Master of Science in Education:
Grades 4-8 Mathematics and Science Certifications
(42 Credits)
Gwynedd Valley Campus
Candidates must emerge from post-baccalaureate programs with the same mastery of content, pedagogy and human development in their masters degree and certificate area that their peers in pre-baccalaureate teacher preparation programs achieve.
Gwynedd-Mercy College offers a unique program in which students work toward certification in Grades 4-8 (upper elementary/middle school) with Mathematics and Science education while taking courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. This certification is designed for students who have a bachelor's degree and a background in Science and Mathematics other than Education. After completing the program for certification, students continue coursework completing a Master of Science degree in Education.
A growing number of persons with a bachelor's degree in a field other than education are seeking a position in the teaching profession. The Pennsylvania Department of Education recognizes the need for well-prepared teachers to enter the field of education, and has approved Gwynedd-Mercy College as a provider of this post-baccalaureate certification and master degree program.
If a student needs to step out of the program for a semester, the student should have this approved by their advisor.
Concentration Requirements (33 credits)
- EDU 502 - The Learning and Teaching Process
- EDU 503 - Social and Political Foundations of Education
- EDU 504 - Human Development
- EDU 506 - Elementary Methods, Materials and Curriculum I
- EDU 507 - Elementary Methods, Materials and Curriculum II
- EDU 511 - Methods and Theories for Teaching Mathematics
- EDU 512 - Methods for Teaching Reading and Assessment
- EDU 565 - Graduate Level Student Teaching and Professional Seminar
- EDU 580 - Multicultural and Diversity Issues in Education
- EDU 581 - Students with Special Needs
- EDU 300 - Pre-Student Teaching
Electives to be selected (9 credits)
- EDU 510 - Educational Research
- EDU 583 - Action Research Seminar
- EDU 603 - Action Research Thesis
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Admission Process
- Completed online application.
- Provide two professional references (click here for Reference Report).
- Provide a typed (double-spaced), one page Personal Statement of your professional and academic goals.
- Provide official transcripts from ALL colleges/universities attended.
- An interview with a graduate education faculty member when your application is complete.
Note:
A minimum of 33 graduate credits is requred for MS in Education; all courses are three (3) credits. Prior coursework evaluation may reduce the program length. Other courses in Mathematics and Science content area are required. |
