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Comprehensive Exam Policy
Students may elect to take a Comprehensive Exam in leiu
of a thesis. Comprehensive exams may be attempted only one time per
semester and for a total of two (2) times. Details
Computer Competency Policy
Graduate student computer competency requirements must
be completed before a student can advance to "classified"
status. Students who have just been admitted as "classified"
have until the end of their first semester to complete computer competency
requirements. Details
G.E.T Policy
Students do not need to take the Gradate Essay Test (GET)
prior to admission. But newly admitted students must take the GET before
beginning their 2nd semester in the program. New students who do not
take the test will not be allowed to continue in the program until this
requirement is completed. If you do not pass the GET, then the next
semester after taking the GET that student must take either TPW400,
BUS 514, or CHS 514 or similar writing class.
REC 891 - Class During Comprehensive Exam Semester
Students taking a comprehensive exam who are not enrolled
in any clases during that semester, or students who have completed the
thesis class REC 898 (or have an incomplete in it) and still have additional
thesis work that requries faculty time and expertise, must enroll in
REC 891for at least one unit.
Statistics Competency Policy
All graduate students who plan to complete a thesis to
satisfy culminating expereince requirements must take an advisor-approved
upper division statistics class (such as PSY 371), or demonstrate competency
in these areas, prior to enrollment approval for REC 898. Students enrolled
in REC 895 Professional Project do not need a statistics class, unless
required by their committee. Details
Graduate Program Writing Requirement
Message from RLS Department Chair, Dr. Jim Murphy. In
the interest of assisting graduate students to be successful in their
program at SFSU, it is imperative that all graduate students have or
develop writing proficiency. Both the university and department require
that if a writing deficiency exists, the student shall be expected to
complete prescribed courses in English to improve writing skills, grammar,
composition, etc. at a level expected for a Master's degree. The University
Graduate Studies office requires that each graduate student must demonstrate
the ability to write English correctly and effectively. To assure that
each student has the desired proficiency in written English, two distinct
assessments are required of each department offering a Master's degree.
For students in Recreation and Leisure Studies the requirements are:
(1) A successful 'pass' on the Graduate Essay Test (GET) upon entrance
into the university and (2) successful 'pass' and completion of either
a thesis or written comprehensive examination as an exit requirement.
If you need clarification about writing requirements please see your
graduate advisor or Dr. Murphy. There are also many resources available
to you on campus. For example, some students choose to take an optional
English composition or a technical writing class to hone their skills.
Always use your grammar and spell-checking software for your papers.
I hope you find this reminder helpful and good luck with your graduate
studies.
Graduate Manadatory Advising Policy
Required. All graduate students must meet with
their advisor at the beginning of each semester in which they are taking
classes and get a signed advising slip. This will help you stay on schedule
and help us track and evaluate our program. RLS instructors will require
presentation of this slip or you will be dropped from class.
Thesis and Applied Research Project Eligibility Policy
To be eligible to take the thesis or applied research
project (ARP) culminating experience option a student must have: Completed
all core and specialized courses, received a grade of B+ or better for
REC 810 and REC 880, demonstrated excellent writing ability in REC 810
and REC 880, and complete a basic statistics course. Details
E-Portfolio Policy
Required. Graduate students are required to develop
a multi-media E-Portfolio in REC 700 and present their final version
in REC 880, showing a major project from each recreation graduate core
class. Details
REC 810 and 880 Prerequisite Policy
Required. Graduate students wishing to enroll
in REC 810 must first have completed REC 700 and REC 730. REC 700, REC
720 and REC 730 must be complete before a student is elibible to enroll
in REC 880.
Minimum Grade Policy
Required by Gradute Division. Graduate students
are required to have a minimum grade of B- in all classes shown on their
GAP. If a student receives a grade of less than B- they would need to
re-take the class and get a grade of B- or better. In addition, a graduate
student must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all work completed before
the degree is awarded or admission status may be recended by the Graduate
Division.
REC 850 and REC 862 Prerequisites To REC 880
Required:. Recreation graduate students must complete
REC 850 and REC 862 prior to be elibible to register for REC 880. A
student may petition to waive this requirement with evidence of strong
justification and need. Adopted 2/11/09
Continuous Enrollment During Culminating Experience
Required by Graduate Division: Starting in Fall
2008 students entering the Graduate Program must adhere to the Continuous
Enrollment Policy as stated in the bulletin. After the semester of enrollment
in the Culminating Experience and the subsequent semester, all graduate
students are required to maintain continuous enrollment through the
College of Extended Learning (CEL) until the degree is earned.
Comprehensive Exam Eligibility
Required: Starting in Spring 2010 students must
complete and pass, with a grade of B or better, all Recreation Master's
degree core classes prior to being eligibie to take the comprehenvise
exam.
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