Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2020-2021 / Undergraduate Academic Catalog
addition to the general education courses required by both degrees . General education courses completed in the primary bachelor degree do not need to be repeated . The student must meet all minimum grade requirements of both degree programs . Upon meeting the degree requirements for both bachelor degrees , two degrees will be awarded to the student .
( Example : One major program with BA degree , the second major program with BS or BSN degree )
Second Degree Program
A student who has earned a bachelor degree from a regionally accredited college or university and is accepted into an associate or bachelor degree program at Gwynedd Mercy University enters the degree through the " second degree " program . The Dean will complete an evaluation of previous college work , and a curriculum will be tailored toward the needs of the student . A minimum of thirty ( 30 ) credits at Gwynedd Mercy University will be required of all students who are accepted through this program . Student will be awarded 95 credits of advanced standing credits . The student would be required to complete all courses deemed necessary by the Dean of the School or Program Coordinator of the major , as well as any general education courses that are listed as requirements for eligibility of graduation .
Minor Program Students interested in earning a minor should consult the specific section of the catalog that pertains to that subject . Students must check with the appropriate Dean and complete a “ Change of Major / Minor ” form which is submitted to the Registrar ’ s Office . Forms can be obtained on the Registrar ’ s Office website .
Pre-Law Option Gwynedd Mercy University offers a Pre-Law Option . This option is given in conjunction with the following majors : history , psychology . The student receives the bachelor degree in his or her major field , but the special pre-law component prepares the student for the rigors of law school . The pre-law component is described under each participating major .
Consortium Participation
Acadeum Gwynedd Mercy University is a participating Member of the Acadeum . Acadeum is a virtual academic consortium in which member institutions collaborate in sharing online , credit-bearing courses and programs . As a member , Gwynedd Mercy University makes available to its students , online courses offered by other members . Our students may register for an online course offered through Acadeum after consulting with their adviser and receiving the necessary approvals . Students who take an Acadeum course are billed through Gwynedd Mercy University at the prevailing per credit rate .
Member of the South Eastern Pennsylvania Consortium for Higher Education ( SEPCHE ) SEPCHE is a consortium of eight independent higher education institutions in the Greater Philadelphia region who engage in a collaborative approach to the challenges of higher education and work together to promote quality and efficiency of academic programming , student access , faculty development , institutional operations and community outreach , through sharing of a range of multi-functional activities , services and information . Other members of SEPCHE are : Arcadia University , Cabrini College , Chestnut Hill College , Holy Family University , Immaculata University , Neumann University and Rosemont College .
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