Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2024-2025 Graduate Academic Catalog
doctoral level courses ( thirty-six credit hours ) for a total of sixty-six ( 66 ) credit hours .
The area of concentration is Leadership in Pk-12 School and School Districts
The purpose of this accelerated program , which can be completed in four years , is to impart in students the skills , knowledge , and attitudes necessary to fulfill leadership roles in U . S . and international schools , school districts , colleges , universities , and nonprofit organizations that support education . This program develops the next generation of educational leadership .
Textbooks and Residency Costs Included : All required textbooks for doctoral level courses 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 : This program in educational leadership with a PK12 emphasis includes all coursework and practicum requirements for Pennsylvania PK12 Principal Certification . The doctoral program in leadership with Pk-12 concentration includes content courses for Pennsylvania Superintendent Letter of Eligibility 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 .
Master ’ s Degree in Educational Administration with K12 Principal Certification Program Learning Outcomes ( PLOs ) PLO1 : Apply theoretical and practical knowledge in support of your professional practice . ( ULO 2 , 4 ) PLO2 : Utilize educational research and develop your own research interests and agenda . ( ULO 2 , 3 ) PLO3 : Examine and critique the economic , political , cultural , historical , and social influences that impact education in the United States . ( ULO 1 , 3 , 5 ) PLO4 : Apply policies , statutes , and rules established by state and local agencies relating to judicious application of disciplinary methods and behavioral procedures . ( ULO 3 , 4 ) PLO5 : Identify and use instructional methods and curricula that are appropriate and effective in meeting the needs of individual learners . ( ULO 1 , 2 , 4 , 5 )
EdD in Educational Leadership , K12 Schools & School Districts Concentration Program Learning Outcomes ( PLOs ) PLO1 : Articulate an educational organization ' s mission , goals , and guiding principles that distinguish the organization from others . ( ULO1 , 4 ) PLO2 : Understand the foundational base of organizational theory and demonstrate the ability to bridge theory and practice . ( ULO1 , 2 , 4 ) PLO3 : Given scenarios of conflict , choose ethical courses of action consistent with Gospel values . ( ULO3 , 5 ) PLO4 : Synthesize and analyze data to reveal relations and causality and convert raw data into actionable information . ( ULO2 , 4 )
PLO5 : View problems and challenges through the lens of a scientist , seeking evidence-based conclusions . ( ULO1 , 2 , 4 )
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