Pace Undergraduate Catalog (Page 58)

Undergraduate Catalog 2004-2006

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58 Dyson College of Arts and Sciences DYSON COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES One Pace Plaza, New York, NY 10038-1598 (212) 346-1518 861 Bedford Road, Pleasantville, NY 10570 (914) 773-3781 www.pace.edu/dyson ADMINISTRATION Nira Herrmann, B.S., M.S., M.S., Ph.D., Dean Joseph Franco, B.S., M.S., M.S., Ph.D, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Adelia Williams, B.A., M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Services Carolyn Geisel, B.A., M.B.A., Assistant Dean for Planning and Resource Allocation MISSION STATEMENT In the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, hands-on study is encouraged in each discipline within the arts, humanities and the sciences. By incorporating theory, technology, practical experience, and community involvement into Dyson courses, students master the core skills of percep- tion, analysis, and expression. Applied liberal learning is emphasized through an experience-based education encompassing practical application in the classroom, service learning, and internships. This approach to learning best illustrates the relationship between the liberal arts and sciences and the variety of career paths available to Dyson graduates. With ideal campus locations in New York City and suburban Westchester County, Dyson College students have unparalleled opportunities for internship placements that provide real-world experience in a number of fields. Students enjoy the perks of attending a liberal arts college with small, intimate classes, within the context of a large university, taught from multidisciplinary perspectives by more than 500 scholars and practitioners who are dedicated to student achievement. The bottom-line result of our learning philosophy is a graduate who can think creatively, understand ideas and issues contextually, act responsibly in their community, and offer the technical knowledge needed to succeed in today’s work place. Opportunitas is the Pace motto, and with a Dyson College education, students will be equipped to embrace all of life’s opportunities and challenges, whether they be in the form of graduate study or a professional career. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS 1. Full-time students must register for a minimum of 12 credits per semester. In order to graduate in four years, students must complete an average of 16 credits per semester. Their first-year program consists of required courses in English, history, foreign language or litera- ture, mathematics, computer science, science, psychology, philosophy, and fine arts. A course in their major field of study is generally included. 2. Part-time students are normally limited to a maximum of 9 credits per semester. They must complete ENG 101 and 102 within their first 20 credits and the remaining core foundation courses within their first 64 credits. 3. Students must complete 32 credits and take one half of their major credits and one half of their minor credits at Pace. 4. It is required that students in Dyson College maintain a 2.0 quality point average (QPA) overall and a 2.0 in their major as a requirement for graduation. Major courses (required and major electives) are listed under Under- graduate Degree Programs. This requirement does not preclude a higher standard when such is appropriate. 5. Students wishing to complete both a B.S. and a B.A. must complete a minimum of 32 credits beyond 128 credits required for a single degree. 6. Students enrolled in B.S. or B.A. degree programs in the arts and sciences are permitted to take up to 32 credits in the Lubin School of Business. Students are advised to meet with the chairperson of their major department or program advisor before enrolling in business courses. OBJECTIVES OF THE BACHELOR OF ARTS AND BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREES Traditionally, bachelor of arts degrees are focused on a well-rounded foundation which best prepares students for advanced degrees. Bachelor of science degrees have a more technical focus. These majors expose students to both the theoretical and practical aspects of a field, thereby enabling them to enter the career field upon graduation. OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSOCIATE OF ARTS AND ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREES Students enrolled in an associate of art degree will begin to explore the liberal arts through basic survey courses and will begin to develop the skills necessary for higher learning. The associate of science degree has the same basic elements, but also includes exposure to practical or technical aspects of a discipline.

NOTE: Information contained herein was compiled prior to June 2004 and is accurate as of that date. Subsequent changes may occur with respect to University programs, curricula, requirements, rules, regulations, policies and procedures, which are not reflected in this catalog. Enrollment shall be subject to and governed by such changes.

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