Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2021-2022 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
Pre-Student and Student Teaching : Approval to pre-student or student teach is not automatically granted upon completion of academic requirements . If weakness or deficiencies are noted in subject matter , knowledge , pedagogy , communications , or interpersonal skills , the Dean may require the student to take corrective action , such as , additional coursework , additional practicum , personal counseling , or pursue another major .
The Privilege of Pre-Student Teaching : The student will be granted the privilege of entering into pre-student teaching only if the following requirements are met :
• Formal acceptance into the relevant certification programs ;
• Have on record official notification of qualifying in all Basic Skills areas ( while the Education program respects the student who repeatedly takes the exam , this effort does not replace passing the exam ). ;
• Maintenance of a 3.0 overall GPA . ;
• Receive the recommendation of the Teacher Education Committee of the School of Business and Education .;
• Receive the recommendation of the Dean of the School of Business and Education
The Privilege of Student Teaching , includes :
• Formal acceptance into the program and the relevant certification program ( s ). ;
• Have on record official notification of qualifying in all Basic Skills ’ areas ( while the School of Business and Education respects the student who repeatedly takes the exam , this effort does not replace passing the exams ).;
• Submission of the formal application for student teaching and all necessary documentations to accompany the application prior to the February due date . ;
• Completion of ALL course work prior to the student teaching semester . ;
• Reception of the recommendation of the Teacher Education Committee of the School of Business and Education ;
• Successful completion of the pre-student teaching experience with an earned grade of a minimum of a C +.
Removal from a Pre-Student or Student Teaching Placement : Students are assigned one ( 16 weeks ) or two ( eight weeks each ) field experience ( s ) for Student Teaching . If a student is withdrawn from a field experience at the request of the assigned school administrator , the student will receive a grade of F for that specific experience . The school administrator will have reached the decision to request removal of the student teacher in collaboration with the cooperating teacher and the GMercyU field supervisor . The student may be permitted to repeat the student teaching experience the following semester if recommended by the GMercyU field supervisor , the GMercyU student advisor and the Coordinator of Field Placement . The recommendation must be approved by the Dean of the School of Business and Education .
Non-Academic Criteria for Admission , Progression and Retention Compliance Requirements and Clearances :
Child Abuse History Clearance All students enrolled in the Education Programs are required to have a Child Abuse History Clearance . This is accomplished by completing a Child Abuse History Clearance Form . Application is
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