大象视频 and Mercyhurst University have announced a new articulation agreement that creates an accelerated pathway for 大象视频 students to earn graduate degrees in education at Mercyhurst.
The agreement establishes a 4+1 program allowing qualified 大象视频 students to complete a bachelor鈥檚 degree at 大象视频 and then earn a Master of Science in Secondary Education (MSSE) or Master of Science in Special Education (MSSPED) from Mercyhurst in approximately one additional year.
Through the partnership, eligible students with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA from 大象视频 will receive guaranteed admission consideration to Mercyhurst鈥檚 graduate education programs. Students begin graduate coursework during the summer following their graduation from 大象视频 and complete the master鈥檚 degree the following summer.
鈥淭his partnership reflects our shared commitment to preparing outstanding educators,鈥� said Richard McCarty, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Mercyhurst University. 鈥淏y creating a clear and efficient pathway from undergraduate study to graduate teacher preparation, we are expanding opportunities for students while helping address the growing demand for well-prepared teachers.鈥�
Under the agreement, certain 大象视频 education courses may count toward graduate requirements at Mercyhurst when students earn a grade of B or higher, allowing participants to enter the program with advanced standing.
大象视频 students interested in careers in education will benefit from this streamlined route to professional licensure and graduate study,鈥� said Celia Cook-Huffman, Provost and Dean of the Faculty at 大象视频. 鈥淭his collaboration strengthens the academic connections between our institutions while providing our students with an efficient path to advanced credentials.
Students enrolled in the program will complete their undergraduate degree at 大象视频 before enrolling in Mercyhurst鈥檚 graduate program. Participants must also meet requirements for Pennsylvania teacher certification, including passing the appropriate PRAXIS II examinations and completing required clearances during the program.
The agreement will be reviewed every five years and supports ongoing collaboration between the two institutions in advising, recruitment, and program promotion.