Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2024-2025 Graduate Academic Catalog
discipline and / or leadership in education . This portfolio may include evidence of currency of prior coursework , including such documents as transcripts of coursework , work experience in the field , letters , scholarship , certificates , work samples , descriptions of work experiences , and evidence of competitive grant awards . Portfolios may be compiled electronically .
• Each applicant ’ s coursework , work experience in the field , grantsmanship , and scholarship will be evaluated independently by the graduate faculty . Currency in the discipline is more than just a function of the recency of coursework . It may also be demonstrated by some combination of the following : 1 . Field experience / positions held relating to educational research and practice ; 2 . Scholarship evidenced by publication in print or electronic media ; 3 . Scholarship evidenced by conference participation and / or presentations ; 4 . Scholarship evidenced by the award of grants .
• Official graduate transcripts including that of the doctoral course of study .
• A résumé showing professional experience and academic scholarship .
• Three ( 3 ) letters of recommendation attesting to knowledge in discipline or education .
• A personal interview with a member of the graduate faculty . For applicants where distance or other considerations are factors , an electronic medium may be utilized for the interview .
• A finding of eligibility by two faculty members , one through the personal interview and the other through a review of documentation . A rubric shall be utilized for this review .
• Evidence that non-U . S . applicants have received a minimum score of 550 ( written ), 213 ( computer ), or 79 ( internet ) on the TOEFL examination .
Applicants who cannot meet one or more of the above requirements are encouraged to contact the Program Director for a holistic review of qualifications .
Course of Study and Curriculum Sequence for ABD Option : See Program Handbook for course of study and suggested curriculum sequence . A minimum of 27 credit hours must be completed at Gwynedd Mercy University . The course of study is a combination of required courses , to be completed by all students in this option , and individually determined courses selected to ensure that all Program Learning Objectives ( PLOs ) are met .
The selection of courses and substitutions thereto may be made with approval of the Program Director through the Prior Learning Assessment ( PLA ) process . Practicum courses may be individualized and may range from three to six credits to allow the student to gain field experience and deep understanding under the supervision of a mentor in any area where the PLA did not evidence the mastery of competencies .
EdD in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
Degree Offered : EdD , Degree : Doctor of Education Program Accreditation : Gwynedd Mercy University is fully accredited at the national level by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education ( MSCHE ). The EdD program is recognized and approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education . Program Type : Non-Term ( The EdD program in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education is nonterm . Courses run year-round , independent of any term structure .)
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