Gwynedd Mercy University AY2020-2021 Graduate Academic Catalog for a 30-credit MS in Education degree .
Secondary Education Certification Biology , English , Mathematics , Social Studies ( 21 credits )
Courses indicated with an * are considered core pedagogy courses and require a final grade |
of B or better prior to student teaching . |
EDU 502 |
The Learning and Teaching Process |
EDU 503 |
Social & Political Foundations of Education |
EDU 508 * |
Secondary School Methods and Materials |
EDU 565 * |
Student Teaching and Professional Seminar |
EDU 515 * |
Methods for Educating English Learners |
EDU 581 * |
Foundations of Special Education in and Inclusionary Setting |
EDU 591 |
Curriculum Development and Peer Coaching |
MS Completion ( 9 credits ) EDU 510 EDU 582 EDU 603
Research Skills for the Reflective Practitioner Effective Communication for Educators Culminating Project
Total Credits for MS in Education with Secondary Certification ( 30 credits ) Content area courses are not offered within the graduate degree program .
Course of Study for Master of Science in Education : Intern Certification Program
Gwynedd Mercy University offers a Pennsylvania Department of Education Intern Certification for the following subjects : Biology ; English 7-12 ; Mathematics 7-12 ; Social Studies 7-12 .
The Pennsylvania Department of Education lists the following criteria necessary for admission into the Intern Program :
1 . A candidate must possess a minimum of a baccalaureate degree .
2 . A candidate must apply to and complete an approved Gwynedd Mercy University pre-admission screening and be accepted into the program . This includes a rigorous evaluation of curriculum and certification requirements at the same level as prebaccalaureate candidates .
3 . Content specific and specialty tests are required to matriculate into intern student teaching and certification .
4 . Certification can be obtained upon completion of the appropriate coursework , meeting all PA certification standards including student teaching .
5 . Intern certification is an option within the master teacher program . Intern certification qualifications : a . Is available to candidates that have completed and passed all Praxis tests for their specialty areas . b . The number of courses to complete for certification must be able to be completed within three years while teaching .
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