Mercyhurst University Graduate Catalog 2016-2017
MERCYHURST UNIVERSITY GRADUATE CATALOG 2016-2017
Office of Graduate Studies 501 East 38th Street • Erie, PA 16546 814-824-3351 [email protected] mercyhurst.edu/graduate UNIVERSITY OFFICERS TABLETABLE OF OF CONTENTS CONTENTS MercyhurstMercyhurst University University...... 3 3 Michael T. Victor, J.D., LL.D. IntroductionIntroduction ...... 3...... 3 President VisionVision Statement/Mission Statement/Mission Statement/Core Statement/Core Values . Values...... 3...... 3 AccreditationAccreditation...... 3...... 3 David Dausey `97, Ph.D. GraduateGraduate Programs Programs at Mercyhurst at Mercyhurst...... 4 ...... 4 Chief Academic Officer AdministrationAdministration of ofGraduate Graduate Education Education...... 5 . 5 Vice President for Academic Affairs AcademicAcademic Calendar Calendar...... 5 . 5 Chief of Staff AdmissionAdmission Requirements Requirements...... 6 . 6 InternationalInternational Students Students...... 6 ...... 6 Program Standards and Policies ...... 7 Joseph E. Howard `03, M.S. Program Standards and Policies ...... 7 Degree Requirements...... 7 Vice President for Enrollment Degree Requirements ...... 7 Master’sMaster’s Thesis Thesis ...... 7. .7 Important Dates...... 8 Important Dates ...... 8 David P. Myron, C.P.A. Institutional Review Board...... 8 Institutional Review Board ...... 8 Vice President for Finance and Transfer Credits...... 8 Transfer Credits ...... 8 Administration Registration/Status ...... 8 Registration/Status ...... 8 Grading System ...... 8 Grading System ...... 8 Laura Zirkle, Ph.D. Probation and Dismissal ...... 9 Probation and Dismissal ...... 9 Vice President for Student Life Time Limitations for Degree Completion ...... 9 Time Limitations for Degree Completion ...... 9 Financial Aid information ...... 10 Caleb M. Pifer FinancialGraduate Aid information Tuition and .Fees ...... 10...... 10 Vice President of University Advancement GraduateKinnane Tuition Graduate and Fees Program . . . . in. Criminal...... Justice . . . .Administration ...... 15 . . .10 GraduateProgram Program Philosophy in Anthropology and Content ...... 15 . 15 Program Philosophy and Content ...... 15 Sr. Lisa Mary McCartney, Ph. D Degree Requirements...... 15 Degree Requirements ...... 15 Vice President for Mission Integration Course Descriptions...... 16 CourseGraduate Descriptions Program . . in. Anthropology...... 18. .18 Graduate Program in Applied Intelligence ...... 24 Jeanette Britt, `94 M.B.A. Program Philosophy and Content...... 18 Program Philosophy and Content ...... 24 Chief Information Officer Degree Requirements...... 18 DegreeCourse Requirements Descriptions...... 23 ...... 24 CourseGraduate Descriptions Program . . in. Applied. . . . . Behavior...... Analysis ...... 29. .26 KinnaneProgram Graduate Philosophy Program and in Content...... 29 Criminal Justice Administration ...... 29 ProgramDegree Philosophy Requirements...... 29 and Content ...... 29 DegreeCourse Requirements Descriptions...... 30 ...... 29 CourseGraduate Descriptions Program . . in. Applied. . . . . Intelligence...... 32. .30 GraduateProgram Program Philosophy in Data and Science Content...... 32 ...... 32 ProgramDegree Philosophy Requirements...... 32 and Content ...... 32 Mercyhurst believes that all persons are entitled DegreeCourse Requirements Descriptions...... 34 ...... 32 to equal opportunity in all aspects of involvement CourseGraduate Description Program . . .in . Data . . . Science ...... 37...... 33 with the University. Therefore, all members of the GraduateProgram Program Philosophy in Organizational and Content...... 37 Leadership ...... 34 University community are responsible for seeing ProgramDegree Philosophy Requirements...... 37 and Content ...... 34 that no individuals or groups are discriminated DegreeCourse Requirements Description ...... 38...... 35 against because of differences such as race, CourseGraduate Descriptions Program . . in. Organizational...... Leadership...... 39. .37 color, creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, GraduateProgram Program Philosophy in Physician and Content...... 39 Assistant Studies ...... 40 marital status, disability and education. Inquiries ProgramDegree Philosophy Requirements...... 40 and Content ...... 40 concerning Title VI, IX and Section 504 compliance DegreeCourse Requirements Descriptions...... 42 ...... 41 should be directed to the Affirmative Action Officer, CourseGraduate Descriptions Program . . in. Physician...... Assistant...... Studies...... 45. .42 Mercyhurst University, Erie, PA 16546. GraduateProgram Program Philosophy in Secondary and Content...... 45 Education ...... 46 ProgramDegree Philosophy Requirements...... 46 and Content ...... 46 DegreeCourse Requirements Descriptions...... 47 ...... 46 CourseGraduate Descriptions Program . . in. Secondary...... Education ...... 51. .47 This catalogue contains requirements, regulations, GraduateProgram Program Philosophy in Special and Education Content...... 51 ...... 49 facts and descriptions which are subject to change ProgramDegree Philosophy Requirements...... 51 and Content ...... 49 at any time. Consequently, this document cannot be DegreeCourse Requirements Descriptions...... 52 ...... 49 considered binding and is intended to be used only as an CourseGraduate Descriptions Program . . in. Special. . . . .Education...... 54. .51 informational guide. The University specifically reserves Master’sProgram Concentration/Graduate Philosophy and Content...... 54 Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis ...... 54 the right and authority to alter and amend any and all Degree Requirements...... 54 statements contained herein. Students are responsible Program Philosophy and Content ...... 54 for keeping informed of official policies and regulations DegreeCourse Requirements Descriptions...... 56. . 54 and for meeting all appropriate requirements. GraduateMaster’s Faculty Concentration/Graduate ...... Certificate ...... in . .Applied ...... Behavior . . . Analysis ...... 59 55 PhoneGraduate Directory Faculty ...... 60 59 Phone Directory...... 64 Mercyhurst University Board of Trustees ...... 60 Mercyhurst University Board of Trustees ...... 65 ConferenceConference for for Mercy Mercy Higher Higher Education Education...... 65 ...... 60 2 Notes ...... 61 MERCYHURST UNIVERSITY
INTRODUCTION CORE VALUES Founded in 1926 by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercyhurst University is a We are … Catholic liberal arts institution serving men and women. In addition to more than 50 different undergraduate programs, the university offers Socially Merciful, nine graduate programs leading to Master of Science degrees in: Mercy restores human dignity, expands our social relations, and Criminal Justice Administration, Special and Secondary Education, empowers us to reach out in compassion to others. Organizational Leadership, Applied Intelligence, Anthropology, and Applied Behavior Analysis. The University added Physician Assistant Globally Responsible, and Data Science graduate programs in 2015. Globalization challenges us to learn how to steward the resources of the Earth wisely and to act in solidarity with its diverse peoples.
The University rests on a 75-acre campus located on a hill overlooking Compassionately Hospitable, the city of Erie, Pa. Mercyhurst is a university with a keen sense of Mercy hospitality begins with self-acceptance, welcomes peoples of tradition that is reflected through its beautiful setting, one that provides different faith, ethnic, and cultural traditions, and thus builds the ideal environment for learning. An attraction to all who drive up the communities that transcend mere tolerance. main entrance way is the Tudor-Gothic stateliness of Old Main and the buildings clustered around it. Intellectually Creative, Generous, inquiring, and critical habits of mind, which support the aspirations for excellence manifested within the academic Ever since Mother Borgia Egan and the Sisters established Mercyhurst community, encourage us in our lifelong search for what is true, University, it has consistently sought to teach, to build and to act with a good, and beautiful. sense of dignity that characterizes quality in human society. It has developed a sense of community on its campus where teachers and learners reinforce one another in the learning process. These aims relate Reflectively Aware, the Catholic heritage of the university to the needs of today in a manner Our Christian environment encourages self-reflection and that invests life and learning with a sense of spiritual strength and contemplation of human behavior, promotes balance of mind, body, human accomplishment. and spirit, and ultimately offers the opportunity to develop a moral compass for a life of integrity.
Although rich in tradition and history, Mercyhurst University has always Ambassadors of service. prided itself on being a change agent in the educational field. It was in keeping with this spirit that its graduate programs were developed. ACCREDITATION Mercyhurst University is accredited by the Middle States VISION STATEMENT Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, 267-284-5000. Mercyhurst University seeks to be a leading higher educational institution that integrates excellence in the liberal arts, professional and career-path programs, and service to regional and world communities.
MISSION STATEMENT Consistent with its Catholic identity and Mercy heritage, Mercyhurst University educates women and men in a culture where faith and reason flourish together, where the beauty and power of the liberal arts combine with an appreciation for the dignity of work and a commitment to serving others. Confident in the strength of its student- faculty bonds, the university community is inspired by the image of students whose choices, in life and work, will enable them to realize the human and spiritual values embedded in everyday realities and to exercise leadership in service toward a just world.
3 GRADUATE PROGRAMS AT MERCYHURST
PHILOSOPHY OF GRADUATE EDUCATION PROGRAMS: With renewed growth in graduate education, Mercyhurst is committed Our graduates are well prepared to apply and expand the most current to building a strong relationship between (a) advanced academic study research methods, strategies and technologies to each respective field. and discipline-specific scholarship and (b) specialized field applications. Aligned with the Mercyhurst mission, graduate education establishes This tangible connection between academics/scholarship and field within the university community a collaborative learning environment, experience speaks directly to the mission theme of “dignity of work.” which is inspired by the image of graduate students whose choices, in Consistent with, and in addition to the Mercyhurst vision, mission, and life and work, enable them to realize the human and spiritual capacity core values, graduate education at Mercyhurst embraces the idea of the embedded in everyday realities and to exercise leadership in service scientist-practitioner. toward a just world.
Mercyhurst University is committed to providing educational educational foundation necessary to succeed as intelligence analysts opportunities for individuals desiring advancement in their careers, and leaders of analytical teams at federal and state agencies or within looking for ways to re-enter the job market at higher levels or seeking a law enforcement and competitive intelligence settings. A research- means for making career changes more easily. intensive program exposes students to fundamental and advanced concepts and analytic techniques related to intelligence. Opportunities The oldest Mercyhurst University graduate program, Criminal Justice for internships, research, and in-school employment are provided Administration, was created in 1978 under the assumption that criminal through the Institute for Intelligence Studies and Information Science. justice is a true profession dedicated to serving society and preserving This degree is available both online and at the main campus in Erie, the basic rights and freedoms of all people. The Criminal Justice Pennsylvania. Administration program is built on a common core of courses involving a broad overview of government management, organizational and The Master of Science in Data Science was launched in 2015 in interpersonal dynamics, professional ethics and research competence. response to the growing demand for data science professionals. Industry and government organizations collect, organize and analyze Mercyhurst’s graduate program in Special Education, started in 1982, data and information for several reasons, from maintaining their was the culmination of a historical commitment to teacher education competitive edge, to altering business strategies and increasing sales to made by the Sisters of Mercy at the founding of the college in 1926. The enhancing national security. This program will serve as a cornerstone in university has built a reputation for producing excellent elementary and cross-disciplinary learning. The comprehensive, challenging curriculum secondary school teachers, and Mercyhurst graduates have continued to emphasizes programming, data visualization, machine learning, excel in their professions. The next logical step for the university was to database skills and quantitative analysis to produce graduates who are accept the challenge of offering advanced work for persons working in innovators in producing, visualizing and communicating actionable the area of special education. The master’s degree today represents both new insights about the meaning of data for decision-makers in critical and in-depth application of best practices, paired with a strong businesses, public agencies and nonprofits. There is a 4+1 option for the research component. Both areas are essential for advancement in the Master of Science in Data Science for Mercyhurst University field of special education. The program offers concentrations in applied undergraduate students. behavior analysis, autism, and English language learning. Graduate certificates in ABA and autism are also available. Following a strong demand for specialized anthropology education beyond the bachelor’s level, the Applied Forensic Sciences Department at Mercyhurst University was granted approval by the From its mission, Mercyhurst University recognizes its obligation to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Education to offer a Erie community and the surrounding region to meet current program in Anthropology leading to the Master of Science degree. occupational needs as evidenced by economic conditions. New This program is unique in North America in that its curriculum focuses initiatives have evolved from this mission. Mercyhurst developed its on forensic archaeological recovery methodologies directly applicable third graduate program in response to community demand after a to outdoor, fire and mass fatality death scenes. Additionally, efforts to needs analysis showed strong community commitment to an enhance the forensic osteological knowledge of students are also alternative to the more traditional MBA. The Master of Science degree in included in the curriculum. Organizational Leadership began in the fall of 1998 with an incoming group of 50 students. The following concentrations are offered: In 2007, the university introduced its graduate program in Secondary accounting, higher education administration, human resources, sports Education. The Master of Science degree features an urban-based leadership, and strategy and innovation. program that focuses on the pedagogical links of teaching as art, science and social justice, as well as teaching as theory, research and In 1995, a concentration in Applied Intelligence was created within the practice. existing Criminal Justice Administration program, which provided the foundation for the Master of Science degree in Applied Intelligence. The In 2007, the university introduced its graduate program in Secondary program was developed in response to increased student interest in this Education. The Master of Science degree features an urban-based area as well as employer demand for additional education in the field of program that focuses on the pedagogical links of teaching as art, intelligence analysis. It became an independent graduate department in science and social justice, as well as teaching as theory, research and 2004. The Applied Intelligence program provides students with the practice. As of the summer of 2016, this program is available 100% online, and leads to both a master’s degree and Pennsylvania Teacher Certification.
4 The Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies degree is a 24- Mercyhurst also offers several graduate certificate programs, most of month program that offers 12 months of didactic and 12 months of which may be completed in less than a year. Upon completion of a clinical training with didactic components. The program has been graduate certificate, application can be made for admission to the developed for students who have a bachelor’s degree and meet related master’s degree program. Upon acceptance, all credits earned prerequisites in sciences and healthcare experience. The program toward the graduate certificate are applied to the respective master’s prepares students with the highest quality academic and clinical degree requirements. training to be leaders in the profession, proficient in meeting the challenges of healthcare, while providing compassionate, quality care to the diverse communities in which they serve.
ADMINISTRATION OF GRADUATE EDUCATION
The Office of Academic Affairs is responsible for providing academic The Office of Graduate and Continuing Education serves graduate leadership for graduate education including curriculum development, students as a central clearinghouse for information about programs, execution of policy and related matters. admissions, registration, scheduling, campus policies, procedures and activities. Graduate students may register in person, by phone or by fax. Each graduate program has its own advisory committee made up of For more information, you may contact the Office of GCE at the chairs and key members of the teaching faculty. The advisory 814-824-3350; or FAX 814-825-2055; or email [email protected]. committees advise each chair on admissions and academic matters such as curriculum changes, grading and student status.
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Anthropology Organizational Leadership The graduate program in Anthropology operates on a semester The graduate program in Organizational Leadership operates on a calendar. Many of the required courses in the curriculum must be semester calendar. Fall and spring semesters are each 16 weeks long. completed in a predetermined sequence. Classes and laboratories Summer session courses are often offered. On campus courses meet meet typically during the day. Students must start the program during one evening per week. Many courses will also be available online. New the fall semester. students are admitted to the program each semester. Applied Intelligence Physician Assistant Studies The Erie, PA, campus-based graduate program in Applied Intelligence The graduate program in Physician Assistant Studies (PA) operates on a operates on a semester calendar. Fall and spring semesters are each 16 semester calendar. Summer, fall and spring semester are completed in weeks long. Courses in the Applied Intelligence Program meet at a predetermined sequence. Classes and labs typically meet during the varied times throughout the day, afternoon and evening. Students day, with some evening classes. must start the program during the fall semester. Students must begin the program during the summer session. The online Applied Intelligence program is on a 10-week term Advanced placement, transfer or life experience credit is not offered. system with classes offered in fall, winter, spring and summer terms. New students are admitted to the program each term. Secondary Education Criminal Justice Administration The graduate program in Secondary Education operates online on a The graduate program in Criminal Justice Administration operates semester calendar. While students hoping to complete it in one year on a semester calendar. Fall and spring semesters are each 16 weeks should start in the summer, students are admitted into the program long. Summer session courses and advanced institutes may also be throughout the year. The program uses both full semester courses and offered to meet the needs of students. Courses are offered in the mini-session courses eight weeks in length. evening, meeting once or twice per week. New students are admitted to the program each semester. Special Education The graduate program in Special Education operates on a semester Data Science schedule. Fall and spring semesters are each 16 weeks long. Summer The Erie, PA graduate program in Data Science operates on session courses and advanced institutes are also offered to meet the a semester calendar. Fall and spring semesters are each 16 weeks needs of school personnel in the area. Courses offered on campus are long. Courses in the Data Science Program meet at varied times offered in the evening, meeting once or twice per week. Several courses throughout the day, afternoon and evening. Students must start the are available online. New students are admitted to the program each program during the fall semester. semester.
5 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Admission decisions are based on the “whole person” concept. Elements Prospective students are encouraged to apply online at of this approach include quality of undergraduate work as evidenced by www.mercyhurst.edu/graduate. Additional admissions transcripts, performance on standardized tests, a personal statement, information is available by: and, when required, a personal interview. Students who seek admission to graduate education at Mercyhurst must meet the following minimum • Written request to Mercyhurst University, Office of requirements and submit the following items: Graduate and Continuing Education, 501 East 38th Street, Erie, PA 16546 1. An undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 overall, with at least 3.0 in their major field. (Some programs have • Calling 814-824-3351 or 1-800-825-1926, ext. 3351; established higher requirements.) Physician Assistant requires a fax 814-824-3297. 3.2 overall and prerequisites. • Emailing [email protected]. 2. An undergraduate degree in the area of intended graduate study or in an approved, related field. All official transcripts from International Students accredited higher education institutions are required to apply Mercyhurst University welcomes application from qualified (transcripts from international universities must be evaluated by international students. Students must submit official, notarized World Education Services or equivalent service approved by the scores from the T.O.E.F.L. (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Office of GCE; please use “course-by-course report”). exam as part of their admission application. Minimum score 3. Academic, scholarship and leadership potential as requirements are 550 for the paper-based exam, 213 for the evidenced by three positive recommendations from computer-based exam, and 79-80 for the Internet-based exam. supervisors or faculty. Applications for the test and further information can be found at www.toefl.org. 4. A personal statement outlining in narrative form the candidate’s career path, career aspirations and International students must also provide Mercyhurst University with professional interests. assurance that they possess adequate financial support for the 5. Satisfactory scores from the Miller Analogies Test or the Graduate period of graduate studies. This documentation must be provided Record Exam as required by anthropology, applied intelligence, through submission of an affidavit of financial support. An I-20 form data science (recommended) and physician assistant programs. will not be issued until the affidavit of financial support is received and accepted by Mercyhurst University. All documents and Scores may be requested by other programs. credentials submitted must be translated into English. Mercyhurst University recommends that international students contact World 6. A completed application form, which can be found Evaluation Services (WES) at www.wes.org, the foremost organization online at www.mercyhurst.edu/graduate. Physician Assistant that specializes in transcript and credential evaluation, to provide program requires application via the CASPA, website available at such translations. portal.caspaonline.org
7. A professional résumé or curriculum vitae.
8. A personal interview is currently required by the anthropology and physician assistant master’s degree programs. Other programs may request an interview after reviewing an applicant’s file.
Graduate Certificate Admission Requirements Most graduate certificate program require only an application, official college transcripts, current resume, and personal statement. The anthropology graduate certificate also requires satisfactory GRE scores and two letters of recommendation.
6 PROGRAM STANDARDS AND POLICIES
Degree Requirements Master’s Thesis or Research Project The minimum requirements for the award of a master's degree are: A master’s thesis or master’s research project is required in 1. Completion of the course requirements designated by all programs except Criminal Justice Administration. each graduate program. The required master’s thesis in the Anthropology (Forensic and 2. An overall GPA of 3.0. Biological Anthropology Concentration) program must be a high- 3. A completed “Application for Degree” form filed with quality, scientifically oriented publishable document that is based the Registrar’s office by Feb. 1 of the year of intended on unique research that addresses a specific issue in the fields of degree completion. forensic anthropology, physical anthropology, forensic archaeology, human skeletal biology, growth and development, human variation, To obtain a master’s degree in Anthropology, the student forensic taphonomy, and/or skeletal trauma analysis. Prior to the must complete 12 required courses (many with associated labs) second year of the program, the student should select a primary including a thesis. Additional elective courses can be completed thesis advisor. Final approval of the thesis topic and research design within the program. Students may transfer up to six graduate must be obtained by at least three graduate faculty members. A credits with a grade of B or better into the program upon approval 25-minute public presentation of the final thesis is required. At of the program chair. least three members of the graduate faculty must approve the final submitted thesis. Publication of the research in a scientific periodical To obtain a master’s degree in Applied Intelligence, the student or book, as well as presentation at a national meeting, is strongly must complete 34-36 graduate hours of study. Please refer to the recommended but is not required. The Research Project option is Applied Intelligence section of the catalog for specific details. not available. To obtain a master’s degree in Criminal Justice Administration, the student must complete 33 graduate hours of study, including In Applied Intelligence, either a thesis or research-based project six core courses and five electives. Two elective courses may be with additional course work is required. The thesis should be taken in lieu of the thesis. planned research on a unique topic related to applied intelligence. Student efforts may range from theoretical studies to applied To obtain a master’s degree in Data Science, the student must projects. The thesis requires students to conduct purposeful complete 36 graduate hours of study. Please refer to the Data research, review the literature, write a detailed analysis, offer new Science of the catalog for specific details. insight, and present and defend conclusions. The research-based To obtain a master’s degree in Organizational Leadership,the project, available to working professionals in the online degree student must complete 33 graduate hours of study as follows: (a) program, is a theoretical or applied research-driven work of seven core courses including a thesis or research-based project scholarship that serves as a final example of the meaningful link (21 credits), (b) four elective courses (12 credits). Please refer to the between theory/research and practice/application. The project Organizational Leadership section of the catalog for specific details. requires students to engage in application, synthesis, and critical evaluation of their graduate studies. To obtain a master’s degree in the Physician Assistant Studies program, students must successfully complete all required courses In Criminal Justice Administration, the thesis (6 credits) is and clinical experiences as outlined in the catalog. Students must optional. Two additional graduate courses may be taken instead. also successfully complete a master’s portfolio and summative All proposed thesis topics must contribute to a unique evaluation for completion of the program. understanding of justice administration and be approved by the To obtain a master’s degree in Secondary Education, the student’s advisor and the program director. Each student must student must complete a core of 33 graduate hours of study. The give an oral presentation of the results. can be completed in 12 months (full-time) or 12-36 months (part- time). In Data Science, students will complete their own data science research-based project. The research-based project is an applied, To obtain a master’s degree in Special Education, the student must research-driven work of scholarship that serves as a final example complete 30 graduate hours of study as follows: (a) professional of the meaningful link between theory/research and practice/ education including a thesis or applied research project – six credit application. The project requires students to engage in application hours; b) foundations of special education – nine credit hours; (c) and synthesis of their graduate studies to provide actionable specialization – 12 credit hours; and (d) an internship – three credit new insights about the meaning of data for decision-makers in hours. Students seeking additional certification in special education, businesses, public agencies and nonprofits. Students are expected special education, special/early childhood education or bilingual/ to present their research to faculty before graduation. bicultural special education are required to complete additional courses, internship and/or student teaching hours.
7 In the Organizational Leadership program, either a master’s Institutional Review Board thesis or a research-based project with additional course work is All research conducted by students or faculty at Mercyhurst required. The thesis is a demonstration of scholarship that defines a University is subject to review by the Institutional Review Board problem or issue related to Organizational Leadership, reviews the (IRB). The purpose of the IRB is to protect human subjects engaged relevant literature, and offers conclusions using qualitative and/or as subjects in research, to follow guidelines with regard to ethical quantitative research methods. The final document makes a research, and to create an effective user-friendly process for the coherent, cogent, and sustained argument about processes, conduct of research at Mercyhurst University. theories, or practices in Organizational Leadership. The thesis Current IRB members represent the disciplines of Education, Law, provides an opportunity for a student to explore a topic in Medicine, Psychology, Sports Medicine, Business, Philosophy, and Organizational Leadership in far greater depth than is available in Organizational Leadership. The procedures for IRB approval are the classroom setting. A research-based project, in which a student meant to facilitate research at Mercyhurst. For more information applies theories of leadership to practical organizational issues, is about the IRB, forms for proposal submission, and general an available option. The student’s work, both in content and in information about research at Mercyhurst, please visit the IRB process, should reflect the goals of the Organizational Leadership website located at mercyhurst.edu/irb. program as well as the mission of Mercyhurst University. As such, the work should demonstrate intellectual creativity and social Transfer Credits responsibility. Students may transfer up to nine graduate credits with a grade of B or better into the Special Education or Criminal Justice Physician Assistant students are responsible for Administration programs. Students may transfer up to six developing a master’s portfolio under the advisement of a graduate credits with a grade of B or better into the Organizational faculty mentor. This portfolio includes written works in case Leadership, Applied Intelligence, and Anthropology programs. All presentations, service learning, professional growth transfer courses must be appropriate substitutes for Mercyhurst experiences and a project in performance improvement. graduate courses and approved by the director of the graduate program. Correspondence courses will not be accepted: Online The research-based project in Secondary Education represents a courses must be approved by the respective program directors. In terminal project selected by the student and graduate advisor, the Criminal Justice Administration programs, where students and must be related to the student’s declared program of study have already earned a master’s degree, up to 12 credits from that and/or assigned internship. The project requires application, degree may be applied toward a Mercyhurst master’s degree, synthesis, and critical evaluation of the student’s graduate provided the course credits are appropriate substitutes for studies. The project may take the form of a grant proposal, Mercyhurst degree requirements. program evaluation, or other agreed-upon external program Registration / Status document. First-year graduate courses carry a 500-level designation. Courses in areas of specialization offered in the second year are In the graduate programs in Special Education and Secondary at the 600-level. Registration for graduate courses is done Education, the thesis should be developed as a result of online or through the Graduate Program office. experiences gained while involved in internships, student teaching, and/or independent studies as approved by the Students are reminded that no registration is accepted until all graduate advisor. The thesis course is three credits and should be previous financial obligations with the university are satisfied. All completed in the final term. Additionally, a three-credit internship graduate students must register for at least six credits per or independent study may be taken in conjunction with thesis semester with a total of 15 credits during the regular academic credit hours, allowing for additional time devoted to research and year to be considered full-time. Part-time students must register writing. Outcomes of the Education thesis usually result in a for three credits each term. All students are expected to complete publishable article or a fundable project. their degree programs within five calendar years from the date of initial registration. Exceptions are granted only after petition and Important Dates approval of the appropriate advisory committee. Each exception Students who expect to participate in the May graduation must be renewed and re-approved on an annual basis. ceremony must submit a completed thesis or research-based Students may not enroll in any course on a Pass/Fail basis. project to their respective graduate directors no later than May Auditing courses need department chair approval in 1st. writing before registration. No graduate credits will be awarded for any audit registration. A ll completed theses must follow the proper form, grammar,and scholarship as defined in the most current edition of either (a) Kate With special permission of program directors, junior and senior Turabian’s A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and undergraduates in Criminal Justice, Intelligence Studies and Dissertations, (b) The Publication Manual of the American Special Education may enroll in graduate courses. Normally, Psychological Association or (c) The Chicago Manual of Style. No undergraduate enrollment is restricted to 500-level courses. degree will be awarded until all corrections have been made and Juniors may take one graduate course and seniors may take up the thesis is accepted by the directors of the appropriate graduate to two courses. Those who enroll in a graduate course to satisfy programs. All theses must be printed on the paper quality as undergraduate degree requirements cannot earn graduate designated by the program chair. credit for these same courses. Upon completion and approval of the thesis, the student is Grading System required to submit three copies to the appropriate graduate A = 4.0 for exceptional performance director. One bound copy is placed in a permanent collection in the library, one bound copy is for the student, and the third copy B+ = 3.5 for very good performance is placed on file in the Graduate Program office. B = 3.0 for good performance All graduate programs at Mercyhurst subscribe to the service C+ = 2.5 for below average performance offered by University Microfilms, Inc., which allows a master’s C = 2.0 for poor performance candidate the option of having his or her thesis microfilmed and/ or abstracts published in Master's Abstracts Journal. F = 0.0 for unacceptable performance
8 Other graduate grading symbols are: programs may petition to the Graduate Council for readmission I = Incomplete after one year. The academic progress of students enrolled in Ridge W = Withdrawal College of Intelligence Studies and Applied Sciences graduate certificates is regularly reviewed by the program chair. Certificates Grades, Probation and Dismissal will not be issued to any participant who does not have at least a During the course of your Mercyhurst graduate career, the grades 3.0 GPA at the end of the fourth course. Additionally, a grade of F or you earn and the corresponding term and cumulative GPAs are a second grade of C in the student’s graduate program may lead to critical to both your financial aid eligibility and ability to continue to dismissal. Dismissal may also occur when a student has not pursue your degree of choice. achieved a 3.0 cumulative GPA in the term following one in which A student may repeat up to six credits in courses where a grade of C+ he or she was placed on probation, when terms or conditions or below has been earned. Students who earn a grade of B or better established for probation were not met, or when the academic in a repeated course will have their original grade replaced by a PASS record reflects poor performance. Students dismissed from the on the transcript. program may petition to the Graduate Council for readmission after one year. The Incomplete Grade (I) is a temporary grade indicating that work in the course was acceptable, though a significant or critical part of Time Limitations for Degree Completion it was not completed due to illness or other serious circumstances Degree requirements must be completed within five years of the date beyond the student’s control. It is the student’s responsibility to verify from which the student first matriculated at Mercyhurst University. these conditions. The “I” grade may not be used to extend time for If unusual circumstances have prevented a student from completing course work or for the convenience of the student or faculty member. degree requirements, he or she may apply to the Dean of Graduate Incomplete coursework must be submitted to the instructor no later Programs for an extension of the five-year time limit. than 30 days after the end of the semester in which the “I” is given. If not completed, the “I” grade is changed to a grade of F. Notice of Nondiscrimination Other withdrawals are given only to those students who withdraw The following policy was adopted by the Mercyhurst University from a course within the officially designated time indicated on Board of Trustees: the academic calendar. The student is responsible for withdrawing Mercyhurst University values diversity and is committed to the goal from courses and responding to requests from the Office of Student of achieving equal opportunity for all. For that reason, Mercyhurst Financial Services or the Office of the Registrar. abides by federal, state and local law in admissions, employment Grade appeals must be initiated within 45 days following the close of and all services and programs provided. the term or semester in which the grade was earned. No grade may Mercyhurst does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, be changed without the approval of the graduate program director color, religion, creed, sex, citizenship status, ancestry, national or and the Vice President for Academic Affairs. ethnic origin, age, familial status, sexual orientation, physical or The academic progress of students enrolled in graduate degree mental disability, military or veteran status or any other legally programs, regardless of their matriculation status, is regularly protected characteristic or because of any individual’s legally reviewed by the program directors. Degree program students who protected activities. fall below a 2.75 grade point average after the completion of nine Mercyhurst complies with federal, state and local legislation and graduate credits are subject to dismissal from the program, as are regulations regarding nondiscrimination. This policy applies to students who do not have at least a 3.0 GPA after 12 graduate hours. faculty, administration and staff, applicants for employment, Additionally, in some programs where specificed, a grade of F or a students and applicants for educational programs and activities. second grade of C in the student’s graduate degree or certificate Mercyhurst University does not discriminate on the basis of race, program may place a student on probation or result in dismissal. color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, Dismissal may occur when a degree student has not achieved a 3.0 gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation in its programs cumulative GPA in the term following one in which he or she was and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments placed on probation; or when terms or conditions established for of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 probation were not met, or when the academic record reflects poor of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act performance. Students dismissed from the program may petition to of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies. the Graduate Council for readmission after one year. Mercyhurst University prohibits sexual harassment, including The academic progress of students enrolled in graduate certificate sexual violence. The following person has been designated to programs, regardless of their matriculation status, is also regularly handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies and to reviewed by the program directors. Graduate certificate students who serve as the overall campus coordinator for purposes of Title IX fall below a 2.75 grade point average at any point in their program compliance: Meredith Bollheimer, Compliance Officer and Title IX may be placed on probation. Dismissal may occur when a student Coordinator, 300 Old Main, 814-824-3363. The following individuals receives a grade of F, when a certificate student has not achieved a have been designated as deputy Title IX coordinators: for Athletics, 2.75 cumulative GPA in the term following one in which he or she Stacey Gaudette, Assistant Athletic Chair, Baldwin Lower Level, was placed on probation, when terms or conditions established for 814-824-2079 and for Student Life, Laura Zirkle, Vice President for probation were not met, or when the academic record reflects poor Student Life, Egan 314, 814-824-2262, and for Employees, Tina performance. Graduate certificates will not be awarded to students Fryling, Preston 122, 814-824-2352, and for any community who fall below a 2.75 GPA. Students dismissed from certificate members of the branch campuses, including the North East campuses, Jacqulyn Fink, Miller 104, 814-725-6274, and for Training 9 and Resources, Alice Agnew, 814-824-2362. Inquiries concerning visit the VA website at www.benefits.va.gov/GIBILL. the application of anti-discrimination laws may be referred to the Dependents of military personnel may be eligible for Title IX coordinators or to the Office for Civil Rights, United States educational assistance for any of the following from the VA: Department of Education. For further information on notice of nondiscrimination, visit http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/OCR/ • A transfer of Post 9-11 GI Bill® for active service members contactus.cfm for the address and phone number of the U.S. who have served at least 10 years Department of Education office that serves your area, or call • Chapter 35 benefits if a service member has been discharged 1-800-421-3481. and receives disability • VETERANS’ RESOURCES FRY Scholarship if the service member died while serving *GI Students who have served in the Military including the National Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Guard and Reserves may be eligible for educational benefits through Veterans Affairs (VA). the Veteran’s Administration. Mercyhurst University is a yellow ribbon participant, which means students who are eligible for 100% If you plan to use VA educational Benefits please contact the Post 9-11 GI Bill® will be able to receive yellow ribbon funding once Veteran Coordinator, Stacy Smith, 814-824-2617, for more the student cap has been reached. Mercyhurst also holds a information. You will need to apply for the VA benefits before the Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Defense. start of your first semester. New applications may take the VA up This allows members who are still in the service to use Tuition to 3 weeks to process. Assistance (TA) from the Military. (Current active military personnel should apply for TA benefits directly to their unit.) There are a number of VA benefits available. For more information on available benefits and their criteria,
FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION
Graduate Tuition and Fees (MPN), agreeing to the terms of the loan. These steps can be completed See tuition and fee schedule for current rates. Payments received after the at www.studentloans.gov. official registration deadline will be considered delinquent and the Your loan funds will first be applied to your school account to pay for student will be charged a late payment fee. tuition, fees and any other school charges. If any additional loan funds remain, they will be returned to you. Should additional funding Financial Aid Information be necessary, Federal Direct Grad PLUS Loans and Alternative Education Application forms and guidelines are available in the Graduate Loans may also be available. If you have federal loans from undergraduate Programs office and online at our website graduate.mercyhurst.edu. studies, you may request an in-school deferment from the Direct Loan Program or lender. Mercyhurst Graduate Assistantships A limited number of graduate assistantships are available for eligible Tuition and Fee Schedule students who can accept employment on the Mercyhurst campus. Tuition Cost Per 3-Credit Course (Master's or Graduate Certificate) Graduate assistants receive a full or partial waiver of tuition and a stipend in return for a minimum of 25 hours of work weekly, excluding By Department of Study registration and lab fess. Anthropology $2,400 Applied Intelligence $2,400 Mercyhurst Graduate Fellowships Criminal Justice Administration $2,085 A limited number of fellowships are available to Criminal Justice Data Science $2,400 Administration applicants whose undergraduate or professional record show exceptional promise for future leadership in the criminal Organizational Leadership $2,085 justice profession. Graduate fellows receive a full or partial waiver of Physician Assistant Studies $2,400 tuition. Secondary Education $2,085 Special Education $2,085 Mercyhurst Graduate Employment Qualified students may be offered employment opportunities at Doctoral Degree Mercyhurst University. Graduate student employment typically Anthropology $3,180 provides up to $9,000 in annual earnings. Required Fee Schedule Per Semester - Veterans’ Benefits Graduate Programs (Full and Part-Time Students) Information regarding veterans’ benefits may be obtained by contacting the Veterans Enrollment and Outreach Coordinator at 814- 824-2617. Registration $65 Federal Direct Loan Program Technology Fee $95 Graduate students are eligible for Direct Unsubsidized Loans. These Applied Intelligence Program Fee (Per semester) $255 loans are not need based. To apply for a Direct Loan, you must first Data Science Program Fee $130 complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid Physician Assistant Program Fee (Per 3 Terms) $1,000 (FAFSA). If it is your first time receiving a Direct Loan, you will be required to complete entrance counseling to ensure you understand your obligation to repay the loan; and sign a Master Promissory Note
10 Required Fee Schedule Per Term - online In addition to charges for tuition, fees, room, meal plans, and other Applied Intelligence (Applies to full and part-time students) expenses, the bill reflects any scholarships, grants, and loans as pending financial aid. Financial aid listed is pending until the student’s eligibility is Registration $50 confirmed, verification is completed, and the student’s enrollment is Technology Fee $70 verified on the census date. The census date is the morning after drop/ Applied Intelligence Program Fee $170 (prorated at $85 for 3 credit hours) add as published in the official academic calendar. Students with exceptional circumstances who want to add courses after Occasional Fees the official drop/add date should obtain forms and more information in I.D./Smart Card $35 the Office of Graduate Education. Federal aid will not be adjusted for late Zurn Science Lab Fee (per course) $255 registration under most circumstances and late registration fees may Distance Learning Fee (Per online Graduate Course BL or WEB; $70 apply. excludes online Applied Intelligence - see fees below) Graduate Capstone Clinical Fee (6 credits) $485 In order to defer your bill to federal student loans, students must have a Graduate Capstone Clinical Fee (3 credits) $243 FAFSA on file, and completed both the Master Promissory Note and Graduation Fee (Master's Degree Only) $165 Entrance Loan Counseling online for Federal Direct Loans and/or Perkins (Required even if the student does not participate in the ceremony) Loans by August 1st, 2016 for fall bills or December 1st, 2016 for spring bills. Official Transcript of Credits $5 This is a one-time requirement at Mercyhurst. Federal Direct Graduate Organizational Leadership Fee- Course OL 628 $495 PLUS Loans are not credited to the student’s account until a promissory Audit- Graduate Course Rate $489 note is signed. Alternative Loan proceeds are not credited until the loan proceeds are received by Mercyhurst. Financial Penalites If payment is not made by the due date, or satisfactory payment Late Payment $150 arrangements are not made with the SFS Office by the bill due date, a Room Change $50 late payment fee of $150 will be applied to your account, and your Returned Check / Stop Payment / Reissue $35 account will be placed on hold, and you may be deregistered from your Late Registration Fee $250 courses. You will not be able to make changes to your registration, register for any additional courses, or receive grades/transcripts. Your ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE balance must be paid in full by the specified semester due date. Payment Policy For Tuition, Fees, Room and Mean Plan Overdue accounts will be placed with a collection agency. If your When you register for courses, you incur a legal obligation to pay for account is placed with a collection agency, you will be responsible tuition, fees and all related charges. Registration for a given semester is for your balance plus any collection fees, which may be based on a not complete until all charges are paid by the billing due dates, or until percentage up to a maximum of 32% of the debt, and all costs and acceptable payment arrangements have been made with the Office of SFS expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees that are incurred by prior to the due date. Mercyhurst University in such collection efforts. This may negatively impact your credit rating. In order to register for future semesters, receive Students must be actively registered to reside in campus housing, transcripts or a diploma, your balance and any collection fees must be receive student meal plan privileges, and receive all other university paid in full. services and amenities. You can pay your balance via your ebill which is accessible from your student portal. Payment can be made by credit card (convenience fees Student Financial Services participates 100% in online billing, and ebills apply) or electronic funds transfer from a savings or checking account (no are accessible via your Mercyhurst portal. Notifications are emailed to convenience fees apply). You can also print your bill and mail in a your official Mercyhurst email address. You are encouraged to grant personal check, cashier’s check, or money order to the address on the bill. guest access to any family member who may have an interest in Cash payments can be made in person by visiting the SFS Office. Funds viewing or paying your bill. Full instructions are available on your can also be wired electronically to Mercyhurst, which is especially Mercyhurst portal. convenient for international fund payments. For more information, please visit the SFS page on the student portal or contact the Office of SFS Summer 2016 bills are available via the ebill the first week of June and are at 814-824-2288. All payments, including those from a third party, such as due on or before June 30, 2016. Fall semester bills are available the last a 529 Savings Plan, must be received by the bill due date. Please plan week of June and are due on or before August 10th, 2016. Spring accordingly to allow for mailing time. semester bills are available in early December and are due on or before In lieu of paying the student bill in full, a student or family can sign up for January 4th, 2017. a payment plan (partial payments made in intervals) through our partner, Tuition Management Systems (TMS) prior to the bill due date. The TMS Semester Billing Due Dates for 2016-17: Payment Plan divides a student’s financial obligation into interest free Summer Sessions 2016: June 30, 2016 Fall installments over the semester, making financial obligations easier to Semester: August 10, 2016 manage. Monthly plans include a 5 month or 4 month plan. The TMS Spring Semester: January 4, 2017 Payment Plan is available to all qualified undergraduate students for fall and spring semesters. There is a non-refundable fee for participating in Those on a trimester calendar can contact SFS for the trimester billing and the TMS Payment Plan, regardless of the balance. TMS sends a monthly payment due dates. billing statement to the student’s permanent address, with payment due usually the 1st day of the month. Failure to pay by monthly due dates will result in late fees, Business Office holds, and possible deregistration. Repeated delinquent payments will result in a cancelation of the payment plan and payment of any outstanding balance is immediately due to Mercyhurst. Failure to resolve an outstanding balance may result in deregistration and placing your outstanding account with a collections agency.
11 Students receiving financial aid may also participate in the TMS Payment Refunds for room and meal plans will be refunded 100% through day 8 Plan. To determine the minimum monthly payment, deduct the amount of the semester for which you are registered, and prorated for number of of financial aid (not including work-study) from the annual charges, and days of usage between the 9th and 30th days of the semester. There are then divide the balance by the number of payments in the plan you no refunds for tuition, room, or meal plans after the 30th day of the chose. It is important that you review your TMS budget each semester to semester. ensure that the scheduled monthly payment plan reflects your actual charges at Mercyhurst. For more information about the plan or how to The tuition refund policy for the summer session follows a different calculate monthly payments, contact TMS directly at 1-888-285-3052, or schedule than above because the length of the sessions/programs differ visit www.afford.com/mercyhurst. If you under budget your payments, from the fall and spring semester calendars. The calculations are similar you may incur late fees at Mercyhurst and a business office hold will may but are done in proportion to the length of the respective sessions/ be placed on your account, preventing future registration. terms/program calendars. Refund schedules for these special sessions/ programs are available in the Office of Student Financial Services. If payment is made by check (paper or EFT), Mercyhurst will credit the funds but will not remove any Business Office Holds for at least 7 days Treatment of Financial Aid to allow time for the check to clear. If funds do not clear, a student may For Total Withdrawal (Cease Enrollment) be charged a $150 late fee in addition to a $35 insufficient fund fee. In this instance, the student will be contacted and given one week to If a student withdraws from all courses (ceases to be enrolled), the SFS make payment to Mercyhurst in the form of a certified check or money Office must review the student’s financial aid to determine whether order. Legal action may be takend against any person who has financial aid funds must be adjusted in accordance with federal, state, repeatedly submitted bad check and Mercyhurst reserves the right to and institutional policies governing total withdrawal from the university. reject future check payments. SFS calculates refunds for tuition, room and meal plans according to university policy. However, the policies for financial aid for total Late Course Add Policy withdrawals (cease enrollments) are specific to each designated financial Currently, registered students who are seeking to add one or more aid program and are applicable only if the student was awarded that courses after the published drop/add date of a given term must file a particular type of fund. If the student is awarded various types of financial Late Course Add Request form with the Office of the Registrar. The aid, more than one policy may apply in determining the student’s revised deadline for filing a Late Course Add Request form is 15 business days financial aid eligibility. following the last day of finals of the given term. Students must pay all tuition and fee charges related to the added Federal (Title IV) Financial Aid course(s) before their registration request will be processed. Refund Policy (Cease Enrollment) A student’s decision to add course(s) after the published drop/add date The federal policy for return of Title IV funds maintains that the student will not affect the student’s initial course credit count for the purpose of can retain only that portion of federal aid that the student has earned financial aid. In other words, financial aid that was awarded on the basis based on time in attendance before withdrawal prior to completing 60% of a student’s registered credit count as of the published drop/add date of a payment period or semester. The percentage of time that the will not be adjusted because of the late course addition(s). student attended an academic semester determines the amount of federal aid that must be returned to the federal government. This Tuition and Fee Refund Policy Due To Total Withdrawal S federally mandated policy is independent of Mercyhurst’s institutional tudents who wish to withdraw from the university must complete a refund policy for tuition, room and meal plans. The schedules vary by Cease Enrollment Form, which is available in the Office of Academic start and end dates of each semester and each academic program. Affairs, and obtain the necessary signed approvals. For a student who withdraws after the 60 percent point-in-time, there are Students who officially withdraw before the end of the academic no unearned funds. However, a school must still complete a Return semester will receive a grade of W. Course withdrawals after drop/add calculation in order to determine whether the student is eligible for a post- will result in a W grade for the course. Students, who experience a withdrawal disbursement. The calculation is based on the percentage of medical, military or serious emergency, may file a letter with earned aid using the following Federal Return of Title IV funds formula: the Graduate Office explaining and documenting the special Percentage of payment period or semester completed is the number of circumstances. days completed up to the withdrawal date divided by the total days in the payment period or semester. (Any break of five days Students who have officially withdrawn from the university and do not or more is not counted as part of the days in the semester.) This return within one academic year must apply for readmission. percentage is also the percentage of earned aid. When a student officially withdraws from all courses (ceases Funds are returned to the appropriate federal program based on the enrollment), he/she may receive a prorated refund of tuition, room and percentage of unearned aid using the following formula: meal plan charges depending on the date of withdrawal. Aid to be returned is (100 percent of the aid that could be disbursed Refer to the Tuition Refund Chart. Fees are not refundable when minus the percentage of earned aid) multiplied by the total amount of withdrawal occurs after the eighth day of classes. aid that could have been disbursed during the payment period or semester. Period of Withdrawal During a Percentage of Term or a Semester If a student earned less aid than was disbursed, the institution would be Tuition Refund required to return a portion of the funds and the student would be On or before the last day to drop/ required to return a portion of the funds. Keep in mind that when Title IV add each semester (Up to and 100% (including fees) funds are returned, the student borrower may owe a balance to the including day 8) institution. Calendar days 9-15 80% (does not include fees) If a student earned more aid than was disbursed to him/her, the Calendar days 16 – 22 70% (does not include fees) institution would owe the student a post-withdrawal disbursement which must be paid within 120 days of the student’s withdrawal. Calendar day 23-29 60% (does not include fees)
Calendar day 30 and after 0% 12 The institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is • To give SFS permission to relay pertinent financial, academic, and responsible no later than 45 days after the date of the determination of other information to donors of aid upon request. the date of the student’s withdrawal. Refunds to aid programs are • To maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for Financial Aid returned in the following order: (refer to SAP Policy in the following section). • Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans • To comply with the rules governing the types of financial assistance the student receives. • Federal Perkins Loans Financial Aid Application Procedures and Deadlines • Federal Direct GRAD PLUS Loans To apply for federal, state, and institutional (Mercyhurst) financial aid, the Students who receive all F’s for a semester who did not formally withdraw student must complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student will be considered Unofficial Withdrawals and will be reviewed by the Aid (FAFSA) each academic year. Graduate College to establish the students’ last date of attendance. If a student ceased attendance for all classes before 60 percent of the semester Students can submit the FAFSA using FAFSA on the Web (www.fafsa. was over, that last date of attendance will be used. If a last date of ed.gov). To file electronically, the student will need a U.S. Department of attendance cannot be determined, the “unofficial” withdrawal date will be Education (USDE) FSA ID. Students may apply for one by clicking the link on the mid-point of the semester in order to calculate unearned federal funds the FAFSA page. The FSA ID serves as the student’s and/or parents that must be returned to the appropriate federal aid program. electronic signature. Questions about the FAFSA can be answered by calling the Department of Education Customer Service Department at 1-800-801-0576. Assistance for students with hearing disabilities is available Students need to understand that, although they can withdraw from a by dialing 1-800-511-5806. semester with W grades, federal aid disbursements have to be reviewed based on their last date of attendance or unofficial withdrawal date. Although students can file the FAFSA any time after January 1 prior to the forthcoming academic year in which they plan to attend, the priority The student is responsible for any returned federal funds that results in a deadline to file the FAFSA is March 15 of that year to ensure full balance due on their student account. If payment is not made within 60 consideration for federal, state, and institutional scholarships, grants, days, the student will be liable for all reasonable collection costs, including loans, and student employment. Be sure to include Mercyhurst’s attorney fees and other charges necessary for the collection of any amount institutional code, 003297, in the university choice section of the FAFSA. not paid. Students attending a course(s) in Summer Session must file a separate Institutional Scholarship Financial Aid Refund Policy Summer Financial Aid Request Form by June 30th to receive summer (Cease Enrollment) financial aid, including Federal Stafford Loans. The form is available on the student portal. Adjustments to institutional scholarships follow the university’s policy on refunds for tuition (refer to the Tuition Refund Policy Due to Total Students may file the FAFSA after the deadline of March 15, however they Withdrawal section above). For example, if the student’s tuition is refunded risk not receiving aid from some programs. In addition to the processed at 70 percent, the student’s institutional fellowship will also be refunded at FAFSA, SFS must receive all requested documentation within 30 days of 70 percent. This means the student may retain 30 percent of the the request but no later than 30 days before the end of the semester or institutional fellowship. award period. This deadline allows processing and authorization of Course Withdrawal Policy disbursements within timeframes defined by regulations pertaining to federal aid programs. Failure to apply or to submit required Students who wish to withdraw from a course after the drop/add period for documentation by the indicated deadlines may result in a loss of financial a semester must complete a Class Schedule Form which is available in the aid eligibility for all student aid programs. Office of the Registrar. Once the student obtains the advisor’s signature, the form is returned to the Office of the Registrar. Enrollment Status Course withdrawals after drop/add will result in a W grade for the course SFS uses the following graduate enrollment criteria each semester to and will not change financial aid or tuition charges for that semester determine eligibility for the financial aid programs: because they are based on the enrollment status on the census date, which is the morning after the last day of drop/add. CREDITS ENROLLMENT STATUS CLASSIFICATION However, withdrawing from courses may prevent you from making 9 Full time satisfactory academic progress, and that may affect your eligibility for future 4.5-8 Half Time financial aid assistance. Please see the Satisfactory Academic Progress section. Whether you choose to withdraw from one course or withdraw 1 - 4 Less than half time* from the University completely, it is important that you contact the Office of Student Financial Services for advice regarding financial aid and billing. Online Applied Intelligence students and others on the trimester calendar are considered enrolled full time for financial aid purposes if Financial Aid Rights and Responsibilities Students have registered at least 8 credits per term, and half-time if registered 4-7 credit the following rights and responsibilities: hours per term. • Access to complete information regarding tuition, fees, payment, and A student’s Financial Aid Package is based on full-time enrollment as refund policies. determined on the census date (the morning after drop/add). If the • Confidentiality of all personal and family financial information. student does not have full-time status, financial aid may be adjusted • Reconsideration of student aid eligibility if student and parents accordingly. situation warrants it through an appeal to SFS. During the summer session, enrollment status on the 2nd day of the • To advise the Office of SFS of any additional financial aid received that summer term determines enrollment status for financial aid eligibility. is not indicated on the Mercyhurst Financial Aid Award Letter. Summer full-time enrollment is 6 credit hours or more for all combined • To follow application filing deadlines and to submit all required summer sessions, and half-time is 3 credit hours. Students who participate documentation for verification of financial and other information in an internship of at least 3 credit hours will be considered full-time for the pertaining to the financial aid application process within 30 days of the summer. request.
13 Students must consult with SFS if they plan to withdraw from any Procedures for Appealing courses. Students who do not meet the minimum standards for Satisfactory Other Eligibility Criteria Academic Progress described above are ineligible for federal aid. Eligibility for federal student aid is determined on the basis of financial However, students may request reinstatement of their financial aid need and on several other factors. To receive financial aid from federal eligibility by submitting a written appeal to the Financial Aid Appeals programs students’ must meet the following criteria: Committee. SAP Appeal requests must provide an explanation of the extenuating circumstances that contributed to the student’s failure to • File FAFSA meet the minimum academic progress standards and a realistic academic • Demonstrate financial need where applicable plan for improvement. If the Financial Aid Appeals Committee approves • Have a high-school diploma or its equivalent the appeal, the student’s financial aid eligibility is reinstated for the • Be admitted to a certificate or degree program and be working applicable payment periods. toward a certificate or degree • Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen Students receive appeal results in writing. The decision of the • Have a valid Social Security number Financial Aid Appeals Committee is final and cannot be further • Register with Selective Service (if required) appealed. • Not be in default on a student loan or owe a repayment of Deadlines to Appeal for SAP federal student aid • Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) once enrolled Summer Term July 31 (See below) Fall Semester First day of fall classes of official academic calendar Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy for Financial Aid Spring Semester First day of spring classes of official academic calendar All students must be making satisfactory academic progress at Mercyhurst University to establish and retain eligibility for student financial aid, including Federal Direct Loans. Mercyhurst monitors satisfactory academic progress (SAP) after the spring semester to provide students with early notification of their academic progress status for financial aid eligibility. The student’s entire graduate academic history will be considered when determining the academic progress status, including accepted transfer credits from another university. Quantitative Measure Students must successfully complete 75 percent of cumulative credits attempted, including transfer credits accepted by Mercyhurst. Grades of W, R, and I will be considered attempted but will not be included in completed credit hours. Qualitative Measure Graduate students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater by the end of the spring semester each academic year. Any student who was registered for courses during the academic year but has not received federal or institutional aid in the current academic year will still be reviewed for SAP to determine future eligibility for awards. A student must be making SAP to receive federal funds, including Federal Stafford Loans. Maximum Time Frame For Completion The maximum time frame a student may attend and continue aid eligibility cannot exceed 150 percent of the published length of the student’s academic program measured in cumulative attempted credits. For example, the published length of a graduate program is 30 credit hours. Therefore, a student has a maximum of 45 attempted credit hours to complete the program. When the student’s enrollment exceeds the 150 percent point, the student is no longer eligible for federal financial aid.
All credits the student attempts, including credits transferred into Mercyhurst University, count toward the 150 percent requirement
14 GRADUATE PROGRAM IN ANTHROPOLOGY
FORENSIC AND BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY TRACK a prescribed sequence. Additional elective courses may be The Master of Science degree program in Anthropology: Forensic completed within the context of the program for a minimum of 33 and Biological Anthropology Track represents the first program in credits. Students will typically begin thesis work at the end of the the country focused primarily on providing students with a first course year. The thesis must be completed within the context comprehensive basic training regimen in the combined fields of of the program. forensic and biological anthropology. This will be accomplished by a curriculum that includes a strong foundation in biological/ MISSION STATEMENT bioarchaeological anthropology, along with a significant focus on The Master of Science degree program in Anthropology, Forensic all of the major components of the discipline of forensic and Biological Anthropology Track is focused on providing anthropology, including forensic osteology, forensic archaeology, students with a comprehensive training regimen in the combined forensic taphonomy and skeletal trauma. fields of forensic anthropology and biological anthropology. Students receive extensive training in the classroom, field and Graduates of the program will be encouraged to continue their laboratory that allows them to be strongly competitive for Ph.D. education in a Ph.D. program within the disciplines of forensic programs in physical or biological anthropology, anatomy and anthropology and biological anthropology, or in related fields, biostatistics. The program is enhanced by the large amount of such as medical, biomedical or anatomy programs. Training will forensic casework opportunities for the students provided through provide the students with an extensive academic background, as the Applied Forensic Sciences Department. Students are taught well as ample field and laboratory skills and experience in both the importance of ethics in forensic science and the significance of forensic anthropology and physical anthropology. This background their personal role in the forensic science community. will allow them to be very competitive candidates for teaching and research assistantships, as well as grant and scholarship LEARNING OUTCOMES funding opportunities within any of the top biological or forensic Goal: Develop and master the principles and professional practices anthropology Ph.D. programs. of Forensic and Biological Anthropology. Other graduates may choose to seek employment with local, 1. Competently and comprehensively document forensic context state and federal agencies. As a result of the extensive casework from a variety of outdoor forensic scenes. experience, graduates are well suited to assist law enforcement Expertly analyze and interpret human skeletal remains. officials, professional forensic anthropologists and other forensic 2. scientists in a number of professional scenarios, including crime 3. Progress to advanced levels in the areas of skeletal biology, scene data collection. Students will be well versed in field recovery human anatomy, human growth and development, and human methods, including searches, scene and context documentation, variation. and recovery procedures from a variety of outdoor, fire and 4. Proficiently process data utilizing univariate and multivariate mass fatality scenes. Laboratory skills mastered include skeletal statistical principles and analyses. processing, data collection and skeletal analysis of human remains, both for the production of forensic case reports and skeletal 5. Critically analyze and knowledgeably utilize the historical and research. current, researched and published, topics in Biological and Forensic Anthropology. The curriculum is constructed such that full-time students will complete at least seven required courses during the first year and three required courses during the second year, many in
ANTHROPOLOGY MASTER’S DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: FORENSIC AND BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY TRACK Core Courses YEAR 1 YEAR 2 ANTH 500 Basics Of Forensic Anthropology ANTH 630/631 Skeletal Trauma Analysis/Lab ANTH 510/511 Forensic Archaeology/Lab ANTH 670 Master’s Thesis ANTH 520/521 Fragmentary Human Osteology/Lab ANTH 528 Human Skeletal Profile I - Age ANTH 530/531 Human Skeletal Profile II/Lab ANTH 546 Basic Statistical Methods OR ANTH 550 Statistical Methods In Anthropology ANTH 640 Forensic Taphonomy
18 15 ELECTIVE COURSES 1. For students without a master’s degree, the credit course work ANTH 535 Paleoanthropology I requirements will be 60 credits (in addition to Dissertation). Those ANTH 536 Paleoanthropology II 60 required credits will include both 3 credit (without lab) and ANTH 565/566 Zooarchaeology/Lab 4 credit (with lab) offerings and 5 and 6 credit (lecture and lab ANTH 575 Advanced Human Variation combined) courses. Additionally variable credit will be given for ANTH 610 Human Skeletal Growth & Development dissertation research (2-12 credits). ANTH 620/621 Pathological Conditions of the Human Skeleton/Lab 2. For students who enter after graduating with a master’s degree ANTH 635 Current Topics in Biological Anthropology from Mercyhurst (30 credit hours), the credit course work required ANTH 638/639 Gross Anatomy for Anthropologists/Lab will be 30 credits (in addition to Dissertation). Those 30 required ANTH 645 Advanced Statistical Methods in Biological and credits will include both 3 and 4 credit offerings and 5 and 6 credit Forensic Anthropology (lecture and lab combined) courses. Additionally variable credit will be given for dissertation research (2-12 credits). Ideal candidates will have a very strong undergraduate record/ degree in a field of anthropology (e.g., forensic anthropology, 3. For students entering the Ph.D. program with a master’s degree bioarchaeology, physical anthropology or archaeology), natural from another institution, their transcripts will be evaluated in science (e.g., biology, chemistry), or forensic science. Evaluation of terms of number of transferable credits. In no case will more than applications will focus on undergraduate academic record, Graduate 24 credits be transferable. Required credits will include both 3 Record Examination (GRE), professional references, letter of intent and 4 credit offerings. Additionally variable credit will be given for and personal interview upon invitation by the department. dissertation research (2-12 credits). GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN FORENSIC All Ph.D. students must take a series of qualifying examinations, AND BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY the content of which will be determined by track and subfield A yearlong Graduate Certificate Program in Forensic and Biological and they will be required to complete them no later than the end Anthropology is available to students wishing to complement their of their third full year of residency. However, upon consultation undergraduate education with additional training in specific areas with their advisor and/or committee, students may petition to of interest that may not have been available at their take the qualifying examination at any point in their initial three undergraduate institution, in preparation for graduate school years of residence. Additionally, there is a language competency applications. The new program will also be useful for those requirement for all students as well as a dissertation requirement students interested in acquiring practical experience in the specific involving original research. For students who enter the Ph.D. program methods of forensic anthropology. without a master’s degree, the option to obtain a master’s degree A B.A. or B.S. in a relevant field is recommended to apply. after successfully passing the qualifying exams exists. The exercise of Evaluation will be based on undergraduate record, letters of this option requires the production of a traditional master’s thesis or intent, and professional references. Students will be mentored by two senior authored publications in peer reviewed national or department faculty and will be able to construct a personalized international journals. There is no obligation to complete a master’s curriculum of at least five (5) courses in the current Mercyhurst degree before pursing the Ph.D. in Anthropology. In addition to the graduate catalog. Students must receive a B or above for the five foregoing, several of the tracks require extensive in-house field work courses. Students will also have the opportunity to participate requirements. These are detailed below under program track in actual forensic cases conducted by the Mercyhurst Forensic descriptions. Anthropology Laboratory, if they are enrolled, or have completed ANTH 510/511 and ANTH 520/521. Open enrollment is offered throughout the academic year. Further application instructions can Ph.D. CORE (18 credit hours) be found on the department website, or contact the Mercyhurst ANTH 538 Advanced Anthropological/ Archaeological Theory 3 credits Graduate Admissions office. ANTH 547 Anthropological Ethics 3 credits Further application instructions can be found on the department ANTH 550 Statistical Methods in Anthropology OR 3 credits website, or contact the Mercyhurst Graduate Admissions office. ANTH 645 Advanced Statistical Methods in Forensic Anthropology 3 credits ANTH 600 Basics of GIS I 3 credits FORENSICS AND BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY Ph.D. PROGRAM ANTH 590 Research Design 3 credits In general, the 62-72 credit hour Ph.D. program will require course ANTH 650 Seminar in Scientific Data Presentation OR 3 credits work/dissertation completed in ANTH 668 Directed Thesis Preparation 3 credits a. (18 credits hours) Common Core 18 credit hours b. (33/34 credit hours) Track Specific Forensic and Biological Anthropology Track c. (8/9 credit hours) Electives The Forensic Anthropology track is the first program of its genre, not d. (2-12 credit hours) Dissertation only in the Commonwealth but also in North America, at large. The Forensic and Biological Anthropology track focuses on the following The exact credit requirements and specific course requires will vary areas: Forensic Archaeology, Biological Anthropology, Biostatistics, depending on how the student is admitted to the program. Skeletal Trauma, Forensic Taphonomy, and Zooarchaeology.
19 16 The basic expectation for candidates is very similar to the other two tracks in that students will be required to demonstrate hands-on, working mastery of the protocols of one or more of the topical foci noted above as well as demonstrate a command of general anthropological and archeological theory as they relate to Forensic Anthropology. A two-year graduate curriculum is already well established in this track and the Ph.D. program only enhances it. In addition to completing the current requirements for the Master’s degree in Anthropology as well as the 16 credits required of all candidates in the Ph.D. program, students in the Forensic and Biological Anthropology track are required to take the following courses: Required Courses: (In addition to the required 18 credit hour Common Core) ANTH 500 Basics of Forensic Anthropology 3 credits ANTH 510/511 Forensic Archaeology/Lab 3 credits/1 credit ANTH 520/521 Fragmentary Human Osteology/Lab 3 credits/1 credit ANTH 528 Human Skeletal Profile I-Age 3 credits ANTH 530/531 Human Skeletal Profile II/ Lab 3 credits/1 credit ANTH 540/541 Modification of the Human Skeleton/Lab 3 credits/1 credit ANTH 565/566 Zooarchaeology/Lab 3 credits/1 credit ANTH 575 Advanced Human Variation OR 3 credits ANTH 610/611 Human Skeletal Growth and Development/Lab 3 credits/1 credit ANTH 638/639 Gross Anatomy for Anthropology/Lab 3 credits/1 credit 33/34 credit hours The remaining 8 or 9 credits can be drawn from any combination of the following Elective courses: ANTH 535 Advanced Paleoanthropology 3 credits ANTH 536 Advanced Paleoanthropology II 3 credits ANTH 630/631 Skeletal Trauma Analysis/Lab 3 credits/1 credit ANTH 640/641 Forensic Taphonomy/Lab 3 credits/1 credit
Dissertation credit is variable (2-12 credits). In lieu of 2 years of field requirements, students in the Forensic Anthropology track are expected to be actively engaged in forensic casework and/or in research related to their topical emphasis.
20 17 ANTHROPOLOGY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ANTH 500 from ongoing university field projects. ANTH 509 Basics of Forensic Anthropology Prerequisite: None Advanced Cultures in Contact 3 credits 3 credits This course will cover the basic principles This course examines the interface of forensic anthropology including but ANTH 507 between Native American and Euro- not limited to its historical background, Advanced Language and Culture American cultures from the arrival of Leif the role of the forensic anthropologist 3 credits Ericsson in coastal Canada in the A.D. 990s in a forensic context, expert witness This course is designed to introduce through the better-documented landing testimony, multidisciplinary interactions students to the complex study of of Columbus on 12 October 1492 to the with law enforcement and other forensics language and its role in culture and progressive expansion of the frontiers and experts, ethics in forensic science and society. We will begin by examining what the ultimate displacement, transformation, anthropology, and the new direction of constitutes language. Although not a or extinction of aboriginal eastern North standardization and accreditation in the major portion of the class, language American societies. The course focuses field. Additionally, students will learn structure, including morphology and on the nature of the contact period as protocols, procedures, and skills specific syntax will be covered. We will examine it is documented both historically and to forensic casework in the Mercyhurst how language is used in different cultures archaeologically and employs models and Forensic Anthropology Laboratory such as to construct and maintain social values theoretical constructs from both Old and forensic imaging and casting of specimens. and relationships, worldviews, and New World archaeology to elucidate the Prerequisite: None personal identities.Some questions issue of cultures in collision. addressed throughout the semester Prerequisite: None ANTH 503/504 include: How do children acquire linguistic Analytical Laboratory Methods in competence in their language? How is ANTH 510/511 Prehistoric Archaeology and Laboratory language used by people of different Forensic Archaeology/Laboratory 3 credits/ lab credit genders, ethnicities, socioeconomic 3 credits/1 lab credit This course is designed to acquaint the classes, and geographical placement? This This course will provide students with a student with the methods and techniques class is primarily lecture- based format, but working knowledge of how to document of processing, classification, analysis, students will havean opportunity to forensic context from a variety of outdoor curation, and documentation of the major engage in some anthropological linguistic forensic scenes. The course will consist classes of prehistoric artifactual evidence. fieldwork. Prerequisite: None of lectures and hands-on activities, The specific classes of data to be examined supplemented with examples from include, but are not limited to, lithic, ANTH 508 forensic cases. The goal of the course is ceramics, perishables, macrofloral remains, Advanced European Prehistory to introduce students to basic forensic pollen and phytoliths, and biomolecular 3 credits archaeological recovery principles, residues. Analysis of these materials will This course summarizes and examines methods, and practices. Hands-on also involve addressing a number of the archaeology of Europe from its initial activities in site mapping using a variety anthropological themes such as dietary colonization ca. 500,000 years ago until of instruments, proper excavation reconstruction, paleoenvironmental the appearance of horticulture in the methodologies and biological physical reconstruction, and construction of early Holocene. The course stresses the evidence collection will be used. chronologies. The laboratory component environmental matrix of nearly one half Prerequisite: None of the courses is designed to allow million years of human socio-cultural students to employ the methods and evolution and compares and contrasts it to ANTH 513 techniques of artifact analysis using adjacent areas. This course also chronicles Advanced Prehistory of New East various“live” collections curated by the the history of human occupation in 3 credits university. Prerequisite: None Europe for 8000 years, from the Upper This course examines and summarizes Paleolithic to the emergence of state the prehistory of the Near East from the ANTH 505/506 societies and Roman expansion. Particular initiation of human occupation in the Analytical Lab Methods in emphasis is placed upon the regional Early Pleistocene ca. one million + B.P. to Historic Archaeology and Laboratory cultural variability, the relationship the rise of state level societies, ca. 5,500 3 credits/1 lab credit between human communities and their years ago. The course emphasizes the This course will introduce students to the landscapes, culture contact and trade, complex and fluid interplay between a analytical and classificatory methods used the development of social stratification constantly changing paleoenvironmental, in the treatment and processing of historic and political centralization, and recent paleoclimatic, and geoarchaeological materials recovered from archaeological theoretical conceptualizations of various stages and the prehistoric populations investigations. Emphasis will be placed on periods and regions. Students have the who “acted” upon it. Prerequisite: None colonial and nineteenth century materials opportunity to concentrate on particular of the eastern United States. Students regional, cultural, and temporal problems. will assist in the analysis of materials Prerequisite: None
18 21 ANTH 514 ANTH 519 Ericsson in coastal Canada in the A.D. 990s Advanced Far Eastern Prehistory Advanced Indians of Western North through the better-documented landing 3 credits America of Columbus on 12 October 1492 to the This course is designed to introduce the 3 credits progressive expansion of the frontiers and student to the prehistoric archaeological This course addresses the diversity of the ultimate displacement, transformation, record of Northeast Asia. The course will Western North American Indian cultures at or extinction of aboriginal eastern North examine the initial peopling of the region the time of and immediately subsequent American societies. The course focuses during the Pleistocene and will emphasize to Euro-American contact. Particular on the nature of the contact period as subsequent Paleolithic and Neolithic emphasis is placed on differences it is documented both historically and adaptations in North China, Japan, Eastern in technology and material culture, archaeologically and employs models and Siberia, and the Korean Peninsula. subsistence strategies, settlement patterns, theoretical constructs from both Old and Prerequisite: None and environmental variability. New World archaeology to elucidate the Prerequisite: None issue of cultures in collision. Prerequisite: None ANTH 515 Iroquoian Prehistory ANTH 520/521 3 credits Fragmentary Human Osteology ANTH 524/525 This course will examine Northern and Laboratory 3 credits/1 lab credit Advanced Archaeological Field Method Iroquoia from its prehistoric origins to its This course will provide students with in- and Laboratory eventual development into recognizable depth training in human osteology – the 3 credits/1 lab credit “Nations,” through its tumultuous study of the structure and function of This course is designed to expose students relations with European powers and human bones. Students will not to the full spectrum of field methods now subsequently the United States and Canada, and will conclude with a only learn to identify human skeletal in use in contemporary anthropological consideration and appreciation of the elements and features, but will also gain archaeology. The rationale, technical vibrant Iroquois societies of the present. an understanding of their anatomical details, and expected results of a wide Data from archaeology, ethnography, and functions. The skills obtained from this array of field methods are presented in the history supplemented by information course will form the basis for more context of the location, characterization, from Native oral traditions will be advanced anatomical and and full scale data recovery of prehistoric examined to help us more fully understand the Northern Iroquois as anthropological studies in forensic and historic archaeological sites. comprising living cultures with deep and anthropology, bioarchaeology, Prerequisite: None unique pasts. Prerequisite: None paleoanthropology and various medical fields. ANTH 526 ANTH 516 Prerequisite: None (A) Archaeological Field Methods Lab Plants and People (B) Summer Field Training 3 credits ANTH 522A/522B 1 credit People depend on plants for food, clothing, (A)Advanced Archaeological Field A - Indicates the Prehistoric field shelter, medicines, and a host of other School I – Prehistoric training program daily needs. This course examines the 6 credits B - Indicates the Historic field varied and complex interrelationships (B)Advanced Archaeological Field training program between plants and people. Major School 1 – Historic Participants will be exposed to the topics include domestication processes, 6 credits latest methodologies in archaeology, the Green Revolution, intentional and Participants will be exposed to the geoarchaeology, excavation techniques, unintentional modification of plant latest methodologies in archaeology, field photography, mapping, laboratory communities, and an examination of those geoarchaeology, excavation techniques, procedures, artifact analysis, human plants that provide drugs, food, beverages, field photography, mapping, laboratory osteology, computer applications, and and fibers necessary to daily life. procedures, artifact analysis, human many other techniques employed in osteology, computer applications, and contemporary archaeological excavations. ANTH 518 many other techniques employed in Students will be taught the techniques Advanced Indians of Eastern North contemporary archaeological excavations. of open-site excavation and will be America Students will be taught the techniques able to witness firsthand the ongoing 3 credits of open-site excavation and will be interpretation of the natural and cultural This course addresses the diversity of able to witness firsthand the ongoing history of archaeological sites. Eastern North American Indian cultures at interpretation of the natural and cultural Corequisite: ANTH 525 the time of and immediately subsequent history of archaeological sites. Prerequisite: to Euro-American contact. Particular 524/525 ANTH 527 emphasis is placed on differences Advanced Prehistory of Western North in technology and material culture, ANTH 523 America subsistence strategies, settlement patterns, Advanced South American Prehistory The course is designed to introduce and environmental variability. 3 credits students to the prehistory of our Prerequisite: None This course examines the interface continent’s western “half.” From the initial between Native American and Euro- peopling of the New World to the rise of American cultures from the arrival of Leif settled village life and the evolution of
22 19 non-state-level societies, the prehistory specifically, via lectures and laboratory Examination of actual cases will be of Western North America is presented work, this course will detail how geological emphasized with microscopic examination against an ever-changing backdrop of methods may be employed in the and digital photographic documentation flora, fauna, and climate with an emphasis location, excavation, and interpretation required by all participants. on the complex interplay between of archaeological sites and materials. Prerequisite: ANTH 530/531 humans and their environmental matrix. Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: None ANTH 546 ANTH 535 Basic Statistical Methods for Research ANTH 528 Paleoanthropology I 3 credits Human Profile I- Age 3 credits The goal of this course is providing the 3 credits This two-course sequence (ANTH 535/ student with an in-depth understanding of The main goal of this course is to provide ANTH 536) follows the development of the formal hypothesis testing and the general students with in-depth training in human human species from our remote primate principles underlying parametric statistical skeletal analysis. In particular, students forbearers through the appearance of methods. The student will not only learn will gain the knowledge and experience fully modern Homo sapiens. The student the practical application of the methods necessary to accurately estimate juvenile is familiarized with the methods and discussed in class but will also learn how and adult age from unknown skeletal the data of human paleontology and to interpret and evaluate the results of remains. Throughout the course, students comparative primatology and is shown hypothesis tests carried out with any other will be asked to critically review research the complex relationships, which exist method. The course will also serve as an studies, thereby becoming familiar with between biological and cultural evolution. introduction to experimental design. The research methods and presentation. At Part focuses on primate evolution and the skills obtained from this course will form the end of the course, students will be evolutionary history of Australopithecines. the basis to learn more advanced statistical responsible for independently Prerequisite: None methods and research techniques in the completing the age estimation section of natural sciences. a case report using the knowledge gained ANTH 536 Prerequisite: None from this course. Paleoanthropology II Prerequisite: ANTH 520/521 3 credits ANTH 547 Part II will deal with the biological and Anthropological Ethics ANTH 530/531 cultural history of the genus Homo from its 3 credits Human Profile II and Laboratory roots in the Plio-Pleistocene through the This course explores the ethical, legal and 3 credits/1 lab credit Holocene until the Neolithic. Prerequisite: practical dimensions of contemporary The main goal of this course is to ANTH 535 anthropology and its sub-disciplines provide students with in-depth training through a consideration of topics such as in human skeletal analysis. In particular, ANTH 538 anthropology as a profession, ethics and students will gain the knowledge and Advanced Anthropological Theory codes of conduct, national and experience necessary to accurately 3 credits international approaches to cultural/ estimate the biological profile from This course is designed to address, heritage management, the relationship unknown skeletal remains. They will learn through an examination of the history between anthropology and diverse to apply traditional metric and non-metric of anthropology, the theoretical publics, and anthropological education. estimation methods, as well as more developments, schools of thought, and It is intended to expose students to the recent approaches. At the end of the ideas accounting for the nature of culture myriad issues that may arise during a course, students will be responsible for and cultural development. The specific career in anthropology. Students will independently completing a case contributions of the principal figures develop the skills necessary to formulate, report using the knowledge gained from representative of each of the major discuss and defend your own set of this course. schools of thought will also be identified anthropological values through critical Prerequisite: ANTH 520/521 and examined. While theories of culture analysis and study of case studies, ethical are the focus and form the core of this principles, and codes of conduct. Class ANTH 532/533 course, the history and theoretical activities and assignments include lectures, Geoarchaeology and Laboratory developments of archaeology will be reading, writing, films, group discussions, 3 credits/1 lab credit simultaneously considered. presentations and occasional Geoarchaeology examines in detail the guest speakers. interface, which exists between the fields ANTH 540/541 Prerequisite: None of geology and the anthropological Modification of the Human Skeleton sub discipline of archaeology. The and Laboratory ANTH 550 purpose of this course is to acquaint 3 credits/1 lab credit Statistical Methods in Anthropology the student not only with the history This course represents the third course 3 credits of the interrelationship between in the human skeletal biology sequence This course is an introduction to the these academic specialties but also to (ANTH 520, 530, 540). Topics to be statistical techniques used most often document and illustrate the range of covered include in-depth analysis of in anthropology. Topics include geological techniques, which are useful skeletal pathology, taphonomic factors, univariate summary statistics, significance to the contemporary archaeologist. More and interpretation of skeletal trauma. tests, hypothesis testing, correlation, 20 23 linear regression, detecting outliers, Old and New Worlds during the Holocene. field photography, mapping, laboratory principal component analysis, and Models and processes of domestication, procedures, artifact analysis, human discriminant analysis. the relationship between humans and their osteology, computer applications, and local floral and faunal communities, routes many other techniques employed in ANTH 565/566 of transmission, and attendant effects on contemporary archaeological excavations. Zooarchaeology and Laboratory and consequences for social systems are Students will be taught the techniques of 3 credits/1 lab credit covered. Prerequisite: None open-site excavation and will be able to In this course, all aspects of zooarchaeology witness firsthand the ongoing interpretation will be discussed. A foundation in ANTH 604 of the natural and cultural history of comparative osteology and the evolutionary Advanced Hunters and Gatherers archaeological sites. Prerequisite: ANTH 522A perspectives of zoology will be presented. 3 credits or 522B Students will learn to conduct faunal For 99% of the history of the genus Homo, analyses, and how faunal remains can be hunting and gathering formed the basis ANTH 630/631 used to interpret diet, seasonality, and of our subsistence and strongly influenced Skeletal Trauma Analysis and Laboratory socioeconomic factors of past societies. the configuration of human society in This course examines, in detail, the skeletal Students will also learn how knowledge terms of social organization, religion, manifestations of injuries occurring near or of faunal remains aids in making the political structure, art and aesthetics, and, of at the time of death. Topics to be discussed distinction between human and non-human course, technology. Hunters and gatherers include: blunt force trauma, gunshot/ skeletal remains in a forensic context. are examined in both prehistoric and ballistic trauma, sharp force trauma, burned Prerequisite: None ethnographic perspective, and the unique bone trauma, and bone fracture healing. qualities of this level of human socio- An emphasis will be placed on bone ANTH 575 cultural evolution are detailed. Prerequisite: biomechanics. Advanced Human Variation None Prerequisite: ANTH 540/541 3 credits Through this course, students will analyze ANTH 610/611 ANTH 632 biological data from human populations Human Growth and Development and Perishables Analysis and Laboratory with regard to natural selection, human Laboratory 3 credits/1 lab credit adaptation, growth and development, 3 credits/1 lab credit This course provides the rationale and and population genetics. The course also This course covers the phenomenon protocols for the analysis, documentation, includes an overview of morphological of human growth, how growth and and interpretation of twined, coiled, and and genetic analytical methods of development can be measured, the plated basketry, along with cordage by- evaluating variation in and among modern molecular basis of growth, secular changes, products. The delineation and recordation human groups. genetic and environmental effects on procedures of technological attributes, Prerequisite: None growth, and applications to age estimation as well as the identification of plant and in subadults. Prerequisite: None other organic raw materials used in the ANTH 600 construction of perishable materials will also Basics of GIS ANTH 620/621 be emphasized. Prerequisite: None 3 credits Pathological Conditions of the Human The course is an introduction to Geographic Skeleton and Laboratory ANTH 635 Information Systems, providing students 3 credits/1 lab credit Current Topics in Biological Anthropology with a basic knowledge of its theory and Students will be presented with details 3 credits main practical applications, with stress of pathological conditions that affect the This course is designed as a graduate on basic GIS software logics, usage and human skeleton. Discussion will begin with seminar course, in which students will applications. The students will learn the the basics of alteration of bone resulting critically review and discuss current usage of GIS software, with examples from from osteoblastic or osteoclastic activity research articles in the field of biological different fields. At completion of the course, and end with discussion of specific bone anthropology. The goal of the course students will be able to collect, create and diseases, analyzed and described from gross, is to broaden student knowledge and view geographic information data from histological and radiographic perspectives. awareness beyond their particular area preexisting sources, as well as produce their Prerequisites: ANTH 520/521 study, keep them up to date on recent own maps and calculate basic descriptive studies in the field, and provide them spatial statistics such as measurement of ANTH 622A/622B with the background necessary to have dispersion and central location. (A)Advanced Archaeological Field School professional discussions both inside and Corequisite: ANTH 601 II – Prehistoric outside the classroom on a variety of topics. 6 credits General discussion topics may include ANTH 601 (B) Advanced Archaeological Field School geometric morphometrics, modularity, Advanced Origins of Food Production II – Historic heterochrony, plasticity, secular trends, 3 credits 6 credits morphological integration, developmental This course examines the origins of Participants will be exposed to the biology or recent finds in the field of horticultural, agricultural, and pastoral latest methodologies in archaeology, paleoanthropology. Prerequisites: ANTH subsistence strategies throughout the geoarchaeology, excavation techniques, 540/541
24 21 ANTH 638/639 ANTH 660 a knowledgeable engagement with the Gross Anatomy for Anthropologists and Advanced GIS corpus of theoretical and topical literature Laboratory 1 credit or 4 credits pertaining to the research, an articulation 3 credits/1 lab credit This course is designed to allow students of the significance of the research to the The main goal of this course is to provide to master use of Geographic Information discipline, and ongoing production and anthropology students with in-depth Systems. This course provides students with assembly of a dissertation document training in human gross anatomy. During a knowledge of the theory and practical containing material of a publishable laboratory sessions students will be applications of GIS, with stress on GIS manner. It is expected that regular responsible for conducting a full cadaveric software logics and usage. The student progress will be made toward dissertation dissection and are expected to be able to will learn the usage of ESRI’s ArcGIS 9, completion during the terms in which the identify all anatomical features and gain with examples from different fields. At students are registered for the course in familiarity with human anatomical completion of the course, students will be the form of written and graphic material for variation. Lecture material will cover the able to collect, create and view geographic advisor review. basics of human gross anatomy, as well as information data from preexisting sources its functional, forensic, and evolutionary as well as produce original maps and GEOL 511/512 importance in anthropological contexts. calculate basic descriptive spatial statistics, Advanced Mineralogy and Laboratory Prerequisite: None such as measurements of dispersion and 3 credits/I credit lab central location. Prerequisite: ANTH 600 This course offers description, classification, and genetic interpretations of minerals, ANTH 640 ANTH 668 as well as a study of elementary Forensic Taphonomy Directed Thesis Preparation crystallography and an examination of 3 credits 3 credits common minerals. Prerequisite: None The goal of the course is to provide The main goal of this course is to develop students with details of the field of forensic the skills necessary to prepare professional GEOL 513/514 taphonomy as currently configured. publications including posters, refereed Advanced Petrology and Laboratory As there is a dearth of good forensic journal papers and an advanced level thesis. 3 credits/1 credit lab taphonomic research, this course will Skills are learned and enhanced through This course offers description, classification, provide students with an opportunity to practical exercises in basic writing, editing, and genetic interpretation of rocks, as well explore their particular interests in forensic abstracting, and outline preparation with as a study of the texture and composition taphonomy by conducting extensive peer editing and evaluation methods of rocks, both hand specimens and thin literature reviews of the topics of their to further enhance the student’s sections. Laboratory work may include the choice during each week’s focus. Those comprehension of the course material. preparation of thin sections. Prerequisite: None students interested in conducting research through a Master’s thesis in a forensic ANTH 670 GEOL 515/516 taphonomy will be given wide latitude to Master’s Thesis Advanced Geomorphology and explore the topic and create an extensive 3 or 6 credits Laboratory bibliography. The final product for those This course is to be taken when the student 3 credits/1 lab credit students will be a literature review, final is completing the Master’s Thesis. A study of the earth’s landforms; their research design, and data collection. classification, origin, and the forces of wind, Prerequisite: ANTH 530/531 ANTH 790 waves, streams, glaciers, and gravity that Dissertation have caused our present landscapes and are ANTH 645 2 credits or 12 credits causing them to change. Soil development Advanced Statistical Methods in This capstone dissertation course is and interpretation is also covered. Biological and Forensic Anthropology an independent research and writing Prerequisite: None 3 credits experience designed to provide In this course the student is expected opportunities for Anthropology Ph.D. GEOL 540/541 to master multivariate statistical students to attain credits related to the Advanced Paleontology and Laboratory techniques employed in biological and completion of their dissertation. The time 3 credits/1 credit lab forensic anthropology. The course covers spent in the course is intended to provide A broad survey of fossil invertebrates, more extensive evaluation of principal students with the opportunity to develop vertebrates and plants. Direct examination components analysis, and explores further operational mastery of the preparation of actual specimens to familiarize methods of statistical classification, cluster and production of archaeological or the student with morphology and analysis, logistic regression, transition geoarchaeological research, as well as the characteristics of common as well as rarely analysis, related application of appropriate technical seen fossils. Special topics will address and resampling. procedures and statistical methods exceptional preservation, extinction, Prerequisite: ANTH 550 to its completion. Expected skills and paleopathology and data retrieval from the compentencies that will be assessed include fossil record. Laboratory includes in-depth effective textual and visual presentation, examination of fossils from diverse localities implementation of effective data and preservational modes, including acquisition and analysis methodologies, evolutionary and taxonomic problems
25 22 stressing identification and interpretation. and will be able to witness firsthand the Field experiences are anticipated. ongoing interpretation of the natural Prerequisite: None history of geological phenomena. Prerequisite: None GEOL 545/546 Sedimentation and Stratigraphy and GEOL 660/661 Laboratory Advanced Hydrogeology and Laboratory 3 credits/1 lab credit 3 credits/1 credit lab An introduction to processes and An introduction to the origin, occurrence, environments of sedimentation and the regimen, and utilization of the ground principles employed in the examination of water sector of the hydrological cycle; the sediments and sedimentary rocks. Hand geological influences and chemical aspects specimens and sequences will be studied of ground water, location, evaluation, and for characteristics and origins. Prerequisite: influence of man. Prerequisite: None None
GEOL 552/553 Advanced Structural Geology and Laboratory 3 credits/1 credit lab This course offers the identification and interpretation of structural geologic features including the construction and use of structural maps and cross-sections, laboratory and field work. Prerequisite: None
GEOL 580/581 Advanced Principals of Remote Sensing and Laboratory 3 credits/1 credit lab This course will address the theories and fundamentals of acquiring, processing, and interpreting remotely sensed datasets. Special attention will be paid to geological, archaeological, environmental, and urban applications of remotely sensed data collected through both air-and space-borne platforms. Prerequisite: None
GEOL 606/607 Soils and Laboratory 3 credits/1 lab credit The study of the processes and environmental conditions that result in the formation of soils; the relationships among climate, rock type, and time duration that cause soils to possess different chemical and physical properties; and the various schemes and the nomenclature by which soils are classified. Prerequisite: None
GEOL 655 Advanced Field Methods in Geology 4 credits Participants will be exposed to the latest methodologies in geological field techniques, field photography, mapping, laboratory procedures, and sample processing. Students will be taught the techniques of geological survey/sampling
26 23 GRADUATE PROGRAM IN APPLIED INTELLIGENCE
PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY AND CONTENT MISSION STATEMENT Today, thousands of research and intelligence analysts work It is the mission of the intelligence programs at Mercyhurst throughout the United States and abroad in government agencies University to produce graduates, through a variety of delivery and private enterprises. The work of these intelligence analysts, modalities, who are skilled in utilizing a variety of sources of data whether relating to national security, criminal investigative and analytic techniques to lead the collaborative development of activities, business intelligence or terrorism, involves the high-quality written and oral analytic intelligence products that, preparation of assessments based on the collection, correlation in service toward a just world, inform decision-makers, thereby and analysis of information. Building on the nationally renowned fostering an appreciation for the dignity of work and undergraduate Intelligence Studies program, the Applied commitment to serving others. Intelligence program provides students with the educational foundation necessary to succeed as intelligence analysts and LEARNING OUTCOMES leaders of analytical teams at federal and state agencies or within Graduates of the Master of Science in Applied Intelligence the law enforcement and business communities. graduate program will be able to: The Master of Science in Applied Intelligence, part of the Ridge 1. Interpret the theory and history of the discipline of College of Intelligence Studies and Applied Sciences, is a 34- or 36- intelligence. credt program designed to provide a theoretical and practical 2. Apply critical thinking skills to real world issues. framework for the study of intelligence and its application in a wide variety of contexts. This is accomplished through a rigorous 3. Appraise collected data/information using a variety of analytic curriculum that includes a basic core, which exposes students to techniques and methodologies. the fundamental and advanced concepts and analytic techniques 4. Prepare analytic products in written, oral, visual, and/or related to intelligence, and a set of elective courses that allows the multimedia formats. student to pursue study in areas of law enforcement, national 5. Devise open source research and collection management security and competitive intelligence. practices. The ideal candidate for the Applied Intelligence program possesses 6. Facilitate and manage intelligence processes and practices. an inquiring mind, an interest in the world around them, an ability to communicate with others effectively, and a desire to research 7. Produce research in the intelligence field. and write. The individual should be self-motivated, in addition to committed to personal and professional development. Individuals APPLIED INTELLIGENCE MASTER’S DEGREE REQUIREMENTS from a variety of academic and professional backgrounds Core Courses (7 courses): 21 credits are encouraged to apply; however, members of the Applied Intelligence program may request an interview to determine INTL 501 Research Methods in Intelligence whether the program will meet the applicant’s goals. INTL 510 Intelligence Theories and Applications INTL 540 Competitive Intelligence Students enrolled in the Applied Intelligence program are afforded INTL 576 Law Enforcement Intelligence state-of-the-art learning resources, excellent liaison with potential INTL 580 Intelligence Communications employers in government and the private sector, access to a core INTL 615 Contemporary Leadership in Intelligence of successful graduates, and exposure to an experienced and INTL 655 Managing Strategic Intelligence Analysis accomplished faculty. Elective Courses Preference in admissions for the online degree will be given to * Students completing a thesis take 3 electives working professionals who possess experience as an analytic **Students completing the research-based project take 4 electives professional (or similar position) that signals the applicant will benefit from further study in the field of applied intelligence. INTL 520 Advanced Analytical Techniques Grand Please note that those who are just completing their INTL 535 Strategy: Strategic Planning and undergraduate studies and/or do not possess professional work Intelligence experience should apply to the resident MS in Applied INTL 548 Market Research & Primary Intelligence Intelligence degree program in Erie, Pa. INTL 560 Cyber Threat Analysis The department shall conduct an annual review of the academic INTL 565 Business Writing & Visual Presentation progress of all students enrolled in the program. Students whose INTL 570 Comparative History of Intelligence GPA falls below a 3.0 or who might otherwise exhibit behavior INTL 590 Intelligence Support to Targeting that is not conducive to ensuring employment in this field will be INTL 595 Geospatial Intelligence placed on probation or disenrolled from the program, INTL 605 Data Analytics for the Private Ssector depending on the outcome of review.
3224 INTL 612 Social Media Analysis GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS AND INTL 620 Nonproliferation Analysis INTELLIGENCE INTL 625 Intelligence and Business Strategy The Mercyhurst University Certificate in Business Analytics and INTL 626 Financial Intelligence Analysis Intelligence is a four-course, twelve-credit-hour graduate certificate INTL 627 Graduate Seminar: National Security program. The certificate meets the increasing demand of employers INTL 633 Studies in Terrorism for business professionals to expand their understanding of INTL 638 Social Network Analysis critical analysis, communication for decision-makers and big data INTL 640 Intelligence, the Military and Warfare INTL 646 Counterespionage Policy & Practice INTL 650 Topics in Intelligence Visualization. INTL 675 Internship (3 credits) The interdisciplinary certificate integrates components of intelligence analysis, business, and data science curriculum to Capstone Experience enhance the skills of working professionals in the private sector. The certificate also provides the opportunity for specialized study in INTL 676 Research-based Project (3 credits) – several areas of expanding importance in business, including ONLINE DEGREE STUDENTS ONLY** financial intelligence analysis, cyber threat analysis, geospatial OR intelligence, or advanced analytic techniques. INTL 679 Intelligence Thesis Seminar (1 credit)* AND The courses are sequential and build on each other. Students INTL 680 Thesis in Applied Intelligence (3 credits)* should complete the courses listed below in the following sequence: Note: Students who elect the thesis option take three intelligence electives, in addition to the Intelligence Thesis Seminar (INTL 679) INTL 565 Business Writing and Visual Presentation and Thesis in Applied Intelligence (INTL 680) courses. Students INTL 605 Data Analytics for the Private Sector who elect to take the research-based project take four intelligence INTL XXX Intelligence Elective Course Intelligence and electives, in addition to the Research-based Project (INTL 676). The INTL 625 Business Strategy Research-based Project is only available to working professionals in the online degree program. Only candidates with undergraduate degrees can be accepted GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN APPLIED INTELLIGENCE to the Business Analytics and Intelligence Graduate Certificate The Mercyhurst University Certificate in Applied Intelligence is Program. Applicants to this program should have an undergraduate a four-course, twelve-credit-hour graduate certificate program. or graduate degrees in a business-related field OR two years’ work This challenging and demanding academic experience provides experience as a business professional. Those without business students with a variety of analytical skills and exposure to the latest education or work experience may be required to take INTL 540: technologies in intelligence theory, communications and research. Competitive Intelligence (3 credits) as a prerequisite course to the The goals of the program are to: introduce current intelligence certificate. theories and applications, improve competence in writing and The twelve graduate credits awarded through the certificate may be briefing, and build skill in applying various analytic techniques used to partially satisfy the degree requirements for the Master of The certificate also provides the opportunity for specialized study Science degree in Applied Intelligence. in several areas of expanding importance in business, including law enforcement intelligence, competitive intelligence, financial An internship may not take the place of the intelligence elective. intelligence analysis, cyber threat analysis, geospatial intelligence, nonproliferation analysis, intelligence support to targeting or terrorism. INTL 510 Intelligence Theory and Application INTL 580 Intelligence Communications . INTL 520 Advanced Analytical Techniques INTL XXX Intelligence Elective Course The certificate is intended as skill enhancement for those who are already working professionals; it is not intended to prepare an individual for a new career in the field. The certificate is open only to individuals who have completed their undergraduate degree. It is not necessary for that degree to be in an intelligence-related discipline. The twelve graduate credits awarded through the certificate may be used to partially satisfy the degree requirements for the Master of Science degree in Applied Intelligence. An internship may not take the place of the intelligence elective. 33 25 APPLIED INTELLIGENCE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
INTL 501 INTL 540 devices. Students will learn about practical Research Methods in Intelligence Competitive Intelligence techniques and concepts for visualizing 3 credits 3 credits information. This course is an introduction to research This course explores the actionable methods with an emphasis on applying information needs of modern business for INTL 570 those methods to the field of intelligence. competitive intelligence and business Comparative History of Intelligence The goal of the course is to facilitate analysis. The course objective is to introduce 3 credits student comprehension and application of business terminology, analytical models This course examines the history of methodology in conjunction with sound and other resources that organizations intelligence from the Classical period in China argumentation. Students will learn a utilize in the process of competitive to the 20th century Cold War period. variety of approaches to inquiry, practical intelligence. Students will be provided with Although much of the material in the course methodologies, and tools that will assist a knowledge base of practical tools and refers to the United States, this course is them in conducting analytic research as methods to research a business’s micro and comparative in scope. Specifically, this course part of their continuing work in the macro environment; from this base, explores how nations organize the tasks graduate program. students will develop competitive of the intelligence community (collection, overviews and insights to assist corporate intelligence analysis, counterintelligence, and INTL 510 decision makers in reducing uncertainty covert operations) to achieve strategic goals. Intelligence Theories and Applications and developing strategy. Emphasis is placed in the international and 3 credits diplomatic environment that defined the A survey course that introduces the INTL 548 intelligence requirements. student to the discipline of intelligence Market Research and Primary and provides the student with an Intelligence 3 credits INTL 576 understanding of how intelligence Law Enforcement Intelligence systems function, how they fit within the This course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the principles The course introduces the discipline of law policymaking systems of free societies, and enforcement intelligence across the sub how they are managed and controlled. The and fundamentals of market research and primary intelligence. The course includes disciplines of crime and operations/ course will integrate intelligence theory administrative analysis, investigative with the methodology and processes that the study of both the qualitative and analysis, and intelligence analysis, in evolved over time to assist the intelligence quantitative methods used in addition to basic definitions and concepts professional. The course focuses on contemporary market research along with in crime and law enforcement operations. advanced research and thinking skills the tools and techniques used in the Students will utilize basic analytical fundamental to intelligence analysis. collection, analysis, and measurement of data. The course is organized from a methodologies, techniques, and software INTL 520 management perspective using an tools to examine law enforcement Advanced Analytical Techniques applied, problem analysis format. A real operational and investigative problems 3 credits life research project will be used to and issues. This course is designed to provide an reinforce the theoretical concepts opportunity for students to explore presented during the semester. INTL 580 techniques emerging from the intelligence Intelligence Communications community and physical and social sciences INTL 560 3 credits and apply those techniques to intelligence Cyber Threat Analysis The skill most valued by the intelligence problems. Focusing on a variety of 3 credits consumer is the ability to communicate, techniques from a variety of disciplines, this This course explores the relatively new briefly and effectively, the results of course will expose an advanced student to discipline of cyber threat analysis at detailed analytic work. This course, new and potentially useful methods for a basic level, introducing students to through repetitive application of a conducting intelligence analysis. the methodology of investigation, the focused set of skills to a body of threat environment (cyberspace), some of information of constantly increasing INTL 535 the online tools used by analysts, and their complexity, is designed to prepare Grand Strategy: Strategic Planning & application in real-world examples. intelligence analysts to deliver a variety of Intelligence Students will be introduced to the key intelligence products in both written and 3 credits concepts, tools, and terminologies used oral formats. This course examines the theory and by professionals in the field and apply practice of grand strategy and how what they learn in lab exercises that INTL 590 intelligence informs the process of model real-world events. forming and executing it. Beginning with Intelligence Support to Targeting a historical view of grand strategy from INTL 565 3 credits the post-Napoleonic War period (1815 – Business Writing & Visual Presentation This course will introduce students to 1914), the course then covers Interwar and 3 credits Intelligence Support to Targeting. Cold War grand strategy, post-Cold War This course will focus on written Students will learn the basics of the Joint grand strategy and American grand communication skills in intelligence along Targeting Cycle and examine the strategy today in the age of terror. The with how to leverage visual tools to intricacies of how intelligence can drive course concludes with workshops on communicate information to business operations. An understanding of the strategy formulation and a real-life leaders and decision makers. The writing historical context that formed the basis for simulation of a crisis event in which component will focus on concision, clarity, the current United States targeting students are expected to discern, and coherence as well as addressing how process will be presented to students as formulate, and implement an American to present information effectively using well as various technical aspects of the grand strategy of their own. various venues such as portable electronic trade.
3426 INTL 595 INTL 620 and processes involved in national security Geospatial Intelligence Nonproliferation Analysis policymaking. In addition, it provides a 3 credits 3 credits survey of significant national security This course will cover topics related to the Students in this course will examine the problems and their changing nature in the collection, exploitation, and analysis of many aspects of nonproliferation. Topics 21st century. geospatial information and imagery. The will include basic physics, the nuclear focus of the course will be on how to use fuelcycle, the Nuclear Nonproliferation INTL 633 software and knowledge of geospatial Treaty (NPT), the International Atomic Studies in Terrorism concepts to respond to a variety Energy Agency (IAEA), the Additional 3 credits intelligence requirements that arise from Protocol, safeguards (including an This course will focus on terrorism and fields that range from military and law overview of verification techniques and counterterrorism policy, with an emphasis enforcement to business, humanitarian the use of open-source information), during class discussion on the role that issues, and other security issues. The export control, proliferation incentives the intelligence analyst plays in the emphasis is on the choice and application (and disincentives), nonproliferation process. In the first half of the course, we of appropriate methods for the analysis of trends, and nuclear terrorism. Two case will explore the definitions, history, the spatial and imagery data often studies will explore the nuclear black justifications, and explanations for encountered in the market and proliferation. terrorist activity, focusing on al Qaeda in particular. In the second half of the course, INTL 605 INTL 625 we will examine the policy tools available Data Analytics for the Private Sector Intelligence and Business Strategy to U.S. national security decision makers 3 credits 3 credits to address the terrorist threat, and Data analytics is the process of generating This course examines the evaluate how well those policy tools were and delivering information that enables interconnections between competitive used from 1992 through 2001. We will and supports an improved and timely intelligence and business strategy. The then focus on 9/11 and its aftermath, decision process. The aim of this course provides a detailed overview of the evaluating the Bush Administration’s war course is to provide the student with an business strategy field, highlighting on terror, and assess different understanding of a broad range of influential thinkers, key concepts and core recommendations for countering decision analysis techniques and facilitate analytical frameworks. It describes the terrorism today and in the future. the application of these methodologies evolution of competitive intelligence and to analyze real-world business problems, strategy in response to current INTL 638 arrive at a rational solution, and present management trends, such as the drive for Social Network Analysis the solution to decision makers. innovation and the rise of big data. 3 credits Throughout the course, students have the Underpinned by the principles of network opportunity to apply both competitive theory, sociology, and computational social intelligence methods and strategy science, the purpose of this course is to INTL 612 frameworks to multidisciplinary case expose students to an array of tools, Social Media Analysis studies drawn from a variety of industries applications, and techniques across the 3 credits and countries. spectrum of network analytics. At a very This course introduces students to the high level, students will come to understand collection and analysis techniques used in INTL 626 the basic theories governing network the analysis of social media. Students will Financial Intelligence Analysis behavior in addition to learning about how be exposed to critical theory with regards 3 credits to identify and/or construct relevant data to social media including basic techniques This course examines the nature and sets from open sources, how to combine in collection and analysis. Open source scope of financial crimes and many of the network analysis with other analytic computer software programs are used to tools used by law enforcement in the techniques such as geospatial modelling enhance individual analytical products. A preparation of a financial case. Included in and simple statistics, and how to apply threaded discussion of the psycho-socio this course is a detailed treatment of the network analysis to a variety of intelligence aspects of intelligence analysis of social following: laws which serve to aid in the problems. The course will culminate with a media is integrated into course material. detection and prosecution of these crimes, final project of the student’s choosing using the types of business records available, network analysis and other analytic INTL 615 types of bank records available, an techniques to address an intelligence Contemporary Leadership examination of offshore business and question in the national security, law in Intelligence banking operations, and the collection and enforcement, or competitive intelligence 3 credits analysis of this information, with emphasis domain. This course examines organizational placed on Net Worth and Expenditure leadership in the context of intelligence Analysis. In addition, special treatment is INTL 640 given to the detection and prosecution of organizations and units. Historically, Intelligence, the Military, and Warfare the execution of intelligence leadership money laundering, various types of money within the Intelligence Community will be laundering schemes, and the relationship 3 credits analyzed and the impact of leadership on of money laundering to terrorism. This course explores the role of intelligence the intelligence process will be evaluated. in the conduct and prosecution of armed Students will explore leadership styles, NTL 627 conflict. The course traces the evolution of principles, models, in addition to Graduate Seminar: National Security modern military organizations and the use developing a personal sense of how to lead 3 credits of intelligence in the success or failure of groups and how to lead change within an This course provides an introduction to these organizations. Current intelligence organization. Contemporary issues and national security decision-making in the ethical challenges facing intelligence U.S. with a special emphasis on the role of practices and methods employed by the leaders will be explored, particularly how intelligence in formulating policy. It U.S. military are also discussed. leadership decisions impact organizations, provides an historical overview of national staff, morale, and public perceptions of security politics and strategy since WWII intelligence organizations. and a description of major institutions
3 275 INTL 646 INTL 676 Counterespionage Policy and Research-Based Project Practice 3 credits 3 credits The research-based project is a theoretical This course is designed to provide students or applied research-driven work of with an understanding of the historical scholarship that serves as a final example context that formed the basis for national of the meaningful link between theory/ security legislation. Students will examine research and practice/application. The the development of the country’s current project requires students to engage in counterintelligence bureaucracy and application, synthesis, and critical strategy and its role in the fulfillment of evaluation of their graduate studies. national security policy. This course will While the project can take many forms, examine the intersection of Department appropriate topics for the project are of Justice policy, the media, and the intended to synthesize concepts across prosecution of media leak cases. Students the Applied Intelligence curriculum or to will also be exposed to the conduct develop a concept not normally covered and practice of counterintelligence and in the curriculum but that can be espionage investigations, with a focus on reasonably approached within the insider threats. expertise of the student and research mentor. INTL 650 Topics in Intelligence INTL 679 3 credits Intelligence Thesis Seminar This course focuses on special topics 1 credit related to the intelligence disciplines. The goal of this course is to provide students Faculty with special research interests (in a peer group setting) with practical or experience will deal with topics guidance as they construct their research like deception, warning, intelligence proposal. This course focuses on the architecture, operational security, identification and formulation of research and diplomatic history. problems, the development of methodological designs, data collection, and analytic INTL 655 procedures to address those problems. Managing Strategic Intelligence Analysis INTL 680 3 credits Thesis in Applied intelligence This course is designed to examine the 3 credits fundamentals of strategy, the strategic estimative process and the management This capstone course experience is of a “real” strategic intelligence product. designed to demonstrate a scholarly study In addition to an examination of the of a problem or issue related to applied theoretical materials, students will apply intelligence and offers conclusions using these materials to “real life” questions qualitative and/or quantitative research posed by senior decision-makers involved methods. Research products may range in the federal government, business, and/ from theoretical studies to applied projects. or academia. The thesis requires students to conduct purposeful research, review the literature, INTL 675 write a detailed analysis, offer new Internship insights, and present and defend 3 credits conclusions. A period of employment (minimum of 200 hours) as an intelligence analyst with a government or international agency or corporation during which certain experience objectives must be met.
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36 THE GRADUATE PROGRAM IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION
PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY AND CONTENT Elective Courses (choose five)** The Criminal Justice Administration program’s philosophy is based CJA 503 Issues in Correctional Administration on the assumption that criminal justice is a true profession CJA 511 Historical and Comparative Criminal Justice dedicated to serving society and preserving the basic rights and CJA 515 Organized and White Collar Crime freedoms of all people. To fulfill these goals, the criminal justice CJA 519 Victimology profession requires efficient, knowledgeable, sensitive, ethical and CJA 520 Issues in Criminal Justice competent leaders. The Criminal Justice Administration program is CJA 532 Public Law and Public Administration built on a common core of courses involving a broad overview of CJA 550 Politics of Crime government management, organizational and interpersonal CJA 595 Women and Crime dynamics, professional ethics and research competence. CJA 610 Law and Society CJA 616 Issues in Juvenile Justice Mercyhurst University has a service orientation that recognizes the CJA 620 Forensic Science special needs of both new and practicing professionals. The CJA 621 Advanced Criminology program is committed to in-service professionals whose career CJA 625 Theories in Corrections and Criminal Justice and personal responsibilities make it very difficult to acquire CJA 628 Seminar: Crime Analysis advanced managerial training. Accordingly, the Mercyhurst CJA 630 Policy, Politics, Community Coalitions in program offers evening courses each semester. Administration of Justice CJA 631 Political Crime and Terrorism MISSION STATEMENT CJA 634 Seminar: Criminology and Crime Policy It’s the mission of the Criminal Justice Administration graduate CJA 637 Seminar: Special Topics in Juvenile and program to expose its students to historical and comparative Criminal Justice perspectives on crime and criminal justice. A synthesis of problem CJA 650 Supervised Justice Administration Readings solving and critical thinking is emphasized, as well as a basic CJA 675 Justice Administration Thesis knowledge of legal and sociological aspects of the criminal justice field. Enhanced knowledge of methodological skills, and development of professional and managerial skills are also ** Students who elect a six-credit thesis take only three criminal justice emphasized. electives. The thesis substitutes for the fourth and fifth elective courses.
LEARNING OUTCOMES CJA 4+1 PROGRAM • A knowledge of the historical context of criminal justice Mercyhurst University offers a 4+1 program in which undergraduate students can obtain both a Bachelor of Arts degree • A synthesis of problem solving and critical thinking in criminal justice and a Master of Science degree in Criminal • A basic knowledge of the legal and sociological aspects Justice Administration within five (5) years of study. Students of criminal justice enrolled in the 4+1 program will complete 12 graduate credits during both their junior and senior years. During the fifth year of • An understanding of legal and sociological aspects of study, students will then complete the remaining 21 graduate criminal justice credits during the fall, spring and, potentially, summer semesters. Graduates of this program will have earned 121 undergraduate • Knowledge of professional skills credits and 33 graduate credits upon commencement. For additional information about the CJA 4+1 program, refer to the Criminal Justice Administration Criminal Justice section of the undergraduate catalog. MASTER’S DEGREE
Core Requirements CJA 501 Research Methods in Criminal Justice CJA 502 Organizational and Human Behavior CJA 506 Professional Ethics CJA 604 Criminal Justice Planning and Evaluation CJA 605 Government Management CJA 621 Advanced Criminology OR CJA 511 Historical and Comparative Criminal Justice
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CJA 501 in the United States. Emphasis is placed CJA 550 Research Methods in Criminal Justice on studying the evolution of the law Seminar: Politics of Crime 3 credits enforcement and corrections components 3 credits This course deals with scientific research of this system. Comparisons are drawn This seminar studies the ideological, methodology applicable to the field of with the British and some continental theoretical, and conceptual perspectives of criminal justice. The course will focus upon European criminal justice systems. social organization, criminality, public policy, and the mechanics of social control. Topics formulation, model construction, research CJA 515 designs and data gathering strategies include the use of power and position in Seminar: Organized the development of criminal justice policies including survey sampling, data analysis, and White Collar Crime proposal writing and data presentation. and the rhetoric and symbolic aspects of 3 credits crime control. The seminar also covers public Completion of the course will provide This course examines corporate, the student with basic skills necessary perceptions and reactions to crime and occupational, professional and organized criminal justice issues. to undertake supervised thesis work crime – the biggest growth area of crime and independent research in the area of and law enforcement activity today. CJA 595 criminal justice systems. Through analysis of cases, students explore Seminar: Women and Crime CJA 502 recent legal developments and literature 3 credits Organizational and Human Behavior and emerging trends in the criminal justice This seminar provides a study of the 3 credits system’s reaction to these types of crimes female offender with emphasis on the This course explores organizational different treatment received by male CJA 519 and female offenders. Attention is given behavior based upon research and Victimology theory from the behavioral sciences. to female criminality, special problems 3 credits in supervising female offenders and The course focuses on an analysis of This course focuses upon a recent and the expected organizational effects of women in prison. Through a critique of rapidly developing branch of criminology contemporary research and literature, the a variety of individual, team and group which is designed to study the crime behaviors. Among the topics discussed myths surrounding women and crime are victim. Included will be victim vulnerability examined. are performance evaluation, creative and – the susceptibility of certain groups of innovative leadership, group decision people to victimization – and culpability CJA 604 making, cooperation, competition and – the actions on the part of individuals Criminal Justice Planning intergroup conflict. Communication, which, under certain circumstances, and Evaluation leadership and planned change in suggest victims may be partly responsible 3 credits organizations are emphasized. for their own victimization. Recently The objective of this course is to focus CJA 503 enacted laws pertaining to the rights on developing new projects from Issues in Correctional Administration of victims will be examined, as well as inception to completion. It deals with 3 credits programs that aid victims in their plight establishing priorities, securing funding, This course focuses on the structure, administering programs, and designing CJA 520 and implementing evaluative criteria. It function and operation of modern Issues in Criminal Justice correctional administration, both incorporates empirical data evaluation, 3 credits including parametric and nonparametric institutional and community based. Target This course offers a concentrated study issues relevant to inherent systematic techniques, and the use of computers of selected critical issues in the criminal in evaluation. problems are explored in detail. justice system. The issues are timely and CJA 506 of concern to both academicians and CJA 605 Professional Ethics practitioners of law enforcement and Government Management 3 credits corrections. 3 credits Emphasis in this course is placed on This course is designed to provide a CJA 532 philosophical blend of both theoretical primary areas of personnel and fiscal Seminar: Public law administration. Personnel areas such as principles and practical issues as they and Public Administration bear on criminal justice professionals. labor/management relations, motivation, 3 credits planning, control, recruitment, selection, Special emphasis is placed on the role of This seminar provides the opportunity professional ethics and customs as they training and evaluation are covered. to examine “the administrative process” In addition, students explore basic affect and are affected by contemporary and the constitutionality of the frequently values. accounting principles and procedures broad discretion granted to agencies. including budgeting, financial statements, CJA 511 Focus is on the wisdom and legality short- and long-term sources and the uses Historical and Comparative of delegation as well as the political, of capital, grantsmanship and managerial Criminal Justice administrative, and legal elements of control models. 3 credits administrative actions. This course is a survey of the origins and 3016development of the criminal justice system CJA 610 criminology. Through the examination and crimes both by and against governments Seminar: Law and Society critique of contemporary works, the nexus including human rights violations, secret 3 credits of theory and method is addressed. Major police activities, genocide and crimes by Through the examination and critique consideration is given to typologies such police. Students also explore domestic of sociological studies, this seminar as criminal behavior systems. and international terrorism, protest, features various theoretical, empirical and assassinations and espionage. legal approaches to understanding the CJA 625 relationship between law and society. This Theories in Corrections CJA 634 is not only a study of the legal system, but and Criminal Justice Seminar: Criminology and Crime Policy an attempt to understand the nature of 3 credits 3 credits social order through a study of law. As a study of the major issues and conflicts The seminar incorporates an academic characteristic of corrections, this course review of prevailing criminological theories CJA 616 focuses on empirical and theoretical and a critique of crime policies. Conceptual Issues in Juvenile Justice literature reflecting legal, sociological, and ideological perspectives are used to 3 credits psychological and public-policy viewpoints examine assumptions and objectives of The majority of serious adult criminals affecting corrections and criminal justice. public policy responses to crime. Seminar begin their deviant careers as juveniles, Emphasis is placed on the ideologies that themes include the use of empirical therefore an investigation of the origins reflect and shape the development of information in policy decision-making, the of juvenile delinquency is simultaneously corrections as both a subsystem and a goal social construction of crime, and the limits an examination of many of the origins of of the criminal justice system. of crime policy. crime and deviance generally. Students explore juvenile crime from a variety of CJA 628 CJA 637 perspectives and contemporary theoretical Seminar: Crime Analysis Seminar: Special Topics in Juvenile approaches to the origins of delinquent 3 credits and Criminal Justice youth. This entails a critical examination This integrated lecture and application 3 credits of the contemporary juvenile justice course emphasizes practical skills and the Independent study and directed reading system and discussion of current efforts use of computerized tools; designed to course is designed for second-year to reform the system. The seminar also develop both basic and advanced skills in students with the approval of the graduate includes discussions of the connections criminal analysis. director. This course is for preliminary thesis research. among child abuse, drug abuse, gang CJA 629 involvement, familial and social factors and Seminar: Drugs, Crime and Culture CJA 650 juvenile crime. 3 credits Supervised Justice CJA 618 This seminar focuses on critical issues Administration Readings Seminar: Computers, Crime at the nexus between drug use and 3 credits and Criminology the American criminal justice system. This individualized course is designed to 3 credits Topics include examining drug use in meet the students’ special interests in an Computers have had a profound America from the historical, sociological area of law enforcement or corrections impact on recent history. This seminar and biopsychological perspectives. This administration. The course may include a explores the impact of the growing seminar also reviews the American criminal mixture of law enforcement or corrections computer technology in relationship justice policy as related to drug use. A administration as well as reading, projects, to crime, criminology and the criminal variety of approaches to the problem of special seminars or lectures, which may justice system. Topics include the use of drug use and the treatment of drug use relate to the students’ learning goals. computers as a research tool, as a law will be explored. Students are expected to meet with their tutors at least 15 hours to discuss, review enforcement investigative tool, and the CJA 630 types of, and control of, computer crime. and evaluate their progress. No student Seminar: Public Policy Analysis may enroll in this course without filing a CJA 620 3 credits learning plan for approval by the graduate Seminar: Forensic Science This seminar is based on several premises, program director. 3 credits all of which relate to the idea that the This semester is a special study of the complex task of public administration CJA 675 newest techniques used by science in the is “about” policy making; which means Justice Administration Thesis Criminal Justice Administration. It that it is “about” politics, and that politics 6 credits includes case studies, laboratory is increasingly “about” leadership, inter- The thesis should be planned research techniques, interpretation of proof and governmental management, and the on a unique topic related to corrections the available scientific resources. Some establishment of community coalitions. To administration. In the completed laboratory work is required; previous complicate matters, all of this must take thesis, the student must demonstrate a work in criminalistics is helpful. place in a public environment of uncertain knowledge of the relevant literature. The competition, democratic ideals, ethical and research project is executed and evaluated CJA 621 legal concerns and the ever-present media through a written document and an Seminar: Advanced Criminology oral presentation. Thesis topics must be 3 credits CJA 631 approved by the program director and The purpose of this seminar is to provide Seminar: Political Crime and Terrorism the thesis advisor prior to beginning the access to most of the significant current 3 credits research. research and literature in the field of This seminar examines ideological 1731 GRADUATE PROGRAM IN DATA SCIENCE
PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY AND CONTENT The program chair shall conduct an annual review of the academic As a result of globalization and advances in technology during progress of all students enrolled in the program. Students whose the 21st century, the complexity and variety of data have GPA falls below a 3.0 or who might otherwise exhibit behavior that is evolved, while the volume of data continues to increase daily. not conducive to ensuring employment in this field will be placed on This phenomenon has been dubbed “The Data Revolution.” The probation or removed from the program, depending on the world is inundated with data, stemming from, but not limited to, outcome of review. social media platforms, business transactions, Internet sources, cellular data usage and file sharing. Industry and government MISSION STATEMENT organizations collect, organize and analyze data and It is the mission of the data science program at Mercyhurst University information for several reasons, from maintaining their to produce graduates, through a variety of delivery modalities, who competitive edge, to altering business strategies and increasing are skilled in utilizing a variety of sources of data and analytic sales to enhancing national security. techniques to lead the collaborative development of high-quality written and oral analytic data products that, in service toward a just Data science is one of the most important disciplines of the world, inform decision-makers, thereby fostering an appreciation for future, and it will intersect with every area as the reservoir of the the dignity of work and commitment to serving others. world’s data continues to grow. According to a McKinsey Global Institute report, “the United States alone could face a shortage of LEARNING OUTCOME 140,000 to 190,000 people with deep analytical skills as well as 1.5 Graduates of the Master of Science in Data Science graduate program million managers and analysts with the know-how to use the will be able to: analysis of big data to make effective decisions.” 1. Assess, evaluate, and respond to decision-maker needs and requirements. The Master of Science in Data Science, part of the Ridge College of Intelligence Studies and Applied Sciences, is a 2. Collect, clean, and store, and and query data from a variety of 36-credit program. This program will train students as data private and public data sources. scientists who will serve as key informants for decision makers in 3. Apply appropriate analytic techniques to provide estimates that both the public and private sectors. It will serve as a cornerstone support decision-making and action. in cross-disciplinary learning. The comprehensive, challenging curriculum emphasizes programming, data visualization, 4. Communicate actionable information and findings in easy-to- machine learning, database skills and quantitative analysis to understand written, oral, and visual formats. produce graduates who are innovators in producing, visualizing and communicating actionable new insights about the meaning DATA SCIENCE MASTER’S DEGREE REQUIREMENTS of data for decision-makers in businesses, public agencies and Core Courses 8 courses: 24 credits nonprofits. DATA 500 Machine Learning Concepts I DATA 510 Data Wrangling The ideal candidate for the Data Science program possesses an DATA 515 Data Analytics for Decision-Making inquiring mind, an interest in the world around them, an ability to DATA 520 Introduction to Programming communicate with others effectively, and quantitative DATA 590 Machine Learning Concepts II knowledge, skills, and abilities. The individual should be self- INTL 501 Research Methods in Intelligence motivated, in addition to committed to personal and professional INTL 580 Research-based Project I development. Individuals from a variety of academic and DATA 695 Research-based Project II professional backgrounds are encouraged to apply; however, Data Science Elective Courses (2 courses): 6 credits faculty of the Data Science program may request an interview to DATA 550 Data Visualization determine if the program will meet the applicant’s goals. DATA 562 Data Visualization with JavaScript In just five years, students can earn both a bachelor’s and master’s DATA 570 Data Science Development Tools degree at Mercyhurst University through the new 4+1 Data DATA 580 Data Science App Development Science program. Undergraduate students in almost any discipline DATA 620 Database Technologies major of study may apply for the 4+1 program. Interested students DATA 670 Big Data Tools must apply by April 1 of their sophomore year or after they have 30 DATA 650 Topics in Data Science credits completed on their Mercyhurst transcripts. Students of the DATA 675 Internship (3 credits) 4+1 Data Science program will take four to five graduate-level Intelligence Elective Courses (2 courses): 6 credits courses (12-15 credits) during their junior and senior years. These INTL 520 Advanced Analytical Techniques Competitive Intelligence credits will count toward the master’s degree, but will be billed at INTL548 Market Research and Primary Intelligence the undergraduate flat rate. These credits will only count for the INTL 595 Geospatial Intelligence Master of Science degree and students must complete at least 121 INTL 605 Data Analytics for the Private Sector undergraduate credits to earn a bachelor’s degree. As a graduate student, students must complete either 21 or 26 credits during the INTL612 Social Media Analysis fifth year, charged at the graduate rate. Students may have to INTL 625 Intelligence and Business Strategy complete an online graduate course prior to both the junior and INTL 626 Financial Intelligence Analysis senior years to finish the 4+1 Data Science program in five years. INTL 638 Social Network Analysis Summer courses will be charged at the graduate credit rate. INTL 650 Topics in Intelligence INTL 675 Internship (3 credits) 32 37 DATA SCIENCE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
DATA 500 geospatial data, textual data, time series, with support vector machines and naïve Machine Learning Concepts I and network data. Bayes and conclude the course with a study 3 credits of unsupervised learning methods, including A first course in machine learning, with focus DATA 562 K-means and hierarchical clustering. on regression. Simple and multiple linear Data Visualization with JavaScript regression will be covered at the start of the 3 credits DATA 620 course, after which discussion will progress This course will explore several modern to classification with logistic regression and Database Technologies libraries specifically created for data 3 credits discriminant analysis. The course will visualization on the web. Students will conclude with coverage of resampling A course in relational and non-relational methods and linear model selection. create interactive, animated, and well- databases, with MySQL and MongoDB as the Throughout the course, the R statistical designed graphics that accurately and tools of choice. Students will study SQL, computing language will be utilized. effectively depict a data set. JavaScript database administration, database design, libraries studied are subject to change, but the differences between relational and DATA 510 students will learn to create basic charts and NoSQL databases and their respective Data Wrangling graphs, radar charts, trees, word clouds, advantages, and the particulars of MySQL and MongoDB. 3 credits cartographs, and several other styles of In this course, students will learn to query visualization that complement their data. databases with SQL and the dplyr package DATA 650 for R. Topics include selecting, ordering, DATA 570 Topics in Data Science filtering, grouping, aggregate functions, and Data Science Development Tools 3 credits inner joins. In the second half of the course, 3 credits This course focuses on special topics related students will learn webscraping, primarily An introduction to data-driven web to the data science discipline. Faculty with using tools for R. These include rvest, httr, application development with Shiny and special research interests or experience will and RSelenium. We will also discuss regular JavaScript. Students will learn how to collect deal with topics like data science for private expressions in R with the stringr package. If JSON data from web APIs, how to scrape data security, advanced data visualization, or time permits it, webscraping with both from websites via Node.js, and how to turn sports analytics. Node.js and Python may be explored. this data into interactive web applications via Shiny. Students will also learn how to DATA 515 connect directly to an API with the Shiny DATA 670 Analytics for Decision-Making server and pass this information on to a local Big Data Tools 3 credits JavaScript file for processing and display. 3 credits This course introduces the field of data Other technologies covered may include This course is an overview of Hadoop, science and analysis through theory and jQuery, Leaflet.js, D3.js, dplyr, ggplot, Git, and MapReduce, and Hadoop Tools. application. The first section of the course Github. Students must have a background in Considerable attention will be given first to will address how data can be transformed R and in programming. Hadoop installation, both on the desktop into actionable information for a decision- and in the cloud. Students will learn how to maker. In the second section, students will DATA 580 navigate the Hadoop Distributed File develop a requirement from a customer, Data Science App Development System, and they will develop understanding draft a plan of how to answer the 3 credits of the MapReduce algorithm. Practice in information need, the collect data, and The first part of this course is focused on writing MapReduce programs will be apply of various analytic techniques to serving and managing web applications provided. The second half of the course will data and information to derive meaningful on the backend with Node.js and be devoted to essential Hadoop tools, conclusions for a decision-maker. Express.js. Client-side programming including Pig, Hive, Flume, Sqoop, and dominates the second half of the course, Hbase. Programming experience is a where React.js is used to create web prerequisite, and experience with Java and DATA 550 application components and Redux.js is Unix will be helpful. Data Visualization used to manage application state. With 3 credits this technology, students will learn how DATA 675 A hands-on course in data analysis and to write highly interactive web visualization based on key design Internship applications which consume data from 3 credits principles and techniques for interactively API’s and display visualizations of that visualizing data based on principles from A period of employment (minimum of data. 200 hours) as an intelligence analyst with a the fields of statistics, perception, graphic government, international agency, or design, cognition, communication, and DATA 590 corporation during which certain experience data mining. Through lecture, case objectives must be met. studies, and design studios, students will Machine Learning Concepts II work individually and collaboratively to 3 credits visualize complex datasets using software A continuation of DATA 500, with R as the applications to identify patterns, trends, primary analysis tool. The course begins and variation across categories, space, with tree-based methods, along with the accuracy improving modifications of and time. Students will obtain practical bagging, boosting, and random forests. experience with the visualization of Students will then move on to classification complex data including multivariate data,
38 33 GRADUATE PROGRAM IN ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY AND CONTENT 3. Assess the characteristics of self, others, groups, and The Organizational Leadership program challenges students organizations as an integral part of the process of leadership. to synthesize contemporary scholarship with insight from 4. Demonstrate personal ethical and professional standards; Mercyhurst’s service-oriented, ethically based heritage. apply standards to the organizational setting. Enlightened leaders with the capacity to learn and grow through reflection meet the mission of our university to work for positive 5. Reflect on and assess communication-based skills required for change in our local as well as the global community. Ronald effective participation in organizational life. Heifetz (1994) maintains that a leader’s work in diverse situations 6. Apply basic financial and budgeting techniques in an is to “influence the community to face its problems.” Beyond organizational setting. communities lies the global world where national boundaries are not observed. The Master of Science in Organizational Leadership 7. Demonstrate ability to engage in independent research by degree is designed to meet the leadership development needs applying critical thinking and inquiry skills in data gathering, in our community and beyond, in both profit and nonprofit synthesis, problem solving and decision-making. organizations, including government, social service, manufacturing, education and business. The program views leadership as a process *Note: Graduate level writing ability is required of all Organizational and as such emphasizes practical application. Leadership students. Students who demonstrate a need to improve their writing skills will be counseled and may be required to take The Master of Science degree in Organizational Leadership is a 33 additional coursework in order to continue in the program. to 36-credit program, depending on concentration and student needs, and is designed to provide a theoretical and practical OL 4+1 PROGRAM framework for professionals who currently hold leadership Mercyhurst University offers a 4+1 program in which undergraduate positions or are aspiring to leadership roles in organizations. The students can obtain both a Bachelor of Arts degree in any major and program is integrated by five themes or threads that are woven a Master of Science degree in organizational leadership. Students throughout all courses. These threads are the Mercyhurst mission: have the option to concentrate in accounting. Students enrolled in service, whole person development, leadership knowledge and the 4+1 program will begin earning graduate credits during their practice, written and oral communication skills, and ethics. senior year. The fifth year of the program is full-time and begins The Organizational Leadership program offers five concentrations, the summer after graduation. Students in the MSOL program will which may also be taken as stand-alone Graduate Certificate complete the nine remaining graduate courses between summer, programs in: accounting, higher education administration, fall, and spring semesters to earn a total of 33 graduate credits. human resources, sports leadership, and strategy and innovation. Students in the MSOL with a concentration in accounting will need Additionally, a Graduate Certificate in Organizational Leadership is an additional summer course to complete their degree offered. To earn a master’s degree with a concentration, students requirements. For additional information about the OL 4+1 program, must complete the four-course curriculum in addition to the seven refer to the undergraduate catalog. core courses in the Organizational Leadership program. Students enrolled in the Organizational Leadership master’s program do not CONCENTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES need to declare a concentration. Credits earned in the Graduate Accounting (concentration and certificate) Certificate program may be applied toward a master’s degree in The Accounting concentration/graduate certificate provides Organizational Leadership. students with professional accounting instruction, preparation for the CPA exam, and leadership knowledge and skills. The graduate MISSION STATEMENT certificate in accounting is a one-year, four-course (12-credit) The Organizational Leadership graduate program inspires and program designed to provide knowledge at the level of a Certified equips people to become exemplary leaders and scholars who Public Accountant (CPA). This certificate prepares students to be exercise leadership in service to others. successful professionals in the field of accounting. Applicants must demonstrate adequate performance in undergraduate LEARNING OUTCOMES accounting courses to be accepted into this program. The Organizational Leadership faculty has developed seven broad- based learning outcomes that serve as the framework for the Higher Education Administration (concentration and certificate) In the Higher Education concentration, students examine the program’s curriculum. Upon completion of the Organizational history, policies, practices, and emerging issues in American higher Leadership program, graduates will be able to: education. The courses in the concentration/certificate provide 1. Consistently demonstrate exemplary written and oral foundational knowledge and skills essential to many career communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills. areas in higher education and are designed to prepare students (*see note) for entry into or advancement in the field of higher education 2. Distinguish contemporary leadership theories and models; administration. Based on theoretical foundations, each course has an applied focus, with a special emphasis on operational issues articulate a personal leadership philosophy; and apply within an academic setting. appropriate models to an organizational setting. 34 39 Human Resources (concentration and certificate) ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP The Human Resources concentration/graduate certificate is MASTER’S DEGREE REQUIREMENTS designed to provide the students with a professional level of knowledge of the field of human resources. The goal of this program Core Courses (offered every year) is to prepare student for successful careers and leadership roles in OL 500 Leadership Theory and Practice the dynamic field of human resources. A course designed to prepare OL 502 Leadership and Organizational Behavior HR Professionals to pass the exam to become certified Professional in HR (PHR) and Senior Professional in HR (SPHR) through the SPHR OL 504 Research Methods Institute is offered. OL 505 Organizational Ethics OL 530 Organizational Communications for Leaders Organizational Leadership (certificate) OL 651 Financial Operations and Analysis The Graduate Certificate in Organizational Leadership is designed OL 676 Thesis or to provide a theoretical and practical framework for professionals OL 677 Research-Based Project who currently hold leadership positions or are aspiring to leadership roles in organizations. The certificate program views Elective Courses (offered on a rotating basis) leadership as a process and as such will emphasize practical ACCT 610 Auditing and Attestation application while addressing leadership needs in both for profit ACCT 630 Business Environment and Concepts and nonprofit organizations, especially social service, business, ACCT 635 Regulation and Taxes government, education and manufacturing. ACCT 650 Financial Accounting and Reporting OL 506 Graduate and Professional Writing Sports Leadership (concentration and certificate) OL 507 Human Resource Management The Sports Leadership concentration/certificate is designed to OL 510 Introduction to the Sports Industry prepare students for leadership roles in coaching and athletics OL 520 Independent Study in collegiate, scholastic or professional environments. The OL 525 Governance in Higher Education Institutions concentration focuses on applying theoretical knowledge to the OL 527 Coaching Leadership and Psychology practical day-to–day leadership needs of athletic teams and players. OL 528 Human Resource Development OL 532 Law for Leaders Strategy and Innovation (concentration and certificate) OL 535 History and Trends in Higher Education Strategically innovative organizations are characterized by unique OL 603 Strategic Marketing qualities exemplified in their people, culture, structure, systems, OL 605 Innovation and Entrepreneurship and processes. This concentration focuses on the actions that OL 607 Strategic Management and Planning leaders take to enable organizations to execute innovations for OL 625 Higher Education Law increased value and growth. The program explores how leaders OL 628 Human Resource Professional Skills create and evaluate opportunities, develop analytical capabilities, OL 630 Grant Writing and implement strategies to achieve success. Success depends on OL 638 Corporate Social Responsibility and balancing the challenges of leading innovation to produce Sustainability concrete results and applying decision-making and planning OL 645 Special Topics in Leadership tools to guide development of new products and services from OL 675 Internship idea to marketplace. Note 1: Elective Courses will be offered based on student interest and require a minimum enrollment of seven (7) students per course. Thesis or Research-based Project Students may choose from two options for their capstone CONCENTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES experience. Worth three-credits, the thesis option is a theoretical research-driven work of scholarship while the Accounting research-based project is an applied research-driven work of ACCT 610 Auditing and Attestation scholarship. Both are designed to synthesize and apply the ACCT 650 Financial Accounting and Reporting concepts learned in the Organizational Leadership curriculum. ACCT 630 Business Environment and Concepts ACCT 635 Regulation and Taxes Dr. Barrett C. Walker Graduate Leadership Prize The Dr. Barrett C. Walker Graduate Leadership Prize is presented Higher Education Administration annually to the Organizational Leadership graduate who has OL 525 Governance in Higher Education demonstrated superior academic excellence and whose masters OL 625 Higher Education Law OR thesis or research-based project is deemed to make the greatest OL 532 Law for Leaders contribution to the understanding of leadership in organizations OL 535 History and Trends in Higher Education as judged by the graduate Organizational Leadership faculty. OL 675 Internship or Approved Elective Currently, the prize includes an individual trophy, the recipient’s name on a perpetual plaque and $500 to be awarded at the end of the spring semester.
40 35 Human Resources OL 507 Human Resource Management OL 528 Human Resource Development OL 532 Law for Leaders OL 628 Human Resource Professional Skills OR Approved Elective
Organizational Leadership (certificate only) OL 500 Leadership Theory and Practice OL 502 Leadership and Organizational Behavior OL 530 Organizational Communication for Leaders
Sports Leadership OL 510 Introduction to the Sports Industry OL 625 Higher Education Law OR OL 532 Law for Leaders OL 527 Coaching Leadership and Psychology OL 675 Internship or Approved Elective
Strategy and Innovation OL 603 Strategic Marketing OL 605 Innovation and Entrepreneurship OL 607 Strategic Management and Planning OL 638 Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability
36 41 ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
CORE COURSES communication strategies in organizations. understand the underlying business reasons for and accounting implications of business OL 500 transactions. Leadership Theory and Practice OL 651 3 credits Financial Operations and Analysis ACCT 635 This foundation course focuses on theories 3 credits Regulation and Taxation and models of leadership in a variety This course provides non-financial 3 credits of organizational settings. Case studies managers and leaders an understanding of Topics include federal taxation, ethics, illuminate the behavior dynamics of and the ability to use financial information. professional and legal responsibilities, and effective leaders. This integrative course Students will be provided the basics of business law. financial management in for-profit and examines present and future leadership ACCT 650 in not-for-profit organizations. Students issues while helping leaders develop Financial Accounting and Reporting will learn to read and interpret financial strategies for making a positive difference in 3 credits their organization and their community. information and perform straightforward financial analysis that will enhance Topics include generally accepted OL 502 management decision making. accounting principles for business Leadership and Organizational Behavior enterprises, not-for-profit organizations, 3 credits OL 676 and governmental entities in recording and Successful leadership is a process that takes Thesis reporting financial information. time, experience, learning and a behavioral 3 credits disposition toward working with others. This This capstone course is designed to OL 506 course examines the field of organizational demonstrate scholarly study of a problem Graduate and Professional Writing behavior and leadership by studying or issue related to organizational leadership. 3 Credits theoretical models, practical examples, and Using qualitative or quantitative research OL 506 focuses on academic and experiential exercises. methods students conduct purposeful professional writing for students at the research, review the literature, collect data, graduate level. Because writing is an OL 504 write a detailed analysis, offer new insights, essential activity in academic work as well Research Methods and present and defend conclusions. 3 credits as in organizations, this course provides not Students examine the multiple facets of OL 677 only strategies for writing academic papers scholarly research. Emphasis is placed Research-Based Project but also practice and instruction in the clear, on understanding, conceptualizing, 3 credits purposeful writing expected from leaders. and critically analyzing such research The research-based project is an applied This course will serve as an introduction methodologies as (a) historical, (b) research-driven work of scholarship that to academic written research through qualitative, (c) quantitative, and (d) meta- serves as a final example of the meaningful an investigation of the structure, tone, analytical. Students learn to evaluate and link between theory/research and practice/ audience, and style of published research in critique strengths and weaknesses of application. Students choose from a Organizational Leadership. each methodology. This course prepares variety of methodologies to develop a students for their research–based projects professionally appropriate product which OL 507 or thesis. solves an ongoing problem or serves a Human Resource Management professional need. While the project can 3 credits OL 505 take many forms, appropriate topics for the This course provides the leader with critical Organizational Ethics project are intended to synthesize concepts skills in leveraging human resources to 3 credits across the Organizational Leadership achieve organizational goals. Typical This course provides a context for both curriculum. topics covered in this course are: human theoretical principles and practical issues resource planning, job analysis and design, as they bear on professionals in leadership ELECTIVE COURSES recruitment, selection, performance roles. Philosophical and religious sources evaluation, compensation, development, and traditions of professional ethics are ACCT 610 labor-management relations, evaluation, considered. Special emphasis is placed on Auditing and Attestation and safety. ethics in organizations. 3 credits Topics include generally accepted auditing OL 530 procedures, generally accepted auditing Organizational Communication standards and other standards related to for Leaders attest engagements. 3 credits Organizational leadership cannot exist ACCT 630 independent of communication. In this Business Environment and Concepts course special emphasis is placed on 3 credits strengthening the ties between theories of Topics include general business communication and understanding the environment and business concepts that candidates need to know in order to 42 practical application and importance of 37 OL 510 OL 528 OL 605 Introduction to the Sports Industry Human Resource Development (HRD) Innovation and Entrepreneurship 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits This course involves the study of the Students will gain the knowledge, This course covers the entrepreneurial unique aspects of the sports industry. A skills, and competencies necessary to process from conception to implementation basic historical emphasis and sociological describe and implement the mission of of a new venture. While the heart impact of sport on society will enable HRD, which is to “(1) provide individual of entrepreneurship is opportunity students to identify and analyze trends development focused on performance assessment, a holistic approach to new in the field. Topics covered in the course improvement related to a current job; (2) venture creation is taken. Students will will include: youth sports, intercollegiate to provide career development focused work in teams to write a business plan for a athletics, recreation, facility management, on performance improvement related specific new venture. We will focus on real sports communications, and ethics in the to future job assignments; (3) to develop life, practical problems leaders face in all sindusky sport. The course will include the performance management systems used organizations to ensure growth and survival application of relevant theories and case to enhance organizational performance in highly competitive environments. studies to actual industry situations. capacity and capability; and (4) to provide Although some lecture will be used, organizational development that results in participative interaction based on readings OL 520 both optimal utilization of human potential and student experiences will enable each Independent Study and improved human performance, individual to recognize the “long term” 3 credits which together enhance the culture of an needs of the organization, and develop An Independent Study course is reserved organization, and thus its effectiveness” strategies, to achieve organizational for students who have achieved a minimum (Gilley et al, 2002, p. 12-13). objectives. of 15 graduate credits and wish to pursue a specialized topic in Organizational OL 532 OL 607 Leadership that is not offered in the regular Law for Leaders Strategic Management and Planning curriculum. Students who wish to study 3 credits 3 credits independently must develop a formal plan This course examines legal and policy issues This course challenges students to integrate of study and obtain approval from the which arise in the formation and operation the concept of strategy with the concepts program director. of organizations. Attention is given to of management and leadership. Students issues affecting nonprofit corporations will explore how leaders develop a timely OL 525 and associations. The goal of this course and responsive strategic plan, evaluate Governance in Higher Education is to provide the leader with the tools to action alternatives, and make tactical Institutions recognize opportunities, meet requirements decisions. Skills necessary for successful 3 credits and assess risks. strategic leadership include understanding This course will focus on the primary organizational systems and their human functions in modern higher education OL 535 capital, applying effective business institutions, with specific attention paid History and Trends in Higher Education 3 practices, and recognizing the competitive to the practical aspects of managing an credits challenges in the global marketplace. The institution of higher education. Topics will This course will examine the development course examines how leadership decisions include enrollment, admissions, academics, of higher education in the United States determine and affect performance, and financial aid, advancement, and student through the study of a multitude of differing ultimately, the future of the organization. life. The course will also cover principles models including the community college, of higher education governance with non-profits, for-profits, private, and public OL 625 an emphasis on the collaborative and institutions. The course will further examine Higher Education Law interactive nature of management and the role that state and federal policy and 3 credits governance found in higher education regulation has had on the development of This course will focus on the myriad of institutions. higher education. Additional topics covered ways that higher education intersects with will include the evolving economic trends the law and how that law has developed OL 527 and attitudinal shifts and their effects on and evolved. Topics covered include Coaching Leadership and Psychology higher education. compliance, the public-private dichotomy, 3 credits student rights, faculty rights, governance, This course involves the study of human OL 603 employment law in higher education, and behavior as it relates to athletics. Marketing for Leaders general liability issues. Additional topics Individual athlete, team and organizational 3 credits covered include the Cleary Act, FERPA, and behaviors are analyzed in this course. This course is designed to enable students Title IX. This course will include the application of to lead organizations from a strategic relevant theories and case studies to actual marketing orientation. It emphasizes coaching situations. strategic thinking, opportunity analysis and the adaptation of marketing management techniques to all types of organizations.
43 38 OL 628 OL 645 HR Professional Skills Special Topics in Leadership 3 credits 3 credits This course uses the 2014 Society of Human This individualized course is designed to Resources Learning System (SHRM) to meet students’ special interests in an area of prepare students for the Professional in Organizational Leadership. The course may Human Resources Exam (PHR), Senior include readings, projects, special seminars Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), or lectures. or Human Resources Assurance of Learning exam. Students will acquire comprehensive OL 675 HR knowledge in the following areas: Internship business management and strategy; 3 credits workforce planning and employment; An internship is an on-the-job experience human resources development; in business, industry, government, compensation and benefits; employment public agencies, education or non-profit and labor relations; and risk management. organization.
OL 630 OL 677 Research-Based Project Grant Writing 3 Credits 3 credits The Research-Based project is an applied This course presents a comprehensive research-driven work of scholarship that overview of program planning and grant serves as a final example of the meaningful writing. Structured to prepare students link between theory/research and for both government and private sector practice/application. Students choose from seeking grants in both paper and online a variety of methodologies to develop a formats, the sessions will combine concepts, professionally appropriate product which tips, and strategies on effective grant solves an ongoing problem or serves a writing with examples to critique from real- professional need. While the project can world applications, coupled with practice take many forms, appropriate topics for the writing of grant applications with instructor project are intended to synthesize and peer feedback. concepts across the Organizational Leadership curriculum. OL 638 Corporate Social Responsibility and OL 676 Thesis Sustainability 3 Credits 3 credits This capstone course is designed to This course introduces students to demonstrate scholarly study of a problem corporate social responsibility and or issue related to organizational leadership. sustainability from an interdisciplinary and Using qualitative or quantitative research leadership perspective. Students explore methods students conduct purposeful relationships among environmental, research, review the literature, collect data, economic and social responsibilities, write a detailed analysis, offer new insights, apply systems thinking and sustainability and present and defend conclusions. principles to current issues and learn about “best practices” in sustainability from industry leaders and case studies. The course identifies challenges of leading sustainability efforts and strategies that make sustainability relevant to all stakeholders and examines how values, goals, and communication affect an organization’s initiatives. Students complete a comprehensive research- based or field-based project that promotes participation in sustainability and social responsibility issues with the goal of becoming effective social entrepreneurs and sustainability leaders.
44 39 GRADUATE PROGRAM IN PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT STUDIES
PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY AND CONTENT 8. Communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written The graduate program in Physician Assistant Studies (PA) operates forms with patients, family/caregivers and members of the on a semester calendar. Summer, fall and spring semester are healthcare team to provide competent comprehensive completed in a predetermined sequence. Classes and labs patient-centered care across the lifespan. typically meet during the day, with some evening classes. 9. Perform medical and surgical procedures common to primary Students must begin the program during the summer session. care to include: venipuncture, intervenous access, injections, MISSION STATEMENT EKG analysis, urinalysis, strep screen, wet mount/KOH, stool The mission of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies occult blood, wound management, casting, splinting, urinary (DPAS) is to prepare students with the highest quality academic catheterization, nasogastric tube placement and CPR. and clinical training. The program will prepare physician assistants 10. Demonstrate professionalism with high ethical standards to be leaders in the profession, proficient in meeting the sensitive to the patient, family/caregiver and members of challenges of health care, while providing compassionate, quality the health care team. Continually promote the Mercy values care to the diverse communities in which they serve. of compassion, justice, dignity, excellence, hospitality and The department’s mission, vision and core goals were developed to stewardship in practice and service to the community. align with the university’s mission, vision and core values. Emphasis 11. Maintain practice-based and lifelong learning skills with has been placed on the Mercy tradition and healthcare core values continued critical analysis of medical literature to evaluate, to stay true to the basic principles set forth by our founders. manage and improve patient-centered care. LEARNING OUTCOMES 12. Demonstrate responsiveness to systems-based practice by Upon completion of the Mercyhurst Department of Physician practicing cost effective care and resource allocation that does Assistant Studies, the graduate will possess knowledge, skills and not compromise the quality of care. abilities in the following competencies: PROGRAM STANDARDS AND POLICIES 1. Demonstrate knowledge of established and evolving Physician Assistant students are responsible for developing a master biomedical, clinical and social-behavioral sciences and portfolio under the advisement of a faculty member. This portfolio application to patient care. includes written works in case presentations, service learning, professional growth experiences and a project in performance 2. Elicit a medical history that is relevant and accurate of patient improvement. The performance improvement project includes active information across the lifespan and adjusts to the health care learning and the application of learning to improve the practice of setting. medicine, a current standard in health care. This project will be done 3. Perform a physical examination that adjusts accordingly to the with guidance from the student's advisor and in partnership with a reason for the visit, patient demographics and condition. preceptor/office practice. The project will include comparison of some aspect of practice to national benchmarks, performance 4. Analyze patient data to develop a differential diagnosis that guidelines or other established evidence-based metric or standard. applies the principals of epidemiology and evidence-based Based on the comparison, the student will develop a plan for medicine. improvement in that area. 5. Develop a diagnostic management plan for common medical GRADUATE PROGRAM IN PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT STUDIES and behavioral conditions across the life span, taking into The Master of Science degree program in Physician Assistant consideration cost, sensitivity/specificity, invasiveness and Studies is a 24-month graduate program. The curriculum sequences appropriate sequencing. students through 12 months of didactic curriculum and 12 months 6. Develop a therapeutic management plan for emergent, of clinical experiences with didactic components. The curriculum acute and chronic conditions that applies principals of has been developed to meet standards set forth by the pharmacotherapeutics and non-pharmacotherapeutics while Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician taking into consideration the patient’s condition, psychosocial Assistant (ARC-PA). context and socioeconomic factors. Make certain the plan is The ARC-PA has granted Accreditation-Provisional status to the practical for implementation and ensures follow up care. Mercyhurst University Physician Assistant Program sponsored by 7. Provide accurate patient education inclusive of health Mercyhurst University. promotion and disease prevention in oral and written forms Accreditation-Provisional is an accreditation status granted taking into consideration literacy, diversity, inclusiveness when the plans and resource allocation, if fully implemented of family/caregivers and utilization of other healthcare as planned, of a proposed program that has not yet enrolled professionals and community resources/services. students appear to demonstrate the program’s ability to meet the ARC-PA Standards or when a program holding Accreditation-
40 45 Provisional status appears to demonstrate continued progress in paper based test and 79-80 for the internet-based test. complying with the Standards as it prepares for the graduation of • Entry into the program will be based on the completion of the first class (cohort) of students. prerequisites, interview and space availability. Accreditation-Provisional does not ensure any subsequent • Preference will be given to equally qualified Mercyhurst accreditation status. It is limited to no more than five years from graduates. matriculation of the first class. • Criminal background checks including finger printing, child abuse clearance and drug screening are a prerequisite within The curriculum sequencing commences with a summer session of the program. Drug screening results may limit the ability basic science review, introductory course work and the beginning of clinical skills education. The didactic year fall and spring to obtain clinical training sites and can prevent a student semesters present the health care sciences in a medical model. from being promoted to the clinical phase of the program During the didactic year students also have intermittent exposure or recommended for graduation. Felony or misdemeanor to the community via experiences in health care settings. convictions can limit the ability of national certification, state licensure and clinical training experiences. The National The clinical year consists of clinical experiences in internal Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants - www. medicine, family practice, pediatrics, women’s health, surgery, NCCPA.net is a good resource for guidance for concerns with emergency medicine, mental health and two elective rotations. background findings. Students return to campus for the last two days of the rotation for debriefing of the experience, clinical and written testing, case Prerequisite Courses: presentations and didactic instruction in current medical topics. Biology with labs 8 credits Mercyhurst University has developed a graduate degree Chemistry with labs (General and Organic) 12 credits in Physician Assistant Studies to meet the demands for the Biochemistry with lab 4 credits profession. PAs provide high quality, cost-effective healthcare Anatomy with lab 4 credits and are productive members of the health care team. The physician assistant profession is in a continued growth pattern Physiology with lab 4 credits with an estimated increase of 30 percent from 2014 to 2024 per Microbiology with lab 4 credits the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2016-2017 Occupational Genetics 3 credits Outlook Handbook. This growth is much faster than the Statistics 3 credits average for most professions. Employment opportunities for Psychology 3 credits PAs are predicted to be excellent and Mercyhurst will offer its PA Nutrition 3 credits graduates the opportunity to be leaders in the profession, Medical Terminology 1 credit proficient in meeting the challenges of health care while Curriculum: providing compassionate, quality care to the diverse communities in which they serve. DIDACTIC YEAR/1st YEAR ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS Summer: Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited Anatomy w/lab 5 credits college/university, or evidence of expected completion of a Physiology 3 credits bachelor degree at the time of application. The undergraduate Microbiology 2 credits degree must be completed at time of matriculation. Clinical Skills (history and physical exam skills) 3 credits Minimum GPA of 3.2 for undergraduate work and a minimum of Clinical Skills Lab 1 1 credit 3.2 or higher in prerequisite courses. Genetics 1 credit PA Profession 1 credit • Applicants must have a “C” or better in all science courses. Research Methods 2 credits Courses taken as pass/fail or for noncredit will not be accepted. • A minimum of 12 credits of the prerequisite courses including Total credits 18 physiology and microbiology must be completed within a Fall: 5-year timeframe at matriculation. Clinical Skills Lab 2 1 credit • 200 hours of health care experience (paid or volunteer). Clinical Medicine 6 credits • GRE verbal and quantitative reasoning scores will be used in Pharmacotherapeutics 1 3 credits the evaluation of the application. GREs must be completed Psychology in Healthcare 3 credits within a 5 year time frame at application. Women’s Health 2 credits • Applicants are required to supply 3 letters of recommendation. Pediatrics 2 credits • Applicants must submit a succinct essay that discusses Special Topics in Medicine professional goals in reference to the physician assistant (to include Diversity, Ethics, ARC-PA essentials) 1 credit profession. • All course work in the program must be taken in sequence. Total credits 18 Transfer/advanced placement or life experience credit will not Spring: be offered. Clinical Medicine 6 credits • International students must submit official, notarized scores Pharmacotherapeutics 2 3 credits from the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) exam Evidence Based Medicine 1 credit and must meet the minimum score requirement of 550 for the Healthcare Policy 2 credits 46 41 Emergency Medicine and Surgery Spring: (to include ACLS/CPR) 4 credits Rotation VI – Surgery 5 credits Procedures in Medicine Rotation VII - Elective 5 credits (Suturing, casting/splints, injections) 1 credit Rotation VIII – Elective 4 credits Total credits 17 Rotation IX – Mental Health 1 credit Summative Evaluation Experience 2 credits CLINICAL YEAR/2nd YEAR Total credits 17 Summer: Rotations will be 5 weeks in length, which includes a 4-week Elective Rotation I - Internal Medicine 5 credits Rotation combined with a 1-week Mental Health Rotation. Testing/ Rotation II - Family Practice 5 credits Recall Days occur the last 2 days of each rotation, at which time Thesis Guidance 2 credits students will be required to be on campus for written/clinical testing, lectures and presentations. Total credits 12 Rotations I-VII assignments will vary among all the various rotational types of experiences. Not all students will be assigned Internal Fall: Medicine on Rotation I and may be assigned to any of the required Rotation III - Women’s Health 5 credits rotations or electives. The Summative Evaluation Experience will Rotation IV - Pediatrics 5 credits take place on campus the last two weeks of the second year spring Rotation V - Emergency Medicine 5 credits semester prior to graduation to further prepare the student for the PANCE and entering the workforce. Total credits 15 Total credits required for Master of Science in Physician Assistant: 97 credits
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT STUDIES COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
DIDATIC YEAR highlight, through assigned readings and/ randomized clinical trials, cohort studies or classroom discussion, a variety of human (prospective and retrospective) and case BIO 534/537 Anatomy with Lab pathologies and diseases as they relate to control studies. Students will learn to (5 credits) normal physiological processes. search the medical literature and find This course in human anatomy is designed sources and information using PubMed to present an extensive and fairly intensive BIO 524 Microbiology and they will learn how to interpret and consideration of the regions and systems (2 credits) understand contemporary medical research. of the human body. This information will This course is designed for the health be presented formally in lecture from professional and focuses on topics required PA 502 PA Profession both regional and systemic perspectives. to understand microbiology as it relates (1 Credit) This body of anatomical knowledge to human disease. This includes a general This is an introductory course to the will be supplemented and reinforced overview of microbial infection, diagnosis, physician assistant profession and the by audiovisual materials and direct and the host response, types of bacterial program curriculum. The course will examination of anatomical models, human infections, types of viral infections, types focus on the history of the profession, skeletal materials, and human cadavers. The of fungal infections, and types of parasitic professional organizations, PA-Physician laboratory portion of this course includes infections. and interprofessional team, professionalism, dissection and students are encouraged to leadership skills, basic ethical principles, BIO 514 Genetics social issues in health care, advocacy use a hands–on approach when examining (1 Credit) the structures of the human body. in healthcare and basic skills in This course is designed for the health communication. professional and focuses on topics required BIO 544 Physiology to understand the genetic basis of human PA 510 Clinical Skills (3 credits) disease. This includes an overview of basic (3 credits) This course is presented in the first genetic principals, basis of disease and This course is designed to teach medical semester as a foundation for the clinical clinical genetic disorders. interviewing techniques, patient history medicine courses to follow. The course gathering, communication skills and will focus on an in-depth study of the PUBH 520 Research Methods physical examination techniques to include mechanisms by which the human body for Health Professions normal and variant physical findings functions. The main focus of the course is (2 credits) and examination techniques across the on the various strategies used to maintain This course introduces students to lifespan. Instruction will introduce patient homeostasis and the ways in which the experimental and observational study education in reference to health promotion, activities of tissues, organs, and organ designs commonly used in health research. prevention and patient counseling for systems are regulated by neural inputs, Students will learn about research design, diverse populations. endocrine secretions and cellular-level conduct, analysis and dissemination. events. Additionally, the course will Research designs discussed will include
42 47 PA 512 Clinical Skills Lab care across the lifespan will be included. centered care, education, prevention and (1 credit) Appropriate preventive health care, referral sources. This lab experience will focus on the patient education and health maintenance PA 545 Pediatrics application of theory presented in Clinical recommendations will be presented. The (2 credits) Skills to include communication and application of the principles of evidence This course will focus on diverse patient- interviewing techniques in the gathering of based clinical practice will also be utilized. center care from birth to age 18. Normal historical patient data and the performance and abnormal growth and development of physical exam techniques in simulated PA 530 Pharmacotherapeutics 1 from infancy through childhood and diverse patient experiences. (3 credits) adolescence will be presented. The course PA 514 Clinical Skills Lab 2 This course will concentrate on patient- will include instruction in the evaluation (1 credit) centered pharmacotherapeutics of and management of emergent, acute This course will focus on the development pharmacokinetics, drug metabolism, and chronic pediatric presentations; of communication and interviewing drug interactions and adverse reactions, there will be instruction on routine health techniques in the gathering of historical applications of drug for various body maintenance, anticipatory guidance, patient data, performance of physical exam systems integrated with the Clinical preventative care and family dynamics. techniques, development of differential Medicine course. PA 550 Special Topics in Medicine diagnosis, diagnostic and therapeutic PA 532 Pharmacotherapeutics 2 (1 Credit) management plans via patient experiences (3 credits) This course will focus on an overview in the lab and health care settings. Students This course is a continuation course and of current topics in healthcare inclusive will be introduced to interprofessional team will concentrate on patient-centered of public health, cultural competency, based practice to enhance collaboration pharmacotherapeutics of pharmacokinetics, integrative medicine, service learning, and improve patient safety. drug metabolism, drug interactions and health care literacy, death, dying and loss, PA 520/521 Clinical Medicine adverse reactions, applications of drug for ethical dilemmas and processes relevant to (3 credits each) various body systems integrated with the clinical practice in relationship to patient- These courses will follow a systems Clinical Medicine course. centered care. approach to introduce common diseases PA 565 Evidence Based Medicine PSYC 525 Psychology in Healthcare and syndromes focusing on etiology, (1 credit) (3 credits) epidemiology, underlying pathophysiology, This course will introduce students to the This course provides a foundation of signs and symptoms, differential diagnosis, principals of evidence based medicine the common psychological disorders patient evaluation with the selection, (EBM) including using a problem based as they may present across the lifespan. use and interpretation of results of learning style with case scenarios of typical Students will develop knowledge laboratory and diagnostic studies and basic patient problems supported by relevant of clinical presentations, potential therapeutic concepts. The comparison of primary studies. Students will develop medical complications and therapeutic the clinical presentation and management skills in evidence based medicine including interventions inclusive of cultural of disease states in diverse patient-centered asking focused questions, searching for perspectives for the psychological disorders. acute and longitudinal care across the good answers, critiquing literature and The psychological and behavioral processes lifespan will be included. Appropriate applying conclusions in clinical scenarios. in health, illness and healthcare will be preventive health care, patient education Students will demonstrate skills in introduced and resources presented for the and health maintenance recommendations identification and prioritization of problems, patient, caregiver/family and provider for will be presented. The application of formulation of questions, consideration health promotion. the principles of evidence based clinical of clinical decision options and critical practice will also be utilized. PA 540 Women’s Health appraisal in the context of the patient scenario. This method will guide students PA 522/523 Clinical Medicine (2 credits) This course will focus on the reproductive to become skilled users of medical evidence (3 credits each) that has already been appraised. These courses are a continuation of PA 520 system of female patients and common and PA 521. They will follow a systems conditions associated within gynecology PA 570 Healthcare Policy approach to introduce common diseases and obstetrics. The course will include (2 credits) and syndromes focusing on etiology, instruction in the evaluation and This course will introduce systems-based epidemiology, underlying management of emergent, acute and practice and health care management pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, chronic patient presentations in the areas to include health care policy, health care differential diagnosis, patient evaluation of women’s health across the life span. delivery systems and the role of providers in with the selection, use and interpretation of This will include breast diseases, human disease prevention and maintenance of results of laboratory and diagnostic studies sexuality, domestic violence, birth control, public health. Topics include and basic therapeutic concepts. The infertility, pregnancy, pre and post-natal reimbursement, documentation of care, comparison of the clinical presentation and care, labor and delivery and menopause. coding and billing, quality improvement, management of disease states in diverse The course will address diverse patient- risk management, patient safety and patient-centered acute and longitudinal prevention of medical errors. It will also 48 43 focus on professional and legal issues PA 602 Internal Medicine Rotation PA 640 Pediatrics Rotation encountered in practice, as well as current (5 credits) (5 credits) trends and political issues that affect PA This is a 5 week rotation in an ambulatory, This is a 5 week rotation in an ambulatory, practice. Communication with patients will in/outpatient hospital or office-based in/outpatient hospital or office-based be developed through exposure to primary care facility under the direction facility under the direction of a preceptor. educational activities in leadership, cultural of a preceptor. The student will perform Students will perform comprehensive diversity, health literacy, prevention, and comprehensive history and physical exams, history and physical exams; develop spirituality. develop differential diagnoses, diagnostic differential diagnoses, diagnostic and and therapeutic management plans for therapeutic management plans for PA 575 Emergency Medicine patients with acute and chronic medical common conditions in infants, children and and Surgery problems. The student will provide patient adolescents. The student will recognize (4 credits) education on health maintenance and normal growth and development and be This course will focus on the management promotion sensitive to diverse populations able to differentiate common abnormalities of emergency medical and surgical across the adult life span. The student will of growth and development. The student presentations, with an emphasis on working recognize the need for consultation and will provide health maintenance and collaboratively in interprofessional patient referral, transfer to an emergency or acute promotion, and patient education sensitive centered teams while providing care across care setting. The student’s experiences can to diverse pediatric populations. the lifespan to varying patient populations. include behavioral and long term health Students will learn triage, stabilization, care. PA 650 Emergency Medicine Rotation diagnostic and therapeutic management (5 credits) plans, referrals and the appropriate PA 610 Family Practice Rotation This is a 5 week rotation in an emergency specialty consultations. The fundamentals (5 credits) department facility under the direction of of surgical practices will be presented to This is a 5 week rotation in an ambulatory, a preceptor. Students will perform focused include pre, intra and postoperative patient in/outpatient hospital or office-based history and physical exams, develop care. Students will also have instruction in primary care facility under the direction differential diagnoses, diagnostic and basic life support and advanced cardiac life of a preceptor. The student will perform therapeutic management plans to include support. comprehensive history and physical exams, common procedures in the emergency develop differential diagnoses, diagnostic room. Emphasizes will be placed on the PA 580 Procedures in Medicine and therapeutic management plans for evaluation and management of emergent (1 credit) patients with acute and chronic medical and acute conditions, psychological This course will present theory and/or problems. The student will provide patient emergencies and surgical conditions hands on experience in procedures in office, education on health maintenance and unique to the clinical practice of emergency emergency and surgical settings. Principles promotion sensitive to diverse populations medicine. Students will experience working of sterile technique, injections, intravenous across the life span. The student will collaboratively in interprofessional patient- catheterizations, phlebotomy, urethral recognize the need for consultation and centered teams while providing care across catheterizations, gowning and gloving, knot referral, transfer to an emergency or acute the life span to diverse patient populations. tying, suturing, casting and splinting are care setting. The student’s experiences can examples of the course content. include behavioral and long term health PA 660 Surgery Rotation care. (5 credits) CLINICAL YEAR This is a 5 week rotation in an in/outpatient PA 620 Thesis Guidance PA 630 Women’s Health Rotation setting under the direction of a preceptor. (2 credits) (5 credits) Students will perform comprehensive This is a 2-week course to assist the student This is a 5 week rotation in an ambulatory, history and physical exams, develop in developing the master portfolio project in/outpatient hospital or office-based differential diagnoses, diagnostic and that includes active learning and the primary care facility under the direction therapeutic management plans to include application of learning to improve the of a preceptor. The student will perform participation in common outpatient and practice of medicine, a current standard in comprehensive history and physical intraoperative procedures. Emphasizes will health care. This project will be done with exams, develop differential diagnoses, be placed on the evaluation and guidance from the student’s advisor and in diagnostic and therapeutic management management of pre, intra and postoperative partnership with a preceptor/office plans for patients with women’s health care, systemic diseases and surgical practice. The project will include medical conditions to include prenatal and conditions unique to the clinical practice of comparison of some aspect of practice to obstetrical care. The student will provide surgery. Students will experience working national benchmarks, performance patient education on health maintenance collaboratively in interprofessional patient- guidelines or other established evidence- and promotion sensitive to diverse centered teams while providing care across based metric or standard. Based on the populations. The student will recognize the the life span to diverse patient populations. comparison, the student will develop a plan need for consultation and referral, transfer for improvement in that area. to an emergency or acute care setting.
49 44 PA 670 Elective Rotation final summative evaluation examination (5 credits) and clinical simulated scenarios for This is a 5 week rotation in an ambulatory, graduation certification; this testing will in/outpatient hospital or office-based be conducted within the final 4 months of facility under the direction of a preceptor the program. in a health care area of choice for the student with preapproval of the clinical director. The rotation will emphasize the pathophysiology, evaluation, diagnostic and therapeutic management of diseases and conditions unique to the clinical practice. This rotation will fulfill the student’s clinical area of interest and allow preparation for employment opportunities. PA 680 Elective Rotation (4 credits) This is a 4 week rotation in an ambulatory in/outpatient hospital or office-based facility under the direction of a preceptor in a health care area of choice for the student with preapproval of the clinical director. The rotation will emphasize the pathophysiology, evaluation, diagnostic and therapeutic management of diseases and conditions unique to the clinical practice. This rotation will fulfill the student’s clinical area of interest and allow preparation for employment opportunities. PA 690 Mental Health Rotation (1 credit) This is a one week rotation in an ambulatory, in/outpatient hospital or office-based mental health facility under the direction of a preceptor. The student will perform mental status examinations, develop differential diagnoses, pharmacological and nonpharmacological therapeutic treatment plans for patients with mental health conditions. The student will recognize the need for consultation, referral and ancillary services for mental health conditions.
PA 695 Summative Evaluation Experience (2 credits) This course will serve as a capstone experience to prepare the student for the physician assistant profession. There will be focus on curricular review of topics in medicine, PA licensure, credentialing, laws and regulations of practice, student presentation of master portfolio projects to include case presentations, service learning and professional growth experiences. Students must successfully complete the
50 45 GRADUATE PROGRAM IN SECONDARY EDUCATION
PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY AND CONTENT This master's program focuses on the pedagogical links of Teaching is more than an art and a science. A teacher provides teaching as art, science and social justice, as well as teaching opportunity for his or her students to develop knowledge and skills. as theory, research and practice. Coursework will be offered A great teacher models creativity and positive interaction to mold the in educational research, foundations, learner diversity, cross- minds of his or her students in an effort to build a better community. curricular best assessment and teaching practices, as well as content specific teaching methodologies in English, math, science MISSION STATEMENT and social studies. The Master of Science in Secondary Education: Pedagogy and Practice degree prepares students to earn Pennsylvania Teaching To obtain the M.S. in Secondary Education: Pedagogy and Practice Certification in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, English, Math and at Mercyhurst, the graduate student must complete a minimum Social Studies. Our students will demonstrate strong pedagogical core of 33 graduate hours of study. This online program can be skills, leadership and service to other throughout the program. Our completed in 12 months (full-time; beginning in summer term). A graduates will approach teaching using a reflective-practitioner capstone clinical (EDSE 675) is required for students seeking approach that requires strong content knowledge, leadership, certification in a content specific secondary program. hands-on experiences in the field and rigorous research skills. Courses adhere to the Pennsylvania Department of Education SECONDARY EDUCATION: PEDAGOGY AND PRACTICE objectives listed for development of highly qualified teachers. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS LEARNING OUTCOMES Core courses (All Offered Online) 1. Knowing the Content EDSE 500 Foundation of Pedagogy and Practice Content specific program outcomes are met through the EDSE 502 Educational Research evaluation of undergraduate degree coursework. The EDSP 521 Psychology of Diverse Learners 7-12 Departments of Mathematics, Science, History and English EDSP 522 Inclusive Practices 7-12 evaluate all incoming transcripts. If there are areas of deficiency WL101 Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners where standards are not met, a post-baccalaureate Plan of EDSE 601 Critical Teaching Strategies Study may be developed for that student. EDSE 602 Curriculum and Instruction (Mathematics) 2. Performances EDSE 603 Curriculum and Instruction (Science) EDSE 604 Curriculum and Instruction (English) • Managing the instructional environment EDSE 605 Curriculum and Instruction (Social Studies) • Planning instruction EDSE 610 21st Century Literacies EDSE 665 Clinical I Experience • Implementing, adapting and assimilating effective EDSE 675 Capstone Clinical Experience instructional strategies EDSE 676 Thesis: Secondary Education • Designing, conducting and evaluating laboratory activities EDSE 677 Research-based Project: Secondary Education • Assessing and evaluating materials to meet the instructional needs and levels of diverse learners • Monitoring and adjusting instructional strategies 3. Professionalism • Professional organizations and associations, professional publications and journals • Integrity and ethical behavior • Professional relationships • Communicating effectively
PEDAGOGY AND PRACTICE The Master of Science in Secondary Education: Pedagogy and Practice program offers online graduate-level coursework for both individuals already certified as secondary education teachers, as well as those with bachelor degrees in fields other than secondary education who wish to pursue secondary teaching certification in biology, chemistry, Earth science, English, math or social studies. 51 46 SECONDARY EDUCATION CORE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
EDSE 500 classroom dealing with grades 7 through EDSE 610 Foundation of Pedagogy and Practice 3 12. Practicum required. 21st Century Literacies credits Prerequisite: EDSP 521 The purpose of this course is to equip This course will introduce students to the the secondary teacher candidate with role of teaching as science, art, and social WL101 expertise in current technology as an justice in urban middle and high schools. Culturally and Linguistically assistive learning tool and to explore the Topics include theory and application of Diverse Learners integration of literacy across disciplines critical pedagogy, the role of teacher as This course satisfies the Pennsylvania as well as prepare content area teachers educational leader, the interconnectedness Department of Education requirement to support, accommodate and coach of school and community, and the for all graduate secondary education students with disabilities in develop application of inquiry-based learning majors, provides the knowledge, skills and content specific reading and to use these leading to pedagogy of risk-taking. dispositions that enable 7-12 teachers strategies to improve literacy for all Includes a 15-hour Clinical I experrience. to facilitate learning among students students on content areas in grades 7-12. from various linguistic and cultural Prerequisite: EDSP 521 and EDSP 522. EDSE 502 backgrounds. Specifically, the course Educational Research will (1) explore variations in personality, EDSE 665 3 credits educational background, social class, Clinical I This course will examine the multiple ethnicity, national origin, language and 3 credits facets of educational research across culture;(2) analyze the issues of race, This field experience represents the first diverse school populations. Emphasis is racism, and culture in historical and extensive internship of the program. placed on understanding, conceptualizing, contemporary perspectives, (3) explore Students, working in urban settings, will applying and critically analyzing such strategies for teaching multicultural and tutor individual students as well as teach in research methodologies as descriptive multilingual English language learners in small and large groups settings. Students and meta-analytical. Special emphasis 7-12 settings, and (4) identify obstacles to will assist in assessment, instructional will be placed on the analysis, strategies, participation in the educational process planning and mathematics/science lab tactics and application of single subject by diverse cultural and ethnic groups. design and teaching. Weekly seminars experimental research methodologies. Includes a Clinical I experience. will bring students and mentor together Students will learn to critically evaluate with faculty to critically examine weekly published educational literature. EDSE 601 Critical Teaching Strategies progress. Includes a 120-hour Clinical I experience. EDSP 521 3 credits Psychology of Diverse Learners The purpose of this course is to critically EDSE 675 3 credits examine curriculum design and instruction Capstone Clinical: Secondary Education This course provides an overview of the for the 21st century middle and high 6 Credits psychology of learning, motivation, growth school. The course will require students This experience is designed to prepare and development, personality dynamics to analyze and develop standards-based students to assume full teaching and social adjustment with emphasis instructional units, paying close detail to responsibilities under the mentorship of on the diversity of learners in today’s academic rigor, instructional decision- secondary supervision in an urban setting. classrooms. It satisfies the Pennsylvania making, and urban educational theory. Students seeking secondary education Department of Education special Includes a 30-hour clinical experience. certification who hold no teaching education requirement. EDSE 602/603/604/605 certificate are required to complete a Curriculum and Instruction – 6-credit (360 hours) Capstone Clinical EDSP 522 Mathematics or Science or English or teaching experience in a middle or Inclusive Practices 7-12 Social Studies (content specific) secondary school. 3 credits 3 credits This course addresses issues related to the The purpose of this course is to critically inclusion of students with disabilities into examine curriculum design and instruction general education classrooms and for the 21st century urban middle and high programs through policy, research and school specific to the fields of mathematics practice. Participants will be given an (EDSE 602), science (EDSE 603), English opportunity to explore and develop their (EDSE 604), and (EDSE 605) social studies. personal philosophy toward inclusion and The course will require students to analyze collaboration in schools and communities. and develop standards-based instructional Participants will learn tools or units, paying close detail to academic collaboration, instructional strategies, rigor, inquiry-based learning and assessment, and curriculum design, which instructional decision-making as they will allow them to educate students with pertain to the fields of English, exceptionalities in the general education mathematics, science and social studies. 52 47 EDSE 676 Thesis 3 credits This capstone course provides an opportunity for students to engage in scholarly research to develop a research project that establishes a strong qualitative or quantitative project that may be theoretical or applied in nature. A strong literature review, detailed analysis, scholarly insights and defense of conclusions is required. Prerequisite: EDSP 502 Educational Research. Research must be approved by the program director prior to initiating the research. Any Institutional Review Board applications must also be initiated through the program director. EDSE 677 Research-based Project 3 credits This capstone course may be substituted for the thesis requirement. It provides an opportunity for students to engage in site-based research in local schools where students will engage in after school programming and research for urban schools in the area. Prerequisite: EDSP 502 Educational Research. Research –based Project must be approved by the program director prior to engaging in the site-based the research. Grant writing is a component of this research-based project. Any Institutional Review Board applications must also be initiated through the program director.
53 48 GRADUATE PROGRAM IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY AND CONTENT LEARNING OUTCOMES The graduate program in Special Education is designed to provide Upon completion of the Graduate Special Education program, opportunities for providers of educational and behavioral services graduates will be able to: to (a) refine their critical thinking and analytical skills to the highest 1. Write procedures for evidenced-based practices across disability level of proficiency necessary to attain excellence in the field, and groups and life spans (b) develop applied research competencies necessary to create 2. Utilize evidenced-based practices and assessments in clinical innovations in education and behavioral services that benefit settings individuals with disabilities or unique learning needs. Graduate 3. Write measurable objectives such as those found in an Individual students are encouraged to become scientist-practitioners, in Education Plan (IEP) which they to refine and redefine the links between teaching and 4. Analyze and Critique educational research. research, theory and best practice. Following a scientist-practitioner 5. Design single subject research proposal using APA writing style model, graduates from this program will have the unique ability to 6. Discuss the connection between educational assessment and advance both the science and art involved in a meaningful career in assessment-based instructional decisions services for individuals with disabilities. 7. Apply ethical conduct in the field of education 8. Apply dimensions of applied behavior analysis The master’s program in Special Education provides the candidate with the experiences in field-centered activities, strongly supported SPECIAL EDUCATION MASTER’S by the principles of evidence-based practices, effective and DEGREE COURSE REQUIREMENTS appropriate education, normalization, critical pedagogy, and tolerance of individual differences. Candidates are prepared to I. Special Education Core Courses assess learning and behavioral strengths and deficits in order to Required for All Students (9 credits) help individuals grow and achieve their goals within the contexts EDSP 501 Behavior Management: Introduction to ABA of special education and behavioral service settings. Through this and Behavior Change program, students may pursue teacher certification, Pennsylvania EDSP 502 Educational Research: Single Subject Design Behavior Specialist Licensure, Board Certification in Applied EDSP 536 Ethical, Professional, and Legal Issues Behavior Analysis, and Autism Spectrum Disorder Endorsement II. Special Education Capstone Project from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Additionally, One Required for All Students (3 credits) students may complete concentrations in Applied Behavior EDSP 676 Special Education Thesis, OR Analysis (ABA), Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), or English EDSP 677 Research-Based Project Language Learners. The ABA certificate program meets the BACB coursework and field eligibility requirements, allowing students to III. Special Education Capstone Experience sit for the BACB examination once other requirements have been One required for All Students (3-9 credits) fulfilled. The ASD concentration allows students to receive an EDSP 672 Intensive Practicum: Applied Behavior endorsement on their Pennsylvania Department of Education Analysis (for ABA concentration only) OR certificates. EDSP 673 Internship: Special Education (for students not seeking PA certification) OR MISSION STATEMENT EDSP 675 Capstone Clinical - Special Education (for The Graduate Special Education program provides current students seeking PA certification) and future special education practitioners with the skills and experiences necessary to implement evidence-based practices IV. Concentrations in the helping professions of teaching, behavior analysis, and In addition to the above course, students will select a concentration disability services. A Mercyhurst Graduate Special Education and take the associated courses. graduate is prepared to create learning opportunities that allow If no specific concentration is chosen, students must complete a individuals with educational and behavioral challenges to realize minimum of 5 additional elective courses; required core plus opportunities for self-determination and independence. Program elective course work must total at least 30 credits. graduates are encouraged to be scientist-practitioners who serve the field in three evidence-driven ways: As consumers of applied AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER CONCENTRATION research in their practice as teachers and clinicians; as producers This concentration is for graduate students who are looking to of applied research or data-driven strategies in both their graduate specialize in providing Special Education services to students with studies and their professional careers; and to disseminate their autism. With associated clinical hours, this concentration also qualifies clinical or research endeavors through the presentation of resulting those who hold any PA Dept. of Education Certification to add an ASD data to others in the field. Endorsement to their certificate. EDSP 540 Intro to Autism Spectrum Disorder EDSP 501 Behavior Management: Intro to ABA & Behavior Change EDSP 504 Behavior Management: Intro to ABA & Behavior Change Clinical EDSP 541 Instructional Assessment and Methods: ASD 54 49 APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS CONCENTRATION EDSE 602 Curriculum and Instruction (Mathematics) OR This concentration prepares individuals to work as Behavior Analysts EDSE 603 Curriculum and Instruction (Science) OR within the fields of education and developmental disabilities. These EDSE 604 Curriculum and Instruction (English) OR courses, in addition to other requirements including an Intensive EDSE 605 Curriculum and Instruction (Social Studies) OR Practicum experience, also prepare graduates to apply for the Board EDSE 635 Leadership in Urban Education Certified Behavior Analyst examination administered by the Behavior EDSE 665 Directed Urban Field Experience Analyst Certification Board. EDSE 676 Thesis: Secondary Education OR EDSP 640 Basic Principles of Behavior EDSE 677 Applied Research Project: Secondary Education EDSP 650 Functional Assessment and Intervention Development EDSP 535 Assessment and Data Driven Decision Making EDSP 660 Advanced Seminar: ABA ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS CONCENTRATION Undergraduate and Co-Requirements This concentration is for graduate students who are looking to for Teacher Certification: Special Education PK-4 specialize in instructing English Language Learners (ELLs). Our Prerequisite Courses education department’s recent creation of the Carpe Diem Academy, EDSP 521 Psychology of Diverse Learners in conjunction with the Erie School District, is creating new OR ESPE 101 at undergraduate level opportunities for our students to interact with ELLs and witness the EDSP 522 Inclusive Practices need for skilled educators with training in English language learning. OR ESPE 201/ESPE 202 at undergraduate level The program is a mixture of core special education course plus cross- EDSP 523 Supporting Literacy listed ELL courses including: OR ESPE 301/ESPE 302 at undergraduate level ELL 500 Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners EDSP 524 Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners ELL 501 Second Language Acquisition (with 20 hour practicum) OR WL 101 at undergraduate level ELL 505 Professionalism and Program Development for English Language Learners PreK-4 Early Childhood Education ELL 512 Second Language Acquisition (with 20 hour practicum) co-requirements ELL 514 Introduction to Sociolinguistics EDUC 222 Aesthetic Education ELL 515 Supporting Literacy for English Language Learners (with EDEC 201 Reading Methods 20 hour practicum) EDEC 203 Language & Literacy II ADDITIONAL SPECIAL EDUCATION ELECTIVES EDEC 205 Math Methods (SELECT 2 ELECTIVES) EDEC 401 Integrated Methods The general special education track allows students the flexibility to EDEC 473 Systems, Policies & Practices create a graduate program that is most closely aligned to their unique EDEC 474 Pre-Teaching Internship interests in the field. Students may round out their graduate coursework ECSP 305 Family & Community with a two electives, including seminars where they can explore topics ECSP 307 Observation & Assessment II of greatest interest to them under the guidance of graduate faculty. EDSP 500 Cultures and History of Disabilities EDSP 531/2 Curriculum and Instruction: High-Incidence Prerequisites for Teacher Certification: Special Education PK-8 Disabilities (Candidates already hold teacher certification in Early Childhood or EDSP 533/4 Curriculum and Instruction: Low-Incidence Middle Level Education) Disabilities EDSP 521 Psychology of Diverse Learners EDSP 540 Intro to Autism Spectrum Disorder OR ESPE 101 at undergraduate level EDSP 635 Leadership in Urban Education EDSP 522 Inclusive Practices EDSP 640 Basic Principles of Behavior OR ESPE 201/ESPE 202 at undergraduate level EDSP 523 Supporting Literacy UNDERGRADUATE AND CO-REQUIREMENTS OR ESPE 301/ESPE 302 at undergraduate level FOR TEACHER CERTIFICATION: EDSP 524 Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners OR WL 101 at undergraduate level Special Education Grades 7-12 EDSP 521 Psychology of Diverse Learners Disclosure Statement: OR ESPE 101 at undergraduate level Under the current graduate program, any candidate seeking EDSP 522 Inclusive Practices certification in any content area must complete the prescribed course OR ESPE 201/ESPE 202 at undergraduate level of study, completion of student teaching, successful completion of EDSP 523 Supporting Literacy PDE’s required certification exams, and application to the Pennsylvania OR ESPE 301/ESPE 302 at undergraduate level Department of Education. EDSP 524 Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners OR WL 101 at undergraduate level EDSE 500 Foundation of Pedagogy and Practice EDSE 501 Applied Behavior Analysis and Classroom Management EDSE 502 Educational Research EDSE 601 Critical Teaching Strategies
50 55 SPECIAL EDUCATION COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
EDSP 500 EDSP 502 collaboration in schools and communities. History and Cultures of Disability Educational Research: Single Subject Participants will learn tools for 3 credits Design collaboration, instructional strategies, This course examines the treatment 3 credits assessment, and curriculum design, which accorded and supports extended to persons This graduate course will examine the will allow them to educate students with with disabilities from Jean Marc Gaspard multiple facets of educational research. exceptionalities in the general education Itard, and the publication of “The Wild Boy Emphasis is placed on understanding, classroom. of Aveyron” (1801) to the present. Attention conceptualizing, applying, and critically will be directed to the identification of key analyzing research methodologies. Special EDSP 523 factors that impinge on the social and emphasis will be placed on the analysis, Supporting Literacy educational process; including state and strategies, tactics, and application of single 3 credits federal law, educational policy, learning subject research methodologies (within, This course prepares teacher candidates to theory/foundations, service delivery, between, and combined series designs) explore the integration of literacy across all disciplines and to develop the idea that all the nature of “intelligence”, and public related to research-based educational and teachers teach literacy. It prepares teacher attitudes (which characterize shifts in clinical practices. In addition, students will learn to critically evaluate published candidates to support, accommodate, and educational philosophy, from the historical educational research paying special coach students with disabilities in particular preoccupation with deficit identification to attention to design, methodologies, logic, literacy strategies, including the use of the current philosophy of emphasis on and experimental control. This course will assistive technologies relevant to content strengths, self-determination, culture, and also introduce research-professional area subjects. potential). ethics, and the art and science of publication. EDSP 524 EDSP 501 EDSP 504 Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Behavior Management: Behavior Management: Learners Intro to Applied Behavior Analysis and Intro to Applied Behavior Analysis and 3 credits Behavior Change Behavior Change Clinical This course provides the knowledge, skills 3 credits 3 credits and dispositions that enable K-12 content In addition to being a required Special This one-credit course supplements EDSP area teachers to facilitate learning among Education graduate course for all students, 501 for students who are seeking ASD students from various linguistic and this course meets the requirements of the Endorsement for their Pennsylvania cultural backgrounds. It integrates theory Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) graduate Department of Education Certificate. It and research with practical classroom certificate program, and serves as the third provides 30 clinical hours in the field applications to address the needs of course in this sequence of instruction. working with individuals with autism teachers who work with limited English Instruction and related activities will cover spectrum disorder. It is a requirement only proficient students of all language advanced concepts related to behavioral for those wishing to obtain the ASD background. Intended to focus on access theory, and behavioral assessment and Endorsement. EDSP 501 and EDSP 504 are intervention techniques related to teaching, ideally taken simultaneously, but students to literacy and educational opportunity for learning, and management of aberrant may take EDSP 504 at a later date if they ELLs, the course will engage class behaviors within the group-oriented choose to pursue endorsement. All members in discussions around a variety of context of the classroom. Of particular applicable clearances are required. topics in educational practice, research, interest will be the application of basic and policy. Specifically, the course will (1) principles of operant conditioning to group- EDSP 521 explore variations in personality, oriented behavioral contingencies, the Psychology of Diverse Learners educational background, social class, development of systems support concepts 3 credits ethnicity, national origin, language, and to ensure that such interventions may Overview of the psychology of learning, culture; (2) analyze the issues of race, actually be carried out, the incorporation of motivation, growth and development, racism, and culture in historical and personality dynamics, and social solid behavioral principles in teaching contemporary perspectives, (3) explore practices and curriculum design, strategies adjustment with emphasis on the diversity of learners in today’s classrooms. strategies for teaching multicultural and to develop self-management, generalization multilingual English language learners in procedures, strategies to promote EDSP 522 independence within classroom routines, K-12 settings, and (4) identify obstacles to Inclusive Practices participation in the educational process by and differential schedules of reinforcement. 3 credits Students will have the opportunity to diverse cultural and ethnic groups. This class addresses issues related to the Students will be required to complete field review behavioral assessment techniques inclusion of students with disabilities into and applications, reinforcer assessment, general education classrooms and programs experiences and classroom activities that single-subject research design, and data through policy, research, and practice. This enable them to reflect on their own belief analysis. Above all, this course will focus class will give participants an opportunity to systems, practices, and educational primarily on PRACTICAL applications of ABA explore and develop their personal experiences. Field experience is articulated within a group/systems context. philosophy toward inclusion and with course outcomes and assignments.
56 51 EDSP 531 EDSP 534 defining characteristics of, and diagnostic Curriculum and Instruction: Clinical: Low-Incidence Disabilities criteria for, ASD and other associated High-Incidence Disabilities 1 credit disorders. This course will explain the 3 credits Co-requisite of EDSP 533. A 30-hour relevant history of the disorder as it relates This course focuses on the practical minimum, supervised field experience is to educational services for individuals with application of research-based instructional required. Students will participate in special ASD. Candidates will be instructed on the methods for students with high incidence education programs as observers and use of various diagnostic instruments and disabilities. Students enrolled in this teacher aides. Placement will include public procedures. Additionally, candidates will course will be expected to (a) demonstrate schools and other agencies serving children examine effective collaboration practices knowledge of the theoretical frameworks with low incidence disabilities. used with families, agencies, and the underlying instructional practices that greater community when educationally have been shown to be effective for EDSP 535 planning for this population of students. students with mild disabilities, (b) develop Assessment and Data-Driven This knowledge base will be built upon and use appropriate assessment tools for Decision Making in subsequent coursework within the instructional decision-making, (c) develop 3 credits certification sequence. This course has appropriate instructional lessons based This course provides further study into on assessment information and models been designed to ensure that students psychoeducational assessment in of effective instruction, and (d) generate demonstrate required knowledge and skills education. Topics of study include:1) appropriate modifications and adaptations as outlined by the Pennsylvania for content-area curricular materials. overview of basic considerations Department of Education’s competency Concurrent Enrollment: EDSP 532, inassessment, 2) assumptions underlying areas I (Characteristics and Etiology of ASD) Supervised Field Experience: High assessment and legal and ethical and IV (Collaboration with Families, Incidence Disabilities. A 30-hour, supervised considerations in assessment, 3) basic Agencies, and the Community). field experience is required. Students concepts of measurement, with a focus on will participate in special education descriptive statistics, quantification of test EDSP 541 programs as observers and teacher aides. performance, norms, reliability, and validity, Autism - Instructional Placement will include public schools and 4) assessment of processes- Assessment and Methods other agencies serving children with high intelligence,sensory acuity, oral language, 3 credits incidence disabilities. perceptual-motor skills, and personality, 5) A diagnosis of an autism spectrum assessment of skills-academic achievement, disorder is often associated with EDSP 532 reading, mathematics, written language, significant impairment in social skills, Clinical: High-Incidence Disabilities adaptive behavior, and 6) applying communicative abilities, daily-living tasks, 1 credit assessment information to educational as well as academic skills. Despite the Co-requisite of EDSP 531. A 30-hour decision making. challenging nature of these impairments, minimum, supervised field experience is research has shown unequivocally that required. Students will participate in special EDSP 536 behavioral instructional approaches can education programs as observers and Professional, Legal and Ethical Practices: be used to promote adaptive repertoires teacher aides. Placement will include public Special Education and functional skills. This course will schools and other agencies serving children 3 credits provide candidates with an in-depth with low incidence disabilities. This course provides an overview of examination of evidence-based professional, legal and ethical practices EDSP 533 assessment and instructional related to the provision of meaningful Curriculum and Instruction: methodologies for individuals with an learning opportunities for students with Low-Incidence Disabilities autism spectrum disorder. Candidates will disabilities. The course examines the role of 3 credits learn to critically evaluate the scientific law in forming and shaping special This course focuses on research-based merits of interventions. Furthermore, education practices; the ethical dilemmas methods of instruction for students candidates will learn to develop and and debates that drive much of special with low incidence disabilities in basic implement comprehensive assessment education, and the opportunity that exists communication, mobility, sensory, and methods to measure progress and make to develop cooperative, collaborative and social skills, as well as academic skills data-based decisions. This course has been effective partnerships between parents, (especially literacy and general education designed to ensure that students districts and service provides that result in curricular access). Our approach to provision demonstrate required knowledge and quality education programs for students of services for these students is grounded in skills as outlined by the Pennsylvania with disabilities. the broader context of expanding students’ Department of Education’s competency valued roles in classrooms, schools, and areas related to instruction methods and communities, while teaching skills that will EDSP 540 assessment. enhance personal competence and life Introduction to Autism 3 credits EDSP 635 quality today and in the future. An Current issues related to diagnosis, etiology, introduction to augmentative and Leadership in Urban Education prevalence, and prognosis of ASD will be 3 credits alternative communication (AAC) and discussed. Candidates will learn the This course explores (a) the theories, assistive technology (AT) is also addressed defining characteristics of, and diagnostic policies, issues, and analysis of the state in this course. criteria for, ASD and other associated of urban education, and (b) the behavior of 57 52 leadership as change agent. Topics to be EDSP 660 addressed include research-based national Advanced Seminar: models of urban reform, local models of Applied Behavior Analysis urban reform, educational and non- 3 credits educational variables unique to urban The Advanced Seminar in Applied Behavior education, examples of effective practices, Analysis will examine the multiple facets of standards-based practices, school behavioral research and practice issues. In measurement and accountability, and addition, students will critically evaluate building leadership capacity. The course will published educational research, and also require students to develop a working, current research in the field of autism, research-based proposal of urban education developmental disabilities, and reform either working within an existing educational practices paying special school or proposing a new school. attention to research design, methodologies employed, and EDSP 640 experimental control. Faculty will present Basic Principles of Behavior recently published, current, and ongoing 3 credits research and contemporary topics through This course provides an introduction to the a weeklong series of seminars and basic principles of behavior, according to workshops. both operant and respondent conditioning paradigms. The learner will be provided EDSP 672 with an examination of the guiding Intensive Practicum principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, as Applied Behavior Analysis described by Baer, Wolf, and Risley (1968), 9 credits and developed through a body of research This 750-contact hour Intensive Practicum is spanning half a century. Specifically, the designed to further establish, and ultimately learner will identify the basic dimensions of solidify a link between research-theory human behavior, the environmental factors and application-practice within the field of involved in operant conditioning, and the applied behavior analysis. More specifically, tools and techniques developed to measure, this Practicum requires graduate students record, and analyze resulting data. An the opportunity to (a) determine individual underlying context for this course’s content student learning differences through will be the application of discussed concepts curriculum prioritization and assessment, to treatment for individuals with (b) plan, integrate, and implement developmental disabilities, including autism. individual, small group, and collaborative Additionally, the learner will identify assessment-driven instruction, (c) develop developments, which are historically class-wide and individual management significant to the establishment of a protocols designed to explore the scientific and empirical approach to human functionality of behavior within the context behavior. of the school environment, (d) develop problem solving strategies to enhance the EDSP 650 educational experience, and (e) establish Functional Assessment and Intervention leadership, dialog, and critical analysis in Development the field of behavior analysis. 3 credits This course will give students a comprehensive overview of functional behavior assessment and intervention development. Students will be exposed to the full spectrum of functional behavior assessment methodologies. Students will be taught how to develop interventions based on the results and findings of a functional behavior assessment.
58 53 MASTER’S CONCENTRATION/GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS
The graduate certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis is designed A college certificate of completion will be awarded to students to meet the educational requirements for certification by the who complete the five-course sequence. Students are responsible Behavior Analysis Certification Board. This ABA program focuses on for meeting the work experience and exam requirements listed integrating research, basic principles, and specialized coursework below: with fieldwork in the areas of MR/DD, autism, and MH/MI. • Complete the designated number of hours of supervised work Prospective students will have a choice to complete the certificate experience. This may be met through enrollment in EDSP 672. alone, or as a concentration while pursuing a graduate degree in Special Education. • Pass the “Board Certified Behavior Analyst” Examination To achieve professional certification, a candidate must complete the five-course sequence:
REQUIREMENTS, CERTIFICATE: APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (24-27 CREDIT HOURS) EDSP 501 Extended Applications: Classroom Management and Applied Behavior Analysis for Groups EDSP 502 Educational Research: Single Subject Design EDSP 536 Professional, Legal and Ethical Practices: Special Education (Required for ABA certification for students)
EDSP 640 Basic Principles of Behavior EDSP 650 Functional Assessment and Intervention Development EDSP 660 Advanced Seminar: Applied Behavior Analysis EDSP 672 Intensive Practicum - Applied Behavior Analysis (9 credits)
54 59 GRADUATE FACULTY
PHILLIP BELFIORE AMY BURNISTON B.S. Duquesne University B.S. Pennsylvania State University M.Ed. Kent State University M.S. Mercyhurst University Ph.D. Lehigh University Ed.D. Liberty University(ABD) Dr. Belfiore is the director of the Special Education graduate Amy Burniston is the director and chair of the Secondary program. His areas of expertise include severe disabilities, urban Education Graduate Program. Ms. Burniston joined Mercyhurst education, applied behavior analysis, functional analysis and University in 2013 as an instructor of biology and has since single subject research. He has published over 50 original transitioned to dual appointments in both the Department of research papers in such publications as the Journal of Behavioral Biology and the Department of Education. Ms. Burniston is Education and the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. He is the currently working with students to research the effects of small author of Recognizing Choices in Community Setting by People mammal predators (coyote and red fox) on tick populations (and with Significant Disabilities. spread of Lyme disease in our area) and is completing her doctoral dissertation on the use of explicit constructivist pedagogical MEREDITH BOLLHEIMER approaches to teach undergraduate students the nature of B.A. Pennsylvania State University science. Other research interests include the hybridization of the J.D. University of Pittsburgh School of Law Eastern coyote and the decrease of red fox populations, authentic Attorney Bollheimer is an associate professor of business and science education, case-based instruction, and online learning as organizational leadership and holds a Juris Doctorate from the related to collaborative instruction. University of Pittsburgh School of Law, where she served as the Business Manager for the Journal of Law and Commerce. She has LUIS L. CABO-PEREZ practiced in the area of insurance defense, family law, worker’s M.S. University of Oviedo compensation, and higher education law. Attorney Bollheimer Mr. Cabo received his M.S. degree in Natural and Biological teaches courses in business law, leadership, higher education law, Resources with an additional specialization in zoology. He worked and interdisciplinary legal studies. Her research interests include professionally and as a researcher in the Departments of Geology gender studies, the legal profession, corporate social and Biology of the University of Oviedo on more than 15 responsibility, and higher education law topics. archaeological projects involving human and animal remains, and took part as a research fellow in six long-term research projects, JAMES G. BRECKENRIDGE including some of the most important Neanderthal sites in Europe. B.A. Virginia Tech Since 1999 he has served as Director of Paleoenvironmental M.A., University of Virginia Studies of the Archaeological Plan for the Navia River Basin, M.B.A. & Ph.D. Gannon University Asturias, Spain. Dr. Breckenridge is the Dean of the Ridge College of Intelligence Studies and Applied Sciences. Dr. Breckenridge is the former Dean ORLANDREW E. DANZELL of the Walker School of Business and was appointed as the first B.A. Cameron University chair of the Department of Intelligence Studies at Mercyhurst M.A. and Ph.D. from Kansas State University University. He designed the curricular requirements and gained Dr. Orlandrew E. Danzell is an Assistant Professor in the accreditation for the new major in Intelligence Studies in 2002, the Department of Intelligence Studies. Dr. Danzell teaches both graduate program in Applied Intelligence in 2004, and the graduate and undergraduate courses within the Department of Graduate Certificate program in 2005. During his military career, Intelligence Studies. He received a Ph.D. in Security Studies from his leadership responsibilities ranged from commanding the U.S. Kansas State University in May 2011. He earned an M.A. in Army’s first unit to engage in combat since the Vietnam War (in Political Science from Kansas State University in 2007 and B.As in Beirut, Lebanon 1983) to serving as a Professor of Military Science. History and Political Science from Cameron University in 2003 During his military career he taught Middle Eastern History and (Summa Cum Laude). Dr. Danzell’s research focuses on served as the course director for the World History program at the international/domestic terrorism, military interventions, and United States Military Academy at West Point. Dr. Breckenridge is a national security. His research uses both quantitative and founding board member of the International Association for qualitative methods to develop and test new theoretical insights Intelligence Education (IAFIE), a former President of the Fairview on these themes. Dr. Danzell’s scholarly work has appeared in School Board, and a former member of the Transportation journals such as Journal of Conflict Resolution and Defense Committee of the Erie Chamber of Commerce. Security Analysis. He has several other projects under review. He is currently working on research related to radicalization and MARY B. BRECKENRIDGE (Missy) evolution of lone wolf terrorism. B.A. Virginia Tech M.S. University of Southern California D.Ed. Indiana University of Pennsylvania DENNIS C. DIRKMAAT The Dean of the Walker College of Business, as well as Dean of B.A. University of Pittsburgh Graduate Studies, Dr. Breckeridge regularly teaches course for the Ph.D University of Pittsburgh, 1989; D-ABFA 1996. Organizational Leadership graduate program. Dr. Breckenridge's Dr. Dirkmaat directs the graduate program in Forensic and research interests are in the areas of gender and leadership along Biological Anthropology. Dr. Dirkmaat is one of only 50 active with higher education administration and assessment. Recent board-certified forensic anthropologists in North America and publications include a co-authored article titled “Homeland has consulted in well over 150 cases for Pennsylvania coroners, Security – Related Education and the Private Liberal Arts College” State Police and the FBI. Dr. Dirkmaat is also a member of DMoRT, in Homeland Security Affairs and an article co-authored with Janet a federal agency that assists local officials in the documentation Wojtalik titled “There’s No Place Like Home: The Effects of and identification of victims of mass fatality events, and has been Childhood Themes on Women’s Aspirations for Leadership,” in involved in airplane crashes in Pittsburgh (USAir 427), Guam (KAL the Journal of Women in Educational Leadership. 901), Rhode Island (EgyptAir 800) and Pennsylvania (United 93). 60 55 ROBIN DUKE HEATHER GARVIN B.S. Slippery Rock University B.A. and B.S. University of FLorida M.P.A.S. Duquesne University M.S. Mercyhurst University Ms. Robin Duke is an assistant professor and associate director/ Ph.D. Johns Hopkins University academic director of the Department of Physician Assistant Dr. Garvin joined Mercyhurst University as an Assistant Professor of Studies. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology Anthropology in 2012. She received a dual degree in Anthropology from Slippery Rock University and earned a Master’s Degree in (B.A.) and Zoology (B.S.) from the University of Florida, followed by a Physician Assistant from Duquesne University. Robin has worked Master’s of Science degree in Forensic and Biological Anthropology clinically as a physician assistant since 1995 in primary care and at Mercyhurst College. She completed her doctorate at Johns emergency medicine. She most recently has worked in Hopkins, where she worked as a research assistant under Dr. emergency medicine with Meadville Medical Center since 2006 Christopher Gruff. Dr. Garvin was on the international team of and continues her clinical practice there. Robin has previous scientists that disovered a new species of human being in South academic experience as a clinical coordinator and longtime Africa in 2015. Her teaching and research interests include forensic clinical preceptor of physician assistant students. anthropology, sexual dimorphism, human variation, functional and MARCIE FITZGERALD evolutionary morphology, human anatomy, and geometric B.S. Gannon University morphometrics. M.P.A.S. University of Nebraska Medical Center Ms. Marcie Fitzgerald is an assistant professor and clinical director ROBERT GULICK of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies. She graduated B.F.A, Edinboro University from Gannon University’s Physician Assistant program in 1998, M.F.A Edinboro University and she earned her master’s from the University of Nebraska in Robert (Bob) Gulick is a board certified behavior analyst with nearly 2001. She has worked clinically as a PA in various surgical sub- 30 years of clinical experience with both children and adults specialties before beginning her career in PA education as an diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. His work has included adjunct faculty member at Chatham University. Since 2005, Marcie direct service and teaching of adults and children in residential, has worked clinically as a Physician Assistant for Shriners Hospital vocational, and educational settings; behavior specialist in Erie. She is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of consultation to children in home, community, and educational Physician Assistants. settings: staff, teacher, and parent training; applied research in instructional methodology and language acquisition; and systems development in the area of early intensive behavioral intervention. SHELLY FREYN Currently, Bob’s applied research efforts have been focused on the B.S. Cornell University acquisition of higher language and social skills in children with ASD M.B.A Saint Bonaventure University and the application of relational frame theory to enhance early Prof. Shelly Freyn brings 20 years of industry experience working intensive behavioral intervention curricula. Along with Thomas. for Fortune 100 companies along with some private organizations. Kitchen, he has co-authored the text Effective Instruction for Her career began in research and development, but later branched Children with Autism and is presently Director of the Lake Erie into management, market research and technical sales. She has a Autism Diagnostic, Educational, and Research Services(LEADERS) track record of many new products with some of the top brands in program at the Achievement Center in Erie, PA. the marketplace and holds a patent that sparked a new market category in the food industry. She teaches competitive PAUL HOLLEY intelligence at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Prof. B.S. Roberts Wesleyan College Freyn’s research interests are using law enforcement and national M.D. Marshall University security intelligence methods in the private sector. Dr. Paul S. Holley is the medical director in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies. Dr. Holley earned a Bachelor of Science TINA FRYLING in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Roberts Wesleyan B.A. Mercyhurst University College; he earned a Doctor of Medicine degree from Marshall M.S. Mercyhurst University University. Dr. Holley completed his family practice residency at the J.D. University of Dayton Medical Center of Beaver in Beaver, Pa. Since 1996 Dr. Holley has Attorney Fryling is an associate professor of criminal justice and been a practitioner of family medicine. He currently practices in holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of Dayton, where she Bemus Point, N.Y., where he has employed physician assistants in was also Law Review Research editor. She was formerly a law clerk his practice for many years. for the Erie County Court of Common Pleas and maintained a private law practice. Attorney Fryling teaches courses in ethics, SARAH K. HOWORTH constitutional law, criminal procedure, and women and crime. She B.A. Hobart & William Smith Colleges has conducted research and presented papers on legal issues of M.S. University of Phoenix privatization in criminal justice. Ph.D. State University of New Your at Buffalo Dr. Sarah Howorth is an assistant professor of special education. She earned her Ph.D. in Special Education and Digital Leadership in MARIA GARASE 2015, and is in the process of completing her professional B.A. Edinboro University certification in Applied Behavior Analysis. Dr. Howorth has taught M.S. Mercyhurst University students in both general and special education settings in Ph.D. Indiana University of Pennsylvania kindergarten through 8th grade in Michigan, Pennsylvania, New Dr. Garase is director of the graduate program in Criminal Justice York, and at Shanghai International School. Her research interests Administration. Her primary research and teaching interests are virtual simulation as a learning tool in teacher education, include women and crime, ethics and justice, research methods, reading comprehension and social skills strategies for students program evaluation, and criminological theory. She is the author with autism spectrum disorder, 21st century tools for instruction, of a book, Road Rage, and various journal articles. She is on the and applied behavior analysis. She has recently published the board of directors for the Erie County Crime Victim Center, a pilot of her dissertation in the British Journal of Special Education, committee member for Harborcreek Youth Services policy and and has presented research at dozens of local, state, national, and planning committee, and a member of the Erie County Truancy international conferences. Dr. Howorth was also selected as one of Taskforce. She worked as a counselor specialist for delinquent only 17 national early career faculty to participate in the CEC females in Pittsburgh, PA. Division of Research’s Beginning Career Workshop.
56 61 HOLLY JODON 2014 and started teaching as a visiting professor at the University of B.S. Gannon University South Florida Sarasota-Manatee. In 2015 he moved to Mercyhurst. M.P.A.S. University of Nebraska Medical Center Ms. Holly Jodon is an associate professor and the chair/ program MICHAEL LAMM director of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies. Holly B.A. Mercyhurst University earned a Bachelor of Science in physician assistant from Gannon M.S. Korea University University and a Master of Physician Assistant Studies, specializing Ph.D. North Korean Studies University (ABD) in Endocrinology, from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Professor Lamm, a former U.S. Army Intelligence Analyst, joins us Holly has practiced clinically in internal/pulmonary medicine, after spending nearly a decade studying, living, and working in family practice, emergency medicine, surgery, and since 1998, Korea. After graduating from Mercyhurst University in 2006, he adult & pediatric endocrinology at Metabolic Disease Associates. enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served as a Korean Linguist and She began her experience in physician assistant education in 2000, Intelligence Professional until 2010. He briefly worked as an as a faculty member in the Gannon University PA Program. Holly is Intelligence Analyst in Washington D.C. before returning to Korea in active within the profession at both the national and state level. 2011 to complete his M.A. at Korea University and is now in the final She is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of stages of his Ph.D at the University of North Korean Studies. Physician Assistants and past president of the American Society of His fluency in Korean enabled him to build on the ground Endocrine Physician Assistants. experience with non-profit organizations, academic institutions, foundations, and businesses working in Inter-Korean relations on the Korean Peninsula. He currently also works with the recently SUSAN JOHNSON founded U.S. 501(c)3 non-profit organization, Arirang Institute, B.S., SUNY Fredonia which focuses on strengthening ties in East Asia through “People to M.S. Ed. St. Bonaventure University People” Diplomacy. His work in Korea, as the Seoul Bureau Chief of Ph.D. Gannon University (ABD) Arirang Institute, has resulted in grabbing the attention of the Professor Susan D. Johnson is the chair of the Department of national Korean media, where they were the subject of two Education at Mercyhurst University. She specializes in the documentaries. He currently writes and appears for Korean news treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders and emotional and outlets as an expert on culture and Inter-Korean relations. behavioral disorders of children and youth. Her scholarly interests His current academic work focuses on the application of machine include instructional design and development of pedagogical best learning methods in text analysis, both supervised and practices for students with severe disabilities, in addition to, unsupervised, to analyze patterns in North Korean news outlets and investigating innovative methods for preparing pre-service provide predictive modeling of North Korean provocations. teachers. Professor Johnson’s primary teaching areas are in low incidences ARTHUR H. MILLS disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders and behavior theories and B.A. Gannon University practices. Previous to teaching at Mercyhurst, Professor Johnson M.A. Vanderbilt University spent 15 years working as a public school and private agency Arthur H. Mills II is assistant professor of intelligence studies at speech/language therapist and special education teacher. She has Mercyhurst University. He served as a US Department of State been at Mercyhurst since 2010. Foreign Service Officer for 22 years, with overseas postings in Latin America, Africa, Europe, and South Asia, as well as assignments in TOM KITCHEN the State Department’s Bureau of Intelligence and Research, where B.A. Mercyhurst University he specialized in terrorism analysis. Professor Mills joined the M.S. Mercyhurst University Mercyhurst Intelligence Studies program in 2005. Tom Kitchen is an assistant professor of special education and is the director of the graduate program in applied behavior analysis. STEPHEN OUSLEY He received his undergraduate degree in elementary/special B.A. Uniiversity of Maryland education and his master of science degree in special education M.S. University of Tennessee from Mercyhurst University. He also received a graduate certificate Ph.D. University of Tennessee in applied behavior analysis from the Pennsylvania State Dr. Ousley is an Associate Professor of Anthropology specializing in University. For the past several years, he has helped develop and physical anthropology. Prior to joining the Mercyhurst faculty, Dr. teaches 3 courses within the 5-course behavior analysis Ousley served as the Director of the Repatriation Osteology certification graduate program, in addition to organizing/ Laboratory in the Repatriation Office of the National Museum of supervising Mercyhurst’s Intensive Practicum for behavior analysis. Natural History at the Smithsonian Institution. He is best known for Mr. Kitchen has been with Mercyhurst University as a faculty co-authoring FORDISC, a computer program that aids in the member since 2006. identification of unknown human remains using various statistical methods. Dr. Ousley’s research interests focus on statistical SPYRIDON KODELLAS approaches to biological anthropology, human growth and B.A., M.A. University of Athens development and human variation. Fulbright Scholar Ph.D. University of Cincinnati Spyridon Kodellas was born and raised in Arcadia, Greece. He JOHN PARENTE moved to Athens and earned a bachelor’s degree with honors in B.S SUNY at Fredonia Communication and Media Studies and a master’s degree in M.S. Buffalo State College Political Communication and New Technologies from the National D.Ed. Pennsylvania State University. and Kapodistrian University of Athens. During his undergraduate John Parente is an Assistant Professor of Sport Business years, he began his career as a professional journalist working for Management in the Walker College of Business. In addition, he online and traditional newspapers and magazines. In 2006 he leads the Sports Leadership Concentration within the moved to the United States and in 2012, he completed his Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership Master’s Program. Dr. Parente has Criminal Justice as a Fulbright Scholar and Gabbard Research worked nearly twenty years in higher education with positions in Associate Fellow at the School of Criminal Justice of the University residence life, student activities, facilities management, recreation, of Cincinnati. Subsequently, he went back to Greece and spent and assessment. The main constant in his personal and professional two years teaching and doing research at the National and life has been coaching with over 25 years of experience at the Kapodistrian University of Athens. He came back to the States in youth, interscholastic, and intercollegiate levels. 62 57 He holds an Advanced National Diploma from National Soccer DAWN M. WOZNEAK Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) with a winning B.A. SUNY at Fredonia percentage of approximately 75% at the intercollegiate level. M.S. Mercyhurst University Dr. Parente’s student centered beliefs guide his research interests which focus on the recruiting process from the athlete and Ph.D. Capella University parental perspective, intercollegiate athletics, and the over 3.5 Dr. Dawn Wozneak is an assistant professor within the Applied billion dollar fantasy sport industry. In addition, he has written and Intelligence Program and currently serves as the chair of the presented on gender equity issues in the sports world. Graduate Programs in Applied Intelligence. She worked as an intelligence analyst for the Federal Bureau of Investigation and as a CHARLES REDMOND police officer for several policing agencies in Western New York. B.A. Temple University She teaches courses in law enforcement intelligence, geospatial Ph.D. Lehigh University analysis, and data visualization. Her research interests include Dr. Chad Redmond joined the Mercyhurst University faculty in 1993. His interests are in probability theory and ranking systems, human geography and the geospatial analysis of national security and he has published articles and results in the Annals of Applied and law enforcement issues, transnational crime, Probability, the Journal of Stochastic Processes and Their counterintelligence, political crime, Asia-Pacific issues, and Applications, Mathematics Magazine, the College Mathematics integration of data science and intelligence techniques. Journal, and Mathematics Teacher. Some of his mathematical artwork was recently exhibited at the joint mathematics meetings. Dr. Redmond now devotes all of his time to teaching ANNE ZAPHIRIS data science courses. He has previously taught courses in B.A. Edinboro University of Pennsylvania python, processing, html and CSS, JavaScript and jquery, php and M.A. Kent State University MySQL, computer animation, web GIs, Alice, and computational Ph.D. SUNY at Buffalo art. Dr. Zaphiris is an associate professor in the Organizational Leadership graduate program and serves as Director of the KEVIN SULLIVAN Sustainability Studies concentration. Her research interests include B.A. Gannon University analyzing corporate and media messages, organizational values, and M.A. University of Dayton; Ph.D. Marquette University corporate social responsibility initiatives. The Fresh Face Forward Dr. Sullivan is an associate professor of philosophy whose areas of communication campaign (freshfaceforward.org) evolved out of her special interest include professional ethics (with special emphasis interest in the role of communication in social change and on law, medicine and bioethics), the ethics of organizations and environmental issues. institutions, and moral psychology. STEPHEN ZIDEK BILL WELCH B.A. University of Illinois – Champaign-Urbana B.A. Point Park University M.A. Finders University of South Australia M.S. Mercyhurst University Prof. Zidek an assistant professor teaching undergraduate and William Welch (Bill) is an instructor in the Mercyhurst University Department of Intelligence Studies, primarily teaching Intelligence graduate students in the Intelligence Studies Program at Writing and Presentation to undergraduate and graduate Mercyhurst University in Erie, PA. Prior to that, he co-founded a students. He worked as a reporter and city editor with the Erie cyber intelligence and strategic business company called GenuFi, Times-News for 29 years. Welch has been involved with the MCIIS Inc., catering to corporate and government organizations Press, the press arm of the Institute for Intelligence Studies. Since concerned about intellectual property protection, monetization of arriving at Mercyhurst in 2002, Welch frequently taught in the Mercyhurst University Communication Department. premium online content, and cyber security. Prior to founding GenuFi and after leaving the US government, he joined the private sector as Vice President and Director of the Anti-Piracy Intelligence KRISTAN J. WHEATON Center at the Motion Picture Association in Los Angeles, an B.B.A. University of Notre Dame organization dedicated to identifying and mitigating intellectual M.A. Florida State University property and cybercrimes affecting the six major Hollywood J.D. University of South Carolina Studios. Before entering into the private sector, Mr. Zidek worked Kristan J. Wheaton (Kris) is an associate professor of intelligence as an Intelligence Officer for the U.S. Government in a number of studies at Mercyhurst University in Erie, Pennsylvania. He is a analytical and policy positions at the US Department of State, retired Foreign Area Officer with the US Army who specializes Defense and Office of the Director of National Intelligence. Mr. in national security matters, analytic methods, intelligence Zidek is a decorated Marine for his service in Iraq and is now a communications and game-based learning. He has served as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Marine Corps Reserve. As a Marine defense and legal attaché to various US embassies and missions in reservist, he has served with the Marine Corps Intelligence Activity, Europe. He has also served in various intelligence or intelligence the Joint Staff’s Intelligence Branch (J2) and Navy-Marine related billets including the S-2 to the 559th Artillery Group in Intelligence Training Command besides numerous infantry Vicenza, Italy, Attaché to the Office of the Legal Counselor in commands. The Hague; and Chief of European Analysis at the Directorate of Intelligence, EUCOM, in Stuttgart. He is the recipient of the CIA Seal Medallion and the State Department’s Superior Honor Award and is a member of the South Carolina Bar.
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