Gwynedd Mercy University 2025-2026 University Catalog 180
Objectives( PLOs) are met.
The selection of courses and substitutions thereto may be made with approval of the Program Director through the Prior Learning Assessment( PLA) process. Practicum courses may be individualized and may range from three to six credits to allow the student to gain field experience and deep understanding under the supervision of a mentor in any area where the PLA did not evidence the mastery of competencies.
EDD IN TEACHING AND LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION Degree Offered: EdD Degree: Doctor of Education Program Accreditation: Gwynedd Mercy University is fully accredited at the national level by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education( MSCHE). The EdD program is recognized and approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Program Modality: Online with On-Ground Residencies
• First Doctoral Residency consists of an intensive weekend at the beginning of the program.
• Second Doctoral Residency consists of an intensive week during the summer following enrollment in the program.
• Third Doctoral Residency, typically one week in length, includes participation in an international educational conference.
Program Director: Raymond Bandlow
Program Description: The Doctorate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education( EdD) program is presented in an accelerated cohort model, delivered online with three residencies. It is built upon a foundation of coursework essential to a doctorate in education. This foundation is organized in six courses, three credit hours each, for a total of eighteen( 18) credit hours. Students will also elect one of three( 3) areas of concentration, organized in eight courses for a total of twenty-four( 24) credit hours. All students will also enroll in four( 4) Directed Study dissertation advisement courses for a total of twelve( 12) credit hours. The course of study totals fifty-four( 54) credit hours.
The purpose of this program is to prepare the next generation of higher educational instructors and professors. Those that teach at colleges and universities are being challenged to address the needs of diverse learners and to provide equitable access to higher education. To meet this challenge, this program will prepare students for careers in teaching, instructional design and technology and learning.
Through a rigorous course of study, field-based research, an international perspective and an ethical foundation, graduates will be prepared to teach in colleges, universities and other educational organizations to meet the needs of students in the increasingly global economy and diverse global society.
Textbooks and Residency Costs Included: All required textbooks are provided to students at no additional cost. Most meals during the residencies are provided at no additional cost. For the First Doctoral Residency, transportation, and lodging( if needed) are at the expense of the student. For the Second Doctoral Residency, transportation is at the expense of the student, but lodging is provided at no additional cost. For the Third Doctoral Residency, transportation, lodging, conference fees, most meals, and related experiences are provided at no additional cost.