What Is CUNY Baccalaureate An individualized Universitywide bachelors degree where highly motivated selfdirected students work with CUNY faculty members to develop one or two coherent and ID: 767337
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What Is CUNY Baccalaureate? An individualized, University-wide bachelor’sdegree where highly motivated, self-directed students work with CUNYfaculty members to develop one or two coherent and meaningful areas of concentration (similar to majors).
Background CUNY Baccalaureate was established in 1971 under the auspices of the CUNY Graduate School and University Center It is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the Board of Regents of the University of The State of New YorkTwo degrees awarded: the BA and the BS
Hallmarks Pursue an individualized or interdisciplinary course of study Collaborate with faculty mentorsStudy at several CUNY colleges or in multiple academic departmentsFlexible degree structure (internships, independent study, on-line courses, study abroad, credit by exam)CUNY Baccalaureate Scholarships
Areas Of Concentration: Examples • African World History • Animation & Web Development • Art Therapy • Buddhist Studies • Child Psychology • Community Development • Conflict Resolution • Entrepreneurship • Forensic Computing • Global Public Health Policy • Independent Documentary Filmmaking • Japanese Language & Culture • Language & Storytelling • Law & Labor Relations • Middle Eastern Studies • Musical Theatre • Neuroscience • Photojournalism • Political Economy • Sports Nutrition & Training • Sustainable Food Studies • Zoology
Area of Concentration: Sample Arts, Media and Social Change Arts, Media and Social Change College Department Course No. Course Title Credits Baruch Psychology 3288 Psychology of Advertising 3 Baruch Public Affairs 3108 Public Campaigns and Advocacy 3 Baruch Communications 3059 Video Communication and Production 3 Baruch Philosophy 3240 Philosophy of Art 3 Baruch Journalism 3280 Documentary Film 3 Baruch Interdisciplinary Studies 4050H Conceptual Art and Writing 3 Baruch Interdisciplinary Studies 4050H Media and Democracy 3 Hunter Art 221 Drawing 3 Lehman Art 451 Topics in Computer Imaging: Media Marketing 3
Faculty Mentors Faculty mentors play a central role. They guide students in planning theirarea(s) of concentration and ensure that these specializations are academically valid, challenging, and appropriate preparation for graduate-level study. Sometimes, they supervise independentstudy or internships, and they oftenadvise students about options for graduate study. In some cases, they co-author papers and/or present at conferences with their mentees, and write grad school letters of recommendation.
Faculty Mentors Each student selects and works with a CUNY faculty member who agrees to help design and then supervise his/her area of concentration. The faculty mentor must:be a full-time professor at a CUNY collegebe in a discipline directly related to the area of concentration Two faculty mentors are required for students undertaking dual or interdisciplinary areas of concentration
Degree Structure 120 credits required Minimum of 60 credits of Liberal Arts & Science courseworkPathways: CUNY General Education RequirementSingle and dual Areas of Concentration2.50 GPA overall and in Area of ConcentrationResidency requirement: 30 CUNY classroom creditsUp to 30 non-collegiate credits allowed (up to 15 credits of Life Experience Credit can be earned)
Pathways Required Core: Four courses English Composition 1 & II (2 courses)Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning (1 course)Life and Physical Sciences (1 course)Flexible Core: Six Courses (One in each category plus an additional course in any one of the categories) -World Cultures and Global Issues -U.S. Experience in Its Diversity -Creative Expression -Individual and Society -Scientific World
Transfer Credit Policy A total of 90 credits can be transferred (including up to 68 community college credits) All courses/grades from CUNY are transferrable within the credit limitsGrades of “C” and better from non-CUNY institutions are transferrable within the credit limitsESL, remedial, and passed courses repeated are not transferableCourses previously taken can be applied to CUNY BA degree requirements
Transfer of International Credit International credit must be transcribed on a CUNY transcript or on a Course-by-Course Report by one of the following agencies:WES (www.wes.org)*Evaluation Service, Inc.: (www.evaluationservice.net) Josef Silny & Associates: ( www.jsilny.com ) Transcript Research: ( www.transcriptresearch.com ) * WES evaluation accepted by CUNY BA only.
Admissions Criteria Matriculated at a CUNY college Have passed or been exempted from the CUNY Assessment Tests (CAT)Minimum of 12 credits of prior academic historyMinimum 2.80 GPA Well-written Personal StatementCoherent area of concentration proposal outlining a unique or interdisciplinary course of study
Next Steps: Complete Applications 2-3 weeks turnaround time for completed applications Qualified applicants called and invited for an Admissions AppointmentSuccessful candidates sign a Degree ContractAccepted students attend New Student OrientationBegin looking for a full-time CUNY professor in an appropriate department to serve as your Mentor