Gwynedd Mercy University 2026-2027 University Catalog
• A resume showing professional experience.
• Two letters of reference.
Upon acceptance into the program, the certificate student must obtain the following clearances: Child Abuse Clearance, Criminal Background Check, and Federal Criminal History.
Transfer Credits: Graduate credits, not to exceed 50 % of the program, earned at other accredited institutions may be accepted toward coursework requirements. A grade of B or higher must have been earned for courses to transfer. 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 Teaching & Learning in Higher Education Certificate 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 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 of Certification: The certification 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 for course of study and suggested curriculum sequence.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION: SUPERVISOR OF CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION CERTIFICATION
Program Accreditation: Gwynedd Mercy University is nationally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The Program is recognized and approved by the Pennsylvania
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