Gwynedd Mercy University ( v 8-11-21 )
AY2021-2022 Graduate Academic Catalog
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
• A personal statement ( 3-5 pages maximum ) that addresses the following a . Who you are and your reasons for choosing a career in counseling b . Why you have chosen GMercyU ’ s online counseling program c . What being a counselor means to you and your personal characteristics that make you uniquely suited for such a career d . Your expectations of learning in an online program e . Your ability to meet these expectations f . How you plan to complete the field placement demands of the program
• A personal interview .
Post-Graduate Programs 1 . Completion of Master degree from an accredited institution of Higher Education . 2 . Submission of official transcripts from all academic institutions attended 3 . Have earned a minimum Graduate grade point average ( GPA ) of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale . 4 . Completion of the Gwynedd Mercy University Graduate Application with payment of appropriate 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 .
Applicants for admission will be considered based on their academic ability , disposition for the counseling profession , expression of interests and goals , life experience , and personal interview .
Internal / External Transfers : Admission requirements and process are the same for transfer students whether internal or external .
Curriculum Sequence : Student ’ s curriculum sequence is based on their cohort upon entry into the program . Students should review their cohort schedule or speak with their Academic Adviser for further information on their curriculum sequence .
Academic Standards / Grade Requirements : Students in the Counseling Program ( regardless of area of study ) are required to meet all of the University and School of Arts and Sciences academic standards and grade requirements as indicated in the Graduate Catalog . In addition to the University and School of Arts and Sciences standards , students in the Counseling Program are required to earn a grade of “ B ” or better in all of their Core Curriculum and field placement courses ( Practicum and Internship ). Core Curriculum courses are indicated on the student ’ s curriculum sheet .
Students in the Counseling Program also need to be aware of the following non-term program 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 but a 3.0 grade point average must be maintained throughout the program . Students may retake a maximum of two ( 2 ) courses in which they earned a C or C +. Students may retake an individual course only one time . Students may not earn any grade below a C and remain in the program .
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