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The Gannon University Elective Cohort will be offering a number of new courses in Erie and many outreach areas throughout Western Pennsylvania. The courses fulfill the M.Ed. elective sequence or may be taken by educators needing to fulfill Act 48 requirement. The courses are offered at a reduced tuition rate.

The Gannon University Elective Cohort courses are based on the Gannon University “teacher friendly” model that includes:

• Times and locations reflecting the schedule of Pennsylvania teachers
• Courses offered at a time that does not conflict with M.Ed. cohort courses
• Courses taught utilizing the Gannon University’s practitioner model that emphasizes theory allied to practical application
• Courses available for both cohort graduate students as well as educators seeking Act 48 credit
• Courses aligning to the needs of Pennsylvania’s educational community and linked to school district initiatives
• Instructional deliveries that included traditional, on-line and blended courses

For the convenience of educators looking for a Masters degree, Gannon University offers the Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction in Erie and many outreach areas throughout Western Pennsylvania .

The Gannon University M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction is a 31 credit, non-thesis, portfolio-based program. This Master’s degree focuses on the classroom teacher as a developer of long-range curriculum, instruction, assessment, and classroom materials. The intended result is a more motivated, engaged, and higher performing student. The Gannon core curriculum is 25 credits, plus 6 credits of electives and a one credit portfolio project.

Graduate Students pursuing the Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction may simultaneously prepare for an advanced certification. The Pathway programs are offered in Erie and many outreach areas throughout Western Pennsylvania. The following links will provide additional information on the various Pathways.

Master of Education: Curriculum and Instruction: Reading Specialist Certification Pathway

Master of Education: Curriculum and Instruction: Principal Certification Pathway

Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction: English as a Second Language (ESL) Program Specialist Certificate Pathway

Master of Education: Curriculum and Instruction National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification Pathway

Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction: District Wide C&I Supervisory Certificate Pathway

Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction: Secondary or K-12 Education Teacher Certification Pathway

Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction: District-wide Supervisory Certificate in Special Education Pathway

Educational Leadership: Superintendent Letter of Eligibility Certification Program