Gwynedd Mercy University 2025-2026 University Catalog 165
Program Admissions Requirements and Procedures: Application Requirements for the Master ' s in Educational Administration: Dual K – 12 Principal and Supervisor of Curriculum & Instruction Certifications
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
• Official transcripts from every college or university attended
• Completed application form
• A completed Disposition Questionnaire
• 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.
• Possess a Level I or Level II Certification
• Five years of academic instructional teaching experience
Post Master’ s Dual Certification ONLY Program: Students seeking K – 12 principal certification and Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction 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.
Time to Completion: The maximum time allotted for completion of all graduate degree programs is six years. In extraordinary circumstances, students may petition the Dean or Vice President for Academic Affairs, or a designate, in writing for an extension. It is recommended students complete no less than six credits each year from initial enrollment.
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