Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2024-2025 Graduate Academic Catalog
PLO5 Operate fairly and equitably , exhibiting personal and professional integrity . For Major Requirements , see Program Handbook and Curriculum Sheets
Academic Criteria for Admission , Progression and Retention
Program Admissions Requirements and Procedures : Application Requirements for the Master ' s in Educational Administration : K-12 Principal Certification
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
• Official transcripts from every college or university attended .
• Completed application form A completed Disposition Questionnaire A professional reference from a superior / supervisor submitted via their email address
• Professional resume
• Two completed supervisory reference forms
• A minimum score of 550 ( written ), 213 ( computer ), or 79 ( internet ) on the TOEFL examination ( non-US applications only ).
• A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher . Candidates with a GPA lower than 3.0 are encouraged to apply and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis
• Personal interviews may be required as needed .
• Academic Instructional teaching experience .
Certification ONLY Program : Students seeking K-12 principal certification must meet the same admission requirements as those set forth in the degree program . In addition to those requirements , the certification-only candidate must hold a master ’ s degree from an accredited University in some education related field . Internal / External Transfers : Internal Transfer credit or credit from another previously attended accredited University will be reviewed by the Program Director for determination of acceptance . For the master ’ s degree transfer credit will not exceed 6 credits . Transfer credit to be considered for the master ’ s degree must not exceed 5 years beyond the application date for consideration . Transfer Credit consideration is on a case-by-case basis .
For Curriculum Sequence , see Program Handbook
Satisfactory Academic Progress : Once enrolled , students are expected to be enrolled continuously thereafter until degree completion . To remain in academic good standing , graduate students must achieve a term GPA of at least for each term and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 for all work completed at Gwynedd Mercy University . A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required in order to graduate .
Academic Standards / Grade Requirements : Students in the MSEA 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
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