Pre-Baccalaureate Studies
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Arts and Imaging Studies
John W Cox, Chairperson, Arts and Imaging Studies
Science and Mathematics
Vincent A. Daniele, Chairperson, Science and Mathematics
Engineering Studies
Dino Laury, Interim Chairperson, Engineering Studies
General information
The prebaccalaureate studies program is available to students who are accepted by NTID and are close to, but not fully ready for, direct entry into a baccalaureate-level program through one of the other colleges of RIT. It is a bridge program for qualified students, based on academic transcripts, scores on admissions tests and other evidence that supports a reasonable expectation of success in baccalaureate course work. Qualified students who are undecided as to a program of study may choose the prebaccalaureate studies career exploration option.
Prebaccalaureate studies is appropriate for students who need to further develop mathematics, English or discipline-related skills. The academic program is flexible and individualized, and enables students to focus on needed skills while concurrently progressing toward their chosen field of study. Students take courses taught by support department and other NTID faculty, along with entry-level courses taught in other RIT colleges. While in the program, students receive academic advising as well as career counseling.
Students do not receive a degree in prebaccalaureate studies. They apply for admission into a baccalaureate program as soon as they are academically ready and the college offering their chosen baccalaureate program reviews their application for admission. After completing an entire academic year in the program, a student must transfer to a degree-granting program in NTID or one of the other colleges of RIT.
Arts and imaging studies prerequisites:
ACT minimum score of 18
English: Placement into the Writing Seminar (0502-227) course
Mathematics: Placement into level B mathematics course, 0885-150 or higher for BFA degrees or level D, 0884-250 or higher, for BS degrees
Science: Placement into level B science course, Concepts of Measurement (0884-150) for BFA degrees or level D, 0885-250 or higher, for BS degrees
| Prebaccalaureate studies in the Schools of Art (illustration, medical illustration, fine arts studio), Design (graphic design, industrial design, interior design) and American Crafts (ceramics/ceramic sculpture, glass/glass sculpture, metal and jewelry design, woodworking/furniture design), typical course sequence. | ||
| Qtr. Cr. Hrs. | ||
| First Year | Basic Design I, II, III 2012-201, 202, 203 | 6 |
| Basic Drawing and Media I, II, III 2012-211, 212, 213 | 6 | |
| Still Photography I, II, III 2060-257, 258, 257 | 9 | |
| Liberal Arts* | 12 | |
| Prebaccalaureate courses** | 2–4 | |
| Total Quarter Credit Hours | 35–37 | |
*Please see Liberal Arts General Education Requirements for more information. Depending on placement, the writing sequence may begin with Written Communication I (0502-110), Written Communication II (0502-111) or Writing Seminar (0502-227). **Prebaccalaureate courses are available to strengthen students’ skills in critical thinking, learning strategies and specific discipline areas. Note: Portfolio of original artwork is required to determine admission. See the College of Imaging Arts and Sciences support coordinator for further information. |
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| Prebaccalaureate studies in imaging arts and sciences in the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences, professional photographic illustration option, typical course sequence | ||
| Qtr. Cr. Hrs. | ||
| First Year | Still Photography I, II, III 2060-257, 258, 259 | 3-9 |
| History and Aesthetics of Photography 2060-301, 302, 303 | 4-12 | |
| Two-D Design 2013-231, 232, 233 | 3-9 | |
| Liberal Arts* | 12 | |
| Prebaccalaureate courses** | 6–8 | |
| Total Quarter Credit Hours | 28-50 | |
*Please see Liberal Arts General Education Requirements for more information. Depending on placement, the writing sequence may begin with Written Communication I (0502-110), Written Communication II (0502-111) or Writing Seminar (0502-227). **Prebaccalaureate courses are available to strengthen students’ skills in critical thinking, learning strategies and specific discipline areas. |
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| Prebaccalaureate studies in imaging arts and sciences, biomedical photography option, typical course sequence | ||
| Qtr. Cr. Hrs. | ||
| First Year | Still Photography I, II, III 2060-257, 258, 259 | 3-9 |
| Medical Terminology 1026-301 | 3 | |
| Human Biology 1004-211 | 3 | |
| Human Biology Lab 1004-231 | 1 | |
| Liberal Arts* | 12 | |
| Prebaccalaureate courses** | 6–8 | |
| Total Quarter Credit Hours | 28-38 | |
*Please see Liberal Arts General Education Requirements for more information. Depending on placement, the writing sequence may begin with Written Communication I (0502-110), Written Communication II (0502-111) or Writing Seminar (0502-227). **Prebaccalaureate courses are available to strengthen students’ skills in critical thinking, learning strategies and specific discipline areas. |
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| Prebaccalaureate studies in imaging arts and sciences, film and video option, typical course sequence | ||
| Qtr. Cr. Hrs. | ||
| First Year | Choose one of the following: | |
| Introduction to Portable Video 2065-243 | 4 | |
| Scriptwriting I 2065-342 | 3 | |
| Film Language 2065-222 | 2 | |
| Theater electives/NTID Performing Arts** | 2–8 | |
| Liberal Arts* | 12 | |
| Prebaccalaureate courses† | 6–8 | |
| Total Quarter Credit Hours | 25–34 | |
**See College of Imaging Arts and Sciences support coordinator adviser for current information regarding theater electives. *Please see Liberal Arts General Education Requirements for more information. Depending on placement, the writing sequence may begin with Written Communication I (0502-110), Written Communication II (0502-111) or Writing Seminar (0502-227). †Prebaccalaureate courses are available to strengthen students’ skills in critical thinking, learning strategies and specific discipline areas. |
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| Prebaccalaureate studies in imaging arts and sciences, printing option, typical course sequence | ||
| Qtr. Cr. Hrs. | ||
| First Year | Choose one of the following: | |
| Graphic Media Perspectives 2082-201 | 3 | |
| New Media Perspectives 2083-201 | 3 | |
| Application of Typography and Design 2082-211 | 4 | |
| Digital Image Capture 2082-221 | 4 | |
| Color Separation Systems 2081-409 | 3 | |
| Liberal Arts* | 12 | |
| Algebra for Management Science 1016-225 | 4 | |
| Prebaccalaureate course** | 6–8 | |
| Total Quarter Credit Hours | 36–38 | |
*Please see Liberal Arts General Education Requirements for more information. Depending on placement, writing the sequence may begin with Written Communication I (0502-110), Written Communication II (0502-111) or Writing Seminar (0502-227). **Prebaccalaureate courses are available to strengthen students’ skills in critical thinking, learning strategies and specific discipline areas. |
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Science and Mathematics
| Prebaccalaureate studies in biology, biotechnology, medical sciences, environmental science, and environmental management, typical course sequence | ||
| Qtr. Cr. Hrs. | ||
| First Year | Freshman Seminar 0853-200 | 2 |
| Prebaccalaureate courses** | (2-5) | |
| Choose one group of courses: | ||
| Group A: | ||
| Human Biology I, II, III 1004-231, 232, 233 | 6 | |
| Human Biology Lab 1004-211, 212, 213 | 6 | |
| Group B: | ||
| General Biology I, II, III 1001-201, 202, 203 | 6 | |
| General Biology Lab 1001-205, 206, 207 | 6 | |
| Group C: | ||
| General and Analytical Chemistry 1011-215,
216, 217 |
7 | |
| Chemical Principles Lab I, II, III 1011-205, 206,
227§ |
7 | |
| Liberal Arts* | 12 | |
| College Algebra and Trigonometry§ 1016-204 | 4 | |
| Elementary Calculus I, II 1016-214, 215‡ | 6 | |
| Total Quarter Credit Hours | 36–43 | |
**Prebaccalaureate courses are an available option to strengthen students’ skills in critical thinking, learning strategies and specific discipline areas. *Please see Liberal Arts General Education Requirements for more information. Depending on placement, the writing sequence may begin with Written Communication I (0502-110), Written Communication II (0502-111) or Writing Seminar (0502-227). §Chemical Principles I, II and III option only for environmental management. ‡Alternative mathematics courses may be required as prerequisites, depending on placement. |
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| Prebaccalaureate studies in science, chemistry option, typical course sequence | ||
| Qtr. Cr. Hrs. | ||
| First Year | Freshman Seminar 0853-200 | 2 |
| Prebaccalaureate courses** | 2-5 | |
| Choose one group of courses: | 12-14 | |
| Group A: | ||
| General and Analytical Chemistry I, II, III
1011-215, 216, 217 |
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| Chemistry Labs 1011-205, 206, 227 | ||
| Group B: | ||
| General Chemistry I, II 1010-251, 252 | ||
| General Chemistry Lab 1010-255 | ||
| Quantitative Analysis 1008-261 | ||
| Quantitative Analysis Lab 1010-265 | ||
| Liberal Arts* | 12 | |
| Precalculus 1016-230‡ | 4 | |
| Calculus and Analytical Geometry I, II 1016-241, 242 | 12 | |
| Total Quarter Credit Hours | 42–49 | |
**Prebaccalaureate courses are available to strengthen students’ skills in critical thinking, learning strategies and specific discipline areas. *Please see Liberal Arts General Education Requirements for more information. Depending on placement, the writing sequence may begin with Written Communication I (0502-110), Written Communication II (0502-111) or Writing Seminar (0502-227). ‡Alternative mathematics courses may be required as prerequisites, depending on placement. |
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| Prebaccalaureate studies in science, math or physics options, typical course sequence | ||
| Qtr. Cr. Hrs. | ||
| First Year | Freshman Seminar 0853-200 | 2 |
| Prebaccalaureate courses** | 2-5 | |
| Choose one group of courses: | 12-15 | |
| Group A: | ||
| General Biology I, II, III 1001-201, 202, 203 | ||
| General Biology I, II, III Lab 1001-205, 206, 207 | ||
| Group B: | ||
| General and Analytical Chemistry I, II, III
1011-215, 216, 217 |
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| Chemical Principles Labs I, II, III 1011-205, 206,
207 |
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| Group C: | ||
| College Physics I, II, III 1017-211, 212, 213ठ| ||
| College Physics Labs 1017-271, 272, 273 | ||
| University Physics I, II, III 1017-311, 312, 313ठ| ||
| Liberal Arts* | 12 | |
| Calculus I, II, III 1016-251, 252, 253§ | 12 | |
| Total Quarter Credit Hours | 38–46 | |
**Prebaccalaureate courses are an available option to strengthen students’ skills in critical thinking, learning strategies and specific discipline areas. ‡Alternate mathematics courses may be required as prerequisites, depending on placement. *Please see Liberal Arts General Education Requirements for more information. Depending on placement, the writing sequence may begin with Written Communication I (0502-110), Written Communication II (0502-111) or Writing Seminar (0502-227). §Students must choose one of the two physics sequences for the physics option. |
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Engineering Studies
| Prebaccalaureate studies in engineering option, typical course sequence | ||
| Qtr. Cr. Hrs. | ||
| First Year | Freshman Seminar 0853-200 | 2 |
| Prebaccalaureate courses** | (2) | |
| Major-related courses depending on area of interest | 16 | |
| College Chemistry 1011-0208 | 4 | |
| University Physics I, II 1017-311, 312 | 8 | |
| Liberal Arts* | 12 | |
| Calculus I, II, III 1016-281, 282, 283‡ | 12 | |
| Total Quarter Credit Hours | 54–56 | |
**Prebaccalaureate courses are an available option to strengthen students’ skills in critical thinking, learning strategies and specific discipline areas. * Please see Liberal Arts General Education Requirements for more information. Depending on placement, the writing sequence may begin with Written Communication I (0502-110), Written Communication II (0502-111) or Writing Seminar (0502-227). ‡Alternative mathematics courses may be required as prerequisites, depending on placement. |
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| Prebaccalaureate studies in engineering technology option, typical course sequence | ||
| Qtr. Cr. Hrs. | ||
| First Year | Freshman Seminar 0853-200 | 2 |
| Prebaccalaureate courses** | (2) | |
| Engineering Technology Seminar 0606-101 | 2 | |
| Major-related courses depending on area of interest | 16 | |
| Liberal Arts* | 12 | |
| Technical Math I 0692-221‡ | 4 | |
| Technical Math II 0692-221‡ | 4 | |
| Calculus for Technology 1019-420‡ | 4 | |
| Total Quarter Credit Hours | 44–46 | |
**Prebaccalaureate courses are an available option to strengthen students’ skills in critical thinking, learning strategies and specific discipline areas. *Please see Liberal Arts General Education Requirements for more information. Depending on placement, the writing sequence may begin with Written Communication I (0502-110), Written Communication II (0502-111) or Writing Seminar (0502-227). ‡Alternative mathematics courses may be required as prerequisites, depending on placement. |
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