Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2024-2025 Graduate Academic Catalog
and assess decisions in application of course material , personal , and professional experiences . PLO # 5 : Intercultural competence and knowledge to promote advocacy and activism related to the core values within the Mercy mission .
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 Committee for a holistic review and a decision on admission . o A resume showing professional experience . o Three letters of reference from persons in leadership roles in the applicant ’ s chosen o area of concentration attesting that the applicant has the ability to engage in studies at the doctoral o level and to conduct research . o A personal or electronic interview with a member of the graduate faculty . 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 review of qualifications .
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 Teaching and Learning 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 .
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