Gwynedd Mercy University 2025-2026 University Catalog 157
Time to Completion of Certificate: The certificate must be completed within seven years from enrollment in the program. A student may request an extension of this time period, not to exceed one year, in the case of extenuating circumstances.
Course of Study and Curriculum Sequence: See Program Handbook
TEACHING & LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION— CERTIFICATION
Program Name: Teaching & Learning in Higher Education— Certification Program Certificate: Gwynedd Mercy University Certification Program Accreditation: Recognized and approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education Program Modality: Online Program Director: Raymond Bandlow
Program Description: This program requires five content courses, 3 credit hours each, for a total of fifteen( 15) credit hours.
Textbooks Included: All required textbooks are provided to students at no additional cost.
Program Learning Outcomes: PLO1 Professional competency for teaching in higher education and educational organizations with a commitment to understanding the individual learner and engaging them in the course of study. PLO2 Critical thinking and reflection to synthesize information and develop sound arguments and reasonable solutions with moral and ethical judgment that guides teaching decisions. PLO3 Intercultural competence and knowledge to promote advocacy and activism related to the core values within the Mercy mission.
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.
• Two letters of reference.
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 Teaching & Learning in Higher Education Certificate 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