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<\/p>\nNew articulation agreement provides accelerated route to master\u2019s degrees in Secondary Education and Special Education.<\/p>\n
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Mercyhurst University and Allegheny College have announced a new articulation agreement that creates an accelerated pathway for Allegheny\u200b College\u200b students to earn graduate degrees in education at Mercyhurst.<\/p>\n
The agreement establishes a 4+1 program allowing qualified Allegheny\u200b College\u200b students to complete a bachelor\u2019s degree at Allegheny and then earn a Master of Science in Secondary Education (MSSE) or Master of Science in Special Education (MSSPED) from Mercyhurst in approximately one additional year.<\/p>\n
Through the partnership, eligible students with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA from Allegheny\u200b College\u200b will receive guaranteed admission consideration to Mercyhurst\u2019s graduate education programs. Students begin graduate coursework during the summer following their graduation from Allegheny\u200b College\u200b and complete the master\u2019s degree the following summer.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis partnership reflects our shared commitment to preparing outstanding educators,\u201d said Richard McCarty, provost and vice president for academic affairs at Mercyhurst University. \u201cBy creating a clear and efficient pathway from undergraduate study to graduate teacher preparation, we are expanding opportunities for students while helping address the growing demand for well-prepared teachers.\u201d<\/p>\n
Under the agreement, certain Allegheny\u200b College\u200b education courses may count toward graduate requirements at Mercyhurst when students earn a grade of B or higher, allowing participants to enter the program with advanced standing.<\/p>\n
\u201cAllegheny\u200b College\u200b students interested in careers in education will benefit from this streamlined route to professional licensure and graduate study,\u201d said Celia Cook-Huffman, provost and dean of the faculty at Allegheny College. \u201cThis collaboration strengthens the academic connections between our institutions while providing our students with an efficient path\u200bway\u200b to advanced credentials.\u201d<\/p>\n
Students enrolled in the program will complete their undergraduate degree at Allegheny\u200b College\u200b before enrolling in Mercyhurst\u2019s graduate program. Participants must also meet requirements for the Pennsylvania teacher certification, including passing the appropriate PRAXIS II examinations and completing required clearances during the program.<\/p>\n
The agreement will be reviewed every five years and supports ongoing collaboration between the two institutions in advising, recruitment, and program promotion.<\/p>\n