General information
The pre-baccalaureate 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 pre-baccalaureate studies career exploration option.
Pre-baccalaureate studies is appropriate for students who need to further develop mathematics, English, or discipline-related skills. The academic program is flexible and individualized and allows 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 pre-baccalaureate 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
Kenneth F. Hoffmann, Chairperson, Arts and Imaging Studies
Students entering pre-baccalaureate studies in arts and imaging studies will typically be required to have:
ACT: minimum score of 18
English: Placement in the Writing Seminar (0502-227) course
Mathematics: Placement in level B mathematics course, Concepts of Measurement (0884-150) or higher, for BFA degrees or level D, 0884-250 or higher, for BS degrees
Science: Placement in level B science, 0885-150 or higher, for BFA degrees or level D, 0885-250 or higher, for BS degrees
Pre-baccalaureate studies, arts and imaging studies, (schools of American Crafts, Art, and Design), typical course sequence (semesters), effective fall 2013
| Course | Sem. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| NGRD-115 | Visual Idea Development | 3 |
| NGRD-111, 211 | Drawing I, II | 6 |
| NAIS-120 | Principles of Design and Color | 3 |
| NAIS-130 | Raster and Vector Graphics | 3 |
| NGRD-140 | Graphic Design and Typography I | 3 |
| LAS-General Education | 12 | |
| NCAR-100 | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 34 | |
Please see New General Education Curriculum–Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) in the Graduation Requirements section of this bulletin for more information.
Note: Portfolio of original artwork is required to determine admission. See the College of Imaging Arts and Sciences support coordinator for further information.
Pre-baccalaureate studies, arts and imaging studies, (School of Photographic Arts and Sciences), BFA degree, typical course sequence (semesters), effective fall 2013
| Course | Sem. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| NGRP-110, 210 | Digital Photography I, II | 6 |
| NGRD-111 | Drawing I | 3 |
| NAIS-120 | Principles of Design and Color | 3 |
| NAIS-130 | Raster and Vector Graphics | 3 |
| NGRD-115 | Visual Idea Development | 3 |
| NGRD-140 | Graphic Design and Typography I | 3 |
| LAS-General Education | 12 | |
| NCAR-100 | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 34 | |
Please see New General Education Curriculum–Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) in the Graduation Requirements section of this bulletin for more information.
Pre-baccalaureate studies, arts and imaging studies (School of Photographic Arts and Sciences), BS degree, typical course sequence (semesters), effective fall 2013
| Course | Sem. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| NGRP-100 | Digital Photography I | 3 |
| NAIS-120 | Principles of Design and Color | 3 |
| NAIS-130 | Raster and Vector Graphics | 3 |
| NGRP-231 | Image Preparation | 3 |
| NGRP-232 | Image Manipulation | 3 |
| Math Course† | 3 | |
| Science Course‡ | 3 | |
| LAS-General Education | 12 | |
| NCAR-100 | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 34 | |
Please see New General Education Curriculum–Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) in the Graduation Requirements section of this bulletin for more information.
† Students may choose any mathematics course numbered NMTH-120 or higher.
‡ Students may choose any science course numbered NSCI-120 or higher.
Pre-baccalaureate studies, arts and imaging studies (film and animation option), typical course sequence (semesters), effective fall 2013
| Course | Sem. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| NGRP-220 | Videography | 3 |
| SOFA-107 | Principles of Animation | 3 |
| SOFA-103 | Film/Video Materials and Technology | 3 |
| SOFA-106 | Film Syntax | 3 |
| Theatre Electives/Performing Arts† | 3-9 | |
| LAS-General Education | 12 | |
| NCAR-100 | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 28-34 | |
Please see New General Education Curriculum–Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) in the Graduation Requirements section of this bulletin for more information.
† Please see the College of Imaging Arts and Sciences support coordinator for a list of current theater electives.
Pre-baccalaureate studies, arts and imaging studies (School of Media Sciences), typical course sequence (semesters), effective fall 2013
| Course | Sem. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| NAIS-130 | Raster and Vector Graphics | 3 |
| NAIS-150 | Page Layout I | 3 |
| NGRP-231 | Image Preparation | 3 |
| NGRP-232 | Image Manipulation | 3 |
| NGRP-245 | Color Theory and Management | 3 |
| Math Course† | 3 | |
| Science Course‡ | 3 | |
| LAS-General Education | 12 | |
| NCAR-100 | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 34 | |
Please see New General Education Curriculum–Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) in the Graduation Requirements section of this bulletin for more information.
† Students may choose any mathematics course numbered NMTH-120 or higher.
‡ Students may choose any science course numbered NSCI-120 or higher.
Engineering Studies
Dino Laury, Chairperson, Engineering Studies
Pre-baccalaureate studies, engineering option, typical course sequence (semesters), effective fall 2013
| Course | Sem. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
|
First Year Seminar |
3 |
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Pre-baccalaureate Courses† |
3 |
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Major Courses |
6 |
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PHYS-211, 212 |
University Physics I, II |
8 |
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LAS-General Education |
9 |
|
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MATH-181, 182 |
Project-based Calculus I, II‡ |
8 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 34-37 | |
Please see New General Education Curriculum–Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) in the Graduation Requirements section of this bulletin for more information.
† Pre-baccalaureate courses strengthen students’ skills in critical thinking, learning strategies, and specific discipline areas.
‡ Alternative mathematics courses may be required as prerequisites, depending on placement. If pursuing the physics option, students must choose the physics sequence.
Pre-baccalaureate studies, engineering technology option, typical course sequence (semesters), effective fall 2013
| Course | Sem. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| First Year Seminar | 3 | |
| Pre-baccalaureate Courses† | 3 | |
| Undeclared Engineering Technology Seminar | 1 | |
| Major Courses | 6 | |
| LAS-General Education | 9 | |
| PHYS-111 | College Physics I | 4 |
| MATH-111 | Pre-Calculus | 3 |
| MATH-171, 172 | Calculus A, B‡ | 6 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 34 | |
Please see New General Education Curriculum–Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) in the Graduation Requirements section of this bulletin for more information.
† Pre-baccalaureate courses strengthen students’ skills in critical thinking, learning strategies, and specific discipline areas.
‡ Alternative mathematics courses may be required as prerequisites, depending on placement. If pursuing the physics option, students must choose the physics sequence.
Liberal Studies
Jennifer L. Gravitz, Chairperson, Liberal Studies
Students entering pre-baccalaureate studies in liberal studies will typically be required to have:
ACT: Minimum composite score of 19 with a reading score of 20 and all other skill area scores of 18 or higher
English: Placement in Written Communication II (0502-111)
Mathematics: Placement in the NTID Advanced Mathematics (0885-275) course or higher
Pre-baccalaureate studies, liberal arts, typical course sequence (semesters), effective fall 2013
| Course | Sem. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| NCAR-100 | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
| First Year Major Courses | 6 | |
| LAS-General Education* | 6-9 | |
| Mathematics or Science Course‡ | 3 | |
| NTID Humanities or Social Science Courses§ | 3 | |
| Pre-Baccalaureate Courses† | 6-9 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 25-31 | |
* Please see New NTID General Education Curriculum–Liberal Arts and Sciences for more information. Depending on placement, the writing sequence may begin with Basic Writing (ENGL-099) or Writing Seminar (ENGL-150). Students should also choose one of the following: FNRT-100, HIST-102, PSYC-101, or SOCI-102.
† Pre-baccalaureate courses strengthen students’ skills in critical thinking, learning strategies, and specific discipline areas.
‡ Students may choose one of the following: NMTH-210, NMTH-250, NMTH-260, or a science course numbered NSCI-250 or higher.
§ Students may choose one of the following: any communication studies course numbered NCOM-201 or higher, or any humanities and social sciences course numbered NHSS-260 or higher.
Science and Mathematics
Vincent A. Daniele, Chairperson, Science and Mathematics
Students entering pre-baccalaureate studies in science or mathematics will typically be required to have:
ACT: Minimum composite score of 19 with reading and mathematics scores of 20 and English and science scores of 18
English: Placement in Written Communication (NENG-241)
Mathematics: Placement in NTID Advanced Mathematics (NMTH-275) course or higher
Pre-baccalaureate studies (biology, biotechnology, environmental science, environmental management, or medical sciences), typical course sequence (semesters), effective fall 2013
| Course | Sem. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| First Year Seminar | 3 | |
| Pre-baccalaureate courses# | 3-6 | |
| BIOL-101, 102 | General Biology I, II | 6 |
| BIOL-103, 104 | General Biology Lab I, II | 2 |
| LAS General Education* | 9 | |
| MATH-101 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MATH-161 | Applied Calculus‡ | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 29-32 | |
# Pre-baccalaureate 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 (NENG-241) or First Year Writing (UWRT-150).
‡ Alternative mathematics courses may be required as prerequisites, depending on placement.
Pre-baccalaureate studies in science (chemistry option), typical course sequence, (semesters), effective fall 2013
| Course | Sem. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| First Year Seminar | 3 | |
| Pre-baccalaureate courses# | 3-6 | |
| CHMG-141, 142 | General and Analytical Chemistry I, II | 6 |
| CHMG-145, 146 | General and Analytical Chemistry Labs I, II | 2 |
| MATH-181, 182 | Project-Based Calculus I, II | 6 |
| LAS General Education* | 9 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 29-32 | |
# Pre-baccalaureate 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 (NENG-241) or First Year Writing (UWRT-150).
Pre-baccalaureate studies in science (math or physics option), typical course sequence (semesters), effective fall 2013
| Course | Sem. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| First Year Seminar | 3 | |
| Pre-baccalaureate courses# | 3-6 | |
| Choose one of the following course sequences: | 8 | |
| CHMG-141, 142, 145, 146 | General and Analytical Chemistry I, II and Labs I, II | |
| PHYS-211, 212 | University Physics I, II§ | |
| Choose one of the following course sequences: | 6 | |
| MATH-171, 172 | Calculus A, B‡ | |
| MATH-181, 182 | Project-Based Calculus I, II‡ | |
| LAS General Education* | 9 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 29-32 | |
# Pre-baccalaureate courses are an 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 (NENG-241) or First Year Writing (UWRT-150).
§ If pursuing the physics option, students must choose the physics sequence.