Gwynedd Mercy University
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
PLO9 Use basic concepts of public health-specific communication , including technical and professional writing and the use of mass media and electronic technology .
NOTE : For Major Requirements , see Program Handbook and Curriculum Sheets . For Curriculum Sequence , see Program Handbook .
Academic Criteria for Admission , Progression and Retention
Program Admissions Requirements and Procedures : Any student accepted into the University may declare Public Health as a major .
Change of Major / Internal Transfers : Students interested in changing their major to the Bachelor of Science in Public Health program may do so at any time but must have earned a GPA of 2.5 or higher . Internal transfers will meet with the Program Director to discuss their interest , the requirements of the program , and the transfer of credits from their previous major . Students will have to take the general education and prerequisite courses required for the BSPH . Students who are re-admitted to the University after a long period away must meet with the Program Director to discuss their interest , program expectations , and requirements . They must then submit an application to the public health degree program .
Transfer Students : Any student who has been enrolled in a regionally accredited postsecondary school of higher education and accepted into Gwynedd Mercy University as a transfer student may apply for admission into the Bachelor of Science in Public Health program . The Registrar ’ s office will conduct a transfer equivalency analysis of the applicant ’ s completed credits . Course credits from an Associate of Science , Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree program in Public Health will be accepted if they correspond to the courses offered at Gwynedd Mercy University if the course grades are C or higher ; C- is not an acceptable grade for transfer . The Program Director will review all transcripts and course descriptions from the sending university to determine course equivalency . Students who are graduates of associate degree programs in public health that have articulation agreements with the BSPH program will be admitted as per the agreement . As with all transfer students , a minimum of 45 credits and a minimum of half of the major requirements must be completed at Gwynedd Mercy University .
Academic Standards / Grade Requirements : The minimum passing grade for all required courses in the major and PSY 111 is a “ C .” A student may achieve less than a “ C ” grade in only two major courses or PSY 111 , and they may repeat these courses only once . If a student , regardless of cumulative grade point average , achieves less than a “ C ” grade on the third major course , or fails to bring all grades up to a “ C ” with one repeat , the student may be dismissed from the program .
Attendance Policies : Students are expected to adhere to the attendance policies outlined by course instructors in individual courses .
Academic Progress , ( Probation ), and Program Dismissal : Students will meet with their academic advisor every semester to discuss their academic progress and upcoming courses . Any major or prerequisite courses in which the student achieved less than a “ C ” grade will be discussed and
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