Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2024-2025 Graduate Academic Catalog
Registrar ’ s Office website . Students are financially responsible for all courses from which they withdraw . Internal / External Transfers : No more than six graduate credits taken at other accredited institutions prior to matriculation , may be applied toward the master ’ s degree . If the applicant has completed graduate-level speech-language pathology coursework within the past five years , prerequisite coursework and respective syllabi will be reviewed by the Program Director to determine if the applicant has met all course learning outcomes and the associated CAA standards of any course for which the student would receive credit . The program does not award course credit for work experience .
Attendance Policy : In the MSSLP Program , professional knowledge and skills are integrated through classroom , clinical experiences , and service-learning experiences . Punctuality and regular attendance are expected in every course . Instructors take class attendance into account when determining grades . 1 . Students are responsible for contacting an instructor in the event of an absence . 2 . Up to 3 absences from a single course are allowed without penalty for fall , spring , and summer terms . 3 . Having 4 or more total absences in a single class may result in course failure and a requirement to retake the course . Having 4 or more episodes of lateness to a single course in the fall , spring , or summer terms may result in a 5-point final grade deduction from that respective course . 4 . Examinations missed due to absence will only be rescheduled at the discretion of the instructor and proper notification of absence was given prior to the exam . 5 . The student is responsible for all material covered in the course regardless of absences .
Criteria for Successful MS SLP Degree Completion : To successfully complete the MSSLP Program at Gwynedd Mercy University , students must meet the following criteria :
• Successfully complete all didactic and clinical courses outlined in the curriculum with no more than 2 C ’ s in the program , no single grade that is a C – or lower , and an overall GPA of 3.0 or better .
• Successfully complete 375 clinical clock hours supervised by an ASHA CCC certified speechlanguage pathologist . ( with 25 required observation hours , total hours = 400 )
• Successfully complete and pass the summative capstone project with a grade of 80 % or better The maximum time allotted for completion of all graduate degree programs at Gwynedd Mercy University is six years .
Tuition and Fees : Graduate tuition for the MSSLP Program can be found on the university ’ s Financial Aid and Tuition website . MSSLP Program Fees are required for membership to CALIPSO , and Simucase , and a program polo shirt . Additional costs to the students can include : graduate health insurance ; Complio clearance , health and wellness tracking ; American Heart Association Heart Saver First Aid , CPR , and AED certification ; health clearances ( e . g ., annual flu shot , physical , and immunizations ); uniform or personal protective equipment ( PPE ) attire if a clinical site holds dress and / or PPE requirements ; transportation to the university and clinical placement sites ; and required books / course materials .
Non-Academic Criteria for Admission , Progression and Retention Essential Functions : The essential functions of a university program refer to the basic skills and abilities that students must be able to perform , with or without reasonable accommodation , in order to successfully complete the program . The field of speech-language pathology requires the acquisition of specific knowledge and skills as outlined by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology ( 2021 ). Essential functions in a Master of Science ( MS ) Speech-Language Pathology ( SLP ) Program exist as a guide for determining foundational skills and abilities necessary for students to fully participate in and benefit from graduate experiences and to be successful in the
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