Gwynedd Mercy University 2025-2026 University Catalog 101
bring all grades up to a“ C” with one repeat, the student may be dismissed from the program.
Attendance: Class attendance and participation are integral parts of the collaborative learning environment. Students with frequent unexcused absences typically do not do very well and oftentimes must repeat the course.
Academic Progress, Probation, and Program Dismissal: Students select one of three professional options: Cybersecurity / Computer Forensics, Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning, or Web Design / Multimedia and must earn a grade of“ C” or better in CIS 104, 110, 114, 116, 203, 204, 215, 230, 301, 304, 318, 321, 330, 410, * CIS 420, CIS 4000(* not required for cybersecurity and computer forensics options). Additionally, the Cybersecurity and Computer Forensic and Web Design and Multimedia options require MTH 231, 234, and 261. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning also requires MTH 235 and MTH 245. I Students with < 2.0 GPA maybe dismissed from the program.
Course Withdrawal: Students who desire to withdraw from one or more courses may do so within the withdrawal period by submitting a Course Withdrawal form to the Registrar’ s Office. The Course Withdrawal form can be found on the Registrar’ s Office website. The course withdrawal deadline for each term is published in the Academic Calendar and on the Registrar’ s website. Students who request a course withdrawal after the withdrawal deadline must receive approval from their College Dean. Students are financially responsible for all courses from which they withdraw.
Non-Academic Criteria for Admission, Progression and Retention
Professional Disposition and Conduct: Students are responsible for exhibiting conduct that is appropriate to their professional training and education. Gwynedd Mercy University is committed to maintaining a positive learning, working, and living environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is the student’ s responsibility to familiarize themselves with the University’ s Policies.
Technology Requirements: Access to a machine( physical or virtual) running Windows Operating System. All software, labs, hands-on projects, and assignments require the latest version of Windows.
For Major Requirements, see Program Handbook and Curriculum Sheets. For Curriculum Sequence, see Program Handbook.
Experiential Learning: Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from off-campus experiential learning opportunities.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Degree: Bachelor of Science Program Modality: On-ground Program Director: Patrick McGrain
Program Description: The Criminal Justice program at Gwynedd Mercy University is designed to graduate well-rounded scholars with the tools to excel in their chosen careers. The goal of the program is to provide the best quality education, both in curriculum design and course content, keeping up to date in the rapidly changing field of criminal justice. With a concentration on multidisciplinary