Gwynedd Mercy University AY2023-2024 Graduate Academic Catalog
• Two letters of reference .
To be issued the certificate by the Pennsylvania Department of Education , the applicant may be required to earn a passing Praxis score .
Upon acceptance into the program , the certificate student must obtain the following clearances : Child Abuse Clearance , Criminal Background Check , and Federal Criminal History .
Transfer Credits : Graduate credits , not to exceed 50 % of the program , earned at other accredited institutions may be accepted toward coursework requirements . A grade of B or higher must have been earned for courses to transfer . The official transcript for transfer of credit must be on file prior to acceptance of credits for transfer .
Academic Standards / Grade Requirements : Students in the Superintendent letter 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 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 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 .
Attendance Policy for Residency Weekend : Students are expected to attend the full duration of the residency in person . Absence from any portion of the residency requires advance approval of the Program Director .
Time to Completion of Certificate : The certificate 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 Supervisor of Special Education — Certification Only
Program Name : Supervisor of Special Education-Certification Only 86