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YC_part1_1-73 7/15/07 9:46 PM Page 1 YORK COLLEGE of Pennsylvania A COEDUCATIONAL COLLEGE GRANTING ASSOCIATE, BACCALAUREATE AND MASTER’S DEGREES GENERAL CATALOG 2007–2009 Volume LIV Published by York College of Pennsylvania York, Pennsylvania 17405-7199 YC_part1_1-73 7/15/07 9:46 PM Page 2 ACCREDITATION AND M EMBERSHIP Accredited by: The Commission on Higher Education, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (215) 662-5606 Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education National Recreation and Park Association/American Association for Physical Activity and Recreation Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology Council on Accrediation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Program Approved by: The Pennsylvania Department of Education The Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing Department of Education for Training Veterans Pennsylvania Board of Licensure for Nursing Home Administrators (NHA) Membership in: American Association of Colleges of Nursing American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers American College Public Relations Association American Health Care Association Association of American Colleges Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges College Entrance Examination Board Commission for Independent Colleges and Universities–Pennsylvania Council for the Advancement and Support of Education Council of Independent Colleges Field Institute for Technology in Nursing Education Middle Atlantic Association of Schools of Business Marine Science Consortium National Association of College Admissions Counselors National Commission on Accrediting, Inc. National League for Nursing National Recreation and Parks Association Northeast Association of Pre-Law Advisors Pennsylvania Association of Administration of Justice Education Pennsylvania Association of College Admissions Counselors Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Universities Pennsylvania Association of Graduate Schools Pennsylvania Health Care Association Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Potomac Chesapeake Association of College Admissions Counselors 2 YC_part1_1-73 7/15/07 9:46 PM Page 3 C ORRESPONDENCE D IRECTORY College Policy Dr. George W. Waldner, President Academic Matters Dr. William T. Bogart, Dean of Academic Affairs Admissions Mrs. Nancy C. Spataro, Director of Admissions Alumni Affairs Mr. Bruce Wall, Director of Alumni Affairs General College Information Mr. David F. Salter, Director of Public Relations Business Matters Mr. C. Matthew Smith, Dean of Business Affairs Charitable Gifts Mr. Dan Helwig, Dean of Advancement Scholarships, Student Aid Mr. Calvin H. Williams, Financial Aid Officer Student Affairs Mr. Joseph F. Merkle, Dean of Student Affairs Transcripts/Academic Records Mrs. Debra L. Shimmel, Recorder The address for all of the persons listed above is: York College of Pennsylvania York, Pennsylvania 17405-7199 Telephone: (717) 846-7788 OR visit our website @ www.ycp.edu Visitors: York College welcomes visitors. Office hours during the academic year (Sep- tember through Spring Commencement) are 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. weekdays. During the summer most offices close at 11:30 a.m. on Friday. The reception desk is open from 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Saturdays. Please request appointments with the Director of Admissions well in advance. Rules: Students are governed by the rules, regulations and provisions included in this publication. The College reserves the right to withdraw or modify any course. The General Catalog of York College presents essential information on institutional purposes, programs, faculty, extracurricular activities, facilities, and costs. It is de- signed to assist prospective students in deciding whether York is the right place for them to pursue their educational goals and to provide a ready reference for enrolled students. Although this bulletin was prepared on the basis of the best information available at the time of publication, the College reserves the right to change any provisions, reg- ulations or requirements set forth within, without notice or obligation. York College of Pennsylvania does not discriminate because of race, color, religious creed, an- cestry, national origin, gender, disabilities or age in employment procedures or in recruitment and acceptance of students. 3 YC_part1_1-73 7/15/07 9:46 PM Page 4 YORK COLLEGE of Pennsylvania C ONTENTS M ESSAGE FROM G EORGE W. WALDNER,PRESIDENT 5 I NSTITUTIONAL OVERVIEW,HERITAGE,MISSION, AND G OALS 6 L OCATION 12 FACILITIES 13 S TUDENT L IFE 16 A DMISSIONS AND F INANCES 30 ACADEMIC A FFAIRS I NFORMATION 48 P ROGRAMS OF S TUDY 74 C OURSE D ESCRIPTIONS 320 R OSTERS 472 C ALENDARS 510 I NDEX 512 4 YC_part1_1-73 7/15/07 9:46 PM Page 5 A MESSAGE FROM THE P RESIDENT York College of Pennsylvania is a community of learners and learning, whose mem- bers share the common bond of active participation in academic and campus life. At York, we believe the collegiate experience at its best is a comprehensive process of holistic personal development, which prepares graduates for productive roles in so- ciety, while facilitating their growth as individuals and life-long learners. York is a venerable educational institution, tracing its heritage back to the early years of the American republic. Throughout its long history, York’s commitment has been to provide high quality, affordable educational programs that prepare leaders for the professions, business, industry, science, social service, and the arts. York College has achieved recognition in the Middle Atlantic region and at the national level for excellence in its academic programs and for its commitment to af- fordability. As a relatively large college (more than 4,500 full-time students), York represents a “golden mean” in higher education, combining the broad academic re- sources and extra-curricular opportunities of a fine university with the community spirit and personal attention of a small college. I hope your experience at York College is a fulfilling one. We of the faculty and staff are ready to help you attain your academic goals and plan for a successful fu- ture. George W. Waldner, President 5 YC_part1_1-73 7/15/07 9:46 PM Page 6 I NTRODUCTION I NSTITUTIONAL OVERVIEW,HERITAGE, M ISSION, AND G OALS OVERVIEW York College of Pennsylvania is a private-sector, independent institution of higher education, which focuses on offering baccalaureate degree programs in the arts and sciences, as well as professional programs. Students may also enroll in programs lead- ing to the associate degree and the master’s degree in selected professional fields. The College draws its 4,600 full-time undergraduate and 1,000 part-time and grad- uate students from some 30 states and 15 foreign countries. Typically, 45% of York’s freshmen hail from Pennsylvania, 20% from Maryland, 15% from each of the states of New Jersey and New York, and strong contingents from Virginia, Delaware, Con- necticut, and other states. The College occupies a 155-acre, park-like, suburban campus, in the rolling hills of the south central part of the state. York is an economically vibrant area, with a solid industrial base as well as productive service and agricultural centers. Close to the heart of “Pennsylvania Dutch” country and the spectacular Susquehanna River recreation area, York is one hour from Baltimore, two hours from Philadelphia or Washington, D.C., and four hours from New York City, Pittsburgh, or Richmond. Nearly half of its undergraduate students reside in college housing; others commute from their homes or live in rental housing in the vicinity of the campus. York College envisions itself as a center of affordable academic excellence, and has consistently received favorable regional and national recognition for its success in of- fering a program of high quality at a tuition rate substantially lower than institutions of similar type, scope, and distinction. York’s effective control of tuition costs stems from its dedication to efficiency and from the long-term, generous support of the College by its friends in the York community and its alumni. This support has pro- vided both superior physical facilities and permanent endowment resources sufficient to fund institutional scholarships and financial aid for needy students. York uses this fiscal strength in turn to provide a kind of “scholarship” to each of its students, in the form of relatively modest charges for tuition and campus housing. York College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Mid- dle States Association of Colleges and Schools, and has specialized accreditation for its business, engineering, nursing, allied health, and recreation programs. Certifica- tion programs in education have been approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. 6 YC_part1_1-73 7/15/07 9:46 PM Page 7 INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE,MISSION, AND GOALS 7 H ERITAGE York College of Pennsylvania traces its institutional lineage to the York County Academy, which received its charter from the General Assembly of Pennsylvania on September 20, 1787, for the purpose of offering courses of instruction in “the learned and foreign languages, English, mathematics, and other useful branches of literature.” The Reverends John Andrews and John Campbell of St. John’s Episcopal Church played leading roles in the Academy’s establishment and the early years of its oper-