Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2023-2024 Undergraduate Academic Catalog time will be the arrival and departure hours of the professional teacher , typically a 7.5 hour day . The
Education Studies student will complete the requirements identified in this Handbook . Students in Education Studies will complete two ( 2 ) Education Studies placements within their program of study .
Academic Progress , Probation , and Program Dismissal : 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 .
Course withdrawal policies : Course withdrawal policies follow those of the University .
Experiential Learning : Prior to February 1st of the senior year , a student is required to file an application for Field Experiences I and II . Final acceptance into the Field Experiences is decided by the Teacher Education Committee and the Dean . Experiences include : Teacher Apprentice Program ( TAP ); Field Experience I and II . Note : Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from off campus experiential learning opportunities
Non-Academic Criteria for Admission , Progression and Retention Prior to the beginning of each academic year , students are to upload documents through Complio . The URL students create and login to their accounts is through http :// gmercyucompliance . com /.
Compliance Requirements and Clearances :
• Criminal Record Check by completing a Request for Criminal Record Check form .
• FBI Fingerprinting Check
• TB ( Tuberculosis Test Validation )
The background check process requires the student to provide their U . S . Social Security number .
Professional Disposition and Conduct : PDE requires the formal monitoring of appropriate dispositions for the teaching profession . In line with this , the program has a formal method for monitoring and supporting the appropriate dispositions for the Education profession . When applying for Field Experience I and II . students do a Disposition Self-Assessment .
NON DEGREE INTEGRATED STUDIES
Program Name – Integrated Studies Degree : Non-degree Certificate ( 2 year , 4 year ) Program Type : Term Program Modality : On-ground Program Directors and Contact Information : Program Director : Ariana Amaya , OTD , OTR / L - amaya . a @ gmercyu . edu ; Assistant Program Director : Zack Hulings , MA – hulings . z @ gmercyu . edu
Program Description : Integrated Studies at Gwynedd Mercy University is a student-centered , inclusive post- secondary program for individuals aged 18-26 with intellectual disability . This program is designed to provide excellent opportunities in education , career development , and social participation within an
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