Graduation and the awarding of a degree from the University are contingent upon the satisfactory completion of both academic and behavioral requirements. All students must demonstrate the emotional maturity, stability and professional attributes desirable for the practice of their profession, must be of good moral character, and must have demonstrated integrity and honesty in their personal behavior.
All required curricula, fieldwork placements, and a capstone project must be completed with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Under normal circumstances all didactic course/clinical and fieldwork placements are completed in no more than 23 months (not including approved leaves of absence) and students must present evidence of continuing to make satisfactory academic progress at all times. A student must complete the entire program within three years. Extensions will be reviewed by the dean of the College of Health Sciences, Education and Rehabilitation (CHER) on an individual basis and must be approved by the vice president of Academic Affairs.
STATE LICENSURE
Most states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. (Please note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT Certification Examination or attain state licensure).