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UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 2020 - 2021
Undergraduate Catalog2020 - 2021An undergraduate catalog is published every year by the Millersville University Council ofTrustees. This publication is announcement for the 2020-2021 academic year. The catalog is forinformational purposes only and does not constitute a contract. The provisions of this catalog arenot intended to create any substantive rights beyond those created by the laws and constitutionsof the United States and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and are not intended to create, inand of themselves, any cause of action against Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education,the Board of Governors, the Chancellor, an individual President or University, or any other officer,agency, agent or employee of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education.Information contained herein was current at time of publication. Courses and programs may berevised; faculty lists and other information are subject to change without notice; course frequencyis dependent on faculty availability. Not all courses are necessarily offered each session of eachyear. Individual departments should be consulted for the most current information.A Member of Pennsylvania’sState System of Higher EducationP.O. Box 1002Millersville, PA 17551-0302www.millersville.edu
2TABLE OF CONTENTSUNIVERSITY CALENDAR 2020-2021.5AN INTRODUCTION TO MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY.7History. 7Mission. 7Curriculum and Programs. 7Accreditation. 8The Carnegie Foundation. 8The Student Body. 8ADMISSION TO MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY.10General Admission Policies for All Applicantsto Undergraduate Degree Programs. 10Special Admissions Programs for Degree-Seeking Applicants. 11Nondegree Students Applying for Degree-Seeking Status. 13Adult and Nontraditional Students. 13Special Admission Students. 13Advanced Standing. 15EXPENSES AND FINANCIAL AID.16UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS.22Scholarships - Academic. 22Scholarships - Athletic. 38University Awards. 43ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS.50The Baccalaureate Curriculum. 50Proficiency Requirements. 50The General Education Program. 50General Education Structure (minimum 48 credits). 51The Major Program. 53The Associate Degree Curriculum. 53Other Curricular Policies. 53SPECIAL ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES.54Honors College and Departmental Honors. 54On-Campus Academic Opportunities. 55Off-Campus Academic Opportunities. 56Special Events. 59Special Funds. 59ACADEMIC POLICIES.62Special Information Related to COVID-19 . 63Grading Policies. 64Academic Standards, Probation, Dismissal and Appeal . 66Semester Credit-Load Policies. 67Leaving Millersville University. 68Other Academic Policies. 68CAMPUS LIFE.72Services for Students. 72Student Housing. 75Student Involvement. 76Special Educational Facilities. 78Student Policies. 80MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY 2020 - 2021
3UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS.84Baccalaureate Degrees. 84Associate Degree. 87Minors and Options. 87Sub-baccalaureate Certificate Program. 89GRADUATE PROGRAMS.90Master’s Degrees. 90Doctoral Degrees. 91Post-Baccalaureate and Post-Master’s Certification and Certificate Programs. 91UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS OF STUDY.92Accounting. 92Actuarial Science. 92Advanced Manufacturing Technology. 92African-American Studies. 92Allied Health Technology. 94Anthropology. 94Applied Engineering, Safety & Technology. 94Army: Military Science (ROTC). 103Art & Design. 104Automation & Intelligent Robotics Engineering Technology. 114Biochemistry. 115Biology. 115Biotechnology. 127Broadcasting. 127Business Administration. 127Chemistry. 134Clinical Laboratory Science. 138Communication & Theatre. 138Computer-Aided Drafting & Design Technology. 144Computer Science. 144Construction Management. 148Construction Technology. 148Control Systems Technology. 148Criminology, Sociology/Anthropology. 148Early, Middle & Exceptional Education. 153Earth Sciences. 160Economics. 168Educational Foundations. 171Engineering. 174Engineering Instrumentation Automation. 174Engineering Technology. 174English. 174Entertainment Technology. 185Entrepreneurship Minor. 185Environmental Hazards and Emergency Management. 187Environmental Studies. 189Finance. 192First Year Inquiry Seminar. 192Foreign Languages. 192French. 192Geography. 193Geology. 197German. 197Gerontology. 197Government and Political Affairs. 197Graphic Communication Technology. 200Graphic and Interactive Design. 200MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY 2020 - 2021
4History. 200Honors College. 206Humanities. 208International Studies. 208Internship. 209Language and Culture Studies. 209Latina(o) Studies. 220Management. 221Manufacturing Engineering Technology. 221Marine Biology. 222Marketing. 222Mathematics. 222Media and Broadcasting. 229Medical Laboratory Science. 229Medicine. 229Meteorology. 229Molecular Biology. 229Multidisciplinary Studies. 229Music. 230Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology. 237Nanotechnology. 237Nuclear Medicine Technology. 238Nursing. 238Occupational Safety and Environmental Health. 239Ocean Sciences and Coastal Studies. 239Philosophy. 239Physics. 242Political Science. 246Polymer Chemistry. 246Pre-Athletic Training. 247Pre-Law. 247Pre-Medicine. 247Pre-Optometry. 247Pre-Podiatry. 247Psychology. 247Public Relations. 252Respiratory Therapy. 252Robotics and Control Systems Technology. 252Secondary Education. 252Social Sciences. 252Social Studies. 253Social Work. 253Spanish. 257Sports Medicine. 257Statistics. 257Technology and Engineering Education. 257Theatre. 257Univ 103. 257Wellness & Sport Sciences. 257Women’s and Gender Studies. 260DIRECTORY.264Governing Boards. 264Administration. 265Administrative Staff. 268Faculty. 268Regular Part-Time Faculty. 277Clinical Faculty. 277Faculty and Administrative Emeriti. 278MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY 2020 - 2021
5UNIVERSITY CALENDAR 2020 - 2021FALL TERM 2020THUAUG 20FRIAUG 21 Orientation for first-time-in-college residential students beginsOrientation for first-time-in-college commuting students beginsSUNAUG 23 Orientation for first-time-in-college students endsMONAUG 24 Fall classes beginMONSEP 07Holiday (no classes)FRISEP 18Marauder Family WeekendSATSEP 19Marauder Family WeekendFRIOCT 09Fall recess begins after last classWEDOCT 14Fall recess ends at 7:00 a.m.FRIOCT 23Homecoming WeekendSATOCT 24Homecoming WeekendTUENOV 24Thanksgiving recess begins after last classMONNOV 30Thanksgiving recess ends at 7:00 a.m.MONDEC 07Last day of classesTUEDEC 08Through Evaluation period (special class schedule)SATDEC 12SUNDEC 13Commencement; End of Fall TermWINTER TERM 2021 (5 weeks)MONDEC 14Winter classes beginSUNJAN 17Winter classes end after last final examinationMONJAN 18Holiday (no classes)SPRING TERM 2021TUEJAN 19 Spring classes beginMONMAR 08 Spring recess begins at 7:00 a.m.MONMAR 15 Spring recess ends at 7:00 a.m.MONMAY 03Last day of classesTUEMAY 04Through Evaluation period (special class schedule)FRIMAY 07FRIMAY 07Graduate Studies CommencementSATMAY 08Spring Baccalaureate Commencement; End of Spring TermSUMMER 1 TERM 2021 (4 weeks)MONMAY 10Summer 1 classe
Millersville University offers 68 bachelor’s degree programs and one associate degree program in art, business, education, humanities, social sciences, mathematics and sciences, most of which offer many options and choices to students. All Millersville undergraduate
