the Chair's decision. If the student is not satisfied with the decision of the Dean, the student may appeal the decision by filing a written appeal to the Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) within 10 days of the Dean's decision. The decision of the VPAA is final. In order to ensure timely resolution of grievances, these time frames will be strictly honored. Students who do not submit their appeals within the specified time frames will waive their right to appeal. ATTENDANCE See The School of Graduate Studies Attendance Policy. CHEATING See The School of Graduate Studies Cheating Policy. CONCENTRATIONS AND ELECTIVES Students must declare their intention to complete the requirements for a concentration in either Psychological Assessment or Marriage and Family Therapy by the beginning of Year IV (see above for concentration requirements), but are encouraged to declare a concentration as soon as possible. Pursuit of a concentration is optional. Students who elect not to complete a concentration may select their electives from either track. Each concentration within the doctoral program will have a cap equal to one-half of the students in any doctoral class as determined at the beginning of the fall term (i.e., in a doctoral class of 18 students, each concentration would be capped at 9 students). Students wishing to change their area of concentration must make their request in writing to the Chair. If the concentration into which they wish to move is already full, the request will be denied but the student will be put on a waiting list. Should a space become available in a previously closed concentration, the space will be offered to the first person on the waiting list. Any changes in concentration must be made at least one full month before the start of the semester in which an elective course is offered. Elective courses may be capped at the maximum number of students in a concentration plus two (i.e., if there are 20 students in a given class, the cap on the concentration is 10 and the cap on the particular class may be set at 12 students at the discretion of the instructor). Preference in electives is given to those students who have declared a concentration. The remaining slots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis with full registration and payment as the only way to reserve a space. Any student who has declared a concentration will be expected to register for the elective courses in their concentration.
CONTINUOUS ENROLLMENT IN THE PROGRAM Students are required to maintain continuous enrollment in the program from the date of their initial matriculation until their completion of all degree requirements (coursework, practica, internship, and dissertation defense). Failure to do so will be interpreted as Chestnut Hill College School of Graduate Studies 2011-20012 Catalog
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