Gwynedd Mercy University 2026-2027 University Catalog
3. A minimum cumulative Graduate grade point average( GPA) of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale 4. Completion of the Gwynedd Mercy University Graduate Application and fee 5. Submission of two letters of recommendation a. An academic who can attest to the applicant’ s academic ability( preferred) and b. A professional or supervisor who can attest to the applicant’ s professional qualification, abilities, and temperament for the field 6. A personal statement( 3-5 pages maximum) that addresses the following: a. Discuss your career goals and how you believe Gwynedd Mercy’ s graduate counseling program and the specific concentration you are choosing will prepare you for your future path. b. Discuss what you believe it will take to be successful academically in an online graduate counseling program and why you believe you have the characteristics and ability to meet the challenge. c. Gwynedd Mercy ' s core values include integrity in word and deed, respect for the dignity of each person, service to society, and social justice in a diverse world. How do these values relate to the profession of counseling?
7. Personal interview with program faculty.
Applicants for admission will be considered based on their academic ability, disposition for the counseling profession, expression of interests and goals, life experience, and interview.
Internal / External Transfers: The Admission requirements and process are the same for transfer students whether internal or external.
Curriculum Sequence: Students’ curriculum sequence is based on their cohort upon entry into the program. Students should review their cohort schedule and speak with their Academic Advisor for further information on their curriculum sequence. Students are not permitted to take more than two courses at the same time without prior permission of the Program Director.
Academic Standards / Grade Requirements: Students in the Counseling Program( regardless of area of study) are required to meet all University and College of Arts, Sciences, and Professional Studies academic standards and grade requirements as indicated in the Graduate Catalog. In addition to the University and College of Arts, Sciences, and Professional Studies standards, students in the Counseling Program are required to earn a grade of“ B” or better in all Core Curriculum and field placement courses( Practicum and Internships). Core Curriculum courses are indicated on the student’ s curriculum sheet. Students in the Counseling Program also need to be aware of the following academic requirements. The minimum major and cumulative GPA of 3.0,( B) average is required to remain in good standing. One grade of C + is permitted( for non-Core / Field courses), but a 3.0 grade point average must be maintained throughout the program. Students may only retake two( 2) courses in which they earned a C or C + unless by special permission from the Program Director. A grade of C requires the student to retake the course. Students may retake an individual course only one time. Students may not earn any grade below a C and remain in the program.
Attendance Policy: The Counseling Program defines attendance in the same manner as the University does for all online graduate courses: Online students are considered present for the week if they post to a discussion forum or submit any assignment or other deliverable during the instructional week( Monday – Sunday). Failure to actively engage in the course by posting to discussion forums or
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