Gwynedd Mercy University 2025-2026 University Catalog 184
evidence of competitive grant awards. Portfolios are to be compiled electronically.
• Each applicant’ s coursework, work experience in the field, grantsmanship, and scholarship will be evaluated independently by the graduate faculty. Currency in the discipline is more than just a function of the recency of coursework. It may also be demonstrated by some combination of the following:
1. Field experience / positions held relating to research and practice. 2. Scholarship evidenced by publication in print or electronic media. 3. Scholarship evidenced by conference participation and / or presentations. 4. Scholarship evidenced by the award of grants.
• Official graduate transcripts including that of the doctoral course of study.
• A résumé showing professional experience and academic scholarship.
• Three( 3) letters of recommendation attesting to knowledge in discipline.
• A personal interview with a member of the graduate faculty. For applicants where distance or other considerations are factors, an electronic medium may be utilized for the interview.
• A finding of eligibility by two faculty members, one through the personal interview and the other through a review of documentation. A rubric shall be utilized for this review.
• Evidence that non-U. S. applicants have received 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.
Course of Study and Curriculum Sequence for ABD Option: See Program Handbook for course of study and suggested curriculum sequence. A minimum of 27 credit hours must be completed at Gwynedd Mercy University. The course of study is a combination of required courses, to be completed by all students in this option, and individually determined courses selected to ensure that all Program Learning 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, if any, shall 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 CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, AND E-LEARNING IN PK12
Program Name: Doctor of Education( EdD) in Curriculum, Instruction, and E-Learning in PK12 Program Accreditation Status: Gwynedd Mercy University is fully accredited at the national level by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education( MSCHE). Program Degree Level: Doctor of Education( EdD) Program Modality: Hybrid, online with three residencies Program Director: Raymond Bandlow
Program Description: The EdD in Curriculum, Instruction, and E-Learning in PK12 seeks to develop instructional leaders and scholars who are prepared to create, organize, and deliver instructional programs at the elementary and secondary levels, particularly through digital and hybrid platforms.