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Teacher and Educator
Advancement Programs at GMercyU

Prepare to give more to your students—and your school—with GMercyU. Our online and accelerated programs for working teachers offer the advanced knowledge and skills you need to better connect in the classroom, move into curriculum development or special education, and step up to administrative leadership.

Our programs feature flexible online study and mentorship from our experienced faculty members. You can pursue a new Pennsylvania teaching certification,* earn a master’s degree, or study for your doctorate with our nationally recognized online Executive Ed.D. in Educational Leadership program.

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Our Teacher Advancement Programs

Online Graduate Certificate in PK-12 Special Education

Online Graduate Certificate in PK-12 Special Education

Pennsylvania teachers with or without a master’s degree can develop knowledge and skills for reaching special-needs learners with our online certificate.

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Online Post-Master’s Certification Programs for Pennsylvania Educators

Online Post-Master’s Certification Programs for Pennsylvania Educators

Teachers with a master’s can prepare for administrative or general education teaching certification in our online certification programs.

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Online Master of Science in Education – Master Teacher Program

Online Master of Science in Education – Master Teacher Program

Licensed Pennsylvania teachers can develop advanced skills for instruction and assessment with the option to pursue additional certification.

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Online Master of Science in Special Education

Online Master of Science in Special Education

Licensed teachers can build knowledge and skills for helping PK-12 special-needs students achieve. Leads to special education certification in Pennsylvania.

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Online Master of Science in Educational Administration

Online Master of Science in Educational Administration

Educators can build advanced knowledge and skills for leadership. Certification options include K-12 principal, curriculum and instruction supervisor, or dual - principal and curriculum certification.

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Online Accelerated Executive Ed.D.

Online Accelerated Executive Ed.D.

Master’s graduates can pursue doctoral-level leadership skills in an innovative program that features dissertation support from day one. Choose between three concentrations, our ABD completion option, or the Teaching and Learning in Higher Education program for those seeking a career in teaching at the college level.

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Programs
for New Teachers

If you want to begin your teaching career and have a bachelor’s degree in a non-education-related field, we can help. Explore our teacher preparation programs here.

If you’re just out of high school or a potential transfer student, GMercyU also offers traditional on-campus Bachelor of Science in Education programs. Learn more here.

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in Education

Build additional knowledge and skills with an online teaching certification, master’s degree program, or Ed.D. from Gwynedd Mercy University. Talk with an enrollment representative today to learn more.

*Certification: Our programs are 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.

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