Gwynedd Mercy University 2026-2027 University Catalog
MICROBIOLOGY Degree: Minor Program Modality: On-ground Academic Program Director: Michelle Kulp McEliece
Program Description: A student who is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree may earn a minor in microbiology by completing 19 credits in microbiology.
Program Admissions Requirements and Procedures: Any student who is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree may apply to earn a minor in microbiology. Students should speak with the Biology program director prior to completing the appropriate minor addition form.
Internal / External Transfers: A maximum of six credits may be transferred from another institution. All prerequisites for the chosen courses must be satisfied. To receive credit for courses taken elsewhere, submission of a transcript must be submitted, and the program may request a course syllabus to appropriately evaluate course equivalency.
Academic Standards / Grade Requirements: Grades of“ C” or higher are required in each minor course; C- grades are not acceptable. A student may achieve less than a“ C” grade in only two courses, and they may repeat these courses only once.
Attendance Policies: Students are expected to adhere to the attendance policies outlined by course instructors in individual courses. Attendance is required in all laboratory courses.
Academic Progress, Probation, and Program Dismissal: Should a student fail to earn a grade of“ C” or higher in any of the courses required for the minor, the student will not earn the minor.
MUSIC Degree: Minor Program Modality: On-ground Academic Program Director: Carol Evans
Program Description: Students accepted into any baccalaureate program may earn a minor in Music by completing 18 credits: MUS 100 Glee Club( 6 credits in applied music), MUS 104 Music Appreciation( 3 credits), MUS 107 Music Therapy( 3 credits), MUS 203 Introduction to Broadway( 3 credits), and MUS 299 Piano Class( 3 credits). SEM 214 Divas of Music may be substituted for any of the above( 3 credits).
Transfers: A maximum of 6 credits may be transferred from another University.
Academic Standards / Grade Requirements: A minimum grade of " C " must be earned foreach course. " C- " is not acceptable.
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