Senate Bill No.: 0405-15
UNIVERSITY SENATE
UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
Introduced by:
Graduate Academic Council
Date:
March 12, 2005
PROPOSAL TO AMEND UNIVERSITY GRADUATE POLICY PERTAINING TO
THE CERTIFICATE OF ADVANCED STUDY
IT IS HEREBY PROPOSED THAT THE FOLLOWING BE ADOPTED:
1.
That the University Senate approves the attached proposal as approved and
recommended by the Graduate Academic Council.
2.
That this proposal be forwarded to the President for approval.
Graduate Academic Council
2004-05
Rationale for proposed change in policy:
REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS GOVERNING THE CERTIFICATES OF ADVANCED
STUDY
The Council proposes that the requirement for full-time study in Education C.A.S. programs be dropped
from campus policy. This follows on a recommendation received from the School of Education toward that
end. Residency policies pertaining to doctoral programs were devolved to the program faculty as
authorized by the University Senate in 1999. An accompanying shift in residency authority for the C.A.S.
programs in Education was not included due to oversight. C.A.S. programs outside the School of
Education have no such full-time residency requirement and the faculty within the School of Education
seek the same for their programs.
REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS GOVERNING THE CERTIFICATES OF ADVANCED
STUDY
Certificate of Advanced Study Award
A Certificate of Advanced Study attesting to advanced preparation and competence may be earned for the
completion of organized programs which normally extend at least one year beyond the master's degree
Many of these programs operate in conjunction with doctoral programs, and essentially the same academic
and admission standards apply.
Credit Requirement
Each program leading to a certificate of advanced study includes a minimum of 48 (60 for those in
education) credits of appropriate graduate study. Refer to descriptions of individual programs for required
courses and distributions.
Residence Study and Advanced Standing
Of the minimum number of credits of graduate study beyond the baccalaureate established for a certificate
in a particular field, at least one-half must be completed in resident graduate study at this University.
An applicant for admission to a program leading to a 60-credit certificate who holds a master's degree with
an appropriate specialization may apply for admission with advanced standing not to exceed 30 credits.
Comprehensive Examination
Satisfactory completion of a comprehensive examination in education and in the field of specialization is
required in each program in education. Satisfactory completion of a comprehensive examination in school
psychology is required in that program.
Statute of Limitations
All requirements for the certificate must be completed within six calendar years from the date of initial
registration in the program.
This statute apply equally to students who enter with or without advanced standing and to students who
formally change their areas of specialization after admission and study in one advanced program.
