Gwynedd Mercy University ( v 8-11-21 )
AY2021-2022 Graduate Academic Catalog
Program Name : Supervisor of Special Education-Certification Only Accreditation : Recognized and approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education Program Certification : Pennsylvania Supervisor of Special Education Program Type : Non-term . Courses run year-round , independent of any term structure . Program Modality : Online
Program Description : The program is delivered in a cohort model . It consists of coursework required for certification as a Supervisor of Special Education in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania . This program requires three content courses , three credit hours each , for a total of nine ( 9 ) credit hours , and two practicum courses , three credit hours each , for a total of six ( 6 ) credit hours .
Textbooks Included : All required textbooks are provided to students at no additional cost .
Preparation for Professional Licensure / Certification : This program meets all coursework requirements for Pennsylvania Supervisor of Special Education certification . This program was designed to meet the licensure / certification requirements of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania . Students who reside in a different state should carefully review their home state ’ s licensure / certification requirements prior to enrolling in this program .
Program Learning Outcomes : PLO1 : Articulate an educational organization ' s mission , goals , and guiding principles that distinguish the organization from others .; PLO2 : Understand the foundational base of organizational theory , and demonstrate the ability to bridge theory and practice .; PLO3 : Given scenarios of conflict , choose ethical courses of action consistent with Gospel values .; PLO4 : Synthesize and analyze data to reveal relations and causality , and convert raw data into actionable information .; PLO5 : View problems and challenges through the lens of a scientist , seeking evidence-based conclusions .; PLO6 : Practice and model steward leadership in transforming organizations to better serve all constituents . ; PLO7 : Demonstrate facility in the application of technology to solve problems , analyze and synthesize data , and manage information .
Admission Requirements
• A master ’ s degree or equivalent in a field related to the student ’ s preferred area of concentration from an institution accredited by the Middle States Association , or comparable accreditation , with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above .
• Official graduate and undergraduate transcripts .
• A resume showing professional experience .
• Two letters of reference .
• Level 1 special education certification with a subject certification .
To be issued the certificate by the Pennsylvania Department of Education , the applicant may be required to earn a passing Praxis score . The applicant must possess an Initial Special Education certification with a Subject certification .
Upon acceptance into the program , the doctoral student must obtain the following clearances : Child Abuse Clearance , Criminal Background Check , and Federal Criminal History .
Transfer Credits : Graduate credits , not to exceed 50 % of the program , earned at other accredited institutions may be accepted toward coursework requirements . A grade of B or higher must have been
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