Gwynedd Mercy University 2025-2026 University Catalog 128
Academic Standards / Grade Requirements: Grades of“ C” or higher are required in each minor Course; C- grades are not acceptable. A student may achieve less than a“ C” grade in only two courses, and they may repeat these courses only once.
Attendance Policies: Students are expected to adhere to the attendance policies outlined by course instructors in individual courses. Attendance is required in all laboratory courses.
Academic Progress, Probation, and Program Dismissal: Should a student fail to earn a grade of“ C” or higher in any of the courses required for the minor, the student will not earn the minor.
COMPUTER SCIENCE Degree: Minor Program Modality: On-ground
Program Description: If you have a GMercyU major other than Computer Science( CS), you may earn a minor in CS. The Computer Science program combines the fundamental problem-solving capabilities of computer science with hands-on experience in several areas of CS, including programming, networking, cybersecurity, computer forensics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data mining, database development, web design, multimedia, and mobile applications.
NOTE: For Minor Requirements, see Program Handbook and Curriculum Sheets.
Internal Transfers: Students interested in adding a minor in the Computer Science program may do so at any time but must have earned a GPA of 2.5 or higher prior to being accepted into the program. Internal transfers will meet with their current advisor and the CS program director to discuss their interest and the requirements of the program.
External Transfers: 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 a minor in Computer Science. The Registrar’ s office will conduct a transfer equivalency analysis of the applicant ' s completed credits. A maximum of six credits from another college or university can be applied to the CS minor. Course credits from another accredited institution 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.
Academic Standards / Grade Requirements: Grades of“ C” or higher are required in each CS course. A student may achieve less than a“ C” grade in only two courses and may repeat these courses only once. If a student, regardless of cumulative grade point average, achieves less than a“ C” grade on the third course, or fails to bring all grades up to a“ C” with one repeat, the student may be dismissed from the minor.
Academic Progress, Probation and Program Dismissal: Students must earn a grade of“ C” or better in CS 104, CS 114, CS 215, CS 321 and two additional CS courses at the 200-level or above for a total of 18 credits. Students with ≤ 2.0 GPA may be dismissed from the program.
Attendance Policies: Class attendance and participation is an integral part of the collaborative learning