Courses are identified by a department abbreviation followed by a three- or four-digit course number. The department abbreviations are as follows:
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
ART Fine Arts TESL TESOL
TUL Transformational Urban Leadership
School of Behavioral and Applied Sciences
CSA College Student Affairs GLDR Global Leadership HED Higher Education LDRS Leadership PPSY Clinical Psychology PT Physical Therapy SOCW Social Work
Center for Adult and Professional Studies
MLOS Leadership and Organizational Studies
School of Business and Management
BUSI Business Administration HROD Human Resources and
Organizational Development MGMT Management
School of Education
ECE Early Child Education EDCO Educational Counseling EDL Educational Leadership EDPY Educational Psychology EDTC Educational Technology – Online EDUC Education
LIB Teacher Librarian Services PE Physical Education SPED Special Education
TEG Gifted and Talented Education TEP Teacher Education
School of Music
GMUS Music
School of Nursing
GNRS Nursing
C.P. Haggard Graduate School of Theology
GBBL Biblical Studies GMIN Ministry GPHL Philosophy GTHE Theology GDMN Doctoral Ministry
Office of the Provost
GRAD Faculty Development
The following guide may be used when reference is made to any given course: 500–699, graduate credit (may also grant doctoral credit); 700–799, doctoral; 800–899, graduate non-credit; 900–999, continuing education courses. See Undergraduate Catalog for department abbreviations of courses numbered 000–499.
Enrollment
Students will receive academic credit only for courses in which they are officially enrolled. Enrollment is mandatory. Enrollment deadlines are published in the Graduate Academic Calendar. Students are expected to enroll online or submit a Graduate Registration Form by the Returning Students’ Registration due date.
Late Enrollment
Students who are unable to enroll before Returning Students’ Registration due date may enroll late up until the Last Day to Enroll, as published in the Graduate Academic Calendar. A $125 nonrefundable late enrollment fee and the current tuition and/or fees will be charged. The late fee may be waived for first-time students. Professor, dean, and registrar approval for enrollment after the deadline may be granted only in extreme cases where extenuating circumstances are evident and can be substantiated. An Academic General Petition is required.
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Adding and Dropping Classes
Students may add and drop classes without financial penalty until the Last Day to Add or Drop Classes or Independent Studies by submitting an Add/Drop form. Such changes may be made only during the dates listed in the Academic Calendar. International students must obtain approval from the International Center to add or drop a class.
Independent Study
Independent studies enable students to enrich their university experience by pursuing learning in a closely supervised program and providing opportunity for individual investigation of subject areas not covered in the regular course offerings. Graduate students may receive credit for a maximum of six units of independent study to be applied to their degree program. No more than four units may be applied toward one project. A maximum of four units may be taken during one academic term. The independent study is recorded as XXX599 or XXX799 on the student’s permanent academic record. An Independent Study/Course Tutorial Application form and Proposal must be submitted to the Office of the Graduate Registrar in the Graduate Center by the Last Day to Add or Drop Classes or last day to submit independent study proposals. An independent study fee of $125 per unit will be assessed in addition to the regular tuition charge.
Course Tutorial
Course tutorial study deals with the replacement of a catalog course in terms of units, content, syllabus, outline, and testing.
In general, the course tutorial cannot substitute for a course that is offered on a regular basis. However, there may be occasions in which it may be utilized to fulfill a course requirement when a class is cancelled because of low enrollment. The actual course number, instead of an independent study number, is recorded on the student’s permanent academic record.
Course tutorial units do not count toward the maximum six independent study units allowed in a degree program.
An Independent Study/Course Tutorial Application form and Proposal must be submitted to the Office of the Graduate Registrar in the Graduate Center by the last day to add or drop classes or last day to submit independent study proposals. An independent study fee of $125 per unit will be assessed in addition to the regular tuition charge.
Repeated Courses
Students may repeat courses at Azusa Pacific University. Both grades remain on record, but only the new grade is calculated into the student’s grade-point average. The units are counted only once. It is the responsibility of the student to notify the Office of the Graduate Registrar in the Graduate Center at the time of enrollment when repeating a course. Current tuition is charged.
Auditing
A qualified student may apply for permission to audit a class. The student must meet the regular university entrance requirements and pay the audit tuition per unit. Students may not change their audit classification to obtain credit after the last date to add/drop, or change from credit to audit after the last day to withdraw from classes.
Withdrawal
Withdrawal from Courses
Graduate students may withdraw from a class without grade penalty at any time during the first 10 weeks of the 15-week term and during the first 6 weeks of the 9-week term, starting the first day of classes*. The last day to withdraw for every term is indicated in the Academic Calendar. The student must secure the appropriate form from the Office of the Graduate Registrar in the Graduate Center and obtain an approval signature from the professor. The student will receive a W (withdrawal) grade in the course from which he or she withdraws. A student who never attends or stops attending a course for which he or she is officially enrolled will receive an F in that course if accepted procedures for withdrawal are not followed. If the student wishes to initiate a withdrawal after the deadline, he or she may do so by filing an Academic General Petition form available in the Office of the Graduate Registrar in the Graduate Center. Professor approval for withdrawal after the deadline should be granted only in extreme cases where extenuating circumstances are evident and can be substantiated. Petitions must be signed by the professor of the course in question and the department chair prior to submission to the registrar for approval. No financial adjustments will be made. (See “Refund Policy” under “Financial Information.”)
*International students must obtain approval from the International Center to withdraw from courses.
Withdrawal from the University
A student who, for any reason, finds it necessary to withdraw from the university during the course of the semester must do so through the Office of the Graduate Registrar in the Graduate Center. International students must obtain approval from the International Center to withdraw from the univer- sity. The student must complete the Class Withdrawal form. Failure to comply will mean that failing grades will be entered on the student’s record. A letter indicating the student’s intention of leaving the university must be submitted as well. If the student intends to return after some time, a Leave of Absence form should be submitted to extend the time limit for completing the degree. (See “Leaves of Absence” below and “Refund Policy” under “Financial Information.”)
Leaves of Absence
Enrolled graduate students may apply for university approval for a one-time leave of absence from their graduate program for a minimum of two consecutive semesters and a maximum of two years.
Forms are available in the Office of the Graduate Registrar in the Graduate Center and must be submitted prior to the student’s absence from the university. Failure to complete the required form will result in the student having to comply with updated requirements or changes if applicable. Expired leaves of absences are not renewable.
Honorable Dismissal
To qualify for an honorable dismissal, the student must be free from university financial obligations and disciplinary action. Academic dismissal does not constitute dishonorable dismissal.