Mount Mercy College has announced that it will launch new graduate programs in nursing and counseling, beginning Fall 2010. The Master of Science in Nursing program will feature emphases in health promotion and disease prevention focus, and is a 36 credit hour program that can be completed in 18 months. The Masters of Arts in Counseling and Therapy: Couple and Family Therapy Specialization is a 60 credit hour program that can be completed in two years.
Mount Mercy College will hold an informational open house on Thursday, January 14 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at the Jones Regional Educational Center, Kirkwood Community College's new facility in Monticello, located at 220 Welter Drive.
Mount Mercy College has announced the following staff promotions. Director of Communications and Marketing Molly Altorfer has been named assistant vice president for communications and marketing. Director for Institutional Research Lori Heying has been named executive director of institutional research. Altorfer and Heying began their new roles January 1, 2010.
Mount Mercy College will hold a Master of Business Administration Information Session on Thursday, November 12 at 5:30 p.m.at Flaherty Community Room, Basile Hall. The application fee will be waived for all attendees.The MBA Information Session will include an overview of the accelerated format and curriculum of Mount Mercy's graduate program, a question and answer session with current students and faculty, door prizes, information on Mount Mercy's financial aid opportunities, and an optional campus tour.