EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY of PENNSYLVANIA Graduate Catalog 2008-2009 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 www.esu.edu 3 3 3 3 3 Visit East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania on the Web! East Stroudsburg University www.esu.edu of Pennsylvania East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania 200 Prospect Street East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 A Member of the Pennsylvania State System 2008-2009 of Higher Education Graduate Catalog The Graduate College 570-422-3536 For assistance or special accomodations, call 570-422-3753 The Graduate College Toll-Free 866-837-6130 The Graduate College (Fax) 570-422-3711 Notice of Nondiscrimination East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ESU Main Number (Voice Mail) 570-422-3211 national origin, sex, veteran status, disability or age in its programs and activities in accordance with state and federal laws. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding this policy: E-mail [email protected] Director of Diversity/Ombudsperson, 200 Prospect Street, 115 Reibman Building, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301, 570-422-3656. Information is Current as of May 30, 2008 Table of Contents www.esu.edu Table of Contents Graduate School Calendar ..................................................................................................................4-5 Mission .................................................................................................................................................... 6 General Information .......................................................................................................................... 7–11 Location ........................................................................................................................................ 7 History of the University ................................................................................................................ 7 Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.......................................................................... 8 History of the Graduate College.................................................................................................... 8 Accreditation ................................................................................................................................. 8 The Campus and Academic Buildings .......................................................................................... 9 Computing and Communication Services ................................................................................... 10 Library ......................................................................................................................................... 10 The Graduate College Office ...................................................................................................... 10 Admission ........................................................................................................................................ 12–16 Admission Requirements ............................................................................................................ 12 Application for Admission ............................................................................................................ 12 Admission Classifications ........................................................................................................... 13 Application Deadlines ................................................................................................................. 14 International Applicants ............................................................................................................... 14 Applicants for Certification, Specialist, Supervisor, and Letter of Eligibility Programs ................ 15 Examination and Other Admission Requirements ...................................................................... 16 Fees and Deposits ........................................................................................................................... 17–22 Financial Obligations .................................................................................................................. 17 Student Payment Policy .............................................................................................................. 17 Graduate Students Taking Undergraduate Classes .................................................................... 17 Summary of University Graduate Fees Per Semester .......................................................... 18–19 Insurance for Graduate Students ................................................................................................ 20 Guidelines for Determining Resident Status for Students........................................................... 20 Detailed Information on Fees ...................................................................................................... 20 Non-Recurring Fees.................................................................................................................... 21 Payment Information ................................................................................................................... 21 Delinquent Accounts ................................................................................................................... 21 Refund Policies ........................................................................................................................... 21 Financial Aid .....................................................................................................................................23-25 Forms of Financial Aid for Graduate Students ............................................................................ 23 Tuition Payment Plan .................................................................................................................. 23 Student Loans ............................................................................................................................. 23 Certification-Only Students ......................................................................................................... 25 Student Employment .................................................................................................................. 25 Scholarships ............................................................................................................................... 25 Graduate Assistantships .................................................................................................................26-29 Academic Regulations .................................................................................................................... 30–36 Academic Integrity Policy ............................................................................................................ 30 General Policies and Procedures ............................................................................................... 30 Academic Credits and Student Status ........................................................................................ 30 Plan of Study .............................................................................................................................. 31 Academic Good Standing ........................................................................................................... 31 Grading System and Quality Points ............................................................................................ 33 Incomplete Grades ..................................................................................................................... 33 Repeating Courses ..................................................................................................................... 33 Auditing Courses ........................................................................................................................ 33 Course Withdrawal...................................................................................................................... 34 Transfer Credits .......................................................................................................................... 34 Dual-Level Courses .................................................................................................................... 34 Continuing Education or Extended Learning Courses ................................................................ 34 www.esu.edu Table of Contents Double Degrees and Certification Programs .............................................................................. 35 Time Limitations .......................................................................................................................... 35 Research Requirement: Thesis or Problem ................................................................................ 35 Comprehensive Examinations .................................................................................................... 35 Oral Examinations .....................................................................................................................