Gwynedd Mercy University 2026-2027 University Catalog
If a student is struggling in field placement( s), the tool will be utilized to gauge whether continuing in the field placement is in the best interest of the University student and / or the community partner. If the results of the assessment indicate a student is able to continue with support, the support will be outlined on the Disposition form.
If the assessment indicated it is not in the student’ s best interest to continue, an alternate path will be constructed which may or may not return the student to a field placement or counsel the student into a non-certification path.
Testing Requirements [ e. g., Electronic-Based Examination Policy ] None other than those required as stated above.
EDUCATION STUDIES, NON-LICENSURE
Degree: Bachelor of Science Program Modality: On-ground Academic Program Director: Deborah Schadler
Program Description: Gwynedd Mercy University prepares teachers to meet the educational challenges of the 21st Century. The Education Studies program offers a variety of courses and field work to prepare students for various professions in Education including para-professional and other assistant-type careers. These courses are developed using best practices and current trends in Education in response to the needs of the Education profession. The Education Studies major provides students the option of completing the requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree in education without completing the requirements for Pennsylvania Teacher Certification. Students in Education Studies must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or better. Any grade below a C in a course within the major must be repeated. Students in this program also have the option of adding a minor in Special Education or any other minor area offered within the University.
Preparation for Professional Licensure: Program does not lead to certification.
Program Learning Outcomes: PLO1 Demonstrate knowledge of the theoretical, philosophical, and ethical perspectives that reflect current educational trends in the United States. PLO2 Demonstrate professional competence in the use of a variety of research-based best practices incorporating technology. PLO3 Actively engage in meaningful, sequential, and developmental field experiences in which learning of content is integrated with the application of pedagogy. PLO4 Demonstrate mastery of PDE professional competencies through course requirements / products, lesson presentations, and field experiences. PLO5 Demonstrate compassion, integrity, moral and social responsibility in all interactions, respecting the uniqueness, dignity, and diversity of the individual. PLO6 Engage in co-curricular / extra-curricular activities and service-learning opportunities that support program curriculum.( revised: 3 / 3 / 2021)
For Major Requirements, see Program Handbook and Curriculum Sheets.
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