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Note on capitalization: Full names of offices and departments are capitalized. In some cases, especially when they might otherwise be mistaken, shortened versions of those names are also capitalized: Finance and Management Office, Finance and Management; Payroll Office, Payroll.
Academic program names and disciplines are lowercased, excluding proper nouns, which retain their capitalization: master’s of English; mathematics program; She’s taking math, biology, Spanish, photography, and nutrition.
A generic term used in the plural either before or after more than one proper noun is lowercased: the Communication and Design departments, the Equity and Campus Diversity and Disability Services offices.
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A
Academic Advisement Center
Academic and Student Affairs Office
Academic Intervention Program
Academic Skills Center
Academic Standards Office
Academic Support Programs
Accounts Payable and Travel Services Office
Admissions Office
Adult Education Department
adult education—master of science (M.S.); graduate certificate
African and African American studies—undergraduate minor
aging—undergraduate minor
All College Honors Program
Alumni Affairs Office
anthropology—bachelor of arts (B.A.); bachelor of arts with honors (B.A.); undergraduate minor
Anthropology Department
applied economics—master of arts (M.A.)
applied mathematics—bachelor of science (B.S.)
applied sociology—bachelor of science (B.S.)
Archives and Special Collections—in E. H. Butler Library
art—bachelor of arts (B.A.)
art conservation—master of arts (M.A.); certificate of advanced study (C.A.S.)
Art Conservation Department
Art Education Department
art education (K–12)—bachelor of science (B.S.); postbaccalaureate teacher certification; master of science in education (M.S.Ed.)
art history—bachelor of arts (B.A.); undergraduate minor
artist in residence (n., adj.)
Artist in Residence Program
arts and letters—bachelor of arts (B.A.); bachelor of arts with honors (B.A.)
art therapy—undergraduate minor
Asarese-Matters Youth Center
Asian studies—undergraduate minor
astronomy—undergraduate minor
B
Bacon Gallery, Dr. Margaret Eschner Bacon Student Gallery—smaller gallery in Upton Hall (formerly Gallery 234)
Banner system
Barnes & Noble at Buffalo State Bookstore
Barnes & Noble College Bookstores Inc.
Bengal Club—Buffalo State's athletics booster club
Bengal News Online
the Bengals—Buffalo State athletic teams (men's and women's)
biology—bachelor of arts (B.A.); bachelor of arts with honors (B.A.); undergraduate minor; master of arts (M.A.)
Biology Department
biology education (7–12)—bachelor of science (B.S.); postbaccalaureate teacher certification; master of science in education (M.S.Ed.)
biology education (7–12, 5–6 extension)—bachelor of science (B.S.); postbaccalaureate teacher certification
BSC—Do not use. Use Buffalo State College, State University of New York. (See Buffalo State College).
Buckham Campus School
Budget Office
Buffalo State College—Do not use BSC. Use Buffalo State College on first reference; in subsequent reference, use Buffalo State.
Buffalo State College Alumni Association
Buffalo State College Athletics Hall of Fame
Buffalo State College Child Care Center (Buffalo State Child Care Center, the child care center, the center)
Buffalo State College Council (College Council, the council)
Buffalo State College Foundation (a separate entity from the Research Foundation at Buffalo State College)
Buffalo State College Housing Corporation
Burchfield Penney Art Center at Buffalo State College
business administration—bachelor of science (B.S.)
business and marketing education—bachelor of science (B.S.); postbaccalaureate teacher certification; master of science in education (M.S.Ed.)
Business Department
business economics—undergraduate minor
C
Campbell Student Union Resident Dining Hall
Campbell Student Union Retail Food Court
Campus Dining Services
Campus Life Office
Campus Services and Facilities Office
career and technical education—bachelor of science (B.S.); postbaccalaureate teacher certification; master of science in education (M.S.Ed.)
Career and Technical Education Department
Career Development Center (CDC)
Carnegie Academy for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (CASTL)
Cecilia Bard Multicultural Library for Peace
Center for China Studies
Center for Development of Human Services (CDHS)
Center for Economic and Policy Studies
Center for Economic Education
Center for Excellence in Urban and Rural Education (CEURE)
Center for Health and Social Research
Center for Southeast Asia Environment and Sustainable Development
Central Receiving
ceramics—bachelor of fine arts (B.F.A.); bachelor of science (B.S.)
certificate of advanced study (C.A.S.)—postmaster's certificate program
chemistry—bachelor of arts (B.A.); undergraduate minor
Chemistry Department
chemistry education (7–12)—bachelor of science (B.S.); postbaccalaureate teacher certification; master of science in education (M.S.Ed.)
chemistry education (7–12, 5–6 extension)—bachelor of science (B.S.); postbaccalaureate teacher certification
childhood and early childhood curriculum and instruction—master of science in education (M.S.Ed.)
childhood and early childhood education (birth–grade 6), including initial certification—master of science in education (M.S.Ed.)
childhood education (grades 1–6)—bachelor of science (B.S.)
coaching—undergraduate minor
College Judicial System/Campus Mediation Program
College Relations Office
College Senate Office (College Senate, the Senate)
College Work-Study Program (CWSP)
College Writing Program
Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (C-STEP)
Communication Department
communication design—bachelor of fine arts (B.F.A.)
communication studies—bachelor of arts (B.A.)
Comptroller's Office
computer information systems—bachelor of science (B.S.); undergraduate minor
Computer Information Systems Department
Computing and Technology Services
Computing Help Desk
Continuing Professional Studies
Copy Center
Corporate and Foundation Relations Office
Council of Deans
Counseling Center
creative studies—undergraduate minor; master of science (M.S.)
Creative Studies Department—internal designation. (See International Center for Studies in Creativity.)
Creative Studies Library—in E. H. Butler Library
creativity and change leadership—graduate certificate
criminal justice—bachelor of science (B.S.); undergraduate minor; master of science (M.S.)
Criminal Justice Department
Critical Incident Support (CIS) Team
Curriculum Materials Lab—in E. H. Butler Library
Custodial Services
CyberQuad
Czurles-Nelson Gallery—main gallery in Upton Hall
D
dance—undergraduate minor
design (ceramic, fiber, furniture, jewelry)—undergraduate minor
Design Department
deviance—undergraduate minor
Dick Smith Teaching Pavilion
dietetics: coordinated program—bachelor of science (B.S.)
dietetics: didactic program—bachelor of science (B.S.)
Dietetics and Nutrition Department
digital music production—undergraduate minor
Disability Services Office
Divisional Technology
Dr. Margaret Eschner Bacon Student Gallery, Bacon Gallery
E
early childhood and childhood education (birth–grade 6)—bachelor of science (B.S.)
early childhood education (birth–grade 2)—bachelor of science (B.S.)
earth science education (7–12)—bachelor of science (B.S.); postbaccalaureate teacher certification; master of science in education (M.S.Ed.)
earth science education (7–12, 5–6 extension)—bachelor of science (B.S.); postbaccalaureate teacher certification
earth sciences—bachelor of science (B.S.); bachelor of science with honors (B.S.)
Earth Sciences and Science Education Department
economic policy analysis—undergraduate minor
economics—bachelor of arts (B.A.); bachelor of arts with honors (B.A.); bachelor of science (B.S.)
Economics and Finance Department
educational leadership—certificate of advanced study (C.A.S.)
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
educational technology—master of science in education (M.S.Ed.)
E. H. Butler Library
electrical engineering technology: electronics—bachelor of science (B.S.)
electrical engineering technology: smart grid—bachelor of science (B.S.)
Elementary Education and Reading Department
Elms—Buffalo State's student yearbook
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
English—bachelor of arts (B.A.); undergraduate minor; master of arts (M.A.)
English Department
English education (7–12)—bachelor of science (B.S.); postbaccalaureate teacher certification; master of science in education (M.S.Ed.)
Enrollment Management Office
Environmental Health and Safety Office
environmental science—undergraduate minor
environment and society—undergraduate minor
Equity and Campus Diversity Office
Events Management Office
exceptional education dual certification: teachers of childhood special education and childhood education—bachelor of science in education (B.S.Ed.)
Exceptional Education Department
F
Facilities Planning and Institutional Studies Office
Faculty and Staff Appeal
Faculty Development Center
fashion and textile technology—bachelor of science (B.S.)
fashion design (3+1)—bachelor of science (B.S.)
fashion merchandising (3+1)—bachelor of science (B.S.)
fibers—bachelor of fine arts (B.F.A.); bachelor of science (B.S.)
Finance and Management Office
Financial Aid Office
Fine Arts Department
Flexible Theatre
foreign language education (grades 7–12; 1–6 extension)—master of science in education (M.S.Ed.)
forensic anthropology—undergraduate minor
forensic chemistry—bachelor of science (B.S.)
forensic science—master of science (M.S.)
French—undergraduate minor
French education (7–12)—bachelor of science (B.S.); postbaccalaureate teacher certification
French language and literature—bachelor of arts (B.A.)
G
general education, general education 2000 (GE2K), general education core (GEC), general education requirements
geographic information systems—undergraduate minor
geography—bachelor of arts (B.A.); undergraduate minor
Geography and Planning Department
geology—bachelor of arts (B.A.); bachelor of arts with honors (B.A.); undergraduate minor
German—undergraduate minor
Graduate School, The
Great Lakes Center
H
health and wellness—bachelor of science (B.S.)
Health and Wellness Department
Higher Education Administration Department
higher education and student affairs administration—master of science (M.S.)
Hillel
history—bachelor of arts (B.A.); bachelor of arts with honors (B.A.); undergraduate minor; master of arts (M.A.)
History and Social Studies Education Department
Homecoming/Family Weekend
hospitality administration—bachelor of science (B.S.); undergraduate minor
Hospitality and Tourism Department
human resource development—graduate certificate
Human Resource Management Office
I
Ice Arena (Buffalo State College Ice Arena)
ice rink (Buffalo State College ice rink, the ice rink at Buffalo State College)
indigenous studies—undergraduate minor
individualized studies—bachelor of science (B.S.)
industrial technology—bachelor of science (B.S.); master of science (M.S.)
Information Commons— in E. H. Butler Library
Information Services and Systems Office
Institutional Advancement Office
Institutional Research Office
Instructional Design Office
Instructional Resources
Instructional Technology (Electronic Learning Office and Instructional Resources)
Intellectual Foundations
intelligence analysis—undergraduate minor
Intercollegiate Athletics
interior design—bachelor of fine arts (B.F.A.)
Interior Design Department
International and Exchange Programs
International Center for Studies in Creativity—the Creative Studies Department as it functions externally as a nationally and internationally recognized teaching and research center. (See Creative Studies Department.)
international economics—undergraduate minor
International Education Office
International Graduate Programs for Educators Office
international relations—undergraduate minor
International Student Affairs Office
international studies—undergraduate minor
Italian—undergraduate minor
J
January Term, J-Term
journalism—bachelor of arts (B.A.)
L
leadership—undergraduate minor
Learning Communities
legal studies—undergraduate minor
Library, E. H. Butler (Butler Library, the library)
literacy specialist (birth–grade 12)—master of science in education (M.S.Ed.)
literacy specialist (grades 5–12)—master of professional studies (M.P.S.)
M
Mail Room
mathematics—bachelor of arts (B.A.); undergraduate minor
Mathematics Department
mathematics education (7–12)—bachelor of science (B.S.); postbaccalaureate teacher certification; master of science in education (M.S.Ed.)
mathematics education (7–12, 5–6 extension)—bachelor of science (B.S.); postbaccalaureate teacher certification
Maud Gordon Holmes Arboretum
McNair Scholars Program
mechanical engineering technology—bachelor of science (B.S.)
media production (formerly broadcasting)—bachelor of arts (B.A.)
Media Services—in E. H. Butler Library
medieval studies—undergraduate minor
metals/jewelry—bachelor of fine arts (B.F.A.); bachelor of science (B.S.)
meteorology and climatology—undergraduate minor
Minority Student Services Office
Modern and Classical Languages Department
Monroe Fordham Regional History Center
Morton R. Lane State University Federal Credit Union
multidisciplinary studies—master of arts (M.A.); master of science (M.S.)
museum studies—undergraduate minor; master of arts (M.A.); graduate certificate; concentration (within the master of arts in history)
music—bachelor of arts (B.A.)
Music Department
music education (pre-K–12)—bachelor of music (B.Mus.)
N
National Student Exchange Program
Newman Center Catholic Campus Ministry
News Services
New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG)
Non-Traditional Students Organization
O
Orientation and New Student Programs Office
P
painting—bachelor of fine arts (B.F.A.); undergraduate minor
Parking Services Office
Payroll Office
Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall
Perry Quad—quadrangle formed by Perry Hall, Cassety Hall, Campbell Student Union, and Chase Hall. See quads.
philosophy—bachelor of arts (B.A.); bachelor of arts with honors (B.A.); undergraduate minor
Philosophy and Humanities Department
photography—bachelor of fine arts (B.F.A.); undergraduate minor
physics—bachelor of arts (B.A.); bachelor of science (B.S.); undergraduate minor
Physics Department
physics education (7–12)—bachelor of science (B.S.); master of science in education (M.S.Ed.); master of science in education, alternative certification (M.S.Ed.); postbaccalaureate teacher certification
physics education (7–12, 5–6 extension)—bachelor of science (B.S.); postbaccalaureate teacher certification
physics-engineering, 3-2 cooperative program—bachelor of science (B.S.)
planning—undergraduate minor
Polish, Russian, and East European studies—undergraduate minor
political science—bachelor of arts (B.A.); undergraduate minor
Political Science Department
Porter Quad—quadrangle formed by Porter Hall, Bishop Hall, and Neumann Hall. See quads.
postbaccalureate teacher certification program
Precollegiate Programs: Liberty Partnerships, STEP, Talent Search, Upward Bound
President's Cabinet (formerly Vice Presidents Council)
President's Office
printmaking—bachelor of fine arts (B.F.A.); undergraduate minor
Procurement Services
Professional Applied and Computational Mathematics—master of science (M.S.)
Professional Development Schools Consortium
Professional Staff Caucus (PSC)
Project FLIGHT
Provost's Incentive Grants for Faculty Research, Scholarship, and Creativity
psychology—bachelor of arts (B.A.); bachelor of arts with honors (B.A.); bachelor of science (B.S.); bachelor of science with honors (B.S.); undergraduate minor
Psychology Department
public administration—undergraduate minor
public administration in public and nonprofit management—master of public administration (M.P.A.)
public communication—bachelor of arts (B.A.)
public management—graduate certificate program
Q
quads—See Perry Quad, Porter Quad, Rockwell Quad, Student Union Quad, Upton Quad.
quality—undergraduate minor
R
The Record—student newspaper
Reference Services Department—in E. H. Butler Library
Registrar's Office
religious studies—undergraduate minor
Research Foundation at Buffalo State College (a separate entity from the Buffalo State College Foundation, it is the campus site of the Research Foundation of the State University of New York)
Research Foundation of the State University of New York (campus site is the Research Foundation at Buffalo State College)
Residence Life Office
Rockwell Quad—quadrangle formed by Rockwell Hall, Ketchum Hall, the Donald Savage Building, and Bacon Hall. See quads.
S
safety studies—undergraduate minor
School of Arts and Humanities
School of Education
School of Natural and Social Sciences
School of the Professions
Science Teaching Center
sculpture—bachelor of fine arts (B.F.A.); undergraduate minor
Siena Program
Small Business Development Center
Social and Psychological Foundations of Education Department
social studies education (7–12)—bachelor of science (B.S.); bachelor of science with honors (B.S.); postbaccalaureate teacher certification; master of science in education (M.S.Ed.)
social studies education (7–12, 5–6 extension)—bachelor of science (B.S.); postbaccalaureate teacher certification
social welfare—undergraduate minor
social work—bachelor of science (B.S.)
Social Work Department
sociology—bachelor of arts (B.A.); undergraduate minor
Sociology Department
Spanish—undergraduate minor
Spanish education (7–12)—bachelor of science (B.S.) postbaccalaureate teacher certification
Spanish language and literature—bachelor of arts (B.A.)
special education: childhood—master of science in education (M.S.Ed.)
special education: early childhood—master of science in education (M.S.Ed.)
Special Programs Office
speech—undergraduate minor
Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic
speech-language pathology—bachelor of science (B.S.); master of science in education (M.S.Ed.)
Speech-Language Pathology Department
Student Accounts Office
Student Apartment Complex
Student Life Office
Student Support Services Program (SSSP)
students with disabilities (7–12) generalist—master of science in education (M.S.Ed.); students with disabilities (7–12) with subject extensions—master of science in education (M.S.Ed.)
Student Union Quad, the quad—main quadrangle, formed by Campbell Student Union, Bulger Communication Center, E. H. Butler Library, and Cleveland Hall. See quads.
study of understanding community, diversity, and peace (permissible to shorten to comunity, diversity, and peace when space is limited)
StudyQuad
Success Track for Academic Readiness (STAR) program
Sylvia L. Rosen Endowment for Fine Art in the Craft Media
T
Teacher Certification Office
teaching bilingual exceptional individuals—graduate certificate program
Technology Department
technology education—bachelor of science (B.S.); postbaccalaureate teacher certification; master of science in education (M.S.Ed.)
television and film arts—bachelor of arts (B.A.)
theater—bachelor of arts (B.A.); undergraduate minor
Theater Department
U
Undergraduate Research Office
United Students Government (USG)
University College
University Police Department
Upton Quad—quadrangle formed by Upton Hall, Cassety Hall, Perry Hall, and Science Building. See quads.
urban and regional analysis and planning—bachelor of science (B.S.)
V
Veterans Certification Office
Volunteer and Service-Learning Center (VSLC)
W
Warren Enters Theatre (not the Warren Enters Theatre; not Enters Theatre)
WBNY-FM 91.3—campus radio station
Weigel Health Center—includes the Pharmacy, Dental Clinic, Women's Health Services, Health Resource Center, and Health Education Services
Whispering Pines Camp—in Ellicottville, N.Y.
Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium
wood/furniture—bachelor of fine arts (B.F.A.); bachelor of science (B.S.)
Woods-Beals Endowed Chair in Urban and Rural Education
women's studies—undergraduate minor
writing—bachelor of arts (B.A.); undergraduate minor
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