Gwynedd Mercy University AY2020-2021 / Undergraduate Academic Catalog
FBI Fingerprinting Check All students in the Education Programs are required to submit an FBI Record . The registration information is available online at : https :// www . indentogo . com / Service Code : 1KG6RT .
TB ( Tuberclulosis Test Validation ) Proof of a TB test must be delivered to the School of Education at the beginning of each academic year .
Academic Requirements 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 .
• Secondary education students must apply to the School of their discipline , as well as the School of Business and Education ( certification ) at the 48 credit mark .
Recommendation for state certification is predicated upon fulfillment of the academic requirements and upon the following considerations :
• Physical fitness for teaching
• Propensity for the teaching profession
• Professional attitude and performance These criteria are continuously monitored . Standings are reviewed by the faculty with respect to these criteria . Students whose standings are not satisfactory will not be admitted to more advanced professional courses .
If the student reaches the 48-60 credit mark and has not achieved all of the above requirements , they cannot continue in the Professional Core coursework toward PA Certification . Students will then remain in the Education Studies program or explore a new major if they choose to do so .
Pre-Student and Student Teaching Approval to pre-student or student teach is not automatically granted upon completion of academic requirements . If weakness or deficiencies are noted in subject matter , knowledge , pedagogy , communications , or interpersonal skills , the Dean may require the student to take corrective action , such as , additional coursework , additional practicum , personal counseling , or pursue another major .
The Privilege of Pre-Student Teaching The student will be granted the privilege of entering into pre-student teaching only if the following requirements are met :
• Formal acceptance into the relevant certification programs
• Have on record official notification of qualifying in all Basic Skills areas ( while the Education program respects the student who repeatedly takes the exam , this effort does not replace passing the exam ).
• Maintenance of a 3.0 overall GPA .
• Submission of the formal application for pre-student teaching and all necessary documentations to accompany the application prior to the February due date .
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