| : Guide to the Back Mountain Wednesday, May 20, 1992 11 College Misericordia Misericordia, a four-year, coeducational Catholic college founded in 1924 and sponsored by the Religious Sisters of Mercy, has established a tradition of excellence in education. Committed to preparing its students to meet the challenges of the future, Misericordia offers bachelor's and master's degree programs designed to expand and adapt to the changing needs of students and society. Highly respected programs in occupational therapy, radiography, nursing, allied health, and a new physical therapy program, meet the needs of the rapidly growing healthcare industry. Programs in business, education, psychology, social work and pre-professional areas of specialization continue the Misericordia tradition of excellence. The value of life-long learning is maintained through wide- ranging continuing education programs offered in convenient evening and weekend study in Misericordia's unique Accelerated Degree Program, the only one of its kind in Northeast PA. With a current enrollment of approximately 1,600 men and women, Misericordia offers a warm, friendly environment and a 14:1 student/faculty ratio which nourishes personal development. A dynamic faculty dedicated to their students’ personal and intellectual development, and specialized programs designed to meet the individual needs of all students create a distinctive spirit on the Misericordia campus. NCAA Division III sports programs, cultural enrichment programs and events, and other recreational and leadership opportunities complement the student academic experience. Misericordia's service programs, summer workshops and conferences, sports camps and professional summer theatre offer community involvement and opportunities for enrichment and personal development. For more information about Misericordia, write College Misericordia, Dallas, PA 18612, or call (717) 675-4449 or 1-800-852-7675. Meet the Challenge S | &~ Jared
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