Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2022-2023 Graduate Academic Catalog
o While a GRE is not required , GRE scores may be submitted for consideration in the holistic review of the application ;
• A 250 – 500-word essay identifying a public health issue in your community and how an MPH will prepare you to address this issue ;
• Two letters of reference from people who can speak to your ability to succeed in and benefit from the MPH program , ideally academic or professional references from instructors or supervisors .
• A current resume or curriculum vitae .
Transfer Students : A maximum of 6 graduate credits may be transferred with approval of the Program Director and applied towards the MPH degree . Graduate credits must have been taken at another accredited university or college prior to matriculation at Gwynedd Mercy University . The credits must have been taken within five years of admission and a grade of B or better must have been earned . The syllabus , including course description and learning objectives , and the official transcript must be submitted for any credits to be evaluated . Acceptance of credits to fulfill any of the PUB 600 level foundational courses is dependent on alignment with the Council for Education in Public Health ( CEPH ) competencies and foundational knowledge addressed in the equivalent Gwynedd Mercy University public health course .
International Students : International students are welcome to apply to the Master of Public Health program . Since this is a fully online program , international students are not eligible for an F-1 Visa . In addition , some countries do not recognize degrees that are earned in a fully online format . Students should review their country ’ s requirements prior to applying to fully online program .
International students will need to provide the following materials to be considered for Admission :
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university ;
• Most programs require a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 .; o Candidates with a GPA lower than 3.0 will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis .
• A completed application for your program of choice ;
• Official transcripts from every college or university attended ;
• Professional resume ;
• Two complete supervisory reference forms ;
• Personal interviews may be required , as needed .
• A minimum score of 550 ( written ), 213 ( computer ), or 79 ( internet ) on the TOEFL examination ( non-US applications only ). o Students whose native language is English are not required to submit language scores .
For Curriculum Sequence , see Program Handbook .
Academic Standards / Grade Requirements : Students in the graduate public health program must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average ( GPA ) of 3.0 . They must also earn a grade of “ B ” or above in any foundational course : PUB 600 level course , PUB 700 and PUB 795 . Students must also earn a grade of “ C ” or better in all other courses taken towards the MPH degree .
Attendance Policies : Except for PUB 700 Applied Practice Experience ( APE ), all public health courses are fully online and asynchronous . Students are expected to participate in class activities online each week and meet assigned submission deadlines as evidence of weekly attendance . Students enrolled in PUB
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