The School of Arts and Humanities

*No new applications are being accepted for these programs at The College of Saint Rose 

The School of Arts and Humanities offers graduate programs to motivated students in specific disciplinary study in Art, Communications, English, History/Political Science, and Music. The programs prepare students by equipping them with proficient skills for professional disciplines and for immediate entry into careers. The programs in the School further prepare graduates with proficiencies in abstract thought and reasoning for further academic study. All programs emphasize critical thinking and innovative approaches to meet the needs of the 21st century. Moreover, our programs promote appreciation for the love of learning and attention to the life of the mind.

Policy on Academic Standards

The following academic standards apply to all graduate degree and certificate programs of The College of Saint Rose. Students should refer to appropriate sections of this catalog for additional School and program-specific requirements.

• A student must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) to be in good academic standing.
• If the student’s cumulative grade point average falls below 3.00, a student will receive a letter of warning from the school dean. The letter will inform the student that he/she must return to good academic standing by the completion of the next 6 credits.
• After earning a grade of “F,” the student will receive a letter of academic dismissal from the school dean.
• For courses graded on a pass/fail basis, only (credit) courses in which a grade of “P” is earned will be applicable to the degree.
• A student may only repeat a course once in which a grade of less than “B” has been received.
• A student may repeat once a zero-credit comprehensive exam or workshop in which a grade of “F” has been received.

The grading policy of the School in which a student’s major program resides prevails.

The Registrar will complete a check of grades each semester to determine eligibility to continue matriculation.

The School of Arts and Humanities

The following academic standards apply to all graduate degree and certificate programs in the School of Arts and Humanities. Students should refer to appropriate sections of this catalog for additional program-specific requirements.

• A student must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) to be in good academic standing.
• Only (credit) courses in which a grade of “B” (defined as 3.00) or better is earned will be applicable to the degree. For courses graded on a pass/fail basis, only (credit) courses in which a grade of “P” is earned will be applicable to the degree.
• After earning a grade of “C” for the first time, a student will receive a letter of warning from the school dean. If the student’s cumulative grade point average is below 3.00, the letter will inform the student that he/she must return to good academic standing by the completion of the next 6 credits.
• A student may only repeat a course once in which a grade of less than “B” has been received.
• After earning a second grade of “C” in any course, regardless of when that “C” is earned, the student will receive a letter of academic dismissal from the school dean.
• After earning a grade of “F,” the student will receive a letter of academic dismissal from the school dean.
• A student may repeat once a zero-credit comprehensive exam or workshop in which a grade of “F” has been received.

The Registrar will complete a check of grades each semester to determine eligibility to continue matriculation.