| Credit by Proficiency |
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| Policy Governing Proficiency Exams |
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Proficiency examinations may be offered in all mathematics courses numbered 100 and above. |
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A proficiency examination may be taken only by students currently enrolled at JJC. |
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The examinee must show that he/she has the background to successfully complete the examination. |
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Passing the proficiency examination, with a grade of 70% or higher, will entitle the student to the credit hours in the amount regularly allowed for the course. |
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The cost for a proficiency examination will be twelve dollars per semester credit hour. The fee shall be paid in advance. A test will be prepared, proctored and graded. |
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| Procedure for the Student |
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Secure an application for Proficiency Exam from the Department Chair. |
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Supply the information requested on the application and submit to the Department Chair for approval. |
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After securing the Department Chair's approval, obtain approval of the Vice President of Academic Affairs. |
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Take completed application to the Service Center and pay $12.00 per semester hour of the course. |
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Present the paid receipted application to the Department Chair who will arrange for the examination. |
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The Department Chair will authorize credit if the examination has been successfully completed with a grade of 70% or better. |
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| Restrictions |
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| Proficiency examinations may not be used for: |
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A course in which a student has previously been enrolled and dropped or failed. |
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A course in which a student is currently enrolled except by recommendation of the instructor during the first two (2) weeks of class. |
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A course that is a prerequisite to a course which a student has successfully completed or for which a student has received credit. |
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| Rev. 11/97 |
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