Gwynedd Mercy University ( v 8-11-21 )
AY2021-2022 Graduate Academic Catalog
• A minimum score of 550 ( written ), 213 ( computer ), or 79 ( internet ) on the TOEFL examination ( non-US applications only ).
• A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher . Candidates with a GPA lower than 3.0 are encouraged to apply and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis
• Personal interviews may be required as needed
• Possess a Level I or Level II Certification
• 5 years academic instructional teaching experience Post Masters Dual Certification ONLY Program : Students seeking K-12 principal certification and Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction must meet the same admission requirements as those set forth in the degree program . In addition to those requirements , the certification-only candidate must hold a master ’ s degree from an accredited University in some education related field .
Internal / External Transfers : Internal Transfer credit or credit from another previously attended accredited University will be reviewed by the Program Director for determination of acceptance . For the master ’ s degree transfer credit will not exceed 6 credits . Transfer credit to be considered for the master ’ s degree must not exceed 5 years beyond the application date for consideration . Transfer Credit consideration is on a case-by-case basis .
For Curriculum Sequence , see Program Handbook
Satisfactory Academic Progress : Once enrolled , students are expected be enrolled continuously thereafter until degree completion . To remain in academic good standing , graduate students must achieve a term GPA of at least 3.0 for each term and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 for all work completed at Gwynedd Mercy University . A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required in order to graduate .
Time to Completion : The maximum time allotted for completion of all graduate degree programs is six years . In extraordinary circumstances , students may petition the Dean or Vice President for Academic Affairs , or a designate , in writing for an extension . Ordinarily , students should complete a minimum of six credits each year from the time of initial enrollment .
Academic Probation and Dismissal : Graduate students whose cumulative grade point average drops below 3.0 are considered to be on academic probation and will receive a warning from the Dean . Any student earning below the minimum grade point average for two semesters or earning three “ C ’ s ” ( 2.0 ) will be dismissed from the program . Students who receive any grade below a “ C ” (< 2.0 ) will be dismissed from the program .
Attendance Policies : Online students are present for the week if they post to a discussion forum or submit any assignments or other deliverables during the instructional week ( Monday- Sunday ). Failure to actively engage in the course by posting to discussion forums or submitting assignments will result in an official absence . If a student is absent and has not submitted coursework for any 2 consecutive class session weeks , then the student will be administratively withdrawn for the student ’ s current course and earn a grade of “ WA ”. Additionally , the student will be dropped from future courses and administratively withdrawn from the program unless attending a concurrent course .
Course withdrawal policies : Withdrawing from an Online Course at The School of Graduate and Professional Studies : Students must submit a Course Withdrawal form to their Academic Advisor in order to initiate the withdrawal process . ; The student will receive a “ W ” grade and charges will be
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