Gwynedd Mercy University 2025-2026 University Catalog 131
case studies, students will apply their newly acquired knowledge and skills to real-world datasets. Ethical issues related to data collection, privacy, and security will also be explored. A minor in data analytics complements a wide range of majors and prepares students to remain competitive and relevant in the workforce.
Required Courses: A minimum of 18 credits is required for the Data Analytics Minor: CS 115, CS 116, CS 215, CS 312, CS 401, and PSY 111. All prerequisites for the chosen courses must be satisfied. Course substitutions will be considered at the discretion of the program director.
External Transfers: A maximum of six credits may be transferred from another institution. 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).
Academic Standards: A minimum grade of C must be earned for each course. " C- " is not acceptable.
DIGITAL COMMUNICATION
Program: Minor in Digital Communication Degree: Minor Program Module: on-ground
Program Description: Students develop content creation skills that match today’ s strategic communication needs, building a digital portfolio with hands-on courses exploring basic website deployment, podcasting and video production.
Program Student Learning Outcomes: PLO1 Gather, analyze, and communicate information and data from a variety of relevant and credible sources. PLO2 Produce targeted, audience specific content. PLO3 Demonstrate technical competency across digital and social media.
NOTE: For Minor Requirements, see Program Handbook and Curriculum Sheets Academic Criteria for Admission, Progression and Retention Program
Admissions Requirements and Procedures: Students earning a degree in any major may earn a minor in Digital Communication by completing 18 credits in required courses. Students should consult with the Digital Communication program director to complete the appropriate minor addition form.
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.
For Curriculum Sequence, see Program Handbook.
Academic Standards / Grade Requirements: Grades of“ C” or higher are required in each minor course. A student may achieve less than a“ C” grade in only two courses, and they may repeat these courses only