Exams and Grading

Master’s Degree

Each course consists of a Vocabulary Exam and six activity-based assignments that include discussion questions and a project. Assignments are submitted via our secure website. A Mid-Program Exam and Capstone Exam, are proctored. Grade values are A (Excellent) = 90-100; B (Good) = 80-89; C (Average) = 70-79. To remain in Academic Good Standing, you must maintain an overall GPA of at least 3.0 and earn the minimum grade of C in no more than two courses.

Bachelor's Degree

Each course contains one or more online multiple-choice exams. At the conclusion of each course, you will take an online final exam. A timed, open-book, proctor-supervised exam is given at the end of each semester. A proctored exam is also required for each course for which you seek exemption due to life experience credit. An administrative fee will apply for each proctored exam. Grade values are: A (Excellent) = 4 points; B (Good) = 3 points; C (Average) = 2 points; D (Poor) = 1 point; F (Failing) = 0 points.

Associate Degree

At the conclusion of each lesson, you’ll take an open-book exam. Multiple-choice exams are available online. A timed, open-book, proctor-supervised exam is given at the end of each semester. An administrative fee may apply. A proctored exam is also required for each course for which you seek exemption due to life experience credit. Grade values are: A (Excellent) = 4 points; B (Good) = 3 points; C (Average) = 2 points; D (Poor) = 1 point; F (Failing) = 0 points.

Career Courses

At the conclusion of each of your lessons, you’ll take an open book, multiple- choice achievement exam. Some courses may require the submission of essays; others provide for hands-on projects that you complete at your option.

The grading scale is as follows: A = 90-100; B = 80-89; C = 70-79; below 70 is failing. You may retake any exams for which you receive less than 70 points; if passed, you’ll receive the minimum passing grade of 70 points.

High School

The grading scale is as follows: A = 90-100; B = 80-89; C = 70-79; D = 65-69; and F = 64 and below. Minimum passing grade is 65. Exam retakes are allowed in the correspondence curriculum but not in the online curriculum.

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