Gwynedd Mercy University 2025-2026 University Catalog 162
excellence in learning. PLO5 Operate fairly and equitably, exhibiting personal and professional integrity.
For Major Requirements, see Program Handbook and Curriculum Sheets.
Academic Criteria for Admission, Progression and Retention Program Admissions Requirements and Procedures
Application Requirements for the Master ' s in Educational Administration: K-12 Principal Certification
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
• Official transcripts from every college or university attended.
• Completed application form o A completed Disposition Questionnaire o A professional reference from a superior / supervisor submitted via their email address
• Professional resume
• Two completed supervisory reference forms
• A minimum score of 550( written), 213( computer), or 79( internet) on the TOEFL examination( non-US applications only).
• A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher. Candidates with a GPA lower than 3.0 are encouraged to apply and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
• Personal interviews may be required as needed.
• Academic Instructional teaching experience.
Certification ONLY Program: Students seeking K – 12 principal certification must meet the same admission requirements as those set forth in the degree program. In addition to those requirements, the certification-only candidate must hold a master’ s degree from an accredited university in some education related field.
Internal / External Transfers: Internal transfer credit or credit from another previously attended accredited university will be reviewed by the Program Director for determination of acceptance. For the master’ s degree, transfer credit will not exceed 6 credits. Transfer credit to be considered for the master’ s degree must not exceed 5 years beyond the application date for consideration. Transfer credit consideration is on a case-by-case basis.
For Curriculum Sequence, see Program Handbook
Satisfactory Academic Progress: Once enrolled, students are expected to be enrolled continuously thereafter until degree completion. To remain in academic good standing, graduate students must achieve a term GPA of at least 3.0 for each term and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 for all work completed at Gwynedd Mercy University. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required in order to graduate.
Academic Standards / Grade Requirements: Students in the MSEA 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 not receive a numerical grade lower than a B in