Gwynedd Mercy University
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
PLO4 : Interpret the relationship between occupation and health , participation and wellbeing . PLO5 : Research the effects of occupational disruption and occupational injustice for individuals , groups , communities , and / or populations .
For major requirements : See Program Handbook and curriculum sheets . Academic Criteria for Admission , Progression , and Retention
Admission criteria for entry into the Bachelor of Health Science in Occupational Science Program are based on one of three paths of entry .
Traditional Freshmen Admission High school seniors should achieve a 3.1 high school GPA on a 4-point scale ; standardized test scores such as the SAT and ACT are optional and complete an interview with the Program Director .
Internal Transfers Current GMercyU students who would like to apply for a change of major to Occupational Science , need to complete a change of major application and email it Dr . Thomas Mernar , Program Director of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy Programs at mernar . t @ gmercyu . edu . To be eligible for a change of major to Occupational Science , students must have completed 24 or more credits at Gwynedd Mercy University , maintained a cumulative GPA of a 3.1 or greater , submitted the change of major application and completed an in- person interview with Dr . Thomas Mernar , Program Director . Having earned an overall GPA of or greater does not guarantee acceptance of a change of major to Occupational Science .
External Transfers Pending availability , a limited number of students from other academic institutions may be eligible to transfer directly into the Occupational Science major if the if they have completed 24 or more credits , maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.1 or greater , completed an external student transfer application that includes a written essay , and completed an in-person interview with the Program Director . CLEP , IB , or AP credits are not accepted as fulfillment of any prerequisite course ( described in the next section ).
Academic Progress , Probation , and Program Dismissal
Academic Progress Occupational Science students have three GPA requirements while in the program . The pre- professional phase of this major is the first 3 years , students are required to maintain an overall GPA of 3.1 in their major courses ( HS and OSC ) over this period . Students need to maintain a GPA of 3.1 or greater for prerequisite courses of General Psychology , Abnormal Psychology / Psychopathology , Developmental Psychology , Sociology , Anatomy and Physiology I and II with lab , and Statistics . Both GPA requirements must be met prior to initiating the professional phase of this program . Students are required to earn a “ C ” or better in all major courses ( course codes of HS and OSC 100-300 level courses ). Earning less than a " C " will require the course to be retaken with a " B " or better earned on the retake .
The professional phase of the program is the final senior year of the major or 38 credits and students are required to maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 over this period . Additional professional phase requirements
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