1. Students are expected to initiate a meeting with their advisors at least once
each semester.
2. Students are to be initiators
of and take responsibility for their learning experiences. Students are expected
to seek information from professors or other resources to find answers to
their questions. If learning needs are not being met, students are to first
discuss this directly with the faculty member concerned.
3. Students are expected to come
prepared (e.g., by reading, completing assignments) to actively participate
in classes.
4. Students are expected to pursue
learning beyond coursework by (a) directed readings, (b) participation in
program colloquia, activities, and meetings, and (c) professional association
meetings and conferences.
5. Students must maintain an overall
GPA of 3.0 and attain a grade of "B-" or better (CR for credit/noncredit)
in every course. If you are in danger of not meeting this requirement, see
your advisor IMMEDIATELY.
6. Students who earn a grade of
"B-" or lower (or NC in Credit/NonCredit courses) in three courses are subject
to dismissal from the Program.
7. Students are responsible for
all information included in the School Psychology On-Line Handbook and its revisions as they become
available.
8. Students are responsible for
the information contained in the annual Graduate Bulletin. University policies
and rules are subject to change. Failure to keep current with annual changes will not exempt students from whatever penalties they may incur. Students are also responsible to abide by all university policies (e.g., discipline, plagiarism) explained within the Graduate Bulletin.
9. Student Absence from Classes for Religious Observances
1.0 A student shall notify the faculty of affected courses of her or
his planned absence(s) for religious observance by the end of the
second week of classes and shall make arrangements at that time to
complete any missed assignments.
2.0 Students who have thus notified faculty and miss classes for
religious observance shall be allowed to complete missed
examinations or other assignments within a period approved by the
instructor.
10. Students are responsible for knowing and following the professional and ethical standards delineated by the National Association of School Psychologists.
11. Students are to conduct themselves as professionals throughout all aspects of the program, on campus and in the schools.
1. The SDSU School Psychology Program supports student representation and participation in governance. Students are represented in several governance committees, and may submit items for the agenda of the various governance bodies through their student representatives. All agenda items must be given to the Program Director at least one week prior to the meeting.
2. Student representatives are elected to serve on the School-Based Programs Committee which typically meets monthly to discuss issues which impact program development and modification.
3. Students have the right to review their department file with a 48-hour notice to the Program Director. Limitations may be placed on your file review (i.e., parts of your file such as letters of recommendation may be withheld or reviewed only in the presence of your advisor, the Program Director, or the Department Chair).
4. Students have the right and responsibility to evaluate faculty and courses. Students are encouraged to complete evaluations of each instructor, supervisor and course near the end of the semester.
5. Students have the right to be treated fairly by faculty, administration and staff. Students who believe they have a grievance should comply with professional ethics and University policies and should initiate the problem resolution process described in the Handbook section "How to Handle Concerns."
