2003-2005 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello

As many as 9 credits, not to include specifically required courses in areas ofspecification, may be accepted from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.Acceptance of transfer credit toward the student’s degree plan must be approved bythe degree program committee and/or advisor, and the dean of the school.Course Loads and Course WorkNormally, the maximum course load must not exceed 12 graduate hours during thespring or fall semesters and six hours for each summer term. Students who hold agraduate assistantship must enroll for a minimum of six hours during the fall and springsemesters. To be considered full-time status, during the academic year, graduate studentsmust enroll in six hours during the fall and spring semester. Students, especially graduateassistants, should refer to their specific degree programs for additional enrollmentrequirements.Normally, courses older than six years will not apply to a graduate program of study.Courses older than six years must be appealed to the Graduate Council.Independent StudyA graduate student’s intellectual growth can be enriched when he/she is engaged inindependent study.Independent study courses may require extensive independent study, research, formalwritten reports, and regular conferences with the instructor. A detailed description of theindependent study and its requirements must be submitted for approval to the instructor,dean/chair, and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs/Graduate Dean. Students maycomplete only one independent study course each semester. Independent study should notduplicate existing courses in the academic catalog.Only students who have been admitted to a degree program will be eligible forindependent study. Normally, a maximum of nine hours of independent study may applyto a degree program.Professional Development CoursesCourses offered specifically for the purpose of professional development are designatedwith a PD course prefix. These courses focus on the exact skill development neededby the professional that is relevant for a specific need and purpose. PD courses are nottransferable into a master’s degree graduate program of study at the University ofArkansas-Monticello.Grades and Academic StatusGraduate students may earn grades of A, B, C, D, or F. These grades indicate thefollowing:A Excellent graduate workB Good graduate workC Marginal graduate workD Poor graduate workF Failing graduate workA student whose grade record includes three graduate courses with grades of “C” orlower may not maintain graduate status unless the Graduate Council, upon petition from agraduate faculty member, has authorized a plan of study for the student. Normally,courses in which “D” or “F” grades are earned must be repeated.Undergraduate Students Enrolling in Graduate CoursesQualified undergraduate students may be permitted to enroll in graduate courses foreither undergraduate or graduate credit within the following guidelines. Only undergraduatestudents within 30 hours of graduation may petition to enroll in graduate coursesby contacting the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs/Graduate Dean. A minimum220Graduate Programs