Gwynedd Mercy University 2026-2027 University Catalog
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Students who reside in a different state should carefully review your home state’ s licensure / certification requirements prior to enrolling in this program. Out-of-state students must consult the requirements for the state to which they are making application. Out-of-state students must complete 540 hours of Practicum experience even if the state to which one is making application requires fewer hours. It is the student’ s responsibility to ensure they have secured the appropriate number of Practicum hours and maintain recordkeeping of those hours for the state they areapplying.
Program Learning Outcomes: PLO1 Think and plan strategically to create an organizational vision focused on student success and communicate the vision to all relevant stakeholders. PLO2 Create an organizational culture of teaching and learning in which students learning is paramount. PLO3 Manage resources effectively to bring about desired results. PLO4 Collaborate, communicate, and empower others inside and outside the organization to pursue excellence in learning. PLO5 Operate fairly and equitably, exhibiting personal and professional integrity.
For Major Requirements, see Program Handbook and Curriculum Sheets Academic Criteria for Admission, Progression and Retention
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
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