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GRADUATE CATALOG
2010/2011
UTICA COLLEGE
T R A D i T i O n . O p p O R T U n i T y. T R A n s f O R m AT i O n
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Utica college gradUate catalog
COnTEnTs
2 About Utica College
3 Accreditation
4 Utica College Mission Statement
4 Graduate Mission Statement4 Non-Discrimination Policy
5 For Further Inormation
6 Studet Lie
6 Conduct
6 Campus Saety
7 Campus Dining Services
7 Academic Support Services Center
7 Services or Students with Disabilities
8 Health Center
8 Health Insurance8 Immunizations
9 Library
10 Religious Activities
10 The Writing Center
10 Media Center
10 Career Services
10 Utica College Alumni Association
12 Admissio Requiremets
18 Fiacial Policies ad Procedures
22 Academic Policies ad Procedures
34 Programs o Study
35 MBA Economic Crime and Fraud Management37 MBA Proessional Accountancy39 Criminal Justice Administration40 Cybersecurity - Intelligence and Forensics42 Economic Crime Management43 Education55 Gerontology56 Health Care Administration57 Certicate in Homeland Security Risk Assessment
58 Liberal Studies61 Occupational Therapy65 Physical Therapy
70 Courses
80 Academic Program Oces
80 Admiistrative Oces
80 Faculty
86 Campus Map
87 Istitutes ad Ceters
Academic Caledar o Iside Bac Cover
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aboUt Utica college
Utica College is a private comprehensive college in a suburban setting, with a liberal educational
philosophy and an inormal, personal atmosphere. On a modern campus on the southwestern edge
o the medium-sized city o Utica, New York, Utica Colleges more than 3,000 ull- and part-time
students benet rom ull-time aculty involvement in all acets o the institutions academic lie.
Consistent with the Colleges ounding undergraduate mission, Utica College provides a
graduate education environment that integrates the traditions o liberal learning with the
development and maturation o cutting-edge proessional skills. Utica College holds that
education is a learning process that is a continuing, exciting, challenging, enlightening, and
ullling experience requiring commitment, discipline, and excellence. This philosophy ensures
that students are challenged intellectually and prepared as civic and proessional leaders.
Graduate programs are oered in the ollowing schools o the College: School o Arts and
Sciences, School o Business and Justice Studies, and School o Health Proessions and Education.
The School o Graduate and Extended Studies provides administrative support and centralcoordinating services or all graduate programs.
The student body at Utica College is diverse, made up o men and women rom many socio-
economic and cultural backgrounds. They represent a wide variety o ethnic groups and include
a signicant number o non-traditional students and veterans. Some o Utica Colleges students
commute rom Utica and nearby Mohawk Valley communities, while others come rom all parts o
the United States and other countries. Graduate students may pursue their studies residentially or
through online or distance-based instruction.
This catalog contains inormation about specic progams as well as the policies and procedures
that govern graduate education at Utica College.
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accreditation
Utica College is chartered by the Regents o The
University o the State o New York. The College is
accredited by the Commission on Higher Education o
the Middle States Association o Colleges and Schools,
3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19104-2680,
(215) 662-5606. The Commission on Higher Educationis an institutional accrediting agency recognized by
the U.S. Secretary o Education and the Commission
on Recognition o Postsecondary Accreditation. The
Colleges Graduate Programs are approved by the
New York State Education Department, Oce o
Higher Education, Room 979 EBA, 89 Washington
Avenue, Albany, New York 12234, (518) 474-5851.
The Utica College Teacher Certication programs,
which are designed to ground students in the values,
knowledge, and practices or teachers and leaders
in inclusive classrooms and schools in the belie thateducators can acilitate learning or all children, are
accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation
Council (TEAC) or a period o ve years, rom June 26,
2006 to June 26, 2011.
The Entry Level Graduate Physical Therapy Program
is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in
Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) o the American
Physical Therapy Association (APTA), 1111 N. Fairax
Street, Alexandria, Virginia, 22314, (703) 706-3245,
[email protected], www.capteonline.org. TheGraduate Occupational Therapy Program is accredited
by the Accreditation Council or Occupational
Therapy Education (ACOTE) o the American
Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at
4720 Montgomery Lane, P.O. Box 31220, Bethesda,
MD, 20824-1220, (301) 652-AOTA.
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gradUatemissionstatementUtica Colleges graduate programs prepare
proessionals to meet the present and uture
challenges posed by the increasing complexity o
our global society and to assume the leadership roles
necessary to guide their organizations through the
ever-changing inormation and technology age.
Graduate education at Utica College shares the
undergraduate mission o liberal, proessional, and
specialized study by addressing a wide range o
human issues, while ocusing on the acquisitiono knowledge in the context o a proession. The
Utica College graduate programs are committed to
preparing well-educated men and women who have
developed the necessary competencies or their
careers, and who are responsive and sensitive to the
needs o the communities in which they reside, study,
and work.
UticacollegemissionstatementUtica College educates students or rewarding careers,
responsible citizenship, and ullling lives by integrating
liberal and proessional study, by creating a community
o learners with diverse experiences and perspectives,
by balancing its local heritage with a global perspective,
by encouraging lielong learning, and by promoting
scholarship in the belie that the discovery and
application o knowledge enrich teaching and learning.
Utica Colleges mission rests upon a oundation o
values that guide the College communitys decisions
and actions. These values include the ollowing:
commitment to individual attention or our
students
commitment to lielong learning
commitment to pragmatic approaches to
teaching and learning
commitment to continual improvement in our
educational quality
commitment to ostering diversity o
perspective, background, and experience or
education in an increasingly global society
commitment to community and proessionalservice
dedication to highest ethical standards and
integrity in all that we do
dedication to reedom o expression and to
open sharing o ideas and creativity
dedication to open, honest, and collegial
communication
dedication to the well-being o others
non-discriminationpolicyUtica College is an equal opportunity, armative action
institution, and accepts students and employs individuals
without regard to race, creed, color, sex, pregnancy,
ethnic or national origin, religion, marital status, age,
sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, citizenship
status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim
status, or protected status under applicable local, state,
or ederal law. This nondiscrimination policy covers
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For Further InFormatIon
For urther inormation about Utica College
and admissions material, contact:
Utica CollegeOce o Graduate Admissions
1600 Burrstone Road
Utica, NY 13502-4892
Telephone: (315) 792-3010
Fax: (315) 792-3003
E-mail: [email protected]
Web site: www.utica.edu/admissions-grad
For urther inormation or materialsregarding our online programs, contact:
Utica College
School o Graduate and Extended Studies
1600 Burrstone Road
Utica, NY 13502-4892
Telephone: (315) 792-3001
Fax: (315) 792-3002
E-mail: [email protected]
Web site: www.utica.edu/ges
admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in
Utica College programs, services, and activities.
The 504 ADA Compliance Ocer or Utica College is R. Barry
White, Vice President or Financial Aairs (315-792-3011).
Utica College has designated the Director o Human
Resources in the Oce o Human Resources (315-
792-3276) as the individual responsible or inquiries,
complaints, and coordination o compliance under the
Americans with Disabilities Act o 1990 (as amended)
and Title IX o the Education Amendments o 1972 on
behal o employees.
Utica College has designated the Director o Learning
Services in the Oce o Learning Services (315-792-3032)
as the individual responsible or inquiries, complaints,
and coordination o compliance under the Americans
with Disabilities Act o 1990 (as amended) and Section
504 o the Rehabilitation Act o 1973 on behal o
students.
Utica College has designated the Vice President or
Student Aairs and Dean o Students in the Oce
o Student Aairs (315-792-3100) as the individualresponsible or inquiries, complaints, and coordination o
compliance under Title IX o the Education Amendments
o 1972 on behal o students.
Utica College has designated a Military/Veterans Liaison
individual who directs the Colleges eorts to comply
with the applicable law and regulations on behal o
veterans. This individual is currently located in the school
o Graduate and Extended Studies (315-792-3001).
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conductStudents at Utica College have enrolled reely and are expected to conduct themselves in
a manner supportive o the educational mission o the institution. Integrity, respect or the
person and property o others, and a commitment to intellectual and personal growth in a
diverse population are values deemed undamental to membership in this College community.
As members o the Utica College community, students are assumed to be responsible or their
actions. Students are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the Utica College
Code o Student Conduct, which is outlined in detail in the Student Handbook.
I a student is charged with violating the Code o Student Conduct, that student will have
charges addressed through the student disciplinary process. It is Utica Colleges policy under
ordinary circumstances that, pending disciplinary action, the status o students will not be
altered or their rights to be present on campus and to attend classes suspended. However, the
College reserves the right to immediately alter a students status and deny access to campus
whenever it is deemed necessary or reasons relating to the students physical or emotional
saety and well-being, or or reasons relating to the saety o students, aculty, sta, or property.
In such cases, students may be suspended pending disciplinary action.
campussaFetyThe Oce o Campus Saety is dedicated to ensuring the personal saety and well-being o
Utica Colleges students, employees, and guests. Saety ocers are responsible or maintainingorder and saety both within campus buildings and throughout the campus grounds, and or
providing protection rom thet, misuse, and vandalism o personal and campus property.
Saety oicers are also responsible or enorcing the Colleges saety rules and regulations.
Oicers conduct themselves with the highest degree o proessionalism, and are committed
to maintaining good campus and community relations.
The sta at UC believes that an inormed public is a saety-conscious public. Each year the
Oce o Campus Saety publishes and distributes to the campus community a saety awareness
brochure that contains campus saety policies and resources as well as statistics on campus
crime required by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure o Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime
Statistics Act. To view a copy o this publication, visit the Campus Saety segment o the Utica
College Web site (www.utica.edu).
Upon request, the Advisory Committee on Campus Saety will provide all campus crime statistics as
reported to the United States Department o Education. The College contact authorized to provide
these statistics or Utica College is the vice president or student aairs and dean o students, who
can be reached at (315) 792-3100. Any person requesting campus crime statistics will be provided
a hard copy, by mail, o inormation required under 20 USC 1092 () within 10 days o the request.
The United States Department o Educations Web site address or campus crime statistics is
www.ope.ed.gov/security.
stUdent life
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campusdInIngservIcesThe Oice o Campus Dining Services operates the
Strebel Dining Commons and the Pioneer Ca,
both located in the Strebel Student Center, and Le
Bistro, located in the Gordon Science Center.
academIcsupportservIcescenter The Academic Support Services Center sta
provides a wide range o counseling services or
students ocusing on personal, vocational, and
academic concerns. Part o the Oice o StudentSuccess and located in Room 109, Hubbard Hall,
the Academic Support Services Center is staed
by counselors whose services are available to all
students without cost. Counseling services are
designed to help students gain control over events
that inhibit their success as students. While personal
counseling is available through the Center, reerral
to o-campus agencies and/or counseling services
is also obtainable through the counseling sta.
Planning an academic program will be amonga students highest priorities. For students who
have yet to decide on a major, the counseling sta
is available to help them examine the variety o
academic programs and advise them as to which
major will best match their interests and meet
their career goals. For students who have chosen
an academic discipline, the counseling sta, in
conjunction with aculty advisers, will provide
advice to ensure that students complete all o the
requirements or graduation.
In addition to the personal and academic
counseling services described, the Academic
Support Services Center provides support services
or students with physical, emotional, or learning
disabilities. The sta also works closely with the
Oice o Opportunity Programs regarding reerrals
or tutoring services, which that oice coordinates.
In general, or students who have any questions
or concerns o a personal or academic nature,
contacting the Academic Support Services Center
would be a wise irst step.
servIcesForstudentswIthdIsabIlItIes
Utica College recognizes its responsibility to provide
equal access to opportunity or students with
disabilities under Section 504 o the RehabilitationAct o 1973 and Title III o the Americans with
Disabilities Act o 1990. The College will provide
reasonable adjustments and/or accommodations
or our students to meet the equal access/non-
discrimination nature o the ederal mandates.
The Oice o Learning Services provides
advisement, advocacy, and academic support
to students who identiy themselves as having a
disability. The oice is located in the Academic
Support Services Center, Hubbard Hall Room 109.
To initiate recognition and consideration as a
student with a disability, students should:
Sel-disclose their disability by contacting
the director o learning services, preerably
in person.
Request accommodations.
Submit appropriate documentation to
veriy eligibility. Eligibility is determined
on an individualized basis, and is based
upon documentation o a disability that
currently substantially limits some major
lie activity.
Questions related to this process should be
directed to the director o learning services, Kateri
Henkel, at (315) 792-3032 or [email protected].
Additional inormation about services or students
with disabilities may be ound at www.utica.edu/
learning.
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studenthealthcenter The Student Health Center is located in Strebel
Student Center. When college is in session during
the all and spring semesters, all registered ull
and part time students are eligible to receive
medical care at the Student Health Center. In order
to receive services, the student must turn in acompleted health orm and immunization records.
The deadline or receiving health orms is August 1
or all semester and January 1 or spring semester.
The Student Health Center is open Monday through
Friday rom 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during the
academic year. The Student Health Center provides
medical care or students with acute short term
illnesses. All student records are condential. No
inormation can be released to anyone, including
parents or legal guardians, without a signed release
rom the student. The center is staed by a secretary,nurse practitioner, and a licensed practical nurse.
A doctor is available by appointment only. Call
the Student Health Center at (315) 792-3094 to
schedule an appointment.
I medical care is needed ater hours, there are two
urgent care centers and two local hospitals in the
immediate area. The urgent care centers are: Slocum
Dickson on Burrstone Road and Faxton/Fast Track
also on Burrstone Road. The local hospitals are St.
Elizabeths and Faxton-St. Lukes Healthcare. The costo these services is the responsibility o the student.
All ull time undergraduate and graduate students
must carry health insurance. Utica College oers a
health insurance plan or students who do not have
alternate coverage. Health insurance covers medical
services not available at or through the Student Health
Center. Full time students who already have alternate
health insurance and do not want the student health
insurance must complete an online waiver each year
the student enrolls at Utica College. Inormation
on the student health insurance is available at the
Student Health Center at (315) 792-3094.
housIng
A major component o the graduate school
educational experience is or the students to learn to
live on their own. Utica College oers some dierent
types o housing or Graduate Students, whether it
is college owned housing or listings o o-campus
acilities rented to our graduate students.
In oering these services, Utica College wishes
to enhance the intellectual, social and cultural
development o our students through the experience
o living with other individuals who bring a variety
o social and cultural backgrounds to the programs.
College-owned housing is secured through a
housing contract with the Oce o Residential
Lie and is awarded based on the date the signed/deposit paid contract is received. Graduate students
living in the campus-owned housing have specially
designated ree 24-hour parking on campus while
school is in session. All students living in campus-
owned housing must register vehicles at the Oce
o Campus Saety, and abide by posted and written
vehicle guidelines.
Students living o campus must also register their
vehicles with the Oce o Campus Saety at no
charge to receive their campus parking permit.
ImmunIzatIons
All ull- and part-time graduate and undergraduate
students must comply with New York State
Public Health Laws 2165 and 2167. Students
who have residencies or take classes on campus
must provide the Student Health Center with
proo o immunization or Measles, Mumps, and
Rubella or proo o immunity as demonstrated by
positive titers or Measles, Mumps, and Rubella. Allstudents must show proo o vaccination against
meningitis or sign a waiver orm declining the
vaccination. The immunization orm is the last
page o the health orm. Online students have a
special distance learners immunization orm only.
A brochure explaining the requirements and Utica
Colleges policy can be obtained at the Student
Health Center. Call the Student Health Center at
(315) 792-3094 or more inormation.
Students who are taking day classes on campushave 30 days rom the start o classes to comply
(see Academic Calendar). I students do not comply
within 30 days, their registration will be dropped
and they will be barred rom attendance.
All students must submit the immunization
inormation prior to attending classes on campus.
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lIbrary
The Frank E. Gannett Memorial Library provides a
physical and virtual (http://www.utica.edu/library)
ocal point or learning, teaching, and research.
The Utica College identication card serves as a
library card and is required or many library services.
The Gannett Librarys physical collection o morethan 180,000 books is supplemented by several
thousand print and electronic journal subscriptions
and approximately 100 research databases that are
Internet-accessible, allowing students and aculty to
conduct scholarly research rom anywhere on or o
campus. Online research tutorials and citation style
guides are available or those interested in sharpening
their research skills. Computer workstations and
laptops, networked print stations, photocopiers, a
fatbed scanner, and microorm readers are available
in the library. Group study rooms are outtted withcomputers and large screen monitors. The Listening
Lab has individual audio cassette/CD and video
cassette/DVD players. The Gannett Library oers
personalized walk-up reerence service 65 hours per
week. Students can get research help by contacting a
librarian by email, phone, or by lling out a Web orm,
and can also request in-depth help by scheduling
a research appointment. Appointments can be
conducted by phone or commuters and distance
students. Additionally, the library oers 24/7 virtual
reerence service, staed by librarians at Utica Collegeand around the world, whereby reerence questions
are answered via real-time chat. Librarians are also
in the classroom, conducting nearly 100 customized
library instruction classes each year.
Interlibrary loan plays a key role in expanding access
to library collections throughout the state, across
the country, and internationally. Students who need
resources that the Gannett Library does not own may
request them through the Interlibrary loan service,
ree o charge.
The Gannett Librarys Special Collections, housed
in the Jocelyn Romano Candido Rare Book Room,
eature, among other material, the Harry F. Jackson
Welsh Collection. This is the largest collection o 19thand early 20th century Welsh-language literature in
the United States. Welsh scholars regularly visit the
Gannett Library to research this collection, most o
which was printed by Welsh settlers living within
a 30-mile radius o Utica. Much o this material has
been microlmed or preservation.
In 1998, the Gannett Library was bequeathed the papers
and working library o Walter D. Edmonds, noted author
o Drums Along the Mohawk. Edmonds personal library
and his papers are held in the Walter D. Edmonds room
on the second foor o the Gannett Library. The library is
also home to the Henry DiSpirito Sculpture Collection
and the Child Lie Council Archives.
The Gannett Library is open 99 hours per week during
the academic year when classes are in session.
Monday Thursday 8 a.m. Midnight
Friday 8 a.m. 10 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. 7 p.m.
Sunday Noon - Midnight
Changes in hours or holidays, summer session,
winter session and nal exams will be posted on
the library Web site (www.utica.edu/library).
For more inormation about the Gannett Librarys
resources and services, visit http://www.utica.edu/
library or or e-mail to [email protected].
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relIgIousactIvItIesUtica College respects and protects all students
reedom to worship, in any way they nd most
satisying, and to aliate with religious organizations
as they see t.
UC oers a variety o religious activities and serviceson campus:
Th Jwsh Stunt Unn
This group seeks to make the Jewish religion
and its cultural values vital and relevant to the
Utica College community.
Th Nwn Cnt
The Newman Community is the Catholic
Church on campus with a chaplain appointed
by the Syracuse diocese. Newman providesliturgical worship, cultural and educational
activities, human development programs with
community involvement, personal counseling
preparation, and religious services. The
Newman Community has a center on campus
adjacent to Alumni Hall with acilities or
Saturday and Sunday worship, a meditation
chapel, a library, and a meeting room. The
Newman Center is open to all students
regardless o their religious ailiation, and
it is available to campus organizations or avariety o activities. All students are welcome
to be a part o Newman Center programs and
participate in its activities.
Yun Bs Chstn Fwshp
Young Believers Christian Fellowship provides
opportunity or many Christian activities and
ellowship. The Young Believers oers a weekly
Bible Study, led by a local pastor. Diversity
is a major actor in this organization. With
a undamental belie that God has broughtChristians rom across the globe to UC, the
group brings together students or dierent
states, countries, and cultures to learn more
about His teachings. Students o any aith are
welcome to join any time.
thewrItIngcenter The Writing Center (216 Hubbard Hall) provides
support or writers in process through peer tutoring,
online resources, and access to a writers library.
Devoted to serious conversation about writing,
the Writing Center can help writers in the process
o understanding a writing task, generating andarranging ideas, crating language, and preparing
nished work. Writers may use the Center on a drop-
in basis. Appointments are also available.
medIacenterThe Media Center, located in the lower level o the
Frank E. Gannett Memorial Library, provides audio-
visual support to the aculty and students in the
classrooms, as well as to a wide variety o special
events held on campus. The Center houses thevideo collection (VHS, DVD, and audio recordings)
that are used in classes. The Media Center is open
Monday-Friday rom 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. when
classes are in session.
careerservIcesCareer Services, located in room 206 o the Strebel
Student Center, assists students in preparing or
or urthering a career based on their interests
and goals. Its services are available to all students
and alumni. Career Services provides career
inormation and counseling to help students gain
a better understanding o themselves, and to
successully relate their aptitudes and interests to
the employment needs o society.
Career Services establishes and maintains
contacts with recruiters rom public and private
business, in addition to local, state, and ederal
governments. A current listing o opportunities
is available through the Career Services Web site,
www.utica.edu/careerservices.
utIcacollegealumnIassocIatIon
Graduates o Utica College automatically become
members o the Utica College Alumni Association
upon Commencement. The Association is governed
by the National Alumni Council (NAC). The alumni
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members o the NAC have distinguished themselves
through their proessional or community work and
their service to Utica College. With the assistance
o the NAC, the Oce o Alumni and Parent
Relations coordinates services and activities or
alumni and students, including: alumni regional
events, volunteer opportunities, the annual all
Homecoming events, and the various alumniawards. Other volunteer opportunities in which
graduates may become involved include the
Alumni Admissions Program, the Pioneer Career
Network, career and networking events, and the
Annual Fund campaign. The Pioneer, Utica Colleges
alumni magazine, is sent to all alumni to keep them
inormed about the Utica College community.
The Oce o Alumni and Parent Relations is located
in Champlin House. Inormation about services and
events is available at www.utica.edu/alumni.
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admIssIontoutIcacollegeApplying to graduate programs at Utica College is a comprehensive process that warrants thorough
consideration and preparation. Each programs aculty evaluates admissibility based on a broad
package o application materials that includes not only test scores and grades, but also research
interests, past employment, portolios, recommendations, and a statement o goals. When preparing
an application package, it is critical to careully consider each component o the process in an eort
to present the strongest application possible. Space in many o our programs is limited and, as a
result, admission is highly competitive.
Application materials are available by contacting the Graduate Admissions Oce at (315) 792-3010
or by e-mailing John Rowe, graduate admissions director, at [email protected]. You can also submityour application on the Utica College Web site at www.utica.edu/admissions-grad.
All applicants to graduate programs at Utica College must have a baccalaureate degree rom an
accredited institution and must complete the appropriate application orms. For non-native speakers
o English, a minimum TOEFL score o 550 on the paper-based examination, and a minimum TOEFL
score o 213 on the computer-based examination is required. In addition, the individual programs
have program-specic requirements (see below).
InternatIonalgraduatestudents
All Utica College graduate programs welcome applications rom prospective international students.
International students should have all transcripts and degrees ocially evaluated by a
reputable accrediting agency such as WES (www.wes.org). Non-native speakers o English
need to take the TOEFL test (www.ets.org) and earn a minimum score o 550 on the paper-
based examination or a minimum score o 213 on the computer-based examination.
Prospective international students will also need to submit a proo o unds with an international
student nancial statement and third party verication. For more inormation about graduate
study or international students, please contact the Graduate Admissions Oce at (315) 792-
3010 or e-mail John Rowe, graduate admissions director, at [email protected].
transcrIptevaluatIonservIce
Utica College recognizes that many students with undergraduate degrees may want to look into
graduate programs at Utica College that will prepare them or proessional licensure in elementary
and secondary education, occupational therapy or physical therapy. However, their undergraduate
degree may not be in an area or subject that allows them to easily transition into one o these
graduate programs and may require other coursework to be taken beore applying.
admissions reqUirements
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The graduate admissions oce works in conjunction
with the aculty members o the education, occupational
therapy and physical therapy departments to provide
transcript evaluation o a prospective graduate students
undergraduate transcripts in order to determine whatother coursework is necessary to apply or the graduate
programs that lead to proessional licensure.
Prospective graduate students who want their transcripts
evaluated or programs in these departments should
contact the graduate admissions oce at (315) 792-3010
or email [email protected]
Ocial transcripts or initial review and advisement
can be emailed to [email protected], axed to(315) 223-2530 or mailed to:
Oce o Graduate Admissions
Transcript Review Service
Utica College
1600 Burrstone Road
Utica, NY 13502
graduateandproFessIonalexamInatIons Graduate Record Examinations (GRE): For those
degrees that require the Graduate Record
Examinations, please go to their Web site at www.
ets.org. The GRE is administered at various sites and
locations at scheduled dates throughout the year.
MillerAnalogiesTest(MAT):Thegraduateadmissions
oce administers the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) on
campus via online testing or those degree programs
that accept it or admission.
The test, which is an hour long, can be taken
anytime during normal business hours and is scored
immediately ater you take it. The ee is $75. Please
contact John Rowe, graduate admissions director
at (315)792-3010 or e-mail him at jrowe@utica.
edu to arrange or a time to take the test. Review
materials or the Miller Analogies Test are available
at no cost in the Graduate Admissions Oice.
New York State Teacher Certiication Examinations:
Many education graduate programs require the
successul passage o the Liberal Arts and Studies
Test (LAST) and/or a Content Specialty Test (CST)
or admission.
These examinations are given at set times at sites
throughout New York state and the northeastern
U.S. Be aware that it takes approximately one month
or the results o these exams to be made available,
so prospective students should plan ahead in taking
them in order to meet application deadlines.
For all applicants, the tests should be taken in
September, December or February beore the next
all semester. For spring applicants, the tests should
be taken in April, June, July or August beore the
next spring semester. Those applicants interested
in the apprenticeship program should take these
examinations no later than September o the yearbeore the start o the next years cohort (May).
For more inormation on the New York State Teacher
Certication Examinations, please go to their Web
site at www.nystce.nesinc.com.
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BUSiNeSS admiNiSTraTioN
appcnts t th mBa n ecnc C n
Fu mnnt p:
Applicants are required to have a BS degree with a
3.0 or better GPA. Those applicants with a BS degree
in other than business may be required to complete
up to 12 hours o prerequisite classes in addition to
the 30-hour program. Applicants with BA degrees
must present evidence through previous study
o math skills equivalent to those contained in a
BS degree, as well as completing up to 12 hours
o prerequisites. A GMAT score may be required,
at the discretion o the MBA program director, or
applicants with less than a 3.0 undergraduate GPA.
appcnts t th mBa n Pssn
accuntncy p:
Applicants are required to have a BS degree
in Accounting or a BS degree in Business with
a concentration in Accounting with an overall
3.0 or better undergraduate GPA or admission.
Applicants with less than a 3.0 undergraduate GPA
may be asked, at the discretion o the MBA program
director, to submit a GMAT score. Applicants
with limited accounting experience should have
an undergraduate record that indicates a high
potential to be successul on proessional exams,such as the CPA, CMA, or CFE. Applicants with limited
undergraduate course work in accounting may
need to satisy accounting prerequisites. Applicants
whose previous academic record shows areas o
weakness may be required to submit a GMAT exam
score prior to the nal admission decision.
CrimiNal JUSTiCe admiNiSTraTioN
appcnts t th Cn Justc ansttn
p ust h: Two letters o recommendation
At least three years o practitioner experience
in the eld o criminal justice
An undergraduate G.P.A. o 3.0
Candidates who do not possess the above will still
be considered or admission to the program i they
possess unique or more extensive experience.
CYBerSeCUriTY
appcnts t th mS n Cybscuty
intnc n Fnscs P:
Applicants are required to have a BS degree
with a 3.0 or better overall GPA. Applicants must
submit three letters o recommendation. Those
applicants with a BS degree in a discipline other
than Cybersecurity, Intelligence, or Computer
Forensics may be required to complete up to 12
hours o prerequisite online classes at Utica College
or accredited institution in addition to the 30-
hour program. Applicants with BA degrees must
present evidence through previous study o math
and computer skills equivalent to those contained
in a Utica College BS degree, as well as potentially
completing up to 12 hours o prerequisites. AGMAT score may be required, at the discretion o
the MS Cybersecurity Intelligence and Forensics
program chair, or applicants with less than a 3.0
undergraduate GPA. Candidates who do not possess
the above necessary background knowledge will
still be considered or conditional admission to the
program i they possess unique or more extensive
experience or certications recognized in the eld.
eCoNomiC Crime maNagemeNTappcnts t th ecnc C mnnt
p ust h:
A letter o support rom the applicants employer
Two letters o reerence
edUCaTioN
applcnts to th Chldhood educton Progrm:
Bachelors degree rom an accredited institution
Overall GPA o 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Two letters o recommendation
A major or major equivalent in an appropriate
liberal arts area
Content Specialty Test (CST) in the subject area
they wish to teach, Miller Analogies Test (MAT), or
Graduate Record Exam (GRE). (CST is preerred.)
Additional requirements, which may be satised
at the graduate or undergraduate level:
6 credits in each o the ollowing areas:
English, science, math, history; and
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One year o college level study in a language
other than English; and
One course in the ne arts
appcnts t th Chh n Spc
euctn P:
Bachelors degree rom an accredited institution
Overall GPA o 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Two letters o recommendation
A major or major equivalent in an appropriate
liberal arts area
Multi-Subject Content Specialty Test (CST), Miller
Analogies Test (MAT), or Graduate Record Exam
(GRE). (CST is preerred.)
Additional requirements, which may be satised at the
graduate or undergraduate level:
6 credits in each o the ollowing areas: English,
science, math, history; and
One year o college level study in a language
other than English
One course in the ne arts
appcnts t ascnc euctn n
ascnc n Spc euctn Ps:
Bachelors degree rom an accredited institution
Overall GPA o 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Two letters o recommendation
A major or major equivalent in the subject area in
which they wish to teach
Content Specialty Test (CST) in the subject area
they wish to teach, Miller Analogies Test (MAT), or
Graduate Record Exam (GRE). (CST is preerred.)
Additional requirements, which may be satised at the
graduate or undergraduate level:
One year o college level study in a language
other than English
appcnts t ascnc euctn
appntcshp Tch Ctctn P:
Bachelors degree rom an accredited institution
Overall GPA o 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Two letters o recommendation
A major in the subject area they wish to teach
Passing scores on the Liberal Arts and Sciences
Test (LAST) and the Content Specialty Test (CST)
in the subject area they wish to teach
Additional requirements, which may be satised at the
graduate or undergraduate level:
One year o college level study in a language
other than English
appcnts t th Spc euctn Tch
Ctctn P n lshp n
instuctn incus Csss P:
Bachelors degree rom an accredited institution
Overall GPA o 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Two letters o recommendation
Scores rom either the Graduate Record
Examination (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT)
appcnts t th euctn lshp n
ansttn Ps:
Bachelors degree rom an accredited institution
Overall GPA o 3.0 on a 4.0 scale Two letters o recommendation
Scores rom either the Graduate Record Examination
(GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT)
Must hold an initial, proessional, or permanent
teaching certicate
appcnts t th Ctct anc Stuy
n euctn lshp CaS Sch dstct
l, Sch Bun l:
Completed application
Bachelors degree rom an accredited institution
Must hold an initial, proessional or permanent
teaching certicate
Current resume with at least three reerences
with current phone numbers
Three letters o recommendation:
1) One rom a school administrator
2) One rom an immediate supervisor
3) One rom a practicing administrator o
their choice
intrnl trnsfrs wthn th educton dprtmnt:
Students who are enrolled in the education departmentand who wish to leave one education program and
matriculate into another must complete the appropriate
application orms and must meet all admissions
requirements or the new program. Candidates will
be reviewed on the same basis as any new applicant
to the College. When a candidate is admitted into a
new program within the education department, Utica
College courses that were completed as part o the old
program will automatically transer to the new program.
When calculating cumulative GPA all courses taken at
Utica College will apply.
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HealTH Care admiNiSTraTioN
appcnts t th Hth C ansttn
p ust hv:
Bachelors degree rom an accredited institution
Overall GPA o 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Two letters o recommendation
An essay detailing the potential students
intellectual goals.
liBeral STUdieS
appcnts t th lb Stus p
ust hv:
A bachelors degree rom an accredited
institution
Two letters o recommendation
An essay detailing the potential studentsintellectual goals and his or her understanding
o liberal education
Minimum GPA o 3.0
GRE or Miller Analogies scores may be required
Exceptions may be made at the discretion o the
graduate liberal studies committee i the students
activities since college demonstrate the ability to
succeed in graduate study. Students admitted who
do not meet the minimum requirements will be on
probationary status. Ater the completion o three
classes (9 credits), the student must have a 3.0 GPAto remain in the program.
oCCUPaTioNal THeraPY
appcnts t th occuptn Thpy
p ust:
A bachelors degree with a B average (GPA o
3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale) rom an accredited
institution;
Successul completion o designated
prerequisite courses with a minimum grade o C.
These courses include:
Anatomy and Physiology I & II
General Psychology
Statistics
Research lV methods
Introduction to Sociology or Diversity
Human Development
Upper level sociology or anthropology
course exploring multi-cultural
perspectives o health
Upper level anatomy course such as
Gross Anatomy or Neuroanatomy
Abnormal psychology
Biomechanics such as Kinesiology
Medical conditions and terminology
Two personal recommendations (one rom a
currently practicing occupational therapist andone rom an academic proessor);
Knowledge o the proession through
work or volunteer experience. Applicants
should complete 25 hours o volunteer/
observation experience with an occupational
therapy practitioner in at least two
dierent practice settings and write a
refective summary o those experiences.
A physical health examination, completion o
designated health requirements, and accident
and health insurance; CPR certication or adult/child/inant.
For more inormation, contact the Occupational
Therapy Oce, 236 White Hall, (315) 792-3146 or
or the Oce o Graduate Admissions at (315) 792-
3010 Email [email protected]
Nt Cnn Stunts: I you choose to
do clinicals in Canada, there is an additional ee
charged by National Field Placement Services or
students who attend programs in the US. You will
be responsible or paying this ee as it is not part o
your tuition.
For more inormation:
National Field Placement Services
Connie Roey
Fieldwork Placement Coordinator
Ph: 1-866-294-5160
email: [email protected]
Questions about eld placements should be
directed to the Oce o Graduate Admissions at
(315) 792-3010 or by email to [email protected].
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eNTrY level PHYSiCal THeraPY (dPT)
appcnts t th ut physc thpy
p dPT ust h:
A bachelors degree with a B average (3.0 or
higher) rom an accredited institution.
Two personal recommendations (one rom a
currently practicing physical therapist and onerom an academic proessor).
Test scores or the Graduate Record Examination
Aptitude Test (General Test), or equivalent e.g.
MCAT, DAT, OPT test scores.
For non-native speakers o English, a minimum
TOEFL score o 550 on the paper-based
examination, and a minimum TOEFL score o
213 on the computer-based examination.
Knowledge o the proession through work
or volunteer experience. A broad overview
o the proession is preerable to experience
in a limited area. More than one experience is
required (total 40 hours). Complete a Clinical
Observation Sheet or each experience.
Complete at least 10 hours o this experience
in an acute care/ hospital setting with the
remainder o the experience in one or more
other settings.
An academic history that includes the courses
listed below. All courses should have been
taken through the appropriate departments,
e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology.
All prerequisite courses must have been
completed prior to the start o the Physical
Therapy Program. All science courses must have
been taken within 10 years prior to applying.
Students must earn grades o B or better in the
ollowing science courses.
a. Bc Scncs: two courses (anatomy/
physiology course with laboratory would meet
this requirement).
b. Upp l Scnc: one upper level course
(300400) o at least 3 credits with a biology
ocus. This course can be taken through
another department such as Exercise Science
or Kinesiology but preerably should be taken
through the biology department. Examples o
courses that would ulll the requirement are:
Neuroscience, Principles o Motor Control, and
Biology o Aging.
c. Physc Scncs: our courses, two courses in
general chemistry with laboratory (equivalent
to 8 semesters hours) and two courses in
physics with laboratory (equivalent to 8
semester hours).
Students must earn grades o C o better in the
ollowing:
a. Psychy: three courses.
b. Sttstcs: one course. (Content should include
descriptive statistics, dierences between two
means, correlation, and beginning concepts o
analysis o variance.)
PoST-ProFeSSioNal (TraNSiTioNal)doCTor oF PHYSiCal THeraPY
Applicants who are licensed physical therapists and
are applying to the post-proessional transitional
Doctor o Physical Therapy program must provide
proo o licensure. Applicants must provide copies
o all current physical therapy licenses in the United
States, including the dates obtained. Applicants
must hold a physical therapy license or be deemed
license-eligible by the State o New York.
For non-native speakers o English, a minimum
TOEFL score o 550 on the paper-based examination,
and a minimum TOEFL score o 213 on the computer-
based examination.
Post-proessional transitional DPT applications
are reviewed, on a rolling basis, or three separate
entry cohorts (January, May and August). For
more inormation, visit the graduate website at
www.utica.edu/admissions-grad.
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academIcprogress This policy reers to graduate students who are receiving student loans and other ederally-
unded nancial aid. In addition to meeting the standards or receiving nancial aid, students
must also meet the standards o their academic program at Utica College.
1. Standards or Receiving Aid:
a. Full-time graduate students must earn an average o 5 credits per semester, complete a
masters program within 6 academic years, and maintain a cumulative GPA o 2.0 or better
ater their rst academic year.
b. Part-time graduate students (i.e., students registered or ewer than 9 credit hours persemester) must earn at least 50 percent o the credit hours attempted each term and must
maintain a cumulative GPA o 2.0 or better ater their rst academic year.
2. Standards or New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP): Note that the criteria or the
TAP satisactory progress diers rom the ederal and Utica College satisactory academic
progress criteria.
* Credit equivalent units: Masters thesis in progress (9 hours maximum); preparation or
comprehensive/ qualiying examinations (6 hours maximum); other preparation as approved
(12 hours maximum).
** Failing grades are included in the number o credits completed per semester. Incomplete
grades are not completed credits and are calculated as ailing in the GPA. Only passing grades
are included in the number o credits earned.
financial aid policiesand procedUres
T.A.P. Min. no. Credits Total Min.
pmt. no. new credits
required*
required
prev. sem.**
earned
credits
cumulative
1 12 0 0 0
2 12 12 6 2.2
3 12 12 12 2.4
4 12 12 21 2.6
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3. Failure to Meet Academic Standards: Students
who ail to meet the criteria or ederal, College, and/
or TAP or satisactory academic progress will be
notied by the Oce o Student Financial Services.
Students should contact their Student Financial
Services counselor to discuss their options. Studentswho ail to make satisactory academic progress
will lose eligibility or nancial aid rom ederal,
state, and College sources. Students may appeal or
reinstatement o aid on the basis o physical illness
or extraordinary personal diculty, due to unusual
circumstances. The dean o student success and
Provost will consider the students ull history when
determining i a waiver is appropriate. For urther
details regarding aid reinstatement, contact the
Oce o Student Financial Services.
FInancIalaId
1. Fs a:
There are two main orms o nancial assistance:
grants and loans. Grants (oten called graduate
awards) are direct awards or which repayment is
not required. Federal loans usually are guaranteed
and oered at low interest; repayment usually
is due ater the student leaves college, or drops
below hal time. All orms o aid are awarded on
an annual basis. Students are responsible or
reapplying each year.
2. Sucs a:
a. Federal Direct Subsidized Staord/Ford Loans:
Students make application by ling the FAFSA
and completing a promissory note. The loan is
submitted to the U.S. Department o Education or
approval.
i. Selection o Recipients and Allocation o Awards:
To be eligible or a Federal Direct Staord/Ford
Loan, a student must be: (1) a U.S. citizen or
permanent resident alien; and (2) enrolled in or
admitted as a matriculated student, at least hal-
time, at Utica College. (3) An approved needs
test must be on le in the Utica College Oce o
Student Financial Services.
ii. Loan Schedule: Graduate students may borrow
up to $20,500 per academic year. Students are
eligible or a ull interest subsidy during the
time they are in school and a six-month grace
period ater school beore repayment must
begin. Loan ees are deducted rom the loanprior to disbursement o unds. The interest
rate is xed and changes annually on July 1.
iii. Rights and Responsibilities o Recipients:
Students may borrow at a relatively low
interest rate, with no repayments as long as
they remain enrolled at least hal-time and or
the grace period ater they cease to be at least
a hal-time student. Reer to the statement o
borrowers rights and responsibilities on the
promissory note or urther details.
b. Federal Direct Unsubsidized Staord/Ford
Loan: Available to students who do not qualiy
or the basic Federal Subsidized Staord Loan
or who are not eligible or the ull Federal Direct
Subsidized Staord/Ford Loan amount. Borrowers
are responsible or payment o the interest that
accrues on unsubsidized loans while they are in
school. The rate is subject to change annually.
Interest may be capitalized.
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3. Application Procedures or Financial Aid (2010-2011):
a. Students must le 2010-2011 FAFSA at
www.asa.ed.gov.
b. Students must provide documentation o all
income by the deadline, i requested, to the Oce
o Student Financial Services. Documentationincludes, but is not limited to, signed income tax
orms, 1099 orms, and letters rom sources such
as social security, welare, pension, etc.
c. Students only need to return the award letter i
they are declining any portion o aid oered.
4. Appeal Procedure: Students who eel that they have
been given an inappropriate nancial aid award
may do the ollowing:
a. Submit a letter o appeal and a complete
application orm to the Oce o Student Financial
Service.
b. I the student remains dissatised with the
award, the student may request in writing a review
by the Admissions and Financial Aid Committee.
The committee will not review requests or
changes o an individual award that entail a
revision o general policies.
returnoFtItleIv
Utica College ollows prescribed regulations when
determining the amount o Title IV aid that will be
returned to the Federal Processor i a student receiving
such aid ocially withdraws rom all courses, drops
out, or is expelled rom the College on or ater his
or her rst day o classes. Additionally, students who
unocially withdraw rom Utica College are also
subject to a Return o the Title IV unds.
tuItIonandexpenses
All students are responsible or any College debts
they have incurred, including library ees, parking
nes, tuition, ees, monetary penalties, nes, and any
changes in their nancial aid packages. A student
will not receive a transcript until all bills, includingthe graduation ee, have been paid. A student who is
graduating will not receive a diploma and will not be
able to obtain transcripts until all outstanding debts
have been paid.
For a list o current tuition rates, ees, and other
expenses, contact the School o Graduate and
Extended Studies at (315) 792-3001.
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absencesFaculty establish the attendance requirements or courses they teach. I a student incurs excessive
absences, the students grade may be lowered or a grade o F assigned or the course
academIcdIsmIssalA warning letter will be issued to any student who receives a grade o C or F, or has a GPA o
less than 3.0 ater having completed 12 (twelve) credit hours. A copy o this letter will go to the
students adviser. A student who receives a grade o F will be placed on probation and must
retake the course, in the next semester as an active student, and earn a grade o B or better, prior
to taking any other classes. Failure to achieve a B on retaking the course will result in dismissal
rom the program. The student is allowed to retake the course only once. A letter o dismissalwill be issued by the Academic Standards Committee to any student who has a GPA o less than
3.0 ater having completed 21 (twenty-one) credit hours or who receives 3 (three) grades o
C or a second grade o F. This dismissal decision may be appealed to the Academic Standards
Committee. Students who wish to appeal should consult with Academic Support Services.
academIcFreedomUtica College ully arms the principle o academic reedom and endorses the American
Association o University Proessors Statement on the Academic Freedom o Students. The
preamble o that statement is quoted below.
Free inquiry and ree expressions are essential attributes to the community o scholars. As
members o that community, students should be encouraged to develop the capacity or critical
judgment and to engage in a sustained and independent search or truth. The reedom to learn
depends on appropriate opportunities and conditions in the classroom, on campus, and in the
larger community. The responsibility to secure and to respect general conditions conducive to
the reedom to learn is shared by all members o the academic community. Students should
endeavor to exercise their reedom with maturity and responsibility.
Students are responsible or abiding by the regulations set orth in the catalog and the student
handbook. While they may seek the advice o a counselor, nal responsibility or any decision
reached or action taken is theirs.
academIcprogressAny student whose academic record alls below Utica College standards, or otherwise indicates
an inability to meet program retention criteria, may be denied permission or urther study. All
requirements or masters degree programs must be completed within six years o the initial
date o matriculation in the program. Failure to observe the six-year limitation shall result in
dismissal rom the program.
academic policiesand procedUres
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advIsIng
All matriculated students are required to contact their
advisers prior to registering or courses. The signature
o the adviser is required on the Course Selection Sheet.
Students will not be allowed to register i the Course
Selection Sheet is not signed. Subsequent course
schedule changes also require approval. Studentsenrolling in programs with a distance education ormat
may ulll this requirement via computer or other
technology, provided the aculty member approves the
course selections.
anImalsubjectsInresearchStudents wishing to conduct research involving
non-human animals must obtain approval rom
the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee.
Contact the Oce o Academic Aairs at(315) 792-3122 or details.
athletIcelIgIbIlItyEligibility or intercollegiate competition is governed
by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA),
the Eastern College Athletic Conerence (ECAC),
and the New York State Womens Collegiate Athletic
Association (NYSWCAA). Regulations require that a
student be matriculated ull-time with a minimum
o 12 semester hours to be eligible or intercollegiate
athletics. Additionally, a student must maintain good
academic standing according to the requirements o
the graduate program.
audItIng
A ull-time matriculated student in good standing
may, with the permission o the instructor, attend a
course as an auditor. Registration is required. Part-
time or non-matriculated students who wish to
audit a course may do so with the permission o
the instructor, provided they register or the courseand pay the tuition charge. An auditor receives a
grade o AU and does not participate in the course
examinations or other work except at the option o
the instructor. A student may change rom audit to
credit status no later than the second week o class.
Students may not audit courses in the Economic
Crime Management Program, or courses where they
have not met prerequisite requirements.
clInIcaleducatIonexperIenceClinical Education is an integral component o the
entry level physical therapy graduate program. Clinical
education experiences are designed to provide support
and integration o the academic course work in the
clinical environment. Students must demonstrate the
ability to meet the academic and proessional standards
o the program, demonstrate eective interpersonal
communication and critical thinking skills necessary or
the clinical setting, and be recommended by the aculty
in order to participate in these courses.
complaIntprocedureSee Grievance Procedure.
conFIdentIalItyForstudentemployees
See Student Employees.
contInuousenrollmentStudents who have completed all o the course
requirements or their graduate degree, except or thethesis, research project, or comprehensive exam, must
maintain continuous enrollment until their nal thesis
or project has been approved or the comprehensive
exam has been taken. This can be accomplished by
enrolling in UCC 997 and paying the appropriate
tuition every semester until completion. The six-year
time limit or completion o the degree includes
all time accumulated through enrollment in UCC
997. Failure to enroll in UCC 997 will result in loss o
matriculated status.
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copyrIghtedmaterIalandunauthorIzedpeer-to-peerFIlesharIng
Notice o Utica College Policy Concerning
Unauthorized Distribution o Copyrighted Material
and Unauthorized Peer-To-Peer File Sharing
Utica College is committed to educating the Utica
College community concerning unauthorized
distribution o copyrighted material, including
unauthorized peer-to-peer le sharing. Furthermore,
the Education Opportunity Act o 2008 requires
that this notice be sent to members o the College
community annually.
Users o the Utica College computing network
are prohibited rom the unauthorized copying,distribution, alteration, use, or translation o
copyrighted materials, sotware, motion pictures,
music, or other media without the express written
permission o the copyright holder.
Violation o this policy puts users at risk or losing
computing privileges, being charged with a violation
o the Utica College Student Code o Conduct and
resultant disciplinary sanctions, being disciplined as
an employee, and/or acing civil or criminal liability.
The ollowing links on Utica Colleges Web site set
orth Utica Colleges le-sharing policies and provide
access and inormation to help users comply with
those policies.
Utica College policy on Copyright and Peer-to-
Peer File Sharing: http://www.utica.edu/policies/
index.cm
How you can legally access music, movies,
games, sotware, and other copyrightedmaterials: https://www.utica.edu/academic/iits/
copyright/legal_options.cm
Copyright laws, copyright protections and your
rights: www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap5.html
Peer 2 Peer and U @ UC, a tutorial:
http://utica.edu/academic/iits/copyright/
p2pmovie/index.html
While le sharing is not in and o itsel illegal,
unauthorized le sharing o copyrighted materials,
including music and motion pictures, is a violation
o copyright laws and can subject you to civil and
criminal sanctions. In addition, downloading and/or
using peer-to-peer sotware can be hazardous to your
computer and the Utica College network, as many
shared les can contain spyware or viruses.
Anyone ound to violate the rights o a copyright
owner is deemed an inringer o the copyright. Civil
remedies or inringement include injunctions,
oreiture, seizure, and actual damages and prots
suered due to the inringement. In addition, in lieu
o actual damages, the copyright owner may elect to
pursue statutory damages ranging rom $200.00 to
$150,000.00 in the case o willul inringement. The
court may also award the copyright owner reasonable
attorneys ees and costs related to prosecuting the
action.
Inringers additionally may ace criminal liability i
they willully inringe a copyright in certain situations.
Violations o the above carry possible jail time
(increased or multiple oenses) and nes, as well as
seizure, oreiture, and distribution o any copies or
means by which the copies are made.
Article 17, Chapter 5 o the United States Code sets
orth the laws concerning Copyright Inringement
and Remedies.
Violation o Utica Colleges copyright and le-sharing
policies will subject individuals to appropriate
disciplinary action, including, but not limited to
mandatory training, loss o campus data network
privileges, reerral to the Oce o Student Aairs or
additional action through the student disciplinary
process.
For the ull disciplinary procedures as outlined in the
Copyright and Peer-to-Peer File Sharing policy, please
see https://www.utica.edu/academic/iits/copyright/
resources.cm or the Colleges established disciplinary
procedures or students as outlined in the Student
Handbook.
Utica College additionally takes its obligations
pursuant to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act
(DMCA) very seriously. I Utica College receives a
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notice concerning a possible inringement, the
DMCA requires Utica College to take certain steps
to ensure illegal le sharing or other copyright
violations occurring on the Utica College network
have been stopped. I Utica College receives such
a notice about copyright-inringing material
your computer, your computer privileges will be
temporarily suspended and you will be required toremove the inringing material rom your computer.
coursecancellatIonThe College reserves the right to cancel any course i
registration or it does not justiy continuance and to
make changes in courses, regulations, curricula, and
ees at any time.
currIculumchanges
The College reserves the right to make changesin courses, regulations, curricula, and ees at any
time.
deFerredentryStudents accepted into a graduate program at
Utica College may request to deer entry or up to
one year, subject to approval by the director o the
graduate program in question. Beore deerred entry
is granted, the student must pay the tuition deposit
which is non-reundable. In order to deer entrybeyond one year, a student must re-apply ater the
rst year and pay a second tuition deposit.
dIsmIssal
See Academic Dismissal.
FamIlyeducatIonalrIghtsandprIvacyactSee Student Records.
FIeldexperIenceIncareerprograms, elIgIbIlItyForSome graduate programs have eld or clinical
education components that are designed to provide
support and integration o the academic course
work in eld settings. Students must demonstrate
the ability to meet the academic and proessional
standards o the program, demonstrate eective
interpersonal communication and critical thinking
skills necessary or the setting, and be recommended
by the aculty or the eld placements.
FInancIalchangesThe College reserves the right to make changes in
tuition and ees at any time.
Forms
Required orms noted in this document are available
at the Graduate Studies Web site, www.utica.edu/
ges.
gradechangesOnce a grade has been reported, it may not be
changed except to correct an error. All such cases
must be reported by the course instructor and
require the approval o the provost. I a studentbelieves that the grade reported by the course
instructor is not accurate and ater talking with the
instructor still believes there is an error, the student
may petition the Academic Standards Committee
or a grade change. (For urther inormation, see
Grievance and Complaint Procedure.)
gradepoIntaverageGrade points are awarded on the basis o 4.0 or each
credit hour o A grade, 3.7 or A-, 3.3 or B+, 3.0 or B,
2.7 or B-, 2.3 or a C+, 2.0 or C, and 0 or F. Grades
o AU and P are not calculated into the grade point
average. For most courses at Utica College, students
receive three credit hours, although the number
o credit hours per course varies. The individual
course listings in the catalog and in each semesters
registration schedule inorm students o the number
o credit hours or each course. In this catalog, the
number o credit hours is indicated in parentheses
ater the course listing.
gradIngsystem The grading system used at Utica College is a letter
system: A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, and P, which are passing
grades, AU (Audit), and (F) ailing. Only courses
designated as such in the graduate catalog may be
taken on a pass/ail basis.
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A grade o Incomplete (I) may be granted only i it
can be demonstrated that it would be unair to hold
a student to the normal time limits or the course. A
request or a grade o Incomplete must be completed
by both the student and the instructor and requires the
approval o the assistant vice president or academic
aairs/dean. The amount o time granted to complete
the Incomplete will be set by the instructor at the time
the contract is submitted. Even though an instructor
may require a student to repeat certain elements o
a course to nish an Incomplete, students should not
register or the course a second time.
A grade o I will remain on the record until a change
o grade is submitted by the instructor. Completing
requirements or a course does not remove the
Incomplete rom the record. The I remains a permanent
part o the academic record and transcript so that the
change rom the Incomplete to a grade can be clearly
identied. An Incomplete may aect student nancial
aid. Contact the Oce o Student Financial Services
or more inormation.
For courses that extend beyond the end o the
semester, a grade o V will be issued by the instructor.
The grade o V is a neutral grade and is replaced by the
letter grade earned at the conclusion o the course.
graduatIonapproval To be approved or graduation, a student must (a)
complete all course requirements with satisactory
academic standing including a minimum cumulative
grade point average o 3.0, (b) submit to the Registrar s
Oce a Diploma Request Card at the beginning o
the semester at the completion o which the student
anticipates graduating, (c) obtain acceptance o the
thesis or project rom the committee members or
pass the comprehensive exam, (d) i appropriate,
deposit two required copies o the thesis or project
in the oce o the dean o their school and obtainapproval rom that oce, and (e) satisy all nancial
obligations to the College, including the graduation
ee. Verication o completion o the requirements or
graduation is achieved by the student submitting to
the dean o their school either a completed Graduate
Degree Approval Form (Thesis) or a Graduate Degree
Approval Form (Exam), whichever is appropriate.
When all o these criteria have been met, the dean
shall recommend the student to the provost or
certication by the Faculty Senate that the student
has met all o the requirements or graduation.
grIevanceandcomplaIntprocedures
Students who believe that they have been treated
unairly by the College have the right to le a
grievance or complaint. Students are encouraged
to resolve complaints inormally with the aculty or
administrators most closely involved in the alleged
problem. I a student wishes to take more ormal
action, the student may le a complaint. In resolving
complaints, the College will adhere to the ollowing
principles: (1) the College will attempt to investigate
and resolve ormal complaints in a reasonable time
rame; (2) nal determination o ormal complaints willbe made by a person or persons not directly involved
in the alleged problem; (3) no adverse action will be
taken against anyone or ling a complaint.
I a student wishes to be absolved rom adhering to
a particular administrative regulation or procedure,
believes an administrative regulation has been unairly
applied, or eels unairly treated on an administrative
matter, the student should discuss the problem with the
school dean. Depending on the nature o the complaint
the dean will reach a conclusion in the matter, or reerthe individual to the appropriate administrative ocer
or resolution. In either case, the person will be required
to submit a petition in writing and will be inormed o
the outcome in writing.
I the matter cannot be resolved to the students
satisaction, the student may submit a petition to the
Academic Standards Committee. The committee will
consider the petition and inorm the student by letter
o the decision reached and the action taken.
Appeals o actions taken by any administrative ocer
should be submitted in writing to the president o
the College.
Any appeals o actions taken by the president o the
College should be submitted to the chairperson o the
Board o Trustees.
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humansubjectsInresearchFederal regulations developed by the National
Institute o Health require the protection o the
rights o human subjects used in research o any
kind. Utica College acknowledges its responsibility
or protecting the rights and welare o human
subjects o research. The Colleges policies andprocedures are consistent with the applicable
ederal regulations and apply to all activities which
include research with human subjects and: (1) are
sponsored by the College; or (2) are conducted by
or under the direction o any employee, student, or
agent o the College in connection with his or her
institutional responsibilities; or (3) are conducted by
or under the direction o any employee, student, or
agent o the College using any property or acility
o the College; or (4) involve the use o the Colleges
non-public inormation.
Utica College policy states that no research with
human subjects shall be conducted until the
Institutional Review Board has approved the research
protocol. Beore such approval is granted, proper
consideration shall be given to the risks to the subjects,
the anticipated benets to the subjects and others, the
importance o the knowledge that may reasonably be
expected to result, and the inormed consent process
to be employed.
Further inormation on the use o human
subjects in research may be ound in the Utica
College publication Policies and Procedures or
Protecting Human Research Subjects available
in the Oce o the Provost and on the Web
at www.utica.edu/ges. To obtain a copy call
(315) 792-3122 or (315) 792-3001.
Independentstudyorproject
An independent study or project is endorsed atthe graduate level when it contributes signicantly
to the students overall objectives and satises the
graduate academic standards o Utica College.
An independent study or project may only be
undertaken beyond subject matter covered by the
courses listed in the catalog. Graduate students
undertaking an independent study or project must
be matriculated and have at least a 3.0 cumulative
grade point average. No more than a total o six credit
hours o independent study and project may count
as credit toward a graduate degree. All independent
studies and projects must have the written approval
o the instructor, the students graduate program
director, and the school dean beore the student
registers or or begins the independent study or
project. Tuition or an independent study or project
is the per-credit rate or the appropriate program.
Intellectualhonesty The aculty at Utica College expects intellectual
honesty rom students. Intellectual honesty is
necessary or the ree exchange o ideas. Plagiarism,
a serious orm o intellectual dishonesty, is dened as
the use o ideas and phrases in the writings o others
as ones own without crediting the source. Cheating
reers to both giving and receiving unauthorized
assistance in taking examinations. Students whoassist other students in acts o plagiarism and/
or cheating, or who otherwise contribute to
acts o intellectual dishonesty, are subject to the
appropriate penalties.
Utica College aculty are authorized to assign
academic penalties or intellectual dishonesty,
including the grade o F or cheating. Students
who receive an F or cheating oreit their right to
withdraw rom the course without penalty. Students
who wish to appeal a penalty should consult withAcademic Support Services. Appeals are heard by
the Academic Standards Committee, which may
recommend a more or less severe penalty.
IntellectualrIghtsRespect or intellectual labor and creativity is vital
to academic discourse and enterprise. This principle
applies to the work o all authors and publishers in
all media. It encompasses respect or the right to
acknowledgement, right to privacy, and the right todetermine the orm, manner, and terms o publication
and distribution. Because electronic inormation
is so volatile and easily reproduced, respect or the
work and personal expression o others is especially
critical in computer environments. Violation o
authorial integrity, including plagiarism, invasion o
privacy, unauthorized access, and trade secret and
copyright violations may be grounds or sanctions
against any member o the academic community.
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leaveoFabsenceLeaves o absence may be granted at the discretion
o the academic program or medical or other
extenuating circumstances. To request a leave
o absence, students must complete a Leave o
Absence orm, provide appropriate documentation
where requested, obtain the signatures o theprogram director and the school dean. Time
accumulated during a leave o absence does not
count toward the time limitation or completion o
a graduate degree.
make-upexamInatIonsI a student is unable to take a scheduled
examination, a make-up examination in a course
may be given at the discretion o the aculty
member. Such examinations must be taken duringthe semester in which the examination was missed,
unless a grade o Incomplete is given or sucient
reason. This does not include comprehensive
examinations. Students who are unable to take a
comprehensive examination on the scheduled day
must wait until the next scheduled oering.
petItIons
See Grievance and Complaint Procedures.
polIcyandprocedurechangesThe College reserves the right to make changes in
policies and procedures at any time.
reFundpolIcy The date on which a student noties the School
o Graduate and Extended Studies o his or her
complete withdrawal will be used as the basis or
determining tuition reund. There is no rebate
applicable to deerred ees or other ees (see alsothe housing policy in the student handbook).
The ollowing reund schedule applies only to
the standard all and spring terms or complete
withdrawal rom the college.
Tutn
100% on or beore scheduled drop/add deadline
or the term
90% through the 7 days ollowing drop/add
deadline or the term
50% through the 14 days ollowing drop/add
deadline or the term
25% through the 24 days ollowing drop/add
deadline or the term
See the Schedule o Classes or your program or
the specic applicable term dates.
For courses ofered i the 8 wee sessios, please
cosult our Web site.
r
100% reund through the end o week 2 o the term
B
100% prior to the rst meal oered, pro-rated
through the end o week 9 o the term
I a student partially withdraws ater the drop/add
period (e.g. one o two classes) no reund applies, no
matter how tuition has been paid.
returnoFtItleIvUtica College ollows prescribed regulations when
determining the amount o Title IV aid that will
be returned to the Federal Processor. I a studentreceiving such aid ocially withdraws rom all
courses, drops out, or is expelled rom the College
on or ater his or her rst day o class.Additionally,
students who unocially withdraw rom Utica
Collegeare also subject to Return o Title IV unds.
proFessIonalbehavIorUtica College expects its aculty and students to
observe traditional canons o scholarly discourse,
academic behavior, and due process. Students, as
well as aculty, are expected to exhibit the high level
o personal integrity that society must demand o
proessionals. Utica College insists on the greatest
degree o reedom o inquiry, teaching, learning, and
expression or all its members. The exercise o these
rights must not violate the ree exercise o the same
rights by other members o the community. Failure to
comply with these standards may result in dismissal
rom the College. For urther inormation consult the
retention policies o the individual graduate programs.
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repeatIngacourseA student may repeat only two courses. Only
courses in which the student earned a grade o
B-, C+, or C may be repeated and a course may be
repeated only with the written permission o the
relevant program director. Repeating a course
may impact nancial aid eligibility. Students areencouraged to speak with their student nancial
services counselor prior to registering.
researchrequIrements1. Pcy:
In keeping with the requirements o the New
York State Department o Education, Utica
College requires that all graduate students
complete one or more o the ollowing: a thesis
based on independent research, an appropriatespecial project, or a comprehensive exam. At
Utica College, individual graduate programs
have program-specic research requirements.
For complete inormation and requirements,
students must obtain a copy o Research
Policies and Procedures or Comprehensive
Exam Policies and Procedures rom the program
in which they are matriculated.
2. Thss Pjct Pcus:
a. Thesis or Project Committee: Each graduatethesis or project requires a committee o up
to three members including a sponsoring
aculty member rom the department in which
the student is matriculated and up to two
additional members, o whom only one may
be rom the same program as the sponsoring
aculty member. All committee members must
be approved by the director o the program in
which the student is matriculated.
b. Proposal: Each student must submit a proposal
and have it approved prior to beginning
the research thesis or project. For complete
inormation and requirements or the proposal,
students must obtain a copy o the Research
Proposal Requirements document rom the
program in which they are matriculated. Once
the proposal is completed, it must be signed
by all members o the students committee.
Signature by all committee members
constitutes approval o the proposal. Copies
o the approved proposal, along with a list o
committee members, must be submitted by
the student to the Institutional