Gwynedd Mercy University ( v 8-11-21 )
AY2021-2022 Graduate Academic Catalog
earned for courses to transfer . The official transcript for transfer of credit must be on file prior to acceptance of credits for transfer .
Academic Progression and Retention : A certification student whose cumulative grade point average ( GPA ) drops below 3.0 is considered to be on academic probation and will receive notice from the Dean . Any student earning below the minimum GPA for two semesters or earning three “ Cs ” ( 2.0 ) will be dismissed from the program . Students who receive a grade below a “ C ” ( 2.0 ) will be dismissed from the program . Students earning a grade below “ C ” ( 2.0 ) must repeat the course and successfully pass it before enrolling in any other courses . A course may not be repeated more than once and failure to pass a repeated course is grounds for dismissal . If a student on academic probation fails to raise their GPA to 3.0 within two consecutive courses , they may be academically dismissed . Dismissed students are not eligible for re-admission until six months have passed . In such cases , a formal re-admit application must be submitted in accordance with the admissions procedures of the doctoral degree program and must once again meet admissions standards . In addition , the applicant should explain the reason for their academic deficiencies and why they should be given favorable consideration for re-admission .
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 .
Leave of Absence ( LOA ): A graduate student forced to interrupt their studies may , with the approval of their Academic Advisor , write to the Dean requesting a leave and stating the reason for the request . The student ’ s request for an LOA may be granted by the Dean . An LOA may be granted for up to one calendar year . The period of a LOA shall not be counted toward the time allotted for completing the degree .
Course of Study and Curriculum Sequence : See Program Handbook for course of study and suggested curriculum sequence .
Program Name : EdD in Educational Leadership Degree Offered : EdD , Doctorate in Education Accreditation : Gwynedd Mercy University is fully accredited at the national level by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education ( MSCHE ). The EdD program is recognized and approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education . Program Type : Non-Term ( The EdD program in Educational Leadership is non-term . Courses run yearround , independent of any term structure .) Program Modality : Online with On-Ground Residencies
• First Doctoral Residency consists of an intensive weekend at the beginning of the program .
• Second Doctoral Residency consists of an intensive week during the summer following enrollment in the program .
• Third Doctoral Residency , typically one week in length , includes participation in an international educational conference .
Program Director / Coordinator : Dr . Raymond Bandlow
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