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… Migration Studies Minor Care for migrants is one of the five "critical concerns" of the Sisters of Mercy. Migration Studies is a discipline exploring human migration in all of its forms and from a number of different academic perspectives including, but not limited to, anthropology, psychology, political science, public health, language, and sociology. This minor prepares students to work with refugees and immigrants in any field, as well as support them in their resettlement and…
… who trace their heritage to Mother Catherine McAuley, founder of the Sisters of Mercy in Dublin, Ireland. As Mother Eustace Taylor, RSM, Ph.D., wrote in her 50th anniversary history of Mercyhurst, “Mercyhurst College lived first in the desire and will of a remarkable woman — Mother M. Borgia Egan.” She supervised everything, from raising money to selecting and purchasing a site to educating a sister-faculty to teach at the college level. As first president of the college and later as academic…
… In northwest Pennsylvania, more than 25 percent of all 911 dispatch jobs are also vacant. Last year, Erie County dropped 1,167 calls due to its EMS shortage. Gov. Shapiro’s budget invests in 911 dispatch services and creates a sustainable funding source that keeps up with the cost of living so more dispatchers can be hired. While at Mercyhurst’s police academy, Shapiro met with cadets and local dignitaries and also spoke at a news conference. Dr. Joanne Hosey-McGurk, vice president for…
… credits) POLI 245: Comparative Politics: Middle East (3 credits) Learning Outcomes Demonstrate communicative proficiency at the Intermediate Low level (or Above), orally and in writing with the Arabic writing system. Discuss the influence of Islam on Arabic societies. Demonstrate an understanding of the geography and history of the Arabic world. Display cultural competency when interacting with Arabic-speaking people. The School of Humanities Department of Anthropology and World Languages…
… This instruction focuses on providing students with an understanding of the content and methods of the discipline and developing students’ research, writing, and critical thinking skills. This is accomplished by means of innovative assignments and classroom instruction. The political science major provides students with a number of extracurricular opportunities directly related to the major and unrivaled access to faculty members who are dedicated to helping students achieve their academic…
… the opportunity to work on projects with real-world community clients, providing valuable skills and networking along the way. - The Center for Intelligence Research and Analysis and Training (CIRAT) hones and professionalizes the skills of students in Intelligence Studies and Computer Information Science programs by providing real-world projects for students to gain applied experience. - The CIRAT develops opportunities with business and government entities through contracts, grants, and…
… annual IntelliCon brings together a diverse global community of CI experts for best practice sharing, education, and training. Its members include some of the biggest names in industry, among them ExxonMobil, Dell, Amazon, Cigna, Walmart, and Google, as well as Mercyhurst University, which is home to the largest and oldest intelligence studies program in academia. In fact, of SCIP’s members, 75 percent are CI practitioners, 15 percent represent CI services or providers, and 7 percent are…
… Credits) Learning Outcomes Demonstrate communicative proficiency in Mandarin at the Intermediate level, orally and in writing Discuss and analyze data and events related to Asian countries from a more comprehensive perspective Demonstrate an understanding of the geography, history, society, and politics of the Asian world Display cultural competency and understanding of the peoples, cultures, and value systems in Asia The School of Humanities Department of Anthropology and World Languages…
… supporting wellness and psychological growth, as well as use in community and therapeutic settings. Realizing the factors that can encourage therapeutic engagement in various art forms through expressive therapy experientials, discussion, historical reference, service-learning opportunities, and acquired knowledge assessment. An Expressive Approach to Therapy 1 / The School of the Arts Department of Art, Design, and Communication Art Department Scholarship Cummings Art Gallery Resources…
… Philosophy and Public Policy PHIL 400: Political Theory PHIL 460: Senior Thesis Learning Outcomes After completing the philosophy minor, students will be able to: Demonstrate knowledge of the discipline: main problems, terminology, movements, and schools of thought. Apply logical reasoning to interpret, analyze, and critique ideas, beliefs, and values of individuals and groups. Construct authentic, persuasive arguments. Apply moral theory to interpersonal, professional, and societal issues.…