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Transfer Credit Evaluation Guide

Transfer Credit Evaluation Guide

Issued by the Transfer Credit Evaluation Unit of the Queens College Undergraduate Admissions Office.

Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………… 3

Things To Do …………………………………………………………………………… 4

Placement Examinations ........................................................................................5

Understanding the Transfer Credit Process ...........................................................6

Queens College Degree Requirements ...................................................................7

How to Register for Classes .................................................................................12

Special Services ……………………………………………………………………………14

Appendix A PLAS Courses ………………………………………………………………15

Appendix B Location of Departments and Programs …………………………………19

Appendix C College Services for Students ………………………………………………21

Appendix D Definition of Terms ………………………………………………………24

Rev. 7/1/09

Table of ConTenTs

Important Notice of Possible Changes: The City University of New York reserves the right, because of chang-ing conditions, to make modifications of any nature in the academic programs and requirements of the Uni-versity and its constituent colleges without advance notice. Any tuition and fees set forth in this publication are similarly subject to change by the CUNY Board of Trustees. The University regrets any inconvenience this may cause.

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Welcome to Queens College of the City University of New York! This handbook was developed by the

transfer credit evaluation unit of the Undergraduate Admissions Office for new transfer students in order

to facilitate the process of entering the college. As you read it, jot down questions and ask them at the

Transfer Credit Evaluation unit of Undergraduate Admissions, the Academic Advising Center (Kiely

Hall, Room 217), or the appro priate academic department office (see pages 19–20).

By now, you are probably wondering how many of your prior college credits will be transferred and

what policies govern the transfer of credit at Queens College. This and other information regarding de-

gree requirements and registration can be found in this handbook. You should keep this handbook and

use it as a reference through out your studies at the college.

Here are some helpful hints concerning your transition to Queens College:

n Be sure to keep a folder of all important documents. Save all letters, authorizations, bills, paid receipts,

grade reports, permission slips, completed evaluation forms, and records of registration. Also read

and examine all materials sent to you. You may need to act quickly on something important.

n Carefully check the online (or printed) Registration Guide for information about program adjust-

ments and special dates regarding withdrawals and refund periods.

n In order to assure that all your credits are evaluated, make sure (if you have not already done so) that

the final transcript of your last semester in attendance at your prior institution is sent to the Under-

graduate Admissions Office.

The Undergraduate Admissions Office would like to wish you a successful and rewarding semester!

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. Our offices are in Jefferson Hall, 1st floor

(718-997-5604).

InTroduCTIon

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Follow these simple steps for a successful transition to Queens College:

1. Make arrangements to have the final transcript (with any degrees awarded noted on the transcript) of your last semester in attendance at your prior institution sent to the Undergraduate Admissions Office, Queens College, CUNY, 65-30 Kissena Boulevard, Flushing, NY 11367-1597.

n If you took any Advanced Placement Test(s) from the College Entrance Examination Board in high school, you also will need to have the test score(s) sent to the Admissions Office for evaluation. (See page 11.) Credit granted by another college for advanced placement will not be recognized.

2. Attend a Transfer Student Advising Workshop. The Academic Advising Center conducts New Transfer Advising Workshops in May through August for the Fall semester and in December and January for the Spring semester. A workshop invitation with available dates, times, and RSVP instructions is mailed to every incoming transfer student. Students may sign up in advance for any one of the workshops using the Academic Advising Center’s online reservation system. The two-hour workshop program provides infor-mation about the transfer credit evaluation process, Queens College’s academic degree require ments, and the online registration process. Any questions you may have will be addressed at the end of each session.

The workshop provides a general introduction to the Queens College curriculum, registration procedures, and program planning. Attendance is not required for registration, but is strongly recommended. Students wishing to meet with an Academic Advisor must attend a workshop first.

3. Get your credits evaluated:

n For courses completed at most U.S.-accredited colleges and universities, the Admissions Office will automatically send you a preliminary transfer credit evaluation. Further evaluation by faculty may be required, especially for courses that apply to your major. Instructions for this process will be included in the mailing with your preliminary evaluation.

n For courses completed at an accredited college or university outside the U.S., an evaluation indicating credit totals only, will be sent to you automatically. Further evaluation by faculty will be required, in order to equate the credits to Queens College courses. Instructions for this process will be included in the mailing with your preliminary evaluation.

n For courses completed at U.S. or foreign nonaccredited or nondegree-granting institutions, a blank evaluation form will be sent to you with instructions for evaluation of credits.

n Student copies of your transcripts are required, and course descriptions are recommended when visiting the appropriate academic department for evaluation.

4. Check the Queens College Undergraduate Bulletin (online at www.qc.cuny.edu/college_bulletins/), which contains a listing of all undergraduate courses, college policies, and degree requirements.

5. Obtain the Registration Guide (distributed at the Transfer Student Advising Workshop and also available online), which provides an overview of registration procedures, registration dates, program adjustment and refund dates, and, most important, instructions on how to access the online registra tion system—the CUNY Portal. (The Registration Guide provides detailed instructions on how to create your CUNY Portal account.)

ThIngs To do

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6. Plan Your Registration

n If you plan to register for precalculus or calculus courses, take the CUNY Mathematics Skills Assessment Test (COMPASS). (See below.)

n If you plan to register for Music courses, take the Music Qualifying Examination. (See below.)

n If you plan to register for Chemistry & Biochemistry courses, take the Chemistry & Biochemistry Place-ment Examination. (See page 6.)

Placement examinations

Mathematics Placement examination (CoMPass)

The CUNY Mathematics Skills Assessment Test (COMPASS) is strongly recommended for students planning to take a calculus sequence. (Several academic majors require students to take a calculus course: Accounting, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics, and Physics.) Students can arrange to take this ex-amination through the Testing Center in Kiely Hall, Room 232 (718-997-5680). Students who do not take the CUNY Mathematics Skills Assessment Test will be required to take Precalculus, MATH 122, as a prerequisite prior to registering for a calculus course. The prerequisite of MATH 122 for calculus is waived if the student has:

n received a grade of 80 or higher on the New York State Math B or Sequential III Math or Intermediate Algebra & Trigonometry Regents Exam, or

n received a score of 600 or higher on the Math SAT I, or

n was placed into calculus based on Part 2 of the CUNY Mathematics Skills Assessment Test.

Students who have not taken mathematics for one year or more are encouraged to review high school algebra and trigonometry before taking this exam.

Music Qualifying examination

If you want to take any music theory or sight-singing/ear-training course, whether or not you plan to major in music, you must take the qualifying examination in order to be admitted to appropriate courses. The exami-nation includes:

n Tests in the rudiments of theory, dictation, sight-singing, and playing piano.

n An audition on your principal instrument or voice, during which you will play one or more prepared pieces and sight-read. Students who do not play keyboard instruments will have to supply their own instruments.

The examination will last approximately 3 hours. Please bring a pencil and eraser as well as your Social Secu-rity number (which will be your Student ID number until the college assigns you a permanent ID number). If you want to apply for advanced placement, you may take additional tests in harmony and/or species counter-point and keyboard harmony.

Students interested in taking music appreciation courses (MUSIC 001, 005, or 008) or other non-major courses, such as Music 060, are not required to take the qualifying examination.

For additional information concerning the next qualifying examination date, contact the School of Music, located in the Music Building, Room 203 (718-997-3800).

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Chemistry & biochemistry Placement examination (optional)

The Chemistry & Biochemistry Placement Examination is a test in basic mathematics and reasoning; this test, along with advisement from a Chemistry & Bio chem istry Department representative, will help you decide which introductory course is right for you. For details concerning the test, which takes approximately 1 hour, contact the Chemistry & Biochemistry Department, located in Remsen Hall, Room 206 (718-997-4100).

If you have already studied college chemistry, you should discuss your placement with a Chemistry & Bio-chemistry Department representative prior to registration.

understanding the Transfer Credit Process

You are probably wondering “How will I know which credits have been transferred to Queens College?”

Queens College will grant liberal arts credit for undergraduate courses (not considered remedial) successfully completed at a U.S.-accredited, degree-granting institution provided that a minimum grade of C– was earned, or for courses with a passing grade at a college within CUNY.* A maximum of 12 non-liberal arts credits may be granted (students hold ing associate degrees from a CUNY community college may be permitted to exceed this limit). Up to 75 total credits are transferable.

There are five degree-requirement areas where your transfer credits can be applied:

1. College Competencies: English Composition, Mathematics, Foreign Language.2. Perspectives on the Liberal Arts & Sciences (PLAS).3. Writing-Intensive Coursework: 3 “W” courses, at least 1 of which must be taken

in residence at Queens College. 4. Major Requirements (number of credits depends on the major).5. Electives (2nd major, minor, internships, Study Abroad, etc.).

Note: After you have matriculated (enrolled) at Queens College, if you wish to take courses at another college (within CUNY or elsewhere) and transfer those credits to Queens, you must first obtain a “permit” (permission) to do so from the Office of the Registrar. The Registrar’s website (www.qc.cuny.edu/registrar) and the Regis-tration Guide both provide information on permit procedures.

Permits to take courses at another CUNY college are filed online through your CUNY Portal account. For permission to take courses at a non-CUNY college, you will have to complete a downloadable form, have it signed by the appropriate academic department advisor, and return it to the Office of the Registrar prior to tak-ing the courses. This policy applies to regular semester courses as well as Summer and Winter Session courses. The college will not issue retroactive permits.

* The CUNY Transfer Information and Program Planning System, called CUNY TIPPS for short, is a website designed to provide students with the information they need to successfully transfer from a CUNY associate degree program to a bachelor’s degree program. You may access the site at http://tipps.cuny.edu/.

Information is provided on how senior colleges evaluate associate degree courses for transfer and, where applicable, on program-to-program articulation agreements that provide for a smooth transfer of courses and credits from associate to bachelor degree programs.

Please note that while every reasonable effort is made to keep the course information in the University Course Guide accurate and up-to-date, neither the individual colleges nor the CUNY Central Administration can be held liable for errors in, or omis-sions from, this online service. All final decisions regarding the transferability of courses remain with the institutions involved.

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Queens College degree requirements

Queens College students are responsible for meeting degree requirements in these five areas:* Completed exemption1. ColleGe ComPeTeNCIeS A. English Composition – ENGL 110 (3 credits)

B. Mathematics – Basic Skills Math (see page 9)

C. Foreign Language (three semesters in one foreign language) Level I Level II Level III

2. PeRSPeCTIveS oN The lIBeRAl ARTS & SCIeNCeS (PlAS) A. Areas of Knowledge and Inquiry Reading Literature (2 courses) Appreciating & Participating in the Arts (1 course) Cultures & Values (1 course) Analyzing Social Structures (2 courses, in 2 disciplines) Natural Sciences (2 courses, at least one with lab)

B. Contexts of Experience (may be a course taken in Section A, above) United States (1 course) European Traditions (1 course) World Cultures (1 course)

C. Extended Requirements (may be a course taken in Section A, above) Pre-Industrial Society (1 course) Abstract & Quantitative Reasoning (1 course)

3. oTheR GRADUATIoN ReQUIRemeNTS A. Three writing-intensive courses† (ENGL 120W counts as one) ENGL 120W (3 credits) Two other writing-intensive courses or First writing-intensive course Second writing-intensive course Third writing-intensive course

B. CUNY Proficiency Examination (must be passed before completing the 60th credit)

4. ComPleTIoN of A mAJoR (see major department for individual requirements)

5. eleCTIveS (additional courses to obtain a total of 120 credits – except for Art, Music, and Elementary Education majors, who may require additional credits to complete their required coursework)

* Transfer students who matriculated after February 1, 2003, with an AA or AS in Liberal Arts and Sciences from a CUNY com-munity college are considered to have fulfilled the College Competencies and PLAS. If these students have less than one year of a foreign language at the col lege level, however, they will be requested to gain or demonstrate proficiency at that level.

† At least one writing-intensive course must be taken in residence at Queens College.

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The Queens College degree

degree requirements

In order to graduate from Queens College, you must satisfy requirements set by the college, the City Uni versity, and the New York State Board of Regents. The degree requirements are as follows:

n Complete at least 120 credits of college-level coursework.*

n Satisfy requirements in the College Competencies.

n Satisfy requirements for Writing-Intensive coursework.

n Complete a series of PLAS courses (Perspectives on the Liberal Arts and Sciences) that promote intellectual breadth.

n Complete at least one approved major.

n Maintain an overall average of 2.0 or better.

n Pass the CUNY Proficiency Examination (CPE) in writing to advance to the upper division (beyond 60 credits).

n All CUNY students who graduated from high school after June 1993 must also satisfy a series of subject matter requirements under the College Preparatory Initiative (CPI) requirements.

Every student at Queens College is responsible for the completion of the general college requirements.* These include both the College Competencies and PLAS courses (Perspectives on the Liberal Arts and Sciences) detailed on the following pages.

* Students majoring in Art, Music, or Elementary & Early Childhood Education should consult the department listings in their major in the college’s online Undergraduate Bulletin or the Academic Advising Center (Kiely Hall, Room 217) for special cur-riculum and PLAS requirements.

College Competencies: english CompositionMath foreign language

Plas: Perspectives on the liberal arts & sciences

CunY Proficiency exam (carries no credit)

Writing-Intensive Coursework

electives

Major: number of Credits required depends on Major

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College Competencies*

1. English Composition Requirement (3 credits)

ENGL 110 – College Writing (or a score of 4 or higher on either the English Language & Composition or English Literature & Composition Advanced Placement exam)

2. Mathematics Requirement (3 credits)

All students are required to successfully complete MATH 110 (Mathematical Literacy: An Introduction to College Mathematics) or a course beyond that level, or to place into a course beyond the level of MATH 122 based on the CUNY COMPASS exam. You are considered to have already met the Basic Skills Math Requirement if:

n you have taken and passed a transferred course in Math Statistics, Intermediate Algebra, Precalculus, or Calculus, or

n you received a score of 3 or higher on the Calculus Advanced Placement exam, or n you were placed into Calculus based on Part 2 of the CUNY COMPASS Assessment Test.

3. Foreign Language (0–11 credits)

Three semesters of the same foreign language are required.* You are exempt from the requirement† if:

n you have taken and passed three years of the same foreign language in high school, or n you have completed the 11th grade or higher at a school in which the language of instruction is a

language other than English, or n you have taken and passed the NYS Regents Comprehensive Language Exam, Level 3 with a score of

80 or higher, or n you have taken and passed a transferred foreign language course equivalent to Intermediate Level 1, or n you are fluent in a language other than English and are able to pass a proficiency exam given by the

appropriate language department at Queens College or an approved external placement exam. (Con-sult the Queens College Division of Arts & Humanities website for a list of approved exams.)

Plas – Perspectives on the liberal arts & sciences*

All students must fulfill coursework in ten different categories, as noted below. PLAS categories provide students with the opportunity to experience courses from many different academic areas, guaranteeing a well-rounded educational experience. (Note: Many courses will fulfill more than one category or overlap with a student’s major or minor.)

1. Areas of Knowledge and Inquiry n Reading Literature (RL) – 2 courses (ENGL 110 or exemption is a prerequisite) n Appreciating and Participating in the Arts (AP) – 1 course n Cultures & Values (CV) – 1 course n Analyzing Social Structures (SS) – 2 courses from two different disciplines n Natural Sciences (NS/NS-L) – 2 courses, at least one course with a lab

College Competencies

Plas

* Students transferring to Queens College with an AA or AS degree from a City University of New York (CUNY) community college or Nassau Community College are considered to have fulfilled the College Competencies and PLAS requirements with the exception of the foreign language requirement. Students who do not meet any of the exemptions listed above must complete at least one year of foreign language at the college level.

† Fluency in American Sign Language (or successful completion of a course at the third semester level or higher) will satisfy the Foreign Language Requirement; a com petency exam will be arranged through the Department of Linguistics & Communica-tion Disorders (Kissena Hall, Room 349; 718-997-2870).

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2. Contexts of Experience (may be a course taken in Section A, above) n United States (US) – 1 course n European Traditions (ET) – 1 course n World Cultures (WC) – 1 course

3. Extended Requirements (may be a course taken in Section A, above) n Pre-Industrial Society (PI) – 1 course n Abstract/Quantitative Reasoning (QR) – 1 course

See Appendix A (page 15) for a list of the courses that fulfill PLAS categories. Updated lists also will be found on the QC website (www.qc.cuny.edu).

Writing-Intensive Coursework Three units of writing-intensive coursework (3–9 credits)

(ENGL 120W – Writing, Literature, Culture is equivalent to one of the three required writing units, and may be recommended for some students.)

Note: Regardless of exemptions or transfer credit, at least one writing-intensive course must be taken in residence at Queens College. ENGL 110 is a prerequisite for all writing-intensive courses.

declaration of a Major

When should I declare my major?All Queens College students should declare their major by the completion of the 60th credit. Note: Some forms of financial aid require that the major be declared prior to the completion of the 60th credit.

Students in their first or second semester should allow themselves an opportunity to explore the Queens Col-lege curriculum by completing coursework in the College Competencies and PLAS areas before deciding upon a major. Note: Several majors require detailed planning of coursework prior to the completion of the 60th credit: Business Administration, Elementary Education, Graphic Design, Music, Neuroscience, and Stu-dio Art (BFA); students considering these majors should consult the appropriate department upon acceptance to Queens College.

Students who need assistance in choosing a major should make plans to visit the Academic Advising Center (Kiely Hall, Room 217; 718-997-5599); the College Counseling & Resource Center (Frese Hall, 1st floor; 718-997-5420); the Career Development & Internships Office (Frese Hall, Room 213; 718-997-4465); and/or a fac-ulty member in the department(s) you are considering.

how do I declare a major?1. Pick up a Declaration of Major form from the appropriate academic department or the Office of the Reg-istrar in Jefferson Hall, 1st floor.

2. Have a representative from the academic department sign the form. If declaring more than one major, you must obtain signatures from each department.

3. Return the signed form to the Office of the Registrar.

once you have declared a major, it is important to meet regularly with a faculty member in your department. YoU are responsible for making sure you are aware of all department requirements.

Writing-Intensive Coursework

Major

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mAJoRS AvAIlABle AT QUeeNS ColleGe

electives

The remaining area of the degree is reserved for electives. Electives are courses taken to bring your total num ber of credits up to the required minimum of 120 credits but do not fulfill specific major/minor, College Competencies, or PLAS requirements. The number of credits you have available for electives depends on the num ber of credits required to fulfill the other parts of your degree. If your College Competencies and PLAS courses plus your major do not total the re-quired 120-credit minimum, you need to complete elective credits until you reach that minimum total. You may choose to use your elective credits to fulfill requirements for a second major, a minor, credit-bearing in-ternships, to participate in a study-abroad program, or to take a sampling of courses geared to your interests.

advanced Placement and College Credit for Prior Coursework

A student can be awarded up to 24 college credits for college-level work completed in high school. Such credits might include coursework taken through College Now, Townsend Harris High School, the QC High Jump Program, pre-college work taken at other accredited institutions and listed on a college transcript, AP work certified through the College Board, and International Baccalaureate credit.

AP test scores should be forwarded directly to the Undergraduate Admissions Office from the Educational Testing Service as soon as possible. You will be notified of the transferability of your courses after our evalua-tion. Queens College’s eTS code number is 2750.

Be sure to inform your academic advisor if you took AP courses in high school. Do not register for any courses you think you might get credit for, because the college cannot grant credit for duplicated courses.

Please note that a student must complete a minimum of 45 credits in residence to be awarded a degree from Queens College.

Program degreeAccounting BAAfricana Studies BAAmerican Studies BAAnthropology BAApplied Social Sciences BSArt – Studio BA, BFA (including Art Education) Art History BABiology BABusiness Administration BBA (including Actuarial Studies,

Finance, and International)

Byzantine & Modern BA Greek StudiesChemistry & Biochemistry BA, BA/MAComparative Literature BAComputer Science BA, BS, BA/MADrama & Theatre BAEast Asian Studies BAEconomics BAElementary & Early BA Childhood Education

Program degreeEnglish BAEnvironmental Sciences BA, BS Biology, Chemistry, and

Geology)

Environmental Studies BAFamily & Consumer Sci BA (including Dietetics, Family

& Consumer Studies, Food & Nutrition, Teacher Education, and Textiles & Apparel)

Film Studies BAFrench BAGeology BA, BSGraphic Design BSGreek (Ancient) BAHebrew BAHistory BAInterdisciplinary Studies BAItalian BAJewish Studies BALabor Studies BALatin BALatin American & BA Latino Studies

Program degreeLinguistics (including BA General Linguistics, TESOL,

and Communication Sciences & Disorders)

Mathematics BAMedia Studies BAMusic (including Music, BA, BMus Music Ed, and Performance) BA/MANeuroscience BA (Biology and Psychology)Nutrition & Exercise Sci BSPhilosophy BA, BA/MAPhysical Education BSPhysics BA, BS BA/MAPolitical Science BAPsychology BAReligious Studies BARussian BASociology BASpanish BATheatre-Dance BAUrban Studies BAWomen’s Studies BA

electives

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second baccalaureate degree

Transfer students who already hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited U.S. college or uni ver sity, or from a foreign institution of equivalent level, will not be permitted to matriculate unless and until a com pleted Second Baccalaureate Degree Authorization Form is received in the Undergraduate Admissions Office (Jeffer-son Hall, 1st floor). With the exception of those students who earned their bache lor’s degree at a CUNY col-lege, all second baccalaureate degree candidates must follow the procedures for getting credits evaluated as described in this handbook. For details, students should refer to the section entitled “Curriculum Requirements for the Second Baccalaureate Degree” in the college’s Undergraduate Bulletin. Second baccalaureate degree stu-dents are not required to take the CUNY Proficiency Examination.

how To register for Classes

The college’s Registration Guide, issued each semester, provides detailed instructions for registration. Stu-dents register for classes online via the CUNY Portal (www.cuny.edu) according to the schedule shown in the Registration Guide. Help with program planning and registration is always available from the Academic Ad-vising Center, especially for new transfer students.

In order to plan your program, you will need to do the following:

n Read the material in this handbook.

n Have your prior college work evaluated (unless the Admissions Office has already done so).

n Review the results of your placement examinations, if you were required to take any.

n Have access to an Internet-connected computer (terminals are available all over the campus).

n Have ready your Registration Guide (which includes a schedule worksheet) and a copy of any infor-mation pertinent to the classes you will be registering for (www.qc.cuny.edu/college_bulletins/). Note that course descriptions can be accessed on the CUNY Portal’s Schedule of Classes by clicking on the name of the course in each department.

If you have been admitted to one of the following programs, you will plan your program with the appropriate program officer:

n If you are enrolled in Adult Collegiate Education (ACE), please contact the ACE Office in Kiely Hall, Room 134A (718-997-5717).

n If you are enrolled through the Murphy Institute for Worker Education, formerly the Labor Education and Advancement Project (LEAP), please contact the Murphy Institute/LEAP Office in Kissena Hall, Room 217 (718-997-3060).

n If you are placed in College English as a Second Language (CESL), please contact the CESL Office in Kiely Hall, Room 227 (718-997-5670).

n If you are enrolled in SEEK (Search for Education, Elevation & Knowledge), please contact the SEEK Office in Delany Hall, Room 128 (718-997-3100).

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advisement for Professional and Pre-Professional Programs

The following professional and pre-professional areas of study are offered at Queens College:

Pre-health: The Office of Health Professions Advisory Services (Science Building, Room B338; 718-997-3470), offers assistance to students planning careers in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, vet eri nary medicine, and other health professions.

Pre-law: The Pre-Law Advisor is available through the Department of Political Science (Powdermaker Hall, Room 200; 718-997-5488), to assist students who plan to study law.

Pre-engineering: Information about the pre-engineering program is available from the Department of Phys-ics (Science Building, Room B334; 718-997-3350).

education: For information, you should consult with one of the following departments within the Division of Education:

n Educational & Com munity Programs (Powdermaker Hall, Room 033; 718-997-5250).

n Elementary & Early Childhood Educa tion (Powdermaker Hall, Room 054; 718-997-5300).

n Secondary Education & Youth Services (Powdermaker Hall, Room 150; 718-997-5150).

minority Students: The pre-professional advisor for minority students is available for consulta tion in Frese Hall, Room 112. To arrange for an appointment, please telephone 718-997-5423.

Information about professional and pre-professional programs can be found in the college’s online Bulletin and at the appropriate academic department office. Since many of these programs offer special meetings prior to registration, contact your specific department of interest for details.

declaring a Major

If you are entering with 60 credits or more, you will be required to declare a major at registration. If you are entering as an upper sophomore (45 credits or more), you must file a concentration form with your major department during your first semester in attendance at Queens College. Forms are available in the department offices. An approved concentration form is a graduation require ment. See page 11 for a list of majors and pages 19 and 20 for the location of department and program offices. If you have not yet decided on a major and would like some assistance in making a choice, contact any of the following offices:

n Academic Advising Center (Kiely Hall, Room 217; 718-997-5599)

n College Counseling & Resource Center (Frese Hall, 1st floor; 718-997-5420)

n Career Development & Internships Office (Frese Hall, Room 213; 718-997-4465)

n A faculty member in the department(s) you are considering.

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Disabled Students: If you are disabled and need special assistance with registration or other procedures, con-tact the counselors in the Office of Special Services in Kiely Hall, Room 171 (718-997-5870). Students who may require adaptive testing procedures due to a physical disability must contact the Testing Center in Kiely Hall, Room 232 (718-997-5680) prior to the test date.

Counseling Services: During the academic year, daytime students who need additional infor mation should contact the College Counseling & Resource Center, Frese Hall, 1st floor (718-997-5420), Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4:30 pm; or the Academic Advising Center, Kiely Hall, Room 217 (718-997-5599), Mon-day, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, and Wednesday, 9 am to 7 pm.

Counseling for evening students is available in Kiely Hall, Room 111 (718-997-5700), Monday through Thursday from 5:30 to 8:30 pm; please call for an appointment.

financial Aid: The Financial Aid Office is located in Jefferson Hall, Room 202, and is open Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4:30 pm; and Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, from 5 to 7 pm, when classes are in session. Counselors are available to assist you at 718-997-5123.

The CUNY Financial Aid Application may be obtained in the Financial Aid Office, or you may call to request that the form be mailed to you. A brochure describing the financial aid program is also available on request. There is no charge for processing the CUNY Financial Aid Application.

Financial Aid applicants should obtain a Financial Aid Transcript from the Financial Aid Office at the col-lege last attended and bring it to the Queens College Financial Aid Office. Students are urged to file for finan-cial aid as early as possible. Tuition and fees must be paid, in cash or by financial aid, before classes begin.

sPeCIal servICes*

* Office hours listed are valid when classes are in session. Hours may be abbreviated when classes are not in session or due to holiday schedules or other special circumstances. It is advisable to verify hours of service by telephone before visiting these offices.

smoking is banned in all buildings throughout

the City university of new York system.

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Perspectives on the liberal arts & sciences (Plas) CoursesPLAS courses are offered in a variety of departments. The following courses (first listed alphabetically by subject, then by PLAS requirement area) have been approved for the Perspectives on the Liberal Arts & Sciences curricu-lum. Each is annotated with respect to the Area of Inquiry, Context of Experience, or Extended Requirement it ful-fills (see pages 9 & 10). Note also that any courses indicated with a “W” fulfill the Writing-Intensive Requirement.

Note: This listing is complete as of March 2009. Updated listings, as they are approved by the college’s General Education Advisory Committee (GEAC), will be posted online.

aPPendIx a

Plas Courses listed according to subject areaACCT 261. Business Law I. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (CV, US)

ANTH 101. Intro. to Cultural Anthropol-ogy. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (SS, WC, PI)

ANTH 102. Intro. to Human Evolution. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (NS)

ANTH 103. Intro. to Archaeology. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (SS, WC, PI)

ANTH 104. Language, Culture & Soci-ety. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (CV, WC)

ARTH 220. Renaissance Art & the Birth of Modernity. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (AP, ET, PI)

ARTH 233. Naturalism & Art in 17th-Century Europe. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (AP, ET)

ARTH 256. Contemporary Art Practices. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (AP)

ARTS 185. Contemporary Art in a Global Society. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (AP, WC)

ASTR 001. General Astronomy. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (NS)

ASTR 002. General Astronomy with Laboratory. 3 lec., 2 lab. hr.; 4 cr. (NS-L)

BIOL 011. Intro. to College Biology. 3 lec., 3 lab. hr.; 4 cr. (NS-L)

BIOL 022. Intro. to Human Physiology. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (NS)

BIOL 024. Biology & Society. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (NS)

BIOL 034. Genomics Research Exp. I. 3 lec., 3 lab. hr.; 4 cr. (NS-L)

BIOL 035. Genomics Research Exp. II. 3 lec., 3 lab. hr.; 4 cr. (NS-L)

BIOL 105. General Biology I: Physiology & Cell Biology. 3 lec., 3 lab. hr.; 4 cr. (NS-L)

BIOL 106. General Biology II: Life-forms & Ecosystems. 3 lec., 3 lab. hr.; 4 cr. (NS-L)

CMLIT 101W. Global Literatures I. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (RL, WC, PI)

CMLIT 102W. Global Literatures II. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (RL, WC)

DANCE 150. Intro. to Dance. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (AP, WC)

DRAM 001. Intro. to Drama & Theatre. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (AP)

DRAM 100. Intro. to Acting. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (AP)

DRAM 101. Intro. to Play & Perfor-mance. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (AP)

ENGL 161/161W. Intro. to Narrative. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (RL)

ENGL 162/162W. Literature & Place. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (RL)

ENGL 165/165W. Intro. to Poetry. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (RL)

ENSCI 100. Our Planet in the 21st Cen-tury: Challenges to Humanity. 3 lec., 3 lab. hr.; 4 cr. (NS-L, US)

EURO 210. The Enlightenment. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (CV, ET, PI)

FNES 163. General Nutrition. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (NS)

FREN 041W. Masterpieces of French Lit. in Translation. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (RL, ET)

FREN 250. French Cinema. 4 hr.; 3 cr. (AP, ET)

GEOL 012. Natural Disasters. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (NS)

GEOL 025 . Natural Resources & the En-vironment. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (NS)

GEOL 101. Physical Geology. 3 lec., 3 lab. hr.; 4 cr. (NS-L)

GERM 041/041W. Masterpieces of Ger-man Literature. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (RL, ET)

GERM 250/250W. German Cinema. 4 hr.; 3 cr. (AP, ET)

GRKMD 041/041W. Modern Greek Lit. in Translation. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (RL, ET)

GRKMD 250. Modern Greek Cinema. 4 hr.; 3 cr. (AP, ET)

HIST 101. Early Modern Europe 1500– 1815. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (SS, ET, PI)

HIST 102/102W. Modern Europe, 1815– Present. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (SS, ET)

HIST 103/103W. American History, 1607–1865. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (SS, US, PI)

HIST 104. American History, 1865-Pres-ent. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (SS, US)

HIST 160. Global History: World [Vari-able Topic]. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (SS, WC)

HIST 163. Social & Cultural History: U.S. [Variable Topic]. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (SS, US)

HIST 164. Social & Cultural History: European [Variable Topic]. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (SS, ET, PI)

HIST 166. History & Memory [Variable Topic]. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (CV, WC)

HIST 168. History & Memory: U.S. [Variable Topic]. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (CV, US)

ITAL 041W. Masterpieces of Italian Lit. in Translation. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (RL, ET)

ITAL 045. Italian Civilization. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (CV, ET)

LCD 100. Language in Context. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (CV)

LCD 103. Multilingualism in the U.S. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (CV, US)

LCD 144. Language & Social Diversity. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (SS, WC)

MUSIC 001. Music Appreciation. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (AP, ET)

MUSIC 008. The Politics of Music. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (AP)

PHIL 101. Intro. to Philosophy. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (CV, ET)

PHIL 104. Intro. to Ethics. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (CV, ET)

PHIL 116. Intro. to Philosophy of Reli-gion. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (CV, ET)

PHIL 140. Ancient Greek Philosophy. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (CV, ET, PI)

PHYS 007. Intro. to the Physics of Musi-cal Sound. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (NS)

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PHYS 103. Physics for Computer Science I. 3 lec., 1 rec., 2 lab. hr.; 4 cr. (NS-L)

PHYS 121. General Physics I. 4 lec. & rec., 2 lab. hr.; 4 cr. (NS-L)

PHYS 122. General Physics II. 4 lec. & rec., 2 lab. hr.; 4 cr. (NS-L)

PHYS 145. Principles of Physics I. 4 lec. & rec., 2 lab. hr.; 4 cr. (NS-L)

PHYS 146. Principles of Physics II. 4 lec. & rec., 2 lab. hr.; 4 cr. (NS-L)

PHYS 204. Physics for Computer Science II. 3 lec., 1 rec., 2 lab. hr. (every other week); 4 cr. (NS-L)

PSCI 100. Intro. to American Politics. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (SS, US)

PSCI 101. Intro. to Political Science. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (SS, US)

PSCI 102. Contemporary Political Con-troversies. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (SS)

PSCI 103. Intro. to Comparative Politics. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (SS, WC)

PSCI 104. Intro. to International Politics. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (SS, WC )

PSCI 105. Intro. to Political Thought. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (CV, ET)

PSYCH 101. General Psychology. 4 hr.; 4 cr. (NS)

SOC 101. Intro. to Sociology. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (SS)

SOC 212. Sociological Analysis. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (SS)

SOC 222. Social Welfare as a Social Insti-tution. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (CV, US)

SPAN 041. Hispanic Lit. in Translation. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (RL)

SPAN 045/045W. Hispanic Cultures in English. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (CV, WC)

URBST 101. Urban Poverty & Affluence. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (SS, US)

URBST 103. Urban Diversity. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (SS, US)

URBST 105. Urban Politics. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (SS, US)

Plas Courses listed accord-ing to requirement area

Areas of Inquiry

readIng lITeraTure (rl – 2 courses)



ENGL 161/161W. Intro. to Narrative. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (RL)

ENGL 162/162W. Literature & Place. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (RL)

ENGL 165/165W. Intro. to Poetry. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (RL)





SPAN 041. Hispanic Lit. in Translation. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (RL)

aPPreCIaTIng & ParTICIPaTIng In The arTs (aP – 1 course)



ARTH 256. Contemporary Art Practices. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (AP)



DRAM 001. Intro. to Drama & Theatre. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (AP)

DRAM 100. Intro. to Acting. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (AP)

DRAM 101. Intro. to Play & Perfor-mance. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (AP)





MUSIC 008. The Politics of Music. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (AP)

CulTures and values (Cv – 1 course)

ACCT 261. Business Law I. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (CV, US)






LCD 100. Language in Context. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (CV)









analYZIng soCIal sTruCTures (ss – 2 courses)













PSCI 102. Contemporary Political Con-troversies. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (SS)



SOC 101. Intro. to Sociology. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (SS)

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SOC 212. Sociological Analysis. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (SS)




naTural sCIenCes (ns/ns-l – 2 courses)

ANTH 102. Intro. to Human Evolution. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (NS)

ASTR 001. General Astronomy. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (NS)

ASTR 002. General Astronomy with Laboratory. 3 lec., 2 lab. hr.; 4 cr. (NS-L)

BIOL 011. Intro. to College Biology. 3 lec., 3 lab. hr.; 4 cr. (NS-L)

BIOL 022. Intro. to Human Physiology. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (NS)

BIOL 024. Biology & Society. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (NS)

BIOL 034. Genomics Research Exp. I. 3 lec., 3 lab. hr.; 4 cr. (NS-L)

BIOL 035. Genomics Research Exp. II. 3 lec., 3 lab. hr.; 4 cr. (NS-L)

BIOL 105. General Biology I: Physiology & Cell Biology. 3 lec., 3 lab. hr.; 4 cr. (NS-L)

BIOL 106. General Biology II: Life-forms & Ecosystems. 3 lec., 3 lab. hr.; 4 cr. (NS-L)


FNES 163. General Nutrition. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (NS)

GEOL 012. Natural Disasters. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (NS)

GEOL 025 . Natural Resources & the En-vironment. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (NS)

GEOL 101. Physical Geology. 3 lec., 3 lab. hr.; 4 cr. (NS-L)

PHYS 007. Intro. to the Physics of Musi-cal Sound. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (NS)

PHYS 103. Physics for Computer Science I. 3 lec., 1 rec., 2 lab. hr.; 4 cr. (NS-L)

PHYS 121. General Physics I. 4 lec. & rec., 2 lab. hr.; 4 cr. (NS-L)

PHYS 122. General Physics II. 4 lec. & rec., 2 lab. hr.; 4 cr. (NS-L)

PHYS 145. Principles of Physics I. 4 lec. & rec., 2 lab. hr.; 4 cr. (NS-L)

PHYS 146. Principles of Physics II. 4 lec. & rec., 2 lab. hr.; 4 cr. (NS-L)

PHYS 204. Physics for Computer Science II. 3 lec., 1 rec., 2 lab. hr. (every other week); 4 cr. (NS-L)

PSYCH 101. General Psychology. 4 hr.; 4 cr. (NS)

Contexts of Experience

unITed sTaTes (us – 1 course)

ACCT 261. Business Law I. 3 hr.; 3 cr. (CV, US)













euroPean TradITIons (eT – 1 course)





















World CulTures (WC – 1 course)














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Pre-IndusTrIal soCIeTY (PI – 1 course)










absTraCT or QuanTITaTIve reasonIng (Qr – 1 course)

The courses listed below for this require-ment are awaiting final approval by the Academic Senate.

ANTH 238. Research Design & Method. 3 hr.; 3 cr.

BIOL 230. Introductory Biometrics. 2 lec., 1 rec., 3 lab. hr.; 4 cr.

CSCI 012. Understanding & Using Per-sonal Computers. 2 lec., 2 lab. hr.; 3 cr.

CSCI 018. Computers with Business Applications. 2 lec., 2 lab. hr.; 3 cr.

CSCI 080. Problem-Solving with Com-puters. 2 lec., 2 lab. hr.; 3 cr.

CSCI 081. Intro. to Web Programming. 3 hr.; 3 cr.

CSCI 082. Multimedia Fundamentals & Applications. 3 hr.; 3 cr.

CSCI 084. Models of Computation. 3 hr.; 3 cr.

CSCI 085. Database Application Pro-gramming. 3 hr.; 3 cr.

CSCI 086. Science, Computing Tools & Instrumentation. 4 hr.; 3 cr.

CSCI 088. Adv. Productivity Tools for Business. 4 hr.; 3 cr.

CSCI 111. Intro. to Algorithmic Problem-Solving. 2 lec., 2 lab. hr.; 3 cr.

CSCI 211. Object-Oriented Programming in C++. 2 lec., 2 lab hr.; 3 cr.

CSCI 212. Object-Oriented Programming in Java. 2 lec., 2 lab hr.; 3 cr.

CSCI 220. Discrete Structures. 3 hr.; 3 cr.

CSCI 240. Computer Organization & Assembly Language. 3 hr.; 3 cr.

CSCI 313. Data Structures. 3 hr.; 3 cr.

CSCI 317. Compilers. 3 hr.; 3 cr.

CSCI 323. Analysis of Algorithms. 3 hr.; 3 cr.

CSCI 340. Operating Systems Principles. 3 hr.; 3 cr.

CSCI 342. Operating-System Program-ming. 3 hr.; 3 cr.

CSCI 343. Computer Architecture. 3 hr.; 3 cr.

CSCI 348. Data Communications. 3 hr.; 3 cr.

CSCI 363. Artificial Intelligence. 3 hr.; 3 cr.

CSCI 368. Computer Graphics. 3 hr.; 3 cr.

ECON 249. Statistics as Applied to Eco-nomics. 3 lec., 1 lab. hr.; 3 cr.

LCD 283. Quantitative Methods in Com-munication Sciences & Disorders. 3 hr.; 3 cr.

MATH 100. Calculus & Analytic Geom-etry. 5 hr. + lab. instr.; 3 cr.

MATH 113. Ideas in Mathematics. 3 hr.; 3 cr.

MATH 114. Elementary Probability & Statistics. 3 hr.; 3 cr.

MATH 116. Mathematics of Finance. 3 hr.; 3 cr.

MATH 119. Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers. 3 hr.; 3 cr.

MATH 131. Calculus with Applications to Social Sciences I. 3 hr.; 3 cr.

MATH 132. Calculus with Applications to Social Sciences II. 3 hr.; 3 cr.

MATH 141. Calculus/Differentiation. 3 hr.; 3 cr.

MATH 142. Calculus/Integration. 3 hr.; 3 cr.

MATH 143. Calculus/Infinite Series. 3 hr.; 3 cr.

MATH 151. Calculus/Differentiation & Integration. 4 hr.; 4 cr.

MATH 152. Calculus/Integration & Infi-nite Series. 4 hr.; 4 cr.

MATH 157, 158. Honors Calculus I, II. 4 hr.; 4 cr. each sem.

MATH 201. Calculus. 4 hr.; 4 cr.

MATH 202. Advanced Calculus. 4 hr.; 4 cr.

MATH 207, 208. Honors Calculus III, IV. 4 hr. lec., 1 hr. conf. + ind. work; 5 cr. each sem.

MATH 220. Discrete Mathematics. 3 hr.; 3 cr.

MATH 223, 224. Differential Equations with Numerical Methods I, II. 3 hr.; 3 cr. each sem.

MATH 231. Linear Algebra I. 4 hr.; 4 cr.

MATH 232. Linear Algebra II. 3 hr.; 3 cr.

MATH 237. Honors Linear Algebra. 3 hr.; 3 cr.

MATH 241. Intro. to Probability & Mathematical Statistics. 3 hr.; 3 cr.

MATH 242. Methods of Mathematical Statistics. 3 hr.; 3 cr.

MATH 245. Mathematical Models. 3 hr.; 3 cr.

MATH 247. Linear Programming & Game Theory. 3 hr.; 3 cr.

MATH 248. Nonlinear Programming. 3 hr.; 3 cr.

MATH 310. Elementary Real Analysis. 3 hr.; 3 cr.

MATH 317. Foundations of Analysis. 3 hr.; 3 cr.

MATH 320. Intro. to Point Set Topology. 3 hr.; 3 cr.

MATH 328. Intro. to Partial Differential Equations. 3 hr.; 3 cr.

MATH 333. Intro. to Algebraic Struc-tures. 3 hr.; 3 cr.

337, 338. Honors Abstract Algebra I, II. 3 hr.; 3 cr. each sem.

PHIL109. Mod. Logic. 3 hr.; 3 cr.

PSYCH 107. Statistical Methods. 4 lec./demon./lab. hr.; 3 cr.

SOC 205. Social Statistics I. 4 hr.; 3 cr.

SOC 212. Sociological Analysis. 3 hr.; 3 cr.

SOC 333. Social Science Research Using Computers. 3 hr.; 3 cr.

URBST 200. Urban Research Methods. 3 hr.; 3 cr.

URBST 201. Computer Methods for Urban Policy Analysis. 3 hr.; 3 cr.

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location of departments and ProgramsThe information in this listing is accurate as of July 1, 2009. For updated informa tion, please check with the college’s Welcome Center, Jefferson Hall Lobby (718-997-5411), or call the department or office directly. Telephone numbers usually remain unchanged regardless of campus location. For more information about majors and mi-nors, access individual departments and programs from the Queens College website (www.qc.cuny.edu/academics).

accounting & Information systemsChair: Israel BlumenfruchtOffice: Powdermaker 215718-997-5070

africana studiesDirector: Premilla NadasenOffice: Delany 125718-997-2845

american studiesDirector: Bette S. WeidmanOffice: Klapper 345718-997-4633

anthropologyChair: Thomas W. PlummerOffice: Powdermaker 314 718-997-5510

artChair: Barbara G. LaneOffice: Klapper 172718-997-4800

biologyChair: Corinne A. MichelsOffice: Science Building D346718-997-3400

business administrationOffice: Powdermaker 300

(Economics Dept.)718-997-5440

business & liberal arts (bala)Administrative Director:

Barbara SandlerOffice: Honors Hall 06718-997-2860

byzantine & Modern greek studiesDirector: Christos P. IoannidesOffice: Jefferson 302718-997-4520

Chemistry & biochemistryChair: Wilma A. SaffranOffice: Remsen 206718-997-4100

City university of new York Macaulay honors CollegeDirector: Ross WheelerOffice: Honors Hall 16718-997-3180

Classical, Middle eastern & asian languages & CulturesChair: William McClureActing Chair: Joel Lidov (Fall 09)Office: King 203718-997-5570

Comparative literatureChair: Charles G. MartinOffice: Kissena 259718-997-5690

Computer scienceChair: Zhigang XiangOffice: Science Building A202718-997-3500 (menu)718-997-3566 (direct line)

drama, Theatre & danceChair: Charles RepoleOffice: Rathaus 213718-997-3090

school of earth & environmental sciencesDirector/Chair: Yan ZhengOffice: Science Building D216718-997-3300

east asian studiesDirector: William McClureActing Director: Yunzhong Shu

(Fall 09)Office: King 203718-997-5585

economicsChair: David J. GabelActing Chair: Joan Nix (Fall 09)Office: Powdermaker 300718-997-5440

educational & Community ProgramsChair: Jesse M. VázquezOffice: Powdermaker 033 718-997-5250

elementary & early Childhood educationChair: Mary Bushnell GreinerOffice: Powdermaker 054 718-997-5300

englishChair: Nancy R. ComleyOffice: Klapper 607718-997-4600

european languages & literaturesChair: Royal S. BrownOffice: King 207718-997-5980

family, nutrition & exercise sciencesChair: Elizabeth D. LoweOffice: Remsen 306 & FitzGerald 203718-997-4150 & 997-2710

film studiesDirector: Amy HerzogOffice: Kiely 073718-997-5748

hispanic languages & literaturesChair: José Miguel Martínez TorrejónOffice: Kiely 243718-997-5660

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historyChair: Frank A. WarrenOffice: Powdermaker 352718-997-5350

honors in the humanitiesDirector: E. Gordon WhatleyOffice: Honors Hall 19718-997-3180

honors in the Mathematical & natural sciencesDirector: Wilma A. SaffranOffice: Remsen 120D718-997-4195

honors in the social sciencesDirector: Kristin CelelloOffice: Powdermaker 352P

(History Dept.)718-997-5398

Irish studiesDirector: Clare L. CarrollOffice: Kissena 259718-997-5691

Italian american studiesDirector: Fred GardapheOffice: Klapper 535

(English Dept.)718-997-4655/212-642-2037

Jewish studiesDirector: Mark W. RosenblumOffice: Jefferson 307718-997-4530

JournalismActing Director: Gerald SolomonOffice: Powdermaker 250

(Urban Studies Dept.)718-997-2995

labor studiesDirector: Leonard S. RodbergOffice: Powdermaker 250

(Urban Studies Dept.)718-997-5130

latin american & latino studiesFor information, please contact the office of Interdisciplinary & Special Studies (Kiely 1107; 718-997-5782)

linguistics & Communication disordersChair: Robert M. VagoOffice: Kissena 347718-997-2870

MathematicsChair: Wallace GoldbergOffice: Kiely 237718-997-5800

Media studiesChair: Richard M. MaxwellOffice: G Building 100718-997-2950

aaron Copland school of MusicDirector/Chair: Edward SmaldoneOffice: Music Bldg. 203718-997-3800

PhilosophyChair: Stephen V. HicksOffice: Powdermaker 350 718-997-5270

PhysicsChair: Alexander LisyanskyOffice: Science Building B334718-997-3350

Political scienceChair: Patricia RachalOffice: Powdermaker 200 718-997-5470

Pre-engineeringDirector: Vinod MenonOffice: Science Building B334

(Physics Dept. office)718-997-3350

Pre-health ProfessionsDirector: Valli CookOffice: Science Building B338718-997-3470

Pre-lawActing Director: Carl BonomoOffice: Powdermaker 200Z

(Political Science Dept.)718-997-5488

PsychologyActing Chair: Philip H. RamseyOffice: Science Building E318718-997-3200

religious studiesDirector: Stephen GroverOffice: Powdermaker 350G718-997-3099 or 997-5279

secondary education & Youth servicesChair: Eleanor Armour-ThomasOffice: Powdermaker 150 718-997-5150

sociologyChair: Andrew A. BeveridgeOffice: Powdermaker 252718-997-2800

urban studiesChair: Leonard S. RodbergOffice: Powdermaker 250718-997-5130

Women’s studiesDirector: Joyce WarrenOffice: Klapper 605718-997-3098

Interdisciplinary & special studiesDirector: June D. Bobb, Assistant

ProvostOffice: Kiely 1107718-997-5782

Interdisciplinary & Special Studies offers various opportunities for stu-dents to explore areas of study and academic possibilities not covered by depart mental course curricula. Some courses offered through the pro-gram are listed within departmental descriptions in the Undergraduate Bulletin. In addi tion to these courses, the program offers students various alternatives to the tradi tional course modes. These are the Inter disci-plinary Major, the CUNY BA Pro-gram, and Tutorials. Each of these alternatives is detailed in pamphlets available at the Office of Interdisci-plinary & Special Studies.

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College services for students

service general Information location

Academic Advising Center Information about courses, program Kiely 217 planning, academic matters. (997-5599)

Academic Support Center Tutoring and special services for Language Lab – Kiely 226 (Kiely 227; 997-5670) students with academic problems; Math Lab – Kiely 331 CUNY Assessment Test; CESL Reading Lab – Kiely 131 (College English as a Second Testing Center – Kiely 232 Language) Writing Center – Kiely 229

Academic Support lab Tutoring and special help in reading. Kiely 131 (997-5677)

Admissions office Processes all applications and evaluates Jefferson Hall, 1st floor transfer credits. (997-5600)

Athletics Intramural and team sports. FitzGerald Gym 218

Bank (ATM) Automatic bank machine. Student Union (lobby)

Bookstore A variety of supplies, gift items, Student Union, lower level T-shirts, candy, etc. All the books (997-3570) required for your classes are sold at the Bookstore.

Bursar Payment of tuition and fees. Jefferson 200 (997-4500)

Career Development & Resume writing, interviewing Frese 213Internships office techniques, job board. (997-4465)

Child Development Center Child care and early childhood Kiely 245 education program for children (997-5885) of Queens College students (ages 33 months – 6 years)

Clubs Many clubs meet in the Student Current clubs are listed Union, others in assigned classrooms with the Student Life or offices. Meetings are usually during Office, Student Union 320 free hour, 12:15–1:30 pm on (997-3970) Mondays and Wednesdays.

College english as a Special courses for students who Kiely 227 (997-5670)Second language (CESL) need to improve English-language proficiency.

Computer Access Terminals for student use Most buildings on campus

Computer labs Main Frame Terminals Office of Converging Technology (OCT) – I Bldg. Campus Microcomputer Lab Science Building A135

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Copy machines Coin operated for student use. Campus Store, Student Union, Rosenthal Library

Counseling & Resource Confidential personal & psycho- Frese Hall, 1st floorCenter and Peer Program logical counseling available by (997-5420) appointment; referrals.

Dean of Students Overall student affairs. Frese 102(VP for Student Affairs) (997-5500)

emergencies Fire, Police. Main Gate (997-5911) Medical assistance. FitzGerald 204 (997-2760)

financial Aid Information about financial aid Jefferson 202 and work study programs. (997-5100)

health Insurance Applications to the student health Frese Hall, 3rd floor insurance plan. (997-2760)

health Service Center First aid emergencies; health-related Frese Hall, 3rd floor brochures; referrals. (997-2760)

ID Cards Issued after registration. Student Union, lower level If lost, report to Jefferson 201. (for pictures – 997-4445)

Individualized learning Tapes (audio and visual) for Kiely 226 (997-5970)Resource laboratory many courses.

Information Center See Welcome Center.

International Student All matters relating to international Student Union 327 Services (foreign students) students and exchange visitors: (997-4440) admission, credential evaluation, immigration and visa advisement, academic and cultural orientation.

language lab Practice in a foreign language. Kiely 226 (997-5970)

library A catalog of over one million items; Rosenthal Library the Graduate School of Library & (997-3707) Information Studies is located here.

lost & found Main Gate (997-5912)

math lab Tutoring and special help in math. Kiely 331 (997-5859)

Reading lab See Academic Support Lab. Kiely 131 (997-5677)

Records management Transcripts and copies of Jefferson Hall, 1st floor college records. (997-4400)

Registrar Registration problems, grades, Jefferson Hall, 1st floor graduation & veterans’ certification, (997-4400) change of name or address, permits, transcripts/records, etc.

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Religious organizations Catholic Newman, Greek, Hillel, Student Union, 2nd floor Hindu, Muslim, and Protestant Centers.

Restaurants Various types of food are available Dining Hall and on campus. Student Union

Scholarships Information about awards and Honors Hall 16 scholarships. (997-5502)

Security office Parking permit applications, Jefferson 201 (997-4445) lost and found, lost ID cards, Main Gate (997-5912) emergencies.

SeeK Academic counseling Delany 231 Learning Center Delany 308 Office and program information Delany 128

Special Services office Special advisement, counseling Kiely 171 (997-5870)(for students with disabilities) and related services for students with disabilities.

Student Association Information on taxes, computer Student Union 319(elected student government) services, legal services, student (997-3965) clubs and organizations.

Student Development Student government elections. Student Union 327 (997-5390)

Student lounge Place to relax between classes. Student Union

Student Union Restaurants, a game and pool room, Student Union meeting rooms for clubs and (997-3950) associations, copy center, religious centers, ATM, underground parking.

Testing Center Administers CUNY Assessment Test Kiely 232 (997-5680) and Math Placement Test.

Tutoring Mainly for introductory courses. Academic Support Center Kiely 227 (997-5670), or arrange with the department.

Undergraduate Scholastic Permission to drop a course after 8th Frese 201 (997-4488)Standards Committee week of the semester, permission to exceed allowed credit limit, appeals.

Welcome Center General information on admissions, Jefferson Hall Lobby advisement, and registration. (997-5411)

Writing Center Tutoring and special help in Kiely 229 (997-5676) writing skills.

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definition of Terms

Blanket Credit – Credit given for a transfer course for which there is no Queens College equivalent.

Course equivalent – A Queens College course that is the same as a transfer course.

elective – A course that is not required for the major and is not required to fulfill the College Competencies require-ments.

elective Credit – Credit that may be used toward the total number of credits required for gradu ation (120) but does not fulfill a specific degree requirement.

financial Aid eligibility – Students must meet specific pursuit and progress requirements in order to maintain financial aid eligibility. Specific information is available at the Financial Aid Office (Jefferson 202).

freshman NC – A grade given to first-semester matriculated freshmen only. NC replaces an F grade and does not affect the student’s GPA (grade-point average, sometimes referred to as the cumulative index). Note: Freshman NC does not replace a grade of WU (unofficial withdrawal), which does count as an F in the student’s GPA.

full-time Student – A student who is carrying at least 12 credit hours or equated credit hours a semester.

Interdisciplinary major – The medium through which students may develop a major around subjects and problems not confined to one or even two departments. Available by permission only from the Office of Interdisciplinary and Special Studies in Kiely 1107. A joint major is an offshoot of this program, but coursework is already defined and does not require special permis sion.

major – a concentration of courses in one or more areas. A major is usually, but not always, 30–36 credits.

matriculated Student – A student who has been accepted into a degree-granting program. Note: Matric u lation has nothing to do with credit load. A student may drop below 12 credits per semester and still be considered matricu-lated. Matriculation simply means that the student is working toward a degree.

minor – Any department may designate a minimum of 15 credits of interrelated courses to constitute a minor. Students interested in noting a minor on their permanent record must file an approved concentration form with the appropriate department.

Non-degree Student – A student who is not enrolled in a degree-granting program but who is taking credit courses. A non-degree student may become matriculated by meeting the required GPA relative to the number of credits accumulated. Applications for matriculated status may be obtained in the Admissions Office, Jefferson Hall, 1st floor. The requirements for matriculation are as follows:

n 12 credits minimum with a 2.0 average.n All non-degree students who wish to transfer to matriculated status must satisfy the College Readiness Skills

requirements.

Pass/No Credit Courses – A student may take only one course each semester on a P/NC (Pass/No Credit) basis (Summer Sessions 1 and 2 are considered one semester). Each student is limited to a total of 21 credits attempted in P/NC courses, including any taken in Summer Sessions.

The following courses may not be taken on a P/NC basis:

n ENGL 110 and any writing-intensive course taken to fulfill the Writing Requirements.

n MATH 110.

n Courses in the student’s major. (In joint majors and in specialized majors within depart ments, the determina-tion of courses con stituting the major for purposes of P/NC is made by the student’s concentration advisor.)

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A student shall inform the Regis trar by the end of the seventh week of the Fall or Spring semester, or by the end of the second week during Summer Sessions 1 and 2, of his/her intention to take a course on a P/NC basis. (Note: A student who is a second-semester Freshman shall inform the Registrar by the end of the fourteenth week of the Fall or Spring semester, or by the next to the last day of Summer Sessions 1 and 2, of his/her intention to take a course on a P/NC basis.)

Letter grades in such courses shall be submitted by the instructor and converted to P or NC by the Registrar. Failure in courses taken on the P/NC basis is indicated by the letters NC and is not computed in the student’s GPA. Failure in courses taken on the P/NC basis is determined in the same manner as in courses with a letter grade, i.e., anything below D quality. A grade of P in a P/NC course is given only to work of D quality or better. Only an earned failure is covered by an NC. The grades W, WU, and WF in courses taken on the P/NC basis will remain on the record.

Permit – Permission granted through the Office of the Registrar to take a course at another institution and have the credits transferred to your Queens College record (see page 6). Credits for courses taken on “permit” must fall within the maximum total of 75 transferable credits from an accredited school. The grade for a course taken at another CUNY institution will appear on your transcript and will be counted in your cumulative GPA. The grade for a course taken outside of CUNY will not appear on your transcript and will not be counted in your cumulative GPA.

Prerequisite (Prereq.) – A course that must be taken before another more advanced course.

Priority Permission – Special permission granted to enter a closed course, which must be obtained from the given depart ment office.

R grade – Repeat grade given in CESL (College English as a Second Language) courses only; it does not count as an F. Courses in which the R grade is received must be repeated during the next semester the student is in attendance.

Retention Standards – Required cumulative GPA for all Queens College undergrad uates. At the end of every Fall and Spring semester, all matriculated students who do not meet the following standards (expressed in terms of total credits attempted from the time of their admission to the college) shall be placed on academic probation:

Credits attempted gPa required

0–12 1.50 13–24 1.75 25 and above 2.00

All students must meet the cumulative GPA requirements. These requirements are based only on work done at Queens College. Students who receive a grade of F in ENGL 110 and/or MATH 110 are required to repeat the course until it is passed.

At the end of Spring and Fall semesters, students will be officially warned that they are in danger of being placed on probation if:

n They have attempted between 6 and 12 credits, and their GPA is between 1.50 and 1.75.

n They have attempted between 13 and 24 credits, and their GPA is less than 2.0.

Note: The following paragraphs (A–F) pertain to college regulations that may affect your academic standing:

A. Probation – Students who have not met the retention standards indicated above will be placed on probation dur-ing their next semester in attendance at the college. Probation students:

n May not register for more than 13 credits or 13 semester hours of courses, whichever of the two is less.

n Are required to meet with a designee of the Vice President for Student Affairs prior to registra tion. Note: Students will be barred from registration for failure to attend such a meeting.

n Will have their academic records reviewed at the end of the probationary semester for the purpose of dismiss-ing those students who have not met the retention standards listed above. Students will be dismissed effective the Fall or Spring semester following their probation semester. Students dismissed after the Spring semester will be eligible to attend Summer Sessions 1 and 2 immediately following the probation semester; however, grades obtained during either of these sessions will not affect the dismissal decision.

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B. Dismissal – Dismissed students have the opportunity to appeal to the Undergraduate Scholastic Standards Committee for a semester of extended probation. Students on extended probation will have their academic records reviewed at the end of that semester for the purpose of dismissing those who still have not met the retention stan-dards. No more than one semester of extended probation will be granted if during the extended probation semester the student received grades other than A, B, C, D, F, P, and Z, and did not achieve a semester GPA of at least 2.25.

C. Reentry of Dismissed Students – Dismissed students are not permitted to reenter the college for at least one full academic year from the date of dismissal. Reentry is not automatic! Stu dents wishing to reenter must apply for reentry at least 45 calendar days prior to the start of the registration period for the semester for which they wish to return; must demonstrate that they are capable of meeting the academic standards of the college; must be interviewed by a representative of the Vice President for Student Affairs prior to reentry; and must have no more than a single dismissal as a matric ulated student. Students permitted to reenter will automatically be placed on extended probation.

D. Withdrawal from Courses – During the first 3 weeks of each semester, and during the first week of Summer Ses-sion 1, and the first 2 weeks of Summer Session 2, a student will be able to withdraw from a course through the Registrar’s Office. The course will not appear on the student’s record, and billing shall be adjusted in accordance with the University’s policy on tuition refunds. From the third week through the eighth week of each Fall and Spring semester, and during the second and third weeks of Summer Session 2, a student will be permitted to with-draw from a course through the Registrar’s Office, but the course will appear on the student’s record with a W, and no refund of tuition will be possible. Instructors shall be informed of these withdrawals. A W on a student’s record, while not computed in the cumulative GPA, will be included in the number of credits attempted and therefore sig-nificant for application of retention standards. After the eighth week of each Spring and Fall semester and after the first week of Summer Session 1 and third week of Summer Session 2, a student will be permitted to withdraw from a course only after requesting permission from the Undergraduate Scholastic Standards Committee. Such permission will be granted only for the most pressing and urgent reasons. The student must provide the reason for withdrawal, and in all cases documentation and verification are required. In addition, students belonging to the fol-lowing categories must present proof that they have discussed their withdrawal plans in the stipulated manner:

n Freshmen must see a staff member of the College Counseling & Resource Center.n International students must see a staff member of the Office of International Student Services.n ACE students must see the director of the ACE Program.n SEEK students must initially go through the SEEK Committee on Scholastic Standing.n Students in Biology or Chemistry & Biochemistry courses must see their department chair.n Students in CESL courses must see the director of the program.

In each of the above cases, an evaluation of the student’s performance up to the point of the withdrawal must also be obtained from the course instructor.

E. leave of Absence – The total withdrawal from all courses during a semester, or Leave of Absence, is per mit-ted during the Spring and Fall semesters up to the last calendar day of regularly sched uled instruc tion. During the first 3 weeks of the semester, a Leave of Absence is given through the Registrar’s Office. After the third week of the semester, a Leave of Absence is granted through the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, and students must meet with a representative of that office. Requests for a Leave of Absence are also reviewed by the Undergraduate Scholastic Standards Committee.

F. Incomplete Contract – Students who find it impossible to finish a course for good and suffi cient reason—and where there is a reasonable expectation that the student can, in fact, successfully complete the requirements of the course—may request an Incomplete (INC) grade upon the filing of an Incomplete Contract Form with the course instructor. If the INC grade is not resolved by the student by the end of the next semester, it will be converted to an F grade by the Registrar. When no contract is filed, the Registrar will enter the tempo rary grade of PEN (Pend-ing). The PEN grade will be converted by the Registrar to an F by the end of the following semester unless action is taken to convert it to an INC.

A student who wishes to appeal the application of the scholastic standards in his or her case may file a request for review with the Undergraduate Scholastic Standards Committee.

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