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2020 2021ACADEMIC CATALOG
The provisions of The Franklin Pierce University Academic Catalog do not constitute a contract, expressor implied, between Franklin Pierce University and any applicant, student’s family, or faculty or staffmember. Franklin Pierce University reserves the right to change the policies, procedures, rules, regulations,and information in this Catalog at any time without prior notice. Changes will become effective at the timethe proper authorities so determine and the changes will apply to both prospective students and thosealready enrolled. This Catalog is a general information publication only regarding academic programs,policies and regulations, procedures, fees and charges, etc. Every effort has been made to assure accuracyat the time of publication. The University will include an addendum section in the back of this catalog forany changes in effect for the current academic year that were approved after the publication date.
ContentsMessage from the President . 4Catalog In Brief . 5Institutional Overview . 6Academic Calendars 2020–2021 . 10Admissions . 11Financial Information. 21Financial Aid—Online and Graduate Studies . 23Financial Aid—Traditional Undergraduate . 27University Policies . 35Academic Services and Programs . 42University Academic Policies . 48Undergraduate Academic Policies . 56General and Liberal Education and the PiercePromise . 63Graduate Academic Policies . 68Programs Offered at Franklin Pierce University . 72College of Business . 73Undergraduate Degree Programs. 74College Core Requirements . 75Accelerated Business Plus Programs . 75Accounting–Finance . 84Advertising . 89Business . 89Business Administration . 90Healthcare Administration . 90Management . 93Marketing . 96Public Relations . 98Sports and Recreation Management . 99Graduate Degree Programs .102Master of Science in Accounting .102Master of Business Administration .103Graduate Certificates .103College of Health and Natural Sciences .109Undergraduate Degree Programs.110Biology .110Chemistry .114Computer Information Technology .115Emergency Medical Services .115Environmental Science/Studies .118Health Sciences .125Mathematics.127Nutrition.128Public Health .128Sustainability Certificate .129Graduate Degree Programs .131Master of Physician Assistant Studies (M.P.A.S.). 131Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) . 135School of Nursing . 142Bachelor of Science for Nurses (B.S.N.) . 142Master’s Entry to Practice Nursing (MEPN) . 143Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) . 146Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.)/Master ofBusiness Administration (M.B.A.) DualDegree . 149College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences . 151Undergraduate Degree Programs . 152Anthropology . 152Communication. 155Criminal Justice . 157Digital Media Design . 160Documentary Studies Certificate . 162English . 1633Fine Arts . 166General Studies . 167Global Citizenship Certificate . 168Global Irish Studies Certificate . 169History . 169Human Services . 172Intelligence and Security Studies . 175Spanish . 176Music . 176Paralegal Program . 180Philosophy. 181Political Science . 181Psychology . 184Sociology . 188Sports Media . 188Women in Leadership Certificate . 190School of Education . 191Undergraduate Education Programs . 192Graduate Education Programs . 205Interdisciplinary Programs. 212Integrated Studies . 212Student-Designed (Interdisciplinary).214Course Descriptions . 214University Directory . 316Professors Emeriti . 326Board of Trustees . 327Catalogue Addenda & Errata . 326
Message from the PresidentDear Ravens,Welcome to the 2020-2021 academic year at Franklin Pierce University! Together, we continue to moveforward into your future, filled with curiosity and excitement about the journey ahead and committed todiscovering and developing your talents and passions.Whether you are a residential or commuter student at our Rindge campus, an online student working toearn a certificate or an Associates, Bachelors or Master’s degree, choose to study full-time or part-time, orare pursuing a Doctor of Physical Therapy or Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree at one of centersin Manchester or Lebanon, N.H. and Goodyear, Ariz., you have a place at Franklin Pierce University. Weare all an integral part of what makes Raven Nation so special.Here at Franklin Pierce, you have access to faculty and staff in the College of Business, College of Healthand Natural Sciences, and College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences who will meet you where you are, andhelp take you to places you never thought you’d go. We are here to help you acquire the knowledge,experiences, and self-confidence you need to reach your full potential. With 31 majors and 23 graduateprograms to choose from, we are confident you will find programs and classes that help you develop botha strong foundation in liberal arts and the essential professional skills that will propel you forward into ameaningful and rewarding career.This catalogue is designed to help you explore and plan your education. You will find comprehensiveinformation about degrees, courses, majors, minors, and certificates that can prepare you for the rich futurethat lies ahead. You will also find information about accelerated pathway programs in each College thatallow you to earn both your undergraduate and graduate degrees in four years, saving time, money andallowing you to begin your career sooner.Take advantage of everything – courses that introduce you to new ideas and disciplines, mentors andadvisers who help you overcome obstacles and reach your goals, and fieldwork and internships where youcan apply what you learn in the world beyond Franklin Pierce. Leave no stone unturned!We know our graduates will change jobs (and even careers) an average of nine times over the course of theirworking life. To be well-prepared to adapt to the changing needs of the workforce, I urge you to use youreducation to explore and build knowledge and skills that will serve you throughout your lifetime. Yourability to learn, apply these lessons, adapt to changes, and impact the world will be the ultimate measure ofthe value of your Franklin Pierce education.All my best wishes for your continued success,Kim Mooney ’83President
Catalog In BriefTo help individuals navigate the information landscape, Franklin Pierce University offers current andprospective members of the community this Catalog in Brief section with key academic policies andchanges.Academic Integrity Policy The Academic Integrity Policy has replaced the Plagiarism or Other Forms of Academic Dishonestysection.See full text hereGraduation and Commencement A new section that outlines the requirements for earning a degree from FPU and the requirements toparticipate in the May Commencement Ceremony.See full text hereIncomplete and In-Progress Grades Due dates for Incomplete and In-Progress grades have been adjusted. Please be sure to review thedifferent deadlines depending on if a course is offered during the semester or term.Reminder: For the Spring Semester 2019/2020, the due date for Incomplete and In-Progress gradeshas been extended to the end of Spring Semester 2020/2021.See full text hereInternships Clarification on when a student should register for their internship.See full text hereNew Undergraduate Programs and CoursesEducation Minor–see program hereGlobal Irish Studies Certificate–see program hereMathematical Modelling Minor–see program hereNutrition Minor–see program MK360MT102MT104Introduction to PharmacologyCommunity EducationLearning Theories for Professional EducatorLegal Issues in Professional EducationInternship in Education StudiesSenior Thesis in Education Studies (Literature Review)Education Studies Senior SeminarSecond-Year CompositionIrish Identity: Art and MusicMobile MarketingBasic College MathematicsContemporary Mathematics
New Graduate Programs and CoursesMaster of Business Administration in Accounting–see program hereMaster of Business Administration in Senior Care Management–see program hereMaster of Education in Leadership–see program hereMaster of Entry Program in Nursing–see program 621SOE625SOE627SOE651SOE699Contemporary Bio Psycho Social Issues for Seniors and their FamiliesQuality and Systems in Senior CarePayment Systems for SeniorsPhysical Agent ModalitiesFoundations in EducationLearning and Educational PracticeAuthentic LeadershipAction Research IAction Research IIAction Research IIIAction Research IV-CapstoneLegal Issues in K-12 EducationLegal Issues in Higher EducationFoundations in Curriculum and InstructionFoundations in Higher EducationIndependent StudyUniversal Design for LearningData Driven Decision MakingEducational LeadershipPrinciples and Practices of Student AffairsPracticum in Educational LeadershipInstitutional OverviewMission Statement . 6Vision Statement . 6University Diversity and Inclusivity Statement . 6History . 7Instructional Locations . 7Accreditation, Authorization, Affiliations, and Memberships . 8Mission StatementFranklin Pierce University delivers programs and educational experiences that develop essential intellectualand professional skills; promotes close community connections; and empowers our students to realize theirpotential through the intersection of highly personalized liberal learning, innovative engagement, andprofessional programming.Vision StatementFranklin Pierce University will be a leader in innovative teaching and experiential learning, having a positivesocial and economic impact on its communities. The University will establish a legacy for its unique abilityto support and prepare students to thrive as leaders and engaged members of society.University Diversity and Inclusivity StatementWe Believe: In the intrinsic worth of every person. In the value of diversity and inclusion.
That our differences---perspectives, experiences, backgrounds---strengthen our community.That Franklin Pierce University is a place where all are welcome.We Are Dedicated to: Embracing every person for who they are and who they wish to become. Addressing inequality and promoting equity. Fostering a culture of care, respect, and safety within and outside the University. Nurturing the self-discovery and self-worth of every student.HistoryWhile many New Hampshire-born men and women have achieved greatness, only one has attained thepinnacle of political leadership. From 1853 - 1857, Franklin Pierce proudly served as the 14th President ofthe United States.More than a century later, a visionary group set out to charter a college uniquely dedicated to preparing futureleaders. The name for such an institution was clear to all - Franklin Pierce. The College was chartered by theState Legislature on November 14, 1962.Franklin Pierce University was founded by Frank S. DiPietro who also served as the first president of theinstitution. Originally located in the center of the town of Rindge, the school began by sharing the town'slibrary and study facilities. In the institution's founding year, Frank DiPietro also bought the hilltop estateoverlooking Pearly Pond where the University's main undergraduate campus is located today.The first class of students enrolled in 1963. This inaugural class consisted of 97 students supported by ninefaculty and administrators. As the institution began to expand in size and reputation, Frank DiPietromaintained a vision that "only the small college can provide the intimate relationships between those wholearn and those who teach."In recognition of its place in higher education, Franklin Pierce College was formally recognized as aUniversity on July 1, 2007. The name change to Franklin Pierce University reflected the growth ofundergraduate opportunities at the Rindge campus, the addition of graduate-level degrees, including doctoralprograms, and the institution's expanding global reach. In 1965, the state legislature granted the collegestatutory authority to grant baccalaureate degrees. Since then, Franklin Pierce has grown in breadth anddepth of programming. Through the 1990s and early 21st century, Franklin Pierce increased itsundergraduate academic offerings. The University currently maintains three centers for graduate programs,located in Manchester and Lebanon, New Hampshire and Goodyear, Arizona.In 2019, the University completed a re-organization of academic affairs, and launched the College ofBusiness, the College of Health and Natural Sciences, and the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences.The new structure organizes academic programs by related graduate and undergraduate disciplines, andprioritizes seamless faculty connections and curricular pathways for our students. The Colleges giveprominence to our growing programs and help students and prospective students find their place and theirpassions at Franklin Pierce. We continue to prioritize advising and mentorship, internships and opportunitiesfor experiential learning that lead to job opportunities for our students.Instructional LocationsRindge Campus:40 University Drive, Rindge, NH 03461(603) 899-4000The original campus of the University is located in Rindge, the home of the traditional undergraduateresidential community of Franklin Pierce. The physical facilities of the Rindge campus include two modernclassroom buildings (including a laboratory facility), the Frank S. DiPietro Library,
The Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication, an amphitheater, an academic services center, a campuscenter, six residence halls, three apartment houses, four townhouse complexes, suites, an administrativeservices building, a field house, a boathouse, an air frame recreation complex and fitness center, state-of-theart intercollegiate athletic fields, a health center, a theatre, and administrative buildings.The University’s 1,200-acre campus provides a living laboratory for fieldwork in natural and environmentalsciences. Nestled between Mt. Monadnock and Pearly Pond, the Rindge campus features woods, wetlands,fields, ponds, trails, and gardens. Outdoor recreational opportunities abound: the Pearly Pond beach facilityis ideal for swimming, boating, fishing, and skating, and miles of trails are available for hiking, mountainbiking and cross country skiing. The Monadnock Region’s numerous lakes, streams, mountains andrecreational facilities offer four-season enjoyment as well.Lebanon Center:24 Airport Road, Suite 19, West Lebanon, NH 03784(603) 298-5549Franklin Pierce University at Lebanon, NH, is located only a few miles away from several major hospitalswhere hands-on clinical work and observations can easily be accomplished.Lebanon, NH, part of the Upper Valley, is the scene of great foliage, dozens of festivals and special events,from the Quechee Balloon Festival and Hanover Street Festival in the summertime, to the Christmas Revels,a highlight of the holiday season. Outdoor recreation is a popular aspect in the area with three ski resortswithin the area. Food enthusiasts can attend local farmers markets, sample original maple syrup, comfortfood and fine dining options around downtown or surrounding areas.Manchester Center:670 North Commercial Street, Suite 301, Manchester, NH 03101(603) 647-3500Franklin Pierce University at Manchester, NH is located at the Jefferson Mill building, which has beenawarded the Manchester Historic Preservation Award. Jefferson Mill is a 4-story brick mill building that wasconstructed right on the edge of the Merrimack River in 1886. Located on Commerci
pinnacle of political leadership. From 1853 - 1857, Franklin Pierce proudly served as the 14th President of the United States. More than a century later, a visionary group set out to charter a college uniquely dedicated to preparing future leaders. The name for such an institution was clear to all - Franklin Pierce
