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Mercer University
Overview
Mercer University / Penfield College is located in Atlanta, GA, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | Organizational leadership | Leadership for the health care professional |
| Master of Science (MS) | Organizational leadership | Organizational development and change |
| Master of Science (MS) | Organizational leadership | Leadership for the nonprofit organization |
| Master of Science (MS) | Human services | Gerontology services |
| Master of Science (MS) | Human services | Child and adolescent services |
| Master of Science (MS) | Health informatics | |
| Master of Science (MS) | School counseling | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Certified rehabilitation counseling | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Clinical mental health | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Counselor education and supervision | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Criminal justice and public safety leadership |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 101 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 5 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? |
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| Distance learning programs available? |
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| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE or MAT Comp Exam Required for some Thesis Required for some |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE or MAT Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
300
Applied
135
Accepted
114
Enrolled
Applying
35
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | July 1st | July 1st | Yes |
| Spring deadline | November 1st | November 1st | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE or MAT | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GPSC) Certification at the SC-5 level | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE or MAT |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Recommended |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 80 |
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| IELTS: Recommended |
IELTS Paper score: 6.5 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$30,495
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
465
Total Graduate Students
Not Reported
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 4.09% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 48.6% |
| White or Caucasian | 34% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.22% |
| Asian | 4.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0.65% |
| Unknown | 7.53% |
Gender
Male (17%)
Female (82%)
Faculty
44
Total faculty
Full-time - 17
Part-time - 27
Male (10)
Female (34)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Marriage and families issues, leadership and ethics, cyber-bullying, trauma, narrative counseling and theory |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 85,000 |
Location & Contact
Address
3001 Mercer University Drive
Atlanta, GA 30341
United States
Atlanta, GA 30341
United States
Contact
Dr. Priscilla R. Danheiser
Dean
Email: danheiser_p@mercer.edu
Phone: 678-547-6028
Fax: 678-547-6008
Dean
Email: danheiser_p@mercer.edu
Phone: 678-547-6028
Fax: 678-547-6008
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