Course Catalog 2013-2014 MERCYHURST UNIVERSITY a LIBERAL ARTS UNIVERSITY for MEN and WOMEN
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Course Catalog 2013-2014 MERCYHURST UNIVERSITY A LIBERAL ARTS UNIVERSITY FOR MEN AND WOMEN 501 EAST 38TH STREET • ERIE, PA 16546-0001 • (814) 824-2000 • (800) 825-1926 • MERCYHURST.EDU CATALOG 2013-2014 Carpe Diem The catalog represents the most accurate information on Mercyhurst University available at the time of printing. The University reserves the right to make alterations in its programs, regulations, fees, and other policies as warranted. Notice of Non_Discrimination, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Mercyhurst University does not discriminate on the basis of as deputy Title IX coordinators: for Athletics, Stacey Gaudette, race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran Assistant Athletic Director, Baldwin Lower Level, (814) 824-2079 status, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation in its and for Student Life, Laura Zirkle, Associate Vice President for programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Student Life, Egan 314, (814) 824-2262, and for Employees, Tina Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Fryling, Preston 122, (814) 824-2352, and for any community Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil members of the branch campuses, including the West and Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University North East campuses, Michele Bille, (814) 725-6399, Miller 120. policies. Mercyhurst University prohibits sexual harassment, Inquiries concerning the application of anti-discrimination laws including sexual violence. The following person has been may be referred to the Title IX coordinators or to the Office for designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination Civil Rights, United States Department of Education. For further policies and to serve as the overall campus coordinator information on notice of nondiscrimination, visit for purposes of Title IX compliance: Meredith Bollheimer, http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPA/OCR/contactus.cfm for the Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator, Main 300, address and phone number of the U.S. Department of Education (814) 824-3363. The following individuals have been designated office that serves your area, or call 1-(800) 421-3481. TABLE OF CONTENTS AN OVERVIEW......................................................................................................................................................................1 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS....................................................................................................................................................2 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2013-2014..................................................................................................................................3 MERCYHURST UNIVERSITY: AN INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................4 STUDENT LIFE......................................................................................................................................................................6 Cultural/Social/Spiritual Department of Experiential Learning Athletics Residence Life Student Health Program ACADEMIC AFFAIRS........................................................................................................................................................10 Graduation Requirements Basic Competencies Requirements Core Curriculum Requirements Majors and Double Majors Academic Policies and Procedures Special Academic Programs and Services for Students with Disabilities ADMISSIONS.......................................................................................................................................................................26 STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES...................................................................................................................................28 Tuition and Fees Financial Aid Scholarships ACADEMIC PROGRAMS..................................................................................................................................................37 BOARD OF TRUSTEES....................................................................................................................................................174 ADMINISTRATION..........................................................................................................................................................175 FACULTY............................................................................................................................................................................176 ASSOCIATION OF MERCY UNIVERSITIES................................................................................................................184 INDEX.................................................................................................................................................................................188 2013-2014 Mercyhurst University Course Catalog • www.mercyhurst.edu OVERVIEW 1 OVERVIEW AN OVERVIEW MERCYHURST UNIVERSITY SPECIAL FEATURES • Founded 1926, Sisters of Mercy Coeducational • Academic Support Programs • Catholic/Liberal Arts • Adult University • Programs in Career and Pre-Professional Areas • Advanced Placement • 4300 Students • Basic Skills Programs • 60% Women/40% Men • Bilingual Special Education • 18:1 Student-Faculty Ratio • Bishop Alfred Watson Christian Service Awards • 51 Undergraduate/7 Graduate Majors • Campus Ministry • 56 Concentrations • Career Counseling • CLEP Exams DEGREES • Certificate Programs • Master of Science • Bachelor of Arts • Computer Laboratories • Bachelor of Science • Bachelor of Music • Contract Majors and Minors • Associate of Arts • Associate of Science • Core Curriculum • Double Majors ACCREDITATION • Honors Program • Mercyhurst University is accredited by: • Honor Societies The Commission on Higher Education of the Middle • International Baccalaureate Programs States Association of Universities and Schools 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-2680 • Internships Phone: (267) 284-5000 • Language Laboratory • The Pennsylvania Department of Education • Learning Differences Programs • The Council on Social Work Education • Math Lab • The Accreditation Commission for Programs • Mercy Institute in Hospitality Administration • Post-Baccalaureate Certificates • National Association of Schools of Dance • The Radio Station (FM) • The National Athletic Trainers Association • ROTC (with Gannon University) • The American Physical Therapy Association • Service Learning • The National Association of Schools of Music • Study Abroad • International Assembly of Collegiate Business Educators • Television Studio • Valedictorian-Salutatorian Scholarships • Volunteer Programs VARSITY AND INTRAMURAL ATHLETICS • Writing Center • Men’s and Women’s Programs 2013-2014 Mercyhurst University Course Catalog • www.mercyhurst.edu ACADEMIC PROGRAMS 2 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS ACADEMIC PROGRAMS New Media Concentration MASTER OF SCIENCE Visual Communication Concentration PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS • Computer Systems • Pre-Dental • Administration of Justice • Criminal Justice • Anthropolog y • Pre-Pharmacy Corrections Concentration • Pre-Law Forensic and Biological Anthropology Juvenile Justice Concentration Archaeology and Geoarchaeology • Pre-Veterinary Law Enforcement Concentration • Pre-Medical • Applied Behavior Analysis Pre-Law Concentration • Applied Intelligence • “2+3” LECOM Program • Dance • Pre-Osteopathy • Exercise Science Applied Theory Concentration • Organizational Leadership Performance Concentration Accounting Concentration TEACHER CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS Entrepreneurship Concentration • Early Childhood Education Higher Education Administration Concentration • Early Childhood Education/Special Education • “3+4” LECOM Program Human Resources Concentration • Middle Childhood Education • Art (K-12) Non-Profit Management Concentration English/Language Arts Concentration • Biolog y (7-12) Sports Leadership Concentration Mathematics Concentration • Business, Computer and Information Sustainability Studies Social Studies Concentration Technology (K-12) • Physician Assistant Science Concentration • Chemistry (7-12) • Special Education • English • Early Childhood Education (PreK-4) Bilingual Special Education Concentration Creative Writing Concentration • Early Childhood Education (PreK-4) Applied Behavior Analysis Concentration Pre-Law Concentration Special Education (PreK-8) • Secondary Education: Pedagog y and Practice Writing Concentration • Middle Childhood Education (4-8) • Finance English/Language Arts Concentration BACHELOR OF SCIENCE • French Mathematics Concentration • French Education Social Studies Concentration • Anthropolog y/Archaeolog y • Geolog y Science Concentration Anthropology Concentration Environmental Geology/Hydrogeology Concentration • Earth-Space Science (7-12) Bioarchaeology Concentration Geoarchaeology Concentration • English (7-12) • Applied Forensic Sciences • Graphic Design • General Science (7-12) Forensic Biology Concentration • History • Mathematics (7-12) Forensic Anthropology Concentration Public History Concentration • Music (K-12) Forensic Chemistry Concentration • Hospitality Management • Social Studies Education (7-12) • Athletic Training Food and Beverage Management Concentration • World Language – French, Spanish (K-12) • Biochemistry Hotel Management Concentration • Biolog y Event Management Concentration • Human Resource Management Medical Technology Concentration