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Master of Arts & Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Applied Behavior Analysis Student Handbook 2016-2017
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Master of Arts &
Certificate of
Advanced Graduate Study
in
Applied Behavior Analysis
Student Handbook 2016-2017
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY ........................................................................................................ 4
THE CENTER FOR BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS .................................................................................................... 5
FACULTY .................................................................................................................................................. 5
MARYLOUISE KERWIN, PH.D., BCBA-D ............................................................................................................. 5 MICHELLE ENNIS SORETH, PH.D., BCBA-D ......................................................................................................... 6 BETHANY RAIFF, PH.D. .................................................................................................................................... 6 JOHN BARNARD, M.S., BCBA .......................................................................................................................... 7 PHILIP CONCORS, M.S.ED., BCBA .................................................................................................................... 7 JESSICA DAY WATKINS, PH.D., BCBA ................................................................................................................ 7 BRIAN HINCHLIFFE, M.A., BCBA ...................................................................................................................... 7 SANDRA KOKOLIS, M.A., BCBA ........................................................................................................................ 7 JEFFREY PISACRETA, M.S.ED., BCBA ................................................................................................................. 7 KAREN ZELTMAN, M.A., BCBA ........................................................................................................................ 7
CURRICULUM ........................................................................................................................................... 8
OBJECTIVES ................................................................................................................................................... 8 STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAMS ......................................................................................................................... 9 SEQUENCE OF COURSES FOR MA IN ABA .......................................................................................................... 10 SUPERVISED EXPERIENCE & PRACTICUM ............................................................................................................ 13 PRACTICUM COURSES .................................................................................................................................... 13
PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR FOR PRACTICUM .......................................................................................... 14
RESEARCH .............................................................................................................................................. 15
RESEARCH PROJECT IN ABA ............................................................................................................................ 15
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT .............................................................................................................. 16
BOARD CERTIFICATION (BCBA®) ..................................................................................................................... 16
COURSE CONTENT VERIFICATION FORM ................................................................................................. 17 BCBA
® USAGE ............................................................................................................................................. 20
PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE ................................................................................................................ 21 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION & MEMBERSHIPS .................................................................................................... 22 JOURNALS & SCHOLARLY RESOURCES ............................................................................................................... 23 INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT ......................................................................................................................... 24 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE ................................................................................................................................. 24 EMPLOYMENT AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT ....................................................................................................... 24
ACADEMIC ADVISING ............................................................................................................................. 25
REGISTRATION ....................................................................................................................................... 26
BANNER ...................................................................................................................................................... 26 PREREQUISITES ............................................................................................................................................. 26 ACADEMIC CALENDAR ................................................................................................................................... 27 WITHDRAWAL FROM COURSES ........................................................................................................................ 27 ADDING OR DROPPING A COURSE AFTER DROP/ADD PERIOD................................................................................ 27
ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ................................................................................................ 28
INCOMPLETE GRADE ...................................................................................................................................... 28 TRANSFER CREDITS ....................................................................................................................................... 28
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GRADE DISPUTE POLICY ................................................................................................................................. 29 REPEATING A COURSE .................................................................................................................................... 30 INACTIVE STATUS & LEAVE OF ABSENCE ............................................................................................................ 30 ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY .......................................................................................................................... 31 STUDENT COMPLAINT PROCEDURE ................................................................................................................... 41 ACCOMMODATION POLICY ............................................................................................................................. 43 STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT .......................................................................................................................... 43 ATTENDANCE POLICY ..................................................................................................................................... 43 CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR POLICIES & PROCEDURES ............................................................................................... 43 NAME AND ADDRESS CHANGE ........................................................................................................................ 43 GRADUATE & POST-BACCALAUREATE STUDENT POLICIES ..................................................................................... 43
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION ................................................................................................................ 44
ACADEMIC STANDING .................................................................................................................................... 44 FEEDBACK ................................................................................................................................................... 44 STUDENT EVALUATION OF PROGRAM ............................................................................................................... 44 FORMAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION ...................................................................................................... 45
GRADUATION ........................................................................................................................................ 46
GRADUATION FOR MA IN ABA STUDENTS......................................................................................................... 46 APPLICATION FOR GRADUATION ...................................................................................................................... 46 APPLICATION TO ATTEND COMMENCEMENT WHEN COURSEWORK NOT COMPLETED ................................................. 47 PARTICIPATING IN COMMENCEMENT ................................................................................................................ 47 DIPLOMAS ................................................................................................................................................... 48
COMPLETION OF CAGS IN ABA ............................................................................................................... 49
ATTENDING COMMENCEMENT ........................................................................................................................ 49
ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES ....................................................................................................................... 50
ROWAN GLOBAL & LEARNING PARTNERSHIPS .................................................................................................... 50 INFORMATION RESOURCES ............................................................................................................................. 50 FINANCIAL INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................... 51 STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARDS ..................................................................................................................... 52 BOOKSTORE ................................................................................................................................................. 52 HTTP://ROWANBOOKSTORE.BNCOLLEGE.COM/WEBAPP/WCS/STORES/SERVLET/BNCBHOMEPAGE?STOREID=55051&CAT
ALOGID=10001&LANGID=-1 ......................................................................................................................... 52 PARKING ..................................................................................................................................................... 52 LIBRARY SERVICES ......................................................................................................................................... 54 COMPUTER LABS .......................................................................................................................................... 54 PRINTING AND COPYING ................................................................................................................................ 55 EMAIL ........................................................................................................................................................ 55 BLACKBOARD ............................................................................................................................................... 56 STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE ......................................................................................................................... 56 INCLEMENT WEATHER ................................................................................................................................... 57 ALCOHOL/DRUG USE POLICY .......................................................................................................................... 57
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & AGREEMENT ................................................................................................... 58
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The Department of Psychology
MaryLouise E. Kerwin, Ph.D., BCBA-D Department Head and Professor, Department of Psychology Director, Center for Behavior Analysis Rowan University 201 Mullica Hill Rd Glassboro, NJ 08028 856-256-4821
Department Support Staff: Brenda Harkins (856) 256-4874, [email protected]
Tricia Conte (856) 256-4871, [email protected]
Ilse Hyde
Department fax: (856) 256-4892
The Psychology Department is housed within the College of Science and Mathematics,
and currently offers a BA in Psychology, BS in Psychological Science, Concentration in
Neuroscience, minor in psychology, and specialization in behavioral services. The
department administers the following graduate degree programs: Ph.D. in Clinical
Psychology, MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MA in Applied Behavior
Analysis, and jointly administers the MA in School Psychology with the College of
Education. The department also offers a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS)
in ABA, CAGS in Mental Health Counseling, and a post-baccalaureate certificate in
ABA.
The objectives of the Psychology Department are to provide its students with the
opportunity to appreciate psychology as both a liberal academic science and as an applied
art, to fulfill their professional ambitions, to develop integrity, to understand and
appreciate diversity and multiculturalism in all that they learn and practice, and to learn
the skills and values that will equip them to benefit others.
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The Center for Behavior Analysis
MaryLouise Kerwin, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Executive Director
Michelle Ennis Soreth, M.S. Ed, BCBA-D, Associate Director
Molly Jouflas, M.S. Ed, BCBA, Assistant Director of Clinical Services
Denise Kerth, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Assistant Director of Training and Education
Bianca Coleman, M.A., BCBA, Research and Clinical Coordinator
Center Phone: 856-256-5470
www.rowan.edu/abacenter
The Center for Behavior Analysis at Rowan University promotes the science of
experimental and applied behavior analysis through education, research, and service to
individuals, families, and organizations at a local, regional, and national level. The
Center’s educational mission is accomplished through the variety of behavior analytic
degree and certificate programs, coursework and field experience opportunities. The
Center also sponsors research, continuing education workshops, and professional
networking opportunities for Rowan students and members of the community.
Faculty
Full-Time Faculty
MaryLouise Kerwin, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Department Head and Professor, Department of Psychology
Executive Director, Center for Behavior Analysis
(856) 256-4821
Dr. MaryLouise Kerwin received her training in behavior analysis at University of
Notre Dame where she earned a doctorate in Counseling and Developmental Psychology
and The Kennedy Krieger Institute at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Prior to joining the faculty at Rowan in 1996, she was on the faculty in the Department of
Pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine, and Co-Director of the
Pediatric Feeding Program at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. She is a nationally
recognized expert in the assessment and treatment of pediatric feeding problems and
currently has a productive research program in behavioral treatment of drug addiction.
Dr. Kerwin is a licensed professional psychologist in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
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Michelle Ennis Soreth, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Associate Professor, Department of Psychology
(856) 256-4500 x3115
Dr. Michelle Ennis Soreth received her initial behavior analytic training at Rollins
College in Winter Park, Florida under Dr. Maria R. Ruiz, and earned her Ph.D. in
Psychology with a Specialization in Behavior Analysis at Temple University under Dr.
Philip N. Hineline. She joined the faculty at Rowan University in 2006, and her work has
recently appeared in several notable scholarly journals including Human Development
and Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior. Her research interests include the
study of basic behavioral phenomena, improving the wide scale delivery of effective
behavior analytic services, and the philosophy of behavior analysis.
Bethany Raiff, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology
(856) 256-4500 x 3782
Dr. Bethany Raiff received her PhD in Psychology, with an emphasis in Behavioral
Pharmacology, from the University of Florida in 2008 under the direction of Jesse
Dallery, Ph.D. Dr. Raiff's primary research activities involve developing and testing the
integration of technological innovations with behavioral interventions for promoting drug
abstinence and other health behavior. Currently, Dr. Raiff is refining and testing an
Internet-based intervention that involves delivering incentives contingent on objective
evidence of smoking abstinence in adult smokers. In addition to her work on smoking
cessation, Dr. Raiff received an NIH grant to apply the same Internet-based monitoring
system used with smokers to a novel behavior and population - to increase adherence
with blood glucose testing recommendations among non-adherent teens diagnosed with
Type 1 diabetes. Although incentive-based interventions can be very effective at
promoting healthy behavior, they can be expensive to implement. To address this
concern, Dr. Raiff recently received a promising priority score on an NIH grant that will
involve developing and testing a video game that will be used to deliver game-based
incentives (in place of monetary incentives) contingent on smoking abstinence. Dr. Raiff
hopes to continue to explore this, and other methods, for making the intervention more
cost-effective and sustainable at Rowan University. In addition to conducting research,
Dr. Raiff has been actively involved in teaching and mentoring graduate and
undergraduate students who are interested in learning and applying the principles of
behavior analysis to real-world behavioral problems.
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Kimberly Kirby, Ph. D., BCBA-D
Professor, Department of Psychology
856-256-4500 x3776
Dr. Kimberly C. Kirby was trained in behavior analysis at the University of Kansas
where she studied under Dr. Donald M. Baer. She also completed postdoctoral
fellowships at Duke University and at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in
the Behavior Pharmacology Research Unit. Prior to joining the faculty at Rowan in 2015,
she held appointments at Temple University, where she taught in the Applied Behavior
Analysis Program, and in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania
School of Medicine. She was a Senior Scientist, Director of Behavioral Treatments &
Applications Research, and Director of the Parents’ Translational Research Center at the
Treatment Research Institute in Philadelphia. She has received considerable research
funding from NIH and is a nationally recognized expert in the application of behavioral
principles in the treatment of substance use disorders.
¾ Time Faculty
Denise Marzullo Kerth, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Instructor, Department of Psychology
856-256-4872
Dr. Kerth has been working in the field of behavior analysis for fifteen years and has
been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst since 2007. Dr. Kerth received her doctorate in
Applied Behavior Analysis from Caldwell University in 2013. Dr. Kerth has extensive
experience working with children and adolescents with autism, developmental
disabilities, severe problem behavior, as well as non-disabled individuals. Dr. Kerth has
conducted research in the areas of language development, social skills, stimulus
equivalence and functional analysis/behavior reduction
Adjunct Faculty
John Barnard, M.S., BCBA
Philip Concors, M.S.Ed., BCBA
Jessica Day Watkins, Ph.D.,
BCBA
Brian Hinchliffe, M.A., BCBA
Sandra Kokolis, M.A., BCBA
Jeffrey Pisacreta, M.S.Ed., BCBA
Karen Zeltman, M.A., BCBA
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Curriculum
The purpose of the Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) in ABA and the
Master of Arts (MA) degree program in Applied Behavior Analysis is to allow students
to complete the necessary coursework and graduate degree requirements for certification
as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst™ (BCBA). The BCBA™ is a national credential
granted by The Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc. ®
Objectives
1. Students will know the basic principles of behavior and the empirical basis for
these principles.
2. Students will know how to apply these basic principles of behavior to effectively
change individual and group behavior.
3. Students will demonstrate knowledge and ability to assess and identify the
function of behaviors and behavior problems.
4. Students will understand the characteristics of the populations with which they
will work as behavior analysts
5. Students will understand the operating rules and functions of the different systems
in which they will collaborate to meet the needs of their clients.
6. Through supervised experience in community agencies, students will become
proficient in the behavioral assessment and treatment of different problems and
issues confronting children with a variety of special needs
7. Students will learn how to systematically evaluate interventions and to provide
feedback to clients and consumers.
8. Students will learn the professional identity of behavior analysts and demonstrate
how to apply ethical principles in practice.
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Structure of the Programs
The CAGS in ABA and MA in ABA programs have in common a core set of courses
totaling 18 credits.
Fundamental Behavioral Analytic Knowledge and Skill (9 credits)
PSY02.500 Basic Principles of Behavior (3 credits)
PSY02.610 Applied Behavior Analysis (3 credits)
PSY02.620 Behavioral Assessment and Functional Analysis (3 credits)
Research (3 credits)
PSY 02.510 Research Methods in Applied Behavior Analysis (3 credits)
Advanced Behavior Analysis (6 credits)
PSY 02.670 Ethics in ABA (3 credits)
PSY 01660 Advanced Practice in ABA (3 credits)
Students in the MA in ABA program take an additional 27 credits for a total of 45 credit
hours.
Understanding Populations & Contexts (9 credits)
PSY 01.500 Professional Skills for Behavior Analysts (3 credits)
PSY 01.510 History, Philosophy, & Conceptual Foundations of Behavior
Analysis (3 credits)
PSY03.624 Psychopathology of Childhood and Adolescence (3 credits)
Research (9 credits)
PSY 01.550 Clinical Research Practicum (3 credits)
PSY 02.660 Research Project in ABA (6 credits; offered in two consecutive
3-credit Summer courses)
Advanced Behavior Analysis (3 credits)
PSY02.661 Special Topics in ABA (3 credits)
Experience (6 credits)
PSY01.660 Practicum in Applied Behavior Analysis (6 credits; offered in
consecutive Fall/Spring 3-credit courses)
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Sequence of Courses for MA in ABA
Model for students starting Summer 2016 taking full course load (6-9 credits/semester)
Summer Fall Spring
Year 1 Professional Skills for
BAs
History, Philosophy &
Conceptual Foundations
of Behavior Analysis
Basic Principles of Behavior
Behavioral Assessment/Functional
Analysis
Clinical Research Practicum
Applied Behavior Analysis
Research Methods in ABA
Year 2 Research Project in ABA
(I)
Ethics in ABA
Special Topics in ABA
Practicum in ABA (I)
Psychopathology of Childhood &
Adolescence (chose Fall or Spring)
Advanced Practice in ABA
Practicum in ABA (II)
Psychopathology of Childhood &
Adolescence (chose Fall or
Spring)
Year 3 Research Project in ABA
(II)
Model for students starting Fall 2016 taking full course load (6-9 credits/semester)
Summer Fall Spring
Year 1 Basic Principles of Behavior
Behavioral Assessment/Functional
Analysis
Clinical Research Practicum
Research Methods in ABA
Applied Behavior Analysis
Year 2 Research Project in ABA
(I)
Ethics in ABA
History, Philosophy &
Conceptual Foundations
of Behavior Analysis
Special Topics in ABA
Practicum in ABA (I)
Psychopathology of Childhood &
Adolescence (chose Fall or Spring)
Advanced Practice in ABA
Practicum in ABA (II)
Psychopathology of Childhood &
Adolescence (chose Fall or
Spring)
Year 3 Research Project in ABA
(II)
Professional Skills
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Model for Students starting Summer 2016 taking partial course load
Summer Fall Spring
Year 1
Professional Skills for
BAs
Basic Principles of Behavior Applied Behavior Analysis
Year 2
History, Philosophy &
Conceptual Foundations
of Behavior Analysis
Behavioral
Assessment/Functional Analysis
Clinical Research Practicum
Research Methods in ABA
Year 3 Research Project in ABA
(I)
Psychopathology of Childhood &
Adolescence
Advanced Practice in ABA
Year 4
Ethics in ABA Special Topics in ABA
Practicum in ABA (I)
Practicum in ABA (II)
Year 5 Research Project in ABA
(II)
Model for students starting Fall 2016 taking partial course load
Summer Fall Spring
Year 1
Basic Principles of Behavior
Applied Behavior Analysis
Year 2
Professional Skills for
BAs
History, Philosophy &
Conceptual Foundations
of Behavior Analysis
Behavioral
Assessment/Functional Analysis
Clinical Research Practicum
Research Methods in ABA
Year 3 Research Project in ABA
(I)
Psychopathology of Childhood &
Adolescence
Advanced Practice in ABA
Year 4
Ethics in ABA Special Topics in ABA
Practicum in ABA (I)
Practicum in ABA (II)
Year 5 Research Project in ABA
(II)
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Course Sequence for CAGS in ABA
Model for students taking full course load (6 credits/semester)
Summer Fall Spring
Year 1
Basic Principles of Behavior
Behavioral Assessment/Functional
Analysis
Research Methods in ABA
Applied Behavior Analysis
Year 2 Ethics in ABA Advanced Practice in ABA
Model for students taking partial course load (3 credits/semester)
Summer Fall Spring
Year 1 Basic Principles of Behavior Research Methods in ABA
Year 2 Ethics in ABA Behavioral Assessment/Functional
Analysis Applied Behavior Analysis
Year 3 Advanced Practice in ABA
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Supervised Experience & Practicum
Students in both the MA & CAGS in ABA programs are required to complete 1500 hours
of supervised experience to be eligible to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst
(BCBA; see p. 18 for complete requirements). While the faculty at Rowan will try to
assist you in locating placements and possible employment for the supervised experience,
we do not guarantee placement. Please note that the BACB has approved Rowan’s
coursework towards the BCBA; not the program; therefore, when completing the
application for the BCBA, you will be checking the Independent Fieldwork option.
(Although the BACB lists Practicum & Intensive Practicum as options, these terms refer
to something different from our Practicum courses).
Practicum Courses
The purpose of the Practicum courses is to provide students with supervised applied
training. These experiences are arranged in part to support student career interests, and in
part to broaden students’ interests and experience. All students in the Master’s Degree in
ABA program will take two consecutive semesters of a 3-credit practicum course for a
total of 6 credits.
All placements will be supervised by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) so that
students may properly count the hours completed at the practicum placement towards the
1500 supervised independent fieldwork experience requirements for the BCBA. You can
expect to complete ~300 hours through the practicum courses. The remainder of the 1500
hours must be completed in addition to the coursework.
All practicum placements are arranged, assigned, and monitored by the instructor of the
practicum course. Students must apply for the course in a separate application found in
the Forms section of the Student section of the Center for Behavior Analysis website. The
application must be completed the semester before you plan to enroll in the course. The
deadlines for application will be September 15th for the Spring semester, and February
15th for the Fall semester. Currently, the practicum course is not being offered during the
summer semesters. Students are expected to complete their practicum experience
outside of their place of employment.
The practicum course will require you to work at the practicum site for at least 160 hours
per semester, or 10 hour per week for 16 weeks per semester. Students may not apply for
nor accept an offer from a practicum site without the approval of the Practicum
instructor. Students are required to log their time and activities and to make these data
available to their practicum supervisors on a weekly basis. On-site practicum supervisors
are responsible for specifying student's responsibilities, signing their logs, and for
guiding, monitoring and evaluating students’ performance.
If the student does not log 160 hours by the end of the practicum semester, he/she will
receive a grade of “Incomplete” for the semester and will be required to finish the hours
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during the subsequent semester. Negative feedback from the Practicum supervisor may
result in a failing grade for the practicum course. Therefore, it is absolutely imperative
that you abide by the following professional guidelines while you are at your practicum
placement:
Professional Behavior for Practicum 1. Students will arrive ON TIME to their placements and will remain on site for the
entirety of their scheduled practicum time.
2. DRESS CODE: Students must dress professionally and conservatively while at the
practicum site.
Please do not wear shirts with plunging necklines, tank tops, shorts, or skirts that
do not extend past the knee.
Please be sure that any tattoos and/or body piercings are concealed appropriately.
Please ensure that your midriff is completely covered.
Please do not wear large necklaces, bracelets, or earrings.
Please wear appropriate footwear (no flip flops or open toe shoes).
3. Students will NOT take personal calls unless there is an emergency.
4. There is ABSOLUTELY no text messaging, pleasure reading, web browsing or
personal emailing allowed while on site.
5. Students must protect the confidentiality of their clients/persons served while on
practicum. This includes proper storage of any confidential documents. Students will not
discuss or post photos of practicum site or program information on social media.
6. Students will be respectful towards their supervisors and co-workers. If a conflict
arises at any point, please contact the instructor of the practicum course immediately.
7. Under NO circumstances will the student represent themselves as a Board Certified
Behavior Analyst (BCBA) until fully credentialed by the certification board.
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Research
Research Project in ABA
Successful completion of Rowan’s MA in ABA program requires the successful
completion of a research project, including a) a formal research proposal and b) a
completed experimental research study. Students are required to enroll in the Research
Project in ABA course during the student’s second and third summer sessions. These
courses require students to apply what they have learned in previous behavior analytic
courses to design, carry-out, and analyze a single subject research design. The first
section of Research project will focus the development of a formal research proposal. If
students do not meet the course requirements by the end of the semester, a grade of
“Incomplete” will be given. If the course requirements are not met by the end of the
following Spring semester, a grade of “F” will replace the “Incomplete” grade and
students will be required to repeat the first section of Research Project in ABA before
moving on to the second section of Research Project. During the second section of
Research Project in ABA, students will implement their proposed research project,
submitting their completed APA-style manuscript, including Introduction, Methods,
Procedure, Results & Discussion sections. The final project must be completed and
approved by the research advisor for a letter grade for the course. If students do not meet
the course requirements by the end of the semester, a grade of “Incomplete” will be
given. If the course requirements are not met by the end of the following Spring semester,
a grade of “F” will replace the “Incomplete” grade and students will be required to repeat
the second section of Research Project in ABA before graduating.
At the start of the Fall Semester, students will begin meeting bi-weekly with their
research advisors.1 All students entering the MA in ABA program will be required to
choose a research advisor by submitting the “Preference for Research Advisor Form” and
emailing to Dr. Kirby ([email protected]) by July 15.
1 Please note below on p. 17 distinction between academic advisor and research advisor.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Board Certification (BCBA®)
One of the primary goals of the program is to provide the necessary coursework and
degree requirements to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst™ (BCBA®). The
BCBA® is a national credential granted by The Behavior Analyst Certification Board,
Inc. ® (BACB). Full details about the certification process can be found at
www.bacb.com.
The Board Certified Behavior Analyst is an independent practitioner who also may work
as an employee or independent contractor for an organization. The BCBA conducts
descriptive and systematic (e.g., analogue) behavioral assessments, including functional
analyses, and provides behavior analytic interpretations of the results. The BCBA designs
and supervises behavior analytic interventions. The BCBA is able to effectively develop
and implement appropriate assessment and intervention methods for use in unfamiliar
situations and for a range of cases. The BCBA seeks the consultation of more
experienced practitioners when necessary. The BCBA teaches others to carry out ethical
and effective behavior analytic interventions based on published research and designs and
delivers instruction in behavior analysis. BCBAs supervise the work of Board Certified
Assistant Behavior Analysts and others who implement behavior analytic interventions.
I. Graduate Degree & Required Coursework
Completion of Rowan’s MA in ABA program provides the necessary graduate degree
and coursework required by the BACB® for BCBA eligibility. Completion of the
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in ABA provides the necessary coursework
required by the BACB (4th
Edition Task List). As of Fall, 2011, the following courses
meet the coursework requirements (see Course Content Verification Form on p. 17 for
more detail):
Basic Principles of Behavior
Applied Behavior Analysis
Research Methods in Behavior Analysis
Behavioral Assessment & Functional Analysis
Practicum in Behavior Analysis
Ethics in Applied Behavior Analysis
You will also need to complete 1500 supervised independent fieldwork hours, a formal
application to the BACB®, and successfully pass a standardized certification exam.
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COURSE CONTENT VERIFICATION FORM2
University Name: Rowan University_______________________
Courses approved by the BACB under the 4th Edition Task List requirements
were first taught in the Fall semester of 2011.
CONTENT AREA AND REQUIRED NUMBER OF CLASSROOM HOURS We are on the following system (check one): X Semester
Course 1 course # PSY 02.670 course title: Ethics & Legal Issues in ABA # semester or quarter hrs: 3
Course 2 course # PSY 02.500 course title: Basic Principles of Behavior # semester or quarter hrs: 3
Course 3 course # PSY 02.510 course title: Research Methods in ABA # semester or quarter hrs: 3
Course 4 course # PSY 02.620 course title: Behavior Assessment & Functional Analysis # semester or quarter hrs: 3
Course 5 course # PSY 02.610 course title: ABA: Behavior Change Procedures # semester or quarter hrs: 3
Course 6 course # PSY 02.680 course title: Advanced Practice in ABA # semester or quarter hrs: 3
Total Hours for content area
a. 45 hours in Ethical and Professional Conduct
45 45
b. 45 hours in concepts and principles in behavior analysis
45 45
c. 25 hours in measurement
25 25
d. 20 hours in experimental design.
20 20
f. 30 hours identification of the problem and assessment
30 30
g. 45 hours of Elements of Behavior Change & Procedures
45 45
h. 10 Intervention & Behavior Change Considerations
10 10
i. 10 hours Behavior Change Systems
10 10
j. 10 hours Implementation, Management and Supervision
10 10
k. 30 hours discretionary
15 15 30
Total Hours of Instruction
45 45 45 45 45 45 270
2 You will need to submit this form with your application for the BCBA.
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II. BCBA Supervised Experience Requirements
In order for the student to earn experience hours towards becoming a Board Certified
Behavior Analyst (BCBA), the student must follow the guidelines below and are strongly
encouraged to become familiar with the BACB standards for supervision found at
bacb.com.
Supervisor
During the experience period, the supervisor MUST be a Board Certified
Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in good standing. Board Certified Assistant
Behavior Analysts (BCaBAs) may NOT supervise students working
towards the BCaBA or BCBA.
It is in your best interest to obtain your supervisor’s BCBA number, and
establish a written contract for supervisory services (see Documentation
section for more).
The supervisor may not be the student’s relative, subordinate or employee
during the experience period.
The supervisor must meet all supervisor qualifications, including training
requirements & competency module, prior to the onset of experience.
Amount of Fieldwork
To be eligible to earn the BCBA, you must complete a total of 1500
supervised independent fieldwork hours. It is not expected that you will
earn all of those hours in the practicum class (you can expect earn at least
3 hours in two semesters the course).
You must complete at least 10 fieldwork hours per week, but not more
than 30 hours per week.
You must obtain fieldwork hours for a minimum of 3 weeks per month.
Amount of Supervision
Of the 1500 hours of supervised independent fieldwork, 75 hours must
involve direct supervision (i.e., your supervisor meets with you and/or
observes your fieldwork directly).
You must meet directly with your supervisor at least once every two
weeks for 5% of the total fieldwork hours that you accumulated in that
two week period.
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For example, if you’ve completed 20 fieldwork hours in a two week
period, you must meet with your supervisor for 1 hour at the end of that
period. This is technically called “supervision,” and it counts towards your
total 1500 fieldwork experience hours.
Onset of Experience
You may NOT start accumulating BCBA experience until you have begun the
coursework required to meet the BACB coursework requirements. Therefore, you
must be currently enrolled or have already taken at least ONE of the courses in
the MA/CAGS in ABA program.
Documentation
Contracts: The supervisor and student should execute a contract prior to
the onset of the experience that states the responsibilities of both parties,
delineates the consequences should the parties not adhere to their
responsibilities, and includes an attestation that both parties will adhere to
the BACB Guidelines for Responsible Conduct. If you need assistance
with this process, please contact Dr. Kerth, or see www.bacb.com.
Official Feedback Forms: During EVERY supervision meeting (once
every two weeks) you MUST have your supervisor fill out an official
feedback form provided by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (also
see www.bacb.com).
o The form requires documentation of the number of hours of
experience, number of supervised hours, feedback on the student’s
performance, the supervisor for each supervisory period, and
signatures of the student and supervisor.
o Both the supervisor and the student MUST keep a copy of each
form completed.
Appropriate Fieldwork Activities
The student’s primary focus should be on learning new behavior analytic skills
related to the BACB Third Edition Task List. Students are encouraged to have
experiences in multiple sites and with multiple supervisors. Appropriate
experience activities include:
1. Conducting assessment activities related to the need for behavioral
interventions,
2. Designing, implementing, and monitoring behavior analysis programs for
clients,
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3. Overseeing the implementation of behavior analysis programs by others,
4. Other activities normally directly related to behavior analysis such as
attending planning meetings regarding the behavior analysis program,
researching the literature related to the program, talking to individuals about
the program, etc. The supervisor will determine if activities qualify.
Examples of activities that are NOT appropriate as experience activities
include: attending meetings with little or no behavior analytic content,
providing interventions that are not based in behavior analysis, doing non-
behavior analytic administrative activities, or any other activities that are not
directly related to behavior analysis.
III. Certification Exam
After you have completed items I & II, you should apply to sit for the
certification exam. Students are strongly encouraged to become familiar with the
BACB certification and exam application process found at bacb.com. Students are
encouraged to apply early. Please see BACB.com for application details, exam
dates and fees. Applicants may retake the exam within two years of initial
approval and only after scores have been released.
BCBA®
Usage
BCBA®
is a term solely reserved for individuals that are in good standing and currently
certified by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board®, Inc. (BACB). These individuals
have completed all of the requirements set forth by the certification board, and have an
active BACB #. BCBAs must discourage non-certified practitioners from misrepresenting
that they are certified. Therefore, it is imperative that you do not misrepresent yourself
until you have been officially certified by the board. Under no circumstances should you
refer to yourself as a BCBA, or certified behavior analyst until you have received
documentation from the board that you have successfully passed your certification exam.
Even if you have completed your Master’s Degree and/or the CAGS in Applied Behavior
Analysis at Rowan, you should NOT refer to yourself as a BCBA or certified behavior
analyst until you have been fully certified by the BACB.
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From the BACB:
Individuals not certified by the BACB are expressly prohibited from misrepresenting that
they are BACB certified as either a BCBA or BCaBA, or misrepresenting eligibility for
BCBA or BCaBA certification, including misrepresentations of similar designations
designed to imply BACB certification or eligibility status. This rule will be enforced
against individuals who have graduated from a certificate awarding educational
program, who are not entitled to represent BACB certification until such time as they
are certified by the BACB. Applicants for certification who have previously
misrepresented BACB certification or eligibility status may be subject to additional fines
and penalties ($500 for each occurrence) for the misrepresentations prior to
consideration of their certification application.
Professional Liability Insurance
Students participating in university-sponsored practicum placements are generally
covered under Rowan University’s liability insurance policy. However, we STRONGLY
recommend that you purchase additional liability coverage to protect you in your work in
the event that you ever face a lawsuit. This is an important practice to continue into your
professional career, and we encourage you to carry this insurance forward from this
point.
There are several sources from which you may obtain this insurance, and it is often very
inexpensive for students:
Association for Professional Behavior Analysts (APBA)
www.apbahome.net
APBA offers liability insurance specifically for BCaBAs and BCBAs through CPH and
Associates. Rate quotes and limits can be found here: http://www.cphins.com/
Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI)
This Professional Liability Insurance is available exclusively to members and associates
of ABAI who practice and conduct their business in the U.S. If you are an ABAI member
or associate residing in the U.S. and you have questions about the professional liability
insurance program, please contact our partner, Wells Fargo Insurance Services, at
[email protected] or via the U.S. toll free number (877) 804-7689
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
www.cec.sped.org
If you become a member of the Council for Exceptional Children, you will be eligible for
Professional Liability Insurance through Forrest T. Jones & Company. The rate for
students in New Jersey is currently as low as $25 per year. You can apply for this
insurance online: http://www.ftj.com/CEC.
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Professional Affiliation & Memberships
One of the first steps in our students’ professional development is to become an active
member of the community of behavior analysts through participation in professional
societies. We recommend becoming a member of the following groups:
Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI)
www.abainternational.org The Association for Behavior Analysis International
® (ABA International
®) is a nonprofit
professional membership organization with the mission to contribute to the well-being of
society by developing, enhancing, and supporting the growth and vitality of the science
of behavior analysis through research, education, and practice. ABAI publishes several
notable journals including The Behavior Analyst, The Analysis of Verbal Behavior, and
Behavior Analysis in Practice. The annual conference is considered the premier behavior
analytic event, and draws over 5,000 behavior analysts from around the world every
Memorial Day weekend. ABAI has a variety of special interest groups (SIGs) and
regional/state chapters.
New Jersey Association for Behavior Analysis (NJABA)
http://www.njaba.org/ The New Jersey Association for Behavior Analysis (NJABA) was founded in 2004 to
promote the advancement of the discipline of behavior analysis. NJABA is a chapter of
the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) and holds a regional
conference every summer.
Association of Professional Behavior Analysts (APBA)
http://www.apbahome.net The Association of Professional Behavior Analysts (APBA) is a new organization with
the primary mission of serving the needs of professional behavior analyst practitioners
credentialed by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). There are multiple
classes of membership, affiliation, and sponsorship. BACB-credentialed members must
hold a current certification issued by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc.
Other classes of membership do not require certification. APBA promotes public
understanding of the professional practice of behavior analysis.
Autism New Jersey, Inc.
http://www.autismnj.org/ Autism New Jersey is a nonprofit agency providing information and advocacy, services,
family and professional education, and consultation. Autism New Jersey encourages
responsible basic and applied research that may lessen the effects of, and potentially
prevent, autism. Autism New Jersey is dedicated to ensuring that all people with autism
receive appropriate, effective services to maximize their growth potential and to
enhancing the general public's overall awareness of autism.
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Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies (CCBS)
http://www.behavior.org/ The Mission of the Cambridge Center is to advance the scientific study of behavior and
its humane application to the solution of practical problems and the prevention and relief
of human suffering. CCBS publishes several journals and newsletters, provides
information about behavior analysis, and runs an online store that serves as a resource for
behavior analysts, and sponsors workshops and conferences.
South Jersey ABA Network (SJABA)
www.rowan.edu/abacenter The South Jersey ABA Network provides opportunities for area professionals to gain &
share knowledge, obtain continuing education credit, and build networking resources in
Southern New Jersey region. The network is sponsored by Rowan’s Center for Behavior
Analysis, and the networking events are currently held twice a year (Fall and Spring) on
the main campus. There are no membership fees or dues required to belong to the
network.
Journals & Scholarly Resources
We also recommend that you subscribe to the following journals and publications to stay
up-to-date with the most advanced research in the field:
Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (JABA)
The Behavior Analyst (complimentary with your ABAI Membership)
Behavior Analysis in Practice
The Analysis of Verbal Behavior
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Intellectual Development
Students are expected to take advantage of opportunities for intellectual and professional
development available. The Center for Behavior Analysis has planned a variety of
regional meetings and continuing education events to take place at Rowan in the
upcoming year, and you are strongly encouraged to attend these events. In addition, we
encourage you to take advantage of the excellent regional and national meetings,
workshops, and conferences to become better acquainted with the professional
community. You are also encouraged to present your research and scholarly work at these
conferences. The Dean of the College of Science and Mathematics has traditionally been
supportive in providing travel funds for students presenting at regional and national
conferences. If you are interested in presenting your work, please see your research
advisor, or other ABA faculty member. Please see the “News and Events” section of the
Center for Behavior Analysis for a list of upcoming events (www.rowan.edu/abacenter).
Professional Service
Your professional development also occurs by participating in service activities for
relevant professional societies, such as volunteering to serve on committees, task forces,
conference organizing committees, newsletter staff, etc. Groups and societies such as
Autism New Jersey, Autism Speaks, and the South Jersey ABA Network are often
looking for student volunteers to assist at their events and conferences, and we strongly
encourage your involvement in these regional groups. The Center for Behavior Analysis
sponsors an ABA Student Interest Group, and your participation and leadership in this
group of students is particularly valuable.
Employment and Career Development
The Center for Behavior Analysis maintains an employment page (under “Students”
menu) that posts current job searches, announcements, and information for employers
that typically hire behavior analysts. For more information, please see:
www.rowan.edu/colleges/las/departments/psychology/ABA/alumni/employment.html
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Academic Advising
Dr. Raiff is the primary academic advisor3 for the MA in ABA and CAGS in ABA
programs for the 2016-17 academic year. You should meet or speak with Dr. Raiff each
semester to review your progress in the program and plan for the following semester. It is
your responsibility to participate in advising sessions or to contact Dr. Raiff for an
appointment to meet before registering for classes. All questions regarding academic
planning should be directed to Dr. Raiff.
3 As academic advisor, she is responsible for signing all official forms and assisting with registration. Your
research advisor is responsible for supervising your research project.
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Registration
Rowan uses the Banner Self-Service online registration system (see Banner section below
for details). The Master Schedule of Courses contains complete details on using both
telephone and online registration, including a timetable, which specifies when students
may register for classes according to the number of semester hours they have
accumulated. Visit the Registrar at:
http://www.rowan.edu/provost/registrar/courseschedule.html
Registration is usually conducted in April for the fall term, in October for the spring term
and in March for the summer session. Students who register for classes will receive a
course confirmation invoice, which indicates when payment is due. On that date, all
courses will be cancelled if the student has not paid the amount due. If a student receives
scholarships, VA benefits, graduate assistant stipends or other financial aid and does not
have the invoice validated by the Business Office, his/her classes will also be cancelled.
After cancellation, students wishing to reregister may only do so at final registration and
during the drop/add period.
During final registration, students must select their schedules from courses with seats
remaining. During final registration, all tuition and fees must be paid or evidence of
financial aid must be presented when selecting courses. Students registering for classes
during final registration will be assessed a $75 late registration fee.
Banner
The university conducts its business via Banner. You will need to access this system to
register for courses, confirm attendance at graduation, etc. You received a Banner ID
when you applied to Rowan. If you have forgotten your Banner ID, you can retrieve it
(see instructions below).
To obtain your banner ID & password (you will need your Rowan email username &
password), see:
http://www.rowan.edu/mybanner
Once you have your Banner ID and PIN, the log in page can be found here (bookmark
this one!):
http://www.rowan.edu/selfservice
Prerequisites
It is the student's responsibility to meet required prerequisites for each registered course.
Students not meeting specific prerequisites may not be permitted to enroll in the course.
In order to enroll in a course when the prerequisite(s) has not been met, the student must
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seek approval from Dr. Raiff. If Dr. Raiff approves, you may need to complete the form
below to be registered for the course.
Download the "Prerequisite Waiver Form" in PDF format
Academic Calendar
To assist you in planning, you may want to consult the university’s academic calendar
located at http://www.rowan.edu/subpages/about/calendars/
Withdrawal from Courses
Students may add or withdrawal from a course during the Drop/Add period at the
beginning of the semester without needing to get signatures. After the Drop/Add period,
students who find that they need to withdrawal from a course will need to complete a
form to do so. Depending on the timing of the completion of the Withdrawal Form, the
university may require multiple signatures.
The dates associated with the schedule for signatures (and accompanying financial
implications) are listed in the front of the course catalog each semester and can be found
on the Registrar’s website.
Adding or Dropping a Course After Drop/Add Period
After the fifth day of classes, students will only be permitted to add a course if they can
document hardship circumstances (e.g. illness, hospitalization, death in the family) which
prevented them from registering during the normal registration period. Adding courses
after this time requires a request form approved by the course instructor, respective
department chairperson, college dean and Registrar (see Form). Once the Bursar’s Office
receives payment, the Registrar will finalize enrollment and approve admission.
Acceptable documentation attesting to the hardship circumstances must accompany all
requests.
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Academic Policies and Procedures
Incomplete Grade4
In rare instances of hardship, a student may ask the professor of the course if s/he would
consider assigning an incomplete grade. University policy specifies that the decision to
assign this grade is completely under the discretion of the professor for the course. If the
professor assigns an incomplete grade, s/he should have a written contract with the
student’s signature (or reply e-mail agreeing to terms) regarding what assignments need
to be completed and by when.
If an incomplete grade is assigned for a course, the faculty member may record it in the
Banner system. However, to convert the Incomplete grade to a letter grade, the faculty
member must complete an Incomplete Form and submit it to Denise Harper in the
Registrar’s Office. The professor should keep a copy of the form to submit a final grade.
Please note, a grade of Incomplete must be extended each academic semester if a final
grade has not been assigned. Students cannot graduate with an Incomplete grade on their
transcript and the Incomplete grade cannot be converted to a Withdrawal (i.e., the
professor must assign a letter grade to the course).
It is imperative that each student communicates frequently with the faculty member who
assigned an Incomplete grade. If a student is not in contact with the professor on a regular
basis (the student needs to have a conversation with the professor at least three times
during the semester) while the Incomplete grade is assigned, the professor is justified in
assigning an F grade for the course.
Transfer Credits
Rowan University will consider the transfer of graduate level credits from accredited U.S.
institutions of higher education. The utilization or application of the courses associated
with such credits to a Rowan University program is determined by the graduate program
through a transcript evaluation, and is usually conducted after a student has been
admitted. Only courses applicable to the degree program in which the student has
matriculated may be considered for transfer. Moreover, only courses with grades of "B"
(3.0) or above may be approved for transfer. Transfer credits must be approved by the
program advisor, department chair, appropriate academic dean, and graduate dean. A
maximum of nine credits may be transferred. If you are interested in applying for transfer
of credits, please complete the appropriate form found on the CGCE form page.
Please note that it is unlikely that graduate courses taken at other universities will transfer
in place of one of the six Rowan courses currently approved by the Behavior Analyst
Certification Board (BACB) to meet the coursework requirements for the BCBA
4 Students taking Research Project in ABA are often assigned an Incomplete grade until their project
achieves final approval from the research advisor.
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(including Basic Principles of Behavior, Applied Behavior Analysis, Research Methods in
Behavior Analysis, Behavioral Assessment & Functional Analysis, Ethics in ABA and
Advanced Practice in Applied Behavior Analysis). This is because each program submits
a Content Verification Form to the BACB. A student would need to ensure that all
courses across two programs would fulfill all requirements.
Grade Dispute Policy
It is the responsibility of the classroom instructor to evaluate each student’s work and to
assign a grade which is a fair and valid measure of the student’s achievement in the
course. In the event of a dispute over an assigned grade, the student will document in
writing the rationale for the grade dispute. The student must provide a copy of his or her
perception of the dispute to the instructor and the department chair. It will then become
part of the permanent record concerning the dispute. This document must be signed and
the date of the transmittal to the instructor and the department chair noted on the
document.
The time limit for initial confirmed contact of the professor who awarded the grade is
twenty (20) business days, not including summer, into the semester following the one in
which the grade was recorded. If the professor is unavailable or fails to respond by the
30th business day of the semester, students have an additional ten (10) business days to
contact the department chair. Where the department chair and the instructor are one and
the same, twenty (20) business days suffice before the student can move on to the next
step.
1. Department Level:
a) The student and the instructor will meet to attempt resolution of the disputed grade. If
the instructor is no longer accessible for any reason (e.g., prolonged illness, no longer at
Rowan), the student may continue the process as noted in this policy by first meeting
with the department chair (see 1 b),
b) If the matter is not resolved, the student and the instructor will then meet with the
department chair, who will act as a facilitator, to determine if resolution is possible. If the
dispute cannot be resolved informally, faculty will continue to be available to assist in the
resolution of the dispute.
2. College Level
If the issue is not resolved at the department level, within ten (10) business days from the
time the department chair is informed of the dispute, the student shall schedule a meeting
with the appropriate academic dean within five (5) business days of the departmental
decision and will provide, in writing, the rationale for the grade dispute. The academic
dean will attempt to effect a reconciliation between the two parties within ten (10)
business days of receiving the student’s written rationale for the grade dispute. Pertinent
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documentation provided by the instructor and the student shall form the basis for
discussion at this stage.
3. Grade Grievance Committee Level
If the matter is still unresolved, ten (10) business days after the meeting with the
academic dean, the student may pursue the matter with the associate provost for academic
affairs. The associate provost for academic affairs will provide the Grievance Committee
with the student’s written grievance to determine whether a formal hearing is warranted.
If the Grievance Committee determines a formal hearing is warranted, a date and time
will be set for the hearing. The Grade Grievance Committee shall, at the conclusion of
the hearing, have prepared a written recommendation to the provost. The
recommendation shall be submitted within four working days after the hearing.
4. Provost Level
Within ten (10) working days of receiving the recommendation, the provost will take
action and shall notify both parties in the grievance of the decision and action taken. This
action is final.
Repeating a Course
In the event that a student must or voluntarily chooses to repeat a course, the grade
received for the repeated course will constitute the final grade for that subject for
cumulative G.P.A. purposes whether the grade is higher or lower than the grade received
in the original course. The original grade, although not counted in the cumulative G.P.A.,
remains on the student’s transcript. Herein, the University stipulates that the same course
may not be taken more than twice including withdrawals. However, except for general
education courses, further restrictions may be determined by the individual
departments/colleges, only to meet standards recommended by accrediting bodies,
statutory regulations, and/or professional societies. Appeals may be made through the
normal appeals process.
Inactive Status & Leave of Absence
Inactive status prohibits a student from continued registration and, depending upon the
reason for the inactive status, may require a student to reapply or reactivate.
All Rowan Global students follow a set of policies and processes regarding Leaves of
Absence or Withdrawals from the University as outlined in the Rowan Global Graduate
Student Policies Handbook and will work directly with the Rowan Global Enrollment
Services Office on these issues ([email protected])
Please see the Rowan Global Graduate Student Policies Handbook
http://www.rowanonline.com/sites/default/files/documents/portal/gac/gac-policies/15-
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Academic Integrity Policy
I. Introduction
The integrity of academic programs is imperative to Rowan University’s mission. While
acknowledging the social and collaborative nature of learning, the University expects that
grades awarded to students will reflect individual efforts and achievements. All members
of the Rowan community are responsible for understanding what constitutes academic
dishonesty; upholding academic integrity standards and encouraging others to do
likewise; and knowing the procedures, rights and obligations involved in the Academic
Integrity Policy. Academic dishonesty, in any form, will not be tolerated. Students who
commit an act of academic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary sanctions up to and
including expulsion from the university.
II. Definitions of Academic Integrity Violations
Cheating: Cheating is an act of deception by which a person misrepresents his or her
mastery of material on a test or other academic exercise. Examples of cheating include
but are not limited to:
• Copying from another person’s work.
• Allowing another person to copy your work.
• Using unauthorized materials such as a textbook or notebook during an
examination or using technology to illicitly access unauthorized materials.
• Using specifically prepared materials such as notes written on clothing or other
unauthorized notes, formula lists, etc., during an examination.
• Collaborating with another person during an examination by giving or receiving
information without permission.
Plagiarism: Plagiarism occurs when a person represents someone else’s words, ideas,
phrases, sentences, or data as one’s own work. When submitting work that includes
someone else’s words, ideas, syntax, data or organizational patterns, the source of that
information must be acknowledged through complete, accurate and specific references.
All verbatim statements must be acknowledged through quotation marks. To avoid a
charge of plagiarism, a person should be sure to include an acknowledgment of
indebtedness, such as a list of works cited or bibliography.
Examples of plagiarism include but are not limited to:
• Quoting, paraphrasing or even borrowing the syntax of another’s words without
acknowledging the source.
• Using another’s ideas, opinions or theories even if they have been completely
paraphrased in one’s own words without acknowledging the source.
• Incorporating facts, statistics or other illustrative material taken from a source,
without acknowledging the source, unless the information is common knowledge.
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• Submitting a computer program as original work that duplicates, in whole or in
part, without citation, the work of another.
Fabrication: Fabrication refers to the deliberate use of invented information or the
falsification of research or other findings with the intent to deceive. Examples of
fabrication include but are not limited to:
• Citation of information not taken from the source indicated.
• Listing of sources in a bibliography or other report not used in that project.
• Fabricating data or source information in experiments, research project or other
academic exercises.
• Misrepresenting oneself or providing misleading and false information in an
attempt to access another user’s computer account.
Academic Misconduct: Academic Misconduct includes the alteration of grades;
involvement in the acquisition or distribution of unadministered tests, and the
unauthorized submission of student work in more than one class. Examples of academic
misconduct include but are not limited to:
• Submitting written work to fulfill the requirements of more than one course
without the explicit permission of both instructors.
• Changing, altering, falsifying or being accessory to the changing, altering or
falsifying of a grade report or form, or entering any university office, building or
accessing a computer for that purpose.
• Stealing, buying, selling, giving away or otherwise obtaining all or part of any
unadministered test/examination or entering any university office or building for
the purpose of obtaining an unadministered test/examination.
• Coercing any other person to obtain an unadministered test.
• Substituting for another student or permitting any other person to substitute for
oneself to take a test or examination.
• Altering test answers and then claiming instructor inappropriately graded the
examination.
Violating the Network and Computer Use Policy, also known as the “Acceptable Use
Policy, Network and System Services” established by Information Resources. Currently
available at: http://www.rowan.edu/toolbox/policies/network/. Below are some examples
of violations listed in the policy. Students should refer to the policy for the full list of
violations.
Each user is solely responsible for all functions performed from his/her account(s) on
any system.
No user may violate Federal Copyright Law. This means he/she may not alter, copy,
translate, transmit, or receive software, music, images, text, or any other information
licensed to or copyrighted by another party unless the license or copyright explicitly
permits him/her to do so.
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No user may attempt to monitor another individual’s data communications, nor may
he/she read, copy, change, or delete another individual's files or software, without the
prior permission of the owner.
No user may send messages that are likely to result in the loss of the recipient's work,
system downtime, or otherwise compromise a remote user's system. This includes,
but is not limited to, redistribution of computer viruses or Trojan horses.
III. Classification of Academic Integrity Violations by Offense
Violations of academic integrity are classified into four categories based on the
seriousness of the behaviors and the possible sanctions imposed. Brief descriptions are
provided below. These are general descriptions and should not be considered as all
inclusive.
Level 1 Violations Level 1 violations may occur because of ignorance or inexperience on
the part of the person(s) committing the violation and ordinarily include a very minor
portion of the course work. A sanction for a level 1 violation will not exceed a failing
grade on the assignment.
Example: Improper footnoting or unauthorized assistance with academic work on the part
of a first-year Rowan University student.
Recommended Sanction(s): Make-up assignment at a more difficult level or assignment
of no-credit for work in question, required attendance at a workshop on academic
honesty, and/or an assignment that will increase the student’s awareness of academic
integrity.
Reporting Mechanisms: Matters involving Level 1 violations are normally adjudicated by
the instructor and sanctioned accordingly. A record of this violation will be retained in
the Office of the Provost in accordance with State record retention guidelines. The
student can appeal the determination and/or the sanction imposed in accordance with
policy.
Level 2 Violations Level 2 violations involve incidents of a more serious nature and
affect a significant aspect or portion of the course. Any violation that involves repeat
offenses at level 1 is considered a level 2 violation. A sanction for a level 2 violation will
not exceed a failing grade in the course.
Example: Quoting directly or paraphrasing without proper acknowledgment on an
assignment or failing to acknowledge all sources of information and contributors who
helped with an assignment.
Recommended Sanction(s): A failing grade in the course, Academic Integrity Probation
and/or the imposition of other lesser sanctions as deemed appropriate.
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Reporting Mechanisms: Matters involving Level 2 violations are normally adjudicated by
the instructor and sanctioned accordingly following a sanction review by the Academic
Integrity Review Board (for additional information refer to Section V below, “Academic
Integrity Review Board Procedures”). The student can appeal the determination and/or
the sanction imposed in accordance with policy. A record of this violation will be
retained in the Office of the Provost in accordance with State record retention guidelines.
Level 3 Violations Level 3 offenses are even more serious in nature and involve
dishonesty on a more significant portion of course work, such as a major paper, hourly or
final examination. Any violation that is premeditated or involves repeat offenses below
level 3 is considered a level 3 violation. A sanction for a level 3 violation will not exceed
suspension from the University.
Example: Copying from or giving assistance to others on an hourly or final examination,
plagiarizing major portions of an assignment, using forbidden material on an hourly or
final examination, presenting the work of another as one’s own, or altering a graded
examination for the purposes of re-grading.
Recommended Sanction(s): A failing grade in the course, Academic Integrity Probation,
and suspension from the University for one or more semesters with a notation of
“Disciplinary Suspension” placed on a student’s transcript and/or the imposition of other
lesser sanctions as deemed appropriate.
Reporting Mechanisms: Matters involving Level 3 violations are adjudicated by the
Academic Integrity Review Board and sanctioned accordingly. The student can appeal
the determination and/or the sanction imposed in accordance with policy. A record of this
violation will be retained in the Office of the Provost in accordance with State record
retention guidelines.
Level 4 Violations Level 4 violations are the most serious breaches of academic
integrity. They also include repeat offenses below Level 4 violations and violations
committed while already on or after returning from Academic Integrity Probation.
Example: Forgery of grade change forms; theft of examinations; having a substitute take
an examination; any degree of falsification or plagiarism relating to a senior or graduate
thesis; using a purchased term paper; sabotaging another’s work; the violation of the
clinical code of a profession.
Recommended sanction: Expulsion from the University and a permanent dismissal
notation on the student’s transcript and/or the imposition of other lesser sanctions as
deemed appropriate.
Reporting Mechanisms: Matters involving Level 4 violations are adjudicated by the
Academic Integrity Review Board and sanctioned accordingly. The student can appeal
the determination and/or the sanction imposed in accordance with policy. A record of this
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violation will be retained in the Office of the Provost in accordance with State record
retention guidelines.
IV. Reporting and Adjudication of Academic Integrity Violations A student or University employee who has witnessed an apparent act of academic
misconduct or has information that reasonably leads to the conclusion that such an act has
or will occur should inform the instructor or the Office of the Provost.
An instructor who believes that a student has attempted or committed an apparent act of
academic misconduct should investigate the matter. Instructors are encouraged to consult
with staff in the Office of the Provost.
Role of Instructor
a. If the instructor then concludes that misconduct has occurred, he or she should obtain a
copy of the Report of an Academic Integrity Violation (RAIV) form from the web, the
departmental office, or the Office of the Provost. The instructor should complete as much
of the RAIV form as possible prior to meeting with the student, including the appropriate
type of violation/level.
b. The instructor should make reasonable attempts to meet with the student in question as
soon as possible. When necessary, such meetings may be conducted by telephone or
electronic mail. In this meeting every effort should be made to preserve the basic
teacher/student relationship. The student should be given the opportunity to respond to
the allegation and to review and sign the RAIV if he/she so chooses. The student’s
signature signifies that he/she is aware of the alleged violation and understands where
information on next steps in the procedure can be found. The student should be allowed
to remain in class and complete course work until a final resolution is reached.
c. The instructor should include a recommended grade sanction on the RAIV before the
student signs the acknowledgement section of the RAIV form. Instructors may
recommend sanctions up to and including a failing grade for the course depending on the
level of violation. Students should not sign the form if they have additional questions or
want to consult staff in the Office of the Provost.
d. At the conclusion of the meeting the instructor must provide the student with a copy of
the RAIV form, whether the student signed the form or not. The instructor should then
forward the form and all supporting documentation to the Office of the Provost for a
determination of the appropriate level of violation.
Level 1 violations: The instructor will make the determination on whether a
violation has occurred and on the penalty. Appeals go directly to the Office of the
Provost and will be heard by the Academic Integrity Review Board.
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Level 2 violations: The instructor will make the determination of whether a
violation occurred and on the penalty. Appeals go directly to the Office of the
Provost and will be heard by the Academic Integrity Review Board.
Level 3 and 4 violations: The Office of the Provost will refer the matter to the
Academic Integrity Review Board for adjudication at a hearing. Appeals are
decided by the Provost.
e. Additional sanctions, including suspension or expulsion from the university, may be
assessed when requested by the instructor, requested by the academic unit in which the
violation occurred, or when stipulated by the academic integrity policy (i.e. the level of
the violation or the existence of previous academic integrity violations by the student).
f. In the case that an instructor must assign a grade before the case is resolved, the
instructor should assign a grade of “INC,” which will be changed when the case is
resolved.
g. A student may not withdraw from a course in which he or she has committed or has
been accused of committing an academic integrity violation. A student found to have
withdrawn from a course in which an academic integrity violation is alleged or
determined will be re-enrolled in the course upon receipt of a RAIV by the Office of the
Provost. In addition, a student found responsible for an academic integrity violation in a
course in which they have participated but have not enrolled will be retroactively enrolled
and assigned an appropriate sanction.
V. Academic Integrity Review Board Procedures
Level 1 and 2 violations are adjudicated by the instructor and reported to the Office of the
Provost. The Academic Integrity Review Board reviews these reports to confirm that
classifications of violations and subsequent sanctions that were imposed were
appropriate. The Review Board also determines whether the student has committed a
prior violation and adjusts the level of violation accordingly. Level 3 and 4 violations are
referred directly to and adjudicated by the Academic Integrity Review Board.
The possible findings and outcomes of hearings conducted by the Academic Integrity
Review Board are summarized below. Academic Integrity Violation is abbreviated as
AIV.
Appeal of Level 1 Violation
Possible Findings Outcomes
Student is not responsible for an AIV. Student is cleared. Grade must be recalculated
without the penalty for the alleged violation.
Student is responsible for a Level 1 violation. Level 1 sanctions are upheld.
Appeal of Level 2 Violation
Possible Findings Outcomes
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Student is not responsible for an AIV. Student is cleared. Course grade must be
recalculated without the penalty for the
alleged violation.
Student is responsible for a (Level 1)
violation.
Student is responsible for a lesser offense.
Penalty is lowered as appropriate and course
grade is recalculated.
Student is responsible for a Level 2 violation. Level 2 sanctions are upheld.
Level 3 and Level 4 Sanction Hearings
Possible Findings Outcomes
Student is not responsible for an AIV. Student is cleared. Grade is recalculated
without the penalty for the alleged violation
and entered to replace the Incomplete.
Student is responsible for a lesser (Level 1 or
Level 2) violation.
Student is responsible for a lesser offense.
Penalty is determined as appropriate. Course
grade is recalculated and entered to replace
the Incomplete.
Student is responsible for a Level 3 violation. Level 3 sanctions are applied as appropriate.
Student is responsible for a Level 4 violation. Level 4 sanctions are applied as appropriate.
Additional Procedural Guidelines
a. For matters not being adjudicated by the Academic Integrity Review Board (Levels 1
and 2), the Board will conduct a sanction review to determine whether the student has
prior violation and then determine appropriate additional sanctions.
b. When applicable the Office of the Provost will be responsible for providing both the
student and the instructor with proper notice concerning their participation in a hearing
before the Academic Integrity Review Board. In addition, notice of the results of hearings
and matters referred for sanction review will also be provided. In the event that either the
student or the instructor does not attend a scheduled hearing the matter will be heard
based on the written record and the information provided by the party in attendance.
c. Hearings conducted by the Academic Integrity Review Board will be closed to all
members of the campus and outside community except those directly involved with the
case.
d. The burden of proof rests upon the complainant, who must establish, on the basis of
the standard of a “preponderance of evidence,” that it was “more likely than not” that the
accused student is responsible for the conduct violation based on the weight of the
credible information presented.
e. Any student appearing at a hearing before the Academic Integrity Review Board for
adjudication of an allegation of academic dishonesty may challenge the assignment of
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any member of the board to his/her case. Upon hearing the details of the challenge, the
Chair will either uphold or deny the challenge.
f. A Board member will withdraw from adjudicating any case in which he/she cannot
reach a fair and objective decision.
g. Because legal procedures will not be formally applied, the Chair will make all
determinations on questions of procedure and admissibility of information presented and
will not be excluded from hearings or Board deliberations except that s/he will not vote.
The Chair will exercise control over the manner in which the hearing is conducted to
avoid unnecessarily lengthy hearings and to prevent the harassment or intimidation of
witnesses. Anyone who disrupts a hearing or who fails to adhere to hearing procedures
may be excluded from the proceeding.
h. The Board will review all materials and hear all information pertinent to the case from
the complainant, the accused and all witnesses. Members of the Board, including the
Chair, will be free to ask relevant questions in order to clarify information or resulting
issues.
i. After hearing all the information, the Board will deliberate privately until a decision is
reached by a majority vote. A tie vote will result in a finding of “not responsible.”
j. If the student is found “responsible” the Board will determine the appropriate sanction
to be imposed. At this point both the academic and non-academic past disciplinary
records of the accused student will be supplied to the Board by the Chair. Other
information from the Chair which is relevant to the choice of sanction(s) may also be
introduced at this point, including information concerning sanctions imposed against
other students for similar offenses. No information directly related to the case in question
may be introduced for the first time unless the accused student has been informed and
allowed to review and comment on the information.
k. Following the hearing, the Office of the Provost will provide the accused student with
written notification of the decision reached, the reason for the decision and information
regarding the University’s appeal process. If the student is found “responsible,” a record
of the decision will be placed in the student’s advising folder.
VI. Rights in Hearings
The University disciplinary system is not a criminal or civil law process and the legal
procedures applicable in criminal and civil cases will not apply. This policy is not
intended to supersede any existing law or regulation. University disciplinary hearings will
accord the following specific rights to all students:
a. To receive written notice of the alleged violation.
b. To have reasonable access to the case materials prior to and during any hearing.
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c. To have access to advice by an individual of his or her choosing, including an attorney.
However, the advisor may not participate in the hearing. The student must sign a FERPA
waiver indicating he/she has consented to have the individual present.
d. To participate in the hearing, present information on his or her own behalf, call
witnesses and question information provided at their hearing. This does not include the
right to directly question witnesses.
e. To receive written notification of the decision reached. The notification will also
include a list of any sanctions imposed and appeal information.
VII. Description of Sanctions
A student may receive single or multiple sanctions for violations of the Academic
Integrity policy. Factors to be considered in deciding sanctions will include present
demeanor and past disciplinary record of the student and the nature and severity of the
violation. Sanctions which may be imposed upon any student found to have violated the
Academic Integrity policy include the following:
Notation of Academic Integrity Violation on Transcript: When a student fails a course
for reasons of academic dishonesty, this will be noted on the student’s transcript. The
notation will be removed from the transcript after the student completes an academic
integrity workshop or its equivalent. The student can have a maximum of one such
notation removed in his/her career as a Rowan student.
Academic Integrity Probation: A defined period of time (minimum of one semester)
indicating that a student is no longer in good standing with the university vis-à-vis
academic integrity. (This status is distinct from Academic Probation, which concerns
academic performance.) Any subsequent Academic Integrity Violation while in this
status will likely result in suspension or expulsion from the university.
Suspension: Beginning on the date the suspension takes effect, the student is no longer a
registered student, may not attend classes, nor receive grades for a specified period of
time. In addition, while in this status, the student is not permitted to be present on the
campus or at a University-sponsored event for any reason whatsoever. The suspension
will be noted on the student’s academic transcript as disciplinary suspension. The student
is not entitled to any refund of any fees after published refund dates.
Expulsion: Beginning on the date the expulsion takes effect, the student may never again
be a registered student, may never attend classes, nor receive grades. In addition, the
student may never be present on the campus nor at a University-sponsored event for any
reason whatsoever. The expulsion will be noted on the student’s academic transcript as
Academic Integrity Expulsion. The student is not entitled to any refund of any fees after
published refund dates.
VIII. Appeal of Academic Integrity Violations
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1. Upon receiving notification of the outcome of a case, the accused student may file an
appeal for the following reasons:
a. A specified procedural error(s) or error(s) in the interpretation of University
regulations is so substantial as to have effectively denied the participant a fair hearing.
b. New and significant information that has become available which could not have been
discovered by a properly diligent person before or during the hearing.
c. The sanction is substantially disproportionate to the violation.
d. The facts of the case were insufficient to establish that a violation occurred.
Please note: If a student has pleaded responsible to a violation, the reason for appeal will
be limited to reason “c” only.
2. All appeals must be made within seven (7) business days of the date on the letter
informing the student of the decision. Appeals must be submitted in writing to the
Provost or designee and should explain in detail the basis of the request, including any
supporting documentation. Upon receipt of the written appeal, the Provost will defer the
imposition of the sanction(s) pending the decision on the appeal.
3. The Provost will review the written appeal and all documentation contained in the case
file and will decide whether to deny or uphold the appeal. If an appeal is upheld based on
procedural error or new information (reasons a or b above), the case will be remanded to
the original adjudicator for re-opening of the hearing. If an appeal is upheld based on
disproportionate sanction or lack of sufficient information (reasons c or d above), the
Provost will render the appropriate determination and/or sanction.
4. The Provost will respond to the appeal within seven (7) business days of the date on
the letter. The final decision will be issued in writing either accepting or denying the
appeal and giving the reasons for this decision.
5. Normally, all appeal decisions are final and will be implemented immediately. For
matters involving the expulsion of a student, the accused student may request that the
President of the University review the decision of the Provost. A request for review by
the President must be made within seven (7) business days of the date on the letter
informing the parties of the Provost’s decision. The request must be submitted in writing
to the Office of President and must include clear and convincing reasons to change the
decision of the Provost. The President may or may not elect to review a decision. The
request for review will be responded to in a timely manner by the Office of the President.
6. The appeals process described will be the final step in the adjudication process.
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Student Complaint Procedure
If a letter of complaint is received by a department chair/supervisor, dean/department
head, the provost, or the president from a student, parent, legislator, or any other
individual in which a faculty, staff member, or administrator is named, in which a
response is required the individual receiving the complaint will determine whether it has
come as the result of the official complaint process, or directly to that office. If it has
come directly to that office, the individual receiving the complaint will notify the
complainant to acknowledge receipt of the complaint and provide a copy of the complaint
procedure.
I. Department Level
a. The student and faculty/professional staff member will meet to attempt resolution of
the complaint.
b. If the matter is not resolved, the student and the instructor will then meet with the
department chairperson/supervisor, who will act as a facilitator, to determine if resolution
is possible.
c. If the faculty/professional staff member is not accessible for any reason (e.g.,
prolonged illness, on leave, refuses to meet with student), or if the student fears reprisal,
the student may initiate the process by first meeting with the department
chairperson/supervisor.
d. In any case, if the matter is not resolved, the student must notify (in writing) the
faculty/professional staff member or department chairperson/supervisor within twenty
(20) calendar days from the date the student knew or should reasonably have known
about the matter.
e. If the above named people are not available or cannot be contacted, the student must
submit in writing his/her intention to pursue the process at the department level. The
written statement must be sent to the department chairperson/supervisor within the same
twenty (20) days noted above.
f. If the student wishes to pursue the matter immediately, the department
chairperson/supervisor must schedule a meeting between the faculty/professional staff
member and the aggrieved student within ten (10) working days after being contacted by
the student and it must be held within fifteen (15) days of such contract. The student and
faculty/professional staff member will be informed in writing by the department
chairperson/supervisor of the outcome of the meeting.
g. If the student wishes to delay pursuing the matter until the semester is over, the
department chairperson/supervisor must schedule a meeting between the
faculty/professional staff member and the aggrieved student within twenty (20) working
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days of the next semester. The student and faculty/professional staff member will be
informed in writing by the department chairperson/supervisor of the outcome of the
meeting.
h. If the grievance is against the department chairperson/supervisor, the student may
begin the complaint process at the college/unit level.
II. College/Unit Level
If the issue is not resolved at the departmental level, within fifteen (15) working days of
the departmental level meeting, the student shall schedule a meeting with the appropriate
dean/director and will provide, in writing, the rationale for the complaint.
The dean/director will convene a meeting to attempt to effect reconciliation between the
two parties within fifteen (15) calendar days of receiving the student's written rationale
for the grievance. Pertinent documentation provided by the faculty/professional staff
member and/or the student shall form the basis of discussion at this stage. The
faculty/professional staff member and the student may be assisted in the meeting by
advisors. The advisors must be from within the university community and cannot speak
for the faculty/professional staff member or the student. The advisors can only advise the
parties they represent.
The dean/director will render a written decision within fifteen (15) working days of the
college level meeting. If the complaint cites a violation of the Ethics Code and the student
is not satisfied with the outcome of this meeting, he/she may file a grievance with the
Rowan University Senate Ethics Committee.
Notes:
1. This process does not apply to the students' personal preferences regarding the
faculty/professional staff members' physical appearance, personal values, sexual
orientation, or the right to academic freedom or the freedom of expression.
2. In all grievance matters, to the extent possible, the student will be responsible for
documentation of his/her allegations.
3. To insure the protection of the parties' privacy, the process and all documentation will
be completely confidential.
4. The faculty/professional staff member being complained about is expected to attend all
8 meetings set up to resolve the complaint.
5. All students, faculty, professional staff, department chairs, supervisors, and deans are
expected to follow the steps in this policy.
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6. If a department chair/supervisor, dean/department head, the Provost, or the President of
the University receives a letter of complaint about a faculty or professional staff member
from a student, he/she will forward the letter to the individual being complained about
and inform the student that the complaint process must begin with an attempt to resolve
the problem with the faculty/professional staff member, and that the above complaint
procedure must be followed.
Accommodation Policy
Your academic success is important to us. If you have a documented disability that may
have an impact upon your work in this class, please contact your instructor. You must
provide documentation of your disability to the Academic Success Center in order to
receive official University services and accommodations. The Academic Success Center
can be reached at 856‐256‐4234 or www.rowan.edu/studentaffairs/asc/. The Center is
located on the 3rd floor of Savitz Hall. The staff is available to answer questions
regarding accommodations or assist you in your pursuit of accommodations. We look
forward to working with you to meet your learning goals.
Please review the following additional academic policies of the university and of
Rowan Global specifically.
Student Code of Conduct
Attendance Policy
Classroom Behavior Policies & Procedures
Name and Address Change
Graduate & Post-Baccalaureate Student Policies
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Performance Evaluation
Academic Standing
Students must complete an academic graduate program to the satisfaction of the
department administering the program.
Students must successfully complete all requirements set forth by the individual graduate
program with a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0. To be eligible
for graduation, the student shall have completed at least 90 percent of the total course
work within the “A - C+” letter grade range. A cumulative grade point average of 3.000
must be maintained for graduate work involved in the program course requirements. To
maintain satisfactory academic progress, students may earn no more than six (6.0)
semester hours in courses with grades of “C+” or below. Grades of “C-” and below do
not meet the requirements for graduate credit and will not be applied to the credits
necessary to graduate.
In addition to academic performance, all students must also demonstrate satisfactory
performance in practicum and an impeccable record of professional and ethical conduct
in both his/her academic and applied work. If these requirements are not met, the
student’s continuation in the program is at the discretion of the program advisor and
Rowan Global. If a student has engaged in academic, professional, or ethical misconduct,
continuation in the program may be denied or graduation delayed until the program
advisor is satisfied that the student is able to function in a responsible manner in the
future.
Feedback
Each semester, all students in the MA & CAGS in ABA program will be provided with
feedback of their progress in the program. In addition, all faculty teaching courses as well
as field supervisors may be asked to complete a survey rating your professional and
ethical performance and skills. If your performance is of concern, you will be asked to
meet with the academic advisor of the program.
Student Evaluation of Program
At the end of each academic year, students will be asked to complete an anonymous
survey providing their opinions about the program and faculty. This information will be
considered by the faculty in the summer during the annual review of the program
meeting.
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Formal Requirements for Graduation
In addition to successful completion of the coursework, including a completed and
approved research project, and exhibiting acceptable and appropriate professional and
ethical behavior, there are three additional requirements for graduation from the MA &
CAGS in ABA Program.
Comprehensive Examinations:
Written Examination. Each student will need to pass (score of 70 or greater in each
subsection of the test), a written, open-ended examination. The content of the
examination will be based on the Behavior Analyst Certification Board’s 4th
Edition Task
List. Students will be scheduled to take this exam in May following the completion of
four core courses (Basic Principles of Behavior, Behavioral Assessment and Functional
Analysis, Research Methods in ABA, and ABA: Behavior Change Tactics). There will be
a review of the material for this exam; anyone may attend these review sessions. If a
student fails one or more of the subtests for the exam, s/he will be provided with
feedback regarding the sections failed. A second exam will be scheduled before the start
of the following Fall semester. Students failing the first administration of the exam may
be required to re-take a course, or refrain from continuing with additional course work
until the second administration of the exam. Students who fail twice will be dismissed
from the program.
Oral Examination. Each student will need to pass (score of 70 or greater in each
subsection of the test), an orally administered examination. The content of the oral
examination will be ethics, behavioral assessment and intervention. Students will be
scheduled individually for the oral exam. When students arrive for the exam, they will be
given cases to study for 30 minutes. At the end of 30 minutes, the student will be asked
questions by at least two faculty members in the program. Students will take the oral
exam in July of their second year. To be eligible for the oral exam, students must pass all
sections of the written exam. If a student fails one or more of the subtests for the exam,
s/he will be provided with feedback regarding the sections failed. A second exam will be
scheduled before the start of the following Fall semester. Students failing the first
administration of the exam may be required to re-take a course, or refrain from
continuing with additional course work until the second administration of the exam.
Students who fail twice will be dismissed from the program.
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Graduation
Graduation for MA in ABA Students
What is the difference between graduation and commencement?
Graduation refers to receiving a degree when a student has been certified by the
University as meeting all degree requirements. Upon certification, the degree is awarded
and displays on your Rowan University transcript. Degree conferral occurs 4-6 weeks
after final semester grades are posted. Diplomas are printed and mailed after the degree
certification process is complete.
Commencement is a ceremony. Participation in commencement does not mean that a
student has graduated and students do not receive diplomas on that day. It is an
opportunity for students, families, friends, and the Rowan community to celebrate
academic accomplishments. The commencement ceremony is open to any student who
has applied to graduate, or who has fewer than 12 credits (for undergraduate students) or
6 credits (for graduate students) to complete toward degree completion in the Summer
term, or who will complete his/her student teaching requirement the following Fall term.
Participants notify University Events that they intend to participate, rent the required
regalia, and report at the designated time on the day of the ceremony.
Application for Graduation
Submission of an Application for Graduation is a requirement for degree conferral.
After a student reviews their GRAD (Graduation Requirements Advising Database)
report through Student Self Service Banner, and meets with their advisor for approval to
proceed, students must fill out an Application for Graduation through Student Self
Service Banner. The application only takes a few moments to fill out, and the student will
see an acknowledgement after they apply, which should be printed and kept for their
records. Students apply online through Self Service Banner, under the Student Menu, by
clicking on the "Apply to Graduate" link. If there are any issues while filling out the
application, please email our Graduation Coordinator at [email protected].
The costs and deadlines for applications can be found on the Graduation subpage of the
Registrar.
Upon processing the application for graduation, email confirmation will be issued to each
student's Rowan email account. This email includes details regarding payment and
instruction on Commencement.
Email will also serve to congratulate students once their degree has been awarded
(conferred). This email also states that the degree is now reflected via the Self-Service
transcript. Delivery of the actual diploma may take between 6-8 weeks.
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NOTE: Please contact Dr. Kerwin prior to applying for graduation. She
will tell you if she will approve your application. If you do not contact
her in advance, it is possible that she will not approve your application
and you will have wasted your money.
Application to Attend Commencement when Coursework not
Completed
The commencement ceremony is held once a year in May. To be eligible to attend the
commencement ceremony with outstanding degree requirements, graduate students must
be within 6 credit hours. Course work must be completed during the Summer. Students
are responsible for retrieving and returning a completed Department Approval to Attend
Commencement with Outstanding Degree Requirements (previously known as the
"Walker Application") which can be found on the Registrar’s website.
The costs and deadlines for applications can be found on the Graduation subpage of the
Registrar.
Also, participating in a Commencement ceremony does not mean that you have
graduated. Degree conferral (graduation) occurs when all requirements are completed
and an Application for Graduation has been submitted to the Office of the Registrar. In
addition, please note that your final grade point average is not calculated until you
graduate; therefore, if you attend Commencement prior to completing your required
coursework and applying for graduation, you cannot walk with honors.
Cap & gown will be available at the Bookstore toward the end of the Spring semester.
Participating in Commencement
To confirm your attendance at the commencement ceremony, please complete the
following steps after submitting an Application for Graduation online or Department
Approval to Attend Commencement with Outstanding Degree Requirements form:
To confirm your attendance at the Commencement ceremony, please complete the
following steps after submitting an Application for Graduation and Degree
Conferral or Department Approval to Attend Commencement with Outstanding
Degree Requirements form:
Go to Rowan's "Student Self-Service”
Access Banner Services and then enter your Banner ID and PIN
Select "Student and Financial Aid" and click on "Commencement"
Finally, select "Commencement Attendance Confirmation" to let us know
if you are attending your Commencement Ceremonies
Students will also receive an e-mail detailing these steps after their Application for
Graduation and Degree Conferral or Department Approval to Attend Commencement
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with Outstanding Degree Requirements form has been processed. Please confirm your
Commencement participation no later than April 20th. If you encounter any problems,
visit here (http://www.rowan.edu/events/commencement/faq/index.html#attendance) for
more information or contact the Office of University Events at (856) 256-5432 or
[email protected]. For more Commencement information including
attendance, tickets, caps and gowns, rehearsal and line-up information, please visit
www.rowan.edu/commencement (http://www.rowan.edu/commencement).
Diplomas
Your name and degree received will appear on your diploma, on your official transcript,
and in the commencement program as it is in the university's database. Slight variations
of the legal name, (use of a middle if preferred, for example) may be made on these
official documents. Customized diplomas are also available. Please contact the
Graduation Unit should you require an additional, separate, non-standardized, uniquely
personal diploma. Please note that customized diplomas are not considered to be official.
Diplomas are mailed to the permanent address on file, unless otherwise indicated on the
graduation application. Diplomas are mailed approximately eight weeks after the degrees
have been awarded. One official complimentary Rowan University transcript will follow.
Diplomas will be held if financial obligations to the University have not been met.
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Completion of CAGS in ABA
Application for Certificate of Completion
Students in the CAGS in ABA program must apply for completion of the program to the
CGCE using the “Application for Completion of the Graduate Certificate (CAGS)” form
available on the Registrar’s webpage. Please give the form to Dr. Kerwin for signature
AFTER the final course in the CAGS in ABA is completed.
NOTE: If the student would like a formal professional Certificate of Completion, the
student should complete a different form (labeled “Professional Certificate” on the
Registrar’s website. This form and payment should be submitted to the Registrar’s office.
Attending Commencement
Students who complete the CAGS in ABA are not eligible to attend graduation
ceremonies.
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ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES
Rowan Global & Learning Partnerships
856-256-4050
http://rowanu.com/home/index.php.
CGCE has an array of useful information on its “current students” webpage (we suggest
that you bookmark the link above).
Information Resources
Useful information for new Rowan students can be found here:
http://www.rowan.edu/toolbox/ru_new/students/
The Support Desk (for all questions involving computers at Rowan):
Phone / 856.256.4400
Fax / 856.256.4444
HOURS: 8 am - 5 pm, Monday – Friday The Support Desk is located in Memorial Hall
on the South-Side of the Glassboro Campus.
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Financial Information
Financial Obligations
The University may deny a student graduation, readmission, registration or records
because of outstanding financial obligations to the University. This action may be taken
in cases where the student has been given reasonable notice of a debt and consequences
of non-payment. A deferred payment plan is available to students. For details, students
may contact the Bursar’s Office. Students who do not meet their outstanding obligations
by established deadlines under this policy will automatically be denied registration for the
following semester, in addition to losing all other University services. Denial of future
semesters will be continued until such time as the obligation is met. The student has the
right to a hearing in cases of dispute concerning an obligation. The request for a hearing
must be submitted in writing by the student to the appropriate department or office head
in which the obligation exists. That department or office will then work with the
Collections Department of the Business Office.
Bursar Savitz Hall
856-256-4150
http://www.rowan.edu/bursar
The Bursar bills and maintains an account of charges and payments for each student.
Students can pay bills by Visa, Discover, MasterCard, American Express, personal check,
money order and/or cash. The University provides deferred payment plans for full-time
and part-time students. Contact the Bursar for more information.
Financial Aid Savitz Hall
(856) 256-4276
The Office of Financial Aid assists students seeking financial assistance in order to study
at Rowan. Two specific financial aid packages for graduate students are the Federal
Stafford Student Loan and the PLUS loan. For more information on these two aid
packages visit: http://www.rowan.edu/provost/financialaid/graduate.html.
All students requesting financial aid must complete the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The form requires
Rowan’s Federal School Code: 002609.
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Student Identification Cards
Identification Card Service/Informational Desk, Student Center 256-4606
Monday-Thursday 7:30am-5pm.
All students are required to have a Rowan Student Identification Card. This picture
identification enables the student to use all campus facilities and services, as well as
identifying him or her as part of the university community. Students need their cards to
borrow books from the library, for treatment at the Student Health Center, to print in the
computer labs, to make copies using the copy machines, to cash checks at the University
Bookstore, for free admission to various recreational services and activities, and for
security purposes.
To obtain a proper identification card, students must appear in person at the Student
Information Desk on the main floor of the Student Center, where staff will verify that
students are in Rowan’s computer system.
Bookstore
The Rowan University bookstore has moved and is located at 201 Rowan Boulevard. The
bookstore hours are 9 am to 8 pm Monday-Friday; 10 am – 8 pm on Saturday; noon-6 pm
on Sunday.
If you have the course number for your classes, you may look up the books required for
your classes on the Rowan bookstore website, where you may order them in advance for
pick-up or delivery. You may also view the books required for class on the bookstore
website and order them through another online book service. The link for the bookstore
is:
http://rowanbookstore.bncollege.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/BNCBHom
ePage?storeId=55051&catalogId=10001&langId=-1
Parking
Parking and traffic rules and regulations are in effect at all times unless otherwise noted.
All students, faculty and staff, contract workers, visitors, and guests who park a vehicle
on campus must have a properly displayed and valid parking permit or parking pass. All
vehicles must be parked properly within a designated lined space. Parking permits are
valid from the beginning of the fall semester through the end of the summer. A parking
permit or pass does not guarantee you a parking space. You are advised to arrive early
for class to secure a parking place.
Commuter lots are reserved for commuter students with a valid “Commuter” permit.
They include lots A, B-1, C, D, O, R, Y and the 3rd level only of the Townhouse Garage.
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There is no parking allowed in Commuter lots (including the third level of the
Townhouse Garage) from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Obtaining a Parking Permit Permits for commuter students cost $40.00 for the year, and should be purchased online at
www.thepermitstore.com before the 1st day of class.
Displaying the Parking Permit The permit must be displayed in the bottom left corner of the driver’s side rear window. If not
available, place in the back window in the bottom left corner. The permit must be adhered to the
window.
Special Needs/Handicapped Parking Persons with special parking needs should notify the Parking Services Office for assistance.
Accidents, dangerous conditions, or other parking problems should be reported to the Public
Safety Department at 856-256-4911.
Handicapped Parking spaces are reserved for handicapped persons displaying a legal,
state-issued handicapped permit. These permits must be obtained through the Department
of Motor Vehicles. Temporary handicapped permits may be obtained through your local
police department with appropriate medical certification. Persons parking in a designated
handicapped parking space on University grounds must also have a valid Rowan
University parking permit.
Parking Violations All students, faculty, staff, contract workers, visitors, and guests are responsible for all
fines due to illegal parking. Tickets can be appealed at www.scapay.com, within ten (10)
days of their issue date. All appeals are subject to review by the Parking Appeals
Committee. You will be contacted via email regarding the outcome of your appeal.
Fines must be paid online at http://www.scapay.com or mailed to: The Permit Store, PO
Box 2358, Santa Barbara, CA 93120-2358. All checks must be made out to The Permit
Store and must include the citation number and/or license plate when mailing payment.
All unresolved fines must be paid within 30 days of receiving the ticket. If you feel a
ticket was issued in error, you may appeal the administrative ticket in writing at
www.scapay.com within ten (10) days on the appeal form provided. Municipal tickets
(summons) must be addressed at the municipal court listed on the summons.
Excessive or Unresolved parking Tickets Any vehicle receiving three or more tickets within an academic year is subject to being
towed or immobilized. Additionally, students may be referred to the Dean of Students for
disciplinary action. Any vehicle parked in such a manner as to interfere with or obstruct
university operations may be towed from the campus without warning at the owner’s
expense. The person to whom a vehicle is registered may be held responsible for any
parking or traffic penalties or any liability or damage in which the vehicle is involved.
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Library Services
Campbell Library 256-4800
The main University Library and its Music Branch Library in the Wilson Fine and
Performing Arts Building house more than 350,000 books, multimedia materials, music
scores, and documents. In addition, the library subscribes to almost 2,000 journals and
nearly two-dozen newspapers. Extensive collections of microfiche and microfilm also are
available, including back runs to current periodical subscriptions.
The library offers instruction on the use of electronic resources to help students utilize
library resources effectively. The library contains seminar rooms and a large number of
study carrels, many equipped for laptop access to the campus computer network. A
graduate seminar room is available for use by graduate students. The library is open 95
hours weekly, closing at midnight Monday through Thursday during regular semesters.
The library provides a large selection of subscription databases, many full text, over the
campus computer network. Off-campus access is available to the Rowan community, as
is Internet access. Please see http://www.rowan.edu/toolbox/network/off_campus/ for
details regarding off campus/home network resources.
Computer Labs
There are over 20 computer laboratories on campus open for student use. You will need
your rowan username and password to use the computers in the labs, and you may need
your student ID to print from the laboratories. You are advised to bring a supply of white
laser printer paper with you if you plan on printing in the labs. Some labs with open hours
that may be useful include:
Education Hall:
Room 1141: 8am-10pm
Robinson Hall:
Room 122: 8am-10pm (weekdays); 12pm-5pm (weekends)
Room 311: 8am-6pm (weekdays); 12pm-5pm (weekends)
Room 206: MAC ONLY; Hours Vary
Science Hall:
Room 154: 8am-10pm (weekdays); 12pm-5pm (weekends)
Campbell Library:
Room 138: Hours Vary, see www.rowan.edu/toolbox/computer_labs/hours
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Printing and Copying
Rowan is moving to a new printing system in many of the computer labs. The Rowan
“Uniprint” system is an accounting system that requires that students swipe their student
ID card before printing. Every student receives a $15 initial credit each semester in their
Rowan Uniprint accounts. The printing costs are $0.02 per page, and you may place
additional funds onto your Uniprint account at the Bursar’s office.
http://www.rowan.edu/toolbox/computer_labs/Uniprint/Rowan%20University%20Unipri
nt%20FAQ.pdf
It is critical that you use and check your Rowan email account regularly, as all Rowan
and program-related information and announcements will be sent to this address.
To obtain your Rowan username and password, please visit the following site and follow
the instructions provided to you:
https://www.rowan.edu/password/activation/
Logging into Rowan Gmail Once you have obtained your username and password, you MUST login through the
Student Campus Portal page (http://cp.rowan.edu). The login link is on the top left of the
page.
The Rowan Gmail system authenticates your Rowan network username and
password through our system. You WILL NOT be able to login from any
Google/Gmail page.
Some important information: Your username, email address and password will remain
the same. All of your saved messages will be migrated into the Rowan Gmail
system automatically.
YOUR OLD EMAIL
It will take about 2 weeks to move all of the existing email into the Rowan Gmail
system. If you need to check an old email before yours has been moved over, you can
still login to NetMail by visiting http://netmail2.rowan.edu
ADDRESS BOOKS
It is not possible to automatically move your address books. You will need to copy any
addresses you wish to keep into the Rowan Gmail address book yourself. As stated
above, you will still be able to access them in the Net Mail system
(http://netmail2.rowan.edu) for a few weeks after the switch
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AUTOMATIC FORWARDING
If you are currently forwarding your Rowan email to another account, you will need to
set that up again from within your Rowan Gmail account. Instructions can be found here:
http://mail.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=10957
POP/IMAP
Students using an email client such as Thunderbird or Outlook will have to change their
server settings to access their mail from Rowan Gmail. POP and IMAP will be enabled
system wide.
POP Instructions: http://mail.google.com/support/bin/topic.py?hl=en&topic=12805
IMAP Instructions: http://mail.google.com/support/bin/topic.py?hl=en&topic=12806
PLEASE NOTE: when following the POP/IMAP instructions you need to substitute
your @students.rowan.edu address anytime it says to use your @gmail.com address.
Also - Gmail does not accept passwords for POP or IMAP that are less than 6 characters
long. If your current Rowan Network password is less than 6 characters, you will need to
change it before using POP or IMAP to access your Rowan Gmail account. You can
change it here: http://www.rowan.edu/password
Blackboard
Blackboard is an online management software that aids students in their classes by
creating, managing, organizing and housing a Web-based learning environment. On this
site, faculty can post lecture notes and information, grades and past quizzes. WebCT also
contains a chat area and bulletin board. Its biggest advantage is that it allows students
access to information at any time of the night or day. You will need your Rowan
username and password to access your personalized Web-CT page. The login page can be
found through the Rowan Home Page>Students>Blackboard
Student Health Insurance
Students without hospitalization insurance coverage through their family or employment
may purchase the health insurance plan provided through the university. This policy
provides twelve-month, around-the-clock coverage for all general circumstances.
Premiums for insurance are subject to change. Questions concerning the student
insurance program may be directed to the Dean of Students, Savitz Hall, 256-4040.
Additional information can also be found on the graduate school website
http://rowanu.com/
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Inclement Weather
(856) 256-INFO
www.rowan.edu/emergency Inclement weather closings will be announced at 6:00 am for day classes and at
3:30 pm for evening classes; this information can be accessed by telephone, on
the website (www.rowan.edu/emergency) or on KYW 1060 AM radio and Fox
morning Channel 29 TV. Rowan’s identification number is 829 (day classes),
2829 (evening classes), or 625 (Camden campus).
You should also sign up on your Banner Account for RowanAlert, an emergency
text messaging and phone service that will alert you to any school closings as
soon as they are announced. Instructions can be found here:
http://www.rowan.edu/emergency/#textmessage
Alcohol/Drug Use Policy
Consumption of alcohol to the point of intoxication, regardless of age, is prohibited.
Behavioral symptoms frequently associated with intoxication will be considered in
determining intoxication. These symptoms may include, but are not limited to, the
following: impaired motor skill coordination, difficulty communicating, vomiting,
glazed/red eyes, the smell of alcohol on one’s breath, verbal and/or physical
aggressiveness, destructive and/or disruptive behavior, and engaging in any behavior
which may endanger oneself or others. A person in this condition may be asked to leave
the campus. If the person is a student, the student’s family or emergency contact may be
called to assist. Other guests may have a taxi called (at the intoxicated person’s expense)
to take them to their permanent residence.
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Acknowledgement & Agreement
I the undersigned below have received 2016-2017 version of the Student Handbook for
the MA & CAGS in ABA Programs. I have read all policies and procedures contained
within the Handbook and acknowledge that I understand them all.
______________________________________ ________________________
Student Printed Name Program
_____________________________________ ________________________
Signature Date
Please sign and return this form to Dr. Kerth by June 30, 2016.
