Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2023-2024 Graduate Academic Catalog
Academic Standards / Grade Requirements : Students in the MSEA program must maintain a 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 not receive a numerical grade lower than a B in any one Practicum . 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 Dismissal : 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 the next six credits completed . 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 : The maximum time allotted for completion of all graduate degree programs is six years . In extraordinary circumstances , students may petition the Dean or Vice President for Academic Affairs , or a designate , in writing for an extension . Ordinarily , students should complete a minimum of six credits each year from the time of initial enrollment .
Attendance Policies ( including Practicum Attendance Policies ): Online students are present for the week if they post to a discussion forum or submit any assignments or other deliverables 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 .
If a student is absent and has not submitted coursework for any 2 consecutive class session weeks , then the student will be administratively withdrawn for the student ’ s current course and earn a grade of “ WA ”. Additionally , the student will be dropped from future courses and administratively withdrawn from the program unless attending a concurrent course .
Experiential Learning / Practicum Experience : Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from off campus experiential practicum learning opportunities
Non-Academic Criteria for Admission , Progression and Retention
Professional Disposition and Conduct : A Professional Disposition Statement is required to be submitted along with the Application for Practicum prior to enrolling in the Practicum .
Minimum Technology Requirements for Students Computer Requirements
• An Intel i3 or later Windows computer with Windows 7 or 8
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