School of Education

The School of Education at Gwynedd-Mercy College 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 pre-service 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.

Q&A with a student in the

School of Education

William Longstreet, elementary and special education major

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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

There are two undergraduate program options in the School of Education. GMC also offers a teacher certification option for those who already retain a bachelor's degree and want to earn an Instructional I Certificate from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

• Special and Elementary Education (triple certification program)
            Special, Elementary and Early Childhood Education
  
  
• Secondary Education
  Students who wish to teach in a secondary school setting may earn a baccalaureate degree combined with Secondary Teaching Certification in:
  • Biology
  • Business
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
    
    
  Methods courses in these areas along with secondary methodology courses provide the basis for Pre-student Teaching and Student Teaching at the secondary level.

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

For those pursuing a master's degree in education, GMC offers five unique degree options designed to fit your goals as an educator. These graduate programs allow for flexibility for the working student.

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State Standards for Teacher Preparation:

The Pennsylvania State Standards for Teacher Preparation are available on the state web site at www.pde.psu.edu. Click on "teaching" then go to "certification" then go to "guidelines".