Course Exception (Replacement) - Procedure 4.0500

Purpose:

The purpose of this procedure is to designate a process for course exception, sometimes referred to as course replacement. Course exception is a process by which courses not yet taken by students may be used to replace program requirements for graduation in lieu of courses specified in the program governing their graduation.

Procedure:

1. A student desiring to replace a course must meet with a counselor or advisor to complete the appropriate form available in the Counseling Office.
2. The justification for a course replacement must be in writing and be signed by the department chair.
3. The completed form shall be sent to the Registrar's Office and the Registrar shall contact the appropriate Dean for approval.
4. Course replacement is to be used for "Major Courses" in A.S. degree programs only and is to be a measure of last resort.
5. The replacement course must be the same level of complexity as or at a higher level than the course being replaced.
6. The course does not have to be from the same discipline as the course being replaced. However, if a course is not from the discipline that is to be replaced, the skills required for the course shall be similar.
7. Courses assigned a 1990-1995 prefix cannot be used to replace "Major Courses" within an A.S. degree program.
8. If the Registrar and Dean do not concur on the recommended course replacement, the matter shall forwarded to the Vice President of Educational Services with the recommendation of both the Dean and the Registrar.

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