Gwynedd Mercy University ( v 8-11-21 )
AY2021-2022 Graduate Academic Catalog
constituents .; PLO7 : Demonstrate facility in the application of technology to solve problems , analyze and synthesize data , and manage information .
Admission Requirements
• A master ’ s degree or equivalent in a field related to the student ’ s preferred area of concentration from an institution accredited by the Middle States Association , or comparable accreditation , with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above .
• Official graduate and undergraduate transcripts .
• A Graduate Record Examination score of 155 or higher or a Miller Analogy Test score of 385 or higher ( waived for applicants with a graduate GPA of 3.5 or greater ). Applicants that do not meet these requirements shall be referred to the Doctoral Admissions Committee for a holistic review and a decision on admission .
• A resume showing professional experience . A minimum of three years ’ relevant experience is recommended .
• Three letters of reference from persons in leadership roles in the applicant ’ s chosen area of concentration attesting that the applicant has the ability to engage in studies at the doctoral level and to conduct research .
• A personal interview with a member of the graduate faculty . For applicants where distance or other considerations are factors , an electronic medium may be utilized for the interview .
• A written statement of professional goals and topic of research interest .
• A 750-1000 word sample of applicant ’ s writing abilities .
• Non-US applicants may be required to have earned a minimum score of 550 ( written ), 213 ( computer ), or 79 ( internet ) on the TOEFL examination .
Applicants who cannot meet one or more of the above requirements are encouraged to contact the Program Director for a review of qualifications .
Upon acceptance into the program , the doctoral student must obtain the following clearances : Child Abuse Clearance , Criminal Background Check , and Federal Criminal History .
Transfer Credits Graduate credits , typically not to exceed six , earned at other accredited institutions in a doctoral program prior to matriculation , may be applied toward the doctoral degree . The credits must have been taken within five years of admission and a grade of B or better must have been earned . The official transcript for transfer of credit must be on file prior to acceptance of credits for transfer .
Academic Progression and Retention A graduate 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
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