Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2024-2025 Graduate Academic Catalog
submitted along with the Application for Practicum prior to enrolling in the Practicum .
Master of Science in Educational Administration : K12 Principal Certification
Program Name : Master of Science in Educational Administration : K12 Principal Certification Program Accreditation : Gwynedd Mercy University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education . The Program is recognized and approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education Degree : Master of Science ; Certification Only Program Type : Non-Term Program Program Modality : Online Program Director / Coordinator : Dr . Carol Etlen , Associate Professor and Program Director
Program Standards : The Master of Science in Educational Administration also meets the following Standard requirements : PSEL , NELP , and PIL Standards
• Professional Standards for Educational Leaders ( PSEL )
• National Educational Leadership Preparation ( NELP ) Standards
• Pennsylvania Inspired Leadership ( PIL ) standards
Preparation for Professional Licensure / Certification : This program is designed to meet Principal Certification Requirements for the State of Pennsylvania . The Pennsylvania Department of Education requires :
• A minimum of 3 years of academic instructional experience
• Completion of an Approved Program of Educational Study with a focus on Leadership Standards
• A 3.0 program Grade Point Average
• Passing Score on the Principal Certification Exam
• 360 hours of Practicum Experience in a School Setting
NOTE : Out of state students must consult the requirements for the state they are making an application too . Out of state students must complete 360 hours of Practicum experience even if the state making an application too requires less hours . It is the student ’ s responsibility to ensure they have secured the appropriate number of Practicum hours and maintain recordkeeping of those hours for the state they are making an application to .
Description : The Master of Science in Educational Administration is an accelerated , non-term , cohort- based program . This online program is designed for working professionals in the field of education . The Program prepares students to assume leadership roles as : K-12 Principal .
Program Learning Outcomes : PLO1 Think and plan strategically to create an organizational vision focused on student success and communicate the vision to all relevant stakeholders . PLO2 Create an organizational culture of teaching and learning in which students learning is paramount . PLO3 Manage resources effectively to bring about desired results . PLO4 Collaborate , communicate , and empower others inside and outside the organization to pursue excellence in learning .
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