Mount Mercy's graduate schools are recognized
among the elite programs in the country. Just like our other educational
programs, we take our master's degrees seriously and give you
the best opportunity possible.
There is no
single office that handles all graduate admission at Mount Mercy.
Requirements and deadlines vary from department to department.
For detailed information on graduate programs, please use the
list below to view the specific academic degree or admission topic
that interests you.
For more information,
feel free to contact the department directly.
Admission
as a Degree Seeking Student
Master's Program in
Education
Master of Business Administration
Conditional Admission
International Students
Graduate Special Status
Transfer Policies
Readmission
Admission
as a Degree Seeking Student
Applicants desiring admission to Mount Mercy College graduate
programs apply through the admissions office and must meet the
graduate admissions criteria. Final admission decisions rest with
the academic program. To be considered for admission an applicant
must:
| 1. |
Hold
an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited college
or university, or an equivalent degree from an accredited
institution outside of the United States. Documentation of
degree equivalencies must be submitted by an agency authorized
to do so. |
| 2. |
Have
a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 and an undergraduate
record that reflects ability to be successful in graduate
studies. If a student has a GPA less than 3.0, see the policy
on Conditional
Admission. |
| 3. |
Provide
a personal statement that demonstrates solid writing skills
and motivation for graduate studies. See application form
for further instruction. |
| 4. |
Submit
two letter of recommendation, preferably from faculty and/or
work supervisors, who can attest to an applicant's ability
to be successful in graduate studies. See application
form for further instruction. |
| 5. |
Complete
any requirements from the specific area of study. |
| 6. |
Pay $25
application fee. |
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Program specific requirements:
| |
|
| 1. |
Bachelor’s
degree in teaching |
| 2. |
A valid
teaching license or be eligible for a teaching license. |
| 3. |
Resume
listing past and current teaching experience |
Learn
more about the Master of Education program.
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Master
of Business Administration |
| 1. |
At
least 24 years old. |
| 2. |
Three
years of full-time work experience - provide a resume to document
work experience. |
Learn
more about the Master of Business Admistation program.
An application
is complete when the applicant submits the following
required items:
| 1. |
A
completed Mount Mercy College application form, including
personal statement and letters of recommendation. |
| 2. |
Official
transcripts of all previous academic work from which undergraduate
and graduate grade point averages can be computed. Transcripts
should be mailed directly to the admissions office. Official
transcripts must be submitted in a sealed envelope and display
the appropriate seal and signature of the institution. |
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Conditional Admission
An applicant who does not meet the above criteria may qualify for
either admission or conditional admission upon an interview with
the Program Director and approval of the Graduate Admission Committee.
Students admitted on a conditional basis will be apprised in writing
of the conditions they must fulfill in order to achieve regular
admission status. The maximum number of graduate credits that can
be earned while in conditional status is 12.
Applicants
who are admitted prior to completing required undergraduate prerequisites
will be required to fulfill those prerequisites prior to full
admission to the program.
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International
Students
Mount
Mercy College welcomes international students to our campus, recognizing
that they enrich the educational experience for all students by
contributing to the intellectual, social and cultural diversity
of the College community. The following additional items are required
for admission for international students. .
| 1. |
Official
or true certified copies of the applicant’s post-secondary
academic record (transcripts, examination scores, mark sheets,
etc.) in both English and the original language. |
| 2. |
Official
or true certified copies of the applicant’s diploma
or degree certificate in both English and the original language.
|
| 3. |
Documentation
of English language proficiency for all non-native speakers
of English. The College accepts only the Test of English as
a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum score of 570 on the
paper-based version or an 88 on the internet version (iBT)
is required for consideration for admission. |
| 4. |
Proof
of comprehension and conversational proficiency as indicated
by a 23 or higher on the TOEFL speaking sub-section and interview
the Program Director (phone interview can be substituted.) |
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Graduate
Special Student Status (or Non-degree Status)
A student with a baccalaureate degree who wishes to earn graduate
credit, but not a graduate degree, may be accepted for admission
to study as a graduate student with special status. Credits earned
as a graduate student with special status with a grade of “B”
or above may be applied to a graduate degree at Mount Mercy College,
upon admission to the program and with the approval of both the
Director of Graduate Studies and the Program Director. Special
student status students are not eligible for financial aid.
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Transfer
Policies
Students
may transfer in graduate courses upon the approval of the Program
Director. The maximum number of transferable credit hours is 9.
Credit allowance for graduate courses is considered on an individual
basis, however student must have earned a B or higher for the
course to be considered. Course syllabi, college catalog, and
a sample of previous course work may be requested for consideration
of a class.
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Readmission
When a student withdraws or is terminated from any of the graduate
programs at Mount Mercy College, a recommendation will be made
by the Program Director at the time of withdrawal or termination
about whether the student will be eligible for readmission. Documentation
of this recommendation will be maintained.
The student
who has withdrawn or has been terminated from any graduate program
and wishes to be readmitted will be considered for readmission
by the Program Director according to the following criteria: the
recommendation made by the Program Director at the time of the
student’s withdrawal or termination; evidence student has
improved in needed areas of improvement.
Students who
wish to be readmitted to a graduate program must complete the
application process through Admission.
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