Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2023-2024 Graduate Academic Catalog
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 .
Course withdrawal policy :
• Students must submit a Course Withdrawal form to their Academic Advisor in order to initiate the withdrawal process .
• The student will receive a “ W ” grade and charges will be placed according to the Bursar ’ s Office Refund Policy .
• The deadline to withdraw from an online course varies depending on the length of the course .
• If the request is submitted after the policy deadline , withdrawal request will be denied . The student will be informed via GMERCYU email and a final grade for the course will be submitted by instructor . All email requests must come from the student ’ s GMERCYU email .
Time to Completion : The maximum time allotted for completion of all graduate degree programs at Gwynedd Mercy University is six years .
Experiential Learning : Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from off campus experiential learning opportunities .
Master of Science in Diversity , Equity and Inclusion
Program Name : Master of Science in Diversity , Equity and Inclusion Degree : Master of Science Degrees Offered : Master of Science in Diversity , Equity , and Inclusion Education , PK12 Schools & School Districts Concentration ; Master of Science in Diversity , Equity , and Inclusion Education , Higher Education Concentration Certificate Only : DEI Graduate Certificate , PK12 Schools and School Districts ; DEI Graduate Certificate , Higher Education ; DEI Graduate Certificate Program Accreditation : Recognized and approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education Program Type : Non-Term Program Modality : Online Program Director / Coordinator : Dr . Jaimie Bowen
Description : The purpose of this program is to impart to students the skills , knowledge and dispositions necessary to fulfill front-line and leadership roles that advance social justice in U . S . and international
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