Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2022-2023 Graduate Academic Catalog
For Major Requirements , see Program Handbook and Curriculum Sheets Academic Criteria for Admission , Progression and Retention : Program Admissions
Requirements and Procedures :
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
• Official transcripts from every college or university attended
• Completed application form
• Professional resume
• Two completed supervisory reference forms
• Self-introduction videotape
• A minimum score of 550 ( written ), 213 ( computer ), or 79 ( internet ) on the TOEFL examination ( non-US applications only ). International applicants may not be able to secure all required background checks or sit for required licensure exams .
• A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher . Candidates with a GPA lower than 3.0 are encouraged to apply and will be evaluated on a case by case basis .
• Personal interviews may be required as needed .
Internal / External Transfers : Up to 6 credits from a related master-level degree can be transferred . Transfer credit will be reviewed on an individual basis .
For Curriculum Sequence , see Program Handbook
Academic Standards / Grade Requirements : The minimum major and cumulative GPA of 3.0 , ( B ) average is required to remain in good standing . One grade of C + is permitted but a 3.0 grade point average must be maintained throughout the program . Students may retake a maximum of 2 courses in which they earned a C or C +. Students may retake an individual course only one time . Students may not earn any grade below a C and remain in the program .
Attendance Policies : The pace of an accelerated degree program requires students to maximize opportunities to learn . The classes and out-of-class learning activities provide the primary context for instruction as well as learning . The School Business and Education believes that in order to learn from faculty instruction and from one another , students must participate in all learning opportunities and be present at all classes and submit all out-of-class weekly assessable learning activities . Missing a class or failure to submit a weekly assessable learning activity cannot be “ made up .” The policy is intended to encourage students to make choices that support their educational goals .
Online students are considered present for the week if they post to a discussion forum or submit any assignment or other deliverable during the instructional week ( Monday-Sunday ). Failure to actively engage in the course by posting to discussion forums or submitting assignments will result in an official absence .
Academic Progress , Probation and Program Dismissals :
Academic Probation A student whose GPA falls below a 3.0 will be placed on Academic Probation and must improve their GPA to a 3.0 or higher within two course terms . If a Student earns below a grade of B in any of the core pedagogy courses listed below , they must repeat the
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