Some of our programs allow students to meet up to 50 percent or more of the program’s certificate of completion by transfer, challenge, advanced placement, or any combination of the above. Some programs do not allow any of these options to meet certificate requirements. Licensed programs such as cosmetology and practical nursing may allow a greater percentage of the program’s requirements to be met by transfer, challenge, advanced placement, or a combination of the three. Students must still meet DMTC’s competency requirements prior to being awarded a vocational certificate.
Any student who wants to transfer credits to DMTC must furnish an official transcript and copy of the school catalog listing the course he/she wants to transfer. A course outline may be required. The final decision on granting credit for previous formal course work is at the discretion of the Student Services office.
Any student who has acquired occupational knowledge in his/her program area through previous education, work experience, on-the-job training, or any means other than formal education, may challenge any program. Some courses within a program do not provide challenge opportunities. Students who want to challenge a course must submit a complete application to challenge to the Student Services office no later than the close of the first week of the term. A student who successfully completes the challenge process will be granted a vocational credit by examination for that course. Full credit will be recorded with a grade of “S” (Satisfactory). The cost for credit by examination will be the same as current resident tuition. No credit will be given to an unsuccessful challenge, and the student will be required to satisfactorily complete the course. A student may not challenge any course more than once.
DMTC may allow advanced placement for a minimum amount of course work so that a student may enter a program at the appropriate level of instruction for his/her ability. Secondary students who wish to pursue advanced placement status should contact the Student Services office.
We allow students to enroll in classes on an audit basis if space is available after regular enrollment has been completed. Any student interested in auditing a class must have the approval of DMTC administration, and must pay the regular tuition for the course. Students who are auditing a class are not required to take examinations and will not receive credit for the course.
Our programs are designed for entry-level positions and for upgrading employment skills, and are not specifically designed for transfer to degree programs. In some program areas, we have developed articulation agreements with Mesa State College for the transfer of credits toward an Associate of Applied Science Degree. For example, students who satisfactorily complete our Practical Nursing program with a grade of C or better are eligible to transfer credits to Mesa State College.
Courses listed in the catalog are identified in terms of postsecondary credit hours leading to a certificate of completion. Any postsecondary institution wishing to do so may, at their discretion, accept work completed at DMTC. Any student who wants to transfer credit from DMTC to another postsecondary institution should contact an advisor of the institution he/she wants to attend for specific details.
In most of our programs, a student earns one postsecondary credit for every 15 hours of lecture, 22.5 hours of lab, or 30 hours of clinic. In the nursing program, a student earns one postsecondary credit for every 15 hours of lecture or 30 hours of lab or clinic. Grades are issued to students upon completion of each semester. The following symbols will be used in awarding credit:
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A
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Excellent
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4
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W
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Withdrawal
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B
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Above Average
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3
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I
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Incomplete
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C
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Average
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2
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S
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Satisfactory
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D
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Below Average
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1
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P
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Pass
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F
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Unsatisfactory
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Table 4: Grading Scale
The word TRANSFER will appear in place of a letter grade for students receiving credit for previous classes, training, or experience. A grade of “I” (Incomplete) is only given for work not completed due to a documented illness, accident, or other unavoidable absence. A student receiving an Incomplete is responsible for completing the course requirements within the first ten school days of the following quarter/semester. Generally, if the Incomplete is not removed in this time, a letter grade of “F” will automatically be assigned.
A student’s grade point average (GPA) is a calculation of all of the work the student attempts. GPA is calculated by multiplying the grade points per credit hour by the credit hour value of the course attempted.
Any current or former student at DMTC is provided access to their records in compliance with the requirements of the Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Acts of 1974 (Public Law 93-380). In the event that the records are inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in error, a student may make a written request for a hearing to correct those records.
The following items are considered to be directory information, and may be disclosed by DMTC in response to inquiries concerning an individual student: student name, date and place of birth, dates of attendance, participation in officially recognized activities, awards, honors, or other distinctions received. A student may refuse to permit the release of directory information by submitting a written notice of refusal to the Student Services office within the first ten days of a quarter/semester.
In general, DMTC will not disclose personally identifiable information from the student’s record to any individual without a written release from the student. However, DMTC may disclose personally identifiable information from a student’s records to the following people/agencies without prior written consent:
- School district officials with a legitimate educational interest.
- Officials of other schools where the student intends or seeks to enroll.
- Certain state and federal educational authorities.
- State and local authorities entitled to access by law.
- Agencies determining eligibility for financial aid.
- Organizations conducting studies for predictive tests, student air, or instruction under certain conditions.
- Accrediting organizations.
- Custodial parents or guardians of a dependent student.
- Offices of the court in compliance with judicial order.
- Appropriate parties in a health or safety emergency.
Our academic year generally begins in late August and goes through the following May. The academic year for our programs is individualized, and will vary according to the requirements of each program. (See on page 81 for specific course start/end dates.) Our classes normally meet five days a week. Occasional changes in class schedules may occur due to training requirements.
