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Contents Gannon: A Closer Look . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Admission to the University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Financial Facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Student Life and Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Degree Requirements, Academic Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Academic Policies and Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Special Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Liberal Studies Core Curriculum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 College of Engineering and Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 Morosky College of Health Professions and Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335 Trustees, Administration, Faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .502 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .546
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 shall 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. Furthermore, Gannon University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and other non-discrimination policies are to be referred to the Gannon University Title IX Coordinator, Robert J. Cline, Director of Human Resources, Student Services Building, 109 University Square, Erie, PA 16541-0001; 814-871-5615; cline001@gannon.edu. 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.