Accreditation
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania is accredited by the
Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of
Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pa., 19104,
215-662-5606. The Commission on Higher Education is an
institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of
Education and the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary
Accreditation.
Other University accreditations and program approvals include:
the Bachelor of Science in Nursing by the National League for
Nursing, the Bachelor of Science in Nutrition CP by the American
Dietetic Association, the Master of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling
by the Council on Rehabilitation Education, the Master of Arts in
Counseling, School Counseling and Student Personnel Services
programs, by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related
Educational Programs, the Master of Arts in Speech-Language
Pathology by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association,
the Bachelor of Science in Social Work by the Council on Social Work
Education, the Bachelor of Arts in Music by the National Association
of Schools of Music, and the Associate Degree in General Business
Administration and Baccalaureate Degree in Business Administration
with concentrations in Accounting, Comprehensive Business
Administration, Financial Services, and Marketing by the Association
of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs. Teacher Education
programs are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of
Teacher Education. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is
approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing, and the Teacher
Education programs are approved by the Pennsylvania Department of
Education.
Mission Statement
The mission of Graduate Studies at Edinboro University is to
maintain and enhance high-quality education, leading to regional
preeminence and national recognition, by engaging faculty and
students in scholarship and creativity and by focusing on professional
development, personal growth and benefit that will enable them to
work and function in a multicultural world.
Vision Statement
The vision of Graduate Studies at Edinboro University is to
promote an environment in which
Graduate education is respected as distinct from undergraduate
education with resources, expectations, and outcomes based on
that distinction.
Differences in ideas, perspectives, approaches and backgrounds
are welcome with the highest standards of scholarship,
application, and practice pursued and demonstrated by all faculty
and students.
Questions are asked and answered because they are part of the
climate of inquiry, not part of the pursuit of comfort or
convenience.
Truth, evidence, candor, and openness are expected from all.
Integrity and honesty are the bedrock of our enterprise.
Learning is the center and the defining characteristic of our
endeavors.
Understanding is recognized as the necessary requisite to skill
and performance, and understanding without the ability to
perform to the highest standards is recognized as insufficient.
Individually and collaboratively, faculty and students are active in
publishing, presenting, and otherwise sharing scholarly and
creative activities and service with the public.
Students, faculty, and administration are all accountable to hold
themselves and each other to the highest standards of
performance.
Quality is defined by the content of ideas, not the nature of
ideology.
Resources are allocated based on demonstrated merit and
potential through a collaborative data-based decision-making
process.
External linkages beneficial to the University community,
graduate education, and the public are pursued and established.
Technology is a tool that extends and enhances, not replaces, the
personalized context of teaching and learning.
Policy of Non-Discrimination and
Affirmative Action
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity
education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, national origin, sex and disability in its activities, programs or
employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX, Section 504
and the ADA. For information regarding civil rights or grievance
procedures, contact Dr. Richard Arnold, Associate to the President for
Equity and Special Programs, Title VI, Title IX, Section 504,
McNerney Hall, Edinboro, PA 16444 (814-732-2167).
For information or assistance regarding services, activities and
facilities that are accessible to and useable by persons with a disability,
contact Dr. Robert McConnell, Office for Students with Disabilities
(814-732-2462 V/TTY).
EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
2003-2005 GRADUATE CATALOGUE
OFFICE OF GRADUATE STUDIES (814) 732-2856 (Toll Free: 888-845-2890)
This catalogue contains requirements, regulations, facts, and
descriptions which are subject to change at any time. The University
specifically reserves the right and authority to alter and amend any and
all statements contained herein.
The educational policies and procedures are continually reviewed
and changed in keeping with the educational mission of the University.
Consequently, this document cannot be considered binding and is
intended to be used only as an informational guide. Students are
responsible for keeping informed of official policies and regulations and
for meeting all appropriate requirements. Current information is
available at the Office of Records and Registration and in other
appropriate offices.