Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2022-2023 Graduate Academic Catalog
minimum cumulative grade point average ( GPA ) of 3.0 . Students may not earn more than two grades of C or C +, and may not earn any grade below a C and remain in 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 . 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 .
Attendance Policy for Residencies : Doctoral students are expected to attend the full duration of all residencies in person except that ABD students have the option to attend the international residency as part of EDU 809 or participate in the course 100 % online . Absence from any portion of a residency requires advance approval of the Program Director .
Time to Completion of Degree :
The doctoral degree 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 .
Requirements for Graduation :
1 . Course of Study : Students must complete a total of 54 semester hours in a prescribed Ed . D . course of study to fulfill course requirements for graduation .
2 . Professional Practice Portfolio : In lieu of a Comprehensive Exam , doctoral students must submit a Professional Practice Portfolio approved by two faculty members selected by the Program Director . The Portfolio must be submitted 3 to 4 months prior to the end of required coursework and approved no less than one month prior to graduation .
3 . Dissemination of the Dissertation : All students are required to disseminate the results of the dissertation beyond the written dissertation and oral defense . Students may choose one of two modalities for dissemination : presentation or publication . In both cases , the outlet for the presentation or publication must meet the requirements in the Dissertation Handbook and be approved by the dissertation advisor . Students should consult with the advisor prior to submitting their work to any outlet as the outlet must be approved by the advisor . Advisors will also be listed as second author on publications . Students and advisors should consult the Dissertation
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