College Misericordia
Bachelor degree
Accounting | |
Accounting is the language of business that allows different entities to communicate effectively with each other. The Accounting profession provides this vital service to management and owners of business firms, investors, creditors, labor unions, government agencies and most importantly to the general... |
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College Misericordia
Bachelor degree
Biochemistry | |
Biochemistry is an exciting and challenging field of study that combines the worlds of chemistry and biology into a science that explores the chemistry of bio-molecules and those biological processes that support a living system. Modern day biochemistry has reached a level of complexity and uniqueness... |
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College Misericordia
Bachelor degree
Biology | |
The biology program is designed to provide a sound background in the various major areas of the biological sciences. Given the rate and nature of the current advances, such a background requires a supporting foundation in the physical sciences, mathematics and the other liberal arts in order to adequately... |
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College Misericordia
Bachelor degree
Biology
Secondary Education | |
The secondary education program in biology (BIO/SECED) is designed to prepare junior high school and secondary school teachers of biology. Our BIO/SECED program has been continually refined to keep pace with developments in the profession. It is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and... |
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College Misericordia
Bachelor degree
Business Administration | |
Students who major in Business Administration choose to focus on a specific area of business. The Business Administration Major with a sequence allows students to focus on areas such as management, accounting, marketing, or management information systems. The major requires all students to take at least... |
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College Misericordia
Bachelor degree
Chemistry | |
Chemistry has been called the ’central science“ because it has applications in so many fields. Graduates with a major in chemistry can select from a variety of jobs in the chemical industry, in government laboratories, or in medical or agricultural research. In addition, they are prepared for graduate... |
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College Misericordia
Bachelor degree
Chemistry
Secondary Education | |
The secondary education program in chemistry (CHM/SECED) is designed to prepare junior high school and secondary school teachers of chemistry. The CHM/SECED program has been continually refined to keep pace with developments in the profession. It is approved by the
Pennsylvania Department of Education,... |
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College Misericordia
Bachelor degree
Clinical Laboratory Science | |
Through its affiliation with hospital schools of Medical Technology, the Medical Technology program enables students to complete the requirements for a bachelor of science degree in four years. Medical Technology majors should apply for acceptance to an affiliated hospital program at the end of their... |
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College Misericordia
Bachelor degree
Communications | |
The Misericordia Communications degree gives students a wide range of experiences as well as the chance to concentrate in journalism, media production, advertising, or public relations. Our students also earn minors in fields like marketing, English, theatre, and business administration.
A liberal arts... |
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College Misericordia
Bachelor degree
Computer Science | |
Several different computer science programs are available to respond to a variety of interests and career goals. The computer science curricula follows the recommendations of the Association of Computing Machinery and provides career-oriented education within a strong liberal arts program. The computer... |
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College Misericordia
Bachelor degree
Early Childhood Education | |
Misericordia University'a Early Childhood Education (ECED) program is designed to prepare teachers to work with preschool children, either as teachers or as operators of private preschool/nursery centers (nursery through third grade). The program builds upon the College's Elementary Education (ELED)... |
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College Misericordia
Bachelor degree
Elementary Education | |
The Elementary Education (ELED) program has been continually refined to keep pace with developments in the field of education and to meet the ever increasing standards of various professional and accrediting groups. The program is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and leads to a teaching... |
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College Misericordia
Bachelor degree
English
Literature | |
The English curriculum emphasizes the development of critical reading and writing skills as an essential preparation for professional life or graduate school. Students in English most often seek careers in writing, editing, web design, journalism, law, or teaching at the high school or
college level.... |
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College Misericordia
Bachelor degree
English
Professional Writing | |
The English curriculum emphasizes the development of critical reading and writing skills as an essential preparation for professional life or graduate school. Students in English most often seek careers in writing, editing, web design, journalism, law, or teaching at the high school or
college level.... |
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College Misericordia
Bachelor degree
English
Secondary Education | |
The secondary education program in English (ENG/SECED) is designed to prepare junior high school and secondary school teachers of English. Our ENG/SECED program has been continually refined to keep pace with developments in the profession. It is fully approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education... |
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College Misericordia
Bachelor degree
Health Care Management | |
The Health Care Management major will provide the student with a broad-based business and health industry background emphasizing the business side of health care. The coursework will examine in detail all aspects of the health care delivery system, including all levels and modalities. The reimbursement... |
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College Misericordia
Bachelor degree
Health Care Management
Health Care Informatics | |
The specialization in health care informatics provides a strong, generalist foundation in this rapidly, developing science. This specialization is designed to prepare students for entry into the health care informatics field and to enhance career advancement opportunities. The course sequence emphasizes... |
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College Misericordia
Bachelor degree
Health Care Management
Management | |
The specialization in management will provide the student with a broad-based business and health industry background emphasizing the business side of health care. The coursework will examine in detail all aspects of the health care delivery system, including all levels and
modalities. The reimbursement... |
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College Misericordia
Bachelor degree
Health Care Management
Marketing | |
The health care management degree with a marketing specialization explores both provider and consumer perspectives of health care marketing, market distribution channels, and the impact the Internet has had on both marketing and market distribution. The marketing
specialization will prepare students... |
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College Misericordia
Bachelor degree
Health Science | |
Occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech-language pathology offer five-year, entry-level masters' programs. Students completing these curricula will receive the bachelor of science degree in health science concurrently with the professional master's degree. This degree is not awarded independent... |
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College Misericordia
Bachelor degree
History | |
The study of history fosters an understanding of the complexity of human motivation and action and provides a critical approach to looking at the past. Inside and outside of the classroom, the History program at Misericordia University provides students with opportunities to make viable connections to... |
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College Misericordia
Bachelor degree
History
Pre-Law | |
The Pre-Law specialization was developed in accordance with the Association of American Law Schools which recommends that prospective law students have a broad liberal arts background. The program provides a sound preparation for the Law School Admission Test and the graduate study of law.
The program... |
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College Misericordia
Bachelor degree
History
Secondary Education | |
The Secondary Education Program in Citizenship is designed to prepare students to become secondary school social studies teachers, and in particular to equip them with the skills to identify and assist students with learning disabilities. The emphasis is on history, along with a
number of courses in... |
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College Misericordia
Bachelor degree
Information Technology
Information Technology Security | |
The Information Technology degree with a specialization in Information Technology Security prepares Information Technology managers to establish the procedures, policies, and practices that should be in place to protect information and data. Students are given instruction in business writing and presentation... |
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College Misericordia
Bachelor degree
Information Technology
Management Information Systems | |
The Information Technology degree with a specialization in MIS constitutes an interdisciplinary approach to modern information systems, providing strong foundations in business and computer science as they relate to business information management, development, and operations. It provides a melding of... |
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College Misericordia
Bachelor degree
Information Technology
New Media | |
The Information Technology degree with a specialization in New Media addresses the development of the interface for web-based business and its interaction with legacy systems. Graduates earning the BS in IT with a New Media specialization will enter careers in eCommerce where they will provide the functionality... |
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College Misericordia
Bachelor degree
Interdisciplinary Studies (B.A) | |
The degree is available to students who have an interest in designing their own major program of study under the mentorship of an assigned faculty advisor. Courses can be selected across program lines and among several cooperating higher educational institutions. Independent study opportunities can be... |
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College Misericordia
Bachelor degree
Interdisciplinary Studies (B.S) | |
The degree is available to students who have an interest in designing their own major program of study under the mentorship of an assigned faculty advisor. Courses can be selected across program lines and among several cooperating higher educational institutions. Independent study opportunities can be... |
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College Misericordia
Bachelor degree
Management | |
To succeed in a professional business atmosphere, individuals must have a well-rounded background in all aspects of business as well as a firm grounding in the liberal arts. The Business Administration program provides the proper balance of both theory and practice. Its goals are to provide students... |
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College Misericordia
Bachelor degree
Marketing | |
Marketing concentrates on exchange processes. This major goes beyond the traditional, preparing students for employment in business as well as non-business organizations. Those who are or will be involved in managing private, public, for-profit, or non-profit organizations can benefit from this program.
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College Misericordia
Bachelor degree
Mathematics (B.A.) | |
Mathematics has been called the "queen of the sciences." In recent years, the increased use of statistics and quantitative methods, and the computer revolution, have caused mathematics to pervade not only the physical sciences, but the life and social sciences as well. Mathematical techniques are widely... |
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College Misericordia
Bachelor degree
Mathematics (B.S) | |
Mathematics has been called the "queen of the sciences." In recent years, the increased use of statistics and quantitative methods, and the computer revolution, have caused mathematics to pervade not only the physical sciences, but the life and social sciences as well. Mathematical techniques are widely... |
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College Misericordia
Bachelor degree
Mathematics/Computer Science | |
Misericordia University offers a double major in Mathematics and Computer Science which leads to a Bachelor of Science degree. The program is designed for students with strong interest in each of these fields. The Computer Science major leads to a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. The program... |
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College Misericordia
Bachelor degree
Mathematics
Secondary Education | |
Misericordia University's Secondary Education Program in Mathematics is designed to prepare secondary school Mathematics teachers and particularly to equip them with the skills to identify and assist students with learning disabilities. This program has been continually refined to keep pace with developments... |
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College Misericordia
Bachelor degree
Medical Imaging | |
With a focus on radiography, the program provides students with didactic and laboratory instruction in conjunction with practical application to human subjects. This instruction provides students with knowledge and practical skills necessary to assume positions in diagnostic radiology or other imaging... |
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College Misericordia
Bachelor degree
Nursing | |
The undergraduate program leads to the Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing and is offered in three formats:
Traditional Program Upon completion of degree requirements, students are eligible to sit for the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensing Examination. Students who are successful... |
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College Misericordia
Bachelor degree
Pre-dentistry | |
Grade Requirements
With the proper selection of elective courses, students who major in biology or chemistry are prepared for post-graduate study in dentistry.
Pre-dentistry
A student who has completed a bachelor of science in biology or chemistry with a GPA of ’B“ or better, may be recommended to a... |
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College Misericordia
Bachelor degree
Pre-Medicine | |
Grade Requirements
With the proper selection of elective courses, students who major in biology or chemistry are prepared for post-graduate study in medicine.
Pre-medicine
A student who has completed a bachelor of science in biology or chemistry with a GPA of ’B“ or better, may be recommended to a medical... |
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College Misericordia
Bachelor degree
Pre-Optometry | |
Grade Requirements
With the proper selection of elective courses, students who major in biology or chemistry are prepared for post-graduate study in Optometry.
Pre-optometry
A student who has completed a bachelor of science in biology or chemistry with a GPA of ’B“ or better, may be recommended to a... |
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College Misericordia
Bachelor degree
Pre-Veterinary Medicine | |
Grade Requirements
With the proper selection of elective courses, students who major in biology or chemistry are prepared for post-graduate study in veterinary medicine.
Pre-veterinary Medicine
A student who has completed a bachelor of science in biology or chemistry with a GPA of ’B“ or better, may... |
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College Misericordia
Bachelor degree
Professional Studies (B.A) | |
The professional studies program was created to provide the opportunity for students who have previous or university credits in career oriented programs to earn a bachelor's degree through additional study at Misericordia University.
Professional course credits completed in prior study can be combined... |
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College Misericordia
Bachelor degree
Professional Studies (B.S) | |
The professional studies program was created to provide the opportunity for students who have previous or university credits in career oriented programs to earn a bachelor's degree through additional study at Misericordia University.
Professional course credits completed in prior study can be combined... |
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College Misericordia
Bachelor degree
Psychology | |
The study of psychology enhances one's knowledge and understanding of human behavior, mental processes, and social interaction. As our society becomes increasingly diverse and our economy more global, this knowledge and understanding will be necessary for success in the rapidly changing workplace. Therefore,... |
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College Misericordia
Bachelor degree
Social Work | |
Mission
The mission of the social work program is to prepare students for entry-level generalist social work practice with individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations. Inherent within this mission is a commitment to the development of BSW graduates who are dedicated to improving social,... |
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College Misericordia
Bachelor degree
Special Education | |
The special education (SPED) program is designed to prepare teachers to work with individuals with cognitive, behavioral, and physical/health disabilities (that is, students who are mentally retarded, learning disabled, emotionally disturbed, physically handicapped, or multihandicapped)
between the ages... |
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College Misericordia
Bachelor degree
Sport Management | |
The sport management major provides a business-oriented curriculum devised to produce graduates who will be successful in today's sports management environment as well as prepared for its future. The major allows students to fashion their studies to meet their professional and personal needs. |
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College Misericordia
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Addictions Counseling | |
The addictions counseling certificate program is designed to prepare graduates to work with the myriad of problems associated with chemical addictions. Substance abuse and addictions are among America's most devastating and pervasive social ills. Addiction respects neither age nor socioeconomic status... |
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College Misericordia
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Child Welfare Services | |
The child welfare services certificate program is most directly associated with a major in one of the helping professions. However, the certificate can be earned independently of a bachelor's degree.
Child welfare specialists handle the problems of abused, neglected, and abandoned children or those... |
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College Misericordia
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
E-Business | |
In efforts to bridge the E-Business literacy gap, Misericordia University offers a number of specialty courses for those students desiring an E-Business Certificate. In this certificate program students will learn how to migrate traditional business practices into the Internet marketplace. Some of the... |
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College Misericordia
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Gerontology | |
Gerontology is the study of aging, a normal process in the human lifespan. The rapid development and expansion of programs and services for elderly persons in America, and the anticipated increase in the number of persons living to old age, have escalated the demand for professionals trained to work... |
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College Misericordia
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Health Care Management | |
The Health Care Management major is also offered as a 15-credit certificate. The courses required to complete the certificate program are as follows:
HCM 101- Introduction to Health Systems
HCM 403- Health Care Strategic Management
HCM 469- Health Care Marketing
HCM 371- Health Care Reimbursement and... |
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College Misericordia
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Internet Technology | |
In the area of Internet Technology, we will offer a certification as an Internet Technology Specialist. To receive this certificate, a student must demonstrate the ability to compose and manipulate front-end graphics for digital media and understand the importance of user interface design. On the back-end,... |
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College Misericordia
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Mental Health Interventions | |
The mental health interventions certificate program is most directly associated with a major in one of the helping professions. However, the certificate can be earned independently of a bachelor's degree.
Students pursuing service providing careers such as adult or child therapy/counseling, school counseling,... |
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College Misericordia
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Multimedia | |
With the Multimedia Certificate one would be able to demonstrate the competency to apply creative approaches to a variety of methods for content delivery. Using such techniques as interactive multimedia for Web-based training (WBT), Computer-based training (CBT), Kiosk environments, as well as training... |
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College Misericordia
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Diagnostic Medical Sonography | |
Misericordia University offers an 18-month certificate Program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS), more commonly referred to as ultrasound.
What is Sonography?
Diagnostic Medical Sonography is a diagnostic imaging modality that uses high frequency sound waves to evaluate anatomical structures found... |
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College Misericordia
Certificates/Post-Master's Certificate
Family Nurse Practitioner | |
The recent shortage in nurses has demanded a core of nurse educators. Misericordia University has answered the call by offering a Post Master's Certification in Nursing Education.
Candidates for this program have their Master's Degree in Nursing and a desire to prepare themselves as Nurse Educators.
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College Misericordia
Certificates/Post-Master's Certificate
Nursing Education | |
The recent shortage in nurses has demanded a core of nurse educators. Misericordia University has answered the call by offering a Post Master's Certification in Nursing Education.
Candidates for this program have their Master's Degree in Nursing and a desire to prepare themselves as Nurse Educators.
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College Misericordia
Doctor's degree
Entry-Level Doctor of Physical Therapy | |
Mission
It is the mission of the physical therapy education program at Misericordia University to provide professional physical therapy education opportunities and to help meet physical therapy health care needs.
The physical therapy program is committed to providing an education program which produces... |
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College Misericordia
Doctor's degree
Transition Doctor of Physical Therapy Program (tDPT) | |
The tDPT program is designed to allow practicing physical therapists to complete the requirements for the DPT degree while maintaining employment. Courses are offered in a mostly online format, with a seminar session on campus for each course. On campus sessions occur on the weekends. The program was... |
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College Misericordia
Masters degree
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Adult Health | |
The Clinical Nurse Specialist: Adult Health option provides students with advanced clinical nursing skills to address health promotion needs of adults and to collaborate with members of the health care team in managing episodic and chronic health care problems of adults in acute care, ambulatory care,... |
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College Misericordia
Masters degree
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Women and Children's Health | |
The Clinical Nurse Specialist: Women and Children's Health option gives students the opportunity to develop advanced nursing skills to provide care to women and children in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings. The focus of this 45-credit program of study is the clinical management of common... |
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College Misericordia
Masters degree
Family Nurse Practitioner | |
The Family Nurse Practitioner option consists of a 45-credit program of study, including courses in the graduate nursing core; the advanced practice core; and the primary care clinical specialization in family health. This program of study is designed to prepare students to function as principal providers... |
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College Misericordia
Masters degree
Occupational Therapy | |
Since 1985, the occupational therapy department has been preparing occupational therapy practitioners to utilize theory-based, occupation-focused assessment and intervention strategies to assist the individual in improving functional performance. Recently, the curriculum has been updated to reflect the... |
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College Misericordia
Masters degree
Organizational Management
Human Resource Management | |
The master of science degree in organizational management educates individuals for successful careers as managers in for-profit and not-for-profit organizations in both public and private spheres. The program reflects a management perspective, which assumes that the professional manager is able to analyze... |
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College Misericordia
Masters degree
Organizational Management
Information Technology Management | |
The master of science degree in organizational management educates individuals for successful careers as managers in for-profit and not-for-profit organizations in both public and private spheres. The program reflects a management perspective, which assumes that the professional manager is able to analyze... |
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College Misericordia
Masters degree
Organizational Management
Management | |
The master of science degree in organizational management educates individuals for successful careers as managers in for-profit and not-for-profit organizations in both public and private spheres. The program reflects a management perspective, which assumes that the professional manager is able to analyze... |
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College Misericordia
Masters degree
Organizational Management
Marketing | |
The master of science degree in organizational management educates individuals for successful careers as managers in for-profit and not-for-profit organizations in both public and private spheres. The program reflects a management perspective, which assumes that the professional manager is able to analyze... |
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College Misericordia
Masters degree
Philosophy | |
The program presents Philosophy as an integral life activity growing out of a deep and passionate concern with life and its meaning. In its academic mode, Philosophy has been noted for cultivating those dispositions and aptitudes requisite for critical thinking and sound judgment. In this function it... |
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College Misericordia
Masters degree
Physical Therapy | |
The physical therapy program is committed to providing an education program that produces competent physical therapy practitioners who are critical thinkers and educated consumers of research. This program will prepare graduates for productive careers in physical therapy and as advocates for and participants... |
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College Misericordia
Masters degree
Speech-language Pathology | |
The speech-language pathology program is a five-year, professional master's degree program with admission in the first year. Students admitted as first year or undergraduate transfers who successfully complete all major and university requirements are awarded a BS degree in health sciences in addition... |
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