Search results for ""
Displaying 21 - 30 of 559
… Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate Start your rewarding career in early childhood education and earn your Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate. Gain firsthand experience working directly with children in childcare settings, such as centers, preschools, and Head Start programs. Build essential skills in child development and learning, classroom management, health and safety, as well as family and community support while making a difference in your community through this…
… Carolyn Borland Adjunct Instructor of Bassoon Contact Information OFFICE: D’Angelo Room 34 EMAIL: cborland@mercyhurst.edu PHONE: 814-824-2394 About Carolyn Borland Degrees: Master’s equivalency from Pennsylvania Dept. of Education B.M., Music Education, Mercyhurst University Courses Taught: MUSC 171/271/371/471: Bassoon Interests and Professional Activity: Carolyn Borland is an Erie native who graduated magna cum laude with a BM in Music Education from Mercyhurst University in 2002. She has…
… How Gov. Shapiro's higher ed plan 'falls short' for state's private colleges, universities Monday, March 18, 2024 (EDITOR’S NOTE: This op-ed by President Getz was featured in Sunday’s edition of the Erie Times-News.) As an education leader in the Commonwealth, I appreciate that Governor Josh Shapiro’s recent plan to overhaul the state’s higher education system recognizes the critical importance of higher education and workforce development in assuring a strong economic…
… Early Childhood Education Associate of Arts Mercyhurst's Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education guides candidates through an introductory study of theories and the best practices to utilize in an early childhood education PreK-4 environment. Through a sequence of carefully planned early childhood education courses, candidates are given the opportunity to develop their foundational knowledge of the best practices for working with young children while they are active in the field.…
… 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…
… 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…
… 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…
… 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…
… 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…
… 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…