Step Into Education Leadership
Teacher Advancement Programs
Prepare to give more to your students — and your school — with GMercyU. Our online and accelerated programs for working education professionals offer the advanced knowledge and skills you need to better connect in the classroom, move into curriculum development, or 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 EdD in Educational Leadership program.
Ideal for
Practicing K-12 and other educators
100% online coursework
(select programs may have in-person residencies)
GMercyU alumni savings10% tuition grant on select programs
Master's Level
- Master Teacher Program
- Special Education (pursue it with or without certification)
- Educational Administration with K-12 Principal Certification
- Educational Administration with Supervisor of Curriculum & Instruction
- Educational Administration with Dual Certifications in Principal & Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction
Post-Master's Level
- Principal Certification (K-12)
- Supervisor of Curriculum & Instruction Certification
- Dual Certifications in Principal & Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction
- Special Education Certification (PreK-12)
- Special Education Supervisor Certification
- Teaching & Learning in Higher Education Post-Master’s Certificate
- Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing Education
- Superintendent Certification
Doctorate Level
- EdD in Educational Leadership, which offers three concentrations:
- Leadership in K-12 Schools and School Districts
- Leadership in Special Education
- Leadership in Higher Education
- EdD in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (with option for Nursing concentration)
- Online ABD (All But Dissertation)
★Fast-Track 2+2 Master's & Doctorate ★
Complete a master’s degree in education and a doctoral degree in just four years, saving time and up to $21,000 in tuition.
Yes, we want to make educators and we want to make great leaders and teachers, but I think the mission [of the program] is that you just want to make great people. Not only have I changed as an educator, but I’ve changed as a person and that’s what I think is most exciting.
—Richard Curtis, EdD '24, K-12 STEAM Coordinator in New Hope-Solebury School District
Need Your Certification First?
Want to begin your teaching career but don't have a bachelor's in education? Explore our teacher preparation programs here.
