Gwynedd Mercy University 2025-2026 University Catalog 135
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PHILOSOPHY Degree: Minor Program Modality: On-ground
Program Description: The philosophy minor at Gwynedd Mercy University allows students of various majors to enjoy in part the same curriculum provided in the philosophy major( 18-credits total), allowing a profound humanities experience that focuses on the“ regina scientiarum omnium( the queen of all the sciences).” For a fuller description of the Program, see the description for the philosophy major.
Internal / External Transfers: Contact Dr. Patrick A. Messina
Academic Progress: Maintenance of 2.5 GPA; probationary periods and program dismissals are determined by the Program Director in consultation with other philosophy faculty should a student fall below the 2.5 GPA minimum.
Academic Standards / Grade Requirements: Minimum Passing Grade: 2.5 NOTE: For Minor Requirements, see Program Handbook and Curriculum Sheets.
PSYCHOLOGY
Degree: Minor Program Modality: On-ground
Program Description: Students with a university major other than psychology may earn a minor in psychology by completing six courses( 18 credits): PSY 100, PSY 111, and four PSY electives. Students must earn a“ C” or better in all courses in the minor.
Academic Standards / Grade Requirements: A grade of C or higher is required in each of the courses required for the minor.
Academic Progress,( Probation), and Program Dismissal: A student may achieve less than a“ C” grade in only two courses for the minor and he / she may repeat these courses only once. If a student, regardless of his / her cumulative grade point average, achieves less than a“ C” grade on a third course for the minor, or fails to bring all grades up to a“ C” with one repeat he / she will be dismissed from the program. Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the program director or the Dean.
PUBLIC HEALTH Degree: Minor Program Modality: On-ground
Program Description: The minor in public health will introduce students to the field by providing them with an understanding of the underlying influences on health where people live, work and play, and the skills to be informed consumers of health information. The minor will allow students to consider the intersection of public health with their major field. As a broad and interdisciplinary field, public health has relevance for students of any major at Gwynedd Mercy University who have an interest in the social determinants of health. Students with any university major other than public health may earn a minor in