Stern College is the University's college of arts and sciences for women. It was established in 1954 through a major gift by the late Max Stern, a prominent community leader and honorary chairman of the University's Board of Trustees, in memory of his parents, Emanuel and Caroline Stern.

Stern College is a unique institution offering curricula designed to prepare modern young women for careers, graduate study, and increasing responsibilities in the community, while also embodying the unique concept that the values of Judaism have a meaningful relevance to the general culture of Western civilization.

In addition to the curriculum leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree, students participate in programs of Jewish studies, offered through the Rebecca Ivry Department of Jewish Studies, providing intensive analysis of classic texts in the Hebrew and Aramaic originals. Designed to deepen ethical and philosophical insight and values, they also afford valuable supplementary training in research methods and independent work. Students may also receive a Hebrew Teacher's Diploma and an Associate in Arts degree in Jewish Studies.

The Stern College buildings in midtown Manhattan house classrooms, lecture halls, Rae Kushner Lobby, Hedi Steinberg Library, Hirsch/ Polackoff Computer Center, art studios, a writing center, a gym, the dining hall, administration and faculty offices, laboratories, lounge space, and the Louis Koch Auditorium. The College's central location affords easy access to New York's great cultural features.

Bachelor of Arts

All majors at Stern College lead to the degree of Bachelor of Arts. Majors in Accounting and Business & Management, leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science, are offered through the Sy Syms School of Business.

Majors

Each student must select one subject as a major. Subjects in which the student may major are listed below. Additional information is available in the Dean’s Office.

Biology

Chemistry

Computer Sciences

Economics

Education

English Literature

English/Communications

History

Jewish Studies

Mathematics

Philosophy

Political Science

Pre-Engineering

Psychology

Shaped Major

Sociology

Speech and Drama

Speech/Communications Disorders

Pre-Law advisement is offered.

Combined and joint programs in business administration, dentistry, engineering, Jewish education, Jewish studies, nursing, occupational therapy, optometry, podiatric medicine, physical therapy and social work are available.

Regardless of how much transfer credit is granted to a student, at least 60% of the required credits in the major must be taken at Stern College.

The approval of both the senior professor of the subject in which the student is majoring and the Office of the Dean are necessary for a substitution of one course for another in the requirements for the major.

Only courses in which grades of C- or better were earned may be used to meet the requirements in a student's major. (This applies only to courses in the subject itself, and not to correlate requirements.)

Minors

A student may choose a minor subject and have it listed on her permanent record upon her written request at least a month prior to graduation.

Subjects in which it is possible to minor are listed below:

American Studies

Art

Biology

Chemistry

Computer Sciences

Economics

English

French

History

Jewish Studies

Mathematics

Music

Philosophy

Political Science

Psychology

Sociology

Spanish

Speech and Drama

Students may select a Business minor offered through Sy Syms School.

At least 60% of the credits toward a minor must be taken at Stern College. Only courses in which grades of C- or better were earned may be counted toward the minor.

Bachelor's Degree Requirements

a. Credit requirement: 128 credits.

b. Residence requirement: Students must be in residence at Stern College in New York at least 4 semesters, taking at least 12 credits each semester. Students graduating from high school as of May 1998 must complete at least 84 credits at Stern College. At least 24 of the last 35 credits must be taken at Stern College. The normal amount of time for the completion of the degree is four years; students are expected to complete all work within six years of the date of admission to a college, excluding time lost because of illness.

A superior student who is admitted to a professional school at the end of her junior year at Stern College should consult the Office of the Dean about the possibility of earning a bachelor's degree from the College through the Professional Option Plan.

c. Grade requirement: An average of 2.0 or better in all studies as well as in the major and/or minor, and a grade of C- or better in all courses used to meet the major requirement.

d. Exit requirements: To be eligible for graduation, each senior must pass an exit examination or complete a research paper or a project in her major. These are described in an announcement available from the Office of the Dean.

e. Administrative requirements:

1. Approbation of the faculty and the President.

2. Filing of an Application for Degree during the registration period of the semester in which the student completes all requirements.

f. Course requirements: All students are required to complete courses in General Studies, in Hebrew Language, Literature and Culture, and in their major.

2. Hebrew Language, Literature, and Culture 32-50 credits: Stern College has extensive offerings in the field of Hebrew language and literature and Jewish culture and civilization (hereafter called Jewish Studies) offered through the Rebecca Ivry Department of Jewish Studies. Courses are available for students with little or no background, for those with some background, and for those with an extensive background.

The courses in the disciplines of Bible, Hebrew, Jewish Education, Jewish History, Jewish Philosophy, and Judaic Studies offered at Stern College constitute the Jewish Studies Program, which consists of a Core segment plus 14 additional Jewish Studies credits. Regardless of transfer credit, a minimum of 18 credits in Jewish Studies must be taken at the College. A minimum of 2 credits in Jewish Studies is required in each semester of full- time study at Stern College.

a. Core segment (18-36 credits)

(These requirements are modified for transfer students who spend less than four years at Stern College, and for students in combined or joint programs. Consult the Office of the Registrar for details.)

The Core segment is a unit of 3 classes consisting of eight to nine hours of lecture per week, is required during each of the first six semesters of full-time attendance at Stern College.

The courses in the Core segment are chosen by the student to meet the distribution requirement below.

Credit for the Core segment is 3 to 6 credits each semester as determined by the student at the time of registration.

A separate permanent record is maintained for the Core segment, on which each course and its grade are recorded.

The average is transferred as one composite grade entitled Hebraic Studies on the SCW transcript. The composite average is transferred as follows:

3.668-4.000 = A
3.334-3.667 = A-
3.001-3.333 = B+
2.668-3.000 = B
2.334-2.667 = B-
2.001-2.333 = C+
1.668-2.000 = C
1.334-1.667 = C-
1.001-1.333 = D+
0.668-1.000 = D
0.334-0.667 = D-
0.000-0.333 = F

b. Additional credits
Each student must complete a total of 14 additional Jewish Studies credits chosen to meet the distribution requirements.

c. Distribution requirements

Bible: Six courses totaling a minimum of 15 credits.

Judaic Studies: Six courses totaling a minimum of 15 credits.

Jewish History: Two courses totaling a minimum of 5-6 credits.

Jewish Philosophy: Two courses totaling a minimum of 4-6 credits.

Hebrew: The requirement depends on the level to which a student is assigned on entering SCW:

Students assigned to HEB 1101, 1102, 1103, or 1104: six courses.

Students assigned to HEB 1203 or 1204: four courses.

Students assigned to HEB 1205 or higher: three courses.

3. Requirements for Majors and Minors

American Studies

Minor: The American Studies minor offers students the opportunity to examine culture and society in the United States from an interdisciplinary perspective. Students will develop an awareness of specific patterns in U.S. history, literature, and politics and, at the same time, develop a set of analytical skills for synthesizing the broad range of experiences which make up a "culture" or "civilization." Five courses: 1 American Literature & Culture core course (English 2911;2912; 2913); 1 course in U.S. History; and 3 additional courses dealing primarily with the United States, selected from the following disciplines: Art; Economics; English; History; Jewish History; Music; Political Science; Sociology; Speech & Drama.

Art

Major: Students may elect a shaped major with emphasis on Art or Art Therapy.

Minor: ART 1050, 1051 or 1052 plus 12 additional Art credits.

Biology

Major: BIO 1011C, 1012C (Lecture and Laboratory) and 20 additional BIO credits, including four advanced laboratory courses in specific areas (see departmental sheets; CHE 1045-1046 (Lecture and Laboratory); two courses chosen from MAT 1412, MAT 1413, STA 1021, and COM 1315C. Strongly recommended are Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics.

Minor: BIO 1011, 1012 (Lecture and Laboratory) and 10 additional BIO credits, at least 8 of which must be in advanced laboratory courses. Biochemistry may count towards a Biology minor.

Chemistry

Major: CHE 1045-1046 (Lecture and Laboratory); CHE 1122 or 1123,1124; CHE 1213, 1214 (Lecture and Laboratory); CHE 1415, 1416; CHE 1937 or 1938; MAT 1412, 1413; PHY 1031, 1032 or 1041, 1042 (Lecture and Laboratory); and one additional course in Chemistry.

Minor: CHE 1045, 1046 (Lecture and Laboratory); CHE 1122 or 1123 or 1415; CHE 1213, 1214 (Lecture and Laboratory); and one additional course in Chemistry.

Computer Sciences

Major: COM 1351C, 1336C, 1502, 1503, 2101C, or 3402, 3610 or 3640 3543, 3544; 9 additional credits in COM advanced electives chosen with the approval of the discipline advisor; MAT 1412, 1413, 2105. Recommended: PHY 1041-1042 R&L, 1742. Students interested in computer hardware should take COM 2101 C and 2146C. Note also the Computer track of the Mathematics major.

Minor: COM 1315C, 1336C, 1502, 3543 and 6 additional credits in COM electives approved by the discipline adviser; MAT 1412, 1413.

Economics

Major: ECO 1011, 1021, 1101, 1201 (or 1221); STA 1021; 15 additional credits in ECO courses. Finance 1408 and up to 6 additional credits in courses in the Sy Syms School may count toward the major. Students planning graduate study in economics are advised to take ECO 1421 and MAT 1412, 1413.

Minor: 18 credits including ECO 1011, 1021.

Education

Majors in Education (Pre-K-6) may choose from two tracks, General Elementary Education and Early Childhood. Each track leads to Provisional Certification Pre-K-6 in New York State. In addition to specific course and fieldwork requirements for certification, students receive training in issues related to substance abuse and child abuse and must meet minimum proficiency standards on the New York State Teaching Certification Examination (LAST and ATS-W). See Departmental Information Sheet for additional information.

Major: Elementary Education Track. EDU 1210, 2301, 2302, 2303B, 2304, 2301L, 2307, 1210, 2930, 2940, 4003 or 4004, EDU elective, MAT 3810, PSY 1010, PSY 1110 and 3 credits of English literature.

Early Childhood Track. EDU 1210, 2130 & 2130L, 2131 & 2131L, 2132 & 2132L, 2301, 2301L, 2303, 2890, 2930, 2945, 4003 or 4004, EDU Elective; MAT 3810; PSY 1010, 1110; and 3 credits of English Literature.

English

Major: English literature track. ENG 2003, 2004, 4960, 4970, and 21 credits of English electives, 15 of which must be in literature. English communications track. Students may take one of four options which are interdisciplinary in nature and stress critical writing skills along with training in various forms of media: Advertising, Public Relations, Journalism, and Creative Writing. Stern College offerings in these areas may be supplemented by courses in Marketing offered by Sy Syms School and by courses offered at Fashion Institute of Technology. It is strongly recommended that all English Communications students complete at least one internship. See departmental major sheet for additional information.

Minor: 6 credits from ENG 2003, 2004, 2610, 2611, 2612 and 9 additional ENG credits.

French

Minor: 18 credits in FRE courses; 2101-2102 (or 2125-2126 and 2127-2128) and 1421 must be included, while 1101-1102 and courses numbered in the 3000's may not be included.

History

Major: HIS 1001, 1002, 4930 and an additional 21 credits in HIS courses, of which 6 credits must be in American History. With the permission of the senior professor, up to 6 credits in Jewish History (in excess of those required by the Jewish Studies distribution requirement) may be counted toward the major.

Minor: HIS 1001, 1002 and 9 additional credits in HIS courses. Up to 3 credits in Jewish History (in excess of those required by the Jewish Studies distribution requirement) may be counted toward the minor.

Jewish Education

Major: See informational sheet for the Hebrew Teacher's Diploma. A joint bachelor's-master's program in Jewish Education (see page 21) is offered together with Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration. Interested students should consult the Office of the Registrar.

Jewish Studies

Major: 24 credits at the advanced level beyond those used to meet general degree requirements with a concentration in one or two of the areas: Bible, Hebrew, Jewish History, Jewish Philosophy, Judaic Studies. At most two courses may be outside the area or areas of concentration.With written permission, graduate courses in Jewish Studies may count toward the requirements for the major. Interested students must apply for permission to take such courses and specify that they wish them to count toward the major.

A joint bachelor's-master's program in Jewish Studies is offered with Bernard Revel Graduate School. Interested students should consult the Office of the Registrar.

Minor: 15 credits on the advanced level beyond those used to meet general degree requirements with a concentration in one or two of the areas: Bible, Hebrew, Jewish History, Jewish Philosophy, Judaic Studies. No courses may be outside the area or areas of concentration.

Mathematics

Major: General Track: MAT 1412, 1413, 1510, 1520, 1521, 2105, and 12 additional credits in advanced MAT courses (STA 1320 and 1460 may be counted); also three correlate courses approved by the senior professor (PHY 1041-1042 R&L and COM 1315C are strongly recommended). Students interested in actuarial mathematics are advised to take STA 1320 and 1460, COM 4541, and MAT 3301, 3302: Topics in Actuarial Mathematics. For such students, ECO 1011, 1021 are recommended correlates.

Computer Track: MAT 1412, 1413, 1510, 2105 and four additional advanced MAT courses approved by the senior professor including one of the following sequences: (1) MAT 1520, 1521; (2) MAT 2215, 2216; (3) STA 1320, 1460 (COM 1502, 1503 count as advanced MAT courses). Also COM 1315C, 1336C, 3543, 3544, 2101C (or 3402) and two additional COM courses (excluding 1502, 1503, 3110, 3120, 3901-4).

Minor: MAT 1412, 1413 and 12 additional MAT credits in a planned course of study approved by the senior professor. The normal sequence of courses in the first two years is 1412, 1413, 1510, and 2105. A mathematics placement examination is administered during the period of orientation. This test must be taken by a student before registering for MAT 1160, 1412.

Music

Minor: MUS 1111 and an additional 15 credits distributed among music literature and history, music theory, musical performance, and applied studies.

Nursing

A combined program in Nursing is offered by Stern College in conjunction with New York University School of Education, until fall 2000. The program leads to the B.A. degree from SCW as well as a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from NYU. It is characterized by three years of pre-professional study at SCW, followed by two years of professional study at NYU.

Pre-professional Segment: The pre-professional segment of the program provides a thorough foundation in the humanities and social sciences, intensive Jewish studies, and the opportunity for in-depth study in the sciences to prepare the student for the professional component.

Required Courses: General Studies: 10 credits of Basic Courses (including Math), 12 credits of Humanities, 9 credits of Social Sciences and a writing course.

Jewish Studies: Students select 14 additional credits beyond the required four semesters of Core. (Core refers to a unit of three courses of Jewish Studies at SCW, consisting of 8-9 hours of class per week.) Courses are chosen from among Bible, Hebrew language, Jewish Philosophy, Jewish History, and Judaic Studies.

Occupational Therapy

Combined program in Occupational Therapy is offered by Stern College in conjunction with Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons. Three years of study at Stern College are followed by two years at the cooperative institution.

The 5-year programs leads to a B.A. degree from Stern College and a master's degree from the cooperative institution. Yeshiva University confers the B.A. degree upon the successful completion of the fourth year of study, and the cooperative school confers the master's degree upon completion of the entire program.

Pre-professional Segment. The pre-professional segment of the program provides a thorough foundation in the humanities and social sciences, intensive Jewish studies, and the opportunity for in-depth study in the sciences to prepare the student for the professional component.

Required Courses. General Studies: 10 credits of Basic Courses (including Statistics), 12 credits of Humanities, and 9 credits of Social Sciences.

Jewish Studies:
Students select 14 additional credits beyond the required four semesters of Core. (Core refers to a unit of three courses of Jewish Studies at SCW, consisting of 8-9 hours of class per week.) Courses are chosen from among Bible, Hebrew Language, Jewish Philosophy, Jewish History, and Judaic Studies.

Major: Students shape a major which includes courses in Biology, Anatomy, Physiology, Physics, and Psychology.

Philosophy

Major: 30 credits, at least 21 in PHI courses. The remaining 9 may be in JPH courses (in excess of those required for the Jewish Studies distribution) chosen with the written approval of the senior professor.

Minor: 15 credits, at least 12 in Philosophy courses; the remaining 3 may be in Jewish Philosophy courses (in excess of those required by the Jewish Studies distribution) chosen with the written approval of the senior professor.

See also the minor in Jewish Philosophy.

Political Science

Major: 30 credits. POL 1001, 1040 and at least one course from each of the following groups: (1) American Studies (1100, 1441, 1510, 1600, 1650, 1900); (2) Comparative Politics (1310, 1320, 1340, 1364); (3) International Politics (1503, 1540); (4) Political Philosophy (1700, 1801, 1802, 1862). Problems in Politics (1091-1099) courses may be used to fulfill a group requirement if approved by the senior professor. HIS 2510 may count toward the major and minor; STA 1021 may be counted toward the major.

Minor: 15 credits including POL 1001 or 1040 and at least one course from each of the following groups: (1) 1310, 1320, 1340, 1364, 1503; (2) 1801, 1802; 1862 (3) 1100, 1210, 1441, 1460, 1600.

Pre-Engineering

Students interested in a career in Engineering have the option of majoring in Pre-Engineering or choosing from a variety of related majors including chemistry, physics, mathematics and computer science.

Major:

CHE 1045-1046 (lecture and laboratory); MAT 1412, 1413, 2105, 1510, 2601; PHY 1041-1042R&L, 1120 or 1621; COM 1315C; ECO 1011. Additional electives, such as PHY 1221B, 1222B, 1321, 1510, and 1724 are recommended for specific fields in Engineering.

The University has Combined Plans with Columbia University. Under the 3-2 plan, a student who attends Yeshiva University for three years, maintains a 3.000 average, and receives the recommendation of the Pre-Engineering Adviser is admitted to Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science as a junior. The student attends Columbia for two years and, at the successful completion of the program, YU confers the Bachelor of Arts degree and Columbia confers the Bachelor of Science degree. Under the 4-2 plan, for which a 3.300 average is required, the student takes an appropriate bachelor's degree at YU and, after two additional years of study at Columbia, receives the master's degree, bypassing the bachelor's degree in Engineering.

Students in the Combined Plan must maintain registration at YU until they receive the B.A. degree. They must meet the same requirements for graduation as all students who spend three years in residence at the University. The Jewish Studies requirement is modified - 4 semesters Core plus 14 additional credits.

Students interested in the Pre-Engineering options are urged to discuss their specific course of study with the Pre-Engineering Adviser each semester prior to registration.

Pre-Law

In conformity with the statement on prelegal education of the Association of American Law Schools, Yeshiva University strongly urges pre-law students to pursue a course of study which develops: a) critical understanding of the human institutions and values with which the law deals; b) creative and systematic thought processes; c) precise communication skills.

No specific major is required, since these objectives can be achieved within various academic disciplines.

Students interested in Pre-Law are urged to discuss their specific course of study with the Pre-Law Adviser each semester prior to registration.

Psychology

Major: 30-31 credits: PSY 1010, 1110, 2100C (or SOC 1504 with permission of department), 3800. One course from each of the following groups: (1) PSY 1120, 1301, 2414, 2430, 3411, 4911, 4931; (2) PSY 1113, 1601, 2101, 2111, 2150, 3804. STA 1021 is also required.

A student who is planning to do graduate work should consult the senior professor concerning a program of courses as well as other preparation necessary for graduate study.

Minor: 18 credits in PSY, including PSY 1010. STA 1021 may count.

Shaped Major

Students may structure an individual major-either interdisciplinary or in one field-specifically designed to meet their needs and interests. Interested students should meet with the Shaped Major Adviser after completion of at least 24 credits and then submit the Shaped Major application form to the Office of the Registrar for review and approval of the Dean. Students wishing to undertake a Combined Plan in Occupational Therapy with Columbia, the joint program with Wurzweiler School of Social Work, or a program in one of a variety of areas in Art and Fashion at the Fashion Institute of Technology should develop a Shaped Major to accommodate the special requirements of these programs.

Sample Programs in Art:
1) Studio Art Shaped Major-33 to 36 credits including 27 to 32 credits in Studio Art, 3 courses in Art History an exit project.

2) Art History Shaped Major-34 credits in Art History including Art 1051 and 1052 senior seminar and senior theses.

3) Art Therapy Shaped Major-Art Shaped Major including 4 courses in studio art, plus a minor in Psychology.

Social Work

A joint five-year program in social work is offered in conjunction with Wurzweiler School of Social Work, leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master of Social Work degree. During the first three years, students complete their general studies and modified Jewish studies requirements as well as at least 18 credits toward an individually designed major (see informational sheet). Qualified students then enter the program at Wurzweiler, on the Main Campus.

Interested students should consult the Office of the Dean of their school.

Sociology

Major: SOC 1001, 1504, 1643 or 1644 and an additional 21 credits in SOC courses. STA 1021 and PSY 3105 may count toward the major. STA 1021 is highly recommended.

Minor: SOC 1001, 1504, and an additional 9 credits in SOC courses. STA 1021 and PSY 3105 may be counted.

Spanish

Minor: 18 credits in SPA courses numbered 1201 or higher.

Speech and Drama

Major. General Track. SPE 1010 and an additional 28 elective credits, at least 18 in SPE courses; the other 10 chosen with the approval of the senior professor, may be interdisciplinary, in advanced electives related to the student’s academic and professional goals (at least 4 are generally recommended to be in English). No more than 4 credits in Theater Workshop may be counted toward the major.

Major. Communication Disorders Track: 32 credits in SPE courses as follows: 3001, 3011, 3012, 3015, 3024, 3025, 3033, 3034, 3112, 3320, 3940, 3941, or 3942A; PSY 1011 and 1113A;COM 1010C or STA 1021. BIO 1011C, 1012C are recommended to fulfill the Natural Sciences requirement. SPE 3331 and 3332 are recommended electives. Clinical and practicum courses are taken at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

Minor: SPE 1010 and 12 elective credits of which no more than 2 may be chosen from SPE 2031 through 2038. With permission of the senior professor, 4 elective credits in ENG may be used to meet the requirement.

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS - HEBREW LANGUAGE, LITERATURE, AND CULTURE: REQUIREMENTS

a. Credit Requirement: Completion of both the Core and Elective segments of the Jewish Studies Program for the B.A. degree as described above. Students in a Sy Syms School B.S. program, or a joint or combined program, must also meet the B.A. Jewish Studies requirement to receive the A.A. degree.

b. Residence requirement: The prior or simultaneous receipt of a bachelor's degree from Stern College or Sy Syms School.

c. Grade requirement: An average of 2.4 or better in all Jewish Studies courses.

d. Administrative requirements: Filing an Application for Degree during the registration period of the semester in which the student completes all requirements, and receipt of the approbation of the faculty and the President.

HEBREW TEACHER'S DIPLOMA: REQUIREMENTS

a. Credit requirement: Completion of the following courses as part of, or in addition to, the requirements for the bachelor's degree:

4 credits in Methods of Jewish Education with approval.

3 credits in Practice Teaching (JED 2945).

3 credits in Psychology (PSY 1010).

3 credits: Educational Psychology (EDU 1210).

3 credits of additional electives in EDU or advanced PSY.

b. Residence requirement: Simultaneous or prior receipt of a bachelor's degree from Yeshiva University.

c. Grade requirement: Completion of Jewish Studies requirements at Stern College on the advanced level with an average of 2.800 or better.

d. Exit requirement: Passing a comprehensive examination in Bible, a proficiency examination in Hebrew (or HEB 1409-1410), and a comprehensive examination in Jewish History (or JHI 1001-1002 or equivalent).

e. Administrative requirements: Filing an Application for Degree during the registration period of the semester in which the student completes all requirements, and receipt of the approbation of the faculty and the President.

Students who are unable to complete requirements for the Hebrew Teacher's Diploma within four years may be permitted to take sufficient courses needed to complete the requirements for the HTD during the year following their receipt of the bachelor's degree on a tuition-free basis; only registration and other fees will be charged. Students who are interested in this `Fifth-Year Plan' must apply in writing to the Chair of Jewish Studies during their lower senior semester. If the additional year is necessary and the quality and level of their work in Jewish Studies is sufficiently high, the Chair and College Dean will approve the student's admission to the plan. Holders of the Hebrew Teacher's Diploma will receive, upon application to the National Board of License for Hebrew Teachers and/or regional licensing boards, a license to teach in schools under the jurisdiction of those boards.

PLACEMENT

Placement Examination in Hebrew

Before registration, each student takes a placement examination and is assigned to the appropriate level of study: beginner's, elementary, intermediate, or advanced. (A student will not receive credit for courses on a lower level than the one on which she has been placed.) Even the beginner's level courses presuppose the student's ability to read a vocalized Hebrew text and to write the Hebrew alphabet in cursive script.

English Placement

Foreign students will be assigned to English as a Second Language based upon a placement examination upon entrance.

All other students may be required to write a placement essay during Orientation.

Foreign Language Study

A student who wishes to continue a foreign language taken in high school should use the following general rule: one year of high school study is equivalent to one semester of college study.

Students will not receive credit for college courses that duplicate what they have studied in high school.

Mathematics Placement

A placement examination, taken during Orientation, is required of all students wishing to study chemistry, mathematics and physics.

SCHOOL REGULATIONS

Regulations pertaining to Stern College alone are given here; those uniformly applicable to all undergraduate schools are given in the section University Regulations.

Attendance

At the start of the semester each student must report in person to the instructor of each class in order to learn the specific attendance, examination, and other requirements of that course. A student who does not meet these requirements may be dropped from the course.

A record of each student's attendance in each class is kept by the instructor. In performance courses (such as laboratory, public speaking, music, language, physical education) attendance is required at all class sessions. Attendance is compulsory for freshmen, students on probation, and all students in classes where the instructor requires attendance. Generally a student's attendance record is taken into account whenever there may be occasion to determine her status in the University.

Where attendance is required, absence without excuse may result in the student receiving a penalty grade which may cause her to be placed on probation or to receive an academic dismissal. Even with excused absences, if the student has missed too much to earn course credit, she will be dropped from the class and receive a grade of W.

Grades: P or N System

For the purpose of stimulating students to take coursework outside their area of specialization, each student is permitted to select one course each semester to be graded P or N. Students must apply for such a course with the Office of the Registrar. Regulations and limitations applicable to the choice of a course on the P or N system are available from the Office of the Registrar.

Internships

In several disciplines, apprenticeships are available in a setting complementary to academic coursework in the field. The internship must be supervised and approved by a faculty adviser. Internships are listed on the student's record as '(Subject) 4941.' (A second term is 4942, etc.) Credit depends on the number of hours devoted. Regulations governing internships are available in the Office of the Registrar.

Work Load

The normal number of credits for a full semester's work toward the bachelor's degree is 15.5 to 18.5. (This includes those credits transferred to the degree from the Jewish Studies Program.) No more than seven courses, including approved courses taken outside the College, may be taken in a semester.

A full-time student is defined as one who is enrolled for at least 12 credits during a 15-week semester or at least 3 credits during a 4- week session.

Students with low averages are subject to restrictions on their work load as described in the section Academic Retention, Probation and Dismissal.

Five-year Program at Stern College