Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2023-2024 Undergraduate Academic Catalog the uniqueness , dignity , and diversity of the individual . PLO6 : Engage in co-curricular / extra- curricular activities and service-learning opportunities that support
program curriculum . ( revised : 3 / 3 / 2021 ) For Major Requirements , see Program Handbook and Curriculum Sheets
Academic Criteria for Admission , Progression and Retention
Moving from Education Studies into Certification : Students in the Education Studies program have the option of moving into a certification area by meeting the following criteria :
By the 48-60 credit mark :
• The student must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
• The student must have completed at least six semester credits in college level mathematics and at least three semester credits in college level composition and three credits in English .
• Complete the Basic Skills ’ requirement as outlined .
Initial Acceptance : All education students entering the University will follow the curriculum for the Bachelor of Education Studies . For those students desiring Pennsylvania Teacher Certification , by the 48- 60 credit mark , students who have successfully passed a required Basic Skills Assessment Test will be admitted to a certification program of their choice . Education Studies Students wishing to enroll in a Teacher Certification program should review the information related to eligibility for certification in the section above titled Academic Criteria for Admission .
Progression and Retention Academic Requirements for Certification Programs and the Testing Requirements for Admission to Certification Programs
Internal / External Transfers : Students transferring to Gwynedd Mercy University will have all previous course work completed at regionally accredited institutions evaluated for transfer and will be expected to complete all remaining program requirements at Gwynedd Mercy University . The Education Program requires a minimum of fifty ( 50 ) credits as a residency requirement for all students transferring into a bachelor ’ s degree program . Transfer credit in the concentration area will be accepted at the discretion of the Dean and credit evaluators . At least 50 percent of the concentration courses must be taken at Gwynedd Mercy University .
Academic Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Education Studies : The Education Studies major provides students the option of completing the requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree in education without completing the requirements for Pennsylvania Teacher Certification . Students in Education Studies must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or better . Any grade below a C in a course within the major must be repeated .
Attendance Policies : The Education Studies Field Placements I and II will have as a requirement , a 14- week placement in the field . The Education Studies ’ student will participate in a classroom in a school or agency , for one ( 1 ) full-day per week , for a period of 14 weeks . The specific 14-week timeframe will be determined in collaboration with the student ’ s academic advisor . Attendance at the placement school or agency , will be for the hours of the professional teacher day . The AM arrival time and the PM departure
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