Gwynedd Mercy University 2026-2027 University Catalog
Academic Progress, Probation and Program Dismissals: 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.
Attendance Policy for Residency Weekend: Students are expected to attend the full duration of the residency in person. Absence from any portion of the residency requires advance approval of the program director.
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 Certificate: Gwynedd Mercy University Certification Program Accreditation: Recognized and approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education Program Modality: Online Academic 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. 164