Gwynedd Mercy University AY2024-2025 Graduate Academic Catalog
Program Modality : Online with On-Ground Residencies
• First Doctoral Residency consists of an intensive weekend at the beginning of the program .
• Second Doctoral Residency consists of an intensive week during the summer following enrollment in the program .
• Third Doctoral Residency , typically one week in length , includes participation in an international educational conference .
Program Director / Coordinator : Dr . Raymond Bandlow
Program Description : The Doctorate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education ( EdD ) program is presented in an accelerated cohort model , delivered online with three residencies . It is built upon a foundation of coursework essential to a doctorate in education . This foundation is organized in six courses , three credit hours each , for a total of eighteen ( 18 ) credit hours . Students will also elect one of three ( 3 ) areas of concentration , organized in eight courses for a total of twenty-four ( 24 ) credit hours . All students will also enroll in four ( 4 ) Directed Study dissertation advisement courses for a total of twelve ( 12 ) credit hours . The course of study totals fifty-four ( 54 ) credit hours .
The purpose of this program is to prepare the next generation of higher educational instructors and professors . Those that teach at colleges and universities are being challenged to address the needs of diverse learners and to provide equitable access to higher education . To meet this challenge , this program will prepare students for careers in teaching , instructional design and technology and learning .
Through a rigorous course of study , field-based research , an international perspective and an ethical foundation , graduates will be prepared to teach in colleges , universities and other educational organizations to meet the needs of students in the 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 .
Program Learning Outcomes : PLO # 1 : Superior communication skills capable of articulating the importance of practical application of theoretical understanding . PLO # 2 : Professional competency for teaching in higher education and educational organizations with a commitment to understanding the individual learner and engaging them in the course of study . PLO # 3 : Critical thinking and reflection to synthesize information and develop sound arguments and reasonable solutions with moral and ethical judgment that guides teaching decisions . PLO # 4 : Proficient problem-solving skills to use data and technology to implement
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