Gwynedd Mercy University AY2023-2024 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
Secondary Education Programs Students can obtain Instructional I Provisional certification for teaching in the public schools of Pennsylvania in the following areas : math , 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 / SPE Elective , PSY 222 : EDU 100 , 300 , 508 , 503 , 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
• Professional attitude and performance
Periodically , with special attention at the end of the sophomore and junior years , standings are reviewed with respect to these criteria . Students whose standings are not satisfactory will not be admitted to more advanced professional courses .
Prior to February 1st of the pre-student teaching / student teaching semester , a student is required to file an application for pre-student and student teaching in the senior year . Final acceptance into the student teaching program is decided by the Teacher Education Committee and the Dean .
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 .
Program Learning Outcomes : PLO1 Demonstrate knowledge of the theoretical , philosophical , and ethical perspectives that reflect current educational trends in the United States . PLO2 Demonstrate professional competence in the use of a variety of research-based best practices incorporating technology . PLO3 Actively engage in meaningful , sequential , and developmental field experiences in which learning of content is integrated with the application of pedagogy .
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