CHCS Student Handbook 2019-2020

220 Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences—Department of Speech-Language Pathology 2019–2020 Grading plan for clinical courses beginning fall 2018 Alpha Grade A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- F Quality Points 4.00 3.75 3.50 3.00 2.75 2.50 2.00 1.75 0.00 Score on CALIPSO Performance Rating Scale 4.50–5.00 4.20–4.49 3.90–4.19 3.70–3.89 3.50–3.69 3.00–3.49 2.50–2.99 2.00–2.49 Below 2.00 A minimum grade of B- (80 percent or higher) must be earned in each course in the curriculum. If a student achieves a grade below a B- (80 percent or higher) in any course, the student must repeat the course during the next semester in which the course is offered. The course must be repeated through M.S.-SLP. Students must repay for the course. A course may be repeated only one time. When repeating a course, the student must earn a grade of B- (80 percent or higher) or better in the repeated course. Furthermore, students must successfully repeat the course before moving on to other courses that have the repeated course as a prerequisite. Where applicable, assignments, quizzes, and examinations are recorded to the first decimal point. Final course grades are calculated to two decimal points, but only the tenths position is considered. Grades are rounded up only if the final grade is X.50 or higher. A grade of X.49 does not round up to X.50. Withdrawal from an Academic Course A request for withdrawal from a course shall be made in writing to the program director or his or her designee. A student may request withdrawal only if he or she is in good academic/professional standing with the program. A withdrawal from a course requires approval from the program director or his or her designee. A grade or notation of W (withdrawal) will be recorded on the student’s transcript. The grade of W will be replaced by an earned grade only when the student retakes the course. Withdrawal from a Clinical Course/Placement Students in clinical courses are not permitted to withdraw from the placement nor the clinical course EXCEPT on rare occasions. Exceptions are made on a case-by-case basis and require a written request by the student with accompanying documentation as appropriate and the written approval of the clinical director and the program director or his or her designee and/or department chair. In making the request, the student understands that he or she may not be eligible to repeat the clinical course until a suitable placement has been secured.