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| Degree Type | Program Title | Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | Software and Web Development | Online |
| Bachelor Degree | Computer Programming and Technology | Online |
| Bachelor Degree | Judaic Studies | Online |
Woodmont College is a degree-granting institution, licensed through the Florida Department of Education Commission for Independent Education. The college offers all coursework via online offerings. Students log in to the college’s Learning Management System regularly to perform learning activities including watching videos, reading online resources, textbook reading, and interactive assignments. Regular contact with course instructors takes place via web meeting, email, and phone.
All courses offered at Woodmont College are taught in English. Some Judaic Studies courses above a 200 level require a degree of comfort with reading and understanding basic Hebrew. Students studying towards a degree in Judaic Studies must take a placement exam which will assess their knowledge of Hebrew and Judaic textual skill level. Some students will be required to take Hebrew I and II in order to enroll in higher level Judaic Courses.
The first number indicates the grade level for the course and the last number indicates which semester one can expect the course to be offered. Courses that are part of a sequence usually have a 1 or a 2 as the third number and courses that are not part of a sequence often have a 0 to indicate that they may be offered equally between semesters. The second number identifies that course. Sequences generally have the same middle number but different end numbers. Those with higher middle numbers often indicate electives.
The Woodmont College Academic Calendar notes latest dates for students to withdraw from a course with or without a W. Enrollment in courses should take place one week before semester start; the last date a student can enroll in a course is the final date for Withdrawal with a W.
Woodmont College uses the following grading scale:
| A | 94-100 | 4.0 | Exceptional work |
| A- | 90-93 | 3.7 | Excellent |
| B+ | 87-89 | 3.5 | Very good |
| B | 83-86 | 3.0 | Meets expectations |
| B- | 80-82 | 2.7 | Average |
| C+ | 77-79 | 2.5 | Average |
| C | 70-76 | 2.0 | Average |
| D+ | 67-69 | 1.3 | Must retake course |
| D | 63-66 | 1.0 | Must retake course |
| D- | 60-62 | 0.7 | Must retake course |
| F | Below 60 | 0.0 | Failing |
Students earning below a C must retake the class. If a student retakes a class, the full tuition will be assessed. All assignments are graded using standard grading rubrics.
All assigned coursework should be submitted in the format outlined, unless the student has received prior approval. This includes but is not limited to forum postings, projects, and instructor emails. Each assignment has a due date to guide students in successful course completion. Any assignments submitted after that time will be considered late, as established by the Student Late Work Policy. Once an assignment is considered late it may be subject to partial credit or in some cases not accepted, as determined by the course instructor. All assignments should be submitted prior to the end of course date. If a student feels they will not be able to complete all assignments within that time frame, he / she may elect to take an incomplete in the course. For information on petitioning to receive an incomplete grade, refer to the Incomplete Grade Policy.
Instructors have the option to modify the Woodmont College Assignment Submission policy. If an instructor selects to modify the Woodmont College Assignment Submission policy, the instructor is required to inform students of the policy during the first week of class. The student late work policy of the instructor should be followed in all cases. This default late work policy is as follows:
Faculty and staff of Woodmont College realize that emergencies do occur. If a student knows that he/she will be unable to complete an assignment by the due date, he/she is to contact the instructor PRIOR to the due date. Early contact is best, as plans can be made to keep the student from falling behind, and ensure the highest possible grade. Without a prior emailed extension from the instructor, late work will be accepted up to one week after the due date for partial credit.
Students have the opportunity to petition to receive an incomplete grade if they are unable to complete course assignments by the end of the semester. To petition, students and faculty members review the assignments that are outstanding and the last date the student would be allowed to submit the assignments. The faculty member and student sign the Incomplete Grade Form (Appendix B) stating the details and the faculty member submits the form to the Registrar. Incomplete grades should be given only if students have a chance to complete the work within two weeks of the course end date. If work is not submitted two weeks after the end of the semester, then the teacher must contact the student to work out a plan for completing the work. All work must be submitted by the end of the following semester. Failure to do so changes the Incomplete to a Failing grade.
Woodmont College offers all degree programs on a semester credit hour basis with one contact hour equivalent to 15 lecture, 30 laboratory, and 45 externship hours. The credit measure is based upon outcomes of the course, not time input, with monitoring of time logged into a class, including streaming or downloading videos and/or working on tests and quizzes. A semester is defined as sixteen weeks of instruction, learning experience, and out of class assignments.
The following table outlines the number of credits required for graduation from each program offered at Woodmont College:
| Program | General Education Credits | Required Major Credits | Elective Credits | Total Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software and Development | 15 | 24 | 21 | 60 |
| Computer Programming and Technology | 30 | 33 | 57 | 120 |
| Judaic Studies | 45 | 30 or 43 | 45 or 32 | 120 |
The minimum standards considered for satisfactory progress in a course or program for credit earned and to graduate are:
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is a tool that is used to evaluate whether students are progressing in their programs and are on track to graduate in a reasonable timeframe. Both qualitative and quantitative standards are used to evaluate student progress. SAP contains three elements : Cumulative Grade Point Average, Completion Ratio, and Maximum Time Frame.
Each of these components is integral to SAP. If a student does not reach each benchmark, then he or she is out of SAP. Students who do not maintain SAP are notified and put on academic probation. A student on academic probation meets with student services staff and together, they develop a plan for improving the student’s performance at the institution. Students may appeal their status.
Appeals
Students may appeal if unusual and/or mitigating circumstances affected academic progress. Such circumstances may include a severe illness or injury to the student or an immediate family member, the death of a student’s relative, student military service activation or other circumstances as deemed appropriate for consideration by the Dean.
To appeal, the student must submit a letter and supporting documentation to the Dean. These must explain in detail why the student failed to meet the minimum academic standards, what unusual and/or mitigating circumstances contributed to the failure, and how their situation has changed to allow the student to meet SAP requirements by the next calculation.
Submit appeals to the SAP Appeals Committee care of: registrar@woodmontcollege.edu Appeals are reviewed within 15 working days of receipt of all required documentation. Students will be notified by email if the above timeframe is revised during peak processing times.
Academic Probation
Academic Dismissal
DISCUSSING, REPORTING AND ADJUDICATING VIOLATIONS
Any form of academic dishonesty or inappropriate conduct that a faculty member discovers must be reported in directly to the Dean and will result in penalties ranging from a personal warning to dismissal from the College, depending on the nature and severity of the infraction. In the case of a first offense, faculty members have the option to allow students to re-do an assignment with a grade penalty. After a second infraction, the student will be placed on Academic Probation or dismissed from the College.
A student enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program must declare his/her chosen major by the end of his/her sophomore year. A student enrolled in an associate’s degree program must declare his/her chosen major by the end of his/her third term at the college. During this time students are advised to take general education courses common to all programs. At the time a major is declared, each student will meet with a member of the administration to go over the courses already taken and plan out the course of study until graduation. Once a student feels s/he is ready to graduate, s/he must meet with a member of the administration again to go over his/her records to verify all requirements for graduation have been met. Once the student has met all requirements, s/he receives a signed form from the administrator declaring that s/he is eligible to graduate. This form will be submitted to the Bursar, who will confirm that the student does not owe any money to the college. The form is then submitted to office of the registrar, who will complete the necessary documents and diploma for graduation. To qualify for graduation, the student must have a minimum of 2.0 GPA overall.
Students who have completed coursework at a different institution may submit a request to transfer credit. Transfer credit can be used to satisfy either a major or general education requirement or elective. To request transfer credit the following conditions must be met:
In order for approved transfer credit to be awarded, students must submit an official transcript that clearly indicates all of the following information for each course:
The official transcript should be submitted along with a Transfer Credit Request Form Coursework will only be evaluated for transfer credit once the student has registered at Woodmont College.
Faith-based (Yeshiva and Seminary) Program Credit Transfer:
Woodmont College’s extensive familiarity with Jewish faith-based programs provides the opportunity for students to transfer Judaic Studies credits ONLY from faith-based programs. These faith-based programs maintain a very rigorous schedule of study, where students often learn for 12 hours daily.
Course Descriptions or Syllabi may be requested (Certain course titles are self-explanatory, such as Laws of Shabbos, but others may require submission of their course description to be validated.)
The official transcript should be submitted along with a Transfer Credit Request Form.
Coursework will only be evaluated for transfer credit once the student has registered at Woodmont College.
Exams:
Woodmont College accepts proficiency exams for transfer credit. These include but are not limited to:
Up to 25% of a student’s degree may be earned through proficiency examinations.
Applicants desiring to “place out” of any given course may take a placement exam, with the Dean’s approval. Students will not receive credit but may gain exemption from prerequisites.
Procedure for Transferring Credits:
To transfer credit, students should:
Official transcripts can be submitted in either of the following methods:
Students may be required to submit course descriptions or syllabi to complete the transfer credit process.
For Students requesting a transcript from an international school:
Students are encouraged to purchase a third-party, course-by-course international transcript translation and evaluation service. Some examples of these services are:
Unofficial transcripts and all application documents must be received before class registration. Official transcripts must be submitted in order for an official credit evaluation to take place.
The transferability of Woodmont College credits is solely at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is each student’s responsibility to confirm whether credits will be accepted by another institution.
Woodmont College will accept credits that meet the school’s standards.
Students may transfer credits earned at and transferred from other postsecondary institutions, when congruent and applicable to the Woodmont College program, and when validated and confirmed by Woodmont College. Official transcripts should be sent directly from the transferring institution.
Credits can also be earned upon successful completion of challenge examinations or standardized tests demonstrating learning at the credential level in specific subject matter areas. Proficiency exams are limited to 25% of the degree. English Composition 101 may not be transferred in through a proficiency exam.
