EDINBORO UNIVERSITY
OF PENNSYLVANIA
2004-2005
Undergraduate Catalogue
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
and Student Personnel Services 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 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.
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).
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.