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Frequently Asked Questions

  • M. Ed. FAQ's 

    Act 48 reporting

    If you want to receive Act 48 credit, at the beginning of each course email Mrs. Jocelyn Gibbs (gibbs015@gannon.edu) the following information: your name, your current mailing address, your PPID, the course number, name, and section, and the beginning and ending dates of the course. Use Act 48 as the subject line in the email. Without this information, your course will not be reported to PDE. 

    Registering for courses

    Once you are admitted into the M. Ed. online program, the Office of Graduate Admissions will help with your first semester registration. You may check your schedule in Self-Service. If you have any questions or concerns about your schedule, please contact the School of Education at 814-871-7242.  Semester bills are sent electronically to your Gannon email.

    Transferring Credits

    Credits may be transferred only to satisfy the elective component of the M.Ed.   The credits considered for transfer must be on an official graduate transcript from an accredited institution, must have been graded as “A” or “B” (Pass/Fail courses are not considered eligible for transfer), and must not be older than 5 years at the time of the request.  If the credits you are considering meet these qualifications, send an email to Mrs. Jocelyn Gibbs (gibbs015@gannon.edu) with the course number and title, a brief course description of the course and its method of delivery (face-to-face, hybrid, online). Correspondence courses or self-directed courses are not acceptable. If the course is approved for transfer, you will receive a copy of the transfer form for your records when the transfer process is completed. 

    Textbooks

    Textbooks can be ordered online by accessing http://www.bkstr.com/gannonstore/  or by calling 814-871-7421. Have the following information available when ordering textbooks: department code which is GEDU, course Name, Course Number, and Course Section. This information can be secured at the course specific Blackboard site. 

    Graduation

    The graduate application form can be found at:

       https://my.gannon.edu/academics/Registrar/Pages/default.aspx     

    • Print and complete the form, then submit it to Mrs. Jocelyn Gibbs (gibbs015@gannon.edu) for approval by the dates listed on the form. Please remember to print clearly. 
    • There is a graduation fee of $150.00. This is assessed whether the ceremony is attended or not. The fee is added to your account.
    • Indicate on the form how you would like your name to appear on your diploma. This must conform to the official name of record at the time you graduate.  
    Graduation Ceremony

    • Caps and gowns will only be ordered for those graduate learners attending the commencement ceremony and will be mailed to graduate learners who live outside the Erie area.   

    Diplomas

    • Your diploma and complimentary student transcript will be sent to you at your preferred mailing address via First Class Mail. It is your responsibility to advise the Registrar’s Office of any address changes to avoid delays in receiving your diploma. 

    Program Reflection

    The Program Reflection is the final requirement in the M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction.  This four-six-page submission answers a series of targeted questions that require graduate learners to reflect upon their entire experience in the program. 

    Graduate Writing

    As Master’s level learners, the use of academic or scholarly writing is expected within all aspects of written coursework, including discussion forums.  Academic or scholarly writing is clear, concise, and direct.  Word choice is intentional and precise.  Thoughts are logically organized with accurate use of grammar and conventions (spelling, capitalization, and punctuation).  Transitional words and phrases help to establish continuity and support overall flow of writing.  Biased language, repetition of words and ideas, jargon, and colloquial expressions should be avoided.  Scholarly writers often follow the “less is more” approach.  “The role of the scholarly writer is to clearly and effectively communicate essential ideas in an interesting and engaging manner.” (American Psychological Association, 2020).

    The American Psychological Association (APA) guidelines are, “… a conventional way of presenting information that is designed to ease communication” (American Psychological Association, 2020). It is the responsibility of authors within the social sciences to use APA guidelines to maintain ethical and legal principles, protecting the intellectual property of others.

    Effective scholarly writers:

    • Organize ideas ahead of time
    • Set aside drafts for a short period of time, returning to review/revise
    • Intentionally read documents aloud to assess fluency, style, and formatting
    • Invite colleagues to read/review writing

    Accurate APA formatting is expected within all Gannon Master's level coursework. While this may be a new formatting style for some, the following resources should be consulted to ensure correct usage of APA: 

    Important contacts

    • For billing questions: Student Accounts Office 814-871-7425
    • For financial aid questions: Financial Aid Office 814-871-7337
    • Please have your student ID# when you call. 

    Questions

    Please contact Mrs. Gibbs at gibbs015@gannon.edu (814-871-7486) or Mr. Stephen F. Corsi at corsi008@gannon.edu (814-871-5399) if you have any questions or concerns not addressed here or in the M.Ed. Graduate Handbook. 

    References

    American Psychological Association. (2020).  Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.)

    General format. Retrieved from https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/