2003-2004 - The University of Scranton

292 Dexter Hanley College
Mission Statement
Dexter Hanley College, the undergraduate
college for adult and non-traditional students,
is committed to carrying on the Jesuit tradition
by offering quality programs, quality
services and the opportunity for students to
reach their educational goals. Dexter Hanley
College is dedicated to serving the local community
and continually updates its programs
and services in response to the community’s
ever-changing needs. The baccalaureate
degrees earned by DHC students and the faculty
who teach for DHC are the same as for
the other University of Scranton undergraduate
colleges. In addition, DHC offers credit
certificate programs and associate degrees that
apply towards the baccalaureate degrees.
Dexter Hanley College serves primarily the
following five groups:
1. Adults who wish to pursue an undergraduate
degree
2. Students who want to obtain an associate
degree or certificate
3. Adults who want to improve their professional
competence and/or to prepare
themselves for new careers
4. Adults who want to take advantage of
educational programs for enrichment
5. Visiting students from other colleges and
universities
Dexter Hanley College is dedicated to
helping students succeed by offering scholarship
opportunities, life-experience credits, academic
and career counseling, and academic
support services.
Degree Programs
Dexter Hanley College students may
attend courses offered in the day or at night.
Students who can attend courses scheduled
for mornings and afternoons may choose
from the following degree programs in Group
1 or Group 2. Students who plan to attend
only in the evening may select from Group 2.
The Dexter Hanley College baccalaureate
programs have the same general-education
requirements as the corresponding programs
in The College of Arts and Sciences, The
Kania School of Management, and The
Panuska College of Professional Studies. It
should be noted, however, that the physical-
* Some courses in this major are available evenings.
education requirement is waived for Dexter
Hanley College students.
Curricular requirements for each degree
program will be found on pages indicated in
the index at the back of this catalog. Math
placement testing may determine additional
math prerequisites in addition to those specified
by a degree program.
Degrees During the Day
In general, courses that comprise the major
for these degree programs are offered during
the daytime only.
Bachelor’s Degree
Accounting Information Systems
Biochemistry
Biology
Biophysics
Chemistry
Chemistry/Business*
Chemistry/Computers*
Computer Engineering*
Computer Science*
Counseling and Human Services*
Early Childhood Education*
Elementary Education*
Secondary Education*
Electrical Engineering*
Electronics/Business*
Exercise Science
English*
Environmental Science
Foreign Languages
Gerontology*
International Business*
International Language Business*
International Studies*
Mathematics
Medical Technology
Neuroscience
Nursing*
Physical Therapy
Physics
Pre-Engineering
Political Science*
Psychology
Special Education*
Theatre
Associate Degree
Electrical Engineering*
Computer Engineering