Master of Science in Education:
PreK-4 Certification
(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.

Gywnedd-Mercy College offers a unique program in which students work toward certification in PreK-Grade 4 (Early Childhood) Education at the graduate level. After completing the certification portion of the program which includes student teaching, students continue coursework to complete a Masters of Science 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.

Admission Process

1. Complete an online application.
2. Provide two professional references (click here for Reference Report).
3. A typed (double-spaced), one page Personal Statement of your professional and academic goals.
4. Official transcripts from ALL colleges/universities attended.
5. An interview with a graduate education faculty member when your application is complete.

Note:
A minimum of 33 graduate credits is required for MS in Education; all courses are three (3) credits. Prior coursework evaluation may reduce the program length.