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10 Pace University and be recommended to New York State for the Bilingual Education Extension (PPS/ADMIN) to the New York State certificate in School Psychology. Advanced standing students matriculated in the PsyD program are also eligible to complete the Bilingual Extension program. Note: Candidates who would like to pursue school psychology certification in states other than New York should contact the Program Director. Transfer Credit Students in the MSEd School Psychology programs may be allowed up to a maximum of 30 graduate credits for transfer purposes; doctor- al students are allowed up to 45 credits for transfer credit for the PsyD program. Transfer credit is based on comparability of courses, and each course is evaluated individually by faculty members. All applications for transfer credit must be submitted no later than October 31 of the first year in which students enter the program. Students from New York State approved school psychology programs receive 45 transfer credits toward the PsyD and are required to pass the Comprehensive Examination and complete all fourth and fih year courses, plus any master's-level courses they are lacking, at Pace University. Typically, no transfer credit is granted for third- or fourth-year courses. Usually, courses taken over five years prior to student program admission are not granted transfer credit. Tran- script evaluation occurs aer program admission. Academic Standing Students must maintain at least a "B" (3.00) average in the MSEd and PsyD programs. Students whose averages fall below a "B" are referred to the Psychology Department Scholastic Standing Committee and may be dismissed or may be allowed a period of one semester to restore their standing to a "B" average. Failure to do so in one semester constitutes sufficient reason for dismissal from graduate programs. Two grades below "B" in graduate courses are sufficient grounds for review by the Psychol- ogy Department Scholastic Standing Committee, and possible dismissal from the program. A grade of "F" in any course is grounds for dismissal from the program. Failure to maintain any of the standards noted in the Completion Requirements also constitutes grounds for dismissal from the MSEd and PsyD programs. Furthermore, students engaged in any un- ethical or unprofessional practices may be dismissed. Completion Requirements Satisfactory completion of MSEd program requirements is determined by an ongoing evaluation process. Typically, the evaluation includes grades in courses and performance on the Comprehensive and Proficiency Ex- amination. Completion of the doctoral project requirement (for doctoral candidates) includes reports and observations by faculty and cooperating supervisors of the student's academic, professional demeanor, and profes- sional practice performance. Leave of Absence A leave of absence may be applied for in the event a student needs to discontinue graduate study for a period of time. Leaves are submitted to the Director of Graduate Psychology Programs for approval and may be granted for up to two calendar years. A leave of absence does not ex- tend the time for completion of a graduate program, unless specifically requested/approved, due to an extraordinary circumstance. Time Limit Doctoral Program – For students entering the doctoral program with- out advanced standing, there is a maximum of 10 years within which all requirements for graduation must be met. For students entering at the advanced standing level, there is a maximum of six years within which all requirements for graduation must be complete. Master's Program – Full-time students must complete the requirements within five years and part-time students within seven years. Professional and Ethical Conduct All psychology graduate students are expected to know and adhere to eth- ical guidelines of the American Psychological Association (APA) and the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), as well as relevant NYS licensing and certification regulations. is precludes any unlicensed private practice, psychological in nature, other than in an exempt agency under appropriate supervision. e only agencies exempted are those of federal, state, county or municipal governments. Any evidence of ethical breaches is immediately and thoroughly addressed according to applicable Departmental, College, and University procedures. ese guidelines and regulations may be secured by accessing information through the Internet, as well as contacting these organizations and agencies directly. Some of the relevant organizations and their contact information are as follows: APA NASP 750 First Street NE P.O. Box 1295 Washington, D.C. 20002-4242 Laurel, MD 20725-1295 www.apa.org www.nasponline.org New York State Education Department www.nysed.gov Psychology Department (NYC) Dismissal Procedures Continued matriculation in the graduate programs is contingent upon meeting academic standards (including those noted in completion re- quirements), maintaining academic integrity, achieving program-spe- cific professional competencies, and adhering to ethical and professional standards as promulgated by APA and NASP. ere are certain situations which will result in automatic dismissal from the program. ese include: a. A grade of "F" in any course in the Psychology Graduate Program b. Two grades below "B" in any courses in the Psychology Graduate Program c. Failure to maintain any of the standards noted in the completion requirements ere are other circumstances for which problems with student perfor- mance will result in referral to a three-person subcommittee of the Scho- lastic Standing Committee for further deliberation and/or implementa- tion of a plan for monitoring of student progress. ese include: a. Failure to maintain at least a "B" (3.0) average in the Psychology Graduate Programs for more than one semester b. Failure to demonstrate proficiencies in program-specific competencies c. Any report that the student is engaged in unethical or unprofessional practices Following deliberation, the subcommittee of the Scholastic Standing Committee might recommend any number of options, including dis- missal, continued academic probation, temporary part-time study, and temporary suspension of professional activities in the McShane Center or field placement settings, or, recommendation for involvement in an im- provement plan. Following deliberation, the subcommittee of the scho- lastic standing committee will then provide a feedback meeting with the student. e purpose of the meeting is to clarify student progress, make

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