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BBVEVINO ixbf.ap:z College Misericordia Dallas, Pennsylvania Founded and Sponsored bythe Sisters ofMercyof Dallas Wegiveyou More Way•Learn to Quality Education College Misericordia prides itself on a history of quality education and learning. Over the years, College Misericordia's faculty have had a strong commitment to teaching and research, combined with a passion for their subjects. Your instructor will know your name, answer your questions and provide the support you need to excel. Whether you're just taking one course with us or aggressively pursuing your degree, College Misericordia's academic programswill expand your mind, and prepareyouforthe businessoflife. Professional Preparation An essential part of the College Misericordia experience is professional preparation. Our instructors bring real-life experiences to the classroom and offer the knowledge and theory you'll need to succeed in your chosen field. Our graduate degree programs are structured to provide relevant material thatwill help you achieve your academic and career goals. Service Leadership Helping others is partofthe College Misericordia experience and is a proven method to build better, more effective leaders. This commitmentto service permeates our graduate programs as well. Participants in our graduate program are better able to understand how their success impacts their career, their companies, and their community. More Than a Glass At Misericordia, you'll have the advantage of small, interactive classes where you receive focused attention from your instructors. Theywill help you build on your strengths and guide you toward your goal. In addition, you'll enjoy an atmosphere that makes your academic experience even more comfortable-flexible scheduling, an accessible staff, helpful career services and a community spirit that makes you feel you belong here. Undergraduate Programs Certificate Programs Accounting Addictions Counseling Biochemistry Child Welfare Services Biology Early Childhood Education Pre-Dentistry Gerontology Pre-Medicine Management Info Systems Pre-Optometry Pre-Veterinary Medicine New Media IT Online Business Administration Secondary Education Chemistry Graduate Programs Computer Science Communications Education Elementary Education Instructional Technology Early Childhood Nursing English (Pre-Law option) History (Pre-Law option) Family Nurse Practitioner Interdisciplinary Studies Advanced Practice: Adult Information Technology Advanced Practice: Women and Children MIS RN to MSN New Media Post Master's Family Nurse Practitioner Management Organizational Management Marketing Math/Computer Science Human Resource Management Medical Imaging Information Technology Medical Technology Management Nursing Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy 5-year entry level Masters for Freshmen Entry level Masters Weekend College Program Physical Therapy Entry level Masters For Second Degree and COTAs Physical Therapy Professional Studies Psychology 5-year entry level Masters for Freshmen Secondary Education Entry at Professional level for PTAs, transfers, post-baccalaureate Biology Chemistry Speech-Language Pathology English 5-year entry level Masters for Freshmen History/Social Studies Entry at Professional level for transfers and Mathematics post-baccalaureate Social Work Special Education Speech-Language Pathology rsi Entry level Masters Sport Management True -h /' More Choices for Success Overthe pastyear, College Misericordia expanded its long- standing commitmenttograduatedegree programsbyadding even more choices to help you succeed. Our popular Master of Science degree in Organizational Managment now features a new information technology specialization, helping the high-tech workforce oftomorrow incorporate the "human touch." Additionally, undergraduates in our Medical Imaging program can now earn a Master's Degree in Organizational Managementas well as their Bachelor's in onlyfive years. Ofcourse, our Graduate Studies program is builtaround the needs ofour students, with flexible scheduling including expanded online courses, daytime, weeknight and weekend classes. College Misericordia Academic Catalog Graduate Studies Effective August, 2001 Questions? Call the College toll free at Ui 866-CM and Me COLLEGE Misericordia (866-262-6363). Dallas, PA I8bi2-1098 : Dallas Contacts For more information on particular aspects of College Misericordia, contact the people listed below at (570)-674-6400 (toll-free number: 866-CMANDME) between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Other College personnel are listed in the College Directory section of this catalog. All mail to College Misericordia faculty and administration may be addressed to College Misericordia, 301 Lake Street, Dallas, PA 18612-1098. Academic Affairs Dr. Michael McGovern Vice President ofAcademic Affairs Admissions/Financial Aid Jane Dessoye Executive Director ofAdmissions and FinancialAid Graduate Registration/Services Tom O'Neill, Director ofAdult Education and Community Services Program Chairs Education Dr. Joseph Rogan [email protected] Nursing Ms. Donna Ayers Snelson [email protected] Family Nurse Practitioner Dr. Mary Ann Notarianni [email protected] Occupational Therapy Dr. Joseph Cipriani [email protected] Organizational Management Dr. John Kachurick [email protected] Physical Therapy Dr. Catherine Perry Wilkinson [email protected] Speech/Language Pathology Dr. Donald Fuller [email protected] Registrar's Office Edward Lahart, Registrar [email protected] Religious Life Reverend Michael Bryant, Co-Director ofCampus Ministry [email protected] Student Life Jean Messaros, rsm, Dean ofStudents [email protected] Web Page Address: http://www.misericordia.edu Grad E-Mail Address: [email protected] Contacts Table of Contents Contacts 2 Catalog Policy Statement 4 Mission Statement 5 Graduate Philosophy 6 Accreditation 6 Academic Integrity 6 Graduate Program Policies and Procedures 7 Admissions Information 7 Application for Graduate Degree 11 Auditing 11 Change of Address 11 Course Withdrawal and Refund Policies 11 Financial Aid 12 Grading System 13 Students with Disabilities 14 Graduation Requirements 15 Grievance Procedures 15 Maintenance of Matriculation 16 Non-Matriculation Status 16 Program Advisement 16 Program Retention 17 Transcripts 17 Transfer of Credit 17 Tuition and Fees 17 Graduate Program Descriptions 18 Education 18 Nursing 22 Occupational Therapy 30 Organizational Management 33 Physical Therapy 36 Speech/language Pathology 38 Course Descriptions 39 Education 39 Nursing 43 Occupational Therapy Entry Level 48 Organizational Management 50 Physical Therapy 55 College Directory 58 Board of Trustees 58 Administration 59 Graduate Program Faculty 60 Adjunct Faculty 62 Academic Calendar 63 Index 64 Table ot Contents Policy Statements This catalog contains current information regarding College Misericordia's graduate programs, calendar, admissions policies, degree requirements, fees and regulations. College Misericordia reserves the right in its sole judgement to promulgate and change such regulations and to make changes in its programs and policies whenever it is deemed necessaryor desirable. Compliance with the requirements of the graduate programs is the responsibility of the student. College Misericordia accords students of any race, color, religion, sex, physical disability, nationality or ethnic origin all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally made available to students of the College. College Misericordia does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, nationality, or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs or other College administered programs. College Misericordia complies with the Family Education Rights and PrivacyAct (FERPA) of 1974 as amended. A copy of the act is available for inspection in the Office of the Vice-President of Academic Affairs. Diversity Statement We at College Misericordia recognize the importance of living the mission in our words and our deeds, demonstrating mercy, service, justice and hospitality and supporting the ideals of a democratic society. Therefore, we are dedicated to promoting a diverse community in an atmosphere of mutual respect and appreciation of difference. We believe as members of a democratic society, individuals have the right to live their lives according to their own values and beliefs but also the obligation to respect the right of others to do the same. We believe all people should be treated with civility, deserving to be heard without demeaning judgments of others. We believe as an educational community we have the responsibility to learn about each other in order to benefit from our diverse population. We believe our demonstration of individual integrity and mutual respect sets a standard for the community and exemplifies a broader commitment to human understanding and service. PolicyStatements