Gwynedd Mercy College

Highlights

  • Providing education since 1948
  • In 2008 ranked among the top master's level universities in the north by U.S. News and World Report
  • Offers accelerated degree programs for adults
  • Adult programs meet only once per week
  • Small class sizes
  • Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools

About the School

Gwynedd-Mercy College, a Catholic college, has a strong foundation in the liberal arts. The college provides programs in the fields of education, healthcare and business administration. Gwynedd-Mercy College provides more than 40 associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs.

Gwynedd-Mercy College's Center for Lifelong Learning provides accelerated degree programs designed for adults. The institution reports to provide an ethics-based learning environment.

Academic Programs

A collection of the programs provided by the Gwynedd-Mercy College's Center for Lifelong Learning is shown below:

  • Master of Science in Management program - Designed to meet the needs of a variety of business professionals. The program provides theoretical, practical knowledge and skills that improve the students effectiveness as a leader in the workplace. Research is an integral part of the program. The program is completed in 75 weeks.
  • Associate of Science in Business Administration program - Includes a solid introduction to business administration principles. All the general education classes required for the A.S. degree are included within the program. The program takes 115 weeks to complete.
  • Master of Science in Reading with Reading Specialist Certification program - Covers the body of research available on reading in order for students to discover its application to practice. The program includes various options in order to accommodate different academic and career goals. Graduates are eligible for Reading Specialist Certification for teaching in Pennsylvania's public schools. The recommendation for the certification is contingent upon passing the Praxis II.
  • Master of Science Educational Administration - K-12 Principal Certification program - Students are part of a group, who together take courses in sequence. Members of the group collect and exchange information with other group members.
  • Master of Science Educational Administration - Supervisory Certification in Curriculum and Instruction program - Thoroughly covers topics including supervisors as instructional specialists, supervisors as developers of professional educators, supervisors as assessors and evaluators and supervisors as change agents.
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing program - Students are required to have a RN license. Provides a strong foundation in the principles and practices of nursing and their applications in the workplace. The program takes 78 weeks to complete.

Learning Options

New classes begin monthly at the Center for Lifelong Learning. Students attend classes only once per week.

Student Notes

  • Athletic teams participate in the NCAA Division III
  • The college includes numerous clubs
  • The college offers a variety of activities

Faculty

The classes at Gwynedd-Mercy College's Center for Lifelong Learning are taught by experienced faculty members. The small class sizes allow the instructors to provide personalized attention.

Admissions and Financial Aid

The admissions requirements at Gwynedd-Mercy College varies by the program. Financial aide is provided to those who qualify.