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Chapter 4: Academic Policies and Procedures

Student Responsibility

See Chapter 11听for the full 91影视 Student Conduct Code.

Obligation To Read Email

All official communication from the university, school, and departments is sent to the 蝉迟耻诲别苍迟鈥檚 91影视 email address. University and school officials will assume all emails sent to the 91影视 address will have been received and read by the student.

Email sent by a student using their 91影视 email address will be considered a formal communication. The use of this password-protected account will constitute an electronic signature by the student.

Compliance With University, School, And Department Policies

Students are personally responsible for knowing all academic and administrative policies and regulations affecting their program of study and for abiding by all such policies and regulations during their period of enrollment at the university. Continued enrollment is subject to compliance with the academic and administrative policies and regulations as described herein and otherwise published by the university. Failure to understand the policies and regulations does not relieve students of their responsibility for adhering to the policies and regulations. Students should be aware that sometimes, behavior can be a violation of University policy, department policy, program professional expectations, licensing and credential board requirements, and/or School policies. In such cases, the student will be subject to both University and Departmental review procedures.

Students must refer to the latest individual program handbooks, available online, for the specific requirements of each academic program. Critical information about required courses, performance expectations, and guiding principles are found in each handbook. No policy in any handbook may supersede those set forth in this bulletin.

Degree Requirements

Academic Program And Graduation Requirements

Students are responsible for meeting, in a timely fashion and in the appropriate sequence, the requirements set forth in this bulletin, the respective departmental handbook, and by licensing agencies (including, but not limited to: mastery of basic skills, subject matter competence and satisfactory completion of clinical and practicum experiences) throughout their program of study. Each student is responsible for understanding their enrollment requirements and ensuring satisfactory progress toward the degree or certificate. Students should direct any questions about requirements, policies, or procedures to the appropriate person in the Office of Student Services prior to the related deadlines.

Candidates for a master鈥檚 degree must submit a Petition to Graduate, which can be found on the School鈥檚 website by the deadlines set forth on the academic calendar. Students are required to have confirmed that the program they are completing is the program listed on their official Workday Account before they submit a petition to graduate.

Students must look up their program of study via their online account. No program and/or plan changes will be made to a 蝉迟耻诲别苍迟鈥檚 academic record once a petition to graduate has been submitted to the Office of Students Services.

If a student wishes to participate in the Commencement ceremony, held each June, but will not have completed all the requirements for the program, the student must submit a Petition to Graduate for Summer quarter. Petitioners must have completed all but two of the academic program鈥檚 course requirements (two courses /6 quarter units).

Summer petitions must be submitted with the Spring quarter deadline.

Candidates who fail to meet all requirements for graduation in the term specified in a Petition to Graduate must file a new Petition to Graduate Form, including any required documentation, by the due date in their final quarter. Candidates applying for credentials with the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) must submit a 听蹿辞谤尘听to the Credential Analyst once all degree and credential requirements听have been met.

Publication of Doctoral Dissertations

91影视 requires that all doctoral dissertations submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the doctoral degree be published in electronic form through 1) 91影视鈥檚 Institutional Repository, Scholar Commons and, 2) ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. Doing so serves both to document the basis upon which individual students鈥� degrees have been awarded and to share the results with the scholarly community and the public.

The presumption is that all doctoral dissertations will be published and made publicly available immediately once 91影视 has formally "accepted" (approved) the 蝉迟耻诲别苍迟鈥檚 submitted manuscript. There are, however, circumstances under which a student may wish to request a temporary embargo. Such circumstances might include:

• a pending patent application
• a pending publication of the dissertation

An embargo provides a temporary, delayed public release of the work. Embargo periods of six months, one year, or two years are available. While embargoes are not intended to be permanent, renewals of the original embargo period are permissible. Requests for and extensions of temporary embargoes should go to ecpservices@scu.edu听and must be received at least one month prior to the expiration of the current embargo to ensure sufficient time to process the request. A request for an embargo submitted to the Graduate School of Education and Counseling Psychology affects only the publication of the dissertation in ProQuest and Scholar Commons. It is the graduate student's responsibility to request an extension.

The embargo request must be made at the time the dissertation is submitted and must be supported by a letter from the 蝉迟耻诲别苍迟鈥檚 advisor.

Under some circumstances, an extension of an embargo beyond two years might be granted, but the responsibility for justifying the extension will rest with the student. Such requests must be made one month before the expiration of any previously granted embargo and must be addressed in writing to the Dean of the Graduate School of Education and Counseling Psychology, accompanied by a letter of support from the 蝉迟耻诲别苍迟鈥檚 academic advisor. The decision whether or not to grant such an extension will rest with the Dean.

Requests to embargo a dissertation that has already been publicly available will not generally be approved.

While there is no limit to the number of times a student can request an embargo extension, embargoes that have been allowed to expire without a request for an extension will result in the dissertation being made publicly available.

The embargo period will be calculated beginning at the date on which the dissertation/thesis enters the library catalog.

Students are permitted to request a permanent embargo of their dissertation for the following potential reasons:

• There is a need to prevent disclosure of government information about persons, institutions, technologies, etc. that is contained in the work to keep anonymity of the publication due to concerns about potential personal or professional repercussions

Students should be aware that permanent embargoes are rare and not part of the standard process for doctoral studies. The decision whether or not to grant a permanent embargo will be made by the Dean, after consultation with the Vice Provost of Academic Affairs.

Procedure

The student must request this permission with the Graduate Student Thesis/Dissertation Publication Agreement Form. 91影视 will accept the dissertation鈥攖hereby completing all degree requirements鈥攐nly if the student signs this release form. Likewise, 91影视 will only entertain requests for an embargo on the publication of the dissertation through submission of this same form along with a signed letter from the 蝉迟耻诲别苍迟鈥檚 academic advisor.

To ensure that embargoed work is restricted, students must take two steps after receiving the appropriate signatures before graduation.

• First, the student must submit the Graduate Student Thesis/Dissertation Publication Agreement Form to the department. If an embargo has been approved, this form will ensure that the work is temporarily or permanently restricted in Scholar Commons
• Second, during the electronic submission process to ProQuest, the student must select the embargo option under the publishing restrictions section. If an embargo has been approved, this step will ensure that public view of the work is temporarily restricted in the ProQuest Dissertations database. See the related documents section below for more information.

Dissertation defenses are open to the public. In the event that an embargo is deemed necessary for a dissertation, the committee should consider holding an additional question period for the defense that is closed to the public. Any sensitive data may be discussed in the closed session.

Academic Advising

Students are assigned an academic advisor by the 2nd week of their first quarter; the advisor assigned is found in a 蝉迟耻诲别苍迟鈥檚 WorkDay. It is up to the student to meet regularly with their advisor. Critical periods to meet with an advisor include registration for courses, Declaration of Track, Declaration of Concentration, and Petition for Graduation. Students are invited to meet with any full-time faculty member during office or walk-in hours if their advisor is unavailable.听A 蝉迟耻诲别苍迟鈥檚 advisor may change if so requested.

Registration Policies and Regulations

Registration constitutes a commitment by the student to abide by the University, school, and department policies, rules, requirements, and regulations. These include, but are not limited to: registration, academic performance and progress, student conduct, health and safety, housing, use of the libraries and computing resources, operation of vehicles on campus, facilities, and the payment of fees. Some of these are set forth in this bulletin; others may be found in the respective university offices.

Students must enroll in courses for all non-summer terms of the academic year from the admit term until the conferral of the degree or certificate. The only exception is for an authorized leave of absence; please see the leave of absence section in this bulletin for details. Students possessing an F-1 or J-1 student visa may be subject to additional course enrollment requirements in order to retain their legal immigration status in the United States; therefore, they must contact the Global Engagement Office prior to requesting a leave of absence.

Satisfactory completion of at least one course during each required enrollment term is necessary to make satisfactory progress toward a degree/certificate. Students are responsible for complying with enrollment requirements associated with scholarships, loans, and loan deferments.

In addition, students are to be registered during the following: in each term when any official department or school requirement is fulfilled, including comprehensive exams and work on Teaching Performance Assessments; in any term when financial support is awarded; in any term when university facilities are used; and, for international students, in any term of the academic year (summer may be excluded, except for the summer before the first academic year term) during non-immigrant visa status ( i.e. an F-1 or J-1 visa status).

Students who choose not to enroll in a term must inform the Office of Student Services prior to the term beginning and submit a . To restart their academic program, students must meet with their academic advisor to review their academic transcript, current program requirements, and then request reactivation by the Office of Student Services. Students who fail to enroll by the deadline or do not request a Leave of Absence by the start of a term will be discontinued. Students who are discontinued from their academic program for more than one calendar year will be required to reapply to their former program of study.

Workday Registration

Each quarter has a registration period in which students must enroll in their next quarter of courses. Active students are assigned their appointment times in Workday.

Appointment times are assigned based on the number of units a student has accumulated at the time appointments are posted. Students must register for their courses during their assigned registration window. Students should refer to the current academic calendar听for registration windows and check their Workday for their appointment times.

The Department of Counseling Psychology enrollment will close prior to the start of Week 1 each quarter. Students may not enroll in classes after classes begin. Students may reach out to the Office of Student Services if they need to make schedule changes after the quarter begins.

Failure to register during the assigned enrollment window may jeopardize a 蝉迟耻诲别苍迟鈥檚 enrollment in necessary courses and completing their academic program in their original timeframe. Students who fail to register during their enrollment window, or during the open enrollment, will have a pre-payment hold issued by the Bursar鈥檚 Office. In order to register after a pre-payment hold is added to a 蝉迟耻诲别苍迟鈥檚 account, the student will be required to pay for all anticipated courses in full before the hold is removed.

To avoid fees, students are encouraged to review the academic calendar听to ensure schedule changes are made prior to those deadlines. Students assume all fees associated with schedule changes once those deadlines are in effect.

Prior to registering for courses, a student must resolve any holds placed on their account. To resolve a hold, the appropriate office(s) must be contacted. Students are responsible for contacting the office that placed the hold, which is indicated in the 鈥渉old message鈥� found in Workday.

Office of Accessible Education

The Office of Accessible Education听has been designated by the University to ensure access for all undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities to all academic programs and campus resources. The goal is to support students with medical, physical, psychological, attention deficit, and learning disabilities to participate fully in campus life, its programs, and activities. Emphasis is on growth and individual achievement through the provision of academic accommodations, support services, self-advocacy skill training, and disability related educational programming for the campus community. Reasonable accommodations are provided to minimize the effects of a 蝉迟耻诲别苍迟鈥檚 disability and to maximize the potential for success. A student may voluntarily register with the Office of Accessible Education by completing the online registration form and providing documentation of their disability, after which proper accommodations will be determined and implemented by the University. The form can be found on the Office of Accessible Education website听

Academic Standing and Student Classification

Enrollment Status

There are five categories:

1. Active 鈥� Matriculated and making satisfactory progress in an academic program(s).
2. On Leave 鈥� On an approved leave for a specific amount of time.
3. Withdrawal 鈥� Voluntary and student-initiated removal from the academic program. The individual is eligible for readmission to the department and school.
4. Discontinued 鈥� Failure to register for a required academic term or obtain an approved leave of absence or failure to return from an approved leave of absence will result in removal from the academic program(s). The individual is eligible for readmission to the department and school.
5. Dismissed 鈥� Permanent termination of active student status in the department and school in addition to the loss of all pertinent rights and privileges. The individual is prohibited from readmission to any program or department in the School.

Full-Time Status Unit Requirement

A full-time student must enroll and satisfactorily complete a minimum of 9 units per academic term (Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters). Students are not required to enroll in the summer quarter in order to meet program requirements, (with the exception of MATTC students who intend to complete the MATTC degree in one year). Full-time status in summer is 6 units.

Course Load by Department

Department of Education

Quarterly academic course load varies by program and plan. Students are provided with the appropriate course sequence and should follow the courses outlined to ensure the timely completion of their academic studies.

Department of Counseling Psychology

Course Load and Overload Policy

Academic Year (Fall, Winter, Spring Quarters)

• Standard Maximum: Students may register for a maximum of 10.5 units per quarter without special permission.
• Course Overloads:听Students wishing to exceed the standard maximum to register for up to 12 units must submit a 听蹿辞谤尘听to the Office of Student Services.

Overload Eligibility & Rules:

• Prerequisites: Students must have completed at least 18 units in the program and be in good academic standing.
• Class Availability:听Overload approval does not override a full class or waitlist status. The requested course must have an open seat, or the student must join the waitlist and wait for a seat to open.
• Processing: Overload requests are processed on a first-come, first-served basis starting one week after registration opens.

Summer Sessions

• Maximum Units:听Students may register for a maximum of 10.5 units total across Summer Sessions I and II combined, and a maximum of 2 classes per session.
• No Overloads: Course overloads are prohibited during the summer.

Academic Performance and Academic Probation

If a 蝉迟耻诲别苍迟鈥檚 quarterly GPA and/or cumulative GPA falls below 3.0, the student will then be placed on academic probation.

Students will be placed on academic probation for any of the following scenarios:

• Failing to maintain a quarterly GPA of 3.0 (鈥淏鈥� grade)
• Failing to maintain a cumulative (overall) GPA of 3.0 (鈥淏鈥� grade)
• Receiving a grade of 鈥淔 or NP鈥� in any course

Any student who falls below one (or more) of the standards listed above will be placed on academic probation.

Students failing to maintain the required grade point average will be notified by the Office of Student Services once final grades have been posted. The student will be placed on academic probation and referred to their academic advisor, department Chair, and the Assistant Dean of Student Services.

Students on academic probation will be required to meet with their advisor and the Assistant Dean of Student Services to discuss the situation, and develop a plan for improving their academic performance. In instances where international students are placed on academic probation, the Office of Global Engagement (International Student Services) will be notified. Students are cautioned to consider a 听if the circumstances leading to a low GPA remain in order to avoid being dismissed from the program.

A summary of the discussion is to be written and submitted to the Office of Student Services. This record will be placed in the 蝉迟耻诲别苍迟鈥檚 academic file. This process must be completed by the specified deadline to add courses for the specific quarter.

Any student failing to achieve a 3.0 GPA in the subsequent quarter or raise their cumulative GPA to 3.0 or above may be dismissed from the program听(including students who are on academic probation 3 times). In extraordinary circumstances (e.g. if the student achieved high grades during the quarter but the GPA was previously so low that one quarter does not allow the GPA to rise above 3.0) a student may petition for an opportunity to remain in the program. This petition must be submitted to the Assistant Dean.

Behavioral Performance and Academic Probation

By virtue of the special nature of clinical courses in psychology and education, students will be held to clinical and professional standards in addition to academic standards. For each department, the relevant processes are outlined below.

Department听of Education (EDUC)

The following information applies to students in all education programs:

Multi-Tiered Intervention and Support Process: Education Professional (EPR)

The Education Department has a multi-tiered intervention process in place to support students when feedback from advisors, instructors, and/or field supervisors provides evidence for concern. Preparation in our programs is more than the development of academic knowledge and skills 鈥� it also requires the cultivation of professional dispositions and competencies that enable one to engage as educators and/or leaders in the profession. These dispositions and competencies align to our commitments to justice, equity, and the assurance that all students are supported, and to core values affirming the dignity of all persons and deserving of compassion, as well as a core commitment to collaboration and to reflection on one鈥檚 action as core components of professional growth. Candidates in any of 91影视鈥檚 Education Department鈥檚 programs are expected to consistently display conduct befitting the profession in their classes at 91影视 as well as in their placement sites. Specific requirements for those preparing to serve as educators and educational leaders are further spelled out by the , , and . Moreover, classroom conduct for all Education students must adhere to 91影视鈥檚 Student Conduct Code. The 91影视 Student Conduct Code and the Professional Standards that govern credential programs address similar student behavior and academic performance, including prohibiting academic dishonesty (Professional Integrity), bias-related conduct (Foster inclusive educational environments), Respect for Law (Mandated reporting), Safety/Well-being (comply with local/state regulations) and Privacy violations (Student Safety). Please be aware that in some cases, students will be subject to both review processes.

Students are expected to demonstrate professional dispositions and competencies that:

• Support learning in the classroom: Students actively engage听and collaborate听respectively with classmates during class.
• Maintain academic and responsibility: Students demonstrate learning of course content, complete assignments on time, follow ethical guidelines related to plagiarism and AI usage, and attend to feedback from instructor and classmates.
• Support learning in the field: Students demonstrate respect, dependability, timeliness, and/or cooperation in the field experience site(s), adhere to site school/agency policies and procedures, and complete field placement responsibilities and tasks as expected.
• Align to 91影视 Education Department Vision and Values: Students demonstrate an awareness that professional growth and development requires self-reflection and a willingness to accept and address feedback on professional conduct. Students support the learning of others by displaying sensitivity to culture, gender, language, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ability, or other important aspects of identity. Students consistently engage respectfully with others
• Meet professional expectations. Students demonstrate professional and ethical behavior, including, but not limited to, respectful and timely communication, consistent and punctual attendance in academic and field placement settings.

The process for addressing concerns will typically be identified by a faculty member, placement supervisor, or cooperating teacher. Every effort will be made to address issues with students directly and provide opportunities for them to get feedback and support to make necessary changes. The process begins with what is referred to as 鈥淭ier Zero.鈥� If issues cannot be resolved or changes are not made after this level of intervention, then the concerns will be escalated accordingly, as outlined below.

Tier Zero (0) Informal Conversation

When a student has difficulty in a course, an informal conversation between the student and the course instructor is the first step. Likewise, when a student is experiencing difficulty in a placement site, a conversation between the student, the field mentor, field supervisor, and/or the Coordinator of Field Experience is the first step. During this conversation, the student and the instructor or field mentor/supervisor will identify student challenges and related supports such as modifications, accommodations, and/or university and student service resources. After the conversation, the instructor or field mentor/supervisor will send an email to the student summarizing the conversation. Based on the instructor鈥檚 or field mentor/supervisor鈥檚 discretion, if there is no change, then the instructor or field mentor/supervisor will send a follow up email to the student. If the student does not respond to the email within 72 hours, then the instructor will send a follow up email to the student and cc the program director requesting a response. If the student does not respond, then the process moves to Tier One.

Tier One (1) Intervention: Formal Conversation

When a student is consistently experiencing difficulty in a course and/or showing a pattern of disruptive behavior, a formal conversation between the student, the course instructor, and the advisor is the next step in addressing the issue. Likewise, when a student is experiencing continued difficulty in a placement site, a formal conversation between the student, the field mentor, field supervisor, and/or the Coordinator of Field Experience is the next step. In this conversation the following three questions should be addressed: 1) What is the issue? 听2) What interventions have been tried so far? 听3) Was any improvement observed? A timeline for improvement should be put in place identifying related supports. After the formal conversation, the advisor will send an email summarizing the conversation to all participants in the conversation and cc the program director and ECP Student Services.听

Tier Two (2) Intervention: Meeting and EPR Form Filed

If a formal conversation does not resolve the professional conduct of the student, a formal meeting with the instructor and/or field supervisor, the 蝉迟耻诲别苍迟鈥檚 advisor, and program director is arranged. The purpose of this meeting is to review the EPR Form with the student, invite the 蝉迟耻诲别苍迟鈥檚 perspective, and ask the student for their thoughts on the best ways to address the issue or issues identified by the instructor and/or field supervisor. A timeline for improvement is established. During the meeting, the EPR Form is signed by both the student and the faculty member and/or field supervisor to acknowledge that the EPR Form has been received. A copy of the signed form is given to the student; the original is returned to the Program Director and the School of Education and Counseling Psychology (SECP) Assistant Dean of Student Services for inclusion in the 蝉迟耻诲别苍迟鈥檚 record. The Assistant Dean of Student Services will send an email to the student, faculty member/Field Supervisor Coordinators, advisor, and program director acknowledging that the signed EPR Form has been placed in the 蝉迟耻诲别苍迟鈥檚 file.

Tier Three (3) Intervention and/or Dismissal from the MATTC or EDL program.

If the professional conduct of the student does not improve, then further review and escalation of the matter will involve a review committee that may include the Assistant Dean for Student, Academic, and Career Services or the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs. The final multi-tiered intervention plan will be developed in consultation with the advisor, program director, and department chair, and the Dean鈥檚 office if needed. Options at this stage are more serious, and may include: (a) Encouraging the student to take a leave of absence to address personal issues that are impeding performance or to provide the opportunity to address feedback, (b) A voluntary withdrawal from the program or a shift to a non-credential track program, or (c) A voluntary withdrawal from the university. The final intervention plan will be developed in consultation with the advisor, program director, and department chair, and the Dean鈥檚 office if needed. Students are welcome, if desired, to include an advocate in these conversations.

In the most egregious cases, the student may be recommended for dismissal from the School of Education and Counseling Psychology. Egregious breaches of professional conduct include, but are not limited to: rough or inappropriate physical conduct or criminal, hostile, threatening, or demeaning speech or behavior toward a member of 91影视 community (e.g., faculty, students, staff) or a member of the placement site community (e.g., student, families, faculty, staff, clients etc.); inappropriate social/interpersonal interactions with a student, cooperating teacher, or field supervisor in a placement site; disclosure of confidential information about a fellow student in a placement site; and misrepresenting their qualifications, preparation, or status in all Education programs. In the absence of extenuating circumstances, dismissal will be based on the frequency and nature of conduct concerns . The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs will be involved in any cases involving dismissal from the program or the University. In many cases, dismissal cases will also involve the University Student Conduct Code, and University processes will be followed in such cases. 听

Appeal Process and Timeline

The student will have the right to appeal any level of intervention by completing an online appeal form that is submitted to ECP鈥檚 Dean鈥檚 Office within 30 days. The Dean shall consider the appeal and respond to the candidate in writing. The Dean鈥檚 decision will be final.

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(EPR Form is located in the Appendix)

Department Of Counseling Psychology (CPSY)

The Following Information Applies To Students In All Counseling Programs:

CPSY Key听Professional Standards

Student Review Committee (SRC) Process

Counseling program leaders, core faculty members, and relevant affiliated program personnel have a professional and ethical obligation to assess professional competency. This includes, but is not limited to, emotional stability and well-being, interpersonal skills, professional development, and personal fitness for clinical practice. Such an assessment helps ensure that graduating students are competent to manage future professional relationships (e.g., with clients, colleagues, supervisors, the public, etc.) effectively and appropriately.

Preparation for becoming a licensed therapist and working effectively with individuals and communities requires more than knowledge and skills鈥攊t also requires the cultivation of professional dispositions or "ways of being" that enable one to engage as a mental health professional dedicated to public care. Adequate development of professional behavior that meets these key professional standards is required to assess students鈥� readiness to engage as a therapist with clients, and hence their readiness for the Clinical Practicum portion of the program.

For students enrolled in non-licensure track programs, professional expectations and behavioral standards are governed by the Student Conduct Code.

The Key Professional Standards (KPSs) provide students with guidance on behavioral expectations and dispositions toward others across four dimensions:

• Professionalism听- The 蝉迟耻诲别苍迟鈥檚听behavior demonstrates respect, courteousness, dependability, timeliness, and cooperation in the classroom and training environment. The student adheres to program and/or agency policies and procedures and completes tasks as expected.
• Positive Communication and Conflict Resolution听- Student demonstrates ability to act constructively to prevent and/or resolve issues related to education and training and shows openness to solutions proposed by others. The student identifies potential problems on their own or responds to opportunities to address known concerns.
• Respect for Cultural Diversity and Inclusion听- Student displays contextual and cultural awareness by valuing the fundamental rights, dignity, and worth of all people (peers, faculty, clients, supervisors, administrators) 鈥� including respect for the intersectionality of all identities including age, culture, disability, ethnicity, race, religion/ spirituality, gender, sexual orientation, marital/partnership status, language preference, socioeconomic status, veteran status, military connections, immigration status, or any basis prescribed by law or as defined by individual experience.
• Self-Awareness/Self-Reflection and Insight听- Student proactively considers how their personal beliefs, behaviors, and values may impact others. Student is willing to engage in self-examination, challenging assumptions, and receiving/integrating feedback. The student effectively navigates interpersonal differences.

Examples and additional information regarding these expectations will be reviewed during student orientation and included in relevant course syllabi.

In the Counseling Psychology department, faculty have developed a strength-based assessment process that is sensitive to students鈥� needs and to issues that may require remediation before degree completion. In key courses where these professional dispositions are most directly relevant, the KPSs are evaluated by the course instructor at the end of the term. Students are evaluated based on the following designations:

• Meets Expectations:听The student meets behavioral standards expected of a developing trainee.
• Falls Below Expectations:听The student falls below behavioral standards expected of an emerging trainee.

Students whose behavior is designated as falling below expectations听will be invited to discuss the instructor's concerns. The assumption is that with feedback, the student will adapt their actions to meet the professional standards of the field. However, if concerns persist by the end of the class, this will be noted in the KPS assessment and forwarded to the Student Review Committee (SRC).

For students who engage in more severe conduct violations or professional competence breaches, as determined by the Department Chair, remediation will begin immediately with a full SRC committee hearing that includes a member of the Dean鈥檚 Office. When the conduct at issue may constitute a violation of the Student Code of Conduct, the matter may also be referred to the University鈥檚 Office of Student Life. Reports of conduct that may violate other University policies, such as those prohibiting discrimination and harassment, will be referred for resolution in a manner consistent with those specific policies.

Multi-Tiered Intervention and Support Process: Student Review Committee (SRC)

The Counseling Psychology program utilizes a multi-tiered intervention process to assist students when feedback from instructors and/or practicum supervisors indicates areas of concern.

When a student experiences difficulty in a course, a conversation between the student and the course instructor is usually the first step. Likewise, when a student experiences difficulty in a practicum placement, a conversation between the student, the supervisor, and/or the program practicum coordinator is the typical starting point. Most students are able to resolve difficulties at this level of intervention.

The detailed KPS process outlines these progressive steps below:

1.Step 1: Informal Faculty Discussion: Initial Intervention.

The faculty will discuss concerns directly with the student to facilitate change. The hope is that most issues will be resolved at this level through instruction and feedback. If KPS issues are not resolved informally, the process moves to Step 2.

2.Step 2: Coaching Session: SRC Review of Deficiencies.

The Student Review Committee will review all students who receive a "Falls Below Expectations" designation. These students will meet with two SRC members (neither of whom will be the faculty member who completed the initial KPS evaluation) to enhance student learning.

This session aims to understand the 蝉迟耻诲别苍迟鈥檚 perspective, brainstorm solutions, and provide a specific plan for corrective actions. Recommendations may include reflective or learning activities designed to increase awareness and insight. Students may invite another faculty member or advocate to attend this meeting. Together, the committee and student will explore why the specific KPS is important, how behavior falls short, and the consequences of failing to change.

3.Step 3: Committee Hearing: Formal Remediation Plan.

When a student presents consistent challenges in meeting KPS expectations, the issue moves to the SRC for a formal hearing with three committee members and a representative from the Dean鈥檚 Office. The hearing committee will assess the conduct, hear the 蝉迟耻诲别苍迟鈥檚 concerns, and make recommendations to the Department Chair for remediation and discipline.

In consultation with the Department Chair, the SRC will provide the student with a formal, written Student Remediation Plan听detailing expectations for change.

4.Step 4: Action Plan Coordination: Persistent Conduct Issues.

If the student continues to demonstrate behavior that does not meet KPS expectations and shows insufficient effort or capacity to meet those standards, the Department Chair, SRC, and Dean鈥檚 Office will collaborate to develop an action plan consistent with the behavior involved.

Components of a Student Remediation Plan

Formal Remediation Plans identify performance objectives and problem-solving strategies. Every written plan will include:

• A description of specific violations or concerns.
• Goals and objectives of corrective actions to be achieved.
• Requirements and recommendations for improvement.
• Designated program personnel who monitor progress and receive required submissions.
• Available resources to help the student make improvements.
• Strict deadlines for the achievement of requirements.
• Consequences for failing to fulfill requirements within the stipulated timeline.
• Information on the formal appeal process.

Following the timeline of the remediation plan, the SRC will review progress and consult with faculty, supervisors, and relevant program personnel. The remediation plan may be concluded satisfactorily, renewed/extended for a specific timeframe, or modified as appropriate. The SRC will report on active remediation plans during core faculty meetings. Students must demonstrate continuous progress across all areas of academic performance, clinical skills, and professional conduct.

Conduct that constitutes a serious or repeated violation of any professional Code of Ethics or the Student Code of Conduct鈥攐r a persistent pattern of serious concerns on KPS assessments鈥攎ay present a serious barrier to program progression or completion. If a student fails to make satisfactory progress toward remediation, the Department Chair may reconvene the SRC without the student present to review their status and consider additional remedial steps.

Potential Outcomes of Step 4:

Persistent conduct issues that reach Step 4 may result in outcomes including, but not limited to:

• Voluntary Track Transfer or Withdrawal:听A recommendation to voluntarily withdraw from the CPSY program and transition either to a non-licensure degree track program or to withdraw from the university entirely, as appropriate.
• Voluntary Leave of Absence:听A recommendation for a leave of absence when circumstances suggest that time away from the program would best allow the student to address identified deficiencies.
• Program Dismissal:听A formal recommendation of dismissal to the Dean's Office. Dismissal will be based on the number and nature of conduct concerns in the absence of extenuating circumstances. Dismissed students maintain the right to a further appeal process.

Appeal Process and Timeline

The student will have the right to appeal any level of intervention by completing an online appeal form that is submitted to ECP鈥檚 Dean鈥檚 Office within 30 days. The Dean shall consider the appeal and respond to the candidate in writing. The Dean鈥檚 decision will be final.

Program听Withdrawal

Students must discuss plans with their academic advisor before contacting the Associate Director or Student Records to withdraw. International students holding visas should discuss how the withdrawal will affect their visa status with the International Students and Scholars team in the Global Engagement Office.

When a student initiates a withdrawal from the university, a request must be made to ecpservices@scu.edu.听This email authorizes the Office of Student Services to drop you from any enrolled courses, close the 蝉迟耻诲别苍迟鈥檚 degree program and cancel the authorization to register. The request must be received prior to the start of the quarter in which authorization to register is to be canceled.

Withdrawal from the university is not officially complete until all financial obligations are cleared with the Bursar鈥檚 Office. Students on deferments or federally-funded loans must also clear financial obligations with the Financial Aid Office.

To return to ECP, see the Admissions Chapter.

Changing Programs, Tracks, and Concentrations within Counseling Psychology

Students wishing to change from one academic program to another within the same department (e.g., changing from the M.A. in Counseling Psychology to the M.A. in Counseling, or declaring a different track or concentration) must submit the request in writing by submitting one of the following forms: , , .

Transferring from the 45-Unit Program to the 90-Unit Program

Candidates currently enrolled in the 45-unit M.A. in Counseling or M.A. in Applied Psychology programs who wish to transfer into the 90-unit Counseling Psychology program must apply听and obtain formal approval from the CPSY faculty committee.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Unit Minimum: Students must have completed 18 units of coursework in their current program.
• GPA Minimum: Students must hold a cumulative GPA of 3.0.

Application Components:

1. Initial consultation and approval from your academic advisor.
2. A formal endorsement/positive recommendation from one full-time CPSY faculty member.
3. A new personal statement (max 500 words) outlining your updated professional goals and your reasons for wanting to transfer to the 90-unit program.

Deadlines and Timeline:

• Submission Deadline: Program Change Applications are only reviewed during Fall, Winter, and Spring Quarters. Applications can be submitted at any time, but must be received no later than 5 p.m. on Monday of Week 4 to be processed for that quarter. Any applications received after this deadline will not be reviewed until the following quarter.
• Applications are automatically routed to the named faculty for their endorsement and then to the Academic Advisor for review.
• Approved applications then route to the Faculty Committee for review during Week 5.
• The Faculty Committee conducts a comprehensive review of all applications submitted for that quarter.
• Decisions are sent to the Office of Student Services, who will notify the student via email and update their Workday account accordingly听during Week 6.

Enrolling in a Course Outside听of One鈥檚 Graduate Program

To provide graduate and professional school students at 91影视 with the opportunity to explore fields and disciplines outside their degree programs, 91影视 students in graduate and professional schools may apply to enroll as non-degree students in classes offered by another academic program or School of the University. Each School鈥檚 Student Services Office has an Enrolling in a Course Outside of One鈥檚 Graduate Program form. Current 91影视 students seeking to enroll in a course in a different 91影视 School need to submit this form to the School in which they wish to enroll. Since current students have already been admitted to the University, the application fee and requirements for external letters, transcripts, and test scores will be waived. Non-degree student status does not constitute an admission or advanced standing in the target program.

• To enroll in a class in another school a student must have completed relevant prerequisite courses or their equivalents.
• Prepayment is required. Enrollment will be permitted only after the end of the add/drop period in order to ensure that students who are matriculated in the degree program can complete required curricula in a timely manner. Tuition will be reimbursed if the class is full.
• Students will pay the per-unit tuition charge of the School or program offering the class.
• Financial aid is not ordinarily available for enrollment across Schools.
• 91影视 students enrolling as non-degree students across Schools may enroll in only one course per term.
• The course will be recorded on the transcript, but credit will ordinarily not be applied toward the degree program in which the student is matriculated. The grade will ordinarily not be included in the GPA.
• Exceptions to any of the above must be approved by deans (or their designees) from the original and target schools.

Time Limit for Completion听of Academic Program

Requirements for all degrees, university-based certificate programs and programs leading to licensure by an outside agency must be completed within the agreed upon timelines established by each department.

Counseling Psychology candidates must complete their degree program requirements within six years of their admission date.

Education program candidates must complete their programs of study, for degrees and credential recommendations within six years of admission.

Both time limits include any leaves. Requests for an extension of the time-to-completion requirements must be made in writing and submitted one month before the conclusion of the program's time limit. The request must include a detailed plan of how and when the requirements will be met. Requests must be approved by the Assistant Dean of Student Services and Department Chair. The School has no obligation to grant an extension.

The maximum extension is one calendar year. Further requests can be made in extenuating circumstances.

Failure to satisfactorily complete the academic requirements (including university, department, and program requirements such as successful completion of comprehensive exams or Teaching Performance Assessments) within the established time limits may lead to dismissal from the department and school.

Requested Leaves

In circumstances where continuous enrollment is not possible, students may request a suspension of their enrollment by means of a leave of absence. The 听are submitted by a student directly to the Office of Student Services.

Students on a foreign student visa must consult with the Office of International Studies prior to seeking a leave of absence. Students who go on a leave will be required to meet with their academic advisor upon re-enrollment to review their program plan and revise their academic plan appropriately.

The school may place conditions that it deems appropriate on its approval of a petition for a leave. In the case of a leave of absence for medical reasons, proof of treatment or an interview with a provider at Cowell Health Center may be required.

There is no obligation to grant the extension and doing so is at the discretion of the Department and Office of the Dean. The decision of the Office of the Dean is final.

Failure to be enrolled by the appropriate deadline or to be approved for a leave of absence by the start of a quarter may result in discontinuation from the program of study.

Students may not request a leave during their first matriculated quarter (蝉迟耻诲别苍迟鈥檚 first quarter in the program). University policy requires a student request a deferral of admission and will be re-matriculated in a future academic quarter. If a student does not plan to enroll during the quarter for which they were admitted, the student must contact the Office of Admissions to arrange deferment and a new quarter for admission.

Length of Leave

Leaves, whether continuous or discontinuous, are granted for a maximum of one calendar year. Any exception must be approved by both the Department Chair and Office of the Dean.

To request an extension of the leave beyond one year, the student must submit a letter to the Department Chair and Office of the Dean explaining the circumstances and outlining a plan to complete the program of study.

Status While on Leave

Students on an approved leave retain their student status; however, they are not registered and therefore do not have the rights and privileges of registered students. Students on leave may complete course work for which an Incomplete grade was reported in a prior term and are expected to comply with the terms governing Incomplete grades. The leave does not extend the maximum time limit of the program expiration date.

Official department requirements (e.g., comprehensive examinations, Teaching Performance Assessment submission) cannot be fulfilled during the leave period.

Failure to return as scheduled or to secure an extension of a prior leave will result in discontinuation from the academic program.

When a student is granted a leave after the beginning of the term, courses in which the student was enrolled after the drop deadline will appear as a W on the transcript. To avoid a W grade, students must drop all their courses prior to filing for a leave.

If a leave is requested after registration has occurred, the student is responsible for contacting the Office of Student Services at ecpservices@scu.edu听and request to be dropped from all enrolled classes in addition to filing for the leave.

Grading Policies And Regulations

Attendance

Students are expected to attend all class sessions. Whether or not the assignments were announced during an absence, students are accountable for all course assignments.

Class attendance expectations and consequences for absences from class are left to the discretion of individual instructors subject to restrictions imposed by law, including, but not limited to, policies associated with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA) and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

In certain situations involving unavoidable absence, students may be offered the opportunity to make up a missed assignment/activity or to complete an alternative assignment, unless the design of the course offers no opportunity for in-class work to be made up. These include both foreseen and unforeseen documented and verified situations such as:

• Serious personal illness
• Death of immediate family member
• Participation in significant religious observances
• Participation in events or activities as official representatives of 91影视
• Pregnancy-related conditions
• Parenting responsibilities

In cases of unforeseen, unavoidable absence, students should contact the instructor as soon as possible. Under certain circumstances, the Bronco Student Health Clinic or the Office of Student Life may contact the instructor on behalf of the student.

In cases of foreseen absence due to significant religious observances or official representation of the University in events, students should discuss the conflict with the instructor well in advance of the absence in order to determine possible alternate arrangements. Class attendance expectations and consequences for absence are left to the discretion of individual instructors. Instructors may require documentation from the appropriate University personnel regarding the reason for the intended absence.

Grading System

Grades are assigned by the instructor to reflect the quality of a 蝉迟耻诲别苍迟鈥檚 work. Plus (+) and minus (-) suffixes are incorporated with letter grades to provide the following marks (and numerical equivalents that indicate grade points):

A = 4.0

A- = 3.7

B+ = 3.3

B = 3.0

B- = 2.7

C = 2.0

C- = 1.7

D = 1.0

D- = 0.7

F = 0.0

W = Withdrawn

I = Incomplete

P/NP = Pass/No Pass C+ = 2.3

NS = No Show

N = Continuing work D+ = 1.3听听听听听听听听AUD = Audit

Grade Point Average (GPA)

A 蝉迟耻诲别苍迟鈥檚 grade point average is determined by multiplying each grade point value by the number of quarter units assigned to the course, adding these grade point units from all courses taken, and dividing this sum by the total number of quarter units for which letter grades were reported. Grade reports are posted at the end of each quarter and indicate both the grade point average earned by the student during the quarter and the cumulative grade point average earned by the student for all courses completed to that point.

Withdrawn (W)

The mark of 鈥淲鈥� is assigned by the Office of the Registrar when a student completes the formal requirements for dropping a course or withdrawing from the university. A mark of 鈥淲鈥� cannot be changed to any other grade or mark. A mark of 鈥淲鈥� is included in the 蝉迟耻诲别苍迟鈥檚 academic record and appears on the 蝉迟耻诲别苍迟鈥檚 transcript, but is not included in the calculation of the 蝉迟耻诲别苍迟鈥檚 grade point average.

Incomplete Grades (I)

The mark of 鈥淚鈥� (incomplete) may be assigned by the instructor when a student is passing the course but does not complete some essential portion of the assigned work in a class because of extraordinary circumstances beyond the 蝉迟耻诲别苍迟鈥檚 control. The unfinished work must be completed and given to the course instructor by the indicated due date, which can be no later than within three weeks of the beginning of classes in the next scheduled term (not the 蝉迟耻诲别苍迟鈥檚 next term of enrollment), excluding the summer session, unless in rare cases, extraordinary circumstances require an extension. A request for an extension must be submitted in writing by the instructor and听approved by the听department chair within the original three-week period, with a maximum of two quarters. An incomplete that has not been completed by the deadline will be converted to a grade of 鈥淔.鈥�

Pass/No Pass (P/NP)

A grade of P signifies that the quality of work done is equivalent to a letter grade of C- or higher, while a grade of NP denotes work at the level of D+ or lower. Unit credit, but not grade point credit, is awarded when the grade of P is assigned. Unit credit is not awarded when the grade of NP is assigned.

No Show (NS)

The mark of 鈥淣S鈥� (no show) may be assigned by an instructor when a student never attends the class and does not drop a course for which s/he has registered. A mark of 鈥淣S鈥� cannot be changed to any other grade or mark after it is assigned by the instructor. A mark of 鈥淣S鈥� is included in the 蝉迟耻诲别苍迟鈥檚 academic record and appears on the 蝉迟耻诲别苍迟鈥檚 transcript, but it is not included in the calculation of the 蝉迟耻诲别苍迟鈥檚 grade point average. No adjustment in tuition will result from the awarding of a mark of 鈥淣S鈥� in a class.

Continuing Work (N)

The mark of 鈥淣鈥� (continuing work) may be assigned by an instructor when course requirements span more than one term. When the course requirements are completed, the instructor assigns a standard grade. A student may not graduate and receive a degree or certificate with a mark of N on their academic record.

Audit (AUD)

The mark of AUD is assigned when a student enrolls in a class on an audit basis. A mark of AUD cannot be changed to any other grade.

Students accepted into degree programs may audit one course per quarter for personal interest or enhancement. No more than three courses may be audited during a 蝉迟耻诲别苍迟鈥檚 degree program.听No credits are awarded for audit; this does not count towards an academic program. Permission to audit a course will be given only: 1) if space is available in the class; 2) with approval of the instructor and department chair, and 3) the $408 fee is paid to Bursar. No credit is assigned for an audited course, but the successful completion of an audit will be indicated on a 蝉迟耻诲别苍迟鈥檚 transcript by the grade of AUD.

Audit approvals are submitted to the Office of Student Services for enrollment.

Evaluation of Progress

Grades are available at the end of the term and can be found in Workday. Faculty members are expected to apprise students of their course progress at reasonable intervals. Some measurements of progress should take place in time to enable students to make reasonable decisions with respect to fourth-week and seventh-week withdrawal deadlines.

Repeating a Failed Course

A grade of C- is considered a minimum passing grade in each course. A grade of D+ or lower is considered a failing grade, and the units will not be counted toward graduation requirements.

When a student repeats a course after failing to pass it on the first attempt, the grade received on the second attempt shall replace the initial grade in the calculations of the 蝉迟耻诲别苍迟鈥檚 GPA upon receipt of a petition from the student.

Change of Grade

Only the faculty member responsible for a course (instructor of record) may assign grades. All grades become final when they have been assigned and reported to the Office of the Registrar. A faculty member may report a correction of a final grade to the Office of the Registrar only if a clerical or procedural error was made in assigning, transmitting, or recording the original grade A grade may not be changed as a result of re-evaluation, re-examination, or the submission of additional work after the term ends. Any grade change must have the approval of the department chair and the assistant dean of the 蝉迟耻诲别苍迟鈥檚 school or college. No grade may be changed after one year.

Appeal of Grade

Grades are not negotiable. There should be no questioning of a faculty member鈥檚 academic judgment on a grade. In registering for a class, students implicitly agree to allow the faculty member to make a qualitative judgment of their command of the subject matter, which is expressed in a letter grade. The assignment of course grades is one of the chief means by which instructors communicate to students and the University about student achievement in their courses. Therefore, grades must be assigned after careful evaluation of students' work and meticulous consideration of the weighted value of all students' work. This evaluation is based on the criteria and procedures communicated to the students by the instructors in the syllabus.

The classroom context that is assumed in a learning community is one in which [a] grading policies are fair and clearly communicated to students, [b] grading practices are characterized by relatively good reliability and validity, and [c] grading error or bias is neutralized by enlightened sensitivity and attention to the possibility of such error or bias. Even within this context, it is possible for students to perceive that they have been graded unfairly and to seek redress. These procedures provide a description of the circumstances and a procedure for such redress within the School of Education and Counseling Psychology.

Should this happen, the allegation can be resolved by the appeal process described below:

1. A student with a complaint must first discuss the matter with the faculty member. Any procedural complaint regarding a change of grade must be initiated within four weeks of the beginning of the next scheduled term, not including the summer session. The student is responsible for making clear to the faculty member that he/she is in the process of appealing a grade.
2. If the matter is not resolved at this level, the student may then take the matter to the Chair of the Department involved. The student is responsible for making clear that he/she is in the process of appealing a grade. The chair will discuss the case with the faculty member and may recommend that the faculty member review the grade.
3. If the matter is still not resolved, upon request of the student, the Dean will proceed in similar fashion. Specifically, the student should provide a written complaint including information on what steps have been previously taken to the appropriate Assistant Dean who will review the complaint and may recommend that the faculty member review the grade.
4. After review by the Assistant Dean, upon request of the student, the Dean may review the complaint. The Dean may convene a panel of faculty to assist in the review. After consulting with the panel of faculty, the dean may recommend that the faculty member review the grade.

1. The request by the student for the Dean to reconsider the recommendation made by the Assistant Dean should meet the following conditions:

• The student has 30 calendar days to file with the Dean a petition for reconsideration of a decision made by the Assistant Dean. The petition shall be submitted in writing and list the reasons for the request for reconsideration.
• The Dean shall respond within 30 days of receipt of the petition.
• Requests for reconsideration of a decision about an appeal that was filed are restricted to the following grounds: The existence of significant and relevant new material that has become available since the 蝉迟耻诲别苍迟鈥檚 original appeal was considered.
• Upon receiving a valid request to reconsider the decision of the Assistant Dean, the Dean shall ask for recommendations on whether to reverse or reaffirm the decision from the appropriate chair, faculty, school committee, or Associate Dean.
• The Dean shall then form and communicate their decision, which shall be final, in writing to the appellant.

5. This process of review gives the Chair, Associate Dean, and Dean the right to discuss the matter with the faculty member, and if they think it appropriate, request that the faculty member review the grade. Any recommendations made will not be binding upon the faculty member against whom the complaint is lodged. The decision to change a grade remains with the faculty member.

Academic Credit Evaluation

Transferring Classes From Other Institutions

Students may transfer up to 9-quarter units of graduate-level (post-baccalaureate) coursework from other accredited institutions. Courses to be considered for transfer must have been completed within five years of the initial enrollment date in the School of Education and Counseling Psychology. Students must have received a grade of B or higher in the course.听Transfer credit review begins after admission; transfer credit is not guaranteed as degree requirements, licensure policies, and accreditation can change.

For consideration, the student must submit the 听蹿辞谤尘 and all supporting documentation to the Office of Student Services. The instructor of the equivalent course reviews the request and submits their recommendations to the Office of Student Services.听If approved, the transferred units will be credited to the 蝉迟耻诲别苍迟鈥檚 91影视 transcript and counted within the overall number of units towards fulfillment of the degree. Transfer credit grades do not contribute to overall GPA.

Department-Specific Transfer Evaluations

Education:听The transfer of these units must be evaluated by faculty in the respective program and deemed appropriate for the program requirements.

Practicum / Placement units are not eligible for transfer.

Transfer credits are not accepted in the Education Doctorate (EdD) program.

Counseling Psychology: Under rare and extraordinary circumstances approved by the Dean of the School, the number of transferable credits can be increased to 15-quarter units.

Courses that may be transferred into the 91影视 MFT and LPCC masters program include the following:

All Electives

No other courses may be transferred into the 91影视 MFT, LPCC, or MFT/LPCC combined masters program.

Courses not accepted as required courses may be accepted as elective/independent study units.

Counseling Psychology: Challenging a Course

Students may challenge a course by 鈥減assing鈥� a course via examination, oral or written. A student who successfully challenges a class receives a transcript notation indicating the units and a grade for the challenged class. Challenged courses fulfill the BBS content and unit requirements; however, they do not satisfy degree unit requirements. Those who challenge a class in the 90-unit masters program must complete 90 units in addition to whatever course(s) is challenged. Classes that include a high experiential component are usually unavailable for the challenge. The singular advantage of challenging a course is that it allows a student to substitute an elective for an otherwise required course. Students are not eligible to challenge more than three courses in total.

Courses that may be challenged in the 91影视 MFT program include:

Courses that may not be challenged in the 91影视 MFT program include the following:

To challenge a course, a student must:

1. Have completed at least 15 units at 91影视 (unless an exception is granted by the Department Chair)
2. Have a cumulative GPA of 3.2
3. Obtain the appropriate form from the Office of Student Services; and,

Have permission from the instructor, Department Chair, and Dean to proceed with the challenge. The instructor must complete a written description of the proposed challenge process to be approved by the Department Chair. Challenge examinations may be either oral or written as determined by the instructor. Grades for a challenging course may not be taken on a pass/no pass basis. A $100 fee is assessed for challenging a course.

Counseling Psychology: Waiving听a Course

Such waivers are rare and may be granted only in cases where a student has had recent and parallel graduate coursework or experience. The content of the substituted course must be consistent with the academic goals and objectives of the respective program.

The only course that can be waived in the 91影视 MFT program is CPSY 220. This course may not be waived听for LPCC students.

Application Requirements

Students wishing to waive a course must submit an Request听for Waiver Credit听to the Office of Student Services, accompanied by the following documentation:

• Official transcript(s) from the accredited institution(s) showing a minimum grade of B听in the equivalent course.
• The official course description.
• A comprehensive course syllabus detailing the coursework completed.
• Recency: Courses must have been completed within five years听of the student's initial enrollment date at 91影视.

Review Process and Transcript Notation

The instructor of the equivalent 91影视 course and the Department Chair will review the waiver credit application. Approved recommendations are then submitted to the Office of Student Services.

• Transcript & File Records:听Students who receive formal approval to waive a course will receive no indication on their official transcript听that the class has been waived. Instead, official documentation noting that specific course requirements have been met and waived will be recorded privately in the 蝉迟耻诲别苍迟鈥檚 file.
• Course Substitution:听Another course must be taken in lieu of the waived class to satisfy unit requirements.
• Licensing Warning:听Students should be aware that licensing or credentialing boards generally do not accept waived courses for meeting professional competency requirements.

Academic Integrity and Confidentiality

Academic Integrity

The university is committed to academic excellence and integrity. Students are expected to do their own work and to cite any sources they use. A student who is guilty of a dishonest act in an examination, paper, or other work required for a course, or who assists others in such an act, may, at the discretion of the instructor, receive a grade of 鈥淔鈥� for the course. In addition, a student found guilty of a dishonest act may be subject to sanctions, up to and including dismissal from the University, as a result of the student judicial process as described in the Student Handbook. A student who violates copyright laws, including those covering the copying of software programs, or who knowingly alters official academic records from this or any other institution is subject to similar disciplinary action.

Confidentiality

Students have the right to expect confidentiality when sharing private content. State law and professional ethics codify exceptions to confidentiality. Students to whom personal disclosure is made in courses, practicum, counseling sessions, and other training activities also have an obligation of confidentiality.

Any student suspected of violating the confidentiality of others will be subject to the Periodic Professional Review process articulated below.