College of Staten Island

Graduate Catalog 2012-2013

Registrar

Office of the Registrar

Registrar, Neila Green

Building 2A, Room 110

718.982.2120

Visit our Website: www.csi.cuny.edu/registrar

The Office of the Registrar assists students in navigating the necessities of the school. The Office performs a variety of services both online and in person for students including: registration, transcript ordering, grade reporting, enrollment certification, final examination scheduling, the schedule of classes, college catalog, academic calendars, VA benefits administration, transfer credit evaluation, degree audit, and graduation evaluation.

I.D. Cards

Each student will be provided with a photo identification card. Each semester the I.D. cards are validated upon completion of registration. Validated I.D. cards must be carried by a student on campus at all times. Duplicate I.D. cards are available at a cost of $5.

Immunization Requirement

New York State Public Health Law requires immunization against measles, mumps, and rubella for some students. All students born on or after January 1, 1957, who are enrolling for six or more equated credits must have proof of immunization on file at the College Health Center, Campus Center (1C), Room 112, one week prior to registration. Transfer students must request that their health records be transferred to College of Staten Island. New York State Public Health Law 2167 requires all students to complete and return the meningitis vaccination response form prior to registration. Information and the immunization forms are available at the Health Center and the Registrar’s Office, or you may download a copy from www.csi.cuny.edu/registrar/forms.php4.

Readmission

Graduate students who do not register for a semester and then decide to return in a subsequent semester, and who have not maintained their matriculated status, must apply for readmission at least 30 days before registration. Requirements for programs may change and students applying for readmission must meet current requirements. Students who have a GPA below 3.0 will need approval from their program coordinator. Readmission is not guaranteed and may be denied in such cases. You can download a graduate readmission form from www.csi.cuny.edu/graduatestudies.

Registration

Students must register each semester. Registration materials are sent by the Office of the Registrar prior to registration to all current, readmitted, and newly admitted students. Registration is not complete until all financial obligations have been satisfied. Programs may be changed and courses dropped or added until the end of the first week of classes. A detailed set of instructions for registration is published each semester in Semester Information Students who do not register each semester must maintain their matriculation or apply for readmission (see section under Admissions).

Veterans

The veterans advisement service is supervised by the Registrar. Assistance is available in interpreting regulations and policies of the Veterans Administration, and educational and financial counseling is offered. The Office of the Veterans Adviser is in the North Administration Building (2A), Room 110.

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Graduate Catalog 2012-2013

Message from the President

About the College

Admissions

Registrar

Tuition and Fees

Financial Aid

Academic Policies and Procedures

Academic Services/Student Services

Graduate Degrees and Certificate Programs

Doctoral Degree Programs

Graduate Programs, Disciplines, and Course Offerings

Master of Science in Accounting (MS)

Master of Science in Biology (MS)

Master of Science in Business Management (MS)

Master of Arts in Cinema and Media Studies (MA)

Master of Science in Computer Science (MS)

Graduate Programs in Education

Master of Arts in English (MA)

Master of Science in Environmental Science (MS)

Master of Arts in History (MA)

Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (MA)

Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling

Master of Science in Neuroscience, Mental Retardation, and Developmental Disabilities (MS)

Graduate Programs in Nursing

Master of Science Degree Programs

Advanced Certificate Programs

Nursing Courses

BIO 670 Pathophysiological Concepts in Health and Illness

NRS 682 Advanced Pharmacology (Effective Fall 2009)

NRS 700 Transcultural Concepts and Issues in Health Care

NRS 701 Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Practice Nursing

NRS 702 Advanced Health Assessment

NRS 703 Teaching and Learning for Cultural Competence Development

NRS 704 Cultural Competence in HealthCare: Project Development

NRS 705 Health Organizations, Policy, Financing, and Ethics

NRS 706 Applied Statistical Thinking and Methods in Health Research (Effective Fall 2009)

NRS 711 Health Care Program Development

NRS 712 Nurse as Educator

NRS 720 Advanced Practice Nursing with Adults in Community Settings (Effective Fall 2009)

NRS 721 Role Practicum: Adults in Community Settings

NRS 722 Advanced Practice Nursing with Adults in Acute Care Settings (Effective Fall 2009)

NRS 723 Role Practicum: Adults in Acute Care Settings (Effective Fall 2009)

NRS 724 Case Management for Advanced Practice Nursing

NRS 725 Primary Health Care with Young and Middle-aged Adults (Effective Fall 2009)

NRS 726 Primary Health Care with Older Adults

NRS 727 Role Practicum: Primary Health Care I (Effective Fall 2009)

NRS 728 Role Practicum: Primary Health Care II (Effective Fall 2009)

NRS 730 Nursing Research for Advanced Practice Nurses

NRS 750 Curriculum in Nursing

NRS 754 Evaluation in Nursing Education

NRS 755 Application of Leadership Models in Professional Practice

NRS 758 Teaching and Learning in Nursing Education

NRS 760 Practicum in Nursing Education

NRS 799 Thesis Option (Effective Fall 2009)

Physical Therapy Department

Topics Courses and Independent Study

Graduate Courses in Selected Disciplines

American Studies Courses

Art Courses

Biology Courses

Computer Science Courses

Dramatic Arts Courses

Environmental Science Courses

Geography Courses

History Courses

Mathematics Courses

Political Science Courses

Science Courses

Appendix

Travel Information

Index