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Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2020-2021 / Undergraduate Academic Catalog
eighteen ( 18 ) credits in business related courses . For non-business majors , a minor in business administration requires : ACC 105 , 106 ; BUS 101,207 , 301 ; ECN 102 . A grade of “ C ” or better is required for all courses taken in the minor .
Minor in Healthcare Administration A student pursuing a BA / BS in any major , may pursue a minor in Heath care Administration by taking eighteen ( 18 ) credits in business related and health-care related courses . A minor in health care administration requires : BUS 101 ; ECN103 ; HA301 , 302,401 , 402 , 492 . A grade of “ C ” or better is required for all courses taken in the minor .
Education
Gwynedd Mercy University prepares teachers to meet the educational challenges of the 21st Century . The undergraduate and graduate divisions of the school offer a variety of programs to meet the preservice and in-service needs of education professionals . The teaching and learning processes and practices are changing rapidly due to research about how the brain responds to stimuli and how teachers can facilitate optimal learning experiences
Dean : Mary Sortino , PsyD Faculty : Marianne Boyd , M . Ed ; Mary Jo Pierantozzi , MS ; Deborah Schadler , PhD ;
DEGREES OFFERED
Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science in Education Studies Bachelor of Science in Early Education
Minors Special Education
Endorsements Autism Endorsement
School Personnel Certification Area PreK- Grade 4 / Special Education PreK-8 PreK-Grade 4 Grades 4-8 / Special Education PreK-8 Mathematics and / or Science Concentration ( Suspended 2017 ) Secondary Education 7-12 in : Biology English Mathematics Social Studies
Programs Leading to Certificates / Certification Professional Educator Certification Programs of study leading to teacher certification are available in PreK-4 / PreK-8 Special Education , and secondary education areas of biology , mathematics 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
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