UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOG 2018-2019 Mercyhurst University 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 120. 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. 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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. Photo By: Penny Hanes, M.B.A., C.P.A. “Let us take one day only in hands at a time. Resolve to do good today and better tomorrow.” ~ Catherine McAuley (Foundress of the Sisters of Mercy) Table of Contents Mercyhurst University Page # Criminology and Criminal Justice 69 Academic Programs 1 Dance 73 Academic Calendar 2 Education 76 Overview / Accreditations 3 English 80 Introduction 4 Environmental Science 84 Student Life 7 Exercise Science 87 Campus Ministry 7 Fashion Merchandising 89 Counseling Center 8 Geology 92 Athletics 8 History 95 Residence Life 9 Hospitality Management 100 Student Handbook 11 Intelligence Studies 103 Police and Safety Services 11 Interior Architecture and Design 106 Academic Affairs 13 Mathematics 108 Reach Curriculum 14 Military Science 110 Academic Policies and Procedures 17 The D’Angelo Department of Music 112 Registration Policies and Procedures 18 Nursing 116 Internships and Off-Campus Learning Experiences 21 Philosophy 118 Academic Services and Support 24 Physics and Astronomy 119 Learning Differences Program 24 Political Science 121 Career Development Center 24 Psychology 125 Mercyhurst Honors Program 25 Public Health 127 Admissions 26 Religious Studies 130 Transfer Policy 26 Applied Sociology / Social Work 132 International Students 27 Sports Medicine 136 Office of Adult Enrollment 28 World Languages and Cultures 142 Veterans’ Resources 29 Interdisciplinary Minors Page # Student Financial Services 30 Catholic Studies Program 61 Tuition and Fees 30 Gender Studies 91 Financial Aid Policies 33 Pre-Law 124 Mercyhurst Scholarships and Grants 36 Sport Studies 135 State Grants, Scholarships and Other Programs 37 Sustainability Studies 140 Student Employment Programs 37 Theatre 141 Academic Departments Page # Course Information Page # Anthropology / Archaeology 40 Course Descriptions 145 Applied Forensic Sciences 43 Administration Page # Art 46 Board of Trustees 223 Athletic Training 49 Administrative Staff 224 Biology 51 Faculty Page # Business 55 Faculty - Main Campus 226 Centers for English Language Studies 62 Association of Mercy Universities Page # Chemistry and Biochemistry 63 Conference for Mercy Higher Education 231 Communication 66 Catalog Index Page # Computing and Information Science 68 Index 232 Academic Programs Academic Programs Academic Programs Master of Science Biology Public Health Anthropology Neuroscience Concentration Religious Studies Forensic and Biological Anthropology Concentration Business and Competitive Intelligence Religion and Society Concentration Archaeology and Geoarchaeology Concentration Business Economics Risk Management Applied Intelligence Chemistry Russian Studies Criminal Justice Administration Sustainability Studies Concentration Social Work Cyber Risk Management Communication Spanish Cyber Security Criminal Justice Spanish Education Data Science Corrections Concentration Sport Business Management Organizational Leadership Criminology Concentration Studio Art Accounting Concentration Juvenile Justice Concentration Bachelor of Fine Arts Business Analytics & Intelligence Concentration Law Enforcement Concentration Dance Higher Education Administration Concentration Pre-Law Concentration Bachelor of Music Human Resources Concentration Dance Composition Sports Leadership Concentration Pedagogy Concentration Music Education Strategy & Innovation Concentration Early Childhood Education Music Therapy Physician Assistant Studies Early Childhood/Special Education Performance Secondary Education: Pedagogy and Practice English Affiliated Programs in Medicine Special Education Creative Writing Concentration Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) Applied Behavior Analysis Concentration Pre-Law Concentration Medicine (3+4, 4+4) Applied Disability Services in Higher Ed Concentration Professional Writing - Text Image &Design Pharmacy (2+3, 3+3, 4+1, 4+3) Bachelor of Science Secondary Education Concentration Dentistry (4+4) Anthropology/Archaeology Writing Concentration Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) Archaeology Concentration Environmental Science Medicine (3+4) Bioarchaeology Concentration Biology Field Studies Concentration New York College of Chiropractic Medicine (NYCC) Applied Forensic Sciences Geology Field Studies Concentration Chiropractic Medicine (3+3) Criminalistic/Forensic Biology Concentration Finance KENT State University College of Podiatric Midicine Forensic Anthropoology Concentration French Podiatry (3+4) Forensic Chemistry Concentration French Education Allegheny Health Network: Athletic Training Geology Saint Vincent Hospital School of Medical Technology Biochemistry Earth Space Science Concentration Medical Technology (3+3) Bioinformatics Environmental Geology/Hydrology Concentration Teacher Certification Programs Biology Geoarchaeology Concentration Art (K-12) Medical Technology Concentration Paleontology Concentration Early Childhood Education (PreK-4) Neuroscience Concentration Planetary Concentration Music (K-12) Chemistry Graphic Design World Language - French, Spanish (K-12) Environmental Science History Associate of Arts Biology Field Studies Concentration Historical & Documentary Filmmaking Liberal Arts* Geology Field Studies Concentration Public History Concentration Early Childhood Education* Exercise Science Social Studies Education Concentration Associate of Science Fashion Merchandising Hospitality Management Business Administration Geology Food and Bevrage Management Concentration Accounting Concentration* Earth Space Science concentration Hotel Management Concentration Management Concentration* Environmental Geology/Hydrology Concentration Event Management Concentration New Media Concentration* Geoarchaeology Concentration Human Resource Management Sport Management Concentration* Paleontology Concentration Information Technology Biology Planetary Concentration Integrated Marketing Communication Environmental Science Concentration Health Care Management Intelligence Studies Computer Systems Support* Interior Architecture and Design Interdisciplinary Studies Criminal Justice Nursing BSN International Business Law Enforcement Concentration* Physics Liberal Studies Health Studies Public Health Management Hospitality