Gwynedd Mercy University 2025-2026 University Catalog 164
Department Chair: Jaimie Bowen
Program Standards: The Master of Science in Educational Administration also meets the following Standard requirements: PSEL, NELP, and PIL Standards
• Professional Standards for Educational Leaders( PSEL)
• National Educational Leadership Preparation( NELP) Standards
• Pennsylvania Inspired Leadership( PIL) standards
Program Description: The Master of Science in Educational Administration is an accelerated, online, cohort-based program. This online program is designed for working professionals in the field of education. The program prepares students to assume leadership roles as: * K – 12 Principal * Supervisor of Curriculum & Instruction / Instructional Coordinator / Educational Supervisor / Curriculum Director( but not limited to these titles).
Preparation for Professional Licensure / Certification: This program is designed to meet Certification Requirements for Principal and Supervisor of Curriculum & Instruction in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Department of Education requires:
• A minimum of 5 years of academic instructional teaching experience
• Completion of an Approved Program of Educational Study with a focus on the Leadership Standards
• 3.0 program Grade Point Average
• A passing score on the State Certification Exam
• Possess a Level I or II Certification
• Passing Score on the Curriculum & Instruction Supervisor Certification Exam
• 540 hours of Practicum Experience in a School Setting
NOTE: This program was designed to meet the licensure / certification requirements of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Students who reside in a different state should carefully review your home state’ s licensure / certification requirements prior to enrolling in this program. Out-of-state students must consult the requirements for the state to which they are making application. Out-of-state students must complete 540 hours of Practicum experience even if the state to which one is making application requires fewer hours. It is the student’ s responsibility to ensure they have secured the appropriate number of Practicum hours and maintain recordkeeping of those hours for the state they are applying.
Program Learning Outcomes: PLO1 Think and plan strategically to create an organizational vision focused on student success and communicate the vision to all relevant stakeholders. PLO2 Create an organizational culture of teaching and learning in which students learning is paramount. PLO3 Manage resources effectively to bring about desired results. PLO4 Collaborate, communicate, and empower others inside and outside the organization to pursue 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