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1 York College OF PENNSYLVANIA College Catalog 2009-201 Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2010 with funding from Lyrasis IVIembers and Sloan Foundation http://www.archive.org/details/yorkcollegeofpenv55york 1 H York College ^^^r OF PENNSYLVANIA A COEDUCATIONAL COLLEGE GRANTING ASSOCIATE, BACCALAUREATE AND MASTER'S DEGREES GENERALCATALOG 2009-2011 Volume LV Published by York College of Pennsylvania York, Pennsylvania 17403-3651 ACCREDITATION AND MEMBERSHIP Accredited by: The Commission on HigherEducation,Middle StatesAssociationof Colleges and Schools 3624 Market Street.Philadelphia,PA 19104 (215) 662-5606 Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Council onAccreditation,National Recreation and ParkAssociation Commission onAccreditation ofAllied Health Education Programs Committee onAccreditation forRespiratory Care AssociationofCollegiate Business Schools andPrograms Accreditation BoardforEngineering andTechnology (Mechanical Engineering ComputerScience) Council onAccreditation ofNurseAnesthesiaEducational Program Approved by: The PennsylvaniaDepartmentofEducation The Pennsylvania State BoardofNursing DepartmentofEducation forTrainingVeterans PennsylvaniaBoardofLicensure forNursing HomeAdministrators (NHA) Membership in: AmericanAssociation ofColleges ofNursing AmericanAssociation ofCollegiateRegistrars andAdmissions Officers American College Public RelationsAssociation American HealthCareAssociation Association ofAmerican Colleges Association ofIndependentColleges and Universities ofPennsylvania College and University Public RelationsAssociation ofPennsylvania College Entrance Examination Board Council fortheAdvancement and SupportofEducation Council ofIndependentColleges FieldInstitute forTechnologyin Nursing Education MiddleAtlanticAssociationofSchools ofBusiness Marine ScienceConsortium NationalAssociation ofIndependentColleges and Universities NationalAssociation ofCollegeAdmissions Counselors National Commission onAccrediting,Inc. National League forNursing National Recreation and ParksAssociation NortheastAssociation ofPre-LawAdvisors PennsylvaniaAssociationofAdministration ofJustice Education PennsylvaniaAssociation ofCollegeAdmissionsCounselors PennsylvaniaAssociation ofGraduate Schools PennsylvaniaHealth CareAssociation Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society National Association ofStudent PersonnelAdministrators Potomac ChesapeakeAssociation ofCollegeAdmissionsCounselors CORRESPONDENCE DIRECTORY -":2ajtKK3?Ak??rL-u..".-, College Policy Dr. GeorgeW.Waldner,President Academic Matters Dr.WilliamT. Bogart,Dean ofAcademicAffairs Admissions Mrs. Nancy C. Spataro,DirectorofAdmissions AlumniAffairs Mr. Bruce Wall.DirectorofAlumniAffairs General College Information Ms. Mary Dolheimer,AssistantDean ofCollege Advancement Business Matters Mr. C. Matthew Smith.Dean ofBusinessAffairs Charitable Gifts Mr. Dan Helvvig.Dean ofCollegeAdvancement Scholarships. StudentAid Mr. Calvin H.Williams,FinancialAidOfficer StudentAffairs Mr.Joseph F. Merkle,Dean ofStudentAffairs Transcripts/Academic Records Mrs. DebraL. Shimmel.Recorder The addressforallofthepersons listedabove is: YorkCollege ofPennsylvania York,Pennsylvania 17403-3651 Telephone: (717) 846-7788 OR visit ourwebsite @ www.ycp.edu Visitors: York College welcomes visitors. Office hours during the academic year (Septemberthrough Spring Commencement) are 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. During thesummermostofficescloseat 11:30a.m.onFriday.Thereceptiondeskisopenfrom 9a.m.-l p.m.Saturdays.Pleaserequestappointments withtheDirectorofAdmissions well in advance. Rules: Students are governedbythe rules,regulations,andprovisions includedinthis publication.The College reserves the rightto withdraw ormodify any course. The General Catalog ofYork College presents essential information on institutional purposes, programs, faculty, extracurricular activities, facilities, and costs. It is designedto assistprospective students in deciding whetherYork is the right place for them to pursue their educational goals and to provide a ready reference for enrolled students. Althoughthiscatalogwaspreparedonthebasisofthebestinformationavailableatthe timeofpublication theCollegereservestherighttochangeanyprovisions regulations . , orrequirements set forth within,withoutnotice orobligation. York College of Pennsylvania does not discriminate because of race, color, religiouscreed,ancestry,nationalorigin,gender,disabilitiesorageinemployment procedures orin recruitmentandacceptance ofstudents. R3 York College ^^^r OF PENNSYLVANIA CONTENTS MESSAGE FROM GEORGE W. WALDNER, PRESIDENT 5 INSTITUTIONAL OVERVIEW, HERITAGE, MISSION, AND GOALS 6 LOCATION 12 FACILITIES 13 STUDENT LIFE 16 ADMISSIONS AND FINANCES 26 ACADEMIC AFFAIRS INFORMATION 46 PROGRAMS OF STUDY 70 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 319 ROSTERS 474 CALENDARS 511 INDEX 513 A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT YorkCollegeofPennsylvaniaisacommunityoflearnersandlearning,whosemembers share the common bond ofactive participation in academic and campus life.AtYork, we believe the collegiate experience at its best is acomprehensive process ofholistic personal development,which prepares graduates forproductiveroles in society,while facilitating theirgrowth as individuals andlifelong learners.The hallmarkoftheYork experience is excellence inprofessional preparation. York is a venerable educational institution, tracing its heritage back to the early years ofthe American republic. Throughout its long history, York's commitment has beentoprovide high-quality,affordable educational programs thatprepare leaders for meaningful professional roles in, business, government,healthcare, industry, science, social service,and the arts. York College has achieved recognition in the Middle Atlantic region and at the national level for excellence in its academic programs and for its commitment to affordability. As a relatively large college (more than 4,600 full-time students), York represents a "golden mean" in higher education, combining the broad academic resources and extra-curricular opportunities of a fine university with the community spiritandpersonal attention ofasmallcollege. IhopeyourexperienceatYorkCollegeisafulfillingone.Weofthefacultyandstaff areready tohelpyou attainyouracademic goals andplan forasuccessfulfuture. GeorgeW.Waldner,President Introduction INSTITUTIONAL OVERVIEW, HERITAGE, MISSION, AND GOALS OVERVIEW York College of Pennsylvania is a private-sector, independent institution of higher education, which focuses on offering baccalaureate degree programs in the arts and sciences, as well as professional programs. Students may also enroll in programs leadingtothe associatedegree andthe master's degreein selectedprofessional fields. The College draws its 4,600 full-time undergraduate and 800 part-time and graduate students from some 30 states and 15 foreign countries. Typically, 45% of York's freshmen hail from Pennsylvania, 20% from Maryland, 15% from each ofthe states ofNew Jersey and NewYork, and strong contingents fromVirginia. Delaware, Connecticut,andotherstates. The College occupies a 190-acre, park-like, suburban campus, in the rolling hills ofthe southcentral partofthe state.Yorkisaneconomicallyvibrantarea,with asolid industrialbaseaswellasproductiveserviceandagriculturalcenters.Closetotheheart of "Pennsylvania Dutch" country and the spectacular Susquehanna River recreation area, York is one hour from Baltimore, two hours from Philadelphia or Washington, D.C.,andfourhoursfromNewYorkCity,Pittsburgh,orRichmond.Nearly halfofits undergraduatestudentsreside incollegehousing;otherscommutefromtheirhomesor live in rental housing in the vicinity ofthe campus. York College envisions itself as a center of affordable academic excellence, and has consistently received favorable regional and national recognition forits success in offering aprogramofhigh quality atatuition rate substantially lowerthan institutions of similar type, scope, and distinction. York's effective control oftuition costs stems from its dedication to efficiency and from the long-term, generous support of the Collegeby itsfriends intheYorkcommunityand itsalumni.This supporthasprovided bothsuperiorphysicalfacilitiesandpermanentendowmentresources sufficienttofund institutional scholarships and financial aid for needy students. York uses this fiscal strength inturntoprovideakindof"scholarship"toeachofits students,intheformof relatively modestcharges fortuition andcampus housing. YorkCollege is accreditedby the Commission on HigherEducation ofthe Middle States Association ofColleges and Schools, and has specialized accreditation for its business, engineering, nursing, allied health, and recreation programs. Certification programs in education have been approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Institutional Profile, Mission, and Goals HERITAGE York College of Pennsylvania traces its institutional lineage to the York County Academy, which received its charter from the General Assembly of Pennsylvania on September 20, 1787, for the purpose of offering courses of instruction in "the learned and foreign languages, English, mathematics, and other useful branches of literature." The Reverends JohnAndrews and John Campbell ofSt. John's Episcopal Church played leading roles in theAcademy's establishment andthe early years ofits operation.Forwelloveracentury theYorkCountyAcademy functionedas acenterof classical studies andthe fine arts,educatingthousandsofpersons whobecame leaders in local and national affairs as well as in the professions ofeducation, medicine, and law. In1929,theAcademymergedwiththeYorkCollegiateInstitute,anondenominational sister institution that had been founded in 1873 by Samuel Small, a prominent businessmanandphilanthropist. In 1941 thetrusteesacceptedtherecommendationof , the Institute's president.Dr. LesterF.Johnson,thatthe charterbe amendedto provide for a two-year program at the junior college level. The new institution adopted the name York Junior College and appointed Dr. Johnson as its first president. In the 1950s, the Junior College outgrew its physical facilities in the center of downtown York, and its academic capabilities advanced beyond the boundaries of a tv/o-year program. Through the generosity ofthe trustees and other community leaders, a 57- acresiteforanewcampuswasacquiredandfundraisingbegantoconstructanentirely new and larger complex of campus buildings. In October of 1965, the new campus was dedicated, with words of commendation from then-Governor Scranton that the splendid new buildings testified to "private support and self-help at the local level." The nevk' facilities, along with yet another successful capital campaign, also made feasible the extension ofthe curriculum to a full bachelor's degree program in 1968, leading once again to a change in the institution's name,this time toYork College of Pennsylvania. In the last forty-one years the College has continued its advancement as a center forlearning,scholarship,public service,andculturalaffairs.Curricularresourceshave grown notably,providing increasingly diverse andsophisticatededucational offerings thatcompare favorably withthoseofmanyuniversities.Campusacreage andfacilities haveexpandeddramatically.Totalenrollmentnowexceeds5,000,withstudentscoming from a widening geographic sphere. Yet, the full-time undergraduate enrollment of about 4,600 students,the emphasis on teaching excellence, and the increasingly high proportion of students residing on campus permit the preservation of the personal collegiateatmospherethathascharacterizedtheYorkeducationalexperienceformore than twohundredyears. 8 introduction MISSION OF THE COLLEGE To make available, at the baccalaureate and associate degree levels, high-quality academic programs,which include general education components appropriate forthe program's degree level and which cover a broad range ofmajors in professional and careerfields as well asthe arts and sciences; To offercarefully selected master's degree programs, whichreflecttheenrollment emphasesofthe undergraduatecurriculumandtheprofessional developmentneedsof theregion; Tocreateateachingandlearningenvironmentcharacterizedbyindividualattention to students, high-quality classroom instruction, thoughtful application of relevant technology, encouragement of lifelong learning, attention to critical thinking skills, and strictadherence toprinciples ofacademic honesty; ToprovideYorkCollege'seducationalprogramswithasuperiordegreeofefficiency, inorderto maintainthe lowestfeasible costs for students; To attract applications from students from a variety of social, economic, and geographic backgrounds, playing a special role in addressing the higher education aspirations ofthe peopleofYorkCounty; Toenroll principallystudentswhoseacademicpreparationplacestheminthebroad middletoabove-averagerangeofapplicantsfortheirintendeddegreeprograms,while remaining open to accepting some students who have demonstrated the capacity and motivation to succeed, even though they have not yet fully achieved their academic potential; To provide educational opportunities fortraditional-age, adult,full-time, and part- time students; To facilitate the holistic development of students who devote full-time to their collegiateexperience throughtheiractive participation incampus life; Tobuildandsustain astimulatingcampus communitythatengages student interest and involvement in cultural,spiritual, sports,andrecreationalprograms; To provide appropriate enrichment activities forpart-time andadult learners; and Toplace atthe serviceofthecommunitytotheextentfeasibletheCollege'shuman andcultural resources andeducational facilities.