Mercyhurst College
This section will hopefully answer the questions you have about the Department of Intelligence Studies.
Yes, the college currently operates under a trimester system. Transfer students are permitted to apply and enroll on a rolling basis. All transfer applicants must submit: A completed undergraduate admissions application, Official high school transcript or GED, Official college transcript(s), ACT, SAT results (if taken). Learn more about the transfer process.
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See the following page for a list of core courses required: Visit the Page.
Mercyhurst College offers a wide range of subjects in which to minor. The most common minors for the intelligence studies program are history, political science, criminal justice, computer science, and languages. For a complete list of minors see the course catalog.
In many of the intelligence classes students are assigned a research project. To read more about the type of projects please visit the News page where many student projects are highlighted.
Please view this .pdf file on how to apply for the Graduate Program and all necessary requirements.
Yes, we do offer graduate certificates in this program.
No, a security clearance is not required.
While some background in foreign languages is helpful for success in the program, study in this area is not required for admission.
The Applied Intelligence Program will follow the same admissions requirements as Mercyhurst College’s other master’s programs: Administration of Justice, Special Education, and Organizational Leadership. These criteria shall assist an Applied Intelligence Program admissions committee in selecting and admitting those best qualified to accomplish work at the graduate level. Students who seek admission to graduate education at Mercyhurst must have the following:
Applications to the graduate degree in applied intelligence are accepted between Oct. 1 and March 31 of each year for the following fall term. The Graduate Student Admissions Committee will begin reviewing completed applications on January 15 for highly qualified candidates. Students admitted to this program may begin their studies in the fall term only. Only full-time enrollment is available.
The Department of Intelligence Studies typically accepts a cohort of 25 students into the graduate program each fall term.
The graduate program in applied intelligence operates on a three-term calendar. Fall, winter and spring terms are each 10 weeks long.
Please visit this page for financial aid information.
Yes, you will be considered an adult undergraduate student and the tuition and fees are slightly different than a traditional undergraduate student. Please view this page for more details.
Applicants are eligible to be admitted as adults, and be eligible for the reduced tuition rates when 4 calendar years have passed since his/her high school graduation.
Exceptions may include an individual who:
Mercyhurst does not have scholarships available to adult students.
To arrange an appointment, call the admissions office at 1-800-825-1926, Ext. 2202, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Locally, call 824-2202.
Use the Request Information Form to request one.
We do not offer any PhD programs.
We do offer an online Graduate Certificate in Applied Intelligence.
Graduates of the program have been hired by a whole range of government and non-government organizations.
A complete curriculum of the college can be found in the college course catalog.
Information for when the program begins, and other academic dates is available on the academic calendar.
Please view this page for a timetable of suggested tasks to begin preparing for college.
The program is only offered at Mercyhurst's main campus in Erie, Pennsylvania.
We do accept internation students. For more information please check our international students informational page.
Please visit this page for an online virtual campus tour.
If you have served our country in the Active Duty Military, the Reserves or the National Guard you may be eligible for education benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill.
Information on undergraduate and graduate program tuition an fees is available on this page.