Gwynedd Mercy University AY2023-2024 Graduate Academic Catalog
Post-Graduate Programs
1 . Completion of master ' s degree from an accredited institution of Higher Education 2 . Submission of official transcripts from all academic institutions attended 3 . A minimum cumulative Graduate grade point average ( GPA ) of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale . 4 . Completion of the Gwynedd Mercy University Graduate Application and fee 5 . Submission of two letters of recommendation a . An academic who can attest to the applicant ’ s academic ability ( preferred ) and b . A professional or supervisor who can attest to the applicant ’ s professional qualification , abilities , and temperament for the field
6 . A personal statement ( 3-5 pages maximum ) that addresses the following ;
a . Who you are and your reasons for choosing a career in counseling ? b . Why you have chosen GMU ’ s online counseling program ? c . Your counseling career trajectory and professional goals d . Your expectations of learning in an online program and your ability to meet those expectations ? e . How you plan to complete the field placement demands of the program
7 . Personal interview with program faculty .
Applicants for admission will be considered based on their academic ability , disposition for the counseling profession , expression of interests and goals , life experience , and interview .
Internal / External Transfers : The Admission requirements and process are the same for transfer students whether internal or external .
Curriculum Sequence : Student ’ s curriculum sequence is based on their cohort upon entry into the program and choice of Accelerated or Traditional Track . Students should review their cohort schedule and speak with their Academic Advisor for further information on their curriculum sequence . Students are not permitted to take more than two courses at the same time without prior permission of the Program Director .
Academic Standards / Grade Requirements : Students in the Counseling Program ( regardless of area of study ) are required to meet all University and School of Arts and Sciences academic standards and grade requirements as indicated in the Graduate Catalog . In addition to the University and School of Arts and Sciences standards , students in the Counseling Program are required to earn a grade of “ B ” or better in all Core Curriculum and field placement courses ( Practicum and Internships ). Core Curriculum courses are indicated on the student ’ s curriculum sheet .
Students in the Counseling Program also need to be aware of the following non-term program academic 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 ( for non-Core / Field courses ) but a 3.0 grade point average must be maintained throughout the program . Students may retake a maximum of two ( 2 ) courses in which they earned a C or C +. A grade of C requires the student to retake the course . Students may retake an individual course only one time . Students may not earn any grade below a C and remain in the program .
Attendance Policy : The counseling program defines attendance in the same matter as the University does for all non-term courses : 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
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