Undergraduate Catalog 2021-2022 | Page 153

Gwynedd Mercy University

AY2021-2022 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Internal / External Transfers : Admissions requirements and procedures for internal transfers are as noted above . In addition , the student must submit letters of recommendation from the student ’ s advisor and a former teacher reflecting their ability to be successful and must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher in the natural sciences . External transfers must satisfy the same requirements as noted above and will have transcripts evaluated by the Office of the Registrar to assure , they are comparable and meet accepted academic standards (“ C “ or better ). Internal and external transfers will be accepted on a space available basis only .

Internal Transfer students applying for the bachelor of health science degree are required to complete all requirements of the AS degree and are immediately accepted with the approval of the program faculty .

External transfer students seeking acceptance into the program must hold an active NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist ( RRT ) credential , receive transfer credit for all comparable respiratory care courses and complete all General Education and Core Curriculum courses outlined on the respiratory care curriculum sheet . With the exception of the respiratory care research course , the NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist ( RRT ) credential will serve as “ credit – for registry ” and designated respiratory care courses previously completed at other institutions will be transferred and credited against the respiratory care curriculum . The student will be required to pay appropriate fees . The RRT credential must be within five years of the year of graduation from the BHS program or re-credentialing will be required . The 5-year requirement will be waived for all students actively practicing (> 20 hours per week ) and maintaining active status ( satisfy state and professional CRCE and licensing requirements ). A minimum grade of “ C ” must be maintained for all concentration , mathematics and science courses ( a “ C- “ is not acceptable ). Applicants must have achieved a grade point average ( GPA ) of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 quality scale for entry into the program and an official transcript from each college attended must be submitted . At least forty-five credits must be earned at Gwynedd Mercy University . The specific courses , as well as the required sequence , are displayed on the respiratory care curriculum sheet . Specific questions regarding transfer and sequencing of courses are to be referred to the program director .

For Curriculum Sequence , see Program Handbook

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