2018-2019 Course Catalog
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2018-2019 Course Catalog Mercyhurst North East 2018–2019 Undergraduate Course Catalog Notice of Non-Discrimination Mercyhurst University values diversity and is committed to the goal of achieving equal opportunity for all. For that reason, Mercyhurst abides by federal, state and local law in admissions, employment and all services and programs provided. Mercyhurst does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, citizenship status, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, age, familial status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic or because of any individual’s legally protected activities. Mercyhurst complies with federal, state and local legislation and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. This policy applies to faculty, administration and staff, applicants for employment, students and applicants for educational programs and activities. Mercyhurst University prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies and to serve as the overall campus coordinator for purposes of Title IX compliance: Alice Agnew, Title IX Coordinator, 300 Old Main, 814-824-2362. The following individuals have been designated as deputy Title IX coordinators: for Athletics, Stacey Gaudette, Assistant Athletic Director, Baldwin Lower Level, 814-824-2079; for Student Life, Laura Zirkle, Vice President for Student Life, Egan 314, 814-824-2262; for Employees, Tina Fryling, Preston 122, 814-824-2352; and for any community members of the branch campuses, including the Corry and North East campuses, Jackie Fink, 814-725-6399. Miller 122. Inquiries concerning the application of anti-discrimination laws may be referred to the Title IX coordinators or to the Office for Civil Rights, United States Department of Education. For further information on notice of non-discrimination and/or to obtain the address and phone number of the U.S. Department of Education office that serves your area visit: http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/OCR/contactus.cfm or call 1-800-421-3481. 16 West Division Street North East, PA 16428 814-725-6100 northeast.mercyhurst.edu The catalog represents the most accurate information on Mercyhurst North East available at the time of printing. The University reserves the right to make alterations in its programs, regulations, fees and other policies as warranted. Carpe Diem To seize the day. To grasp the opportunity. To embrace the whole of life. Let these words be your inspiration for personal growth and professional development. Let them guide and fire your imperatives. Let them underline the vigor and enterprise necessary to achieve great victories. Capture the essence of living the full life. Engage the day. This is, indeed the moment. The opportunity may not come again. Besiege the occasion, wage war upon it. For it is the resolute of mind who receive the greatest achievement and the highest fulfillment and reward. Be vigilant and diligent. The genius of life and secret to success is to capture each precious opportunity. For to seize the moment personally is the essence of living a full life - the kind so many desire and so few know how to achieve. “ We must strive to do ordinary things extraordinarily well.” ~ Catherine McAuley (Founder of the Sisters of Mercy) Table of Contents Mercyhurst University Page # State Grants, Scholarships and Other Programs 25 Academic Programs / Accreditations 1 Student Employment Programs 26 Academic Calendar 2 Pennsylvania (PHEAA) State Grants and Scholarships 27 Mercyhurst University 3 Bachelor Degree Programs 28 Mercyhurst North East 4 Health Care Management 28 The Women With Children Program 5 Associate Degree Programs 29 Student Life 6 Biology 29 Commuter Connections Program 6 Business Administration 31 Residence Life 7 Computer Systems Support 34 Campus Housing 7 Criminal Justice 35 Campus Ministry 8 Health Studies 36 Counseling and Wellness Services 8 Hospitality Management 37 Academic Affairs 9 Liberal Arts 39 Graduation Requirements 9 Medical Laboratory Technician 40 Academic Standards and Grades 10 Nursing 42 Recognition and Graduation Awards 10 Occupational Therapy Assistant 44 Academic Policies and Procedures 11 Physical Therapist Assistant 45 Pass / Fail Options 13 Respiratory Therapist 47 Proficiency Examinations 13 Certificate Programs 49 Student Grievance Procedures 13 Culinary Arts 49 Grade Appeals 14 Computer Information Specialist 50 Academic Honesty 14 Medical Assistant 51 Internship and Externship Programs 14 Municipal Police Academy 52 Academic Services 15 OASIS Program 53 Ridge Library 15 Practical Nurse 54 Academic Success Center 15 Retail Management 55 The Freshman Experience 16 Course Information 56 SOAR (Students Occupationally and Academically Ready) 16 Course Descriptions 56 The Peer Tutoring Center 17 Administration 77 The Writing Center 17 Board of Trustees 77 Learning Differences 17 Administrative Staff 78 OASIS 17 Faculty Listing 80 Admissions 18 Faculty - North East Campus 80 Transfer Policy 18 Association of Mercy Universities 82 International Students 18 Conference for Mercy Higher Education 82 Student Financial Services 19 Index 83 Tuition and Fees 19 Index 83 Financial Aid Policies 22 Processing Schedule and Deadlines 22 Financial Aid Awarding Policies 24 Academic Programs Academic Programs Academic Programs Mercyhurst North East offers Bachelor, Associate and Hospitality Management (MNE) Certificate degrees at the following locations: Culinary Arts Concentration (MNE) Mercyhurst North East (MNE) Medical Laboratory Technician (MNE) Booker T. Washington Center (BTW) Occupational Therapy Assistant (MNE) Corry Campus (COR) Physical Therapist Assistant (MNE) Respiratory Therapist (MNE) Programs of Study Registered Nursing (MNE) Bachelor Degree Certificate Programs Health Care Management (MNE) Culinary Arts (MNE) Associate of Arts Computer Information Specialist (MNE) Liberal Arts (MNE, BTW, COR) Medical Assistant (BTW) Associate of Science Municipal Police Academy (MNE) Biology Practical Nursing (MNE) Environmental Science Concentration (MNE) Retail Management (BTW) Business OASIS (MNE) Accounting Concentration (MNE) Management Concentration (MNE, BTW, COR) Social Media Marketing Concentration (MNE) Retail Management Concentration (BTW) Sports Management Concentration (MNE) Computer Systems Support (MNE) Criminal Justice (MNE, BTW) Law Enforcement-Completion of ACT 120 (MNE) Health Studies (MNE) Accreditations • Mercyhurst University is accredited by: • The Physical Therapist Assistant Program is accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education 3624 Market Street, 2nd Floor West 1111 North Fairfax Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 Alexandria, VA 22314 (267) 284-5000 (703) 706-3245 www.msche.org www.capteonline.org • The Associate of Science in Nursing Program is accredited by: • The Police Academy is certified by: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850 8002 Bretz Drive Atlanta, GA 30326 Harrisburg, PA 17112 (404) 975-5000 (717) 346-4086 www.acenursing.org www.psp.pa.gov • The Medical Laboratory Technician Program is accredited by: • The Respiratory Therapist Program is accredited by: National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care 5600 N. River Road, Suite 720 PO Box 54875 Rosemont, IL 60018 Hurst, TX 6054 (773) 714-8880 (817) 283-2835 www.naacls.org www.coarc.com • The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program is accredited by: • Associations and Approvals Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education Pennsylvania Department of Education 4720 Montgomery Lane, Suite 200 Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing Bethesda, MD 20814 Three Rivers Academic Consortia (Physical Therapy) (301) 652-2682 www.acoteonline.org Page 1 mercyhurst.edu Academic Calendar Academic Calendar 2018 - 2019 Academic Calendar Fall Semester Spring Semester August 2018 January 2019 22 Wednesday Classes Begin - Fall Semester, Mini 1 14 Monday Classes Begin - Spring Semester, Mini 3 25 Saturday Weekend Classes Begin 18 Friday Last Day to Add/Drop - Spring Semester, Mini 3 27 Monday Last Day to Add/Drop - Fall Semester, Mini 1 19 Saturday Weekend Classes Begin September 2018 21 Monday Martin Luther King Day - No Daytime, Full Semester Classes 3 Monday Labor Day - No Classes Held 28 Monday Incompletes Due to the Registrar - Fall Semester 28 Friday Last Day to Declare Pass/Fail - Mini 1 February 2019 October 2018 15 Friday Last Day to Declare Pass/Fail - Mini 3 3 Wednesday Last Day to Withdraw - Mini 1 22 Friday Last Day to Withdraw - Mini 3 4-7 Thurs.-Sun. Fall Break - No Classes Held March 2019 12 Friday Classes End - Mini 1 1 Friday Classes End - Mini 3 15 Monday Classes Begin - Mini 2 4-10 Mon. - Sun. Spring Break - No Classes Held 16 Tuesday Grades Due - Mini 1 5 Tuesday Grades Due - Mini 3 19 Friday Last Day to Add/Drop - Mini 2 11 Monday Classes Begin - Mini 4 19 Friday Fall Mid-Semester Grades Due 15 Friday Last Day to Add/Drop - Mini 4 23 Tuesday Advising Day - No Classes Held 15 Friday Grades Due - Spring Mid-Semester 31 Wednesday Registration: Veterans April 2019 November 2018 2 Tuesday Advising Day - No Classes Held 1 Thursday Registration: 18+ Credits 5 Friday Last Day to Declare Pass/Fail - Spring Semester, Mini 4 2 Friday Registration: