Mercer University

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2003-04

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A. GENERAL INFORMATION

Last Updated: April 8, 2004

CDS A1. Address Information

Name Mercer University
President R. Kirby Godsey
Mailing Address 1400 Coleman Avenue, Macon, GA 31207-0001
Main Phone 478-301-2700
WWW Home Page Address http://www.mercer.edu

Admissions

Phone
Undergraduate
Macon Campus Undergraduate 800-840-8577 or  478-301-2650 or admissions@mercer.edu
Regional Academic Centers 478-301-5400 (Macon)
678-547-6030 (Atlanta)
800-548-7115 (Toll Free)
Stetson School of Business and Economics 678-547-6417 (Atlanta)
Georgia Baptist College of Nursing
678-547-6700 (Atlanta)
800-551-8835 (Toll Free)
Graduate/Professional
Stetson School of Business and Economics 478-301-2990 (Macon)
678-547-6417 (Atlanta)
School of Engineering 478-301-2196 (Macon)
School of Education 478-301-5397 (Macon)
678-547-6330 (Atlanta)
Walter F. George School of Law 478-301-2605 (Macon)
School of Medicine 478-301-2542 (Macon)
School of Pharmacy 678-547-6232 (Atlanta)
McAfee School of  Theology 678-547-6474 (Atlanta)
888-471-9922 (Toll Free)
Other Programs
English Language Institute 478-301-5342 (Macon)
678-547-6375 (Atlanta)

CDS A2. Source of institutional control:  Private (Founded in 1833)

CDS A3. Classify your undergraduate institution:  Coeducational

CDS A4. Academic year calendar:  Semester

CDS A5. Degrees offered: 
    Bachelor's
    Postbachelor's Certificate
    Master's
    Post-Master's Certificate
    Doctoral
    First Professional
    First Professional Certificate

Accreditation
   
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
    ABET, Inc.
    American Bar Association
    American Chemical Society
    American Council of Pharmaceutical Education
    American Medical Association Council on Medical Education and Association of American Medical Colleges
    American Pharmacists Association
    American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists
    Association of American Law Schools
    Association of Theological Schools
    Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International
    Commission on Accreditation of Marriage and Family Therapy Education
    Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
    Computing Sciences Accreditation Board
    Georgia Board of Nursing
    Georgia Professional Standards Commission
    Liaison Committee on Medical Education
    National Association of Schools of Music
    National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission

Degree Programs by College, Location and Level

Main Campus - Macon, Georgia

College/School Undergraduate Graduate
College of Liberal Arts African American Studies (BA)
Anthropology (minor program only)
Art (BA)
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Concentration (BA, BS)
Biology (BA, BS)
Chemistry (BA, BS)
Christianity (BA)
Communication & Theater Arts (BA)
Computer Science (BA, BS)
Criminal Justice (minor program only)
Dentistry (BSD)*
Economics (BA)
English (BA)
Environmental Science (BS)
Environmental Studies (BA)
French (BA)
German (BA)
History (BA)
Individualized Major** (BA, BS)
Information Science & Technology (BA, BS)
Journalism (BA)
Latin (BA)
Mathematics (BA, BS)
Media Studies (MDS)
Medical Technology (BSM)*
Medicine (BSM)*
Music Education (BME)
Music (BA)
Performance (BM)
Philosophy (BA)
Photography (minor program only)
Physics (BA, BS)
Political Science (BA)
Psychology (BA)
Sacred Music (BM)
Sociology (BA)
Southern Studies Concentration (BA)
Spanish (BA)
Women's & Gender Studies (minor program only)
Stetson School of Business and Economics Managed Academic Path to Success  (BBA) Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Tift College of Education Early Childhood Education (BSED)
Middle Grades Education (BSED)
The Holistic Child (BSED)
Early Childhood Education (EDS, MEd)
Middle Grades Education (EDS, MEd)
Reading (MEd)
Secondary Education (MEd)
School of Engineering BSE Degree Specializations:
Biomedical Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
An integrated BSE/MSE which involves a minimum of 30 semester hours beyond the 129 semester hours required for the BSE is available.  See Bulletin for more information.

BS Degree:
Industrial Management (BS)
Technical Communication (BS)

Biomedical Engineering (MSE)
Computer Engineering (MSE)
Electrical Engineering (MSE)
Engineering Management (MSE)
Mechanical Engineering (MSE)
Software Engineering (MSE)

Software Systems (MS)
Technical Communication Management (MS)
Technical Management (MS)

Cecil B. Day Campus, Atlanta, Georgia

College/School Undergraduate Graduate
Stetson School of Business and Economics Personal Portfolio of Study (BBA) Individualized Program (MBA)

Executive MBA Program

Master of Science in:
Health Care Management (MSHM)

Tift College of Education Early Childhood Education (EDS, MEd)
Middle Grades Education (EDS, MEd)
Reading (MEd)
Secondary Education (MEd)
Georgia Baptist College of Nursing Nursing (BSN)
Nursing (RN-BSN Advanced Track)
Critical Care of the Adult (MSN)
Nursing Education (MSN)
Continuing & Professional Studies   Community Counseling (MS)

Regional Academic Centers

College/School Programs Location
Stetson School of Business and Economics Personal Portfolio of Study (BBA) -Douglas County

Managed Academic Path to Success   (BBA) - Macon Center

Douglas County and Macon Center
Tift College of Education Early Childhood Education (BSED)
Middle Grades Education (BSED)
Douglas County, Henry County, Eastman Center, and Macon Center
Continuing & Professional Studies Community Counseling (MS)
Criminal Justice (BSSS)
Human Services (BSSS)
Information Systems (BSIS)
Individualized Major (BLS)
Organizational Leadership (BAS) 


Douglas County, Henry County, Eastman Center, and Macon Center


 

Professional Schools

School Programs Location
Walter F. George School of Law Law (JD)
JD/MBA
Macon, Georgia
School of Medicine Public Health (MPH)
Family Services (MSR)
Family Therapy (MFT)
Medicine (MD)
Main Campus, Macon, Georgia
School of Pharmacy Pharmacy (DPH)
Pharmaceutical Sciences (PHD)
Pharm.D./MBA
Cecil B. Day Campus, Atlanta, Georgia
McAfee School of  Theology Theology (MDIV)
 
Cecil B. Day Campus, Atlanta, Georgia

* Programs require study in the College of Liberal Arts and an approved medical, medical technology or dental school.  See Bulletin for more information.

** Students who evidence a clarity of purpose and unique interests in their personal educational program which cannot be accommodated within the traditionally prescribed major formats may individualize their major in the College of Liberal Arts.

Pre-professional work is offered for students expecting to enter any of the following professions:  theology, education, law, medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, and medical technology. 

Teacher certification programs available in:
(7-12) English, Mathematics, Broad-field Science, History, Broad-field Social Studies   
(P-12) Music, Art, Foreign Language

Other Miscellaneous Programs:
First-Year Seminar, Great Books, Distributional Program, Senior Capstone, Honors Program

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