Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2023-2024 Graduate Academic Catalog
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 Supervisor of Spec Ed 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 .
Time to Completion of Certification : The certification 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 for course of study and suggested curriculum sequence .
EdD in Educational Leadership
Program Name : EdD in Educational Leadership Degree Offered : Doctor of Education Program Accreditation : Gwynedd Mercy University is fully accredited at the national level by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education ( MSCHE ). The EdD program is recognized and approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education .
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