRIM 305
Police and Community Relations
3-0-3
This course analyzes the complex relationship between police
and community, community attitudes toward police, the
efforts of the police organization to create a more favorable
public image, the emergence of a civil rights and civil liberties
movement, and the contribution of the individual police
officer to police-community relations. Prerequisite: Approval
of the dean.
CRIM 310
Modern Police Management
3-0-3
The essentials of personnel management and fundamentals
of supervision and leadership as applied to the administration
of police organizations. The course will examine such issues
as decision making processes, leadership styles, budgetary
and union problems, motivation, discipline, public policy,
performance measurement, and organizational development.
CRIM 315
Forensic Anthropology
3-3-4
The application of anthropological and archeological
methods and theory to solving legal and other problems of
public concern. Topics include the location and recovery of
human remains, and their identification; the analyses of
skeletonized and decomposing bodies, especially the
determination of age, sex, race, stature and other biological
categories, as well as the individual identification of such
remains; the determination of time elapsed since death; the
recognition and analyses of evidence relevant to criminal
investigations associated with human remains. Laboratory
CRIM 215 exercises focus on human osteology.
Law of Evidence CRIM 320
3-0-3 Probation and Parole
An explanation and analysis of the rules of evidence. The 3-0-3
course treats recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions concerning An examination of organization and management in
the rights of the citizen against unreasonable search and probation and parole systems. Topics include: distinctions
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function and types of clients served; client relationships and criminal offenses with consideration given to the available
interactions with other social control agencies; case loads, defenses and judicial interpretations.
case work methods, and case supervision; problems in pre-
CRIM 379
sentence investigation; and job requirements and
Special Problems in Criminal Justice
performance standards for probation and parole officers with
3-0-3
particular emphasis on recruitment, training, and assignment.
Prerequisites: PSYC 101, SOCI 101. This course will provide students with the opportunity to
investigate topics within the field of criminal justice. Topics
CRIM 325 may be timely or political in nature and may cover areas as
Forensic Technology police brutality, evidence mishandling, immigration laws,
3-0-3 police corruption, forensic abuses or any other topic relevant
An introduction to problems and techniques of scientific to an issue within the criminal justice field. This is a senior
criminal investigation. Emphasis on value and assistance of level course and students must have approval by the
various scientific aids to the investigator. Included are such department chairperson. Prerequisites: CRIM 101, CRIM 305,
topics as fingerprint identification, lie detector usage, CRIM 325.
hypnosis, blood typing, hair analysis, DNA typing and crime
CRIM 380
scene analysis.
Private Security Seminar/Workshop
CRIM 330 3-0-3
Patrol Function Addresses specific issues and problems in private security
3-0-3 management. Topics to be covered include: specialized crime
A course devoted to an analysis of the objectives and typologies such as white-collar, electronic, commercial, and
functions of the uniformed police. Emphasis is placed on organized crime; legal aspects of security management; and
detailed examination of many typical patrol problems and principles of occupational safety. (Senior course) Prerequisite:
consideration of both the sociological and psychological Approval of the dean.
factors which facilitate or impede effective performance.
CRIM 415
CRIM 354 Crisis Intervention for Public Safety Personnel
Organized Crime 3-0-3
3-0-3 Examines the concepts and techniques used by criminal justice
This course examines traditional and nontraditional practitioners in handling crisis situations. The focus of the
organized crime group. Topics to be covered include the role course will be the development of skills to intervene
of law enforcement in investigating organized crime groups, effectively with specific types of crises, thereby diffusing the
the external relations (police, courts, prisons) within the law immediate conflict situation. Topics to be covered include:
enforcement community as they relate to organized criminal landlord/tenant disputes, family fights, suicide attempts, civil
groups. Also, the history of organized crime as it relates to disorder and demonstrations, labor/management relations,
the domestic and international law enforcement community and common crises occurring at institutional and corporate
will be covered. Prerequisite: CRIM 101. sites. (Junior course).
CRIM 360 CRIM 420
Principles of Correction Computers and Crime
3-0-3 3-0-3
The development of modern correction ideology. Topics This course will examine the use of computers in the
include: the growth of humanitarianism in treatment of the commission of crimes, the use of computers in tracking
offender, the concept of resocializing the offender as a criminal activity, and computer security. Prerequisite: At least
productive member of society, principles and procedure for 12 credits of CRIM 215 series.
reintroducing the offender to society, and systems and
CRIM 430
practices employed by other nations. The effects of
Constitutional Case Law
correctional practices upon the inmate, probationer, and
3-0-3
discharged offender are analyzed, and trends in correctional
services are also reviewed. Prerequisite: CRIM 370. An in-depth examination of significant Supreme Court
decisions which impact on the interpretation and application
CRIM 370 of the Bill of Rights. Special attention is given to those
Correction Administration decisions which affect law enforcement practices and
3-0-3 procedures at the state and local level.
An analysis of the organization of various types of correction
CRIM 470
agencies. Among the agencies to be compared are local
Skills Training
detention and county jails, short-term custodial institutions,
3-0-3
and state and federal correction systems. Topics include:
theories of prison administration, inter-agency and public The practical application of learned theoretical principles.
relations, planning and budgeting, laws governing the Students will be presented with training devices such as
treatment of inmates, and security considerations. films, tapes, statistical data, and in-basket materials designed
Prerequisite: Approval of the dean. to simulate a practicum experience. These training devices
will depict criminal, quasi-criminal, and noncriminal
CRIM 375 situations and require students to prepare cases as both
Criminal Law and Proceedings prosecutor and witness (moot court) and justify decisions,
3-0-3 types of intervention, and procedures to follow in the
A study of the elements of the Penal Law particularly relevant examples provided. Prerequisite: Approval of the dean.
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Communication Arts
Faculty: M. Banks, V. Ditingo, J. Fauvell, D. Fizzinoglia, M. Gamble, J. Hanc, P. Hopper,
F. Kaplan, I. Matic, A. O’Brien, A. Piazza, J. Saslow, R. Sherwin, B. Walsh, D. Winokur.
Professional Staff: L.I. News Tonight-K. Eckhardt, C. Pack, G. Licker.
Engineering—J. Bradley, H. Savran, J. Vincennes.
Adjunct Faculty: C. Andres, B. Baek, L. Colantuono, G. Coleman, E. Cunningham,
R. Davis-Levin, K. Eckhardt, J. Hardy, B. Johnson, M. Kenigsberg, S. Landgraf, E. Lansdale,
J. Locicero, B. Monteiro, L. Nakonechna, G. Nefti, M. O’Keefe, C. Pack, A. Pennino,
J. Price, H. Savran, A. Shundi, J. Siegel, J. Smith, [Link], B. Tessman, D. Tint, J. Wyckoff.
The distance between Madison Avenue and Hollywood, between the blogosphere and
the editing suite is closer than ever. The communications industry of the 21st century
demands professionals who can span that distance—professionals with multiple skills,
who can utilize multiple platforms—digital, visual, written—to produce and disseminate
their messages.
This kind of versatility is characteristic of NYIT Communication Arts graduates: news
people who can write, edit and deliver a news story on-air and on the internet; new
media specialists who design, digitize, animate and publish Web sites; television
specialists and filmmakers who write, direct and edit for television, cinema and the Web.
Communication Arts students may focus on the converging aspects of the traditional
media, programming and production for television and film, audio recording—radio and
audio, advertising/public relations, print and electronic journalism, corporate and
international communication.
Our newly equipped laboratories also permit study and experimentation in the latest
aspects of digital and motion graphics, web design and new media which may be
integrated into multiple media platforms including the web.
All NYIT Communication Arts students receive a solid conceptual grounding, hands-on
instruction in the practical aspects of the discipline, and digital literacy on the latest
equipment. Through this combination of learning and doing, of time-honored principles
and timely applications, our students learn how to function successfully in the new,
integrated world of communications.

Degree Programs
NYIT's Communication Arts department offers four degree-program paths:
1. The Associate in Applied Science Degree with a major in communication arts for
those students unsure about their career plans, this degree offers the opportunity to
take selected courses in different areas: It’s a two-year, 66-credit program with
basic coursework in all media, a humanities core, and some specialization. (See
curriculum requirements on the following pages.)
2. The Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) Degree with a major in communication arts: a four-
year program with specializations in advertising, and public relations, radio, digital
film, print and electronic journalism, video and television production, Web design
and new media.
3. The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a major in advertising and public relations. (See
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4. The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Communication Arts: a graduate degree with a

number of media specializations described in the NYIT graduate catalog. In special
cases, individualized degree programs are customized to meet the special needs
and interests of registrants.

Communication Arts Combined B.F.A.-M.A. Program

The Communication Arts combined B.F.A./M.A. program allows students to achieve a
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Arts and a Master of Arts in Communication
Arts in five (5) years.
The five-year program creates a fast track to our master’s degree by allowing
accomplished communication arts students to complete a total of 109 undergraduate
credits, and then move into the 36-credit Master of Arts Program. This combined degree
is intended for students who wish to be recognized as graduates of a highly competitive
and unique program. It also offers students an opportunity to gain an “edge” in the
marketplace while incurring less time and expense.
Admissions: Entering freshmen who wish to apply for admission to the combined
B.F.A./M.A. program must have a minimum combined SAT score of 1100 and/or a 90
(3.5) average in high school. Students in the regular undergraduate degree program
who demonstrate academic success as evidenced by their academic performance (3.0
GPA or better) may request consideration for transfer into the five-year program at the
beginning of their second academic year, or completion of 30 credits. Communication
arts majors from other institutions may transfer into this program provided that they
have a 3.0 GPA and transfer in no more than 30 credits.
Two letters of recommendation are also required of all applicants to the five-year
program. The applicants will also be interviewed by the chairperson and members of the
graduate committee of the communication arts department in order to ascertain their
ability to meet the challenges of the program they are about to undertake. Students
who apply for admission but are not accepted into the combined B.F.A./M.A. program
will automatically be considered for admission into the four-year B.F.A. program in
communication arts.
Annual Reevaluation: All students in this combined program will be reviewed at the
end of each of the first three academic years in order to monitor their performance.
Students whose grade point averages fall below 3.0 will be notified that their standing
in the program is in jeopardy and they will be reevaluated at the end of the following
semester.
Progression to the M.A.: Students will progress to the graduate phase of the combined
degree program after completing all 109 undergraduate credits with a cumulative grade
point average of 3.0.

Specialized Professional Opportunities

Long Island News Tonight: The department maintains a professional news bureau in
Old Westbury that produces a nightly news program for cable distribution. Students
who have an interest in newswriting, reporting, and production register for specific
courses in the production of this nightly news program under professional supervision.
Registrants must be available at least one full day a week. Special features and news
stories are also produced by students in Manhattan enrolled in the TV news writing and
production courses.
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Externship Program: To further enhance student professionalism grounded in

coursework, NYIT administers an extensive internship program. Qualified advanced
students are placed in professional work environments. Working for a semester or more
within an organization, students acquire a sense of the real world for which they are
preparing, and receive academic credit for their efforts. On many occasions, externships
lead to full-time employment.
NYIT externs are actively sought in all areas of communication: Web based
organizations; broadcast networks and independent television and radio stations; cable
networks and public broadcast stations; advertising and public relations agencies;
international corporations; newspapers; magazines; and production companies.
To qualify, students must have junior or senior status, a GPA of 3.0 or better, and be
recommended by academic advisors.
Student interns can register for two, three, four, or five externship credits. Credit varies
depending upon the scope of the assignment and time commitment by the student. You
may repeat the externship in the same company if your responsibilities are diverse and
expanded. Students should plan about 150 hours as the minimum commitment for a
three-credit externship. The department sets the credit allocation and there is a 12-
credit limit to the number of externship credits allowed on the undergraduate level.
Advertising and Public Relations Agency: The department provides a professional
full-service agency environment in conjunction with advertising and public relations
curriculum offerings. In Manhattan, the Agency Workshop and on the Old Westbury
campus, the Carleton Group and Nu Vision serve this function for those majoring in
advertising and public relations in the B.S. programs and those taking a specialization
in this area in the B.F.A. program. On the graduate level, students work in an agency
environment in the production house class.

Facilities
The department of Communication Arts maintains studios and laboratories for all
production classes in Web design and new media, television, digital filmmaking, radio
and sound, and advertising/public relations.
Television: Both campuses have digital studio cameras with ultimate live compositing
capabilities. Both campuses have state of the art AVID and Final Cut Pro editing suites.
In Old Westbury, a TV news room is equipped with AP wire service and Web-based
research service.
Filmmaking: On both campuses, digital filmmaking laboratories include digital
cameras, editing stations and screening facilities.
Radio: On both campuses, radio laboratories are equipped with digital stereo consoles,
digital recording equipment and digital audio editing programs. The sound processing
laboratories have voice recording, sound transfer and digital mixing facilities.
Motion Graphics: State-of-the art, multi-platform computer labs are available on
both campuses to support all communication arts specializations including new media
capabilities.
Radio Station: An Internet-based radio station is operated by students in Old
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Quality of Academic Experience

Opportunities exist to broaden a student’s exposure to communications by participating
in NYIT academic, social, and service activities such as the campus newspaper, radio
station, student government, and special events.
Not all course offerings are available at each campus every semester. However, faculty
and administration are always available for counsel and for advisement and to discuss
special needs.

Rights to Media Productions Developed

in NYIT Coursework
Essentially this policy covers films, video and audio productions, and other nonprint
media.
All films, and videotapes, audio tapes and Web sites produced in the Department of
Communication Arts in fulfillment of class assignments, or as advanced individual study
projects, whether made on NYIT premises or elsewhere, with or without departmental
equipment, with or without extra funds, are subject to the following ownership policy:
1. All such projects are co-owned by the student and NYIT. In each case the students
who originate the project should decide which student or students co-own it with
NYIT.
2. Either the student or NYIT may arrange distribution. Students who do not wish
to have their project distributed or published may veto distribution.
3. NYIT will decide whether or not to put its name on the given project.
4. Distribution deals, whether arranged by NYIT or by the student, must be approved
and signed by the dean.
5. All income, and other up-front obligations are paid, will go directly from the
distributor to the student and NYIT on a 50/50 basis. Outside funding is not
considered to be an up-front obligation.
6. NYIT’s income will be used for scholarships, for funding future student projects and
for fees and expenses in connection with placing student work in festivals. If a
project wins a prize, that prize goes to the student less the cost of placing it in
competition.
7. Projects may be distributed only after a faculty advisor is certain that all necessary
clearances have been obtained by the student.
8. The student and NYIT each have a right to prints (copies) at cost as such prints
(copies) are needed for NYIT or student use. Such prints (copies) may not be rented
or sold.

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■ Curriculum requirements for CA Electives 23 credits

Bachelor of Fine Arts in
Communication Arts, Combined Non-major Electives 12 credits
Baccalaureate/ Master of Arts in
Communication Arts program Undergraduate credits required 109 credits

Undergraduate and Graduate Requirements B. Graduate M.A. Courses

A student’s graduate work would begin in the 8th
A. Undergraduate B.F.A. Courses
semester at NYIT. At the graduate level, students will
take 4 core courses (12 credits) spread out over the
College Success Seminar(1) 2 credits three semesters of graduate work. Students will also
select 24 credits of graduate level courses from those
Communication Arts listed in our Graduate Catalog. Students should
ADVG 101 Introduction to Advertising 3 continue to consult with faculty advisors to select
or electives that will form one of four graduate tracks.
PREL 101 Public Relations and Publicity 3
COMM101 Communication: Principles & Process 3 Graduate Core 12 credits
COMM210 Broadcasting History and Crit. 3 COMM 610 Vocabulary of the Media Critic 3
or COMM 630 Media & Culture 3
FILM 210 History of Motion Pictures 3 COMM 620 Media Research
COMM240 Writing for the Mass Media 3 or
or COMM625 Art in the Era of Mass Comm 3
TEVE 340 Scriptwriting I 3 DGIM 601 Multimedia Production Tools
COMM301 Communications Law 3 or
COMM401 Mass Communication in Society 3 DGIM 700 Advertising Design 3
DGIM 101 Intro. to Digital Imaging 3
FILM 101 Fundamentals of Filmmaking (FILM I) 3
Graduate Electives 24 credits
JOUR 101 Introduction to Journalism 3
TEVE 101 Fundamentals of TV Production (TV I) 3 Graduate credits required 36 credits
30 credits
Total credits for B.F.A./M.A. 148 credits
Behavioral Sciences 6 credits
(1) All entering first-year freshmen, transfer students with less than
12 credits, and students on probation are required to complete the
English College Success Seminar.
Composition 6 Communication Arts students should consult advisors for appropriate
One Group A Course 3 open elective courses such as: marketing, business, political science,
One Group B Course 3 computer graphics, technical writing, behavioral science, speech,
English, and computer courses..
Speech 3
15 credits

Liberal Arts 3 credits

Mathematics 3 credits
Sciences
Life Science 3
Physical Science 3
6 credits
Social Sciences
Economics 3
History or Political Science 3
Philosophy 3
9 credits

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■ Core Curriculum for Bachelor of Communication Arts students should consult advisors for
appropriate open elective courses such as: marketing,
Fine Arts in Communication Arts business, political science, computer graphics, technical
writing, behavioral science, speech, English, and computer
College Success Seminar(1) 2 credits courses.
Communication Arts
ADVG 101 Introduction to Advertising 3
COMM101 Communication: Principles
and Process 3
COMM210 Broadcasting History and Crit. 3
COMM240 Writing for the Mass Media 3 Curriculum requirements for the
COMM301 Communications Law 3 Associate in Applied Science
COMM401 Mass Communication in Society 3 Degree in Communication Arts
DGIM 101 Intro. to Digital Imaging 3
FILM 101 Fundamentals of Film Production College Success Seminar(1) 2 credits
(FILM I) 3
FILM 210 History of Motion Pictures 3 Communication Arts
JOUR 101 Introduction to Journalism 3 ADVG 101 Introduction to Advertising 3
PREL 101 Public Relations and Publicity I 3 COMM101 Communication: Principles
RADI 101 Fundamentals of Radio Prod. 3 and Process 3
TEVE 101 Fundamentals of TV Production COMM210 Broadcasting History and Crit. 3
(TV I) 3 DGIM 101 Intro. to Digital Imaging 3
FILM 101 Fundamentals of Film Production
39 credits (FILM I) 3
Behavioral Sciences 6 credits FILM 210 History of Motion Pictures 3
JOUR 101 Introduction to Journalism 3
English
RADI 101 Fundamentals of Radio Prod. 3
Composition 6
TEVE 101 Fundamentals of TV Production (TV I) 3
One Group A Course 3
One Group B Course 3 27 credits
Speech 3
English
15 credits Composition 6
One Group A Course 3
Liberal Arts 3 credits
One Group B Course 3
Mathematics 3 credits Speech 3
Sciences 15 credits
Life Science 3
Physical Science 3 Behavioral Sciences 3 credits
Liberal Arts 3 credits
6 credits
Mathematics 3 credits
Social Sciences
Economics 3 Sciences
History or Political Science 3 Life Science 3
Philosophy 3 Physical Science 3
9 credits 6 credits
CA Electives 26 credits Social Sciences
History or Political Science 3 credits
Non-major Electives 19-21 credits
Open Electives 4-6
Total credits required 128
Total credits required 66

(1) All entering first-year freshmen, transfer students with less than
12 credits, and students on probation are required to complete the
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ADVG 101 ADVG 230

Introduction to Advertising Broadcast Advertising
3-0-3 3-0-3
Covering the major media: on-line, print, radio and television. In this course, advertising for radio, internet, television and CPM,
Media are compared for their utility, impact and effectiveness is studied in detail. Topics include: audience measurement,
as vehicles for advertising. Principles of good advertising copy sales servicing and merchandising, preparation and evaluation
and production are emphasized as are advertising ethics. of commercials. Prerequisite: ADVG 101.
Required of advertising majors.
ADVG 240
ADVG 150 Advertising Copywriting
Planning and Creating 3-0-3
the Advertising Campaign This course teaches practical application of the principles and
3-0-3 techniques of copywriting to the preparation of advertising
This course moves onto the study of planning, organizing and campaigns. It emphasizes the development of professional
executing an advertising campaign, including such elements skills in writing effective copy for advertising to be displayed
as research, market analysis, target market, consumer and in digital formats on the internet, print, radio and
trade strategy, budget, media strategy, promotion and film/television media. Each student is expected to develop all
evaluation. The creation of on-line, print and broadcast stages of preparation of the following: ad copy and layout for
advertising is included, as is the role of the client in campaign the internet and print, script for radio commercials with all
planning. Required of advertising majors. necessary cues for sound effects and music, script and
storyboard for a commercial to be produced on film or
ADVG 160
videotape. Required of advertising majors.
Media Planning and Buying
3-0-3 ADVG 301
This combination case study-project course translates target Agency Workshop I
marketing into media plans for specific advertising projects 0-6-4
and buying and selling media. It deals with the nature of the In the professional environment of an advertising agency
respective media: on-line and outdoor, television, radio, and format, students work on selected advertising projects with
print. Trade practices in each area are studied. Media real world clients. Research, organizational planning, target
strategies are treated at a complex level, integrating prior audience analysis, and account management are emphasized
coursework and current information on media services. as students produce advertising and public relations projects
Required of advertising majors. Prerequisites: ADVG 101, under critical deadlines. This course is open to juniors and
MRKT 101. seniors only.
ADVG 201 ADVG 310
Advertising Design Concepts Intermediate Advertising Design Concepts
3-0-3 1-3-3
In this course, lectures and discussions cover the applications This course provides workshop and laboratory simulations of
of professional design concepts, from original creative ideas professional techniques and processes for generating
to completed advertising material. Discussions cover a wide advertising material including brochures, logos, packages,
variety of text, still and full motion images, layout and story and digital videos. Discussions incorporate the situational
boarding in preparing digital commercial messages. dynamics of the working environment. Assignments are
Assignments are oriented toward helping students to develop oriented toward helping students to develop critical thinking,
critical thinking and media skills, and assimilating acquired creative skills, and personal portfolios, as well as assimilating
skills into other courses including those using computer acquired concepts into other courses and the advanced
software programs. Required for all advertising majors. agency experiences within the Advertising degree program.
Completed through computer-based media and software.
ADVG 210
Prerequisites: ADVG 201, ADVG 210.
Computer Applications in Advertising
1-3-3 ADVG 320
This course provides an introduction to computer-based Business-to-Business Advertising
technologies utilized in the advertising field. Students are 3-0-3
initiated into electronic publishing and computer This course concentrates on the essential segment of
applications utilizing Photoshop and Illustrator. Lecture, advertising and sales promotion directed toward trade and
discussion, and laboratory formats provide a thorough industry. It analyzes and reviews the frequently specialized
overview for understanding the sophisticated uses of and often highly technical creative approaches required to
software packages, to enhance productivity in subsequent reach these markets as well as the highly selective media in
coursework. Required for all advertising majors. Prerequisite: which the advertising must run to be most productive. Also
ADVG 201. included are reviews and appraisals of the "non-media"
advertising utilized within these marketing areas.
ADVG 220
Prerequisites: ADVG 101, MRKT 101.
Media Production Workshop
1-3-4 ADVG 330
Advertising majors are introduced to fundamental techniques Advertising and Public Policy
of media production including: still visuals, moving visuals 3-0-3
and sound. Fundamental workshop for representing In this course, the ethical and legal implications of current
information visually and persuasively. Required of advertising professional standards are examined critically. Issues selected
majors. for analysis include truth in advertising, gender and ethnic

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stereotyping, and advertising for the children’s market. ADVG 364

Practices are viewed from the vantage point, not only of Independent Advertising Project
present federal regulations, but also from an enlightened 0-0-4
public policy for the future. Junior level required. Same as ADVG 361.
ADVG 340 ADVG 384
Television Commercial Writing Workshop Externship in Advertising
3-0-3 0-0-4
This course is designed to help develop students’ knowledge Selected junior and senior-level advertising majors, who have
of techniques and structure used in planning TV commercials, demonstrated superior performance in coursework have the
including new technologies. The basic disciplines necessary opportunity to participate in the advertising field. Externs
for the creation of a professionally acceptable TV commercial carry out assigned tasks under professional supervision in the
will be reviewed and redefined. The written commercial will field; a log of activities and evaluation report is required.
be evaluated in its totality (concept, philosophy, words, (Consult the Externship Guidelines for details on application,
visualcredibility, music, sound effects and potential for standards, hours and deadlines.) Placement is based on
satisfying a specific objective). This course is an elective for availability of the sponsoring organization, cooperation and
junior and senior advertising majors. qualification of candidates, and the number of externship
ADVG 351 credits applicable to the degree. Open to qualified upper
Independent Study in Advertising division advertising majors; non-majors require departmental
0-0-1 approval. The grade of P (Pass) is awarded for successful
completion of externships.
Upper division advertising majors with superior performance
records have the opportunity to pursue special topics of ADVG 401
professional interest in an independent study format. An Agency Workshop II
approved preliminary independent study proposal including 0-6-4
the grading criteria must be on file prior to registration in this This is a continuation of the first level of Agency Workshop in
course. Registrants are expected to devote 45 hours of which students pursue more complex and diversified projects
academic work for each academic credit awarded. (See with real world clients. The course poses projects utilizing
Independent Study Guidelines.) This course is an elective for basic media strategy, e.g., Internet, television, radio, print,
junior and senior advertising majors. and supplementary media. Visualization continues as an
ADVG 352 important focus, as does commercial production and sales
Independent Study in Advertising promotion techniques. Upper division advertising elective;
0-0-2 strongly suggested for advertising majors. Prerequisite: ADVG
301.
Same as ADVG 351.
ADVG 410
ADVG 353
Advanced Advertising Design Concepts
Independent Study in Advertising
1-3-3
0-0-3
This course provides seminar and laboratory replications of
Same as ADVG 351.
professional guidelines and procedures for directing creative
ADVG 354 personnel and for coordinating the development of
Independent Study in Advertising advertising material. Discussions explore the independent
0-0-4 relationships among advertising principals and their clients,
Same as ADVG 351. and emphasize organizational and industry precepts.
Assignments are oriented toward having students develop
ADVG 361
critical thinking, managerial skills. Prerequisite: ADVG 310.
Independent Advertising Project
0-0-1 ADVG 450
This course is limited to junior and senior-level advertising Advertising Portfolio Workshop
majors with superior performance records, who wish to 1-3-3
pursue a creative advertising project in an independent study This course provides a culminating educational experience for
format. An approved project proposal, including grading Advertising majors, in which individuals develop a
criteria, must be on file prior to registration in this course. professional portfolio illustrating the broad range of
Registrants are expected to devote 45 hours of academic expertise acquired throughout the degree program. A survey
work for each academic credit awarded. (See Independent of employment opportunities in the field is undertaken; and
Study Guidelines.) regular trade journal reading reports are required. Techniques
of professional preparation of resumes, arrangement of
ADVG 362
writing and visual samples, display of campaign project
Independent Advertising Project
involvement, presentation of research and media strategy
0-0-2
skills will be emphasized. This course is open to senior level
Same as ADVG 361. students only.
ADVG 363
Independent Advertising Project
0-0-3
Same as ADVG 361.

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AUDI 201 COMM 240

Theory and Practice of Audio Recording Writing for the Mass Media
2-1-3 3-0-3
Students are introduced to the theory and practice of This is a practical introductory course that exposes students
multichannel recording. The rationale behind equipment to the basics of effective writing and the variety of writing
selection will be explored as it applies to the recording and challenges posed by the mass media. Forms of writing for
editing of a variety of live materials. Students will carry out various media are explored as are elements of good writing
recording and editing assignments applicable to all areas in such as word economy, objectivity, subjectivity, internal
which multichannel recording is used. Prerequisite: RADI 101. conflict, and the use of nonverbal messages. Prerequisite:
WRIT 101.
AUDI 301
Advanced Theory and Practice of Audio COMM 301
Recording Communication Law
2-1-3 3-0-3
This second-level course in audio recording gives the This survey of the statutes and regulations governing the
students an opportunity to carry out professional recording press, broadcasting, film, and the Internet includes the
assignments that further expand the theoretical and practical analysis of defamation, contempt, privacy, freedom of speech,
knowledge acquired in the prerequisite course. Prerequisite: censorship, political expression, and intellectual property.
AUDI 201. Open to juniors and seniors only.
AUDI 250 COMM 310
Advanced Audio Engineering Current Broadcast Operations
3-0-3 3-0-3
Emphasis is placed on assuming total responsibility for the Students study the management functions within radio and
various phases of recording live music. Students are involved television stations and networks. The functions,
in the set-up, overdubs, and mixes, and will be held requirements, and problems of each department are dealt
responsible for demonstrating the mastery of all the with in detail, as well as station-network relationships. Open
techniques involved in such recording. Prerequisites: AUDI to juniors and seniors.
201, AUDI 301.
COMM 340
AUDI 301 Modern Audiovisual Techniques
Advanced Theory and Practice of Audio 1-3-3
Recording This course covers the operation and handling of modern A/V
2-1-3 systems and their utilization in a variety of training and
This second-level course in audio recording gives the educational settings. Open to juniors and seniors only.
students an opportunity to carry out professional recording
COMM 350
assignments that further expand the theoretical and practical
Seminar in Mass Communication Problems
knowledge acquired in the pre-requisite course. Prerequisite:
3-0-3
AUDI 201.
This seminar deals with different current issues and selected
COMM 101 topics affecting mass media or a specific medium, such as
Communication: Principles and Process blogging, directing professional talent, acting for TV/film, and
3-0-3 special events production. Students may re-enroll when the
This survey course uses the benchmark inventions in topic varies.
communications history from writing to daily digital
advances to understand the timeless concepts of storage, COMM 355
retrieval, speed and portability of messages. It major theories Special Studies in Communication Arts
of human perception, mass communication, nonverbal and 3-0-3
intercultural communication and their impact on designing Individual creative and/or research projects in one or more
effective messages in advertising/PR, journalism, script media are offered for intensive study in areas of specific
writing, casting, directing, and story telling. Required for all student interest. Registration by permission of chair in whose
Communication Arts majors; best taken as a Freshman. area the study is performed.
COMM 210 COMM 360
Broadcast History and Criticism Special Projects, in Communication Arts
2-1-3 3-0-3
This course surveys the development of radio, television and Essentially the same as COMM 355, particularly applicable to
new media in the United States. Strong consideration is given interschool projects. Registration by permission of instructor
of to the impact of cultural, technological, and economic in whose area the study is performed.
forces on broadcasting and cable. Special emphasis is placed COMM 362
on major trends in both entertainment and factual Externship in Communication Arts
programming. The course includes class lectures plus viewing 0-2-2
assignments. Students enrolled in this course are given an opportunity to
work in profit and non-profit organizations in the area of
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To be eligible, students must have junior or senior status, a semester. Grades are on pass/fail basis. The number of hours
3.0 or better GPA, the recommendation of his/her faculty for a particular externship assignment is determined by each
advisor and the Chairperson’s permission. Applications must externship coordinator, based on the sponsoring agency
be approved during the prior semester. Grades are on a requirements and learning value. May be repeated up to 12
pass/fail basis. Students may take up to 12 credits of credits.
externship in the degree program.
COMM 375
COMM 363 Media Workshop II
Externship in Communication Arts 2-6-4
0-3-3 A continuation of the media workshop begun in COMM 370.
Students enrolled in this course are given an opportunity to Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.
work in profit and non-profit organizations in the area of
COMM 380
communications, public relations, and advertising for credit.
Externship in Communication Arts
To be eligible, students must have junior or senior status, a
0-4-4
3.0 or better GPA, the recommendation of his/her faculty
See description for COMM 372
advisor and the Chairperson’s permission. Applications must
be approved during the prior semester. Grades are on a COMM 401
pass/fail basis. Students may take up to 12 credits of Mass Communication in Society
externship in the degree program. 3-0-3
COMM 364 This capstone course is an intensive, multi-faceted
Externship in TV Newsroom Operation or exploration of the mass media as systems of communication,
Externship in Communication Arts as well as social and psychological influences on society.
0-4-4 Media ethics and responsibilities are explored, along with a
The Externship in TV Newsroom Operations is a two-level study of research methodologies in the communications field.
course in Broadcast News Operations. First level students will Open to seniors only.
be provided instruction in preparing, gathering, writing, DGIM 101
producing and broadcasting TV news. Assignments are carried Introduction to Digital Imaging
out in the NYIT newsroom, which is capable of cable casting 3-0-3
TV news to the Long Island market and from a Manhattan TV This course acts as an introduction to the concepts of Digital
studio at our Columbus Circle campus. Emphasis is on "on- Imaging for TV, Film, Advertising, and the Web. Students learn
the scene" reporting, utilizing portable equipment (ENG). to create, optimize and output various forms of imagery, and
Qualified second-level students assume responsibilities with explore the potential of new media forms using the computer.
newsroom personnel such as correspondent/reporter, camera The class focuses on the Internet as the main output medium,
person, sound operator, news writer and video tape editor. and each student creates his of her own Web site.
When the nightly show is videotaped, students act as crew
members. Grades are on a pass/fail basis. May be repeated up FILM 101
to 12 credits. Prerequisites: TEVE 101; instructor’s permission Fundamentals of FILM Production
and approval of news director or chair. 2-3-3
This course provides an introduction to the theoretical and
COMM 365
practical aspects of digital filmmaking. Elementary aesthetic
Externship in Communication Arts
principles of film language are introduced along with the
0-5-5
roles of director, cinematographer, and other creative
Students enrolled in this course are given an opportunity to personnel. Specially designed shooting exercises in the
work in profit and non-profit organizations in the area of classroom teach the basic techniques of digital film
communications, public relations, and advertising for credit. production. Student director/cameraperson teams are
To be eligible, students must have junior or senior status, a assigned to produce and edit short digital films. Shooting and
3.0 or better GPA, the recommendation of his/her faculty editing sessions are scheduled in addition to class time. All
advisor and the Chairperson’s permission. Applications must necessary equipment is provided.
be approved during the prior semester. Grades are on a
pass/fail basis. Students may take up to 12 credits of FILM 201
externship in the degree program. FILM Production Workshop
2-3-3
COMM 370
This course explores all the essentials of digital filmmaking.
Media Workshop I
Its emphasis is on tools and technology and their relationship
2-6-4 to the aesthetic and functional concerns of the filmmaker.
Advanced students are assigned to projects on an individual Basic practical skills are taught in cinematography, lighting
basis. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission. and sound. Student teams of director and cameraperson
COMM 372 write, cast and shoot a short digital film. Preproduction and
Externship in Communication Arts production for these projects are scheduled in addition to
0-2-2 classes. Prerequisite: FILM 101 and TEVE 340 or instructor’s
Students enrolled in this course are given an opportunity to permission.
work in professional environments in the area of
communications and advertising for credit. To be eligible,
student must have junior or senior status, a 3.0 or better GPA,
the recommendation of his/her faculty advisor and the chair’s
permission. Applications must be approved during the prior
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FILM 210 JOUR 101

History of Motion Pictures Introduction to Journalism
2-1-3 3-0-3
This survey course explores the development of the film as an This course provides a survey of evolution of the American
art form and a technique. How the feature-length film press and its influence in our democratic society. Freedom of
became the preeminent form of entertainment during the the press and social responsibilities are emphasized along
20th century will be examined. Fifteen hours of selected with the professional goals, qualities, and ethics of a
representative films are screened during the laboratory journalist. Technical developments and organizational
portion of the course. Post-screening analysis and research structure in print and broadcast journalism are also explored.
are required. Various types and styles of journalism and profiles of
prominent journalists are covered through a survey of
FILM 215
literature. Career opportunities in journalism are also
The Documentary in Film and Television
discussed.
1-3-3
This course provides a historical survey of the documentary JOUR 315
film and its role as an educational, ideological, and Investigative Reporting
sociological force. Post-screening analysis, and research are 3-0-3
required. This course is a practical application of journalism theory and
practice to developing in-depth news material in such fields
FILM 301
as government, politics, crime, and other areas of public
Advanced Film Production Workshop
concern. Significant case histories in the field of investigative
2-3-3
reporting will be examined. Prerequisite: JOUR 401
This course uses the skills and knowledge provided in FILM
201 to progress to the in-depth study of advanced production JOUR 340
techniques through rough cut stage. Students are required to Advanced Techniques in News Reporting and
complete projects. Prerequisites: FILM 201 or instructor’s Editing
permission. This course is open to juniors and seniors only. 3-0-3
This course covers the reporting and editing of news, with
FILM 310
particular emphasis on the functions of rewrite, copy-editing,
Global Film Industry
and make-up. The roles of the copy-editor and managing
3-0-3
editor along with the use of electronic and on-line media in
This course provides an analysis of the organizational
the gathering of news are explored. Prerequisite: JOUR 350.
structure, finances, and management of the film industry in
the United States. The mechanism of film funding, specifics JOUR 350
of distribution and exhibition of films produced by the major Introduction to News Reporting
studios and by independent producers are explored as are for All Media
sponsored film and other non-theatrical markets. The legal 3-0-3
aspects of film production, distribution and exhibition are This course is an introduction to the principles and practices
also covered. of news reporting through the study of sources and the
preparation of news, feature, and editorial materials. The
FILM 350
emphasis is on new media resources for the journalist.
Documentary Film and Television Workshop
Prerequisites: JOUR 101, WRIT 101, WRIT 151.
1-4-3
This advanced filmmaking course emphasizes the production JOUR 401
of documentary and informational films for use in television Broadcast News Writing and Editing
and other purposes. Each student, working individually or in 3-0-3
an assigned group, is assigned to produce any one of the This class teaches the fundamentals of writing, editing, and
varieties of such film material. Prerequisites: FILM 201 and organizing news broadcasts, with special emphasis on
instructor’s permission. electronic and on-line media. Prerequisites: JOUR 101, WRIT
101, WRIT 151.
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PREL 101 TEVE 301

Public Relations and Publicity I Television Project Development
3-0-3 3-0-3
This introductory course discusses public relation techniques Students develop a script for the purpose of its production in
for different audiences: employees, consumers, media, the following semester, devising the floor plan, light plot,
financial analysts, and government regulators, to name a few. storyboard, graphics, music, and all other preproduction
Research methods and the study of ethics and social elements. Prerequisite: TEVE 201.
responsibility are emphasized. TEVE 310
PREL 201 TV Studio Crew Working
Public Relations and Publicity II 1-8-4
3-0-3 This course consists of intermediate-level practical work in
This is a workshop course in which current case studies are television production as a member of a studio crew. Lectures
analyzed and evaluated. Students learn to “reverse-engineer” and laboratory workshops are held in conjunction with TEVE
news articles and features in order to be able to develop their 401. Each student shares responsibilities with other members
own publicity and media relations campaigns. Prerequisite: of the TV studio crew involved in producing a TV show
PREL 101. originated and directed by students enrolled in TEVE 401.
Responsibilities include: creative use of camera, sound,
RADI 101
lighting, and duties of the technical director, assistant
Fundamentals of Radio Production
director, floor manager, recording operator, graphic generator
1-3-3
operator, grips and floor assistants. Prerequisite: TEVE 201.
This course provides students with orientation in the basic
techniques of radio production. Major attention is paid to the TEVE 315
development of competence in basic studio equipment and Set Design for FILM and Television
terminology. Essentials of studio production in basic program 3-0-3
forms are covered. An additional hour for preparation of This course explores the practical basic skills of set design
production material is required. techniques and technologies (limited to interiors only).
Students study styles of set design, produced by a variety of
RADI 102
artists for actual films and television shows. Students
Radio Production Workshop
complete a project based on a given script that includes
2-3-3
sketches, perspective drawings, elevations, and floor plan
This class moves on to the study of the radio program: its (model is optional). Prerequisite: This course is open to juniors
planning, writing, and production. Major emphasis is placed and seniors only. Other students require permission of the
on current radio program forms. Prerequisite: RADI 101. chairperson.
TEVE 101 TEVE 320
Fundamentals of Television Production Directing Professional Talent
1-3-3 1-3-3
This course provides students the basic techniques of This course provides a practical workshop in the
television studio production. Major attention is paid to fundamentals of the director’s craft. Techniques of script
developing competencies with equipment and terminology. analysis, casting and rehearsals are studied through exercises
Students gain essential skills and knowledge of studio and discussions. Emphasis is placed on the working
production and basic program forms. relationship between the director and actor. Additional hours
TEVE 201 TBA. Prerequisite: TEVE 201.
Television Production Workshop TEVE 326
1-4-3 Broadcast Announcing
This course centers on the television program: its planning, 2-2-3
writing, and production. Major emphasis is placed on current This class provides practice in announcing, interviewing, and
non-dramatic programming forms, which are produced live leading discussions. Students will have the opportunity to
to tape Prerequisite: TEVE 101.
host panel shows and variety programs while learning
TEVE 250 specific methods for improving voice, posture, dress, and TV
Video Editing personality. Prerequisites: RADI 101, TEVE 101.
1-3-3
TEVE 330
This course explores the process of digital video editing. Video Electronic Field Production
formats, the recording process and elements of 1-3-3
postproduction management as they apply to the video-
The workshop-project approach in this course provides
editing environment are studied. Students are familiarized
students with experience and skill in location video
with the operation of editing software and equipment used in
edit suites. Prerequisite: TEVE 201. techniques. A production team project is generally required in
drama, music or documentary video production. Producing,
directing, lighting, and editing are covered. Prerequisite: TEVE
201.

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TEVE 340 TEVE 402

Scriptwriting I Set Building, Dressing, and Lighting
3-0-3 0-5-3
This course covers the basic principles of dramaturgy and its This practical course is required for all students registered in
application to the writing of screenplays for film and TEVE 401, Advanced Television Workshop. By building,
television. Students learn the technicalities of script formats dressing, and lighting the sets for student productions in the
for film and television and the various stages of preparation television studio, students develop the basic skills of
through which scripts normally pass such as: concept, professionals such as the stagehand, prop man, lighting
treatment, draft, rewrites, synopsis. Students are guided as director, and set decorator. Corequisite: TEVE 401.
they develop of short screenplay through all necessary stages
TEVE 410
into a complete story script ready for pre-production and
Advanced Television Workshop II
production in future semesters. Required for students
specializing in film and television. Prerequisites: WRIT 101, 2-6-4
WRIT 151. This advanced workshop offers students the opportunity to
TEVE 345 continue their development as writers, producers and
Writing for Television directors through participation in all aspects of the creation
and FILM/Scriptwriting II of dramatic television. Shows produced in this class are shot
3-0-3 in the studio "film style." Productions are designed around
the matte effect, whereby a set is created by using miniature
This course builds on the principles learned in TEVE 340 as
sand, computerized images, or previously recorded video to
students study scriptwriting techniques for television and
composite over a green screen using an Ultimatte system.
motion pictures. Analysis of script formats, techniques, and
Post-production elements are emphasized, and students are
styles of the filmmaker today are coupled with practice
encouraged to utilize non-linear editing computer graphics
assignments in writing synopses and scripts. Prerequisite:
and video effects, adding music and sound effects as well as
TEVE 340
titles and credits. Prerequisite: TEVE 301.
TEVE 401
TEVE 420
Advanced Television Workshop
Educational and Instructional
2-6-4
Television Workshop
This is a course in writing, producing, and directing, a digital
2-6-4
production with emphasis on working on a set, utilizing both
This course explores the role of educational, instructional,
single and multi-camera techniqes. Students assume the
and community television in contemporary society. Students
responsibilities of the producer and director as they work
receive laboratory experience in the planning, writing, and
with professional actors. Members of the class are
production of instructional and educational material in the
responsible for, the creative use of lighting, scenery, and
context of current practices. Prerequisites: TEVE 301 and
makeup. Prerequisite: TEVE 301 and instructor’s permission.
instructor’s permission.
Corequisite: TEVE 402.

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English and Speech

Faculty: C. Bernard, E. Brown, A. DiMatteo, E. Donaldson, J. Duffy, H. Fils-Aime,
M. Gamble, J. Goldman, J. Griffiths, E. Guiliano, D. Hogsette, T. Jacobs, L. Jirousek,
K. LaGrandeur, C. Moylan, M. Prézeau, D. Quigley, M. Schiavi, G. Stephens, J. Thoms,
K. Williams.
Adjunct Faculty: S. Aiello, N. Al-HiHi, J. Bamford, N. Bandele, C. Barnett, R. Bethany,
A. Boodaghian, J.C. Clark, L. Comac, C. Davis, G. Feinzig, D. Fiumano, D. Fleischhacker,
J. Frymer, S. Getzen, N. Gold, D. Horwitz, M. Iannacci, S. Jarvis, L. Karkala, D. Kohn,
A. Kraar, M. Kremers, A. Levine, A. Menzie, J. Misak, B. Nelson, M. Nolan, C. Patterson,
L. Piscitello, E. Rind, N. Rosenthal, S. Rubinstein, A. Sanderson, C. Seaman, M. Shavell,
M. Stacey, J. Stahl, D. Velasquez, W. Weydig.

Bachelor of Arts in English

The Bachelor of Arts in English degree offered at NYIT prepares graduates to be creative
thinkers and articulate workers in the changing world of the 21st century. Students take
core and advanced classes in literature and culture, drama, and/or professional writing.
This rigorous and structured curriculum also offers students the opportunity to pursue
their own professional interests and to personally shape their education through work
in a second field and through the opportunity to take a large number of elective
courses. The curriculum reflects attention to multiculturalism and takes advantage of
NYIT’s strengths in using computers to teach professional writing, multimedia, and
theater, as well as literature.
NYIT’s distinctive English program incorporates technology of all kinds into the
education process. While students meet routinely in conventional classes, they also use
computers and emerging technologies throughout their study. Many of their courses
meet in "computer classrooms," and in distance learning labs supported by NYIT’s fiber
optic network.
Employment opportunities for English majors have traditionally been excellent. The
skills and flexibility the study of English provides is an asset in our changing economy
and world. The world economy will demand an ever-greater number of candidates with
strong writing, editing, and speaking skills, as well as computer literacy, software skills,
and Internet training. The NYIT English program helps students develop not only
intellectual skills and cultural literacy, but also applied critical thinking, graphic
communication, and computer application competencies. NYIT English majors develop
a competitive edge.
Bachelor of Arts students register for 39-41 credits of core curriculum courses, 30 credits
of English courses beyond the freshman/sophomore level, and 50-51 elective credits. In
the English area, students take five required core courses in English plus 15 credits (5
courses) in one of three areas: literature and culture, drama, and professional writing.
The B.A. in English is offered at Old Westbury and Manhattan NYIT campuses and
courses taken at either campus apply toward the degree.

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■ Curriculum requirements for Drama

LITR 315 Modern Drama 3
Bachelor of Arts in English
LITR 320 Shakespeare 3
College Success Seminar(1) 2 credits LITR 410 Literature Seminar (drama topics) 3
THEA 110 Intro to Theater Arts 3
Behavioral Sciences 3 credits THEA 210 Principles of Acting 3
Economics 3 credits THEA 260 Advanced Acting 3
THEA 265 Wkshp in Theatrical Performance 2
English THEA 270 Wkshp in Theatrical Performance 3
SPCH 105 Basic Speech Communications 3 THEA 275 Wkshp in Theatrical Performance 4
WRIT 101/111 College Composition I 3
WRIT151/161 College Composition II 3 Note: In fulfilling the drama subspecialty, students may
choose a maximum of 6 acting/performance credits;
1 of 4 Group A Literary Genre Surveys: 3 additional credits may be taken as part of the students’ pool
LITR 210 The Art of Poetry of elective credits. Also, students who choose this area should
LITR 220 The Art of Drama select LITR 220 (The Art of Drama) as their Group A course.
LITR 230 The Art of Fiction
LITR 240 The Art of Prose Professional Writing
SPCH 205 Professional Speaking 3
Group B (in Career Writing Options) WRIT 210 Workshop in Publication 2
WRIT 330 Writing for Commun Arts 3 WRIT 220 Workshop in Publication 3
WRIT 230 Workshop in Publication 4
15 credits WRIT 335 Writing for Publication 3
History or Political Science 3 credits WRIT 351 Advanced Technical Writing 3
WRIT 355 Advanced Writing and Editing 3
Liberal Arts 3 credits WRIT 360 Seminar Professional Writing 3
Life Science 3 credits WRIT 363 Writing for the Web 3
WRIT 366 Survey of Technical and Professional
Mathematics 3 credits Document Production 3
Philosophy 3 credits WRIT 415 Internship in Technical
and Professional Writing 3
Physical Science 3 credits
Core credits required 39-41 15 credits
English credits required 30
(plus 15 credits of general core English)
English Courses (2)

Electives
Required Core Students select 50-51 credits of electives in consultation with
LITR 420 Literature Survey 3 faculty advisors. Electives may be selected from within any
LITR 430 Major Author 3 discipline and may include courses in education,
LITR 440 Multicultural Literature 3 communication arts and/or English.
LITR 450 Special Topics in Literature 3
LITR 460 Capstone Seminar 3 Elective credits required 49-51
Total credits required 120
15 credits
Subspecialty Courses (1) All entering first-year freshmen, transfer students with less than
12 credits, and students on probation are required to complete the
Students select 15 credits from one of three subspecialties: College Success Seminar.
literature and culture, drama,or professional writing.
(2) Note: no single course can satisfy two (2) or more requirements
Literature and Culture
LITR 310 Modern Poetry 3
LITR 315 Modern Drama 3
LITR 320 Shakespeare 3
LITR 330 Surv World Literature 3
LITR 331 Art of the Novel 3
LITR 340 African American Literature 3
LITR 341 20th Century American Literature 3
LITR 342 19th Century American Lit. 3
LITR 360 Irish Literature 3
LITR 410 Literature Seminar 3

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Bachelor of Science
The English Department collaborates with the School of Education to offer rigorous
content study in English for students preparing to be teachers of English in grades 7 to
12. In addition to a general English core, students may select a subspecialty in literature
and culture, drama, or professional writing.
The requirements for New York State certification are very specific and will affect
students’ selection of courses for the core curriculum and as electives. Students
pursuing a degree in Childhood Education in English and Adolescence Education in
English should meet with an advisor in the English Department as well as their advisor
in Teacher Education to plan their class schedules in order to meet degree requirements
in the core curriculum, English, and teacher education.

Core Requirements
A student's performance on the English Placement Test determines the sequence of
English courses. All students must take WRIT 101 or WRIT 111 and WRIT 151 or WRIT
161. A separate sequence of English courses is designed for ESL students who, on the
basis of the English Placement Test, require specialized instruction in written English.
Students in the English as a Second Language (ESL) sequence take WRIT 111 and WRIT
161, which are equivalent to WRIT 101 and WRIT 151. Some students may require
additional practice in basic writing and may be asked to take WRIT 100 or WRIT 110
or the intensive English sequence. Upon completion of the required sequence of
composition courses, students choose one course from each of the following groups:

GROUP A— GROUP B—
Literature Options Career Writing Options

LITR 210 The Art of Poetry WRIT 310 Business Writing

LITR 220 The Art of Drama WRIT 316 Writing for the Technical Professions
LITR 230 The Art of Fiction WRIT 320 Report Writing
LITR 240 The Art of Prose WRIT 325 Writing for Arts
or any English and Architecture
literature course. WRIT 330 Writing for
Communication Arts
or any advanced
writing course.

The speech program emphasizes the importance of effective oral communication in

formal and informal situations. Students learn the fundamentals of speech composition
and delivery through informative and persuasive speaking and through discussion. All
students take SPCH 105 and earn a total of 15 credits in English and speech. Practicums
in theater arts and principles of acting are also offered.

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■ Curriculum requirements for Plus one of the following advanced courses:

DGIM 101 Introduction to Digital Imaging 3
Technical Writing Certificate
LITR 240 The Art of Prose: Scientific
Program
and Technical Literature 3
SPCH 205 Professional Speaking and Advanced
Students seeking to earn a Certificate in Technical Oral Communication 3
Writing are required to complete 18 credits of WRIT 220 Workshop in Publication 3
coursework in the technical writing/professional WRIT 355 Advanced Writing
communications area and pass a final proficiency and Editing Techniques 3
examination. (Students with a 3.0 or better WRIT 360 Seminar in Professional Writing 3
cumulative quality point average will be exempt WRIT 415 Internship in Technical
from the exam.) and Professional Writing 3
Foundation Class
NOTE
WRIT 316 Writing for the Technical Professions 3
1) A student may earn up to three credits by challenging for
Intermediate Level
life experience.
ARTV 110 Introduction to Visual Literacy 3
WRIT 366 Survey of Technical and Professional 2) Those entering the program without sufficient technical
Document Production 3 background must take six additional credits in a
technical area. Members of the faculty will determine
Advanced Level what constitutes an appropriate background.
WRIT 351 Advanced Technical Writing 3
WRIT 363 Writing for the Web 3

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HUMA 210 LITR 320

Humanities I Shakespeare
3-0-3 3-0-3
An interdisciplinary introduction to the humanistic values of An advanced course in which selected texts and critiques
contemporary Western civilization designed to broaden the from Shakespearean literature are examined intensively.
student’s human awareness. The approach is chronological, Satisfies Group A. Prerequisite: WRIT 151 or WRIT 161.
from Biblical times to the mid-eighteenth century. (Offered
LITR 330
regularly, but not every semester.) Prerequisite: WRIT 151 or
Survey of World Literature
WRIT 161. Elective credits only. Does not satisfy Group A.
3-0-3
HUMA 220 Study of outstanding writers from all over the world except
Studies in Humanities England and America, from ancient times to the twentieth
3-0-3 century. Satisfies Group A. Prerequisite: WRIT 151 or WRIT
An interdisciplinary exploration of selected topics in the arts 161.
and humanities, designed to broaden the student’s cultural
LITR 331
awareness. Prerequisite: WRIT 151 or WRIT 161. Elective
The Art of the Novel
credits only. Does not satisfy Group A.
3-0-3
LITR 210 An advanced study of selected masterpieces in the novel
The Art of Poetry form. Satisfies Group A. Prerequisite: WRIT 151 or WRIT 161.
3-0-3
LITR 340
An intermediate-level course in which the student learns the
African American Literature
technique of reading, interpreting, and evaluating poetry of
3-0-3
increasing difficulty and brilliance. This course may be chosen
to fulfill the Group A requirement. Prerequisite: WRIT 151 or Reading and discussion of representative works of African
WRIT 161. American writers. Historical and social backgrounds are
explored to interpret African American literature within the
LITR 220 American literary tradition. Satisfies Group A. Prerequisite:
The Art of Drama WRIT 151 or WRIT 161.
3-0-3
LITR 341
An intermediate-level course in which the student explores
Twentieth-Century American Literature
dramatic literature in an effort to discover its ritual origins,
3-0-3
historical role, and current significance. This course may be
chosen to fulfill the Group A requirement. Prerequisite: WRIT An advanced study of major American literature of this
151 or WRIT 161. century. Satisfies Group A. Prerequisite: WRIT 151 or WRIT
161.
LITR 230
The Art of Fiction LITR 342
3-0-3 Nineteenth-Century American Literature
3-0-3
An intermediate-level course in which selected works of
fiction are examined in an effort to understand the Concentrated readings in major American writers through the
approaches, strategies, and techniques of artists in this nineteenth century. Satisfies Group A. Prerequisite: WRIT 151
compelling medium. This course may be chosen to fulfill the or WRIT 161.
Group A requirement. Prerequisite: WRIT 151 or WRIT 161. LITR 350
LITR 240 Children’s Literature
The Art of Prose: Scientific 3-0-3
and Technical Literature In this advanced course, students will study selected
3-0-3 children’s literature from the 19th century to the present. A
An intermediate-level course in which the art of prose variety of genres, including fairytales, fantasy, fables and
writing is explored in depth. This course focuses on stylistics adventure stories are examined, each in the light of literary
and rhetoric and covers the development of scientific and and psychological themes. Writing is an integral component
technical literature. This course may be chosen to fulfill the of the course. Prerequisite: WRIT 151 or WRIT 161; counts as
Group A requirement. Prerequisite: WRIT 151 or WRIT 161. Group A requirement for Education majors only.

LITR 310 LITR 360

Modern Poetry Irish Literature
3-0-3 3-0-3
This course is more a study in depth than an introduction to This course examines representative works of Irish writers
representative British and American poets of the twentieth since 1700, with special attention paid to social, historical,
century. Emphasis is placed on the manner in which modern political and religious contexts and their effect on Irish
poetry derives from traditional patterns yet manages to literature. Satisfies Group A. Prerequisite: WRIT 151 or WRIT
create new forms and messages for our time. Satisfies Group 161.
A. Prerequisite: WRIT 151 or WRIT 161. LITR 370
LITR 315 Literature and Medicine
Modern Drama In this course we will examine literary representations of
3-0-3 illness, disability, and disease. Through close readings of a
An in-depth study of representative British, American, variety of genres which may include poems, short stories,
Continental and other dramatists of the twentieth century, plays, and medical memoirs, students will consider questions
with an emphasis on both the modern and contemporary such as the following: How does illness define and sometimes
164 periods. Satisfies Group A. Prerequisite: WRIT 151 or WRIT transform us? What do our responses to the sick tell us about
161. ourselves? What is a "good death"? What shapes public
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responses to disease and epidemics? Who defines normality, area of specialization: Literature and Culture, Professional
and how do we react to those who deviate from it? What are Writing, or Theater. Individual, supervised research is a major
the obligations of the healthy to those who suffer? How have component of the course. Prerequisite: Senior standing.
the efforts of disability activists and disability studies
WRIT 100
scholars changed how we view disability and the “normal”
Basic Writing and Reading
body? Throughout the course, we will pay particular
4-0-4*
attention to the social and historical forces that shape
attitudes towards illness, disability, and medical treatment. A course designed for students whose English placement test
Satisfies Group A. Prerequisite: WRIT 151 or WRIT 161. reveals the need for improved basic writing and reading skills.
Students will read various kinds of writing and create a
LITR 410 portfolio of their own writing. The course will improve the use
Literature Seminar of standard grammar and mechanics and develop
3-0-3 comprehension strategies, vocabulary and study skills.
An advanced course which explores in depth each semester Coursework includes a computer lab component. Prerequisite:
one major literary figure, one historical period, one English placement test.
movement, one literary type, one work, or the writing of
WRIT 101
literature in the areas of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or drama.
College Composition I
The subject will vary from offering to offering. A student may
3-0-3
repeat the seminar but not any one given course content.
Satisfies Group A. Prerequisite: WRIT 151 or WRIT 161. Instruction in and application of the principles and skills
involved in effective expository writing, with most readings
LITR 420 from nonfiction prose. Required of all freshmen. Coursework
Literature Survey includes the creating of a portfolio and a computer lab
3-0-3 component. Prerequisite: Writ 100 or English Placement
In this advanced course, students will survey British or Exam.
American literature of a specific period. The period covered
WRIT 110
will vary from semester to semester. Students may repeat the
Basic Writing and Reading
course to cover additional time periods. Satisfies Group A.
for International Students
Prerequisite: WRIT 151 or WRIT 161.
5-0-5*
LITR 430 A course for international students whose English placement
Major Author test reveals need for improved basic writing and reading
3-0-3 skills. Students will read various kinds of writing and create a
In this advanced course, students will study a single major portfolio of their own writing. The course will improve use of
author. The course will provide intensive study of selected standard grammar and mechanics and develop
texts, an examination of the milieu in which the author wrote, comprehension strategies, vocabulary and study skills.
and will include study of other texts that were influential Coursework includes a computer lab component. Prerequisite:
upon or influenced by the major author. The author studies English placement test.
will vary from semester to semester; the choices will include
WRIT 111
those authors who are generally considered part of the canon
College Composition I for International Students
as well as third world and minority authors. Students may
3-0-3
repeat the course to study a different major author. Satisfies
Group A. Prerequisite: WRIT 151 or WRIT 161. A writing course for students of English as a second
language. Instruction in and application of the principles and
LITR 440 skills involved in effective expository writing, with attention
Multicultural Literature placed on vocabulary, idiom, sentence structure, and general
3-0-3 fluency. In lieu of College Composition I for ESL students.
In this advanced course, the focus will be on the literature of Coursework includes the creating of a portfolio and a
another culture, subculture, or combination of cultures. The computer lab component. Prerequisites: WRIT 110 or English
approach and subject matter will vary from offering to placement test.
offering. A student may repeat the course to take advantage
WRIT 151
of the different offerings. Satisfies Group A. Prerequisite:
College Composition II
WRIT 151 or WRIT 161.
3-0-3
LITR 450 Further development of the expository writing and reading
Special Topics in Literature skills taught in English. An introduction to literature and
3-0-3 development of library skills leading to a documented
In this advanced course, students will examine literature research paper. Prerequisite: WRIT 101.
from a particular perspective. The course will focus on a
WRIT 161
specific theme, genre or approach, may focus on literature in
College Composition II
relation to another discipline, or may look at literature in any
for International Students
other way that does not fall within the Survey, Major Author,
3-0-3
or Multicultural categories. The content of the course will
vary from semester to semester. Many of the offerings will Continuation and expansion of Writ 111. An introduction to
focus on non-Western literature. Students may repeat the literature and development of library skills leading to a
course to take advantage of the varying offerings. Satisfies documented research paper. Prerequisite: WRIT 111.
Group A. Prerequisite: WRIT 151 or WRIT 161. WRIT 210
LITR 460 Workshop in Publication
Capstone Seminar 2-0-2
3-0-3 Students enrolled in this course are given the opportunity to
work in a supervised, professional manner on campus. Grades 165
This senior seminar provides special studies in the students'
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are on a pass/fail basis. May be repeated up to 12 credits. presentations. Coursework includes a computer lab
Prerequisite: WRIT 101 or WRIT 111 and approval of instructor. component. Prerequisite: WRIT 151 or 161.
WRIT 220 WRIT 335
Workshop in Publication Writing for Publication
3-0-3 3-0-3
A continuation of WRIT 210. Prerequisite: WRIT 101 or WRIT An advanced writing course, with special emphasis on
111 and approval of instructor. published work. Students interested in writing and those
seriously committed to their own writing improvement and to
WRIT 230
the writing of prose articles, fiction or poetry are especially
Workshop in Publication
encouraged to take this course. Prerequisite: WRIT 151 or 161.
4-0-4
A continuation of WRIT 220. Prerequisite: WRIT 101 or WRIT WRIT 351
111 and approval of instructor. Advanced Technical Writing
3-0-3
WRIT 310
Advanced training and practice in the techniques and forms
Business Writing
of technical writing. Focused around planning and producing
3-0-3
electronic and print-based manuals. Topics will include:
An intermediate-level writing course for students in business. information gathering; usability testing; group collaboration,
Instruction and practice in all phases of business project management, using text and graphics, relevant
communications, such as reports, memoranda, technologies, and writing techniques. coursework includes a
correspondence, and oral presentations, as well as in-depth computer lab component. Prerequisite: Any Group B course.
study of research methods. Required of all business and
management majors. Coursework includes a computer lab WRIT 355
component. Prerequisite: WRIT 151 or 161. Advanced Writing and Editing Techniques
3-0-3
WRIT 316
An advanced workshop in business and technical writing
Writing for the Technical Professions
techniques including technical aspects of editing and
3-0-3
interpersonal skills employed by successful editors.
An intermediate-level writing course for students of the Participants practice revising writing for specific audiences;
physical and life sciences and technology. Emphasis on style strengthen their techniques in revising for style, clarity, and
in technical writing, modes of technical discourse (definition, conciseness; increase their command of grammar and
description, analysis, interpretation), and strategies for mechanics; practice production editing and using style
effective business communication, including resume writing, manuals; utilize word processors and computerized text
technical reports and oral presentations. Methods and editors; and develop important interpersonal editing skills
procedures of research are explored in depth. Recommended through the use of role playing and peer evaluation.
for all science and technology majors. coursework includes a Participants also continue to be exposed to a variety of
computer lab component, oral presentation of final reports common forms of career-oriented business and technical
using presentation software, and exploration of appropriate writing. Prerequisite: Any Group B course.
technology for technical communication. Prerequisite: WRIT
151 or WRIT 161. WRIT 360
Seminar in Professional Writing
WRIT 320 3-0-3
Report Writing
An advanced seminar in a specialized topic, utilizing the
3-0-3
expertise of an instructor from the profession at large or from
An intermediate-level writing course for students of the the regular NYIT faculty. The topic will vary from offering to
behavioral and social sciences. Methods and procedures of offering. Prerequisites: Any Group B course.
research; emphasis on reports and advanced research papers
and strategies for effective business communication WRIT 363
including resume writing and oral presentations. Writing for the Web
Recommended for all majors in the behavioral sciences, 3-0-3
political science, and economics. Coursework includes a This is a computer-intensive course. Focus is on learning and
computer lab component. Prerequisite: WRIT 151 or 161. practicing advanced aspects of creating multimedia,
hypertext, and online help documents. Topics: linear and
WRIT 325
nonlinear planning structures ("information architecture"),
Writing for Arts and Architecture
writing stylistics, the rhetoric and use of graphics, linking,
3-0-3
reading and editing online, project management. Oral
An intermediate-level writing course for students of the arts presentations of final project with computer-based
and architecture. Methods and procedures of writing critical presentation programs. Prerequisite: Any Group B course.
and technical papers, proposals, and articles, and strategies
for effective business communication including resume WRIT 366
writing and oral presentations. Recommended for all art and Survey of Technical
architecture majors. Coursework includes a computer lab and Professional Document Production
component. Prerequisite: WRIT 151 or 161. 3-0-3
A survey of principles, techniques and procedures of
WRIT 330
electronic and print-based document production. Topics: the
Writing for Communication Arts
relationship between written and visual material, traditional
3-0-3
copy preparation and design, desktop publishing, traditional
An intermediate-level writing course for students in the printing techniques for books, brochures, pamphlets, and
communication field with emphasis on developing writing newsletters. Students will produce their own brochures,
fluency. Focus on expository, persuasive writing; in-depth pamphlets, and newsletters. coursework includes a computer
166 study of research methods; and strategies for effective lab component. Prerequisite: Any Group B course.
business communication, including resume writing and oral
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WRIT 415 environments. Prerequisites: SPCH 105.

Internship in Technical
SPCH 210
and Professional Writing
Oral Communication
3-0-3
2-0-2
An advanced elective course which permits the student to
Intensification of speech disciplines introduced in SPCH 105.
gain supervised on-the-job experience as a technical
Individual recordings of oral readings and extemporaneous
communicator in a professional environment. Prerequisite:
speeches are made to effect improvement in oral
WRIT 351, WRIT 355, and/or permission of advisor.
communication. Prerequisite: SPCH 105.
SPCH 215
Theater Speeches for all Occasions
1-0-1
THEA 110 Study and practice of basic types of speaking situations.
Introduction to Theater Arts Prerequisite: SPCH 105.
3-0-3
The arts of the theater: drama, music, dance, and play SPCH 250
production, with study of plays representing major theatrical Parliamentary Procedure
trends. 1-0-1
Parliamentary procedure from the point of view of the
THEA 210 chairperson, combining study of the fundamental principles
Principles of Acting of procedure and actual practice in the conduct of meetings.
3-0-3 Prerequisite: SPCH 105.
An introductory course in acting intended to give the student
a basic technique. Prerequisite: SPCH 105.
Foreign Languages
THEA 260
Advanced Acting ARAB 101
3-0-3 Elementary Arabic I
Students refine and develop acting techniques through 3-0-3
advanced exercises, in-class performance, formal instruction The Arabic course is a semester-long course of Arabic as a
and professional and peer evaluation. Prerequisite: THEA 210. living language. It introduces students to the four language
skills, namely listening, speaking, reading & writing.
THEA 265 Instruction includes initiating and responding to a simple
Workshop in Theatrical Performance conversation, reading simple short passages, and writing
2-0-2 simple compositions. The course touches on aspects of the
Students enrolled in this course are given the opportunity to culture and exposes students to authentic materials such as
work in a supervised, professional manner on some aspect of audio, video, and text. Previous knowledge of Arabic is not
play production—from acting to set design. Grades are on a required.
pass/fail basis. May be repeated up to 12 credits.
CHIN 101
THEA 270 Elementary Chinese I
Workshop in Theatrical Performance 3-0-3
3-0-3 Elementary Chinese I is the beginning course in Chinese
A continuation of THEA 265. language. The emphasis of this class will be on developing
THEA 275 conversational skills in Chinese. The course teaches Modern
Work in Theatrical Performance Standard Chinese, the official language of the People’s
4-0-4 Republic of China and Taiwan. The dialect taught in this
A continuation of THEA 270. course is Mandarin. The course also provides opportunities for
students to develop basic reading skills needed to function in
contemporary China. Background information on China’s
Speech history, culture and society will be introduced as an element
SPCH 105 of the course. No prerequisite required.
Basic Speech Communication SPAN 101
3-0-3 Elementary Spanish I
Study of the fundamentals of verbal communication 3-0-3
including public speaking, interpersonal communication, and Drill in pronunciation, essentials of grammar and basic
small group interaction. Training in methods of obtaining and vocabulary. Reading of basic text.
organizing materials and ideas for effective verbal
communication. Each student will speak several times to an SPAN 151
audience. Elementary Spanish II
3-0-3
SPCH 205
Continued drill in pronunciation, essentials of grammar and
Professional Speaking
basic vocabulary. Reading of progressively more difficult
and Advanced Oral Communication
textual material. Prerequisite: SPAN 101.
3-0-3
Study through practice of professional public speaking and
advanced professional communication techniques. Topics * Equivalent credits. Not applicable to the baccalaureate degree, but
covered include: audience analysis, techniques of persuasion, valid for maintaining full-time student status.
interview techniques, listening skills, presentation styles and
techniques, effective audio and visual aids, and special The credit for WRIT 100 or WRIT 110 may be used as elective credits
problems of communicating technical information. Students for some majors but not others. Check the specific major in this 167
catalog to determine if these credits are not eligible for elective
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English Language Institute

Coordinator: Linda Comac
Assistant Coordinator: Tracy McGoldrick
Adjunct Faculty: J. Frymer, K. Johnson, M. Lucchi, M. O’Neil, M. Stacey, T. Stacey.
The English Language Institute (ELI) offers a highly competitive program in English as a Second
Language, especially designed to prepare students for both academic and professional careers. The
ELI offers beginners, high-beginners, intermediate, and advanced non-credit courses in reading,
writing, listening comprehension, and speaking. Placement in one of these levels is determined by
an English proficiency exam. All classes are limited to 15 students so that every student receives
individual attention. All the classes run for fifteen weeks in the fall and spring and eight weeks in
the summer.
The ELI is also a cultural center where international students are introduced to American culture
and life. The ELI offers cultural and social activities that become part of our students’ educational
experiences.
Furthermore, ELI is a service center for those residents of our communities for whom English is a
second language. ELI offers part-time courses for those students who need to improve their
language skills but do not need to be full-time students. This school is authorized under federal law
to enroll non-immigrant alien students.

ESLI 068 ESLI 078

Basic English Intensive Conversation/Listening
20 hours per week Comprehension (Low-Intermediate)
This course is an intensive program in reading, writing, 10 hours per week
listening comprehension and speaking for beginners. Students have the opportunity to improve their speaking and
listening skills through informal conversation, group work,
ESLI 077
and individual presentations. This course uses audio and
Intensive Reading and Writing
video materials in addition to lectures.
(Low-Intermediate)
10 hours per week ESLI 086
This course offers students instruction to improve their Intermediate Reading
reading and writing skills. 6 hours per week
The course is designed to expand students’ reading skills,
vocabulary, and command of idioms. Students read and
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ESLI 087 opportunity to practice the sounds of American English

Intermediate Writing extensively with the guidance of a professional instructor.
6 hours per week
ESLI 595
The emphasis of this course is on the conventions of the Technical English
written language. Students practice writing in a variety of 4 hours per week
styles.
An advanced course that stresses the techniques and forms
ESLI 088 of scientific and technical writing for ESL students. It is
Intermediate Course in Speaking primarily for graduate students who are studying computer
and Listening Comprehension science, engineering, environmental technology, and related
6 hours per week fields. Students practice writing resumes, reports, manuals,
This course is designed to develop oral fluency, pronunciation, memos, and analysis essays. In addition, students will learn
and accent reduction. The use of audio-video materials helps research techniques and write a research paper.
the students develop their listening comprehension skills. ESLI 596
ESLI 096 Business English
Characteristics of American Culture 4 hours per week
6 hours per week An advanced course that emphasizes the development of
This course is designed for speakers of English as a second vocabulary and idioms used in the business world. Students
language who wish to improve their conversation as well as also learn research techniques and write a research paper,
their writing and reading skills. The course examines the resume, cover letter, memos, and a proposal. Role-playing of
beliefs, behaviors and experiences that may be unique to the job situations increases fluency and confidence. This course is
United States. Students will read and discuss various primarily for students in the M.B.A. program and similar
documents (e.g., the Bill of Rights) as well as current essays. graduate majors, but any qualified student may register for it.
In addition, noteworthy TV programs, films, and speeches will ESLI 597
be presented in class. American Culture in Film
ESLI 097 4 hours per week
Advanced Reading and Writing Course This course introduces ESL students to the various aspects of
6 hours per week American culture as depicted in films. The course emphasizes
This course is designed mainly for students who need to the development of listening comprehension, speaking, and
prepare themselves for academic writing. Students read and writing skills. Students watch, discuss, and write about films.
discuss essays and learn the conventions of essay writing In addition, they will learn research techniques and write a
through examples and practice. research paper. This course is recommended for graduate
students in communication arts, but any qualified student
ESLI 098 may register for it.
Advanced Course in Speaking
and Listening Comprehension ESLI 598
6 hours per week Academic Writing
This course emphasizes stress and intonation, and the 4 hours per week to 6 hours per week
appropriate use of idioms. Students learn to speak with ease An advanced course that focuses on the writing conventions
in social, professional, and academic settings. Besides expected of students in N. American colleges and universities.
participating in class discussion, students are expected to Students will learn to write thesis and topic sentences,
make formal presentations. The use of audio-visual materials transition, specific supporting details, introductory and
helps the students develop their listening comprehension concluding paragraphs. Students will learn research
skills. techniques including identifying reliable sources and
discriminating between fact and opinion, and will practice
ESLI 100 writing a research paper. Throughout the semester, sentence
The Sounds of American English: structure and grammar rules will be stressed. Prerequisites
A Course in Accent Reduction determined by placement test.
3 hours per week
This course is designed for speakers of English as a second
language who are somewhat fluent in English but need to
improve their pronunciation skills. Students will have the

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Fine Arts
Faculty: J. Grundy, T. Nauheim, Y. Oda, L. Pocock, R. Smith, R. Vavetsi, P. Voci,
P. Wongpakdee
Adjunct Faculty: L. Aragon, B. Bennett, E. Collings, J. Cino, J. Dewoody, T. DiSpigna,
E. Donsky, M. Greene, C. Lawrence, W. Leighton, V. Manzi-Schacht, R. Martin,
A. Masino, L. Poliakov, A. Prohaska, A. Shundi, S. Sindorf, M. Vahey, R. Valeo, G. Viskupic,
D. Voci, S. Woodburn, R. Zagury, F. Zbarsky.
The fine arts program of the College of Arts and Sciences is offered in three areas:
computer graphics, graphic design, and teacher education. All lead to the Bachelor of
Fine Arts degree.
A distinguished faculty of practicing artists and designers expose the student to a
variety of artistic approaches, from traditional through modernist and contemporary styles.
Admission is competitive. Fine arts applicants are required to submit a portfolio of
previous artwork; samples are evaluated for artistic skills, potential, and overall
presentation.
All curriculums are designed to increase student awareness of the entire field of visual
arts. Prior to specialized study, each area requires the same first-year foundation
curriculum which establishes principles of artistic concepts through emphasis on
composition, design, color and drawing. A series of exhibitions throughout the academic
year reflects the scope of instruction within this area of study. The Fine Arts
Department's computer graphics coursework uses state-of-the-art hardware systems,
as well as a wide variety of 2-D and 3-D application software. The computer graphics
laboratories in Old Westbury and Manhattan are considered among the most advanced
facilities in the metropolitan area.
The range of experience for the student of fine arts includes drawing, painting,
sculpture, printmaking, computer graphics, and photography with emphasis upon both
technique and artistic problems. The primary goal is to sharpen values and develop
individual artistic personality. The fine arts curriculum has as its ultimate objective the
improvement of the very quality of the perceptions of life, and therefore forms the
philosophical foundation of the professionally oriented programs in this area.

Computer Graphics
Computer graphics is an artist's medium that has emerged as a powerful imaging tool.
Today, computer graphics is a much sought-after field of study due to its expansive use
in a variety of visualization applications throughout the world. Without the foundations
in the principles of design, studio practice and a portfolio of critiqued work, the
application rarely produces professional results.
Our goal is to help students understand the relationship of design and technology. This
allows the student to develop the ability to create and compose content that
communicates ideas in an effective manner for both general and specific markets.
Successful presentations will educate, inform, motivate, entertain, persuade, challenge
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■ Curriculum requirements for the Behavioral Sciences 3 credits

Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in English
Computer Graphics SPCH 105 Speech 3
WRIT 101 English Composition I 3
College Success Seminar(1) 2 credits WRIT 151 English Composition II 3
Freshman Foundation WRIT English Group A 3
ARTD 101 Two-Dimensional Design I 3 LITR English Group B 3
ARTD 102 Three-Dimensional Design I 3 15 credits
ARTD 151 Two-Dimensional Design II 3
ARTD 152 Three-Dimensional Design II 3 Liberal Arts 3 credits
ARTW 101 Drawing I 3 Mathematics 3 credits
ARTW 151 Drawing II 3
Science
Computer Graphics Sequence * Life Science 3
ARTC 201 Computer Graphics I 3 PHYS 115 Humanity & Physical Univ. 3
ARTC 251 Computer Graphics II 3
ARTC 301 Computer Graphics III 3 6 credits
ARTC 351 Computer Graphics IV 3 Social Sciences
ARTC 401 Sr. Project Computer Graphics I 4 ECON 101 Economics 3
ARTC 402 Sr. Thesis Computer Graphics I 3 History or Political Science 3
ARTC 451 Sr. Project Computer Graphics II 4 PHIL 110 Philosophy 3
ARTC 452 Sr. Thesis Computer Graphics II 3
ARTC 404 Special Project A 4 9 credits
Studio Options (choose 5) Departmental elective 3 credits
ARTJ 403 Special Project B 3 Free electives 9 credits
ARTP 201 Painting I 3
ARTR 201 Printing I 3 Total credits required 126-128
ARTS 201 Sculpture I 3
ARTW 201 Drawing III 3
*All computer graphics courses require department permission prior
ARTW 251 Drawing IV 3 to registration.
ARTY 201 Photography I 3
(1) All entering first-year freshmen, transfer students with less than
63 credits 12 credits, and students on probation are required to complete the
College Success Seminar.
Art History
ARTH 101 Art History I 3
ARTH 151 Art History II 3
ARTH 201 Art History III 3
ARTH 301 Aesthetics I 3
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Graphic Design
Graphic Design as an industry has become a significant growth area worldwide. With the rapid
changes taking hold in the way business and advertising is being conducted today, it is no wonder
that experts have targeted graphic design as the profession to manage and deliver the volume of
information which is exponentially produced and consumed.
The new graphic designers must be able to design and direct a multitude of media without being lost
in the avalanche. The graphic design sequence of courses prepares our students to accept the
challenge by integrating and interpreting the language and syntax of visualization within emerging
technology. This knowledge and skill has become the current entry level requirement of the industry.
NYIT students will be well prepared at their first employment interview with portfolio in hand, on
CD-ROM and on a Web page.

■ Curriculum requirements for the Behavioral Sciences 3 credits

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic English
Design SPCH 105 Speech 3
WRIT 101 English Composition I 3
College Success Seminar(1) 2 credits WRIT 151 English Composition II 3
Freshman Foundation WRIT English Group A 3
ARTD 101 Two-Dimensional Design I 3 LITR English Group B 3
ARTD 102 Three-Dimensional Design I 3 15 credits
ARTD 151 Two-Dimensional Design II 3
ARTD 152 Three-Dimensional Design II 3 Liberal Arts 3 credits
ARTW 101 Drawing I 3 Mathematics 3 credits
ARTW 151 Drawing II 3
Science
Design Graphics Sequence Life Science Option 3
ARTC 201 Computer Graphics I * 3 PHYS 115 Humanity and Physical Univ. 3
ARTC 251 Computer Graphics II * 3
ARTC 301 Computer Graphics III * 3 6 credits
ARTG 201 Graphic Design I 3 Social Sciences
ARTG 251 Graphic Design II 3 ECON 101 Economics 3
ARTG 301 Graphic Design III 3 History or Political Science 3
ARTG 302 Typography 3 PHIL 110 Philosophy 3
ARTG 303 Illustration 3
ARTG 351 Package Design 3 9 credits
ARTG 352 Editorial Design 3 Departmental elective 3 credits
ARTG 401 Advertising Design Problems 3
ARTG 402 Book Design 3 Free electives 9 credits
ARTG 451 Portfolio 3 Total credits required 128
Studio Options (choose 3)
ARTP 201 Painting I 3
*All computer graphics courses require department permission prior
ARTR 201 Printing I 3 to registration.
ARTS 201 Sculpture I 3
ARTW 201 Drawing III 3 (1) All entering first-year freshmen, transfer students with less than
12 credits, and students on probation are required to complete the
ARTW 251 Drawing IV 3 College Success Seminar.
ARTY 201 Photography I 3
66 credits
Art History
ARTH 101 Art History I 3
ARTH 151 Art History II 3
ARTH 201 Art History III 3
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ARTC 201 be introduced. The previous thesis may also be extended if

Computer Graphics I the scope of the proposal warrants. Prerequisite: ARTC 402.
1-3-3
ARTD 101
Introductory course in digital image-making which surveys 2-D Design I
the currently used application packages in the computer 1-3-3
graphics field. Hands-on experience with emphasis on
An introduction to the principles of two-dimensional design
developing and understanding of the workings of a digital
and color theory. Visual concepts are presented and
design system. Prerequisite: Department permission.
reinforced through a series of classroom assignments.
ARTC 251
ARTD 102
Computer Graphics II
3-D Design I
1-3-3
1-3-3
In-depth use of commercial computer graphic design
An introduction to the principles of three-dimensional
packages. Lecture topics include: preparation, input,
design. Methods and materials are explored through a
manipulation, display and output of digital images.
progressive series of studio assignments.
Prerequisite: ARTC 201.
ARTD 151
ARTC 301
2-D Design II
Computer Graphics III
1-3-3
1-3-3
A continuation of ARTD 101. Prerequisite: ARTD 101.
Advanced work in two-dimensional computer graphic design
with emphasis on the process for creating digital ARTD 152
compositions. Prerequisite: ARTC 251. 3-D Design II
1-3-3
ARTC 351
A continuation of ARTD 102. Prerequisite: ARTD 102.
Computer Graphics IV
1-3-3 ARTG 201
Introduction to multimedia creation utilizing a computer Graphic Design I
graphic system and commercial software. Final project 1-3-3
includes production and presentation of a complete digital An introduction to various aspects of graphic design from
portfolio of student work. Prerequisite: ARTC 301. concept to finished art for visual communications. Learning
skills include: symbol design, die cutting, embossing, magic
ARTC 401
marker indication, and various use of art tools and materials.
Senior Project in Computer Graphics I
Basic lecture in computer technology, production, pre-press
2-6-4
and printing methods.
A final project for the senior student in computer graphics
involving a team approach to formulating and executing a ARTG 251
professional 3-D production. Prerequisites: ARTC 351 and Graphic Design II
department permission. 1-3-3
Designing the corporate identity and its application to
ARTC 402
business graphics. Long term design applications for business
Senior Thesis in Computer Graphics I
stationary, signage, and trademarks. For advertising on
3-0-3
client's products and services to convey a public image. From
A writing course in which the senior student presents a thesis
concept to finish art. Prerequisite: ARTG 201.
in computer graphics on either its technical or conceptual
aspects. This thesis may be related to a concurrent senior ARTG 301
project. Faculty will approve and direct the proposal. Graphic Design III
Prerequisite: Senior student. 1-3-3
Advanced graphic design projects with a greater emphasis on
ARTC 404
concepts (integrating art and copy). Assignments based on
Special Project A
the unique use of typography and other visual elements of
2-6-4
design. Project solution are guided towards finished art and
Advanced work in 3-D computer graphics with an emphasis
professional presentation methods, to achieve competitive
on the development of a singular directed project. The
portfolio samples. Prerequisite: ARTG 251.
student will be responsible for concept development,
storyboard creation, technical and aesthetic problem solving, ARTG 302
and final product presentation. Prerequisite: Department Typography
permission. 1-3-3
A course in type awareness. To explore the history of
ARTC 451
typography, origins of the alphabet, type families, and
Senior Project in Computer Graphics II
designing with type. Learning skills will cover type
2-6-4
preferences, type moods, traditional and computer
A continuation of Senior Project I in which the project or
copyediting methods.
series of projects in Computer Graphics are finalized.
Presentation of final work for critique is required. ARTG 303
Prerequisite: ARTC 401. Illustration
1-3-3
ARTC 452
Techniques pertinent to editorial design. Advanced
Senior Thesis in Computer Graphics II
illustration techniques using pencil, gouache, tempera,
3-0-3
watercolor, and magic marker.
A continuation of senior thesis I in which a new thesis may
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ARTG 351 ARTH 301

Package Design Aesthetics I
1-3-3 3-0-3
A study in two and three-dimensional package design, A survey of the visual arts of the present day. Comparative
creating innovative and functional packaging to promote the analysis of the visual arts and the various performing and
manufactured product. Learning skills will include designs for literary arts. The study of the more notable historical
labels, various shaped containers, and point of purchase in contemplation on the nature of art and beauty.
store counter-top display. Prerequisite: ARTG 301.
ARTH 351
ARTG 352 Aesthetics II
Editorial Design 3-0-3
1-3-3 A continuation of ARTH 301. Prerequisite: ARTH 301.
The design of single and double-page layouts for magazines
ARTJ 301
and newspapers using typography, illustrations, photography
Open Elective in Fine Arts
and other design elements to enhance the layout.
1-3-3
Prerequisite: ARTG 351.
A course intended to utilize the unique experience or talents
ARTG 401 of particular instructors, either currently teaching in the
Advertising Design Problems school or from the profession at large. The content and
1-3-3 prerequisites will be announced upon each scheduling.
Advanced graphic design problems will explore planning and
ARTJ 302
design of a corporate advertising campaign. The student will
Open Elective in Fine Arts
learn how to design ads, brochures, packaging, TV
2-4-4
storyboards, car cards, direct mail and billboard advertising.
Prerequisite: ARTG 351. A course intended to utilize the unique experience or talents
of particular instructors, either currently teaching in the
ARTG 402 school or from the profession at large. The content and
Book Design prerequisites will be announced upon each scheduling.
1-3-3
ARTJ 401
Planning and producing illustrated manuals and trade and
Special Project D
textbooks for publication. In addition to designing contents,
1-1-1
construction techniques may include the accordion fold,
spiral binding, a stapled pamphlet, and a hand-sewn, bound Designed for the advanced student to carry out investigations
hardcovered book. Prerequisite: ARTG 251. of certain aesthetic concepts and experiments using diverse
materials which cannot be accomplished under other more
ARTG 451 specialized course numbers. Project abstract must be filed
Portfolio and approved prior to registration. Prerequisite: Departmental
1-3-3 permission.
This course will help the student enhance and assemble a
ARTJ 402
variety of work samples acquired throughout the degree
Special Project C
program. A resumé will also be prepared. Additional
1-2-2
objectives will include learning advertising agency
procedures, preparing for the interview, working with Designed for the advanced student to carry out investigations
placement agencies, and where to look for employment in the of certain aesthetic concepts and experiments using diverse
graphic design field. Prerequisite: ARTG 401. materials which cannot be accomplished under other more
specialized course numbers. Project abstract must be filed
ARTH 101 and approved prior to registration. Prerequisite: Departmental
Art History I permission.
3-0-3
ARTJ 403
A survey of history and principles of the fine and utilitarian
Special Project B
arts from the Paleolithic era through the Renaissance.
1-3-3
ARTH 111 Designed for the advanced student to carry out investigations
Introduction to the Arts of certain aesthetic concepts and experiments using diverse
2-0-2 materials which cannot be accomplished under other more
The history of art is viewed from the standpoint of painting specialized course numbers. Project abstract must be filed
and sculpture as they relate to architecture during significant and approved prior to registration. Prerequisite: Departmental
periods in the history of art. Emphasis will be placed upon the permission.
parallels in the history of art and architecture.
ARTP 201
ARTH 151 Painting I
Art History II 1-3-3
3-0-3 Elements of composition as well as basic painting techniques
A continuation of Art History I from the Baroque Era to the are introduced through studio assignments.
eve of World War I.
ARTP 251
ARTH 201 Painting II
Art History III 1-3-3
3-0-3 A continuation of ARTP 201. Prerequisite: ARTP 201.
A continuation of Art History II from 1914 to approximately
1980. (Art after this point is reviewed in ARTH 301
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ARTP 301 ARTV 110

Painting III Introduction to Visual Literacy
1-3-3 1-3-3
Advanced projects in painting are offered to allow the The investigation, interpretation and practice of
student a greater interaction with the medium. Prerequisite: communicating information and emotions is explored via
ARTP 251. visual imagery. Using the language of 2D and 3D
composition, students are introduced to design fundamentals
ARTP 351
that emphasize the relationships between line, mass and
Painting IV
form in organizing the elements that create statements
1-3-3
within the frame. Exercises will be assigned utilizing a wide
A continuation of ARTP 301. Prerequisite: ARTP 301. variety of media. Topics include: the meaning of images in a
ARTR 201 cultural context; misrepresentation and subliminal
Printing I messaging in visualization; application of color theory; uses
1-3-3 of photography and typography; internet site and page
Studio survey of the process used in designing and producing design.
prints. Zinc plate etching is the primary medium. ARTW 101
ARTR 251 Drawing I
Printing II 1-3-3
1-3-3 An introduction to perspective and figure drawing in which a
Technical theory and studio work in the screenprint process. variety of techniques are used.
Basic stencil and photographic methods are explored. ARTW 151
Prerequisite: ARTR 201. Drawing II
ARTR 301 1-3-3
Printing III A continuation of ARTW 101. Prerequisite: ARTW 101.
1-3-3 ARTW 201
Advanced work in printmaking allowing the student a greater Drawing III
range of experimentation with the medium. Prerequisite: 1-3-3
ARTR 251. Intermediate drawing. Emphasis on form, structure, and
ARTR 351 individual expression. Projects are geared toward the
Printing IV preparation of independent work. Prerequisite: ARTW 151.
1-3-3 ARTW 251
A continuation of ARTR 301. Prerequisite: ARTR 301. Drawing IV
ARTS 201 1-3-3
Sculpture I A continuation of ARTW 201. Prerequisite: ARTW 201.
1-3-3 ARTW 301
An introduction to sculpture utilizing a variety of natural and Drawing V
synthetic materials. Methods include: casting, carving and 1-3-3
construction. Advanced concepts in drawing. Prerequisite: ARTW 251.
ARTS 251 ARTW 351
Sculpture II Drawing VI
1-3-3 1-3-3
A continuation of ARTS 201. Prerequisite: ARTS 201. A continuation of ARTW 301. Prerequisite: ARTW 301.
ARTS 301 ARTY 201
Sculpture III Photography I
1-3-3 1-3-3
Advanced studio work in a variety of different materials and An introduction to the fundamentals of photography.
methods. Prerequisite: ARTS 251. Emphasis on procedures and aesthetic approaches to the
ARTS 351 medium.
Sculpture IV ARTY 251
1-3-3 Photography II
A continuation of ARTS 301. Prerequisite: ARTS 301. 1-3-3
ARTS 401 A continuation of ARTY 201. Prerequisite: ARTY 201.
Sculpture Workshop ARTY 301
1-3-3 Photography III
A sculpture course offered primarily to non-matriculated 1-3-3
students. A variety of materials and methods are explored. Advanced black and white photography projects using a large
Stone carving, casting, welding, and model making projects format camera. Prerequisite: ARTY 251.
are assigned and evaluated. Prerequisite: Instructor's
permission. ARTY 351
Photography IV
1-3-3
Intro to color photography with any format camera.
Prerequisite: ARTY 301.
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Interdisciplinary Studies Degree

Faculty: N. Bloom, E. Donaldson.
Adjunct Faculty: M. Kremers.
The degree program in Interdisciplinary Studies educates students for a wide variety of
careers and graduate study. The program stresses knowledge and understanding by
promoting the virtues of a broad-based general education. A broadly focused degree
that develops competencies in several disciplines may be the best preparation for the
modern workplace.
Enrollment in Interdisciplinary Studies offers students the opportunity to organize a
degree program to suit their individual career and academic goals. A program of
academic advisement matches a student with a faculty advisor and together they
design a degree map. The course of study is built around a required liberal arts core
curriculum (39-41 credits), which introduces students to the various areas of study at
the college. In addition to the core courses, each student selects three subject areas of
concentration, taking at least 12 credits in each area. An additional 18 elective credits
may be taken in one of these areas of concentration, and an additional six elective
credits in each of the other two areas. The 37-39 elective credits are chosen to
complete and complement the student’s individual degree plan. The Foundations of
Interdisciplinary Research (IDSP 310) introduces the students to the historical contexts
of Interdisciplinary Studies and the development of academic disciplines. The Capstone
Seminar (IDSP 410) rounds out the college experience by involving students in research
activities related to their concentrations.
Areas of concentration may be selected from the following 16 categories: Architecture,
Behavioral Sciences, Business, Communication Arts, Computer Science, English, Fine
Arts, Hospitality Management, Humanities, Labor Relations, Life Sciences,
Mathematics/Physics, Social Sciences, Technical Writing, Technology, and
Telecommunications Management. Note that the humanities concentration may include
courses in such areas as literature, philosophy, art history, architectural history, or film
history.
The wealth of elective credits available in Interdisciplinary Studies affords excellent
opportunities for students with prior learning experience. Through transfer credits
taken at other institutions or through life experience, students may have their learning
experiences converted to NYIT credits.
The program in Interdisciplinary Studies offers three degrees: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor
of Science, and Bachelor of Professional Studies. Although all students complete the
same core courses, individual degree plans differ significantly. Students who complete
at least 75 percent (90 credits or more) of liberal arts courses will be granted the
Bachelor of Arts degree. Those who complete at least 50 percent (60-89 credits) of
liberal arts courses will be awarded the Bachelor of Science degree. The Bachelor of
Professional Studies degree is granted to those students with fewer than 60 credits of
liberal arts courses.

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■ Curriculum requirements for the Interdisiplinary Studies

IDSP 310 Foundations of IS Research 3
Bachelor’s degree in
IDSP 410 Capstone Seminar 3
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies Concentrations
Liberal Arts Core: At least 36 credits in three permitted areas of concentration,
with a minimum of 12 credits in each area. Up to 18
College Success Seminar (1)
2 credits additional elective credits in any one of the three areas (a
Behavioral Sciences 3 credits possible total of 30 credits) will count toward the IS degree;
up to six additional elective credits in each of the other two
English areas (a possible total of 18 credits each) are also allowed.
Composition 6
Speech 3 Concentrations include:
One Group A course 3 Architecture, Behavioral Science, Business, Communication
One Group B course 3 Arts, Computer Science, English, Fine Arts, Hospitality
Management, Humanities, Labor Relations, Life Sciences,
15 credits Math/Physics, Social Sciences, Technical Writing, Technology,
Telecommunications Management.
Liberal Arts 3 credits
Mathematics 3 credits Concentration credits 36
Sciences
Life Science 3 Electives 37-39 credits
Physical Science 3
Total credits required 120
6 credits
(1) All entering first-year freshmen, transfer students with fewer
Social Sciences than 12 credits, and students on probation are required to complete
Economics 3 the College Success Seminar.
History or Political Science 3
Philosophy 3
9 credits

IDSP 310 IDSP 403

Foundations of Interdisciplinary Research Senior Project
3-0-3 3-0-3
A junior level course that introduces students to the This course provides students an opportunity to pursue a
historical contexts of interdisciplinary studies and the creative interdisciplinary project. Individual, supervised
development of academic disciplines. Students learn key research or creative activity is a major component of the
concepts and methods of disciplinary and interdisciplinary course. A final report is required.
research and are trained in critical thinking in information
IDSP 404
and technological literacy.
Senior Project
IDSP 320 4-0-4
Special Topics in Interdisciplinary Research This course provides students an opportunity to pursue a
3-0-3 creative interdisciplinary project. Individual, supervised
Specialized studies in interdisciplinary topics. The course may research or creative activity is a major component of the
focus on an interdisciplinary field of study or may examine a course. A final report is required.
specific issue or theme from a variety of disciplinary
IDSP 410
perspectives. May be repeated if topic changes.
Capstone Seminar
IDSP 401 3-0-3
Senior Project This seminar involves reading, writing and research activities
1-0-1 requiring demonstration of mastery in analytic and
This course provides students an opportunity to pursue a communication skills in addressing a problem related to
creative interdisciplinary project. Individual, supervised students’ individualized programs of study. Prerequisite: IDSP
research or creative activity is a major component of the 310.
course. A final report is required.
IDSP 450
IDSP 402 Internship/Service Learning in Interdisciplinary
Senior Project Studies
2-0-2 0-3-3
This course provides students an opportunity to pursue a An advanced elective course which permits the student to
creative interdisciplinary project. Individual, supervised gain supervised professional experience. Prerequisite:
research or creative activity is a major component of the Permission of advisor.
course. A final report is required.
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Life Sciences
Faculty: G. Carney, H. Diener, C. Gagna, C. Hummel, M. Land, E. Mitacek, N. Nath,
J. Ringen, L. Runco, S. Wang.
Adjunct Faculty: M. Armour, D. Deal, F. Feldmann, A. Fuscaldo, B. Hallas, M. Kapczynski,
D. Kershan, A. Mohan, G. Mintz, E. Schwartz, G. Sobel, G. Torres.
Health and environment-related studies are the basis for dealing effectively with the
characteristic complexities of the modern world. Solutions to worldwide problems call
for deep understanding and the intelligent application of chemical, medical,
bioengineering, and environmental sciences and technologies.
With expanded facilities to fulfill the modern student’s needs in this field of broad new
dimensions, the College of Arts and Sciences offers a variety of interrelated programs
leading to the Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences degree. The curriculum provides a
wide choice of courses toward options in biology, biomedical engineering, chemistry,
environmental sciences, premedical preprofessional preparation in the health sciences,
and certification for teaching secondary-school biology or chemistry.
NYIT offers two separate programs to students who wish to attend medical or other
professional schools: a Premedical Program or the Combined Bachelor of
Science/Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program.

Premedical Studies
All students accepted into any of the premedical programs will receive ongoing
assistance, advice and consultation by all College of Arts and Sciences and NYCOM
faculty. In some cases students will take medical courses with medical students in the
medical school and participate in interdisciplinary training programs.
Students should meet with the department chair in order to discuss the complete
requirements of the program most suited to their needs.
The Life Sciences Department has a special relationship with the New York College of
Osteopathic Medicine of NYIT (NYCOM). Students who graduate within the life sciences
premedicine and other preprofessional option will be given preferential treatment in
the admissions process at NYCOM. The premedical program provides thorough training
in all required subjects for medical school or other health professional school admission,
and general preparation for the medical college admission test (MCAT), which is
required for admission to almost all medical schools. The premedical program is a four-
year program designed for talented and motivated students who are willing to work
hard to achieve their goals. The premedical program requires that students submit SAT
or ACT results, and their high school transcripts. To qualify for preferential treatment
for admission to NYCOM, the student must meet all of the following requirements: 1)
have a 3.40 overall cumulative average and a 3.0 in the sciences; 2) have a combined
MCAT score of 24 and at least an N on the writing sample; and 3) obtain favorable
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B.S./D.O.—Combined Bachelor of Science

in Life Science/Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
The Combined Bachelor of Science/Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program (B.S./D.O.)
is an accredited program for talented, highly motivated students. Students in this
program complete their baccalaureate preparation in three years and may then be
admitted directly into the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYCOM), which
requires four years for the D.O. degree. To be admitted into this special program,
students must submit SAT and/or ACT results with a combined SAT score of 1200 or
above or an ACT total of at least 28. In addition they must have a High School average
of 90 or above and a high class standing. Following the completion of three years at
the undergraduate school, students may qualify for admission into NYCOM only if they
have maintained a 3.50 overall cumulative average for each semester and a 3.0 in the
sciences, received a combined MCAT score of 26, and at least an N on the writing
sample, obtained favorable letters of recommendation from the departmental
premedicine committee and received a supportive interview from NYCOM’s admissions
committee. The B.S. degree will be conferred upon successful completion of the first
year at NYCOM.

Admission Requirements for High School

Graduates and Transfer Students without a
Bachelor’s Degree
The combined B.S./M.S. occupational therapy degree program provides preparation for
students entering the professional program.
To be eligible for admission into the combined B.S./M.S. program, applicants must
possess a high school degree or equivalency. To be competitive, students must have an
overall GPA of 2.5. Preference is given to applicants with a three- to four-year sequence
in high school math and science regents courses. In addition, students are required to
provide the following:
■ Documentation of 100 hours of volunteer or paid employment under the
supervision of a licensed occupational therapist.
■ An essay (350-500 words) detailing the desire to pursue occupational
therapy as a career.
■ A second professional letter of reference (the first letter is the letter from
the licensed occupational therapist documenting the volunteer hours).
■ Official transcripts from high school and all post-secondary schools
attended.
■ A personal interview (for qualifying candidates).
■ An on-site essay on an assigned topic.
■ Competence in written and spoken English and computer skills
(preparation of documents, spreadsheets, graphs, databases, research and
presentations).
■ To be competitive, applicants should have an overall GPA of at least 2.5,
with no science or math grade below C and a combined SAT score of 850.
■ The Department of Occupation Therapy Admissions Committee will
review completed applications and render the final admission decision for
review by the NYIT Office of Admissions.
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B.S./M.S.—Combined Bachelor of Science in Life

Science, Health Professions—Occupational Therapy
Option/Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
The combined Bachelor of Science in Life Science/Master of Science in Occupational
Therapy is a 5 1/2 year program (3 + 2 1/2: 3 years of pre-professional courses and a
2 1/2-year professional phase). The master’s degree program provides entry-level
professional education in occupational therapy. For details on the professional phase of
the program, please consult the NYIT Graduate Catalog. The occupational therapy
program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
(ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 4720
Montgomery Lane, P.O. Box 31220, Bethesda, MD 20824 1220; (301) 652-AOTA;
[Link]. The program is approved by the New York State Education Department.
Graduates of the master’s degree program are eligible to sit for the national
certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National
Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion
of this exam, the individual will be an occupational therapist registered (OTR). Most
states also require licensure in order to practice; however, eligibility for state licenses
is usually based on the results of the NBCOT examination as well as on other
requirements.

In order to enter the professional phase of the program, applicants must have completed
the following undergraduate courses:
■ 8 credits in chemistry with lab
■ 8 credits in physics with lab
■ 8 credits in biology with a lab
■ 4 credits in human physiology with lab
■ 3 credits in general or introduction to psychology
■ 3 credits in developmental or child psychology
■ 3 credits in abnormal psychology
■ College algebra and trigonometry OR introduction to calculus
■ One course in statistics
■ One course in anthropology OR sociology
■ One course in ethics

This combined program is designed for undergraduates, freshmen or transfer students,

who wish to be admitted to the Master of Science program in Occupational Therapy
following three years of undergraduate work. Students may apply for admission into the
master’s program (professional phase) after completion of all prerequisite courses, if they
have maintained an overall GPA of 2.5, received no science or math grade below a C and
received the recommendation of the Occupational Therapy Admissions Committee after a
personal interview. The B.S. in Life Science will be conferred after successful completion of
the first professional year of the Occupational Therapy master’s degree program. See NYIT’s
graduate catalog for details of the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program,
which includes the Department of Occupational Therapy technical standards.
Students in this option who are not accepted into the professional phase of the
occupational therapy program must complete the requirements for another life science
option in order to receive a baccalaureate degree.
Students are advised that two semesters of organic chemistry with lab are required for
admission to medical schools and to most other professional and graduate programs in
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the health professions, behavorial and life science fields. In addition, employment in the
life sciences usually requires knowledge of organic chemistry and biochemistry at a
level greater than that offered by the single semester of bioorganic chemistry (CHEM
215). Therefore, it is strongly recommended that students who do not complete the
B.S./M.S. in Occupational Therapy take CHEM 210/250 and BIO 340.

B.S./M.S.-Combined Bachelor of Science in Life

Sciences, Health Professions—Physician Assistant
Option/Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
The combined Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences/Master of Science in Physician
Assistant (PA) Studies is a six- year program (3 + three years of preprofessional courses
and a three year professional phase). The program in physician assistant studies is a
master’s degree program that provides an entry-level physician assistant professional
education. This combined B.S.-M.S. program is specifically designed for exceptional
high school students entering directly from high school who wish to be admitted to the
Master of Science program in PA Studies. High school students applying to the
undergraduate preprofessional phase are required to have a minimum SAT score of 1100
or an ACT of 24 and a high school minimum cumulative average grade of 85.
Students may qualify for admission into the Master of Science in PA Studies
(professional phase) upon completion of all prerequisite undergraduate courses and
maintained a minimum 2.75 overall cumulative GPA, received no math or science grade
lower than C+, have verification of a minimum of 100 hours of direct patient health
care experience, submit two professional letters of recommendation, at least one from
a D.O., M.D., or PA, a one-page typewritten narrative on reasons for wanting to be a PA,
had an in-person progression evaluation and recommendation by the program director
and the Academic Review Committee for Physician Assistant, and met the Technical
Standards of the PA Program (Technical Standards are available in the PA Program
office and on the program Web site).
The Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences will be conferred after successful completion
of the first professional year of the physician assistant master’s degree program. See
NYIT’s graduate catalog for details on the Master of Science in PA Studies. Students in
this option who are not accepted into the professional phase of the PA program must
complete the requirements for another life science option in order to receive a
baccalaureate degree. Graduates of the master’s degree program are eligible to sit for
the physician assistant national certification examination (PANCE) administered by the
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Almost all states
require applicants for physician assistant licensure to pass the certification
examination. The physician assistant program is accredited by the Accreditation Review
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B.S./D.P.T.—Combined Bachelor of Science in Life

Science, Health Professions-Physical Therapy
Option/Doctor of Physical Therapy
The Combined Bachelor of Science in Life Science/Doctor of Physical Therapy is a six-
year program (3 + 3 model allowing for three years of pre-professional courses and a
three-year professional phase). The program in physical therapy is a doctorate program
providing entry-level professional education in physical therapy. The Physical Therapy
program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy (CAPTE).
This combined degree program is designed for freshman who wish to be admitted to the
program in physical pherapy following the completion of three years of undergraduate
work. Students may qualify for admission into the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
(professional phase) if they have maintained a 3.0 overall cumulative average, received
no science or math grade lower than C+ and received a recommendation from the NYIT
Physical Therapy Admissions Committee. In addition, no required math or science class
(biological sciences, chemistry, or physics) may be taken more than twice to obtain the
required grade of at least C+. The B.S. in Life Science will be conferred upon successful
completion of the first professional year of the physical therapy doctoral degree
program. See NYIT's Graduate Catalog for details of the Doctor of Physical Therapy
Program.
Students in this option who are not passed into the professional phase of the physical
therapy program will be required to complete the requirements for another life science
option in order to receive a baccalaureate degree.
Students are advised that two semesters of organic chemistry with lab are required for
admission to medical schools and most other professional and graduate programs in the
health professions, behavioral and life sciences fields. In addition, employment in the
life sciences usually requires knowledge of organic chemistry and biochemistry at a
level greater than that offered by the single semester of bioorganic chemistry (CHEM
215). Therefore, it is strongly recommended that students who do not complete the
B.S./D.P.T in Physical Therapy take CHEM 210/250 and BIO 340.

Science Programs
In addition to the premedical programs, the Department of Life Sciences also offers
programs that prepare graduates for immediate posts in the major new industries that
have been created by contemporary environmental needs—careers in chemistry, health,
ecology, industrial hygiene, and for graduate study.
Facilities include a full quota of biology and chemistry laboratories and modern
instrumentation for advanced study and research. Full-time faculty include scientists
holding doctorates in biology and chemistry and a range of interests that encompasses
anatomy, biochemistry, environmental and marine biology, ecology, immunology,
microbiology, pathology, physiology, and analytical, organic, and physical chemistry.
The flexible curriculum—comprising a required core of basic studies in pertinent sciences,
the humanities, and advanced courses in chemistry and biology—includes a broad selection
of electives wherever possible to fulfill the baccalaureate goals of each student.

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■ Curriculum requirements for the ■ Curriculum requirements for the

Bachelor of Science in Life Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences
Sciences, Chemistry Option
College Success Seminar(1) 2 credits
College Success Seminar(1) 2 credits Life Sciences Core
Life Sciences BIOL 110 General Biology I 4
BIOL 107 Environmental Science 3 BIOL 150 General Biology II 4
BIOL 110 General Biology I 4 BIOL 340 Biochemistry* 4
BIOL 150 General Biology II 4 CHEM 110 General Chemistry I 4
BIOL 340 Biochemistry 4 CHEM150 General Chemistry II 4
CHEM110 General Chemistry I 4 CHEM 210 Organic Chemistry I * 4
CHEM150 General Chemistry II 4 CHEM250 Organic Chemistry II * 4
CHEM210 Organic Chemistry I 4
CHEM250 Organic Chemistry II 4 28 credits
* Students in the health professions option
may substitute CHEM 215 for these courses
31 credits
Additional required Life Science
Chemistry Option courses according to option: 28-52 credits
BIOL 420 Instrumentation I 3
BIOL 425 Biomedical Research I 4 Behavioral Sciences
BIOL 455 Biomedical Research II 4 PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology 3 credits
CHEM 310 Quantitative Analysis 4 English
CHEM 410 Physical Chemistry I 4 Composition 6
CHEM 450 Physical Chemistry II 4 Speech 3
One Group A English course 3
23 credits WRIT 316 Writing for Technical Professions 3
Behavioral Sciences 3 credits
15 credits
English
Liberal Arts 3 credits
Composition 6
One Group A course 3 Mathematics
SPCH 105 Basic Speech 3 All students are required to take a math placement exam prior to
registration, and may have to take a developmental mathematics
WRIT 315 Technical Writing 3 course (MATH 096-MATH 100, or MATH 101) before taking required
mathematics courses, which will reduce elective credit accordingly.
15 credits See mathematics requirements
Liberal Arts for specific options 7-15 credits
Mathematics Physics
MATH141 Precalculus 4 PHYS 170 General Physics I 4
MATH170 Calculus I 4 PHYS 180 General Physics II 4
MATH180 Calculus II 4 PHYS 220 General Physics III 4
MATH260 Calculus III 4
12 credits
16 credits or
PHYS141/140 Physics for Life Sciences I 4
Physics PHYS161/160 Physics for Life Sciences II 4
PHYS 170 General Physics I 4
PHYS 180 General Physics II 4 8 credits
PHYS 220 General Physics III 4 or
PHYS 175 Physics for PreMed I 5
12 credits PHYS 185 Physics for PreMed II 5
Social Sciences
10 credits
Economics 3
History or Political Science 3 Social Sciences
Philosophy 3 Economics 3
History or Political Science 3
9 credits Philosophy 3
Electives
9 credits
At least 14-16 credits must be taken.
Electives 0-16 credits
Total credits required 128
Minimum total credits required 128
(1) All entering first-year freshmen, transfer students with less than (1) All entering first-year freshmen, transfer students with less than
12 credits, and students on probation are required to complete the 12 credits, and students on probation are required to complete the
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■ Curriculum requirements for the ■ Curriculum requirements for

Bachelor of Science in Life the Bachelor of Science in
Sciences, Biology Option Life Sciences, Premedical,
and Health Professions
College Success Seminar(1) 2 credits
College Success Seminar(1) 2 credits
Life Sciences
BIOL 110 General Biology I 4 Life Sciences
BIOL 150 General Biology II 4 BIOL 110 General Biology I 4
BIOL 340 Biochemistry 4 BIOL 150 General Biology II 4
CHEM 110 General Chemistry I 4 BIOL 340 Biochemistry 4
CHEM150 General Chemistry II 4 CHEM 110 General Chemistry I 4
CHEM 210 Organic Chemistry I 4 CHEM150 General Chemistry II 4
CHEM 250 Organic Chemistry II 4 CHEM 210 Organic Chemistry I 4
CHEM250 Organic Chemistry II 4
28 credits
28 credits
Biology Option
BIOL 107 Environmental Sciences 3 Preprofessional Option
BIOL 220 Comparative Anatomy 4 BIOL 220 Comparative Anatomy 4
BIOL 230 Ecology 3 BIOL 230 Ecology 3
BIOL 240 Embryology 4 BIOL 240 Embryology 4
BIOL 310 Human Physiology 4 BIOL 245 Histology 4
BIOL 330 Microbiology 4 BIOL 310 Human Physiology 4
BIOL 425 Biomedical Research I (Capstone) 4 BIOL 330 Microbiology 4
BIOL 430 Cell Physiology 4 BIOL 410 Genetics 4
CHEM 310 Quantitative Analysis 4 BIOL 425 Biomedical Research I (Capstone) 4
BIOL 430 Cell Physiology 4
34 credits CHEM 310 Quantitative Analysis 4
Behavioral Sciences 3 credits 39 credits
English Behavioral Sciences 3 credits
Composition 6
Speech 3 English
One Group A course 3 Composition 6
WRIT 316 Technical Writing 3 Speech 3
One Group A course 3
15 credits WRIT 316 Writing for Technical Professions 3
Liberal Arts 3 credits 15 credits
Mathematics Liberal Arts 3 credits
MATH 141 PreCalculus 4
MATH 170 Calculus I 4 Mathematics
MATH 180 Calculus II 4 MATH 141 Precalculus 4
MATH 170 Calculus I 4
12 credits MATH 180 Calculus II 4
Physics 12 credits
PHYS 175 Physics for Pre-Med I 5
PHYS 185 Physics for Pre-Med II 5 Physics
PHYS 175 Physics for Pre-Med I 5
10 credits PHYS 185 Physics for Pre-Med II 5
Social Sciences 10 credits
Economics 3
History or Political Science 3 Social Sciences
Philosophy 3 Economics 3
History or Political Science 3
9 credits Philosophy 3
Electives 12-14 credits 9 credits
Total credits required 128 Electives
(1) All entering first-year freshmen, transfer students with less than At least 7-9 credits must be taken outside
12 credits, and students on probation are required to complete the specialty area.
College Success Seminar.
Total credits required 128
(1) All entering first-year freshmen, transfer students with less than
12 credits, and students on probation are required to complete the
College Success Seminar.

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■ Curriculum requirements for the ■ Curriculum requirements for the

Bachelor of Science in Life Bachelor of Science in Life
Sciences, Combined/Osteopathic Sciences, Occupational Therapy
Physician Program Option

College Success Seminar (1) 2 credits College Success Seminar (1) 2 credits
Life Sciences Life Sciences
BIOL 110 General Biology I 4 BIOL 110 General Biology I 4
BIOL 150 General Biology II 4 BIOL 150 General Biology II 4
BIOL 155 Osteopathic Principles and Practices 1 BIOL 310 Human Physiology 4
BIOL 220 Comparative Anatomy 4 BIOL 345 Medical Microbiology 4
BIOL 310 Human Physiology 4 CHEM 110 General Chemistry I 4
BIOL 315 Neuroscience 3 CHEM150 General Chemistry II 4
BIOL 330 Microbiology 4 CHEM 215 Bioorganic Chemistry* 4
BIOL 340 Biochemistry 4
BIOL 410 Genetics 4 28 credits
BIOL 425 Biomedical Research I (Capstone) 4 Behavioral Sciences
CHEM 110 General Chemistry I 4 PSYC 101 Intro. to Psychology 3
CHEM150 General Chemistry II 4 PSYC 210 Statistical Analysis 4
CHEM 210 Organic Chemistry I 4 PSYC 220 Child Psychology 3
CHEM250 Organic Chemistry II 4 or
Choose one of the following: PSYC 221 Human Development 3
BIOL 240 Embryology 4 or
BIOL 244 Histology 4 PSYC 223 Adolescent Psycholgy 3
BIOL 430 Cell Physiology 4 or
CHEM 310 Quantitative Analysis 4 PSYC 225 Psycholgy of Adulthood & Aging 3
PSYC 310 Abnormal Psychology 3
56 credits ANTH 101 Anthropology 3
ANTH 205 Anthropology of Health 3
Behavioral Sciences
ANTH 101 Anthropology 3 19 credits
PSYC 101 Intro. to Psychology 3
English
6 credits SPCH 105 Speech 3
WRIT 101 Composition I 3
English WRIT 151 Composition II 3
Composition 6 Group A English 3
Speech 3 WRIT 316 Writing for Technical Professions 3
LITR 230 Art of Fiction 3
WRIT 316 Writing for Technical Professions 3 15 credits
15 credits Mathematics
MATH 141 PreCalculus 4
Liberal Arts MATH 161 Basic Applied Calculus 3
PHIL 220 Ethics and Society 3 credits
Mathematics 7 credits
MATH 170 Calculus I 4 Physics
MATH 180 Calculus II 4 PHYS140/141 Physics for Life Sciences I/Lab 4
MATH 235 Applied Statistics 3 PHYS160/161 Physics for Life Sciences II/Lab 4
11 credits 8 credits
Physics Social Sciences
PHYS 175 Pre-Med Physics I 5 Economics 3
PHYS 185 Pre-Med Physics II 5 History or Political Science 3
PHIL 220 Ethics and Social Philosophy 3
10 credits
Social Sciences 9 credits
Economics 3
History or Political Science 3
Philosophy 3 Electives 3 credits
9 credits B.S. degree credits to be completed within the
M.S. in Occupational Therapy program
Electives 3 credits OCTH 601 Community Health 3
Total credits required 115* OCTH 602 Gross Anatomy 5
(1) All entering first-year freshmen, transfer students with less than OCTH 605 OT Theory I 3
12 credits, and students on probation are required to complete the OCTH 610 PsySoc Studies I 3
College Success Seminar.
*Additional 13 credits granted upon successful completion of first OCTH 613 Neuroscience 3 185
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OCTH 615 Kinesiology 4 Social Sciences

OCTH 620 Human Growth and Development I 3 Economics 3
OCTH 625 Group Process 2 History or Political Science 3
OCTH 655 OT Theory II 3 Philosophy/Ethics 3
OCTH 660 PsySoc Studies II 3
9 credits
OCTH 665 Pathophysiology 3
OCTH 670 Human Growth and Development II 3 Electives 7-9 credits
OCTH 690 Fieldwork II PsySoc 3 Total credits required 90
41 credits B.S. degree credits to be completed within the
Total credits for degree 132 Doctor of Physical Therapy program
PHTH 601 Introduction to Physical Therapy 1
(1) All entering first-year freshmen, transfer students with less than PHTH 603 Gross Anatomy 5
12 credits, and students on probation are required to complete the
College Success Seminar.
PHTH 605 Kinesiology 4
PHTH 607 Neuroscience 3
PHTH 610 Biomechanics 2
■ Curriculum requirements for the PHTH 615 Modalities 3
Bachelor of Science in Life PHTH 620 Massage 1
Sciences, Physical Therapy PHTH 626 Physical Therapy Practice I 4
Option. PHTH 630 Motor Learning 2
PHTH 635 Rehab/ADL 2
College Success Seminar (1)
2 credits PHTH 640 Administration and Delivery
of Health Care 2
Life Sciences
PHTH 645 Seminar in Physical Therapy I 1
BIOL 110 General Biology I 4
PHTH 650 Physical Therapy Practice II 4
BIOL 150 General Biology II 4
PHTH 655 Prosthetics and Orthotics 2
BIOL 245 Histology 4
PHTH 665 Pathophysiology 3
BIOL 310 Human Physiology 4
BIOL 345 Medical Microbiology 4 39 credits
CHEM 110 General Chemistry I 4 Total credits for degree 129
CHEM150 General Chemistry II 4
CHEM 215 BioOrganic Chemistry* 4
(1) All entering first-year freshmen, transfer students with less than
32 credits 12 credits, and students on probation are required to complete the
College Success Seminar.
Behavioral Sciences
PSYC 101 Intro. to Psychology 3
PSYC 210 Statistical Analysis 4 ■ Curriculum requirements for the
PSYC 310 Abnormal Psychology 3 Bachelor of Science in Life
Sciences, Biomedical Engineering
10 credits
Option
English
SPCH 105 Speech 3 College Success Seminar(1) 2 credits
WRIT 101 Composition I 3
Life Sciences
WRIT 151 Composition II 3
BIOL 110 General Biology I 4
Group A English 3
BIOL 150 General Biology II 4
WRIT 316 Writing for Technical Professions 3
BIOL 210 Human Gross Anatomy 4
15 credits BIOL 310 Human Physiology 4
BIOL 340 Biochemistry 4
Mathematics
BIOL 430 Cell Physiology 4
MATH 141 Precalculus 4
CHEM 110 General Chemistry I 4
MATH 161 Basic Applied Calculus 3
CHEM150 General Chemistry II 4
7 credits CHEM 210 Organic Chemistry I 4
CHEM250 Organic Chemistry II 4

Physics 40 credits
PHYS140/141 Physics for Life Sciences I/Lab 4 Biomedical Engineering Option:
PHYS160/161 Physics for Life Sciences II/Lab 4 BIOL 495 Bioinstrumentation (Capstone) 3
8 credits CHEM 310 Quantitative Analysis 4
CHEM 410 Physical Chemistry I 4

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EENG 211 Electrical Circuits I 3 BIOL 340 Biochemistry 4

EENG 270 Intro to Electronic Circuits 3 BIOL 425 Biomedical Research I (Capstone) 4
EENG 275 Electronics Lab I 1 BIOL 430 Cell Physiology 4
EENG 281 Electrical Circuits II 3 CHEM 110 General Chemistry I 4
EENG 310 Electronic Circuit Applications 3 CHEM150 General Chemistry II 4
EENG 315 Electronics Lab II 1 CHEM 210 Organic Chemistry I 4
EENG 370 Microprocessors 3 CHEM250 Organic Chemistry II 4
CHEM 310 Quantitative Analysis 4
28 credits
48 credits
Behavioral Sciences 3 credits
Computer Science Biomedical Engineering Technology Option
CSCI 120 Programming I 3 CTEC 215 Digital Computer Fundamentals 3
CSCI 180 Programming II 3 CTEC 225 Digital Computing Systems 4
EENG 130 Introduction to Computer Hardware 3 ETEC 110 Electrical Technology I 4
ETEC 120 Electrical Technology II 4
9 credits ETEC 130 Electronics Technology I 4
English ETEC 230 Electronics Technology II 4
Composition 6
Speech 3 23 credits
One Group A English 3 Behavioral Sciences 3 credits
WRIT 316 Writing for Technical Professions 3
Computer Science
15 credits CSCI 110 Intro. to Computer Science 3 credits
Liberal Arts 3 credits English
Mathematics Composition 6
MATH 170 Calculus I 4 Speech 3
MATH 180 Calculus II 4 One Group A English 3
MATH 260 Calculus III 4 WRIT 316 Writing for Technical Professions 3
MATH 320 Differential Equations 3
15 credits
15 credits
Liberal Arts 3 credits
Physics
PHYS 170 General Physics I 4 Mathematics
PHYS 180 General Physics II 4 TMAT 135 Technical Math I 4
PHYS 220 General Physics III 4 TMAT 155 Technical Math II 4
12 credits TMAT 235 Technical Math III 4
Social Sciences 12 credits
Economics 3 Physics
History or Political Science 3 PHYS140/141 Physics for Life Sciences I/Lab 4
Philosophy 3 PHYS160/161 Physics for Life Sciences II/Lab 4
9 credits 8 credits
Total credits required 134-136 Social Sciences
(1) All entering first-year freshmen, transfer students with less than Economics 3
12 credits, and students on probation are required to complete the History or Political Science 3
College Success Seminar.
Philosophy 3
9 credits
■ Curriculum requirements for the Electives 2-4 credits
Bachelor of Science in Life Total credits required 128
Sciences, Biomedical Engineering
Technology Option (1) All entering first-year freshmen, transfer students with less than
12 credits, and students on probation are required to complete the
College Success Seminar.
College Success Seminar(1) 2 credits
Life Sciences
BIOL 110 General Biology I 4
BIOL 150 General Biology II 4
BIOL 210 Human Gross Anatomy 4
BIOL 310 Human Physiology 4

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■ Curriculum requirements for the English

Composition 6
Bachelor of Science in Life
Speech 3
Sciences, Bioinformatics Option
One Group A course 3
College Success Seminar(1) 2 credits WRIT 316 Writing for Technical Professions 3

Life Sciences 15 credits

BIOL 110 General Biology I 4 Liberal Arts 3 credits
BIOL 150 General Biology II 4
Mathematics
BIOL 340 Biochemistry 4
MATH 141 Precalculus 4
CHEM 110 General Chemistry I 4
MATH 170 Calculus I 4
CHEM150 General Chemistry II 4
MATH 180 Calculus II 4
CHEM 210 Organic Chemistry I 4
MATH 225 Biostatistics 3
CHEM250 Organic Chemistry II 4
15 credits
28 credits
Physics
Bioinformatics Option
PHYS 170 Physics I 4
BIOL 230 Ecology 3
PHYS 180 Physics II 4
BIOL 310 Human Physiology 4
BIOL 330 Microbiology 4 8 credits
Social Sciences
BIOL 401 Intro to Bioinformatics 3 Economics 3
BIOL 410 Genetics 4 History or Political Science 3
BIOL 430 Cell Physiology 4 Philosophy 3
CHEM 310 Quantitative Analysis 4
9 credits
26 credits
Electives
Computer Sciences At least 6-8 credits must be taken.
CSCI 120 Programming I 3
CSCI 180 Programming II 3 Total credits required 130-132
(1) All entering first-year freshmen, transfer students with less than
CSCI 260 Data Structure 3 12 credits, and students on probation are required to complete the
CSCI 300 Database Management 3 College Success Seminar.
CSCI 401 Database Interface & Programming 3
15 credits

Behavioral Sciences 3 credits

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PHYS141/140 Physics for Life Sciences I/Lab 4
Bachelor of Science in Life
Sciences, — Physician Assistant 4 credits
Studies Option (For combined Social Sciences
B.S./M.S.-PA students) Economics 3
History or Political Science 3
NYIT 101 College Success Seminar(1) 2 credits
Philosophy/Ethics 3
Life Sciences
9 credits
BIOL 110 General Biology I 4
BIOL 150 General Biology II 4 Liberal Art Elective 3 credits
BIOL 220 Comparative Anatomy 4 General Electives 6-8 credits
BIOL 245 Histology 4
BIOL 270 Pathophysiology 3 Undergraduate credits required 92
BIOL 310 Human Physiology 4 The B.S./M.S. students must complete the
BIOL 345 Medical Microbiology 4 following courses during the professional phase
CHEM110 General Chemistry I 4 of the Master of Physician Assistant Studies
CHEM150 General Chemistry II 4 program to be awarded the B.S. degree
CHEM215 BioOrganic Chemistry* 4 PHAS 600 Advanced Anatomy and Physiology 6
39 credits PHAS 606 Advanced Clinical Pathophysiology 5
PHAS 610 Clinical Medicine I
Behavioral Sciences (HEENT, Derm, ID, Pul) 5
PSYC 101 Intro. to Psychology 3 PHAS 620 Pharmacology I 3
PSYC 210 Statistical Analysis 4 PHAS 621 Pharmacology II 3
PSYC 310 Abnormal Psychology 3 PHAS 625 Clinical Skills I 2
10 credits PHAS 626 Clinical Skills II 2
PHAS 630 Clinical Laboratory Medicine 3
English
PHAS 660 PA Professional Issues 1
SPCH 105 Speech 3
PHAS 640 Behavioral Medicine 2
WRIT 101 Composition I 3
PHAS 675 Informatics in Medicine 1
WRIT 151 Composition II 3
Group A English 3 30 credits
WRIT 316 Writing for Technical Professions 3 Total credits for degree 122 credits
15 credits
(1) All entering first-year freshmen, transfer students with less than
Mathematics
12 credits, and students on probation are required to complete the
MATH141 Precalculus 4
College Success Seminar.
4 credits

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BIOL 101 BIOL 110

Humanity and the Biological Universe General Biology I
3-0-3 3-3-4
This course acquaints students with basic biological, health The similarity in living things is demonstrated by a molecular
and environmental issues of the modern world. To achieve and cellular approach to biology. After introductory
intended awareness, students will study basic anatomy, biochemistry, the cell as the basic unit of life is studied
physiology, genetics and microbiology. Special attention will structurally and metabolically. Life functions are examined
be given to contemporary problems such as AIDS, genetic from a cellular and from a vertebrate-organismic viewpoint.
engineering, cancer, heart disease and pollution. The student The central theme is the flow of energy between the
will use basic mathematical, computer and quantitative biosphere and the ecosphere. The scientific method and
reasoning skills to present cohesive written summations of hypothesis-testing are stressed as a means of investigation
learning. and forming conclusions. Collaborative laboratory
assignments will include microscopic studies of the cell, its
BIOL 102
functions, and the dissection of a fetal pig. Corequisite:
Basic Concepts in Life Science
CHEM 110 or approval of the chairperson.
2-2-3
In this course, a multi-disciplinary hands-on approach to BIOL 150
biological and chemical issues relating to environmental and General Biology II
ecological problems in the world is taken. Students will study 3-3-4
the human condition in relation to health and environmental The variety of living things is demonstrated by a study of
issues experienced in biology, chemistry and other life science representative plants and animals, emphasizing the
areas utilizing inquiry-based learning. Students will examine viewpoints of taxonomy, phylogeny, morphology, and
scientific concepts and theories that are interrelated to physiology. The continuity of life is demonstrated through
mathematics, biology, chemistry and technology in order to studies in reproduction, genetics, and organic evolution.
recognize the historical development of these ideas. Scientific inquiry and critical thinking strategies are
Collaborative laboratory experiments will examine biological, emphasized. Collaborative laboratory assignments include
chemical and environmental concepts. Students will be the dissection and study of fixed and living specimens
required to prepare a written paper or project which will representing the whole range of life. Prerequisite: BIOL 110;
examine a real-life environmental, health, engineering or Corequisite: CHEM 150.
technological problem in order to make informed personal
BIOL 155
decisions about the safety and health of the population. All
Introduction to Osteopathic Principles
explorations will conform to NYS standards and will be
and Practices
aligned with safety outcomes at the elementary through
1-0-1
commencement levels.
These 16 one-hour sessions will be used to present history,
BIOL 103 philosophy and neurophysiological integration with
Nutrition and Society biomechanical principles of osteopathic methodology.
3-0-3 Restricted to B.S./D.O. students or permission of chairperson.
An introduction to the principles of nutrition in food
BIOL 210
management. Includes food customs, patterns and habits,
Human Gross Anatomy
nutrients in foods, applied nutrition, and world nutrition
3-3-4
problems and programs.
A structural study of the human body. Topics include cells and
BIOL 105 tissue, skeleton, articulation, muscles, body systems, special
Food Microbiology organs, and surface anatomy. Prerequisites: BIOL 110, BIOL
3-0-3 150, BIOL 240. Health Professions majors waive Biology I and
A one-semester course in basic food microbiology outlining II as prerequisites.
important micro-organisms, food preservation and spoilage,
BIOL 220
food contamination, enzymes produced by micro-organisms,
Comparative Anatomy
foods in relation to disease, food sanitation, control and
3-3-4
inspection, and microbiological laboratory methods.
The structure, development, and evolution of vertebrates are
BIOL 107 studied. Laboratory work emphasizes the development of
Environmental Sciences structure in vertebrates, using dissection specimens including
3-0-3 the shark, cat, and monkey. Prerequisite: BIOL 240.
A multi-disciplinary approach is taken to the environmental
BIOL 230
and ecological sciences emphasizing principles, problems,
Ecology
and alternative approaches to solutions. Students study how
3-0-3
the equilibrium and stability of ecosystems are affected by
human activity. Current models are examined for their Study is made of the relationships among living things and
efficacy in solving environmental degradation problems. The species and how they reflect changes in their environments.
issues are treated in sufficient depth to permit quantitative Students study how the equilibrium and stability of
reasoning and assessment, especially in such vital topics as ecosystems are affected by human activity. Current models
demographic trends of humanity in a resource-limited are examined for their efficacy in solving environmental
biosphere. Human physiological and behavioral requisites are degradation problems. Other topics studied include trophic
interwoven with the fabric of culture and technology in dynamics, habitats, resource management, and the ecological
modern society. Information systems and models are used. In niche. Visits to field sites may occur. Prerequisite: BIOL 150.
addition to lectures and seminars, students are required to
become involved in a term activity, project or paper, which
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BIOL 240 are introduced. The topographic and intimal anatomy of the
Embryology central nervous system, including the spinal cord, brain stem,
3-3-4 midbrain, diencephalon and forebrain, are then discussed.
A study of the development of the vertebrate organism from Functional aspects are emphasized and examples of common
ovum to adult. Topics include cleavage, organogenesis, clinical problems are given. A systems approach is also used
fertilization, regeneration, and comparative developmental to introduce the special senses, including vision, audition,
patterns. Laboratory exercises include work with living and olfaction, and the general systems of sensation and motor
preserved specimens. Prerequisite: BIOL 150. Corequisite: CHEM functioning. The hypothalamus, the autonomic nervous
210. system and the limbic areas are also presented. Neuroscience
and clinical subjects are also emphasized, as well as higher
BIOL 245 cognitive functioning, reflex activity and circadian rhythms.
Histology Prerequisites: BIOL 310.
3-3-4
A structural study of human cells, tissues, and organs with BIOL 330
reference to their physiology and pathology. Special Microbiology
consideration is given to physiochemical principles in the 3-3-4
identification of cellular components, as well as to principles A first course in microbiology which treats the anatomy,
of histological techniques. Laboratory exercises include the physiology, and relationships of bacteria, fungi, viruses,
systematic study and preparation of normal and pathological Rickettsiae, and protozoa. Included are discussions of the role
tissues, emphasizing the practice of routine and special of microorganisms in the food industry, in the environment,
staining techniques. Prerequisites: BIOL 150, CHEM 150. and in health. Prerequisites: BIOL 150, CHEM 210 or CHEM
215.
BIOL 260
Nutrition and Diet Therapy BIOL 335
3-0-3 Seminar in Biomedicine I
The purpose of this course is to provide theoretical knowledge 2-0-2
that will be useful in clinical practice concerning the roles of A seminar on selected topics of current interest in the fields
food in maintaining health and in treatment of disease. of life science and biomedical engineering. Students are
Topics include the physiology of digestion, absorption and required to attend meetings of professional societies.
metabolism; the nutrient contents of foods, the nutritional Prerequisite: BIOL 340. (Offered only if there is sufficient
requirements of people in health and in illness, and through demand.)
the life cycle. Specific nutritional requirements of individual BIOL 340
diseases will also be covered, as well as the various Biochemistry
responsibilities of various health professionals, such as 3-3-4
dietitians, nurses and physicians in comprehensive care of
A practical introduction to the fundamentals of the structure
the patient. Prerequisite: CHEM 215 Corequisite: BIOL 310.
and properties of the biomolecules in close context with their
BIOL 270 metabolism. Major emphasis is placed on the dynamic nature
Pathophysiology of biochemistry and the interrelationships of the various
3-0-3 metabolic pathways that make up the totality of life. Work in
This course focuses on the basic physiological mechanisms the laboratory illustrates the more common biochemistry
and principles involved in the development of illness. It is techniques and principles encountered in the lecture.
intended to relate specific lesions and dysfunctions to the Prerequisite: CHEM 250, BIOL 150.
Origins of specific diseases. Topics include the role of BIOL 345
microbial infection in disorders of the immune system, Medical Microbiology
disorders of the vascular system and heart, especially as 3-3-4
affected by nutritional factors; the origin and effects of
The purpose of the course is to acquaint students entering
tumors; the study of the gene dysfunctions. The latter part of
the health professions with basic understanding and skills in
the course provides brief descriptions of the more important
Microbiology, especially dealing with agents of infectious
diseases of organs and organ systems (cardiovascular,
disease. In addition, chemical methods of controlling
respiratory, renal, hematopoietic, etc.) with emphasis on
microbial growth, immunity, parasitology, nosocomial
pathogenetic mechanisms. Prerequisite: BIOL 310.
infections, microbial metabolism and chemotherapeutic
BIOL 310 agents will be discussed. Prerequisites: CHEM 215, BIOL 310.
Human Physiology
BIOL 401
3-3-4
Introduction to Bioinformatics
An introductory course in the functions and mechanisms of 3-0-3
the human body. Laboratory exercises include the detection
An introduction to specific uses of computers in biology. The
and measurement of these functions using modern methods.
course will survey a wide range of software written to aid
Prerequisites: BIOL 150, CHEM 250 or CHEM 215.
research in the Life Sciences and examine the general design
BIOL 315 of this software. The course will provide examples of bio-
Neuroscience computer analysis using software available from various
3-0-3 sources. Class assignments will provide first hand experience
The student will acquire a basic understanding of the in the use of these tools. Prerequisites: BIOL 340.
anatomy of the nervous system and its functioning. Histology
of nervous tissue, major divisions of the central and
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BIOL 410 BIOL 465

Genetics Biomedical Research III
3-3-4 (3rd Semester of Biomedical Research)
A study of the fundamental theories, methods, and 1-6-4
application of genetics. Mendelian genetics, the foundation An advanced biomedical project under the supervision of a
for the discipline, will be discussed as well as recent faculty member. Prerequisite: Approval of the dean. (Offered
advances, including recombinant DNA research and cloning. only if there is sufficient demand.)
Operational or modern genetics will be compared to
BIOL 485
traditional theories. Other topics will include: the operon,
Seminar in Biomedicine III
microbial genetics, the triplet code, complementation
2-0-2
analysis, extra chromosomal inheritance, and population
genetics. Prerequisites/Corequisite: BIOL 310. A continuation of BIOL 445 on selected topics of current
interest in the fields of life science and biomedical
BIOL 420 engineering. Prerequisite: BIOL 445. (Offered only if there is
Instrumentation I sufficient demand.)
2-3-3
BIOL 490
Fundamental principles of instruments including analysis of
Biomedical Research IV
data used in the separation, identification, and quantification
(4th Semester of Biomedical Research)
of compounds. Partial emphasis is placed on biomolecules,
1-6-4
environmental pollutants, food additives, etc. Lab work
revolves about the various photometric, chromatographic, An advanced biomedical project under the supervision of a
and electrochemical instruments available. Spectroscopy, faculty member. Prerequisite: Approval of the dean. (Offered
theory, and laboratory practice is covered in both semesters. only if there is sufficient demand.)
Prerequisites: CHEM 310, PHYS 270. (Offered only if there is BIOL 495
sufficient demand.) Bioinstrumentation
BIOL 425 3-0-3
Biomedical Research I The course consists of selected biological instrumentation
(1st Semester of Biomedical Research) covering such modalities as electromyography, thermography,
1-6-4 cardiography, electroencephalography, and the means by
An advanced biomedical project under the supervision of a which they can be interfaced to computers for applications to
faculty member. In some cases students may be permitted to health care and research. Prerequisite: EENG 370.
pursue programs in hospitals or industrial research CHEM 105
organizations. A final report covering the problem, approach, Applied Chemistry
and results is required. Prerequisite: CHEM 310 or BIOL 340 2-3-3
(Offered only if there is sufficient demand). For bachelor of technology majors. An introduction to basic
BIOL 430 chemical concepts and their application to industrial
Cell Physiology technology. Studies will include basic chemical concepts and
3-3-4 calculations, the relationship of atomic structure and
Biochemical and biophysical aspects of cellular structures bonding to chemical and physical properties and the state of
and functions are covered. Laboratory exercises demonstrate matter, and the role of thermal chemistry, thermodynamics
the fundamental life processes at cellular level. Prerequisites: and oxidation-reduction in determining the rates and extent
BIOL 340, BIOL 310 (Spring only). of chemical reactions. The laboratory work will illustrate
common laboratory techniques and the lecture materials
BIOL 445 presented. Corequisite: TMAT 135 or MATH 141.
Seminar in Biomedicine II
2-0-2 CHEM 107
Engineering Chemistry I
A continuation of BIOL 335 on selected topics of current
4-0-4
interest in the fields of life science and biomedical
engineering. Prerequisite: BIOL 335. (Offered only if there is For electrical engineering and computer science majors. An
sufficient demand.) introduction to theoretical and inorganic chemistry. Studies
include basic chemical concepts and calculations, atomic
BIOL 455 structure, periodicity and bonding, states of matter, metals,
Biomedical Research II solutions, acids and bases, thermal chemistry and
(2nd Semester of Biomedical Research) introductory thermodynamics, oxidation-reduction reactions,
1-6-4 reaction rates and nuclear reactions. Corequisite: MATH 141
An advanced biomedical project under the supervision of a or TMAT 135.
faculty member. Prerequisite: Approval of the dean. (Offered
CHEM 110
only if there is sufficient demand.)
General Chemistry I
BIOL 460 3-3-4
Instrumentation II An introduction to theoretical and inorganic chemistry.
2-3-3 Studies include: types of matter, atomic structure, the
A continuation of BIOL 420. Prerequisite: BIOL 420. (Offered periodic table, chemical bonding, states of matter, solutions,
only if there is sufficient demand.) chemical reactions, gas laws, and chemical calculations.
Laboratory work illustrates common laboratory techniques as
well as chemical principles. Corequisite: TMAT 135 or MATH
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CHEM 150 CHEM 260

General Chemistry II Toxicology
3-3-4 3-3-4
A continuation of CHEM 110. Topics to be covered include A survey of the terminology and biochemical and biophysical
thermochemistry, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibria, acids phenomena associated with chemicals in the environment.
and bases, ionic equilibria, oxidation-reduction reactions, and Concepts of dose-response relationships, threshold limit
electrochemistry. Laboratory work illustrates the principles values, route of administration, and biomodes of entry will be
discussed in the lecture. Prerequisite: CHEM 110, TMAT 135 or discussed. Methods used to determine levels of toxicity in
MATH 141. animals and man will be studied.
CHEM 210 CHEM 310
Organic Chemistry I Quantitative Analysis
3-3-4 3-5-4
This course includes the study of the stereochemistry and An introduction to the principles and calculations of
electronic structure of aliphatic and aromatic compounds, quantitative analysis. Topics include: chemical stoichiometry,
and the properties of their functional groups. Laboratory acid and base concepts, ionic equilibria, acid-base titrations,
work consists of the determination of physical constants and spectrophotometry, oxidation-reduction reactions, complex
the preparation of various organic compounds. Prerequisite: compounds, gravimetric analysis, and precipitation titrations.
CHEM 150. Laboratory work consists of elementary gravimetric,
volumetric, and instrumental analysis. Prerequisite: CHEM
CHEM 215
150.
Bio-Organic Chemistry
3-3-4 CHEM 410
The basic concepts of organic chemistry and biochemistry are Physical Chemistry I
covered. Topics include hydrocarbons, stereochemistry, 3-3-4
alcohols, phenols and ethers, carbonyl compounds, amines, A study of the fundamental principles of modern physical
amides, carbohydrates, amino acids and proteins, nucleic chemistry. Topics include: the kinetic theory of gases,
acids and the relationship of these chemicals to metabolic thermodynamics, thermochemistry, properties of solutions,
pathways. This course does not satisfy the organic chemistry and chemical kinetics. Laboratory work is designed to
or biochemistry course requirements for other science majors. illustrate the fundamental laws and basic physicochemical
Prerequisite: CHEM 105 or equivalent. methods. Prerequisites: CHEM 310, PHYS 220 (Offered only if
there is sufficient demand).
CHEM 250
Organic Chemistry II CHEM 450
3-3-4 Physical Chemistry II
A continuation of Organic Chemistry I. Studies include: the 3-3-4
advanced theoretical treatment of reaction mechanisms, A continuation of Physical Chemistry I. Topics include:
spectroscopic properties of organic compounds, and electrochemistry, chemical bonding, spectroscopy,
configurations of some important biological systems. photochemistry, physical biochemistry, and nuclear
Laboratory work consists of more advanced organic syntheses chemistry. Laboratory work consists of electrode phenomena,
and qualitative organic analysis. Prerequisite: CHEM 210. spectrophotometric measurements, chemical catalysis, and
radiochemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 410. (Spring term only,
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Mathematics
Faculty: J. Chini, S. Goodman-Petrushka, F. Gordon, G. Guram, B. Kestenband, M. Kohn,
L. Luo, T. Loughlin, J. Park, Y. Roitberg, R. Roy, A. Silverstein.
Adjunct Faculty: D. Capozzi, R. D’Ambrosio, R. Dumas, D. Ehrhardt, B. Greene, E. Inkelis,
G. Lancer, M. Lomangino, W. Smith, G. Weickel.
Coursework in mathematics is a key area of study at the college. Required and elective
mathematics courses are prominent in every NYIT curriculum.
For science and technology majors, mathematics essentially represents a “second
language” without which comprehension of the laws of science would be impossible.
The curriculum provides a meaningful sequence of courses to help technically oriented
students grasp the quantitative elements of physics, life sciences, and electrical,
computer, mechanical, architectural, and aerospace technology. Courses give students
of nontechnical subjects an understanding of the basic tools of algebra, trigonometry,
and elements of calculus for application in their professional fields. Use of technology
is stressed throughout the curriculum. Most mathematics courses require the use of a
pocket computer.
In addition to the prescribed mathematics courses, advanced electives provide further
study and enrichment.
Most students taking college mathematics for the first time, whether currently enrolled,
entering freshmen, or transferring from another institution, are required to take a
mathematics examination prior to registration. Registration in the appropriate level
mathematics class will be determined by the results of the examination and consultation
with the mathematics faculty. Students whose mathematics diagnostic test results
indicate they need a developmental mathematics course will be enrolled in either MATH
096 or MATH 101 in order to receive intensive assistance in developing the basic skills
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MATH 096 MATH 120

Developmental Mathematics I Fundamentals of Mathematics
5-0-4* 5-0-4
This course is for students who have not acquired the A review of algebra, including exponents, factoring, fractions,
techniques of algebra. It can also serve as a refresher course linear equations, ratios, proportions. Content includes word
and must be followed by MATH 100, as a prerequisite for problems, coordinate systems, graphs of functions, straight
MATH 120, 125, 140, or TMAT 135. line, slope, systems of linear equations and their applications,
complex numbers, quadratic equations. Introduction to
MATH 100
trigonometry. Prerequisite: Placement Exam, MATH 100 or
Developmental Mathematics II
101 or equivalent.
5-0-4†
A continuation of the sequence of topics in algebra begun in MATH 125
MATH 096. This course may not be challenged and may not Finite Mathematics
be substituted for required mathematics credit. This course, 3-0-3
or its equivalent, is a prerequisite for MATH 120, 125, 140 or Review of elementary algebra and selected topics in statistics
TMAT 135. Prerequisite: MATH 096 or equivalent determined and probability. Sets, real numbers, graphing, linear and
by placement test. quadratic equations and inequalities, relations and functions,
solving systems of linear equations, descriptive statistics,
MATH 101
frequency distributions, graphical displays of data, measures of
Developmental Mathematics I/II
central tendency and dispersion, introduction to probability.
5-0-4†
Prerequisite: Placement Exam, MATH 100 or 101, or equivalent.
Designed for the accelerated student who has had some skills
in algebra and is more motivated to finish at a faster pace. MATH 141
Topics covered include basic operations of signed integers Precalculus
and fractions, factoring, basic operations of algebraic 4-0-4**
fractions, exponents and radicals, functions and graphs, and A study of relations and functions; inequalities; complex
equations. This course or its equivalent is a prerequisite for numbers; quadratic equations; linear systems of equations;
MATH 120, 125, 140, or TMAT 135. Prerequisite: diagnostic higher degree equations; trigonometric functions; identities;
test or permission of the instructor. functions of composite angles; graphs of the trigonometric
functions; exponential and logarithmic functions; and
MATH 110
binomial theorem. Note: A graphing calculator is used
Introductory Seminar
throughout the course. Prerequisite: Placement exam, MATH
2-0-2
100 or 101, or equivalent.
Introduction to special topics of current interest in
mathematics.
MATH 115
*Equivalent credits. Not applicable to the baccalaureate degree, but
Introductory Concepts of Mathematics valid for maintaining full-time student status.
3-0-3
A course on selected topics in mathematics for students of **Equivalent to TMAT 135 and TMAT 155.
the humanities, especially in communication arts. Topics
† The credit for MATH 100 or MATH 101 may be used as elective
include: graphs, matrices, elements of linear programming, credits for some majors but not others. Check the specific major in
finite probabilities, introduction to statistics. Applications to this catalog to determine if these credits are not eligible for elective
real-life situations are emphasized. The place of these topics credits.
in the history of mathematics is outlined.

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MATH 145 MATH 220

Introduction to Probability Probability Theory
3-0-3 3-0-3
Functions, curve equation relationship, set theory, random An introduction to probability theory and its applications
events, probability functions, mathematical expectation, with emphasis on stochastic processes such as random walk
conditional probability, special distributions (e.g., binomial, phenomena and waiting time distributions. Computer
normal, and notion of a statistic). Prerequisite: MATH 141 or graphics simulations will be used. Students use mathematical
equivalent. modeling/multiple representations to provide a means of
presenting, interpreting communication, and connecting
MATH 151
mathematical information and relationships. Topics include
Fundamentals of Calculus
sets; events; sample spaces; mathematical models of random
3-0-3
phenomena; basic probability laws; conditional probability;
Applications of calculus to business and social science. independent events; Bernoulli trials; binomial, hypergeometric,
Intuitive use of limits and continuity. Derivatives, extrema, Poisson, normal and exponential distributions; random walk
concavity, and applications such as marginal analysis, and Markov chains.
business models, optimization of tax revenue, and
minimization of storage cost. The exponential and MATH 225
logarithmic functions. Antiderivatives and the definite Biostatistics
integral. Areas and consumer’s surplus. Some concepts of 3-0-3
probability extended to discrete and continuous sample An introduction to statistical techniques for the analysis of
spaces. Prerequisite: MATH 125, 140 or TMAT 135. biomedical data, including data organization, inferential
statistics, regression and correlation, analysis of variance,
MATH 161
discriminant analysis and factor analysis. Computer
Basic Applied Calculus
statistical package will be taught and applied. Prerequisite:
3-0-3
MATH 180.
An introduction to calculus and its applications. Topics
include functions, limits, the derivative, tangent line, the MATH 230
chain rule, maxima and minima, curve sketching, Applied Mathematics for Information Sciences
applications, antiderivatives, fundamental theorem of 3-0-3
calculus, integration by simple substitution, finding areas. Sequences and series, Taylor series; functions of several
Prerequisite: MATH 141 or equivalent. variables, partial derivatives, implicit partial differentiation,
higher-order partial derivatives, the chain rule; maxima and
MATH 170
minima for functions of two variables, La Grange multipliers
Calculus I
with applications; topics in linear algebra and matrix theory,
4-0-4
row-reduced echelon matrices; approximation techniques;
Study of lines and circles. Functions, limits, derivatives of Fourier series, including the method of least squares.
algebraic functions, introduction to derivatives of Prerequisite: MATH 151 or equivalent.
trigonometric functions. Application of derivatives to physics
problems, related rates, maximum-minimum word problems MATH 235
and curve sketching. Introduction to indefinite integrals. The Applied Statistics
conic sections. Prerequisite: MATH 141 or equivalent. 3-0-3
An introduction to modern inferential statistics with
MATH 180
appropriate applications to telecommunications and related
Calculus II
fields. Major topics covered are descriptive statistics,
4-0-4
introduction to probability, binomial distribution, normal
Riemann sums, the definite integral, the fundamental distribution, sampling and the Central Limit Theorem,
theorem of the calculus. Area, volumes of solids of revolution, estimation, hypothesis testing, regression and correlation,
arc length, work. Exponential and logarithmic functions. chi-square analysis and analysis of variance. The primary
Inverse trigonometric functions. Formal integration focus in this course will be on application of these statistical
techniques. L’Hopital’s rule, improper integrals. Polar ideas and methods. Students will be required to conduct
coordinates. Prerequisite: MATH 170. individual statistical projects involving the collection,
MATH 210 organization and analysis of data. Prerequisite: MATH 151 or
Plane Geometry equivalent.
3-0-3 MATH 260
This course is directed toward understanding the main Calculus III
concepts of plane geometry, as applicable to high school 4-0-4
teaching. Topics include polygons, tessellations, symmetry, Sequences and series, Taylor series. Vector analysis and
polyhedra, metric and non-metric geometry, topological analytic geometry in three dimensions. Functions of several
properties of plane figures. Prerequisite: MATH 141. variables, partial derivatives, total differential, the chain rule,
MATH 215 directional derivatives and gradients. Multiple integrals and
Introduction to Sets and Logic applications. Prerequisite: MATH 180.
3-0-3 MATH 310
An introduction to set theory and the foundations of Linear Algebra
mathematics. Topics in set theory include: deMorgan’s Laws, 3-0-3
infinite sets, cardinals and ordinals, combinatorics. Topics in Matrices and systems of linear equations, vector spaces,
logic include: paradoxes, mathematical induction, change of base matrices, linear transformations,
propositional logic, rules of inference, predicate logic. determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, canonical forms.
Prerequisite: MATH 180 or permission of department. Prerequisite: MATH 180.
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MATH 320 MATH 460

Differential Equations Advanced Seminar
3-0-3 3-0-3
Solving first order ordinary differential equations: exact, Advanced topics of current interest in mathematics.
separable, and linear. Application to rates and mechanics. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
Theory of higher order linear differential equations. Method
TMAT 135
of undetermined coefficients and variation of parameters.
Technical Mathematics I
Application to vibrating mass and electric circuits. Power
5-0-4
series solutions: ordinary and singular points, the method of
Frobenius. Partial differential equations: the method of The first course in the sequence of mathematics courses for
separation of variables. Prerequisite: MATH 260. students in the Bachelor of Technology program. Review of
algebra: exponents, factoring, fractions. Linear equations,
MATH 350 ratio, proportions. Word problem application. Coordinate
Advanced Calculus systems and graphs of functions: straight line, slope. Systems
3-0-3 of linear equations and their applications. Complex numbers.
Topics include: Vector functions of several variables, the Quadratic equations. Introduction to trigonometry.
Jacobian matrix, the generalized chain rule, inverse function Applications to problems in engineering technology are
theorem, curvilinear coordinates, the Laplacian in cylindrical emphasized throughout. Prerequisite: Placement exam, MATH
and spherical coordinates, Lagrange multipliers, line 100 or MATH 101, or equivalent.
integrals, vector differential and integral calculus including
TMAT 155
Green’s, Stokes’s and Gauss’s theorem. The change of variable
Technical Mathematics II
in multiple integrals, Leibnitz’s rule, sequences and uniform
5-0-4
convergence of series. Prerequisite: MATH 260.
Part of the integrated course sequence in mathematics for
MATH 360 students in the Bachelor of Technology program. Topics
Functions of a Complex Variable include trigonometric functions, identities and equations, the
3-0-3 sine and cosine laws; graphs of the trigonometric functions;
The general theory of functions of a complex variable, functions of a composite angle; DeMoivre’s theorem;
analytic functions, the Cauchy-Riemann equations, the logarithms; binomial theorem; and Cramer’s rule.
Cauchy integral theorem and formula, Taylor series, Laurent Applications drawn from technology. Prerequisite: TMAT 135
series, singularities and residues, conformal mappings with or equivalent.
applications to problems in applied science. Prerequisite:
TMAT 235
MATH 260.
Technical Mathematics III
MATH 450 5-0-4
Partial Differential Equations The derivative and the tangent line, maxima- minima
3-0-3 problems, differentiation of algebraic, trigonometric,
Generalities on linear partial differential equations and their logarithmic and exponential functions, curve sketching,
applications to physics. Solution of initial boundary value velocity and acceleration, the indefinite integral, areas under
problems for the heat equation in one dimension, curves, definite integrals, applications to electrical circuits.
eigenfunction expansions. Definition and use of Fourier series Prerequisite: TMAT 155 or equivalent.
and Fourier transform. Inhomogeneous problems. The wave
TMAT 255
equation in one dimension. Problems in two dimensions:
Engineering Mathematics
vibrating rectangular membranes, Dirichlet and Neumann
3-0-3
problems. Prerequisite: MATH 320.
The last course in the sequence of mathematics courses for
MATH 455 students in the Bachelor of Technology program. Topics
Numerical Analysis include elements of calculus of two variables, introduction to
3-0-3 first and second order differential equations, series, and
The following topics are covered: solution of algebraic and transform methods. Prerequisite: TMAT 235 or equivalent.
transcendental equations by Newton-Raphson, Muller, and
TMAT 265
other iterative methods including discussion of convergence
Technical Mathematics IV
considerations, finite and divided differences, numerical
3-0-3
integration by Newton-Cotes and Gaussian methods, solution
of ordinary differential equations by predictor-corrector and Topics in linear algebra and matrix theory, including systems
Runge-Kutta methods, Gaussian elimination and band of equations, vector spaces. Linear transformations,
matrices. Additional topics are selected from: Operator determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Row-reduced
methods, interpolation, numerical differentiation, Romberg echelon matrices. Approximation techniques, including
extrapolation, stability, boundary value problems, polynomial Fourier series. Prerequisite: TMAT 235.
and spline approximation. Prerequisite: MATH 320.

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Physics
Faculty: M. Chang, B. Fryshman, S. Lin, L. Silverstein, G. Sunshine.
Adjunct Faculty: S. Catto, D. Capozzi, W. Eng, R. Feldman, Y. Hwang, K. Kaoprzak,
M. Moizuddin, Y. Li, Z. Li.
The objective of the core curriculum in physics and mathematics is to provide students
with an understanding of the fundamental laws and basic principles that govern the
physical world. Classes are conducted in both lecture and laboratory sessions for
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PHYS 110 PHYS 141

Introductory Seminar Physics I Laboratory
2-0-2 0-2-1
Introduction to special topics of current interest in physics Laboratory course illustrating principles taught in the
and astronomy. introductory physics for life sciences course, PHYS 155.
Corequisite: PHYS 140.
PHYS 115
Humanity and the Physical Universe PHYS 150
3-0-3 Introductory Physics II
A survey course utilizing inquiry based strategies in the 3-2-3
physical sciences for non-science students. This course For Bachelor of Technology majors. A continuation of PHYS
examines a broad range of topics including: Newtonian 130, Introductory Physics. Topics covered include electricity,
mechanics, electricity, magnetism, sound, optics, heat, energy magnetism, optics and modern physics. Prerequisites: TMAT
and power, earth science including weather and climate, 135 and PHYS 130.
modern physics and the solar system. The interactions
PHYS 156
between physical science and technology and their impact
Selected Topics in Environmental and Energy
upon society and the quality of life will be considered.
Issues for the Modern Architect
PHYS 116 3-0-3
Humanity and the Physical This course uses physical perspectives to descriptively
Universe Laboratory examine issues relating to interactions between the built
0-2-1 environment and the natural world as they are likely to be
This is an elective laboratory course that is designed for encountered by practicing architects in the 21st century;
students to get hands-on discovery experience through especially as they relate to building design, construction and
collaborative laboratory experiments and exercises. Utilizing utilization. Major topic areas addressed will include such
inquiry strategies allows the student to experience environmental and energy issues as: greenhouse effect, acid
experimental design and data examination through graphical rain, ozone layer depletion, air, water and land pollution,
and analytical means. The laboratory will include the use of traditional and alternative energy resources and their
various measuring instruments. Students will be required to efficient utilization. Additionally, issues associated with
submit written laboratory reports with detailed analysis of ambient electromagnetic energy exposure, light pollution,
experimental data from the various explorations they thermal pollution and other contemporary concerns will be
performed. This laboratory course is open to all non-science discussed. A descriptive approach will be emphasized and
majors. Corequisite: PHYS 115. required mathematical skills will be minimal. Invited speakers
and/or field trips to local sites will be incorporated where
PHYS 120
possible to supplement and enrich classroom discussions.
Journey Through The Universe
Prerequisite: PHYS 136.
3-0-3
Introductory and descriptive course in astronomy. Topics PHYS 160
include: study of the Universe; planetary motion; the solar Physics for Life Sciences II
system; stars and galaxies; quasars, pulsars, and black holes; 4-0-3
possibility of extra-terrestrial life. A continuation of PHYS 140. Topics are selected from the
fields of thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, optics,
PHYS 130
atomic and nuclear physics. Applications for the field of life
Introductory Physics
sciences will be emphasized. Prerequisites: PHYS 140, 141;
3-2-3
Corequisite: PHYS 161.
This course covers the basic principles of mechanics and heat.
Prerequisite: TMAT 135. (Required of Bachelor of Technology PHYS 161
students.) Physics II Laboratory
0-2-1
PHYS 136
Laboratory course in physics supplementing the physics for
Physics for the Modern Architect
life sciences course, PHYS 160. Corequisite: PHYS 160.
4-0-4
The course will cover basic physical principles relating to PHYS 165
current architectural practice. A broad spectrum of topics will Physics for Telecommunications
be covered, primarily in classical physics to include: Units, 4-0-4
Vectors, Motion, Statics, Work, Energy, Heat, Electricity, A basic course in the physics of communication systems.
Sound and Light. The emphasis will be conceptual and Topics include electricity and magnetism, optics, frequency
required mathematical skills will be college algebra and band width relationships. This course will include an
trigonometry. Prerequisite: MATH 141. introduction to signal propagation in different media as well
as amplification and signal correction as applied to electrical
PHYS 140
and optical systems. Prerequisite: MATH 125 or equivalent;
Physics for Life Sciences I
Corequisite: MATH 151.
4-0-3
A basic course designed to meet the needs of biology PHYS 170
and medical technology majors. Topics covered include General Physics I
vectors, laws of motion, work, energy, momentum, heat 4-2-4
and wave motion. Illustrations from the field of life A basic course covering vectors, Newton’s laws of motion,
sciences will be stressed. Corequisites: MATH 161, PHYS 141. particle kinematics and dynamics, work, energy, momentum,
and rotational motion. Corequisite: MATH 170.

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PHYS 175 PHYS 250

General Physics for Pre-Med I Introduction to Pollution Sources
5-2-5 and Diffusion
A basic course in physics for the student in the Combined 3-0-3
Baccalaureate/Osteopathic Physician Program. Covers This course examines factors affecting existence of natural
vectors, forces and torques, dynamics, energy momentum, resources and the consequences of exploitation. Among
fluids, gasses, liquids, solids, heat and thermodynamics. topics treated are identification of sources, effects and fates
Corequisite: MATH 170. of pollutants in the atmosphere and in the food chain; the
creation of acid rain and snow and their effect on forests and
PHYS 180
marine life; the green house effect and nuclear winter.
General Physics II
Mathematical modeling and treatment of diffusion processes
4-2-4
will be considered. Prerequisites: PHYS 460, TMAT 235, CHEM
A continuation of PHYS 170. Topics include fluids, wave 105.
motion, electric fields and electric potential, dc circuits,
magnetic fields, capacitance and inductance, ac circuits, and PHYS 260
electromagnetic waves. Prerequisite: PHYS 170. Corequisite: Energy and Environment Instrumentation
MATH 180. 2-3-3
This course covers electrical test and measurement
PHYS 185
techniques using basic modern laboratory instruments,
General Physics for Pre-Med II
including digital and analog devices such as function
5-2-5
generators, oscilloscopes, multi-meters and sensors. The two-
A continuation of PHYS 175. Includes waves, sound, light, hour lecture emphasizes principle components and operation
optics, electricity, current, magnetism, instrumentation, of those devices. Prerequisite: PHYS 220.
atoms and nuclei. Prerequisite: PHYS 175. Corequisite: MATH
180. PHYS 310
Optics
PHYS 220 3-0-3
General Physics III
An intermediate course in geometrical and physical optics
4-2-4
covering wave motion, interference, diffraction, polarization,
The final basic course covering the laws of thermodynamics, spectrometry, and laser optics. Prerequisites: PHYS 220,
reflection and refraction of light, interference and diffraction, MATH 260.
radiation, atomic physics, waves and corpuscles, and nuclear
physics. Prerequisite: PHYS 180. PHYS 320
Thermodynamics
PHYS 225 3-0-3
Introduction to Modern Physics
The relations between heat and work, the first and second
3-0-3
laws of thermodynamics, entropy, applications to various
This course is designed to familiarize students with the systems, the kinetic theory of gases, and an introduction to
following topics: thermodynamics, optics, relativity, atomic classical statistical mechanics. Prerequisites: PHYS 220,
and nuclear physics, fundamental quantum theory of MATH 260.
photons, and semiconductors. Prerequisite: PHYS 180.
PHYS 330
PHYS 230 Advanced Laboratory I
Hydrology and Water Resources 1-3-2
4-0-4
A senior course covering the art of physical measurement, the
This course covers fundamental elements of hydrology for techniques of experimental research, and the treatment of
ground waters, flowing waters and impounded waters, data. The student performs advanced experiments requiring
including occurrence of groundwater, precipitation, snow much independent work in the fields of mechanics, electron
surveys, factors affecting runoff, floods and flood-routing. physics, magnetism, optics, and atomic, quantum, and
Water quality is examined as are effects of pollution, nuclear physics. The lectures include such topics as
sampling and testing, dispersion of waste waters, laboratory safety, theory of errors, vacuum technology,
deoxygenation of polluted waters, reaeration of flowing electronics, the operation of standard laboratory equipment,
waters and water resource management. The survey includes and machine shop operations. Prerequisites: PHYS 220, MATH
various assessments of water policy in the United States. 260.
Prerequisite: PHYS 460. Corequisite: CHEM 105.
PHYS 340
PHYS 240 Analytical Mechanics I
Introduction to Energy, Environmental Issues and 3-0-3
Policy
An intermediate course covering particle kinematics and
3-0-3
dynamics, one-dimensional oscillatory motion, mechanics of
This course is designed to analyze basic economic and a system of particles, the central force problem, essentials of
political factors which are involved in production and use of celestial mechanics, and motion in a noninertial frame of
energy-related resources and consequent impact on the reference. Prerequisite: PHYS 220; Corequisite: MATH 320.
environment, with particular attention to the environmental
crisis. Problems and prospects facing non-conventional or
alternative energy systems are studied, including solar, wind,
geothermal and bio-mass conversion, use of agricultural and
urban waste, use of conservation as an alternative source of
energy and incentives for reducing consumption.
Prerequisites: ECON 101, PHYS 460.
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PHYS 350 PHYS 420

Analytical Mechanics II Modern Physics II
3-0-3 3-0-3
A continuation of PHYS 340. Subjects include kinematics and A continuation of PHYS 410 covering X-rays; statistical
dynamics of a rigid body in two and three dimensions, mechanics with application to molecular physics; molecular
generalized coordinates, calculus of variations, Lagrange’s binding and spectra; and nuclear physics including nuclear
formalism, Hamilton’s equations, and vibration theory. structure, stability transformations, and reactions.
Prerequisite: PHYS 340. Prerequisite: PHYS 410.
PHYS 360 PHYS 430
Advanced Laboratory II Advanced Laboratory III
1-3-2 1-5-2
A continuation of PHYS 330. Selected students will begin to This course covers the design and performance of research
work with faculty members on advanced projects. experiments in physics. Prerequisite: PHYS 360.
Prerequisite: PHYS 330.
PHYS 440
PHYS 370 Solid State Physics
Electricity and Magnetism I 3-0-3
3-0-3 An introduction to the theory of solids with applications to
The first course in a two-term sequence in the theory of solid state devices and the techniques of physical
electromagnetism. Topics include vector calculus, measurement. Topics include crystal structure, the band
electrostatics, dielectrics, static magnetic fields, magnetic theory, the free-electron and Fermi-Dirac theories, and the
materials, electromagnetic induction. The course culminates physical properties of semiconductors and metals.
with an introduction to Maxwell’s equations. Prerequisites: Prerequisite: PHYS 410.
PHYS 220, MATH 320.
PHYS 450
PHYS 380 Mathematical Physics
Electricity and Magnetism II 3-0-3
3-0-3 A course designed to provide the student with the
A continuation of PHYS 370. Topics include plane mathematics required for advanced undergraduate and
electromagnetic waves in infinite media, reflection and beginning graduate study in the physical sciences. Topics
refraction of plane waves, radiation of electromagnetic waves, covered are vector analysis, introduction to vector space and
and relativistic aspects of electrodynamics. Prerequisite: matrix algebra, infinite series, the partial differential
PHYS 370. equations of physics, an introduction to the special functions
of Bessel, Legendre, Hermite, and Laguerre, and Fourier series.
PHYS 410
Physical applications are stressed. Prerequisites: PHYS 220,
Modern Physics I
MATH 320.
3-0-3
A senior course designed to familiarize the student with PHYS 460
modern concepts in physics. Includes: special relativity, Advanced Seminar
wave-particle duality, limits of classical physics and the 3-0-3
origin of quantum theory, atomic spectra and structure, Advanced topics of current interest in physics.
Schroedinger’s wave equation with applications to simple
systems. Prerequisites: PHYS 370, MATH 320.

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Social Sciences
Faculty: N. Bloom, K. Cheek, E. Katz, E. Kelly, L. Navia, S. Pinkerton,
L. Schuster.
Adjunct Faculty: A. Abraham, J.P. Barnabas, J. Buchwalter, A. Candal,
T. Farkas, J. Grasso, M. Gregorek, C. Kendall, J. Misiano, M. Navia, M. Izady,
J. O'Connell, H. Oh, L. Van Every.
Social sciences at NYIT include history, philosophy and political science. These
disciplines impart appreciation for intellectual, historical and political
accomplishments of humankind and aid students in assuming civic and social
responsibility. Students who major in political science are prepared for public
service and policy formation, graduate programs in political science, law,
international service and political careers.

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Urban Studies Minor

Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, College of Arts and Sciences
Program Sponsor: Nicholas Dagen Bloom, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Social Sciences
and Chair of Interdisciplinary Studies

Introduction
Urbanization has become a dominant process in the last century. Across the globe
humans are increasingly concentrated in large urban centers where they face both
challenges and opportunities. Students at NYIT can now benefit from an integrated
series of courses that confront the complex nature of urban life.
The Urban Studies minor adds value to the degrees of NYIT students in areas such as
architecture, behavioral science, criminal justice, business, and political science. Urban
Studies is a widely recognized field of study and is a frequent precursor to graduate
study in fields such as public administration, law enforcement, psychology, architecture,
and planning.
The Urban Studies minor will initiate students in academic study of urbanization by
encouraging an interdisciplinary approach. The minor draws upon NYIT’s strengths in
three major areas: urban social contexts, urban form, and interdisciplinary research.
Students in the minor will thus select a total of eighteen credits in these three areas of
study (see Program of Study that follows for distribution requirements).
In order to discuss this program of study or to declare an Urban Studies minor, students
must meet with Nicholas Dagen Bloom. He can be reached at nbloom@[Link] or
516.686.7524.

■ Program of Study for Urban Studies Minor (18 credits total)

Urban Social Context (Students choose at least three courses)
HIST 220 African American Experience
PSCI 325 Public Administration
PSCI 350 Government and Metropolitan Problems
PSYC 250 Environmental Psychology
SOCI 150 American Urban Minorities
SOCI 210 Social Problems
SOCI 355 Urban Society
SOCI 379 Social Policy
LITR 450 Special Topics in Literature, "Literature of New York"

Urban Form (Students choose either one or two courses)

HIST 320 United States Urban History
ARCH 162 Survey History of Architecture II
ARCH 362 City Planning
IENG 400 Technology and Global Issues

Interdisciplinary Urban Projects (Students choose either one or two courses)

IDSP 310 Foundations of Interdisciplinary Research
IDSP 410 Capstone Seminar
IDSP 403 Senior Project

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■ Curriculum requirements for the English

Composition 6
Bachelor of Science in Political
SPCH 105 Basic Speech Communication 3
Science
One Group A course 3
College Success Seminar(1) 2 credits One Group B course 3

Political Science 15 credits

Required Courses Liberal Arts 3 credits
PSCI 110 American Gov. and Politics 3 Mathematics
PSCI 210 Comparative Government 3 MATH 115 Introductory Concepts of Mathematics 3
PSCI 230 International Relations 3 or
PSCI 305 Politics and Society 3 MATH141 PreCalculus 4
PSCI 325 Public Administration 3
3-4 credits
15 credits
Science
Choose, as advised, at least 15 credits from the Life Science 3
following non-core Political Science courses: Physical Science 3
Non-core Political Science Courses 6 credits
PSCI 220 History of Political Thought 3 Social Sciences
PSCI 240 Basic Legal Concepts Philosophy 3
and Administration of Justice 3 HIST 110 American History I 3
PSCI 310 Politics of Change 3 HIST 150 American History II 3
PSCI 315 American Society and Judicial Behavior 3 HIST 210 Contemporary World 3
PSCI 320 Foreign Policy of the U.S. 3 History Electives 6
PSCI 350 Government
and Metropolitan Problems 3 18 credits
PSCI 355 Government and Business 3
Electives and/or
PSCI 360 International Law and Organization 3
Interdisciplinary Concentration 28-30 credits
PSCI 365 Public Policy Analysis 3
PSCI 390 Seminar in Political Science 3 Total credits required 120-121
PSCI 410 Selected Topics in American
Government and Politics 3 (1) All entering first-year freshmen, transfer students with less than
12 credits, and students on probation are required to complete the
PSCI 420 Selected Topics in Comparative College Success Seminar.
Government 3
PSCI 430 Selected Topics in International
Relations and Foreign Policy 3
PSCI 440 Selected Topics in Public
Administration and Policy 3
PSCI 450 Selected Topics in Political Theory
and Methodology 3
PSCI 470 Political Science Internship 3
PSCI 480 Public Administration Internship 3
(at least) 15 credits
Behavioral Sciences
ANTH 101 Anthropology 3
PSYC 101 Intro. to Psychology 3
SOCI 101 Introduction to Sociology 3
9 credits
Economics
ECON 105 Principles of Economics I 3
ECON 110 Principles of Economics II 3
6 credits

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History HIST 230

Survey of Jewish History
HIST 110 3-0-3
American History I
A survey of the life of the Jewish people from their
3-0-3
beginnings in the Near East to the mid-20th century.
This is a survey course of American history from the colonial Attention is focused on major migrations, leading
period, the Revolution to the establishment of the Republic, personalities, and historic movements.
the first half of the 19th century, up through the period of
the Civil War, ending in 1865. The impact of geography on the HIST 220
growth of the Republic is considered. The political, economic, African American Experience
and cultural evolution of the American people is examined, 3-0-3
providing the student with historical foundations for an A survey of the role of African American people in American
informed political awareness of present-day issues. history from African beginnings to the present time. Topics
include: African American response to the major political,
HIST 150
social and economic changes in America; the contributions of
American History II
outstanding African American to American history; the
3-0-3
interaction of the African American and majority
This is a survey course of American history from the end of environments; and the black movements that help shape
the Civil War to the present: the period of the Reconstruction, African American consciousness.
the industrialization of the United States, the emergence of
the country as a Great Power, U.S. role in the twentieth HIST 240
century are considered. The political, economic, and cultural History of Technology
evolution of the American people is examined, providing the 3-0-3
student with historical foundations for an informed political The history of Western technology is surveyed with emphasis
awareness of present-day issues. on technological change since the Industrial Revolution.
Attention is given to both the positive and the negative
HIST 170
aspects of technological change. The various
History of the State of New York
interrelationships among technological change and other
1-0-1
aspects of history are highlighted, as is the phenomenon of
This one credit course is a survey of the political, economic the geometrical progression of technological changes.
and social history of the state of New York beginning with its
colonial history. Special attention will be paid to the legacy HIST 310
of the American Indians, such as the Iroquois confederacy, Seminar in History
the early Dutch settlers of the colonial period, the industrial 3-0-3
growth of the state, the emergence of New York as the Selected topics in history.
financial center of the world, and New York state's role in
HIST 320
national politics.
United States Urban History
HIST 210 3-0-3
The Contemporary World A survey course treating the rise of American suburbs and
3-0-3 cities. Topics to be addressed include urban social history, the
This is a survey course of 20th century global history; it history of mass transportation, urban infrastructure, housing
covers the period of imperialism leading to World War I, the reform, moral reform, the urban crisis, the suburban boom,
emergence of the U.S.S.R. as a major power, the and government policy in an urban context. Prerequisite:
transformation of Europe as a result of World War II, the Junior standing
period of the Cold War, the role of the U.S. in the post-cold
war world. Special emphasis is placed on the impact of
geography, science and technology on political, economic
and cultural development of the world.
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Philosophy Political Science

PHIL 110 PSCI 110
Problems of Philosophy American Government and Politics
3-0-3 3-0-3
An introduction to philosophy by way of selected problems This course is an introduction to the processes of the
from various areas of philosophy. Topics include: the nature American form of democratic government; the nature and
of a priori knowledge and of scientific explanation, the structure of U.S. government; its chief characteristics and
existence of God, whether or not there can be moral functions. Special attention is paid to the intimate relation
knowledge, and the problem of free will. The course objective and mutual impact of government and the people on each
is to acquaint students with these philosophical issues, and other, expanding the students' awareness of the effects of
through detailed discussion, to teach them how to analyze governmental decisions on the American people.
ideas critically.
PSCI 160
PHIL 210 American Intelligence Community and its
Philosophy and History of Religion Relation to Foreign Policy
3-0-3 3-0-3
This course acquaints the student with major elements This course provides an introduction to U.S. intelligence and
associated with the development of religion as examined by the intelligence community, surveying the intelligence
psychologists, anthropologists, sociologists, and historians, as process from collection to analysis and dissemination. Also
well as by selected theologians. Special attention is paid to covered will be the roles of intelligence in the development
the philosophical analysis of religious phenomena, clarifying and maintenance of U.S. foreign policy, as well as ethical
issues, such as the existence of God and gods, the nature of issues in intelligence. Case studies of Intelligence successes
religious experience, the belief in the soul, and other typically and failures will be featured.
religious subjects. (Offered only if there is sufficient demand.)
PSCI 210
PHIL 220 Comparative Government
Ethics and Social Philosophy 3-0-3
3-0-3 An introduction to comparative political structures and
An examination of some of the most critical issues of moral institutions covering the major European governments as
and social philosophy. These include subjects such as the well as non-Western political systems.
linguistic analysis of terms such as “good,” “evil,” “duty,”
PSCI 220
“right,” and others. The basis of different moral systems will be
History of Political Thought
studied, and selections from ethical and social philosophers will
3-0-3
be read.
A study of the historical and theoretical underpinnings to
PHIL 230 current political ideologies, starting with the Greek city state
Technology, Society, and Values and the political theories of Plato and Aristotle, continuing
3-0-3 with the Roman, Medieval and Renaissance contributions to
An examination of models and case studies concerned with political thought and culminating in the radical political
the impact of machines on man, of technological systems on theories of the 19th and 20th centuries.
social structures, and modes of production on value systems.
PSCI 230
Special attention is paid to the ethical problems connected
International Relations
with newly emerging technologies. (Offered only if there is
3-0-3
sufficient demand.)
A systematic analysis of national goals and determinants, the
PHIL 250 basis of national power, sources of international conflict. The
Logic and the Scientific Method uses of power: balance of power and the balance of terror.
3-0-3 Diplomacy, collective security, and international
An introduction to the valid forms of reasoning and the organizations will also be explored. (Offered regularly, but not
methods of inquiry practiced by the natural, social, and every semester.)
behavioral sciences.
PSCI 240
PHIL 260 Basic Legal Concepts and Administration
Philosophy and History of Science of Justice
3-0-3 3-0-3
An examination of the principal moments in the development This course covers the judicial process and its evolution, the
of scientific thought, with special emphasis on the analysis of rights of accused persons, and the administration of justice in
the principles of scientific methodology. The contributions of the light of the elementary foundations and functions of
individuals like Aristotle, Ptolemy, Copernicus, Galileo, Kepler, substantive and adjective law. The theoretical aspects of
Newton, Kant, Darwin, and Einstein will be carefully explored. basic concepts will be examined, but the stress will be on the
Notions such as induction, deduction, proof, explanation, and practical aspects.
truth will be subjected to extensive criticism.
PSCI 305
PHIL 310 Politics and Society
Seminar in Philosophy 3-0-3
3-0-3 The fundamental concepts of the state, government, and
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instrument of social control; power, its legitimacy and corporate responsibility. Government regulation of business
authority; political doctrines such as democracy, oligarchy, activity.
and totalitarianism; the modern state and its political
PSCI 360
structures, elites, and decision makers; the electoral process
International Law and Organization
and sociopolitical means of attitudinal influence. The impact
3-0-3
of class, status, and influence will also be analyzed. (Offered
regularly, but not every semester.) The nature of international law; the organization of the
community of nations; the United Nations system; the
PSCI 310 regional organizations of the bloc type; the substantive rules
Politics of Change of international law; procedures for the pacific settlement of
3-0-3 international disputes; international and social cooperation;
This course is concerned with the impact of modernization on and prospects for a development system of world order
the political system; the relationship between modernization through international organization.
and decolonization, revolution and nation-building; theories
PSCI 365
of political change; and the consequences of modernization
Public Policy Analysis
as experienced by several countries from the First, Second,
3-0-3
and Third Worlds.
This course will approach public policy decisions to determine
PSCI 315 goal achievement in terms of need articulation, relative costs
American Society and Judicial Behavior and expended resources, planning and programming for
3-0-3 future needs, and resource development.
This course covers changing values and patterns of judicial
PSCI 390
behavior, federal courts and the power of judicial review,
Research Topics in Political Science.
fundamental constitutional principles, nationalization and
3-0-3
enforcement of the Bill of Rights, the Supreme Court’s policy-
making role and its effect on economic policy, and the
PSCI 410
controversy over the arbiter role of the court. Included will be
Seminar in Government and Politics
an analysis of constitutional development of rights and
3-0-3
duties of the people, and the role of the government as an
institution.
PSCI 420
PSCI 320 Selected Topics in Comparative Government
Foreign Policy of the United States 3-0-3
3-0-3
The historical development of American policy, the mechanics
PSCI 430
of its formulation, and its current objectives will be studied,
Selected Topics in International Relations and
discussed, and analyzed. (Offered regularly, but not every
Foreign Policy
semester.)
3-0-3
PSCI 325
Public Administration PSCI 440
3-0-3 Selected Topics in Public Administration
This is a study of the nature and scope of public administration: and Policy
principles, societal protection, assistance to various groups, 3-0-3
governmental proprietary enterprises, and regulation of
business. Bureaucratic organization administration relationships. PSCI 450
Policy making and implementation will be closely examined: unit Selected Topics in Political Theory
specialization, organization coordination, centralization, and Methodology
planning, efficiencies, and control. (Offered regularly, but not 3-0-3
every semester.)
PSCI 350 PSCI 470
Government and Metropolitan Problems Political Science Internship
3-0-3 3-0-3
The first part comprises the political framework: state This internship is designed to offer the student an
governmental structure, its functions, services, and financing; opportunity to combine academic preparation with practical
local, rural, and urban governments, their structures, services, political experience under the joint supervision of
and functions. The second half focuses on metropolitan cooperating personnel and faculty members. This course may
problems and their interaction with metropolitan be repeated. Prerequisite: 15 credits of political science
government; housing, schooling, transportation, sanitation, coursework; open to juniors and seniors only.
pollution, and taxation. Social parameters stemming from
PSCI 480
ethnic, religious, class, and employment factors, among
Public Administration Internship
others, will be interwoven in the analysis.
3-0-3
PSCI 355 Participation in an internship program will enable students to
Government and Business integrate academic preparation with administration practice
3-0-3 under the joint supervision of cooperating personnel and
A consideration of relationships between business enterprise faculty members. Prerequisite: 15 credits of political science
and the societal and political milieu in which these coursework; open to juniors and seniors only.
enterprises operate. New concepts in business ethics and
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 School of Education
Division of Teacher Education Programs

Michael E. Uttendorfer, Ed.D., Dean

The School of Education provides professional preparation and

development programs in education at the graduate level only.
More information on graduate degree programs
(childhood education, instructional technology,
school counseling, and school leadership and technology)
can be found in the NYIT graduate catalog or on the Web at
[Link]/education.
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School of Engineering and Computing Sciences

Nada Marie Anid, Ph.D., Dean

Computer Science

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Information Technology

Mechanical Engineering

Engineering Management

Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology

Telecommunications Network Management

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School of Engineering and Computing Sciences

The School of Engineering and Computing Sciences offers baccalaureate degrees in
Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronics and Information
Security, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Management,
Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, and
Telecommunications Management. Associate degrees in Electrical, Mechanical, and
Telecommunications Technologies are also offered. The school also offers Master's
degrees in Computer Science, Environmental Technology, Electrical and Computer
Engineering, and Energy Management.

Computer Requirements
Computers are indispensable in virtually all fields of human endeavor today. Few
engineers or technologists can get along without them. The ability to use computers
with skill and intelligence is essential for graduates of engineering schools. At NYIT, the
use of computers has been integrated into almost all courses in the School of
Engineering and Computing Sciences. This process continues to include computer
applications in all courses so that students will have the pervasive experience that
produces understanding of the tool and the possibilities it presents. To achieve program
goals, students must have unrestricted access to computers at all times. The only way
this is possible is for all students to purchase their own computers. Therefore, all
students are required to obtain a computer compatible with specifications available at
the school.
A brochure containing specifications and possible suppliers may be available in
departmental offices of the School. This information is provided purely as a service to
students; NYIT does not recommend any suppliers nor does it imply any warranty or
benefit in dealing with them.

Computer Science
Faculty: S. Barone, S. Billis, M. Colef, M. Drossman, H. Heskiaoff, A. Jafari, E. Kafrissen,
K. Kaplan, F. Lee, Y. Saito, J. Wu, Tao Zhang.
Adjunct Faculty: H. Chin, S., Homem de Mello, A. Lee, C. Liou, P. Stirpe, H. Taylor.
The college offers courses leading to both Bachelor of Science and Master of Science
degrees in Computer Science.
The electronic digital computer has contributed to revolutionary changes in the
methodologies of business and governmental data processing, the control of
manufacturing operations, and the scope and nature of research in scientific and
technological areas. Present trends leave little doubt that increasing computer
capabilities will exert a profound influence on the nature of world culture.
At NYIT, courses pursued by computer science majors may be classified as (a) courses
in the hardware and software aspects of computer science; (b) humanities courses; (c)
groups of courses termed options which provide a solid background in the field in which
the student will apply a knowledge of computing. Present options include Internet
Engineering and Distributed Information Systems with minor concentrations in
management, fine arts or engineering.

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Entering students should be prepared to begin calculus and have a working knowledge
of computer programming. Transfer students from recognized community colleges,
technical institutes, or undergraduate colleges will receive the maximum allowable
transferrable credit toward programs at NYIT. All students have access to sophisticated
computer equipment and up-to-date laboratory facilities.
By the end of the second term, each computer major must select, in consultation with
an advisor, an area of computer application in which to specialize. A minimum of 12
elective credits, approved by the department, must be selected in this area. Courses are
designed to produce a versatile individual capable of graduate study or employment in
expanding computer-based industries.
Those seeking graduate studies in computer science will find new avenues of knowledge
and many job opportunities. The Master of Science degree in computer science is
designed to serve a wide range of professional interests and includes a broad-based
approach to practical, computer-related applications.

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■ Curriculum requirements for the Mathematics

MATH170 Calculus I 4
Bachelor of Science in Computer
MATH180 Calculus II 4
Science with options in Internet
MATH310 Linear Algebra 3
Engineering and Distributed
Information Systems 11 credits
Science Requirements
ETCS 105 Career Discovery(1) 2 credits PHYS170 General Physics I 4
PHYS180 General Physics II 4
Computer Science
Life Science/Biology Elective 3
Required courses:
11 credits
CSCI 120 Programming I 3
or
CSCI 130 Computer Organization 3
CHEM110 General Chemistry I 4
CSCI 170 Computer Architecture 3
CHEM150 General Chemistry II 4
CSCI 180 Programming II 3
Physics Elective 3
CSCI 230 Discrete Structures 3
CSCI 260 Data Structures 3 11 credits
CSCI 312 Theory of Computation 3 or
CSCI 318 Programming Language Concepts 3 BIOL 110 General Biology I 4
CSCI 330 Operating Systems 3 BIOL 150 General Biology II 4
CSCI 335 Design and Analysis of Algorithms 3 Physics Elective 3
CSCI 370 Intro. To Computer Networks 3
CSCI 380 Introduction to Software Engineering 3 11 credits
CSCI 450 Seminar Project 3 Social Sciences
CSCI Electives(2) 6 Economics 3
45 credits History or Political Science 3
Philosophy 3

Internet Engineering Option 9 credits

ITEC 305 Internet Programming I 3 English(3)
ITEC 320 Web-based Mult-Med I 3 Composition 6
CSCI 405 Distributed Database Systems 3 Speech 3
9 credits One Group A course(4) 3
or WRIT 316 Writing for the Technical Professions 3

Distributed Information Systems Option 15 credits

CSCI 300 Database Management 3 Minor Concentration (5)
12 credits
CSCI 401 Database Interfaces and Programming 3
CSCI 405 Distributed Database Systems 3
Liberal Arts 3 credits
9 credits
or General Electives 3 credits
9 credits of 300 or 400 level courses from CS and/or
ITEC with department approval 9 Total credits required 130-132
(1) This course may be waived for students and transfers with
9 credits sophomore or higher status. For course description, see computer
Engineering Management science course listing. All course substitutions must be approved
by the department chairperson.
IENG 245 Statistical Design I 3
IENG 345 Statistical Design II 3 (2) All electives must be approved by the department.
IENG 400 Technology and Global Issues 3 (3) Intensive English as a second language is not acceptable as a
substitution for any of these requirements. The only permissible
substitution is WRIT 111 and WRIT 161 in place of WRIT 101
9 credits and WRIT 151.

Behavioral Sciences 3 credits (4) Group A courses are LITR 210, 220, 230 and 240.

(5) In consultation, with an advisor, the student can select a minor

area of concentration. Areas of specialization may include:
Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Management, Fine Arts,
Computer Graphics, and Telecommunications. Students with a
Minor concentration in one of the Engineering disciplines are
required to take Mathematics 260, 320.

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ETCS 102 CSCI 130

Computers and Society Computer Organization
3-0-3 3-0-3
A course designed to provide an understanding of what the The course covers the basics of combinatorial and sequential
computer can do and how it does it for the nontechnically digital circuits. Representative digital circuits are
oriented student. This course covers the basic concepts of multiplexers, demultiplexers, decoders, counters, registers,
computer operation and programming, applications of memory and ALUs. The use of programmable logic devices in
computers, and the effects of computers on society. This digital circuitry is also covered. The course culminates with
course replaces the College Success Seminar for students in the design of a simple computer to specifications, both
the School of Engineering and Computing Sciences. hardware description language, and a graphical editor to
design and implement digital circuits throughout the course.
ETCS 105
Equivalent to EENG 130. Prerequisite: MATH 141 or
Career Discovery 2-0-2
equivalent.
The course experience provides the skills and tools necessary
for a technical career while enabling students to develop CSCI 170
confidence in their academic endeavors. The creative role in Computer Architecture
the multidisciplinary design and development process is 3-0-3
emphasized in addition to communication skills, ethical, A detailed discussion of computer hardware organization and
legal, and professional responsibilities. This course may be design. Topics included are: processor bus organization, the
waived for students with sophomore or higher status. This arithmetic unit, micro-instructions, micro-programming,
course replaces College Success Seminar for students in the memory subsystem design, memory organization, I/O
School of Engineering and Computing Sciences. interface, asynchronous data transfer, interrupt, and direct
memory access. Prerequisite: CSCI 130 or EENG 130.
ETCS 365
Externship for the Technical Professions CSCI 180
1-0-1 Programming II
This course provides students with an opportunity to work in 3-0-3
a professional environment in areas appropriate to their field Object-oriented design concepts and techniques are
of study. To be eligible, students must have junior or senior explored. Topics covered include classes, objects, function
status, a GPA of 3.0 or better, and the permission of his/her overloading, and inheritance, to name a few. Students are
chairperson. The grade is on a Pass/Fail basis and is to be introduced to object-oriented design, code reusability, and
determined by the faculty advisor in consultation with the encapsulation. The techniques learned are applied in solving
student’s supervisor. A term paper, with presentation, is practical problems using a modern software development
required. This course will be in addition to the required courses environment. Prerequisite: CSCI 120.
for the degree and may be repeated.
CSCI 220
CSCI 105 Computer Laboratory
Introduction to Computational Tools 1-2-1
1-2-2 This course is intended to strengthen the student’s
In this course, students will learn how to use the computer as programming skills in a high level language such as JAVA,
a tool to solve problems in engineering, computer science, and through numerous programming assignments. Students who
related area. Packages such as MathCAD or MATLAB will be do not receive a grade of “B” or better in CSCI 120 may be
used to illustrate the solution to new and familiar problems in required to take this course. Corequisite: CSCI 180.
physics, mathematics, engineering and computer science.
CSCI 225
CSCI 110 Introduction to Hardware
Introduction to Computer Science Description Language
3-0-3 3-0-3
This course is designed to provide students with an overview An introduction to the programming techniques used to
of the basic hardware and software organization of computer design electronic circuits. The structure of the language, the
systems. Students get hands-on experience with the DOS and method of specifying signals, digital logic, and components
Windows operating systems environments. Computer will be developed using object-oriented programming
programming skills are taught using the Visual Basic algorithms and constructs. Circuit design software and
programming language. Prerequisite: MATH 141 or TMAT 155 languages such as ABEL, VERILOG, and VHDL will be
reviewed. Equivalent to EENG 225. Prerequisites: CSCI
CSCI 120
130/EENG 130, CSCI 180.
Programming I
3-0-3 CSCI 230
This course provides basic skills in problem solving and Discrete Structures
programming. Topics covered include simple data types, 3-0-3
expressions and statements, program flow control structures, A review of sets, functions, relations, mathematical induction
exception handling and functions. Elements of object and algorithmic analysis as applied to computer science.
oriented programming techniques are also introduced. graph theory, including minimal and maximal algorithms and
Prerequisite: Knowledge of algebra. the critical path method, is studied as well as automata
theory and formal languages. Prerequisites: MATH 170 or
MATH 161, CSCI 180.

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CSCI 260 CSCI 318

Data Structures Programming Language Concepts
3-0-3 3-0-3
The classic data structures, such as stacks, queues, linked lists, Formal definition of programming languages including
binary trees, etc. are studied. Sorting and searching are specification of syntax and semantics. A comparative analysis
stressed. Computational analysis is also studied. Prerequisites: of various high-level programming languages with emphasis
CSCI 180, MATH 170 or MATH 161. on the appropriateness of languages for certain applications.
Prerequisite: CSCI 260
CSCI 280
COBOL CSCI 320
3-0-3 Computer Graphics I
For computer majors. A detailed study of the COBOL 3-0-3
languages with application to business problems: Introduction to the principles of interactive computer graphics,
identification, environment, data and procedure divisions, including input techniques and devices, display devices, display
syntax structure. File organization is discussed in connection files, interactive graphic techniques, two- and three-
with the data processing system. Prerequisite: CSCI 180. dimensional computer graphics, and transformations. Graphic
(Offered regularly, but not every semester.) oriented languages are also discussed. Prerequisites: MATH 310,
and CSCI 260 or equivalent. (Offered regularly, but not every
CSCI 300 semester.)
Database Management
3-0-3 CSCI 325
Various data models, including hierarchical, network, Compiler Design
relational, and object oriented, are introduced. The major part 3-0-3
of the course is devoted to relational databases. Topics The design and implementation of a compiler is studied,
covered are the mathematical foundation, the three-level including compiler organization, lexical analysis, searching
ANSI-SPARC architecture, and the SQL language. The SQL methods and symbol tables, formal languages and grammar,
language includes the data manipulation and data definition parser construction, code syntax and code generation.
components that are used to construct and query databases Prerequisites: CSCI 260, CSCI 170.
and also to provide access control to safeguard security. CSCI 330
Entity-relationship modeling is presented and used to design
Operating Systems
the external level. Functional dependency and normalization
3-0-3
techniques are used for the logical design of databases.
Problems of concurrency control in multi-user database The design and implementation of an operating system is
management systems are discussed. Prerequisite: CSCI 260. studied, including process states and synchronization,
memory management strategies, processor scheduling,
CSCI 305 multiprocessing, parallel processing, hardware organization,
Introduction to Automata Theory disk scheduling and file management. Prerequisites: CSCI
3-0-3 260, CSCI 170.
Synchronous sequential circuits, interactive networks, CSCI 335
transformation of sequential machines. Asynchronous Design and Analysis of Algorithms
sequential circuits, the structure of sequential machines, 3-0-3
state identification, finite state recognizers. Prerequisite: The fundamentals of designing computer algorithms are
CSCI 130 or equivalent (Offered regularly, but not every introduced. An overview of advanced data structures such as
semester). balanced trees, heaps and hash tables is presented. A
CSCI 310 discussion of algorithm design techniques will include, but
C and UNIX not be limited to, sorting and ordering, divide and conquer,
3-0-3 shortest path and dynamic programming. The complexity of
A study of the ANSI Standard C programming language and each class of algorithms is analyzed and the efficient use of
the UNIX programming environment. Topics covered include algorithms to various applications is discussed. Prerequisite:
the syntax of C, basic UNIX commands, the UNIX file system, CSCI 260
filters and pipes, shell programming and using UNIX system CSCI 340
calls in C. C++, the object-oriented extension of C, will also Numerical Methods
be introduced. Prerequisite: CSCI 260. 3-0-3
CSCI 312 A thorough treatment of problems requiring interpolation,
Theory of Computation numerical integration, relaxation and iterative processes.
3-0-3 Truncation and roundoff errors. Error estimate and curve fitting.
The basic concepts of the theory of computation are studied Runge-Kutta methods. The solutions will be implemented in a
including set theory, finite automata, context free and scientific language such as FORTRAN, which will be studied in
context-sensitive languages, Turing machines, Church’s some detail. Prerequisites: CSCI 120, MATH 320. Corequisite:
thesis, and uncomputability. The classes of computation MATH 310.
complexity and their practical limitations are studied.
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CSCI 355 CSCI 405

Artificial Intelligence I Distributed Database Systems
3-0-3 3-0-3
Introduction to artificial intelligence programming languages Concepts underlying distributed systems: synchronization,
LISP, PROLOG, and object- oriented programming. Basic communication, fault tolerance. Concepts and architecture of
problem representation and heuristic searching techniques distributed database systems. Distributed concurrency
will be discussed. Concept of knowledge engineering and control and recovery. Replicated databases. Distributed Query
various application of knowledge representation schemes will Processing. Examples of commercial relational distributed
be studied. Prerequisite: CSCI 260. DBMS. Prerequisite: CSCI 300.
CSCI 370 CSCI 410
Introduction to Computer Networks Artificial Intelligence II
3-0-3 3-0-3
An introduction to the fundamentals and the applications of Principal artificial intelligence application areas such as
data communications. Network architectures, topology and Natural Language Processing (NLP), Computer Vision, speech
the ISO model will be discussed. Novell’s LAN or equipment recognition and understanding, problem solving and planning
will be used for practical hands-on experience. Prerequisite: and machine learning systems will be studied. Current state-
CSCI 330. of-the-art Expert Systems and Expert System Tools will be
introduced. Prerequisite: CSCI 355.
CSCI 375
Systems Design CSCI 420
3-0-3 Computer Graphics II
Structured systems design including flow charts, structure charts, 3-0-3
module coupling and cohesion, and composite design. The use of Advanced work in computer graphics, including surface
simulation in systems design is discussed and various simulation description methods, color perception and images synthesis.
techniques are covered. Prerequisite: CS 335 (Offered regularly, Dynamic Vectors, Raster displays. Applications such as CAD/
but not every semester). CAM will be discussed. Prerequisite: CSCI 320. (Offered
regularly, but not every semester.)
CSCI 380
Introduction to Software Engineering CSCI 450
3-0-3 Seminar Project
Formal approach to techniques of software design, 3-0-3
development, testing and management. Design techniques The student will undertake a project under the guidance of an
considered include formal models of structured programming, instructor. Each student will present oral reports before the
stepwise refinement, segmentation, top-down design, data group in a seminar situation. The project will be concerned
abstraction, information hiding and object-oriented with some aspect of computer science and results will be
development. A modern programming language will be used. presented in a final written report. Prerequisite: Approval of
Prerequisite: CSCI 260. chairman.
CSCI 385 CSCI 460
Network and Internet Security Special Topics I
3-0-3 3-0-3
In this course we provide students with a firm understanding Critical study of theory and research related to advanced topics
of the major aspects of network and Internet security. A in computer science such as computer graphics, artificial
hands-on project in a laboratory setting to emphasize some intelligence, performance evaluation, advanced systems
aspect of network or Internet security will be studied. programming or topics in computability, automata theory, etc.
Prerequisite: CSCI 370. The specific topics of the seminar will be determined by the
interest of both the students and the instructor. Prerequisite:
CSCI 401
Approval of chairperson.
Database Interfaces and Programming
3-0-3 CSCI 470
An advanced course in static and dynamic programming, Special Topics II
embedded SQL using C. Open Database Connectivity (ODBC), 3-0-3
interface to access data from various database management Advanced topics in computer science of interest to both
systems with Structured Query Language (SQL). Prerequisite: students and faculty will be covered. Prerequisite: Approval
CSCI 300 (offered regularly, but not every semester). of chairperson. (Offered regularly, but not every semester.)

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Electrical and Computer Engineering

Faculty: S. Barone, S. Billis, S. Blank, J. Cheung, M. Colef, F. Delgosha, M. Drossman,
R. Dua, A. Jafari, E. Kafrissen, W. Mesa, Y. Saito, S. Wadoo, M. Wernicki, Tao Zhang.
Adjunct Faculty: A. Gelman, D. Hoitsma, K. Kazi, M. Khoshsima, W. Vojir
The primary educational objectives of the Electrical and Computer Engineering program
at NYIT are to produce well-rounded graduates who have a broad range of skills,
aptitudes, and interests, and are prepared for successful careers in industry,
government, or their pursuit of graduate studies.
The objectives of the electrical and computer engineering program are satisfied by the
required and elective courses in liberal arts, humanities, science, mathematics,
computer science, and electrical engineering with an increasing emphasis on design.
The sequences established are meant to provide both depth and breadth in the major
areas of study while also providing a degree of flexibility, through a choice of elective
courses, that allows the students to specialize in areas of particular interest.
The college’s liberal arts and humanities core curriculum is designed to provide the
student with skills related to career and graduate school success. It is concerned with
preparing the student to be a responsible citizen and engineer. To achieve this goal, it
offers a broad perspective of advanced courses in social science, philosophy, and
literature. Written and oral presentation skills are intended to carry over into their
major areas of study.
Today’s engineering student must understand both digital and electronic systems. The
electrical and computer engineering program addresses this need through its sequence
of course requirements. This includes the skills necessary to design and analyze the
hardware and software aspects of the computer systems.
The use of modern engineering tools and computers are integrated into nearly all
engineering courses. This includes lab work where software is used for the analysis and
presentation of data.
As students progress through the curriculum, increasing emphasis is focused on analog
and digital electronics as well as software design. Each student takes two Capstone
design classes in both digital and electronic system design. The design projects are
intended to utilize the full extent of the technical skills and knowledge the students
gain throughout the curriculum as well as an understanding of the relevant economic,
societal, and ethical issues appropriate for effective engineering practice. Teamwork,
when appropriate, is emphasized and effective presentation of ideas, whether written
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Within this general direction and the mission of the college, the faculty have
determined Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) to create versatile engineers who
will:
be successful in their engineering or chosen career path.

■ engage in lifelong learning and professional development through graduate

studies and active participation in professional organizations.

■ be able to interact effectively with others in a collaborative team-oriented

manner in the management and execution of a project

■ function as a responsible member of society with a willingness to act as a mentor

to fellow employees and in the community with an understanding of the social,
ethical, and economic impact of his/her work at the local and global level.

To support these objectives, the curriculum has been developed to provide program
outcomes that describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by the
time of graduation.

Upon graduation students are expected to have:

■ an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.

■ an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
■ an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within
realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health
and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
■ an ability to function effectively in a team.
■ an ability to identify, formulate and/or solve engineering problems.
■ an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
■ an ability to communicate effectively.
■ the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in
a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
■ a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learning.
■ a knowledge of contemporary issues.
■ an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for
engineering practices.
■ an ability to apply knowledge of programming language concepts and data models
to solving problems in electrical and computer engineering.
■ a knowledge of computer organization, architecture and operating systems.

The program in Electrical and Computer Engineering is accredited by the Accreditation

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■ Curriculum requirements for the Life Sciences

CHEM 107 Engineering Chemistry 4 credits
Bachelor of Science in Electrical
and Computer Engineering Mathematics
MATH 170 Calculus I 4
ETCS 105 Career Discovery(1) 2 credits MATH 180 Calculus II 4
Electrical Engineering MATH 260 Calculus III 4
EENG 130 Intro. to Computer Hardware 3 MATH 310 Linear Algebra 3
EENG 212 Electrical Circuits I and Eng. Tools 4 MATH 320 Differential Equations 3
EENG 270 Introduction to Electronic Circuits 3 18 credits
EENG 275 Electronics Laboratory I 1
EENG 281 Electrical Circuits II 3 Mechanical Engineering
EENG 310 Electronic Circuit Applications 3 MENG 211 Engineering Mechanics I 3 credits
EENG 315 Electronics Laboratory II 1 Physics
EENG 320 Control Systems 3 PHYS 170 General Physics I 4
EENG 330 Electromagnetic Theory I 3 PHYS 180 General Physics II 4
EENG 341 Signal and Systems 3 PHYS 225 Intro to Modern Physics 3
EENG 360 Electronics Laboratory III 1
EENG 370 Microprocessors 3 11 credits
EENG 382 Random Signals and Statistics 3 Social Sciences
EENG 401 Communication Theory 3 Economics 3
EENG 403 Electronics Laboratory IV 1 IENG 400 Tech and Global Issues (5) 3
EENG 491 Senior Design Project 2 Philosophy 3
Design Elective 2
EE/CS Electives 6 9 credits
48 credits General Electives 3 credits
Computer Science Total credits required 135-137
CSCI 120 Programming I 3 (1) This course may be waived for students and transfers with
CSCI 170 Computer Architecture 3 sophomore or higher status. For course description, see computer
CSCI 180 Programming II 3 science course listing. All course substitutions must be approved by
CSCI 230 Discrete Structures 3 the department chairperson.
CSCI 260 Data Structures 3 (2) Students should choose one from each of the following two
CSCI 330 Operating Systems 3 groups of courses. Group 1: EENG 410, 415, 420, 430, 450, 465, 470,
488, 492. Group 2: EENG 435, 440, 483, 488.
18 credits
(3) Intensive English as a second language is not acceptable as a
Behavioral Sciences 3 credits substitution for any of these requirements. The only permissible
substitution is WRIT 111 and WRIT 161 in place of WRIT 101 and WRIT
English (3) 151.
Composition 6 (4) Group A courses are LITR 210, 220, 230 and 240.
Speech 3
One Group A course (4) 3 (5) IENG-400 can be substitued with PHIL-230.
WRIT 316 Writing for Technical Professions 3
15 credits
Liberal Arts 3 credits

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EENG 130 LaPlace transform and basics of control theory and digital
Introduction to Computer Hardware logic. Sampling, quantization and encodings of analog signals.
3-0-3 Not for electrical engineering majors. (Offered regularly, but
The course covers the basics of combinatorial and sequential not every semester.) Prerequisite: EENG 201.
digital circuits. Representative digital circuits are EENG 270
multiplexers, demultiplexers, decoders, counters, registers, Introduction to Electronics Circuits
memory and ALUs. The use of programmable logic devices in 3-0-3
digital circuitry is also covered. The course culminates with
Characterization of semiconductor diodes, Zener diodes,
the design of a simple computer to specifications, both
transistors and field effect transistors (FET). Effect of
hardware description language and a graphical editor to
temperature variation. Amplifier bias analysis and large
design and implement digital circuits throughout the course.
signal analysis. Power amplifiers. Small signal models and
Equivalent to EENG 130. Prerequisite: MATH 141 or
small signal amplifier analysis. Prerequisite: EENG 212.
equivalent.
EENG 271
EENG 201
Introduction to Engineering Design
Introduction to Electrical Engineering
3-0-3
3-3-4
This course provides theoretical as well as practical insights
A lecture and laboratory course in the elements of electrical
into fundamental concepts of design in modern engineering.
engineering. Brief review of topics covered in elementary
Emphasis on the creative role of the engineer, model
physics such as Ohm’s and Kirchhoff’s Laws. Elementary dc
utilization, problem formulation and analysis, optimization
and ac circuit analysis and basic electronic devices.
techniques and the search for alternative solutions leading to
Prerequisites: MATH 170, PHYS 170. (Not for electrical
a functional and economical design are studied. Tools for
engineering majors.)
effective engineering communication as well as the ethical,
EENG 211 legal and professional responsibilities of the engineer in the
Electrical Circuits I design process are presented. Prerequisite: EENG 212.
3-0-3
EENG 275
Properties of linear networks, mesh and nodal analysis, Electronics Laboratory I
network theorems, solution of first order and second order 0-3-1
circuits in the time domain are studied. Prerequisites: MATH
Laboratory work to complement lecture courses.
170, PHYS 170. Corequisites: MATH 180, PHYS 180.
Prerequisites: Engl WRIT 101 or WRIT 111, EENG 212.
EENG 212
EENG 281
Electrical Circuits I and Engineering Tools
Electrical Circuits II
3-1-4
3-0-3
Properties of linear networks, mesh and nodal analysis,
Topics covered in this course include: phasors, AC steady-
network theorems, solution of first order and second order
state analysis, transfer functions, frequency response, Laplace
circuits in the time domain are studied. A software package,
transform two-port networks. Prerequisites: EENG 211 or
such as PSPICE, MATLAB and MATHCAD will be introduced.
212, CSCI 180 or 210. Corequisite: MATH 320.
Prerequisites: MATH 170, PHYS 170. Corequisites: MATH 180,
PHYS 180. EENG 301
Energy Conversion
EENG 221
3-0-3
Computational and Engineering Tools
This course covers methods for converting energy between
1-0-1
electrical and other forms. Electromechanical,
An introduction to the problem solving process using
electrochemical, photoelectric, thermoelectric, and other
software packages such as MATLAB. Corequisite: MATH 170.
methods of conversion are studied. The transduction of low
EENG 225 energy signals as well as the conversion of large quantities of
Introduction to Hardware energy is discussed. The transmission of electrical power is
Description Language also covered in this course. Prerequisites: EENG 270, PHYS 220.
3-0-3
EENG 310
An introduction to the programming techniques used to Electronic Circuit Applications
design electronic circuits. The structure of the language, the 3-0-3
method of specifying signals, digital logic and components
Difference amplifiers, Darlington configuration, low and high
will be developed using object-oriented programming
frequency analysis, op-amps, gates: TTL, ECL, CMOS,
algorithms and constucts. Circuit design software and
comparators and Schmitt trigger, flip-flops with level and
languages such as ABEL, VERILOG, and VHDL will be
edge triggering, monostable and astable timing circuits.
reviewed. Equivalent to CSCI 225. Prerequisites: CSCI
Prerequisite: EENG 270. Corequisite: EENG 281.
130/EENG 130, CSCI 180.
EENG 315
EENG 260
Electronics Laboratory II
Electrical Engineering II
0-3-1
3-0-3
Laboratory work to complement lecture courses.
Direct current and alternating current motors and generators.
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EENG 320 coding, and introduction to communication networks.

Control Systems Prerequisite: EENG 341, Corequisite: EENG 382.
3-0-3
EENG 403
Control systems analysis. Differential equations of motion of Electronics Laboratory IV
mass-spring and RLC systems. Differential equations of 0-3-1
motion of servomechanism. Response to step, ramp and
Laboratory work to complement lecture courses.
sinusoidal forcing command. Servomechanism transfer
Prerequisites: EENG 360, EENG 370. Corequisite: EENG 401.
functions, signal-flow diagrams. State- space description;
transition matrix, sensitivity analysis and error analysis. EENG 410
Stability analysis using the Bode diagram and the root locus Control Systems Design
methods. Prerequisites: EENG 281 or EENG 260. 3-0-3
Design of linear feedback systems using the Bode diagram
EENG 330
and root locus method. System compensation using cascade
Electromagnetic Theory I
and minor-loop feedback techniques. Design of non-linear
3-0-3
feedback systems using the describing function, phase-plane
Review of vector calculus, static electric and magnetic fields.
method, Liapunov’s method, and Popov’s method.
Maxwell equations in integral form, Maxwell's equations in
Introduction to optimal control theory using dynamic
differential forms. Dielectrics, conductors, magnetic
programming and the maximum principle. (Offered regularly,
materials. Energy storage, Poynting's vector, dispersion and
but not every semester.) Prerequisite: EENG 320.
group velocity. Prerequisites: MATH 320, PHYS 180.
EENG 415
EENG 341
Digital Control Systems
Signals and Systems
3-0-3
3-0-3
Linear discrete dynamic system analysis using the z-
Topics covered in this course are: discrete networks,
transform. Properties of the z-transform. Discrete equivalents
difference equations, discrete continuous convolution, Z
to continuous transfer functions: the digital filter. Analysis of
transforms and Fourier series and transforms. Prerequisite:
sampling, data extrapolations, and block diagram reduction
EENG 281.
techniques. Stability analysis of digital control systems using
EENG 360 frequency response methods (the w-transform), the root
Electronics Laboratory III locus method and Ragazzini’s method. Design of digital
0-3-1 control system using state-space methods. The development
Laboratory work to complement lecture courses. of theoretical topics is coupled with application of the theory
Prerequisites: EENG 310, EENG 315, WRIT 316. to practical control system problems. (Offered regularly, but
not every semester.) Prerequisite: EENG 320. Corequisite:
EENG 370 EENG 341.
Microprocessors
3-0-3 EENG 420
Microprocessor architecture, memory, I/O ports, interrupts, Digital Filter Design
DMA and A/D-D/A converters are discussed along with 3-0-3
interfacing and programming techniques. Prerequisites: EENG This course provides step-by-step procedures for the design
310, EENG 130 or EENG 260. and implementation of digital filters. Discrete Fourier
transforms and Z-transforms, recursive digital filter design
EENG-382 satisfying prescribed specifications, non-recursive digital
Random Signals and Statistics filters, quantization and practical implementations. (Offered
3-0-3 regularly, but not every semester.) Prerequisite: EENG 341.
This course covers basic probability concepts, discrete and
continuous random variables, distribution and density EENG 430
functions, and stochastic processes. Principles of statistical Operational Amplifier Design
inference with applications in basic engineering design are 3-0-3
discussed. Prerequisite: EENG 341 The theory and design of a medium scale integrated (MSI)
circuits are discussed. Criteria for a single stage BJT and FET
EENG 390 amplifier design, multi-stage cascode hybrid design, active
Electromagnetic Theory II current source and active current load design, output stage
3-0-3 design, and DC level shift design are covered. Multi-stage
Topics include: wave propagation in unbounded media; operational amplifier design with differential and Darlington
Transmission lines, closed and open wavequides, stages, frequency response of an operational amplifier, and
discontinuities, Smith chart, optical waveguides and the negative feedback design are also presented. Prerequisite:
resonators; antennas and antenna arrays. Prerequisite: EENG EENG 310
330.
EENG 435
EENG 401 Robotics and Flexible Automation
Communication Theory 3-0-3
3-0-3 Robot classification, robot subsystems; electrical, computer,
Review of Fourier transform and series, correlation and mechanical drives and links. Programming methods, work
spectral densities of deterministic signals, baseband and bandpass cells, and safety procedures. (Offered regularly, but not every
linear systems, AM and FM modulation/demodulation schemes, semester.) Prerequisite: EENG 320. Corequisite: EENG 370.
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EENG 440 EENG 480

Microcomputer-Based Design Communication Network Design
3-0-3 3-0-3
Development of the ability to define and design “smart” Introduction to communication networks, layered network
microcomputer-based instruments. Digital circuitry which architecture models (OSI, SNA), Datalink, network and
augments the capabilities of a microcomputer is discussed. transport layers. Routing and flow control. LANs and ISDN.
Designing for maintainability is emphasized. Prerequisite: Prerequisite: EENG 382.
EENG 370. (Offered regularly, but not every semester.)
EENG 482
EENG 450 Advanced Communication Systems
Optical Engineering 3-0-3
3-0-3 Introduction to stochastic processes, narrowband noise, AM,
Introduction to optics and optical systems as applied to coherent DSB and SSB, FM superheterodyne receiver, and
modern engineering problems. Fiber optics design their performance in noise. Prerequisites: EENG 382, EENG
consideration. Fiber materials and characterization. Lasers 401.
and LEDs. Avalanche and PIN detectors, noise analysis.
EENG 483
Receiver-transmitter design and performance. Transmission
Introduction to VLSI Design
system budget analysis. State-of- the-art design for space
3-0-3
satellite communication. Prerequisites: EENG 310, EENG 382,
EENG 390. Circuit design using VLSIs will be covered using basic CMOS
and NMOS circuit structures, design rules, and speed-time
EENG 455 tradeoffs. Introduction to computer-aided design tools and
Quantum Electronics design projects using top-down design methods and bottom-
3-0-3 up circuit construction design. The testability of design is
Optical fibers, rays and beams, optical resonators. Interaction emphasized. Prerequisite: EENG 310.
of radiation and molecular systems, laser amplification and
EENG 484
oscillation. Harmonic generation, modulation noise,
Digital Communications
detection. Laser applications. (Offered regularly, but not every
3-0-3
semester.) Prerequisite: EENG 390.
Models of digital communication systems, concepts of
EENG 460 mutual information and channel capacity, PCM, simple digital
Fiber Optics Concepts I modulation techniques (ASK, FSK, PSK, DPSK), coherent
3-0-3 detection of binary signals in noise and the matched filter.
Introductory topics in fiber optics communication. Evolution Prerequisite: EENG 382, EENG 401.
of fiber types. Guiding, dispersive and nonlinear properties of
EENG 486
fibers; numerical aperture, attenuation, modal properties for
Information Theory and Coding
multi- and single-mode fibers and bandwidth characteristics.
3-0-3
Fiber design considerations. Optical sources—laser and LED's,
optical detectors—PIN and avalanche diodes. Transmitter Source and channel models, mutual information and entropy,
system configuration, analysis and design. Receiver analysis channel capacity, fixed and variable codes for discrete
and design, receiver performance. A total optical sources, discrete memoryless channels, parity check codes
communication link design. Concepts and designs are (generating matrix and parity check matrix), cyclic codes and
reinforced through laboratory experiments. Prerequisites: convolutional codes. Prerequisite: EENG 401.
EENG 390 or equivalent; Corequisite: EENG 450. EENG 488
EENG 465 Telecommunication System Design
Microwave Engineering 3-0-3
3-0-3 Various telecommunication network design issues will be
Transmission lines, closed microwave wave- guides, passive addressed in this course; examples of topics will include the
components, s parameters. Microwave tubes and solid state design of network architectures, protocols, and routing
devices. Microstrip and microwave integrated circuits. algorithms. Prerequisites: EENG 401, EENG 480.
(Offered regularly, but not every semester.) Prerequisite: EENG EENG 489 Design Project
390. 1-3-2
EENG 470 The course provides students with a design experience, under
Antennas and Propagation the guidance of a faculty advisor that draws significantly on
3-0-3 knowledge and skills acquired in previous coursework, in
Radiation resistance, power density, radiated power. Input areas such as digital control, microcomputers, VLSI, etc.
impedance of antennas and antenna current. Dipole antennas While the projects may be self contained they will
and vertical wires. Quarter-wavelength and half-wavelength incorporate engineering standards, and realistic constraints.
antennas. Arrays of radiators. Parabolic reflectors and horns. Prerequisite: One advanced EENG/CSCI elective and approval
(Offered regularly, but not every semester.) Prerequisite: EENG of the chair
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EENG 490 EENG 494

Fiber Optics Concepts II Special Topics I
3-0-3 3-0-3
Advanced topics in fiber engineering. Analysis and design of The course covers topics of current interest in electrical
optical communication systems; coherent communication engineering with emphasis on design. (Offered regularly, but
design. Digital communication links, including LAN's, MAN's, not every semester.) Prerequisite: Approval of the chairperson.
WAN's, and FDDI networks-analysis and design. Multi-mode
EENG 496
and single-mode interferometric sensors analysis and design.
Special Topics II
ERBIUM doped amplifiers, optical time domain reflectometer
3-0-3
design and implementation. Concepts and designs are
reinforced through laboratory experiments. Prerequisite: The course covers topics of current interest in electrical
EENG 460. engineering with emphasis on design. (Offered regularly, but
not every semester.) Prerequisite: EENG 494.
EENG 491 Senior Design Project
1-3-2 EENG 497
Wireless Communications I
This is a course open to seniors which provides the major
3-0-3
design experience as required by ABET. Students will work in
teams to design a system or component of a system. This will The definition of Wireless Communication Systems (WCS)
be a comprehensive design that draws primarily on skills and and their inherent technical difficulties are discussed. The
knowledge acquired in previous coursework. The teams will information services delivered by WCS, their performance
work on an independent basis with the primary function of metrics, and their associated network control operations are
the instructor being that of a mentor to the students. The considered. Various architectures such as FDMA, TDMA, and
design will incorporate engineering standards and multiple CDMA, the call management and network management
realistic constraints such as its impact on society, health and procedures for these systems are discussed. The role IS-41
environmental considerations, literature and patent search, plays in the delivery of WCS services to subscribers, and
and project management. Weekly progress reports as well as concepts such as frames, time slots, physical and logical
a final oral and written presentation will be required. EENG channels, power control, signaling protocols, and
320, EENG 330, EENG 370, EENG 401 and approval of the chair. authentication are reviewed. Prerequisite: EENG 401,
Corequisite: EENG 482
EENG 492
Senior Project EENG 498
3-0-3 Wireless Communications II
3-0-3
Advanced work in electrical engineering or applied science
carried out under the supervision of a faculty advisor. A Modulation and demodulation techniques used in FDMA,
comprehensive, written final report is required. Prerequisite: TDMA and CDMA systems are discussed. Topics in spread
Approval of the chair. spectrum signals such as direct sequence and frequency
hopping, error rate performance, processing gain and
jamming margin, low detectability to unauthorized receivers,
and interference estimation and suppression are presented.
Spectrum efficiency, channel coding, interleaving, adaptive
equalization, linear prediction coding, ISDN, and SS7 are
studied. Propagation impairments and methods to overcome
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Information Technology with concentration

in Computer Security
Faculty: S. Billis, M. Colef, A. Jafari, E. Kafrissen, F. Lee, [Link], J. Wu
Adjunct Faculty: H. Chin, A. Lee
Today, computers are applied to every industry and every level of human interaction. IT professionals,
often working with people in every walk of life, design systems, create computer-based solutions,
introduce computer human interfaces, configure and manage networks, and serve as technical
consultants in technical as well as non-technical fields.
The primary educational objective of the Information Technology program at NYIT is to produce well-
rounded graduates that have a wide range of skills, aptitudes, and interests, and who are prepared
for successful careers in industry and government and/or graduate studies. This is accomplished
through courses in information technology, computer science, liberal arts, humanities, and science.
The sequences established are meant to provide both depth and breadth in the major areas of study,
while also providing a degree of flexibility through a choice of elective courses that allow the
students to specialize in areas of particular interest. The students can select a minor concentration
in their area of interest such as communication arts, business, architecture, and others. The minor
concentration provides the students with an opportunity to focus in an area of application and
interest. In addition to our extensive computer facilities, the students have access to state-of-the-art
laboratories in computer and network security, electronics, telecommunications and others.
Graduates find employment in a wide variety of technical careers such as: Software Engineer, Network
Administrator, Systems Analyst, Computer Programmers, Sales Engineers, Technical Consultants.

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■ Curriculum requirements for the Choose 3

ITEC 365
courses:
Secure Programming 3
Bachelor of Science in Information
ITEC 385 Intro to Comp & Network Sec 3
Technology with concentrations
ITEC 440 Network Security and Perimeter
in Computer Security
Protection 3
ETCS 105 Career Discovery 2 Credits ITEC 445 Operating System Security 3
ITEC 450 Seminar Project 3
Computer Science 24 Credits ITEC 460 Topics in Information Technology 3
CSCI 120 Programming I 3 ITEC Elective 3
CSCI 130 Computer Organization 3 or
CSCI 170 Computer Architecture 3 General Option
CSCI 180 Programming II 3 CSCI/ITEC Electives 9 Credits
CSCI 230 Disc Structure 3
CSCI 260 Data Structures 3 Engineering Management 9 Credits
CSCI 330 Operating Systems 3 IENG 251 Project Engineering 3
CSCI 370 Introduction to Computer Networks 3 IENG 400 Technology & Global Issues 3

Information Technology 13 Credits Management 3 Credits

ITEC 251 Applied Discrete Structures I 3 MGMT421 Cyber Law, Policy and Ethics 3
ITEC 290 Database Systems 3 Mathematics 6 Credits
ITEC 305 Internet Programming I 3 MATH161 Basic Applied Calculus 3
ITEC 320 Web-based Multimedia Math Elective 3
Development 1 3
Physics 3 Credits
ITEC 410 Internetworking Lab 1
Professional Concentration 9 Credits
Life Science 3 Credits
Information and Network Security Option

English(2) 15 Credits
Composition 6
Speech 3
One Group A course(3) 3
WRIT 316 Writing for the Tech. Professions 3
Social Sciences 9 Credits
Economics 3
History or Political Science 3
Philosophy 3
Behavioral Science 3 Credits
Minor Concentration 15 Credits
Science and Technology Electives 6 Credits
Liberal Arts Elective 6 Credits

Total credits required 121-123

(1) This course may be waived for students and transfers with
sophomore or higher status. For course description, see computer
science course listing. All course substitutions must be approved by
the department chairperson.

(2) Intensive English as a second language is not acceptable as a

substitution for any of these requirements. The only permissible
substitution is WRIT 111and WRIT 161 in place of WRIT 101 and
WRIT 151.

(3) LITR 210, 220, 230 and 240 may be selected.

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ITEC 251 ITEC 410

Applied Discrete Structures I Internetworking Lab
3-0-3 0-3-1
A review of sets, functions, relations and mathematical This lab provides students with practical experience in the
induction as applied to information technology will be given. design, construction and maintenance of computer
Graph theory, recursion, and sorting algorithmic analysis will communication networks. Students utilize the laboratory to
be studied. Prerequisite: CSCI 120, MATH 161. gain hands-on experience by applying concepts in
Information Technology. Prerequisite: CSCI 370.
ITEC 290
Database Systems ITEC 420
3-0-3 Internet Programming II
This course introduces students to the database design, 3-0-3
implementation and administration. The students will also This course provides students with an understanding of
learn how to develop database applications using SQL. advanced techniques in World Wide Web programming.
Additionally other topics such as XML and data mining will be Students are introduced to the C# programming language for
discussed. Prerequisite CSCI 260. use in programming sophisticated web sites and services.
Topics covered include XML, Web Services, database
ITEC 305
interactions, and web site design patterns. Students will
Internet Programming I
implement a significant project using the Microsoft .Net
3-0-3
framework. Prerequisite: CSCI 305
This course provides students with an understanding of various
Internet programming languages including HTML, Javascript, ITEC 440
and Java server side languages, including Java Server Pages Network Security and Perimeter Protection
and Java Servlets. Furthermore, fundamental web site design 3-0-3
issues will be discussed including page navigation, user This course will cover infrastructure security issues. Network
interface, and web page layout. Prerequisite CSCI 260. operating systems and network architectures will be
discussed together with the respective security related issues.
ITEC 320
The students will learn about the threats to computer
Web-based Multimedia Development I
networks through exploitation of weaknesses in the design of
Introduction to web-based multimedia systems, digital video network infrastructure and security flaws in the network
compression techniques, operating system support for infrastructure protocols. Issues related to the security of
streaming audio and video, as well as network protocols for content and applications such as email, DNS, web servers will
multimedia. Emphasis will be placed on the efficient use of be discussed. Security techniques including intrusion
resources and proper design choices to achieve the required detection, forensics, cryptography, authentication and access
quality of service for web-based multimedia intensive control are analyzed. Developments in IPSEC, transport
content. Corequisite: ITEC 305 Prerequisite: CSCI 260. protocols, secure mail, directory services, and multimedia
ITEC 365 services are discussed. Equivalent to INCS 615. Prerequisites:
Secure Programming CSCI 370, Corequisite: CSCI 385 or equivalent.
3-0-3 ITEC 445
Secure programming involves the use of new methodologies Operating System Security
in software engineering. This course provides an introduction 3-0-3
to secure software design, development, testing and In this course students are introduced to advanced concepts
deployment. Practical approaches to secure software in operating systems with emphasis on security. Students will
development are introduced. Topics related to the study contemporary operating systems including UNIX and
development of enterprise and web-based software are Windows. Topics include the application of policies for
investigated. Secure programming for operating systems, security administration, directory services, file system
databases, web servers, web services and their frameworks security, audit and logging, cryptographic enabled
are addressed. Prerequisite: ITEC 305 or equivalent. applications, cryptographic programming interfaces, and
ITEC 380 operating system integrity verification techniques. Equivalent
Web-based Multimedia Development II to CSCI 620. Prerequisite: CSCI 370, ITEC 385 or equivalents.
3-0-3 ITEC 450
In this course, the students will learn how to write simple Seminar Project
navigational scripts used in interactive object-oriented 3-0-3
solutions to problems from domains such as simulations, The student will undertake a project under the guidance of an
gaming, instruction and artificial life. Students will develop instructor. Each student will present oral reports before the
data structures and classes in order to navigate through group in a seminar situation. The project will be concerned
screens. They will learn to implement interfaces and control with some aspects of computer science and results will be
media. Prerequisite: ITEC 320 presented in a final written report. Prerequisite: Approval of
ITEC 385 chairperson.
Introduction to Computer & Network Security ITEC 460
3-0-3 Topics in Information Technology
In this course we introduce various to aspects of computer 3-0-3
and network security. Security concepts including but not Critical study of recent developments in information, network
limited to public and private cryptography, authentication, and computer security. Prerequisite: ITEC 385.
digital signatures, email system security, IP security, web
security technologies, firewalls and viruses are introduced.
The fundamentals of computer and networks security
concepts are provided in the context of modern computer
systems and services. Prerequisite: CSCI 370.
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Mechanical Engineering
Faculty: Q. Chang, H. Fox, J.B. Lee, J. Ma, S. Lu, R. Tabi.
Adjunct Faculty: S. Berri, S. Cosares, R. Phillips, R. Gilkes, D. O’Keefe, R. H. Rahemi,
R. Saporita.
NYIT offers courses leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical
engineering at the Old Westbury campus. Day and evening offerings are accredited by
the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering
and Technology, Inc. Students have the option of selecting a concentration of courses
in aerospace engineering in the mechanical engineering option.
Mechanical engineers specialize in the design and development of mechanical systems,
structures, and energy conversion devices. The engineer can work in a variety of fields
including aerospace, energy conversion, product design and development, manufacturing,
construction, and research. With changing priorities in the energy field and the
introduction of CAD/CAM processes, the mechanical engineer is at the cutting edge of
new technologies that can enhance career choices and rewards.
The student will take courses in mechanical engineering, science, and design with an
increasing emphasis on the computer as a tool to assist in homework and laboratory
assignments. Laboratory activity will provide hands-on experience with
instrumentation used in the measurement of physical phenomena. Courses are designed
to produce versatile engineers capable of subsequent growth within industry or
prepared to pursue graduate education.
The primary objectives of the mechanical engineering curriculum are to produce a
versatile engineering graduate capable of growth within industry or prepared to pursue
advanced education. The objectives which follow below are reflective of the overall
mission of the college: career-oriented education to prepare students for successful
careers in an information-age society; and applications-oriented research which not
only expands the knowledge base of our society but also contributes to the economic
development of the region, state and nation.
The important mission element to emphasize is the applied orientation of the college
in general, and the engineering programs in particular. Our stress is on the
design/computer/applications components in the spectrum of mechanical engineering
programs.
Our objectives are fulfilled by courses in the sciences, humanities and mechanical
engineering, with increasing emphasis on design. The sequences established for the
students provide them with a broad education but also the flexibility to allow some
specialization in an area of particular interest to them.
Providing the backbone of the curriculum, the sciences, mathematics and basic levels,
mechanical engineering courses develop the fundamental knowledge needed by the
student for the array of advanced courses. The college’s liberal arts and humanities core
curriculum is designed to provide the student with skills related to job and graduate
school success. It is concerned with the student as future voter and community leader;
to that end it provides a broad perspective of history, philosophy and literature. One of
the major features of these courses is their emphasis on learning through written, oral
and electronic presentations. These writing skills carry over effectively into the
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In the mechanical engineering major students take courses in both the thermal/fluids
and solid mechanics tracks. In both stems of the curriculum, the sequence of courses
have increasing emphasis on computer usage and on design. To this end students are
required to take twelve (12) credits of specifically designated design courses. These
design courses include both a capstone course and electives, the latter chosen depending
on the student’s interest. The design projects encompass engineering components using
the skills developed throughout the curriculum, economic issues appropriate to the
effective practice of engineering, language and oral communication skills.
Based on this overall direction, and consistent with the mission of the college, the
Department of Mechanical Engineering has set program goals and outcomes for its
students. These have been developed to be comparable to the Accreditation Board of
Engineering and Technology Engineering Criteria 2000 (EC2000) and the Program
Criteria established by the American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME).

Within this general direction and the mission of the college as well, the faculty
have determined Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) to create versatile
engineers who will:

■ be successful in their engineering technology or chosen career path.

■ engage in life-long learning and professional development through continued

studies, professional experience, and active participation in professional organizations.

■ be able to interact effectively with others in a collaborative team-oriented manner

in the development and execution of a project.

■ function as a responsible member of society with a willingness to act as a mentor

to fellow employees and in the community with an understanding of the social,
ethical and economic impact of his/her work at the local and global level.

To support these objectives, the curriculum has been developed to provide program
outcomes which describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by the
time of graduation.

Upon graduation students are expected to have:

■ an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.

■ an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.

■ an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within

realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical,
health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.

■ an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.

■ an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.

■ an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.

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■ an ability to communicate effectively.

■ the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions

in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.

■ a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.

■ a knowledge of contemporary issues.

■ an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for
engineering practice.

Five-Year Combined Program—B.S. in Mechanical

Engineering and M.S. in Energy Management
The college offers a five-year combined program leading to the Bachelor of Science
in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Science in Energy Management. As an
interdisciplinary program, the curriculum is designed to train students who intend to
function in engineering and leadership roles in various energy related industries.
For program details, please contact the chairperson, Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Aerospace Engineering Concentration

The concentration in aerospace engineering is designed to allow mechanical engineers
the opportunity to focus on aircraft and space vehicle design. Material capabilities,
production, and propulsion are emphasized to enable the engineer to meet the
changing priorities of the aerospace industry.

Engineering Management
The department offers courses leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in engineering
management. As an interdisciplinary program, the curriculum is designed to train
students who intend to function in leadership roles in various manufacturing or service
environments. Students take courses in industrial engineering as well as management
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■ Curriculum requirements for the Liberal Arts 3 credits

Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences
Mechanical Engineering CHEM 107 Engineering Chemistry I 4 credits
Mathematics
ETCS 105 Career Discovery(1) 2 Credits
All students are required to take a mathematics placement
Mechanical Engineering examination prior to registration, and may have to take a
MENG 105 Engineering Graphics 2 developmental mathematics course (MATH 096-MATH 097,
MENG 211 Engineering Mechanics I 3 or MATH 098) before taking required mathematics courses.
MENG 212 Engineering Mechanics II 3 MATH 170 Calculus I (4) 4
MENG 221 Strength of Materials 4 MATH 180 Calculus II (4) 4
MENG 240 Thermodynamics 3 MATH 260 Calculus III 4
MENG 270 Instrumentation & Measurement 1 MATH 320 Differential Equations 3
MENG 310 Introduction to Material Science 3
MENG 320 Materials Mechanics Laboratory 1 15 credits
or Physics
MENG 343 Thermofluids Lab 1 PHYS 170 General Physics I (4) 4
MENG321 Intro to CAD 3 PHYS 180 General Physics II (4) 4
MENG324 Vibrations & System Dynamics 3 PHYS 225 Introduction to Modern Physics 3
MENG 340 Fluid Mechanics 3
MENG 346 Energy Conversion 4 11 credits
MENG 349 Heat Transfer 3 Social Sciences
MENG 370 Machine Design 4 Economics 3
MENG 373 Engineering Analysis 3 IENG 400 Technology and Global Issues (5) 3
MENG 470 Senior Mechanical Engineering Design 4 PHIL 3
47 credits 9 credits
Design Elective Options Electives 3 credits
Select 8 credits from the following:
AENG 490, MENG 486, 446, 443. 8 credits Total credits required 134-136
Elective Options
(1) This course may be waived for students and transfers with
Select 3 credits from non-required AENG, IENG, sophomore or higher status. For course description, see computer
MENG, or graduate MENG courses science course listing. All course substitutions must be approved by
with Chairperson approval. 3 credits the department chairperson.

Computer Science (2) Intensive English as a second language is not acceptable as a

CSCI 120 Programming I 3 credits permissible substitution for WRIT 111 and WRIT 161 in place of WRIT
101 as a substitution for any of these requirements. The only
Electrical Engineering permissible substitution is WRIT 111 and WRIT 161 in place of WRIT
101 and WRIT 151.
EENG 201 Introduction to Electrical
Engineering 4 credits (3) LITR 210, 220, 230 or 240 may be elected.

Engineering Management (4) M.E. students are permitted to register concurrently for Calculus I
IENG 240 Engineering Economics 3 and Physics I and Calculus II and Physics II.
IENG 245 Statistical Design I 3 (5) IENG-400 Can be substitued with PHIL-230.
6 credits
Behavioral Sciences 3 credits
English (2)
Composition 6
Speech 3
One Group A course (3) 3
WRIT 316 Writing for Technical Professions 3
15 credits

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MENG 105 MENG 310

Engineering Graphics Introduction to Materials Science
1-2-2 3-0-3
An introduction to current graphic representations. Problems Introductory course to the science of materials. Review of
chosen to develop recognition and development skills in such atomic theory and atomic bonding. Structure of crystals and
areas as orthographics, pictorials, auxiliaries, sections, nature of crystal imperfections and atom movements.
intersections and developments. Practical applications in Discussion of phase diagrams, multiphase materials and
screws and fasteners, welds, gears, cams, pipes, and electrical equilibrium relationships. Prerequisite: CHEM 107.
conventions. AUTOCAD applications.
MENG 320
MENG 115 Materials Mechanics Laboratory
Mechanical Engineering Tools 0-3-1
2-1-3 This laboratory course should be regarded as a supplement to
Introduction to fundamentals of computer tool use and the theoretical studies of materials and mechanical
machine tool use: Pro/Engineer, a 3D parametric, feature properties of engineering materials. Important mechanical
based, solid modeling package with fully detailed properties are defined and discussed. The operation and use
representation of design concepts, and Autocad with lab of the testing equipment described, i.e., universal testing
applications; bandsaw, milling machine, and lathe. machines, hardness tester, torsion, impact and cyclic load
Prerequisite: MENG 105. tester. Deflection, deformation, and strain gauges. Low and
high temperature testings. Metallographic laboratory
MENG 211
techniques and nondestructive testing methods introduced.
Engineering Mechanics I (Statics)
(Offered regularly, but not every semester.) Prerequisites:
3-0-3
MENG 310, MENG 221.
Statics of particles; force in plane and space; equivalent
systems of forces; equilibrium of rigid bodies in two and three MENG 321 Introduction to
dimensions; analysis of structures, friction; distributed forces; Computer Aided Design
centroids, centers of gravity and moment of inertia; method 3-0-3
of virtual work. Prerequisites: PHYS 170, MATH 180. General overview of how CAD operates in a modern mechanical
engineering design environment. Introduction to major
MENG 212
commercial CAD software (CATIA, Pro/E, Solidworks, NX, etc.)
Engineering Mechanics II (Dynamics)
in relation to the production of two and three dimensional
3-0-3
images of design concepts for machinery components.
Basic concepts, fundamental laws: absolute and relative Introduction to finite element techniques for structural analysis.
motion, work, energy, impulse, momentum. Kinematic and Includes hands-on experience in the use of CAD software
kinetics of a particle, or rigid bodies. Central force motion. packages for designing and analyzing mechanical
Impact. Advanced topics. Prerequisites: MENG 211, MATH components. Prerequisites: MENG-105, MENG-221, MENG
260. 212
MENG 221 MENG-324
Strength of Materials Vibrations and System Dynamics
4-0-4 3-0-3
Stresses and strains in members under the actions of axial Mathematical modeling and analysis of lumped dynamic
and shearing forces, bending and twisting moments. systems with mechanical elements. Topics: time domain
Transformations of stress and strain; principal stresses. solutions (with emphasis on one- and multi-degree-of-
Combined stresses; pressure vessels. Deflection of beams. freedom vibration problems including free and forced
Statically indeterminate problems. Columns. Prerequisites: vibrations), computer simulation, block diagram
MENG 211, MATH 180. representation, numerical methods and frequency domain
MENG 240 solutions. Prerequisites: MENG 212, MATH 320
Thermodynamics MENG 340
3-0-3 Fluid Mechanics
Review of dimensions, units, and fundamental concepts. 3-0-3
Study of First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics. Fundamental fluid statics: manometry, forces on submerged
Application to fluid dynamic processes. Energy conversion surfaces, Archimedes’ principle. Details of one-dimensional
cycles. Reversed cycles. Concept of exergetic analysis. incompressible flow; conservation laws and application to
Prerequisites: PHYS 180, CHEM 107, Co-requisites: MATH 260. flowing systems, cavitation, impulse-momentum problems,
MENG 270 vanes. Pipe flows: laminar analyses, turbulent flows with
Instrumentation and Measurement emphasis on calculation of fluid properties. One-dimensional
0-3-1 compressible flow; conservation laws, specialization to
Introduction to measuring techniques in mechanical isentropic situations, nature of speed of sound. Applications
engineering. Analysis of experimental data with emphasis on including effects of area change, converging and diverging
accuracy, errors, and uncertainty. Mechanical, electrical, nozzles, choking phenomena, normal shock waves.
electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic and optical instruments are Prerequisite: MENG 240.
used in the experiments performed, and their design,
function, and limitations are studied. Prerequisite: PHYS 170.

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MENG 343 MENG 413

Thermofluids Laboratory Mechatronics
0-3-1 3-0-3
Introduction to basic instrumentation. Experiments involving Review of classical mechanics and electromagnetics.
pressure, velocity, temperature and viscosity measurements, Analysis of electric and electromechanical components and
determination of thermal properties of solids, liquids and systems. Principles and fabrication of Microsystems including
gases. Calorimetry. Steam turbogenerator, reversed microsensors and actuators. Control of mechatronic systems.
refrigeration cycles. Tests involving internal combustion Passive and active vibration compensation. Integration of
engines, wind tunnel testing. Basic experiments in hydraulics. microprocessors for embedded application. Prerequisite:
(Offered regularly, but not every semester.) Prerequisites: MENG 324.
MENG 340, MENG 240.
MENG 420
MENG 346 Mechanical Metallurgy
Energy Conversion 3-0-3
3-3-4 Quantitative prediction of mechanical behavior of materials:
Starting with basic principles of energy conversion, the vast plastic, viscous, plastic deformations, crack formation, and
area of modern energy technology is covered. Fossil, nuclear, growth under monotonic and repeated loading. Deformation,
solar, and geothermal energy resources and current and viscous creep. Types of fracture and theories of fracture;
future methods of energy conversion are analyzed. State of fatigue. Elective for MENG students. (Offered regularly, but
the art and present research areas reviewed. Technical and not every semester.) Prerequisites: MENG 310, MENG 221.
economic feasibility of processes, equipment, and plants is
MENG 423
analyzed. Prerequisite: MENG 240.
Advanced Strength of Materials
MENG 349 3-0-3
Heat Transfer Theories of stress and strain. Energy methods. Deflections of
3-0-3 structures using the method virtual work and Castigliano’s
Basic concepts. Steady-state conduction; unsteady-state theorem. Analysis of statically indeterminate structures.
heat conduction; mathematical, graphical empirical and Classical and modern theories of curved beams subjected to
numerical methods of analysis. Principles of convection, general loading. Determination of stresses and deformations
dimensionless numbers. Forced convection. Natural of curved beams with various boundary conditions. Thick-
convection. Radiation heat transfer. Heat exchangers. walled cylinders; shrink fits. Flat plates. Beams on continuous
Prerequisites: MENG 240, MATH 320. elastic support. Prerequisites: MENG 310, MENG 221, MATH
320. (Elective for MENG or AENG students.)
MENG 370
Machine Design MENG 440
4-0-4 Advanced Fluid Mechanics
General concepts of machine design, such as stress and 3-0-3
strength, stress concentration fatigue, theories of failure, Conservation laws, viscous flow in ducts, fully developed
deflection in machine parts. Applications of the design flow, turbulent flow, pipe networks, general theory of
process, including design of shafts, fasteners, couplings, turbomachines including pump performance and
gears, bearings, springs, screws, and other machine elements. characteristics, pump cavitation and hydraulic turbines.
Prerequisite: MENG 221. Laminar and turbulent boundary layer flow. Prerequisites:
MENG 340, MATH 320.
MENG 373
Engineering Analysis MENG 443
3-0-3 Energy System Analysis and Design
Numerical and analytical methods for the solution of 3-3-4
engineering problems will be covered. In particular, Fundamentals of planning and design of thermal power
applications to problems in heat transfer, fluid mechanics, plants. Detailed design and performance characteristics of
flight vehicle design, and vibration theory will be discussed. power plant subsystems, i.e., turbines, steam condensers,
Prerequisites: MATH 320, MENG 221. feedwater heaters, boiler plant pumps, steam generators,
boiler fans, piping design, cooling water systems, water
MENG 410
treatment. System analysis based on First and Second Laws of
Fundamentals of Stress Analysis
Thermodynamics toward optimization of power generation.
2-2-3
Advanced (optimized) energy conversion cycles with
Two-dimensional state of stress and strain. Stress equations energy/energy flows. Students are required to complete a
of equilibrium. Stress and strain transformation equations. design project of a thermal power plant and submit a report
Compatibility. Three-dimensional stress-strain relations. with complete system analysis, heat balance diagrams, major
Plane elasticity theory; plane-strain and plane-stress system/subsystem and piping drawings. Prerequisite: MENG
problems in cartesian and polar coordinates. Airy’s stress 240.
function. Verification of theoretical solutions by experimental
methods using strain-gages. Photoelasticity. Birefringent MENG 446
coatings. (Offered regularly, but not every semester.) Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
Prerequisites: MENG 423. 3-3-4
Analysis and design procedures of HVAC systems,
accompanied by a design project. Prerequisites: MENG 340,
MENG 240; Pre- or corequisite: MENG 349.

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MENG 470 MENG 478

Senior Mechanical Engineering Design Special Topics II
3-3-4 3-0-3
The course will deal with open-ended design investigations Topics of current interest in mechanical engineering involving
which allow the application of advanced engineering project analysis and design are covered. This course may serve
techniques to the analysis and synthesis of engineering as continuation of, MENG 474. Prerequisite: MENG 474 or
systems or devices. Topics such as manufacturing processes, approval of the chair.
DFM, modern engineering materials reliability and liability,
MENG 483
environmental friendliness, thermo-fluid machines and
Mechanical Engineering Workshop
devices will be covered. Prerequisite: Approval of chair.
0-3-1
MENG 473 A workshop designed to address deficiencies in transfer credit
Kinematics evaluation in areas such as design and computer applications
3-0-3 in engineering and related courses. The course may be
Kinematics of machines, velocity and acceleration, analysis of repeated. Prerequisite: Approval of the chair.
mechanisms using graphical, analytical, and computer
MENG 486
methods. Synthesis of planar linkages. Study of cams and
Advanced Machine Design
gear trains. Introduction of spatial linkages. (Offered
3-3-4
regularly, but not every semester.) Prerequisite: MENG 212
Review of basic concepts, plus such considerations as impact
MENG 474 loads, cumulative damage, reliability as a statistical concept,
Special Topics I optimization, cost standardization, computer usage. In-
3-0-3 depth treatment of such machine elements as clutches and
Topics of current interest in mechanical engineering involving brakes, special springs, roller bearings, gearing systems. Two
project analysis and design are covered in the course. open-end design projects, each combining various machine
Prerequisite: Approval of the Chair. elements: conceptual design, feasibility, calculations,
assembly drawing, detail drawings including dimensioning,
fits and tolerance and parts lists. Prerequisites: MENG 370,
MENG 212 (ME design elective.)

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■ Curriculum requirements for the Mathematics

All students are required to take a mathematics placement
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical examination prior to registration, and may have to take a
Engineering—Aerospace developmental mathematics course (MATH 096-MATH 097,
Concentration. or MATH 098) before taking required mathematics courses.

ETCS 105 Career Discovery (1) 2 credits MATH 170 Calculus I (4) 4
MATH 180 Calculus II (4) 4
Mechanical Engineering MATH 260 Calculus III 4
MENG 105 Engineering Graphics 2 MATH 320 Differential Equations 3
MENG 211 Engineering Mechanics I 3
MENG 212 Engineering Mechanics II 3 15 credits
MENG 221 Strength of Materials 4 Physics
MENG 240 Thermodynamics 3 PHYS 170 General Physics I (4) 4
MENG 270 Instrumentation & Measurement 1 PHYS 180 General Physics II (4) 4
MENG 310 Introduction to Material Science 3 PHYS 225 Introduction to Modern Physics 3
MENG321 Intro to CAD 3
MENG 324 Vibrations & System Dynamics 3 11 credits
MENG 340 Fluid Mechanics 3
Social Sciences
MENG 346 Energy Conversion 4
Economics 3
MENG 349 Heat Transfer 3
PHIL 3
MENG 370 Machine Design 4
IENG 400 Tech & Global Issues (5) 3
MENG 373 Engineering Analysis 3
9 credits
42 credits
Electives 3 credits
Aerospace Engineering
AENG 360 Aerodynamics 3 Total credits required 133-135
MENG 343 Thermofluids Laboratory 1
or (1) This course may be waived for students and transfers with
AENG 466 Aerospace Laboratory 1 sophomore or higher status. For course description, see computer
AENG 463 Propulsion 3 science course listing. All course substitutions must be approved by
the department chairperson.
AENG 490 Flight Vehicle Design 4
AENG 492 Senior Aerospace Design 4 (2) Intensive English as a second language is not acceptable as a
permissible substitution for WRIT 111 and WRIT 161 in place of
15 credits WRIT 101 as a substitution for any of these requirements. The only
permissible substitution is WRIT 111 and WRIT 161 in place of
Computer Science WRIT 101 and WRIT 151.
CSCI 120 Programming I 3 credits (3) LITR 210, 220, 230 or 240 may be elected.
Electrical Engineering (4) M.E. students are permitted to register concurrently for Calculus I
EENG 201 Intro. Electrical Engineer. 4 credits and Physics I and Calculus II and Physics II.
Engineering Management (5) IENG-400 Can be substitued with PHIL-230.
IENG 240 Engineering Economics 3
IENG 245 Statistical Design I 3
6 credits
Behavioral Sciences 3 credits
English (2)

Composition 6
Speech 3
One Group A course (3) 3
WRIT 316 Writing for Technical Professions 3
15 credits
Liberal Arts 3 credits
Life Sciences
CHEM107 Engineering Chemistry 4 credits

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AENG 360 AENG 463

Aerodynamics Propulsion
3-0-3 3-0-3
Review of basic incompressible and compressible flows, Review of fluid mechanics principles including shock wave.
introduction to oblique shock waves, Prandtl Meyer flows. Details of air-breathing propulsion including analysis of
Detailed airfoil analyses including effects on lift and drag of diffusers and nozzles, compressors and turbines, and
angle of attack, Reynolds number, compressibility. Three- combustion processes. Matching of components is treated in
dimensional considerations: qualitative discussion of down- depth. Over-all vehicle analysis treating turbojet, turbofans,
wash and circulation, quantitative aspects of this type of turboprops, ram-jets. (Offered regularly, but not every
flow. Boundary layer theory: simple ideas, flat plate flows, semester.) Prerequisite: MENG 340.
calculation formulae. (Offered regularly, but not every
AENG 466
semester.) Prerequisites: MATH 320 and MENG 340.
Aerospace Laboratory
AENG 430 0-3-1
Aero Structures Experiments involve aerospace concepts and are geared to
3-0-3 simulate operations in a typical industrial aerospace lab.
Analysis of flight structures; compound and complex trusses. Wind tunnel testing, flow visualization, model forces,
Torsion of space frameworks and box sections. Shear flow pressure measurements; boundary layers, nozzles and jets.
distribution in box beams; tapered beams and unsymmetrical Error analysis. (Offered regularly, but not every semester.)
beams. Analysis of semimonocoque structures; fuselage Corequisite: AENG 360.
bulkheads and wing ribs. Multi-cell box beams.
AENG 490
Indeterminate rigid frames. (Offered regularly, but not every
Flight Vehicle Design
semester.) Prerequisites: MATH 320, MENG 221.
2-4-4
AENG 433 Actual optimum design of an airplane meeting the
Structural Dynamics specifications of load (number of passengers and/or weight of
3-0-3 cargo), range, field length, and cruising speed. The course
Natural frequency of vibrating beams by Newmark’s method. proceeds step by step to calculate all the design
Numerical and rigorous dynamic response of one-degree of characteristics: wing sweepback, thickness ratio, wing
freedom systems. Dynamic response analysis of lumped- loading, thrust loading, takeoff weight, drag, range, direct
mass systems. Response of damped systems by Duhamel’s operating cost. Many of these factors are varied in order to
integral. Analysis of nonlinear structural response. optimize the cost. (Offered regularly, but not every semester.)
Formulation of MDOF equations of motion; Rayleigh’s Corequisite: MENG 340.
method. Normal coordinates; uncoupled equations of motion;
AENG 492
conditions of orthogonality; mode super- position. Response
Senior Aerospace Design
spectra for earthquakes. (Offered regularly, but not every
4-0-4
semester.) Prerequisites: MENG 212, MENG 323, MATH 320.
A specific field of design will be selected. The design will be
AENG 436 open-ended and proceed from specifications using all the
Aerospace Mechanics pertinent fields of science and engineering as well as
3-0-3 empirical formulations. Some topics which may be selected
Elements of spherical trigonometry and navigation. are Supersonic Aircraft, Rocket Technology and Helicopter
Determination of position, velocity, and acceleration on Design. Prerequisite: AENG 490 and approval of chairperson.
earth, in the air, and in space, celestial motion, theory of
AENG 494
orbits. Rocket equation and elements of astronomy and
Guidance and Control
guidance included. (Offered regularly, but not every
3-0-3
semester.) Prerequisites: MATH 260, MENG 212.
The high-speed motion of modern aerospace vehicles requires
AENG 439 extremely accurate measurements of the parameters of
Dynamics of Flight motion as well as the means of correcting such motion. These
3-0-3 techniques of guidance and control are offered from first
Dynamic problems of the airplane in motion. Fixed and free principles. Different guidance systems (gyroscopes,
controls, transient motion and dynamic loads on the airplane accelerometers, and other sensors are evaluated). (Offered
in maneuvering flight. Design of aerodynamic characteristics, regularly, but not every semester.) Prerequisite: AENG 436.
automatic control, transfer function, stability criterion of
automatic control systems. (Offered regularly, but not every
semester.) Prerequisites: MENG 212, AENG 490.

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■ Curriculum requirements for the Social Sciences

Economics 3
Bachelor of Science in
History or Political Science 3
Engineering Management
Philosophy 3
ETCS 105 Career Discovery (1) 2 credits 9 credits
Industrial Engineering Behavioral Sciences 3 credits
IENG 240 Engineering Economics 3
IENG 245 Statistical Design I 3 Liberal Arts 3 credits
IENG 251 Project Engineering 3 Life Sciences
IENG 345 Statistical Design II 3 CHEM107 Engineering Chemistry 4 credits
IENG 355 Quality Control & Reliability 3
IENG 380 Operations Research I 3 Physics
IENG 400 Technology and Global Issues 3 PHYS 170 General Physics I 4
IENG 425 Systems Simulation 3 PHYS 180 General Physics II 4
IENG 475 Industrial Engineering Design I 3 8 credits
IENG 476 Industrial Engineering Design I 3
IE Electives 6 Mathematics
MATH 170 Calculus I 4
36 credits MATH 180 Calculus II 4
Management MATH 310 Linear Algebra 3
ACCT 101 Accounting I 3 11 credits
ACCT 306 Cost Accounting 3
FINC 201 Corporation Finance 3 Technical Electives (5)
3 credits
MGMT 201 Business Organization and Admin 3 General Electives 6 credits
MGMT 405 Business Policy Seminar 3
Electives in Management (2) 6 Total credits required 127-129

21 credits (1) This course may be waived for students and transfers with
sophomore or higher status. For course description, see computer
Computer Science science course listing. All course substitutions must be approved by
CSCI 120 Programming I 3 credits the department chairperson.

Mechanical Engineering (2) All management electives and substitutions for any required
MENG105 Engineering Graphics 2 credits management courses must be approved by the departmental
chairperson.
MENG310 Intro to Material Sciences 3 credits
(3) International students may be required to take Intensive credits
5 credits in English (X503, 6 credits; and 098, 5 credits) prior to taking these
courses. Intensive English as a second language is not accepted as a
English (3) substitution for any of these requirements. The only permissible
Composition 6 substitution is WRIT 111 and 161 in place of 101 and 151.
Speech 3
(4) LITR 210, 220, 230 or 240 may be selected.
One Group A course (4) 3
WRIT 316 Writing for Technical Professions 3 (5) Electives may be advanced level mathematic such as MATH 260,
320 or advanced level engineering or industrial engineering courses,
15 credits or other approved electives.

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IENG 240 ratings and allowances. Job evaluation and wage

Engineering Economics determination. Laboratory work in motion and time.
3-0-3 Prerequisite: IENG 250 or IENG 360.
Economic problems relevant to the management-engineering IENG 275
decision-making environment, managerial costs, interest, Engineering Ethics—Law and Sales
depreciation, break-even analysis, capital budgeting, 2-0-2
replacement decisions. Prerequisite: MATH 141 or TMAT 155, Philosophy of engineering; methodology of ethics; the
or equivalent. engineer and society; communications between engineers
IENG 245 and laypersons; continuing education and upgrading of the
Statistical Design I engineer in practice; selling engineering services; moral and
3-0-3 statutory laws. (Offered regularly, but not every semester.)
Fundamentals of engineering probability and statistical IENG 280
analysis as applied to industrial problems: sample spaces, Technology & Labor Issues
random variables, discrete and continuous distributions, 3-0-3
sampling techniques and design of statistical investigations, In this course students discuss the changing nature of work
Bayesian decision making. Emphasis is on the application of and its impact on workers and labor management relations.
these ideas to the decision-making process, rather than pure Also covered are the history and development of the labor
theory. Prerequisite: MATH 170 or TMAT 235. movement, including current issues and perspectives, the
impact of social and technical factors on the evolution of
IENG 251
business organizations, and the theory and function of
Project Engineering
workplace skills, i.e. customer focus, quality, team work,
3-0-3
leadership, and problem solving.
In this course, we discuss development and management of
engineering and technology projects. Project proposal IENG 340
preparation, resources and cost estimating, project planning, Design for Manufacturability
organizing, and controlling, network diagrams and the 2-3-3
techniques are covered. Prerequisite: MATH 170 or MATH 161 A lecture/laboratory course designed to provide insight into
manufacturing requirements. Students will analyze
IENG 255 component/part design with a view towards improving their
Computer Aided Design (CAD) manufacturability. Team and individual prospects will be
3-0-3 required. Prerequisites: IENG 445, IENG 240.
General introduction to computer graphics and its
application in design of physical plant layouts and the IENG 345
graphic arts. Practical assignments provide experience in the Statistical Design II
3-0-3
use of 2-D and 3-D graphics. Prerequisites: TMAT 255 and
CSCI 160. Principles of modern statistical experimentation and practice
in basic engineering design: statistical inference and decision
IENG 260 problems, estimation, tests of hypothesis, regression,
Facilities Design and Materials Handling correlation, one-way and two-way analysis of variance,
3-0-3 application to engineering and management data, time-
The main objective of the facilities layout function is to series analysis. Prerequisite: IENG 245.
increase operational efficiency of the plant through effective IENG 350
integration of manufacturing equipment, materials handling Quality Control
systems, plant facilities and labor requirements. This course 3-0-3
will provide a thorough analysis of the various quantitative The applied techniques for determining the quality of mass-
and computerized models that have been developed to cope produced items by means of statistical analysis. The use of
with the increasing complexity of layout problems. control charts for detecting changes in a process. Setting
Prerequisites: MENG 105 and IENG 250 or IENG 360 and IENG control limits and lot sizes for sampling inspection plans.
255. Sampling by variables and attributes. Prediction of the
IENG 265 probable percentage defective in a monitored process.
Industrial Safety (Offered regularly, but not every semester.) Prerequisite: TMAT
2-0-2 135.
Evaluates the fundamentals of safety engineering and IENG 355
accident prevention, including the industrial causes and Quality Control and Reliability
impact of accidents and the production values of attaining an 3-0-3
accident-free goal. Attention is paid to the meaning and Economic aspects of statistical quality control. Control charts
interpretation of the Occupational Safety and Health Act. for variables and attributes, acceptance sampling, operating
(Offered regularly, but not every semester.) characteristics curves, fundamentals of reliability, failure
prediction. Prerequisite: IENG 245.
IENG 270
Work Measurement and Analysis IENG 360
3-0-3 Quantitative Methods in Industrial Operations
Work measurements techniques based on simplification of 3-0-3
design, process, sequence, and workplace. Micromotion and Linear optimization models, simplex methods and solutions,
memomotion evaluation of work content for improvement networks and applications, assembly line balancing, queueing
and training. Time study via stop watch observation, theory with applications in production and computer
statistical sampling and synthetic time systems. Worker simulation. Corequisite: IENG 345.

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IENG 365 IENG 430

Industrial Engineering Laboratory Nondestructive Test Engineering
1-2-2 3-0-3
Laboratory work using timing devices, work simplification Fundamentals of nondestructive testing techniques,
techniques, and statistical sampling simulators. Data including X-ray, ultrasonic, eddy current and other methods.
gathering and analyses methods are demonstrated. Characterization of flaws and effects of flaws on design
Prerequisite: IENG 245. parameters. Applications to pressure vessels, construction
and other industrial processes.
IENG 370
Industrial Plant Operations IENG 435
2-3-3 Industrial Reliability Engineering
A study of current industrial engineering practices: 3-0-3
production, layout, safety, planning, personnel management, Fundamentals of reliability mathematics as applied to
through plant visits and class discussions. Term report. survival or failure of mechanical and electrical subsystems
(Offered regularly, but not every semester.) Prerequisite: IENG and components. Application of statistical and probability
260. theories to predict failure rates under operational conditions.
(Offered regularly, but not every semester.) Prerequisites:
IENG 375
MENG 310, IENG 345.
Production Planning and Control
3-0-3 IENG 440
Forecasting methods for production planning, exponential Production Process Design
smoothing, scheduling techniques, inventory planning and 3-0-3
control, networks, line balancing, application of various Investigation of manufacturing processes in the metal and
mathematical models. Prerequisites: IENG 250 and IENG 245. plastics working areas. Processes include casting, forming,
joining, treatment, and material removal. Manual,
IENG 380
semiautomatic, and automatic machine selection for process
Operations Research I
work. The plant equipment and process requirements to meet
3-0-3
the design and manufacture of a given product will be
Linear programming solution; simplex method; dual emphasized. Plant visits may be arranged. Prerequisite: MENG
problem—its solution and economical meaning; sensitivity 310.
analysis; transportation problems and solutions.
Transshipment and assignment problems, traveling salesman IENG 445
problems, network optimization problems, CPM and critical Production Process Design II
path, and the use of computers for problem solutions. 3-0-3
Prerequisites: CSCI 160, IENG 375. Corequisite: MATH 310. A continuation of IENG 440. Detailed analysis of how
materials behave during production. Theories of plastic flow
IENG 400
and plasticity of materials will be discussed, with application
Technology and Global Issues
to a variety of production processes. A term project, requiring
3-0-3
a detailed analysis of a particular process, will be required.
In this course the relationships between technology and Prerequisites: IENG 440; Corequisite: IENG 450.
global concerns are explored. Topics such as sustainable
development, standards, ethics, environmental concerns and IENG 450
public policies related to design and development, energy, Production Process Laboratory
transportation, air, and water facing both developed and 0-3-1
developing nations will be discussed. Prerequisite: Senior A laboratory course to complement the theory in IENG 440
status or approval of the Chair. and IENG 445. Students will perform experiments in metal
working and manufacturing techniques including forming,
IENG 420
plating, machine turning and drilling, grinding, welding and
Operations Research II
allied process. Prerequisite: IENG 440.
3-0-3
Introduction to nonlinear programming, dynamic IENG 455
programming and its applications, the branch and bound Design of Man-Machine Systems
algorithm, integer linear programming, zero-one 3-0-3
programming, applications of zero-one programming, This course integrates concepts developed in psychology,
introduction to game theory. Prerequisite: IENG 380. physiology, and industrial and mechanical engineering and
provides the necessary background for an optional design of
IENG 425
the workplace. Topics to be included: systems analysis of
Systems Simulations
man-machine systems, design of visual and auditory displays,
3-0-3
design of controls, layout of workplaces, and environmental
The use of simulation methods for the analysis and design of effects of human performance. (Offered regularly, but not
various types of systems. Queueing theory, queueing every semester.) Prerequisites: IENG 260 and PSYC 101.
problems and stochastic systems are simulated using GPSS.
Continuous and other discrete simulation languages will be
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IENG 460
Design of Industrial Enterprise
3-0-3
Focuses on a detailed design of an industrial enterprise from
the concepts of a manufacturing idea, through resource
allocation, to methods of distribution. Topics will include
product specification, market research, equipment and
process determination, plant layout, financial requirements,
labor requirements, capacity planning, and organizational
structure. Term project. (Offered regularly, but not every
semester.) Prerequisites: IENG 375, IENG 355, IENG 260.
IENG-475
Industrial Engineering Design I
3-0-3
A senior design course encompassing various phases of systems
design including problem definition and analysis, synthesis,
specification and implementation. The project, under the
supervision of an advisor, may be conducted in an off-campus
enterprise environment. Students will work in teams and be
expected to present their work orally and in a written report.
Prerequisite: Senior status.
IENG 476
Industrial Engineering Design II
3-0-3
A senior design course encompassing where students continue
projects from IENG 475 or work individually under the same
format on a design project. Prerequisite: IENG-475.
IENG 485
Seminar Project
2-0-2
Term project: (May be combined with IENG 490, Advanced
Seminar Project, as a two-semester project if approved by the
dean after selection of the project.) Student may select the
design of an industrial enterprise (product and market
research, production processes, plant layout, cost and profit
predictions, or research into a pollution control field,
magnitude and composition of the pollutant economic and
physiological effects, state-of-the-science for reduction, cost
effectiveness of the reduction process). Prerequisite: Approval
of department chairperson.
IENG 490
Advanced Seminar Project
2-0-2
Continuation of IENG 485 for project which cannot be
completed in one semester. Prerequisite: IENG 485 and
approval of department chairperson.

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Pre-Engineering
Students who have not chosen a specific branch of engineering as a major or who do
not fully satisfy the entrance requirements for engineering, may be classified as
Undeclared status in the School of Engineering and Computing Sciences up to the end
of their second year. Transfer students and students who have completed more than
two years of coursework should check with both their academic and financial aid
advisors regarding their status as majors.

Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology

Faculty: L. Amani, L. Amara, B. Beheshti, S. Billis, A. Kashani, R. Meyers, L. Pavlidis,
Y. Saito, G. Salayka.
Adjunct Faculty: T. Decanio, S. Fall, J. Fiorillo, F. Fischman, A. Golubev, M. Hoffman,
J. Rogers.
The college offers courses leading to the Bachelor of Technology degree in Electrical
and Computer Engineering Technology. In addition, courses lead to the A.A.S. degree in
Electrical Technology. Engineering technology is the nationally accepted terminology
for education programs designed to prepare engineering technologists and engineering
technicians. Engineering technology is that part of the technological field which
requires application of scientific and engineering knowledge and methods combined
with technical skills in support of engineering activities; it lies within the occupational
spectrum between the craftsman and the engineer at the end of the spectrum closest
to the engineer.
Entering students normally enroll directly in the program areas leading to the Bachelor
of Technology degree. However, they may also enroll in the corresponding program area
leading to the A.A.S. degree and upon graduation transfer to the upper two years of the
four-year Bachelor of Technology program. Graduates from community colleges and
technical institutes with A.A.S. degrees in engineering technology may transfer into the
upper two years of the corresponding program leading to the Bachelor of Technology.
Graduates of electrical and computer engineering technology programs often hold
positions as electrical, computer, and electronics technologists in the area of testing,
service, maintenance, sales and marketing, and research assistant.
According to this general direction and mission of the college, the primary objectives
of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology have been developed to create
versatile engineering technologists who:

■ be successful in their engineering or chosen career path.

■ engage in life-long learning and professional development through graduate

studies and active participation in professional organizations.

■ be able to interact effectively with others in a collaborative team-oriented manner

in the management and execution of a project

■ function as a responsible member of society with a willingness to act as a mentor

to fellow employees and in the community with an understanding of the social,
ethical and economic impact of his/her work at the local and global level.

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To support these objectives, the curriculum has been developed to provide program outcomes
which describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of graduation.

Upon graduation students are expected to have:

■ an appropriate mastery of the knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of their disciplines

■ an ability to apply current knowledge and adapt to emerging applications of mathematics,

science, engineering and technology

■ an ability to conduct, analyze and interpret experiments and apply experimental results to
improve processes

■ an ability to apply creativity in the design of systems, components or processes appropriate to

program objectives

■ an ability to function effectively on teams

■ an ability to identify, analyze and solve technical problems

■ an ability to communicate effectively

■ a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

■ an ability to understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities

■ a respect for diversity and a knowledge of contemporary professional, societal and global issues

■ a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement

The program in electrical and computer engineering technology leading to the Bachelor of Technology,
is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering
and Technology, Ill Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, Md. 21202. Phone: 410.347.7700.

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■ Curriculum requirements for the Behavioral Sciences 3 credits

Bachelor of Technology in English (3)

Electrical and Computer Composition 6

Engineering Technology* Speech 3
One Group A course 3
ETCS 105 Career Discovery (1) 2 credits WRIT 316 Writing for the Technical Professions 3
Electrical Technology 15 credits
ETEC 110 Electrical Technology I 4
ETEC 120 Electrical Technology II 4 Liberal Arts 3 credits
ETEC 131 Electronics Technology I 4 Life Science
ETEC 231 Electronics Technology II 4 CHEM107 Engineering Chemistry 4
ETEC 310 Communication Circuits 4
ETEC 410 Control System Technology 4 4 credits
ETEC 495 or CTEC 495 Seminar Project 3 Mathematics
27 credits TMAT 135 Technical Mathematics I 4
TMAT 155 Technical Mathematics II 4
Computer Technology MATH161 Basic Applied Calculus 3
CTEC 204 Programming Techniques I 3
CTEC 206 Programming Techniques II 3 11 credits
CTEC 216 Digital Electronics 4 Physics
CTEC 235 Microcomputers I 4
CTEC 241 Circuit Design and Fabrication 4 PHYS 130 Introductory Physics 3
CTEC 247 Applied Computational Analysis 3 PHYS 150 Introductory Physics II 3
CTEC 335 Microcomputers II 4 6 credits
CTEC 350 Microcontroller Based Systems 3
Social Sciences
28 credits Economics 3
Electrical and Computer Technology Electives(2) History or Political Science 3
(Choose 9 elective credits from the following) Philosophy 3
CTEC 430 Digital Signal Processing 3 9 credits
CTEC 460 Computer Networking Technology 3
CTEC 471 Internet Development 3 Electives 3 credits
ETEC 240 Energy Technology 3 Total credits required 130-132
ETEC 420 Communication Circuits II 3
ETEC 470 Fiber-Optic Communication
(1) This course may be waived for students and transfers with
Technology 3 sophomore or higher status. For course description, see computer
ETEC 490 Special Topics 3 science course listing. All course substitutions must be approved by
ETEC 491 Special Topics II 3 the department chairperson.
MTEC 210 Intro. to Computer Aided Design 3 (2) Other advanced ETEC/CTEC electives with the approval of the
Chairperson.
9 credits
(3) Intensive English as a second language is not acceptable as a
Engineering Management substitution for any of these requirements. The only permissible
IENG 240 Engineering Economics 3 substitution is WRIT 111 and WRIT 161 in place of WRIT 101 and
IENG 251 Project Engineering 3 WRIT 151.
IENG 350 Quality Control 3
IENG 400 Technology and Global Issues 3
12 credits

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CTEC 130 CTEC 235

Computer Hardware Microcomputers I
3-0-3 3-3-4
Number systems, binary data representations, digital circuits. Building blocks of a microcomputer system: addressing,
Boolean algebra, and minimization of combinatorial circuits machine code formats, assembly language programming.
are presented. Flip flops, synthesis of synchronous sequential Weekly laboratory work on the microcomputer supplements
machines, PLAs and PAL, RAM and ROMs, basic computer lecture material. Prerequisites: ETEC 231, Corequisite: CTEC 225.
organizations, and assembly language programming are also
CTEC 241
discussed. Equivalent to CSCI 130. Prerequisite: MATH 141 or
Circuit Design and Fabrication
equivalent.
3-3-4
CTEC 201 Students are introduced to CAD tools for schematic and PCB
Computer Applications in Telecommunications layout. Techniques and principles for schematic drawing and
3-0-3 PCB artwork will be covered. Additional topics include design
This course is an introductory course for students in the methodologies for multilayer boards, and effects of crosstalk
Verizon Next Step program. It provides a basic computer and noise on PCB performance. VHDL logic synthesis is
orientation to hardware and implementation of software introduced with a top-down approach to design and simulate
applications in Telecommunications. Students will use circuits. Laboratory experiments emphasize all the above
various software packages to create documents, techniques. Prerequisites: CTEC 216, ETEC 131.
spreadsheets, graphs, databases, and presentations. The
CTEC 247
student will utilize this knowledge to solve problems and
Applied Computational Analysis
transfer information via electronic media. Lectures,
2-1-3
interactive learning, and demonstrations will be employed.
Laboratory exercises will be required. An introduction to numerical computation and visualization
for the solving of problems encountered in computer and
CTEC 204 electrical technology. Topics will include applied differential
Programming Techniques I equations, transform methods and discrete mathematics, as
3-0-3 applied to electrical/computer systems in a laboratory setting
The course covers structured programming in a high level A software package such as MATLAB will be used. Prerequisite:
language such as C/C++. Topics include simple data types, MAT 160.
expressions, statements, control statements and looping
CTEC 305
techniques. Elements of object oriented programming will be
Numerical Methods for Technology
introduced by use of predefined objects. Prerequisite: TMAT 135.
3-0-3
CTEC 206 A study of some of the computational problems encountered
Programming Techniques II in technological practices and analysis. Topics covered
3-0-3 include curve fitting, interpolation, solution of algebraic
Programming techniques are expanded using an object equations, and numerical differentiation and integration. A
oriented language such as C/C++ or JAVA. Fundamental data high level programming language will be used. Prerequisites:
structures will be introduced. Issues such as graphic user MAT 161, CTEC 204.
interface design, implementation, code maintenance and
CTEC 311
reusability are also discussed. Prerequisite: CTEC 204.
Introduction to Operating Systems
CTEC 216 2-2-3
Digital Electronics The principles of Operating Systems such as UNIX, Linux, and
3-3-4 Windows are introduced. Access and privacy, process
This course is a study of the fundamental concepts of digital management in a multi processing environment, memory
electronics. Covered topics include numbering systems, management and input/output (I/O) devices. Basic Operating
Boolean algebra and reduction techniques, logic gates, Systems commands, tools and utilities, system operations and
arithmetic operations and circuits, multiplexers and administration are presented. Shell programming and
demultiplexers, flip-flops, counters, registers, memory Operating System service calls are presented. Lectures are
circuits and programmable arrays, analog to digital and followed by laboratory experiments. Prerequisite: CTEC 204.
digital to analog conversion techniques and circuits. The
CTEC 335
focus of the course is SSI/MSI IC digital design and the
Microcomputers II
architecture of microprocessors is introduced. A software
3-3-4
simulation tool for digital electronics such as will be used.
Laboratory work is coordinated with the [Link]: Memory subsystems, I/O methods for a microcomputer,
ETEC 131. address decoding, interrupt techniques, timing, LSI
controllers such as DMA’s, UART’s, and CRT’s, analog
interface, demonstration of computer graphic techniques.
Weekly laboratory work is integrated to lectures. Prerequisite:
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CTEC 345 CTEC 460

Robotics Technology Computer Networking Technology
3-3-4 3-0-3
An introduction to robotics and the current state-of-the-art In this course, we present the fundamental knowledge on the
science. Analysis of robotic control systems, mechanical building blocks of data communications systems. Topics
drives, sensor and vision systems, robotic work cells. include characteristics of analog and digital transmission,
Laboratory demonstrations supplement lectures. (Offered networking protocols, network data flow as presented by OSI
regularly, but not every semester). Prerequisites: CTEC 235, reference model, Ethernet, switching and routing
ETEC 231, ETEC 410, approval of chair and completion of technologies. Structure of the Internet and intranets, network
junior year. management and security are also discussed. Prerequisite:
CTEC 235.
CTEC 350
Microcontroller Based Systems CTEC 471
3-0-3 Internet Development
In this course, we concentrate on selection criteria and 3-0-3
hardware and software considerations for imbedded Topics included are Web technologies and strategies for web
microcontroller based systems. Topics such as microcontroller site development, including architecture, web life cycle, tool
resources, real time control, development tools, state and technologies, and the approach to security planning.
machine and standard programming types, high level Also covered are elements of a simple web site using HTML
language cross compilers, design for manufacturability, and XHTML, multimedia on the web, design of a user
testability, packaging and aesthetics consideration for interface, server-side scripting languages, dynamic web
consumer oriented products will be covered in conjunction pages, cascading style sheets (CSS), elements of JavaScript,
with design examples from real life applications. Students Java applets integration and basic Web security issues.
will build their own microcontroller based system in parallel Prerequisite: CTEC 204.
with the course lectures. Prerequisite: CTEC 235.
CTEC 430
Digital Signal Processing
3-0-3
In this course, we analyze discrete time signals and systems,
z-transforms, discrete Fourier transforms, digital filter design,
structures for digital networks, FFT algorithms, quantization and
round-off errors. (Offered regularly, but not every semester.)
Prerequisites: Approval of chair and completion of junior year.

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Electrical Technology
The program in electrical technology leading to the Associate in Applied Science is for
those individuals interested in preparing for careers as technicians in the growing fields
of electronics and microcomputer repairs. Students develop a thorough foundation in
electrical, electronic, and solid-state principles and may choose coursework in the
rapidly expanding fields of microcomputers.
Graduates of these programs can find employment as high-level technicians, often
working directly with engineers or scientists. Employment opportunities include the
repair and maintenance of microcomputers, and word processors. Microelectronic
circuit design, analysis, testing, field service and sales are some of the additional
employment areas available to graduates.

■ Curriculum requirements for English(2)

Composition 6
Associate in Applied Science,
Speech 3
Electrical Technology
9 credits
ETCS 105 Career Discovery (1)
2 credits
Mathematics
TMAT 135 Technical Mathematics I 4
Electrical Technology TMAT 155 Technical Mathematics II 4
ETEC 110 Electrical Technology I 4 MATH161 Basic Applied Calculus 3
ETEC 120 Electrical Technology II 4
ETEC 131 Electronics Technology I 4 11 credits
ETEC 231 Electronics Technology II 4 Physics
16 credits PHYS 130 Introductory Physics 3
Computer Technology 3 credits
CTEC 204 Programming Techniques I 3 Total credits required 63 - 65
CTEC 206 Programming Techniques II 3
CTEC 216 Digital Electronics 4
(1) This course may be waived for students and transfers with
CTEC 235 Microcomputers I 4 sophomore or higher status. For course description, see computer
CTEC 241 Circuit Design and Fabrication 4 science course listing. All course substitutions must be approved by
CTEC 247 Applied Computational Analysis 3 the department chairperson.

21 credits (2) Intensive English as a second language is not acceptable as a

substitution for any of these requirements. The only permissible
Behavioral Sciences 3 credits substitution is WRIT 111 and WRIT 161 in place of WRIT 101 and
WRIT 151.

ETEC 110 ETEC 120

Electrical Technology I Electrical Technology II
3-3-4 3-3-4
Fundamental units, electrical components, wire calculations, Alternating-current concepts. Reactance circuits, series and
work power, efficiency, Ohm’s law series and parallel resistive parallel, power factor, complex algebra, and phasor notation.
circuits, Kirchhoff’s laws. Introduction to electric and Resonance phenomena, coupled circuits and transformers.
magnetic energy storage, capacitance, inductance, RC and RL Lectures are followed by laboratory experiments. Prerequisite:
time constants, meters, fundamentals of dc motors and ETEC 110. Corequisite: TMAT 155.
generators. Lectures are followed by laboratory experiments.
ETEC 131
Corequisite: TMAT 135.
Electronics Technology I
ETEC 111 3-3-4
Electrical I In this course, we cover semiconductor theory, diodes, Zener
3-0-3 diodes, rectifier circuits, filters, voltage regulators, special
Fundamental units, electrical components, wire calculations, purpose diodes, Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT) and Junction
work, power, efficiency, Ohm's law, series and parallel resistive Field Effect Transistor (FET) fundamentals. BJT and FET
circuits, and Kirchhoff's laws are covered. Electric and magnetic configurations, biasing, AC models and voltage amplifiers,
energy storage, capacitance, inductance, RC and RL time and small signal analysis. BJT power amplifier classification
constants, and meters are also discussed. Corequisite: TMAT and analysis are also discussed. Laboratory work is correlated
246 135. with the lectures. Prerequisite: ETEC 110. Corequisite: ETEC 120.
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ETEC 150 ETEC 240

Electrical II Energy Technology
3-0-3 2-3-3
This course discusses alternating-current concepts. Principles of electromechanical energy conversion, structure
Reactance circuits, series and parallel, power factor, complex of typical dc and ac motors and generators, analysis of motor
algebra, phasor notation, resonance phenomena, coupled and generator performance characteristics, motor starting,
circuits and transformers are discussed. Prerequisite: ETEC- single phase and polyphase transformers. Laboratory
111, Corequisite: TMAT 155. experiments using ac and dc rotating machines. Prerequisite:
ETEC 120.
ETEC 160
Electronics I ETEC 310
3-0-3 Communication Circuits
In this course we cover semiconductor theory, diodes, Zener 3-3-4
diodes, rectifier circuits, filters, voltage regulators, special Transmission of information by wire and radiated
purpose diodes, Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT) and Junction electromagnetic waves, RF oscillators, AM and FM
Field Effect Transistor (FET) fundamentals. BJT and FET transmission and reception, SSB are introduced. Digital
configurations, biasing, AC models and voltage amplifiers, modulation, digital transmission and digital reception
and small signal analysis. BJT power amplifier classification concepts, as well as multiplexing using FDM and TDM are
and analysis are also discussed. Prerequisite: ETEC 111. presented. Typical circuits are analyzed in the laboratory.
Corequisite: ETEC 150. Prerequisites: ETEC 231, MATH 161.
ETEC 231 ETEC 410
Electronics Technology II Control Systems Technology
3-3-4 3-3-4
In this course, we cover Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Open and closed loop control systems. Principles of feedback
Effect Transistor (MOSFET) fundamentals, configurations, control: transducers, transfer functions, block diagrams.
biasing and small signal analysis. Frequency response of BJT System response. Introduction to stability criteria, analysis,
and FET circuits, Bode plots, and Oscillators are discussed. and digital control systems. Prerequisites: ETEC 231, CTEC
Other topics covered include Differential Amplifiers, 246, 216
Operational Amplifiers (op-amps) fundamentals and ETEC 420
applications including linear and non-linear op-amp circuits. Communication Circuits II
Regulated Power supplies and Thyristor devices are also 3-0-3
considered. Laboratory work is correlated with the lectures. Digital communication systems, advanced digital modulation
Prerequisite: ETEC 131. concepts, data communications, advanced multiplexing
ETEC 232 concepts. Transmission lines, antennas and waveguides.
Electronics II Space communication is discussed. Prerequisites: ETEC 310.
3-0-3 ETEC 470
In this course we cover Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Fiber-Optic Communication Technology
Effect Transistor (MOSFET) fundamentals, configurations, 3-0-3
biasing and small signal analysis. Frequency response of BJT This course covers the basic topics related to optical fiber
and FET circuits, Bode plots, and Oscillators are discussed. components used in telecommunication systems. It covers
Other topics covered include Differential Amplifiers, the bandwidth and rate capabilities of optical fibers, their
Operational amplifiers (op-amps) fundamentals and properties and characteristics. Topics include light sources,
applications including linear and non-linear op-amp circuits. lasers, semiconductors, optical detectors and their
Regulated Power supplies and Thyristor devices are also applications, principles of fiber-optic communications,
considered. Prerequisite: ETEC 160. modulation and multiplexing, short-haul and long-haul
ETEC 235 communication links, asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) and
Electrical Simulation Lab synchronous transfer mode (SONET) based networks. A term
2-0-2 paper is required in this course. Prerequisites: ETEC 231, PHYS
150.
Laboratory experiments to complement courses covering dc
circuits, ac circuits, as well as basic digital circuitry will be ETEC 490
performed using a currently available software package. Lab Special Topics
reports are to be submitted for each experiment performed 3-0-3
using word processing and circuit simulation software. Advanced topics in electrical engineering technology and
Prerequisite: ETEC 150. Corequisite: CTEC 217 computer technology. (Offered regularly, but not every
semester.) Prerequisite: Approval of chair.
ETEC 236
Electronics Simulation Lab ETEC 491
2-0-2 Special Topics II
Laboratory experiments to complement courses covering 3-0-3
electronic circuits and advanced digital circuitry will be Advanced topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering and
performed using a currently available software package. Lab technology. Prerequisite: Approval of chair.
reports are to be submitted for each experiment performed ETEC 495
using word processing and circuit simulation software. Seminar Project
Prerequisites: CTEC 217, ETEC 232, ETEC 235. 3-0-3
In this course we focus on a design project in an area such as
fabrication, computerized control, or Internet Technology. The
work will require a written and oral proposal, followed by
periodic progress reports (oral and written), and culminate in
a completed product and report. Prerequisites: Approval of 247
chairperson and completion of junior year.
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Telecommunications Network Management

Faculty: L. Amani, L. Amara, B. Beheshti, M. Colef, A. Kashani, R. Meyers, L. Pavlidis,
Adjunct Faculty: T. Decanio, F. Fishman, M. Hoffman
The college offers courses leading to the Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications Network
Management. In addition, courses lead to the A.A.S. degree in Telecommunications Technology.
The Bachelor of Science degree in Telecommunications Network Management meets the
increasing need of the telecommunications industry for current principles, applications,
technology, and regulatory policies. The telecommunications industry needs graduates
who are capable of utilizing equipment to its maximum performance with a focus in
network management, planning and analysis.
The curriculum discusses the applications and equipment used in the industry. This
includes courses in the areas of telecommunications as well as electrical and computer
technology, including Internet application development. A business perspective is
provided with courses in accounting, finance and law.
Entering students normally enroll directly in the program leading to the Bachelor of
Science degree in Telecommunications Network Management. However, they may also
enroll in the A.A.S. degree in Telecommunications Technology and upon graduation
transfer to the upper two years of the four-year Bachelor of Science degree program in
Telecommunications Network Management. Graduates from community colleges with
A.A.S. degrees in Telecommunications Technology may transfer into the upper two years
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■ Curriculum requirements for the Mathematics

MATH151 Fundamentals of Calculus 3
Bachelor of Science in
TMAT 135 Technical Mathematics I 4
Telecommunications Network
TMAT 155 Technical Mathematics II 4
Management
ETCS 105 Career Discovery(1) 2 credits 11 credits
English (3)
Telecommunications Composition 6
TELE 110 Telecomm. Fundamentals 3 Speech 3
TELE 210 Data Networking Fundamentals 3 One Group A course 3
TELE 220 Applied Telecommunications 3 WRIT 316 Writing for the Technical Professions 3
TELE 310 Telecomm. Law and Policy 3
TELE 321 Cellular and Wireless Technologies 3 15 credits
TELE 420 Internetworking Technology I 3 Liberal Arts Electives 3 credits
TELE 431 Internetworking Technology 2 4
Physics
22 credits PHYS 130 Introductory Physics 3
Telecommunications Networks 3 credits
(Choose 6 elective credits from the following)
TELE 330 High Speed Information Networks 3 Life Sciences
TELE 340 Advanced Topics in Telecomm. 3 CHEM107 Engineering Chemistry 4
TELE 345 LAN and Internetworking 3
4 credits
ETEC 470 Fiber-Optic Communication
Technology 3 Social Sciences
ETEC 490 Special Topics 3 Economics 3
Electives (2) 3 History or Political Science 3
Philosophy 3
6 credits
Computer Technology 9 credits
CTEC 204 Programming Techniques I 3
CTEC 206 Programming Techniques II 3 General Electives 3 credits
CTEC 216 Digital Electronics 4
CTEC 311 Introduction to OS 3
CTEC 471 Internet Development 3 Total credits required 125-127

16 credits (1) This course may be waived for students and transfers with
sophomore or higher status. For course description, see computer
Electrical Technology science course listing. All course substitutions must be approved by
the department chairperson.
ETEC 110 Electrical Technology I 4
ETEC 120 Electrical Technology II 4 (2) Electives must be approved by the department chairperson.
ETEC 131 Electronics Technology I 4
(3) Intensive English as a second language is not accepted as a
12 credits substitution for any of these requirements. The only permissible
substitution is WRIT 111 and WRIT 161 in place of WRIT 101 and
Tech Electives WRIT 151.
(CS, IT, ET, CT, Tele, etc.) 3
3 credits
Engineering Management
IENG 400 Technology and Global Issues 3

Behavioral Sciences 3 credits

Management
ECON 201 Money and Banking 3
ACCT 101 Accounting I 3
QANT 301 Statistical Sampling Theory 3
QANT 305 Quantitative Applications to Making
Managerial Decisions 3
12 credits

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Faculty: L. Amani, L. Amara, B. Beheshti, A. Kashani, R. Meyers, L. Pavlidis
Adjunct Faculty: T. Decanio, F. Fishman, M. Hoffman, K. Ryan
The college offers courses leading to the Associate in Applied Science degree in
Telecommunications Technology. Currently, the Associate in Applied Science program is
offered as a general option and a corporate-specific option for Verizon.
The Associate in Applied Science degree in Telecommunications Technology meets the
increasing need of the telecommunications industry by preparing students for careers
as telecommunications technologists. The curriculum discusses the applications and
equipment used in the telecommunications industry. This includes courses in the areas
of telecommunications as well as electrical and computer technologies.
Graduates with the Associate's degree may choose to work immediately in industry
or continue their academic studies in a Bachelor of Technology program or a Bachelor
of Science program in Telecommunications Network Management. The credits earned
in both the general and the Verizon options can be transferred to the Bachelor of
Science degree program in Telecommunications Network Management at NYIT.

■ Curriculum requirements for Mathematics

TMAT 135 Technical Mathematics I 4
Associate in Applied Science,
TMAT 155 Technical Mathematics II 4
Telecommunications Technology
8 credits
ETCS 105 Career Discovery (1)
2 credits
Physics
Telecommunications PHYS 130 Introductory Physics 3
TELE 110 Telecomm. Fundamentals 3
TELE 210 Data Networking Fundamentals 3 3 credits
TELE 220 Applied Telecommunications 3 Social Sciences
Elective(2) 3 Economics 3
12 credits 3 credits
Computer Technology
CTEC 204 Programming Techniques I 3 Management
CTEC 206 Programming Techniques II 3 QANT 301 Statistical Sampling Theory 3
CTEC 216 Digital Electronics
or 3 credits
CTEC 217 Digital Electronic Applications 4
English (3)

10 credits Composition 6
Speech 3
Electrical Technology
ETEC 110 Electrical Technology I 4 9 credits
ETEC 120 Electrical Technology II 4
ETEC 131 Electronics Technology I 4
Total credits required 60-62
12 credits
or (1) This course may be waived for students and transfers with
ETEC 111 Electrical I 3 sophomore or higher status. For course description, see computer
science course listing. All course substitutions must be approved by
ETEC 150 Electrical II 3 the department chairperson.
ETEC 160 Electronics I 3
ETEC 232 Electronics II 3 (2) Electives must be approved by the department chairperson.
ETEC 235 Electrical Simulation Lab 2 (3) Intensive English as a second language is not accepted as a
ETEC 236 Electronics Simulation Lab 2 substitution for any of these requirements. The only permissible
substitution is WRIT 111 and WRIT 161 in place of WRIT 101
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■ Curriculum requirements for the Computer Technology

CTEC 201 Computer Applications
Associate in Applied Science,
in Telecommunications 3 credits
Telecommunications Technology
Verizon Next Step Program Mathematics
The A.A.S. degree program in Telecommunications Technology:
TMAT 135 Technical Mathematics I 4
Verizon option, an eight semester day sequence, is offered TMAT 155 Technical Mathematics II 4
exclusively for selected employees at Verizon. All credits
8 credits
earned toward the A.A.S. degree program can be transferred to
New York Institute of Technology's Bachelor of Science degree Physics
program in Telecommunications Management. PHYS 165 Physics for Telecomm. 4 credits
Telecommunications Industrial Engineering
TELE 181 Telecommunications I - Voice 4 IENG 280 Technology and Labor Issues 3 credits
TELE 286 Telecommunications II - Data 4 English
TELE 291 Telecommunications III - LANs 4 WRIT 101 College Composition I 3
TELE 296 Telecommunications IV 4 WRIT 151 College Composition II 3
16 credits 6 credits
Electrical Technology Total credits required 60
TELE 165 Telecomm. Electrical Circuits 4
TELE 171 Intro to Electronics I 4
TELE 271 Intro to Electronic Comm. 4
TELE 276 Digital Systems for Telecomm I 4
TELE 281 Digital Systems for Telecomm II 4
20 credits

TELE 110 introduced with emphasis on the uses of these devices in the
Telecommunications Fundamentals telecom industry. Electro-optical devices, such as LEDs, laser
3-0-3 diodes, and photodiodes, are studied including their use by
A broad examination of fundamental concepts in the telecom industry. Diodes and transistors are conceptually
telecommunications. Topics include a discussion on signal introduced. Transformers are introduced in connection with
and channel bandwidth, digitization of voice (with emphasis power supplies. Diodes are applied as switches in linear and
on PCM), data transmission, analog and digital modulation switching power supplies. The frequency response of passive
techniques (AM, FM, PSK, FSK, etc.), multiplexing (FDM, TDM, networks and amplifiers is measured. Cutoff frequencies,
T1 multiplexing, SONET and SDH), and switching (circuit, rolloff, bandwidth, and magnitude and phase are discussed
packet, and cell). The role of the Public Switched Telephone and visualized via Bode plots. Troubleshooting and analysis by
Network is also examined. An introduction to data computer simulation software is stressed throughout.
networking is presented. Prerequisite: TMAT 135 or Prerequisites: TELE 165, PHYS 165.
equivalent. TELE 181
TELE 165 Telecommunications I
Telecommunications Electrical Circuits 3-3-4
3-3-4 The Verizon Next Step students will be introduced to the
In this course the Verizon Next Step students learn to analyze techniques, principles, and terminology of voice
DC and AC passive circuits using the Ohm’s Law, Kirchhoff’s telecommunications. Public and private telecommunication
laws, and Superposition. RC and RL circuits are analyzed for networks will be examined. Telecommunication equipment,
impedance and phase angles. Troubleshooting, analysis by switching and transmission technology will be demonstrated.
computer simulation using simulation software, and The frequency spectrum, modulation schemes and
telecommunication applications are stressed throughout. multiplexing techniques will be explored. Lectures and
Prerequisites: TMAT 155, CTEC 201. demonstrations will be employed. Laboratory exercises will be
required. Prerequisite: TELE 165. Corequisite: TELE 171
TELE 171
Introduction to Electronics TELE 201
3-3-4 Traffic Data Management and Call Analysis
In this course the Verizon Next Step students are taught the 3-0-3
characteristics of amplifiers using opamps with respect to Business analysis of data provided by modern computer-
amplification, dB, frequency response, and input and output based switches. Interpretation and validity analysis of call
impedance. Opamp applications such as inverting and non- and traffic management data. Call and traffic data analysis.
inverting amps, summing amps, and comparators are Prerequisites: QANT 301.

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TELE 210 TELE 286

Data Networking Fundamentals Telecommunications II
3-0-3 3-3-4
Topics discussed include the DTE to DCE physical connection This course is designed to train students in the organization,
(with emphasis on EIA-232), data link protocols (BISYNC, architecture, setup, hardware and software aspects of
DDCMP, HDLC), the OSI reference model, LANs, MANs, LAN interconnecting local area networks (LANs). Topics include:
interconnection and the role of bridges and routers, X.25, introduction to networks, types and characteristics of
TCP/IP, Frame Relay, SMDS, SNA, ISDN, SS7, BISDN, and different network architectures and network topologies, intra
enterprise networks. An introduction to traffic engineering is and inter-network devices, network operating systems, peer-
also provided. Prerequisite: TELE 110, TMAT 155, QANT 301 or to-peer and client/server environments, LAN setup and
equivalent. maintenance, network printing, and internal web servers. A
hands-on approach will be taken, with team projects
TELE 220
throughout. Prerequisite: TELE 181 and 281. Corequisite: TELE
Applied Telecommunications
271.
3-0-3
An overview of the fundamentals of the Integrated Services TELE 291
Digital Network (ISDN) and broadband ISDN architecture and Telecommunications III
protocols is presented. The Signaling System 7 (SS7) network 3-3-4
structure and architecture is described. Packet switching, This course is the continuation of Telecommunications II. The
Frame Relay and the Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) are Verizon Next Step students are introduced to the organization,
introduced and compared. Network Management, an architecture, setup, hardware and software aspects of
introduction to the Internet and traffic engineering are also interconnecting local and wide area networks (WANs). Topics
covered. Corequisite: TELE 210 include: introduction to intra and inter-network devices,
network operating systems, client/server environments,
TELE 265
LAN/WAN setups, network printing, and internal web server. A
Telecommunications Workshop
hands-on approach will be taken, with team projects
0-3-1
throughout. Prerequisite: TELE 286.
This course is a project course to supplement the
Telecommunications and Electrical Technology courses in the TELE 296
Verizon Next Step program. The course can be repeated. Telecommunications IV
3-3-4
TELE 271
A survey of current and emerging technologies in
Electronic Communication
Telecommunications will be presented. Lectures, interactive
3-3-4
learning. Demonstrations, and site visits will be employed.
The Verizon Next Step students will be introduced to the Prerequisite: TELE 291.
analysis and application of advanced electronic circuits as
applied to the telecommunications industry. Topics include TELE 310
frequency response of active filters, oscillators, amplitude Telecommunications Law and Policy
modulation, frequency modulation, phase locked loops, pulse 3-0-3
modulation concepts, and introduction to television. The domestic and international regulatory framework of
Theoretical and hands-on troubleshooting of test circuits, telecommunications including telephone, broadcasting, cable
and analysis by computer simulation is also covered. and private radio is discussed. Historical, economic and legal
Prerequisite: TELE 171. aspects of telecommunications regulation will be included.
First Amendment rights, privacy, copyright, antitrust, contract
TELE 276
and product liability, and developing areas such as satellite
Digital Systems for Telecommunications I
communications networks and integrated services digital
3-3-4
networks (ISDN) are presented. Prerequisite: TELE 110 or
In this course the Verizon Next Step students are introduced equivalent.
to topics in hardware and systems as used in the
telecommunications industry. Digital and electrical circuits TELE 321
are explored. Binary numbers systems as applied to Cellular and Wireless Technologies
telecommunications equipment are discussed. Students will 3-0-3
explore hardware to the modular level. Students will The fundamental concepts of wireless networks, physical
demonstrate and simulate digital circuits. Prerequisite: TMAT- layer (air interface) issues and cell planning are introduced.
135, CTEC-201. Access technologies, including FDMA, TDMA and CDMA, in
Cellular Systems, first Generation Cellular Systems (AMPS),
TELE 281
and second Generation Digital Systems are also discussed.
Digital Systems for Telecommunications II
The course concludes with a coverage of paging systems and
3-3-4
satellite communications. Prerequisites: TELE 110.
In this course the Verizon Next Step students will be
introduced to the hardware and software of the personal TELE 325
computer. The course will cover managing and supporting Network Engineering and Management
Windows, Configuration, customization, maintenance and 3-0-3
troubleshooting. Students will connect a personal computer Approaches for solving telecommunication network design
to a network and install and setup a printer. An optional topic problems are given. A network simulation program is used.
would cover Home Technology Integration including The technical and management issues associated with the
surveillance and home automation. The course is composed administration of complex integrated networks is examined.
of lecture and in-class demonstrations. Prerequisite: TELE Case studies are used to illustrate practical situations.
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TELE 330 TELE 350

High Speed Information Networks Telecommunications Project
3-0-3 3-0-3
The application, architecture, and protocols of high speed This capstone course will focus on the analysis of a
information networks are examined along with their unique telecommunications system from an economic or managerial
challenges and opportunities. Included in this examination point of view. The work will require a written and oral
are frame relay networks, BISDN/ATM, high speed LANs and proposal, followed by periodic progress reports (oral and
MANs, and the emerging user applications in this written). The project will culminate in a document suitable
environment. Prerequisite: TELE 110 for publication. Prerequisite: Approval of department
chairperson and completion of junior year.
TELE 335
Telecommunications Seminar TELE 410
3-0-3 Advanced Cellular and Wireless Systems
Critical analysis of telecommunications management within 3-0-3
the framework of generation, dissemination and utilization of Cellular and wireless systems are reviewed. Fixed Wireless
information. Corporate, national and international Systems such as wireless local loop (WLL), wireless LANS
communication systems are examined. Integration of (802.11) and packet data over wireless are discussed.
telecommunications principles by examining current issues Evolution of second Generation Cellular Systems to packet
and future trends with emphasis on the strategic use of based technologies (GPRS and EDGE) is presented. Third
telecommunication systems. Offered regularly, but not every Generation Systems (3G) are introduced. Prerequisite: TELE
semester. Prerequisite: Approval of department chairperson. 321.
TELE 340 TELE 420
Advanced Topics in Telecommunications Internetworking Technology I
3-0-3 3-3-4
This seminar-based course will examine emerging trends in Commonly used networking terminology and topologies,
telecommunications and networking. May be repeated once. fundamental network devices, and internetworking
Prerequisite: TELE 220. fundamentals are covered. The OSI model and local area
network (LAN) protocols are discussed. Network components
TELE 345
such as repeaters, hubs, bridges, routers and switches will be
LAN and Internetworking
used in basic network design. Prerequisites: CTEC 204, TELE
3-0-3
210.
The interconnection of dissimilar data networks to provide
users with access to network resources from anywhere at TELE 431
anytime is discussed. The role of the Internet and intranets is Internetworking Technology 2
examined along with the internetworking devices: routers, 3-3-4
bridges, and gateways. Important internetworking protocols The design, configuration and maintenance of switches, local
arediscussed and their application is examined. Selected user area networks (LANs), virtual local area networks (VLANs) and
applications made possible by this environment will be wide area networks (WANs) are covered. Advanced router
presented. Prerequisite: TELE 220. configurations, network management and security are also
discussed. Working on a class project provides critical hands-
on experience. Lectures followed by lab sessions. Prerequisite:
TELE 420

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Barbara Ross-Lee, D.O., FACOFP
Vice President for Health Sciences and Medical Affairs

Health Sciences

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School of Health Professions

The School of Health Professions, offers baccalaureate degrees in Health Sciences, and
Nursing. The school also offers master’s degrees in, Clinical Nutrition, Occupational and
Physician Assistant Sudies, and a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree (see the graduate
catalog for descriptions of these programs). The school collaborates with the NYIT New
York College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYCOM) in its academic endeavors.

Health Sciences
The Bachelor of Health Science offers students an excellent foundation in the liberal
arts and sciences and skills in business and health administration, and is designed to
prepare graduates for entry-level administrative positions in all sectors of the health
care industry. Broadly educated students with knowledge of contemporary health care
issues and services are sought after for employment in the public and private sectors of
the economy, including the pharmaceutical industry, medical centers, clinics,
community health centers, government health departments, fitness and wellness
centers, and the health insurance industry. In addition, BHS graduates may pursue
advanced studies leading to careers in, emergency medical services, occupational
therapy, physical therapy, physician assistant studies, podiatry speech language
pathology, health information management and other health related professions or
business.
Upon successful completion of the program, students will receive the BS degree in
Health Science with emphasis on Health Care Administration. However, the program is
flexible, and has been designed to permit students wishing to pursue other
undergraduate and graduate degrees to make such decisions without losing credits. For
example, after the first two years of study, a student may opt for a BS degree in Life
Science—biology, chemistry or pre-medicine. The decision to apply for the NYIT MS
degree in occupational therapy, physician assistant studies or a doctor of physical
therapy (DPT) degree would also be possible as required and elective courses within this
major can include all the prerequisite courses for these professional programs.
Applicants would also need to meet all admission criteria for these programs as well.
Students in the Bachelor of Health Science program will have the opportunity early on
to discuss with their advisor their possible career paths to ascertain that electives taken
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■ Curriculum Requirements for the Mathematics

MATH141 Precalculus
Bachelor of Science in Health or
Science MATH170 Calculus I 4
College Success Sem. (1)
2 credits Physics
PHYS140/141Physics for Life Sciences 4
Health
HLTH 190 Community Health Implications 3 Social Science
HLTH 210 Medical Terminology2 HIST/PSCIHistory/Political Science 3
HLTH 400 Seminar 3 PHIL 220 Ethics/Phil 3
HLTH 410 Senior Practicum 1 4
HLTH 415 Senior Practicum II 4 6
HLTH 420 Biomedical Ethics 3 Liberal Arts 3
HLTH 425 Health Information Management 3 Electives 6
HLTH 430 Health Care Payment Systems 3
Total Credits Required 125
HLTH 701 Health Administration 3
(1) All entering first-year freshmen, and transfer students with less than
26 12 credits are required to complete the College Success Seminar.
Management
QANT 601 Quantitative Methods 3
MGMT315 Human Resource Management 3
MRTK 601 Marketing Management 3
9
Behavioral Science
PSYC 101 Intro to Psych 3
PSYC 310 Abnormal Psychology 3
PSYC 210 Statistical Analysis 4
10
English
WRIT 101 English Composition I 3
WRIT 151 English Composition II 3
LITR 2xx Group A English Course
WRIT 316 Technical Writing (Group B) 3
SPCH 104 Speech 3
15
Economics
ECON 101 Economics I 3
Life Sciences
BIOL 110 Biology I 4
BIOL 150 Biology II 4
BIOL 310 Human Physiology 4
BIOL 245 Histology 4
BIO 345 Microbiology 4
BIOL 401 Intro to Bioinformatics 3
CHEM110 Chemistry I 4
CHEM150 Chemistry II 4
CHEM215 Bio Organic Chemistry
or
CHEM210 Organic Chemistry I 4
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Faculty: C. Caico, M. Cardoza, A. Ganzer, P. Hood, P. Montano, S. Neville, L. Sparacino,
E. Della Vecchia C. Zauderer.
Adjunct Faculty: A.T. Bersamin., M. D’Urso, C. Ehring, L. Fromme, J. Greenbuger,
M. Kennedy, K. Melore, C. Mueller, D. O’ Flanery, R. Rogers, M. Reeves, D. Tanzi, T. Tobias,
C. Wells.
As health care professionals who focus on immediate, hands-on patient care, nurses are
critically important members of health care teams, providing patient education and
diagnosing and treating human responses to illness. Nursing is a science and an art and
is one of the most respected professions within the health care system. The Department
of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree available at the Old Westbury
and Manhattan campuses. The vision and mission of the Department of Nursing is to
promote and demonstrate excellence in nursing practice. The course of study includes
traditional courses in the liberal arts and sciences, such as chemistry, sociology, anatomy,
and physiology and courses in nursing science and clinical practice. State-of-the-art
nursing labs, including patient simulation models for clinical practice, enhance the
teaching-learning environment. In addition, this program offers a number of unique
features not found in other nursing programs.
First, it is founded on the concepts and theories of transcultural nursing. The NYIT nursing
student takes courses that take into consideration the multicultural experiences of both
patients and health care professionals. To this end, anthropology courses have been
incorporated into the curriculum, and transcultural topics into core nursing courses.
Second, clinical practice locations are varied in scope and are not limited to the hospital
setting. Students learn how professional nursing has expanded into community-based
facilities, such as home care agencies, school-based clinics, extended care facilities,
rehabilitation centers, and ambulatory care clinics. These foci, i.e., transcultural nursing
and community-based nursing practices, will prepare the student for the realities of
nursing in the 21st century. The faculty consists of highly experienced professionals
who have vast educational, clinical, and leadership experience and who are committed
to teaching, advising and mentoring students to foster academic and professional
success. Upon graduation, students are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN licensure exam.
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This four-year program is composed of two phases. The pre-professional phase (years 1
and 2) consists of courses in the liberal arts and sciences, and the professional phase
(years 3 and 4) consists of core nursing and supportive courses. All nursing students
must achieve a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 for admission to and
continuation in the nursing program.
Students are required to complete all pre-requisite courses listed as freshman and
sophomore courses on the Nursing Degree Map (with no required prerequisite course
below a grade of C+) and show evidence of good ethical, moral, and personal character.
Please be advised that admission into the pre-professional clinical phase is competitive.
The number of students accepted into this phase depends on accreditation
requirements, available resources, class cap limits, and College GPA.
Progression will be based on overall highest ranked college GPA and meeting fully the
established criteria. Students may repeat a required prerequisite course that they
receive a grade of C or below only once. Students may be required to take nationally
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requirements of the Department of Nursing and affiliating agencies and provide

evidence of specific immunizations and health clearance, student nurse malpractice
insurance, and current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support before clinical
placement. Students should be advised that requirements may change during the
program and that they will be required to meet current standards for clinical affiliation
placements and progression in the major irrespective of date of program admission.
Students will be required to purchase the official NYIT student uniform, which will be
worn for clinical rotations. All Health Professions students have access to the library
and other facilities of the NYIT’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. Please check this
catalog’s Admissions Section: Special Requirements for Nursing for detailed
information on admission and progression in the nursing major.

Policy: Progression in the Nursing Major

In order to continue in the Nursing major, students must receive minimum grades of C+
in all required Nursing courses and maintain a minimum cumulative College GPA of
2.75. Students who earn a grade of C or lower or who fail any segment of a nursing
course, clinical nursing course or lab (NURS 102, 301, 310, 315, 351, 360, 401, 410, 430,
421, 451, 461, 470, 480) will be allowed to repeat the course or clinical lab rotation
only once. Students who earn a C or lower for a required nursing course or clinical lab
rotation for a second time will be dismissed from the nursing program. Withdrawal from
a course is only permitted in the case of a documented illness, personal emergency, or
unusual circumstance and not because of a course/clinical/lab rotation failure or
anticipated failure. Given the nature of nursing practice, students will not be permitted
to use a withdrawal from a course to avoid a failure.

Policy for Clinical Absence:

Clinical time is limited; therefore, no unexcused clinical absences are permitted. In the
event of a clinical absence due to an emergency, personal illness, or unusual
circumstance, the student is responsible for contacting the faculty member before the
clinical or within 24 hours of the absence. The student must submit a written
explanation along with appropriate documentation for the absence. The student who
has an unexcused clinical absence will be at risk for not meeting the requirements of
both the course and the program and will be at risk for clinical failure.

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■ Curriculum Requirements for the English

College Composition I and II 6
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
One Group A English 3
College Success Sem. (1)
2 credits WRIT 316 Writing for Technical Professions 3
SPCH 105 Basic Speech Communication 3
Nursing
NURS 102 Introduction to Nursing 15 credits
and Nursing Process 2 Life Sciences
NURS 301 Nursing Therapeutics I 4 BIOL 210 Human Gross Anatomy 4
NURS 310 Transcultural Nursing I 3 BIOL 260 Nutrition & Diet Therapy 3
NURS 315 Pharmacology for Nursing 3 BIOL 270 Pathophysiology 3
NURS 351 Nursing Therapeutics II 4 BIOL 310 Human Physiology 4
NURS 360 Transcultural Nursing II 3 BIOL 330 Microbiology
NURS 401 Nursing Therapeutics III 4 or
NURS 410 Transcultural Nursing III 3 BIOL 345 Medical Microbiology 4
NURS 421 Nursing in the Community 5 CHEM 105 Applied Chemistry 3
NURS 430 Research in Nursing 3 CHEM 215 Bioorganic Chemistry 4
NURS 451 Nursing Therapeutics IV 4
NURS 461 Transcultural Nursing IV 4 25 credits
NURS 470 Leadership in Professional Nursing 3 Mathematics
NURS 480 Nursing Capstone 4 TMAT 135 Technical Math 1 4 credits
49 credits Physics
Behavioral Sciences PHYS 115 Humanity/Physical Universe 3 credits
ANTH 101 Introduction to Anthropology 3 Social Sciences
ANTH 205 Anthropology of Health 3 PHIL 220 Ethics & Social Philosophy 3
PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology 3 History or Political Science 3
PSYC 210 Statistical Analysis 4
PSYC 221 Human Development 3 6 credits

16 credits Liberal Arts 3 credits

Economics Elective 3-5 credits

ECON 101 Basic Economics 3 credits Total credits required 129
(1) All entering first-year freshmen, and transfer students with less
than 12 credits are required to complete the College Success
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NURS 102 of disease within the context of a multicultural patient

Introduction to Nursing and Nursing Process community. Nursing care skills relevant to specific methods
2-0-2 of intervention are mastered. Prerequisites: NURS 102, NURS
This course lays the foundation for professional practice by 301, NURS 310, NURS 315. Pre/Corequisites: NURS 360.
introducing theoretical concepts that provide the foundation NURS 360
for contemporary nursing. An in-depth presentation of the Transcultural Nursing II
nursing process, especially as it relates to Transcultural 3-0-3
Nursing and Global Heath is emphasized. Students learn about
This course expands and applies the principles developed in
the American Health Care System and the role of the
Transcultural Nursing I. The acute and mental health needs of
professional nurse as a member of the health care team.
adults and the interactions between the nurse and the adult
Students will be introduced to the concepts and principles
client are explored. Students investigate the conflicts that
related to communication, critical thinking teaching, and
arise among the variable expectations of adults within
learning.
Western society in general, within Western health care
NURS 301 institutions in particular, and within non-Western cultures.
Nursing Therapeutics I The course content is crucial in preparing the nursing student
0-12-4 in the planning and the implementation of medical-surgical
This course focuses on the assessment and the care of and mental health nursing care interventions within a
persons with minimal health variations. The student is multicultural context. It specifically investigates methods of
introduced to the basic interpersonal and technical skills, accommodation and negotiation, of enculturation, and
which form the foundation of safe nursing practice. of behavioral restructuring of adults, their families, and
Emphasis is placed on critical thinking and problem solving communities. Prerequisites: NURS 102, NURS 301, NURS 310,
within the context of a multicultural client community. Topics NURS 315. Co-requisites: NURS 351
include methods of data collection, the identification of risks NURS 401
to health, and the formulation and application of preventative Nursing Therapeutics III
interventions. Prerequisites: NURS 102, BIOL 270. 0-12-4
Corequisites: NURS 310.
This course focuses on the nursing care of child-bearing and
NURS 310 child-rearing families. Students are introduced to actual or
Transcultural Nursing I: Introduction potential health care problems encountered in a variety of
3-0-3 gynecologic, obstetric and pediatric settings. The student is
This course focuses on the application to nursing of introduced to the interpersonal and nursing care skills
theoretical and clinical-evidence based outcomes derived necessary for the assessment of risks to health among
from anthropology, sociology, and other cross-cultural members of these families. Emphasis is placed on the
investigations. The development of a conceptual framework planning and the implementation of preventive and
from which the nurse can approach the care of individuals, educational interventions and health promotion and
families, non-family groups, institutions, and communities maintenance strategies within a multicultural patient
whose culture differs significantly from that of the caregivers community. Prerequisites: NURS 360.
is emphasized. Important broad dimensions of culture are Corequisites: NURS 410 III.
explored in order to produce a fully holistic view of people. NURS 410
These dimensions include biophysical state, physical Transcultural Nursing III
environment, language, religious or spiritual orientation, 3-0-3
kinship patterns, material and nonmaterial cultural
This course expands and applies the principles developed in
phenomena, politics, economics, law, and educational,
Transcultural Nursing II as it focuses on the health needs of
technological, and professional care practices. Prerequisite:
different families and their interactions with the nurse. It
NURS 102. Corequisite: NURS 301.
investigates the conflicts that arise among the variable
NURS 315 expectations of family members within Western society in
Pharmacology for Nursing general, within Western health care institutions in particular,
3-0-3 and within non-Western cultures. It especially focuses on the
This course emphasizes the principles of pharmacology that health needs of women and children, and helps to prepare the
are pivotal to rational, safe, and effective drug therapy for nursing student in the planning and the implementation of
clients with potential or actual health problems. Emphasis is gynecological, obstetrical, and pediatric nursing care
on the nursing management of patient care designed to interventions within a multicultural context. It specifically
prevent complications and to promote optimal well-being in investigates methods of accommodation and negotiation, of
the well or ill patient. Open only to nursing students. enculturation, and of behavioral restructuring of women,
Prerequisite: NURS 102. Pre/Corequisites: NURS 301, NURS children, and their families. Prerequisites: NURS 360
310 Corequisites: NURS 401, NURS 421
NURS 351 NURS 421
Nursing Therapeutics II Nursing in the Community
0-12-4 3-6-5
This course focuses on the assessment and care of adults with This course focuses on the multicultural community as the
acute health and mental health problems. Emphasis is placed client system, within which nursing care is delivered to
on the role of the nurse as a member of the health care team individuals, families, and aggregate groups. The student
in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of client integrates advanced nursing science concepts and social,
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considerations in order to develop a transcultural community investigated. Topics include political, legal, economic, and
perspective in nursing practice. The student applies this psychosocial aspects of nursing management. Prerequisites:
knowledge in defining a community, assessing the health NURS 401, NURS 410, NURS 421, NURS 430. Pre/Corequisites:
status, identifying health care needs, planning for the health NURS 451, NURS 461, NURS 480.
of populations in the community, and evaluating the
NURS 480
potential effects of the community health plan. Prerequisites:
Nursing Capstone
NURS 360. Pre/Corequisites: NURS 401, NURS 410.
3-2-4
NURS 430 This senior capstone course is designed to provide students
Research In Nursing with an opportunity to explore and examine contemporary
3-0-3 nursing practice, an issue, topic, problem, or trend relevant to
This course introduces the student nurse to scientifically nursing practice within a multicultural context. Students will
based research methodologies. Research is viewed as an work in groups on selected professional/civic engagement
integral aspect of professional nursing practice. Emphasis is clinical projects (15 hours) and will be assigned a faculty
placed on developing the ability to evaluate critically nursing mentor who will serve as a facilitator to guide and assist in
research literature and in utilizing research strategies and the development of project objectives, resources, and related
evidence-based nursing care outcomes in order to solve research, implementation strategies, and evaluation outcome
nursing care problems. In addition, topics include cultural criteria specific to the project. It is expected that the students
biases in health research and ethical issues of human subject will consult with various agencies and individuals who are
research. Prerequisites: NURS 301, NURS 310, NURS 315. expert in the particular issue, problem, or topic that the
students are exploring. Various course requirements related
NURS 451
to the selected project must demonstrate knowledge,
Nursing Therapeutics IV
comprehension, analysis, evaluation, and synthesis.
0-12-4
Prerequisites: NURS 401, NURS 410, NURS 421, NURS 430,
This course focuses on persons with complex health NURS 470. Corequisites: NURS 451, NURS 461, NURS 470.
problems. The student nurse interacts with clients who have
multiple health problems within the context of an underlying
acute or chronic illness. Students administer nursing care in
a variety of health care settings. Emphasis is placed on the
assessment of clients, and the planning and implementation
of health care strategies within a multicultural patient
community. Prerequisites: NURS 401, NURS 430, NURS 410,
NURS 421 Corequisities: NURS 461, NURS 470, NURS 480.
NURS 461
Transcultural Nursing IV
4-0-4
This course expands and applies the principles developed in
Transcultural Nursing III as it focuses on health needs of
individuals, their families, and communities as they
experience chronic illness and their acute exacerbations. It
investigates the conflicts that arise among the variable
expectations of family members within Western society in
general, within Western health care institutions in particular,
and within non-Western cultures. Principles of family theory,
health teaching, and research are used by the student as
strategies for planning nursing care. Knowledge of cultural
patterns is integrated into the coping and change process. It
specifically investigates methods of accommodation and
negotiation, of enculturation, and of community patterning
for adults and their families experiencing medical, surgical,
and psychiatric problems. Prerequisites: NURS 401, NURS
410, NURS 430, NURS 421. Corequisites: NURS 451, NURS
470, NURS 480.
NURS 470
Leadership in Professional Nursing
3-0-3
This nursing course is designed to assist the professional
nurse in utilizing current leadership and management
theories and strategies during the planning and
implementation of professional nursing practice. Students
investigate and discuss the unique issues associated with
nursing health care management. Potential areas of conflict
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School of Management
Faculty: D. Afxentiou, L. Applewhaite, L. Bobb, K. Chandrasekar, A. Deerson, R. Dibble,
I. Gray, P. Harris, S. Hartman, N. Hayes, B. Khoo, C. Kilic, A. Kleinstein, M. Kroumova,
P. Kutasovic, W. Lawrence, S. Liu, J. Murdy, A. Mir, D. Nag, S. Oberstein, K. O’Sullivan,
M.T. Ozelli, A. Poczter, C. Schwartz, V. Sotiropoulos, R. Tibrewala, N. Weiss, J. Xu, J. Zeng.
Adjunct Faculty: E. Athanastos, A. Bender, J. Capela, V. Carotenuto, P. Chang,
M. Chowdhury, A. Cipoletti, G. Cotsonas, J. D’Antone, J. DeFelippe, G. DeMarco,
C. Doughty, A. Fox, J. Frey, T. Fried, W. Gravitz, M. Gregorek, M. Johansen, H. Kohanim,
S. Kohn, L. Konits, A. Kovesdy, J. Matza, E. Maurer, P. Mourdoukoutas, W. Ninehan,
S. Nzeako, W. Oates, H. Pacht, J. Passanante, W. Rebolini, R. Rockower,
P. Tavernier, R. Turner, E. Tyrkko, S. Valenti, J. Verdon, D. Weinreb.
The nature of the economy and the increasing complexity of the business world make
sophisticated training vital to all spheres of endeavor within this career area. Productive
members of the business community must combine specific skills with a broad
understanding of the environments of business and industry.
Programs at NYIT are directed toward preparing graduates to enter the modern business
world equipped to make immediate contributions in a specialized capacity and capable
of advancement to top-management levels.
Baccalaureate degrees are offered in accounting and business administration. Associate
in Applied Science degrees are also offered in accounting and business administration.
Within business administration, major options are available in:
1) Marketing
2) Management (general, small business, human resources)
3) Finance
4) Applied Economics
5) International Business
6) Management of Information Systems
7) Business Education (secondary level)
8) Managerial Accounting

In addition to the major option, students may select a minor in another option.
Degree candidates are prepared for a variety of career opportunities:
The Professions
Certified Public Accountant: Holders of a baccalaureate degree with a major in
professional accounting whose studies fulfill the requirements of the New York State
Education regulations are admitted to the Group 1 subjects of the CPA examination.
Information on admission to CPA examinations in other states may be obtained from
the dean or from local state education departments.
Business and Marketing Teacher Education
The School of Management collaborates with the School of Education to offer rigorous
content study for students preparing to be teachers of business and marketing in grades
P to 12. The requirements for New York State certification are very specific and will
affect students’ selection of core curriculum courses and electives. Students pursuing
their teaching certification in business and marketing should meet with advisors in both
schools to plan their class schedules in order to meet degree requirements in the core
curriculum, business, and teacher education. For additional information, please see the
School of Education section.
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Government and Industry

Extensive government career opportunities are available to the college graduate with a
degree in business. At the federal level, the Internal Revenue Service and the General
Accounting Office (GAO) recruit directly on campus, and numerous NYIT graduates now
hold supervisory positions in these agencies.
Industry’s critical need for graduates with majors in accounting has provided excellent
placement for the school’s alumni. National corporations and major business concerns
maintain regular contact with the college’s placement service for graduates majoring
in marketing, management, finance, and management of information systems.
Graduate Study
A graduate business program offering the Master of Business Administration is
available at New York Institute of Technology. Holders of the baccalaureate degree are
prepared to seek advanced degrees. Students interested in enrolling at NYIT or at other
recognized graduate colleges throughout the world may obtain applications for the
GMAT test from the M.B.A. director. Complete information on the M.B.A. and the M.S.
in Human Resources Management/Labor Relations is offered through the School of
Management at NYIT and may be obtained from the Graduate Admissions Office.

Business Administration
A comprehensive course of study, the business administration program offers students a
wide choice of career objectives. Beyond the required core of business and humanities,
students can choose courses directed toward a particular goal. Options include
marketing, general management, small business management, human resource
management, finance, international business, management of information systems, and
education for teaching business subjects in secondary schools. All programs lead to the
bachelor of science degree and, in the case of business education, to teacher
certification.
Management
Any institution must be organized and managed if it is to achieve organizational goals.
The level of goal attainment depends to a large degree on the quality of management.
The Management Option allows students to explore the concepts and processes
leading to quality management and achievement of personal and organizational
success. There are three specializations available in the Management Option: general
management, small business and entrepreneurship, and human resources management.
Career paths vary from personnel administration and other management positions in
large organizations to starting one’s own business.
Marketing
Marketing comprises all functions of a business, with the exception of actual
production, from the initial idea for a product or service through its final consumption.
Every organization, profit or nonprofit, relies on marketing for generating revenue. The
career opportunities are varied and include sales, product management, marketing
research, advertising, retailing, physical distribution, customer relations and specialties
within these fields. Marketing majors receive extensive exposure in all these areas.
Management of Information Systems
The Management of Information Systems program is the application of technology in
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systems analyses and project management in a highly dynamic field. Students have the opportunity
to pursue various options such as the application of technology in managerial functions, management
of information resources, training and consulting, or entrepreneurial endeavors at the leading edge
of technology in business.
Finance
The finance curriculum prepares students for the multi-dimensional field of financial management.
In addition to the study of financial aspects of managerial decisions, this option explores the growing
sector of financial services provided by brokerage firms, commercial and investment banks, insurance
companies and other financial intermediaries. Students are provided with the basic financial
management tools and background to prepare for careers in finance.

Applied Economics
The applied economics curriculum prepares students for graduate studies and for careers in business
and government. Attention centers on the key public policy issues and major economic forces that
affect business activity and on the tools necessary to evaluate and understand them. A central focus
of the option is the use of economic indicators and statistical packages to track the performance of
the economy and individual industries.
International Business
Rapid expansion of international business makes it difficult to envision a firm which would not
be affected by opportunities and threats originating beyond U.S. borders. International business
curriculum prepares future managers capable of understanding and functioning in the global
economy of the increasingly borderless world.

Managerial Accounting
This curriculum prepares students for the private sector (industrial or institutional) or governmental
fields of accounting. It is designed for students who want a career in accounting but do not plan to
pursue the public accounting field.

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■ Curriculum requirements for the Other Required Courses

Bachelor of Science in Business Behavioral Sciences 3
Administration in General ECON 105 Prin. of Economics I 3
Management
English
College Success Seminar (1)
2 credits Composition 6
Speech 3
Business Core Courses
One Group A Course 3
ACCT 101 Accounting I 3
One Group B Course 3
ACCT 105 Accounting II or
ACCT 110 Managerial Accounting 3 Total English 15 credits
MATH151 Fundamentals of Calculus 3
ECON 110 Principles of Economics II 3 MATH 125 Finite Mathematics 3 credits
ECON 201 Money and Banking 3
LLAW 101 Business Law I 3 Science
FINC 201 Corporation Finance 3 Life Science 3
QANT 301 Statistical Sampling Theory 3 Physical Science 3
QANT 305 Quantitative Applications to
Making Managerial Decisions 3 Total Science 6 credits
MGMT201 Bus. Organization & Admin 3
MGMT405 Business Policy Seminar 3 Social Science
MRKT 101 Introduction to Marketing 3 Philosophy 3
MIST 101 Introduction to Computer 3 History or Political Science 3
Applications
Total Social Science 6 credits
Total Business Core Courses 39 credits
Liberal Arts* 10-12 credits
Courses Required for General Management
Option Business Electives 6 credits
MGMT 301 Intro to International Business 3
MGMT 305 New Product Management 3 Free Electives 9 Electives
MGMT 310 Small Business Management 3
MGMT 311 Knowledge Management 3 Total Credits Required 120 credits
MGMT 315 Human Resources Management 3
MGMT 401 Product & Operations Mgmt 3
(1) All entering first-year freshmen, transfer students
Total Required Option Courses 18 credits with less than 12 credits and students on probation
are required to complete the College Sucess Seminar.

* Transfer students who are admitted with more than

11 credits are exempt from NYIT 101, but must make
up the 2 credits of liberal arts electives

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■ Curriculum requirements for the Other Required Courses

Bachelor of Science in Business Behavioral Sciences 3 credits
Administration—Marketing Option ECON105 Principles of Economics I 3 credits
College Success Seminar(1) 2 credits English
Composition 6
Business Core Courses
Speech 3
ACCT 101 Accounting I 3
One Group A Course 3
ACCT 110 Managerial Accounting 3
One Group B Course 3
MATH 151 Fundamentals of Calculus 3
ECON 110 Principles of Economics II 3 Total English 15 credits
ECON 201 Money and Banking 3
LLAW 101 Business Law I 3 MATH125 Finite Mathematics 3 credits
FINC 201 Corporation Finance 3 Science
QANT 301 Statistical Sampling Theory 3 Life Science 3
QANT 305 Quantitative Applications to Making Physical Science 3
Managerial Decisions 3
MGMT201 Business Organization Total Science 6 credits
and Administration 3 Social Science
MGMT405 Business Policy Seminar 3 Philosophy 3
MRKT 101 Introduction to Marketing 3 History or Political Science 3
MIST 101 Introduction to Computer
Applications 3 Total Social Science 6 credits

Total Business Core Courses 39 credits Liberal Arts+ 10-12 credits

Courses Required for the Marketing Option *Business Electives 6 credits

MGMT305 New Product Management 3 *Free Electives 9 credits
MRKT 201 Sales Management 3
MRKT 301 Management of Promotion 3 Total Credits Required 120 credits
MRKT305 Direct Response Marketing 3
MRKT 401 Marketing Research 3
*May use 12 credits of free or business electives to obtain a minor in
MRKT205 Retailing Management a second option
or
MRKT405 International Marketing 3
(1) All entering first-year freshmen, transfer students with less than
12 credits, and students on probation are required to complete the
Total Required Option Courses 18 credits College Success Seminar.

+Transfer students who are admitted with more than 11 credits are
exempt from NYIT 101, but must make up the 2 credits of liberal arts
electives.

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■ Curriculum requirements Total Science 6 credits

for the Bachelor of Science Social Science
in Business Administration— Philosophy 3
Small Business Management History or Political Science 3
and Entrepreneurship Option
Total Social Science 6 credits
College Success Seminar(1) 2 credits Liberal Arts+ 10-12 credits
Business Core Courses *Business Electives 6 credits
ACCT 101 Accounting I 3
ACCT 110 Managerial Accounting 3 *Free Electives 9 credits
MATH 151 Fundamentals of Calculus 3 Total Credits Required 120 credits
ECON 110 Principles of Economics II 3
ECON 201 Money and Banking 3
LLAW 101 Business Law I 3 *May use 12 credits of free or business electives to obtain a minor in
FINC 201 Corporation Finance 3 a second option
QANT 301 Statistical Sampling Theory 3
(1) All entering first-year freshmen, transfer students with less than
QANT 305 Quantitative Applications to Making 12 credits, and students on probation are required to complete the
Managerial Decisions 3 College Success Seminar.
MGMT201 Business Organization + Transfer students who are admitted with more than 11 credits
and Administration 3 are exempt from NYIT 101, but must make up the 2 credits
MGMT405 Business Policy Seminar 3 of liberal arts electives.
MRKT 101 Introduction to Marketing 3
MIST 101 Introduction to Computer
Applications 3
Total Business Core Courses 39 credits
Courses Required for the Small Business Option
MGMT305 New Product Management 3
MGMT 310 Small Business Management 3
MGMT315 Human Resources Management 3
MRKT 201 Sales Management 3
SBEM 220 Business & Professional Ethics 3
SBEM 410 Business Practicum 3

Total Required Option Courses 18 credits

Other Required Courses
Behavioral Sciences 3 credits
ECON105 Principles of Economics I 3 credits
English
Composition 6
Speech 3
One Group A Course 3
One Group B Course 3
Total English 15 credits
MATH125 Finite Mathematics 3 credits
Science
Life Science 3
Physical Science 3

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■ Curriculum requirements for the ECON 105 Principles of Economics I 3 credits

Bachelor of Science in Business English
Administration—Applied Composition 6
Economics Option Speech 3
One Group A Course 3
College Success Seminar(1) 2 credits One Group B Course 3
Business Core Courses Total English 15 credits
ACCT 101 Accounting I 3
ACCT 110 Managerial Accounting 3
MATH 151 Fundamentals of Calculus 3 MATH 125 Finite Mathematics 3 credits
ECON 110 Principles of Economics II 3 Science
ECON 201 Money and Banking 3 Life Science 3
LLAW 101 Business Law I 3 Physical Science 3
FINC 201 Corporation Finance 3
QANT 301 Statistical Sampling Theory 3 Total Science 6 credits
QANT 305 Quantitative Applications to Making
Social Science
Managerial Decisions 3
Philosophy 3
MGMT201 Business Organization
History or Political Science 3
and Administration 3
MGMT405 Business Policy Seminar 3 Total Social Science 6 credits
MRKT 101 Introduction to Marketing 3
MIST 101 Introduction to Computer Liberal Arts Elective+ 3-5 credits
Applications 3 *Business Electives 6 credits
Total Business Core Courses 39 credits *Free Electives 16 credits
Courses Required for the Applied Economics Total Credits Required 120 credits
ECON 203 Economic Indicators and Sources of
Economic Information 3
ECON 311 Applied Microeconomics 3 *May use 12 credits of free or business electives to obtain a minor in
a second option
ECON 320 International Economics and Finance 3
ECON 405 Macroeconomic for Managers 3 (1) All entering first-year freshmen, transfer students with less than
ECON 421 Applied Business Forecasting 3 12 credits, and students on probation are required to complete the
College Success Seminar.
ECON 450 Current Economics Policy Issues 3
+ Transfer students who are admitted with more than 11 credits
Total Required Option Courses 18 credits are exempt from NYIT 101, but must make up the 2 credits
of liberal arts electives.
Other Required Courses
Behavioral Sciences 3 credits
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Bachelor of Science in Business Behavioral Sciences 3 credits
Administration—Human ECON105 Principles of Economics I 3 credits
Resources Management Option
English
College Success Seminar(1) 2 credits Composition 6
Speech 3
Business Core Courses
One Group A Course 3
ACCT 101 Accounting I 3
One Group B Course 3
ACCT 110 Managerial Accounting 3
MATH 151 Fundamentals of Calculus 3 Total English 15 credits
ECON 110 Principles of Economics II 3
ECON 201 Money and Banking 3 MATH125 Finite Mathematics 3 credits
LLAW 101 Business Law I 3 Science
FINC 201 Corporation Finance 3 Life Science 3
QANT 301 Statistical Sampling Theory 3 Physical Science 3
QANT 305 Quantitative Applications to Making
Managerial Decisions 3 Total Science 6 credits
MGMT201 Business Organization Social Science
and Administration 3 Philosophy 3
MGMT405 Business Policy Seminar 3 History or Political Science 3
MRKT 101 Introduction to Marketing 3
MIST 101 Introduction to Computer Total Social Science 6 credits
Applications 3 Liberal Arts+ 10-12 credits
Total Business Core Courses 39 credits *Business Electives 6 credits
Courses Required for the Human *Free Electives 9 credits
Resources Option
MGMT301 Introduction to International Total Credits Required 120 credits
Business 3
MGMT 310 Small Business Management 3
*May use 12 credits of free or business electives to obtain a minor in
MGMT315 Human Resources Management 3 a second option
MGMT320 Collective Bargaining
and Labor Relations 3 (1) All entering first-year freshmen, transfer students with less than
12 credits, and students on probation are required to complete the
MGMT 410 Employment Law 3 College Success Seminar.
MGMT415 Compensation Management 3
+ Transfer students who are admitted with more than 11 credits
Total Required Option Courses 18 credits are exempt from NYIT 101, but must make up the 2 credits
of liberal arts electives

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■ Curriculum requirements Other Required Courses

for Bachelor of the Science Behavioral Sciences 3 credits
in Business Administration— ECON105 Principles of Economics I 3 credits
International Business Option
English
College Success Seminar(1) 2 credits Composition 6
Speech 3
Business Core Courses
One Group A Course 3
ACCT 101 Accounting I 3
One Group B Course 3
ACCT 110 Managerial Accounting 3
MATH 151 Fundamentals of Calculus 3 Total English 15 credits
ECON 110 Principles of Economics II 3
ECON 201 Money and Banking 3 MATH125 Finite Mathematics 3 credits
LLAW 101 Business Law I 3 Science
FINC 201 Corporation Finance 3 Life Science 3
QANT 301 Statistical Sampling Theory 3 Physical Science 3
QANT 305 Quantitative Applications to Making
Managerial Decisions 3 Total Science 6 credits
MGMT201 Business Organization Social Science
and Administration 3 Philosophy 3
MGMT405 Business Policy Seminar 3 History or Political Science 3
MRKT 101 Introduction to Marketing 3
MIST 101 Introduction to Computer Total Social Science 6 credits
Applications 3 Liberal Arts+ 7-9 credits
Total Business Core Courses 39 credits *Business Electives 6 credits
Courses Required for the International Business *Free Electives 12 credits
MGMT301 Introduction to International
Business 3 Total Credits Required 120 credits
ECON 320 International Economics
and Finance 3
*May use 12 credits of free or business electives to obtain a minor in
MRKT 310 Fundamentals of Exporting a second option
& Importing 3
MRKT405 International Marketing 3 (1) All entering first-year freshmen, transfer students with less than
12 credits, and students on probation are required to complete the
INTL 440 Cross-Cultural Promotional College Success Seminar.
Concepts & Practices 3
+ Transfer students who are admitted with more than 11 credits
MIST 450 E-Commerce 3
are exempt from NYIT 101, but must make up the 2 credits
of liberal arts electives
Total Required Option Courses 18 credits

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■ Curriculum requirements for the English

Composition 6
Bachelor of Science in Business
Speech 3
Administration—Finance Option
One Group A Course 3
College Success Seminar(1) 2 credits One Group B Course 3

Business Core Courses Total English 15 credits

ACCT 101 Accounting I 3 MATH125 Finite Mathematics 3 credits
ACCT 105 Accounting II 3
MATH 151 Fundamentals of Calculus 3 Science
ECON 110 Principles of Economics II 3 Life Science 3
ECON 201 Money and Banking 3 Physical Science 3
LLAW 101 Business Law I 3 Total Science 6 credits
FINC 201 Corporation Finance 3
QANT 301 Statistical Sampling Theory 3 Social Science
QANT 305 Quantitative Applications to Philosophy 3
Making Managerial Decisions 3 History or Political Science 3
MGMT201 Business Organization
Total Social Science 6 credits
and Administration 3
MGMT405 Business Policy Seminar 3 Liberal Arts+ 7-9 credits
MRKT 101 Introduction to Marketing 3 *Business Electives 6 credits
MIST 101 Introduction to Computer
Applications 3 *Free Electives 12 credits

Total Business Core Courses 39 credits Total Credits Required 120 credits
Courses Required for the Finance Option
FINC 205 Financial Management 3 *May use 12 credits of free or business electives to obtain a minor in
FINC 210 Principles of Investments a second option.
& Security Analysis 3 Note: All finance majors are urged to take FINC 201 before the end
ECON 320 International Economics and Finance 3 of their sophomore year. Transfer students entering as juniors should
FINC 401 Working Capital Management 3 take FINC 201 in their first semester.
FINC 405 Modern Portfolio Theory 3
(1) All entering first-year freshmen, transfer students with less than
ACCT 315 Financial Statement Analysis 3 12 credits, and students on probation are required to complete the
College Success Seminar .
Total Required Option Courses 18 credits
+ Transfer students who are admitted with more than 11 credits
Other Required Courses are exempt from NYIT 101, but must make up the 2 credits
of liberal arts electives
Behavioral Sciences 3 credits
ECON105 Principles of Economics I 3 credits

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■ Curriculum requirements for the Other Required Courses

Bachelor of Science in Business Behavioral Sciences 3 credits
Administration — Management of ECON105 Principles of Economics I 3 credits
Information Systems Option
English
College Success Seminar(1) 2 credits Composition 6
Speech 3
Business Core Courses
One Group A Course 3
ACCT 101 Accounting I 3
One Group B Course 3
ACCT 110 Managerial Accounting 3
MATH 151 Fundamentals of Calculus 3 Total English 15 credits
ECON 110 Principles of Economics II 3
ECON 201 Money and Banking 3 MATH125 Finite Mathematics 3 credits
LLAW 101 Business Law I 3 Science
FINC 201 Corporation Finance 3 Life Science 3
QANT 301 Statistical Sampling Theory 3 Physical Science 3
QANT 305 Quantitative Applications to Making
Managerial Decisions 3 Total Science 6 credits
MGMT201 Business Organization Social Science
and Administration 3 Philosophy 3
MGMT405 Business Policy Seminar 3 History or Political Science 3
MRKT 101 Introduction to Marketing 3
MIST 101 Introduction to Computer Total Social Science 6 credits
Applications 3 Liberal Arts+ 10-12 credits
Total Business Core Courses 39 credits *Business Electives 6 credits
Courses Required for the MIS Option *Free Electives 9 credits
MIST 215 Application Program Development I 3
MIST 305 Database Program Development 3 Total Credits Required 120 credits
MIST 320 Managing Data Communications
and Networks 3
*May use 12 credits of free or business electives to obtain a minor in
MIST 325 Structured Systems Analysis a second option.
and Design 3
MIST 401 MIS Seminar 3 (1) All entering first-year freshmen, transfer students with less than
MIST 430 Information Resource Management 3 12 credits, and students on probation are required to complete the
College Success Seminar.
Total Required Option Courses 18 credits + Transfer students who are admitted with more than 11 credits
are exempt from NYIT 101, but must make up the 2 credits
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Associate in Applied Science, Behavioral Sciences 3 credits
Business Administration ECON105 Principles of Economics I 3 credits
College Success Seminar(1) 2 credits English
Composition 6
Business Core Courses
Speech 3
ACCT 101 Accounting I 3
ACCT 110 Managerial Accounting 3 Total English 9 credits
LLAW 101 Business Law I 3
FINC 201 Corporation Finance 3 MATH125 Finite Mathematics 3 credits
MGMT201 Business Organization Science 3 credits
and Administration 3
MRKT 101 Introduction to Marketing 3 Total Credits Required 68 credits
MIST 101 Introduction to Computer
(1) All entering first-year freshmen, transfer students with less than
Applications 3 12 credits, and students on probation are required to complete the
QANT 301 Statistical Sampling Theory 3 College Success Seminar.
MATH151 Fundamentals of Calculus 3
ECON 110 Principles of Economics II 3
ECON 201 Money and Banking 3
Total Business Core Courses 33 credits

Select One Option Group

Required Courses for the Marketing Option
MRKT 201 Sales Management 3
MRKT 205 Retailing Management 3
MRKT 301 Management of Promotion 3
PSYC 235 Behavioral Science in Marketing 3
Total—Marketing Option 12 credits
or
Required Courses for the General
Management Option
History or Political Science 3
MGMT305 New Product Management 3
MGMT 310 Small Business Management 3
MGMT315 Human Resources Management 3
Total—General Management Option 12 credits
or
Required Courses for the Finance Option
ECON 320 International Economics and Finance 3
FINC 205 Financial Management 3
FINC 210 Principles of Investments
and Security Analysis 3
FINC 302 Insurance and Risk Management 3
Total—Finance Option 12 credits

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■ Curriculum requirements for the ECON105 Principles of Economics I 3 credits

Bachelor of Science in Business English
Administration, Managerial Composition 6
Accounting Option Speech 3
One Group A Course 3
College Success Seminar(1) 2 credits One Group B Course 3
Business Core Courses Total English 15 credits
ACCT 101 Accounting I 3
ACCT 105 Accounting II 3 MATH125 Finite Mathematics 3 credits
MATH 151 Fundamentals of Calculus 3 Science
ECON 110 Principles of Economics II 3 Life Science 3
ECON 201 Money and Banking 3 Physical Science 3
LLAW 101 Business Law I 3
FINC 201 Corporation Finance 3 Total Science 6 credits
QANT 301 Statistical Sampling Theory 3 Social Science
QANT 305 Quantitative Applications to Philosophy 3
Making Managerial Decisions 3 History or Political Science 3
MGMT201 Business Organization
and Administration 3 Total Social Science 6 credits
MGMT405 Business Policy Seminar 3 Liberal Arts+ 10-12 credits
MRKT 101 Introduction to Marketing 3
MIST 101 Introduction to Computer *Business Electives 6 credits
Applications 3 *Free Electives 9 credits
Total Business Core Courses 39 credits Total Credits Required 120 credits
Courses Required for the Managerial
Accounting Option
*May use 12 credits of free or business electives to obtain a minor in
ACCT 201 Financial Accounting I 3 a second option.
ACCT 302 Federal Taxation I 3
ACCT 306 Cost Accounting 3 (1) All entering first-year freshmen, transfer students with less than
ACCT 311 Not for Profit Accounting 3 12 credits, and students on probation are required to complete the
College Success Seminar.
ACCT 402 Federal Taxation II 3
ACCT 406 Internal Auditing 3 + Transfer students who are admitted with more than 11 credits
are exempt from NYIT 101, but must make up the 2 credits
Total Required Option Courses 18 credits of liberal arts electives

Other Required Courses

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Professional Accounting
The accounting program prepares students for rewarding careers in this highly desirable field of
public accounting.
Graduates are qualified for admission to New York State CPA examinations in Business Law and
Professional Responsibilities; Auditing; Accounting and Reporting - Taxation, Managerial, and
Governmental and Not-For-Profit Organizations; Financial Accounting and Reporting - Business
Enterprises. A period of experience following graduation is required for certification. It is
recommended that out-of-state students consult with specific state education departments for
variations in examination requirements. Accounting students are required to maintain a minimum 2.5
QPA.
In order to meet the professional educational requirements for public accountancy licensure as
specified in the recent amendments to sections 52.13, 70.1, and 70.2 of the NYSED Regulations of
the Commissioner, NYIT has registered two interrelated licensure-qualified programs in Accountancy:
(a) B.S.-M.B.A. and (b) M.B.A.-CPA track. Completion of a five-year accounting program of at least
150 credit hours will be required to qualify for admission to the NYS CPA examinations after August
1, 2009. Our combined B.S.-M.B.A. program is a registered licensure-qualifying curriculum. It awards
two degrees: (1) Bachelor of Science in Accounting and (2) Master of Business Administration with a
Concentration in Professional Accounting. This degree program will require 90 undergraduate credits
and all 60 credits of the M.B.A.-CPA track degree program. Students will receive their bachelor’s
degree after completion of the 90 undergraduate credits and the first 30 graduate credits, and their
M.B.A. after completing the remaining 30 credits; in total, they will complete 150 credits. The two
degrees (B.S. and M.B.A.) may be completed within five years of full-time concentrated study, but
part-time students may take considerably longer. Students may qualify for unconditional admission
into our M.B.A. Program provided that they meet the following requirements: (1) completion of 90
credit hours with an overall GPA of 2.80, (2) no accounting grade below C, and (3) a satisfactory
composite score as established by the graduate faculty. The composite score consists of a weighted
combination of the applicant’s undergraduate grade point average and the score received on the
GMAT.
Students in the above combined degree option, who are denied admission into the M.B.A. Program,
must complete the requirements of business administration option in order to earn a Baccalaureate
degree.
Only students who are currently at an advanced stage of their studies and who expect to complete
the CPA examinations prior to Aug. 1, 2009, may complete their studies within our transitory 120-
credit accounting program. Others must meet the requirements of the Combined B.S.-M.B.A. program.
Students who want a career in accounting but do not plan to pursue the public accounting field may
wish to enter the B.S. in Business Administration, Managerial Accounting Program.
A two-year degree program leading to an associate in applied science in accounting is available for
anyone who is not interested in a four-year degree program.

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■ Combined B.S./M.B.A. Degree in B. Graduate M.B.A. Courses 60 credits

Accounting*** a. Graduate Accountancy: 30 credits
ACCT 601 Managerial Accounting 3
Professional Licensure–Qualifying Curriculum ACCT 701 Financial Statement Analysis 3
for 150 Credit Hour Program ACCT 702 Intermediate Financial Acct 3
ACCT 705 Financial Accounting Theory* 3
Undergraduate and Graduate Requirements ACCT 710 Tax Aspects of Mgmt Decns* 3
ACCT 711 Federal Taxation 3
ACCT 716 Advanced Accounting 3
A. Undergraduate Courses 90 credits ACCT 725 Professional Auditing 3
ACCT 731 Cmptr-Based Audit/Research 3
a. Liberal Arts 60 credits ACCT 735 Fund Accounting 3
WRIT 101 English Composition 3
WRIT 151 English Composition II 3
WRIT 310 Writing for Business 3 b. General Business 30 credits
LITR Group A English 3 LLAW 701 Business Law 3
SPCH 105 Basic Speech Comm 3 LLAW 750 Business Law II 3
ECON 105 Principles of Economics 3 QANT 601 Quantitative Methods II 3
ECON 110 Principles Economics II 3 FINC 601 Financial Management 3
ECON 201 Money and Banking 3 ECON 601 Managerial Economics 3
MATH125 Finite Mathematics 3 MRKT 601 Marketing Management 3
MATH151 Fundamentals of Calculus 3 MGMT601 Environment of Business 3
MIST 101 Intro Computer Applications 3 MIST 705 Information Resource Management 3
ANTH/PSYC/SOCI Behavioral Science 3 MGMT610 Operations Management 3
BIOL 101 Humanity in the Bio Univ 3 MGMT690 Business Policy Seminar 3
PHYS 115 Humanity in the physl Univ 3
Total Program Credits** 150
PHIL Philosophy 3
HIST/PSCI History or Political Science 3
NYIT 101 College Success Seminar+ 2 + Transfer students who are admitted with more than 11 credits
Liberal Arts Electives+ 10 are exempt from NYIT 101, but must make up the 2 credits
of liberal arts electives.

b. General Business 15 credits * Students may elect to substitute other M.B.A. courses for
either ACCT 705 or ACCT 710 or both.
FINC 201 Corporation Finance 3
MRKT 101 Introduction to Marketing 3 ** Exit Requirement: Comprehensive Oral Exam (no credit)
MGMT201 Business Organization 3 *** C.P.A. eligibility requires 150 credits.
QANT 301 Statistical Samplinmg Theory 3
QANT 305 Quant Apps Making Mgmt Decns 3

c. Accountancy: 15 credits
ACCT 101 Accounting I 3
ACCT 105 Accounting II 3
ACCT 201 Financial Accounting I 3
ACCT 306 Cost Accounting 3
ACCT 406 Internal Auditing 3

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■ Curriculum requirements Other Required Courses

for the Bachelor of Science Behavioral Sciences 3 credits
in Accounting, Professional
Accounting Option*** ECON105 Principles of Economics I 3 credits
English
College Success Seminar (1)
2 credits Composition 6
Business Core Courses Speech 3
ACCT 101 Accounting I 3 One Group A Course 3
ACCT 105 Accounting II 3 One Group B Course 3
MATH 151 Fundamentals of Calculus 3
Total English 15 credits
ECON 110 Principles of Economics II 3
ECON 201 Money and Banking 3 MATH125 Finite Mathematics 3 credits
LLAW 101 Business Law I 3 Science
FINC 201 Corporation Finance 3 Life Science 3
QANT 301 Statistical Sampling Theory 3 Physical Science 3
QANT 305 Quantitative Applications to
Making Managerial Decisions 3 Total Science 6 credits
MGMT201 Business Organization
Social Science
and Administration 3
Philosophy 3
MGMT405 Business Policy Seminar 3
History or Political Science 3
MRKT 101 Introduction to Marketing 3
MIST 101 Introduction to Computer Total Social Science 6 credits
Applications 3
Liberal Arts Electives+ 10-12 credits
Total Business Core Courses 39 credits Free Electives 3 credits
Courses Required for the Professional
Accounting Option Total Credits Required 120 credits
ACCT 201 Financial Accounting I 3 (1) All entering first-year freshmen, transfer students with less than
ACCT 302 Federal Taxation I 3 12 credits, and students on probation are required to complete the
ACCT 306 Cost Accounting 3 College Success Seminar.
ACCT 311 Not for Profit Accounting 3 * Only students who are currently at an advanced stage of their
ACCT 402 Federal Taxation II 3 studies and who expect to complete the CPA examinations prior to
ACCT 411 Auditing 3 Aug. 1, 2009, may complete their studies within our transitory 120-
credit accounting program. Others must meet the requirements of
ACCT 416 Advanced Accounting 3 the Combined B.S.-M.B.A. program.
ACCT 420 Accounting Seminar 3
+ Transfer students who are admitted with more than 11 credits
FINC 210 Investment & Securities Analysis 3
are exempt from NYIT 101, but must make up the 2 credits
LLAW 150 Business Law II 3 of liberal arts electives.
Total Required Option Courses 30 credits *** C.P.A. eligibility requires 150 credits.

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■ Curriculum requirements for the

Associate in Applied Science,
Accounting***

College Success Seminar (1)

2 credits
Business Core Courses
ACCT 101 Accounting I 3
ACCT 105 Accounting II 3
LLAW 101 Business Law I 3
MGMT201 Business Organization
and Administration 3
MRKT 101 Introduction to Marketing 3
FINC 201 Corporation Finance 3
MIST 101 Introduction to Computer
Applications 3
QANT 301 Statistical Sampling Theory 3
MATH150 Quantitative Methods in Business 3
ECON 110 Principles of Economics II 3
ECON 201 Money and Banking 3
Total Business Core Courses 33 credits
Required Accounting Courses

ACCT 201 Financial Accounting I 3

ACCT 302 Federal Taxation 3
ACCT 306 Cost Accounting 3
LLAW 150 Business Law II 3
Total Required Accounting Courses 12 credits
Other Required Courses
Behavioral Sciences 3 credits
ECON105 Principles of Economics I 3 credits
English
Composition 6
Speech 3
Total English 9 credits
MATH125 Finite Mathematics 3 credits
Science 3 credits
Total Credits Required 68 credits
(1) All entering first-year freshmen, transfer students with less than
12 credits, and students on probation are required to complete the
College Success Seminar.
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ACCT 101 ACCT 210

Accounting I Financial Accounting
3-0-3 3-0-3
A study of accounting fundamentals. Topics include the Stresses the theoretical and analytical aspects of financial
accounting cycle, statement preparation, systems, asset accounting, with emphasis on asset valuation, liabilities and
valuations, accounting concepts, and principles for the sole corporate proprietary equities. Principles of income
proprietorship. determination and financial statement analysis are examined.
Prerequisite: ACCT 105.
ACCT 105
Accounting II ACCT 302
3-0-3 Federal Taxation I
Continues the study of accounting fundamentals. Topics 3-0-3
include partnership, corporations, liabilities, manufacturing, A study of federal tax structure as it applies to the taxation
accounting, and statement analysis. Prerequisite: ACCT 101. of individuals. The course will include elements of tax
research and the preparation of tax forms. Prerequisite: ACCT
ACCT 110
201.
Managerial Accounting
3-0-3 ACCT 306
Special emphasis is placed on the collection and Cost Accounting
interpretation of data for managerial decision-making 3-0-3
purposes. A study is made of cost concepts used in planning Examines the importance of cost accounting to the various
and control, cost- profit-volume analysis, and budgeting. This levels of management and the dual function of cost as an
course carries no credit for the public accounting major. information system and as a tool for planning and control.
Prerequisite: ACCT 101. Concepts in the accumulation of manufacturing costs, job
order, and process costs systems are stressed. A study of
ACCT 201
budgets and standard cost systems as a function for planning
Financial Accounting I
and control; direct costing, break-even and cost-volume-
3-0-3
profit analysis, as an aid to decision making. Prerequisite:
Stresses the theoretical and analytical aspects of financial ACCT 105; for IE majors: ACCT 101.
accounting. Attention is directed to asset valuations with
emphasis on current controversies and opinions of the AICPA
and other professional organizations. This course is required
in the public accounting and finance options, as well as the
business education option in accounting. Prerequisite: ACCT
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ACCT 311 ACCT 480

Not for Profit Accounting Experiential Based Learning: Practicum
3-0-3 in Accounting
Fund accounting for nonprofit organizations such as Experiential learning course focusing on group dynamics.
governmental units, universities, hospitals, foundations and Under the supervision of a faculty advisor, students will work
charitable institutions. Prerequisite: ACCT 105. on a company-specific project in the capacity of a small-
group consulting team, collecting and analyzing data and
ACCT 315
information, considering alternative feasible solutions, and
Financial Statement Analysis
delivering team recommendations. Prerequisite: Approval by
3-0-3
the department chair.
A critical review of corporate financial reports and associated
footnotes from the perspectives of different potential users ACCT 490 Experiential Based Learning:
including: creditors, management and investors. Use of Internship in Accounting I
financial statements in the assessment of business An advanced elective course which permits the student to
performance. Exposure to methods for the adaptation of apply theoretical knowledge in a real-world setting and gain
financial statements for decision- making. Topics include: supervised on-the-job experience. Term paper is required.
statements of income, balance sheet, cash flow from Prerequisites: Approval of the department chair.
operation and free cash flow; financial ratio analysis, cash
budgets, pro forma statements, forecasting growth potential
ACCT 495 Experiential Based Learning:
and financial requirements; quality of earnings, inventory
Internship in Accounting II
valuation and depreciation methods. Prerequisites: Acct 201,
FINC 201. An advanced elective course which permits the student to
apply theoretical knowledge in a real-world setting and gain
ACCT 402 supervised on-the-job experience. Term paper is required.
Federal Taxation II Prerequisites: Approval of the department chair.
3-0-3
BUSI 401
Federal income taxation for partnerships, corporations,
Experiential Based Learning:
estates and trusts: Preparation of returns. Introduction to
International Workshop
federal income tax procedure. Prerequisite: ACCT 302.
Students travel abroad to participate competitively in an
ACCT 406 international markets business simulation with students from
Internal Auditing several other countries. Students are engaged in
3-0-3 entrepreneurial decisions that require them to work
Internal control, behavioral aspects, audit reporting, the effectively and cooperatively with people from different
management of internal auditing, its status as a profession, countries and cultures. Additional experiential components
internal auditing techniques such as: internal control include visits to local manufacturing plants and businesses,
questionnaires, flowcharting, interviewing and statements as well as sight-seeing tours of the country. Prerequisites:
and standards of major professional auditing and accounting Senior standing and permission of the dean.
bodies. Prerequisite: ACCT 201.
BUSI 402
ACCT 411 Experiential Based Learning: Fed Challenge
Auditing Organized by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the
3-0-3 College Fed Challenge Competition offers a team of students,
Fundamentals of auditing principles and procedures, form under the guidance and supervision of a faculty advisor, an
and content of auditor’s reports, professional ethics and legal experiential learning opportunity to follow a series of
responsibilities, EDP considerations, statistical sampling economic indicators and deliver a presentation to a panel of
applications in auditing, the role of internal control in Wall Street economists at the Federal Reserve Bank of NY.
relation to the auditor and substantive audit procedures of The presentation focuses on current economic conditions,
assets, liabilities and equity capital. Prerequisite: ACCT 201. future economic trends and forecasts, and recommendations
regarding changes in monetary policy and interest rates.
ACCT 416
Prerequisites: Senior standing and permission of the dean.
Advanced Accounting
3-0-3 BUSI 403 Experiential Based Learning:
Methods for arranging business combinations; merger, Solar Decathlon
consolidation, acquisition of common stock and acquisition School of Management students participate in an
of assets. Methods of accounting for business combinations, experiential learning opportunity in this national competition
purchase and pooling of interest. Specialized topics include on designing, building, and operating an energy-efficient
partnership and branch accounting. Prerequisite: ACCT 201. solar-powered house. Contributions include marketing,
management, planning, and additional research components
ACCT 420
of this project. Prerequisites: Senior standing and permission
Accounting Seminar
of the dean.
3-0-3
Discussion of contemporary problems in accounting theory BUSI 404
and practice drawn from articles, periodicals, and bulletins Experiential Based Learning: Broadridge
issued by the Accounting Principles Board and the Financial Challenge
Accounting Standards Board. A review of current This experiential learning course strengthens group dynamics
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problems that are actually faced by practicing professionals ECON 205

in organizations. Student teams are required to seek Macroeconomics
and organize data, conduct analysis, and provide 3-0-3
recommendations that apply to the ongoing contextual The theory of national income determination, employment,
issues being presented, discussed, and explored. Prerequisites: distribution, price levels, and growth. Prerequisite: ECON 105.
Senior standing and permission of the dean.
ECON 210
ECON 100 Microeconomics: Price Theory
The Origins of Economic Thought 3-0-3
1-0-1 A presentation of price theory: supply and demand analysis,
This course will survey the history of economics from the time production, cost, and distribution theory. Students also will
of Adam Smith and some of his predesessors to the time of be introduced to welfare economics and general equilibrium
Karl Marx. Students will be exposed to the major schools of theory. Prerequisite: ECON 110.
thought and shown the relevance of basic economic ideas to
the great debates of our own times. ECON 215
Labor Relations
ECON 101 3-0-3
Basic Economics This course covers the history and development of the labor
3-0-3 movement and labor management relations. The history and
A basic introduction to economic analysis, with emphasis on contribution of business organizations in the context of
the problems and issues of a modern economy. This course is social, economic, and political focus will be discussed.
not available to business, economics, and political science
majors. ECON 301
Monetary Theory and Policy
ECON 105 3-0-3
Principles of Economics I An advanced course in monetary theory and policy making.
3-0-3 The role of monetary policy in regulation of the economy,
A study of basic economic concepts emphasizing analysis of agencies responsible for policy making, the structure and role
the aggregate economy. The fundamental concepts of of the Federal Reserve Bank. Prerequisite: ECON 201.
national income and its determination, economic
fluctuations, monetary and fiscal policies, and economic ECON 305
growth are covered. Labor Economics
3-0-3
ECON 110 A study of the structure of labor markets with particular
Principles of Economics II emphasis on current U.S. economy and presentation of
3-0-3 relevant empirical data. Topics include: employment, wage
An examination of the processes of price determination, determination, human capital and productivity, unionism and
output, and resource allocation in perfect and in imperfect inflation. Prerequisite: ECON 110, or ECON 101 with approval
competition. Also covers labor economics, international trade of the dean.
and finance, and alternative economic systems.
ECON 311
ECON 201 Applied Microeconomics
Money and Banking 3-0-3
3-0-3 Applied Microeconomics is an economic course at the
The structure and function of the banking system and advance undergraduate level. It is a study of supply and
financial markets in the United States. The use of monetary demand analysis, consumer theory, cost of production, price
policy in the regulation of the national economy. The role of and output determination under perfect and imperfect
the Federal Reserve System. Prerequisite: ECON 105, or ECON competition. The course focuses on empirical applications of
101 with permission of the dean. microeconomic theory including the measurement of price
ECON 203 elasticity of demand, assessment of minimum wage laws,
Economic Indicators and Sources effects of taxation on labor supply, game theory, optimal
of Economic Information pricing and output strategies, and government policies.
3-0-3 Prerequisite: ECON 110.
This course provides a detailed review of the relevant ECON 315
economic indicators, enabling the student to track the Financial Institutions and Markets
performance of the U.S. economy and individual industries. 3-0-3
The indicators are based on a system of leading, coincident Organization and functions of the principal money,
and lagging variables that are widely used to appraise the investment and capital markets. Analysis of sources and uses
state of the business cycle. These indicators can be used to of member bank funds, the role played by stock exchanges,
forecast many critical economic and financial barometers investment bankers, insurance companies and mutual funds,
measuring the health of an economy, including: economic flow of funds, analysis and other topics, all related to the
growth, trade flows, inflationary pressures, interest rates and social, political and theoretical implications of policy-making
exchange rates. The course also reviews the sources of decisions. Prerequisite: ECON 201.
economic information including various economic
publications, government data sources and Web sites.
Prerequisite: ECON 105.

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ECON 320 ECON 480

International Economics and Finance Experiential Based Learning:
3-0-3 Practicum in Economics
This course provides the conceptual framework that forms Experiential learning course focusing on group dynamics.
the basis of global commerce. Why do countries engage in Under the supervision of a faculty advisor, students will work
worldwide commerce? What are the gains from international on a company-specific project in the capacity of a small-
exchange? Barriers to trade are reviewed and analyzed. The group consulting team, collecting and analyzing data and
case for and against free trade is presented. International information, considering alternative feasible solutions, and
agreements that spur and deter commerce are discussed. delivering team recommendations. Prerequisite: Approval by
Policies influencing flows of goods, services and investments the department chair.
are evaluated. The international monetary system and the
ECON 490
foreign exchange markets are studied in the context of
Experiential Based Learning: Internship in
alternative international adjustment mechanisms. Balance of
Economics I
payments concepts are examined. Prerequisite: ECON 201.
An advanced elective course which permits the student to
ECON 325 apply theoretical knowledge in a real-world setting and gain
Economic Development supervised on-the-job experience. Term paper is required.
3-0-3 Prerequisite: Approval by the department chair.
An analytic survey of the theories of economic growth in
ECON 495
developing countries, the problems of technological change,
Experiential Based Learning: Internship in
capital accumulation, and economic planning. Diversification
Economics II
of the economy, inflation, and human investment are studied,
along with the different historical paths to development. An advanced elective course which permits the student to
Prerequisite: ECON 110. apply theoretical knowledge in a real-world setting and gain
supervised on-the-job experience. Term paper is required.
ECON 405 Prerequisite: Approval by the department chair.
Macroeconimics for Managers
3-0-3 FINC 201
Corporation Finance
The main goal of this course is to analyze and understand the
3-0-3
economy in which business operates today. Attention,
therefore, centers on the key policy issues and major An overview of the financial management function in modern
economic forces that affect business activity and on the tools business, emphasizing the time value of money and financial
necessary to evaluate these issues and forces. The former analysis. The financial and economic environment and capital
includes unemployment, inflation, fiscal policy and the true markets and securities are covered. Prerequisites or
nature of budget deficits, monetary policy and the changing corequisites: ECON 201 and ACCT 101, MATH 125; for EM
financial environment, the role of the U.S. dollar, productivity majors: ACCT 101.
and international trade. The tools of analysis include the FINC 205
portfolio approach, Keynesian and modern monetarist Financial Management
approaches, rational expectations, and the real business 3-0-3
cycle. The course also explores the role placed by the U.S. and Focus is on corporate financial decisions and policy. Topics
world financial markets in influencing the domestic and include: capital budgeting and financing decisions, capital
global economic environment. Prerequisite: ECON 201. structure, mergers and acquisitions and financial failures.
ECON 421 Risk/return considerations are examined in the context of
Applied Business Forecasting value maximization. Prerequisite: FINC 201.
3-0-3 FINC 210
This course studies the various business and economic Principles of Investment and Security Analysis
forecasting methods and techniques. Single and multiple 3-0-3
equation regression and time-series methods are studied. The An introduction to the investment process. An understanding
techniques are used to forecast the cyclical behavior of the of how individuals and institutions make their investment
overall economy as well as industry production and sales. The decisions. A broad exposure to a range of topics including
course will utilize applied quantitative techniques and selection of securities, security analysis, instruments, and
employ software packages and internet-based applications. investment trends. The risks and returns involved in investing
Prerequisites: ECON 201 and QANT 301. in different financial instruments are examined. Prerequisite:
ECON 450 FINC 201.
Current Economic Policy Issues FINC 301
3-0-3 International Financial Management
The main goal of this course is to analyze and understand the 3-0-3
key economic policy issues currently facing the US economy. This course introduces students to the modern concepts and
Issues at the macro, micro and global levels are studied. techniques of decision making in a multi-currency setting.
Students will learn how to employ the tools of economic Topics will include international monetary systems, foreign
analysis in order to understand the impact of these issues on exchange markets, foreign exchange risk management,
the US economy. The course will examine the problems of international taxation, multinational investment decisions,
unemployment, inflation, globalization, social security, heath and international financial markets and instruments.
care, urban transportation, poverty, housing, land use and Prerequisite: FINC 201.
urban sprawl. The course also explores the role placed by the
U.S. and world financial markets in influencing the domestic
and global economic environment. Prerequisite: ECON 201.
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FINC 302 delivering team recommendations. Prerequisite: Approval by

Insurance and Risk Management the department chair.
3-0-3
FINC 490
An introduction to current insurance principles and theory. Experiential Based Learning: Internship
Management of risk and the role of insurance. Fundamentals in Finance I
of property and liability insurance and insurance contracts
An advanced elective course which permits the student to
for management. The scope of the insurance industry will be
apply theoretical knowledge in a real world setting and gain
explored.
supervised on-the-job experience. Term paper is required.
FINC 310 Prerequisite: Approval by the department chair.
Fundamentals of Financial Planning
FINC 495
3-0-3
Experiential Based Learning: Internship
This course deals with basics of financial planning. Topics in Finance II
include the financial planning process; measuring client risk
An advanced elective course which permits the student to
propensities communication skills: using time-value analysis
apply theoretical knowledge in a real-world setting and gain
in financial planning; basics of income, estate and gift tax
supervised on-the-job experience. Term paper is required.
planning; basics of insurance, investment and retirement
Prerequisite: Approval by the department chair.
planning; the regulatory and ethical environment
information technology; and a sample financial planning INTN 420
case. Internship in Business I
3-0-3
FINC 401
Provides the student with an opportunity to apply theoretical
Finance: Working Capital Management
knowledge in a real world setting. Applicability of a given
3-0-3
internship position is to be determined by a faculty
An introduction to the management of short- term or current
committee. Term paper is required. Prerequisite: Approval of
accounts of the firm to optimize the risk/return profile.
the dean.
Management of the liquid assets of the firm which comprise
a substantial portion of total assets has become more INTN 425
significant because of the increasing range of management Internship in Business II
techniques and technologies. Prerequisite: FINC 201. 3-0-3
A continuation of INTN 420, when the internship position
FINC 405
requires considerable technical and/or supervisory skills.
Modern Portfolio Theory
Applicability of a given internship position is to be
3-0-3
determined by a faculty committee. Term project is required.
A detailed examination of portfolio management and capital
Prerequisite: INTN 420, approval of the dean.
market theory including a review of material on efficient
markets, the basic Markowitz portfolio model and the capital INTL 440
asset pricing model. The above concepts in terms of Cross-cultural Promotional Concepts
international diversification and the evaluation of portfolio and Practices
performance are covered. Traditional equity and bond 3-0-3
valuation techniques will also be investigated. Prerequisite: The course is designed to sensitize the student to the cultural
FINC 201. antecedents of managing promotional activities in
international settings. Of special concern are the areas of
FINC 407
advertising, public relations, publicity, personal selling and
Introduction to Derivative Markets
negotiations. Management of these functions will be
and Instrument
investigated within the context of methodologies applicable
3-0-3
to "measurement and understanding of cultures, customs and
This course is an introduction to futures and options
business practices." Prerequisite: MRKT 101.
contracts and markets for both commodities and financial
assets. The course is designed to introduce you to the INTL 480
economic rationale of derivative markets as well as to provide Experiential Based Learning: Practicum in
you with the concepts and tools for practical operation in International Business Administration
these markets. The course is designed to provide an Experiential Learning course focusing on group dynamics.
integrated view of deferred delivery markets with a balanced Under the supervision of a faculty advisor, students will work
blending of concepts, empirical evidence, and practical tools on a company-specific project in the capacity of a small-
for options and futures trading. Utilization of option and group consulting team, collecting and analyzing data and
futures contracts, as vehicles for investment and risk- information, considering alternative feasible solutions, and
shifting, will be explained. Spreads, hedges, and arbitrages delivering team recommendations. Prerequisite: Approval by
will also be taught. Prerequisite: FINC 210 the department chair.
FINC 480 INTL 490
Experiential Based Learning: Practicum in Finance Experiential Based Learning: Internship in
Experiential learning course focusing on group dynamics. International Business Administration I
Under the supervision of a faculty advisor, students will work An advanced elective course which permits the student to
on a company-specific project in the capacity of a small- apply theoretical knowledge in a real-world setting and gain
group consulting team, collecting and analyzing data and supervised on-the-job experience. Term paper is required. .
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INTL 495 MGMT 305

Experiential Based Learning: Internship in New Product Management
International Business Administration II 3-0-3
An advanced elective course which permits the student to Techniques and practices applied to conceiving, developing,
apply theoretical knowledge in a real world setting and gain launching, and managing new products. An in-depth
supervised on-the-job experience. Term paper is required. evaluation of the life cycle concept will analyze various
Prerequisite: Approval by the department chair. stages and how careful planning and managing can extend it.
The product management concept and its effectiveness as a
LLAW 101
management tool will also be studied. Prerequisites: MRKT
Business Law I
101.
3-0-3
An introductory course with emphasis on the law of contracts MGMT 310
and agency. Designed to give a basic understanding of the Small Business Management
legal aspects of contractual obligations and agency 3-0-3
relationships. An examination of required skills, resources, and techniques
which transform an idea into a viable business.
LLAW 150
Entrepreneurial decision making will be stressed and the role
Business Law II
it plays in idea generation, conception, opportunity analysis,
3-0-3
marshalling of resources, implementation of plans,
Law of property, application of Uniform Commercial Code to management of ongoing operations, and providing for
sales transactions and secured transactions, bankruptcy and growth will be stressed. Prerequisites: MRKT 101 or MRKT
related subjects. A study of government regulations as 201, ACCT 101.
applied to business activities. Designed to give a basic
understanding of legal problems in the marketing and MGMT 311
transportation of goods. Prerequisite: LLAW 101. Knowledge Management
3-0-3
MGMT 101
This survey of knowledge management examines the
Introduction to Business
prevailing trends in knowledge management. Areas covered
3-0-3
include knowledgeware technologies, The learning
Broad overview of functions, institutions, principles and organization, knowledge management and leadership and
practices of business; provides basic foundation for the organizational design, introduction to systems approach and
student who will specialize in some aspect of business in systems thinking, knowledge management payoffs, the four
college and emphasizes dynamic nature of business and role underlying pillars of knowledge management. The course is
of change as evidenced by current events. delivered through a combination of case studies, lectures and
MGMT 201 demonstrations.
Business Organization and Administration MGMT 315
3-0-3 Human Resources Management
A study of organizations and of the activities of the manager 3-0-3
in an organization. The course follows a functional approach, An introduction to the management of human resources for
analyzing such management concepts as organizing the effective support and achievement of an organization’s
decentralization, use of staff, human relations, conflict, strategies and goals. The major functions of planning and
decision making, planning, supervision, communication, and staffing, employee development and involvement,
financial and production control systems such as budgeting compensation and reward and employee relations are
and PERT. To enable the student to develop skills in analysis examined. Decision-making skills in these areas are
and judgment, the case method is used as an integral part of developed through class assignments. Prerequisite: MGMT
this course. 201.
MGMT 205 MGMT 320
Organizational Behavior Collective Bargaining and Labor Relations
3-0-3 3-0-3
An introduction to the fundamental concepts of human The course is designed to meet two objectives: to introduce
behavior within organizations. Topics covered include: the student to the background and relationships between
motivation, group dynamics, informal organization, formal economics, public policy, unionism, and business
organizational design, leadership, performance measurement, management and their impact upon management-labor
organizational changes, conflict management and relations; to provide a basic orientation to the framework,
organizational development. Prerequisite: MGMT 101 or processes, and strategies involved in collective bargaining
MGMT 201; for IE Majors: PSYC 101. and the resolution of labor grievances and arbitration in
MGMT 301 management-labor relations. Prerequisite: MGMT 315.
Introduction to International Business MGMT 325
3-0-3 Management of Technology-based Ventures I
Techniques for analyzing and understanding the world of 3-0-3
international business. Students will examine the challenges The course is designed to provide the students of engineering,
posed by the multinational firm and the dynamic nature of technology and computer science with the management
international business. Case studies and discussions will skills and tools necessary for new business development, in
complement lectures. Prerequisites: MGMT 101 or MGMT the context of a formation and management of a new
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The emphasis will be on forecasting technological, and salary administration, techniques of job evaluation,
competitive and market trends and marketing opportunities performance appraisal and wage surveys, role of employee
analysis. Students will explore the methodology and benefits are studied. Prerequisite: MGMT 315.
techniques for ideation, conceptualization, design,
MGMT 421
development and testing of new products for domestic and
Cyber Law, Policy and Ethics
international markets. Organizational arrangements and
3-0-3
design of the production process, within the context of ISO
9000 will be discussed. Legal aspects of intellectual property The Internet raises a multitude of legal issues in many areas.
(patents, trademarks, trade secrets, etc.) and product liability Among the issues covered in this course are privacy,
will be explored. Accounting and financial tools for electronic contracts, trademarks and domain names, content
evaluation of the business viability of new ventures will be protection, jurisdiction, regulation, civil and criminal liability,
studied. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing in School of and cyber crime. Equivalent to MGMT 706. Prerequisite:
Engineering and Computing Sciences. senior status.

MGMT 330 MGMT 480

Management of Technology—based Experiential Based Learning: Practicum in
Ventures II Management
3-0-3 Experiential learning course focusing on group dynamics.
This course is designed as a continuation of MGMT 315. The Under the supervision of a faculty advisor, students will work
process of launching a new business venture will be analyzed. on a company-specific project in the capacity of a small-
Specifically, topics such as: legal and tax aspects of various group consulting team, collecting and analyzing data and
forms of ownership, development of strategic and information, considering alternative feasible solutions, and
operational business plans, set-up of accounting and delivering team recommendations. Prerequisite: Approval by
financial systems, forecasting cash flow and capitalization the department chair.
needs, venture capital and other sources of funding, the due MGMT 490
diligence process and valuation of the new venture will be Experiential Based Learning: Internship in
explored. In partial fulfillment of the course requirements, Management I
the students will develop and present a comprehensive plan An advanced elective course which permits the student to
for turning a specific new product idea into a business apply theoretical knowledge in a real-world setting and gain
venture. Prerequisite: MGMT 315. supervised on-the-job experience. Term paper is required.
MGMT 401 Prerequisite: Approval by the department chair.
Production and Operations Management MGMT 495
3-0-3 Experiential Based Learning: Internship in
Operations management deals with activities required in the Management II
process of production of products and delivery of services. An advanced elective course which permits the student to
Background of concepts, processes and institutions in the apply theoretical knowledge in a real-world setting and gain
production of goods and services will be covered. Computer supervised on-the-job experience. Term paper is required.
applications are an integral part of this course. Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Approval by the department chair.
MGMT 101 or MGMT 201; QANT 305.
MIST 101
MGMT 405 Introduction to Computer Applications
Business Policy Seminar 3-1-3
3-0-3 This course provides an introduction to computer
This is a capstone senior-year course in which the disciplines applications information systems. Topics include hardware
of business and economics will be focused on the solution of and software, networks, the Internet, information systems
specific business problems. Case studies and a computer- and productivity tools used in business including word
based management game will be employed in this course. processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation
Prerequisite: upper senior standing. programs. Other applications may be discussed depending on
MGMT 410 the background of the students while projects requiring
Employment Law database and spreadsheet applications may be required.
3-0-3 MIST 215
The management of human resources takes place in a Application Program Development I
complex legal environment which places obligations and 3-0-3
responsibilities on the employer and extends protections and Introductory problem solving and programming, to develop
rights to the employee. Federal and state requirements in deterministic business systems. Development activities may
EEO, employment standards, wages, job security, safety and include business applications such as accounts payable, order
health, workers compensation and other benefits will be entry or the use of professional support applications such as
covered. Integration of such requirements into day-to- day spreadsheet, database file management, and graphic
management practices is emphasized. Prerequisite: LLAW functions. Prerequisites: MIST 101 and MATH 125.
101.
MIST 305
MGMT 415 Data Base Program Analysis
Compensation Management 3-0-3
3-0-3 Survey of the techniques and methodology used in data base
Elements of a rational and objective compensation system design, development and management. Analysis of the
are examined. Review of economic and behavioral science software design and programming in a relational and object-
theories underlying modern compensation systems. Wage oriented data base environment. Prerequisite: MIST 101.

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MIST 310 MIST 430

Introduction to Decision Support Information Resource Management
and Expert Systems 3-0-3
3-0-3 This course examines management of information systems
Analysis of the human-machine interplay which utilizes including how to acquire, organize, monitor and control
decision rules, decision-models, databases, and the decision computer resources with emphasis on management problems
maker’s own insights to aid the manager in the decision unique to computer-based information systems
making process. General topics covered are: Theories of environments. Prerequisites: MIST 215.
organization, decision theories, quantitative methods,
MIST 435
information systems, and DSS software and hardware.
Information Systems Planning
Prerequisite: MIST 305.
3-0-3
MIST 320 An introduction to the planning process with emphasis on
Managing Data Communications financial, technical, and strategic aspects of information
and Networks guidelines, priority settings, resistance to change, and
3-0-3 preparation for implementation. Prerequisite: MIST 325.
Advanced topics in network applications. Analysis of data
MIST 450
transmission, system configuration, policies and procedures,
E-Commerce
and security of network systems. Modern network
3-0-3
requirements, analysis and design are covered, focusing on
customer centric networking solutions supporting the This course involves study of Internet technology and
management information system of the business enterprise. applications of e-commerce in various areas of management
Prerequisite: MIST 101. and its global use in commerce and industry. Application of
e-commerce to various areas within management is
MIST 325 discussed. Prerequisite: MIST 101.
Structured Systems Analysis and Design
3-0-3 MIST 480
Experiential Based Learning: Practicum in MIS
This course involves use of the systems approach to analysis
and design of various information systems, including, but not Experiential learning course focusing on group dynamics.
limited to, database systems, networking systems, Under the supervision of a faculty advisor, students will work
programming systems, accounting information systems, and on a company-specific project in the capacity of a small-
decision support systems. Structured, as well as object- group consulting team, collecting and analyzing data and
oriented methods of system design are treated. Prerequisite: information, considering alternative feasible solutions, and
MIST 101. delivering team recommendations. Prerequisite: Approval by
the department chair.
MIST 401
Seminar MIST 490
3-0-3 Experiential Based Learning: Internship in MIS I
Crucial study of information systems related to advanced An advanced elective course which permits the student to
topics such as IS in the manufacturing environment, IS in the apply theoretical knowledge in a real-world setting and gain
legal environment, IS in the finance environment and, IS in supervised on-the-job experience. Term paper is required.
the health service environment. A comprehensive MIS Prerequisite: Approval by the department chair.
research project is a major deliverable of this course. Specific MIST 495
topics will be determined by interest of both the students and Experiential Based Learning: Internship in MIS II
the instructor. Prerequisites: Approval of the undergraduate An advanced elective course which permits the student to
director, MIST 215, MIST 305 and MIST 325. apply theoretical knowledge in a real-world setting and gain
MIST 425 supervised on-the-job experience. Term paper is required.
Computer Security Prerequisite: Approval by the department chair.
3-0-3 MRKT 101
This course introduces fundamentals of computer and Introduction to Marketing
network security and its implementation in the corporate 3-0-3
information system infrastructure. Emphasis will be put on Study of the process by which consumers’ needs and wants
the creation of security plans, architectures, and measures as are analyzed and satisfied within the context of a modern
they apply to protecting information from unauthorized marketing system. Investigation of current developments in
access and illicit use, accident, disasters or intentional theft. the external environment affecting the marketing process.
Prerequisite: MIST 320. The role of marketing institutions in facilitating the flow of
MIST 427 goods and services from producers to consumers is analyzed.
Internet Applications Programming MRKT 201
3-0-3 Sales Management
This course covers the different current Web programming 3-0-3
languages, tools and techniques used to develop professional Planning, supervising and evaluation of sales force efforts
Web sites. Client-side and server-side Web programming are within the guidelines set by strategic marketing planning are
introduced. Web authoring is reviewed. Prerequisite: MIST the principal responsibilities of sales managers. This course
215 examines both the theory and practices which are
encompassed within the role of sales manager. Prerequisite:
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MRKT 205 SBEM 220

Retailing Management Business and Professional Ethics
3-0-3 3-0-3
An investigation of the organization of the retail function. This course is designed to provide new entrepreneurs and
Consideration of managerial problems in the operation of business leaders with a solid background of ethical behavior
large and small retailing organizations, control of retail as it relates to issues they will face in many aspects of their
operations, design of retailing facilities, retailing strategies professional as well as personal lives. Building on the
and current developments in the field. Prerequisite: MRKT fundamentals of ethics as evolved from great thinkers who
101. explored issues of evil, duty, and right, from a moralist
viewpoint, Business Ethics will bring those eternal questions
MRKT 301
to current topics in business through in class debate and
Management of Promotion
analysis.
3-0-3
A firm’s promotional efforts focus on developing and MRKT 480
managing integrated marketing communications. This course Experiential Based Learning: Practicum
studies the planning and implementation of demand in Marketing
stimulating promotion, i.e., advertising, personal selling, sales Experiential learning course focusing on group dynamics.
promotion and publicity/public relations. Promotion is seen Under the supervision of a faculty advisor, students will work
as a key element of the marketing mix which contributes to on a company-specific project in the capacity of a small-
an organization’s cohevise marketing strategy. Prerequisite: group consulting team, collecting and analyzing data and
MRKT 101. information, considering alternative feasible solutions, and
delivering team recommendations. Prerequisites: Approval by
MRKT 305
the department chair.
Direct Response Marketing
3-0-3 MRKT 490
Provides students concentrating in the field of marketing Experiential Based Learning: Internship in
with an understanding of this relatively unpublicized but Marketing I
highly important growth industry. Organizational utilization, An advanced elective course which permits the student to
markets served, promotional media employed and strategic apply theoretical knowledge in a real-world setting and gain
approaches as they apply to direct marketing (DM) are supervised on-the-job experience. Term paper is required.
studied. Prerequisite: MRKT 101. Prerequisite: Approval by the department chair.
MRKT 310 MRKT 495
Fundamentals of Exporting and Importing Experiential Based Learning: Internship in
3-0-3 Marketing II
An introduction to the export/import practices of small and An advanced elective course which permits the student to
medium-sized firms. The course will provide a guide through apply theoretical knowledge in a real-world setting and gain
the stages of the export/import process from an assessment supervised on-the-job experience. Term paper is required.
of its feasibility to successful completion. Students will Prerequisite: Approval by the department chair.
develop a familiarity with international trade regulations and
QANT 301
requirements, procedures and documentation, intermediaries
Statistical Sampling Theory
facilitating the acquisition of information, the flow of goods
3-0-3
and services, and financing. Prerequisite: MRKT 101.
This course provides an introduction to the use of descriptive
MRKT 401 and inferential statistics in business. Topics covered include
Marketing Research sampling, binomal and normal distribution, confidence
3-0-3 intervals, hypothesis testing, chi-square and regression.
Research activity in the field of marketing, methods of data Business problems are solved in a computing assisted
collection and analysis thereof, quantitative techniques in environment. Prerequisites: MIST 101 and MATH 125.
marketing, the role of the computer in marketing research,
QANT 305
control and evaluation of the marketing function.
Quantitative Applications
Prerequisite: MRKT 101 or HOSP 306.
to Making Managerial Decisions
MRKT 405 3-0-3
International Marketing Quantitative techniques for managerial decision-making are
3-0-3 covered. These techniques include decision theory,
Designed to develop a systematic approach for analyzing forecasting, inventory models, linear programming, and
trends shaping the global marketplace. Among others, simulation. Realistic business problems are solved using
physical, cultural, socio-demographic, legal/political and computer software. Prerequisites: QANT 301 and MATH 151.
technological factors are explored. Emphasis is placed on
development and implementation of optimal marketing
programs to capitalize on emerging market opportunities as
well as the avoidance of the pitfalls inherent in cross-
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SBEM 220 SBEM 410

Business and Professional Ethics Business Practicum
3-0-3 3-0-3
This course is designed to provide new entrepreneurs and This course is designed as a capstone course to the Small
business leaders with a solid background of ethical behavior Business and Entrepreneurial Management concentration.
as it relates to issues they will face in many aspects of their Specific cases in finance, management, marketing and
professional, as well as personal lives. Building on the leadership will be explored as an integral part of the course
fundamentals of ethics as evolved from great thinkers who through a hands on approach to problem-solving and field
explored issues of evil, duty, and right, from a moralist experience. The field work will be accomplished by having
viewpoint, Business Ethics will bring those eternal questions students work with actual operating businesses. Students will
to current topics in business through in-class debate and also be assigned to professional business consultants for each
analysis. project. Additional related business cases will also be
explored in class. Prerequisites: FINC 201, MRKT 101, ACCT
101 and ACCT 105 and MGMT 310.

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Hospitality
Faculty and Chef Instructors: J. Dunne, A. Fairbairn, G. Grossmann, R. Koenig, B. LaManna,
J. Murdy, J. Turley, C. Walsh
Adjunct Faculty and Chef Instructors: J. Avella, A. Borgese, T. Field, M. Lipstein, T. Ferro
Office Assistants/Staff Associates: S. Hinds, A. Manthos

The hospitality industry makes up approximately 8 percent of all employment in the United States.
Within the hospitality industry, wages and salaries are expected to increase by 16 percent during the
coming decade, compared to 14 percent growth projected for wage and salary employment in all
industries combined across the nation (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).
The hospitality industry offers many exciting and diverse opportunities. NYIT’s B.P.S. degree in
Hospitality Management offers intensive and comprehensive coursework to prepare you for rewarding
and dynamic careers in this multi-trillion-dollar global industry. You will graduate prepared to progress
in the industry as leaders in travel, tourism, hotels, lodging, food service, restaurants, gaming, event
management, and many more unique hospitality related endeavors.

Program Mission
The Department of Hospitality Studies, mission is to provide high quality, hands-on, career-advancing
educational opportunities within the context of a dynamic, technologically enabled, guest service-
focused and globally integrated hospitality environment.
Our B.P.S. program is professionally oriented, blending theoretical foundations, industry best practices,
and hands-on experience in classes that prepare individuals for career success. In addition,
professionalism, teamwork, guest satisfaction, and high standards—critical elements in successful
hospitality endeavors—are stressed and developed.

Dynamic Hands-On Coursework

From experiential internships, to beverage tasting courses, to onsite operations visits, our courses put
you in intimate contact with the people and products that will prepare you for the industry upon
graduation. Our B.P.S. degree enables you to dedicate over 60 percent of your degree exclusively to your
passion: hospitality.
The program encompasses the key areas of business planning, sales and marketing, financial
management, property management and human resource administration, in addition to a well-rounded
liberal arts foundation. The program emphasizes the use of technology in all phases of planning,
designing, marketing, management, accounting, and communications. In addition, the "soft skills" and
professional dispositions of customer service, teamwork, multicultural understanding, and positive
interpersonal skills are highlighted and developed throughout the program.

Industry-Experienced Faculty
NYIT’s Department of Hospitality Studies, faculty and adjunct instructors bring unique and varied
specialties with centuries of combined industry experience to provide our students with a progressive
education in state-of-the-art facilities. Most of our faculty have held executive-level positions in the
hospitality industry and teach with an experienced eye toward career success.

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Industry Focused
Our program offers outstanding student development through affiliations with internationally
recognized hospitality organizations and associations, exclusive internship offerings and attendance at
conferences providing unique and enriching professional developmental opportunities.

Technology Infused
From the Blackboard online learning environment to our interactive virtual classrooms, we infuse
technology into every course. These educational platforms enable us to provide the most qualified
instructor for you. All of our required courses are periodically offered online, to facilitate convenience
and mobility for students who want the flexibility of 24/7 learning opportunities.

Student Centered
Our small class sizes help to ensure an intimate and personalized learning environment between faculty
and students. Moreover, an experienced hospitality faculty advisor will be available to you the day you
enroll at NYIT all the way to graduation.

Diverse Community
Our students come from around the globe to savor the opportunities provided by NYIT’s geographic
location and access to the hospitality industries leading food service, lodging and tourism organizations.
Opportunities to study abroad are also available during your path toward graduation. Whether you
choose to take courses online, at our picturesque Old Westbury campus on Long Island’s Gold Coast, or
in the heart of Columbus Circle in Manhattan there is a location that is most convenient for you.

Society of Hosteurs
Take the fulfilling opportunity to be a part of the Society of Hosteurs, a collegewide student-run
hospitality club that brings everyone within the NYIT community together for a variety of social,
charitable, and educational activities. Cultivate career opportunities by participating in Hosteur events
that put you in direct contact with industry leaders for dynamic career options. Savor opportunities to
work professional events and participate in industry focused tours, including vineyards, casinos, hotels,
restaurants, trade shows, international travel tours, and more.

Internships
Internships (paid or unpaid) provide opportunities to apply the knowledge and skills gained in the
program, and many lead to employment. Students are required to log at least 200 hours per academic
year in residence while studying within the hospitality program. These hours are accounted for and
verified when enrolled in the program’s capstone course, Senior Seminar.
Students entering as freshmen require a minimum of 800 hours of approved, documented work
experience in the industry that may be completed in an area of the students’ career interest. This
industry experience may be completed on a part-time basis during the school year or in summers only.
Students should plan to begin their internships early so they are completed by the end of junior year in
order to register for HOSP 401 in senior year.

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■ Curriculum requirements for the Hospitality Management Core

HOSP 101 Hospitality Management 3
Bachelor of Professional Studies
HOSP 102 Front Office Management 3
in Hospitality Management
HOSP 201 Convention and Meeting Planning 3
College Success Seminar (1)
2 credits HOSP 202 Fundamentals of Purchasing 3
HOSP 204 Food and Beverage Operations 3
English HOSP 206 Principles of Beverage Management 3
WRIT 101 College Comp I 3 HOSP 301 Facilities Maintenance 3
WRIT 151 College Comp II 3 HOSP 302 Hospitality Managerial Accounting 3
SPCH 105 Basic Speech 3 HOSP 306 Hospitality Industry Marketing 3
Group A course 3 HOSP 308 Labor-Management Relations 3
WRIT 310 Business Writing 3 HOSP 401 Seminar in Hotel
Restaurant Administration 3
15 credits
HOSP 404 Facilities Layout and Design II 3
Liberal Arts Option 3 credits HOSP 406 Financial Management
Life Sciences for the Hospitality Industry 3
BIOL 103 Nutrition 3 HOSP 408 Law for the Hospitality Industry 3
BIOL 105 Food Microbiology 3 HOSP 410 Menu Design and Planning 3

6 credits 45 credits

Mathematics Hospitality Electives 12 credits

MATH 115 Intro. Concepts of Mathematics 3 Open Electives 10-12 credits
Behavioral Sciences General Business
PSYC 101 Intro. to Psychology 3 ACCT 101 Accounting 3
SOCI 101 Intro. to Sociology 3 LLAW 101 Business Law I 3
MIST 101 Intro. to Computer Applications 3
6 credits
Social Sciences 9 credits
ECON 101 Basic Economics 3 Total Credits 120
HIST 210 History of Political Science 3
PHIL 101 Philosophy 3 (1) All entering first-year freshmen, transfer students with less than
12 credits, and students on probation are required to complete the
9 credits College Success Seminar .

Transfer Articulation
The Hospitality Studies program has agreements with many local colleges that enable students to
transfer credits from their previous college coursework in related subjects. These colleges include:
Borough of Manhattan Community College, LaGuardia Community College, Kingsborough Community
College, Westchester County College, Nassau County Community College, Suffolk County Community
College, and Hudson County (NJ) College. Special scholarships are available to transfer students

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CULY 100 CULY 140

Basic Food Science Dining Operations II
2-2-3 2-3-3
Informs students of the skillful and efficient handling of raw Advanced dining room service and operations by being
ingredients as pertains to the preparation and quality of exposed to an actual operating dining room including
meals. Instruction deals with preparing and storing foods organization and responsibilities of the staff positions.
used in cooking and sauce bases. Emphasis is placed on Prerequisite: CULY 120.
making the best use of ingredients to eliminate waste and
CULY 145
spoilage.
Luncheon Hot Food Production
CULY 110 1-4-3
Introductory Baking Utilizing the graduated method technique, the student will
1-4-3 develop fundamental skills and techniques in the preparation
Study of the fundamentals of baking science, terminology of classical luncheon cuisines. Food products and recipes
and equipment. The student learns the use of basic baking related to luncheon cooking are introduced including eggs,
ingredients, the importance of weights, measures, types of beef, pork, veal, poultry, lamb, game, fish, vegetables and
flour, cake mixing, decorating, icing, puddings, cake finishing farinaceous products. Prerequisite: CULY 115.
and yeast products.
HOSP 101
CULY 120 Hospitality Management
Dining Operations I 3-0-3
2-3-3 The basic principles of management and their relationship to
Basic dining room operations with emphasis on personnel, the hospitality industry. The future of the restaurant industry,
organization and supervisory skills and service principles and travel and tourism, hotel/motel operations, leadership and
techniques used in front of the house. Basic skills used in the directing function in hospitality management. Many
relation to table-side service, salads and desserts will be other current topics will also be discussed. (CULY 100 may be
taught utilizing the gueridon. substituted.)
CULY 135 HOSP 102
Culinary Theory and Skills Development Front Office Management
1-4-3 3-0-3
Introduction to sauteing, broiling, simmering, pan frying, and Develops an understanding of front office procedures with
poaching through the graduated method technique of emphasis on new methods of group reception, registration
commencement at a simple level and increasing in and billings. Other areas that will be covered are the
complexity as the course progresses. Food products and structure of front office management, credit and collection
recipes related to breakfastcooking are introduced to include procedures. Prerequisite: HOSP 101.
eggs, meats farinaceous products and appropriate fruits and
vegetables. Prerequisite: CULY 145.

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HOSP 104 HOSP 221

Travel and Tourism Travel Management
3-0-3 3-0-3
Acquaints students with various principles, practices and Acquaints students with two major components of travel and
philosophies of tourism. Areas of concentration include tourism: hospitality (hotels, motor inns, resorts, alternative
sociology and psychology of tourism, tourism demand accommodations and related occupations: bus operations,
development and research, and marketing tourism. land arrangers and tour operators) and retail travel agency
organization, operation, administration, personnel and sales.
HOSP 150
Personnel Management HOSP 228
for the Hospitality Industry Touristic Geography
3-0-3 3-0-3
Study of the realities in the industry and the procedures A survey course of the field of geography as it relates to
which would be helpful in addressing problems relating to tourism planning. Two general areas will be surveyed: cities,
the personnel function. Areas that will be covered include land use and values, resource management, transportation
administration, human resource development, labor relations patterns and tourism developments; and tourism destination
and placement procedures. Prerequisite: HOSP 101. planning including customs of areas, festivals, museums and
historical sights related to travel/tourism.
HOSP 154
Casino Management HOSP 230
3-0-3 Tourism Marketing
Operation of casinos from the hospitality management 3-0-3
perspective. Topics include the theories of operation, games Acquaints students with both a practical application and
management, legal restrictions and service functions. theory of sales and marketing, including advertising and public
Student will also learn loss control and rules of the most relations strategies, as they relate to the travel tourism
popular games in casinos. industry. Examines marketing mix, tourism product, consumer
behavior, communications and media uses and procedures for
HOSP 201
advertising and public relations campaigns. Prerequisite:
Convention and Meeting Planning
HOSP 306.
3-0-3
Theory and operation of convention meeting planning for HOSP 250
hotels and conference centers. Principles of bookkeeping, Housekeeping Management
account processing, sales, banquet/catering management as 3-0-3
they apply to these operations. Other related current topics The functions of the housekeeping department, the most
will be covered. Prerequisite: HOSP 101. labor intensive department in most hotels, will be studied
including personnel, sanitation, maintenance and materials
HOSP 202
as they relate to the management of the building and
Fundamentals of Purchasing
property. Prerequisite: HOSP 101.
3-0-3
Fundamental principles and purchasing techniques will be HOSP 251
studied with a greater emphasis on product information Quantity Food Production
needed to purchase in a special field. Areas of concentration 3-0-3
include purchasing of vegetables, poultry, beef, fish, and Concepts and nature of food preparation in large quantities.
alcoholic beverages. CULY 105 may be substituted. A systematic presentation of all the phases in food service
Prerequisite: HOSP 101 or CULY 100. operations. Areas of nutrition, sanitation and equipment
analysis will also be covered.
HOSP 204
Food and Beverage Operations HOSP 301
3-0-3 Facilities Maintenance
Comprehensive study of the control process in food and 3-0-3
beverage operations, with a look at various alternatives and Introduction to maintenance and engineering principles
available solutions and methods. Areas of study include cash required in today’s lodging and food service operations
receipts, receiving, menu pricing and labor cost controls. including technical information necessary to establish
Prerequisite: HOSP 101. effective preventive maintenance programs. Study includes
engineering and maintenance department roles and
HOSP 206
responsibilities, blueprint reading, electric, plumbing, sewer,
Principles of Beverage Management
swimming pool, HVAC, elevator, acoustic and sound control
3-0-3
and elimination of pollution problems. Prerequisite: HOSP
Detailed comprehensive study of the origins, production and 101.
characteristics of all types of alcoholic beverages. Other areas
that will be explored include purchasing beverages,
merchandising, beverage control. Prerequisite: HOSP 101.

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HOSP 302 HOSP 352

Hospitality Managerial Accounting Externship in Hospitality Management III
3-0-3 3-0-3
Application of practical accounting techniques relating to the Upper level course which acts as a continuation of HOSP 350
hospitality industry with concentration in financial and HOSP 351. Prerequisites: Interview by the program dean
statements, internal control, payroll and cost accounting. and the externship committee and completion of HOSP 350
Prerequisite: ACCT 101. and HOSP 351. Approval of the dean needed prior to
registering for course.
HOSP 306
Hospitality Industry Marketing HOSP 401
3-0-3 Seminar in Hotel/Restaurant Administration
Study of what marketing is, what it can accomplish for the 3-0-3
organization, and how to establish and operate a marketing This is the senior “capstone” course calling for a broad range
plan. Includes product development, personal selling, market of skills and knowledge learned both in the major and in the
planning and pricing. Prerequisite: HOSP 101. college. The class is divided into teams each of which
prepares one or more solution(s) to a given large problem in
HOSP 308
the Hotel Restaurant Institutional industry. Coursework will
Labor-Management Relations
involve information gathering, methods of presentation to a
3-0-3
jury of s and actual peer jury presentations. A key element is
Analysis of labor-management relations in the hospitality the presentation of solutions to faculty and s to the major.
industry through historical reference, case studies and on- The presentations mandate appropriate oral, written, visual
the-job incidents. Includes material on contract provisions, and numerical aspects demonstrating communication skills,
negotiations and interpretation. Prerequisite: Junior status. integration of knowledge, application of computer skills,
HOSP 350 teamwork skills and job readiness through the panel critique.
Externship in Hospitality Management I Prerequisite: Senior status.
3-0-3 HOSP 404
Provides the student with an opportunity to apply skills Facilities Layout and Design II
learned in the classroom to an on-the-job situation. Jobs will 3-0-3
be provided in hotels, motels, restaurants, country clubs and Individual student effort in the development of a restaurant
in the travel/leisure industry at large. Approval of the dean from concept to operation. A major project will include
needed prior to registering for course. blueprints for dining rooms, bars and kitchens developed
HOSP 351 after the concept and menu have been established. Prior
Externship in Hospitality Management II industry experience or 30 credits in culinary arts, food service
3-0-3 or restaurant courses are recommended as a prerequisite to
A continuation of HOSP 350 wherein the student can apply this course. Prerequisites: HOSP 204 and HOSP 410.
classroom skills and knowledge to on-the-job situations.
Prerequisites: Interview by the externship committee and
HOSP 350 as prerequisite or corequisite.

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HOSP 406 HOSP 480

Financial Management Experiential Based Learning: Practicum
for the Hospitality Industry in Hospitality Management
3-0-3 Experiential learning course focusing on group dynamics.
Comprehensive study on the different objectives in financial Under the supervision of a faculty advisor, students will work
management. Deciding on company goals, ways of obtaining on a company-specific project in the capacity of a small-
the funds to meet these goals and effective uses of the funds. group consulting team, collecting and analyzing data and
Ratio analysis working capital and long term financing will information, considering alternative feasible solutions, and
also be included. Prerequisites: HOSP 101, ACCT 101. delivering team recommendations. Prerequisite: Approval by
the department chair.
HOSP 408
Law for the Hospitality Industry HOSP 490
3-0-3 Experiential Based Learning: Internship
The legal aspects of running a hotel. Designed to give a basic in Hospitality Management I
understanding of preventative tactics and what must be done An advanced elective course which permits the student to
to avoid lawsuits. Also includes legal research, licensing and apply theoretical knowledge in a real world setting and gain
hotel keepers’ obligations. Prerequisite: LLAW 101. supervised on-the-job experience. Term paper is required.
HOSP 410 HOSP 495
Menu Design and Planning Experiential Based Learning: Internship in
3-0-3 Hospitality Management II
Comprehensive study of all phases of menu preparation. The An advanced elective course which permits the student to
menu is broken down into several different elements such as apply theoretical knowledge in a real-world setting and gain
art and design layout, copy and others. Each is analyzed as it supervised on-the-job experience. Term paper is required.
applies to food service operations, nutritional requirements Prerequisite: Approval by the department chair.
and balanced presentation. Term project: preparation of a
menu. Prerequisites: HOSP 204, HOSP 202 or CULY 105.

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Additional Programs
 Extended Education

Non-Credit Certificates and Courses

■ Sustainable Building Advisor Certificate Program

■ AutoCAD Certificate
■ Certificate in Interior Design

Pre-College Summer Program

Professional Development Courses

 Extended Education

NYIT Sustainable Building Advisor

Certificate Program
This nine-month program (meeting on Fridays and Saturdays) enables students to
become familiar with strategies and tools for implementing sustainable building
practices, and is designed specifically to address the construction environment in the
greater New York area. Program objectives include: identifying and discussing key
practices of sustainable building; establishing competencies in applying LEED® and
relevant criteria or established guidelines; analysis of costs and benefits of
incorporating sustainable building measures; learning about and taking advantage of
financial incentives and technical assistance offered by governments, utilities, and non-
profit organizations; working with architects, designers, builders, building operators,
and utilities to improve a building’s performance; establishing a sustainable design goal
for project development; assisting in the education and training of staff in sustainable
building. Approved by the U.S. Green Building Council as a 400-level mastery course,
and by the the American Institute of Architects for 100 learning units.
Please contact 516.686.7490 for more information.

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Participants in the program must be able to fit comfortably into the NYIT environment
and demonstrate the ability and desire for employment. In addition, students are
screened for emotional needs to ensure that the VIP program is able to support them.

Admissions
VIP accepts a freshman class of approximately 40 to 50 students from around the
world. VIP students must be at least 18 years of age. Admission decisions are made
on a rolling basis, and it is recommended that students apply as early in the school year
as possible since space is limited. VIP does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed,
or national or ethnic origin.
Those considering applying are encouraged to visit the campus with their parents or
caregivers prior to formally applying. These visits provide applicants with the
opportunity to meet with the faculty and administration, observe classes, talk with
students, and tour the campus.
The formal application includes a parent application, references, school records,
psychological/intelligence testing results, and social adaptive testing scores such as the
Vineland. Potential students and their caregivers are required to participate in an on-
campus admissions interview. SAT or ACT tests are required for participation in the
Track II program.

Tuition = $38,898 a year; $19,449 per semester

Room = $5,563 a year; $2,781.50 per semester
Meal plan = $4,326 a year; $2,163 per semester
Health Insurance = $1,110 a year; $555 per semester*
Mandatory Accident Insurance = $25
Total = $49,921
* The health insurance is optional as long as the student provides proof of insurance

Vocational Independence Program

New York Institute of Technology
300 Carleton Ave.
Central Islip, NY 11722-9029
Phone: 631.348.3354
[Link]/vip

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Extended Education
Extended Education responds to the ever-changing global marketplace by providing
intensive educational programs—for both professional and personal enhancement—that
often complement degrees and degree pathways. Extended Education reacts quickly to
changes in the workplace, providing solutions to corporate needs. Program offerings
help individuals retrain and enhance their skills so they may advance in their careers in
emerging specialties, or as they redefine their chosen fields. Both non-credit and
certificate programs are available. For a catalog please call [Link] or visit
[Link]/exted.

Non-Credit Certificate Programs and Courses

Extended Education offers quality programs designed to meet the needs of part-time,
nontraditional adult student populations. Non-credit certificates and courses draw
upon the curricular strengths of NYIT to provide professional training and personal
enrichment in architecture, art and design, AutoCAD, computer annimation, computer
technology, corporate training, culinary, engineering, interior decoration and much
more. Professional development courses are offered for architects and engineers that
meet continuing education requirements. For more information, call [Link].
These are offered at a variety of times and affordable rates at convenient campus
locations in the New York metropolitan area. For a catalog please call [Link]
or visit [Link]/exted.

Pre-College Program for High School Students

NYIT offers a pre-college program for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors.
Students participate in college level study at one of New York’s premier colleges while
earning three college credits. For more information call [Link].

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AutoCAD Certificate
This certificate is designed to build job mastery for the practicing construction
professional architect, designer, engineer, programmer, or technician. The courses
presume no previous background in the use of AutoCAD, but those who enroll are
expected to have basic computer skills and knowledge of the basic principles of
drafting. To earn the certificate in AutoCAD, each participant must complete all four
courses, which may be taken in different semesters. Courses also may be taken
individually for skill enhancement.

XCAD-023 XCAD-025
AutoCAD Level I AutoCAD Level II Part B
During this hands-on course, architects, engineers, As a continuation of the AutoCAD Level II Part A, this
drafters, and design professionals use AutoCAD, and course expands participants’ knowledge of advanced
learn about the tools and techniques necessary to 2-D commands to increase their customizing ability
complete and edit production drawings using basic and productivity. *Note: 3-D commands will not be
2-D commands. covered in this course.
XCAD-024 XCAD-026
AutoCAD Level II Part A AutoCAD III: 3-D Modeling and Rendering
In this intermediate course, participants use AutoCAD Using AutoCAD, learn to use the 3-D commands to
and expand on basic 2-D commands to refine and create and use drawing planes. Gain skills to render
edit production drawings. surface and solid models.
XCAD-027
AutoCAD Advanced 3-D

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Certificate in Interior Decoration

The certificate in interior decoration is aimed at adults who wish to pursue a new or an
alternate career as an interior decorator. Upon successful completion of eight 10-week
courses (five required and three electives) students will be awarded a certificate in
interior decoration. The required courses are as follows: XDSG-001, XDEC-001, XDEC-
002, XDEC-005, and XFSH-014. Courses meet for 10 sessions unless otherwise stated.
Students must apply for the certificate in interior decoration upon completion of the
program (applications are available at the Office of Extended Education). Students may
also take individual courses for personal enrichment. An advanced certificate in interior
decoration requires that a total of 12 (10-week) courses be successfully completed.

XDSG-001 Emphasis is placed on function, analysis, and space

Design…Where It All Begins planning. Students also begin to incorporate color,
This course introduces students to the fundamentals furniture, and finishing, while graphically
of interior decoration. Integration of form, color, and representing the interior space. Prerequisites: XDSG-
texture into a harmonious whole is at the core of this 001, XDEC-001.
course. Spatial and three-dimensional organization XDEC-005
are covered as well. This is a project-oriented, "learn- Business Practices for Interior Decorators
by-doing" program. An introduction to the many aspects involved in
XDEC-001 maintaining a successful interior decorating practice.
Basic Drafting for Interior Decorators Some topics covered include contracts, legal
Students learn the methods and techniques of basic responsibilities, fees, marketing strategy, client
drafting and detailing for interior space planning. interviewing, and professional organizations.
Students are taught how to execute scale, room XFSH-014
plans, reflective ceiling plans, and elevations. Fabrics and Materials
Prerequisite: XDSG-001. **Equipment is required: An overview of materials used in the decorating
estimated cost is $125 (not included in cost of process, with emphasis on fabrics. The use of basic
course). materials such as upholstery, draperies and curtains,
XDEC-002 flooring, carpeting, wall covering, and paint will be
Interior Decorating and Applications I discussed, as well as execution processes including
In this course, interior decoration skills are measuring, ordering, installation, and maintenance.
developed- a series of projects. Students begin to
apply their knowledge to simple interior spaces.

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XDEC-037 expenses for all field trips are the responsibility of the
Going Green in Your Home and Workplace student. The first class will be held on campus; the
Create a more thoughtful and healthier environment remaining classes will be field trips.
for your family and the planet through the selection XDEC-010
of earth-friendly products; fabrics, floor coverings, Accessories
paint and finishes, lighting and furniture. Accessories are essential in putting the finishing
XDEC-038 touches on any room. Topics will include: the use of
Green Design and Feng Shui color in accessories and accent pieces; the
Feng Shui is the ancient art of living in harmony importance of using the right artwork, flowers,
with nature. By applying this ancient knowledge collectibles, and pillows; and more.
along with green design basics to your home and XART-046
workplace you will learn how to improve the quality Color Workshop for Interior Decorators
of your health while conserving the earth's natural This course will explore many of the aspects of color,
resources. In this class you will develop awareness to such as the psychological and emotional responses
select colors, shapes, textures and accessories to to color, and how different cultures and age groups
uplift the energy and enhance areas of your life that relate to color. Students will learn about the uses of
need improving. color in various industries, and the relationship of
XDEC-004 color to light and texture. This understanding will
Kitchens and Baths help designers develop appropriate color schemes for
Students will be responsible for the actual clients.
development and execution of a kitchen and XART-027
bathroom project. Issues to be addressed will include Portfolio Workshop – Color Rendering
color, texture, function, lighting, and special This course presents demonstrations of techniques
considerations related specifically to kitchens and using color pencils and magic markers. It includes
baths. Prerequisite: XDEC-001. color rendering of interior fabrics and materials,
XDEC-029 lights and shadows, and matting of finished work.
Practical Decorating
XDEC-028
This is a course that addresses the practical world of Window Fashions
an interior decorator. All phases of a design job— Students learn about the proper specification,
including obtaining clients, determining and fabrication, and installation of soft and hard window
fulfilling their needs, and delivering the product— fashions, with special emphasis on multilayered
will be discussed. treatments. Draperies, valences, cornices, swags and
XDEC-027 jabots, blinds, shutters, shades, and trimmings will
The History of Furniture be explored and defined. Special-challenge windows,
Learn about the history of furniture dating from such as bay, angle-top, and Palladian, are included.
ancient Egypt and Greece through the Western Students receive instruction on how to balance
European countries. In addition, learn about the practical and aesthetic factors in developing the best
contributions of China and Japan. See how the overall design solution. The use of real-life scenarios
evolution of furniture has influenced today's world clarifies material covered in the course.
of decorating. XDEC-006
XDEC-033 Lighting
Space Planning: Residential Proper lighting is vital to the success of an interior
Introduction to historical development of interior design. Types of artificial light, their location,
decoration and design. Study of space planning— quantity, color balance, lifespan, output, and other
furniture layouts in a residence. Analysis of color characteristics are topics that will be examined.
psychology in a living environment. Preparation of a Students will learn how to develop a lighting plan
residential space plan project. Prerequisites: XDSG- and specification schedule. A field trip to a lighting
001 and XDEC-001. showroom may be included to enhance and clarify
XDEC-009 the material covered in class.
Resource Sampler Workshop XCAD-016
Offering hands-on experience for students with a basic AutoCAD for Interior Decorators
background in decorating, this course will consist of
lectures and numerous field trips. Transportation and

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Global Campus Deans

■ Manama (Adliya), Bahrain

Dorothy Milligan Lewis, Ph.D.
Dean, Bahrain campus

■ Vancouver, Canada
Petra Dilling, Ph.D.
Associate Dean, Vancouver campus

■ Nanjing, China
James Nolt, Ph.D.
Dean, Nanjing campus

■ Amman, Jordan
Rick Chaney, Ph.D.
Dean, Amman campus

■ Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Timothy Keating, Ph.D.
Dean, Abu Dhabi campus
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NYIT Global Campuses and Programs

In 2008, NYIT was described as a “trailblazer” in global 21st-century higher education by
then-U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings. Campuses and programs in the
China, the Middle East, and Canada offer the same coursework as NYIT classes in New
York, and degrees earned by students at NYIT’s global campuses are the very same as
those earned by NYIT-Manhattan and NYIT-Old Westbury students. All classes are taught
in English by NYIT faculty visiting from the United States or appointed locally. From time
to time, distance learning courses are offered, where students and faculty from other NYIT
campuses connect virtually to exchange ideas and benefit from a positive cross-cultural
learning experience.
Because course curricula and program requirements are the same at all campuses, NYIT
students can study and participate in global exchange programs offered at any NYIT
campus. For more information on all NYIT global campuses, programs, and exchange
opportunities, visit [Link]/nyit_worldwide or call 516.686.7409.
In addition to programs offered at its global campuses, NYIT offers several global
programs through its Center for International Business, including an M.B.A. program in
conjunction with Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics (JUFE) and a dual-degree
master’s program with Tongji University. For more information, visit [Link]/cibs.

Bahrain (Manama)
Location
NYIT’s Bahrain campus is located in the cosmopolitan Adliya neighborhood, a major
center of commerce and culture.
Academic Programs
Undergraduate
■ Business administration - concentrations in general management or finance

■ Computer graphics
■ Computer science
■ Information technology and computer security
■ Interior design
Graduate
■ Business administration (concentrations in accounting, finance, general management,
international business, management of information systems (MIS), marketing, or
human resources)
■ Computer science
■ Electrical and computer engineering
■ Information, network, and computer security
Campus Facilities
State-of-the art campus facilities include five computer labs as well as several interior
design and computer graphics labs. All classrooms are Wi-Fi enabled and the library
provides access to many online research tools and archives. Students are also able to
enjoy dining and recreational facilities on campus.

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Experiential and Co-Curricular Activities

NYIT-Bahrain offers a wide range of student life programs. The Student Life
Organization (SLO) is the main organizer for all student events on and off campus. Clubs
(car, charity, computer graphics, documentary, model United Nations, nutrition) and
sports teams (soccer, basketball) are the core of student activities on campus, offering
activities for the whole student body and opportunities for our students to enjoy sports,
both as participants and spectators. Annual events include a campus charity carnival,
car shows, concerts, banquets and dances, and sports tournaments. The men’s soccer
and basketball teams have won several championships.
A variety of experiential opportunities exist; during 2008-2009, students visited the
Central Bank of Bahrain and participated in the Bahrain International Circuit training
program.

Canada (Vancouver)
Location
NYIT-Vancouver is located in a modern high-rise building in downtown Vancouver, in the
heart of the financial district and close to many cultural venues. The campus is across
the street from the Granville Street Skytrain station and only blocks away from the Sea
Bus to the North Shore and the West Coast Express train to the suburbs. From the
Granville and West Georgia Street bus stop, students have access to Vancouver’s transit
system, which extends to all points around the city and its suburbs.
Programs Offered
■ Business administration (graduate-level only) - general business, finance, management
of information systems (MIS), or marketing
Campus Facilities
NYIT-Vancouver’s 17th-floor location includes a computer lab, student lounges, and a
distance learning room.
Experiential and Co-Curricular Activities
Experiential learning initiatives at NYIT-Vancouver include curricular credit-bearing
activities such as internships, practicum, and business policy simulation activities. Active
learning, networking, and business development include a professional enrichment
program, the dean’s student intern program, and a mentoring program.
Co-curricular activities include a student advisory board, clubs, faculty-led field trips,
career advancement programs, and an honor society—in addition to a range of social and
recreational activities.

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China (Nanjing)
Location
The NYIT campus is located in a growing university community in a northeastern suburb
of Nanjing.
Academic Programs
Undergraduate (only)
■ Electrical and computer engineering
■ Computer science
■ Management with a focus on international business
■ Communication arts
Campus Facilities
NYIT shares campus facilities—including two gymnasiums, basketball and tennis courts, a
track field, a large student center, libraries, computer labs, three cafeterias, and several
small stores—with 15,000 students attending the prestigious Nanjing University of Posts
and Telecommunications (NUPT), recognized as one of the best engineering schools in the
region. Dorms and offices have wired and wireless broadband Internet service, and dozens
of restaurants, stores, and other shops are within walking distance of the campus.
Experiential and Co-Curricular Activities
Clubs include academic groups (finance and investing, marketing, psychology, computer,
etc.), sports (karate, volleyball, basketball, football, badminton, skateboard, table tennis,
taekwondo, roller skating, tennis, bodybuilding, street dancing), cultural (Korean,
Japanese, English), technology (cinematography, software, computer graphics, film production,
program design) and recreational groups (computer games, model making, painting and
calligraphy, environmental, music, speech, movies, book, guitar, debating, drama).

Jordan (Amman)
Location
NYIT-Amman has two strategic locations: The undergraduate campus is on Amman’s
Airport Road, also known as the “road of universities,” near other major colleges and
universities and approximately 15 miles from Amman. The graduate campus is centrally
located in Jordan’s main business district, giving students direct access to real-world
companies and top employers.
Academic Programs
Undergraduate
■ Accounting

■ Business administration - finance, management, management of information

systems (MIS), or marketing options
■ Computer graphics
■ Computer science
■ Information technology

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Graduate
■ Business administration (concentrations in accounting, management, marketing, or
management of information systems)
■ Computer science
■ Electrical and computer engineering
■ Information, network, and computer security
■ Physical therapy (tDPT)
Campus Facilities
Both campuses are equipped with libraries (linked to a large electronic archive of books
and journals) and state-of-the-art computer labs. The undergraduate campus, home to
the computer graphics program, boasts one of the most advanced computer labs in
Jordan, providing students with 50 computers and access to highly specialized software.
Experiential and Co-Curricular Activities
Students at the undergraduate campus enjoy several sports facilities, a dining area, and
a cafeteria. The Student Life Organization ensures that students have the opportunity to
express their talents and contribute meaningfully to the NYIT community through
students clubs and activities that includes philosophy, poetry, and charity work.

United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi)

Location
NYIT-Abu Dhabi is located in the center of the exciting, modern capital city of the United
Arab Emirates (U.A.E.), where innovative and dynamic changes have contributed to the
sustainable development of the region.
Academic Programs
Undergraduate
■ Business administration – concentration in general management

■ Computer science
■ Interior design
Campus Facilities
The campus, in the center of Abu Dhabi, features excellent technology resources, such
as Smartboards and the latest computers, and an extensive library collection. Students
have access to a range of food outlets, including Bon Food, Subway, McDonald’s, and
Forty Fruity, as well as restaurants that serve traditional Arabic food.
Experiential and Co-Curricular Activities
All NYIT-Abu Dhabi students can participate in a number of sporting and recreational
activities, including football, table tennis, bowling, and e-club activities.
The NYIT Business Club gives School of Management students the opportunity to develop
communication skills as well as gain valuable experience and knowledge by meeting with
professionals from the real-world business community—skills crucial in the 21st-century
global marketplace and to the development of local and regional economies. Similarly,
School of Architecture and Design students meet and discuss pertinent issues with
professionals in the field of design.

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Lt. Col. Mark A. Russell

United States Air Force
 Aerospace Studies

Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (AFROTC)

The Air Force ROTC education program provides preprofessional preparation for future
Air Force officers. It is designed to develop men and women who can apply their education
to their initial active duty assignments as Air Force commissioned officers.
The two major AFROTC curriculum offerings spanning the student’s college career are:
General Military Course (GMC), freshman and sophomore years, and Professional Officer
Course (POC), junior and senior years. Graduate students are eligible for the two-year
program.
As an AFROTC cadet, students are eligible to compete for AFROTC scholarships in selected
academic areas. All scholarship students, as well as cadets in the last two years of the
program, receive a tax-free stipend of $200 a month. Upon graduation, students are
commissioned second lieutenants in the United States Air Force.
AFROTC field training is offered during summer months at select Air Force bases
throughout the United States. Students in the four-year program participate in four
weeks of field training, usually between sophomore and junior years. Students applying
for entry into the two-year program must successfully complete five weeks of field
training prior to enrollment in the Professional Officer Course. Major areas of study in
the Field Training Program include junior officer training, aircraft and aircrew
orientation, career orientation, survival training, base functions and Air Force
environment, and physical training.
Leadership laboratory is taken an average of two hours per week throughout the
student’s period of enrollment in AFROTC. The first two years of the leadership
laboratory include a study of Air Force customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies,
issuing military commands, instructing, directing, and evaluating the preceding skills,
studying the environment of an Air Force officer, and learning about areas of
opportunity available to commissioned officers. The last two years consist of activities
classified as advanced leadership experiences. They involve the planning and controlling
of military activities of the cadet corps; the preparation and presentation of briefings
and other oral and written communications; and the providing of interviews, guidance,
and information that will increase the understanding, motivation, and performance of
other cadets.
For more information call the main office at 718.862.7201. Students may register
for AFROTC at the same time and in the same manner as for other college courses at
NYIT.

General Military Course (GMC)

The General Military Course (ROTC 101, 102, 201, 202) is the first half of the four-year
program and it is taken during freshman and sophomore years. This program provides an
examination of the broad range of U.S. military forces in the contemporary world, with
particular attention to the United States Air Force, its organization, and its mission.

Professional Officer Course (POC)

The Professional Officer Course (ROTC 301, 302, 401, 402) is available to juniors who
have at least two years of college remaining. This program is highly completive, so it is
important to apply early in sophomore year. The program provides an examination of
the broad range of U.S. civil-military relations, the environmental context in which the
U.S. defense policy is formulated and implemented, and the principles and practices of
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ROTC 101 ROTC 202

The Foundation of the United States Air Force Continuation of ROTC 201
1-2-1 1-2-1
This course is a survey course designed to introduce students This course continues the teaching begun in ROTC 201.
to the United States Air Force and provides an overview of
ROTC 301
the basic characteristics, missions, and organization of the
Air Force Leadership Studies
Air Force. Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for AFROTC
1-2-1
cadets and complements this course by providing cadets with
leaderrship experiences. This course teaches cadets advanced skills and knowledge in
management and leadership. Special emphasis is placed on
ROTC 102 enhancing leadership skills. Cadets have an opportunity to try
Continuation of ROTC 105 out these leadership and management techniques in a
1-2-1 supervised environment as juniors and seniors. A mandatory
This course continues the teaching begun in ROTC 101. Leadership Laboratory complements this course by providing
advanced leadership experiences in officer-type activities,
ROTC 201
giving students the opportunity to apply leadership and
The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power
management principles of this course.
1-2-1
This course features topics on Air Force heritage and leaders; ROTC 302
introduction to air and space power through examination of Continuation of ROTC 301
competencies and functions; and continued application of 1-2-1
communication skills. Its purpose is to instill an appreciation This course continues the teaching begun in ROTC 301.
of the development and employment of air power and to Prerequisite: ROTC 301.
motivate sophomore students to transition from AFROTC
ROTC 401
cadet to Air Force ROTC officer candidate. In addition, aspects
National Security Affairs/Preparation
of the 200 course begin to prepare cadets for their
for Active Duty
experiences in field training. Leadership Laboratory is
1-2-1
mandatory for AFROTC cadets and complements this course
by providing cadets with leadership experiences. This course is designed for college seniors and gives them the
foundation to understand their role as military officers in
American society. It is an overview of the complex social and
political issues facing the military profession and requires a
measure of sophistication commensurate with the senior
college level. A mandatory Leadership Laboratory
complements this course by providing advance leadership
experiences in officer-type activities, giving students the
opportunity to apply leadership and management principles
of this course. Prerequisite: ROTC 301 and 302.
ROTC 402
Continuation of ROTC 401
1-2-1
This course continues the teaching begun in ROTC 401.
Prerequisite: ROTC 401.

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Lt. Col. C. William Gaylor, Chairperson

Army ROTC At NYIT

Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) is a program
that provides college students with the skills and
leadership training to become officers in the U.S. Army,
U.S. Army Reserve, and Army National Guard. Cadets
develop maturity, responsibility, leadership ability, self
confidence, and other qualities essential to success in any
field. Upon successful completion of ROTC, cadets receive
commissions as second lieutenants in one of the Army’s
specialized branches. NOTE: If eligible, you can apply for
an ROTC scholarship worth up to $16,000 a year for
tuition, $450 for books, and $150 spending allowance
while in school. Contact Major Mitch Hadad at
516.463.5648 or e-mail mlsmeh@[Link].

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Military Science
Chairperson/Senior Professor: C. Henderson.
Assistant Professors: G. Cleland, R. Callender, A. Herring, C. Murray, V. Rea,
S. Rubenstein.
The Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program qualifies students for
appointment as officer’s of the United States Army, Army Reserve or Army National
Guard. Students attend military science classes during their regular course of studies.
Students develop maturity, responsibility, and dependability while earning the gold bar
of an Army Second Lieutenant.
Army ROTC offers two different programs to all qualified college and university
students. The traditional four-year program gives students the opportunity to take ROTC
courses in each of their four years of college.
The four-year program consists of the basic course (ROTC 103, 104, 203, 204) and the
advanced course (ROTC 303, 304, 403, 404). The basic course is open to all students. It
consists of training in leadership, management, military skills, and physical fitness.
Students learn to apply these skills inside and outside the classroom. In addition, a
variety of outside social and professional enrichment activities are available. ROTC
textbooks, uniforms, and other essential materials for the basic course are furnished to
the students. Sophomores who did not take ROTC 103 and 104 may compress ROTC 103
and 104 and ROTC 203 and 204 to complete the basic course. There is no military
obligation for enrolling in the basic ROTC course.
After they have completed the basic course, students who have demonstrated the
potential to become officers’ and who have met physical and scholastic standards are
eligible to enroll in the advanced course. The advanced course is usually taken during
the final two years of college. It includes instruction in management, tactics, ethics,
and further leadership development. Textbooks and uniforms in the advanced course are
also furnished to students.
During the summer between their junior and senior years of college, advanced course
cadets attend a paid six-week training session called advanced camp. Advanced camp
gives cadets the chance to practice what they have learned in the classroom, and
introduces them to Army life “in the field.”
The two-year program is designed for students who did not take ROTC during their first
two years of school or students entering a two-year post-graduate course of study. To
enter the two-year program, students must first attend a paid five-week basic camp,
normally held during the summer between sophomore and junior years of college. After
they have successfully completed basic camp, students who meet all the necessary
enrollment requirements are enrolled in the advanced course.
To receive full semester credit for the advanced course and advanced camp (12
semester hours), a student must be commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Army
upon course completion. Partial credit may be awarded at the chairperson’s discretion
if the student fails to complete the advance course. NOTE: all basic military science
courses include the appropriate number of class hours, plus a required leadership
laboratory and additional classes in physical training each week. A field trip of
approximately three days provides practical experience in small organization
leadership. All students are expected to attend the leadership laboratory, physical
training, and the field trip.

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Army ROTC Scholarship Program

The Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) scholarships offer assistance to meet
the rising costs of school. Scholarships are awarded for two, three, and four years,
strictly on merit, to the most outstanding students as follows:
■ Tuition and mandatory educational fees up to $16,000
■ A specific amount for miscellaneous fees such as laboratory, student activity,
transcript, and graduation fees
■ A flat rate for textbooks, classroom supplies, and equipment (approximately
$225 per semester).
■ An allowance of $150 a month each school year the award is in effect.
Like other organizations, the Army is oriented toward technological advancement.
Eligible students may apply for an Army ROTC scholarship worth up to $16,000 per year.
For further information, write or call the Hofstra University Military Science
Department, 265 Physical Fitness Center, Hempstead, NY 11549-1300, 516.463.5648 or
fax 516.463.4937, as per the NYIT/Hofstra cross-town agreement.

Credit Toward a Liberal Arts Degree

ROTC 103, 104 and 203, 204, totaling two semester hours of credit, are designated as
non-liberal arts credit. These credit are acceptable toward a baccalaureate degree if
they fall within the total non-liberal arts credits allowed for that degree. ROTC 303,
304, Summer Camp, and ROTC 403, 404 total l2 semester hours credit. These credits are
acceptable toward a degree as determined by advisement with the department
chairperson.

Army Commissioning Requirements

In order to be commissioned as a Second Lieutenant, students must satisfactorily
complete the basic course, advanced course and advanced camp or their equivalents.
Students must also receive their college degree and ensure they have taken an approved
course in written composition, human behavior, military history, computer fundamentals,
and mathematical reasoning. Cadets must be recommended for a commission by the
department chairperson.

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Basic Course ROTC 304

Advanced Camp Preparation II
ROTC 103
3-2-3
Introduction to the United States Army
Spring. Course examines the problems associated with
1-2-1 situational ethics and control of the small organization.
Fall. Course offers an in-depth look at the organization and Continues to develop the leadership and military skills
mission of the United States Army. An introduction to the necessary to succeed at advanced camp. Throughout the
basic techniques of leadership in small organizations is semester students are required to draft and develop
provided, as well as an introduction to military skills. No correspondence, conduct oral presentations, and prepare
liberal arts credit. management programs that they will develop, conduct, and
ROTC 104 evaluate. Leadership laboratories, field trips, and pre-camp
Foundations of Leadership are required. Prerequisites: ROTC 103, 104, 203, 204, or basic
1-2-1 camp and ROTC 303, or approval of department chairperson.
Spring. Course continues the discussion of effective
leadership. Leadership and basic ethical principles are
discussed. An introduction to military skills is provided by Advanced Camp
instruction in first aid and land navigation. No liberal arts Advanced Camp training gives the student an understanding
credit. of the practical aspects of Army life and supplements the
ROTC 203 theoretical work given during the school year. This is a five-
Leadership Principles week camp conducted at Fort Bragg, N.C. Successful
1-2-1 completion of the advanced camp is a commissioning
prerequisite. Subjects covered include practical exercises
Fall. Course continues the discussion of effective leadership
in the following:
through a study of personal skills and historical examples.
Emphasizes the principles of war as a tool of analysis, ■ leadership
Continues instruction in the basic military skills of first aid, ■ weapons familiarization
communications, and land navigation. No liberal arts credit. ■ land navigation
■ infantry tactics and techniques
ROTC 204
■ drill, parades, and ceremonies
Requirements of the Junior Officer ■ physical training
1-2-1
Spring. Course examines the fundamental requirements of Training is intensive in character, and methods are the same
the decision making process as it relates to the Junior Officer. as followed in training units under field conditions. Emphasis
The ability to supervise and motivate the small organizations is on the development of leadership and individual
is examined. No liberal arts credit. confidence as may be required of any officer regardless of
branch.
Basic Camp ROTC 403
Organizational Command
Basic camp training is used to give students who were not 3-2-3
enrolled in the basic course (ROTC 103, 104, 203 or 204) an
Fall. Responsibilities of command at the organizational level.
opportunity to receive placement credit to enter the
Provides detailed fundamentals of’ training, supply and
advanced course. This is a voluntary five-week camp
personnel management techniques within the large
conducted at Fort Knox, KY. The basic camp gives the student
organizations. Emphasis on application and evaluation of
an in-depth look at the organization of the United States
command and staff relationships. Leadership laboratories and
Army. Students receive instruction in basic military skills and
field trips are required. Prerequisites: ROTC 103, 104, 203,
leadership techniques. Successful completion of basic camp
204, or basic camp, ROTC 303, 304, and advanced camp, or
allows the student to enroll in the advanced course.
the approval of department chairperson.
ROTC 404
Advanced Course Organizational Effectiveness
3-2-3
ROTC 303
Spring. Ethical standards are discussed as the guide for
Advanced Camp Preparation
effective leadership. Applications of leadership dimensions
3-2-3
are taught. They fall into six categories: communications
Fall. Course examines in detail the leadership and military (written, oral, oral presentation); personal motivational
skills necessary to succeed at advanced camp. The leadership behavior, interpersonal behavior (influence); administrative
and military skills learned in the basic course are thoroughly skills (planning and organization, delegation); and decision-
reviewed. Emphasis is on planning and controlling a small making skills (problem analysis, decisiveness, judgment).
organization. Leadership laboratories, field trips and a written Leadership laboratories, field trips and a written essay on
essay in military history are required. Prerequisites: ROTC 103, professional ethics are required. Prerequisites: ROTC 103, 104,
104, 203, 204, or basic camp or the approval of department 203, 204, or basic camp, ROTC 303, 304, 403 and advanced
chairperson. camp or the approval of department chairperson.

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Ernst VanBergeijk, Ph.D., Executive Director, Associate Dean

Vocational Certificate Program

NYIT Degree Program

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Vocational Independence Program (VIP)

Executive Director, Associate Dean: Ernst VanBergeijk, Ph.D.
Faculty: C. Alter, R. Antwi, C. Barratt, M.J. Burner, P. Cappellino, S. Delaney, A. Freund,
G. Frisina, C. Hawkins, K. Iman, S. Incorvaia, L. Jacobson, D. Krainski, C. Jockle,
C. O’Mack, N. Pickett, J. Pignataro, M. Ranaldo, C. Rose-Tomo, D. Rosen, W. Russell,
H. Schorr, R. Ventura, E. Vlasak, T. White, L. Zucker.

The Vocational Independence Program

VIP at NYIT is designed for students with moderate to severe learning disabilities as well
as functioning autism and spectrum disorders. VIP students come from more than 30
states and seven countries, live in centrally located residence halls on the NYIT Central
Islip site, staffed by VIP faculty and staff. In addition to NYIT social and recreational
activities, VIP offers specialized trips and activities from day trips and weekend outings
to an annual trip abroad. Recent trips have included Italy, Ireland, and Costa Rica.

The VIP Certificate Program

VIP offers a diverse and dynamic curriculum that is geared towards individual student
success. Keeping in mind the program goal of helping each student to maximize his or
her potential for independence, the classroom experience reflects the needs of the
student. Additionally, the content of the academic curriculum provides students with a
background in a variety of subjects that can be helpful to their daily socializing and
communication. The ability to communicate, for example, is reliant upon an awareness
of current events and social issues. Upon entering the program, VIP students are
assigned academic, financial, social, and career advisors who meet with them on a
weekly basis.
During freshman year, students take classes in areas that help them adjust to the
collegiate experience, such as study skills and managing a personal budget, along with
core courses in content areas such as critical thinking, social psychology, computers,
and current events. Classwork and homework have an experiential focus. Students do
much of their learning outside of the classroom during field trips to historically and
environmentally rich Long Island, and nearby New York City. Each student is provided
with one-to-one academic assistance with an advisor. A computer lab study hall is open
nightly.
Assessment of specific independent living skills is ongoing so that teachers and
counselors can identify individual needs as they emerge in the course of daily activities.
Students needing special attention are assigned an independent living counselor who
helps devise special strategies to assist the student and coordinates efforts with other
VIP academic, social, and vocational staff members.
The vocational component of VIP stresses a cooperative educational approach that
utilizes the resources of NYIT and the overall community. VIP freshmen use class time
to explore different avenues of independence in conjunction with their vocational
training, and instructors help them to discover and maximize their personal strengths.
They are exposed to various career options through lectures, workshops, and job
evaluations at several job “stations.” Input from social, academic, and vocational
counselors play an integral role in helping the student formulate a realistic
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experience and counseling, coupled with vocational testing and observations by the
vocational staff, enable each student to choose a vocational major by the end of the
first semester. During their second semester, students begin intensive skills training in
their vocational field and have a limited work experience. The students interact with
vocational counselors and job coaches who provide on-site supervision on an as-
needed or ongoing basis. The curriculum also includes training in interviewing skills;
resume writing, understanding of benefits, and job search techniques. Taught by
professionals in their respective fields, this part of the program is designed to give each
student the opportunity to master the basic skills in their chosen career. Some of the
following organizations have worked with VIP: Childcare Council of Suffolk County,
NYIT Culinary Arts Center, Marriot, ADP, Waldbaum’s, TJ Maxx, and Suffolk County
BOCES.
In their second year, students continue skills training while working in an internship.
During their third year, they are assigned to a work placement, generally three days a
week, while continuing to receive guidance and training through vocational coursework
and counseling.
During sophomore year, VIP students build on the growth they experienced during their
freshman year. Having identified a vocational area of interest, their classroom
experiences continue to help them develop the skills essential to succeed in that area.
Classes continue to provide the vital structure inherent in a college environment. VIP
courses are fully integrated with the college social environment, helping students
develop group cooperation and communication skills. VIP students tackle large projects
such as organizing and running an actual college fair or publishing a newsletter.
Sophomore students also hone specific communications skills within classes designed
particularly for that purpose. All classes are taught in a technology-rich environment,
with computers, Smart Boards, and digital video .
In the junior year, living independently is the primary focus. Diet and nutrition,
budgeting, and apartment living are all major topics. Junior dormitory living spaces
more closely model living independently in an apartment with roommates, and class
projects reflect the needs and challenges of this lifestyle. The last portion of spring
semester is spent entirely in hands-on workshops geared toward specific topics that our
students will face when they make the step to be fully independent. From interview
techniques to dressing for success, students have the opportunity to dry-run many of
the challenges they will face, all with the support and guidance of advisors. In all cases,
students move at their own pace and with ample feedback from faculty and staff who
are intimately involved with their progress.

Track II: Credit Coursework while at VIP

Some VIP students are identified as having the academic, social, and organizational
readiness to take credit courses as a supplement to their VIP experience. Such students
are identified as those having achieved a score no less than 800 on the SAT and 18 on
the ACT. After demonstrating success in the VIP program, these students may choose to
register for classes, starting either during the spring semester of their freshman year or
during the fall of their sophomore year. It is important to note that for purposes of
determining placement, VIP class standing is determined by date of VIP entrance, not
by class standing at a previous school. VIP students taking credit courses travel to the
NYIT Old Westbury campus, and still have a vocational placement while at VIP, so credit
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mastered. When a VIP student is identified as being a potential credit course candidate,
he or she meets with the VIP credit course coordinator along with the academic advisor
in order to select credit courses that best suit the student’s academic plan.
VIP students taking credit courses are encouraged to utilize all of the many facilities
NYIT offers to support individuals with learning disabilities, such as the NYIT Old
Westbury Learning Center and the Counseling Center. These students are also provided
with all the support a typical VIP student is afforded, such as academic counseling and
the VIP study halls and computer labs. Initial registration advisement is provided by VIP,
and in the case of a student matriculated to a degree program, by NYIT as well.
Students are typically advised to register for core courses that have a high probability
of transfer to another program upon completion. Students registered for core course
content such as English Composition can take VIP preparation classes designed
specifically to prepare for the academic requirements of such a course. VIP does not
however, provide tutors for credit classes, although students procuring their own tutors
are free to meet with them at VIP facilities.
Whereas it would be unusual for a student attending VIP to complete a degree during
the course of the program, it could occur in the case of a student who brings a
considerable transcript of completed work from another college, and VIP works with the
NYIT admissions office to have such transcripts evaluated. Credit coursework
supplements a VIP students’ overall program and can play an important part in
preparing a VIP student for their next step, whether purely vocational or in the transfer
to another college or program.

The VIP Curriculum

Freshman Year Sophomore Year

■ College Skills ■ Social Psychology
■ Health Nutrition and Human Sexuality ■ Health
■ Social Psychology Fall - Family Life Education
Spring - Child Development
■ Social Psychology Seminar
■ Critical Thinking
■ Contemporary Culture I
■ Consumer Math
■ Introduction to Employment
■ Computer
■ Critical Thinking
■ Contemporary Culture II
■ Computer
■ Employment Strategies
■ Checking and Budgeting
■ Cooperative Education
■ Cooperative Education
■ Internship
■ College Skills
■ Internship Seminar
■ Food and Nutrition

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Junior Year
■ Professional Development
■ Health
Fall - Practical Health Related Issues
Spring – Illness, Insurance, and Death
■ Foods Practicum
■ Employment Readiness Seminar
■ Apartment Living
■ Law
Fall - Civic Law
Spring - Criminal Law
■ Work Experience
■ Transition Program

Campus Life
VIP is located on NYIT’s beautiful 600-acre Central Islip site. The facilities include a
nine-hole golf course and clubhouse, a gourmet restaurant that is part of NYIT’s
Culinary Arts Center, athletic fields, and a healthcare facility. The Student Activity
Center houses a swimming pool, bowling alley, gymnasium, and two fitness centers.
There is 24-hour security on campus.
VIP students live in King and Leadership Halls, four-story dormitories with large student
lounges and laundry facilities. They are conveniently located within a short walking
distance of the Student Activity Center, athletic fields, and the Culinary Arts Center, and
dining hall where students eat their meals.
The VIP residential faculty consists of professionals who also live in King and Leadership
Halls. They are on duty every evening starting at 5 p.m. and throughout the weekend.
VIP students have successfully assimilated into many NYIT activities. They have been
accepted into national fraternities and sororities, joined a variety of clubs and
organizations, and entered intramural sports competitions. In addition to regular
campus activities that take place on the weekends, the VIP residential staff schedules
off-site activities that make use of the program’s nine vans.
During part of their junior year, VIP students live in Leadership Hall, located across from
King Hall. With six kitchens and several suites, this residential experience provides an
excellent transition to independent living, since many students do their own food
shopping and cooking.

Student Population
NYIT’s Vocational Independence Program admits students of any race, creed, age, sex,
color, and national or ethnic origin. VIP students must be at least 18 years of age. There
may be mitigating circumstances under which students who have not completed a
secondary program are considered for admission. VIP students generally have specific
learning disabilities and have received special education services in high school.
Reading levels range from third grade to above 12th grade.
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Participants in the program must be able to fit comfortably into the NYIT environment
and demonstrate the ability and desire for employment. In addition, students are
screened for emotional needs to ensure that the VIP program is able to support them.

Admissions
VIP accepts a freshman class of approximately 40 to 50 students from around the
world. VIP students must be at least 18 years of age. Admission decisions are made
on a rolling basis, and it is recommended that students apply as early in the school year
as possible since space is limited. VIP does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed,
or national or ethnic origin.
Those considering applying are encouraged to visit the campus with their parents or
caregivers prior to formally applying. These visits provide applicants with the
opportunity to meet with the faculty and administration, observe classes, talk with
students, and tour the campus.
The formal application includes a parent application, references, school records,
psychological/intelligence testing results, and social adaptive testing scores such as the
Vineland. Potential students and their caregivers are required to participate in an on-
campus admissions interview. SAT or ACT tests are required for participation in the
Track II program.

Tuition = $38,898 a year; $19,449 per semester

Room = $5,563 a year; $2,781.50 per semester
Meal plan = $4,326 a year; $2,163 per semester
Health Insurance = $1,110 a year; $555 per semester*
Mandatory Accident Insurance = $25
Total = $49,921
* The health insurance is optional as long as the student provides proof of insurance

Vocational Independence Program

New York Institute of Technology
300 Carleton Ave.
Central Islip, NY 11722-9029
Phone: 631.348.3354
[Link]/vip

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Administration
(As of July 1, 2009)

Edward Guiliano, Ph.D.

President

Office of the President Office ofAcademic

Affairs
Richard Pizer, Ph.D.
Provost and Vice President Richard Pizer, Ph.D.
for Academic Affairs Provost and Vice President
for Academic Affairs
Barbara Ross-Lee, D.O., FACOFP
Vice President for Health Sciences Spencer Jay Turkel, Ph.D.
and Medical Affairs Associate Provost

Harriet C. Arnone, Ph.D. Francine S. Glazer, Ph.D.

Vice President for Assistant Provost
Planning and Assessment Director, Center for Teaching and Learning

Leonard Aubrey, M.B.A. Judith DiMaio, [Link]., AIA

Vice President, CFO Dean, School of Architecture and Design
and Treasurer
Roger Yu, Ph.D.
Niyazi Bodur, Ph.D. Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Vice President for Information Technology
and Infrastructure Michael Uttendorfer, Ed.D.
Dean, School of Education
Joseph M. Ford, J.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs Nada Marie Anid, Ph.D.
Dean, School of Engineering
Cynthia C. Gorman, M.A. and Computing Sciences
Vice President for Development
Jess Boronico, Ph.D.
Stephen J. Kloepfer, LL.M. Dean, School of Management
General Counsel and Secretary
Patricia Burlaud, Ph.D.
Dean of Operations, Assessment and
Jacquelyn Nealon, Ed.D. Accreditation, Global Academic Programs.
Vice President for Enrollment Services
Ernst O. VanBergeijk, Ph.D., M.S.W.
Marc E. Warner, M.F.A. Associate Dean, Executive Director
Vice President for Communications Vocational Independence Programs
and Marketing
Guy E. Hildebrandt, M.A.
Registrar

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Office of Communications Office of Financial

and Marketing Affairs

Marc E. Warner, M.F.A. Leonard Aubrey, M.B.A.

Vice President for Communications Vice President, CFO, and Treasurer
and Marketing
Daniel McGovern, C.P.A.
Carrie Cliggett, B.A. Assistant Treasurer and Controller
Director of Special Events and Hospitality
Dawn E. Tennenbaum, B.S.
Bobbie Dell’Aquilo, B.S. Director of Financial Planning
Director of Editorial Services

Rebecca Kogan Office of General

Director of Media and Public Affairs Counsel

Stephen J. Kloepfer, LL.M.

Susan L. Warner, M.A.
General Counsel and Secretary
Director of Publications and Advertising
Kristen M. Panella, B.S.
Office of Development Director of Environmental Health and Safety

Cynthia C. Gorman, M.A. Richard D. Savior, M.B.A.

Vice President Director of Human Resources

Pamela J. Bottge, B.A.

Senior Director of Development Office of Information
Technology and
Palma Costello-Cohen, M.S. Infrastructure
Director, Annual Fund
Niyazi Bodur, Ph.D.
Vice President
Joe Fortine, B.S.
Director of Alumni Relations
Ajisa Dervisevic, M.S.
Director for Planning and Business Affairs
Linda Marshall, B.P.S.
Director of Development
Jill Cherveny Keough, M.S.
Director of User Support Services
Laura Schranz, B.A.
Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations

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Office of Information Office of Student Affairs

Technology and
Infrastructure (cont’d) Joseph M. Ford, J.D.
Vice President
Yongxin Ma, B.S.
Director, Data Warehouse Clyde M. Doughty J Jr., M.S., M.P.S.
Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
William Marchand and Recreation
Director of Facilities Operations
John M. Hyde, [Link].
Brian Maroldo Dean of Career Services
Director of Systems and Networks
Regina Robinson, M.A.
Bobby Saha, B.A. Director of Administration and Planning
Webmaster
Frances M. Magee, [Link].
Chuqian Zhang, Ph.D. Dean for Campus Life, Old Westbury campus
Director of Enterprise Systems and Services

Office of Planning
and Assessment

Harriet C. Arnone, Ph.D.

Vice President

Carol DeVictoria, Ph.D.

Director, Institutional Research
and Assessment

Shifang Li, Ed.D.

Assessment Coordinator

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Undergraduate Faculty and Staff

(As of July 1, 2009)
Antoine Abraham, Adjunct Associate Ludmilla V. Amani, Chairperson, School of Harriet C. Arnone, Vice President,
Professor, History. B.A., M.A., Hunter Engineering and Computing Sciences; Planning and Assessment, Ellis College
College of the City University of New York; Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering Provost. B.A., Middlebury College; Ph.D., City
Ph.D., New York University. Technology and Telecommunications University of New York.
Management. B.S.E.E., Beylorussian
Tobi Abramson, Adjunct Assistant Shaina Aron, Institutional Review Board
University; M.S., Polytechnic University.
Professor, Behavioral Science. B.A., CUNY Administrator. B.A., Thomas Edison State
Queens College; M.A., Teachers College Lakhdar Amara, Assistant Professor, College.
Columbia University; Ph.D. Fordham Electrical Engineering Technology. B.S.,
Ericka Artis, Assistant Director of
Univerity. National Polytechnic School, Algeria; M.S.,
Admissions. B.A., Spelman College; M.S.
Polytechnic University.
Frank Acevedo, Assistant Professor, New York Institute of Technology.
Physician Assistant. B.S., Long Island Vincent Amato, Adjunct Instructor,
Leonard Aubrey, Vice President, Financial
University; M.S., New York Institute of Behavioral Sciences. B.A., State University
Affairs and CFO. B.B.A., University of
Technology. of New York at Old Westbury; M.S., New
Massachusetts; M.P.A., Syracuse University;
York Institute of Technology.
Marc Ackerson, Adjunct Instructor, M.B.A., Baruch College.
Architecture. B. Arch., University of Paul Amatuzzo, Professor, Architecture.
Bruce Baek, Adjunct Assistant Professor,
Cincinnati; M.S.A.U.D., Columbia University. [Link]., Cooper Union for the
Communication Arts. B.F.A., New York
Adefope Adegboyega, Adjunct Assistant Advancement of Science and Art.
Institute of Technology; M.F.A., New York
Professor, Interior Design. [Link]. Angela Amoia, Adjunct Associate University.
University College Dublin. Professor, Architecture. [Link]., New York
Jeanette Bamford, Adjunct Instructor, ESL.
Mark L. Adler, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Institute of Technology; M.A.A.D.,
B.A., University of Michigan; M.A., New
Management Information Systems. A.A., Columbia University.
York University; Certificate in TESOL, New
Queensborough Community College; B.B.A., Urapong Amornvivat, Adjunct Instructor, School for Social Research.
Baruch College of the City University of Architecture. B. Arch, Carnegie Mellon
New York. Nkosi Bandele, Adjunct Instructor, English.
University; M. Arch, Yale University.
B.A., Columbia University; M.A., University
Diamando Afxentiou, Undergraduate Robert N. Amundsen, Director, Associate of Miami.
Management Director, Manhattan campus; Professor, Energy Management. B.S.,
Associate Professor, Economics. B.S., City H. Michael Banks, Professor,
University of Rochester; M.S., Ph.D.,
University of New York; M.A., New School Communication Arts. B.A., Michigan State
University of Pennsylvania.
For Social Research; Ph.D., West Virginia University; M.A., Ph.D., Northwestern
University. Allison Andors, Director of Sponsored University.
Programs and Research. A.B., Princeton;
Nadia M. Agarrat, Assistant Director, Salvatore Barese, Associate Professor,
M.A., [Link]., Ph.D., Columbia University.
Office of Admissions. B.A., Queens College; Chairperson, Department of Physician
M.A., New York Institute of Technology. Carl Andres, Adjunct Instructor, Assistant. B.A., M.S., Southern Connecticut
Hussain S. Ahmad, Director, Office of Communication Arts. B.F.A., M.A., New York State University; P.A., Yale University
Financial Aid, Ellis College. [Link]., Dhaka Institute of Technology. School of Medicine; Ed.D., Nova
Univeristy; M.B.A., M.S., Hofstra University. Southeastern University.
Nada Marie Anid, Dean, School of
Susan Aiello, Adjunct Instructor, Speech. Engineering and Computing Sciences; John Paul Barnabas, Adjunct Instructor,
B.A., Brooklyn College; B.F.A., Florida Professor, Environmental Technology. B.S., Social Science. B.A., University of North
International University; M.A., Long Island M.S., Royal Institute of Technology, KTH- Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.A., State
University. Stockholm, Sweden; Ph.D., University of University of New York at Stony Brook.
Michigan.
Naheda Al-Hihi, Adjunct Instructor, Arabic. Carol Barnett, Adjunct Instructor, Spanish.
B.S., M.B.A., Long Island University at C.W. Adam Anzzolin, Adjunct Instructor, B.A., Brooklyn College of the City
Post Campus. Architecture. M. Arch, The Catholic University of New York; M.A., New York
University of America. University.
Sylvia Albert, Adjunct Instructor, ESL. B.A.,
M.A., San Francisco State University. Leon B. Applewhaite, Professor, Labor Stephen Barone, Professor, Electrical
Relations. B.A., New York University; J.D., Engineering and Computer Science. B.S.,
Robert Allen, Associate Professor, Interior
LL.M., Brooklyn Law School. M.S., Polytechnic University; Ph.D., Harvard
Design. B.S., University of Utah; M.A.,
University.
Harvard Graduate School of Design. Louie Aragon, Adjunct Instructor, Fine Arts.
B.F.A., New York Institute of Technology; Christine Barratt, Transition Coordinator,
Christine Alter, Teacher/Counselor,
Vocational Independence Program, M.S.W., M.A., Adelphi University. Vocational Independence Program, B.A.,
Columbia University Middlebury College.
Ben Arcuri, Assistant Director for
Matthais Altwicker, Associate Professor, Compliance and Sports Information. B.F.A., Christine Barton, Computer Scientist,
Architecture. [Link]., Renssalear Communication Arts, Ramapo College, N.J. Computer Graphics Laboratory. B.S.,
Polytechnic Institute; Architektenkammer University of Illinois.
Geraldine A. Areskog, Adjunct Instructor,
Berlin (equivalent to RA Medical Technology. B.S., New York Sim Basta, Coordinator of Wellness
Institute of Technology. Services. B.S., State University of New
York at Geneseo; M.H.S., P.A., Lock Haven 329
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Stephen P. Bates, Adjunct Associate Deepa Bhalla, Counselor, Arthur O. Eve Jerome Brenner, Adjunct Assistant
Professor, Environmental Technology. B.A., Higher Education Opportunity Program, Professor, Behavioral Sciences. B.S., M.S.,
St. John's University; M.S., Polytechnic Office of Academic Support and Retention Ph.D., Brooklyn College of the City
University; Ph.D., Greenwich University. Services. B.S., M.S, New York Institute of University of New York.
Technology.
Helen Bayona, Staff Associate, Fine Arts, Melissa Brodsky, Associate Director of
Manhattan campus. B.F.A., M.A., New York Clyde Bijlhout, Adjunct Instructor, Internships, Career Network Center. B.S.,
Institute of Technology. Nursing, A.S., Nassau Community College; State University of New York at Buffalo;
B.S., State University of New York at M.S., Northeastern University.
Babak D. Beheshti, Associate Professor,
Downstate; M.S., Molloy College.
Electrical Engineering Technology. B.E., Joanne Brooks, Administrative Assistant,
M.S., State University of New York at Steven H. Billis, Chairperson, Professor, Higher Education Opportunity Program.
Stony Brook. Electrical Engineering and Computer B.A., Siena College.
Science. B.E.E., City College of the City
Jay Bender, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Elaine Dolan Brown, Chairperson,
University of New York; M.E.E., Ph.D.,
Marketing. A.A.S., Fashion Institute of Associate Professor, English. A.B., Brown
Polytechnic University.
Technology; B.B.A., Baruch College of the University; M.A., Ph.D., Duke University.
City University of New York; M.B.A., Stephen J. Blank, Professor, Electrical
Jan Brukman, Adjunct Professor,
Hofstra University. Engineering. B.S.E.E., City College of the
Behavioral Sciences. B.S., University of
City University of New York; M.S.E.E.,
Bayou Bennett, Adjunct Assistant Wisconsin; Ph.D., University of California.
Polytechnic University; [Link]., Adelphi
Professor, Fine Arts. B.A., M.F.A., University
University; Ph.D., Tel Aviv University. James Buchwalter, Adjunct Assistant
of Arkansas at Fayetteville.
Professor, Social Sciences. B.S., State
Nicholas Bloom, Chairperson,
Frederick Bentel, Professor, Architecture. University of New York at Stony Brook;
Interdisciplinary Studies, Manhattan
[Link]., Pratt Institute; [Link]., J.D., Hofstra University.
Campus; Associate Professor, History. B.A.,
Massachusetts Institute of Technology;
University of Wisconsin; Ph.D., Brandeis Patricia Burlaud, Dean of Operations,
[Link]., Technische Hochschule, Graz,
University. Assessment and Accreditation in Global
Austria; FAIA.
Academic Programs. B.S., M.S., Ph.D.,
Roy Bloom, Adjunct Assistant Professor,
Bernard Berger, Adjunct Instructor, University of Paris.
Engineering Technology. B.S., New York
Management. B.A., New York University;
Institute of Technology; M.A., New York Mary Jane Burner, Teacher/Counselor,
M.B.A., Baruch College of the City
University. Vocational Independence Program. M.A.,
University of New York.
State University of New York at
Niyazi Bodur, Vice President of Information
Martin Bergstein, Adjunct Associate StonyBrook.
Technology and Infrastructure. B.S.,
Professor, Business Law. B.A., City College
Bogazici University; M.S., University of Colin Brice, Adjunct Assistant Professor,
of the City University of New York; LL.B.,
Pittsburgh; M.B.A., Ph.D., Rensselaer Architecture. [Link], Carnegie Mellon
Brooklyn School of Law.
Polytechnic Institute. University; [Link], Yale University, RA.
Florence Berkowitz, Adjunct Instructor,
Betty Bohringer, Head Women’s Volleyball Nicholas Brinen, Adjunct Instructor,
English. B.A., Hunter College; M.S., TESOL,
Coach. A.S., Nassau Community College; Architecture. B.A. Architectural Design,
Touro College.
B.S., State College of New York at University of Florida; [Link], University of
Jessica Berlin, Adjunct Assistant Cortland; M.S., Adelphi University. Texas at Austin.
Professor, Law. B.A., Brooklyn College of
Arthur Boodaghian, Adjunct Associate Andy Burne, Adjunct Instructor,
the City University of New York; M.B.A.,
Professor, English. B.A., Queens College; Architecture. [Link] Design,
Cornell University.
M.A., New York University. University of Colorado at Boulder;
Catherine A. Bernard, Associate Professor, [Link], Columbia University.
Nancy Morra Borchers, Associate
English. B.A., Cedar Crest College; M.A.,
Registrar, Central Islip campus. B.S., New Michael Burnett, Associate Dean of
Ph.D., New York University.
York Institute of Technology. Students. M.P.S., New York Institute of
Sidi Berri, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Technology.
Pamela J. Bottge, Director of
Mechanical Engineering, B.S., University of
Development. B.A., Iona College. Dolores Burton, Associate Professor,
Sciences and Technology, Algeria, M.S.,
Education; Chair, Teacher Education. B.A.,
National Academy of Science, France, M.S., Tricia M. Bowman, Associate Director of
M.A., State University of New York at Stony
Ph.D., Polytechnic University. Compliance, Office of Financial Aid. B.A.,
Brook; M.A., P.D. Long Island University;
Queens College.
Auxilium T. Bersamin, Adjunct Instructor, Ed.D., Hofstra University.
Nursing. B.S., Silliman University; M.A. Brian Brachio, Adjunct Assistant Professor,
Carol Caico, Assistant Professor, Nursing.
Teachers College Columbia University. Education. B.S. Hofstra University; M.S.,
B.S., Regents College; M.P.S., New York
State University of New York at Stoney
Michele C. Bertomen, Associate Professor, Institute of Technology; N.P., Stony Brook
Brook; M.B.A.; Ed.D, Dowling College.
Architecture. [Link]., RA, Cornell University; Ph.D., Columbia Common
University. John Brackbill, Student Solutions Wealth University.
Manager, Office of Academic Support and
Vija Berzins, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Michael Cali, Graphic Designer,
Retention Services. B.A., M.A., M. of Div.,
Interior Design. M. Arch., University of Department of Publications and
Bob Jones University.
Colorado at Denver; Architectural Advertising. A.A.S., Suffolk County
Association School of Architecture (AA), James J. Bradley, Adjunct Assistant Community College; B.F.A, Briarcliffe
London, England; AOCA, Ontario College Of Professor, Criminal justice. B.S., St. John's College; M.A., New York Institute of
Art, Toronto, Canada (equivalent to BA). University; J.D., New York Law School. Technology.
Reine Bethany, Adjunct Instructor, English. Lauren Brady-Russell, Adjunct Instructor,
B.A., Wright State University; M.A., Wright Interior Design. B.F.A., New York Institute
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Frances Campani, Associate Professor, Peter Casalino, Associate Director of Jane Clark, Adjunct Instructor, English.
Architecture. B.A., State University of New Research, Office of Development. B.S., New B.A., M.A., City College of New York.
York at Stony Brook; [Link]., G.S.A.P., York University; J.D., Hofstra Law School.
Tiffanie Claude, Assistant Director of
Columbia University, RA.
Michael Catalano, Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Admissions, Office of Admissions.
Hazel D. Campbell, Director, Higher Architecture. [Link], New York Institute of B.A., Delaware State University; M.A., New
Education Opportunity Program, Technology. York Institute of Technology.
Manhattan campus. B.S., New York
Sultan Catto, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Carrie M. Cliggett, Director of Events and
Institute of Technology; M.A., Columbia
Physics. B.S., New York Institute of Hospitality. Office of Communications and
University.
Technology; [Link]., [Link]., Ph.D., Yale Marketing. B.A., Iona College.
George Cancer, Adjunct Instructor, University.
Robert Cody, Adjunct Assistant Professor,
Mathematics, B.S., Queens College; M.S.,
Denise Cavanaugh, Adjunct Assistant Architecture. [Link], New York Institute of
Saint John University.
Professor, Communication Arts. B.F.A., M.A., Technology; RA.
Armando Candal, Adjunct Instructor, Social New York Institute of Technology.
Karen E. Cognato, Librarian I, [Link], St.
Sciences. B.A., M.A., Queens College of the
Arsha Cazazian, Adjunct Instructor, John’s University; M.A., NYIT; B.A., State
City University of New York.
Architecture. [Link], Columbia University. University of New York at Plattsburgh
Frank Cantalino, Assistant Director, Office
Michael Cerreta, Adjunct Assistant Clare Cohn, Librarian III. B.A., Northeastern
of Financial Aid. B.A., Dowling College.
Professor, Fine Arts. B.A., Fairleigh University; M.L.S., Long Island University.
Anthony Cantiello, Adjunct Instructor, Dickinson University; M.A., New York
Lisa Colantuono, Adjunct Instructor,
Behavioral Sciences. A.A. Bronx Institute of Technology.
Advertising. B.S., M.A., New York Institute
Community College of the City University
Sehwan Cha, Librarian II, B.S. ,M.L.S., of Technology.
of New York; B.A., M.A., City College of the
Chung Ang University, Korea; M.L.S.,
City University of New York. Michael Colef, Associate Professor,
Queens College of the City University of
Electrical Engineering and
John Capela, Adjunct Assistant Professor. New York.
Telecommunications. B.E., Polytechnic
B.S., M.B.A. Long Island University.
Krishnamurti Chandrasekar, Professor, Institute, Romania; M.E.E., Ph.D., City
Dominick J. Capozzi, Adjunct Instructor, Economics. B.A., St. Joseph’s College, India; University of New York.
Mathematics. B.S., New York Institute of M.A., Madras University, India; Ph.D., New
Gene Coleman, Adjunct Instructor,
Technology; M.S., Long Island University at School for Social Research.
Communication Arts. B.A., Fordham
C.W. Post Campus.
Hao Chun Chang, Adjunct Assistant University; M.A., New York University.
Patricia Cappellino, Director of Professor, Economics. M.A., Montana State
Eric Collins, Adjunct Assistant Professor,
Independent Living, Vocational University; B.S., National Taiwan
Fine. Arts. B.F.A., Virginia Commonwealth
Independence Program. [Link]., Adelphi University; Ph.D., Texas A and M University.
University; M.F.A., School of Visual Arts.
University.
Matthew Chang, Chairperson, Professor,
Linda Comac, Director, English Language
George Capua, Adjunct Associate Physics. B.S., Taiwan University; M.S., Ph.D.,
Institute. B.A., Hunter College; M.A.,
Professor, Management Information University of Massachusetts.
Lehman College.
Systems. B.B.A., M.B.A., Adelphi University. Qing Chang, Assistant Professor,
Mechanical Engineering. B.S. Beijing Ina Copito, Adjunct Assistant Professor,
Charles Carbonaro, Adjunct Instructor,
Polytechnic University; M.S., University of Mechanical Engineering. B.S., M.S.,
Architecture. B. Arch., New York Institute
Wisconsin; Ph.D., University of Michigan. Technical Institute, Moscow, U.S.S.R.
of Technology; M. Arch., Syracuse
University, Florence, Italy. King V. Cheek, Professor, Social Sciences. James Cornelius, Adjunct Associate
B.A., Bates College; M.A., University of Professor, Behavioral Sciences. B.A., State
Maureen Cardoza, Instructor, Nursing,
Chicago; J.D., University of Chicago Law University of New York College at Old
B.S., State University of New York at Stony
School; LL.D., (Hon.), LHD (Hon.). Westbury; M.S.W., State University of New
Brook; M.S., Molloy College.
York at Stony Brook; Ph.D., Newport
Shao Chen, Adjunct Instructor,
Janet Carlton, Student Solutions Manager, University.
Architecture. B.A., University of California
Office of Academic Support and Retention
at Berkley; [Link], Columbia University. James Cornell, Adjunct Assistant
Services. B.S., Long Island University; M.A.
Professor, Architecture. B. Arch., Cooper
State University of New York at Albany. Julian Cheung, Associate Professor,
Union; M. Arch., Harvard University.
Electrical Engineering. [Link]., [Link]., Ph.D.,
Grady Carney, Associate Professor, Life
Polytechnic University. Mary Jean Corriss, Director, Office of
Sciences. B.S., Delta State University; Ph.D.,
Financial Aid. B.S., Virginia Tech
University of Arkansas. Henry Chin-Hong, Adjunct Instructor,
University; M.B.A., Shenandoah University.
Architecture. B. Arch., New York Institute
Vincent Carotenuto, Adjunct Associate
of Technology. Steven Cosares, Adjunct Associate
Professor, Accounting. B.A., City University
Professor, Mechanical Engineering. B.S.,
of New York; M.A., Indiana University; Julius B. Chini, Instructor, Mathematics.
SUNY, Stony Brook; M.S., Ph.D., University
M.B.A., New York University. B.S., Fordham University; M.S., New
of California, Berkeley.
Mexico State University.
Christopher B. Carroll, Visiting Professor,
Palma Costello-Cohen, Director Annual
School Counseling. B.S., State University of Stephen Christianson, Administrative
Fund, Office of Development. B.A., Hofstra
New York at Cortland; M.S., Adelphi Assistant, Head women’s softball coach.
University; M.S., Capella University.
University; [Link]., Ph.D., Fordham A.A., North Hennep Community College;
University. B.S., St. Cloud State University. Anthony J. Creaco, Adjunct Assistant
Professor, Computer Science. B.S., M.S.,
John Cino, Adjunct Assistant Professor,
Ph.D., Polytechnic University.
Fine Arts. B.A., State University of New
York at Stony Brook; M.F.A., City University
of New York, Hunter College.
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Yazmin Crespo, Adjunct Instructor, Thomas C. Decanio, Adjunct Associate Robinson Despeignes, International
Architecture. B. Arch., Cornell University; Professor, Electrical and Student Advisor. B.A., York College of the
Master in Design Studies, Harvard Telecommunications Technology. B.S., City University of New York
University; [Link]., Cornell University. Polytechnic University; M.A., Columbia
Carol DeVictoria, Director, Institutional
University; M.B.A., Massachussets Institute
Josefa Cubina, Adjunct Professor, Life Research and Assessment. B.A.,
of Technology; Ph.D., New York University.
Sciences. B.S., Apostolado Junior College, Shippensburg University; M.A., Ph.D.,
Cuba; M.S., St. John’s University; Doctorate Adele S. Deerson, Professor, Business Law. Fordham University.
in Pharmacy, Villanova University, Cuba. B.A., Hunter College of the City University
Tripti Devkota, Research Analyst,
of New York; J.D., J.S.D., Brooklyn Law
George Cumella, Adjunct Associate Institutional Research and Asséssment.
School.
Professor, Architecture. [Link]., New York B.S., M.P.A., Minnesota State University.
Institute of Technology; [Link]., Syracuse Rupert Deese, Adjunct Associate Professor,
James DeWoody, Adjunct Assistant
University. Fine Arts. B.S., M.F.A., University of
Professor, Fine Arts. B.A., Tulane University;
California at Santa Barbara.
Peter M. Curtis, Adjunct Associate M.F.A., Pratt Institute.
Professor, Energy Management. B.T., M.S., Nicholas DeFelice, Associate Professor,
John di Domenico, Professor, Architecture.
New York Institute of Technology. Architecture, Old Westbury. B.S.C.E., M.S.,
[Link]., City College of the City University of
Manhattan College.
Aly S. Dadras, Professor of Architecture. New York; [Link]., Harvard University, RA.
B.S., Arch. Eng., University of Miami; M.S., J. DeFelippe, Adjunct Instructor,
David Diamond, Chairperson, Manhattan;
Columbia University, RA, N.C.A.R.B., AIA. Management. B.S., M.B.A., St. John's
Associate Professor, Architecture. [Link].,
University.
Robert Dadras, Adjunct Associate Cooper Union for the Advancement of
Professor, Architecture. [Link]., RA, New Charlene DeGregoria, Associate Director Science and Art; [Link]., Cornell
York Institute of Technology. of Career Network Center, Manhattan University, RA.
campus. B.A., M.A., Hunter College, City
Mark A. Daley, Adjunct Instructor, English. Charita Diaz, Assistant Athletic Trainer.
University of New York.
B.A., Binghamton University; M.A., Bowling B.S., Hofstra University.
Green State University. Stephan Delaney, Teacher/Counselor,
Richard E. Dibble, Director, Center for
Vocational Independence Program. B.A.,
Richard D’Alessandro, Assistant Director, Human Resource Studies; Professor, Labor
Queens College.
Office of Admissions. B.F.A., New York Management. B.A., State University of New
Institute of Technology. Francisco de la Cruz, Adjunct Instructor, York at Buffalo; M.A., Ph.D., State
Architecture. [Link]., University of Puerto University of New York at Albany.
Robert D’Ambrosio, Adjunct Instructor,
Rico; M. Arch., Syracuse University; M.S.,
Mathematics. B.S., Villanova University; Anthony DiCaprio, Adjunct Instructor,
Columbia University.
M.A., New York University. Criminal Justice. B.S., St. John's University;
Angela Delcid, Director of International M.S., Long Island University.
Spiros Dandouras, Sr. Business Systems
Admissions. B.A., M.S., Hofstra University.
Analyst. Office of Data Warehouse, ITI. B.S., Halina Diener, Associate Professor, Life
M.A., New York Institute of Technology. Carlos Delcid, Assistant Director of Sciences. B.S., State University of New
Athletics/Head Men’s Soccer Coach. B.A., York, Downstate Medical Center; M.S., Long
J. D'Antone, Adjunct Instructor,
New York Institute of Technology. Island University.
Management. B.S., St. John's University;
M.B.A., New York Institute of Technology. Farshid Delgosha, Assistant Professor, Jonathan Dillon, Adjunct Instructor,
Electrical Engineering and Computer Architecture. B. A. Princeton University;
Mary Darden, Adjunct Librarian. B.A.
Science. [Link]., Tehran Polytechnic; M.S., [Link]., Cooper Union for the
M.L.S. University of North Carolina
Sharif University; Ph.D., Georgia Institute Advancement of Science and Art.
George Edward Dazzo, Adjunct Instructor, of Technology.
Judith DiMaio, Dean, School of
Behavioral Sciences. B.A., St. John’s
Elaine Della Vecchia, Instructor, Nursing. Architecture and Design, Professor,
University; J.D., The District of Columbia
Associate in Applied Science, Architecture. B.A., Bennington College;
School of Law.
Queensborough Community College; B.S.; [Link]., Cornell University; [Link].,
Cindy Davis, Adjunct Instructor, English. Long Island University at C.W. Post Harvard University, RA.
B.A., New York Institute of Technology; Campus; M.S., Nursing, University of
Anthony J. DiMatteo, Professor, English.
M.A., Hofstra University. Phoenix.
B.A., Manhattan College; Ph.D., City
Edward Davis, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Bobbie Dell’Aquilo, Director of Editorial University of New York.
Architecture. B.S.A.T., New York Institute of Services. B.S., Syracuse University.
Maria DiNatale, Adjunct Assistant Professor,
Technology; RA.
Maureen Del Pezzo, Adjunct Instructor, Architecture. [Link], New York Institute of
James Davis, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Interior Design. B.A., State University of Technology; RA.
Behavioral Sciences. B.A., Temple New York at Brockport; B.F.A., New York
Devendra B. Dindyal, Assistant Director,
University; M.A., John Jay College of the Institute of Technology.
Office of Financial Aid. B.S., St. John’s
City University of New York; M.S., Baruch
Guy Demarco, Adjunct Associate Professor, University.
College of the City University of New York;
Statistics/EDP. B.S., St. Francis College;
Ph.D., New York University. Ronald C. Dinehart, Adjunct Assistant
M.A., Manhattan College.
Professor, Computer Science. B.S., State
Joshua Davis, Adjunct Instructor,
Ajisa Dervisevic, Director for Planning and University of New York College at
Architecture. [Link],, Cornell University, RA.
Business Affairs, Office of Information Potsdam; M.S., Adelphi University.
Denise Deal, Adjunct Instructor, Life Technology and Infrastructure. B.S.,
Anthony DiSanto, Professor, Architecture.
Science, B.S., New York Institute of University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and
B.A., [Link]., Columbia University;
Technology; M.S. Adelphi University. Herzegovina; M.S., Baruch School of
N.C.A.R.B., AIA.
Business.
332 Tony Dispigna, Adjunct Instructor, Fine
Arts. B.F.A., Pratt Institute.
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Ken Distler, Librarian II, B.A. Ursinus James Dunne, Assistant Professor, Culinary Elizabeth Ferretti, Librarian II. B.L.S.,
College; M.S., Long Island University; Arts. A.A.S., Nassau Community College; University at Sao Paulo; M.L.S., Pratt
M.P.A., Long Island University B.A., Hofstra University; M.A., New York Institute.
University; J.D., Touro College. Rosemary G. Ferrucci, Associate Dean,
Vincent M. Ditingo, Graduate Director,
Assistant Professor, Communication Arts, Patricia Duran, Director of Student Office of Financial Aid. B.S., St. John’s
Manhattan campus. B.A., Queens College Accounts. B.S., New York Institute of University; M.S., Hofstra University.
of the City University of New York; M.S. Technology. Carl R. Ficalora, Assistant Director, Office
Brooklyn College of the City University of of Admissions. B.B.A., Hofstra University
John R. Dvorsky, Instructor, Culinary Arts.
New York.
A.A.S., New York City Technical College; Holly Wallace Fils-Aimé, Associate
Regina Dlugokencky, Adjunct Librarian. B.S., New York University. Professor, English. A.B., Mount Holyoke
B.A., California State University; M.S.L.I.S. College; M.A.R., Yale Divinity School; A.M.,
Kenneth Eckhardt, News Director/Anchor,
Long Island University. Ph.D., Brown University.
“LI News Tonight”; Adjunct Assistant
Matthew Dockery, Associate Professor, Professor, Communication Arts. B.A., Drew Jack M. Filut, Adjunct Assistant Professor,
Architecture. B.A., Boston College; [Link]., University; M.A., Fairfield University. Behavioral Sciences. B.S., New York
Syracuse University. Institute of Technology; M.S., Eastern
Darren Ehrhardt, Adjunct Instructor, Kentucky University; Ph.D., Marquette
Alice Dolitsky, Director, Graduate Mathematics. B.S., M.S., New York Institute University.
Admissions. Office of Admissions. B.B.A., of Technology.
Hofstra University. Janet Fink, Adjunct Associate Professor,
Wilson Eng, Adjunct Instructor, Physics. Architecture. B.A., University of California;
Elizabeth Donaldson, Chairperson, B.S., New York Institute of Technology. [Link]., Columbia University, RA.
Interdisciplinary Studies, Old Westbury
Sean Erickson, Adjunct Instructor, Marni Finkelstein, Adjunct Assistant
campus; Associate Professor, English. B.A.,
Architecture. B.S., Clemson University; Professor, Behavioral Science. B.A., Purdue
M.A., Georgia State University; Ph.D., State
[Link], Columbia University. University; M.A., American University;
University of New York at Stony Brook.
Ph.D., New School for Social Research.
Rose Ezeani, Medical Director, Vocational
Elizabeth Donsky, Adjunct Assistant
Independence Program. M.S., State Jerry Finkelstein, Psychologist, Counseling
Professor, Fine Arts. B.F.A., School of the and Wellness Center. B.S., State University
University of New York at StonyBrook.
Art Institute of Chicago; M.A., New York of New York at Binghamton; Ph.D., Saint
University. Alan Fairbairn, Associate Professor, Louis University.
Hospitality Management. B.A., Cornell
George Dos Santos, Adjunct Instructor, Lars Fischer, Adjunct Assistant Professor,
University; C.H.A., Educational Institute,
Behavioral Sciences. B.A., Adelphi Architecture. B.S. in Mechanical
American Hotel and Motel Association;
University; M.A., Long Island University. Engineering, Case Western Reserve
M.A., New York Institute of Technology.
Clyde M. Doughty Jr., Director of Athletics University; [Link]., Illinois Institute of
Tibor Farkas, Adjunct Associate Professor, Technology, Licensed Architect in Germany.
and Recreation. Adjunct Assistant
Social Sciences. B.A., University of
Professor, Management. B.A., M.S., M.P.S., Felix Fischman, Adjunct Instructor,
Budapest; M.A., Universite Libre de
New York Institute of Technology. Electrical and Telecommunications
Bruxelles; Ph.D., New School for Social
Technology. B.S., M.S., New York Institute
Peter Douris, Associate Professor, Research. of Technology.
Department of Physical Therapy. B.S.,
Kelly Farrell, Assistant Director of Donna Fiumano, Adjunct Instructor,
Hunter College of the City University of
Admissions, B.S., University of Hartford. English. B.A., M.A. New York University.
New York; M.S., Ed.M., Ed.D., Columbia
University; D.P.T., New York Institute of James Fauvell, Associate Professor, Don Fizzinoglia, Professor, Communication
Technology. Communication Arts. B.A., State University Arts. B.A., Yale University; M.S., Long Island
of New York at Buffalo; M.A., New York University; M.A., New York Institute of
Hamilton Driggs, Adjunct Associate
Institute of Technology. Technology.
Professor, Law. B.A., University of
Maryland; J.D., Franklin Pierce Law Center. Jeffrey M. Feinsilver, Librarian III. B.A., Gerri Flanzraich, Librarian IV. B.S., M.L.S.,
State University of New York at Queens College of the City University of
Melvyn M. Drossman, Professor, Electrical
Binghamton; M.L.S., Long Island University; New York; Ph.D., Columbia University.
Engineering, Computer Science. B.E.E.,
M.B.A., New York Institute of Technology.
M.E.E., Ph.D., Polytechnic University. Shmuel Flaum, Adjunct Instructor,
Gail Feinzig, Adjunct Instructor, English. Architecture. [Link], New York Institute of
Rohit Dua, Assistant Professor, Electrical Technology.
B.S., University of Connecticut; M.A., New
and Computer Engineering. B.E. University
York University. Marvin B. Fleisher, Adjunct Associate
of Pune, India, M.S., Ph.D., University of
Missouri-Rolla. Frank N. Feldman, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Environmental Technology.
Professor, Life Sciences. B.S., John Hopkins [Link].E., New York University; M.S., Long
James T. Duffy, Professor, English. B.S. Island University; P.E.
University; Ph.D., University of Houston.
Clarion State College; M.A., University of
Marc Fellenz, Adjunct Instructor, Social David Fleischhacker, Adjunct Associate
Maryland; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State
Sciences. B.A., State University of New
Professor, English. B.A., Long Island
College.
University; M.A., City College of New York.
York at Stony Brook.
Robert Dumas, Adjunct Instructor,
Dorline Florival, Assistant Director, Office
Mathematics. B.S., St. Francis College; Jannatul Ferdus, Administrative Assistant,
of Financial Aid. B.A., Briarcliffe College.
M.A., New York University. Office of Financial Aid. B.A., Mount
Holyoke College. Ernesto Fong, Adjunct Assistant Professor,
Margaret Dunbar, Director of Financial Aid, Architecture. [Link], City College, CUNY;
Manhattan Campus. B.S., M.S., New York Angelo Ferrara, Adjunct Associate M. Exhibit Design, Fashion Institute of
Institute of Technology. Professor, Mechanical Engineering. Technology, SUNY, RA.
B.S.M.E., M.S.M.E., Polytechnical Institute.
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Joseph Ford, Vice President for Student Kenneth J. Gagliano, Adjunct Associate Seyed Ali Ghozati, Adjunct Associate
Affairs; Chief Student Affairs Officer. B.S., Professor, Telecommunications. A.A.S., Professor, Electrical Engineering. B.S.,
Radford University; J.D., Ohio Northern State University of New York College of Tehran University; M.S., Ph.D., Columbia
University. Technology at Farmingdale; B.S., M.S., New University.
York Institute of Technology.
Glenn Forley, Adjunct Instructor, Ronald B. Gilkes, Adjunct Assistant
Architecture. B.A., Brown University; Claude Gagna, Associate Professor, Life Professor, Industrial Engineering. B.S., M.S.,
[Link], Harvard University. Sciences. B.S., St. Peter's College; M.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Fairleigh Dickinson University; Ph.D., New
Joe Fortine, Director of Alumni Relations, Francine S. Glazer, Assistant Provost,
York University.
Office of Development. B.S., Iona College. Director, Center for Teaching and Learning.
Rosemary Gallagher, Assistant Professor, B.S., Tufts University; Ph.D., University of
Herbert Fox, Professor, Mechanical
Physical Therapy. B.S. Colorado State Colorado, Boulder.
Engineering. B.S., Massachusetts Institute
University; B.S. SUNY Stony Brook; D.P.T.
of Technology; M.S., Ph.D., Polytechnic Nora Gold, Adjunct Instructor, English.
SUNY Stony Brook.
University. B.A., University of Wisconsin; M.B.A., Pace
Joseph Gallinaro, Adjunct Instructor, University; M.S., Polytechnic University.
Julie Fratrik, Director of Global Exchange,
Architecture. [Link], New York Institute of
Global Academic Programs. M.A., New Andrew Goldman, Adjunct Associate
Technology.
School for Social Research. Professor, Communication Arts. B.A.,
Michael J. Gallo, Adjunct Instructor, Syracuse University; M.A., New York
Carla D. Freeman, Assistant Director,
Teacher Education. A.A.S., State University University.
Higher Education Opportunity Program.
of New York at Farmingdale; B.A., New
B.A., Winston-Salem State University; M.A. Jonathan E. Goldman, Assistant Professor,
York Institute of Technology; M.A., M.S.,
New York University. English. B.A., University of California at
New York University.
Berkeley; M.A., Ph.D., Brown University.
Annemarie Freund, Teacher/Counselor,
Michael Gamble, Professor, English. B.A.,
Vocational Independence Program. B.A., Caryn Goldstein, Assistant Director, Office
M.F.A., University of Oklahoma; Ph.D. New
State University of New York at of Financial Aid. B.S., Binghamton
York University.
StonyBrook. University.
Elie Gamburg, Adjunct Instructor,
Madeline Fricke, Adjunct Instructor, Joanne Goldstein, Counselor, H.E.O.P. B.A.,
Architecture. [Link]., Cornell University.
Behavioral Sciences. A.A.S., R.N., Brooklyn College of the City University of
Queensborough Community College; B.S., Farzana Gandhi, Adjunct Instructor, New York; M.A., New York University.
M.P.S., New York Institute of Technology. Architecture. B.A., University of
Steven Goldstein, Adjunct Assistant
Pennsylvania; M. Arch., Harvard University.
Theodore Fried, Adjunct Professor, Professor, Accounting. B.S., State University
Management. B.A., Brooklyn College of the Alfred J. Gangemi, Assistant Director, of New York at Albany; M.S., Long Island
City University of New York; M.A., New Office of Financial Aid. B.S., Hofstra University; C.P.A., State University of New
York University. University. York, Florida.
Jonathan Friedman, Professor, Anne Ganzer, Instructor , Nursing, B.S., Alexander Golubev, Associate Professor,
Architecture. B.A., [Link]., Princeton Syracuse University; M.A., New York Electrical and Telecommunications
University; [Link]., Cambridge University; M.S., Stony Brook University. Technology. M.S., New York University;
University, England; RA. Maureen Gaughran, Benefits Manager. Ph.D., University of California Santa Cruz.
Karen Friel, Associate Professor, B.S., State University of New York at Old Penisse Gomillion, Student Solutions Lead
Chairperson, Physical Therapy. B.S., State Westbury; M.S., New York Institute of Manager, Office of Academic Support and
University of New York at Stony Brook; Technology. Retention Services. B.S., New York Institute
M.H.S., D.H.S., University of Indianapolis. Mary Gaydos, Adjunct Librarian I., B.F.A., of Technology.
Judy Frymer, Adjunct Instructor, English. Ohio University; M.L.S., Queens College of Valerie Gonzales, Assistant Director of
B.A., Hunter College, Certificate-ESL the City University of New York. Admissions, B.S., New York Institute of
Teaching; New School for Social Research. Eileen Gazzola, Adjunct Librarian, [Link], Technology.
Bernard Fryshman, Professor, Physics. Long Island University at C.W. Post Sharon Goodman-Petrushka, Associate
[Link]., McGill University; M.S., Ph.D., New Campus; B.A. Hofstra University. Professor, Mathematics. B.S., Brooklyn
York University. Zdenko Gega, Adjunct Instructor, College of the City University of New York;
Education. B.S., New York Institute of Ph.D., City University of New York.
Gabriel Fuentes, Adjunct Instructor,
Architecture. [Link], Florida Technology, M.A., New York University. David Gordon, Adjunct Instructor,
International University; [Link], Florida Kelly A. George, Counselor, Higher Education. B.A., State University of New
International University. Education Opportunity Program. B.A., York at Oswego; M.A., State University of
Franklin and Marshall College; M.S. New York at Stony Brook.
Annemarie Fulfaro, Assistant Director of
Admissions, B.F.A, Southampton College, University of Pennsylvania. Cynthia C. Gorman, Vice President for
Long Island University, M.S., New York Barbara Gerson, Adjunct Instructor, Development. B.A., Mullenberg College;
Institute of Technology. Mathematics. B.S., State University of New M.A., College of Warwick.
Glenn Fulk, Adjunct Instructor, York at Albany; M.A., State University of Joanne Grasso, Adjunct Assistant
Architecture. [Link], University of Virginia; New York at Stony Brook. Professor, Social Sciences. B.A., State
[Link], Columbia University. Sheila Getzen, Adjunct Instructor, English. University of New York at Old Westbury;
B.A., City College of the City Unversity of M.A., D.A., St. John’s University.
Joseph Gabriel, Adjunct Assistant
Professor, Architecture. [Link]., New York New York; M.A., Columbia University.
Institute of Technology, R.A. Mah Bobe Ghods, Adjunct Instructor, Fine
334 Arts. B.A., M.F.A, Lehman College of the
City University of New York.
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William Gravitz, Adjunct Assistant Mindy Haar, Director of Didactic Program Lawrence Michael Herman, Assistant
Professor, Management. B.A., M.S., Queens in Dietetics, Instructor, Clinical Nutrition. Professor, Department of Physician
College of the City University of New York; B.A., Barnard College; M.S., Teachers Assistant. B.S., State University of New
M.A., State University of New York; M.S., College, Columbia University. York at Stony Brook, M.P.A., Long Island
New York Institute of Technology. University.
Brian Hallas, Adjunct Professor, Life
Irwin Gray, Professor, Management. B.E.E., Sciences. M.S., Ph.D., Purdue University. Alice Heron-Burke, Director, Counseling
Pratt Institute; M.S., M.E., Columbia and Wellness Center, Old Westbury
Joel Halpert, Adjunct Assistant Professor,
University; M.B.A., Baruch College of the Campus. B.A., M.A., St. John’s University.
Electrical Engineering Technology. B.E.E.,
City University of New York; Ph.D., Susan Hershkowitz, Assistant Director,
M.E.E., City College of the City University
Columbia University; P.E. Office of Financial Aid. B.A., Buffalo State
of New York.
Susan Gray, Campus Coordinator, College.
James Hammond, Adjunct Assistant
(Manhattan); Professor, Behavioral Heskia Heskiaoff, Dean Emeritus,
Professor, Behavioral Science. B.P.S., Barry
Sciences. M.A., New York University; Ph.D., Professor, School of Engineering and
University; M.P.S., New York Institute of
City University of New York. Computing Sciences; Computer Science and
Technology.
Jan Greben, Adjunct Instructor, Industrial Engineering. B.S., Upsala College;
Michael S. Hampton, Multimedia Assets M.S., Stevens Institute of Technology;
Architecture. [Link], University of Toronto;
Manager, Department of Publications and [Link].D., Columbia University.
[Link], Columbia University.
Advertising. B.S., State University of New
Bradley J. Greene, Adjunct Instructor, York at Oneonta; M.B.A., Dowling College; Linda Heslin, Librarian III, B.A., University
Mathematics. B.S., Queens College; M.S., M.A., New York Institute of Technology. of Rhode Island; M.A., [Link]., Columbia
Yeshiva University. University; M.S.L.I.S, Long Island University.
John G. Hanc, Associate Professor,
Michelle Greene, Adjunct Instructor, Fine Communication Arts. B.S., Emerson Frances Hickey, Adjunct Instructor,
Arts. B.F.A., Syracuse University. College; M.A., University of Wisconsin. Freshman Studies. B.S., New York Institute
of Technology; M.S., Long Island University.
Stanley M. Greenwald, Chairperson, Jeffrey D. Hardy, Adjunct Assistant
Professor, Environmental and Mechanical Professor, Communication Arts. B.A., L.L.B., Guy Hildebrandt, Registrar. B.A., John Jay
Technology. B.M.E., City College of the City J.D., Queensland University of Technology, College; M.A., St. John’s University.
University of New York; M.S., Manhattan Australia. Robert Hirschfield, Head Men's Baseball
College; P.E. Coach. B.S., M.S., St. John's University.
Peter Harris, Associate Professor,
Michael Gregorek, Adjunct Assistant Accounting. B.S., Fordham University; Melvin Hoffman, Associate Professor,
Professor, Social Sciences and M.B.A., Columbia University; C.P.A. Electrical and Telecommunications
Management. B.A., State University of New Technology. B.S., M.S., City University of
Sheila Harris-Reid, Student Solutions
York, Binghamton; J.D., Hofstra University New York.
Manager, Office of Academic Support and
School of Law.
Retention Services. A.A.S., LaGuardia David S. Hogsette, Associate Professor,
Percy Griffin, Professor, Architecture. B.S., Community College; B.A., York College, The English. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Ohio State
[Link]., [Link]., City College of the City University of New York; M.S., New York University.
City University of New York; N.C.A.R.B. Institute of Technology.
David Hoitsma, Adjunct Associate
Jennifer Griffiths, Assistant Professor, Stephen W. Hartman, M.B.A. Director, Professor, Electrical and Computer
English. B.A., Fairfield University, M.A., Associate Professor, Management. B.A., Engineering and Computer Science. B.S.,
University of Connecticut; Ph.D., City Hofstra University; M.P.A., Wayne State Fairleigh Dickinson University, M.S., Ph.D.,
University of New York. University; Ph.D., Syracuse University. New York University.
Jane Grundy, Associate Professor, Kimberly Havens, Director, Academic Laurie A. Hollister, Associate Director,
Photography. B.A., University of Leichester; Enrichment Program, Office of Academic Career Services, Technology Specialist. B.S.,
M.A., New School for Social Research. Support and Retention Services. B.A., York M.S., New York Institute of Technology.
College, City University of New York; M.S.,
Mike Guidone, Head Women's Basketball Valmore Holt, Head Men’s and Women’s
Long Island University, CW Post.
Coach, Speech Communications, B.S., Cross Country Coach. B.A., New York
Molloy College, Masters of Physical Christine Hawkins, Teacher/Counselor, Institute of Technology; M.S., Hunter
Education, Hofstra University. Vocational Independence Program. M.S.W. College.
Marywood College.
Edward Guiliano, President and CEO; Luiz S. Homem deMello, Adjunct Associate
Professor, English. A.B., Brown University; Nicole Hay, Assistant Director of Professor, Computer Science and Electrical
M.A., Ph.D., State University of New York Admissions, B.S., State University of New Engineering. B.S.E.E., University of San
at Stony Brook. York at Cortland; M.S., New York Institute Paulo; M.S., University of California at
of Technology. Berkeley; Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon University.
Gurpal Guram, Associate Professor,
Mathematics. B.S., Panjab University; M.S., Nancy Hayes, Associate Professor, Patrice Hood, Assistant Professor, Nursing.
University of Roorkee; M.S., Ph.D., Accounting. B.S., M.B.A., Long Island M.S., Molloy College; FND-C., Adelphi
University of Windsor. University; C.P.A. University; ANP-C, State University of New
Abraham Gutman, Adjunct Associate Susan Heim, Director or Residential and York at Stony Brook; B.S., Molloy College;
Professor, Architecture. B.C.E., M.C.E., City Recreational Programs. B.A., University of D.N.P., Case Western Reserve.
College of the City University of New York; Florida; M.A. Indiana University of
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Philip Hopper, Coordinator, TV Production, Abraham M. Jeger, Associate Professor, John Kappenberg, Adjunct Assistant
Manhattan campus; Assistant Professor, Psychology. B.S., Brooklyn College of the Professor, Education. B.S., Fairfield
Communication Arts. Studio Diploma, City University of New York; Ph.D., State University; M.A., New York University;
School of the Museum of Fine Arts, University of New York at Stony Brook. Ed.D., Hofstra University.
Boston; M.F.A., San Francisco Art Institute.
Lori Jirousek, Associate Professor, English. Dina Karafantis, Assistant Professor,
Hui-Yin Hsu, Assistant Professor, B.A., University of Akron; M.A., Ph.D., Behavioral Science, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., State
Language Arts Education. B.S., Providence Pennsylvania State University. University of New York at Stony Brook.
University (Taiwan); [Link]., Ph.D., University
Carol Jockle, Teacher/Counselor, Kenneth Kaplan, Adjunct Associate
of Pittsburgh.
Vocational Independence Program. M.S., Professor, Computer Science. B.S.E.E.,
Charles Hummel, Chairperson, Associate Long Island University. M.S.E.E., Ph.D., Polytechnic University.
Professor, Life Sciences; Coordinator,
Mary Johansen, Adjunct Assistant Beyhan Karahan, Associate Professor,
Combined B.S./D.O. Program. B.S., Iona
Professor, Management. B.A., Richmond Architecture. B.S., State University of New
College; Ph.D., Fordham University.
College of the City University of New York; York at Stony Brook; [Link]., Columbia
Jason Hwang, Adjunct Instructor, M.B.A., Adelphi University. University.
Architecture. B.S., New York Institute of
Batt Johnson, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Leena A. Karkala, Adjunct Instructor,
Technology; [Link]., Pratt Institute;
Communication Arts. FCC License, Bill English. B.A., University of Helsinki; M.A.,
[Link]., Yale University.
Wade School of Radio and Television Columbia University.
Matthew Iannucci, Adjunct Assistant Broadcasting; B.A., Empire State College;
Abdolhossein Kashani, Associate
Professor, English. B.A., State University of M.A., New York Institute of Technology.
Professor, Electrical Engineering Technology
New York at Stony Brook; M.A., State
Benjamin Johnson, Adjunct Instructor, and Telecommunications. B.S., University of
University of New York at Stony Brook;
Architecture. [Link], University of Kansas. Teheran; M.S., University of Essex, England;
M.A., City University of New York at
M.S., Columbia University; M.S., Queens
Queens College; Ph.D., Union Institute and Kevin Johnson, Adjunct Instructor, English
College of the City University of New York.
University. Language Institute. B.A., Johns Hopkins
University; M.S., Hofstra University. Erik Kath, Adjunct Instructor, Architecture.
Kupenda Iman, Director of Residential Life,
B.S., [Link]., Kent State University.
Vocational Independence Program. M.P.S., Jessica Jones-Nagle, Director of
New York Institute of Technology. International Internal Audit, Office of the John A. Katimaris, Adjunct Assistant
President. B.B.A., M.B.A, Adelphi University. Professor, Interior Design. B.S., New York
Rodolfo Imas, Associate Professor,
Institute of Technology; M.F.A., Parsons
Architecture. [Link]., M. Urban Design, Joann Joseph, Adjunct Instructor, Speech.
School of Design; AIA, IES, IIDA, RA.
National University of Cordoba, Argentina. B.A., City College of New York; M.A., The
College of New Rochelle. Ty Kaul, Adjunct Associate Professor,
Sheree Incorvaia, Director of Recruitment,
Architecture. [Link], Pratt University, RA.
Vocational Independence Program, [Link]., Edward Kafrissen, Professor, Electrical
Long Island University. Engineering and Computer Science. B.S., Ellen Katz, Chairperson, Social Sciences,
University of Pennsylvania; M.S., New York Associate Professor, Philosophy. B.A., M.L.S.,
Jose Infante, Student Solutions Manager,
University; Ph.D., Rutgers University. Queens College of the City University of
Office of Academic Support and Retention
New York; M.A., Ph.D., New York University.
Services. B.S., M.P.S., New York Institute of Ronit Kahana-Kalman, Assistant Professor,
Technology. Behavioral Sciences. B.A., New York Khurram Kazi, Assistant Adjunct Professor,
University; M.S., Ph.D., Rutgers University. Electrical and Computer Engineering and
Ellen Inkelis, Adjunct Instructor,
Computer Science, B.S., University of
Mathematics. B.A., Lehman College; M.A., Denise Donaldson Kaiser, Adjunct
Bridgeport; M.S., Ph.D., University of
Hunter College of the City University of Instructor, Clinical Nutrition. B.S., State
Connecticut.
New York. University of New York at Stony Brook;
M.S., M.B.A., New York Institute of Eugene Kelly, Professor, Philosophy. B.A.,
Alina Isakadze, Adjunct Instructor,
Technology. Queens College of the City University of
Architecture. [Link], New York Institute of
New York; M.A., Ph.D., New York University.
Technology; [Link], Syracuse University Lori Kamen, Manager, Office of
Florence Program. Communications and Marketing, B.A., State Janet Kelshe, Adjunct Instructor, Nursing.
University of New York at New Paltz; M.A., A.N.P., Molloy College; B.S.N., Regents
Mehrdad Izady, Adjunct Assistant
New York Institute of Technology. College; M.S.N., (CPNP) State University of
Professor, Social Sciences. B.A., Kansas
New York at Stony Brook.
University; M.A., Syracuse University; M.A., Dean Kamvakis, Head Athletic Trainer.
Ph.D., Columbia University. B.S., St. Lawrence University; M.S., Ithaca Carl Kendall, Assistant Adjunct Professor,
College. Social Sciences. B.A., State University of
Tom Jacobs, Assistant Professor, English.
New York, Stony Brook; M.A., Louisiana
B.A., Carleton College; M.A., Ph.D., New Daniel Kane, Associate Professor,
State University; Ph.D., City University of
York University. Mechanical Engineering Technology. B.S.,
New York; J.D., University of San Diego;
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy; M.S., City
Lisa Marie Jacobson, Teacher/Counselor, M.A.L.S., Queens College.
University of New York; M.S.A.E.,
Vocational Independence Program. M.S.,
Polytechnic University; P.E.; Chief Engineer, Matthew Kenigsberg, Assistant Adjunct
Long Island University.
USCG. Professor, B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson
Scott Jarvis, Adjunct Instructor, English. University; M.F.A., Savannah College of Art
Felisa B. Kaplan, Professor,
B.A., Hofstra University; M.A., Hofstra and Design.
Communication Arts. B.A., Universidad de
University.
Chile; M.S., Ph.D., Syracuse University. Jill Cherveny Keough, Director of User
Ayat Jafari, Chairperson, Professor, Support Services. Office of Information
Electrical Engineering and Computer Technology and Infrastructure. B.B.A.,
Science. B.S., Teheran University; M.E.E., Dowling College; M.S., New York Institute
336 Ph.D., City University of New York. of Technology.
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Donald Kershan, Adjunct Assistant Meryle Kohn, Chairperson, Life Sciences, Kevin LaGrandeur, Associate Professor,
Professor, Life Sciences. B.A., M.A., State Physics and Mathematics, Manhattan English. B.A., University of California,
University of New York at Stony Brook. Campus; Associate Professor, Mathematics. Davis; M.A., Ph.D., University of California,
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Yeshiva University. Irvine.
Barbu Kestenband, Professor,
Mathematics. B.S., University of Bucharest; Lee Konits, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Marianne Land, Assistant Professor Life
M.A., State University of New York at Management. B.S., Hostra University; M.A., Sciences. B.S., Newcastle upon Tyne
Stony Brook; Ph.D., City University of New Long Island University; M.B.A., Adelphi University; M.S., Ph.D., Albert Einstein
York. University. College of Medicine.
Jennifer Kestenbaum, Assistant Director, Sharon Konits, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Susan Landgraf, Adjunct Associate
Office of Financial Aid. B.S., Binghamton Business Law. B.A., State University of New Professor, Communication Arts. B.A., M.A.,
University. York at Stony Brook; J.D., Touro College. New York University.
Benjamin Khoo, Assitant Professor, Adam Koogler, Adjunct Instructor, Michael Lane, Research Associate,
Management Information Systems. B.S., Architecture. [Link], [Link], University Institutional Research and Assessment.
National University of Singapore; M.S., of Cincinnati. B.B.A., Dowling College.
Andrews University; Ph.D., University of
Zachary Kostura, Adjunct Instructor, Maria LaPadula, Chairperson, Associate
Maryland.
Architecture. B.S., James Madison Professor, Behavioral Sciences. B.A.,
Maziar Khoshsima, Adjunct Associate University; M.E., Massachusetts Institute of Manhattanville; Ph.D., St. John’s University.
Professor, Electrical and Computer Technology.
Mary Laren, Adjunct Assistant Professor,
Engineering and Computer Science. B.E.,
Lauren Kozol, Adjunct Instructor, English. Fine Arts. B.A., Hunter College; M.A.,
M.E., City College of New York, Ph.D.,
B.A., Columbia College; Ph.D., City Queens College; M.A., Columbia University.
Polytechnic University.
University of New York.
Dale M. Larocca, Adjunct Instructor,
Ceyhan Kilie, Instructor of Management.
Adam Kraar, Adjunct Instructor, English. Reading. B.A., University of Maryland; M.S.,
B.S. Istanbul Technical University; M.B.A.,
B.A., Hampshire College, M.F.A., Columbia Long Island University.
Fairleigh Dickinson University.
University.
Patricia Lauren, Adjunct Instructor,
Soo S. Kim, Adjunct Assistant Professor,
David Krainski, Teacher/Counselor, Behavioral Science. B.A., Queens College;
Interior Design. ASID, NCIDQ.
Vocational Independence Program. M.S., M.S., Long Island University at C.W. Post
Harry Kitsikopoulos, Adjunct Assistant New York Institute of Technology. Campus; M.A., Hunter College.
Professor, Economics. B.A., Aristolelian
Christine Krut, Associate Director, Office of Daniel Lawler, Adjunct Assistant Professor,
University; Ph.D., New School for Social
Admissions. B.S., M.S., New York Institute Architecture. B.S. Arch, University of
Research.
of Technology. Virginia; [Link], Columbia University.
Arnold Kleinstein, Professor, Quantitative
Kaja Kuehl, Adjunct Instructor, Catherine Lawrence, Adjunct Assistant
Analysis. A.B., M.A., Ph.D., Columbia
Architecture. Diploma in Architecture, Professor, Fine Arts. B.A., University of
University.
Universitat Fridericiana; M.S. Urban North Carolina; M.A., Hunter College; M.A.,
Stephen J. Kloepfer, General Counsel. B.A., Planning, Columbia University. Columbia University.
LL.B, University of Ottawa; LL.M., York
Sima Kunttas, Adjunct Assistant Professor, William Lawrence, Professor, Economics.
University.
Architecture. [Link], Istanbul Technical B.A., Long Island University; M.A., Ph.D.,
Lynn Knickman, Adjunct Assistant University. New York University.
Professor, Interior Design. B.F.A., New York
Evelyn Kuntz, Adjunct Instructor, Thomas Lazzaro, Adjunct Instructor,
Institute of Technology; M.A., Adelphi
Behavioral Sciences. B.S., New York Architecture. A.C.E., Hudson Valley
University.
University; M.S.W., Adelphi University. Community College; B. Arch., New York
Jannette G. Knowles, Associate Director, Institute of Technology.
Alex Kuo, Adjunct Assistant Professor,
School of Extended Education. B.S., Long
Electrical Engineering. B.S., Chiao Tung Albert (Kon-Ying) Lee, Adjunct Associate
Island University; M.A., Teachers College
University, Taiwan; M.S., Ph.D., State Professor, Computer Science. B.S., M.S.,
Columbia University.
University of New York at Stony Brook. McGill University; M.S., Polytechnic
Robert Koenig, Assistant Professor, University; M.S., New York Institute of
Yoko Kawai Kurimoto, Adjunct Assistant
Hospitality Management. B.S., M.S., Johnson Technology; Ph.D., McGill University.
Professor, Architecture. [Link],
and Wales University. Frank P. Lee, Associate Professor, Computer
Kyoto University; [Link], Harvard
Rebecca Kogan, Director of Media and University; Ph.D. Architecture and Urban Science. B.A., National Taiwan University;
Public Affairs, Office of Communications Planning, Kobe University. B.S., University of Oklahoma; M.S., Kent
State; Ph.D., Illinois Institute of
and Marketing, B.A. University of Puget
Paul R. Kutasovic, Undergraduate Technology.
Sound.
Management Director, Old Westbury
Jong B. Lee, Assistant Professor,
Houshang Kohanim, Adjunct Assistant campus; Professor, Economics. B.S., Seton
Mechanical Engineering. B.S., M.S., Han
Professor, Management. B.A., M.A., Hall University; M.A., Ph.D., Rutgers
Yang University, Ph.D., Wayne State
National University of Iran; M.A., New University.
University.
School for Social Research.
John Lacy, Adjunct Instructor, Architecture.
Kon-Ho Lee, Adjunct Assistant Professor,
Jerome Kohn, Adjunct Assistant Professor, [Link], Syracuse University.
Mechanical Engineering. B.S., Chu-Hai
Mechanical Engineering. B.M.E., City
Sal Lagano, Head Men’s Basketball Coach. College, Hong Kong; M.S., Polytechnic
University of New York; M.S.A.E., New York
B.S. Hofstra University; M.S., College of University; P.E.
University; P.E.
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Soo Young Lee, Adjunct Instructor, English. Anthony Logallo, Adjunct Instructor, Frances M. Magee, Dean for Campus
B.A., Boston University; M.A., Johns Behavioral Science. B.S., M.S., New York Life, Old Westbury campus. B.A., Randolph-
Hopkins University. Institute of Technology. Macon Woman’s College; M. Ed., University
of Virginia
Walter Leighton, Adjunct Assistant Michael Lomangino, Adjunct Instuctor,
Professor, Fine Arts. B.F.A., M.A., New York Mathematics. B.S.E.E., City College of New Edward J. Maggio, Assistant Professor,
Institute of Technology; M.F.A.-V., Vermont York; M.S.E.E., Polytechnic Institute. Behavioral Sciences. M.S., Oxford
College of Norwich University. University; J.D., New York Law School.
Vincent J. Lombardi, Adjunct Instructor,
Lynn Levitt, Campus Coordinator (Central Social Sciences. B.A., Allegheny College; Walter Magnuson, Adjunct Instructor,
Islip), Professor, Behavioral Sciences. M.S., M.A., Columbia University. Behavioral Sciences. B.A., M.B.A., Adelphi
Ph.D., Colorado State University. University.
Timothy Loughlin, Chairperson, Professor,
Mitchell Levy, Adjunct Instructor, Mathematics. B.E.S., State University of Howard Makofsky, Associate Professor,
Architecture. B.S., Pratt Institute, M. Arch, New York at Stony Brook; M.S., Ph.D., Physical Therapy. B.S., McGill University;
Washington State University. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. B.S., M.S., State University of New York at
Stony Brook.
Nouri Levy, Associate Professor, Computer Bonnie Love, Adjunct Instructor,
Science. B.S., Israel Institute of Technology; Education. B.A., Brooklyn College of the Abraham Mandel, Adjunct Assistant
[Link]., Brown University; Ph.D., Brown City College of the City University of New Professor, Communication Arts. B.A.,
University. York; M.S., Queens College of the City Brooklyn College of the City University of
College of the City University of New York. New York; M.B.A., Bernard Baruch College
Irwin Paul Lew, Adjunct Professor,
of the City University of New York.
Architecture. B.S.C.E., Tulane University; Maureen Loviglio, Adjunct Assistant
C.E., M.S.C.E., New York University; M.S.A.T., Professor, Accounting. B.S., M.B.A., St. Vera Manzi-Schacht, Adjunct Assistant
[Link]., Columbia University; P.E.; RA. John's University; J.D., St. John's University. Professor, Fine Arts. B.A., Queens College;
Ethan Lu, Adjunct Assistant Professor, M.F.A., Hunter College.
Matthew Lewis, Adjunct Instructor,
Architecture. [Link], Georgia Tech. Architecture. [Link], University of Sebastien Marion, Librarian III. B.A.
Michigan; M.S.A.U.D., Columbia University; University of Western Ontario, M.L.I.S.
Zhihau Li, Adjunct Instructor, Physics. B.S., [Link], Harvard University.
University of Western Ontario; M.B.A., New
Hopei Normal University.
Steven Zhiyun Lu, Chairperson, Professor, York Institute of Technology.
Donald Liao, Instructor of Management. Mechanical Engineering. B.S., Tsing Hua
Brian Maroldo, Director of Systems and
B.S., Stevens Institute of Technology; University; M.S., Ph.D., Cornell University.
Networks, Office of Information Technology
M.B.A., Columbia University.
Marilyn Lucchi, Adjunct Instructor, and Infrastructure.
Gary Licker, Production Manager, “LI News English. B.A., Hunter College; M.A.,
Jack E. Martin, Adjunct Assistant
Tonight”; Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota.
Professor, Industrial Engineering. B.S.,
Communication Arts. B.S., State University
Jennifer K. Luciano, Counselor II, Arthur O. Oregon State College; M.S., M.B.A., Long
of New York College at Plattsburgh; M.A.,
Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program, Island University.
New York Institute of Technology.
Office of Academic Support and Retention
Patricia Martin, Adjunct Instructor. B.A.,
Shin-R Lin, Professor, Physics. B.S., Services. B.S., M.S., New York Institute of
Ithaca College, [Link]., Dowling College.
National Taiwan University; M.S., Technology.
University of South Carolina; Ph.D., Allan William Martin, Assisant Professor,
Laihan Luo, Associate Professor,
University of Michigan. Architecture. B.A. Architecture, Yale
Mathematics. B.S., Huazhong University
College; [Link], Yale University.
Ricky Liu, Adjunct Instructor, Architecture. of Science and Technology; M.A., Ph.D.,
B. Arch., New York Institute of Technology. Pennsylvania State University. Richard Martin, Adjunct Assistant
Professor, Fine Arts. B.F.A., School of Visual
Scott Liu, Professor, School of Joan Lurie, Adjunct Assistant Professor,
Arts; M.A., M.F.A., New York Institute of
Management. B.S., Jiangxi University of School of Allied Health Sciences. M.S.,
Technology.
Finance and Econimics; M.B.A., University State University of New York at Stony
of Akron; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State Brook. Anthony Masino, Adjunct Assistant
University. Professor, Fine Arts. M.A., New York
Kathleen Lyons, Associate Director of
Institute of Technology; M.F.A., Long Island
Jiunn-i-Liou, Adjunct Associate Professor, Evaluations, Office of Admissions. B.S., M.S.,
University.
Computer Science. B.S., National Taiwan New York Institute of Technology.
University; M.S., Ph.D., Michigan State James Massari, Facilities/Equipment
Jun Ma, Associate Professor, Mechanical
University. Manager. B.S., St. John’s University; M.S.,
Engineering. B.S., University of Science and
New York Institute of Technology.
Jane Lloyd, Adjunct Professor, Technology of China; M.S., Shanghai
Architecture. M.S., Columbia University; University of Science and Technology; Leah Master, Adjunct Instructor, Interior
M.A., New York University; PhD., New York [Link]., Ph.D., Columbia University. Design. B.A., Barnard College; M.A. Bard
University. Graduate Center.
Albert Machlin, Adjunct Associate
Elan Lipshitz, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Professor, Environmental Technology. B.C.E., Charles Matz, Assistant Professor, Interior
Computer Science. B.S.E.E., M.S.E.E., New M.S., City College of the City University of Design. AIA, RIBA, CID; [Link]., The Irwin
York University. New York; M.C.E., Polytechnic Institute of S. Chanin School of Architecture -The
Technology; P.E. Cooper Union; Intermediate Unit
Joseph Locicero Adjunct Assistant
Certificate, Architectural Association.
Professor, Communication Arts. B.F.A., New Casey Mack, Adjunct Instructor,
York University; M.A., New York Institute Architecture. B.A., Vassar College; [Link].,
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Sean McCarthy, Adjunct Assistant Sarah J. Meyland, Associate Professor, Frank Mruk, Associate Dean of Business and
Professor, Fine Arts. B.F.A., University of Environmental Technology. B.A., B.S., Strategic Planning, Adjunct Associate
Texas; M.F.A., Yale [Link], Humboldt State; M.S., Texas AandM; J.D., Professor, Architecture. [Link]., Pratt
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Fine Arts. St. John's University. Institute; M.B.A., Pace University; AIA, RIBA.
B.F.A., University of Texas; M.F.A., Yale
Anita Michaels, Adjunct Instructor, Catherine Mueller, Adjunct Instructor,
University.
Behavioral Science. B.A., Empire State Nursing. M.S., NP, State University of New
Julie McCavera, Assistant Director of College (State University of New York); York at Stony Brook; B.S., Molloy College.
Alumni Relations, Office of Development. M.A., New York University. Andrew Mulrain, Adjunct Assistant
B.A., Fairfield University. Professor, Criminal Justice. B.S., Adelphi
Radomir A. Mihajlovic, Associate
University; J.D., St. John's University.
Sean W. McDermott, Adjunct Instructor, Professor, Computer Science. B.S.E.E.,
Mechanical Technology. B.T., M.S., New York University of Belgrade, FRYU, M.S./M.A., Barbara A. Multari, Director, International
Institute of Technology. M.S./E.E., Ph.D., Polytechnic University. Education. B.A., Hunter College of the City
University of New York; M.P.S., New York
Tracy McGoldrick, Assistant Troy Miller, Director, Office of Admissions.
Institute of Technology.
Coordinator/Adjunct Instructor, English B.S., Elizabeth City State College.
Language Institute. B.A., University of Stacy Munsky-Acquaro, Associate Dean of
Thomas Minnock, Adjunct Assistant
Wisconsin, Milwaukee; M.A., New York Admissions and Operations, Office of
Professor, Architecture. [Link],
University. Admissions. B.A., Muhlenberg College;
Washington University, RA.
[Link]., Old Dominion University.
Daniel G. McGovern, Controller, C.P.A.
Gary Mintz, Adjunct Instructor, Life
B.S., New York Institute of Technology. James J. Murdy, Associate Dean, Associate
Sciences. B.S., York College of the City
Professor, Hospitality Studies. B.A., M.A.,
Seth McQuale, Librarian II. B.A., Wesleyan University of New York.
Ph.D., University of Connecticut.
University; M.S.L.I.S, Long Island University
Barry Mirenberg, Adjunct Assistant
at C.W. Post Campus. Raja Nag, Professor, Finance. M.B.A.,
Professor, Fine Arts. B.F.A., Cooper Union
University of Wyoming; Ph.D., University of
Christine McVicker, Coordinator, Learning for the Advancement of Science and Art;
Connecticut.
Center. A.A.S., Nassau Community College; B.S., Mercy College.
B.A., M.A., New York Institute of Adrienne Nagourney, Assistant Director,
John Misak, Adjunct Instructor, English.
Technology. Admissions. B.A., Hofstra University; M.S.,
B.A., Hofstra University; M.A., Queens
Long Island University at C.W. Post
Christopher Mechaley, Adjunct Instructor, College of the City University of New York.
Campus.
Architecture. [Link]., Catholic University
James Misiano, Adjunct Instructor, Social
of America; [Link], Rice University. Lyubov Nakonechna, Adjunct Instructor,
Sciences. B.A., Hofstra University; J.D.,
Communication Arts. M.S., Lviv Institute of
Kelly Melore, Adjunct Instructor, Nursing. Brooklyn Law School.
Technology, Ukraine; M.B.A., New York
A.A.S., B.S., Pace University; M.S., Molloy
Eugene J. Mitacek, Professor, Life Institute of Technology.
College.
Sciences. M.A., Palackianai University;
Hamid R. Namdar, Adjunct Instructor,
Alison Menzie, Adjunct Assistant Ph.D., University of Prague.
Electrical Technology. B.S., M.S., New York
Professor, English Language and Literature.
Patricia A. Montano ,Instructor, Nursing; Institute of Technology.
B.A., Ph.D., University of Liverpool.
B.S., Herbert H Lehman College, City
Niharika Nath, Assistant Professor, Life
Wilfredo Mesa, Associate Professor, University of New York; M.S., Herbert H.
Science. B. Pharmacy, Delhi University;
Electrical Engineering. B.S.E.E., Northrup Lehman College, City University of New
M.S., Jadaupur University; Ph.D., Indian
Institute of Technology; M.S.E.E., Auburn York.
University of Technology.
University; Ph.D., University of Florida.
Basilio Monteiro, Adjunct Associate
Terry Nauheim, Assistant Professor, Fine
Peter S. Messina, Assistant Director, Professor, Communication Arts. B.A., State
Arts. B.F.A., Washington Universtiy; M.F.A.,
Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity University of New York, Empire State
University of Maryland.
Program, Office of Academic Support and College; M.A., Fordham University; Ph.D.,
Retention Services. B.S., Castleton State The Union Institute. Luis E. Navia, Chairperson, Social Sciences,
University; M.S., Long Island University. Professor, Philosophy. B.A., Queens College
Marilyn Montemurro, Adjunct Assistant
of the City University of New York; M.A.,
Frank Meuschke, Adjunct Instructor, Professor, Freshman Studies. B.A., M.A., St.
Ph.D., New York University.
Architecture. B.F.A., State University of John’s University.
New York at New Paltz; M.F.A., New Monica Navia, Adjunct Instructor, Social
Carol Moore, Adjunct Instructor, English.
Mexico State University. Sciences. B.A., New York University; J.D.,
B.A., M.A., State University of New York at
Hofstra University.
Doreen Meyer, Director, Office of Financial Stony Brook.
Aid, Old Westbury campus. B.F.A., New York Thomas Neal, Adjunct Assistant Professor,
Lisa Moore, Associate Director of Planning
Institute of Technology. Law. B.A., J.D., St. John's University.
and Administration. Office of Development.
Gerald H. Meyer, Adjunct Associate B.A., Long Island University; M.A., New Jacquelyn Nealon, Vice President for
Professor, Computer Science. B.S., Brooklyn York Institute of Technology. Enrollment Servcies. B.A., Adelphi
College of the City University of New York; University; M.A., Seton Hall University; Ed.D.,
Sharon Morrison, Adjunct Instructor,
Ph.D., Adelphi University. University of Pennslyvania.
Speech. B.A., University of Washington;
Richard A. Meyers, Associate Professor, M.A., Hunter College. Betty Rose Nelson, Adjunct Instructor,
Electrical Engineering Technology. B.A., English. B.A., Queens College; Certificate in
Christopher Moylan, Associate Professor,
Hamilton College; M.S., Columbia TESOL, New School for Social Research.
English. B.A., Harvard University; M.A., City
University.
University of New York; Ph.D., Boston
University.
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Latoya Nelson, Adjunct Instructor, Interior Harold Oh, Adjunct Associate Professor, Christopher Patterson, Adjunct Instructor,
Design. B.S., Georgetown University; M.F.A., Social Sciences; Dean of University English. B.A., Columbia University; M.A.,
George Washington University; [Link]., Advancement, Office of Global Exchange. University of Notre Dame and Fordham
University of Pennsylvania; LEED AP Ph.D., Cambridge University. University.
Mary O’Neill, Adjunct Instructor. B.A., M.S.,
Norman Nemec, Adjunct Assistant Lazaros Pavlidis, Associate Professor,
City College of New York; M.A., Teachers
Professor, Architecture. B. Arch., Pratt Engineering Technology. B.S., Aristotle
College, Columbia University.
Institute, RA University of Thessaloniki, Greece; M.A.,
Christopher Ortiz, Professional Staff Queens College of the City University of
Matthias Neumann, Adjunct Assistant Associate, Adjunct Assistant Professor, New York.
Professor, Architecture. Diploma, Behavioral Science. B.A., City University of
Architecture, Technical University, Dresden, Song-Tsuen Peng, Director,
New York; John Jay, M.S., Long Island
Germany. Electromagnetics Laboratory; Professor,
University at C.W. Post Campus, Ph.D., City
Electrical Engineering. B.S., Cheng-Kung
Susan M. Neville, Chairperson, Associate University of NY, John Jay.
University, Taiwan; M.S., Chiau-Tung
Professor of Nursing. B.S., Hunter College, Alexander Ott, Director of Transfer University, Taiwan; Ph.D., Polytechnic
City University of New York; M.S., Hunter Evaluations, Office of Admissions. B.A. State University.
College, City University of New York; Ph.D, University of New York at Geneseo; M.A.
Adelphi University. Anthony Pennino, Adjunct Assistant
Fordham University.
Professor, Communiction Arts. B.A., M.A.,
Tricia Nicholes, Assistant Professor, M. Tunc Ozelli, Professor, Management. M.F.A., Columbia University; Ph.D.,
Occupational Therapy. M.S., New York B.A., Middle East Technical University; University of London.
Institute of Technology. M.B.A., Florida State University; Ph.D.,
Robert S. Pepper, Adjunct Assistant
Michael Nolan, Associate Professor, Columbia University.
Professor, Behavioral Sciences. B.A., M.A.,
Architecture. B.A., Indiana University; Selva Ozelli, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Queens College of the City University of
M.F.A., Rutgers University. Law. B.S., New York Institute of New York; M.S.W., Hunter College of the
Adrienne O’Brien, Professor, Technology; J.D., Colorado University. City University of New York; Ph.D., City
Communication Arts. A.B., Hunter College Henry Pacht, Adjunct Associate Professor, University of New York.
of the City University of New York; M.A. Finance. B.A., Hofstra University; M.A., Brian Percival, Adjunct Professor,
(Education Administration); M.A. (Political New School for Social Research. Architecture. [Link], University of
Science), Villanova University; Ph.D.,
Carol Pack, Assignment Editor/Chief Pennsylvania, M.S. Urban and Regional
Syracuse University.
Correspondent “LI News Tonight”; Adjunct Planning, London School of Economic and
James O’Connell, Adjunct Instructor, Assistant Professor, Communication Arts. Political Science; RA.
Political Science, Philosophy. .B.A., Florida B.F.A., M.A., New York Institute of Technology. Paul Perez, Adjunct Instructor, Advertising.
State University; M.A., New School for
Sangdok Pak, Adjunct Instructor, B.A., State University of New York at Stony
Social Research.
Architecture. B.S., [Link], Washington State Brook.
Joan O’Connor, Counselor III. C.A.C., B.A., University, M.S. Advanced Architectural Constantine Philippas, Adjunct Instructor,
State University of New York at Stony Design, Columbia University. Education. B.S., M.S., City College of the
Brook; M.P.S., New York Institute of
William J. Palmore, Chairperson, Old City University of New York.
Technology.
Westbury, Associate Professor, Architecture. Raymond Phillips, Adjunct Assistant
Yuko Oda, Assistant Professor, Fine Arts. B. Environmental Design, Texas AandM Professor, Mechanical Engineering. B.S.C.E.,
B.A., Duke University, M.F.A., Rhode Island University; [Link]., University of Oregon; Manhattan College; M.S.E.M., New York
School of Design. RA. University.
Donald O’Keefe, Adjunct Instructor,
Peter A. Pardine, Jr., Adjunct Assistant Anthony F. Piazza, Graduate Director and
Mechanical Engineering. B.S., New York
Institute of Technology; M.S., Pratt Professor, Behavioral Sciences. B.A., Associate Professor, Communication Arts,
Institute. Fairleigh Dickinson University; M.S., New Old Westbury campus; Vice- President
York University. News,“LI News Tonight”. B.A., Fordham
Erin O'Keefe, Associate Professor,
Jungho Park, Assistant Professor, University; M.A., Brooklyn College, City
Architecture. B.F.A., Cornell University;
Mathematics. B.S., M.S., Pusan National University of New York; Ph.D., Capella
[Link]., Columbia University.
University; Ph.D., Indiana University. University.
Margaret O’Keefe, Adjunct Assistant
Professor, Communication Arts. B.S., State Sung K. Park, Adjunct Instructor, Barbara Piccirillo, Assistant Professor,
University of New York, Buffalo; M.A., New Communication Arts. B.F.A., Maryland Physician Assistant. B.S., Long Island
York Institute of Technology. Institute College of Art; M.F.A., School of University; M.S., Alderson Broaddus
Visual Arts. College.
Kevin O’Sullivan, Associate Dean, Chair,
Department of Marketing and Management. Natalie S. Parkes, Assistant Director of Nicole Pickett, Teacher/Counselor,
Associate Professor, Management. B.A., Global Admissions, Office of Admissions. Vocational Independence Program. B.S.,
Marketing Institute of Ireland; P.G.D., B.S., York College of the City of New York. Dowling College.
University of Ulster; M.S., [Link]., George Bonnie Pierce, Adjunct Instructor,
Washington University. LaRose Parris, Adjunct Instructor, English.
B.A., New York University; M.A., City Advertising. B.F.A., Wesleyan College;
Dawn Offenbecker, Adjunct Instructor, College. M.F.A. Georgia State University.
Physics. B.S., Illinois Institute of Jennifer Pignataro, Teacher/Counselor,
Technology; M.S., State University of New Gennaro L. Pasquale, Adjunct Assistant
Professor, Law. B.S., M.E., Polytechnic Vocational Independence Program. M.S.,
York at Stony Brook. Dowling College.
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Sam Pearce Pinkerton, Professor, Political Curtiss Pruitt, Adjunct Associate Professor, Ellin Rind, Adjunct Instructor, English. B.A.,
Science. A.B., University of California at Fine Arts. B.M., Texas Christian University; Cornell University; M.S., Brooklyn College
Santa Barbara; M.A., Ph.D., New York M.M., Northwestern University. of the City University of New York; M.S.,
University. Lehman College.
Rosalie Purvis, Adjunct Instructor, English.
Laura Piscitello, Adjunct Instructor, B.A., Bard College; M.F.A., Brooklyn College. John C. Ringen, Associate Professor, Life
English. B.A., Hunter College of the City Sciences. B.A., M.A., Queens College of the
Daniel Quigley, Associate Dean, College of
University of New York; M.A., New York City University of New York; Ph.D., City
Arts and Sciences, Associate Professor,
University. University of New York.
English. B.A., St. Anselm College; M.A.,
Richard Pizer, Provost and Vice President Ph.D., University of Notre Dame. Diego Rios, Photo Editor/Graphic Designer,
for Academic Affairs; Professor, Chemistry; Department of Publications and
B.A. The Johns Hopkins University; Ph.D. Irving Rabinowitz, Adjunct Professor,
Advertising. B.S., Javeriana University;
Brandeis University. Computer Science. B.S., City College of the
Advanced Certificate in Multimedia
City University of New York; M.A., Ph.D.,
Hermine Plotnick, Adjunct Associate Production, New York University; M.A.,
Princeton University.
Professor, Program Director, Department of New York Institute of Technology.
Occupational Therapy. B.S., Columbia Hossein Rahemi, Adjunct Associate
Regina K. Robinson, Director of
University; M.A., New York University. Professor, Mechanical Engineering. B.S.,
Administration and Planning, Student
New York Institute of Technology, M.S.,
Susan A. Plunkett, Counselor, Office of Affairs. B.A., Marquette University; M.A.,
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and
Financial Aid. B.A., State University of New Columbia University.
State University.
York at Old Westbury; M.P.S., New York Timothy T. Robinson, Medical Director,
Institute of Technology. Michelle Ranaldo, Supervisor, Learning
Physician Assistant Studies. B.S., Fordham
Resource Center, Central Islip Campus. B.S.,
Lynn Pocock, Professor and Computer University, D.O., New York College of
Bradley University.
Graphics Coordinator, Fine Arts. B.A., Osteopathic Medicine.
Rutgers University; M.S., University of Michelle Ranaldo, Director of Technology,
Thomas Rochon, Associate Professor,
Maryland; M.F.A., University of Vocational Independence Program. M.S.,
Architecture. [Link]., B.S., Arch.
Massachusetts. New York Institute of Technology.
Engineering, University of Miami; RA.
Abram Poczter, Professor, Marketing. M.S., Caroline Rao, Student Solutions Center,
William Rockwell, Adjunct Assistant
University of Wroclaw; [Link]., Ph.D., Office of Academic Support and Retention
Professor, Architecture. [Link]., Virginia
Columbia University. Services. B.S., Wagner College; [Link].,
Polytechnic Institute and State University;
Baruch College, The City University of New
Lev Poliakov, Adjunct Associate Professor, M.S., Columbia University.
York
Fine Arts. M.E., Lesgaft Institute, Leningrad. Frank Rodriguez, Director, Higher
Robert Re, Counselor II, Manhattan
Raymond Polk, Student Solutions Education Opportunity Program. B.A.,
Campus. B.S., New York Institute of
Manager, Office of Academic Support and M.S.W., Adelphi University.
Technology; M.S., Nova University.
Retention Services. B.B.A., Dowling College; Jerome Rogers, Adjunct Associate
M.S. New York Institute of Tecnology. Michael Rear, Adjunct Assistant Professor,
Professor, Electrical Engineering
Social Sciences. B.A., Hofstra University;
Beverly Pollock, Adjunct Instructor, Technology. B.S., Long Island University;
M.A., Ph.D., City University of New York.
Education. B.A., Brooklyn College of the M.S., Polytechnic University.
City University of New York; M.S., P.D., Kevin Reardon, Adjunct Professor, English.
Yael Roitberg, Professor, Mathematics.
Queens College. B.A., Brandeis University; M.F.A., Sarah
B.S., City College of the City University of
Lawrence College.
Maryse Prézeau, Professor of Humanities, New York; Ph.D., City University of New
English. B.A., M.A., Hunter College of the William Rebolini, Adjunct Associate York.
City University of New York; Ph.D., City Professor, Law. B.S., Boston University; J.D.,
John Roleke, Interactive Writer, B.A.,
University of New York. Hofstra University.
College of the Holy Cross; M.A.,Indiana
Julia Price, Visiting Assistant Professor, Maureen Reeves, Adjunct Instructor, University.
Communication Arts. B.S., St. John’s Nursing. A.S., State University of New York
Lisa Romandetto, Assistant Director of
University; M.A., New York Institute of at Farmingdale; B.S., Molloy College; M.S. ,
Admissions, B.F.A. School of Visual Arts;
Technology. Nursing-University of Phoenix; Legal Nurse
M.A., New York Institute of Technology.
Consultant Diploma-Kaplan College.
Celia T. Prieto, Associate Dean of Transfer Roger Roots, Assistant Professor
Evaluations, Office of Admissions. B.S., Jerome S. Reinhart, Adjunct Instructor,
Behavioral Sciences. B.S., Montana State
University of Santo Tomas. Management. B.M.E., Rensselaer
University; J.D., M.S., Roger Williams
Polytechnic Institute; M.B.A., New York
Robert del Principe, Adjunct Instructor, University; Ph.D., University of Nevada.
University School of Business.
Philosophy. B.A., M.A., Boston College. Cari Rose-Tomo, Teacher/Counselor,
Derrol M. Rhodes, Director, Student
Dan Prisco, Assistant Facilities Supervisor, , Vocational Independence Program. M.S.,
Activities, Central Islip Campus. B.S., New
B.S., New York Institute of Technology. Brooklyn College.
York Institute of Technology.
Albert Prohaska, Adjunct Associate Doris Rosen, Teacher/Counselor, Vocational
Audrey Ribarich, Adjunct Instructor,
Professor, Fine Arts. A.A.S., State University Independence Program. M.S., Hofstra
Advertising. M.A., New York Institute of
of New York College of Technology at University.
Technology.
Farmingdale; B.S., State University of New Renise Rosen, Associate Registrar, Old
York Empire State College. Westbury Campus. B.S., New York Institute
Salvatore Puccio, Adjunct Instructor, of Technology.
Social Sciences. B.A., Quinnipiac
University; J.D., Hofstra University.
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Nina Rosenthal, Adjunct Instructor, Valentine M. Sanford, Adjunct Assistant Leslie Schuster, Associate Professor,
English. B.A., State University of New York Professor, Electrical Engineering Political Science. B.A., M.A., Queens College
at New Paltz; M.S., Hofstra University. Technology. B.S., City College of the City of the City University of New York; Ph.D.,
University of New York; M.S., Adelphi City University of New York.
Burton Roslyn, Adjunct Instructor,
College.
Architecture. B.S. Arch., City College of Jon Michael Schwarting, Professor,
New York; [Link]., City College of New Giovanni Santamaria, Adjunct Assistant Architecture; Director, Graduate Program in
York. RA. Professor, Architecture. Phd., Politecnico di Urban and Regional Design. [Link].,
Milano. [Link]., Cornell University.
Sally Ross, Adjunct Assistant Professor,
Behavioral Sciences. B.A., Hunter College Ronald Saporita, Adjunct Assistant Carol H. Schwartz, Professor of Economics.
of the City University of New York; M.A., Professor, Mechanical Engineering. B.S., B.A., New York University; Ph.D., Columbia
Teachers College, Columbia University; M.S., The Cooper Union. University.
Ph.D., Fordham University.
Jody Saslow, Associate Professor, Liviu Schwartz, Adjunct Professor,
Barbara Ross-Lee, Vice President for Communication Arts. B.S., Union College; Architecture. B.S.C.E., Israel Institute of
Health Sciences and Medical Affairs; B.S., M.F.A., New York University. Technology.
M.A., Wayne State University; D.O.,
Herbert Savran, Chief Engineer, Adjunct Shana Schwartz, Associate Director, Office
Michigan State University.
Assistant Professor, Communication Arts. of Financial Aid. B.A., State University of
Eric Rothfeder, Adjunct Instructor, B.F.A., School of Visual Arts; M.A., New New York at Binghamton.
Architecture. B.A., Yale University; [Link], York Institute of Technology. Michael Sciara, Adjunct Assistant
Princeton University. Professor, Architecture. [Link], New York
Alan R. Sayles, Associate Professor,
Ranja Roy, Associate Professor, Architecture. [Link]., Pratt Institute; Institute of Technology; [Link], New York
Institute of Technology; RA.
Mathematics. B.S., University of Calcutta; RA, AIA.
M.S., Jadavpur University; Ph.D., State Christopher A. Scimone, Associate
Rashid Saxton. Adjunct Instructor,
University of New York at Binghamton. Director, Office of Financial Aid. B.A.,
Architecture. B.A, Wesleyan University;
Hofstra University.
Joel Rubin, Director of Enterprise Systems [Link]., Yale University.
and Services, Office of Information Technology Carolyn H. Seaman, Adjunct Instructor,
Francis P. Scally, Adjunct Assistant
and Infrastructure. B.A., Queens College. ESL. B.A., Wells College; M.A., Duke
Professor, M.I.S. B.A., Adelphi University;
University.
Timothy J. Rucinski, Director, Center for M.B.A., St. John’s University.
Business Information Technologies. B.F.A., William J. Seevers, Adjunct Associate
James Schempp, Assistant Director of
M.A., New York University. Professor, Environmental Technology. B.S.,
Transfer Evaluations, Office of Admissions.
City College of the City University of New
Carol Ann Ruiz, Adjunct Instructor, B.A., University of North Dakota; M.F.A.,
York; M.S., University of Kansas.
Architecture. [Link], New York Institute of Ohio University.
Technology; [Link], Yale University. Donna Seico-Reinheimer, Senior Graphic
Michael Schiavetta, Editor, Office of
Designer, Department of Publications and
Lisa Runco, Assistant Professor, Life Communications and Marketing. A.A.,
Advertising. A.S., Nassau Community
Sciences. B.S., Fairfield University; Ph.D., Nassau Community College; B.A., State
College, B.S., State University of New York
State University of New York at Stony University of New York at Stony Brook;
at Old Westbury; M.A., New York Institute
Brook. M.A., New York Institute of Technology.
of Technology.
William Russell, Director of Academics, Michael Schiavi, Associate Professor,
Christina Seifert, Assistant Director
Vocational Independence Program. M.S., English; Coordinator, ESL Manhattan. B.A.,
Graduate Admissions, B.A. Adelphi
State University of New York at Buffalo. American University; M.A., Ph.D., New York
University.
University.
Bobby Saha, Webmaster, Office of
Judith Seltz, Adjunct Instructor, Education.
Information Technology and Infrastructure. Byron Schieber, Adjunct Professor,
B.S., Boston University; M.S., Queens
B.A., Clark University. Mechanical Technology. B.M.E., City
College.
College of the City University of New York;
Yoshikazu Saito, Chairperson, Associate
M.M.E., Polytechnic University; P.E. Zennabelle Sewell, Associate Dean for
Professor, Electrical Engineering and
Student Life, Manhattan Campus. B.S.,
Computer Science. B.S., Keio University; Sheldon Schneider, Supervisor of
M.A., New York Institute of Technology.
M.S., New York University; Ph.D., Recreation and Intramurals. B.A., Hunter
Polytechnic University. College; M.A., Brooklyn College. Kevin Seymour, Adjunct Assistant
Professor, Architecture. [Link], University
Emanuel Saladino, Administrative Helene Schorr, Teacher/Counselor,
of Dallas; M.S. Historic Preservation,
Assistant, Fine Arts, Old Westbury. B.F.A., Vocational Independence Program. M.S.,
Columbia University, RA.
New York Institute of Technology. Long Island University.
Richard Shamsheer, Assistant Director of
George C. Salayka, Associate Professor, Laura Schranz, Director of Foundation and
Admissions, B.S., St. John’s University.
Electrical Engineering Technology. B.S., Corporate Relations. B.S., Stony Boork
Richmond College, City University of New University. Susan Shanahan, Associate Director,
York; M.S.E.E., New York University; D.C., Center for Business Information
Monika Schueren, Coordinator, Central
New York Chiropractic College. Technologies. B.A., State University of New
Advising Center, Office of Academic
York at Stony Brook.
Anne Sanderson, Adjunct Instructor, Support and Retention Services. B.S.,
English. B.A., State University of NewYork Boston University. M.A., New York Institute Steve Shapiro, Professor, Finance. B.A.,
at Stony Brook; M.A., State University of of Technology. University of Virginia; M.A., Ph.D.,
New York at Stony Brook. Georgetown University.

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Deven Sharma, Adjunct Assistant Jerron Smith, Adjunct Instructor, Fine Arts. Gary R. Stephens, Professor, English. A.B.,
Professor, Architecture. [Link], Delhi B.A., Queens College, City University of Wichita State University; M.A., Ph.D.,
School of Planning and Architecture, New New York; M.A., New York Institute of Brandeis University.
Delhi, India. Technology.
Gerald Stramowski, Adjunct Instructor,
Gayle Sheridan, Adjunct Instructor, Robert Michael Smith, Coordinator, Fine Architecture. [Link], New York Institute of
Advertising. B.F.A , M.A., New York Arts Computer Graphics, Middle East Technology.
Institute of Technology; M.S., Long Island programs. Associate Professor, Fine Arts.
Keith Striga, Adjunct Assistant Professor,
University. B.A., San Jose State University; M.F.A.,
Architecture. [Link]., New York Institute of
University of Hawaii.
Robert Sherwin, Chairperson, Old Technology.
Westbury campus. Associate Professor, Roger Smith, Adjunct Assistant Professor,
Gabriel Sunshine, Professor, Physics. B.S.,
Communication Arts. B.S., University of Architecture. [Link], New York Institute of
Brooklyn College of the City University of
Vermont; M.F.A., New York University. Technology.
New York; M.S., Ph.D., New York University.
Oren Shtayermman, Assistant Professor, Stanley P. Smith, Adjunct Assistant
Amanda Sykes, Adjunct Instructor, Interior
Behavioral Sciences. B.S.W., University of Professor, Telecommunications. B.S.E.E.,
Design. B.A., Goucher College; M.A., New
Haifa; M.S.W., New York University; Ph.D., Wentworth Institute of Technology.
School/Cooper Hewitt.
Fordham University.
Gail Sobel, Adjunct Assistant Professor,
Ryan Szachacz, Assistant Director, Office
Alexander Shundi, Adjunct Professor, B.S., Cornell University; M.S., Ph.D., City
of Admissions, B.B.A., Hofstra University.
Communication Arts and Fine Arts. B.F.A., University of New York.
M.F.A., Yale University. Kevin Tabackman, Adjunct Instructor,
Veneta Sotiropoulos, Instructor,
Advertising. B.S., M.A., New York Institute
Judith Shuili, Cooperative Education Marketing. B.A., [Link]., University of
of Technology.
Coordinator. B.A., Hebrew University; Concordia.
M.P.S., New York Institute of Technology. Rifat Tabi, Professor, Mechanical
Veronica Southard, Associate Professor,
Engineering. B.S., M.S.M.E., Technical
Joel Siegel, Adjunct Professor, Accounting. Physical Therapy. A.A.S., Hunter College of
University of Aachen; [Link]., Technical
B.B.A., M.B.A., Ph.D., Baruch College of the the City University of New York; M.S., Long
University of Vienna; P.E.
City University of New York; C.P.A. Island University; [Link]., University of St.
Augustine. Cigdem Tankut, Adjunct Assistant
Martha Siegel, Chairperson, Associate
Professor, Fine Arts. B.F.A., University of
Professor, Interior Design. B.A., State Lisa Sparacino, Adjunct Instructor,
North Carolina; B.A., Constantinople
University of New York at Stony Brook; Nursing. A.A.S., Catholic Medical Centers
College.
M.A., Pratt Institute; NCIDQ; LEED AP; ASID, of Brooklyn and Queens Inc. School of
IDEC. Nursing, Jamaica; B.S. Saint Joseph’s William Chester Taplitz, Adjunct Associate
College. Professor, Law. B.A., University of Virginia;
Stanley Silverman, Director, Technology-
LL.M., J.D., New York University Law
Based Learning Systems; Professor, Irwin Sponder, Adjunct Professor,
School.
Education. B.S., State University of New Industrial Engineering. A.A.S., New York
York at Stony Brook; M.S., Long Island City Community College; B.S., M.S., Long Herb Taylor, Associate Professor, Computer
University. Island University; ENGR.D., I.E., Polytechnic Science. B.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic
University; M.D., New York Medical Institute; M.A., University of Maryland;
Anna Silverstein, Associate Professor,
College. Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of
Mathematics. B.A., Princeton University;
Technology.
Ph.D., Rutgers University. John Squitieri, Administrative
Assistant/Student Advisor, Fine Arts, Old Brian Brace Taylor, Professor,
Laurence S. Silverstein, Associate
Westbury campus. B.F.A., New York Architecture. B.A., Amherst College; Ph.D.,
Professor, Physics. B.S.E.E., Cooper Union
Institute of Technology. Harvard University.
School of Engineering; M.S., Ph.D.,
Polytechnic University. Sandhya Srivastava, Librarian III, B.A., Tian-Lih Teng, Professor, Electrical
New York University; M.S., State University Engineering and Computer Science. B.S.,
Abraham J. Simon, Adjunct Professor,
of New York at Stony Brook, M.S., Queens M.S., University of Wyoming; Ph.D.,
Accounting. B.S., Temple University; M.A.,
College. University of Pittsburgh.
Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania.
Margaret Stacey, Adjunct Instructor, Dawn E. Tennenbaum, Director of
Robert Sinckler, Recreation Supervisor,
English. B.A., Beaver College; M.A., Queens Financial Planning and Systems. B.S.,
Communications, B.A., New York Institute
College. The American University.
of Technology.
Thomas Stacey, Adjunct Instructor, English Leonard W. Tester, Professor, Behavioral
Scott Sindorf, Adjunct Assistant Professor,
Language Institute. B.S., M.A., University of Sciences. [Link]., Kansas City College; S.T.B.,
Fine Arts. B.A., University of Colorado;
Wisconsin-Madison. Harvard University; [Link]., Ed.D., Teachers
[Link], Columbia University.
College, Columbia University; Ph.D.,
Amy Stafford, Adjunct Professor, ESL
Marcia Singer, Associate Dean of Columbia University.
English. B.A., Ohio University; M.A., St.
Students. B.S., New York University; M.A.,
Michael’s College. Erwin Thater, Adjunct Assistant Professor,
Professional Diploma, Columbia University.
Mechanical Engineering. B.M.E., M.M.E.,
Sigurd Stegmaier, Adjunct Assistant
Susan Sloan, Adjunct Instructor, Polytechnic University; P.E.I.E. Columbia
Professor, Interior Design. B.S., [Link]., M.
Architecture. [Link]., Tulane University; University.
Urban Planning, the City College of the
M.S. Advanced Architectural Design,
City University of New York; RA Doreen Thomas, Associate Dean and
Columbia University.
Director of Counseling and Wellness
Vincent Stephan, Adjunct Instructor,
Robert S. Slotnick, Associate Professor, Services, Manhattan campus. B.A.,
Criminal Justice. B.A., M.S., Long Island
Education. B.A., Brooklyn College of the Bloomsburg University; M.A., Marywood
University.
City University of New York; Ph.D., Stanford University.
University.
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Jennifer Thompson-Feuerherd, Librarian III. Peter Tymus, Adjunct Instructor, Ruth Ventura, Teacher/Counselor,
B.A., St. Johns University; M.A., University Architecture. B.E.C.E., Stevens Institute of Vocational Independence Program. M.S.,
of Dayton; M.L.S. Queens College of the Technology New York Institute of Technology.
City University of New York
Eric Tyrkko, Adjunct Assistant Professor, John Vincennes, Studio Manager,
John Thoms, Associate Professor, English. Management. B.A., Queens College of the Communication Arts. B.S., M.A., New York
B.A., Swarthmore College; M.A., Ph.D., City University of New York; M.B.A., New Institute of Technology.
Columbia University. York University.
Rajen K. Tibrewala, Professor, Edward Urban, Adjunct Instructor,
Quantitative Analysis. B.E., Birla Institute, Mechanical Technology. B.S., New York Gary Viskupic, Adjunct Assistant Professor,
India; M.S., Eng. Sc.D., Columbia University. Institute of Technology. Fine Arts. B.F.A., Cooper Union for the
Advancement of Science and Art; M.F.A.,
Carol Tierney, Librarian I. B.S., State Emmett Urban, Associate Director, Office of
University of Illinois.
University of New York at Old Westbury; Facilities Operations. B.S., State University
M.L.S., Long Island University; M.S., New of New York at Farmingdale. Erin Vlasak, Director of Social Counseling,
York Institute of Technology. Vocational Independence Program. M.S.,
Benjamin Urick, Adjunct Assistant
Long Island University.
Patricia Tine, Adjunct Instructor, Professor, Architecture. B.A., Architecture,
Architecture. B.F.A., Cornell University; University of California; B.S.C.E., University Donna Voci, Adjunct Assistant Professor,
[Link], Columbia University. of California; M.S., Structural Engineering, Fine Arts. B.F.A., M.A., New York Institute
University of California. of Technology.
Teresa Tobias, Adjunct Instructor,
Nursing. B.S., Saint Paul College of Manila, Michael Urmeneta, Director of Peter Voci, Chairperson, Professor, Fine
Philippines; M.A, Teachers College, Information Systems and Data Arts. B.F.A., New York Institute of
Columbia University. Management. B.S., M.S., Polytechnic Technology; M.F.A., Pratt Institute.
University.
Nat Tocci, Adjunct Assistant Professor, William Vojir, Associate Professor,
Architecture. B.S.C.E., University of Michael Uttendorfer, Dean, School of Electrical Engineering. B.S., Long Island
Massachusetts, Lowell; M.S. Structural Education, Associate Professor, Education. University; M.S., Ph.D., Adelphi University.
Engineering, University of California, B.S., State University of New York at New
Nader Vossoughian, Assistant Professor,
Berkely. Paltz; M.S., New York Institute of
Architecture. B.A. Swarthmore College;
Technology; Ed.D., Nova Southeastern
Lorraine Todisco, Communications M.A., [Link]., Ph.D., Columbia University.
University.
Specialist, Office of Communications
Sabiha Wadoo, Assistant Professor,
and Marketing. B.A., Skidmore College; Mary Vahey, Adjunct Assistant Professor,
Electrical and Computer Engineering. B.S.,
M.A., Fairfield University. Fine Arts. B.A., M.A., Queens College of the
National Institute of Technology (REC),
City University of New York.
Donna Tonzi, Adjunct Instructor, Nursing. M.S., Ph.D., Virginia Tech.
A.A.S., Nassau Community College; B.S., Richard Valeo, Adjunct Instructor, Fine
Brian Walsh, Visiting Assistant Professor,
Adelphi University; M.P.S., New York Arts. B.F.A., New York Institute of
Communication Arts. B.A., University of
Institute of Technology. Technology.
North Carolina, Chapel Hill; M.F.A.,
Diane Townsend, Adjunct Assistant Louis Valeriano, Adjunct Instructor, California Institute of the Arts.
Professor, Fine Arts. B.F.A., Indiana Occupational Education. B.S., M.S., Long
Charles Walsh, Adjunct Instructor,
University; M.F.A., Queens College. Island University.
Culinary Arts. B.P.S., M.S., New York
Michael Tracey, Adjunct Assistant Ernst VanBergeijk, Associate Dean, Institute of Technology.
Professor, Advertising. B.S., M.S., City Executive Director, Vocational
Independence Program, B.A., M.S.W. Lenore Walsh, Associate Athletic Director/
University of New York.
University of Michigan; Ph.D., Columbia Senior Women’s Administrator. B.S.,
David Tricamo, Adjunct Instructor, University. Providence College; M.B.A., Dowling
Criminal Justice. B.A., State University of College.
Barbara Van Buren, Director of Career
New York at Oneonta; M.S., Long Island
Services. B.A., Bethany College; M.A., Brad Walters, Adjunct Assistant Professor,
University.
Teachers College, Columbia University. Architecture. A.B., Amherst College; M.E.D.,
Jennifer C.H. Tsao, Librarian III. B.A., Yale University; Ph.D., Architecture,
Lynn Van Every, Adjunct Instructor, Social
National Taiwan University; M.L.S., Columbia University.
Sciences. B.A., M.A., York University,
University of Pittsburgh.
Toronto; PsyD, Rockville University, Shiang-Kwei Wang, Associate Professor,
Spencer Jay Turkel, Associate Provost, Sarasota, FL Education. B.S., TamKing University; M.B.A.,
Professor, Life Sciences. A.B., Herbert H. The Yuan-Ze University; Ph.D., University of
Rozina Vavetsi, Assistant Professor, Fine
Lehman College of the City University of Georgia.
Arts. B.A., National Kapodistrian University
New York; M.A., Ph.D., Cornell University.
of Athens, Greece; M.S., Pratt Institute. Shiunchin Chris Wang, Assistant Professor,
James Turley, Associate Professor, Life Sciences. B.S., New York Institute of
Anna Ye, Student Solutions Manager,
Hospitality Management. B.A., Wilkes Technology; [Link]., Ph.D., City University of
Office of Academic Support and Retention
University; M.P.S., New York Institute of New York.
Services. B.A., University of Michigan; M.A.,
Technology; C.F.B.E., Educational Institute of
Seton Hall University. Marc E. Warner, Vice President for
the American Hotel and Motel Association.
Communications and Marketing. B.A.
Doris Velasquez, Adjunct Instructor,
Raymond Turner, Adjunct Assistant Harvard University; M.F.A., New York
Spanish. B.A., Adelphi University; M.A.,
Professor, Management; Electrical University – Tisch Graduate School of the
Long Island University at C.W. Post
Engineering. B.S., Pratt Institute; M.B.A., Arts.
Campus.
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Susan L. Warner, Director of Publications Theresa White, Director of Vocational Judy Xu, Assistant Professor, Management,
and Advertising. B.A., Sacred Heart Services, Vocational Independence B.S., Shenyang University; M.S.,
University; M.A., Syracuse University. Program. M.P.S., New York Institute of Pharmacology, University of Minnesota;
Technology. M.A., Healthcare Systems, University of
Gail Wasmus, Assistant Athletic
Pennsylvania, Ph.D., Johns Hopkins
Director/Head Women's Volleyball Coach. James Wiesenfeld, Professor,
University.
B.S., Ashland University; M.P.S., New York Architecture. B.S.C.E., State University of
Institute of Technology. New York at Buffalo. Christopher Yost, Adjunct Instructor,
Architecture. [Link], Yale University.
Georgia Weickel, Adjunct Instructor, Gualdine Wilde, Adjunct Instructor.
Mathematics. B.A., M.S., Adelphi University. Nursing. B.S., St. Joseph’s College; M.S., Amy Young, Librarian II. B.S., Oklahoma
P.N.P., State University of New York at Baptist University; M.L.S., University of
Howard Weiner, Adjunct Assistant
Stony Brook, California.
Professor, Education. B.A., M.S., Brooklyn
College; Ph.D., New York University. Katherine Williams, Chairperson, Roger Yu, Dean, College of Arts and
Associate Professor, English. B.A., University Sciences, Professor, Physics. B.S. Shanghai
David Weinreb, Adjunct Assistant
of Denver; [Link]., Ph.D., City University of University; M.S. University of Missouri;
Professor, Accounting. B.B.A., City College
New York. Ph.D., Montana State University.
of the City University of New York; M.B.A.,
Baruch College of the City University of Joe Williams, Adjunct Librarian, [Link], Krzysztof Zaba, Director of Global
New York, C.P.A. Queens College; M.A., Queens College; Admissions, Office of Admissions. B.A.,
B.A., State University of New York at Teachers Training College, B.B.A., [Link].,
Daniel Weiss, Adjunct Assistant Professor,
Geneseo. Baruch College, The City University of New
Mechanical Engineering. B.M.E., M.M.E.,
York.
City College of the City University of New Theresa Williams, Associate Dean, Office
York; P.E. of Academic Support and Retention Rodney Zagury, Adjunct Instructor, Fine
Services. B.S., M.A., University of New York Arts. B.A., St. John’s University Collegeville,
Nitzan Weiss, Professor, Finance. B.A.,
at Albany. MN; M.A., New York Institute of
M.A., Hebrew University; [Link]., Ph.D.,
Technology.
Columbia University. Dena Winokur, Chairperson,
Communication Arts, Manhattan campus; Cheryl Zauderer, Instructor, M.S., R.N.,
George J. Weissinger, Coordinator,
Associate Professor, Communication Arts. C.N.M., N.P.P Post Masters, Nursing
Criminal Justice; Assistant Professor,
B.F.A., University of Connecticut; M.A., Certificate Program, Molloy College; Nurse
Behavioral Sciences. B.A., M.A., Queens
American University; Ph.D., Ohio University. Practitioner in Psychiatry Certificate; Stony
College of the City University of New York;
Brook University, Graduate School of
Ph.D., New York University. Corri Wolf, Assistant Professor, Physician’s
Nursing; M.S., Nursing, Certificate in
Assistant Studies. B.S., Syracuse University;
Jessica Wietsma, Academic Advisor, Central Midwifery.
B.S., Long Island University; M.S., Hunter
Advising Center. Office of Academic Support
College. Felix Lev Zbarsky, Assistant Professor, Fine
and Retention Services. B.S., M.A., Ed.S,
Arts. M.A., State Polygraphic Institute,
Seton Hall University. Donald Wolfrom, Adjunct Associate
Moscow.
Professor, Energy Management. B.S., Long
William Werner, Associate Professor,
Island University; M.S., Long Island Jihong Zeng, Associate Professor of
Physical Therapy. B.S., Quinnipiac College;
University. Management Information Systems, B.S.
M.A., Columbia University; Ed.D., Columbia
Nankai University; M.S., Peking University;
University. Patty Wongpakdee, Adjunct Assistant
Ph.D., State University of New York at
Professor, Fine Arts. B.F.A., Syracuse
James Wernert, Adjunct Instructor, Albany.
University; M.F.A., Pratt Institute.
Management Information Systems. B.S.E.S.,
Tao (Sarah) Zhang, Assistant Professor,
Long Island University; M.S., State Stephen B. Woodburn, Adjunct Assistant
Computer Science and Electrical and
University of New York at Stony Brook. Professor, Fine Arts. B.A., Yale University;
Computer Engineering. B.S., M.S., Wuhan
M.F.A., Indiana University.
M. Chris Wernicki, Associate Professor, University of Science and Technology, M.S.,
Electrical Engineering. B.S., Kiev University; Mary Woods, Adjunct Instructor, Ph.D., University of Texas at Dallas.
M.E., New York University; Ph.D., Behavioral Sciences. B.A., New York
Thomas Zoli, Adjunct Instructor,
Polytechnic University. University; M.A., Hunter College of the City
Architecture. B.A. in Architecture, Lehigh
University of New York.
William Weydig, Adjunct Instructor, University; [Link]., Syracuse University.
English. B.A., Duke University; M.F.A., John S. M. Wu, Assistant Professor,
Leslie Zucker, Teacher/Counselor,
Brooklyn College of the City University of Computer Science. B.A., College of Chinese
Vocational Independence Program. M.S.W.,
New York. Culture; M.S., New York Institute of
Hunter College.
Technology.
Wayne Whalen, Assistant Director of
Media Relations. B.A., St. Thomas Aquinas James Wyckoff, Adjunct Assistant
College; M.A., The New School University’ Professor, Communication Arts. B.A.,
Virginia University; M.A., New School
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1) MAIN CAMPUS BUILDING (MCMB)
1855 Broadway
2) STUDENT ACTIVITIES BUILDING (MCSA)
1849 Broadway
3) NEW TECHNOLOGY BUILDING
16 W. 61st St.
4) 26 W. 61st. St.
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Course Subject Prefix Description

Architecture and Design

ARCH, DSGN

Arts and Sciences

ADVG, ARTD, ARTH, ARTP, ARTR, ARTS, BIOL,
CHEM, CRIM, DGIM, HIST, IDSP, LITR, MATH,
PHIL, PHYS, PREL, PSCI, PSYC, SOCI, SPCH,
WRIT

Education
CULY, EDUC, HOSP

Engineering and Computing Sciences

AENG, CSCI, CTEC, ETEC, EENG, IENG, ISEC,
ITEC, MENG, TELE

Health Professions
NURS

Management
ACCT, ECON, FINC, INTL, INTN, LLAW, MGMT,
MIST, MRKT, SBEM, QANT
 General Index

A Rights to Media Productions, 150

Specialized Professional Opportunities, 148
Academic Calendar, 26
Computer Graphics, 170
Academic Enrichment Programs, 41
Computer Requirements, 212
Academic Integrity, 75
Computer Science, 212
Academic Senate, 21
Computer Security, Interactive Digital Media, 225
Ownership of Student Work, 77
Cooperative Work-Study Programs, 63
Academic Standards, 72
Core Curriculum, 81
Academic Standing, 74
Core Requirements, 162
Accommodation Policy for Students with Disabilities, 89
Counseling and Wellness Center, 84
Accrediting Agencies, 25
Courses at Another College, 70
Additional Programs, 300
Credit, 72
Administration, 326
Admissions, 30
Admission of International Students, 31 D
Admissions Procedures, 30 Dean’s and Presidential List, 74
Advertising, 130 Degrees with Distinction, 80
Aerospace Engineering Concentration, 230 Directory Information, 77
Aerospace Studies, 312 Drop/Add periods, 64
Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps, 313 Cycles, 65
Annual Notice, 77 Summer Courses, 65
Applied Economics, 268 Traditional Semesters, 65
Architecture and Design, 105
Architecture Program, 107
E
Army Commissioning Requirements, 317
Army Reserve Officer’s Training Corps, 315 Education and Professional Services, 209
Associate Degree Programs, 21 Educational Records, 77
Applications Procedures, 43 Electrical and Computer Engineering, 218
Athletics and Recreation, 93 Electrical Engineering Technology, 241
Attendance, 74 Electrical Technology, 246
Employment, 51
B Engineering and Technology, 211
Engineering Management, 230
Baccalaureate Degree Programs, 21 English and Speech, 160
Board of Trustees, 20 Bachelor of Arts in English, 160
Business Administration, 267 Bachelor of Science, 162
English Language Institute, 168
C Enrollment of Students, 67
Extended Education, 301
Career Advisement and Evaluation, 84
Career Network Center, 85
Change of Curriculum or Campus, 69 F
Change of Matriculation Status, 70 Faculty and Staff, 329
Change of Program, 69 Finance, 268
Classification of Students by Credits, 73 Financial Aid, 43
Cohort Report, 82 Fine Arts, 170
College of Arts and Sciences, 129 First-Year Experience Program, 83
College Success Seminar, 83 College Success Seminar, 83
Co-requisite Courses, 79 Focus Groups, 84
Communication Arts, 147 Student Orientation Program., 83
Completion of Credits, 53 The Jump Start Advantage Program, 83
Completion of Degree Objective, 54 Five-Year Combined Program—B.S. in Mechanical
Completion of Payments, 63 Engineering and M.S. in Energy Management, 230
Degree Programs, 147 Food Service, 87
Facilities, 149 Foreign Languages, 167

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G Management of Information Systems, 267

Marketing, 267
General Military Course (GMC), 313
Mathematics, 194
Global Programs, 307
Mechanical Engineering, 228
Grade Point Average, 53
Military Science, 316
Graduate and Professional Programs, 21
Graduation, 79
Requirements, 79 N
Graphic Design, 172 New York Campuses, 15
Non-Credit Certificate Programs, 302
H Nursing, 255, 258
NYIT Scholarships and Grants, 44
Health Services, 86
Higher Education General Information Survey
(HEGIS), 22 O
History, 205 Other Sources of Aid, 51
Honors and Awards, 96
Architecture and Design, 97
P
Arts and Sciences, 98
Education, 100 Parking, 88
Engineering and Computing Sciences, 101 Philosophy, 206
Management, 101 Physics, 198
New York College of Osteopathic Medicine Senior Student Policies Affecting Students, 95
Awards for Service and Academic Achievement, 102 Policies and Procedures, 80
Student Services, 102 Political Science, 206
Pre-Engineering, 241
I Prerequisite, 79
Probation/Dismissal Policy, 75
Identification Cards, 85 Professional Officer Course (POC), 313
Independent Student Status, 52 Program Advisors, 68
Index, 349 Programs of Study, 21
Information Technology, 225
Interdisciplinary Studies Degree, 176
Q
Interior Design, 123
International Business, 268 Quality Points, 73
International Students, 86
Internet Engineering and Distributed Information R
Systems, 214
Refunds/Reduction of Indebtedness, 64
Registration Procedures, 67
J Religious Observances and Academic Requirements, 79
Jump Start Advantage Program, 83 Residential Services, 87

L S
Languages, 167 Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards for
Library Resources, 17 Financial Aid Eligibility (SAP), 53
Loans, 49 Scholarships and Grants, 44
Additional Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, 50 B.S./M.S. Scholarships, 46
Federal Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS), 51 Brett Kaufman Memorial Alumni Scholarship, 46
Federal Perkins Loans, 49 Martin Luther King Scholarship, 46
Long Island News Tonight, 148 NYIT Academic Scholarship Program, 45
NYIT Grant, 47
NYIT Scholarship, 46
M
The Theodore K. Steele Memorial Scholarship Program, 45
Management, 265, 267 Transfer Scholarships, 45

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Scholastic Discipline, 75 T
School of Architecture and Design, 105
Technical Writing Certificate Program, 163
Additional Information, 109
Telecommunications Network Management, 248
Architecture, 107
Telecommunications Technology, 250
Degrees Offered, 106
Title IV Student Withdrawal Policy, 56
Interior design, 123
Transportation, 87
Summer Study Abroad, 110
Tuition and Fees, 60
School of Education, 209
School of Engineering and Computing Sciences, 211
School of Health Professions, Behavioral and Life V
Sciences, 255 Verizon Next Step Program, 251
School of Management, 265 Veterans Affairs, 89
Second Bachelor’s Degree, 54, 80 Vocational Independence Program, 319
Social Sciences, 202
Special Requirements, 33 W
Computer Requirements, 40
Graduate Admission, 38 Withdrawal from a Course, 69
Non-Collegiate Course Evaluations, 40 Withdrawal from the College, 70
Summer Programs, 38 Withdrawal Period, 65
Portfolio Evaluation, 40 Cycle, 66
Prior Learning Evaluation Program, 39 Summer Course, 66
Proficiency Examinations, 39 Traditional Semester, 66
Transfer Credit Evaluation, 38 Women’s Association, 93
School of Architecture and Design, 33
School of Engineering and Computing Sciences, 33
School of Health Professions, 33
Student Solutions Center Mission, 41
State and Federal Grants, 47
Aid for Part-Time Study (APTS), 48
Federal Pell Grant, 47
Federal Supplementary Educational Opportunity Grant
(SEOG, 47
New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), 48
Vietnam Veterans Tuition Award Program, 48
Student Activities, 91
Academic Clubs, 91
Honor Societies, 91
Student Government, 92
Student Affairs, 83
Student Employment, 86
Student Expenses, 63
Student Grade Appeal, 77
Student Organizations, 92
Campus Radio Stations, 92
Cultural Activities, 92
Religious Organizations, 92
Social Organizations, 92
Special-Interest Groups, 92
Student Media, 92
Student Orientation Program, 83
Summer Courses, 65

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