Gwynedd Mercy University ( v 8-11-21 )
AY2021-2022 Graduate Academic Catalog
three ( 3 ) areas of concentration , organized in eight courses for a total of twenty-four ( 24 ) credit hours . All students will also enroll in four ( 4 ) Directed Study dissertation advisement courses for a total of twelve ( 12 ) credit hours . The course of study totals fifty-four ( 54 ) credit hours .
The purpose of this program is to prepare the next generation of higher educational instructors and professors . Those that teach at colleges and universities are being challenged to address the needs of diverse learners and to provide equitable access to higher education . To meet this challenge , this program will prepare students for careers in teaching , instructional design and technology and learning .
Through a rigorous course of study , field-based research , an international perspective and an ethical foundation , graduates will be prepared to teach in colleges , universities and other educational organizations to meet the needs of students in the increasingly global economy and diverse global society .
Textbooks and Residency Costs Included : All required textbooks are provided to students at no additional cost . Most meals during the residencies are provided at no additional cost . For the First Doctoral Residency , transportation and lodging ( if needed ) are at the expense of the student . For the Second Doctoral Residency , transportation is at the expense of the student but lodging is provided at no additional cost . For the Third Doctoral Residency , transportation , lodging , conference fees , most meals , and related experiences are provided at no additional cost .
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 Graduate Record Examination score of 155 or higher or a Miller Analogy Test score of 385 or higher ( waived for applicants with a graduate GPA of 3.5 or greater ). Applicants that do not meet these requirements shall be referred to the Doctoral Admissions Committee for a holistic review and a decision on admission .
• A resume showing professional experience .
• Three letters of reference from persons in leadership roles in the applicant ’ s chosen area of concentration attesting that the applicant has the ability to engage in studies at the doctoral level and to conduct research .
• A personal or electronic interview with a member of the graduate faculty .
• A written statement of professional goals and topic of research interest .
• A 750-1000 word sample of applicant ’ s writing abilities .
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