Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2021-2022 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
Academic Progress , ( Probation ), and Program Dismissal : A student may achieve less than a “ C ” grade in only two courses for the minor and he / she may repeat these courses only once . If a student , regardless of his / her cumulative grade point average , achieves less than a “ C ” grade on a third course for the minor , or fails to bring all grades up to a “ C ” with one repeat he / she will be dismissed from the program . Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the program coordinator or the Dean .
MINOR PROGRAM : RELIGIOUS STUDIES Program Degree Level : Minor Program Type : Term Program Modality : On-ground Program Description : The Religious Studies Minor offers an 18-credit concentration in the academic study of religion , focusing on distinctive , often multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary , approaches to the study of religion , thereby strengthening students ’ interpretive and critical thinking skills . Coursework in the study of religion facilitates students ’ recognition of diversity within and across traditions and helps students to identify and interpret religion ’ s impact across the globe , underscored by an orientation to the Mercy “ critical concerns .” Program Admissions Requirements and Procedures : Internal / External Transfers : Contact Patrick A . Messina , Program Director Academic Standards / Grade Requirements : Minimum Passing Grade : 2.5 Academic Progress , Probation and Program Dismissal : Maintenance of 2.5 GPA ; probationary periods and program dismissals are determined by the Program Director in consultation with other philosophy faculty should a student fall below the 2.5 GPA minimum . Minor Requirements : see Program Handbook and Curriculum Sheets
School Description / Mission : - The School of Business and Education engages a diverse community of undergraduate , graduate and professional learners preparing to meet the challenges of the 21st century by integrating Mercy into their education and profession , through a supportive culture and rigorous , relevant academic experiences .
Administration : Mary Sortino , Dean ; Deborah Schadler , Assistant Dean of Education ; Jill Winnington , Assistant Dean for Business
Faculty- Business Programs : Ron Bruce , Alan Harper , Ralph Hoffman ; Margaret Rakus Education Programs : Raymond Bandlow ; Jaimie Bowen ; Marianne Boyd ; Desiree ’ Caldwell ; Tiffany Cresswell-Yeager ; Carol Etlen ; Mary Jo Pierantozzi ; Peggy Rosario ; Tamarah Smith
Business Degrees
Bachelor ’ s Level Accounting Finance Digital Communication
DEGREES OFFERED
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