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Contents Gannon: A Closer Look . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Admission to the University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Financial Facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Student Life and Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Degree Requirements, Academic Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Academic Policies and Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Special Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Liberal Studies Core Curriculum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 College of Engineering and Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 Morosky College of Health Professions and Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .330 Trustees, Administration, Faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .463 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .504
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT Advocate for Campus Accessibility Dr. Harvey Kanter is the 504/ADA coordinator for students with disabilities who require accommodation of facilities, programs, or services of the University. Students seeking information or assistance in any matter regarding accessibility or accommodations should contact him promptly upon admission to the University: Harvey Kanter Disability Student Services Gannon University 109 University Square Erie, PA 16541 (814) 871-5522 kanter002@gannon.edu
GANNON UNIVERSITY POLICY OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY It is the policy of Gannon University to affirmatively implement equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and existing students and employees. In administering its affairs, the University shall not discriminate against any person on any basis prohibited by law. All aspects of employment including recruitment, selection, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, termination, compensation and benefits conform to this policy. All aspects of student affairs and education of students including recruitment, admissions, financial aid, placement, access to facilities, student discipline, student life and student employment conform to this policy. Questions or inquiries regarding the University’s policy should be directed to the Director of Human Resources, Gannon University, 109 University Square, Erie, PA 16541-0001; phone (814) 871-5615. The information in this catalog is considered to be descriptive in nature. The University reserves the right to make any changes in the contents of this catalog or in the documented course of study that it deems necessary or desirable. When changes are made they will be communicated to the appropriate students.