Gwynedd Mercy University 2025-2026 University Catalog 181
Program Learning Outcomes: PLO 1 Superior communication skills capable of articulating the importance of practical application of theoretical understanding. PLO 2 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. PLO 3 Critical thinking and reflection to synthesize information and develop sound arguments and reasonable solutions with moral and ethical judgment that guides teaching decisions. PLO 4 Proficient problem-solving skills to use data and technology to implement and assess decisions in application of course material, personal, and professional experiences. PLO 5 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 Graduate Record Examination score of 155 or higher or a Miller Analogy Test score of 385 or higher( waived for applicants with a graduate GPA of 3.5 or greater). Applicants that do not meet these requirements shall be referred to the Doctoral Admissions Committee for a holistic review and a decision on admission.
• A resume showing professional experience.
• Three letters of reference from persons in leadership roles in the applicant’ s chosen area of concentration attesting that the applicant has the ability to engage in studies at the doctoral level and to conduct research.
• A personal or electronic interview with a member of the graduate faculty.
• A written statement of professional goals and topic of research interest.
• A 750 – 1000-word sample of applicant’ s writing abilities.
• Non-U. S. applicants may be required to have earned a minimum score of 550( written), 213( computer), or 79( internet) on the TOEFL examination.
Applicants who cannot meet one or more of the above requirements are encouraged to contact the Program Director for a review of qualifications.
Transfer Credits: Graduate credits, typically not to exceed six, earned at other accredited institutions in a doctoral program prior to matriculation may be applied toward the doctoral degree. The credits must have been taken within five years of admission and a grade of B or better must have been earned. 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 EdD Teaching and Learning 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