Gannon University Graduate Catalog 2020 – 2021
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Header Here 1 Gannon University Graduate Catalog 2020 – 2021 Since 1964 Gannon has provided graduate-level course work for the Erie community, the tri-state region, and beyond. We pride ourselves on the resulting professional accomplishments of our 10,214 master’s degree and 415 doctoral alumni, included among them are presidents of over 70 organizations, vice presidents, controllers, executive directors, officers, principals, superintendents, and upper-level managers in 350 organizations worldwide. Many of our graduate school alumni have received the Ph.D. degree. Our urban location provides both support to the regional professional communities and a significant source of hands-on experience for graduate studies. Over the years Gannon students have had many enriching opportunities to do projects, consult, complete internships, and otherwise involve themselves in the business, health care, human service, educational, and government communities at our doorstep. Additionally, representatives of these professions visit the Gannon campus regularly to supplement classroom theory via guest lectures, seminars, workshops, and adjunct teaching. Office of Graduate Admissions – Erie Campus Courthouse Commons 109 University Square Erie, PA 16541-0001 Office of Graduate Admissions – Ruskin Campus 105 Commercial Center Drive Ruskin, FL 33573 Phone (814) 871-7474 or Toll Free 1-800-GANNON-U FAX (814) 871-5827 E-mail: [email protected] University Mission Statement Gannon is a Catholic, Diocesan university dedicated to excellence in teaching, scholarship and service. Our faculty and staff prepare students to be global citizens through programs grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and professional specializations. Inspired by the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, we offer a comprehensive, values-centered learning experience that emphasizes faith, leadership, inclusiveness and social responsibility. 2 Academic Accreditation Gannon University holds membership in: Based on accepted qualitative and quantitative standards of excellence for evaluating the quality of education offered at the institution. Evaluation and subsequent American Association of Colleges of Nursing accreditation include such areas as the educational objectives and achievements, One Dupont Circle, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036 academic programs, admissions practices, student personnel and welfare services, (202) 463-6930, FAX (202) 785-8320, www.aacn.nche.edu institutional study, training and experience of instructional staff, financial stability, and laboratory and library resources. American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education 1307 New York Avenue NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20005-4701 (202) 293-2450, FAX (202) 457-8095, www.AACTE.org Gannon University Graduate Programs American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business are accredited by: 600 Emerson Road, Suite 300, St. Louis, MO 63141-6762 (314) 872-8481, FAX (314) 872-8495 The Middle States Commission on Higher Education American Council on Education 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036 (267)-284-5000, FAX (215) 662–5501, www.msche.org (202) 939-9300, FAX (202) 833-4760, www.acenet.edu The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. 800 North Third Street, Suite 502, Harrisburg, PA 17102 (717) 232-8649, FAX (717) 231-4053 Pennsylvania Department of Education 333 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333 The Board of Law Examiners of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (717) 787-5041 FAX (717) 783-0583 5035 Ritter Road, Suite 1100, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 (717) 795-7270 Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs 11520 West 119th St., Overland Park, KS 66211 College Entrance Examination Board (The College Board) (913) 339-9356, FAX (913) 339-6226, www.acbsp.org 45 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10023-6992 (212) 713-8000 Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education 6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200, North Bethesda, Maryland 20852-4929 The Council of Independent Colleges (301) 652-6611 x2042, FAX (301) 652-7711 One Dupont Circle, Suite 320 Washington, DC 20036 Accreditation Review Commission on Education (202) 466-7230, www.cic.org for the Physician Assistant, Inc. 12000 Findley Road, Suite 275, Johns Creek, GA 30097 Middle Atlantic Association of Colleges of Business Administration (770) 476-1224, FAX (770) 476-1738, www.arc-pa.org La Salle University, 1900 W. Olney Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19141 Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (215) 951-1040 25400 US Highway 19 North, Suite 158, Clearwater, FL 33763 (727) 210-2350, www.caahep.org Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Teacher Educators 1201 Northwestern Drive, Monroeville, PA 15146 Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (412) 373-9185 6850 Austin Center Blvd., Suite 100, Austin, TX 78731-3184 512-733-9700, www.caate.net Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Universities 800 North 3rd Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102 Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (717) 232-4446 or (717) 232-8639 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 684-2782 FAX (703) 684-7343, www.capte.org Pennsylvania Association of Graduate Schools President, James F. Matta, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Assistant Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research, 655 K Street, NW Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001 Bloomsburg University, 400 E. Second Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (202) 887-6791, www.aacn.nche.edu/ccne-accreditation (570) 389-4015, [email protected] Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs State Education Department of New York 1001 North Fairfax Street, Suite 510, Alexandria, VA 22314 Cultural Education Center, Room 5A-11, Albany, NY 12230 (703) 535-5990, FAX (703) 739-6209, www.cacrep.org (518) 474-3901, FAX (518) 473-0271, www.nysed.gov/tert/homepage.com Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs 222 South Prospect Avenue, Suite 304, Park Ridge, IL 60068-4010 (847) 692-7050, FAX (847) 692-7137, www.coacrna.org Advocate for Campus Accessibility Florida Department of Education Lisa Laird is the 504/ADA coordinator for students with disabilities 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400 who require accommodation of facilities, programs, or services of the (850) 245-3200 www.fldoe.org/cie University. Students seeking information or assistance in any matter regarding accessibility or accommodations should contact her promptly upon admission to the University: Lisa Laird, Gannon University, 109 University Square, Erie, PA 16541, 814-871-5522, [email protected] Table of Contents 3 Gannon University is dedicated to excellence in holistic education. Table of Contents In 1933, Archbishop John Mark Gannon established Cathedral College, a two-year institution for men which by 1941 had evolved Graduate Study at Gannon ....................................................... 4 into a four-year college, the Gannon School of Arts and Sciences. Programs of Study ..................................................................... 5 The name Gannon College was adopted in 1944, and Gannon Doctoral Programs achieved university status in 1979. Then, in 1989, the delivery Master’s Degree Programs of higher education was further enhanced as Villa Maria College, Graduate Level Certificates founded in 1925, became part of the University community. Coursework for Professional Development Admission.................................................................................... 6 Today, Gannon University is a co-educational institution with 1,245 Global/International Students .................................................. 7 graduate students among a total student body of 4,343 enrolled full Tuition and Fees ......................................................................... 9 and part-time in a variety of graduate, undergraduate and associate Semester Payment Plan ......................................................... 10 degree programs. Company/School District Reimbursements .......................... 10 Financial Aid............................................................................. 11 Key to Gannon’s mission is the personal and professional Federal Direct Student Loan (FDSL) .................................... 11 development of its students. A range of campus organizations and Graduate Student Incentive Awards ...................................... 11 activities enhance academic interests, as well as foster leadership, Grant for Diocesan Employees ............................................. 10 volunteerism, and community service. The University community Career Exploration and Development ................................... 12 provides numerous opportunities for intellectual, moral, and spiritual Assistantships ........................................................................ 12 growth. Academic Regulations ............................................................. 16 The Library .............................................................................. 21 Academic Computing .............................................................. 22 Gannon University Policy of Equal Opportunity It is the policy of Gannon University to affirmatively implement Graduate Programs, Departments and Courses equal