Approved Curricular Actions
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Fall 2026 Approved Curricular Actions
School of Art and Design
Design Divisional Studies
New special topics course DD 380A Special Topics in Design Division Studies: Public
Art Studio, 3 cr., 6 studio/lab hrs.
Prerequisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Description: The special topics course will take advantage of the Union Square project
to guide students through every stage of producing public art in a real-world setting—from
concept development to execution.
SUNY General Education: None
SUNY GE Framework: None
SUNY Core Competency: None
Minor(s): None
Type of Course: Special Topics
Requested Date of Implementation: Fall 2026
Action: FYI Action Only
School of Business and Technology
Marketing Communications
AC 275 Global Integrated Marketing Communications, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs.:
Update prerequisite(s) from AC 111 and AC 114 and SS 141 or equivalent to AC 111 and
AC 114
Update course of study
Requested Date of Implementation: Fall 2027
Action: Approved
Textile Development and Marketing
Textile Development and Marketing, AAS degree program 1-Year:
Update related area electives to remove PH 118 Beginning Digital Photography, 2 cr.,
1 lec., 2 studio/lab hrs., and add EP 110 Introduction to Entrepreneurial Thinking
for Creatives, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs.
Requested Date of Implementation: Fall 2027
Action: Approved
Textile Development and Marketing, AAS 2-Year degree program:
Update related area electives to remove PH 118 Beginning Digital Photography, 2 cr.,
1 lec., 2 studio/lab hrs., and add EP 110 Introduction to Entrepreneurial Thinking
for Creatives, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs.
Requested Date of Implementation: Fall 2027
Action: Approved
School of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Film, Media, and Performing Arts
Film and Media BS degree program:
Add FX 373 Advanced Cinematography, 3 cr., 2 lec., 2 studio/lab hrs., to major area
in semester 5
Drop choice - see Requirements: Major/Related Area Elective(s), 3 cr., from major
area in semester 5
Update Major/Related Elective(s) choice from 15 credits to 12 credits.
Requested Date of Implementation: Fall 2027
Action: Approved
Science and Mathematics
New course SC 231 Lighting and Our Environment, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Mathematics Proficiency
Co-requisite(s): None
Description: Light and lighting technology are explored through a scientific lens.
Students learn how scientists measure and quantify the color, intensity and quality
of light sources. Field measurements of light give students hands-on experience of
the lighting in our environment. Students will also consider the health and environmental
impacts of lighting.
SUNY General Education: G3 Natural Sciences
SUNY GE Framework: Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning)
SUNY Core Competency: None
Minor(s): Sustainable Materials and Technology (SM&T)
Type of Course: Elective
Requested Date of Implementation: Spring 2027
Action: Approved
Social Sciences
- New course EC/SO 104 What We Eat, Who We Are, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs.
Prerequisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Description: This course explores food systems through the lenses of economics and anthropology, focusing on how race, class, gender, and other identities shape access, labor, and power in the production and consumption of food. Students analyze global and local food systems and evaluate real-world case studies to better understand food justice.
SUNY General Education: G4 Social Sciences
SUNY GE Framework: Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice and Social Sciences
SUNY Core Competency: Civic Discourse
Minor(s): Economics
Type of Course: Elective, Cross-Listed Course
Requested Date of Implementation: Spring 2027
Action: Approved - New course EC/MA 202 Foundations of Regression Analysis, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs.
Prerequisite(s):Mathematics Proficiency (see beginning of Mathematics section)
Co-requisite(s): None
Description: This course introduces regression analysis to students interested in economics and data analysis. Students learn how economists use regression to explain and predict real-world outcomes. Topics include simple and multiple regression, interpreting coefficients, model fit, and qualitative variables. The course applies regression analysis to economic and business questions.
SUNY General Education: None
SUNY GE Framework: Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) and Social Sciences
SUNY Core Competency: None
Minor(s): Economics, Mathematics, and Psychology
Type of Course: Elective
Requested Date of Implementation: Spring 2027
Action: Approved
Economics Minor:
Add new course EC/SO 104 What We Eat, Who We Are, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs., to minor.
Add new course EC/MA 202 Foundations of Regression Analysis, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs., to
minor.
Requested Date of Implementation: Spring 2027
Action: Approved
School of Graduate Studies
Global Fashion Management
Global Fashion Management, MPS degree program:
Move GF 551 Global Supply Chain and Sourcing, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs., from semester 2
to semester 4
Move GF 552 Strategic Management, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs., from semester 4 to semester
2
Requested Date of Implementation: Fall 2027
Action: Approved