Program Policies & Procedures /
| 5.0 Program Polices & Procedures In addition to program policies and procedures, students in the Special Education are individually responsible for knowing and complying with University policies and procedures (e.g., academic requirements, grade appeal, plagiarism). 5.1 Enrollment Requirements Students who fail to enroll in credential coursework two consecutive semesters will be dropped from the program and must reapply for admission to the Special Education Credential Program. Requests for leaves must be made in writing to the Coordinator of the Special Education Program. 5.2 Grade and Performance Requirements For all courses in the credential program, students must earn a "B". If a grade of "C" or less is earned, the student must meet with program faculty to determine an appropriate course of action. Candidates are expected to follow the recommended course of action; failure to do so may result in dismissal from program. 5.3 Dismissal from Program A student will be dismissed from program if he or she earns: (1) two C's in the Special Education Credential Program; or (2) two no credit (NC) grades in student teaching or (3) one (NC) and one "C". Students who withdraw from special education classes in two semesters are subject to review and may be dismissed from program. 5.4 Petition or Challenge of Program Requirements Coursework prescribed in the Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Severe Disabilities Program may be petitioned. It is the student's responsibility to provide sufficient evidence that competencies were acquired. The appropriate Petition forms can be obtained from the Department of Advanced Studies in Education. Matriculated students may fulfill requirements through Challenge Examinations. Students may only challenge courses as determined and approved by the Program Coordinator. Challenge Examination credit will not be counted toward completion of the credential requirements except with the approval of the Special Education Program Coordinator. (See Course Challenge Examinations in California State University, Stanislaus catalog.) 5.5 Appeal Procedures A student may appeal a decision of the program regarding admission, termination of placement, or removal from the program, if he/she feels that: (1) the decision is either arbitrary or capricious, and/or (2) University Department policies were not followed. The appeal must be made within four weeks of the semester immediately following the decision. The appeals process involves the following steps: 1. In order to appeal a decision, a student must first meet with the coordinator regarding the reasons for the decision. If a student chooses to appeal the decision, he/she must submit a formal letter of appeal to the coordinator. The letter should detail and document his/her contention that: (1) the decision was arbitrary or capricious and/or (2) university or program policies were not followed. The remedy that the student seeks should be included in the letter of appeal. 2. The coordinator must appoint an appeals committee within ten (10) working days of the receipt of the student's formal letter of appeal. The appeals committee shall consist of a faculty member from the program, a member of the Special Education Advisory committee, and a faculty member selected by the Chair of the Department of Advanced Studies in Education, or in instances of conflict, the Dean of the School of Education. 3. The appeals committee will inform the student and the coordinator of its decision within ten (10) working days. The recommendations of the appeals committee are binding to both the student and the program. If procedural errors were found to occur, the coordinator will be directed to correct the errors. 5.6 Participation in the Exit Interview After all program requirements are completed, candidates must successfully pass an exit interview before they are recommended for a credential. The exit interview is conducted by Special Education faculty and members of the Advisory Committee. During this interview, candidates are asked to respond to a range of questions dealing with special education. Candidates are notified in writing as to whether or not they have successfully completed this program requirement. 5.7 Leave of Absence A Planned Student Leave is a voluntary interruption of enrollment at CSU Stanislaus. To request a Planned Student Leave, candidates in the Special Education Program must submit a statement that includes a stated intent to reenroll at CSU Stanislaus within a specified period. The request must be filed prior to the period of absence and is subject to approval of the Special Education Coordinator. |
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