Provisional Statu s A. Regular Status 1. One year of successful teaching experience. Minimum of 3.0 grade point average for the last two years of undergraduate work. Minimum of 3.0 grade point average for the last two years of undergraduate work. After completion of six hours and before completion of 12 hours the plan for completing the degree must be approved by the adviser and the dean of graduate studies.
Forms are available from the graduate office.
A statement of approximately 1,000 words regarding the candidate s personal and professional history, present position, academic needs, personal philosophy and vision for the future must be approved by the student s committee and filed with the graduate office. The recommendation for candidacy form must be completed by the committee and approved by the Graduate Council. Identical to regular status, except student lacks teaching or congregational experience or has grade point average for last two undergraduate years between 2.50-2.99. After completion of nine hours of graduate work with a 3.00 grade point average, students can petition for regular status by meeting requirements. Verification of successful experience must be presented prior to full admission.