A “Waiver of a course” means that the faculty accepts prior work by the student was satisfactory to meet a program course requirement. The waiver excuses the student from taking the required course, but does not lessen the credits required for graduation. In effect, a course waiver creates additional elective time for the student because minimum degree credits still must be met.

A student may petition faculty at any time for a waiver of a course requirement (with the exception of the foundational courses). A form for this purpose is available in Appendix J. The student should state the action requested and the justification and attach supporting documentation (such as the course syllabus, the grade received, etc.). The form requires that the request be reviewed and approved by the instructor of the course for which a waiver is sought. 

 

Foundational course waivers (for Master’s students)
The faculty advisor may approve a foundation course waiver as long as the credit was earned at a CEPH accredited college/school/program and as long as the student earned a “B” grade or higher and the student earned graduate credit for the course(s). 

Divisions/Programs may establish specific criteria, such as waiver examinations, in addition to or instead of the review of other documentation. The ASGC chair will review the request for reasonableness and conformance with policy and may consult with other faculty in evaluating the petition. In general, courses will not be waived on any grounds other than equivalent prior or substitute coursework. If a course is waived, no credit is given for the course as part of the petition.