Graduation Requirements
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Document Number: MSP--115
Revision #: 2.0
Document Owner: University Provost
Date Last Updated: 12/11/2017
Primary Author: Dean of the School of Humanities, Education, and the Arts
Status: Approved
Date Originally Created: 05/15/2012
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General Description
Description: Information about MSP graduation requirements.
Purpose: Delineation of MSP policy.
Scope: Students
Responsibility: Academic Affairs
Deans
Registrar
VP for Academic Affairs
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Requirements
Relevant Knowledge: In order to comply with this policy you should know:
Current University policy
Terms and Definitions: Loss of privilege, student
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Policy Provisions
MSP Graduation Requirements
Listed below is a summary of the necessary requirements in order to earn the Master of Science in Public Service Management degree at Cumberland University.
1. Each student must complete the standard Program-of-Study
as outlined by the University within five (5) years of initial
enrollment.
2. Each student must complete the required semester hours for
the M.S.P. degree within the established and published time-
frame for the program.
3. Each student must achieve a minimum over-all cumulative
grade point average of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) based on all
M.S.P. courses taken. No more than six (6) semester hours of
“C” grade course work are acceptable in the M.S.P. program.
4. Each student must satisfactorily pass the Comprehensive Final
Examination.
5. Each student, at the beginning of their last semester of course
work, must be current in their payment of all University tuition
and fees.
6. Each student must complete a “Graduation Application,” pay the
required graduation fees, and participate in the Commencement
and Hooding Ceremonies.
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Performance Evaluation
Performance Metrics: Compliance with standard policy and procedure
Consequences: Loss of privileges
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Subject Experts
The following may be consulted for additional information.
Dean of the School of Humanities, Education, and the Arts
VP for Academic Affairs