Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2024-2025 Graduate Academic Catalog
international schools , school districts , colleges , universities , and nonprofit organizations that support education . This program develops the next generation of educational leadership . Schools , higher education , and education- related organizations are challenged to address the needs of diverse learners and to raise the achievement bar for all students . More is expected of the next generation of educational leaders than ever before . Through a rigorous course of studies , an international perspective , field-based research , and an ethical foundation , graduates will be prepared to lead educational organizations and transform them to meet the needs of all learners in an increasingly global economy and diverse , global society .
Textbooks and Residency Costs Included : All required textbooks are provided to students at no additional cost . Most meals during the residencies are provided at no additional cost . For the First Doctoral Residency , transportation , and lodging ( if needed ) are at the expense of the student . For the Second Doctoral Residency , transportation is at the expense of the student , but lodging is provided at no additional cost . For the Third Doctoral Residency , transportation , lodging , conference fees , most meals , and related experiences are provided at no additional cost .
Preparation for Professional Licensure : The doctoral program in leadership with Pk-12 concentration includes content courses for Pennsylvania Superintendent Letter of Eligibility certification . This concentration also includes courses that may be applied toward Pennsylvania K-12 Principal certification and / or Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction certification . The doctoral program in educational leadership with special education concentration includes content courses for Pennsylvania Supervisor of Special Education certification .
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 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 .
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