C. Academic Regulations for Special Students

9. Regulations

9.1 Academic Performance Evaluation for Special Students

Academic Performance Evaluation for Special students is carried out at the same time as for Degree Students. Special students receive their first Academic Performance Evaluation when the student has completed 2.0 credits since the most recent admission to Special studies. Subsequent evaluations occur when the student has completed an additional 2.0 or more credits.

A Special student who has completed at least 2.0 credits of attempts and at most 3.5 credits at the time of the Academic Performance Evaluation is considered to be in Good Standing if their CGPA is at least 3.0; otherwise they have the status Academic Warning.

A Special student who has completed at least 4.0 credits at the time of the Academic Performance Evaluation is considered to be in Good standing if their CGPA is at least 4.00. A student not in good standing is either on Academic Warning or on Suspension.

Special students will be suspended from Special studies if:

1. they are on Academic Warning at the time of a subsequent Academic Performance Evaluation and donot achieve Good Standing at that Academic Performance Evaluation, or
2. their CGPA is less than 1.00 at the time of any Academic Performance Evaluation, or
3. they have failed a specific course on three occasions,or
4. they have accumulated 2.0 or more credits of discredits since admission to Special studies.

A suspended Special student may not return to Special studies for one year. Students who are required by the University to withdraw from a degree or certificate program are ineligible to register as Special students for one calendar year.

9.2 Course Load

Special students normally may enrol in a maximum of 1.0 credit in each of the summer, fall and winter terms. Special students who have completed at least 1.0 credit taken at Carleton University and have a CGPA of at least 7.00 may register in a maximum of 1.5 credits in each of the summer, fall and winter terms.

Special students may enrol in 2.5 credits in each of the fall and winter terms and in 2.0 credits in the summer term under either of the following conditions:

1. The student is enrolled full time in a degree program at another institution and can present a Letter of Permission authorized by an appropriate official of the institution; or
2. The student holds an undergraduate degree from a recognized institution and wishes to pursue further study for professional development or in preparation for entry into graduate study.

9.3 English Language Proficiency

Special students must satisfy the University English language proficiency requirement appropriate for their level of study at Carleton University.

10. Registration

10.1 Course Selection

Anyone wishing to be admitted eventually to a degree program is advised to note the specific Faculty requirements for course selection and the admission requirements for Special and Mature entrants as listed in this Calendar. Special students who have not completed an OSSD or equivalent may need to upgrade their qualifications by enrolling in courses at the 0000-level. Individuals seeking admission who need further information should inquire at Admissions Services.

10.2 Special Students Enrolling in Graduate-Level Courses

Anyone wishing to enrol in a graduate-level course as a Special student must obtain a letter of authorization from the Chair or Supervisor of Graduate Studies of the appropriate department. Anyone considering pursuing a graduate degree is urged to contact the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research prior to registration as a Special student.

D. Academic Regulations for Certificates and Diplomas

11. Certificates and Diplomas

This section presents the academic regulations governing the following certificates and diplomas:

Certificate in French Language Studies
Certificate in French Language Teaching and Learning
Certificate in French Language Translation
Certificate in Teaching of English as a Second Language
Certificate in Public Service Studies
Diploma in Sonic Design

Other non-credit professional and development certificate programs are offered by units of the university; these are not within the scope of this calendar.

12. Admission to Certificate Programs

12.1 Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for the various certificates and diplomas are listed in the Admissions Requirements section of this Calendar.

12.2 Transfer of Credit

In each certificate and diploma, at least 4.0 credits must be taken at Carleton, including all required credits. See also 5.2: Minimum Number of Carleton Credits.

13. Regulations for Certificate Programs

Certificate in French Language Studies
Certificate in French Language Teaching and Learning
Certificate in French Language Translation

• Offered by the Department of French
• The course requirements (6.0 credits) may be found in the French program section of this Calendar.
• Successful completion requires a CGPA of at least 6.50.
• May be taken concurrently with any Honours degree.
• No credit may be used to satisfy the requirements of both certificates.

Certificate in Teaching of English as a Second Language

• Offered by the School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies
• The course requirements (5.0 credits) may be found in the Linguistics and Applied Language Studies program section of this Calendar.
• Students must pass an English proficiency test.
• Successful completion requires grades of C or better in all courses
• May be taken following successful completion of any undergraduate degree or concurrently with an Honours degree provided the Major CGPA in the Honours program is at least 7.00.

Certificate in Public Service Studies

• Offered by the School of Public Policy and Administration
• The course requirements (6.0 credits) may be found in the School's program section of this Calendar.
• Successful completion requires a C or better in at least half of the credits taken at Carleton.
• May not be taken concurrently with any undergraduate degree.
• Students who have already completed a degree are ineligible.

Diploma in Sonic Design

• Offered by the Music program of the School for Studies in Art and Culture
• The course requirements (5.0 credits) may be found in the Music program section of this Calendar.
• Successful completion requires CGPA at least 6.00.
• May be taken concurrently with B.A. Honours or General.

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