Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2023-2024 Graduate Academic Catalog
• An Apple PowerPC G4 or later Apple computer with Mac OS X 10.5 – Leopard or later
• Minimum 4 GB of memory ( RAM )
• The latest version of Java available from : http :// www . java . com / en
• The latest version of QuickTime is available from : http :// www . apple . com / quicktime
• Microsoft Office 2010 and Office for Mac 2011 or later
• A headset with a microphone Note : Access to a desktop or laptop computer is required . Please make sure your computer software and applications are up to-date , and that you have administrative access to perform updates as needed .
Browser Requirements
Browser Desktop Mobile Google Chrome 63 + 63 +
Microsoft Edge 42 + 38 +
Mozilla Firefox |
57 + |
57 + |
Safari ( Mac OS Only ) |
12 + |
IOS 11 + |
Internet |
** Unsupported
** Unsupported
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Explorer |
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Internet Access : Access to a broadband internet connection is required . Some examples of a |
broadband internet connection include Digital Subscriber Line ( DSL ), Cable Modem , Fiber Optic , |
Wireless , Satellite , and Broadband Over Powerline ( BPL ). Students are also required to use their |
GMercyU email ( Outlook ). Note : A mobile application for Outlook is available in the App Store and |
Google Play . While installing the application is not required , it is highly recommended . |
Master of Science in Educational Administration : K12 Principal Certification |
Program Name : Master of Science in Educational Administration : K12 Principal Certification Program Accreditation : Gwynedd Mercy University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education . The Program is recognized and approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education Degree : Master of Science ; Certification Only Program Type : Non-Term Program Program Modality : Online Program Director / Coordinator : Dr . Carol Etlen , Associate Professor and Program Director
Program Standards : The Master of Science in Educational Administration also meets the following Standard requirements : PSEL , NELP , and PIL Standards
• Professional Standards for Educational Leaders ( PSEL )
• National Educational Leadership Preparation ( NELP ) Standards
• Pennsylvania Inspired Leadership ( PIL ) standards
Preparation for Professional Licensure / Certification : This program is designed to meet Principal Certification Requirements for the State of Pennsylvania . The Pennsylvania Department of Education requires :
• A minimum of 3 years of academic instructional experience
• Completion of an Approved Program of Educational Study with a focus on Leadership Standards
• A 3.0 program Grade Point Average
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