Why the School of Education? Scholarship in Action.

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3 Why the School of Education? Scholarship in Action. Are you driven by a spirit to educate and inspire young people? At Syracuse University s School of Education, we understand that you didn t just settle on this profession you were called to it. Aspiring teachers like you choose SU for good reason. First, whether you re pursuing English teaching, art, or inclusive education, or any of the several other programs, you ll get a taste of classroom experience as early as your first year. Second, SU s School of Education is nationally recognized for its innovative partnerships in the Syracuse community, most especially the unprecedented district-wide Say Yes to Education school reform initiative. Your experiences may include teaching children in the Say Yes after-school and summer camp academic programs, leading teenagers in the Writing Ourselves project, or listening to the stories of Holocaust survivors to help students understand the horrors of genocide. That s not all you ll find here. The School of Education also houses studies in health and exercise science, which can lead to careers in community health, medicine, and research. The program, which includes a pre-physical therapy track, places you in hands-on learning environments. You might research how to help NASA astronauts overcome muscle atrophy, or how to develop fitness programs that will enable America to overcome the challenge of childhood obesity. Whether you pursue teaching or a career in the health sciences, or the selected studies program in anticipation of graduate work in counseling, technology, or higher education, your degree from the School of Education will prepare you to make your mark in the world. Douglas Biklen Dean The School of Education is accredited through the National Counsel for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

4 Transformative Learning: From Theory to Practice YOU LL HAVE A FULL SET OF OPTIONS to explore at the School of Education. You can pursue inclusive elementary and special education; inclusive early childhood special education; English, mathematics, science, or social studies education; art, music, or physical education; health and exercise science; or selected studies in education. All programs, with the exception of health and exercise science and selected studies in education, prepare you for New York State Initial Certifi cation. Careers in teaching, the health professions, and counseling fi elds connect you with professionals from around the world. That s why a well-rounded education is particularly important to your future success. At SU, you ll complement your education curriculum with practical and engaging classes in English, the humanities, mathematics, the sciences, and the social sciences. To help guide you through the options, you will be paired with a student peer advisor and a faculty advisor. They are ready to answer your questions, even before you arrive on campus. You ll fi nd more support in the First Year Forum, in which you and 15 other fi rstyear students engage with a professor to learn about campus life. If you join the Education Living-Learning Community or Health and Exercise Science Learning Community, you ll also get to know other education students while taking part in discussions with guest speakers, participating in community projects, and attending cultural events. 2 Syracuse University (USPS ) Volume 38, Number 4 July 2012 Syracuse University is an official bulletin of Syracuse University and is published 16 times a year: one time in May and 15 times in July by Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY Periodicals postage paid at Syracuse, New York Postmaster: Send address corrections to Syracuse University, Undergraduate Admissions Processing Center, 621 Skytop Road, Suite 160, Syracuse, NY The School of Education program guide is a joint production by Syracuse University s Division of Enrollment Management and Office of Publications.

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6 Inclusive Elementary and Special Education SU s School of Education is a national leader in inclusive education. Building on the belief that excellent teachers are prepared to work with all students, the program integrates elementary education and special education. To prepare for this field, your program will include liberal arts courses; a 30- credit liberal arts concentration (choose from more than a dozen areas); and the professional education sequence. Coursework emphasizes children and families, multicultural issues, and classroom content. You will begin the professional education sequence and field experience in your first year and will spend extended periods of time in various school settings throughout your tenure at SU. Teacher preparation for New York State teacher certifi cation in regular elementary education and special education grades soe.syr.edu MY FIRST SEMESTER on campus I got to work in a University preschool. Then I worked in a large number of urban and suburban classrooms in grades ranging from fi rst to sixth. Brian Coonley Class of 2009

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9 Inclusive Early Childhood Special Education As a teacher in today s classrooms, you ll address special needs arising from differing ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The School of Education prepares you to meet those needs with the program in inclusive early childhood special education. As a student in inclusive early childhood special education, you ll be enrolled in a dual program between the School of Education and SU s David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics. You ll build toward your profession with a core of liberal arts coursework, a concentration in child and family studies from the Falk College, your professional education sequence, and significant field experience in a wide range of school settings. Teacher preparation for New York State certifi cation in regular early childhood education and special education birth grade 2. WITH SO MUCH SUPPORT and encouragement from peers, faculty, and professors, Syracuse begins simply as a University but then transforms into a family, a home. You leave armed with the tools and confi dence to succeed in any classroom. Nicole Nguyen soe.syr.edu Class of 20087

10 Secondary Education Within the area of secondary education, you can choose from one of the four dual degree programs in which you ll be enrolled in both the School of Education and The College of Arts and Sciences. You ll take basic skills and liberal arts courses, and complete a full major in the subject you plan to teach. In each program, you ll undertake professional coursework and field experiences. This includes several semesters of field experiences, culminating in a student teaching semester. These field experiences provide opportunities to work with youths and adolescents of diverse abilities and backgrounds. You ll also build a solid foundation in such areas as technology, methods, literacy development, and adapting instruction. English Education Study literary classics and popular writings as you pursue the dual major in English and textual studies. You ll also acquire an understanding of the history of the English language, multicultural language, linguistics, composition, and speech. Mathematics Education Challenge yourself with mathematical operations and modern issues of math education. You ll learn calculus, geometry, probability and statistics, linear and abstract algebra, statistical methods, and computer science math, and complete a full mathematics major. Science Education Learn how to engage students in the processes, skills, and body of scientifi c knowledge necessary to better understand our world. You ll major in one of four science areas: physics, biology, earth science, or chemistry, with additional work in other science areas. Social Studies Education Explore your interests in critical government and social issues that affect citizens locally, nationally, and globally. You ll complete a major in one social science area, such as African American studies, American studies, anthropology, economics, geography, history, policy studies, political science, or sociology. Teacher preparation for New York State adolescent teacher certifi cation, grades soe.syr.edu ONE OF MY favorite things about the School of Education is how close everyone is within their disciplines. Over the four years here, class sizes decrease but I continue to be enrolled in the same courses with classmates in my major, making it easy for all of us to work together. Kiara Alexis Van Brackle Class of 2013

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13 Art Education and Music Education You will be a dually enrolled student with the College of Visual and Performing Arts and the School of Education, and in your first year you will complete the foundation courses required of all art or music majors. Beyond the studio or practice room, you ll gain a solid foundation in such areas as technology, methods, literacy development, and adapting instruction, beginning your professional education courses and field placements during your sophomore year. Your teaching experiences will be in urban and suburban settings, allowing you to develop an understanding of diverse learning environments, styles, and adaptive teaching methods. Art Education You will learn to plan lessons and develop curricula that refl ect the roles of artist, historian, critic, and aesthetician. You will choose a studio specialization from areas that include painting, ceramics, design, sculpture, and computer art, developing your own creative talents while learning to be an effective educator. Music Education In addition to mastering teaching skills, you will continue to develop as an artist and receive thorough instruction in philosophical, theoretical, and historical perspectives of music and music education. Choose one of fi ve specialty emphases brass, choral/ general, woodwind, percussion, or strings to complement your teacher preparation coursework. All options lead to the bachelor of music degree in music education, and meet New York State requirements for initial teaching certifi cation for levels birth to grade 12. Teacher preparation for New York State teacher certifi cation grades pre-k 12 in art education or music education. I HAVE NOT STOPPED performing I ve played in the bands at sporting events, toured with choirs, and performed in operas. All while completing K-12 observation and teaching placements. Evan Wichman Class of 2012 soe.syr.edu 11

14 Physical Education and Health and Physical Education If your aim is to provide children and adolescents with a strong foundation for a physically active and healthy lifestyle, you will find the best possible preparation in one of the two teacher preparation physical education programs offered through the Department of Exercise Science. The physical education program prepares students for New York State certification in physical education grades K-12. It provides specialized training in teaching methods, skill proficiency courses, and field experiences in teaching and coaching that encourages all children and adolescents to embrace a physically active lifestyle with a focus on urban and inclusive settings. The second option is the newly created health and physical education program, which adds 15 credits (5 courses) in health to the current physical education program. By doing so, the program prepares students for New York State certification in both physical education and health education. You will take such courses as anatomy and physiology, adaptive physical education, community/environmental health, and teaching methods for elementary and secondary physical education. Through both programs you will have early exposure to teaching with a gradual increase in responsibility, which will help you build confidence and develop professionalism in the classroom and gymnasium. 12 soe.syr.edu IN HEALTH AND PHYSICAL education we learn topics like exercise physiology, analysis of human motion, or adaptive physical education, so we can foster initiatives that will help others move through their disabilities, control blood pressure, or take a stand at lowering other risk factors to reduce the mortality rate. Jennifer Hershman, Class of 2013

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16 Department of Exercise Science student Jesse Lloyd is making a homemade dish for a new cell culture in one of the exercise science laboratories. Cell cultures like these allow exercise scientists to gauge the relationship between fat and skeletal muscle cells to better understand diabetes. 14 soe.syr.edu

17 Health and Exercise Science Pursue your interest in the physiological, mechanical, and psychological aspects of physical activity and health behavior with a B.S. degree in health and exercise science. You can choose from three tracks in this non-teaching certification program. Interested in community health and fitness, corporate fitness, clinical physiology, research, medicine, or sports medicine? The general health and exercise science track will prepare you well for these fields. The program includes a solid foundation in the natural sciences as they relate to health and exercise, and you ll learn how to design and implement health and fitness programs in multiple environments. In the pre-physical therapy track, you ll build the prerequisites for graduate study in a Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. At the same time, you ll have flexibility in course selection to leave your options open to other related careers. You may consider the DPT fast-track 3+3 program with SUNY Upstate Medical University (SUNY). First, you ll spend three years in SU s health and exercise science program, focusing on physical therapy preparation. Then, you ll continue for an additional three years in the doctorate of physical therapy program at SUNY. The first year at SUNY completes the fourth year of the B.S. degree in health and exercise science at SU and counts toward the doctorate. A separate application to SUNY is required to be enrolled in the 3+3 DPT fast track program. Visit soe.syr.edu/ academic/exercise_science for more information and application deadlines. BEYOND LECTURE HALLS and labs, the exercise science classrooms include four gymnasiums, racquetball/squash courts, two indoor pools, dance studios, tennis courts, weight rooms, and various indoor and outdoor athletic fi elds. Students are familiar with new equipment and technology, which make them adaptable to the demands of the professional soe.syr.edu world. 15

18 Selected Studies in Education If you re drawn to an education career outside the traditional classroom, consider a degree in selected studies in education. This program covers such fields as educational media, international education, counseling, instructional design, evaluation, higher education, child advocacy and youth programming, education and family law, museum studies, and disability studies. Selected studies in education does not lead to teacher certification. However, the program s coursework opens the door to graduate programs in teaching, counseling, higher education, and related fields. You may choose one track: Cultural Foundations of American Schooling: Schooling and Diversity You may decide on this area if you wish to work with youth in non-schooling settings or are interested in working in educational media or public policy settings with a focus on public schooling. Pre-Teaching: Study of Teaching, Learning, and Inclusion This focus allows you to explore teaching as a potential fi eld of study at the graduate level, along with exploring other aspects of the fi eld of education. Education, Technology, and Media You will learn about educational uses of technology, popular culture, and media production in this specialty track. Post-Secondary and Human Services Fields You will be introduced to the general study of human and social services in public and private human service agencies and organizations. Channel your degree into graduate studies in the fi elds of counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, psychology, youth advocacy, and higher education. Fast Track to Professional Counseling You have the option to pursue an M.S. degree in counseling upon completion of your undergraduate degree in selected studies in education. Working closely with your advisor, you can develop a plan of study that will allow you to complete the majority of your undergraduate degree requirements before your senior year. SELECTED STUDIES IN EDUCATION majors are required to complete an internship and pursue coursework in research and critical inquiry, components critical to success in educational fi elds and graduate study. 16 soe.syr.edu

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20 Resources and Opportunities: The Whole Picture Syracuse University provides substantial resources and facilities to help you achieve academic success and position you to begin your professional life. The Honors Program The Renée Crown University Honors Program offers highly motivated and accomplished students an enhanced educational experience that will challenge them intellectually and enrich their academic experience. As a member of the Honors Program, you ll supplement your regular coursework with seminars, honors courses, and special cultural events. You ll enjoy stimulating classroom discussion and in-depth coursework, as well as close interaction with both faculty and other highly motivated and engaged students. The program requires an excellent command of language and a commitment to global awareness, civic engagement, collaborative work, and academic breadth and depth. Undergraduates from all University schools and colleges are eligible to participate. For more information, visit honors.syr.edu. Study Abroad In today s ever shrinking world, opportunities to study abroad are more than a luxury. As you live and study abroad, you ll broaden your perspective, learn to challenge assumptions, and begin to develop a worldview beyond your own cultural experience. Nearly 45 percent of SU students study abroad at some point in their college career, and SU s highly respected international study program, SU Abroad, offers semester, summer, short-term, and yearlong options. As an SU student, you ll have a variety of choices, including semesters in London, Madrid, or Hong Kong, with additional opportunities offered through SU s other centers and through the World Partners Program. For more information, visit suabroad.syr.edu. Computing Network The University s campus-wide high-speed networks, including wireless in all residence halls and most other buildings, connect you to , the Internet, and campus information and learning systems. At the Library The Syracuse University Library provides comprehensive on-site and online resources, as well as research support services. Take advantage of wireless access and laptops for loan; choose from a variety of comfortable study spaces and Mac and PC workstations equipped with campus software; and refuel with beverages and snacks at Pages café in Bird Library. Also available are specialized software for multimedia production, adaptive technologies for disabled users, a digital imaging center, and a geographic and statistical information lab. There is a separate Science and Technology Library and branch libraries for earth science and mathematics. Say Yes Say Yes Syracuse is the local chapter of Say Yes to Education Inc., a national, nonprofi t education foundation committed to dramatically increasing high school and college graduation rates for the nation s urban youth. The Say Yes promise begins Professor Mara Sapon-Shevin works with teachers and students in South Africa. 18 soe.syr.edu

21 when a child enters kindergarten and continues through high school and beyond. There is a wide range of services Say Yes offers and many School of Education faculty, staff, and students are instrumental in the day-to-day successes of these services. Real-World Experiences By the time you graduate, you ll have fi ve to eight teaching experiences that will help you relate theory to practice. You ll start off with classroom observations that lead to more sophisticated hands-on experiences and student teaching. Many of these fi eld experiences are completed in cooperation with the Professional Development Schools (PDS). The PDS is a collaborative partnership among Syracuse University, area public schools, and the community, linking educational research with practice. You ll also have the opportunity to develop and present your professional portfolio, which will help you in your employment search. You can add to your portfolio a semester teaching experience in New York City. A Bridge to the City program provides teacher candidates with housing while they participate in a guided student-teaching experience in urban schools. On-Campus Facilities Your experience at the School of Education will be centered at Huntington Hall, with its classrooms, study areas, resource rooms, faculty offi ces, and lounges for informal gatherings. Next door is the Gordon D. Hoople Special Education Building. You ll also have many opportunities for discovery in the School of Education s on-campus clinics, centers, and laboratories. In the Educational Resource Center, you can access curriculum guides and instructional materials from around the country. Video facilities let you see yourself on camera the teacher your students see by recording your lessons for later evaluation. The school s kinesiology, motor learning, and exercise laboratories are well-equipped. They include a metabolic analyzer, ultrasound scanner, and stress-test treadmill and bicycle ergometers. Other training and research settings include: Bernice M. Wright Child Development and Laboratory School Special Education Psychoeducational Teaching Laboratory Facilitated Communication Institute Applied Physiology Laboratory Institute for Fitness Research Center on Disability Studies, Law, and Human Policy Early Education and Child Care Center Reading and Language Arts Center Skytop Art Workshops Ernie Davis Hall exercise science teaching lab and classroom Planning for Your Career You ll get the support you need to move into a professional position with the help of the School of Education Career Services Offi ce. The offi ce provides a credential fi le service, vacancy information, newsletters, resource materials, information sessions, resume assistance, and on-campus recruitment. Staff members will also assist you in applying for teacher certifi cation. Once you complete one of the School of Education s New York State-approved teacher preparation programs, you are eligible for institutional recommendation for initial state certifi cation. In addition to qualifying for initial state certifi cation, you must meet academic requirements for the next level of certifi cation professional state certifi cation. For New York State teacher certifi cation, you have fi ve years to obtain a master s degree upon receiving the initial certifi cation. Three years of teaching experience are required before the professional certifi cate is awarded. SU s Center for Career Services also offers you individualized counseling, self assessments, and a collection of career resources. The offi ce also manages a database of SU alumni who serve as mentors to current students. For more information, visit careerservices.syr.edu. soe.syr.edu 19

22 Career Services The School of Education Career Services offers a variety of services to all Syracuse University students who are seeking positions as teachers, school counselors, school speech and language pathologists, school library media specialists, and school administrators. This offi ce does not place students in positions; rather it facilitates researching employment opportunities and assists students in the job search. Services provided include setting up a credential fi le, résumé assistance, Teacher Recruitment Days participation, and New York State Teacher Certifi cation information. Teacher Certification The School of Education offers New York State (NYS)-approved teacher preparation programs. After completing programs leading to certifi cation, you are eligible for institutional recommendation for NYS initial certifi cation in the area covered by that program. You may, of course, apply for certifi cation in other states. State requirements and reciprocity agreements between states vary. In addition to qualifying for initial NYS teacher certifi cation, you must meet academic requirements for the next level of certifi cation professional NYS certifi cation. For NYS teacher certifi cation, students have fi ve years to obtain a master s degree upon receiving the initial certifi cation. Three years of teaching experience are required before the professional certifi cate is awarded. Continuing education is required every fi ve years to maintain professional certifi cation. The following chart lists the success of School of Education students who have taken the certifi cation exam in previous years. NEW YORK STATE TEACHER CERTIFICATION EXAMINATIONS ANNUAL INSTITUTION REPORT Test Field/Category Number Tested Syracuse University Number Passed Syracuse University Pass Rate NY Statewide Pass Rate All program completers % 93% All program completers % 96% All program completers % 97% 20 soe.syr.edu

23 Potential Careers/Fields After-School Director Art Teacher (K-12) Bio-Mechanist Child Advocacy/Youth Programming Specialist Chiropractor Community Arts Director Community Choral Music Director Corporate Fitness Facility Director Curriculum Specialist Disability Director Early Childhood Special Education Teacher (birth-2nd grade) Early Childhood Teacher (birth-2nd grade) Elementary Special Education Classroom Teacher (grades 1-6) Elementary Classroom Teacher (grades 1-6) ESL Specialist Health Education Teacher (K-12) K-12 Administrator Lawyer: Education and Family Law or Disabilities Law Mental Health Counselor Museum Director Music Teacher (K-12) Personal Trainer Physical Education Teacher (K-12) Physical Therapist Physician Physician s Assistant School Guidance Counselor Secondary Teacher (grades 7-12): English, mathematics, science, social studies Sport Psychologist Strength and Conditioning Coach Technology Specialist soe.syr.edu 21

24 Campus Life At Syracuse University, situated high on a hill overlooking the City of Syracuse, you ll enjoy the best of two worlds. It s large enough to offer a wide array of academic programs, student organizations and performing arts groups, and a Division I athletics program. But it s also small enough to ensure that you ll easily feel at home within the intimate community of your home college. SU students come from all 50 states and more than 100 countries, and they choose from among more than 200 majors offered in SU s nine undergraduate schools and colleges. Regardless of your major or your home college, you ll build lasting relationships with like-minded peers and mentoring faculty members. On Main Campus, you ll fi nd a mix of classic and contemporary academic buildings and a sweeping Quad where you can enjoy lunch, toss a Frisbee, or just stretch out on the grass for a little idle skygazing. Residential housing is provided either on Main Campus or on South Campus, the latter of which is located about a mile away and served by a free shuttle. There are also living and learning communities to promote connections with your classmates around common interests. Most of SU s 21 residence halls are equipped with lounge space, laundry rooms, and recreation space. Many also have a computer lab, café, or exercise area. Wireless capabilities are available in most locations across campus. At mealtime, you can choose from fi ve residential dining centers, two student centers with dining services, numerous cafes, and two campus groceries. Outside of class, you can choose from more than 300 student organizations, including performing arts groups; sports teams; and student-run print, radio, and broadcast media, to name a few. Work out, swim, or join a pick-up basketball game at one of our recreation facilities; take in a concert or lecture at Hendricks Chapel; or get involved in any number of service opportunities through the Mary Ann Shaw Center for Public and Community Service. Opportunities for involvement extend into the community as well, with the Universitycity Connective Corridor initiative linking the campus with downtown galleries, museums, theaters, music venues, and cultural festivals. 22 soe.syr.edu

25 The City The mini-metropolis of Syracuse, New York, fuses distinctive neighborhoods, yearround festivals, parks, professional sports, destination shopping, and a thriving art, music, and social scene. View American impressionism at the Everson Museum of Art. Hike the trails at Green Lakes State Park. Browse the shops in historic Armory Square. You ll soon fi nd that the University campus and city community are deeply intertwined. You can take classes downtown at SU s modern Warehouse building, which houses community art spaces and a creative problem-solving lab. You may also want to join faculty, staff, and other students as they work with the city on planning the Connective Corridor, a three-mile urban design project that links the University with the city s cultural attractions. Beyond the community, you may be tempted to take a road trip. Just down the road are the Finger Lakes. Venture north to ski, hike, or gaze at the Adirondack Mountains. Explore the area s landscape, and you ll soon discover the city and region s distinctive character and robust spirit. Join other Central New Yorkers in capturing the energy of each of the four seasons: brilliant color displays in fall, snowy ski trails in winter, fl ower-fi lled parks in spring, and balmy beaches in summer. Come see for yourself. We invite you and your family to visit Syracuse University to experience the campus and community, and meet with our faculty, staff, and students. The Offi ce of Admissions is open Monday through Friday and selected Saturdays in the fall and spring. Call in advance to schedule a visit. soe.syr.edu 23

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27 Meet SU: On Campus and Around the World Helpful Information: Office of Admissions Syracuse University 100 Crouse-Hinds Hall 900 South Crouse Avenue Syracuse NY admissions.syr.edu In Los Angeles Offi ce of Admissions - West Syracuse University 4312 Woodman Avenue Suite 302 Sherman Oaks CA SYRACUSE In New York City Metropolitan New York Offi ce of Admissions Syracuse University Joseph I. Lubin House 11 East 61st Street New York NY In Atlanta Offi ce of Admissions - Southeast Syracuse University 5686 Fulton Industrial Boulevard, #43304 Atlanta GA School of Education 270 Huntington Hall Syracuse University Syracuse NY soe.syr.edu lldeyo@syr.edu Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs Syracuse University 200 Archbold North Syracuse NY fi nancialaid.syr.edu Syracuse University campus Regional admissions offi ces Areas we visit Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, gender, national origin, religion, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or status as a disabled veteran or a veteran of the Vietnam era or to any extent discrimination is prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities. The Office of Disability Services coordinates services and accommodations for students with documented disabilities. For more information, contact ; TTY ; or visit our web page: disabilityservices.syr.edu. Syracuse University supports equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, or gender, and in compliance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or gender. Questions about any of the University s equal-opportunity policies, including compliance with Title VI, Title VII, and Title IX, may be directed to Kal Alston, Senior Vice President, Office of Human Capital Development, 503 Crouse Hinds Hall, Syracuse NY ; telephone Check out your options and register for a visit. Click Visit Us at admissions.syr.edu. The information concerning academic requirements, courses, and programs of study contained in this catalog does not constitute an irrevocable contract between the student and the University. The University reserves the right to change, discontinue, or add academic requirements, courses, and programs of study. Such changes may be made without notice, although every effort will be made to provide timely notice to students. It is the responsibility of the individual student to confirm that all appropriate degree requirements are met. Syracuse University is chartered by the New York State Board of Regents and accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia PA 19104, Professional accreditation for each of the professional colleges and schools accords with the regulations of the appropriate professional association. For further information, you should contact the dean s office of your school or college. PHOTOGRAPHY: Susan Kahn, Shutterstock, SU Photo and Imaging, Syracuse Business Services

28 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY PERIODICALS Office of Admissions 100 Crouse-Hinds Hall 900 South Crouse Avenue Syracuse NY Why Syracuse University? Prepare for the world in the world. Test what you learn through valuable internships, community/corporate partnerships, and close collaboration with faculty and professional experts. Belong to a vibrant community. SU is an active, residential campus within the City of Syracuse in beautiful Upstate New York. There s always something to do on campus, in the city, and in the rolling hills beyond. Experience the best of two worlds. SU combines the warm personality of a small college with the resources of a large research university (superior facilities, worldclass speakers, 300+ student organizations, top faculty and professionals). Syracuse alumni bleed orange! SU graduates belong to a global network of enthusiastic alumni, many of whom mentor students in achieving success at SU and beyond. soe.syr.edu