Post Masters Dual Certification- Principal (K-12) and Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction
Prepare for Leadership in K-12 Schools
Earning both your Supervisory Certification in Curriculum and Instruction and your K-12 Principal Certification will help you stand out by becoming a more marketable candidate.
As you navigate the challenges that come with being a leader in education, earning both certifications will help you excel in the ever changing 21st century landscape.
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Program begins
March 2025
Format
100% online, asynchronous
Program length
about 25 months
Model
Complete one course at a time in 7-week accelerated sessions (with one-week breaks between courses)
Benefits
Advance your career and earning potential
The GMercyU Difference
This 30-credit dual certification is designed to help you become an agent for change and advance from classroom teaching to leadership. The coursework covers core leadership and management skills, policy and ethics, and more.
Small classes make it possible for you to connect to GMercyU’s close-knit learning community. Throughout your program, you can share insights with fellow classmates and benefit from the experience our seasoned faculty members bring to the table.
*Certification: This program was designed to meet the certification requirements of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. If you reside in a different state, you should carefully review your home state’s certification requirements prior to enrolling in this program.
Education Administration - 15 credits
| EDU 574 | School Law and Policy Issues |
| EDU 576 | Human Resources and Staff Development |
| EDU 579 | Current Issues in Education |
| EDU 593 | Seminar in Educ Lead / Superv / Equity |
| EDU 595 | Practicum I: Leadership in School Administration |
Concentration Courses - 15 credits
| EDU 573 | School-Community Relations |
| EDU 577 | School Resources Management |
| EDU 596 | Practicum II: K-12 Principalship |
| EDU 619 | Instructional Leadership and Technology |
| EDU 622 | Practicum II: Supervision of Curriculum & Instruction |
To review course descriptions, please refer to the graduate catalog.
Curriculums for all education programs at Gwynedd Mercy University are subject to change pending program specific competency changes in certification by the PA Department of Education. New regulations in 22 PA Code Chapter 49 may result in changes for each education program at Gwynedd Mercy University.
Applicants must have at least 5 years of teaching experience on an Instructional I Certification in Pennsylvania. To qualify for admission to our post-master’s education certification programs, you must provide:
- Proof you have obtained a master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 3.0*
- Official transcripts from every college or university attended
- Completed application form
- A completed Disposition Questionnaire (PDF)
- A professional reference from a superior/supervisor submitted via their email address
- Professional resume
- Two completed supervisory reference forms
- A minimum score of 550 (written), 213 (computer), or 79 (internet) on the TOEFL examination (non-US applications only).
- A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher. Candidates with a GPA lower than 3.0 are encouraged to apply and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis
- Personal interviews may be required as needed.
- Academic instructional teaching experience.
Learn more about how you can become a leader in education with our innovative online dual certification program.
Call 833-588-5953 or email accelerate@gmercyu.edu to contact an admissions counselor.