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… The seven-course sequence of the Applied Behavior Analysis post-graduate certificate focuses on integrating research, basic principles, and specialized coursework with fieldwork in the areas of intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, and behavioral health. Prospective students will have a choice to complete (a) the certificate alone, if they already have completed a graduate degree in a related field, or (b) as a concentration while pursuing a graduate degree in Special Education…
… City & State recognizes Jeanette Britt as Higher Education Trailblazer Monday, June 03, 2024 Jeanette Britt, senior vice president for administration and chief operating officer at Mercyhurst University, has been recognized among City & State’s 2024 Higher Education Trailblazers. Each year, City & State honors exceptional individuals in Pennsylvania for their accomplishments across various sectors including politics, media, education, nonprofit, and beyond. In the case of Higher…
… Principal Leadership Graduate Certificate Pursue your passion for leadership with an expedited, highly customizable curriculum tailored to your — or your district’s — goals through the Principal Leadership program at Mercyhurst University. Designed for working K-12 educators, the program positions you to achieve the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Principal Certification and earn a higher salary. Core courses on leadership and organizational behavior, curriculum, and school finance…
… Kortnie Fisher, M.S. Assistant Professor Contact Information OFFICE: Hirt 300J EMAIL: kfisher@mercyhurst.edu PHONE: 814-824-3374 Kortnie L. Fisher, M.S., LBS, BCBA, is an assistant professor of Education, as well as the program director for the Mercyhurst Autism Support Initiative (ASI), and the faculty advisor for the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). Professor Fisher is a Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS) in the state of Pennsylvania and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). She…
… Erie Promise Grant The Erie Promise Grant programs serves students from Erie County, Pennsylvania, with demonstrated financial need to help them afford higher education. This scholarship promises to bring a world-class Mercyhurst education into reach for thousands of students and families in northwestern Pennsylvania. Designed to meet 100% of unmet tuition costs in the first year of enrollment, Erie Promise is available to students with financial need who: Meet the university’s admissions…
… Mercyhurst awarded $5.5 million grant for community learning centers Thursday, July 18, 2024 The Mercyhurst University Department of Education has received $5.5 million in federal funds to support its innovative after-school community learning centers—the Mercyhurst Early Learning Innovation Academy (MELIA) and its new Compass Academy—for the next five years. The highly competitive award, allocated through the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers federal grant program and…
… Mercyhurst University, Saint Edward High School announce new articulation agreement Thursday, July 11, 2024 Mercyhurst University and Saint Edward High School (SEHS) in Lakewood, Ohio, have entered into an articulation agreement designed to streamline the transition for high-achieving high school students into higher education. This agreement, signed by Mercyhurst President Kathleen A. Getz, Ph.D., and SEHS President K.C. McKenna, promises to enhance educational opportunities and foster…
… Pennsylvania Department of Education Certification Your path to becoming a certified teacher. Upon enrollment in a Mercyhurst Education program, you must complete steps to ensure your ability to achieve candidacy, earn your teaching certification, and complete field placement and student teaching. In just a few short years, you will be prepared to graduate with hands-on experience to begin a successful career in education! Steps Step 1: Submit an Admission Review Application In order to…
… Clearance Requirements for Mercyhurst Education Students The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and Mercyhurst University require students pursuing a degree in Education to submit clearances. Clearances are an essential part of any education program as you work directly with minors who are protected under federal law. The list of clearances and forms found in the instructions document or on the webpage below are required by all students in Mercyhurst’s Department of Education and must…
… Phillip Belfiore, Ph.D. Department Chair, Education; Program Director; Graduate Special Education, Professor Contact Information OFFICE: Hirt 300B EMAIL: pbelfiore@mercyhurst.edu PHONE: 814-824-2267 Dr. Phillip Belfiore, Ph.D., is the department chair of the graduate program in special education and applied disability studies. Dr. Belfiore began teaching at Mercyhurst University in 1995, and is now a tenured full professor. Prior to Mercyhurst University, Dr. Belfiore was an associate…