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Effective communication is essential to the success of every sector and industry. Gain a better understanding of organizational structure, group dynamics, and human interaction across a variety of contexts. Coursework covers topics such as communication and society, elements of persuasion, and intercultural communication through three concentrations: Digital Media Communications, Organizational Communication, and Public Relations.

Mercer’s B.S. in Criminal Justice Leadership is designed to develop in students the ability to think critically, make ethical decisions, and behave ethically and professionally within the field of criminal justice. Graduates of this program are able to demonstrate deep knowledge and understanding of the philosophical, theoretical, and structural aspects of the criminal justice system.

Effective communication is essential to the success of every sector and industry. Gain a better understanding of organizational structure, group dynamics, and human interaction within the process of communication. With a concentration in Digital Media Communication, students develop the ability to create content and communicate effectively through new and rapidly changing digital and social media platforms.

Mercer’s B.S. in Health Informatics establishes knowledge in designing, developing, and validating software specifically within healthcare environments. Students learn to transform data into actionable information and are challenged to consider the ethical implications of technologies within healthcare systems. Comprehensive coursework generates a deeper understanding of the performance of healthcare systems through data and computing methods.

Explore and become a part of the growing healthcare management field through Mercer’s B.S. in Healthcare Leadership, which features a multidisciplinary curriculum and valuable, hands-on training. This program is ideal for mid-career adult learners who are interested in translating their leadership skills in the healthcare arena, or for healthcare professionals who are interested in pursuing leadership positions within their organization.

Designed for students who want a bachelor’s degree based upon a strong liberal arts foundation, Mercer’s B.A. in Liberal Studies provides each student the opportunity to follow a course of study that is both professionally relevant and intellectually challenging. Using an interdisciplinary model of learning, students increase their ability to read and think critically, and to write and communicate effectively – essential competencies in today’s workplace. With a concentration in History, students can learn lessons of the past while developing skills to shape the future.

Designed with a strong foundation of knowledge regarding current issues facing various public safety entities, Mercer’s B.S. in Homeland Security and Emergency Management aims to develop students’ leadership skills and abilities to communicate effectively and efficiently in various high-risk situations. Students enrolled in this program will answer the call of global threats to public safety, focusing on the management aspect of this field (such as organizing and pre-planning for manmade and natural disasters).

Designed to offer students a career path in human resources in such workplaces as government, nonprofit agencies, corporate organizations, health care facilities, and adult educational institutions, Mercer’s B.S. in Human Resources Administration and Talent Development will ground student learning with an understanding of human behavior as related to work.

Mercer’s B.S. in Human Services prepares professionals to seek service roles in their communities with the skills and knowledge for making a difference, helping others to lead lives that have meaning and purpose. The human services professional is dedicated to the goal of helping clients become self-sufficient through teaching problem-solving, using case management skills, and using client-centered mental health practices.

Mercer’s B.S. in Information Technology and Informatics program provides a solid foundation of programming, database design, and system analysis concepts, while challenging students to address the ethical and social aspects of complex information systems. Students are equipped with the skills and knowledge to create innovative solutions for processes within organizations, fields of study, social and civic institutions, and more by leveraging modern technology.

Designed for students who want a bachelor’s degree based upon a strong liberal arts foundation, Mercer’s B.A. in Liberal Studies provides each student the opportunity to follow a course of study that is both professionally relevant and intellectually challenging. Using an interdisciplinary model of learning, students increase their ability to read and think critically, and to write and communicate effectively – essential competencies in today’s workplace.

Designed for students who want a bachelor’s degree based upon a strong liberal arts foundation, Mercer’s B.A. in Liberal Studies provides each student the opportunity to follow a course of study that is both professionally relevant and intellectually challenging. Using an interdisciplinary model of learning, students increase their ability to read and think critically, and to write and communicate effectively – essential competencies in today’s workplace. With a concentration in Literature, students can read and study great written works to develop skills in verbal communication and information analysis.

Effective communication is essential to the success of every sector and industry. Gain a better understanding of organizational structure, group dynamics, and human interaction within the process of communication. With a concentration in Organizational Communication, students can study how relational and nonverbal factors impact communication with others and become skilled in generating effective messages for both individuals and groups.

For more than twenty years, Mercer University’s B.S. in Organizational Leadership has been the program of choice for future leaders in all walks of life. This degree program is designed for mid-career adult learners who have four or more years of work experience, and with a keen appreciation of the leader’s critical and evolving role in the change process and dynamic environment of 21st century organizations.

Students that hold a non-nursing bachelor’s degree and are interested in pursuing an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) may fulfill prerequisite coursework through Mercer’s Pre-ABSN program.

The B.A. in Liberal Studies degree at Mercer University stresses an interdisciplinary approach to learning that allows students to pursue integrative thinking, speaking, reading, and writing across disciplines and within disciplines. The degree core requirements focus on critical thinking, argument analysis, and the ability to synthesize ideas from multiple perspectives. The Pre-Law Studies concentration provides a strong foundation for students seeking admission to law school.

Students seeking to fulfill prerequisite coursework toward admission into a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program are considered to be on the “pre-nursing track.” Pre-nursing is not an academic major, but a preparatory track; students on this track work towards a bachelor’s degree as they fulfill the admission requirements for their preferred nursing school(s).

Students seeking to fulfill prerequisite coursework toward admission into pharmacy school are considered to be on the “pre-pharmacy track.” Pre-pharmacy is not an academic major, but a preparatory track; students on this track work towards a bachelor’s degree as they fulfill the admission requirements for their preferred pharmacy school(s).

Mercer’s B.S. in Psychology is a flexible degree program that prepares individuals to think critically about the science of psychology and its practice in preparation for careers in a variety of fields or for graduate school. Students learn to interpret, design, and conduct basic psychological research, and they develop effective written communication and presentation skills as part of their research experience in the program.

Effective communication is essential to the success of every sector and industry. Gain a better understanding of organizational structure, group dynamics, and human interaction within the process of communication. Through a concentration in Public Relations, students can learn contemporary public relations theories to become skilled in identifying the impact of media on communication practices and using the art of rhetoric to persuade others and generate effective messaging.