Graduate Catalog 2024-2025 | Page 260

Secondary Education Certification Certification only
2024-2025 Curriculum SEED . CC . ON
A student must complete the course and credit requirements as defined on this curriculum sheet to be a candidate for the Secondary Education Certification . Additional policies , procedures and requirements may be found in the current Graduate University Catalog and / or Student Teaching Handbook .
Degree Requirement
MAJOR
A student must already hold a Master ' s degree from an
Requirements for Certification - 21 credits
accredited college or university for this degree .
EDU502
The Learning and Teaching Process
3
EDU503
Social & Political Foundations of Education
3
Credit Requirement
EDU508
Secondary School Methods and Materials
3
A minimum of 21 credits is required for this degree with certification .
EDU580
Multicultural & Diversity Issues in Education
3
EDU581
Foundations of Special Education in an
An evaluation of transcripts will be necessary to determine the
Inclusionary Setting
3
required coursework .
EDU591
Curriculum Development and Peer Coaching
3
EDU565
Student Teaching & Professional Seminar
3
150 Pre-student teaching hours are embedded within certification
courses .
Student teaching is 14 weeks full-time placement . Student is responsible for all required clearances in their respective state .
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 .
Grade Requirements 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 .
PA Certification PA certification requires 48 credits including practicum / internship / field experience , MS degree , counseling speciality tests and clearances .
Office of the Registrar 8 / 15 / 2024