Gwynedd Mercy University 2025-2026 University Catalog 119
Program Admissions Requirements and Procedures: Any student accepted into the University may declare Public Health as a major.
Change of Major / Internal Transfers: Students interested in changing their major to the Bachelor of Science in Public Health program may do so at any time but must have earned a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Internal transfers will meet with the Program Director to discuss their interest, the requirements of the program, and the transfer of credits from their previous major. Students will have to take the general education and prerequisite courses required for the BSPH. Students who are re-admitted to the University after a long period away must meet with the Program Director to discuss their interest, program expectations, and requirements. They must then submit an application to the public health program.
Transfer Students: Any student who has been enrolled in a regionally accredited post- secondary school of higher education and accepted into Gwynedd Mercy University as a transfer student may apply for admission into the Bachelor of Science in Public Health program. Course credits from an associate of science, bachelor of science or bachelor of arts degree in Public Health will be accepted, if they correspond to the courses offered at Gwynedd Mercy University and if the course grades are C or higher; C- is not an acceptable grade for transfer. The Program Director will review all transcripts and course descriptions from the sending university to determine course equivalency. Students who are graduates of associate degree programs in public health that have articulation agreements with the BSPH program will be admitted as per the agreement.
Academic Standards / Grade Requirements: The minimum passing grade for all required courses in the major and PSY 111 is a“ C.” A student may achieve less than a“ C” grade in only two major courses or PSY 111, and they may repeat these courses only once. If a student, regardless of cumulative grade point average, achieves less than a“ C” grade on the third major course, or fails to bring all grades up to a“ C” with one repeat, the student may be dismissed from the program.
Attendance Policies: Students are expected to adhere to the attendance policies outlined by course instructors in individual courses.
Academic Progress,( Probation), and Program Dismissal: Students will meet with their academic advisor every semester to discuss their academic progress and upcoming courses. Any major or prerequisite courses in which the student achieved less than a“ C” grade will be discussed and documented to ensure the student understands the academic requirements for the Public Health program.
Course Withdrawal Policies: Same as University
Experiential Learning: Students enrolled in the Public Health program are required to engage in a public health internship course, which allow students to put theory into practice, observe professionals engaging their field of study, practice their skills under the supervision of seasoned professionals, network within their chosen field, and gain valuable experience. Public health internships will be planned and finalized during the public health professional seminar course. Students should consult with their academic advisor the year before they expect to complete their field work. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from off-campus experiential learning opportunities.
CHES Exam: Students are required to take the Certified Health Education Specialist( CHES) exam in their