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 Nutrition Coordinated Program 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, Student Personnel Services and
Community Counseling 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. The MSN:
Family Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Educator programs are accredited
by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. The
Master of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work
Education. The baccalaureate programs in nursing are accredited by the
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and approved by the
Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. The Master of Science in
Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner joint program with Clarion
University of Pennsylvania and Slippery Rock University of
Pennsylvania is accredited by the National League for Nursing and
approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. Teacher
education and school personnel preparation programs are accredited by
the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and
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
2006-2008 GRADUATE CATALOGUE
SCHOOL 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.