Gwynedd Mercy University ( v 8-11-21 )
AY2021-2022 Graduate Academic Catalog
Academic Progress , ( Probation ), and Program Dismissal : Graduate students whose cumulative grade point average drops below 3.0 are considered to be on academic probation and will receive notice 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 . Students may repeat a course once and failure to pass a repeated course is grounds for dismissal .
Each student must maintain a minimum of 3.0 grade point average to remain in the program . Students who receive their first “ C ” grade ( 2.0 ) will be placed on academic probation and will receive a warning from the Dean . A student will be permitted to have two “ C ” grades but must still maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average . Any student earning three “ C ’ s ” will be dismissed from the program . Any grade that is below a “ C ” ( 2.0 ) will result in dismissal from the program . Once enrolled , it is expected that the student will be enrolled continuously .
A graduate student whose cumulative grade point average falls below this required minimum will be placed on academic probation for the next three sessions and / or one semester . By the conclusion of the probationary period , a student is expected to have achieved the minimum acceptable cumulative grade point average . Failure to do so will result in dismissal . Notification of academic probation will be made through the Dean . Graduate students may not be placed on academic probation a second time . Such students will be subject to dismissal .
Course withdrawal policy : 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 placed according to the Bursar ’ s Office Refund Policy . ; The deadline to withdraw from an online course varies depending on the length of the course . ; If request is submitted after the policy deadline , withdrawal request will be denied . The student will be informed via GMERCYU email and a final grade for the course will be submitted by instructor . ; All email requests must come from the student ’ s GMERCYU email .
Time to Completion : The maximum time allotted for completion of all graduate degree programs at Gwynedd Mercy University is six years .
Experiential Learning : “ Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from off campus experiential learning opportunities ”
Program Name : Master Teacher Program Director / Coordinator : Dr . Jaimie Bowen Accreditation : Recognized and approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education Degree Level : Graduate Degrees Offered : Master of Science in Education ; Master of Science in Education with PK-4 Teaching Certification ; Master of Science in Education with Secondary Teaching Certification Type : Non-Term Modality : Online
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