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From the Chair of the Senate Curriculum Committee
Advanced to the President
The following have been approved by the Senate Curriculum Committee and forwarded to the president for review:

Program Revisions:
B.A. Mathematics
B.A. Music
Minor in Coaching and Physical Education (formerly Minor in Coaching)

New Courses:
AAS 357 Blacks in Technology
NFS 571 Experiential Learning in Food Service Systems in Health Care

Course Revisions:
NFS 449 Nutrition Care E
PSY 442 Psychological Assessment (formerly PSY 481 Psychological Tests and Measurements)
SWK 494 Field Practicum II

Course Revisions with General Education 2023 Designations:
DIVERSITY: EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
AAS 100 Introduction to Africana Studies

WORLD HISTORY AND GLOBAL AWARENESS
AAS 305/ANT 305 Mother Africa (formerly AAS 305/ANT 305 Peoples of Africa)

Change of Status: Program Deactivations:
M.S. Urban Education
Deactivation effective December 2023; Buffalo State University will not accept new students into this program as of December 1, 2023.

Minor in Printmaking
Minor in Religious Studies
Deactivation effective fall 2024; Buffalo State University will not accept new students into this program as of May 2024.

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Advanced to the Curriculum Committee
The following have been received in the College Senate Office and forwarded to the Curriculum Committee for review:

New Program:
B.S. Business Administration/M.S. Business Management Combined Pathway

Program Revision:
B.A. Philosophy

Course Revisions:
BUS 300 International Business. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Concepts, theories, and practices of international business and the multinational corporation. Global nature of the world economy. Environmental constraints, regional issues, and functional business operations. Offered fall and spring semesters.

BUS 321 Digital Marketing and Strategy (formerly BUS 321 Marketing on the Internet). Prerequisite: BUS 320. Exploration of core principles of developing a digital marketing campaign, required strategies for conversion, and industry tools. Students gain essential knowledge of social media marketing, search engine optimization, content strategy, email marketing, and campaign key performance indicators, equipping them with the skills to excel in the dynamic digital landscape. Offered fall and spring semesters.

BUS 324 Business Communication. Prerequisites: BUS 360, business major, junior or senior standing. Communication principles, concepts, and techniques that are essential components for effective organizational behavior in a business setting. Emphasis on planning, organizing, composing, and revising business documents such as emails, memos, letters, and reports. Includes presentation skills, professional behavior in the workplace, and current and digital communication technologies. Offered fall and spring semesters.

BUS 368 Sports Management and Marketing. Prerequisites: BUS 320 and BUS 360. The administration, coordination, technical considerations, and evaluation of event-related sports. Provides professional and general education base for careers in sports and recreational management and marketing. Open to business and non-business majors. Offered fall and spring semesters.

BUS 369 Organizational Change and Development. Prerequisites: BUS 360, business major. The process of organizational change; conceptual foundation, principles, and practical applications for use in the design and development of organizations to improve organizational effectiveness in dynamic and competitive environments. Offered fall and spring semesters.

BUS 430 Strategic Management. Prerequisites: Business major, senior standing. Methods and techniques commonly used in strategic management decision making. Provides a background in strategic analysis and implementation of strategy in a global environment. Examines the total enterprise, the industry, and the competitive environment in which it operates. Capstone course that integrates all previous coursework. Offered fall and spring semesters.

BUS 460 Operations Management. Prerequisites: BUS 360, junior or senior standing. Provides a fundamental understanding of manufacturing and service operations and their role in the organization. Surveys a wide range of operations topics, including process analysis, supply chain management, capacity planning, facilities location, quality management, and production and resource planning. Offered fall and spring semesters.

SLP 401 Aural Rehabilitation. Prerequisites: SLP 303 and SLP 314. Effects of hearing loss on speech perception, speech production, and language development; amplification and intervention options for individuals with hearing loss; tinnitus assessment and treatment options; vestibular system assessment; classroom acoustics; definition, diagnosis, and management of auditory processing disorders.?Offered fall semester.

SLP 424 Speech-Language Pathology Programs in Schools. Prerequisites: SLP 305, SLP 314, and SLP 411. In-depth examination of speech-language pathology in schools, including legislative foundations, current models of service delivery, assessment and intervention procedures, organization and administration of programs, emerging trends shaping the future of school speech-language pathology programs. Offered spring semester.

SLP 516 Diagnostic Principles and Procedures. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in the speech-language pathology program. Corequisite: SLP 518. Exploration and implementation of diagnostic procedures in speech-language pathology. Emphasis on the problem-solving principles and the importance of evidence-based and culturally appropriate practice in the clinical evaluation of individuals with communication and swallowing disorders. Offered fall semester.

SLP 518 Extended Applications in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in the speech-language pathology program. Corequisite: SLP 516. Laboratory course that provides students with hands-on experience using various formal and informal assessment procedures, and with the diagnostic and therapeutic application of instrumentation commonly used in communication sciences and disorders (CSD). Offered fall semester.

Change of Status: Program Deactivations:
B.S. Applied Mathematics
Deactivation effective December 31, 2024; Buffalo State will not accept students into the program as of January 1, 2025.

Minor in Ethics
Undergraduate Certificate in Mathematical Logic
Deactivation effective December 2023; Buffalo State University will not accept new students into this program as of December 1, 2023.

Undergraduate Certificate in Statistics in Insurance
Deactivation effective fall 2027; Buffalo State University will not accept new students into this program as of fall 2027.