Associate Degree Programs
Many adults find that an associate degree from Mercyhurst College, a school with a long-standing reputation for academic quality, best meets their educational needs. It is viewed by employers as representing significant achievement at the post-secondary level, and the credits earned can be applied toward a bachelors degree at virtually every college and university in the region.
A number of adults also consider an associates degree as an important step or milestone toward their longer term educational goals. They complete an associates degree and then continue working toward their bachelors degree at a later time.
Two associate degree programs are offered at the Mercyhurst College Erie Campus. Course requirements are listed below each degree.
Associate in Business Administration (60 credits)
- Accounting I, II
- Computer Applications in Accounting
- Communications Issues
- Macroeconomics
- Microeconomic
- College Writing I, II
- Human Growth & Development or Introduction to Psychology
- United States History
- Business Math or Statistics
- Principles of Management
- Human Resources Management
- Human Behavior in Organizations
- Principles of Marketing
- Computer Applications
- Advanced Computer Applications
- Religious Persons
- Liberal Studies Elective
- Business Elective or Internship
Degree Requirements
Associate Degrees require 60 academic credits. In general, no more than six credits completed at another institution may be applied toward a Mercyhurst associate degree.