Every graduate acquires both the technical skills and general studies background necessary for immediate entry into the profession and for further study. Combined with the outstanding course work is the opportunity for hands-on experience within the first year of study. As a member of Mercy Health Partners, Mercy College offers the finest clinical facilities, both on campus and at affiliated sites, including St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, St. Charles Mercy Hospital, Riverside Mercy, and Mercy Healthcare Center. Combined with Mercy College's rich traditions and small school environment are modern educational resources. All Mercy students receive hands-on computer training, and the college library is more than adequate for completion of all class assignments.
Students also have on-site access to a statewide network of library resources.
Courses must have been taken within seven years of admission to the program . If you did not take these courses, you can take them at Mercy College through the General Education division. Once you've completed these courses, you can begin the associates degree program. Pre-admission testing will be waived for transfer students who have earned a minimum of 15 college semester hours at an accredited institution of higher education with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Additional details are included in the college catalog.