COVID-19 Update for Prospective Students and Families:
Mercyhurst has taken extra precautions for the safety of our campus community and guests during the COVID-19 pandemic. For prospective graduate students, virtual meetings with Graduate Admissions or program directors are available. On-campus graduate courses continue with a hybrid approach, blending in-person and remote learning, as well as other safety restrictions in place. Learn More
At the graduate level, Mercyhurst has earned a reputation around the world for the skills of our graduates in analysis, research, education, and professional practice. Mercyhurst offers cutting-edge master’s and graduate certificate programs for recent grads as well as working professionals. In on-campus or online programs, you can build on your knowledge and experience with the goal of advancing your career or entering a new in-demand field.
You’ll engage with dedicated faculty with years of professional experience as well as state-of-the-art learning resources in the classroom and online. With online courses increasingly popular with students, Mercyhurst’s online approach encourages direct connections with faculty and classmates. Online courses are carefully mapped to provide guided learning experiences. In addition to lectures and individual assignments, you’ll interact with classmates and professors in real time through group projects, review sessions, and presentations.
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Graduate Schools within Mercyhurst University
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Hafenmaier College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
- Mercyhurst University
- Graduate School
- Erie, PA
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Ridge College of Intelligence Studies and Applied Sciences
- Mercyhurst University
- Graduate School
- Erie, PA
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Walker College of Business
- Mercyhurst University
- Graduate School
- Erie, PA
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Zurn College of Natural and Health Sciences
- Mercyhurst University
- Graduate School
- Erie, PA
Masters and Doctoral Programs
Organizational Leadership
42 StudentsMilitary Science
34 StudentsPhysician Assistant
24 StudentsSpecial Education and Teaching
24 StudentsHigh School Education
18 StudentsComputational and Applied Mathematics
14 StudentsAnthropology
9 StudentsCriminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
3 StudentsApplied Behavior Analysis
0 StudentsExercise Physiology
0 Students
Secondary Education M.S./Teaching Certification
This program offers a flexible, online pathway to secondary education (grades 7-12) teaching certification in as little as one year. You’ll develop strong leadership and pedagogical skills in your chosen area (biology, chemistry, earth science, English, math, or social studies), plus student-teaching in a district near you. The PA teaching certificate is directly transferrable to most states.
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