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program generally permit the guarantee of student loans in the following amounts: $3,500 per academic year for freshmen; $4,500 for sophomores; $5,500 for juniors and seniors; and up to $8,500 for graduate students. Repayment begins six months after leaving college. Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Student Loan Program: Graduates or independent undergraduates may borrow, regardless of income, up to the following amounts per academic year: $4,000 for freshmen and sophomores; $5,000 for juniors and seniors; and $12,000 for graduate students. The loan principle may be deferred during at least half-time enrollment. Repayment of principle begins within 60 days of the student’s last date of attendance. Federal Direct Parent’s Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS): Parents may borrow up to the cost of attendance for an undergraduate student. Repayment begins within 60 days of disbursement. Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Program: Provides loans to Graduate students who are enrolled at least half-time, are a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident. Students may borrow up to their cost of attendance minus other financial assistance. Students must apply for a Graduate PLUS loan through the Direct loan program. It is the responsibility of all loan recipients to repay loans promptly, together with accrued interest, thereby maintaining the good faith established between the student, the lender, and the University. Employment Programs Federal Work-Study: A federally-funded program designed to provide jobs to qualified students. In order to be employed under this program, the student must (1) be enrolled or accepted for enrollment; (2) show evidence of financial need; and (3) be capable of maintaining good academic standing while employed under this program. When possible, a student is placed in a job related to his/her chosen field of study. Students are paid bi-weekly. A student’s earnings, combined with other financial aid, cannot exceed his/her total financial need for the academic year. On-Campus Employment: This program is made available by the University on a part-time basis to students currently enrolled. Jobs are posted in the Office of Student Financial Planning. Other Scholarships and Grant Assistance The Application for Financial Assistance is a general application, and all applicants will be considered for every scholarship coordinated through the Office of Student Financial Planning. Funds are provided by many sources and are made available as restricted and unrestricted scholarships or grants. A comprehensive list of links to private scholarships and grants may be found at www.atlanta.merceraid.com. Costs of Attendance The award of financial assistance is based on an estimate of the costs of attendance, combined with a measurement of need. Financial assistance may include a combination of scholarships, grants, loans, and part-time employment. 46 / MERCER UNIVERSITY
Disbursement and Refunds All financial assistance, with the exception of student employment, is disbursed in equal amounts each semester. By May 1 of each year, all complete applications are reviewed. The types and amounts of assistance offered are dependent upon the financial situations of students, as determined through need analysis and the availability of funds. Notification will be sent to all applicants. A notification of awards must be signed by the student and returned to the Office of Student Financial Planning within 2 weeks. Recipients of any financial assistance should be aware that a portion or all of any refund due from the University may be reimbursed back to the source(s) of the student’s financial aid for that term. Students receiving aid for non-direct educational expenses may be required to return a portion or all of the funds awarded for the term in the event the student ceases to be at least a half-time student. Veterans Any veteran who wishes to attend Mercer University under one of the veterans’ benefits programs should make application in the normal manner for the program of study selected. As soon as new veterans are accepted for admission, they should contact the nearest Veterans Administration Office to apply for benefits. Mercer has a Veterans Coordinator who is located in the Macon Office of the Registrar. The Veterans Coordinator will certify the status of each veteran’s enrollment each semester. The veteran is responsible for notifying the Registrar of any change in status. The veteran is responsible for observing the current regulations regarding his status. Additional Information The Office of Student Financial Planning staff is available during the normal administrative working hours of the institution to provide additional information regarding the Financial Assistance Program of Mercer University, as required by the Student Information Requirement as stated in Title IV of the Educational Amendments of 1976. Appointments may be made by calling (678) 547-6444. FINANCIAL INFORMATION / 47
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MATH 181. Calculus I (3 hours) Prer
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Bachelor of Science in Information
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General Education at Mercer Univers
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* 60 semester hour or any approved
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Department of Leadership Studies is
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ORGL 465. Leadership Practices in t
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Grade Requirements A student seekin
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discourse through the study and pra
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The effects of human activity on th
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and services and the hierarchy of l
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PHIL 201. The Search for Meaning (3
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associated with biological science,
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of the student’s academic advisor
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Harbour Island Boulevard, Suite 750
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EMBA applicants who are accepted to
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under the MBA Program of Study sect
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1. Once matriculation to Mercer has
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BAA 601 Managerial Economics BAA 60
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Requirements: M.Div. students who a
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BAA 614. Business Communications (1
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planning to markets, and the opport
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community, state, and national leve
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BA 665. Computers and the Law (3 ho
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Course of Study for the Joint MBA/M
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General Graduate Program Policies A
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with Mercer. A student may not take
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NOTE: An initial certification cand
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• Continually seek to be reflecti
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Degree Requirements Non-Restricted
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• Understand how students differ
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egister for a maximum of three clas
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M.Ed in Middle Grades Education The
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EDMT 621 EDMT 631 EDMT 641 EDMT 668
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Mathematics EDMT 601 Problem Solvin
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Reading Endorsement In addition to
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with scores lower than the target a
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TO BE To Be a reflective, collabora
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2. To meet the growing demands for
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3. To provide leaders in higher edu
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Note: Choosing the PL-6 option coul
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EDCI 812. Qualitative Research Meth
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ines the importance of differentiat
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EDEL 685. Technology for School Lea
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EDEL 822. Collaborative Strategies:
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EDEL 850. Internship in Educational
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EDSC 631. Topics of Environmental S
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EDUC 647. Preventing, Diagnosing, a
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should be familiar with in order to
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Supervisor. Each Student Teacher wi
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Provisional Admission If for some r
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license as Professional Counselor r
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C. Helping relationships (COUN 606.
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School Counseling is an applied pro
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To Be To Be a reflective, collabora
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Professional Studies (22 credit hou
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tion in school counseling (s-5 leve
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Curricular Requirements: Required C
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more than two classes in his/her pr
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COUN 613. Cultural Perspectives in
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and/or Licensing Exams (NCE and NCS
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Based on Jesse Mercer’s vision, t
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Candidates for admission may be upc
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prior approval of the Associate Dea
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example, take classes in Mercer’s
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The Course of Study for the Master
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The concentration in Global Christi
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M.Div. degree. The Master of Busine
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principles for the McAfee School of
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liberation theology, civil rights,
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MIN 853. Women: Believing, Worshipi
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interacting with the most recent sc
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of family systems and their applica
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employed by biblical storytellers.
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course asks a series of questions r
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Spring 2010 Faculty Workshop Januar
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Mary Diane Owens, Lilburn, Georgia
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Allen M. Wallace, A.B., J.D., Senio
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John R. Miller, P.E. (1975) Assista
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Louisville, 1986; Ph.D., University
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Jon M. Saulson (2009) Assistant Pro
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College, 1993; M.A., Clemson Univer
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Kim L. Eccles (2006) Assistant Prof
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