Course Descriptions

Course Numbers

Courses numbered 100 are open to all students without prerequisites. Ordinarily, courses numbered 200, 300, and 400 have prerequisites and may not be taken by freshmen. Consult the individual department course listing for exceptions to this general policy.

Students are advised to check the course offerings before each advisement period.

The following courses may be offered during the academic year—including Summer, Fall, Intersession, and/or Spring semesters/sessions/trimesters at both SJNY Brooklyn and SJNY Long Island, unless otherwise noted. Not all of these courses will be available at night or on weekends at SJNY Brooklyn and SJNY Long Island. Consult the semestral course offerings for more specific information, including the SJNY Long Island Weekend University Trimester Program.

Online Courses: Academic departments offer courses in an online format. Check the semester course offerings for details.

Interdisciplinary

The courses listed in this section are interdisciplinary in nature. The departments to which they may be credited are listed.

Italian

Journalism

Liberal Arts

From time to time, faculty collaborate in teaching one course which explores a topic from an interdisciplinary perspective.

Library Research Strategies

Marketing

Mathematics

Music

CO-CURRICULAR WORKSHOP IN MUSIC may be offered for academic credit in accordance with the policy that students may earn 1/2 credit per semester for a total of two credits toward the degree for participation in co-curricular activities approved for credit by the faculty. Consult the Moderator of the Choral Society, Jazz Ensemble or the Music Performance Club.

Music: Studio

The emphasis of studio courses is to guide the students in discovering and expressing their creative musical potential. Exposure to varied techniques and approaches offers the beginning as well as the advanced student, a broad scope for individual growth and expression.