1975-1976 Academic Catalog

Academic Information 35 or test records. The student enrolled in the EDP is given an opportunity to overcome deficiencies in his preparation. This non-credit program provides in– struction in reading and study skill development along with counseling and special help in written English. The EDP is the equivalent of a four credit hour course when evaluated on the basis of time, and work required. In addition to the specialized instruction, designed to greatly improve the student's academic performance, he is also expected to register for regular course work which, when combined with the EDP assignments, is equivalent to a normal class schedule. Upon completion of the EDP, the student's performance and scholastic record is reviewed by the Admissions Committee to determine his readiness to follow a regular program normally scheduled by a full-time student. Credit or No Credit Program Credit-No Credit/Fail may be assigned by faculty members in such courses as student teaching, laboratories and independent studies. The opportunity to take elective courses on a "Credit or No Credit" (CR or NC) basis offers students the occasion to develop background in new areas of study without threatening cumulative grade point averages. The following rules govern the program: 1. Juniors and seniors shall be allowed to take elective courses on a credit or no credit basis. No more than one course may be taken in any one term. 2. Electives shall be those courses which will not count toward either general education, major, minors, or cognates. 3. In order to receive credit the student must maintain at least a "C" average in the course. 4. The maximum number of courses allowed per student shall be in relation to his grade point average, as follows: 2.0 - 2.49 - one course 3.0 - 3.49 - four courses 2.5 - 2.99 - two courses 3.5 and above - six courses 5. Following the end of the fourth week of the quarter, the student may not change a course from the credit or no credit system to the regular pro– gram. 6. The student may not change a regularly scheduled class to credit or no credit after the first full calendar week of the quarter. Independent Study As a result of the need for college students to develop a high degree of independence in their ability to choose and investigate problems, a special program in independent study has been organized. The objectives of the pro– gram include the provision for students to explore areas not covered in normal course structure, the provision of opportunities for self-motivation, and provi– sion of opportunities for faculty and students to work closely on specialized projects. It is a college objective to encourage student travel to foreign countries. Credit may be earned for such experience under the Independent Study Program. Although the individual students and faculty members are to work together on the development of criteria for successful completion of an independent study project, the following rules serve as guiding principles in the operation of the program: