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2001-2002 Graduate School Catalog

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Accreditations of Graduate Programs

The Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools accredits The University of Scranton. In addition, The Graduate School is the only graduate school in Northeastern Pennsylvania to be accredited by all the following professional associations. The Graduate Program areas and associated accreditations are:

Master of Science degrees in Education and School Counseling

Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)

Master of Health Administration degree

Accrediting Commission on Education for Health Services Administration (ACEHSA)

Master of Science degrees in Community Counseling and School Counseling

Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)

Master of Science degree in Rehabilitation Counseling

Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE)

Master of Business Administration degree

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)

Master of Science degree in Nursing

National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs

Master of Physical Therapy degree

Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education/APTA

Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy

Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)

A COMMUNITY OF SCHOLARS A CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE

The Graduate School 2001/2002 Catalog

August 2001

The Graduate School The University of Scranton

800 Linden Street Scranton, Pennsylvania 18510-4632

Phone 570-941-7600 or 1-800-366-GRAD FAX 570-941-5995

STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP This graduate catalog is owned and controlled by The University of Scranton, Scranton, Pennsylvania 18510-4632. Officers of the University are: Rev. Joseph M. McShane, S.J., President; Abigail Byman, University Secretary and General Counsel; David C. Christiansen, Treasurer; Beth E. Barnett, Ed.D., Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs; Virginia C. Schwalm, Ph.D., Interim Vice President for Student Affairs; Rev. Thomas D. Masterson, S.J., Vice President for University Ministries and University Chaplain; Paul J. Strunk, Vice President for Institutional Advancement; Marie A. George, Vice President for Planning and Institutional Research.

Corporate Title: University of Scranton

THE MISSION STATEMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON

Historical Prologue: A comprehensive, co-educational institution, The University of Scranton is by tradition,

choice and heartfelt commitment, a Catholic and Jesuit university. Founded in 1888 as Saint Thomas College by the Most Reverend William G. O'Hara, D.D., the first bishop of Scranton, it achieved university status in 1938, and was entrusted to the care of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) in 1942.

The Mission of the University: The University of Scranton is a community of scholars whose ministry of education is

informed by the vision of life contained in both the Gospels and the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius Loyola. The University is therefore dedicated to freedom of inquiry, the pursuit of wisdom, integrity and truth, and the personal growth and development of all who share in its life and ministry.

The Character of the University: As a Catholic university, The University of Scranton sees in the teaching and example of

Jesus Christ the primary source for the values and attitudes that imbue the culture of its campus. Thus, it seeks to communicate the fullness of the Catholic intellectual tradition to its students in a systematic way. Moreover, in the ecumenical spirit that it has manifested since its founding, the University invites faculty, staff and students from other religious traditions to share in its mission.

As a Jesuit university, The University of Scranton provides its students with a nurturing environment in which a value-laden curriculum challenges them to develop:

? a commitment to the value system contained in the Gospels, ? a principled respect for the dignity of the human person, ? a devotion to justice, ? a dedication to the service of the poor, ? a love of truth and a restless passion for learning. Convinced that the search for truth necessarily involves the search for God, the University also provides its students with opportunities for worship and spiritual development, and for the academic study of theology, religion and religious experience.

As a university dedicated to education in the liberal arts, The University of Scranton requires that all of its students complete a rigorous curriculum designed to foster the development of their analytical and critical abilities. Thus, the core curriculum of the University seeks to impart to students a knowledge of scientific principles, methods and skills, an appreciation of literary and artistic expression, an awareness of historical perspectives, and an understanding of religious, philosophical and moral values.

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As an urban American university, The University of Scranton is dedicated to educating "men and women for others" from a wide variety of backgrounds whose lives and talents will enrich the life of the human family. The University is committed to enrolling a culturally and racially diverse student body from all areas of the country and the world. In fulfillment of its mission, the University further seeks to attract faculty members from richly diverse backgrounds who share its commitments to excellence in teaching and research, to "cura personalis" (a loving concern for students), and to the incarnation vision of human life that informs its ministry.

As a comprehensive university, The University of Scranton offers certificate and degree programs on both the undergraduate (associate and baccalaureate) and graduate (master's) levels to traditional and non-traditional students. Moreover, in order to prepare them for careers in a variety of fields, the University offers its students a wide range of professional and pre-professional programs of study.

As the oldest and largest university in Northeastern Pennsylvania, The University of Scranton is firmly committed to serving the people of the region. This commitment is manifested in a special way through the University's dedication to the education of future leaders for the area's professional, political, religious, cultural and business communities.

Throughout its history, the University has been distinguished by its commitments to liberal arts education, excellence in teaching and the quality of care that it lavishes on its students. As it moves into the new millennium, the University reaffirms its commitment to these qualities and invites venturesome scholars and students to join in its mission in the service of wisdom, integrity and truth.

MEMBERSHIPS OF THE UNIVERSITY

AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences American Association of Colleges of Nursing American Association of Colleges

for Teacher Education American Association of Collegiate

Registrars and Admissions Officers American Association of Higher Education American Council on Education AMIDEAST-America-Mideast Educational &

Training Services, Inc. Association of American Colleges Association of Catholic Colleges and

Universities Association for Computing Machinery Association for Gerontology in Higher

Education Association of Governing Boards of

Universities and Colleges Association of Jesuit Colleges and

Universities Association of University Programs in Health

Administration Commission for Independent Colleges and

Universities Council of Undergraduate Programs in

Psychology

Council on Undergraduate Research Institute for Electrical and Electronic

Engineers International Federation of Catholic

Universities Mid-Atlantic Regional Nursing Association NAGAP-National Association of Graduate

Admissions Professionals NAFSA-Association of International

Educators National Association of Boards of Examiners

of Nursing Home Administrators National Association of Independent Colleges

and Universities National Catholic Education Association National League for Nursing Northeastern Pennsylvania Independent

Colleges Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and

Universities Pennsylvania Health Care Association Pennsylvania Higher Education Nursing

Schools Pennsylvania State Board of Examiners of

Nursing Home Administrators Society for College and University Planning Tuition Exchange Program

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To the Prospective Graduate Student:

Pursuing graduate studies can be a very rewarding experience, It requires a commitment from you, the graduate student, and from the university you attend. The University of Scranton is committed to providing quality graduate education, and its Graduate School offers programs that concentrate on the development of human potential. Our renowned faculty, along with state-of-the-art technology and an extensive library, will challenge your interests and provide the intellectual basis for you to succeed in your efforts.

We are sure that you will be pleased with the educational environment at The University of Scranton. Realizing that many questions can arise as you consider this most important step in developing your career opportunities, we invite you to contact, directly, the department housing your prospective program or contact The Graduate School (570-941-7600) in order to obtain further information.

Rose Sebastianelli Acting Dean of The Graduate School and Director of Research

Table of Contents

Page Accreditations ..............................................................................................Inside Front Cover Calendar for 2001-2002..........................................................................................................6 General Information ..............................................................................................................8 Admission and Registration ..................................................................................................11 Academic Regulations ..........................................................................................................17 Resources ..............................................................................................................................23 Tuition and Fees....................................................................................................................28 Education..............................................................................................................................29 Health Administration and Human Resources ......................................................................52 Community Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, School Counseling ..............................68 Business Administration ........................................................................................................88 English ................................................................................................................................103 History ................................................................................................................................108 Chemistry, Biochemistry, Clinical Chemistry ......................................................................112 Software Engineering ..........................................................................................................119 Physical Therapy ................................................................................................................123 Theology ............................................................................................................................124 Nursing ..............................................................................................................................128 Occupational Therapy ........................................................................................................145 University Administration ..................................................................................................146 Index ................................................................................................................................148

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