Gwynedd Mercy University AY2020-2021 Graduate Academic Catalog
EDU 502 EDU 503 EDU 506 * EDU 507 * EDU 511 * EDU 512 * EDU 565 * EDU 515 * EDU 581 *
The Learning and Teaching Process Social and Political Foundations of Education Methods , Materials & Curriculum I Methods , Materials & Curriculum II Methods and Theories for Teaching Mathematics Methods for Teaching Reading and Assessment Student Teaching and Professional Seminar Methods for Education English Learners Foundations of Special Education in an Inclusionary Setting
MS Completion ( 9 credits )
EDU 510 EDU 582 EDU 603
Research Skills for Reflective Practitioners Effective Communication for Educators Culminating Project
Total Credits for MS in Education with PreK-4 Certification- 36 credits
Master of Science in Education - With Secondary Education Certification This course of study is designed for students who have a bachelor ’ s degree in a field other than education and who are seeking certification in a secondary content area . It requires 21 credits in the certification core . Both field experiences and student teaching are required for certification . Additional content area courses may be required . A complete transcript evaluation is required before entering the program . The transcript evaluation will identify the description and number of required content area courses .
Admission Requirements :
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
• Official transcripts from every college or university attended
• Completed application form
• Professional resume
• Two completed supervisory reference forms
• Self-introduction videotape
• A minimum score of 550 ( written ), 213 ( computer ), or 79 ( internet ) on the TOEFL examination ( non-US applications only ). International applicants may not be able to secure all required background checks or sit for required licensure exams .
• A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher . Candidates with a GPA lower than 3.0 are encouraged to apply and will be evaluated on a case by case basis .
• Personal interviews may be required as needed .
There are two phases in this program : Students who complete this program satisfactorily are eligible for Level I certification for teaching in the public schools of Pennsylvania . The recommendation for this certificate is contingent upon passing the Praxis II .
1 . PA Certification Program – Students complete the certification requirements , successfully take the PRAXIS II Series Battery and apply for Instructional I certification .
2 . Master ’ s completion – Students then complete the additional 9 graduate credits needed
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