5 - Program of Study Constraints
- Transfer Policy
Students may transfer a maximum of twelve (12) credit hours of graduate-level AuD coursework if the courses were completed at a CAA accredited AuD program and the student obtained a grade of B- or better in each course transferred. To be eligible for transfer of credits, the courses must have been taken at the graduate level, the Program Director and AuD faculty must approve the transfer, and the courses must NOT have been taken as part of another degree requirement.
The student should speak with their Academic Advisor first to determine if a course can be transferred. Students must provide course syllabi, transcripts, and any other requested documentation with their Petition for Course Replacement form (www.mghihp.edu/petition-course-replacement-form). Transfer credits are not calculated into the graduate GPA. On the recommendation of faculty, the advisor may also require that the student attend (without having to register for the course) the equivalent MGH IHP AuD course even though transfer credit for a similar course taken elsewhere was awarded.
Students may also transfer up to 150 hours of supervised clinical experience (not observation) if the hours were supervised by audiologists holding the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology from the American Speech Language Hearing Association, the training was provided within a graduate-level AuD program, and the student received a grade of B- or better (or pass in a pass/fail grading system). The student must provide a record of the clock hours and grades verified by the AuD Clinical Director of the accredited program.
- Credit by Examination
Matriculating students may not receive credit by examination for required or elective courses.
- Automatic Withdrawal
Students presenting excessive absenteeism in all courses in any single semester within an academic year (Summer/Fall/Spring) will be withdrawn automatically from the program.
- Time Limits
Students must complete all degree requirements within five consecutive academic years from the time of initial registration.
- Request for Extension
Students wishing to extend the 3-year time-limit for the program may request an extension by contacting their academic advisor and providing a written petition. The petition will be considered for approval by the AuD faculty. A majority vote by the faculty is required for extension approval. Students should work with their academic advisor to develop a revised course of study. See the AuD Academic Standards and Policies Manual for details regarding the petition process. The student’s advisor will provide written communication to the student regarding their decision and a copy of the petition, written communication, and extended program of study will be placed in the student’s academic file.
- Required Technology and Communication
- Personal Computer
All students are required to have their own laptop computers with operating systems compatible with IHP requirements. All use of laptops during class periods should be related to in-class activities. Excessive non-academic use during class is considered a violation of professional behavior standards and may be subject to disciplinary action by the department.
- Learning Management System
The learning management system at IHP is D2L Brightspace. It is the student’s responsibility to monitor all calendar events and announcements posted in D2L.
- Email
Each student is assigned an MGHIHP.edu email address. Students should use this email address for all communication with faculty and staff at the Institute. Also, students should expect to check their MHGIHP.edu email address frequently. We suggest doing this daily.