Gwynedd Mercy University AY2023-2024 Graduate Academic Catalog
Superintendent Letter of Eligibility — Certification Only
Program Name : Superintendent Letter of Eligibility-Certification Only Program Certificate : Pennsylvania Superintendent Letter of Eligibility Program Accreditation : Recognized and approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education Program Type : Non-Term . Courses run year-round , independent of any term structure . Program Modality : Hybrid ( The program is delivered through a hybrid modality , online except for one weekend residency on campus .) Program Director / Coordinator : Dr . Raymond Bandlow
Program Description : The program consists of coursework required for certification as a Superintendent of Schools in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania . It requires six content courses , three credit hours each , for a total of eighteen ( 18 ) credit hours , and two practicum courses , three credit hours each , for a total of six ( 6 ) credit hours . Three of the content courses may be waived for students with a master ’ s degree in school administration .
Textbooks Included : All required textbooks are provided to students at no additional cost .
Preparation for Professional Licensure / Certification : This program meets all coursework requirements for Pennsylvania Superintendent Letter of Eligibility certification . 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 their home state ’ s licensure / certification requirements prior to enrolling in this program .
Program Learning Outcomes PLO1 : Articulate an educational organization ' s mission , goals , and guiding principles that distinguish the organization from others . PLO2 : Understand the foundational base of organizational theory and demonstrate the ability to bridge theory and practice . PLO3 : Given scenarios of conflict , choose ethical courses of action consistent with Gospel values . PLO4 : Synthesize and analyze data to reveal relations and causality and convert raw data into actionable information . PLO5 : View problems and challenges through the lens of a scientist , seeking evidence-based conclusions . PLO6 : Practice and model steward leadership in transforming organizations to better serve all constituents . PLO7 : Demonstrate facility in the application of technology to solve problems , analyze and synthesize data , and manage information .
Admission Requirements
• A master ’ s degree or equivalent in a field related to the student ’ s preferred area of concentration from an institution accredited by the Middle States Association , or comparable accreditation , with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above .
• Official graduate and undergraduate transcripts .
• A resume showing professional experience .
• Six years of experience in an educational setting , of which three years must be in a supervisory or administrative role .
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