Gwynedd Mercy University 2025-2026 University Catalog 156
PLO7 Demonstrate facility in the application of technology to solve problems, analyze and synthesize data, and manage information.
Admission Requirements
• A master’ s degree or equivalent in a field related to the student’ s preferred area of concentration from an institution accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, or comparable accreditation, with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Official graduate and undergraduate transcripts.
• A resume showing professional experience.
• Six years of experience in an educational setting, of which three years must be in a supervisory or administrative role.
• Two letters of reference.
To be issued the certificate by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, the applicant may be required to earn a passing Praxis score.
Upon acceptance into the program, the certificate student must obtain the following clearances: Child Abuse Clearance, Criminal Background Check, and Federal Criminal History.
Transfer Credits: Graduate credits, not to exceed 50 % of the program, earned at other accredited institutions may be accepted toward coursework requirements. A grade of B or higher must have been earned for courses to transfer. The official transcript for transfer of credit must be on file prior to acceptance of credits for transfer.
Academic Standards / Grade Requirements: Students in the Superintendent letter program must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average( GPA) of 3.0. Students may not earn more than two grades of C or C + and may not earn any grade below a C and remain in the program. Students may retake a maximum of 2 courses in which they earned a C or C +. Students may retake an individual course only one time. When possible, a student should follow the course sequence as listed.
Academic Progress, Probation and Program Dismissals: Academic Probation A student whose GPA falls below a 3.0 will be placed on academic probation and must improve their GPA to a 3.0 or higher within the next six credits completed.
A student who earns a grade of C or C + will receive a notice of academic warning from the Dean.
Academic Dismissal
A student who is placed on academic probation and fails to resolve the issue as outlined above will be dismissed from the program. A student who earns a C or C + in more than two courses or who earns below a C in any course will be dismissed from the program.
Students who are dismissed may apply for readmission one year after the date of dismissal. Acceptance for readmission is not guaranteed.
Attendance Policy for Residency Weekend: Students are expected to attend the full duration of the residency in person. Absence from any portion of the residency requires advance approval of the program director.