Mercer University

Common Data Set
2001-02

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A. General Information

CDS A1. Address Information

Name Mercer University
President R. Kirby Godsey
Mailing Address 1400 Coleman Avenue, Macon, GA 31207-0001
Main Phone 478-301-2700
WWW Home Page Address http://www.mercer.edu

Admissions

 Phone
Undergraduate
Macon Campus Undergraduate 800-637-2378 or  478-301-2650 or admissions@mercer.edu
Extended Education 478-301-5400 (Macon)
678-547-6030 (Atlanta)
800-548-7115 (Toll Free)
Division of Extended Education 678-547-6030 (Atlanta)
Stetson School of Business and Economics 678-547-6417 (Atlanta)
Georgia Baptist College of Nursing
678-547-6700 (Atlanta)
800-551-8835 (Toll Free)
Graduate/Professional
Stetson School of Business and Economics 478-301-2990 (Macon)
678-547-6417 (Atlanta)
School of Engineering 478-301-2196 (Macon)
School of Education 478-301-4367 (Macon)
678-547-6330 (Atlanta)
Walter F. George School of Law 478-301-2605 (Macon)
School of Medicine 478-301-2542 (Macon)
School of Pharmacy 678-547-6232 (Atlanta)
McAfee School of  Theology 678-547-6470 (Atlanta)
Other Programs
English Language Institute 478-301-5340 (Macon)
678-547-6375 (Atlanta)

CDS A2. Source of institutional control.  Private (Founded in 1833)

CDS A3. Gender Mix.  Coeducational

CDS A4. Academic year calendar.  Semester

CDS A5. Degrees offered. 
    Bachelor's
    Postbachelor's Certificate
    Master's
    Post-Master's Certificate
    Doctoral
    First Professional
    First Professional Certificate

Accreditation
    Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
    Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.
    American Bar Association
    American Chemical Society
    American Council of Pharmaceutical Education
    Liaison Committee on Medical Education
       American Medical Association Council on Medical Education and Association of American Medical Colleges
    Association of American Law Schools
    Computing Sciences Accreditation Board
    National Association of Schools of Music
    National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
    Georgia Board of Nursing
    Georgia Professional Standards Commission

Degree Programs by College, Location and Level

Main Campus - Macon, Georgia
College/School Undergraduate Graduate
College of Liberal Arts African American Studies (BA)
Anthropology (minor program only)
Art (BA)
Biology (BA, BS)
Chemistry (BA, BS)
Christianity (BA)
Classical Studies Concentration (BA)
Communications & Theater Arts (BA)
Computer Science (BA, BS)
Criminal Justice (minor program only)
Dentistry (BS combination program)*
Drama & Theater Concentration (BA)
Economics (BA)
English (BA)
Environmental Science (BS)
French (BA)
German (BA)
History (BA)
Individualized Major** (BA, BS)
Information Science & Technology (BA, BS)
International Affairs Concentration (BA)
Latin (BA)
Leadership & Community Service Concentration (BA)
Mathematics (BA, BS)
Medical Technology (BS combination program)*
Medicine (BS combination program)*
Music Education (BME)
Music Performance (BA,BM)
Philosophy (BA)
Photography (minor program only)
Physics (BA, BS)
Political Science (BA)
Psychology (BA)
Sacred Music (BM)
Sociology (BA)
Spanish (BA)
Women & Gender Studies (minor program only)		  
Stetson School of Business and Economics Accounting (BBA)
Business Administration (BBA)
Computer Information Systems (BBA)
Economics (BBA)
Finance (BBA)
Environmental Management (minor program only)
International Business (BBA)
Management (BBA)
Marketing (BBA)		 MBA with concentrations in:
Finance
General Business
Management
School of Education Early Childhood Education (BS)
Middle Grades Education (BS)
Specific Learning Disabilities (BS)		 Early Childhood Education (EDS, MEd)
Middle Grades Education (EDS, MEd)
Reading Specialist (MEd)
Secondary Education (English, History, Mathematics, Science, Social Science) (MEd)
School of Engineering BSE Specializations:
Biomedical Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering

BS:
Environmental Systems (BS)
Industrial Management (BS)
Technical Communication (BS)

 5-Year BSE/ME Program:
Biomedical Engineering
Computer and Software Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Engineering Management
Mechanical Engineering

MSE Specializations:
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Software Engineering
Engineering Management

MS Specializations:
Technical Communication Management
Technical Management
Software Systems

Cecil B. Day Campus, Atlanta, Georgia
College/School Undergraduate Graduate
Stetson School of Business and Economics Accounting (BBA)
Business Administration (BBA)
Computer Information Systems (BBA)
Finance (BBA)
Management (BBA)
Marketing (BBA)		 MBA with concentrations in:
Accounting/Taxation
Business Administration
Finance
International Business
Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing

Executive MBA Program

Master of Science in:
Health Care Management (MSHCM)
Technology Management (MSTM)
School of Education   Community Counseling (MEd)
Early Childhood Education (EDS, MEd)
Middle Grades Education (EDS MEd)
Reading (MED)
Secondary Education (English, History, Mathematics, Science, Social Science) (MEd)
Georgia Baptist College of Nursing
(Starting Spring 2001)		 Nursing (BSN)
Nursing (RN-BSN Advanced Track)		  

Extended Education Centers
College/School Programs Location
Stetson School of Business and Economics Business Administration (BBA) Douglas County and Macon Center
School of Education Criminal Justice (BSSS)
Early Childhood Education (BSED)
Human Services (BSSS)
Individualized Major (BLS) ***
Information Systems (BLS)
Middle Grades Education (BSED)		 Covington, Douglas County, Eastman, Griffin and Macon Center
Division of Extended Education Organization Leadership (BAS) Douglas County

Professional Schools
School Programs Location
Walter F. George School of Law Law (JD)
JD/MBA		 Macon, Georgia
School of Medicine Public Health (MPH)
Family Services (MSR)
Family Therapy (MFT)
Medicine (MD)		 Main Campus, Macon, Georgia
School of Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences (PHD)
Pharmacy (DPH)
Pharm.D./MBA		 Cecil B. Day Campus, Atlanta, Georgia
McAfee School of  Theology Theology (MDIV) Cecil B. Day Campus, Atlanta, Georgia

* Comination programs require study in the College of Liberal Arts and an approved medical, medical technology or dental school.  See Bulletin for more information.

** Students who evidence a clarity of purpose and unique interests in their personal educational program which cannot be accommodated within the traditionally prescribed major formats may individualize their major in the College of Liberal Arts.

***  Individualized majors in the School of Education can concentrate in Communications and Society, Cross-Cultural Studies, Cultural Studies, Liberal Studies, Literature and Society, Organizational Communication, Public Relations or Religion and Society.

Pre-professional work is offered for students expecting to enter any of the following professions:  theology, education, law, medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, and medical technology. 

Teacher certification programs available in:
(7-12) English, Mathematics, Broad-field Science, History, Broad-field Social Studies   
(P-12) Music, Art, Foreign Language

Other Miscellaneous Programs:
First-Year Seminar, Great Books, Distributional Program, Senior Capstone, Honors Program

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