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SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS
School of Education Location: Lamont House Telephone: (518) 631-9875 Fax: (518) 631-9901
Dean: Patrick F. Allen Associate Deans and Clinical Faculty: Beatrice Hall Catherine Snyder
Degrees Offered • Master of Arts in Teaching • Master of Science for Teachers of Mathematics and Science
Professional Development Projects with Schools • National Board Certification Facilitators Support Groups • Establishing Effective Mentoring Programs in Schools • Teaching American History
Mission Statement The School of Education program was established to promote excellence in teaching and learning. The program develops classroom teachers who practice the art of teaching, an orchestration of personal skills and research-based instructional approaches serving adolescent learners. Building upon each candidate’s liberal arts background, which includes education in the arts, sciences, foreign language, social science, mathematics, English language arts, and technology, the course of study emphasizes fundamental principles essential for the teaching profession. Graduates have a deep understanding of organizing concepts and methods of knowledge generation in their discipline. They know the developmental levels of their students and use that understanding to create productive, challenging learning environments for adolescents with a wide range of abilities. By actively participating in learning communities with their students and their peers, graduates demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning. Trained in the principles of educational research, they see the pursuit of knowledge as a foundation for sound decision-making. Recognizing the vital links between theory and practice, Education faculty, students, and programs promote and form ongoing meaningful interpersonal and professional relationships with colleagues in educational institutions serving 7-12 students. Motivated by strong ethical values of adults committed to serving youth, School of Education graduates cultivate the dispositions, knowledge, and skills to practice accomplished teaching, modeling professional excellence in their schools, districts, and communities.
THE MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING (MAT)
The MAT degree is designed for individuals who have completed a baccalaureate degree in a liberal arts discipline and who would like to teach subjects such as English, foreign languages, mathematics, science, social studies, or technology in secondary schools. This program provides the pedagogical course work and experience necessary for New York State initial certification, grades 7-12. It also provides the opportunity to extend and deepen knowledge in the subject area of certification and the Master’s degree necessary for professional certification.
MAT Program Requirements The MAT program requires at least 16 courses: 10-13 in pedagogy and 3-5 in the subject area for which certification is sought. Prerequisites are PSY-PRE 1 (Educational Psychology), one year of a college level foreign language or its equivalent, and EDS 500 A, B, C (two weeks of structured field experiences). Pre-requisites must be completed before a student enrolls in the intensive summer program, not necessarily before the student is accepted into the program. Core requirements are: EDS 540 (Psychology of Teaching), EDS 540L (Psychology of Teaching Laboratory); one of the EDS 511-516 courses (Curriculum and Methods of Teaching English, languages, mathematics, science, social studies or technology); EDS 541 (Essential Reading literacy), EDS 544 (Writing in the Content Classroom); EDS 550A (Seminar on Special Needs Populations), 550B (Assessment) and 550C (School Reform). The program requires a one-year teaching internship (EDS 551, 552, 553), Master’s research (either a two-term thesis in the discipline (EDS 598-99), or a one-term classroom-based project (EDS 580), plus three to five electives. Students who plan to complete the course-work over a two- or three-year period may apply at any time in the academic year, but they must apply no later than March 1 of the year in which they intend to enroll in the special intensive summer program.
Admission to the MAT Applicants to the program must have completed a BS or BA from an accredited institution with the equivalent of at least 30 semester hours (9 courses at Union College) in the liberal arts major area (English, language, mathematics, science, social sciences) in which they will seek certification. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 in undergraduate or previous graduate work is normally expected in this discipline, and overall. An interview, an essay, and at least three references are required, two of which must be academic. Evidence of intellectual achievement, motivation, and aptitude are necessary for admission.
Union College undergraduates are also eligible for a BA/MAT or BS/MAT combined degree program (see below). Students may begin the combined degree program during any term, but must complete the intensive summer program prior to the beginning of their internship. Students expecting to begin the program in the summer must submit application materials no later than March 1 of the preceding spring. Students who plan to complete the course work and internship over a two- or three-year period may apply at any time in the academic year, but they must apply no later than March 1 of the year in which they intend to enroll in the special, intensive summer program. Interested students must see a program advisor before registering and may register for only two elective courses before matriculation. In addition to the admission requirements above, students are expected, before the special summer program, to have completed: 1) an undergraduate educational psychology course or the equivalent competency examination, and 2) two weeks of structured field experiences as defined in School of Education Program literature. All students must complete one year of a foreign language at the college level or its equivalent before the college can recommend certification.
The Teaching Internship Most MAT candidates will complete a half-day, year-long internship in a secondary school, taking full responsibility for at least two classes. Students will be interviewed at the site(s) where they expect to intern. Entrance into the internship portion of the program is contingent upon completion of Psychology of Teaching and the appropriate Curriculum and Methods course with minimum grades of “B.”
Master’s Research and Thesis The thesis generally comprises two of the 3-5 courses in the discipline. For students attempting to complete the program in one calendar year, the thesis is generally undertaken in the fall and winter terms. The thesis advisor is normally a faculty member in an academic discipline directly related to the student’s area of certification. The thesis and all the required paperwork must be on file in the Registrar’s Office two weeks prior to graduation.
The MAT Project In lieu of a thesis, students may enroll in EDS 580, which involves carrying out classroom-based research in pedagogy as it relates to an academic discipline. Students who write an MAT Project normally undertake it during the winter term with School of Education faculty. Opting to complete a project usually means enrolling in one more elective course in the discipline than those who undertake an MAT thesis.
Computer Literacy Each student in the MAT program is expected to leave the program with a greater degree of computer literacy than the degree of literacy with which s/he entered. Students who enter with less than basic computer knowledge are expected to include as an elective at least one of the following: CST 565, 570 or 571, or demonstrate competence in one of those areas.
Elective Course Work Students in the MAT program are normally required to take at least three elective courses in their academic discipline selected with the approval of their advisor. If the student chooses to undertake an MAT Project in lieu of an MAT Thesis, then the student must select an additional elective for a total of four graduate electives related to the area of certification. Courses are offered in the late afternoons and evenings during the academic year. With the approval of an advisor, up to two graduate-level courses may be transferred into the MAT.
Post-Graduate Teaching CORE For some individuals already holding an advanced degree in a discipline related to their prospective teaching area, it may be unnecessary to complete the entire MAT degree program in order to qualify for professional certification. Selected students will be accepted into the Post-Graduate Degree Teaching CORE. The CORE consists of 9 graduate courses in pedagogy including a year-long internship (counting for 3 of the 9 courses). A full-time, eight-week summer term is required. Students who complete only the CORE are not normally recommended for certification by the School of Education program. Each CORE student must apply for certification on her/his own. That means each CORE students must meet the letter of New York State certification standards as defined by the Office of Teaching Certification.
BA or BS/MAT Combined Degree Program Although all Union College undergraduate students who meet the School of Education’s entrance requirements are eligible to become MAT students, to be eligible for the combined undergraduate/graduate degree program a student must be a Union undergraduate and must normally have a grade point average of at least 3.25 or above. Students must apply to the program no earlier than their 8th term and no later than the end of their 10th term. Students will complete the usual requirements for the baccalaureate degree, including PSY 50 (Educational Psychology) and the non-credit structured field experiences (EDS 500A and EDS 500B). In the summer prior to their last year (in most cases between the senior year and their graduate year), students will complete the graduate 8-week summer term of EDS 540 (Psychology of Teaching), EDS 540L (Psychology of Teaching Lab), the appropriate Curriculum and Methods course EDS 511-516, and EDS 541 (Essential Reading Literacy). They will take EDS 550A, B, C concurrently with the year-long teaching internship. In addition to the education courses required for certification, combined degree students must enroll in either a two-term thesis in the discipline or a one-term master’s degree project. Students who undertake a thesis must enroll in one additional elective; students who undertake a project must enroll in two additional electives. For undergraduate and graduate work, students in the combined degree program will complete a minimum of 50 courses, allowing them to apply two of their courses to both the undergraduate and graduate degrees.
New York State Certification Those students seeking New York State Certification through Union Graduate College should apply online at http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/teach/index.html (The New York State Education Department, Office of Teaching Initiative’s TEACH website). Each student should apply online in June of the year they graduate. Application is for a state-approved program Initial Certification in their area of certification. Transcripts and all necessary verification are submitted and/or matched online. Students must have completed the MAT program, been fingerprinted, completed SAVE and Drug Abuse / Child Abuse training, passed all three of the NYS certification examinations (LAST, ATS-W, and CST) in order for the program to recommend certification. Payment of $50 is made by credit card online. Instruction in the online application will be provided for graduating students by the MAT faculty. Although each MAT graduate is seeking initial New York State certification, the MAT and the MST provide students with the required master’s degree necessary for Professional Certification. A teacher may apply for Professional Certification after s/he has completed two years of full-time teaching and has completed the master’s degree necessary for Professional Certification. Job Placement Statistics Among MAT Graduates looking for jobs:
2001 Graduates Percent placed by September after graduation—98%
2002 Graduates Percent placed by September after graduation—96%
2003 Graduates Percent placed by September after graduation—88%
2004 Graduates Percent placed by September after graduation—100%
2005 Graduates Percent placed by September after graduation—91%
Outline of MAT Program
Prerequisites: PSY-Pre 1 or PSY 050 (Educational Psychology) or equivalent, EDS 500A, EDS 500B (non-credit, two weeks), or equivalent.
Summer Session: An eight-week intensive summer session is required of all students immediately prior to their internship comprised of EDS 540, EDS 540L, and EDS 511-516 (depending on major), and EDS 541.
Typical MAT Full-time Program, One Year Summer: EDS 511-516, EDS 540 (internship), EDS 540L, EDS 541
Fall: EDS 550A, EDS 551 (internship), EDS 598 (Thesis) or EDS 544, Elective
Winter: EDS 550B, EDS 552 (internship), EDS 599 (Thesis) or EDS 580 (MAT Project), Elective
Spring: EDS 550C, EDS 553, EDS 500L, Elective
THE MASTER OF SCIENCE FOR TEACHERS OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE
This graduate program is designed for individuals who already hold provisional or initial certification with the State of New York and wish to gain the Master’s degree necessary for permanent certification. The program offers courses in topics of contemporary importance in the life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, and computer fields. Courses are designed to provide information in specific subject areas and their integration into the classroom. The program enables teachers to enhance their subject matter competence, to develop further competence in their present teaching assignments, to move from one subject area or teaching level to another, or to meet additional certification requirements. A different selection of courses is offered each academic year.
Program Requirements The MS for T degree in science or mathematics is awarded for the completion of eleven courses (36.3) credits). Normally, five courses are taken in one of three general subject areas: Life Science (biology, geology, chemistry), the Physical Sciences (chemistry, geology, physics), or the Mathematics/Computer field. Students interested in the degree must consult an academic advisor in planning their program of study and should matriculate no later than the end of their second course. One or two graduate level courses from other institutions may be transferred into the program, as determined by a faculty advisor.
Admission to the Program Applicants to the program must have completed a BA or a BS from an accredited institution. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 in undergraduate and/or previous graduate work is normally expected. An interview, an essay, and at least three references are required, two of which must be academic. Evidence of intellectual achievement, motivation, and aptitude are necessary for admission. Students may complete the degree on a part-time or full-time basis and may apply at any time during the year.
Master’s Research and Thesis The thesis generally comprises two of the five courses in the discipline area of concentration. The thesis advisor is normally a faculty member in the academic discipline. If a student does not complete a thesis, s/he must complete master’s level research by completing a Master’s Project.
The MS for Teachers of Mathematics and Science Project In lieu of a thesis, students may enroll in EDS 580, which involves carrying out classroom-based research in pedagogy as it relates to the discipline of the student’s academic concentration. Students who write an MS for Teachers of Mathematics and Science Project normally complete it during the winter term with a School of Education faculty member. Electing to complete a project usually means completing one more required elective in the discipline than those who complete an MS for Teachers thesis.
Elective Course Work MS for Teachers students are normally required to take five elective courses beyond the six courses required in their discipline area selected with the approval of an advisor. Graduate courses in the subject area of certification and in education-related subjects are offered in the late afternoons and evenings of the academic year. With the approval of an advisor up to two graduate-level elective transfers may be accepted.
Computer Literacy Each student in the MS for Teachers program is expected to leave the program with a greater degree of computer literacy than the degree of literacy with which s/he entered. Students who entered with less than basic computer knowledge are expected to include as an elective at least one of the following: CST 565, 570 or 571, or demonstrate competence in one of those areas.
School of Engineering and Computer Science Location Steinmetz Hall Telephone (518) 631-9881 Fax: (518) 388-6789
Dean of Engineering and Computer Science: Robert J. Kozik
Degrees Offered • Master of Science in Computer Science • Master of Science in Electrical Engineering • Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering • Master of Science in Engineering and Management Systems
Mission The School of Engineering and Computer Science is dedicated to providing students with the advanced theoretical, practical, and professional knowledge needed to advance in their careers. We believe that a balanced approach which includes specialization in a particular discipline and exposure to multidisciplinary perspectives best prepares graduates to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Job Placement Over 80% of the students are working professionals enhancing and/or broadening their technical background. Full time students are provided job placement services with focus on the Capital Region and the surrounding Tech Valley industries.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE The Computer Science department offers a Master of Science in Computer Science. Students may take courses in a variety of subjects from both the Computer Science and Electrical and Mechanical Engineering departments.
Program Requirements: Nine courses numbered 500 or higher, are required, including CSc 511. Three of the nine courses must come from CSC 531, 533, 537, 538, 542, 548, 550, 571 and 583. Two of the nine courses must be either a project (CSc 594–595) or a thesis (CSc 596–597). Students who have extensive software experience may petition to take other graduate-level courses instead of the project/thesis requirement. EER530, from the EER department, may also be used toward the degree. The nine courses must include a course from each of the core areas: • Computational theory CSc 512, CSc 542 • Programming languages CSc 513, CSc 531, CSc 550 • Software systems CSc 510, CSc 516, CSc 533, CSc 548 • Hardware systems CSc 518, CSc 552, CSc 554, CSc 537
For those without sufficient background in computer science, the following are additional required courses beyond the minimum nine: CSc Pre1 (for students who have not studied discrete mathematics and computer architecture), CSc Pre2 (for students who have not studied object-oriented programming), and CSc Pre3 (for students who have not studied data structures).
In addition to the nine courses, all candidates are required to participate in the MS Graduate Seminar in Computer Science (CSc 599). This non-credit seminar serves as the capstone experience of the MS in Computer Science degree. It is normally taken in the last year of the candidate’s program.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING The electrical engineering profession involves the design and/or manufacture of electrical products and devices. Typical applications include digital computers, digital and analog control systems, communication systems, electric machinery and power systems, solid-state electronics, and electromagnetics.
Program Requirements A minimum of ten graduate courses and an MS Graduate Project in Electrical Engineering are required. Each student’s program should include at least seven electrical engineering courses and up to three electives. Each student should, in conference with the graduate advisor, plan a complete graduate program prior to taking any courses for graduate credit. Students with weak backgrounds may need to take more than ten courses.
Electives should normally be chosen from graduate level courses in electrical engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, and MBA programs. The advisor must approve every course taken for graduate credit. A thesis could be considered as one or two technical electives.
All candidates not completing a thesis or independent study are required to participate in the MS Graduate Project in Electrical Engineering. This is a non-credit, no-fee project that serves as the culminating experience of the MS in Electrical Engineering degree.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING The mechanical engineering profession involves the use of the fundamentals of mechanics, materials, thermodynamics, and systems analysis as they apply to the design and/or manufacture of engineering devices and systems. Graduates of this program may be prepared to enter any of the major branches of mechanical engineering, including solid mechanics, thermal fluid science, energy systems, thermal and nuclear power generation.
Program Requirements The MSME requires a total of ten courses. Two of three core courses must be taken by all students: MER 502 (Engineering Analysis) is required by all students and one or both of the following: MER 501 (Transport Phenomena) or MER 500 (Elasticity). Of the remaining eight courses, six must be in the mechanical engineering major. The remaining two courses are selected from engineering (mechanical or electrical), computer science, mathematics, or from the MBA program. Not all courses from these areas are satisfactory selections; therefore all course selections must be approved by the graduate advisor before course registration. Each student must submit a program plan of study (to be approved by the advisor) before completion of the first course taken for graduate credit.
Full-time degree candidates are required to do Research and Thesis for two courses unless otherwise approved. Part-time students can complete the degree by taking ten courses and the MS Graduate Project in Mechanical Engineering noted below. They also have the option of replacing one or two courses with independent research conducted in the form of a Master’s Project (one course) or a thesis (two courses) with departmental approval. All students, either part-time or full-time, intending to do Research and Thesis must consult the department for appropriate guidance. Part-time students not completing a Master’s Project, thesis, or independent study are required to complete an MS Graduate Project in Mechanical Engineering. This is a non-credit, no-fee project that serves as the culminating experience of the MS in Mechanical Engineering degree.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS The engineering and computer science professions continue to require the understanding and application of broadening technologies that complement each other in their product, system, or service application. Course offerings from all three disciplines (Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science) may be required to provide a student with their desired technical growth or parallel the direction of their industrial interests. Technical career growth may be additionally enhanced by supplementing strong technical fundamentals with management disciplines such as finance, marketing, operations, or other related business skills. The Master of Science in Engineering and Management Systems provides a balanced degree program of engineering and computer science complimented by courses from the School of Management.
Program Requirements A minimum of eleven (11) graduate courses are required. Each student’s program should include at least 6 courses from the School of Engineering and Computer Science and 5 courses from the School of Management. Each student should, in conference with their graduate advisor, plan a complete graduate program prior to taking any courses for graduate credit. Students with weak backgrounds may need to take more than eleven (11) courses. The student’s advisor should approve every course taken for graduate credit toward this degree.
Graduate courses taken from the School of Engineering and Computer Science should be selected from the following: • Mechanical Engineering - credit bearing Mechanical Engineering courses • Electrical Engineering - credit bearing Electrical Engineering courses • Computer Science - credit bearing Computer Science courses of which 1 of 2 or 3, 2 of 4 or 5, or 3 of 6 must come from CSc 531, 533, 537, 538, 542, 548, 550, 571 and 583. . If only 1 Computer Science course is taken, it may be any credit- bearing course.
Graduate courses taken from the School of Management should be selected from those credit bearing courses numbered GMI-510 and above.
The Master of Science in Engineering and Management Systems Program will not allow the utilization of graduate level courses completed as a Union undergraduate to be credited toward both an undergraduate and graduate degree per the existing Union College and Graduate College agreement noted elsewhere in this catalog; it also will not allow graduate work from another institution to be transferred toward completion of this degree program per the existing transfer policy noted elsewhere in this catalog. This program is focused at providing the working professional or new graduate student the opportunity to integrate curriculum from each of the School of Engineering and Computer Science and School of Management disciplines to focus on a career or industry objective. As such, reducing the core engineering and computer science requirements or management requirements by allowing prior transfer courses is not consistent with the objective of the curriculum or the degree. During completion of the degree requirements a candidate may obtain agreement to take a graduate course from another institution and apply it to this degree as part of their approved course selection such as a nano engineering course from SUNY Albany.
MS Degree Requirements in Engineering and Computer Science
*MS Graduate Seminar and MS Graduate Project are no-fee, no-credit course listings.
SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT Location Lamont House Telephone (518) 388-6235 Fax (518) 631-9901 Website www.uniongraduatecollege.edu
Dean: Melvin W. Chudzik Chair, MBA Melvin W. Chudzik Chair, MBA Healthcare Management Program John W. Huppertz
Degrees Offered • Master of Business Administration (MBA) • Master of Business Administration—Healthcare Management
Mission To graduate MBAs who bring professional and disciplinary excellence to their work immediately and who assume leadership roles as they advance in their careers—who think analytically, are technologically current, communicate effectively, work well in teams, have the ability to work in cultures other then their own, and are committed to ethical action. To enrich the learning process by maintaining close personal interaction between students and faculty. To hire and support faculty who are active researchers and dedicated to creating a collegial, student-focused learning environment. To enter into mutually beneficial partnerships with the business community.
AACSB—International Accreditation The School of Management’s program is accredited by AACSB–International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), the world’s leading business school accrediting body. The program is unique in being the smallest of all AACSB–International accredited business programs and one of only 28 accredited programs—along with such institutions as Harvard University, Stanford University, and Dartmouth College—that focus solely on graduate degrees. Fewer than 30 percent of all business programs nationwide are accredited.
Transfer Credit With the approval of the transfer review committee, graduate work completed on a satisfactory level (minimum grade of “B-”) at other institutions may be counted toward a Graduate College degree if it contributes to the completion of degree requirements. One transfer reduces the total courses required by one. Credits transfer in, but grades do not. MBA students may transfer/waive up to eight courses. Matriculated students are notified at time of admission of pre-approved transfers. Students who want to appeal this decision and request a further review should contact the Director of Admissions and Registrar. The request for further transfers must be submitted in writing and accompanied (at minimum) with a copy of the transcript showing relevant courses. Students are encouraged to attach a catalog description, course syllabi and/or other materials that will aid in the decision. All requests must be submitted by the end of the first term (fall, winter or spring) during which the student takes a course as a matriculated student.
Matriculated students interested in receiving additional credit for courses taken elsewhere are advised to obtain a permission form at the Office of Graduate Admissions and Registration and acquire the necessary approval prior to registration at another school.
Course Waivers MBA and MBA Health students may be granted a course waiver for most core courses based on comparable graduate or undergraduate level courses with a minimum grade of “B-” or better. Generally, two undergraduate courses are required to waive one graduate course. Waiver requests for advanced level courses will require a replacement of that course. MBA program applicants may waive and/or transfer up to a maximum of eight full courses. The decisions are made by the Waiver Committee. Matriculated students are notified at time of admission of pre-approved waivers. Students who want to appeal this decision and request a further review should contact the Director of Admissions and Registrar. The request for further waivers must be submitted in writing and accompanied (at minimum) with a copy of the transcript showing relevant courses. Students are encouraged to attach a catalog description, course syllabi and/or other materials that will aid in the decision. All requests must be submitted by the end of the first term (fall, winter or spring) during which the student takes a course as a matriculated student.
MBA Internships All full-time MBA students are required to complete a minimum of 400 hours of meaningful employment in a business environment. This also applies to JD/MBA, pharmacy/MBA and the accelerated BA or BS and MBA program students.
The internship is an opportunity for the student to apply theories, concepts and skills learned in the course of the MBA Program. The student will gain an understanding of the administrative elements and day-to-day functioning of an organization while accomplishing assigned tasks. This will strengthen judgment, decisiveness, and team skills. It will also allow the student to assess his/her own potential in the work environment and possible areas needing development to realize a successful career in management.
MBA students register for MBA 683 and Health MBA students register for HCM 683. This is a no cost, no credit course, that appears as pass/fail on students’ transcripts. It is required for full-time students to graduate. The internships are coordinated with the Director of Career Development.
At the conclusion of the internship an evaluation is required from the employer and the student before the pass/fail grade will be given. The internship is in addition to the twenty required courses.
Grade Meaning Guidelines
(A ) Exceptional performance: Consistently displays original thinking; good organization; capacity to analyze and synthesize; superior grasp of subject matter with sound critical evaluations; evidence of extensive knowledge base.
(A-) Similar to A, but exhibits occasional gaps in knowledge or critical thinking skills.
(B+) Similar to B but, on occasion, displays superior knowledge or critical thinking skills.
(B ) Competent performance: evidence of grasp of subject matter; some evidence of critical capacity and analytic ability; reasonable understanding of relevant issues; evidence of familiarity with the literature.
(B-) Similar to B, but occasionally fails to exhibit average understanding or thinking skills and occasionally fails to produce minimally acceptable work.
(C+) Similar to C, but with more frequent displays of competent knowledge and thinking skills.
(C ) Unacceptable performance: Displays a general lack of understanding of the subject matter; frequently fails to develop solutions to simple problems in the material; often produces uninspired work that is faulty and lacking style and rigor. Without compensating higher performance in other classes, such students are generally deemed unfit to graduate.
(F ) Lack of competence or willingness to complete work is evident to the point that the student should be immediately declared unfit to graduate.
Requirements for obtaining an MBA after an MS Students who received one of the School of Management’s previously offered MS degrees may obtain an MBA by taking nine additional courses beyond those taken to satisfy their MS degree requirement, assuming that all MS courses fit within the degree requirements of their desired MBA program. In order to count toward the MBA, an MS course must have been completed within the past five years and the students must have received a grade of at least a “B-“.
Requirements for obtaining a second MBA Students who received one of the School of Management’s previously offered degrees may take the additional courses to obtain their additional degree, assuming original course work to be waived fits within the new degree requirements. In order to count toward the new MBA, the previous MBA must have been completed within the past five years and the students must have received a grade of at least a “B-“.
The requirements for a Health MBA, after having completed an MBA, are the two Health core courses, seven advanced Health courses and three electives not previously taken.
The requirements for an MBA, after having completed a Health MBA, are two MBA core courses and ten advanced non-health MBA courses not previously taken.
Job Placement Statistics for 2004 and 2005
Among MBA Graduates looking for jobs:
2004 Graduates Percent placed by time of graduation 60% Percent placed by three months post graduation 87% Percent placed by six months post graduation 98%
2005 Graduates Percent placed by time of graduation 48% Percent placed by three months post graduation 100% Percent placed by six months post graduation 100%
Among MBA in Healthcare Management Graduates looking for jobs:
2004 Graduates Percent placed by time of graduation 77% Percent placed by three months post graduation 92% Percent placed by six months post graduation 92%
2005 Graduates Percent placed by time of graduation 50% Percent placed by three months post graduation 93% Percent placed by six months post graduation 100%
THE MBA GENERAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM Chair: Melvin W. Chudzik (518) 388-6447 chudzikm@union.edu
Mission The MBA Management program prepares students for analytical, managerial, and executive-level positions in a variety of enterprises. The design and delivery of the curriculum emphasize broad exposure to core business disciplines; the building of analytical, computer, communication, and human management skills; and the development of an ethical, systems- oriented, cross-functional perspective for decision-making.
Program Requirements As shown below, the MBA program includes twelve required core courses, and seven advanced courses and the required capstone course. After waivers and transfers, a minimum of twelve courses must be completed in the MBA. For more details, see the waiver policy. One advanced level course must be taken in each of the three required categories. Students must complete at least eight core courses before taking any advanced courses. Students must take all core courses within each category before taking an advanced course in that category. MBA 501, 502 and 506 must be taken before any advanced courses are taken. The capstone course (MBA 681) is typically the last course taken. Full-time students take core courses in their first year and advanced courses in their second year. An internship or relevant business experience is required for the degree. An internship is not considered one of the twenty required courses. By taking additional courses in a given category, students can create their own unique programmatic focus.
Required Core Courses (Twelve) All students must complete and/or waive the required courses. The course waivers and transfers must not exceed eight courses. Eight core courses including MBA 501, MBA 502, MBA 506 and MBA 510 must be completed before advanced courses can be taken.
MBA 500 Managing Ethically in a Global Environment MBA 501 Mathematics for Management (1/2) MBA 502 Introduction to Probability (1/2) MBA 506 Statistical Models for Management MBA 510 Financial Accounting MBA 512 Managerial Accounting and Finance MBA 517 Advanced Corporate Finance MBA 520 Principles of Economics MBA 525 Marketing Management and Strategy MBA 531 Operations Management MBA 545 Strategic Use of Information Technology MBA 551 Managing People and Teams in Organizations MBA 570 Legal Principles of Business
Required Advanced Courses (Seven) Students must choose at least one in each of the following three areas. Of the course chosen, at least one must be designated as Management Science (*) and at least one designated as Global (**).
Finance/Accounting and Economics MBA 610** Advanced Topics in Domestic and International Financial Accounting MBA 611 Personal Finance Planning MBA 619 Investments MBA 620 Investment Management MBA 621 Managerial Economics MBA 624 Sports Economics MBA 629 Money, Markets and Banking MBA 661** International Finance
Marketing and Operations MBA 626* Marketing Research Techniques MBA 627 Industrial Marketing MBA 628 Consumer Behavior MBA 632* Quality Systems Management MBA 641* Systems Analysis and Simulation MBA 663 e-Commerce MBA 665** International Marketing Management MBA 682* Management Science
Management and Human Resources MBA 650 Competing By Design MBA 652 High Performance Leadership MBA 653 Organizational Development and Transformation MBA 656 Ethical Issues in Management MBA 660** Executive Decision Processes in Global Environments MBA 662** International Business MBA 664 Entrepreneurship MBA 675 Foundations of HR Management MBA 676 Managing Human Resources MBA 677** International Human
Capstone (One) All students are required to take the following capstone course. MBA 681 Strategic Management and Leadership (Capstone)
Internship MBA 683 Internship or relevant business experience is required for the degree. An internship is not considered one of the twenty courses.
Completing the MBA program in twelve months Students who waive at least four courses may be able to complete the MBA program in one year by starting in the summer term. Four courses can be taken during the summer in two terms and twelve courses can be taken in the three terms during the regular academic year. Students interested in this option must meet with an academic advisor during the previous academic year.
THE MBA-HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM Chair: John W. Huppertz (518) 631-9895 huppertj@union.edu
Mission The primary purpose of the MBA Program in Healthcare Management is to prepare its graduates for management positions in health service delivery organizations (e.g. hospitals, managed care organizations, group practice, long-term care) and in related organizations (e.g. consulting, government, corporate benefits). A successfully prepared graduate will be able to obtain an entry-level or mid-level position, competently perform the duties of that position, and advance and grow professionally in a career.
The program serves students with diverse educational backgrounds and work experiences fully supporting and encouraging those with limited or no clinical and managerial experience who matriculate on both a part-time and full-time basis. The program provides its education in an environment that fosters a high level of interaction among and between students and faculty, both in and out of the classroom. Faculty and students value this small-class environment.
Goals Program graduates will be able to: 1) Understand the organizational setting of health services delivery including the inputs, processes, outcomes and the legal and ethical context. 2) Acquire the interpersonal skills necessary for fulfilling managerial roles including leadership, communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution. 3) Apply analytical and functional skills to solve a range of business problems facing health delivery and health-related organizations. 4) Assist their organizations in effectively responding to changes in the reimbursement and health policy environment.
Overview The MBA in Healthcare Management prepares graduates for careers as administrators and analysts in health care, governmental, and private sector organizations with strong health care interests. Typical organizations hiring health systems graduates include hospitals, clinics, health maintenance organizations, consulting firms, planning and regulatory agencies, and research firms. The curriculum is designed to help students understand the complexities of the health care system and to manage health and health-related facilities more effectively.
CAHME Accreditation (formerly ACEHSA) The MBA in Healthcare Management is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education and AACSB–International. The program has been continuously accredited since 1981 and was most recently re-accredited in 2005. The MBA in Healthcare Management program is one of only 21 programs nationwide dually-accredited by both ACEHSA and AACSB.
Program Requirements As shown below, the MBA–Healthcare Management program includes ten required core courses and ten advanced courses (seven required; three elective). After waivers and transfers, a minimum of twelve courses must be completed at the School of Management. For more details, see the waiver policy above. Students must complete at least eight of the core courses including HCM500 before taking any advanced course. Students must take all core courses within each category before taking an advanced course in that category. The capstone course (HCM 681) is typically the last course taken.
Full-time students take core courses in their first year and advanced courses in their second year. An internship or relevant business experience is required for the degree. An internship is not considered one of the twenty courses.
Required Courses
Finance MBA–HCM Core Courses: MBA 510, 512 MBA–HCM Advanced Required Course: HCM 617
Economics MBA–HCM Core Courses: MBA 520 MBA–HCM Advanced Courses: HCM 620
Marketing and Operations MBA–HCM Core Courses: MBA 531, HCM 526 MBA–HCM Advanced Courses: None
Management Science MBA–HCM Core Courses: MBA 501/2, 506 MBA–HCM Advanced Required Courses: None
Management MBA–HCM Core Courses: MBA 500, HCM 501 MBA–HCM Advanced Required Courses: HCM 650
Health Environment MBA–HCM Core Courses: HCM 500 MBA–HCM Advanced Required Courses: HCM 674, 680
Information Technology MBA–HCM Advanced Required Courses: HCM645, 646
Capstone MBA–HCM Core Courses: None MBA–HCM Advanced Required Courses: HCM 681
Elective Courses HCM 656 PHL 574 Any advanced elective offered in the MBA Program
Please note that HCM 500 is a prerequisite for all advanced courses.
Internship HCM 683 Internship or relevant business experience is required for the degree. An internship is not considered one of the twenty courses.
JOINT DEGREE AND OTHER PROGRAMS
Accelerated BA or BS and MBA Program Union College students considering entrance into the accelerated Bachelor’s/MBA program should consult with an MBA program advisor and apply for admission during the sophomore, junior, or first term of the senior year. Joint degree students must complete twenty graduate courses, three of which may count toward Bachelor’s degree requirements. Graduate courses may not be taken until the junior year and are typically completed during the senior and fifth years. For specific courses see the “Center for Bioethics” section of this catalog.
Four-Year JD/MBA Program This program is designed to meet the management development needs of students enrolled at Albany Law School. Students spend their first year in law studies, their second year in management studies, and their third and fourth years in law and management studies. Four designated law courses transfer into the MBA degree.
Joint Pharm D/MBA in Healthcare Management This program in cooperation with the Albany College of Pharmacy allows Pharm D students to complete an MBA Healthcare Management in an accelerated period of time. The program is designed to give future pharmacists an understanding of the complex business environment in which they will ultimately practice.
Certificate Programs
Certificate Programs are designed for professions currently in the field or wanting to enter the field who have an undergraduate degree. The student may take six courses and receive a certificate that is approved by the NYS Education Department. This is intended to prepare the individual for a professional position in the field. The admissions requirements are the same as for the MBA except the GMAT is not required. If the student wishes to expand their management skills they may apply the courses taken in the certificate program toward the MBA.
Certificate in Human Resource Management
The Certificate Program in Human Resource Management will provide the educational background necessary to make informed decisions in management as related to human resource issues. The certificate holder will have the resources for strategic critical thinking necessary to optimize the human resources of an organization.
Certificate in Healthcare Management
The Certificate in Healthcare Management is designed for individuals with an interest in preparing themselves for a management position in the health care industry. The courses will help students to understand the complexities of the health care system and to manage health and health related businesses more effectively.
Certificate in Financial Management
The Certificate in Financial management is geared for individuals who wish to gain an understanding of the accounting and finance thinking to make critical fiscal management decisions.
Certificate in Management and Leadership
The Certificate in Management and Leadership is designed to give entry and middle level managers the core business skills in organizational processes, change management, resource management and leadership. It is focused on assisting managers and executives in enhancing their management and leadership skills in order to positively impact their current organization and provide them career advancement potential.
Articulation Agreements The School of Management has established 4+1 agreements with: • Alfred University • Cazenovia College • Elmira College • Hartwick College • Hilbert College • Keystone, PA • New England College • Randolph Macon, VA • St. Lawrence University • Skidmore College • Siena College • Southern Vermont College • SUNY Brockport • SUNY Geneseo • SUNY Oneonta • SUNY Potsdam • Virginia Union University
This normally allows their students to complete their MBA degree at Union Graduate College in one additional year after graduation from their undergraduate program. Qualified students may take courses the summer prior to their senior year. Visit our web site for details or call (518) 631-9837.
CENTER FOR BIOETHICS AND CLINICAL LEADERSHIP Location Humanities Building, Room 020 Telephone (518) 631-9860 Fax (518) 388-8046 E-mail bioethics@union.edu Website www.bioethics.org
Director Robert Baker Assistant Director Ann Nolte
Degrees Offered • Master of Science in Bioethics • Master of Science Clinical Leadership in Health Management
MS IN BIOETHICS This distance and campus-based MS in Bioethics is offered jointly by the Center for Bioethics and Clinical Leadership, Union Graduate College, and by the Center for Medical Ethics, Albany Medical College.
The MS in Bioethics provides advanced bioethics and clinical education for doctors, healthcare administrators, lawyers, nurses, pharmacists, philosophers, researchers and students enrolled in professional and graduate degree programs. The hybrid format of short on-campus summer sessions and distance learning courses has been specially designed to meet the needs of working healthcare professionals.
Mission Our mission is to provide a quality master’s level education for professionals who are unable to participate in conventional graduate programs because of the demands of work or obstacles of distance.
Course Waiver Policy Up to three courses or practica may be waived by the admissions committee. To secure a waiver, the student must complete a “Course Waiver” form and submit all applicable transcripts and other relevant documentation. A separate form must be completed for each waiver requested.
Program Requirements There are twelve required courses in the program: an intensive Summer Seminar in Health and Human Values; four required courses; three practica; a two-course thesis; and two elective courses.
Courses BIE 500 Proseminar in Health and Human Values BIE 510 Biomedical Ethics BIE 520 Health Care Policy BIE 530 Bioethics and the Law BIE 545 Reproductive Ethics BIE 555 Research Ethics: Scientific Integrity BIE 565 Empirical Research Methods in Bioethics BIE 590 Clinical Ethics BIE 610 On-line Practicum BIE 620 Practicum in Clinical Ethics (on-site) BIE 630 Masters Project I BIE 640 Masters Project II BIE 650 Capstone in Clinical Ethics
MS IN CLINICAL LEADERSHIP IN HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT The MS Clinical Leadership in Healthcare Management degree is designed for future clinicians who wish to better understand the health care industry and the environment in which it exists or who aspire to clinically-related leadership roles.
There are two populations of students in the MSCL program: Joint Albany College of Pharmacy students and 8 yr. Leadership in Medicine BS/MS/MD Union College/Albany Medical College students.
PharmD/MS The Pharmacy Doctorate or Bachelor of Science and Master of Science Clinical Leadership in Healthcare Management joint program is limited to students from Albany College of Pharmacy (ACP). The program is designed to give future pharmacists an understanding of the complex business environment in which they will ultimately practice. The program is typically completed on a part-time basis over three years. Students start coursework in the fall of their third year at ACP. Students must submit separate applications to Union Graduate College and Albany College of Pharmacy. Students interested in the joint MBA Program should refer to the School of Management section of this catalog.
Mission The goal of the Clinical Leadership program is to broaden the horizons of future pharmacists and physicians by providing them with knowledge and skills in bioethics, health policy and health management as well as in the health sciences.
Program Requirements There are twelve required courses in the program. Students in the Pharmacy Doctorate/MS Clinical Leadership in Health Management Program automatically waive three of these courses (MBA 510, HCM 656, and STA 501). Additionally, one MBA course (MBA 510) can substitute for an ACP elective. Courses are listed below: • HCM 500 Introduction to Health Systems • HCM 501 Health Systems Management • HCM 620 Health Economics • HCM571 Health Care Practicum • PHL 574 Biomedical Ethics • MBA 510 Financial Accounting • MBA 512 Managerial Accounting and Finance • HCM 617 Health Care Finance • HCM 656 Group Practice Management • HCM 674 Legal Aspects of Health Care • HCM 680 Health Policy and Managerial Epidemiology • STA 501 or an approved Statistics course
MS OR MBA LEADERSHIP IN MEDICINE (8 YR PROGRAM) The Leadership in Medicine program is jointly offered by Albany Medical College, Union Graduate College, and Union College. Upon completion of the program, students will receive a BS from Union College, an MS or MBA from Union Graduate College, and an MD from Albany Medical College. The application process is administered by the Admissions Office of Union College.
Mission The goal of the Leadership in Medicine–Health Management program is to prepare students for the challenge of medical leadership by combining an enriched undergraduate curriculum with graduate education in bioethics, health management, and medicine.
Program Requirements The MS requires 12 courses as listed below.
Courses for the MS • MBA 510 Financial Accounting • MBA 512 Managerial Accounting and Finance • HCM 617 Health Care Finance • HCM 674 Legal Aspects of Health Care • HCM 684 Health Leadership Capstone • LIM 500 Introduction to Health Systems • LIM 503 Health Systems Management • LIM 544 Health and Human Values I • LIM 545 Health and Human Values II • LIM 553 Economics of Health • LIM 571 Clinical Leadership Practicum • PHL 574 Biomedical Ethics
Courses for the MBA (Leadership in Medicine) The LIM MBA requires 20 courses as listed below. • MBA 506 Statistical Models for Management • MBA 510 Financial Accounting • MBA 512 Managerial Accounting and Finance • MBA 520 Principles of Economics • MBA 531 Operations Management
• HCM 526 Health Systems Marketing • HCM 617 Health Care Finance • HCM 645 Introduction to Strategic Use of Information Technology (1/2 credit) • HCM 646 Health Information Technology (1/2 credit) • HCM 674 Legal Aspects of Health Care • HCM 680 Health Policy and Managerial Epidemiology • LIM 500 Introduction to Health Systems • LIM 503 Health Systems Management • LIM 544 Health and Human Values I • LIM 545 Health and Human Values II • LIM 553/HCM 620 Economics of Health • LIM 684 Health Leadership Capstone • PHL 574 Biomedical Ethics • EBHC Evidence Based Healthcare (at Albany Medical College) (Two course credits) • Elective LIM 571 (Clinical Leadership Practicum) or Alternative
An approved Internship is required for the MBA but is not one of the 20 required courses.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS This Bioethics Certificate Program was designed to respond to the needs expressed by hospital administrators and hospital ethics committees. It was specifically designed for health professionals, lawyers, pharmacists and healthcare administrators seeking advanced training in bioethics.
Two certificates are offered. Each is a four-course program, and may be applied toward the MS in Bioethics. Certificates take approximately one year to complete.
Certificate in Bioethics: Specialization in Health Policy & Law; an on-line distance learning Specialization in Health Policy and Law
Certificate in Bioethics: Specialization in Clinical Ethics - a hybrid, on-line/on-site program which incorporates an intensive one week on-site practicum.
Program Requirements Each certificate program requires four courses. Specialization in Health Policy & Law • BIE 520 Health Care Policy • BIE 510 Biomedical Ethics • BIE 530 Bioethics & the Law Plus one of four electives offered • BIE 545 Reproductive Ethics • BIE 555 Research Ethics: Scientific Integrity • BIE 565 Empirical Research Methods • BIE 590 Clinical Ethics (as an elective) Specialization in Clinical Ethics • BIE 510 Biomedical Ethics • BIE 590 Clinical Ethics (online) • BIE 620 On-site Clinical Ethics Practicum Either BIE 520 or BIE 610 • BIE 520 Health Care Policy • BIE 610 On-line Clinical Ethics Practicum
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