POLICY ON EXEMPTION OF COURSES

Course work in the Emory CMMSc curriculum is sufficiently different from most traditional graduate level courses that ordinarily exemption of course work is not a realistic option for most students.  In order to protect against diminishing academic standards or compromising the level of excellence of the student's education, the Program has adopted a conservative posture regarding course work exemption.  Furthermore, the process for evaluating the appropriateness of exemption is sufficiently rigorous that one's previous experience must usually be exceptional and sufficiently documented in order to adequately prepare him or her to meet the criteria for exemption.  For the individual wishing to assess his or her own background with respect to the criteria for exemptions, the following guidelines are offered.

One may petition to exempt course work in the CMMSc program in two special situations:

1.         When the student has previously taken comparable course work and has demonstrated sufficient mastery in the content area.  This shall be referred to as "exemption by transfer of credit".  Eligibility for transfer of credit will depend on the course content, the grade received and the time elapsed since the course work.

2.         When the student has not taken previous comparable course work but has, through life experience (e.g., occupational practice) acquired adequate knowledge of the content area that can be demonstrated upon examination.  This shall be referred to as "exemption by examination".

Any student wishing to petition for exemption of course work by either transfer of credit or credit by examination must place this request in writing to the Physician Assistant Program Director no less than 60 days prior to the date of registration for the semester in which the exemption is desired.  This applies to all semesters except for the initial fall semester for which at least 30 days advance notice is required.  The 30 day minimum notification requirement will be modified only in those cases in which an applicant's letter of acceptance is received less than 30 days prior to the date of registration for the beginning semester. 

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