Gwynedd Mercy University 2026-2027 University Catalog
submitting their work to any outlet as the outlet must be approved by the advisor. Advisors will also be listed as second author on publications. Students and advisors should consult the Dissertation Handbook for dissemination requirements.
4. Dissertation and Oral Defense: The doctoral student’ s dissertation must be formally accepted by all members of the Dissertation Committee through two forms: o In academic writing style that meets APA requirements. o Through an Oral Defense of Dissertation. The Oral Defense shall be scheduled after all members of the committee agree that the dissertation is ready to be accepted. o After acceptance of the dissertation in electronic form and through Oral Defense, the student must submit a bound copy and two electronic copies on flash drives to Keiss Library. o The student must also submit form IRB 011, Research Completion Report, to the Institutional Review Board( IRB). After receiving form IRB 011, the IRB will issue a letter of receipt to the student for presentation to the Dissertation Advisor.
When the student has met all of the above requirements, the Program Director shall submit a written statement to the Dean attesting that the student has done so and is eligible to graduate. The student must formally apply for graduation with the Office of the Registrar. At graduation, a Doctoral Hood is conferred, pursuant to centuries-old tradition.
Course of Study and Curriculum Sequence for All Leadership Options: See Program Handbook for course of study and suggested curriculum sequence for each degree and certification.
2 + 2: COMBINED MASTER OF SCIENCE( MS) IN EDUCATION AND DOCTOR OF EDUCATION( EDD) IN CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, AND E-LEARNING IN PK12 Degrees Offered: Master of Science and Doctor of Education Certificate Offered: With or without certification Program Accreditation: Gwynedd Mercy University is fully accredited at the national level by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education( MSCHE). Master of Science in Education with PK-4 Teaching Certification, Master of Science in Education with Secondary Teaching Certification, Master of Science in Education with SEL Endorsement Certification Only: PK – 4 Teaching Certification; Secondary Teaching Certification Program Accreditation: 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.
Academic Program Director: Raymond Bandlow
Program Description: The 2 + 2 program is presented in an accelerated cohort model, delivered online with three residencies. It is built upon a foundation of coursework essential to instruction in PK12 schools and school districts. It requires ten to twelve courses( thirty to thirty-six credit hours) for the MS degree and twelve doctoral level courses( thirty-six credit hours) for a total of sixty-six to seventy-two credit hours.
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