Gwynedd Mercy University 2025-2026 University Catalog 160
• Academic Instructional Teaching Experience
Certification ONLY Program Students seeking Supervisor of Curriculum & Instruction certification must meet the same admission requirements as those set forth in the degree program. In addition to those requirements, the certification-only candidate must hold a master’ s degree from an accredited University in some education related field.
Transfer Credits: Internal transfer credit or credit from another previously attended accredited University will be reviewed by the Program Director for determination of acceptance. For the master’ s degree, transfer credit will not exceed 6 credits. Transfer credit to be considered for the master’ s degree must not exceed 5 years beyond the application date for consideration. Transfer credit consideration is on a case-by-case basis.
For Curriculum Sequence, see Program Handbook
Academic Standards / Grade Requirements: Students in the MSEA 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 not receive a numerical grade lower than a B in any one Practicum. 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 Dismissal 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.
Time to Completion: The maximum time allotted for completion of all graduate degree programs is six years. In extraordinary circumstances, students may petition the Dean in writing for an extension. It is recommended students complete no less than six credits each year from initial enrollment.
Attendance Policies( including Practicum Attendance Policies): Online students are present for the week if they post to a discussion forum or submit any assignments or other deliverables during the instructional week( Monday – Sunday). Failure to actively engage in the course by posting to discussion forums or submitting assignments will result in an official absence.
Experiential Learning / Practicum Experience: Students are responsible for their own transportation to