UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 2020 - 2021 Undergraduate Catalog 2020 - 2021 An undergraduate catalog is published every year by the Millersville University Council of Trustees. This publication is announcement for the 2020-2021 academic year. The catalog is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract. The provisions of this catalog are not intended to create any substantive rights beyond those created by the laws and constitutions of the United States and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and are not intended to create, in and of themselves, any cause of action against Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education, the Board of Governors, the Chancellor, an individual President or University, or any other officer, agency, agent or employee of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. Information contained herein was current at time of publication. 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Box 1002 Millersville, PA 17551-0302 www.millersville.edu 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS UNIVERSITY CALENDAR 2020-2021 ...........................................................5 AN INTRODUCTION TO MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY ............................7 History............................................................................................................... 7 Mission.............................................................................................................. 7 Curriculum and Programs ................................................................................. 7 Accreditation ..................................................................................................... 8 The Carnegie Foundation ................................................................................. 8 The Student Body ............................................................................................. 8 ADMISSION TO MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY ..........................................10 General Admission Policies for All Applicants to Undergraduate Degree Programs............................................................ 10 Special Admissions Programs for Degree-Seeking Applicants ...................... 11 Nondegree Students Applying for Degree-Seeking Status ............................ 13 Adult and Nontraditional Students ................................................................. 13 Special Admission Students ........................................................................... 13 Advanced Standing ........................................................................................ 15 EXPENSES AND FINANCIAL AID ..............................................................16 UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS ...........................................22 Scholarships - Academic ................................................................................ 22 Scholarships - Athletic .................................................................................... 38 University Awards ........................................................................................... 43 ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS .....................................................................50 The Baccalaureate Curriculum ....................................................................... 50 Proficiency Requirements ............................................................................... 50 The General Education Program .................................................................... 50 General Education Structure (minimum 48 credits) ........................................ 51 The Major Program ......................................................................................... 53 The Associate Degree Curriculum .................................................................. 53 Other Curricular Policies ................................................................................. 53 SPECIAL ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES ....................................................54 Honors College and Departmental Honors .................................................... 54 On-Campus Academic Opportunities ............................................................ 55 Off-Campus Academic Opportunities ............................................................ 56 Special Events ................................................................................................ 59 Special Funds ................................................................................................. 59 ACADEMIC POLICIES .................................................................................62 Special Information Related to COVID-19 ..................................................... 63 Grading Policies .............................................................................................. 64 Academic Standards, Probation, Dismissal and Appeal ............................... 66 Semester Credit-Load Policies ....................................................................... 67 Leaving Millersville University ......................................................................... 68 Other Academic Policies ................................................................................ 68 CAMPUS LIFE ...............................................................................................72 Services for Students ..................................................................................... 72 Student Housing ............................................................................................. 75 Student Involvement ....................................................................................... 76 Special Educational Facilities ......................................................................... 78 Student Policies .............................................................................................. 80 MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY 2020 - 2021 3 UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS ................................................................84 Baccalaureate Degrees ................................................................................... 84 Associate Degree ............................................................................................ 87 Minors and Options ........................................................................................ 87 Sub-baccalaureate Certificate Program ......................................................... 89 GRADUATE PROGRAMS ..............................................................................90 Master’s Degrees ............................................................................................ 90 Doctoral Degrees ............................................................................................ 91 Post-Baccalaureate and Post-Master’s Certification and Certificate Programs .. 91 UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS OF STUDY .............................................92 Accounting ...................................................................................................... 92 Actuarial Science ............................................................................................ 92 Advanced Manufacturing Technology ............................................................ 92 African-American Studies ............................................................................... 92 Allied Health Technology ................................................................................ 94 Anthropology .................................................................................................. 94 Applied Engineering, Safety & Technology ..................................................... 94 Army: Military Science (ROTC) ..................................................................... 103 Art & Design .................................................................................................. 104 Automation & Intelligent Robotics Engineering Technology ......................... 114 Biochemistry ................................................................................................. 115 Biology .......................................................................................................... 115 Biotechnology ............................................................................................... 127 Broadcasting................................................................................................. 127 Business Administration ............................................................................... 127 Chemistry ...................................................................................................... 134 Clinical Laboratory Science .......................................................................... 138 Communication & Theatre ............................................................................ 138 Computer-Aided Drafting & Design Technology ........................................... 144 Computer Science ........................................................................................ 144 Construction Management ........................................................................... 148 Construction Technology .............................................................................