At the conclusion of each term,
a student’s performance will be evaluated by a grade, which is
determined by examination, term papers and class participation; or
by such methods as the instructor adopts.
| Grade |
% |
GPA |
Definition |
| A |
100-93 |
4.00 |
Signifies
an exceptional and sophisticated level of achievement with a
superb command of the course material that is creatively applied
to oral and written class assignments; given to students who
present insightful and novel views of subject matter whose arguments
are critical, well-written, inventive and fully supported. |
| A- |
92-90 |
3.67 |
| B+ |
89-87 |
3.33 |
Indicates
high achievement; given for work that examines issues thoroughly
and critically and that demonstrates a good grasp of the material
while creatively applying it at most levels; arguments are well-written,
well-supported and display some novel thinking; work includes
correct citation and an accurate bibliography. |
| B |
86-83 |
3.00 |
| B- |
82-80 |
2.67 |
| C+ |
79-77 |
2.33 |
Represents
an adequate level of achievement and only a narrow mastery of
the material; uncritical about tacit assumptions; arguments reflect
subject matter but evidence is sometimes insufficient, inadequate,
or poorly written. |
| C |
76-73 |
2.00 |
| C- |
72-70 |
1.67 |
Indicates
little understanding of the subject matter and lack of awareness
of critical and differing views; arguments are superficial and
merely descriptive. |
| D+ |
69-67 |
1.33 |
| D |
66-63 |
1.00 |
| D- |
62-60 |
0.67 |
| F |
59-0 |
0.00 |
Represents
no comprehension of the material and a lack of ability or willingness
to engage in the class. May also be given in cases of plagiarism. |
A
minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 is required for the
degree.
A student must make a grade of C or higher on required courses.
A grade of C- or below will require that the course be repeated. When a course is repeated, the original course and grade remain on the transcript. If the course (or its equivalent) is taken and the grade meets the criteria above (or the criteria for transfer of credit) only the grade on the new course will be factored into the student's GPA.
All
course grades turned into the Registrar are final and cannot be
changed unless a mathematical error can be shown in the computation
or the grade is changed following a formal academic grievance process.
