Governance Manual
Section 2: Undergraduate Academic Programs
Undergraduate Degree Programs
Interdisciplinary Programs
Objectives:
to define minimum university requirements for interdisciplinary programs focusing on an integrated discipline.
to ensure minimum standards of depth and breadth in proposed interdisciplinary programs.
to provide a framework within the faculty members of various departments can develop interdisciplinary programs.
Rationale:
To provide students with an interdisciplinary perspective that cannot be provided by one department.
Definitions:
Interdisciplinary program is defined as a major or a minor focusing on integrated disciplines.
Interdisciplinary major and interdisciplinary minor are defined as a major and a minor which integrate the knowledge, perspectives, and methodologies of more than one discipline to form a specific academic focus in a recognized or innovative discipline not currently offered by existing academic departments (e.g. American studies, legal studies, comparative literature).
An interdisciplinary course is defined as a course that reflects the knowledge, perspectives, and methodologies represented in the program.
Faculty teaching in the program is defined as faculty identified by the director in consultation with the curriculum committee.
Policy and Implementation:
Interdisciplinary Major
Course requirements for an interdisciplinary major will follow any current university policies regarding requirements for a major.
An interdisciplinary major shall require a minimum of 30 credits of coursework.
Interdisciplinary Minor
An interdisciplinary minor shall require a minimum of 18 credits of coursework.
Organization
The curriculum committee of an interdisciplinary program shall select, with the approval of the school dean, where the program will be housed. Interdisciplinary programs, not in a department, shall be housed within a school under the auspices of the dean.
A curriculum committee composed of the Director of the interdisciplinary program, faculty teaching within the program, and students, if desired, in the program shall be organized in a way that best serves the interests of the program. The Director will conduct an election within the program's teaching faculty for committee seats. The committee's leadership structure and membership shall be self-determined.
In compliance with existing CBA policy, the interdisciplinary curriculum committee shall determine the selection process for the Director, including approval by the Provost.
The Director of an interdisciplinary program shall have a three-year term commencing with the terms of triennially elected department chairs, and report to the dean of the school in which the program is housed. The Director will have responsibilities equivalent to the Department Chair in administering the interdisciplinary program. The Director also will
The Council of Interdisciplinary Directors (CID), composed of the Directors of all interdisciplinary programs, shall be formed. This body will coordinate the efforts of the interdisciplinary programs and will conduct an election of Faculty Senator(s) from the faculty teaching within the program. The faculty senator(s) will serve in the CID, if he/she is not serving as a director, and the alternate senator shall be one of the directors. One senator shall be elected for every 5 programs with a minimum of 1 elected senator at all times (i.e., 10-14 programs = 2 senators, 15-19 programs = 3 senators).
The Council of Interdisciplinary Directors (CID) reflects the professional judgment of the faculty teaching in the programs and recommends policy to the school curriculum committees in such areas as curriculum, admissions and standards practices, educational programs, University organization, advisement and counseling, student affairs and matters of similar import.
The Council of Interdisciplinary Directors (CID) shall
Millersville offers 60 undergraduate degree programs leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree as well as minor programs. Many majors offer options for fulfilling requirements. These programs and options, subject to change, are as follows. Teaching certification grades are given in parentheses. The specific requirements for each program are given on the following pages under the department offering the program.
| Baccalaureate Degrees | Options | Department |
|---|---|---|
| Anthropology B.A. | Archeology | Sociology-Anthropology |
| Art B.A. | Visual Communications-Graphic Design (Commercial Art) | Art |
| Art B.F.A. | Art | |
| Art Education B.S.Ed. (K-12) |
Art | |
| Biology B.A. | Biology | |
| Biology B.S. | Botany Environmental Biology Marine Biology Medical Technology Molecular Biology/Biotechnology Nuclear Medicine Technology Pre-Optometry Pre-Podiatry Respiratory Therapy |
Biology |
| Bioology B.S.Ed. (7-12) | Biology | |
| Business Administration B.S. | Accounting Finance International Business Marketing Management |
Business Administration |
| Chemistry B.A. | 3/2 or 4/1 Cooperative Engineering | Chemistry |
| Chemistry B.S. | Biochemistry Environmental Chemistry Polymer Chemistry 4/1 Cooperative Engineering |
Chemistry |
| Chemistry B.S.Ed. (7-12) | Chemistry | |
| Computer Science B.S. | Computer Science | |
| Earth Sciences B.A. | Environmental Geology | Earth Sciences |
| Earth Sciences B.S.Ed. (7-12) | Earth Sciences | |
| Economics B.A. | Financial Political Quantitative |
Economica |
| Elementary Education B.S.Ed. (K-6) | Early Childhood Education (N-3) Science Option |
Elementary and Early Childhood Education |
| English B.A. | Comparative Literature English as a Second Language Linguistics Print Journalism |
English |
| English B.S.Ed. (7-12) | Comparative Literature English as a Second Language Linguistics Print Journalism |
English |
| French B.A. | International Business | Foreign Languages |
| French B.S.Ed. (7-12) | International Business | Foreign Languages |
| Geography B.A. | Applied Geography Environmental Studies Global Studies |
Geography |
| Geology B.S. | Earth Sciences | |
| German B.A. | International Business | Foreign Languages |
| German B.S.Ed. (7-12) | International Business | Foreign Languages |
| Government and Political Affairs B.A. | Government and Political Affairs | |
| History B.A. | History | |
| Industrial Technology B.S. | Computer Aided Drafting/Design Electronics Technology General Industrial Technology Graphic Communications Manufacturing Technology Mechanical Technology |
Industry and Technology |
| International Studies B.A. | (Interdepartmental) Interdisciplinary - administratively housed in Government and Political Affairs) |
|
| Mathematics B.A. | Actuarial Science Statistics |
Mathematics |
| Mathematics B.S. | Actuarial Science Applied Math Statistics |
Mathematics |
| Mathematics B.S.Ed. (7-12) | Actuarial Science Statistics |
Mathematics |
| Meteorology B.S. | Earth Sciences | |
| Music B.A. | Music Industry Studies | Music |
| Music Education B.S.Ed. (K-12) | Music | |
| Nursing B.S.N. | Nursing | |
| Occupational Safety and Environmental Health B.S. | Industry and Technology | |
| Oceanography B.S. | Biological Oceanography Chemical Oceanography Geological Oceanography Physical Oceanography |
Earth Sciences |
| Philosophy B.A. | Philosophy | |
| Physics B.A. | 3/2 or 4/1 Cooperative Engineering Computer Science Meteorology Philosophy Polymer Chemistry |
Physics |
| Physics B.S. | 4/1/ Cooperative Engineering | Physics |
| Physics B.S.Ed. (7-12) | Physics | |
| Psychology B.A. | Psychology | |
| Social Studies B.S.Ed. (7-12) | (Interdepartmental) Interdisciplinary - administratively housed in ?) |
|
| Social Work B.A. | Social Work | |
| Sociology B.A. | Criminology | Sociology-Anthropology |
| Spanish B.A. | International Business | Foreign Languages |
| Spanish B.S.Ed. (7-12) | International Business | Foreign Languages |
| Special Education B.S.Ed. (K-12 Mentally/Physically Handicapped) |
Special Education | |
| Speech Communication B.S. | Broadcasting Communication Studies Public Relations Theatre |
Communication and Theatre |
| Technology Education B.S.Ed. | Industry and Technology |
Section 2: Undergraduate Academic Programs
Interdepartmental Major Program
Objectives:
to define minimum university requirements for those departments wishing to offer
jointly an interdepartmental major focusing on a non-traditional discipline.
to ensure minimum standards of depth and breadth in the proposed major.
to provide a framework within which the faculty members of various departments can develop interdepartmental majors. Rationale:
To provide students with an interdepartmental perspective that cannot be provided by one department.
Definition:
An interdepartmental major is defined as a major which integrates the knowledge,
perspectives, and methodologies of more than one department to form a specific
academic focus in a recognized or innovative discipline not currently offered by
existing ac academic departments, e.g. American studies, legal studies, comparative
literature, etc.
Policy and Implementation:
Course requirements for an interdepartmental major will follow any current
university policies regarding requirements for a major.
An interdepartmental major shall require a minimum of 36 credits of coursework.
A minimum of 15 credits shall be required in one department with 6 credits or more above the 100 level.
A minimum of 15 additional credits shall be required from other departments involved in the proposed major, with 6 credits or more above the 100 level.
A minimum of 6 additional credits of interdepartmental course work shall be required, with 3 credits or more at the 300-400 level. An interdepartmental course is defined as a course which integrates the knowledge, perspectives, and methodologies of more than one department to form a specific academic focus. Such courses may be either newly created or drawn from those currently in the catalog.
A committee composed of one representative elected by each of the participating departments shall develop and implement the major.
The committee making the proposal for the major shall follow current requirements and procedures for approval of a major.
If participating departments belong to different schools, a joint committee of the school curriculum committees shall review the proposal.
The committee shall carry out the administrative duties inherent in offering a major (i.e. developing new course proposals, scheduling, advisement, etc.).
The deans' council shall determine how liaison shall be established between committees for interdepartmental majors and the school administrative structure.
Section 2: Undergraduate Academic Programs
Undergraduate Studies - Academic Programs
Undergraduate Degree Programs
Academic Minors Program
Program Criteria
Interdepartmental Minor Policies
Academic Minors
Objectives:
to define minimum university requirements for those departments wishing to offer
jointly an interdepartmental minor focusing on a non-traditional discipline.
to ensure minimum standards of depth and breadth in the proposed minor.
to provide a framework within which the faculty members of various departments can
develop interdepartmental minors.
Rationale:
To provide students with an interdepartmental perspective that cannot be provided by one department.
Definition:
An interdepartmental minor is defined as a minor which integrates the knowledge, perspectives, and methodologies of more than one department to form a specific academic focus in a recognized or innovative discipline not currently offered by existing departments, e.g. American studies, comparative literature, women's studies, holocaust studies, etc.
Policy and Implementation:
Course requirements for an interdepartmental minor will follow any current
university policies regarding requirements for a minor.
An interdepartmental minor shall require a minimum of 18 credits of coursework.
A minimum of 12 credits shall be required from at least two departments, with at
least 6 credits above the 100 level.
A minimum of 6 credits of interdepartmental course work shall be required, with at
least 3 credits at the 300-400 level. An interdepartmental course is defined as a
course which integrates the knowledge, perspectives, and methodologies of more than
o ne department to form a specific academic focus. Such courses may be either newly
created or drawn from those currently in the catalog.
A committee composed of one representative elected by each of the participating
departments shall develop and implement the minor.
The committee making the proposal for the minor shall follow current university
requirements and procedures for approval of a minor.
If participating departments belong to different schools, a joint committee of the
school curriculum committees shall review the proposal.
The committee shall carry out the administrative duties inherent in offering a
minor (e.g. developing new course proposals, scheduling, advisement).
The deans' council shall determine how liaison shall be established between
committees for interdepartmental minors and the school administrative structure.
| Minors | Options | Department |
|---|---|---|
| African-American Studies | -- | |
| Anthropology | -- | Sociology-Anthropology |
| Art | Art History Studio Art |
Art |
| Athletic Coaching | -- | Wellness & Sport Sciences |
| Biology | -- | Biology |
| Business Administration | Accounting Finance General Business Management Marketing |
Business Administration |
| Biochemistry | -- | Chemistry |
| Chemistry | -- | Chemistry |
| Computer Science | -- | Computer Science |
| Criminology | -- | Sociology-Anthropology |
| Earth Sciences | -- | Earth Sciences |
| Economics | Technical | Economics |
| English | American Literature British Literature Film/Literature General English Linguistics Print Journalism Writing |
English |
| Environmental Hazards and Emergency Mangagement | -- | |
| French | -- | Foreign Languages |
| Geography | Environmental Studies General Studies Global Studies |
Geography |
| Geology | -- | Earth Sciences |
| German | -- | Foreign Languages |
| Gerontology | (Interdisciplinary - administratively housed in ?) | |
| Government & Political Affairs | -- | Government & Political Affairs |
| Greek | -- | Foreign Languages |
| History | -- | History |
| Industrial Technology | Computer Aided Drafting/Design Electronics/Control Systems General Industrial Technology Graphic Communication Technology Manufacturing Technology Mechanical Technology |
Industry & Technology |
| International Studies | -- | Interdisciplinary |
| Latin | -- | Foreign Languages |
| Latino/a Studies | -- | Interdisciplinary - administratively housed in ?) |
| Mathematics | -- | Mathematics |
| Meteorology | -- | Earth Sciences |
| Music | -- | Music |
| Oceanography | -- | Earth Sciences |
| Occupational Safety & Environmental Health | -- | Industry & Technology |
| Philosophy | -- | Philosophy |
| Physics | -- | Physics |
| Psychology | -- | Psychology |
| Russian | -- | Foreign Languages |
| Sociology | -- | Sociology-Anthropology |
| Spanish | -- | Foreign Languages |
| Statistics | -- | Mathematics |
| Theatre | -- | Communication & Theatre |
| Women's Studies | -- | (Interdisciplinary - administratively housed in ?) |
Section 1: University Structure & Governance
Faculty Participation in University Governance
Contract Committees, Judicial Committee and Amending Procedures
Faculty Senate/Curriculum Committee
Faculty Senate is the representative body of the faculty that recommends policies and programs in academic and student affairs and curriculum. Faculty Senate is a body established by the faculty and with the consent of APSCUF-MU fulfills the requirement for a Curriculum Committee as specified in the CBA.
Membership
The Faculty Senate is a representative body of the faculty. Each department elects one member to the Faculty Senate. The Council of Interdisciplinary Directors elects a Faculty Senator(s) from faculty teaching within the programs. One senator shall be elected for every 5 programs, with a minimum of 1 elected senator representing the interdisciplinary programs at all times (e.g., 10-14 = 2 senators, 15-19 = 3 senators).
The president, the University vice presidents, and the Dean of Graduate Studies and
Extended Programs are ex officio members but are ineligible to vote or to hold
Faculty Senate office.
The president of the APSCUF-MU is an ex officio member of Faculty Senate with all
privileges except voting, making motions, and holding office unless also serving as
an elected senator.
All of the regular full-time faculty (as defined by the CBA) are eligible for
election to the Faculty Senate.
The senatorial term of office begins at the beginning of the fall semester and ends
in three years thereafter; the election takes place during the preceding period
April 1 through May 31.
Senatorial terms are staggered so that approximately one-third of the membership is
elected each year.
A senator may be recalled by a two-thirds vote of the entire voting membership of
his/her department or the Council of Interdisciplinary Directors.
At the time of election, each department or Council of Interdisciplinary
Directors elects an alternate(s) who may, in case of the absence of the senator,
participate in the meeting and vote.
Special elections to fill vacancies are held, as soon as practical, by the
appropriate department or the Council of Interdisciplinary Directors.
The Student Senate is requested to designate five representatives from the student
body to act as student consultants with all privileges except voting, making
motions, and holding office.
The Graduate Student Association is requested to designate two students as student
consultants with all privileges except voting, making motions, and holding office.
Functions
The Faculty Senate reflects the professional judgment of the faculty and recommends
policy in writing to the University president in such areas as curriculum,
admissions and standards practices, educational programs, University organization,
advisement and counseling, student affairs and matters of similar import.
The Faculty Senate keeps the faculty informed of its deliberations and
recommendations.
The Senate may refer appropriate issues to the faculty for action through the
president of APSCUF-MU.
A senator primarily represents a department or the Council of Interdisciplinary
Directors, but acts on behalf of the entire faculty.
When a department or the Council of Interdisciplinary Directors instructs
its senator to present an item to the Faculty Senate he/she shall do so; but the
senator has the right to use judgment in voting.
Meetings
Meetings are held on a schedule to be determined by Faculty Senate.
Special meetings may be called by the president of the University, the chairperson
of the Faculty Senate, or by a majority of Senators.
Meetings may be held at any time within the calendar year.
Organization
Officers
A chairperson is elected from the Faculty Senate membership at the first meeting of
each spring semester. The chairperson shall assume office at the beginning of the
fall semester.
A chairperson pro tempore is elected from the Faculty Senate membership at the
first meeting of each spring semester. He/she presides in the absence of or at the
request of the chairperson of the Faculty Senate.
A secretary is elected from the Faculty Senate membership at the first meeting of
the spring semester. The secretary assumes office at the beginning of the fall
semester.
Duties other than those normally pertaining to the office of secretary shall be
specified in the By-Laws.
A parliamentarian is appointed by the chairperson from the Faculty Senate
membership.
Committees
The Faculty Senate may create ad hoc committees either from its own membership or
from the University as a whole to consider or investigate matters of concern. All
committees not elected at large shall have equal faculty representation from the
four academic units, i.e., Education, Humanities, Science and Mathematics, Social
Sciences and one from non-school faculty. The following are the standing
committees of Faculty Senate:
Academic Outcomes Assessment Committee
Academic Policies Committee
Academic Standards Committee
African American Studies Curriculum Committee
Committee on Cooperative Education/Internship Program
Admissions, Advisement and Student Affairs Committee
Faculty Senate By-Laws
Faculty-Student Athletic Committee
General Education Review Committee
Graduate Course and Program Review Committee
International Selection Committee
International Studies Curriculum Committee
Joint Senate Conference Committee
Undergraduate Course and Program Review Committee
University Honors College Committee
University Theme Committee
Women's Studies Curriculum Committee
Governance Manual
Section 1: University Structure & Governance
Faculty Participation in University Governance
Contract Committees, Judicial Committee and Amending Procedures
Faculty Senate/Curriculum Committee
African American Studies Curriculum Committee
Membership
Two members are elected by each academic unit from among the faculty.
Members serve overlapping two-year terms. The dean of the appropriate unit conducts
the election during the spring semester.
A non-school faculty member is appointed by the Provost.
Two student members are elected by the Student Senate during the spring semester.
The Director of African American Studies serves as a committee member.
During the spring semester Faculty Senate elects a chair of the African American Studies Curriculum Committee for a two-year term from among the faculty who have knowledge of African American Studies scholarship as indicated by having taught an African American Studies course.
Chair and member terms begin in September and end in August.
Functions
The African American Studies Curriculum Committee reviews all proposed changes in
the African American Studies Minor and evaluates courses submitted for African
American Studies approval. Approved courses will receive an acronym of AFAM and
will be cross-listed under African American Studies and their originating
department.
The chair of the curriculum committee is responsible for reporting to Faculty Senate.
(committee formed fall 1999)
Governance Manual
Section 1: University Structure & Governance
Faculty Participation in University Governance
Contract Committees, Judicial Committee and Amending Procedures
Faculty Senate/Curriculum Committee
International Studies Curriculum Committee
Membership
Two members are elected by and from each academic unit for overlapping two-year
terms. The dean of the appropriate unit conducts the election during the spring
semester. In addition, a chairperson is elected from the faculty at the first
Senate meet ing of the spring semester for a three-year term.
One member is elected by and from the non-school faculty for a two-year term. The
provost or designee conducts the election during the spring semester.
Two students serve overlapping two-year terms on the committee:
One member is elected by the Student Senate during the spring semester.
One member is elected by and from the students majoring in International Studies or Area Studies, this election being conducted by the International Studies Curriculum Coordinator during the spring semester.
No two members may be elected from the same department, which limitation does not
apply to the chairperson of the committee.
All elected and appointed members' terms begin in September and end in August. No
elected member may serve more than two consecutive terms.
An International Studies Curriculum Coordinator is appointed as follows:
The International Studies Curriculum Committee solicits and receives nominations
for the position of Coordinator of the International Studies Curriculum Committee.
They review the applications and recommend one or more candidates for the
president's or designee's consideration for appointment. The coordinator serves at
the pleasure of the president or designee.
The Coordinator of the International Studies Curriculum and the provost or designee are non-voting ex officio members of the committee.
Functions
The International Studies Curriculum Committee reviews all proposed changes in the
International Studies Curriculum and may review or initiate recommendations in
course and faculty selection and evaluation processes and other curricular concerns
regarding the international studies major and area studies majors. The Committee
reports its recommendations to the Faculty Senate.
The recruitment of faculty (from Millersville University departments) for the
majors and the selection of courses to be taught are responsibilities of the
coordinator in consultation with the International Studies Curriculum Committee and
the proper department chairpersons. The coordinator makes recommendations to and
implements the decisions of the committee.
Courses to be made a permanent part of the international studies major or area
studies majors must be approved by the International Studies Curriculum Committee,
the curriculum committee(s) of the appropriate school(s), the University Course and
Program Review Committee, and Faculty Senate.
Courses for the international or area studies majors may be offered as experimental
on a one-time only basis with departmental or "international studies" or the
appropriate "area studies" designation. Such courses: 1) be approved by the
International Studies Curriculum Committee; 2) are in addition to the usual number
of experimental courses allowed per department.
Governance Manual
Section 1: University Structure & Governance
Faculty Participation in University Governance
Contract Committees, Judicial Committee and Amending Procedures
Faculty Senate/Curriculum Committee
Women's Studies Curriculum Committee
Membership
One member is elected by each academic unit from among the faculty. A second
faculty member who has knowledge of women's studies scholarship as indicated by
having taught a women's studies course is elected by each academic unit. Members
serve overlapping two-year terms. The dean of the appropriate unit conducts the
election during the spring semester.
A non-school faculty member is elected by non-school faculty for a two-year term.
During the spring semester, the election is conducted by the associate provost for
academic programs and services.
During the spring semester Senate elects a chair of the Women's Studies Curriculum Committee for a two-year term from among the faculty who have knowledge of women's studies scholarship as indicated by having taught a women's studies course.
Chair and member terms begin in September and end in August.
The Director of Women's Studies is a member of the Women's Studies Curriculum Committee.
Functions
The Women's Studies Curriculum Committee reviews all proposed changes in the Women's Studies Minor and evaluates courses submitted for Women's Studies approval. Faculty may also submit specific course sections for Women's Studies designation by demonstrating Women's Studies content. Approved courses or sections will receive an acronym of WSTU and will be cross-listed under Women's Studies and their originating department.
The chair of the curriculum committee is responsible for reporting to Senate.