Course Catalogue 2012-2013 - University of Maine at Presque Isle

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a c a d e m i c i n f o r m a t i o nRegistrationcontinuedThe pass/fail option must be requestedduring the first two weeks of the semester.At the end of the semester, students whosework in the course represents a C– or abovewill have an entry of P with the number ofcredit hours made on their official record.For work below a C–, an F entry will bemade. Credit hours earned with a P gradewill be counted toward degree credit.Courses taken under pass/fail option willnot be used in computing the GPA.Directed StudyA Directed Study is the offering of a cataloguecourse on an individual basis by anappropriate faculty member to a qualifyingstudent. Directed Studies are availableonly on a limited basis, due to the burdenthey place upon the instructional staff.A student may apply for a DirectedStudy when the following conditions aremet: the student is a degree candidate atUMPI; the course is required for the studentto complete degree requirements; thecourse will not be offered as a part of theregular curriculum in time to prevent apostponement of completion of degree requirementsor there is a time conflict betweentwo courses specifically required forthe degree, neither of which may be postponedwithout a resultant delay in thecompletion of degree requirements; or, thestudent is a practicing teacher or careerchanger seeking a required course for certificationpurposes.Courses at the 100 and 200 levels thatsatisfy core requirements and requirementsin the major are not appropriate for DirectedStudy, since it is expected that studentswill complete them as freshmen orsophomores.A Directed Study will also be consideredon a case-by-case basis when the applicantis a practicing teacher or a graduate pursuingan alternative route to teacher certificationwho is in need of a required course.Career changers seeking initial teacher certification,practicing teachers who cannotfind a required course offered after regularschool hours, or teachers attempting tocomplete requirements for an additionalendorsement may be eligible to apply.Independent StudyStudents at junior and senior level witha cumulative grade point average of 2.50or more may be eligible to earn a maximumof 9 credits in approved IndependentStudy (generally, no more than 3credits per semester).The student must consult with his/herfaculty advisor, the instructor involved,and the Chair of the College. Followingsuch consultation, the student submits adetailed proposal for a course of study; thisproposal must be approved by the facultyadvisor, instructor, the Chair of the student,and the Chair of the course. Creditsearned through meaningful independentstudy will count toward graduation butshould not duplicate a regular course offeringor course(s) previously taken by thatstudent. An Independent Study carriescourse number 397 or 497, depending onthe level of the course.An Independent Study will also be consideredon a case-by-case basis when theapplicant is a practicing teacher or a graduatepursuing an alternative route toteacher certification who is in need of a requiredcourse. Career changers seeking initialteacher certification, practicingteachers who cannot find a require courseoffered after regular school hours, or teachersattempting to complete requirementsfor an additional endorsement may be eligibleto apply.The complete proposal must be submittedno later than six weeks before the termin which the independent study is to bedone. The student will be informed of itsapproval or disapproval within 30 days ofits submission.Special Topics CoursesSpecial Topics Courses are not includedamong regular academic courses. The topicswill be determined by the special needsand interests of the students within thecontext of the qualifications and availabilityof faculty resources.Student Class LevelClass level is determined by the numberof credits completed at the University, includingthose accepted in transfer fromother institutions.Freshman: 0-23 earned creditsSophmore: 24-53 earned creditsJunior: 54-83 earned creditsSenior: 84 + earned creditsThe Grading SystemThe letter grades used by UMPI to evaluatescholastic achievement are interpretedas follows:A High Honors L Stopped attending,B Honors computed as an FC Average P Passed, (grades A –C – )D Below Average W WithdrawalF Failure MG Missing GradeI Incomplete AU AuditIncomplete GradeWhen a student is unable to complete acourse because of illness or other extenuatingcircumstances, the instructor maygive an I (incomplete) as a temporarygrade. An I is not to be given to a studentalready doing failing work. The studentwho receives an I grade must complete thework no later than the beginning of finalexaminations of the following semester,earlier if possible. The instructor may requesta one-semester extension in unusualcircumstances. If the previous conditionsare not met, an F grade is automaticallyassigned.Grade ChangesStudents with questions regarding theaccuracy of a grade should contact the appropriateinstructor for resolution. If achange of grade is justified, the instructorwill forward a Change of Grade form tothe Office of Student Records. Gradechanges will not be processed for studentswho are two semesters beyond separationfrom the course in which the grade was assignedor from the University, or for a studentwhose degree has been awarded.24 university of maine at presque isle ✩ catalogue 2012-2013 ✩ Nor th of Ordinar y
Grade Warning SystemsThe University has devised two gradewarningsystems to help contribute to asuccessful educational experience for students,particularly those who are havinginitial difficulties adjusting to the demandsof their university experience.The early warning system is under-takenduring the fourth week of class for all 100-level and 200-level courses. This systemcomplements the mid-term warning systemwhich is undertaken during the eighthweek for all courses.Through these systems, students arealerted in a timely fashion so as to makeadjustments before their academic re-cordsare affected.Grade Point AverageLetter grades are assigned the followingnumerical values:A = 4.00 C = 2.00A- = 3.67 C- = 1.67B+ = 3.33 D+ = 1.33B = 3.00 D = 1.00B- = 2.67 D- = 0.67C+ = 2.33 F = 0.00a c a d e m i c i n f o r m a t i o nRegistrationcontinuedTo find the quality points earned in acourse, multiply the numerical value of thecourse grade by the number of credithours earned in each course. That is, agrade of B in a 3-semester hour coursewould be worth 3 x 3 or 9 quality points.To find the quality point average, total allthe quality points earned and divide thesum by the total number of graded credithours. Grades received for transfer creditsdo not earn quality points. Incompletesare not calculated in the GPA until a gradeis assigned for the course.Grade ReportsA student’s academic performance isconfidential information and written permissionfrom the student is required to releaseinformation to individuals outsidethe administrative or academic communityof UMPI.Considerable care is taken to ensure thatall course registration and grade informationentered on a student’s permanentrecord is accurate. Records are assumed tobe correct if a student does not report errorsto the Office of Student Records priorto the beginning of final examinations ofthe following semester, earlier if possible.TranscriptsThe valid documentation of academicwork and student status is an official transcriptof the academic record, stampedwith the signature of the Director of StudentRecords and embossed with the sealof the University. A signed transcript requestis required before a transcript is releasedto the student or a designee, andthere can be no outstanding obligationsagainst the student’s account with theUniversity. Such obligations may includeunreturned books or fines due in the Library,overdue tuition or fees, unpaid parkingfines, and delinquency in repaymentof a National Direct Student Loan. UMPIno longer charges a transcript fee. No partialtranscripts are issued.Transcripts from other institutions,when presented for admission or evaluation,become a part of the student’s permanentacademic file and are not returnedor copied for distribution. Students desiringtranscripts reflecting work attemptedelsewhere should request them from theappropriate institution. ★Residency RequirementsAll four-year degree candidates must complete at least 30 credithours of study through UMPI in order to receive a baccalaureatedegree. At least 12 of these credits must be in the major and atleast 9 of these 12 must be at the upper level (300-level or above).All two-year degree programs require 15 credits completed atUMPI.Dual DegreeA student may earn multiple degrees provided they are different.In order to receive additional degrees, the following conditionsmust be met: (1) The first degree must have been awarded;(2) The student must apply through Admissions for subsequentdegrees; (3) A minimum number of credits must be earned beyondthe total hours earned for the previous degree: 15 for eachadditional Associate, 30 for each additional Baccalaureate.Post-Baccalaureate Study for Second DegreeStudents who have already earned a baccalaureate degree from aregionally accredited institution, other than UMPI, will receive aAcademic Policieswaiver of UMPI’S General Education Curriculum requirements.This waiver will be noted on the student’s academic record duringthe transfer credit evaluation process.Repeating a CourseNo student will be allowed to repeat a course for the purposeof replacing a grade in which the student has received a C gradeor higher. A student may repeat a course for the purpose of replacinga grade only once. A student may appeal further repetitionsthrough the regular academic appeals process. If a course isrepeated, the second grade stands and is calculated in the gradepoint average. Failure in a required course necessitates repeatingthe course at the campus where it was taken in order to replacethe failure with a letter grade. The grades for all attempts of acourse taken for credit appear on the student’s transcript. Exceptionto this policy is made for topics courses and similarcourses where the subject material of the course changes from offeringto offering.Nor th of Ordinar y ✩ catalogue 2012-2013 ✩ university of maine at presque isle25
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