Gwynedd Mercy University AY2024-2025 Graduate Academic Catalog
Admission Requirements : o A master ’ s degree or equivalent in a field related to the student ’ s preferred area of concentration from an institution accredited by the Middle States Association , or comparable accreditation , with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above . o Official graduate and undergraduate transcripts . o A Graduate Record Examination score of 155 or higher or a Miller Analogy Test score of 385 or higher ( waived for applicants with a graduate GPA of 3.5 or greater ). Applicants that do not meet these requirements shall be referred to the Doctoral Admissions Review Committee for a holistic review and a decision on admission . o A resume showing professional experience . A minimum of three o years ’ relevant experience is recommended . o Three letters of reference from persons in leadership roles in the applicant ’ s chosen area of concentration attesting that the applicant has the ability to engage in studies at the doctoral level and to conduct research . o A personal interview with a member of the graduate faculty . For applicants where distance or other considerations are factors , an electronic medium may be utilized for the interview . o A written statement of professional goals and topic of research interest . o A 750 – 1000-word sample of applicant ’ s writing abilities . o Non-US applicants may be required to have earned a minimum score of 550 ( written ), 213 ( computer ), or 79 ( internet ) on the TOEFL examination .
Applicants who cannot meet one or more of the above requirements are encouraged to contact the Program Director for a holistic review of qualifications .
Upon acceptance into the program , the doctoral student must obtain the following clearances : Child Abuse Clearance , Criminal Background Check , and Federal Criminal History .
Transfer Credits : Graduate credits , typically not to exceed six , earned at other accredited institutions in a doctoral program prior to matriculation , may be applied toward the doctoral degree . The credits must have been taken within five years of admission and a grade of B or better must have been earned . 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 EdD Ed Leadership 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 . 53