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… 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…
… President Getz wins AICUP Comm Award for insightful editorial on education reform Tuesday, January 28, 2025 In recognition of her outstanding efforts to communicate the value of higher education, the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania has awarded AICUP’s 2025 Comm Award to Mercyhurst University President Kathleen A. Getz, Ph.D. Getz earned the “Distinguished Communicator” prize in the category of Best Opinion for an editorial she wrote for the Erie Times…
… Nursing Education (MSN) Online Master of Science Mercyhurst University’s online Master of Science in Nursing Education is designed for working, BSN-prepared nurses seeking to advance their careers as educators in academic and healthcare environments. Grounded in the values of compassion, service, respect, and integrity—hallmarks of the Sisters of Mercy who founded Mercyhurst nearly a century ago—the program cultivates mindful, compassionate, and merciful nurse educators. The growing national…
… Distance Learning State Authorization Mercyhurst University has been approved as a participating institution in SARA for state authorization of distance education. Due to new federal regulations, any institution offering distance education programs and practicum experiences in states other than their own must receive authorization or be a SARA approved institution. Pennsylvania is a SARA (State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement) member state, and Mercyhurst University is a SARA member…
… Mercyhurst supports students from marginalized population in pursuing teaching careers Thursday, March 30, 2023 A novel program introduced by the Mercyhurst University Department of Education aims to increase the number of teacher candidates in Pennsylvania who are racially, ethnically, socioeconomically, and linguistically diverse. The new initiative, NextGen814: Preparing Erie’s Generation of Teachers, has earned top funding—$100,000—from the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s…
… The School of Social and Behavioral Sciences Engage with our interconnected human society. Our School offers students a number of exciting academic and hands-on programs including associate, bachelor, 4+1, 3+3, and graduate degree programs. Our departments include: Education, Psychology, and Social Justice and Community Health-which includes Criminal Justice, Social Work, Sociology, and Public Health. One commonality among these “helping programs” is the desire to improve ourselves and our…
… Joe Johnson Chair, Department of Physics, Associate Professor Contact Information OFFICE: Zurn 208 EMAIL: jjohnson@mercyhurst.edu PHONE: 814-824-3674 Dr. Johnson is passionate about sharing the principles of physics with his students and finding ways to connect those principles to students’ lives. His research interests include integration of SocioScientific Issues into STEM education, using technology to engage learners in science, equity and cultural relevance in STEM education, and…
… Title IX Coordinator Ann Miller to present at ‘It’s On Us’ convention Wednesday, April 02, 2025 Image Ann Miller, Title IX coordinator and compliance officer for Mercyhurst University, will facilitate a breakout session at the Pennsylvania Department of Education “It’s On Us” convention on April 15 at the University of Pittsburgh. “It’s On Us” is a national campaign launched in 2014 by the Obama Administration to combat sexual assault on college campuses. The initiative encourages students,…