Academic Policies and Progression
Academic Standards
It is the policy of the TTUHSC School of Health Professions Molecular Pathology Program to use the School of Health Professions grading criteria. Please refer to SHP grading criteria, SHP OP ST.08 https://hscweb.ttuhsc.edu/health-professions/policies.aspx.
Within the Molecular Pathology Program, it is each instructor’s responsibility and right to assign weight to assignments, exams, and laboratory exercises in the appropriate manner to determine the level of mastery of the subject. Students’ final grades will be calculated based on performance in lecture, laboratory (when appropriate), and other assignments. Students must pass each course with a 70.000% or higher to pass any core course. MP grading criteria will follow the SHP OP ST.08 Grading Criteria policy. Please refer to Attendance Policy regarding unexcused absences and tardiness.
Warning for Poor Academic Performance
A student who is failing in any didactic/clinical course will be notified in writing by the Program Director and/or advisor at the midterm of the academic period. A student who is failing any clinical experience will be notified in writing by the Clinical Education Coordinator and co-signed by the Program Director. Copies of all warning letters will be placed in the student’s file.
Grade Appeals
Students who wish to appeal a course grade must follow the SHP Grade Appeals process found in the Student Handbook, SHP OP ST.03. Grade appeals must go to the Professor of the course before going to the Program Director, Chair, or Dean.
Probation
Causes for academic probation are:
- Failure to maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.700 in the initial semester of the program.
- Failure to attain minimal skill levels in required clinical competencies as determined by the clinical instructor.
- A grade of “C” in one course in the curriculum.
Dismissal of Students
A student enrolled in the MP program is subject to dismissal for any of the following reasons:
- Complaint of misconduct as stated in the TTUHSC code of conduct https://www.ttuhsc.edu/student-affairs/handbook.aspx.
- The student does not meet the competencies in clinical practicum in the specified manner and time.
- The student in any clinical practicum acts in any manner detrimental to the safety or well-being of a client, patient, other students, or faculty.
- The student does not maintain minimum academic performance requirements of the program.
Dismissal procedures will occur in compliance with the dismissal policy established by the School of Health Professions. In addition, a student enrolled in the MP program is subject to dismissal for any of the following reasons:
1. Poor academic performance:
a. Failure to raise cumulative GPA to 2.700 upon completion of the semester of probation.
b. A grade of “C” in 2 or more courses in the curriculum.
c. A grade of “D” or “F” in any courses.
2. Violation of the academic and non-academic policies of the School of Health Professions.
3. Removal from a preceptorship (academic or non-academic reasons) may result in a dismissal. Dismissal from preceptorship will result in a grade assignment of “F” for the course.
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