Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2020-2021 / Undergraduate Academic Catalog
The Scholastic Achievement Test ( SAT ) combined score of 500 or higher in each individual section -- Critical Reading , Writing , Mathematics .
• As of 2 / 29 / 16 the following are acceptable scores : Reading 27 , Writing and Language 28 and Mathematics 26 .
• Submit official test scores and a TIMS application cover sheet to the Pennsylvania Department of Education Bureau of School Leadership and Teacher Quality in an envelope sealed by the test vendor . Scores may also be verified by the Pennsylvania Approved Preparation Programs through TIMS .
The American College Test ( ACT ) Plus Tests taken prior to September 2015 require a composite score of 23 accompanied by a combined English / Writing score of 22 and a Math score of 21 . Tests taken after September 2015 require separate scores Reading 22 , Writing 21 and Mathematics 21 . Tests taken after August 31 , 2016 require Reading 22 , Writing 8 and Mathematics 21 .
• The best section scores from different test sessions may be selected .
• Submit official test scores and a TIMS application cover sheet to the Pennsylvania Department of Education Bureau of School Leadership and Teacher Quality in an envelope sealed by the test vendor . Scores may also be verified by the Pennsylvania Approved Preparation Programs through TIMS .
Older basic skills tests taken at the time they were active , such as the PPST Reading , Writing , and Mathematics tests taken between September 1 , 2000 and December 31 , 2012 , are accepted .
Additional testing in the content area is required to acquire initial certification / the license to teach in public schools . There are one or more tests for each content area . For PreK-4 , and Special Education PreK-8 there are the PECTs , Pennsylvania Educator Certification Tests ( www . pa . nesinc . com ):
• PECT PreK-4 is 3 modules ( 1 , 2 & 3 )
• PECT Special Education PreK-8 is 2 modules ( 1 & 2 ) Secondary programs complete ( http // www . ets . org / praxis / pa ):
• ETS / Praxis for their 7-12 Content Area .
COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS AND CLEARANCES Child Abuse History Clearance All students enrolled in the Education Programs are required to have a Child Abuse History Clearance . This is accomplished by completing a Child Abuse History Clearance Form . Fee $ 10.00 . Department of Public Welfare P . O . Box 8170 Harrisburg , PA . 17105-8170 Application is available online at https :// www . compass . state . pa . us / cwis / public / home . A copy of the form must be submitted to the Field Experience Coordinator by the beginning of each academic year .
Criminal Record Check All students enrolled in the Education Programs are required to have a Criminal Record Check . This is accomplished by completing a Request for Criminal Record Check form . Forms are available online at : https :/ www . psp . pa . gov / Pages / Request-a-Criminal- History-Record . aspx A copy of the form must be submitted to the Field Experience Coordinator before the first day of class .
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