Academic Warning, Probation, and Dismissal
Each semester, the Graduate Director reviews the academic record of each student in the program and identifies students who are failing to maintain satisfactory scholastic standing. Students in the graduate program are expected to receive B's or A's in all coursework; two or more lower grades may result in dismissal from the program. The Graduate Director notifies students in writing of any deficiency in scholastic standing, and describes (a) the
nature of the problem (e.g., inadequate performance in graduate coursework) and (b) what specific remedies would address the problem and
avert a termination decision (e.g., a minimum grade-point average in
specified graduate courses to be completed within a specified period of
time).
Serious ethical violations--such as a violation of the school's
policy on academic integrity (see the section in this catalog on Academic Integrity) or the American Psychological Association's Code of Ethics (available at http://www.apa.org/ethics/code/index.aspx) are grounds for immediate dismissal.
Student Complaints about Grades
A student with a complaint about a grade must submit the complaint
in writing to the course instructor within one week of receiving the
grade. In the event of an unsatisfactory resolution of the problem, the
student may appeal to the Graduate Director whose decision is final.
Such an appeal must be made in writing no later than one week following
the date of unsatisfactory resolution.
Student Appeals
Student appeals of a Graduate Director's decision, or other student grievances related to academic matters, must be presented in writing to the chair of the department within one month of such decision(s). Acceptable grounds for appeal include (1) technical error and/or (2) new information and/or (3) extenuating circumstances. Students who meet with the Graduate Director or department chair are allowed to be represented by an adviser from within the university community. In consultation with the Graduate Director, the Psychology Department's Graduate Committee, and all parties to the dispute, the department chair may propose a resolution to the matter. Students may appeal to the Graduate School-Camden in cases where they are dissatisfied with the resolution.