Gwynedd Mercy University ( v 8-11-21 )
AY2021-2022 Graduate Academic Catalog
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Attendance Policy
1 . In the Occupational Therapy Program , professional knowledge and skills are integrated through classroom , fieldwork and service-learning experiences . Punctuality and regular attendance are expected in every course . Instructors take class attendance into account when determining grades . Students are responsible for contacting an instructor in the event of an absence . 2 . Up to 3 absences from a single course are allowed without penalty for fall , spring , and summer terms . 3 . Having 4 or more total absences or episodes of lateness to a single course in the fall , spring , or summer terms may result in a 5-point final grade deduction from that respective course . 4 . Examinations missed due to absence will only be rescheduled at the discretion of the instructor and proper notification of the absence was given prior to the exam .
The student is responsible for all material covered in the course regardless of absences .
Time to Completion : To complete the Occupational Therapy Master ’ s Program at Gwynedd Mercy University successfully and graduate , students must complete all didactic and fieldwork courses outlined in the curriculum . All students must complete Fieldwork Level II course experience within 24 months following completion of didactic academic preparation .
The maximum time allotted for completion of all graduate degree programs at Gwynedd Mercy University is six years . Students under the OCTD track who complete their Bachelor of Health Science degree in Occupational Science must successfully complete three graduate-level terms of 38 graduate credits with a minimum final GPA of 3.0 . Students under the OCT track must successfully complete six graduate-level terms of 77 graduate credits with a minimum final GPA of 3.0 .
Tuition and Fees : Graduate tuition for the Occupational Therapy Program can be found on the university ’ s
Financial Aid and Tuition website and OT Program Fees are $ 170 for each academic term ( summer , fall , spring ). The OT Program fee pays for membership to AOTA , POTA , Hello Note EMR , Typhon student tracking and e-portfolio , APA training , OTKE testing , program polo shirt , ExamSoft testing software , and NBCOT exam review materials / course . Additional costs to the students can include : graduate health insurance ; Complio clearance , health and wellness tracking ; American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid , CPR , and AED certification ; health clearances ( e . g ., annual flu shot , physical , and immunizations ); uniform or personal protective equipment ( PPE ) attire if a fieldwork site holds dress and / or PPE requirements ; transportation to the university and fieldwork sites ; and required books / course materials ( approximately $ 2,000 / year ).
Non-Academic Criteria for Admission , Progression and Retention
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