MP Academic Policies and Progression
Academic Standards
It is the policy of the TTUHSC School of Health Professions Molecular Pathology Program to use the SHP grading criteria. Please refer to SHP grading criteria, SHP OP ST.08 https://hscweb.ttuhsc.edu/health-professions/policies.aspxWithin 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 indicates the specified number of percentage points out of 100. Your final grade will be calculated from your performance in lecture, laboratory (when appropriate), and other assignments. You must pass each component with a 70% or higher to pass any core course. *Any component having a grade of less than 70% will result in a grade assignment of “D” for the course. Any component having a grade of less than 60% will result in a grade assignment of “F” for the course. 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.Remediation
Options for remediation will be determined by the faculty, approved by the Program Director or designee, and includes, but are not limited to,:
- Individual tutoring with a program faculty member.
- Individual tutoring with a student who is performing well in the program.
- Repeating or extending clinical experiences.
- Participating in faculty-directed group study.
- Preparing a research paper or project.
- Completing assignments pertinent to areas needing remediation.
- Repeating examinations
All meetings with the student regarding remediation will be documented to reflect student’s understanding of, and willingness to, cooperate with the plan. Routine follow-up counseling with the student is scheduled to assess and document compliance, progress, and outcome of the remediation plan. Failure to successfully complete remediation as assigned will result in dismissal. Probation
Causes for academic probation are:
- Failure to maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.7 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-services/documents/HSC_Institutional_Student_Handbook.pdf
- 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: - Poor academic performance:
- Failure to raise cumulative GPA to 2.7 upon completion of the semester of probation,
- A grade of “C” in 2 or more courses in the curriculum
- A grade of “D” or “F” in any course
- Violation of the academic and non-academic policies of the School of Health Professions.
- Removal from a preceptorship (academic or non-academic reasons) may result in a dismissal.
Audit Policy
A student allowed to recycle is required to audit all core courses for which they have received prior credit in their specific program of study. A student auditing a class is required to adhere to the program attendance policy and participate in class assignments, integrative review exams, and comprehensive final examinations (determined by course director). If a student auditing a class does not pass the comprehensive final examination with a 70% or higher, that student will correct the examination by including a reference that corrects each incorrect question. Failure to comply with the terms of the revised curriculum plan, which includes auditing courses, may result in loss of preceptorship assignment until the terms of the plan are deemed complete.
