Master's to DNAP Academic Policies

Transfer Credit, Course Substitutions and Waivers

Up to 6 semester credit hours of course work may be transferred into the DNAP program. When a student seeks approval for a change in the degree plan from the requirements stated in the catalog, a substitution or waiver form must be completed. The student, GPNA Program Director, and the Dean must sign this form before it is forwarded to the Office of Student Records to be included in the student’s permanent file. A course substitution form is required for all transfer credit. 

In the event that a required course is no longer offered, a substitute course of similar content must be taken in its place. Approval to take a substitute course must be obtained from the Dean or GPNA Program Director. 

Grading 

Grading policies for each course will be identified in each course syllabus. Grades will be posted on the University’s Ramlink page in accordance with University policy. Graduate credit is allowed only for courses completed with grades “A” and “B”, although grades “C”, “D” and “F” are used in computing grade point averages.  

No final grade assigned for a graduate-level course may be raised unless an error has been made. The substitution of another course for one completed with a lower grade is not permitted.

A student wishing to raise a grade in a completed course must retake the completed course and pay full tuition for that course. The student must first gain approval from the course instructor and then petition the DNAP Advisory Committee through the GPNA Program Director. The decision of the committee is final.