2015-2016
Graduate
Catalog
Addendum
Spring 2016
Graduate Catalog
Addendum
Spring 2016
The current Mercy College Catalog covers the 2015-2016 academic year. This
addendum is intended to supplement the 2015-2016 catalog and should be used
along with it. Students are encouraged to speak with a PACT/OES/COP mentor
regarding these changes and how they may impact the intended program of study.
All information in this addendum is effective spring 2016 unless otherwise noted.
While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this
catalog at printing, Mercy College reserves the right to alter its degree
requirements, regulations, procedures, and course offerings. The most up-to-date
information can be found in the online catalog, available on Mercy Connect.
Changes to text in the 2015-2016 catalog are indicated in this addendum by
a strikethrough where text has been deleted or a bold underline where text
has been added.
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CHANGES IN THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
(Page 46) Addition of Interim Associate Dean
School of Education
Nancy Heilbronner, Ph.D., Interim Dean
Mary Ellen Hoffman, M.S., Associate Dean for Administration
Mary Lou Pagano, Ed.D., Interim Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
(Page 47) Correction of Email and Addition of Interim Associate Dean
EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Nancy Heilbronner Ph.D., Interim Dean
914-674-7648
nheilbronner @mercy.edu
nheilbronner@mercy.edu
Mary Lou Pagano, Ed.D, Interim Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
914-674-7721
mpagano@mercy.edu
(Page 55) Course Listing Corrections
Master of Science in Early Childhood Education, Birth–Grade 2
Course Requirements for Initial Certification Candidates
Course Numbers and Titles
EDUC 500 Educational Perspectives from Diverse Perspectives…….………..….3 credits
EDUC 502 Foundations in Education for Students with Disabilities........................3 credits
EDUC 504 Cultural Perspectives of the Teaching and Learning Process….............3 credits
OR
EDUC 607 School Law......................................................................................................3 credits
EDUC 505 Teaching English as a Second Language....................................................3 credits
EDUC 506 Educational Evaluation and Assessment from Early Childhood
Through Adolescence....................................................................................3 credits
EDUC 507 Approaches to Literacy Instruction in Early Childhood
Through Adolescence...................................................................................3 credits
EDUC 513 Introduction to Early Childhood Education: Foundations,
Methods, and Materials.................................................................................3 credits
EDUC 514 Working with Parents and Families of Children, in Early
Childhood and Childhood............................................................................3 credits
EDUC 551 Language Arts in Childhood and Early Childhood Education …....….3 credits
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EDUC 552 Social Studies in Childhood and Early Childhood Education…………3 credits
EDUC 553 Mathematics in Childhood and Early Childhood Education…………..3 credits
EDUC 554 Science in Childhood and Early Childhood Education………………....3 credits
EDUC 522 Language Development and Literacy Acquisition...................................3 credits
EDUC 605 Assessing and Correcting Literacy Problems Practicum in
Early Childhood and Childhood..................................................................3 credits
EDUC 709 Student Teaching Experience………..………………….………………..3 credits
OR
EDUC 713* Seminar in Teaching…………………………………..….………….…...3 credits
EDUC 617 Literacy Instruction, Birth–Grade 6.............................................................3 credits
EDUC 642 Advanced Methods of Teaching Language Arts and Social
Studies in Early Childhood and Childhood Education............................3 credits
EDUC 646 Advanced Methods of Teaching Mathematics and Science
in Early Childhood and Childhood Education..........................................3 credits
EDUC 537 Current Critical Issues in American Education.........................................3 credits
Total..................................................................................................................................39 credits
This degree leads to single certification.
*Required in Lieu of student teaching course for eligible candidates.
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Master of Science in Childhood Education, Grades 1–6
Course Requirements for Initial Certification Candidates
Course Numbers and Titles
EDUC 500 Educational Perspectives from Diverse Perspectives……….……...…3 credits
EDUC 502 Foundations in Education for Students with Disabilities........................3 credits
EDUC 504 Cultural Perspectives of the Teaching and Learning Process……..…...3 credits
OR
EDUC 607 School Law…………………………………………………………….…….3 credits
EDUC 505 Teaching English as a Second Language................................................... 3 credits
EDUC 506 Educational Evaluation and Assessment from Early
Childhood through Adolescence....................................................................................3 credits
EDUC 507 Approaches to Literacy Instruction in Early Childhood
Through Adolescence.......................................................................................................3 credits
EDUC 605 Assessing and Correcting Literacy Problems Practicum in
Early Childhood and Childhood.....................................................................................3 credits
EDUC 514 Working with Parents and Families of Children in Early
Childhood and Childhood...............................................................................................3 credits
EDUC 551 Language Arts in Childhood and Early Childhood Education..............3 credits
EDUC 552 Social Studies in Childhood and Early Childhood Education................3 credits
EDUC 553 Mathematics in Childhood and Early Childhood Education..................3 credits
EDUC 554 Science in Childhood and Early Childhood Education............................3 credits
EDUC 709 Student Teaching Experience.......................................................................3 credits
OR
EDUC 713* Seminar in Teaching.....................................................................................3 credits
Total..................................................................................................................................36 credits
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This degree leads to single certification.
*Required in Lieu of student teaching course for eligible candidates
(Page 60) Course Changes
Master of Science in Childhood Education, Grades 1–6
Course Requirements for Advanced Program Candidates
Course Numbers and Titles
EDUC 500 Educational Foundations from Divers Perspectives…………................ 3 credits
EDUC 502 Foundations in Education for Students with Disabilities ..................... 3 credits
EDUC 504 Cultural Perspectives of the Teaching and Learning Process………3 credits
OR
EDUC 607 School Law…………………………………………………………..….….3 credits
EDUC 505 Teaching English as a Second Language .................................................. 3 credits
EDUC 506 Educational Evaluation and Assessment from Early
Childhood through Adolescence............................................................... 3 credits
EDUC 507 Approaches to Literacy Instruction in Early Childhood
Through Adolescence...................................................................................................... 3 credits
EDUC 514 Working with Parents and Families of Children, in Early
Childhood and Childhood .......................................................................... 3 credits
EDUC 522 Language Development and Literacy Acquisition ................................. 3 credits
EDUC 605 Assessing and Correcting Literacy Problems Practicum in
Early Childhood and Childhood.................................................................3 credits
EDUC 617 Literacy Instruction, Birth-Grade 6 ........................................................... 3 credits
EDUC 642 Advanced Methods of Teaching Language Arts and Social
Studies in Early Childhood and Childhood Education ..............................................3 credits
EDUC 646 Advanced Methods of Teaching Mathematics and Science
in Early Childhood and Childhood Education ........................................................... 3 credits
EDUC 537 Current Critical Issues in American Education ....................................... 3 credits
Total ................................................................................................................................ 36 credits
This degree leads to single certification.
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CHANGES IN THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
(Page 25) Change to Course Description
MBAA 810 Capstone Seminar I
Prerequisite: Permission of Graduate Business Chair
Students who wish to participate in MBAA 810 Capstone Seminar I, thesis or
business plan, must submit, in writing, a detailed proposal of the thesis or
business plan along with a preliminary outline and justification of the topic
selected.
This course develops the skills necessary to complete a thesis capstone project. It
is intended to help M.B.A. candidates that draws upon the knowledge and skills
acquired with the completion of the graduate curriculum. Under the supervision
of a faculty member, a suitable research topic paper associated with the student’s
concentration is selected researched in preparation for completion of the paper
in MBAA 811. This may take the form of either a Thesis or Business Plan. A
preliminary outline of the topic areas is then prepared. After both the topic and
preliminary outline have been approved by the course instructor, a qualified
mentor is assigned to assist with the subsequent research for the detailed outline
and actual writing of the paper. The MBAA 810 professor assists the students in
developing the detailed research techniques and skills needed for successful
completion of the paper in MBAA 811. 3 credits.
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MBAA 811 Capstone Seminar II
Prerequisite: MBAA 810 and Permission of Graduate Business Chair
After the acceptance of the preliminary outline, the student — following the guidance and
under the supervision of his or her mentor — prepares a detailed multi-page outline with
a complete bibliography. Under the guidance and supervision of his or her MBAA 811
professor, the student prepares a detailed multi-page thesis or business plan with a
complete bibliography. The mentor and the MBAA 810 Faculty must approve the outline
after which the actual writing of the research paper is conducted. At the completion of the
paper, it is reviewed and graded by the student’s mentor and the MBAA 810 Faculty or
the appointed reader. Successful completion of this course is dependent upon the
quality and rigor of the research and content of the thesis or business plan. 3 credits.
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