Adler School of Professional Psychology Catalog 2008 – 2009

Students, who receive more than any combination of six (6) credit hours
of “C” or who receive a single grade of “NC”, “D”, “F” in any course or program
requirement, are subject to immediate dismissal.
Leave of Absence
Students may request a Leave of Absence due to illness or other
extenuating circumstances by completing a Leave of Absence form and
submitting it to their faculty advisor. Leave of Absence forms must be signed by
the student’s faculty advisor, as well as the Director of Student and Alumni
Affairs. Signed forms must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office. A Leave of
Absence may be granted for up to three terms (one calendar year). If a student
has accepted a practicum or internship prior to requesting a leave, or is
completing a practicum/internship at the time of the request, the student must
contact the Director of Training and Community Service prior to submission of
the form to their faculty advisor. The Leave of Absence will be noted on the
student’s transcript for each approved term until the student returns to school.
Time approved for a Leave of Absence does not impact the maximum time
allowed for degree completion.
Students, who do not return from a Leave of Absence by the agreed upon
term, will be administratively withdrawn from the School. In order to be
readmitted, administratively withdrawn students must submit a new application
for admission no sooner than one year after the date upon which they were
dismissed and, if admitted, must follow the program requirements in effect at
the time of the new admission.
Professional Writing Skills
Students entering the field of professional psychology or counseling must
demonstrate excellent communication skills in order to effectively perform their
responsibilities. The ability of students to convey ideas and information
effectively in writing is evaluated throughout their education and training.
Students identified by an instructor or a practicum site supervisor as
demonstrating deficiencies in their writing skills may be required to enroll in and
successfully complete a non-credit course in professional writing. Notification of
such requirement to a student will be made by the Director of Student and
Alumni Affairs. A student notified of such a requirement must enroll for the
required writing course in the following term. A student, who demonstrates
continued writing deficiencies after one term of the course, may be required to
enroll a second time. Students, who fail to complete the required course, will
be referred for review to the Student Comprehensive Evaluation Committee.
Students, who are required to take the writing course, may petition the
decision by first meeting with their faculty advisor; and then by submitting the
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