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Gwynedd Mercy University AY2020-2021 Graduate Academic Catalog
Required Courses :
EDU 801
Educational Policy in Research and Practice in the US *
EDU 811
Dissertation Advisement I
EDU 802
Organizational Research and Theory Development
EDU 803
Foundations in Educational Research Methods
EDU 804
Cross-Cultural Perspectives & Educational Leadership
EDU 805
The Ethics of Educational Leadership and Policy
EDU 806
Equity , Equality , and Equal Opportunity
Doctorate of Education : Leadership in Special Education Track
Required Courses :
EDU 801
Educational Policy in Research and Practice in the US *
EDU 811
Dissertation Advisement I
EDU 802
Organizational Research and Theory Development
EDU 803
Foundations in Educational Research Methods
EDU 804
Cross-cultural Perspectives & Educational Leadership
EDU 805
Ethics of Educational Leadership and Policy
EDU 806
Equity , Equality , and Equal Opportunity
EDU 807
Quantitative Educational Research Methods
EDU 812
Dissertation Advisement II
EDU 808
Qualitative Educational Research Methods
EDU 841
Designing Interventions and Assessing Outcomes
EDU 809
Global Educational Policy and Practice
EDU 842
School Law and Policy in Special Education *
EDU 843
Foundations of Special Education Administration *
EDU 813
Dissertation Advisement III
EDU 844
Neuroscience of Learning
EDU 845
Supervision and Administration of Special Education *
EDU 814
Dissertation Advisement IV
EDU 848
Practicum I ( PA Special Education Supervisor only *)
EDU 849
Practicum II ( PA Special Education Supervisor only *)
* Indicates courses required for Certification as Supervisor of Special Education . PDE requires 360 hours of central office practicum experience .
Supervisor of Special Education Certification Students who elect the Special Education concentration and who wish to earn a Supervisor of Special Education Certification must also meet prerequisites and must complete an additional six credit hours of practicum . This program is also available as a stand-alone certification and in accordance with PA Dept . of Education requirements applicants for certification must have five years of educational experience and must pass the PRAXIS designated for this certification .
Doctorate of Education : Leadership in Higher Education Track Required Courses :
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