Gwynedd Mercy University AY2022-2023 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
• PreK-4 ,
• Early Education PreK-4 / Special Education PreK-12 ,
• Special Education PreK-12 ,
• Secondary education ( 7-12 ) in the areas of biology and social studies .
Upon completion of the program requirements , the student is eligible to receive an Instructional I Provisional certificate , which permits the holder to teach in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania , and in those states which carry reciprocity . Those seeking their Instructional I certificate must demonstrate that they have successfully completed a teacher preparation program and pass Pennsylvania Qualifying Exams ( PAPA / Core , Praxis , PECTs ).
U . S . citizenship or permanent residency is a requirement for licensure within certain academic programs . International students and students who are under DACA status or are undocumented should carefully review the licensure requirements for their state before enrolling in a degree program that leads to licensure . Additional information can be found on the
National Conference of State Legislatures website .
Bachelor of Science in Education Studies ( non-certification ) The Education Studies major provides students the option of completing the requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree in education without completing the requirements for Pennsylvania Teacher Certification . Students in Education Studies must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or better . Any grade below a C in a course within the major must be repeated .
Secondary Education Programs Students can obtain Instructional I Provisional certification for teaching in the public schools of Pennsylvania in the following areas : biology and social studies . To complete the requirements for certification , the student must major in one of the above-named areas and complete at least the following education courses : EDU / PSY 301 , PSY 222 : EDU 100 , 300 , 325 , 319 , 351 , 498 : SPE 215 , 231 , 331
U . S . citizenship or permanent residency is a requirement for licensure within certain academic programs . International students and students who are under DACA status or are undocumented should carefully review the licensure requirements for their state before enrolling in a degree program that leads to licensure . Additional information can be found on the
National Conference of State Legislatures website .
The recommendation for this certificate is contingent upon passing Basic Skills Tests and Praxis II tests for the specific discipline . The admission and retention procedures are the same as that described for other education programs . Secondary students are advised within their respective majors and work with the Education program liaison in the School of Business and Education .
Certification Programs Students who complete certification programs satisfactorily are eligible for Instructional I Provisional certification for teaching in the public schools of Pennsylvania . The recommendation for these certificates is contingent upon passing the initial PA required Certification tests in PreK-4 , Special Education , and secondary content areas .
Recommendation for state certification is predicated upon fulfillment of the academic requirements and upon the following considerations :
• Physical fitness for teaching
• Propensity for the teaching profession
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