Education
Master Teacher w / PreK-4 Certification Online
Master of Science 2023-2024 Curriculum
EDU . PK4 . MS
A student must complete the course and credit requirements as defined on this curriculum sheet to be a candidate for the Master of Science in Education . Additional policies , procedures and requirements may be found in the current Graduate University Catalog and / or Student Teaching Handbook .
Degree Requirement A student must already hold a baccalaureate degree in any content area from an accredited college or university .
MAJOR Requirements for Certification - 27 credits 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 36 credits is required for this degree . |
EDU507 |
Methods , Materials & Curriculum II |
3 |
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EDU511 |
Methods & Theories of Teaching Mathematics |
3 |
An evaluation of transcripts will be necessary to determine the |
EDU512 |
Methods for Teaching Reading & Assessment |
3 |
required coursework . |
EDU580 |
Multicultural & Diversity Issues in Education |
3 |
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EDU581 |
Foundations of Special Education in an |
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Inclusionary Setting |
3 |
150 Pre-student teaching hours are embedded within certification |
EDU565 |
Student Teaching & Professional Seminar |
3 |
courses . |
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Student teaching is 14 weeks full-time placement . Student is |
responsible for all required clearances in their respective |
Master Degree Completion - 9 credits |
state . |
EDU510 |
Research Skills for Reflective Practitioner |
3 |
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EDU582 |
Effective Communication for Educators |
3 |
Grade Requirements |
EDU603 |
Culminating Project |
3 |
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 .
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 .
PA Certification To qualify for Pennsylvania Instructional I certification a student must complete all certification specific coursework ( 33 credits ), pass required qualifying tests ( Pearson : PECT ), and validate clearances .
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