Gwynedd Mercy University AY2024-2025 Graduate Academic Catalog
Program Learning Outcomes : PLO1 : Professional competency for teaching in higher education and educational organizations with a commitment to understanding the individual learner and engaging them in the course of study . PLO2 : Critical thinking and reflection to synthesize information and develop sound arguments and reasonable solutions with moral and ethical judgment that guides teaching decisions . PLO3 : Intercultural competence and knowledge to promote advocacy and activism related to the core values within the Mercy mission .
Admission Requirements :
• 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 .
• Official graduate and undergraduate transcripts .
• A resume showing professional experience .
• Two letters of reference .
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 .
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