Victory University 2012-2013 Academic Catalog

emains incomplete, the “I” grade will not automatically convert to an F. but will remain
on the student’s transcript “I” grades are not used in calculating GPA.
Grade Point Average (GPA)
A graduate student's GPA is calculated on the student's total graduate record at Victory
University.
Assignment to Academic Advisor
Graduate students pursuing the Master of Science in Professional Counseling degree are
assigned to a faculty advisor who, in addition to being a graduate studies professor, is an
experienced mental health professional (e.g. Psychologist, Senior Psychological Examiner,
Licensed Professional Counselor with MHSP designation, etc.). Advisors act as mentors who
help students with their professional development. During the first 12 months of graduate
study, a faculty advisor works with a student to develop a planned program of study which
includes selection of courses, general academic guidance, preparation for the student’s annual
assessment, and guidance toward development as a licensed counseling professional. Students
in the program are free to consult with and receive guidance from professionals other than
program faculty.
It is the student’s responsibility to meet with the advisor each semester to keep current on
degree program information, class scheduling, and professional development. If the advisor is
unavailable during a given period of time, the Graduate Program Coordinator can refer a
student to a temporary advisor.
Competency Assessment
Competency Grading
Throughout the program students are evaluated on the attainment of expected competencies.
Progress in meeting formative competency expectations is evaluated using questions in course
examinations or in student class projects.
Annual Competency Assessment
In addition to ratings obtained from classroom evaluations, graduate students are reviewed and
assessed annually by graduate faculty. Specific information about the annual review process is
provided to graduate students through printed materials and information sessions. The annual
review and assessment of competencies are done by a student’s advisor and/or a committee
composed of graduate faculty members. The graduate faculty is strongly committed to a
student’s success as a counseling professional. Students who pass the annual competency
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