MEMO
Dean of
Graduate Studies
STREET ADDRESS
Maggie Benston Student Services
Centre 1100
Burnaby BC V>A iS6
Canada
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SFU
S.12-23
TO: Senate
TEL
FROM Wade Parkhouse, Dean, Graduate Studies
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RE General Graduate Regulation 1.7.6
[GS2011.26]
CC
DATE December 8, 201 1
Motion: That Senate approve the revision of GGR 1.7.6.
Effective Date is September
2012
GS2011.261
Senators wishing to consult a more detailed report of curriculum revisions
may do so by going to Docushare:
https://docushare.sfu.ca/dsweb/View/Collection-12682
If you are unable to access the information, please call 778-782-3168 or email
shelley gair@sfu.ca.
Revision of G.G.R. 1.7.6
Motion
That SGSC recommend to Senate that graduate course credits completed as part of a SFU graduate
diploma, prior to admission to a master's program, be applied to the requirements for the degree provided
a minimum grade of "B" was achieved in the course, and that no more than 50 percent of the overall
degree course requirements are completedby advance credit.
Rationale
Presently, both the Beedie School of Business and the Faculty of Education have graduatediplomas that
are designed to ladder into their professional master's programs. At present, students either do not apply
to receive their credential until they have made a decision as to whether they wish to pursue their master's
degree (sometimeswaiting as long as three years) or the academic unit requests a waiver of the courses in
the master's program for those courses completed as part
of the diploma program. The change to the GGR
1.7.6 proposed in the motion would address the laddering of certificates or diploma's at the graduate level
in a formal way. In addition, SGSC feels that courses completed up to three years previously should be
considered for advance credit and thus has proposed that the regulation reflect this change from two
years.
Calendar Language
Existing Language;
1.7.6 Courses in Master's and Doctoral Programs
The following rules apply to the minimum course work requirement.
One half of the minimum course work of the University or departmental degree requirements must be
completed at this University.
None of the University minimum may be courses completed in order to qualify for admission.
None of the University minimum may be undergraduate courses.
A graduate student may apply to complete one or more courses at another university for credit towards a
degree at Simon Fraser University under the following conditions.
a) Such applications shall be made at least one month before the course/courses start and shall be
approved by the student'ssupervisory committee and graduate program committee and be sent to the
Dean of Graduate Studies for final approval.
b) While completing a course/courses at another university under these provisions, the student shall
maintain normal enrolment at this University, not enrolment on leave.
c) Transfercredit is not used in the calculation of the cumulative grade point average.
A graduate student may apply to have creditfor graduate courses completed prior to admission applied to
the requirements for the degree, under the following conditions.
a) Courses must have been completed withintwo years of starting the SimonFraser University program
b) Coursesmay not have been used to earn anothercredential and may not have been completedas part of
a qualifying year
c) Application for advance credit must be made at the time of application for admission, and must be
approved by the graduate program committee and the dean of graduate studies.
Revised Language:
1.7.6 Courses in Master's and Doctoral Programs
(changes noted in bold or struck if to be deleted)
The following rules apply to the minimum course work requirement.
One half of the minimum course work of the University or departmental degree requirements must be
completed at this University.
None of the University minimum may be courses completed in order to qualify for admission.
None of the University minimum may be undergraduate courses.
A graduate student may apply to complete one or more courses at another university
an equivalent post-
secondary institution
for credit towards a degree at Simon Fraser University under the following
conditions.
a) Such applications shall be made at least one month before the course/courses start and shall be
approved by the student'ssupervisory committee and graduate program committee and be sent to the
Dean of Graduate Studies for final approval.
b) While completing a course/courses at anotheriiniveroity
an equivalent post-secondary institution
under these provisions, the student shall maintainnormal
regular
enrolmentat this University, not
enrolment on leave.
c) Transfer credit is not used in the calculation of the cumulative grade point average.
A graduate student may applyto have creditfor graduate courses completed priorto admission applied to
the requirements for the degree, under the following conditions.
a) Courses must have been completed within twe
three
years of starting the Simon FraserUniversity
program
b) Courses may not have been used to earn anothercredential
unless expressly specified
and may not
have been completed as part of a qualifying year
c) Advance credit may be applied for graduate course credits completed as part of a SFU graduate
diploma or graduate certificate to the requirements for a degree provided no more than 50 percent
of overall degree course requirements arc completed by advance credit.
c) Graduate courses (or credits),which have been taken for a graduate diploma or a graduate
certificate at SFU, may also be applied towards a graduate master's or doctoral degree provided
that no more than 50% of the total course requirements for the degree are completed for advance
credit A minimum grade of B is required for any course for which advance credit is to be awarded.
ed)
Application for advance credit must be made at the time of application for admission, and must be
approved by the graduate program committee and the dean of graduate studies.
Final Calendar Language:
1.7.6 Courses in Master'sand Doctoral Programs
The following rules apply to the minimum course work requirement.
One half
of the minimum course work of the University or departmental degree requirements must be
completed at this University.
None of the University minimum may be courses completed in order to qualify for admission.
None
of the University minimum may be undergraduate courses.
A graduate student may apply to complete one or more courses at an equivalent post-secondary institution
for credit towards a degree at Simon Fraser University under the following conditions.
a) Such applications shall be made at least one month before the course/courses start and shall be
approved by the student's supervisory committee and graduate program committee and be sent to the
Dean of Graduate Studies for final approval.
b) While completing a course/courses at an equivalent post-secondary institution under these provisions,
the student shall maintain regular enrolment at this University, not enrolment on leave.
c) Transfer credit is not used in the calculation of the cumulative grade point average.
A graduate student may apply to have credit for graduate courses completed prior to admission applied to
the requirements for the degree, under the following conditions.
a) Courses must have been completed within three years
of starting the Simon Fraser University program.
b) Courses may not have been used to earn another credential unless expressly specified and may not
have been completed as part of a qualifying year.
c) Graduate courses (or credits),which have been taken for a graduate diploma or a graduate certificate at
SFU, may also be applied towards a graduate master'sor doctoral degree provided that no more than 50%
of the total course requirements for the degree are completedfor advance credit. A minimum grade of B
is required for any course for which advance credit is to be awarded.
d) Application for advance credit must be made at the time of application for admission and must be
approved by the graduate program committee and the dean
of graduate studies.
