Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2020-2021 / Undergraduate Academic Catalog
prerequisite courses and then submit a Candidacy Application to enter the advanced level of the major in the same manner specified above . 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 social work degree program .
Transfer Students Any student who has been enrolled in a regionally accredited post-secondary school of higher education and accepted into Gwynedd Mercy University as a transfer student may apply for admission into the Bachelor of Social Work program . Candidacy Applications to enter the advanced level of the major will be reviewed in the same manner specified above . The Registrar ’ s office will conduct a transfer equivalency analysis of the applicants completed credits . Course credits from another CSWE-accredited BSW program 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 human services or social work that have articulation agreements with the BSW program will be admitted as per the agreement . Prior to admission , students must submit transcripts , a self-assessment paper , a strong letter of support from an academic advisor , and a writing sample from one of their courses . As with all transfer students , a minimum of fifty credits and a minimum of half of the major requirements must be completed at Gwynedd Mercy University .
Experiential Learning Students enrolled in the Social Work Program are required to engage in field education courses , which allow students to put theory into practice , observe professionals engaging their field of study , practice their skills under the supervision of seasoned professionals , network within their chosen field , and gain valuable experience . Field work requirements are detailed in the program handbook . Students should consult with their academic advisor the year before they expect to complete their field work .
Grade Requirements , Academic Progress , and Program Dismissal A grade of C or higher is required in each of the major courses , including selected general education requirements . A student may achieve less than a “ C ” grade in only two major courses and he / she may repeat these courses only once . If a student , regardless of his / her cumulative grade point average , achieves less than a “ C ” grade on a third major course , or fails to bring all grades up to a “ C ” with one repeat , he / she may be dismissed from the program .
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