Gwynedd Mercy University 2025-2026 University Catalog 155
• Students must submit a course withdrawal form to their academic advisor in order to initiate the withdrawal process.
• The student will receive a“ W” grade, and charges will be placed according to the Bursar’ s Office Refund Policy.
• The deadline to withdraw from an online course varies depending on the length of the course.
• If the request is submitted after the policy deadline, withdrawal request will be denied. The student will be informed via GMercyU email and a final grade for the course will be submitted by instructor. All email requests must come from the student’ s GMercyU email.
Time to Completion: The maximum time allotted for completion of all graduate degree programs at Gwynedd Mercy University is six years.
Experiential Learning: Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from off-campus experiential learning opportunities.
SUPERINTENDENT LETTER OF ELIGIBILITY— CERTIFICATION ONLY Program Name: Superintendent Letter of Eligibility— Certification Only Program Certificate: Pennsylvania Superintendent Letter of Eligibility Program Accreditation: Recognized and approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education Program Modality: Hybrid( The program is delivered through a hybrid modality, online except for one weekend residency on campus.) Program Director: Raymond Bandlow
Program Description: The program consists of coursework required for certification as a Superintendent of Schools in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It requires six content courses [ three credit hours each, for a total of eighteen( 18) credit hours ], and two practicum courses [ three credit hours each, for a total of six( 6) credit hours ]. Three of the content courses may be waived for students with a master’ s degree in school administration.
Textbooks Included: All required textbooks are provided to students at no additional cost.
Preparation for Professional Licensure / Certification: This program meets all coursework requirements for Pennsylvania Superintendent Letter of Eligibility certification. This program was designed to meet the licensure / certification requirements of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. NOTE: Students who reside in a different state should carefully review their home state’ s licensure / certification requirements prior to enrolling in this program.
Program Learning Outcomes PLO1 Articulate an educational organization ' s mission, goals, and guiding principles that distinguish the organization from others. PLO2 Understand the foundational base of organizational theory and demonstrate the ability to bridge theory and practice. PLO3 Given scenarios of conflict, choose ethical courses of action consistent with Gospel values. PLO4 Synthesize and analyze data to reveal relations and causality and convert raw data into actionable information. PLO5 View problems and challenges through the lens of a scientist, seeking evidence-based conclusions. PLO6 Practice and model steward leadership in transforming organizations to better serve all constituents.