Gwynedd Mercy University 2025-2026 University Catalog 171
EdD in Educational Leadership, K12 Schools & School Districts Concentration Program Learning Outcomes( PLOs): PLO1 Articulate an educational organization ' s mission, goals, and guiding principles that distinguish the organization from others.( ULO1, 4) PLO2 Understand the foundational base of organizational theory and demonstrate the ability to bridge theory and practice.( ULO1, 2, 4) PLO3 Given scenarios of conflict, choose ethical courses of action consistent with Gospel values.( ULO3, 5) PLO4 Synthesize and analyze data to reveal relations and causality and convert raw data into actionable information.( ULO2, 4) PLO5 View problems and challenges through the lens of a scientist, seeking evidence-based conclusions.( ULO1, 2, 4) PLO6 Practice and model steward leadership in transforming organizations to better serve all constituents.( ULO3, 4, 5) PLO7 Demonstrate facility in the application of technology to solve problems, analyze and synthesize data, and manage information.( ULO1, 2, 4)
Admission Requirements:
• A bachelors’ degree or equivalent in a field related to the student’ s preferred area of concentration from an institution accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education or comparable accreditation, with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Official graduate and undergraduate transcripts.
• A resume showing professional experience.
• Three letters of reference from persons in leadership roles in the applicant’ s chosen area of concentration attesting that the applicant has the ability to engage in studies at the graduate level.
• A personal interview with a member of the doctoral faculty. For applicants where distance or other considerations are factors, an electronic medium may be utilized for the interview.
• A written statement of professional goals and topic of research interest.
• A 750 – 1000-word sample of applicant’ s writing abilities.
• Non-US applicants may be required to have earned a minimum score of 550( written), 213( computer), or 79( internet) on the TOEFL examination.
Applicants who cannot meet one or more of the above requirements are encouraged to contact the Program Director for a holistic review of qualifications.
Upon acceptance into the program, the graduate student must obtain the following clearances: Child Abuse Clearance, Criminal Background Check, and Federal Criminal History.
Transfer Credits: Graduate credits, typically not to exceed six, earned at other accredited institutions in a master’ s program prior to matriculation may be applied toward the doctoral degree. The credits must have been taken within five years of admission, and a grade of B or better must have been earned. The official transcript for transfer of credit must be on file prior to acceptance of credits for transfer.
Academic Standards / Grade Requirements: Students in this graduate program must maintain a