2017-2018 Course Catalog ACADEMIC COURSE CATALOG 2017-2018 16 West Division Street• North East, PA 16428 (814)725-6100 northeast.mercyhurst.edu This 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. Mercyhurst University Vision Statement Mercyhurst University seeks to be a leading higher education intuition 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 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. Core Values We are… Socially Merciful, Mercy restores human dignity, expands our social relations, and empowers us to reach out in compassion to others. Globally responsible, Globalization challenges us to learn how to steward the resources of the Earth wisely and to act in solidarity with its diverse peoples. Compassionately hospitable, Mercy hospitality begins with self-acceptance, welcomes peoples of different faith, ethnic, and cultural traditions, and thus builds communities that transcend mere tolerance. Intellectually Creative, Generous, inquiring, and critical habits of mind, which support the aspirations for excellence manifested within the academic community, encourage us in our lifelong search for what is true, good, and beautiful. Reflectively Aware, Our Christian environment encourages self-reflection and contemplation of human behavior, promotes balance of mind, body, and spirit, and ultimately offers the opportunity to develop a moral compass for a life of integrity. Ambassadors of Service. Notice of Non-Discrimination Mercyhurst University values diversity and is committed to the goal of achieving equal opportunity for all. For that reason, Mercyhurst University abides by federal, state, and local law in admissions, employment, and all services and programs provided. Mercyhurst University 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 University complies with federal, state, and local legislation regarding nondiscrimination. This policy applies to faculty, administration and staff, applicants for employment, students, and applicants for educational programs and activities. Table of Contents Vision, Mission Statement, Core Values………………………………………………………………………………….2 Academic Calendar……………………………………………………………………………………………………………4 Programs of Study…………………………………………………………………………………………………………....6 About Mercyhurst North East……………………………………………………………………………………………...7 Admissions………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………9 Student Services……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..11 Student Life Commuter Student Services Residence Life Campus Husing Counseling & Wellness Services Health Services Student Financial Services………………………………………………………………………………………………...15 Tuition & Fees Financial Aid Scholarships Academic Services……………………………………………………………………………………………………………30 Ridge Library Academic Success Center Career Srvices Peer Tutoring Services Writing Center Learning Differences Academic Affiars…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…35 Graduation Requirements Academic Requirements REACH Curriculum Academic Standards & Grades Internal Transfers Probation & Suspension Academic Policies and Procedures Academic Programing……………………………………………………………………………………………………...44 Course Descripitions…………………………………………………………………………………………………………75 Board of Trustees…………………………………………………………………………………………………….…….106 Administration……………………………………………………………………………………………………….……..107 Faculty………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..110 Index ……………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………113 3 2017-2018 Academic Calendar FALL SEMESTER SPRING SEMESTER August January 19 Sat Students Arrive/Welcome Week Begins 15 Mon Spring Semester & Mini 3 Begins/MLK Day- 21 Mon Saints in Service Day/Faculty Convocation No Full Spring Semester Day Classes 22 Tues Freshman Convocation Held/Mini 3 & Spring Semester Evening 22 Tues Welcome Week Concludes Classes Held (Those Beginning After 4:00) 23 Wed Fall Semester & Mini 1 Classes Begin 19 Fri Last Day to Add/Drop Classes- Full Spring 26 Sat Weekend Classes Begin Semester & Mini 3 20 Sat Weekend Classes Begin September 4 Mon Labor Day- No Classes Held February 21 Thurs Mass of the Holy Spirit 9 Fri Fall Semester Incompletes to Registrar 22 Fri Last Day for Pass/Fail- Mini 1 16 Fri Last Day for Pass/Fail Mini 3 29 Fri Last Day to Withdraw- Mini 1 23 Fir Last Day to Withdraw- Mini 3 Summer Incompletes to Registrar 29-30 Fri-Sat Homecoming Weekend March 2 Fri Classes End- Mini 3 October 5-11 Mon-Sun Mid-Semester Break 1 Sun Homecoming Weekend 12 Mon Mini 4 Begins/First Day of Drop/Add for 11 Wed Classes End- Mini 1 Mini 4/Spring Classes Resume 12-15 Thurs-Sun Mid Semester Break- No Classes Held 16 Fri Last Day of Drop/Add for Mini 4 16 Mon Mini Semester 2 Begins- First Day to 29-31 Thurs-Sun Easter Break Begins- No Classes Held Drop/Add for Mini 2 18 Wed Mini Semester 1 Grades Due April 20 Fri Last Day to Drop/Add Classes- Mini 2 1-2 Sun-Mon Easter Break- No Classes Held 23 Mon Mid-Semester Grades Due 10 Tues Advising Day- No Classes Held 31 Tues Advising Day- No Classes Held 13 Fri Last Day to Declare Pass/Fail Spring & Mini 4 November 18 Wed Fall Semester & Mini 1/Mini 2 Registration: 6 Mon Spring Semester & Mini 3/Mini 4 Priority Registration for Veterans Registration: Priority Registration for 19 Tues Fall Semester & Mini 1/Mini 2 Veterans Registration: Returning Students with 18 7 Tues Spring Semester & Mini 3/Mini 4 or More Credits Registration: Returning Students with 18 20 Fri Fall Semester & Mini 1/Mini 2 or More Credits Registration: All Students 8 Wed Spring Semester & Mini 3/Mini 4 Last Day to Withdraw- Spring & Mini 4 Registration: All Students 20 Fri Earth Day Clean Up 10 Fri Last Day to Declare Pass/Fail on Fall Classes 20-22 Fri-Sun Alumni/Siblings Weekend & Mini 2 25-28 Wed-Sat Sprint to the End 17 Fri Last Day to Withdraw- Fall Classes & Mini 2 22 Wed Thanksgiving Break Begins- No Classes May 27 Mon All Classes Resume 4 Fri Last Day of Classes- Spring & Mini 4 6 Sun Weekend Classes End December 7-11 Mon-Fri Final Exams 8 Fri Last Day of Classes- Full Fall Semester & 12 Sat Graduation/Mass Mini 2 17 Wed All Grades Due: 9AM 10 Sun Last Day of Weekend Classes 11-15 Mon-Fri Final Exams 19 Tues Fall and Mini 2 Final Grades Due: 9AM Summer Semester TBA 4 2017-2018 Academic Term Calendar- Practical Nursing Certificate Fall Term September Spring Term 4 Mon Term Begins March 13 Wed Last Day to Drop/Add 5 Mon Term Begins 13 Tues Last Day to Drop/Add November 30 Fri Break- No Classes 15 Wed Last Day to Withdraw 22 Wed Last Day of Term May 22 Wed Grades Due 16 Wed Last Day to Withdraw 23 Wed Last Day of Term Winter Term 23 Wed Grades Due November 27 Mon Term Begins Summer Term June December 4 Mon Term Begins 6 Wed Last Day to Drop/Add 12 Tues Last Day to Drop/Add 18-31 Mon-Sun Christmas Break- No Classes July January 4 Wed Break- No Classes 1-2 Mon-Tues Christmas Break- No Classes 3 Wed Classes Resume August 15 Wed Last Day to Withdraw February 22 Wed Last Day of Term 21 Wed Last Day to Withdraw 22 Wed Grades Due 28 Wed Last Day of Term 28 Wed Grades Due 2017-2018 Municipal Police Academic Calendar Class 110 July 10 Mon Classes Begin November 22-26 Wed-Sun Thanksgiving Break Begins- No Classes 27 Mon All Classes Resume December 15 Fri Last Day of Classes 15 Fri Graduation Class 111 Begin- January 15th End- June 29th Further Details TBA 5 PROGRAMS OF STUDY PROGRAMS OF STUDY ACCREDITATION Mercyhurst North East offers Bachelor, Associate and Mercyhurst University is accredited by: Certificate degrees at the following locations: Middle States Commission on Higher Education Booker T. Washington Center (BTW) 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Corry Campus (COR) Telephone: (267) 284–5000 E-mail: [email protected] North East (NE) The Associate of Science in Nursing Program is accredited BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAMS by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing Health Care Management (NE) 3343 Peachtree Road, Suite 850 Atlanta, GA 30326 ASSOCIATE OF ARTS Telephone: (404) 975-5000 www.acenursing.org Liberal Arts (BTW, COR, NE) The Medical Laboratory Technician Program is accredited ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE by National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Biology Science (NAACLS) Environmental Science Concentration (NE) 5600 N. River Road, Suite 720 Rosemont, IL. 60018 Business Telephone: (773) 714 -8880 Accounting Concentration (NE) E-mail: [email protected] www.naacls.org Management Concentration (BTW, COR & NE) Social Media Marketing Concentration (NE) The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program is accredited