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Build a strong foundation in all facets of accounting, including financial, cost, audit, taxation, not-for-profit, and governmental accounting, and prepare for a successful career in any accounting position. Gain real-world experience through an internship or take a service-learning course that allows you to serve the Macon community by participating in the Internal Revenue Service’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program.

Mercer’s AACSB-accredited degree programs adhere to ISO 9000 quality standards and represent the top 5% of business programs worldwide.

Build a solid academic foundation in preparation for a successful career in the accounting profession, whether in public accounting firms, government, corporations, or as an independent certified public accountant (CPA). Accountants often are required to hold a CPA designation, and Mercer graduates have a successful track record in obtaining this certification.

Mercer’s AACSB-accredited degree programs adhere to ISO 9000 quality standards and represent the top 5% of business programs worldwide.

The Master of Science in Nursing Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) track prepares nurses to manage individuals across the adult life span that have acute, critical, and complex chronic conditions in acute care settings. Nurse practitioners with this specialty provide care ranging from disease prevention to acute and critical care management, restoring health, and providing symptom management.

The Master of Science in Nursing Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) track prepares advanced practice nurses to deliver primary health care to individuals across the adult lifespan from adolescence through end of life. Nurse practitioners with this specialty have the knowledge and clinical skills necessary for health promotion, disease prevention, and management of acute and chronic illnesses in adults and older adults.

Learn how the African American experience is defined and researched from an interdisciplinary perspective, study the legacy of Africa and the African Diaspora, and explore other issues concerning race and class.

Immerse yourself in the study of human societies and cultures. Learn how they developed over time and what types of factors define them.

Anthropology is the holistic study of what makes us human. Mercer University’s anthropology degree provides solid grounding in methodological and theoretical approaches to understanding human cultural diversity. As an anthropology major, you will learn about different cultures, develop empathy for people who are different from you, and be exposed to a wide variety of approaches to understanding human diversity, including those rooted in four sub-disciplines: cultural anthropology, linguistic anthropology, biological anthropology, and archaeology.

Enjoy an interdisciplinary approach to visual art education in an intimate setting. Develop an impressive portfolio from exposure to a wide range of disciplines including art history, ceramics, digital media, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, public art, sculpture, video, and more.

Study the histories and cultures which constitute today’s Asia and learn about the individual experiences of major historical and political Asian nation-states and other key actors in a globalizing region. The minor in Asian studies gives students the tools needed to develop an understanding of the internal and external strains created by the dramatic transformations underway throughout Asia.

Endorsements are training for certified teachers who want to add expertise in specific areas. Students who hold a master’s degree in an approved content area from a regionally-accredited institution may apply for an endorsement program. The Autism Endorsement is available to certified teachers who hold a valid Level 4 teaching certificate. This endorsement will provide the certified teacher with knowledge and competencies to work with students on the autism spectrum. Endorsement courses are fully online; however, candidates will be required to complete a field-based component. (This program requires previous teacher certification.)

Specialize in biomedical engineering and mix traditional engineering topics with a concentration on modern medical applications. Learn about the design of medical devices such as pace makers and heart valves, diagnostic instrumentation such as doppler/ultrasonic imaging systems, transport devices such as kidney dialysis units, and more.

Specialize in civil engineering and gain a comprehensive understanding of designing, building, and maintaining modern infrastructure – roads and bridges, drinking water and energy systems, dams and bridges, sea ports and airports, and the infrastructure for a cleaner environment. Opportunities for students to enhance their education exist through faculty-led research, Mercer On Mission, or the pursuit of a minor in Engineering for Development.

Specialize in computer engineering and focus on the design of systems which operate in real-time with computers embedded in the system as a component or controller. Courses explore electronics fundamentals, general engineering fundamentals, engineering design, and computer system principles.

Specialize in electrical engineering and prepare to become a capable engineer ready to work with teams of professionals whose members are pursuing a common engineering goal. Also learn how to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Specialize in environmental engineering and explore topics based upon basic sciences, mathematics, and traditional engineering that include water and waste water treatment, air pollution control, solid waste systems, public health, atmospheric chemistry, and bioremediation. Graduates easily find employment in Georgia and throughout the southeast in consulting firms, industry, regulatory agencies, and municipalities.

Specialize in industrial engineering and develop a solid foundation in three main areas: management science, the application of mathematical techniques to solve management problems, and manufacturing.

Specialize in mechanical engineering and build a strong foundation in the principles of statics, dynamics, solid mechanics, machine design, thermodynamics, fluids mechanics, heat transfer, and materials science. Use knowledge of these principles to design and analyze practical engineering systems and to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

Study the interface of biology and chemistry and explore life at the cellular and molecular level by applying the molecular concepts of chemistry to the complex processes that exist within living biological systems.

Learn about our world’s complex and dynamic living sphere including anatomy, physiology, genetics, microbiology, ecology, and the natural history of animals and plants. Biology students often conduct independent research projects in small, faculty-led lab groups, and go on to successful placements in various professional and graduate schools, as well as careers in the biological sciences.