Satisfactory Academic Progress - Completion

The MSCMHC program is designed to be completed in ten academic quarters. Students who deviate from the standard academic program will extend the length of the program. Satisfactory academic progress in the MSCMHC program is defined as passing all program requirements within two (2.0) times the length of the longest published program in which they are enrolled, from the initial date of matriculation including any and all leaves of absence and periods of withdrawal followed by re-activation. The maximum time to completion must not exceed five years for the MSCMHC program.

Credits transferred from an approved institution count toward the minimum academic requirements to be completed at the end of each academic year (see Minimum Academic Requirements) and count toward the maximum completion time for financial aid. Students must make satisfactory progress toward the completion of their degree at Sonoran University to be eligible for most financial aid programs.

The Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy for the MSCMHC program includes a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, minimum academic credits earned per term, and total completion time.

Students who fail to make satisfactory academic progress for their prescribed program of study in any term will be advanced an academic warning level.

Cumulative GPA Requirement

Students in the MSCMHC program must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.

Minimum Academic Requirements

The following table illustrates the minimum number of cumulative credit hours required to be completed (total credits earned) at the end of each academic year of the MSCMHC program.

Academic Requirements

Academic Year	Total Credits Earned
1	18
2	36
3	54
4	72
5	90

Additional MSCMHC Graduation Requirements

Students in the MSCMHC program must fulfill the following programmatic graduation requirements:

1. Pass all required coursework in the program of study with a 3.0 or better. 
2. As part of the coursework – students will have completed the following hours associated with their clinical field experiences (Practicum, Internship I (A and B), and Internship II (A and B)).
   1. Practicum – 100 total hours (40 of which are direct clinical contact hours)
   2. Internship I (A and B) – 300 total hours (120 of which are direct clinical contact hours)
   3. Internship II (A and B) – 300 total hours (120 of which are direct clinical contact hours)
3. Students must complete a graduation form in accordance with institutional and programmatic policies.