College of Professional Advancement
Welcome to Mercer University’s College of Professional Advancement
We have a long history of providing exceptional learning experiences that meet the needs of busy adults. The College boasts multiple locations, highly-credentialed faculty, dedicated student resources, and flexible and convenient class schedules. We design our programs and policies to optimize student success. Those seeking advancement into leadership roles can find a selection of coursework relevant to their professional goals.
Academic Programs
The College offers lifelong learning opportunities for those seeking leadership roles in their communities and beyond. Students can choose from a variety of undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs taught by faculty who are experts in their fields.
Centers and Initiatives
We’re committed to collaboration, scholarship, and merging theory and practice in meaningful ways. Discover our faculty-driven projects and how they connect to the University’s mission.
Enterprise Learning Partnership Program
Mercer University developed the Enterprise Learning Partnership Program to establish mutually rewarding relationships with local agencies and corporations. Organizations seeking to optimize the performance of their workforce can partner with Mercer for relevant and affordable degree programs.
The College of Professional Advancement in its commitment to busy professionals, provides flexible and convenient classes so employees can balance work and study. Through a comprehensive curriculum, employees strengthen competencies that support their educational and professional goals.
College of Professional Advancement
Latest News and Features
Mercer News
Criminal justice, public safety leadership student receives Metropol continuing education scholarship
Discovery and Innovation
HR and talent development program offers students professional opportunities
People
Graduate Spotlight: Tamia Sammons
People
Graduate Spotlight: Lennox Bell
People
Longtime professor to receive Joe and Jean Hendricks Excellence in Teaching Award
Service
Mercerians teach job skills during spring break trip to South Africa
Discovery and Innovation
How one grant is helping train more counselors to work with clients with disabilities
Life at Mercer
Center for the Study of Narrative to host lecture by Dr. Richard La Fleur
Discovery and Innovation
Generative AI and large language models take center stage at Informatics Day 2025
Discovery and Innovation
Exhibit highlights counseling students’ experiences in Bali
Mercer News
Three faculty members selected for prestigious Governor’s Teaching Fellows Program
People
Couple finds love, shared career callings at Mercer
Faculty Spotlight
Dr. Hani Q. Khoury, professor and coordinator of mathematics for College of Professional Advancement, published his memoir, Giving Up Is Not An Option: Memoirs of a Palestinian-American, in 2021. His book was one of 51 books worldwide to be nominated by the London-based Middle East Monitor for the 2022 Palestine Book Awards. He next plans to travel around the world to promote his memoir as well as a nonprofit foundation he is establishing to support Palestinian college students with disabilities.
Mercer Next
Mercer Next enables students with an associate degree to find a seamless pathway to a bachelor’s degree program. Graduates of community colleges or technical schools can build on their credentials, achieve personal and professional goals, and maximize their earning potential.
College of Professional Advancement
Upcoming Events
Become a Master in Health Care Systems — Master’s in Health Informatics Webinar
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Lead the Way in 2025 — Master’s in Organizational Leadership Webinar
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How Data Science Is Transforming the Professional Marketplace — Master’s in Data Science Webinar
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Consider a Career in Counseling — Mercer’s M.S. in Counseling Webinar
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Admissions - Graduate/Professional
Become a Master in Health Care Systems — Master’s in Health Informatics Webinar
5:00pm - 5:30pm
Online
Admissions - Graduate/Professional
How Data Science Is Transforming the Professional Marketplace — Master’s in Data Science Webinar
5:00pm - 5:30pm
Online
Admissions - Graduate/Professional
Mercer University Scholarship of Sport Initiatives Speaker Series: A Conversation With NBA/WNBA and NFL Leaders on Mental Health and Professional Sports
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Administration and Conference Center
Academics
Lead the Way in 2025 — Master’s in Organizational Leadership Webinar
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Online
Admissions - Graduate/Professional
Consider a Career in Counseling — Mercer’s M.S. in Counseling Webinar
5:00pm - 5:30pm
Online
Admissions - Graduate/Professional
Become a Master in Health Care Systems — Master’s in Health Informatics Webinar
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Online
Admissions - Graduate/Professional
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