The Fresno Pacific School of Professional Studies offers independent study courses through its Center for Professional Development that are primarily designed for students who have baccalaureate degrees and appropriate teaching credentials. These courses are graduate level, professional development units that are not part of a degree program but instead are primarily used for professional advancement. Students should seek approval of appropriate district or college officials before enrolling in these courses to satisfy any degree, state credential, or local school district requirements. Credit for Course Work Students receive credit for courses in the semester that assignments are satisfactorily completed and returned to the instructor. Credit is not issued by date of enrollment in a course.
Credit is equivalent to a letter grade of B .
Grade disputes must be made within one year of date grade report is issued. Requesting Transcripts Students should allow at least two weeks following completion of their course work to receive their official grade report. An additional two to three weeks should be allowed from the date a transcript is requested until it is received. A transcript should not be requested until an official computerized grade report has been received from the SPS Center for Professional Development Office. If a transcript is ordered before the grade report is received, the course credit may not appear on that transcript.