Dec 03, 2025  
Mercy University 2025-2026 Graduate Catalog 
    
Mercy University 2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

Catalog Addendum


While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this catalog, Mercy University reserves the right to alter its degree requirements, regulations, procedures, and course offerings. 

This page reflects the changes made from July 2, 2025 to September 30, 2025 to the 2025-2026 Graduate catalog.

Students are encouraged to speak with a PACT/OP mentor regarding these changes and how, if at all, they may affect their intended program of study. 

 

Catalog Changes
Date of Change School (if applicable) Program/Section of the Catalog  Update Effective Term
July 2, 2025 School of Education Course Description

Added: New TEI courses

EDUT 563 Creating a Positive School Environment

EDUT 564 Leadership Development

EDUT 565 AI-Enhanced Digital Art, Visual Media, and Storytelling in Education

EDUT 566 Multiple Intelligences

EDUT 567 AI-Powered Esports & Game-Based Learning

EDUT 568 AI-Enhanced Teaching, Lesson Planning & Digital Literacy

EDUT 569 Evidence-based Instruction and Interventions for Students with the Characteristics of Dyslexia

EDUT 570 Standards of Educational Leadership

EDUT 571 Life Skill for All Learners

EDUT 572 Trauma Informed Education

Fall 2025
July 3, 2025 School of Education Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Pre K-12 Advanced Certificate

Updated: Replaced the word, “four” with “five”.

This certificate requires completion of the five courses listed below, a clinical practicum experience in ESOL classrooms, documentation of 12 credits in a language other than English, and successful completion of the Content Specialty Test in ESOL.

 

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July 22, 2025 School of Health and Natural Sciences School of Health and Natural Sciences Main Page

Updated: Replaced Interim Dean and Associate Dean

Added: Nanette Hyland, Ph.D, PT, Interim Dean
Renée Haskew-Layton, Ph.D., Associate Dean

Removed: Kathleen Golisz, O.T.D., OTR, FAOTA, Interim Dean
Irina Ellison, Ph.D., Associate Dean

Fall 2024
July 11, 2025 Mercy University  Mercy Adminstration

Added:

Lauren de la Cruz, M.S.
Chief Human Resources Officer

Joseph Del Toro, M.B.A.
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Updated: New Titles

Moddie Breland, Ed.D.
Dean of Libraries

Kristin Greenwood, DPT, EdD, FNAP
Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs

Matthew Presser, Ed.L.D.
Assistant Vice President of Planning, Institutional Research, and Analytics

Camille Shelley, M.B.A.
Vice President and Chief Technology Officer

Dena Whipple, Ed.D.
Senior Vice Provost, Academic Affairs

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July 24, 2025 Mercy University  Mercy Adminstration

Added:

Jade M. Felder, Ed.D., M.S.Ed.
Assistant Vice President, University Advisement and Innovation Enrollment Management

David Wang, Ed.D.
Interim Dean, School of Liberal Arts

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July 24, 2025 Mercy University  Mercy University Board of Trustess Removed: 

Joseph Gantz, Chair

Jessica L. Haber, Secretary

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July 29, 2025 Mercy University Support Services and Resources

Updated: Textbook Section information and addition of new online bookstore link

Course resources are available for student purchase online here: https://mercy.bncollege.com/ and available for pick up in store in Westchester or at designated locations in Bronx and Manhattan.  

Textbook pricing information, including the International Standard Book Number (ISBN) and retail price, for required and recommended materials for each class is available on the bookstore website.

Fall 2025
July 31, 2025 Mercy University Tuition, Expenses, and Financial Assistance

Added: Programs and corresponding tuition to program list

Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing $1,316.00

School Counseling $1,082.00

Fall 2025
August 4, 2025 Mercy University  Mercy University Board of Trustess

Added:

James B. Jenkins, Chair

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August 19, 2025 Mercy University  Support Services and Resources

Updated: Career and Professional Development section

Added Programming, Connections, Coaching, Curriculum, and Technology categories, each with corresponding links directing users to the appropriate webpages.

Removed: Handshake section as its information is already covered in the Career and Professional Development section.

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September 5, 2025

Mercy University 

Academic Regulations and Procedures and Student Policies

Late Registration Policy

Updated: A revised policy has been approved by ASPR after the start of the term to better support students. This update allows for an additional day in the add/drop registration period, providing greater flexibility during the early part of the term. Immediately
September 5, 2025 Mercy University 

Academic Regulations and Procedures and Student Policies

Academic Integrity Policy

Updated: ASPR approved title change to reflect current and future individual responsibility.

“Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs” was replaced with “Provost or designee” throughout Academic Integrity Policy.

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September 9, 2025 Mercy University  Mercy University Administration Added: 

Roseanne Vallice Levy, Ph.D.
Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs

Cynthia Walley, Ph.D.
Interim Dean, School of Social and Behavioral Sciences 

Matthew Manfra
Vice President, Institutional Advancement

 

Removed:

Stuart Sidle
Dean, School of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Bernadette Wade
Chief Advancement Officer

Lauren de la Cruz
Chief Human Resources Officer

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September 16, 2025 School of Education Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Prek-12, MS

Removed: following text from the page.

“EDUC 610 Developmental Psychology, or its equivalent, is a prerequisite for the TESOL Program.”

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September 25, 2025 School of Education

Childhood Education, Grades 1-6, M.S.

Added: Course EDUC 520 Methods and Materials for Teaching Students with Disabilities B-12-under Track 1

Removed: Course EDUC 514 Wrk w/Prnts/Famls Erl Chld-Chl-under Track 1

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