2022-2023 Curriculum PREK4 . CC . ON
School of Business and Education
A student must complete the course and credit requirements as defined on this curriculum sheet to be a candidate for the PK-4 Certification . Additional policies , procedures and requirements may be found in the current Graduate University Catalog and / or Student Teaching Handbook .
Degree Requirement |
MAJOR |
A student must already hold a Master ' s degree from an |
Requirements for Certification - 27 credits |
accredited college or university for this degree . |
EDU502 |
The Learning and Teaching Process |
3 |
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EDU503 |
Social & Political Foundations of Education |
3 |
Credit Requirement |
EDU506 |
Methods , Materials & Curriculum I |
3 |
A minimum of 27 credits is required for this degree with certification . |
EDU507 |
Methods , Materials & Curriculum II |
3 |
An evaluation of transcripts will be necessary to determine the required coursework .
150 Pre-student teaching hours are embedded within certification courses .
Student teaching is 14 weeks full-time placement . Student is responsible for all required clearances in their respective state .
EDU511 |
Methods & Theories of Teaching Mathematics |
3 |
EDU512 |
Methods for Teaching Reading & Assessment |
3 |
EDU580 |
Multicultural & Diversity Issues in Education |
3 |
|
Foundations of Special Education in an |
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EDU581 |
Inclusionary Setting |
3 |
EDU565 Student Teaching & Professional Seminar 3
Grade Requirements The minimum major and cumulative GPA of 3.0 , ( B ) average is required to remain in good standing . One grade of C + is permitted but a 3.0 grade point average must be maintained throughout the program . Students may retake a maximum of 2 courses in which they earned a C or C +. Students may retake an individual course only one time . Students may not earn any grade below a C and remain in the program .
PA Certification PA certification requires 48 credits including practicum / internship / field experience , MS degree , counseling speciality tests and clearances .
Curriculum sheets for all education programs at Gwynedd Mercy University are subject to change pending program specific competency changes in certification by the PA Department of Education . New regulations in 22 PA Code Chapter 49 may result in changes for teacher education programs at Gwynedd Mercy University .
Office of the Registrar 8 / 17 / 2022