Mercy College of Health Sciences

Mercy College of Health Sciences
Former name
Mercy Hospital Training School
TypePrivate college
Established1899
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic
Academic affiliations
ACCU, NAICU
PresidentAdreain Henry
Undergraduates869[1]
Location
Des Moines
,
Iowa
,
United States
Websitewww.mchs.edu

Mercy College of Health Sciences is a private Catholic college focused on healthcare and located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Established by the Sisters of Mercy in 1899, Mercy College offers master’s, bachelor's, and associate degrees, as well as certificate programs in the health sciences.

History

In 1893, three sisters from Mercy Hospital in Davenport, Iowa, founded a hospital in Des Moines. Their first location was Hoyt Sherman Place and in 1899 Mercy Hospital Training School was established. This evolved into Mercy School of Health Sciences, from which Mercy College of Health Sciences was established in downtown Des Moines in 1995.[2]

Accreditation

Mercy College of Health Sciences is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "College Navigator - Mercy College of Health Sciences".
  2. ↑ Mercy College of Health Sciences History
  3. ↑ Higher Learning Commission

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