1977-1978 - Cochise College

units will be computed into the regular course load withcorresponding fee and unit-load limitations. The studentshould obtain the application for credit by examinationfrom the Division of Student Affairs. then secure permissionfrom department involved. A student may not petition tochallenge a course a second time. Some departments mayhave additional qualifications which must be met before acourse may be r.hallenged. Challengers in the NursingDepartment will be required to pass a practicalexamination.College Level Examination Program (CLEP)Credit may be granted to students who have taken one ormore tests of the College Level Examination Programdeveloped by the College Entrance Examination Board. Toreceive credit on the General Examinations. a student musthave a standard score of 500 or above. On the SubjectExaminations. the student must have a standard score of50 or better.Students may earn up to 30 units of college credit bytaking the CLEP. Any interested person may contact theDivision of Student Affairs.U.S.A.F.1. and Other Military Service School.Cochise College follows the credit recommendation of theAmerican Council on Educatior; for U.S.A.F.!. and MilitaryService Schools. Credit for U.S.A.F.!. courses will begranted if the student received a satisfactory or above. or ifthe score is in the 41st percentile or above.Colleges differ on their policies related to credit allowed forcredit by examination. CLEP. U.S.A.F.!. and MilitaryService Schools. Credit granted by Cochise College doesnot obligate any other college or university nor guaranteeits acceptance at another educational institution.Students must be enrolled in at least one Cochise Collegecourse before credit will be granted for CLEP. U.S.A.F.!. orMilitary Service Courses. Credit allowed on any of thesewill not count toward the 15 resident hours required for anAA. AS. or AAS degree from Cochise College.individual StudiesCourses titled "IndiVidual Studies" may be found for mostsubject areas in the secticn titled "Courses." ThiS course.numbered 199-299. in aH cases. IS designated toaccommodate particular needs of students capable ofindependent study. The number of units granted dependson the nature of the work undertaken. The transfer valuedepends also on the nature of the work and itsacceptability by the institution to which the studenttransfers.Grade ReportEach student receives a grade report at completion of thesemester. Final semester grades are recorded on thestudent's permanent record.Grade reports of unmarried students under 18 years of ageare mailed to the parents or guardian. Grade reports ofother students are mailed to their home address.On the fifth week of each semester. students who arecurrently making a D or an F in any course will receive adeficiency nctice from the Registrar's Office.In.titutional Non-Degr .. CreditInstitutional Non-degree Credit is credit granted by CochiseCollege in a number of specialized courses. Non-degreeCredit is applicable toward a certificate. but not applicabletoward a Cochise College degree.Final Examination.Final examinations are given in most courses and studentsare personally responsible for taking all assigned finalexaminations as they are listed in the examinationschedule. Final examinations normally will not be given inadvance of the scheduled time.Chenge of GradeA grade reported to the Division of Student Affairs may bechanged only upon authorization of the faculty memberissuing the grade.Repeating Cour.e.If a student earns a grade of 0 or F. he may repeat thecourse and receive a new grade; however. the listing of theoriginal grade remains as part of the permanent record.The units of the original course are not counted forgraduation or in computing the cumulative point average.A student need not repeat a course which he has failedunless it is a prerequisite for another course or is a courserequired for graduation or transfer.