news-category: Graduate programs GWU College of Education Waives GRE or MAT Scores for National Board Certified Teachers By Office of University Communications On February 15, 2021 Applications Now Being Accepted for Fall 2021 Doctoral Programs in Leadership and Curriculum BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Educators who have completed National Board Certification are leaders in their field. In recognition of this achievement, Gardner-Webb University College of Education will waive GRE or MAT scores for National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) applying to GWU’s Doctor of Education programs in Educational Leadership (EDLS) and Curriculum and Instruction (EDCI). National Board Certification is a voluntary advanced professional certification for pre-kindergarten through 12-grade educators that identifies teaching expertise and excellence through a performance-based, peer-reviewed assessment. The NBCT process helps teachers improve their practice, showcase their talent in the classroom and demonstrate their dedication to their students and their profession. A survey of admission requirements for Doctor of Education programs at other universities found that Gardner-Webb is the only one accepting National Board Certification in lieu of the GRE or MAT. Dr. Jennifer Putnam “The College of Education recognizes and values NBCTs and the rigorous process they went through to earn the certification,” observed Dr. Jennifer Putnam, associate dean for Graduate Programs in the GWU College of Education and EDCI program coordinator. “NBCTs have proven that they can conduct action research; they are strong writers; they are proven leaders in their schools and districts; and they are reflective practitioners. All of these qualities are ones that we value in our doctoral candidates.” The EDLS degree at Gardner-Webb is designed for potential and practicing educational leaders who wish to develop and refine their leadership skills in complex organizations. The program seeks to equip candidates with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, values, and beliefs that will enable them to function effectively in leadership roles in a fluctuating environment. The EDCI degree prepares learners to become instructional leaders, who will create and strategically manage processes related to curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Students deepen their knowledge and understanding of educational practices and acquire tools needed to provide professional leadership in curriculum, teacher education, program evaluation, family and community engagement, and professional learning in the schools. Applications are now being accepted for fall 2021. For more information and to apply, click here. Located in the North Carolina foothills, Gardner-Webb University is a private, Christian, liberal arts university. Gardner-Webb emphasizes a strong student-centered experience and rigorous academics to prepare students to become effective leaders within the global community. Ignite your future at Gardner-Webb.edu.
News Article Gardner-Webb Awards Degrees in Spring Commencement Ceremony on May 2 More than 500 Graduates Honored for Achievements BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb celebrated the achievements of over 500 students at the University’s Spring Commencement Ceremony on May 2 in Spangler Stadium. The event honored students in the traditional undergraduate, online, and graduate programs of study. The featured speaker was Gardner-Webb alumna and Superintendent of Charlotte-Mecklenburg (N.C.) Schools, […] Office of University Communications | May 2, 2024
News Article Gardner-Webb Honors Experience, July 14-19, Introduces Qualified High School Students to College Life Participants Automatically Invited to Compete for Full-Tuition Scholarship BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Honors Experience at Gardner-Webb University this summer invites students to explore an array of topics through innovative learning techniques. Offered July 14-19, the program gives high-achieving high school students an opportunity to experience all aspects of life on the GWU campus from attending classes […] Office of University Communications | May 1, 2024
News Article Gardner-Webb University Announces Foothills Nursing Promise Initiative Offers 50% Tuition Reduction for Graduates of Cleveland, Isothermal, and Gaston Community Colleges and Residents of Those Counties BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Administration and faculty in the Gardner-Webb Hunt School of Nursing are pleased to introduce a significant initiative — the GWU Foothills Nursing Promise. This plan offers a 50% tuition reduction for graduates of Cleveland […] Office of University Communications | April 29, 2024