Erie County Employee Education Program

SEMESTER HANDBOOK

Spring 2017

ECEEP Jeffrey Bloomberg, M.F.A., M.Ed.

Research Coordinator/ECEEP Coordinator

Collaborative Research Initiative

Institute for Community Health Promotion

SUNY Buffalo State

Bacon Hall 103/114

1300 Elmwood Avenue

Buffalo, NY 14222

Voice: 878-3551

Fax: 878-4806

Email: bloombjs@buffalostate.edu

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Contents

Student Guidelines: ECDSS-ECEEP

Course Limit 3

ECEEP Program Eligibility 3

Textbooks/Materials 3

Orientation for New and Transfer Students 4

Billing/Finances 5

Financial Aid 5

Tuition Refunds 5

Parking Regulations and Student Parking Permits 6

Student Guidelines: SUNY Buffalo State

Academic Advisement 8

Academic Probation 8

Intellectual Foundations Requirements 8

Registration Dates and Times 10

Online Course Withdrawal 11

Leaves of Absence 11

Banner Registration 12

Class Schedule Information 13

Student Directory Information 13

Change of Name/Address/Phone Number 13

Mandatory Immunizations 14

Buffalo State Identification Cards 14

Student Transit Pass 14

Butler Library Hours 15

Holidays/Vacation Dates 15

Emergency/Weather Closing Information 15

Buff State Alert System 16

Graduation 16

Commencement 16

ECEEP Programs of Study

B.S. Business Administration 18

B.S. Social Work 19

Master of Public Administration 20 Buffalo State Graduate Thesis Completion Policy 21

Adult Education Assistance 22

Helpful Website Addresses 25

Academic and Student Support Services/Phone Numbers 26

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Student Guidelines

ECDSS Employee

Education Program

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Course Limit All students (Undergraduate and Graduate Levels) enrolled in the Erie County DSS-

Employee Education Program are restricted to six academic credits (two courses) for both

Fall and Spring semesters, and three credits (one course) for the Summer Session. Please

note that this course limit is subject to change by the ECEEP Coordinator each semester,

before registration begins. Only courses within your major and the electives recommended

by your academic advisor are covered under the program.

Students can petition the ECEEP Coordinator, Jeff Bloomberg (bloombjs@buffalostate.edu)

in writing to provide a justification to register for more than six academic credits only if the

additional credits will result in the actual conferral of an academic degree. The petition will

be reviewed by ECDSS/Human Resources Administration personnel prior to a decision being

rendered.

Students applying for the (two course limit) waiver must document their need for additional

course requests. Please obtain an official written justification from your Buffalo State

departmental academic advisor, and graduate studies or undergraduate studies, in order to

qualify for the waiver.

ECEEP Program Eligibility Participants in the Erie County Employee Education Program need to actively pursue their

degree in order to maintain their program eligibility. Undergraduate and graduate students

who do not register for at least one out of three semesters in a twelve-month period will

not be considered active Program students, and their eligibility will be discontinued.

However, this will not preclude discontinued students from future participation. Should a

student decide to return to the program, the student may re-enter by reapplying to the County

for continued program eligibility. For more information, contact Jeff Bloomberg

(bloombjs@buffalostate.edu) at 878-3551.

Note: If at some point you are no longer employed by Erie County DSS,

you must immediately contact Jeff Bloomberg at the e-mail address or

telephone number shown above, to be removed from our student roster.

Textbooks/Materials Books and required materials will be available at the Reception Area located in the left-hand

corner of the Barnes and Noble Bookstore at Buffalo State in the Student Union.

For courses in which materials are required (i.e., Design), the County will pay for, or

reimburse you for, required materials. If you register for a class in which materials are

required you must follow this procedure:

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1. Contact Kathy Hanaka in the Barnes and Noble Bookstore at Buffalo State at 878-5509 to

determine if needed materials are available through the bookstore. If they are, she will

arrange for you to pick them up and charge the program’s account.

2. If the materials are not available in the Barnes and Noble Bookstore at Buffalo State, or if

you request them after the deadline below, you must purchase them yourself and you will

be reimbursed (less the sales tax).

To receive a reimbursement, submit the original receipt(s) along with a copy of the course

syllabus to Jeff Bloomberg, ICHP/CRI, Bacon Hall 103, before the last day of classes. Please

remember that since the sales tax is not reimbursable, you will only be reimbursed for the

cost of the materials.

You are required to pick-up your books/materials in person and should present your Buffalo

State ID card at that time. You may begin picking up your textbooks in the bookstore starting

on the first day of classes (January 23, 2017) and thereafter at any time the bookstore is

open. No requests for textbooks or materials will be honored prior to this date.

If you drop a course, the textbooks for that course must be returned to the bookstore as soon

as possible.

All textbooks must be picked up by February 5, 2017. No requests for textbooks will be

honored after that date. Students should visit the bookstore’s website to view their current

hours of operation at:

http://buffalostate.bncollege.com

Although your books and written materials are prepackaged by the bookstore, you are

personally responsible for making sure that you have all required books and materials for

your courses. Ask your professors, check your syllabi, and check your bag of books before

leaving the store. After the semester deadline date to pick up your texts has passed, you

will be personally responsible for acquiring and paying for any books and materials that you

want or need, and you will not be reimbursed.

If you need additional information regarding textbook distribution for this semester, contact

Kathy Hanaka at 878-5509.

Orientation for New and Transfer Students

Attendance at the SUNY Buffalo State orientation session is a mandatory college

requirement that cannot be waived by the ECEEP program. Fees will vary based on the

semester and academic level and must be paid in advance by the student.

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Billing/Finances Because of the college billing process, we cannot prevent the initial semester “tuition and

fees” bills from being electronically billed directly to you. Because you are a participant of a

group payment program, you should disregard the first two tuition and fees “eBills” that

you receive at the beginning of each semester. If you receive additional eBills that charge late

fees or registration cancellation, immediately contact Jeff Bloomberg,

(bloombjs@buffalostate.edu) or 878-3551.

Financial Aid All current students or new student applicants are required by ECDSS to apply for financial

aid. You are to complete the FAFSA form available on the SUNY Buffalo State web site and

then forward a copy of your FAFSA confirmation page to the ECEEP office. If you are

notified that you will be receiving financial aid, please notify Jeff Bloomberg

(bloombjs@buffalostate.edu) or 878-3551.

You are not required by our program to incur student loan debt to pay tuition. If you accept

student loans, it is your sole responsibility for the payment of that debt.

Tuition Refunds

Students who are receiving financial aid (via grants/awards) or have dropped or

withdrawn from classes are responsible for the return of any refund checks for the

classes involved.

Refunds are based on the date that your withdrawal information is received by the Registrar.

Non-attendance does not constitute official withdrawal. Fees are not refundable once

classes start. The last date of the Spring semester to drop without financial penalty is

Sunday, January 29, 2017 before 11:59 p.m.

After this date, full liability for tuition and fees is incurred (see the “Tuition Refunds”

section of the college website or catalog).

Students who either drop or withdraw from classes are responsible for the return of

any refunded tuition and fees for the classes involved.

If you receive any checks in the mail from SUNY Buffalo State, you must contact Jeff

Bloomberg immediately (bloombjs@buffalostate.edu) or 878-3551 for further instructions.

1. Mail the check within five (5) working days of the date you received it to:

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Jeffrey Bloomberg

ECEEP Coordinator-SUNY Buffalo State

Bacon Hall 103

1300 Elmwood Avenue

Buffalo, New York 14222

2. It is very important to return all textbook materials to the address shown above so the

ECEEP program will not be charged for them.

Parking Regulations and Student Parking Permits

Parking Permits

Parking permits are now issued online through the Parking Services Office. We have

copied the information below for you and have provided the link to the parking permit

application.

Please note that if you apply for your permit before the deadline each semester, it will be

billed to your student account and ECEEP will pay as we have done in the past. If you apply

after the deadline, you will have to pay (credit or debit card) and submit the receipt to our

office for reimbursement.

If you have questions about the parking procedure, you should contact the Parking Services

Office at 878-3041.

Just a reminder that the contract only pays for one (1) parking permit per student for the

academic year.

PARKING REGULATIONS ARE STRICTLY ENFORCED AND VIOLATIONS ARE

SUBJECT TO STIFF FINES AND TOWING AT THE STUDENT’S EXPENSE!

If you will be getting a new vehicle, you must remove and retain your campus parking

permit before turning in your old vehicle, or a $35.00 replacement fee will be charged to

you.

Parking Services has gone green! Applications for faculty, staff,

and student parking permits are now accepted online. Parking

rules and regulations may be found at: suny.buffalostate.edu/parking.

STUDENTS: You will be able to log on to the system with your campus username

and password. Through the deadline date (on their website), all permits requested by

students will be billed to your student account. Permits can be sent via US Mail to the

student's address of record or picked up in the Parking Services office, Chase 126,

during regular business hours. A valid ID must be shown when picking up the parking

permit. After the deadline date, all permits will be required to be paid by debit or credit card at the time of the request.

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Student Guidelines

Buffalo State College

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Academic Advisement

Undergraduate Students All matriculated Erie County Employee Education Program undergraduate students who

intend to register for courses this semester: it is strongly recommended that you obtain a

signed “Record of Advisement” prior to registration. To get your form signed, you must

arrange an appointment with your advisor. Please remember that only courses within your

major and the electives recommended by your academic advisor are paid for under the

program.

Graduate Students Graduate Students are responsible for their own course registrations and obtaining

advisement. We do recommend that you contact your assigned advisor for assistance with

course selection. If you have any other academic questions, please contact your advisor.

Academic Probation

Students whose cumulative GPA falls below a 2.0 are automatically classified as on

“academic probation.” The cumulative GPA is determined at the end of each semester and is

included on the term grade report. Students on probation have until the completion of the

next regular semester to raise the cumulative GPA to a 2.0 or higher. Failure to do so by that

time may result in dismissal from the college and from ECEEP.

Intellectual Foundations (General Education Curriculum)

About Intellectual Foundations

The Intellectual Foundations Program promotes an understanding of the continuity of human

history, the depth of inherited knowledge, the validity of diverse modes of inquiry, the value

of artistic expression and the richness of our collective experience.

The purpose of the Intellectual Foundations Program is to develop the skills and habits of the

mind required for a life of intellectual curiosity and civic engagement.

New and transfer undergraduates who entered Buffalo State College during the summer

2014 or fall 2014 and later must complete the Intellectual Foundations 2014 program. An

AA/AS degree does not waive IF 2014 requirements for transfer students. The core is

already reduced with the one CORE SUNY minimum General Education Transcript

Addendum (GETA) approved class.

Intellectual Foundations 2014 (IF 14)

Basic Written and Oral Communication 6 Credits

CWP 101 (3): must earn a minimum grade of C

CWP 102 (3): must earn a minimum grade of C

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Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning 3 Credits

Select one course from this area.

*Can satisfy major/minor requirements

Cognate Foundations 12 Credits

Select one course from each area

Arts (3)

Humanities (3)

Natural Science (3)

Social Science (3)

*Courses must be outside of the primary major prefix

Foundations of Civilizations 9 Credits

Select one course from each area

American History (3)

Western Civilization (3)

Non-Western Civilization (3)

*Can satisfy major/minor requirements

Diversity 3 Credits

Select one Course from this area

*Can satisfy major/minor requirements

Global Engagement 0-6 Credits

Select option(s)

Intellectual Skills and Competencies: 0 Credits

Writing Across the Curriculum (Infused)

Critical Thinking (Infused)

Information Management (Infused)

Total Maximum Number of Credits 33-39

For more information, please visit the Intellectual Foundations website below:

http://intellectualfoundations.buffalostate.edu/

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Registration Dates and Times

Advance Registration If you are a matriculated undergraduate student and do not participate in registration, you

will be assigned to the last day “Final Registration” and you will be personally responsible

for the $40.00 late registration fee. Erie County will not pay this fee and it cannot be

waived.

Advance Registration Dates: (Registration for continuing students)

November 2, 2016 to January 6, 2017

You can begin registering at 6:00 AM on your assigned day.

Banner is available to students 24/7 (except for scheduled maintenance)

Final Registration Date*

(Graduate, Non-matriculated and Late Registration students)

Sunday, January 29, 2017

Late Registration (with late fees)*

Monday, January 23 – Sunday, January 29, 2017

*If you register for the first time during Late Registration or the Drop/Add period, you will

be personally responsible for paying the late fee that will be assessed.

Drop/Add Period* (All students)

Monday, January 23 – Sunday, January 29, 2017

(*Books will be available 48 hours after Drop/Add.)

Please note that dates, course listings and other

information concerning Registration are subject to

change without notice. Visit the Banner home page or the

Registrar’s website: http://registrar.buffalostate.edu/ to

obtain the most up-to-date information.

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Late Course Additions If you attempt to register for a course within your major and find that it is closed, you must

request permission from the instructor and department chairperson to enroll in that section.

It is your responsibility to contact the instructor and to register in Banner. Please be

sure that you identify yourself as an Erie County Employee Education Program student. If

you add a course after the Drop/Add period you must immediately notify Jeff Bloomberg

(bloombjs@buffalostate.edu or 878-3551.

Online Course Withdrawal

After the Drop/Add period you may only “officially withdraw” from a class. This action

will result in a “W” being entered on your official college record.

Students must withdraw from courses online in Banner. To withdraw from a course, sign

on to Banner. Your click path is: Student—Registration—Add or Drop Classes—Select

Term. The new course withdrawal option will first appear on the Add or Drop Classes

screen after the drop/add period is over.

NON-ATTENDANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFICIAL WITHDRAWAL!

If you have not completed all the appropriate withdrawal procedures by the date listed below,

you will receive an “E” grade (failure) for the course. The deadline for withdrawal from a

course for the Spring semester is March 31, 2017.

Please be responsible and be sure to drop or withdraw from your class in Banner as soon as

possible. If you do not, Erie County will still have to pay for a portion, or the entire amount,

of your tuition and fees. Therefore, you could be dropped from the ECEEP program if you

withdraw from a course more than once.

Leaves of Absence

Undergraduate Students If you are a matriculated student and do not register for at least one course during either the

Spring or Fall semesters, you will be required to submit a college Leave of Absence form.

An application for leave of absence must be obtained from, and signed by, the chairperson

of your department. Undeclared students should contact Academic Advisement at 878-5336

to obtain a Leave of Absence form.

Failure to complete this process may prevent you from being eligible to register for course

work in subsequent semesters.

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If you need to file for a non-medical Leave of Absence for the Spring semester, you must do

so by May 5, 2017.

Students who are on a Leave of Absence are provided with a date of return to the college as

part of the Leave of Absence process. If you fail to reactivate your status by that semester,

you will be terminated. Students who have been terminated must reapply for admission

through the Admissions Office, and must meet any new college requirements that may be in

effect at that time. While on leave, you will continue to receive a notice to register.

You may reactivate your student status by registering for classes for the semester you

wish to return. For more information, contact the Registrar’s Office at 878-4811.

Graduate Students Matriculated students who wish to leave the college for personal or financial reasons may be

granted leaves of absence of two full years (four fall/spring semesters) beyond the semester

in which they were last registered. A leave will not be granted to study at another college or

university. The Graduate Application for Leave of Absence form can be obtained in the

Graduate School Office, Cleveland Hall 204, by phone (716) 878-5601, or by emailing the

Graduate School at gradoffc@buffalostate.edu.

If withdrawing, or if the leave should extend beyond two years, the student will need to

reapply for admission into his/her desired program. To avoid receiving failing grades,

students must also officially withdraw from classes in Banner. To withdraw without penalty

after the 10th

week, students need to file a petition with the Academic Appeals Committee.

Banner Registration Registration for all courses at SUNY Buffalo State is web-based through Banner, which is

the SUNY Buffalo State student information and registration system.

In order to register for Spring 2017 classes, you will need to know your Banner ID and PIN

(Personal Identification Number and Password). To find your Banner PIN, use the “Lookup

Banner ID” link from the BANNER login page:

http://banner.buffalostate.edu/

If you do not know your Banner PIN, please contact the RITE Support Desk at 878-

4357, or visit them in person at the E.H. Butler Library. You must present a valid

Buffalo State ID card for any account-related issues when visiting the Support Desk, which

is located on the lower level of the lobby, next to the Information Commons. If you do not

have a Buffalo State ID card, please go to Butler Library and obtain one.

DAY TO REGISTER: From the Banner system, you will receive an assigned day to begin registering for Spring

semester classes.

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Starting on Wednesday, November 2, 2016, students may see their registration start date in

Banner under “Registration Status.” Registration dates will run from November 2, 2016

through January 29, 2017.

HOLDS: A hold will prevent you from registering. Any holds should be resolved before

registration begins. You must remove the hold with the office that placed it.

Class Schedule Information

Up-to-date course listings are available at:

http://registrar.buffalostate.edu/

This site will be updated every week. Students can also search for classes by using the links

in Banner.

Spring classes begin on Monday, January 23, 2017

Student Directory Information

SUNY Buffalo State will produce a student directory listing all undergraduate and graduate

students. The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of students will be included in this

directory.

Any student wishing to be unlisted and thereby withhold publication of his/her name,

address and telephone number in the directory, must report to the Dean of Students Office

(CU 306), present valid I.D, and complete a withholding form by September 15, 2017. A

withholding form must be completed each academic year. Contact the Office of the Dean

of Students at 878-4618 for more information or to arrange an evening appointment.

Change of Name/Address/Phone Number It is important to keep the college informed of any changes in personal information so that

records can be kept current. Follow the procedures described below to record changes.

Undergraduate Students

1. Contact the Registrar’s Office at 878-4811 to request a Data Change Form be mailed to

you, or pick up this form from the Moot Hall lobby. Complete and return the form so that

you continue to receive all official correspondence of the college—including your

registration information.

2. In addition, you MUST contact Jeff Bloomberg (bloombjs@buffalostate.edu) ECEEP

Office, Bacon Hall 103, 878-3551. It is your responsibility to ensure that your program

records are current and that you receive the ECEEP Handbook each semester.

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Graduate Students

1. Contact The Graduate School, GC 204, at 878-5601 and request that a Data Change Form

be mailed to you, or pick up this form from their office. You should complete the form

and return it accordingly so that you continue to receive all official correspondence of the

college—including your registration information.

2. In addition, you MUST contact Jeff Bloomberg bloombjs@buffalostate.edu (ECEEP

Office, BA 103) or 878-3551, to ensure that your program records are current and that

you receive the ECEEP Handbook each semester.

Mandatory Immunizations Please remember that you must comply with the new College immunization regulation if you

were born on January 1, 1957 or later. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this

regulation, please call the Weigel Health Center at 878-6711.

To avoid any confusion as to your birth date (which could result in class registration

cancellations) and to supply necessary emergency information, Weigel Health Center

requests that you contact them to set up a student health file. There is also a health

requirement concerning meningitis that students must be in compliance with to register for

classes. To submit your information, fill out the form at:

http://weigel.buffalostate.edu/meningitis

Please Note: If you are an evening student taking more than 12 credit hours per semester,

you must also complete the online student health insurance waiver to avoid being charged

the mandatory student health insurance fee. For more details and information, please go to

their website: http://weigel.buffalostate.edu/

Then click on the “Insurance Information” link on the left hand side of the page.

Buffalo State Identification Cards Student identification cards are required in order to use a number of college facilities,

including the college library. New students may obtain a Buffalo State Bengal Card at the

Butler Library Information Commons. Call 878-6303 for additional information. Be sure to

bring along a valid picture ID card.

Student Transit Passes The NFTA Buffalo State Student Transit Pass program provides undergraduate students

with unlimited access to the NFTA Metro Bus and Rail System, plus three campus circulator

shuttles. Details regarding the routes and schedules may be found at the NFTA website:

http://metro.nfta.com/Programs/

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A Student Transit Pass, along with a current Buffalo State photo ID card, is required to use

any of the services. Transit Passes must be obtained from the E.H. Butler Library

Information Commons. Passes cannot be obtained from the ECEEP office.

Butler Library Hours

The regular library reference hours are shown below:

Monday – Thursday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday 12:00 Noon – 10:00 PM

*The second and third floors will close 30 minutes before the library closes. Patrons may

check out books at the front desk until 15 minutes before closing. At that time, incoming

doors are locked and photocopy services cease. Call 878-6302 for a recording listing current

library hours.

Holidays/Vacation Dates Butler Library and their Study Quad area may be open limited hours or closed on the

following dates. Call 878-6302 for their current hours or you may visit their website at:

http://library.buffalostate.edu/.

Monday, January 16, 2017: Martin Luther King Jr. Day

(no classes)

Monday/Tuesday, February 20 & 21, 2017: Presidents Day Recess

(no classes)

Monday, March 20 through

Saturday, March 25, 2017: Spring Recess (no classes)

Emergency/Weather Closing Information In the event of a possible school closing, the college recommends that you listen to

announcements made on local radio and television stations. If you are not satisfied by these

reports, you may telephone 878-5000 for BSC closing information.

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Buff State Alert System Students, faculty, and staff are strongly encouraged to sign up for Buff State Alert, a service

that sends emergency messages via text, voice, or e-mail. This free service connects students

with the most up-to-date information concerning weather-related campus closings, on-

campus crises, and other need-to-know info at https://buffstatealert.buffalostate.edu.

Graduation

Failure to make application by the deadline date may prevent your name from appearing on

the commencement program and create undue delay in the granting of your degree. All

students MUST fill out an application form in order to attend the commencement

ceremony.

Undergraduate Students Students expecting to qualify for a degree in May must file an application with the

Registrar’s Office, Moot Hall, (878-4811) by February 3, 2017.

Graduate Students Students expecting to qualify for a degree in May must file an application with The Graduate

School, GC 204, (878-5601) by February 1, 2017.

Please notify Jeff Bloomberg (bloombjs@buffalostate.edu) or 878-3551 as soon as your

graduation application has been approved, so we can update your record.

Commencement The commencement ceremony is held each year at the end of the Spring Semester. All

degree requirements must be completed before students may participate. If you have any

questions about the ceremony, contact the Institutional Advancement Office at 878-4324.

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ECEEP Programs of Study

B.S. Business Administration

B.S. Social Work

Master of Public Administration

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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION,

B.S. About the Program

The bachelor of science degree in business administration prepares students for leadership

roles in management and marketing in both domestic and international business, and public

and nonprofit organizations. During the first two years of the program, students acquire a

foundation in accounting, economics, and computers, as well as in the arts, humanities, and

social and natural sciences. The last two years are devoted to upper-division courses in

management, marketing, human resources, law, finance, production and operations

management, and a capstone course in business strategy. Upon acceptance into the program,

students will be required to choose and complete a 15-hour concentration in one of the

following areas: management, marketing, or international business.

About the Business Department

302 Chase Hall

1300 Elmwood Ave

Buffalo, NY 14222

Phone: (716) 878-4239

Fax: (716) 878-3009

http://business.buffalostate.edu/

Admission Requirements

Transfer students are accepted into the program on a competitive basis. No freshmen are

accepted directly into the program. Students interested in business as a major may be

admitted as a pre-business major (0424) until completion of entrance requirements. Prior to

acceptance into the program, students will be required to attain competency in mathematics

and English composition, and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.

Transfer students must take all concentration courses, the six hours of upper-division

business elective courses, BUS 430, and BUS 460 at Buffalo State. Transfer courses with D

or less will not be accepted into the major.

Program Requirements

Intellectual Foundations Requirements 33-39 cr

Total Required Credit Hours in Business 60 cr

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SOCIAL WORK, B.S.

About the Program

The social work program prepares students for social work practice at the first professional

level. Consistent with accreditation standards, the social work courses cover the following

areas: human behavior and the social environment, social welfare policy and services,

intervention methods, research, values and ethics, diversity, social and economic justice,

populations at risk, and field instruction.

Social work is an upper-division major that builds on a liberal arts base. Academic evaluation

includes GPA, class performance, and conduct that is ethical and professional. Interested

students should contact the department for specific information on these academic standards.

About the Social Work Department

C115 Classroom Building

1300 Elmwood Ave

Buffalo, NY 14222

Phone: (716) 878-5705

Fax: (716) 878-3240

http://socialwork.buffalostate.edu/

Admission Requirements

At the time of application, students are required to have:

1. Completed 45 credit hours

2. Attained a minimum GPA of 2.5.

3. Successfully completed the SUNY Buffalo State required college Writing (CWP101/102),

Intro to Statistics (Math 311), in addition to Human Biology (BIO101).

4. Progress toward completing the liberal arts foundation (a recommended course in each of

the following areas: sociology, psychology, political science, anthropology, economics,

history, philosophy, literature, and the arts). However, at a minimum, must have a course in

SOC and PSYCH.

*Evening courses are available.

*Evening and weekend field education is NOT available.

*The Social Work program is designed to begin in the fall semester. The program may accept

a student in the spring semester. During that semester, the student prepares for the Social

Work major fall start by completing college required or social work major prerequisite

courses.

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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION IN

PUBLIC AND NONPROFIT

MANAGEMENT, MPA About the Program

This program prepares individuals for positions of leadership and management in public and

nonprofit organizations. The program provides students with an advanced course of graduate

study concentrating on the conceptual, technical, professional education, and skills required

for administrative and leadership positions in governmental offices and nonprofit

organizations.

The program blends three essential components of training to prepare graduates for a career

in the public or nonprofit sector:

1. In-depth knowledge of the public and non-profit sectors.

2. Professional or craft knowledge in the administration of governmental and non-profit

organizations.

3. Exposure of students to the world of practice by means of a project or practicum.

Totaling 36 credit hours, the M.P.A. program includes six required core courses (18 credit

hours), two tracks sharing the common core (15 credit hours each), one in Public

Administration and one in Nonprofit Administration, and 3 credit hours of a project.

About Public Administration

Classroom Building B218

1300 Elmwood Ave

Buffalo, NY 14222

Phone: (716) 878-6116

Fax: (716) 878-3369

http://publicadministration.buffalostate.edu/

Admission Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative GPA

of 3.0 (4.0 scale), or a master's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum

cumulative GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale).

Applicants who hold a bachelor's degree but do not meet either of the above criteria may be

considered for admission if they attain a minimum quantitative and verbal score of 152 on

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the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or complete 6 credit hours of 500-level coursework at the

college as an accepted pre-major student with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5.

Two letters of reference, with at least one attesting to academic abilities.

A letter of intent describing the applicant's educational objectives, background in statistics

and/or methodology, interest in the MPA program, career goals and the choice of track

(public administration or nonprofit) in which to concentrate.

In addition, all applicants should review the Admission to a Graduate Program section in the

Graduate Catalog.

Buffalo State Graduate Thesis Completion Policy

Graduate students who have 24 or more earned hours and who do not complete their

capstone requirement by the end of the term in which they have registered, will receive an IP

(In Progress) grade on their transcript.

The student can extend the project for four semesters, not including summers. This is done

through a Request for Continuation Form submitted to the original master’s project

instructor. After four semesters a further continuation is charged at the rate of one graduate

credit hour tuition.

Once a student has (a) earned 24 or more graduate hours, (b) registered for at least one

graduate capstone requirement credit and received an IP grade, and (c) not completed the

capstone requirement within two years, the student must register for the 722 Thesis/Project

Extended—non-credit-bearing course but billable for one credit at existing graduate tuition

rates, until the thesis or project has been completed.*

If the student does not register for the 722 course, he or she will become a non-matriculated

student and will have to reapply for admission to the Graduate School and pay all other

appropriate fees.

722 courses will receive a grade of NR. Once a student has completed the thesis or project,

that grade will be changed to the appropriate grade.

*Please note that this fee will not be covered by the Erie County Employee Education

Program.

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Adult Education Assistance Compiled by: Lori L. Till, Ed.D., Associate Professor

Academic Skills Center

Southwing-310/330 878-4104 Fax: 878-3473

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm – call for appointment

Academic Standards Office Twin-100 878-5222 Fax: 878-4037

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm – call for an appointment

Academic Support Programs South Wing-310B 878-5303 Fax: 878-3473

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm – call for appointment

Admissions Office Moot Hall-110 878-4017 Fax: 878-6100

Hours: Mon.-Wed.-Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm /Thurs. 8:30am-6:00pm

Barnes & Noble Book Store Campbell Student Union 878-5509 Fax: 878-3063

Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:30am-7:00pm / Friday: 8:30am-3:30pm

Burchfield Penny Art Center@ BSC

BPAC: 390 878-6011 Fax: 878-6003

Hours: Tues.-Wed.-Fri.:10:00am -5:00pm /Thurs. 10:00 am-9:00pm

Sunday 1:00 pm-5:00pm

Admission: SUNY Buffalo State Students with ID - FREE

Butler Library (E.H.)

Bengal ID Office BUTL-108 @ 878-5152

Circulation & ID Cards: Lower Lobby @ 878-6303

Equipment Loan: BUTL-157A @ 878-6237

Information Commons: BUTL-180 @ 878-6236

Reference Services: Lower Lobby @ 878-6300

Research Help 24/7

Hours: Monday-Saturday: 7:00am-1:00am / Sunday: 11:00am-11:00pm

Study Quads often available: 24/7

Career Development Center Cleveland Hall-306 878-5811 Fax: 878-3152

Hours: Mon.-Wed.-Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm / Thurs. 8:30am-6:00pm

Counseling Center Weigel Health Center-219 (2

nd floor) 878-4436 Fax: 878-3003

Care Line: Counseling services during business hours @ 878-6889

Crisis Services: 24 hr. helpline after 5:00pm @ 834-3131

Hours: Mon.-Wed. & Fri.-8:30am-5:00pm / Thursday: 8:30am-6:00pm

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Campus Dining Services

Campbell Student Union- 223 878-4218 Fax: 878-3663 878-3486

Hours: Multiple venues:

Student Union - Monday-Saturday: 7:00am-10:00pm

Library - Monday-Friday: 8:00am-8:00pm

Science Bldg. - Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-7:00pm

College Writing Program South Wing-100 878-5451 Fax: 878-4037

Hours: Vary each semester

Disabilities Services Office South Wing-120 878-4500 Fax: 878-3804

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm/Thurs. 5:00-6:00pm (by appointment)

Educational Opportunity Program South Wing-710 878-4225 Fax: 878-4080

Hours: Mon.-Tues.: 9:00am-5:00pm / Wed.-Thurs.: 9:00am-6:00pm

Friday: 9:00am-4:00pm

Financial Aid Moot Hall-230 878-4902 Fax: 878-4903

Hours: Mon.-Tues.-Wed.-Fri. 8:30am-5:00pm/Thurs. 8:30am-6:00pm

Graduate School Cleveland Hall-204 878-5601 Fax: 878-5630

Hours: Mon.-Wed.: 8:15am-5:00pm / Thurs.: 8:15am-6:00pm

Friday: 8:15am-4:30pm

Office of Student Life Campbell-400 878-4631 Fax: 878-6511

Student Union Information Desk

Hours: Mon.-Tues.-Wed.: 8:30am-5:00pm / Thurs.: 8:30am-6:00pm

Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm

Orientation & New Student Programs Porter Hall-14J 878-5336 Fax: 878-3821

Hours: Mon.-Tues.-Wed.-Fri.: 8:30am-5:00pm / Thurs.: 8:30am-6:00pm

McNair Scholars Program SCIE-253 878-3411 Fax: 878-4524

Parking Services Chase Hall-126 878-304 Fax: 878-3384

Hours: Mon.-Tues.-Wed.-Fri.: 8:30am-5:00pm / Thurs.: 8:30am-6:00pm

Performing Arts Center Rockwell Hall-210 878-3599 Fax: 878-4234

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Registrar’s Office Moot Hall-210 878-4907 Fax: 878-3419

Hours: Mon.-Tues.-Wed.-Fri.: 8:30am-5:00pm / Thurs.: 8:30am-6:00pm

Residence Life Campbell Student Union-222 878-3506/3000 Fax: 878-6000

Service Learning Office Cleveland Hall-306 878-3152/878-5811 Fax: 878-3003

Hours: Mon.-Tues.-Wed.: 8:30am-5:00pm /Thurs.: 8:30am-6:00pm

Friday: 8:30am-4:15pm

Student Accounts Office Moot Hall-260 878-4121/4301 Fax: 878-4063

Hours: Mon.-Tues.-Wed.-Fri.: 8:30am-5:00pm / Thursday: 8:30am-6:00pm

Student Life Office Campbell Student Union-400 878-6511 Fax: 878-5600

Student Union Information Desk

See: Office of Student Life

United Students Government Campbell Student Union-402 878-6701 Fax: 878-6600

University College Twin Rise-100 878-5906 Fax: 878-4037

Hours: Mon.-Thurs.: 8:30am-5:00pm / Fri.: 8:30am-4:30pm

University Police

Chase Hall-119 878-6612 Fax: 878-3135

Emergency @ 878-6333

Weigel Health Center Weigel 878-6711 Fax: 878-6727

Medical Services:

Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:30am-6:00pm / Fri.:8:30am-5:00pm

Pharmacy:

Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:30am-8:00pm / Fri.: 8:30am-5:00pm

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HELPFUL WEBSITE ADDRESSES

Academic Calendar

http://suny.buffalostate.edu/academic-calendar

Academic Departments

http://suny.buffalostate.edu/departments

Advisement, Policies, Support

http://academicsupport.buffalostate.edu/academic-advisement-center

Banner

http://bscbanner.buffalostate.edu/

Buffalo State

http://suny.buffalostate.edu/

Campus Maps including parking maps and information

http://suny.buffalostate.edu/campus#maps

Course Listings

http://registrar.buffalostate.edu/courses

Deadline Calendar by semester; Fall, January, Spring, and Summer

http://registrar.buffalostate.edu/courses

Degree Works

http://registrar.buffalostate.edu/degree-works

Graduate Catalog

http://catalog.buffalostate.edu/graduate/

Refund & Liability Schedule

http://studentaccounts.buffalostate.edu/refunds-and-financial-liability

Undergraduate Catalog

http://catalog.buffalostate.edu/undergraduate/

Veterans and Military Services

http://continuingstudies.buffalostate.edu/veteran-and-military-services

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Academic and Student Support Services/Phone Numbers

Academic Skills Center* 878-4041

Academic Standards* 878-5222

Academic Advisement Center* 878-5223

Banner Help Line 878-4357

Barnes & Noble Bookstore (Kathy Hanaka) 878-5509

Business Department 878-4239

Career Development Center* 878-5811

ICHP/Collaborative Research Initiative 878-4853

ICHP/Center for Development of Human Services 876-7600

Commuter Services* 878-5533

Computer Information Systems Department 878-5528

RITE Support Desk 878-4357

Counseling Center* 878-4436

Dean of Students* 878-4618

ECEEP Office –

Jeffrey Bloomberg 878-4853

878-3551

Jeanne Vargo 878-5503

Educational Opportunity Program* 878-4225

Educational Foundations Department 878-4303

Emergency/Snow Closing Information Line 878-5000

Financial Aid* 878-4902

The Graduate School* 878-5601

Public Administration Program (MPA) Dr. Laurie Buonanno 878-5037

Institutional Advancement Office 878-4324

International Education* 878-4620

Student Life Office* 878-4631

Public Safety* 878-6333

Registrar’s Office*

School of the Professions

878-4811

878-4698

Social Work Department 878-5705

Special Programs* 878-4328

Student Accounts* 878-4121

Student Life Office* 878-4631

Student Union* 878-4631

Parking Services Office* 878-3041

University College 878-5906

Weigel Health Center* (Immunizations) 878-6711

*Offices designated by an asterisk are open until 6:00 p.m. on Thursdays whenever classes are in session.