Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2021-2022 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
integrated with the application of pedagogy . PLO4 Demonstrate mastery of PDE professional competencies through course requirements / products , lesson presentations , and field experiences . PLO5 Demonstrate compassion , integrity , moral and social responsibility in all interactions , respecting the uniqueness , dignity , and diversity of the individual . PLO6 Engage in co-curricular / extra-curricular activities and service-learning opportunities that support program curriculum . ( revised : 3 / 3 / 2021 )
For Major Requirements , see Program Handbook and Curriculum Sheets Academic Criteria for Admission , Progression and Retention
Academic Requirements for Certification Programs : By the 48-60 credit mark :
• The student must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
• The student must have completed at least six semester credits in college level mathematics and at least three semester credits in college level composition and three credits in English .
• The student must meet the Basic Skills Requirement through one of the assessment means detailed below
• Secondary education students must apply to the School of their discipline , as well as the School of Business and Education ( certification ) at the 48-credit mark .
If the student reaches the 48-60 credit mark and has not achieved all of the above requirements , they cannot continue in the Professional Core coursework toward PA Certification . Students will then remain in the Education Studies program or explore a new major if they choose to do so .
Initial Acceptance : All education students entering the University will follow the curriculum for the Bachelor of Education Studies . For those students desiring Pennsylvania Teacher Certification , students must qualify in a set of Basic Skills ( Math , Reading , Writing ) by the 48-60 credit mark . Students who successfully meet this requirement will be admitted to a certification program of their choice .
* As per Act 168 of 2014 , “ Candidates for certification must take and successfully pass a basic skills assessment option prior to entry into a baccalaureate teacher preparation program effective August 1 , 2015 .” Formal admission into a baccalaureate program after the initial minimum 48-60 credits as required by Chapter 354 and prior to enrollment in courses that satisfy the Professional Core competencies required in the program Framework Guidelines is required . The four ( 4 ) basic skills assessment options are described below :
Testing Requirements for Admission to Certification Programs : The Basic Academic Skills test is required by Pennsylvania for all candidates to be officially enrolled in educator preparation programs . The Basic Skills requirement should be met as soon as possible upon entry to the university and must be passed prior to the 48-credit mark . The basic academic skills requirement may be met by any of the following assessment methods :
The Pre-service Academic Performance Assessment ( PAPA ) modules in Reading , Writing and Mathematics .
• Visit www . pa . nesinc . com to register for test code PA701 .
• Scores must be electronically submitted directly to the Pennsylvania Department of Education Bureau of School Leadership and Teacher Quality from the test vendor .
• A minimum score of 220 is required in reading and writing . A minimum score of 193 is required in Mathematics . A composite scoring option is available .
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