Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2023-2024 Graduate Academic Catalog
Master of Science in Educational Administration : Dual K12 Principal and Supervisor of Curriculum & Instruction Certifications
Program Name : Master of Science in Educational Administration : Dual K12 Principal and Supervisor of Curriculum & Instruction Certifications Degree : Master of Science Tracks : Educational Administration with : Dual K-12 Principal and Supervisor in Curriculum and Instruction Certification ONLY Dual K-12 Principal and Supervisor in Curriculum and Instruction Certification Program Accreditation : Gwynedd Mercy University is nationally accredited by the Middle States Commission on HigherEducation . The Program is recognized and approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education 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
Program Description : The Master of Science in Educational Administration is an accelerated , non-term , cohort- based program . This online program is designed for working professionals in the field of education . The program prepares students to assume leadership roles as : * K-12 Principal * Supervisor of Curriculum & Instruction / Instructional Coordinator / Educational Supervisor / Curriculum Director ( but not limited to these titles ).
Preparation for Professional Licensure / Certification : This program is designed to meet Certification Requirements for Principal and Supervisor of Curriculum & Instruction in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania . The Pennsylvania Department of Education requires :
• A minimum of 5 years of academic instructional teaching experience
• Completion of an Approved Program of Educational Study with a focus on the Leadership Standards
• 3.0 program Grade Point Average
• A passing score on the State Certification Exam
• Possess a Level I or II , Certification
• Passing Score on the Curriculum & Instruction Supervisor Certification Exam
• 540 hours of Practicum Experience in a School Setting
NOTE : This program was designed to meet the licensure / certification requirements of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania . Students who reside in a different state should carefully review your home state ’ s licensure / certification requirements prior to enrolling in this program . Out of state
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