EDUCATION

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.

A Message from Dr. Mangano, The Dean of the School of Education

Please click here to inquire about Education Degree programs.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

In the Bachelor's program, students have two options for Pennsylvania's Department of Education Certification. These two certificate options are:

• Certification in Grades PreK-4 with Certification in Special Education PreK-8
  
  This program offers student courses in child development, early childhood education, methods courses in Reading, Science, Social Studies, and Math, as well as five courses that cover all aspects of Special Education at these respective grade levels. Students are involved in the Teacher Apprentice Program (TAP) from their first semester on campus. Through TAP, students are assigned to a variety of schools every Wednesday. This gives them the opportunity to work with teachers in the field, observe best practices in Education, and hone their own professional skills. During the first semester of their senior year, students are assigned to Pre-Student Teaching and during their last semester, students spend 16 weeks, full time, in a classroom.
  
  
• Certification in Grades 4-8 with a Math and Science Focus with Certification PreK-8
  
  This program offers students courses in philosophical foundations of middle level education, adolescent development, middle and high school methodology courses, as well as extensive coursework in Math and Science. Students are involved in the Teacher Apprentice Program (TAP) from their first semester on campus. Through TAP, studnets are assigned to a variety of schools every Wednesday. This gives them the opportunity to work with teachers in the field, observe best practices in Education, and hone their own professional skills. During the first semester of their senior year, students are assigned to Pre-Student Teaching and during their last semester, students spend 16 weeks, full time, in a classroom.

Arts and Sciences Majors with Secondary Education Certification

In connection with the School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Education also offers a secondary certification in the following areas:

• Biology
• Business Education K-12
• English
• History (Social Studies)
• Mathematics

The Bachelor's Degree is granted through the School of Arts and Sciences. The School of Education offers the secondary methodology courses that provide the basis for Pre-Student Teaching and Student Teaching at the secondary level. In the methodology courses, students have the opportunity to engage in field work experiences to observe best practices in secondary education. During the first semester of their senior year, students are assigned to Pre-Student Teaching and during their last semester, students spend 16 weeks, full time, in a classroom.

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

For those pursuing a Master's Degree in Education, GMC offers six unique degree options designed to fit your goals as an educator. These graduate programs allow for flexibility for the working student. Click here for more information about these programs.

Center for Lifelong Learning

Off Campus Fast Track Programs are held at sites including Philadelphia, Plymouth Meeting and Bensalem.

Visit CLL's website to learn more information about the prorgams being offered in the
Master of Science in Educational Administration, Reading Specialist Certification and more!

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