Specific Provisions Governing Graduate Students
Specific Provisions Governing Graduate Students
In general, College policies govern all students. However, the following policies have been adopted specifically for students in the Master of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs.
- Selection of Graduate Area of Concentration
Students must identify an area of concentration at the time of application. Students who want to change concentrations will submit an “Update Application” to Admissions Department. The ability to change concentrations will depend upon space available and is not guaranteed.
- Grading System
All courses taken for graduate credit at Barnes-Jewish College will be computed into the GPA. Grades for graduate students do not include the grade of "D." Grades of less than "C" will be recorded on the transcript as "F." During continuous enrollment for work on a scholarly project or clinical practica, a "Z" will be posted until a final grade is awarded. Students must maintain continuous enrollment during clinical practica or scholarly projects. Tuition is charged at the rate of 1 credit hour for each term the student carries a "Z" (MSN). At their completion, the credit hours assigned to the course will be posted, regardless of the number of terms the student maintains continuous enrollment in the course. DNP students will register for 3 to 6 credits each term while undertaking comprehensive project and will receive a “Z” until all activities have been successfully completed.
- Waiver of Course
Students must submit a written request for a waiver of a specific course to the Program Director. If a course waiver is approved, a graduate level elective course will be substituted to provide a sufficient number of credits to meet graduation requirements.
- Nurse Anesthesia Concentration
In addition to meeting the degree requirements outlined above, discipline-specific Nurse Anesthesia courses may not be repeated unless approved by the Director of the Nurse Anesthesia Concentration. Nurse Anesthesia students must complete an exit evaluation with the Director or Assistant Director of the Nurse Anesthesia Concentration.