Course and Grading Policies and Procedures Students are expected to earn a minimum of a “B” grade in all coursework. Students failing to maintain this academic standard could be dismissed from the program. A grade of “C” or lower will require the retaking of that course. Students are required to earn a ‘B’ or better in all coursework. A course in which a “C” is given can be repeated only once. Only two “C”-grade courses can be repeated. A third “C” results in automatic dismissal from the program. A grade of “D” or “F” may also result in dismissal from the program. A provisionally admitted student must maintain a minimum of a “B” grade in each of the first two courses. Failure to do so will result in dismissal from the program. Incomplete Grades Incomplete grades are given only with permission of the instructor. To receive an I grade, students must have: 1. made arrangements with the instructor in writing (prior to the last class); 2. completed 75% of course assignments;
Incomplete courses must be finished prior to the end of the following term (or in less than 90-days, whichever occurs last).
All students will need to adhere to the NLU’s In-Progress (Incomplete) Grades Policy as stated in the Student Guidebook. Course Assignments Each instructor individually determines the specific assignments and requirements that will facilitate learning the content. As the nature and content of courses will vary, the activities suggested below are at the discretion of the instructor. Each course may require some or all of the following, and is not limited to: 1. a midterm and/or final exam, either essay or objective form;
2. a major individual or group research paper or project; 3. weekly or biweekly reaction papers and/or quizzes; 4. student presentations; 5. simulation activities requiring individual participation; 6. student journal or other self-reflective writing or personal assessment 7. outside investigations in the field of interest.
The instructor will have high, yet reasonable, expectations regarding student productivity. If an instructor has concerns about a student, the instructor will first address his/her concerns with the student, then, with the student’s advisor, and may, finally, discuss the student with the entire counseling program faculty.
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