Gwynedd Mercy University AY2024-2025 Graduate Academic Catalog o discipline and / or leadership . This portfolio may include evidence of currency of prior coursework , including such documents as transcripts of coursework , work experience in the field , letters , scholarship , certificates , work samples , descriptions of work experiences , and evidence of competitive grant awards . Portfolios are to be compiled electronically . Each applicant ’ s coursework , work experience in the field , grantsmanship , and scholarship will be evaluated independently by the graduate faculty . Currency in the discipline is more than just a function of the recency of coursework . It may also be demonstrated by some combination of the following :
• Field experience / positions held relating to research and practice .
• Scholarship evidenced by publication in print or electronic media .
• Scholarship evidenced by conference participation and / or presentations .
• Scholarship evidenced by the award of grants . o Official graduate transcripts including that of the doctoral course of study . o A résumé showing professional experience and academic scholarship . o Three ( 3 ) letters of recommendation attesting to knowledge in discipline .
• 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 finding of eligibility by two faculty members , one through the personal interview and the other through a review of documentation . A rubric shall be utilized for this review . o Evidence that non-U . S . applicants have received 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 .
Course of Study and Curriculum Sequence for ABD Option : See Program Handbook for course of study and suggested curriculum sequence . A minimum of 27 credit hours must be completed at Gwynedd Mercy University . The course of study is a combination of required courses , to be completed by all students in this option , and individually determined courses selected to ensure that all Program Learning Objectives ( PLOs ) are met .
The selection of courses and substitutions thereto may be made with approval of the Program Director through the Prior Learning Assessment ( PLA ) process . Practicum courses , if any , shall be individualized and may range from three to six credits to allow the student to gain field experience and deep understanding under the supervision of a mentor in any area where the PLA did not evidence the mastery of competencies .
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