Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2022-2023 Graduate Academic Catalog
• The student will receive a “ W ” grade and charges will be placed according to the Bursar ’ s Office Refund Policy .
• The deadline to withdraw from an online course varies depending on the length of the course .
• If request is submitted after the policy deadline , withdrawal request will be denied . The student will be informed via GMERCYU email and a final grade for the course will be submitted by instructor . All email requests must come from the student ’ s GMERCYU email .
Time to Completion : The maximum time allotted for completion of all graduate degree programs at Gwynedd Mercy University is six years .
Experiential Learning : Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from off campus experiential learning opportunities
Master of Science in Diversity , Equity and Inclusion
Program Name : Master of Science in Diversity , Equity and Inclusion Degree : Master of Science Degrees Offered : Master of Science in Diversity , Equity , and Inclusion Education , PK12 Schools & School Districts Concentration ; Master of Science in Diversity , Equity , and Inclusion Education , Higher Education Concentration Certificate Only : DEI Graduate Certificate , PK12 Schools and School Districts ; DEI Graduate Certificate , Higher Education ; DEI Graduate Certificate Program Accreditation : Recognized and approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education Program Type : Non-Term Program Modality : Online Program Director / Coordinator : Dr . Jaimie Bowen
Description : The purpose of this program is to impart to students the skills , knowledge and dispositions necessary to fulfill front-line and leadership roles that advance social justice in U . S . and international schools , school districts , intermediate units , colleges , universities , agencies , HR departments , corporations , and other organizations , both public and private . As degree programs or as stand-alone certificates , the course of studies will deepen a student ’ s knowledge about the existential issues of our time , influence them to reflect on their own practice , and guide them in developing a social justice orientation and mission-based advocacy .
Program Learning Outcomes : PLO1 Understanding human diversity : To expand knowledge of human diversity with special attention to gender , race / ethnicity , migration , national origin , language , social class and exceptionality . PLO2 Recognizing privilege and oppression : To critically investigate how social structures of privilege and oppression affect access to and success in educational and other organizations . PLO3 Fostering a culturally responsive classroom and school : Empowering students , connecting the classroom and school to home and community , holding high expectations grounded in a student-centered school climate . PLO4 Removing barriers to social justice : To deepen knowledge , skills , and dispositions for identifying and removing barriers and bias , both intentional and unconscious , that impede access to educational , social , and economic opportunities . PLO5 : creating a just society : To develop the skills necessary to apply scholarly theories , advocacy , and practical strategies to change the culture and lead toward social justice .
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