Gwynedd Mercy University 2025-2026 University Catalog 129
environment. Students with frequent unexcused absences typically do not do very well and often must repeat the course.
Course withdrawal policies: Same as University
Experiential Learning: Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from off-campus experiential learning opportunities.
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 students’ 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.
COUNSELING AND INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS Degree: Minor Program Modality: On-ground
Program Description: Students in any baccalaureate program may earn a minor in counseling and interpersonal relations by completing six courses( 18 credits).
Students may choose an area of concentration or earn a generalist minor. Minor Courses: Pre-requisite course: PSY 100. Required courses: PSY 200( or SWK 202 or PSY 202), PSY 212, and PSY 321. Additional Courses: Students may select three courses from one area to complete the minor with a concentration or select any three courses from the approved list to complete the minor with a generalist focus. Concentration in Child and Family: PSY221, PSY222, and SWK241. Concentration in Mental Health: PSY210, PSY206, and PSY304. Concentration in Special Populations: CRJ205, PSY 437 or SWK203, and PSY300. Concentration in Early Entry to Graduate Study *: CNS 501, CNS 505, CNS 520, and CNS 540. Generalist: Any three courses from the approved list. Additional upper-level psychology electives may be applied to the minor with approval from the program director.
* The Concentration in Early Entry to Graduate Study is available only to students accepted into the Early Entry to the MS in Counseling Program. Course substitutions may be made with the approval of the program director.
Internal / External Transfers: A maximum of six credits may be transferred from another institution. All prerequisites for the chosen courses must be satisfied. To receive credit for courses taken elsewhere, submission of a transcript must be submitted, and the program may request a course syllabus to appropriately evaluate course equivalency. Foundation counseling courses( PSY 212 and PSY 321) may not be transferred into the minor from another institution.