Academic Process

Faculty
Faculty members are selected on the basis of experience in their profession, expertise in teaching theoretical and applied subjects, research and thesis and dissertation supervision capabilities, scholarly publications in her or his respected academic discipline, involvement in community and professional affairs, as well as leadership and role model capabilities essential to student advisement and professional growth.



Grading System

All students of the Institute will have course work evaluated and reported by the faculty using letter grades or administrative symbols. Grades and symbols are listed below together with grade point values.

Grades and Symbols:   

Grade-Point
   A
- Outstanding performance                         4
   B
- Above average performance                      3
   C
- Average performance                               2
   D
- Below average performance                      1
   NC - Student did not meet course requirement to receive a passing
grade.     0

   P - Pass (does not enter into GPA calculations)
Administrative Symbols:
  
AU - Audit/No Credit 
   I - Incomplete. A student whishing an “I” grade is required to advise the instructor in writing        for approval. If the remaining course requirements are not completed by the end of the        subsequent academic quarter, the “I” is changed to an  “NC”. 
   W - Official withdrawal from course.



General Course Numbering Code
100-499       Undergraduate courses
 500-699 Graduate courses organized primarily for graduate students at the master's level.
 700-900 Graduate courses organized primarily for graduate students at the doctorate level.


Enrollment

The Enrollment Agreement is processed on a quarterly basis. Enrollment always starts on the first day of scheduled classes. Enrollment begins only after the applicant has been formally accepted by the
Admissions Committee and has paid or made arrangements to pay the fees and tuition.




Advisement Process

The Program Director tracks each student's progress toward his/her degree on a quarterly basis. Advisement takes place on a continuous ad hoc basis and formally towards the end of each quarter when the Program Director reviews each student's progress and advises the student on course selection for the upcoming quarter.




Leave of Absence
A student may petition for a leave of absence. Circumstances requiring a leave of absence are documented by the student in writing, and then submitted to and evaluated by the student's Program Director. A leave of absence may be granted for a maximum of one year.



Administrative Withdrawal   Top

A student may be administratively withdrawn from the program or a course because of excessive class absence, disruptive behavior, inappropriate professional or ethical conduct, unfulfilled academic requirements, or unpaid tuition or fees. Refunds will be made in accordance with the Institute's policy. Students have the right to appeal certain disciplinary actions taken by appropriate Institute authorities. Regulations governing original hearings and appeal rights and procedures are provided to give maximum protection to both the individual charged and the Institute community.




Academic Progress, Probation & Disqualification   Top

For purposes of determining a student's ability to remain in the Institute, both quality of performance and progress towards the educational objective will be considered. A graduate student shall be subject to academic probation if he or she fails to maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0.




Right of Petition   Top

Students may petition for review of certain Institute academic regulations when unusual circumstances exist. Student Grievance Procedure Any student who cannot settle her or his differences with a faculty member may file a complaint in writing to the Dean of Administration. A committee shall be established to review the grievance and mediate the conflict. The committee shall include up to four (4) members; 1) the aggrieved student; 2) the target faculty; 3) a faculty member chosen by the student; and 4) a faculty member chosen by the Dean of Academic Affairs.





Probationary Status   Top

Probation indicates that a student has one term to complete the necessary requirements specified by her or his Program Director. If satisfactory progress is not achieved by the end of the probationary term, the student is subject to dismissal.




Provisional Status   Top

A student may enter the Institute as a provisional student and take up to 16 quarter units. Upon completion of the 16th unit, a student must have met all requirements for full admission before any credit may be applied toward the degree.





Evaluation of Faculty   Top

The student will be required to evaluate the quality of instruction provided by each faculty member with whom a class is taken. This evaluation is confidential, but will be made a part of the administrative record.




Dissertation and Thesis Guideline   Top
 

Dissertation Process

This begins with advancement to candidacy after the completion of the comprehensive examination  and is completed with the unanimous approval of by the committee of the dissertation after their oral presentation.

 

Advancement to Candidacy

Doctoral programs require the successful completion of a comprehensive written and in some instances oral examination prior to the student's advancement to candidacy and before undertaking any pre- dissertation or dissertation courses. This examination is usually undertaken upon completion of the required 68 units of course work before beginning the dissertation courses. In some instances it can be taken earlier, fir example doctoral students in the Clinical Psychology doctoral program who are required to advance to candidacy before they are permitted to register with the Psychology Board before commencing an internship are permitted to undertake the examination after completing 48 units of coursework which must include at least 36 units of clinical courses.

 

 

Comprehensive  Examination

The examination is intended to demonstrate the student’s integration of their coursework particularly in the area that will be the basis of their dissertation   The examination is arranged  with the academic dean and program diresctor.

 

 

Dissertation and Thesis Guidelines

An overview and guidelines for undertaking a dissertation or thesis is provided at the following link

Dissertation and Thesis Guidelines




Graduation Requirements   Top
Graduation requires that a student successfully completes the course of studyprescribed by the Institute, meets all financial obligations, and has been recommended for graduation.




Graduation Committee   Top
The Institute's Graduation Committee is comprised of faculty and academic administration, whose responsibilities are to: Review and evaluate the student's final research project; and Recommend to the Institute the acceptance of the final project and awarding of the degree.



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