LIU Brooklyn
2016 - 2017
Undergraduate Bulletin
1 University Plaza, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11201-5372
General Information: 718-488-1000
www.liu.edu/brooklyn
Admissions: 718-488-1011
Email:
Notice to Students: The information in this publication is accurate as of September 1, 2016. However, circumstances may require that a given course be withdrawn or alternate offerings be
made. Therefore, LIU reserves the right to amend the courses described herein and cannot guarantee enrollment into any specific course section. All applicants are reminded that the
University is subject to policies promulgated by its Board of Trustees, as well as New York State and federal regulation. The University therefore reserves the right to effect changes in the
curriculum, administration, tuition and fees, academic schedule, program offerings and other phases of school activity, at any time, without prior notice.
The University assumes no liability for interruption of classes or other instructional activities due to fire, flood, strike, war or other force majeure. The University expects each student to be
knowledgeable about the information presented in this bulletin and other official publications pertaining to his/her course of study and campus life. For additional information or specific
degree requirements, prospective students should call the campus Admissions Office. Registered students should speak with their advisors.
, Bulletin 2016 - 2017
Writing Across the Curriculum 25
TABLE OF CONTENTS Computer Literacy 26
LIU 4 Other Requirements 26
ABOUT LIU BROOKLYN 5 AWARDS 27
Mission Statement 5 Departmental Awards 27
Overview 5 Special Awards 27
Undergraduate and Graduate Offerings 5 Service Awards 29
University Policies 6 Athletic Awards 29
DIRECTORY 7 REGISTRATION 30
ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2016-2017 9 Course Registration 30
ADMISSION 11 Matriculation 30
Admission Policies and Procedures 11 Leave of Absence 30
Application Process and Program Deadlines 11 Withdrawal 30
Complete Applications 11 Auditing of Courses 31
Submitting Applications and Supporting Credentials 12 Student Access to Educational Records 31
Admission to the University 12 Administrative Matters 31
Notification of Admission Decision 14 TUITION AND FEES 32
New Student Enrollment 14 Rate Schedule 32
Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) 15 Residence Life Rates 32
Enrollment and Admission Programs 15 Financial Policies 33
Readmission 16 Payment Plans 34
New York State Immunization 16 Student Health Insurance 34
Graduation Rate 16 FINANCIAL AID 35
LIU BROOKLYN HONORS COLLEGE 17 Application Process 35
ACADEMIC POLICY 22 Awards 35
Academic Responsibility 22 Standards for Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) 37
Promotion from Class to Class 22 CAMPUS LIFE AT LIU BROOKLYN 39
Grades and Symbols 22 Athletics 39
Quality Points 22 Campus Ministry 39
Recognition of Superior Scholarship 22 Cultural Programs and Exhibitions 39
Attendance and Tardiness 22 Living on Campus 39
Absence from Tests and Examinations 22 Public Safety 39
Academic Good Standing, Probation and Dismissal 23 Student Life 39
Academic Integrity 23 FACILITIES 41
Discipline 23 Arnold and Marie Schwartz Gym 41
Appeals Process 23 Downtown Brooklyn Speech-Language Hearing Clinic 41
Criminal Background and Drug Testing 24 Kumble Theater for the Performing Arts 41
Definitions 24 Psychological Services Center 41
Related Curricular Matters 24 Steinberg Wellness Center / Wellness, Recreational and Athletic
41
Center (WRAC)
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 25
Student-Run Businesses 42
Placement Examinations 25
STUDENT SERVICES AND RESOURCES 43
Orientation 25
Alumni Community 43
Core Curriculum 25
LIU Brooklyn Undergraduate Bulletin 2016 - 2017 Page 2
,LIU Brooklyn
Bookstore 43 Foreign Languages and Literature 76
Center for Learning and Academic Success 43 Global Studies 263
English Language Institute 44 History 107
Enrollment Services 44 Humanities 79
First Year Seminar (FYS 1) 44 Journalism and Communication Studies 130
Information Technology 44 Managerial Sciences 183
International Student Services 45 Mathematics 99
LIU Promise 45 Media Arts 137
Mathematics Center 45 Music 148
Multimedia Language Laboratory 45 Nursing 53
Student Support Services 45 Occupational Therapy 241
Testing Center 46 Performing Arts 146
Veteran Services 46 Philosophy 83
Writing Center 46 Physical Therapy 252
SPECIAL PROGRAMS 47 Physician Assistant Studies 252
After School Program - FUN (Family UNiversity) 47 Physics 102
CSTEP 47 Political Science 110
LIU Gear Up 47 Psychology 115
Outreach Programs 47 Public Health 252
HONOR SOCIETIES 49 Respiratory Care 253
Department Honor Societies 49 Social Science 126
Academic Honor Societies 50 Social Work 257
LIU BROOKLYN LIBRARY 51 Sociology-Anthropology 118
Teaching, Learning and Leadership 202
HARRIET ROTHKOPF HEILBRUNN SCHOOL OF NURSING 52
Technology, Innovation and Computer Science 193
RICHARD L. CONOLLY COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND 61
SCIENCES Theatre 150
School of Arts and Communication Visual Arts 165
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND 175
LIU BROOKLYN MINORS 291
INFORMATION SCIENCES
LIU BROOKLYN APPROVED PROGRAMS 292
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION 199
LIU TRUSTEES AND SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM 295
SCHOOL OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS 215
LIU BROOKLYN FACULTY 296
LIU GLOBAL 261
LIU PHARMACY 289
PROGRAMS
Athletic Training, Health and Exercise Science 217
Biology 88
Chemistry and Biochemistry 95
Communication Sciences and Disorders 64
Dance 146
Diagnostic Medical Sonography 237
Economics 104
English 70
Finance, Law, Accounting and Taxation 177
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, Bulletin 2016 - 2017
LIU
Accreditation and Program Registration
Long Island University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market
Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104; 267-284-5000; website: www.msche.org. The Middle States Commission on
Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by
the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The degree and certificate programs are approved and
registered by the New York State Department of Education.
LIU Brooklyn Undergraduate Bulletin 2016 - 2017 Page 4
2016 - 2017
Undergraduate Bulletin
1 University Plaza, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11201-5372
General Information: 718-488-1000
www.liu.edu/brooklyn
Admissions: 718-488-1011
Email:
Notice to Students: The information in this publication is accurate as of September 1, 2016. However, circumstances may require that a given course be withdrawn or alternate offerings be
made. Therefore, LIU reserves the right to amend the courses described herein and cannot guarantee enrollment into any specific course section. All applicants are reminded that the
University is subject to policies promulgated by its Board of Trustees, as well as New York State and federal regulation. The University therefore reserves the right to effect changes in the
curriculum, administration, tuition and fees, academic schedule, program offerings and other phases of school activity, at any time, without prior notice.
The University assumes no liability for interruption of classes or other instructional activities due to fire, flood, strike, war or other force majeure. The University expects each student to be
knowledgeable about the information presented in this bulletin and other official publications pertaining to his/her course of study and campus life. For additional information or specific
degree requirements, prospective students should call the campus Admissions Office. Registered students should speak with their advisors.
, Bulletin 2016 - 2017
Writing Across the Curriculum 25
TABLE OF CONTENTS Computer Literacy 26
LIU 4 Other Requirements 26
ABOUT LIU BROOKLYN 5 AWARDS 27
Mission Statement 5 Departmental Awards 27
Overview 5 Special Awards 27
Undergraduate and Graduate Offerings 5 Service Awards 29
University Policies 6 Athletic Awards 29
DIRECTORY 7 REGISTRATION 30
ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2016-2017 9 Course Registration 30
ADMISSION 11 Matriculation 30
Admission Policies and Procedures 11 Leave of Absence 30
Application Process and Program Deadlines 11 Withdrawal 30
Complete Applications 11 Auditing of Courses 31
Submitting Applications and Supporting Credentials 12 Student Access to Educational Records 31
Admission to the University 12 Administrative Matters 31
Notification of Admission Decision 14 TUITION AND FEES 32
New Student Enrollment 14 Rate Schedule 32
Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) 15 Residence Life Rates 32
Enrollment and Admission Programs 15 Financial Policies 33
Readmission 16 Payment Plans 34
New York State Immunization 16 Student Health Insurance 34
Graduation Rate 16 FINANCIAL AID 35
LIU BROOKLYN HONORS COLLEGE 17 Application Process 35
ACADEMIC POLICY 22 Awards 35
Academic Responsibility 22 Standards for Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) 37
Promotion from Class to Class 22 CAMPUS LIFE AT LIU BROOKLYN 39
Grades and Symbols 22 Athletics 39
Quality Points 22 Campus Ministry 39
Recognition of Superior Scholarship 22 Cultural Programs and Exhibitions 39
Attendance and Tardiness 22 Living on Campus 39
Absence from Tests and Examinations 22 Public Safety 39
Academic Good Standing, Probation and Dismissal 23 Student Life 39
Academic Integrity 23 FACILITIES 41
Discipline 23 Arnold and Marie Schwartz Gym 41
Appeals Process 23 Downtown Brooklyn Speech-Language Hearing Clinic 41
Criminal Background and Drug Testing 24 Kumble Theater for the Performing Arts 41
Definitions 24 Psychological Services Center 41
Related Curricular Matters 24 Steinberg Wellness Center / Wellness, Recreational and Athletic
41
Center (WRAC)
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 25
Student-Run Businesses 42
Placement Examinations 25
STUDENT SERVICES AND RESOURCES 43
Orientation 25
Alumni Community 43
Core Curriculum 25
LIU Brooklyn Undergraduate Bulletin 2016 - 2017 Page 2
,LIU Brooklyn
Bookstore 43 Foreign Languages and Literature 76
Center for Learning and Academic Success 43 Global Studies 263
English Language Institute 44 History 107
Enrollment Services 44 Humanities 79
First Year Seminar (FYS 1) 44 Journalism and Communication Studies 130
Information Technology 44 Managerial Sciences 183
International Student Services 45 Mathematics 99
LIU Promise 45 Media Arts 137
Mathematics Center 45 Music 148
Multimedia Language Laboratory 45 Nursing 53
Student Support Services 45 Occupational Therapy 241
Testing Center 46 Performing Arts 146
Veteran Services 46 Philosophy 83
Writing Center 46 Physical Therapy 252
SPECIAL PROGRAMS 47 Physician Assistant Studies 252
After School Program - FUN (Family UNiversity) 47 Physics 102
CSTEP 47 Political Science 110
LIU Gear Up 47 Psychology 115
Outreach Programs 47 Public Health 252
HONOR SOCIETIES 49 Respiratory Care 253
Department Honor Societies 49 Social Science 126
Academic Honor Societies 50 Social Work 257
LIU BROOKLYN LIBRARY 51 Sociology-Anthropology 118
Teaching, Learning and Leadership 202
HARRIET ROTHKOPF HEILBRUNN SCHOOL OF NURSING 52
Technology, Innovation and Computer Science 193
RICHARD L. CONOLLY COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND 61
SCIENCES Theatre 150
School of Arts and Communication Visual Arts 165
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND 175
LIU BROOKLYN MINORS 291
INFORMATION SCIENCES
LIU BROOKLYN APPROVED PROGRAMS 292
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION 199
LIU TRUSTEES AND SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM 295
SCHOOL OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS 215
LIU BROOKLYN FACULTY 296
LIU GLOBAL 261
LIU PHARMACY 289
PROGRAMS
Athletic Training, Health and Exercise Science 217
Biology 88
Chemistry and Biochemistry 95
Communication Sciences and Disorders 64
Dance 146
Diagnostic Medical Sonography 237
Economics 104
English 70
Finance, Law, Accounting and Taxation 177
Page 3 LIU Brooklyn Undergraduate Bulletin 2016 - 2017
, Bulletin 2016 - 2017
LIU
Accreditation and Program Registration
Long Island University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market
Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104; 267-284-5000; website: www.msche.org. The Middle States Commission on
Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by
the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The degree and certificate programs are approved and
registered by the New York State Department of Education.
LIU Brooklyn Undergraduate Bulletin 2016 - 2017 Page 4
