Gwynedd Mercy University 2025-2026 University Catalog 153
Internal / External Transfers: Up to six credits from a related master’ s-level degree can be transferred. Transfer credit will be reviewed on an individual basis.
For Curriculum Sequence, see Program Handbook
Academic Standards / Grade Requirements: Students in the MSED program must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average( GPA) of 3.0. Students may not earn more than two grades of C or C + and may not earn any grade below a C and remain in the program. Students may retake a maximum of 2 courses in which they earned a C or C +. Students may retake an individual course only one time. When possible, a student should follow the course sequence as listed.
PK – 4 Certification The courses listed below are considered core pedagogy courses for the PK – 4 Certification and require a final grade of B or better prior to student teaching:
EDU 506: Methods, Materials & Curriculum I EDU 507: Methods, Materials & Curriculum II EDU 511: Methods and Theories for Teaching Mathematics EDU 512: Methods for Teaching Reading and Assessment EDU 580: Multicultural & Diversity Issues in Education EDU 581: Foundations of Special Education in an Inclusionary Setting EDU 565: Student Teaching and Professional Seminar also requires a grade of B or better to be considered for Certification.
Secondary Certification: An audit of undergraduate transcripts will be conducted during the admissions process. If all secondary competencies have not been met and / or the student has not earned a C or better in the undergraduate content area, the student will be required to complete additional undergraduate coursework. Students whose audit indicates a need for additional coursework are responsible for tracking their progress, creating a folder with all related documents and following the procedure outlined below: 1. Find courses to meet needed competencies. 2. Obtain course approvals using the Secondary Education Course Approval Form for each needed competency. 3. Obtain transcripts showing the needed courses have been completed with a passing grade. 4. Annotate the audit sheet to show that all needed courses have been completed. 5. Submit course approval forms, transcripts and annotated audit sheet at the same time the student applies for student teaching.
The courses listed below are considered core pedagogy courses for the Secondary Certification and require a final grade of B or better prior to student teaching:
EDU 508: Secondary School Methods and Materials EDU 580: Multicultural & Diversity Issues in Education EDU 581: Foundations of Special Education in and Inclusionary Setting EDU 565: Student Teaching and Professional Seminar also requires a grade of B or better to be considered for Certification.