Policy Information 86|Page www.kutztown.edu/thekey C. All course prerequisites must be fulfilled. D. Clearance for graduation must be approved by both departments or areas. E. A quality point average of at least 2.0 is required in each major. F. A student must successfully complete a comprehensive examination in each major. Major-Minor Based on the Following Criteria (ACA-021): • The minor area requires between 18-20 semester hours. • Each department indicates the specific sequence(s) of study which constitutes the minor(s). • At least three (3) courses of study in the minor must be in upper division. • A quality point average of at least 2.0 is required in the minor. CLEP (College Level Examination Program) (ACA-035): CLEP enables students to earn college credit by examination. Credits are awarded for each CLEP examination when students earn an acceptable score as recognized by the University. Students may earn up to 21 credits from the battery of CLEP General Examinations. Please see the online Undergraduate catalog for more information. Credits by Examination Students who by experience or training acquired academic background or comprehension comparable to that required of students who complete a given course can, with the written approval of the department chairperson and professor concerned, submit a request for the privilege of taking an examination in the course for the purpose of establishing credit for it. Forms for both CLEP and Credit by Examination can be obtained in the Academic Services Office. 400 LEVEL COURSES (ACA-017) The enrollment of an undergraduate student to a 400-level course requires the attainment of Junior-Senior class standing and either a 2.90 grade point average or permission of the instructor. FINAL EXAMINATIONS (ACA-025) Final examinations can constitute no more than 1/3 of the final grade. Extended Leave of Absences Guidelines What to do when you need to miss school, or leave the University According to Policy ACA-016 Class Attendance, regular attendance in class is expected of all students at Kutztown University. Legitimate reasons for absence include, but are not limited to, death in the immediate family, documented illnesses, childbirth, and pregnancy (for as long as medically necessary); religious observance; academic field trips; participation in an approved performance or athletic event; military duties; direct participation in University disciplinary hearing; or jury duty.
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