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Academic Promotion and Graduation

Final grades for academic courses and modules taught by the respiratory therapy faculty are given on an A, B, C, or F scale. The grade of D is not acceptable in any course taught by MCG faculty.

Students must meet the minimum level of proficiency established for each course or module. Minimal level of proficiency is set at 75 percent level of correct responses in written, oral and/or practical examination plus satisfactory completion of other course requirements. This applies to courses taught by the respiratory therapy faculty.

Satisfactory progress through the curriculum depends on satisfactory completion of each course/module at the time the course/module is offered.

Incomplete (I) may be given in any course or module under extenuating circumstances at the discretion of the instructor(s). These must be made up in accordance with MCG policy.

A students who earns a grade of F in any course or module is subject to dismissal from the program.

Academic Standards
The Department of Respiratory Therapy reserves the right to place a student on departmental probation and to deny permission to continue enrollment in the Department of Respiratory Therapy if, in the opinion of the faculty, the student's knowledge, clinical performance, character or mental or physical fitness cast grave doubts upon his potential capacities as a respiratory therapist.

Graduation Requirements
The faculty of the Department of Respiratory Therapy make recommendations for graduation based on a student's ability to develop qualities considered essential for the profession. In addition, the student must pass comprehensive written examinations.

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October 16, 2006