GRADUATE CATALOG 2014-2015 Graduate Catalog 2014-2015
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GRADUATE CATALOG 2014-2015 Graduate Catalog 2014-2015 The provisions of this catalog are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the student and Millersville University of Pennsylvania. The University reserves the right to change any provisions or requirements at any time. P.O. Box 1002 (717) 872-3099 Millersville, PA 17551-0302 www.millersville.edu 2 GOVERNING BOARDS COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA Tom Corbett Governor STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION Dr. Peter H. Garland, Acting Chancellor Board of Governors Carolyn C. Dumaresq Guido M. Pichini, Chairman Christopher H. Franklin Rep. Michael K. Hanna Laura E. Ellsworth, Vice Chair Ronald G. Henry, Vice Chair Jonathan B. Mack Sen. Richard Alloway II David M. Maser Rep. Matthew E. Baker Joseph F. McGinn Jennifer G. Branstetter Robert S. Taylor Marie A. Conley Aaron A. Walton Gov. Tom Corbett Sen. John T. Yudichak Sara J. Dickson MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Council of Trustees Michael G. Warfel ’84, Chair Gerald S. Robinson ’77, Interim Secretary John M. Anderson, ex-officio James P. Argires Gibson E. Armstrong Richard L. Frerichs Robert A. Frick ’66, ’69M Kevin F. Harley ’86 William B. McIlwaine Olayinka Osibodu Brian A. Rider ’87 Ann S. Womble Chancellor Dr. Frank T. Brogan MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY GRADUATE CATALOG 2014-2015 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS GOVERNING BOARDS .......................................................................................................2 UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION .....................................................................................4 GRADUATE PROGRAM COORDINATORS ...................................................................5 INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................7 ACADEMIC INFORMATION .............................................................................................9 University Calendar 2014-2015 ..................................................................................................................... 9 Degrees and Programs ...................................................................................................................................10 Admission Requirements ...............................................................................................................................12 Degree Requirements ....................................................................................................................................15 M.Ed. Professional Core ..................................................................................................................................15 Certification ........................................................................................................................................................15 Professional Development for Educators ................................................................................................17 Off-Campus Learning Opportunities.........................................................................................................17 Financial Assistance .........................................................................................................................................17 Academic Policies .............................................................................................................................................19 Expenses ..............................................................................................................................................................25 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS .................................................................................................28 Art ...........................................................................................................................................................................28 Educational Foundations ...............................................................................................................................30 Elementary Education .....................................................................................................................................32 Language and Literacy Education .................................................................................................................... 32 Early Childhood Education ............................................................................................................................32 Gifted Education ...............................................................................................................................................32 Emergency Management ..............................................................................................................................38 English ..................................................................................................................................................................40 History ..................................................................................................................................................................45 Integrated Scientific Applications ..............................................................................................................46 Languages and Cultures ................................................................................................................................47 Leadership for Teaching and Learning ......................................................................................................53 Mathematics .......................................................................................................................................................55 Nursing .................................................................................................................................................................58 Psychology, School Psychology and School Counseling ..................................................................61 Social Work ..........................................................................................................................................................69 Special Education .............................................................................................................................................73 Sport Management ..........................................................................................................................................77 Supervisory Certification Program ............................................................................................................79 Technology and Innovation ..........................................................................................................................81 GENERAL INFORMATION ..............................................................................................85 University Services ...........................................................................................................................................85 Special Features and Resources ..................................................................................................................87 Routes to Millersville University ..................................................................................................................88 Regional Maps ...................................................................................................................................................89 MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY GRADUATE CATALOG 2014-2015 4 UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION President of the University John M. Anderson, Ph.D. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Vilas A. Prabhu, Ph.D. Associate Provost for Academic Administration Jeffrey P. Adams, Ph.D. Assistant Vice President for Academic Services Minor W. Redmond Jr., Ph.D. Assistant Vice President for Institutional Planning and Assessment Lisa R. Shibley, Ph.D. Interim Dean, School of Education Helena Tuleya-Payne, Ed.D. Associate Dean, School of Education Doyin Coker-Kolo, Ph.D. Dean, School of Science and Mathematics Robert T. Smith, Ph.D. Dean, School of Humanities and Social Sciences Diane Z. Umble, Ph.D. Associate Dean, School of Humanities and Social Sciences Orlando Pérez, Ph.D. Dean, College of Graduate and Professional Studies Victor S. DeSantis, Ph.D. Associate Dean, College of Graduate and Professional Studies Cheryl L. Batdorf, D.B.A. Vice President of Advancement Aminta Hawkins Breaux, Ph.D. Vice President for Finance and Administration Roger V. Bruszewski, M.A. Executive Deputy to the President/Chief of Staff James E. McCollum, Ph.D. Assistant to the President for Social Equity & Diversity Hiram G. Martinez, M.P.A. MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY GRADUATE CATALOG 2014-2015 5 GRADUATE PROGRAM COORDINATORS Art .............................................................................................................................................................................Leslie Gates, Ph.D., Breidenstine Hall [email protected], 872-3311 Early Childhood Education ..................................................................................................................................................Marcia Nell, Ph.D., Stayer Hall [email protected], 871-2170 Elementary Education ................................................................................................................................................... Kazi