GRADUATE COURSE CATALOG 2019-2020 Mercyhurst University
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GRADUATE COURSE CATALOG 2019-2020 Mercyhurst University 2019–2020 Graduate Course Catalog Notice of Non-Discrimination Mercyhurst University values diversity and is committed to the goal of achieving equal opportunity for all. For that reason, Mercyhurst abides by federal, state and local law in admissions, employment and all services and programs provided. Mercyhurst does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, citizenship status, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, age, familial status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic or because of any individual’s legally protected activities. Mercyhurst complies with federal, state and local legislation and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. This policy applies to faculty, administration and staff, applicants for employment, students and applicants for educational programs and activities. Mercyhurst University prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies and to serve as the overall campus coordinator for purposes of Title IX compliance: Alice Agnew, Title IX Coordinator, 300 Old Main, 814-824-2362. The following individuals have been designated as deputy Title IX coordinators: for Athletics, Stacey Gaudette, Assistant Athletic Director, Baldwin Lower Level, 814-824-2079; for Student Life, Laura Zirkle, Vice President for Student Life, Egan 314, 814-824-2262; for Employees, Tina Fryling, Preston 122, 814-824-2352; and for any community members of the branch campuses, including the Corry and North East campuses, Jackie Fink, 814-725-6399, Miller 120. Inquiries concerning the application of anti-discrimination laws may be referred to the Title IX coordinators or to the Office for Civil Rights, United States Department of Education. For further information on notice of non- discrimination and/or to obtain the address and phone number of the U.S. Department of Education office that serves your area visit: wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/OCR/contactus.cfm or call 1-800-421-3481. 501 East 38th Street Erie, PA 16546-0001 814-824-2000 800-825-1926 mercyhurst.edu Office of Graduate Studies 814-824-3351 [email protected] mercyhurst.edu/graduate The catalog represents the most accurate information on Mercyhurst University available at the time of printing. The University reserves the right to make alterations in its programs, regulations, fees and other policies as warranted. Carpe Diem To seize the day. To grasp the opportunity. To embrace the whole of life. Let these words be your inspiration for personal growth and professional development. Let them guide and fire your imperatives. Let them underline the vigor and enterprise necessary to achieve great victories. Capture the essence of living the full life. Engage the day. This is, indeed the moment. The opportunity may not come again. Besiege the occasion, wage war upon it. For it is the resolute of mind who receive the greatest achievement and the highest fulfillment and reward. Be vigilant and diligent. The genius of life and secret to success is to capture each precious opportunity. For to seize the moment personally is the essence of living a full life - the kind so many desire and so few know how to achieve. “If the love of God really reigns in your heart, it will show itself in the exterior.” ~ Catherine McAuley (Foundress of the Sisters of Mercy) Table of Contents Mercyhurst University Page # Anthropology/Archaeology 22 Overview 4 Anthropology/Archaeology Courses 23 Academic Programs 4 Anthropology/Archaeology Faculty 24 Accreditations 4 Anthropology: 25 Academic Calendar 5 Forensic & Biological Anthropology Concentration Introduction 6 Anthropology: Forensic & Biological Anthropology Courses 27 Student Life 7 Anthropology: Forensic & Biological Anthropology Faculty 29 Campus Involvement Center 7 Applied Intelligence 30 Counseling Center 7 Applied Intelligence Courses 32 Accomodations Process 7 Applied Intelligence Faculty 34 Student Conduct Code 8 Criminal Justice Administration 35 Vaccination Policy 8 Criminal Justice Administration Courses 36 Academic Affairs 10 Criminal Justice Administration Faculty 38 Graduation Requirements 10 Cyber Risk Management 39 Academic Standards and Grades 11 Cyber Risk Management Courses 39 Academic Policies and Procedures 11 Cyber Risk Management Faculty 40 Student Status 12 Cyber Security 41 Registration Policies and Procedures 12 Cyber Security Courses 41 Transfer Credits 12 Cyber Security Faculty 42 Transcripts 12 Data Science 43 Student Grievance Procedures 13 Data Science Courses 44 Grade Appeals 13 Data Science Faculty 45 Academic Services and Support 14 Integrated Nursing Leadership 46 Distance Learning 14 Integrated Nursling Leadership Courses 46 Academic Services and Support 15 Integrated Nursing Leadership Faculty 47 Writing Center 15 Organizational Leadership 48 Learning Differences Program 15 Organizational Leadership Courses 50 Career Development Center 15 Organizational Leadership Faculty 51 Veteran’s Resources 15 Physician Assistant Studies 52 Admission Requirements 16 Physician Assistant Studies Courses 54 Submitting Graduate Admission Applications 16 Physician Assistant Studies Faculty 57 Campus Visits 16 Secondary Education 58 Confirmation Deposit 16 Secondary Education Courses 59 International Students 17 Secondary Education Faculty 60 Student Financial Services 18 Special Education 61 Graduate Tuition and Fees 18 Special Education Courses 62 Refund Policy 19 Special Education Faculty 65 Billing Due Dates 19 Phone Directory 66 Financial Aid 20 Conference for Mercy Higher Education 66 Enrollment Status 21 Academic Progress Policy 21 Procedures for Appealing 21 Overview / Accreditation Academic Programs Overview Academic Programs Master of Science Mercyhurst University • Founded in 1926 by the Sisters of Mercy Anthropology Forensic and Biological Anthropology Concentration • Coeducational Catholic / Liberal Arts Institution Archaeology and Geoarchaeology Concentration • Programs in Career and Pre-Professional Areas Applied Intelligence • 68 Undergraduate / 8 Graduate Majors Criminal Justice Administration • 67 Concentrations Cyber Risk Management • 3400 Students Cyber Security • 59% Women / 41% Men Data Science • 15:1 Student Faculty Ratio Integrated Nursing Leadership Special Features Organizational Leadership • Certificate Programs Accounting Concentration • Academic Support Programs Business Analytics & Intelligence Concentration Higher Education Administration Concentration • Learning Differences Program Human Resources Concentration • Autism Initiative at Mercyhurst (AIM) Sports Leadership Concentration Strategy & Innovation Concentration • Writing Center Master of Physician Assistant Studies • Career Counseling Secondary Education: Pedagogy and Practice • Internships Special Education • Campus Ministry Applied Behavior Analysis Concentration Applied Disability Services in Higher Ed Concentration Autism Concentration English Language Learners Concentration Accreditation Mercyhurst University Graduate Programs are accredited by: Accreditation-Continued is an accreditation status granted when a currently accredited program is in compliance with the ARC-PA Standards. • The Commission on Higher Education Accreditation remains in effect until the program closes or withdraws from the 3624 Market Street, 2nd Floor West accreditation process or until accreditation is withdrawn for failure to comply Philadelphia, PA 19104-2680 with the Standards. The approximate date for the next validation review of the Phone: 267-284-5000 program by the ARC-PA will be June 2029. The review date is contingent upon [email protected] continued compliance with the Accreditation Standards and ARC-PA policy. • The Pennsylvania Department of Education • International Assembly of Collegiate Business Education* • Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards • The graduate program in Organizational Leadership is accredited by the IACBE (International Assembly of Collegiate Business Education) whose mission is: “To promote and support quality Business Education worldwide through accreditation and outcomes assessment which involves: 1) the measurement of institutional effectiveness; 2) the measurement of learning outcomes and 3) the identification of changes and improvements that are needed as a result of the assessment activity.” The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA) has granted Accreditation-Continued status to the Mercyhurst University Physician Assistant Program sponsored by Mercyhurst University. Page 4 Academic Calendar Academic Calendar 2019 - 2020 Academic Calendar Fall Semester Spring Semester August 2019 January 2020 21 Wednesday Classes Begin - Fall Semester and Mini 1 13 Monday Classes Begin - Spring Semester and Mini 3 24 Saturday Classes Begin - Weekend Classes 17 Friday Student Add/Drop - Spring Semester and Mini 3 26 Monday Student Add/Drop - Fall Semester and Mini 1 18 Saturday Classes Begin - Weekend Classes September 2019 20 Monday MLK Day - No Daytime Full-Semester Classes 2 Monday Labor Day - No Classes Held 27 Monday Incompletes Due to Registrar October 2019 February 2020 2 Wednesday Last Day to Withdraw - Mini 1 21 Friday Last Day to Withdraw - Mini 3 9 Wednesday Classes End - Mini 1 28 Friday Classes End - Mini 3 10 - 13 Thurs. - Sun. Fall Break March 2020 14 Monday Classes Begin - Mini 2 2 -