Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2022-2023 Graduate Academic Catalog
700 are expected to abide by the agreement with their practice site regarding their presence at and work with the site . Students in PUB 700 are also expected to participate weekly in the online portion of the course .
Academic Progress , Probation , and Program Dismissal
Academic Probation : A student will be placed on academic probation if any of the following occur and must resolve the situation as specified .
• If a student ’ s cumulative GPA falls below 3.0 , the student must achieve a satisfactory cumulative GPA within three semesters ;
• If a student earns a grade of B- in one of the foundational courses listed above , the student must repeat that course at Gwynedd Mercy University and earn a grade of B or above ;
• If a student earns a grade of C- or below in any public health course , the student must retake the course at Gwynedd Mercy University . The student will have only one opportunity to repeat a course .
Academic Dismissal Failure to resolve any of the above circumstances as detailed above shall result in a recommendation of dismissal from the program . A student who earns a grade of C- or below in two or more courses , may be subject to a recommendation of dismissal from the program .
Course withdrawal policies : Students may withdraw only once from each course within the public health program .
Time to Completion : 6 years
Experiential Learning : Students enrolled in the public health program are required to engage in a public health applied practice experience course , PUB 700 , which allow students to gain valuable experience and network while applying program and foundational public health competencies . Students should consult with their academic advisor at the beginning of the semester before they expect to complete their field work . Students are responsible to arrange and confirm their own practicum site . Sites and preceptors must be approved by the Program Director . Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from experiential learning opportunities .
Non-Academic Criteria for Admission , Progression and Retention
Compliance Requirements and Clearances : Students are expected to comply with any health , safety or professional conduct requirements of their public health applied practice experience ( APE ) sites .
Professional Disposition and Conduct : Public health professionals are expected to communicate respectfully with all stakeholders in oral and written communications , and to be sensitive to cultural practices and norms of the communities with whom they work . Students within the public health program are expected to develop and practice these skills in their courses and APE . Any student who behaves in a manner deemed disrespectful to others by their instructor or APE preceptor , will be referred to the Program Director to discuss the incident and develop strategies and a plan to remediate the situation . Unprofessional behavior during the APE may result in being asked to not return to the practice site , which will result in an F in the course , PUB 700 .
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