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.>* W€ h'^B W'\ Ml 2012-2013 Undergraduate and Graduate Ca--i Misericordia University ^ npn ¥ ^^^ » P H i' 1 ^^ / H 2f1 Fr -/ i A < ^Bi ^^ ,#^ iK** t! imJm Digitized by the Internet Archive 2013 in http://archive.org/details/catalog1213mise 511 Table ofContents AcademicCalendar2012-2013 5 AboutMisericordiaUniversity 6 PolicyStatements 6 Mission Statement 6 DiversityStatement 7 Accreditations 7 ContactsforMoreInformation 8 StudentSupport Services 9 Bookstore 9 ComputerFacilities 9 CounselingandPsychologicalServicesCenter(CAPS) 10 Library 10 StudentSuccessCenter 1 TutorialAssistance 1 WritingCenter 12 CampusLife 12 Athletics 12 CampusMinistry 12 CampusSafety 13 ClubsandOrganizations 14 GoverningBoards 14 ResidentialFacilities 14 StudentMedia 15 HealthandWellnessCenter 1 CareerandPlacementServices 16 InsalacoCenterforCareerDevelopment 16 SpecialInstitutes 17 AssistiveTechnologyResearchInstitute 17 DiversityInstitute/OfficeofInclusiveExcellence 17 EthicsInstitute 17 InstituteonSacred Scripture 18 TheCeciliaMeighan,RSMInstituteofLawandReligiousLife 18 UndergraduatePrograms 18 AdmissionRequirements 18 TransferProgram 19 OtherUndergraduateAdmissionInformation 21 FinancialInformation 22 TuitionandFees 22 ExpensesperSemester2012-2013 22 SpecialFees,Deposits,andExpenses2012-2013 24 ReleaseofTranscriptsorDiplomas 28 UndergraduateAuditing 28 FinancialAssistanceProgram 28 ApplicationProcedures 28 TuitionPaymentOptions 34 RefundPolicies 35 EndowedScholarships 38 Annual Scholarships 41 Academics 41 1 AMisericordiaUniversityEducation 41 Academic PoliciesandProcedures 42 GraduateAcademicsatMisericordiaUniversity 54 Philosophy 54 GraduateEducationGoals 54 PoliciesandProcedures 55 GraduateAccreditation 61 GraduatePrograms 62 ContactsforGraduatePrograms 62 FinancialInformation 62 FinancialAssistancePrograms 64 AdmissionRequirements 64 TuitionPaymentOptions 65 SpecialPrograms 66 OfficeforStudentsWithDisabilities 66 First-YearExperience 66 HonorsProgram 66 Act 101 Program 67 EarlyAlert 67 TARGET 67 ConsortiumPrograms 68 StudyAbroadPrograms 68 AirForceROTC 68 ArmyROTCMilitaryScience 68 CenterforAdultandContinuingEducation 70 AcademicProgramDefinitions 73 AcademicProgramListings 74 UndergraduateandGraduateCurriculaAcademicColleges 74 CollegeofArtsandSciences 74 CollegeofHealthSciences 75 CollegeofProfessionalStudiesandSocialSciences 76 CoreCurriculumRequirements 77 CollegeofArtsandSciencesMajors 80 BiochemistryMajor 81 BiologyMajor 83 ChemistryMajor 87 ClinicalLaboratoryScienceMajor 90 CommunicationsMajor 92 EnglishMajor 94 Government,LawandNational SecurityMajor 98 HistoryMajor 101 InterdisciplinaryStudiesMajor 104 MathematicsMajor 105 Medical ScienceMajor 107 PhilosophyMajor 11 MasterofScienceinPhysicianAssistantStudies 114 CollegeofArtsand SciencesMinors 121 BiologyMinor 121 ChemistryMinor 121 CommunicationsMinor 121 1 EnglishMinor 122 EthicsMinor 122 FineArtsMinor 123 HistoryMinor 124 MathematicsMinor 124 PhilosophyMinor 125 Political ScienceMinor 125 ReligiousStudiesMinor 125 Social StudiesMinor 126 TheaterMinor 126 WritingMinor 127 CollegeofArtsandSciencesCertificates/Certifications 127 Secondary EducationCertifications 27 1 CollegeofArtsandSciencesSpecializations 128 Pre-dentistry, Pre-medicine,Pre-optometry, Pre-veterinaryMedicine 128 English,Pre-law 128 History,Pre-law 128 Philosophy,Pre-law 128 CollegeofHealthSciencesMajors 28 1 CollegeofHealthSciencesMission Statement 128 CollegeofHealthSciencesStudentOutcomes 129 DiagnosticMedical SonographyMajor 129 HealthScienceMajor 132 MedicalImagingMajor 132 NursingMajor 154 GraduateNursing 163 OccupationalTherapyMajor 168 OccupationalTherapyPost-ProfessionalPrograms 179 PhysicalTherapyMajor 184 Pre-DoctorofPhysicalTherapyProgram 184 Speech-languagePathologyMajor 189 CollegeofHealthSciencesCertificates/Certifications 199 DiagnosticMedicalSonographyCertificate 199 NuclearMedicineTechnology Certificate 203 Post-master'sFamilyNursePractitionerCertificate 208 Post-professionalPediatricCertificate 208 CollegeofProfessionalStudiesandSocial SciencesMajors 209 AccountingMajor 209 AppliedBehavioralSciencesMajor 210 BusinessAdministrationMajor 21 ComputerScienceMajor 215 GraduateEducation 217 TeacherEducationPrograms 222 HealthCareManagementMajor 244 HealthInformatics 250 InformationTechnologyMajorManagement InformationSystems(MIS)Specialization251 InformationTechnologyMajorInformationTechnologySecurity Specialization 252 ManagementMajor 253 MarketingMajor MasterofBusinessAdministration -->f> OrganizationalManagement 260 Professional StudiesMajor 262 PsychologyMajor 263 Social WorkMajor 266 SportManagementMajor 269 CollegeofProfessional StudiesandSocial SciencesMinors 270 AccountingMinor 270 AddictionsCounselingMinor 270 ChildWelfareServicesMinor 271 ComputerScienceMinor 272 ForensicAccountingMinor 272 GerontologyMinor 273 HealthCareInformaticsMinor 274 ManagementMinor 274 ManagementInformationSystemsMinor 275 MarketingMinor 275 PsychologyMinor ." 276 CollegeofProfessionalStudiesandSocialSciencesCertificates/Certifications 276 AddictionsCounselingCertificate 276 ChildWelfareServicesCertificate 276 GerontologyCertificate 276 GeriatricCareManagerProfessionalCertificate 277 HealthCareInformaticsCertificate 277 PACSAdministratorCertificate 278 CollegeofProfessionalStudiesandSocialSciencesSpecializations 280 AddictionsCounseling 280 ChildWelfareServices 280 Gerontology 280 HealthCareInformaticsHealthCareManagementMajor 280 HealthCareManagementHealthCareManagementMajor 280 HealthCareMarketingHealthCareManagementMajor 280 ITSecurityInformationTechnologyMajor 280 ManagementInformationSystemsInformationTechnologyMajor 280 CourseDescriptions 281 Directory 418 MisericordiaUniversity'BoardofTrustees 418 Administration 419 FacultySenate 422 Faculty 422 AdjunctFaculty 427 AlumniAssociationBoardofDirectors2012-2013 432 Index 435 2 Academic Calendar 2012-2013 Fall 2012 August23 Convocation August23-26 First-yearorientation/check-in August26 Alluniversitycheck-in August27 Firstdayofclassesforalltraditional program students September3 LaborDay; Nodayoreveningclasses September4 Classesresume8:00am September5 Add/Dropperiodends4:30pm September 14 Lastdaytoremovesummer2012incompletes October 11-12 Fallrecess October 15 Classesresume8:00am October 17 Mid-termgradesdueNoon October22-26 Advisementweek November9-1 Spring2013Registration November 12 Lastdaytowithdrawfromacourseoruniversity November 18 Writingproficiencyexam 12-1:30roomsTBA November20 FollowThursdayclassschedule November21-25 Thanksgivingrecess November26 Classesresume8:00am December 10 Lastdayofclasses;followFridayclassschedule December 10 Mondayeveningclassexamsheld December 11-15 Finalexaminations December 16 WinterBaccalaureateandCommencement December 17 FinalgradesdueatNoon Spring 2013 January 13 TransferStudentCheck-in/Orientation January 14 Firstdayofclassesfortraditionalprogramstudents January22 Add/Dropperiodends4:30pm January27 LastdaytoremoveFall2012incompletes February27 MidtermGradesdueatNoon March4-8 Springbreak March 11 Classesresume March 11-15 Advisementweek March23 Lastdaytowithdrawfromacourseoruniversity March25-April8 Registrationfall2013 March28-April 1 EasterRecess April2 Classesresume April30 FollowThursdayclassschedule May 1 Lastdayofclasses; FollowFridayclassschedule May2 Studyday May3-10 Finalexaminations May 13 Finalgradesdue8:30am May 17 CommencementRehearsal/Alumni Induction/ AwardsCeremony May 18 BaccalaureateandCommencement AcademicCalendar2012-2013 5 About Misericordia University Policy Statements Thiscatalogcontainscurrent information regarding MisericordiaUniversity's undergraduateand graduateprograms, calendar, admissionspolicies,degreerequirements, fees, andregulations. MisericordiaUniversityreservesthe rightin its solejudgmenttopromulgateandchangerulesand regulationsand tomakechangesofanykind in itsprograms, calendar, academic policies, admissions policies, proceduresand standards,degreerequirements, and fees wheneverit isdeemednecessary or desirable, includingchanges incoursecontent, the schedulingofclasses, andcancellationofscheduled classesandotheracademic activities. Studentsareultimatelyresponsibleforknowingandobserving all regulationscontainedherein thatmay affect theirstatusatMisericordiaUniversity. MisericordiaUniversityaccords studentsofanyrace, color,religion, sex, nationality, orethnicorigin all therights, privileges,programs, andactivitiesgenerallymade availableto studentsoftheuniversity. MisericordiaUniversitydoes notdiscriminateon thebasisofrace, age, color, disability, religion, gender, nationality, marital status, sexualorientation, orethnicorigin intheadministration ofits educationalpolicies, admissionspolicies, scholarshipand loanprograms, athletic,orotheruniversity- administeredprograms. MisericordiaUniversitycomplies with theFamilyEducationRightsandPrivacyActof 1974as amended. AcopyoftheActisavailableforinspection intheVicePresidentofAcademic Affairs Office. Theuniversitydoes notdiscriminateonthebasisofdisabilityin itshiringoremploymentpractices. This noticeisprovidedasrequiredbytheAmericans withDisabilities Actof 1990andSection504of the RehabilitationActof 1973. Mission Statement MisericordiaUniversityis aCatholic, liberalarts-based,co-educationaluniversity. It wasfounded in 1924and itis sponsoredbytheReligious Sisters ofMercy. Theuniversityoffersboth undergraduate and graduateprograms. In 1978, theboardoftrusteesapprovedamission statementthatdescribesthe natureandpurposeoftheuniversity (formerlyCollegeMisericordia), andin 1994itwasrevised as follows: MisericordiaUniversity,aco-educationalCatholicuniversity sponsoredbytheInstituteofthe SistersofMercyoftheAmericas,iscommittedtoprovidingqualityeducationtoitsstudentsand toshapingitseducationalprogramsandpoliciestoexpressthefoundingSisters' valuesand attitudesofmercy, service,justice,andhospitality. Theuniversitywelcomes individualsofall faiths. Theacademicdevelopmentofeach studentattheundergraduatelevel isensuredbythe university'scommitmenttoprovidealearningexperiencewhichcultivates higher-orderthinking skills throughthe integration ofliberal artsandprofessional studies. Toemphasizeacademic excellenceandtodevelopcritical thinking,all undergraduatecurriculaprovideacommon liberal artsbase, theobjectivesofwhich are furtherdeveloped inthe students' majorareasofstudy. The students' educationalprogramspreparethem forproductivecareersandcontinuedpersonaland professionalgrowth. Graduateprogramsat MisericordiaUniversityemphasize intellectualdiscourseand focused academic growth. Thecornerstoneofeachprogramisinstruction andpracticein methodsof critical thinking whichpromoteresearch andenhancedprofessionalexpertise. 6 AboutMisericordiaUniversity Aspartofitscomprehensiveeducational program, the university iscommitted toproviding a widerangeofspiritual, physical, recreational, social, andcultural activities m which all member! oftheuniversitycommunitycan participate. MisericordiaUniversityfostersacooperativeenvironment in which students, faculty, and stall demonstratepersonalconcern foreach individual asa valued memberofthe university community. Diversity Statement Misericordia Universityrecognizesthe importanceofliving the mission in ourwords and ourdeeds, demonstrating mercy, service,justice, andhospitality, and supporting the ideals ofa democratic society. Therefore, wearededicated topromotingadiversecommunity in an atmosphere ofmutual respect and appreciationofdifference. Webelieve, asmembers ofademocratic society, that individualshavenotonly theright to livetheir livesaccording totheirown values andbeliefs,butalsotheobligation torespectthe rightofothers to dothesame. Webelieveallpeopleshouldbetreated withcivility,deservingtobeheard withoutdemeaning judgmentsofothers. Webelieve, asaneducationalcommunity, thatwehavethe responsibility to learn abouteach otherin ordertobenefitfromourdiversepopulation. Webelieveourdemonstration ofindividual integrityandmutual respect setsastandard forthe communityandexemplifiesabroadercommitmenttohuman understandingand service. Accreditations MisericordiaUniversitywascharteredbytheCommonwealth ofPennsylvaniaonJanuary 31,1927. and isempoweredtograntthefollowingdegrees: DoctorofOccupationalTherapy DoctorofPhysical Therapy MasterofBusiness Administration MasterofScience MasterofScienceinNursing MasterofSciencein OccupationalTherapy MasterofSciencein PhysicalTherapy MasterofSciencein Physician Assistant Studies MasterofSciencein Speech-Language Pathology BachelorofArts BachelorofScience BachelorofSciencein Nursing BachelorofSocialWork AssociateofApplied Sciences MisericordiaUniversityis regionallyaccreditedbytheMiddle StatesCommission on Higher Education, 3624Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, (267)284-5000. AboutMisericordiaUniversity / 1 The university isalsoofficially recognized bythe followingaccreditingagencies: AccreditationCouncil forOccupationalTherapy Education, 4720Montgomery Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814-3425, (301)652-661 Commission on Accreditation in Physical TherapyEducation, American Physical Therapy Association, 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA22314, (800)999-2782 Commission on Accreditation ofAllied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), 1361 Park St., Clearwater, FL33756, (727) 210-2350 Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, OneDuPontCircle, NW, Suite 350, Washington, DC 20036-1120, (202) 887-6791 CouncilonAcademic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA), American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200Research Boulvard,#310, MD Rockville, 20850,(301)897-5700 Councilon Social WorkEducation, 1725 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA22314, (703)683-8080 International Assembly forCollegiateBusiness Education, (IACBE), POBox 3960, Olathe, KS 66063,(913)631-3009 PennsylvaniaDepartmentofEducation, 333 MarketSt., Harrisburg, PA 17126, (717)783-6788 TheJointReviewCommitteon EducationalPrograms inNuclearMedicineTechnology, 2000 W. Danforth Rd., Ste. 130,#203, Edmond, OK73003, (405) 285-0546 TheJointReviewCommitteeonEducation in Radiologic Technology, 20N. WackerDrive, Suite2850, Chicago, IL60606-3182, (312)704-5300 MisericordiaUniversityhas legalpermission fromthe PennsylvaniaStateBoardofNurseExaminersto operateaschool ofnursing in theCommonwealthofPennsylvania. Variousotherstateeducation departmentsalsorecognizetheuniversity's academic programs. The ARC-PAhas grantedAccreditation - Provisional totheMisericordiaUniversity Masterof ScienceinPhysicianAssistantStudies, sponsoredby MisericordiaUniversity. Accreditation - Provisional isanaccreditation status. The status indicates thattheplansandresourceallocation forthe proposedprogram appeartodemonstratetheprogram's abilitytomeetthe ARC-PA Standards, iffully implemented asplanned. Accreditation - Provisionaldoes notensureany subsequentaccreditation status and is limited tonomorethan three years foranyprogram. MisericordiaUniversitydoes notdiscriminateon thebasisofsex in admission tooremploymentin its education programs oractivities. Inquiriesconcerningtheapplication ofTitle IX and its implementing regulations maybereferredtoourTitle IXcoordinator, PamelaParsnik. Thecoordinatorcanbe reached at301 Lake Street, Dallas, PA 18612, (570)674-6310, [email protected]. Contacts forMore Information FormoreinformationonparticularaspectsofMisericordiaUniversity, contactthepeople listedbelow at (570)674-6400(toll-freeat 866-262-6363)between 8:30am and4:30pm. Otheruniversity personnel are listed in theuniversitydirectory section ofthiscatalog. Addressall mail forfacultyand administration to: MisericordiaUniversity, 301 Lake Street, Dallas, PA 18612-1090. AcademicAffairs Dr.MariP. King, VicePresidentofAcademicAffairs UndergraduateAdmissions JaneDessoye,ExecutiveDirectorofEnrollmentManagement Admissions Glenn Bozinski,DirectorofAdmissions CenterforAdultand BarbaraLeggat,Director, CenterforAdultandContinuingEducation ContinuingEducation O AboutMisericordiaUniversity