The Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology prepares individuals to think critically about the science of psychology and its practice in preparation for careers in a variety of fields or for graduate school. Students learn to interpret, design, and conduct basic psychological research; and they develop effective written communication and presentation skills as part of their research experience in the program. Students completing the Psychology degree will be able to apply psychological content and skills to their career goals, refine project-management skills, enhance their teamwork capacity, and develop meaningful professional direction.

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Earning a bachelor’s degree in psychology does not mean graduates can work as psychologists, as that requires a master’s or doctoral degree, as well as professional licensure. But an undergraduate degree in psychology can translate into jobs in a variety of other related fields, including social work, human resources, teaching, and probation and corrections. The program also prepares those who choose to pursue a graduate degree for advanced study.

The Psychology + 2 degree completion program is fully online and is designed to allow students who have completed 60 or more hours of undergraduate coursework to earn a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Mercer University in as little as two years. This program is designed for students who have an associate degree in psychology or related field. Through special agreements, up to 64 hours of credit may be transferred to the Mercer University program.

Entry Requirements

Candidates generally must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5. (on a 4.0 scale) and must be in good standing at all regionally accredited colleges or universities attended.

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The TOEFL or IELTS is required for international applicants whose primary language is not English. The scores may not be more than two years old.

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The Bachelor of Science in Public Safety Leadership is designed with a strong foundation of knowledge that covers a wide variety of topics, providing students a broad-based learning opportunity. The program format is a blend of classroom and online coursework, allowing students to work while they study. You will also have the opportunity to take advantage of service-based learning as you earn your bachelor’s degree.

Public safety involves much more than law enforcement and more is required of today’s public safety professionals. Whether you are already working in public safety and looking to advance your career, or you are interested in entering this growing field, a Bachelor of Science in Public Safety Leadership can provide you with the leadership skills and knowledge to help you meet your goals. Mercer University guides you to rise above the challenge.

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The program will provide students a strong foundation of knowledge regarding the various public safety entities including: law enforcement, corrections, the courts, fire science, homeland security and emergency response. As students advance through the program, they develop critical thinking skills and expand their abilities to collaborate effectively in high-risk situations. The Public Safety department is made up of faculty who specialize in public safety, homeland security, fire science, corrections, sociology, public administration, psychology, law, and social science. Our program offers personal attention to every student through small class sizes and individualized advisement.

Graduates from an online public safety administration bachelor’s degree program can find leadership positions in the fire protection, law enforcement, corrections and emergency medical services industries.

Some find employment in emergency management, a growing field due to what many consider the heightened threat of terrorism and natural disasters. Employment for emergency management directors is expected to grow 13% by 2020, about as fast as the national average, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The Public Safety Leadership plus 2 degree completion program is fully online and designed to allow students who have completed 60 or more hours of undergraduate coursework to earn a Bachelor of Science in Public Safety Leadership from Mercer University in as little as two years. This program is designed for students who have an associate degree in criminal justice, emergency management services, paralegal studies, fire science, paramedicine or related field. Through special agreements, up to 64 hours of credit may be transferred to the Mercer University program.

Entry Requirements

Candidates generally must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5. (on a 4.0 scale) and must be in good standing at all regionally accredited colleges or universities attended.

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The TOEFL or IELTS is required for international applicants whose primary language is not English. The scores may not be more than two years old.

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The 30-semester hour M.Ed. in Early Childhood program is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of currently certified educators and focuses on leadership development, advocacy for all learners, best practices in pedagogy, and applied research skills. Educators with a T-4 certification in Early Childhood will be eligible to upgrade their teaching certificate to a master's level T-5 by the Georgia Professional Standards Committee (GaPSC) upon successful completion of the program. Students also have the option to earn an endorsement in ESOL, Reading, Science (K-5), or Mathematics (K-5). (Endorsements vary by location). Diverse field-based experiences also enhance classroom instruction.

Accomplished faculty, individual attention, flexible program format options and technological support make the Mercer M.Ed. program unique. The Tift College of Education collaborates with principals, teachers, human resource officials and community leaders to ensure this program remains hands-on making it relevant to teachers and students.

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To instruct and cultivate teachers to have an expanded philosophy of growth and change based on reliable knowledge and reflections of the best practices of teaching and learning

To prepare teachers with the ability to understand and apply the skills of data analysis and action research that impact educational experiences for the young child

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education program, applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on all graduate work attempted. Also, they must possess or be eligible for a bachelor's level certificate in an appropriate field. Students must meet initial certification requirements in their selected field prior to being admitted to the M.Ed. Program.

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All international students whose native language is not English must submit a Certificate of Proficiency from the Mercer University English Language Institute (ELI) or results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and Certificate of Proficiency from English as a Second Language (ELS) Language Center. The minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 550 for the paper-based test (PBT), and 80 for the internet-based test (IBT). English proficiency at ELS Level 112 is expected. The scores may not be more than two years old.

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The Education Specialist in Early Childhood Education is a fully online program designed for those who are currently certified at the master’s level and who are seeking the opportunity to grow and develop professionally as transforming educators. Throughout the program students will gain a greater depth of knowledge relating to issues of diversity, curriculum assessment and development, theory and research, and pedagogy. Students will also develop expertise in written and oral communication skills which will prepare them to advocate more effectively for young children, their families, and the community.

Successful completion of the program will lead to eligibility for an upgrade of the candidate’s teaching certification to a T-6 certificate by the Georgia Professional Standards Committee. As part of the program, students also have the option to earn a GAPSC approved endorsement in Reading, ECE Math, ECE Science, or ESOL.

Accomplished faculty, individual attention, cohort program format and technological support are all hallmarks of this Ed.S. program and enhance the learning experience. The Tift College of Education collaborates with principals, teachers, human resource officials and other community members to ensure the relevancy of the Ed.S. program to classroom practice.

Students are admitted to the program twice a year during the summer (May) and fall (August) semesters.

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To develop greater depth, specialization, and sophistication in your practice and thus to become an accomplished teacher

To achieve a greater depth of knowledge relating to issues of diversity, assessment, curriculum development, theory and research, instructional technology, content, and
pedagogy

To develop expertise in written and oral communication skills, enabling more effective advocacy for young children, their families, and the community

To use knowledge of professional resources, inquiry, and research methods to grow professionally and gain advanced knowledge to support the practice of teaching and life long learning

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the Ed.S. in Early Childhood Education program, applicants must hold a master’s degree from an accredited institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 on all graduate work attempted. Also, they must possess or be eligible for a master’s level certificate in Early Childhood Education.

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The TOEFL or IELTS is required for international applicants whose primary language is not English.All international students whose native language is not English must submit a Certificate of Proficiency from the Mercer University English Language Institute (ELI) or results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and Certificate of Proficiency from English as a Second Language (ELS) Language Center. The minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 550 for the paper-based test (PBT), and 80 for the internet-based test (IBT). English proficiency at ELS Level 112 is expected. The scores may not be more than two years old.

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SSE students learn breadth and depth in techniques for defining, analyzing, and solving complex problems. SSE students learn to communicate technical aspects of those solutions to technical audiences.

We design our program to help every student learn to:

Conduct a software development or maintenance project throughout its entire lifecycle, including requirements analysis, object oriented design, object oriented programming, and testing, using iterative, incremental processes

Develop high quality lower level designs using Refactoring

Create or improve higher level designs using Design Patterns

Program proficiently in Java, C++ or C#

Develop capabilities in areas such as software architectures, enterprise architectures, software testing, and/or software security

Apply agile software development processes

Entry Requirements

The requirements for admission with MSE are as follows:

Hold a bachelor's degree in an appropriate field from an ABET accredited program, but applicants will be considered with an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution or its equivalent internationally.

Have an earned undergraduate GPA of 3.0 overall.

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All international students whose native language is not English must submit a Certificate of Proficiency from the Mercer University English Language Institute (ELI) or results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and Certificate of Proficiency from English as a Second Language (ELS) Language Center. The minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 550 for the paper-based test (PBT), and 80 for the internet-based test (IBT). English proficiency at ELS Level 112 is expected.

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