Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2022-2023 Graduate Academic Catalog
retake a maximum of 2 courses in which they earned a C or C +. Students may retake an individual course only one time . When possible , a student should follow the course sequence as listed .
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 course at Gwynedd Mercy University and earn a grade of B or better .
A student who earns a grade of C or C + will receive a notice of Academic Warning from the Dean .
Academic Dismissal A student who is placed on Academic Probation , and fails to resolve the issue as outlined above will be dismissed from the program . A student who earns a C or C + in more than two courses , or who earns below a C in any course , will be dismissed from the program .
Students who are dismissed may apply for readmission one year after the date of dismissal . Acceptance for readmission is not guaranteed .
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 .
Course of Study and Curriculum Sequence : See Program Handbook for course of study and suggested curriculum sequence .
EdD in Educational Leadership
Program Name : EdD in Educational Leadership Degree Offered : Doctor of Education Program 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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