For progression in the program, which academic standards must be maintained?

• A. The minimum GPA and completion of required coursework as specified in the handbook.
• B. An average score of 70 in all exams.
• C. No GPA requirement, only clinical hours.
• D. Attendance rate only.

Answer: (A)

Maintaining progression relies on meeting both academic performance and curriculum completion. A minimum GPA shows you’re consistently understanding and applying material across the program, while completing all required coursework confirms you’ve finished the essential topics the curriculum requires. Together, these criteria ensure you’ve demonstrated both depth of knowledge and breadth of coursework before advancing.

Relying only on exam averages misses whether you’ve completed the necessary courses, and focusing on exams alone doesn’t address overall performance across the program. Clinical hours alone measure exposure, not mastery of the didactic content. Attendance is important, but it doesn’t by itself prove you’ve met the academic standards or finished required coursework.