S.L. 327.143 Art. 5Course of studies.

(1) The course shall consist of the following:

(a) study-units, to which not less than twelve credits are assigned;

(b) three practice placements, to which not less than ten credits are assigned;

(c) a project or long essay, to which not less than four credits are assigned; and

(d) a final examination consisting of two papers.

(2) The first practice placement shall normally take place during the first semester. The second practice placement shall normally take place during the second semester. The third practice placement shall normally take place mainly in the summer.

(3) Students shall be required to register for each study-unit and practice placement they wish to take. A credit shall be awarded on the basis of the assessment of progress achieved on completion of the required study and assignments.

(4) A catalogue of study-units, with the number of credits assigned to each study-unit, shall be published by the Board before the commencement of the course. A st udy-unit -unit may include, or entirely consist of, assessed practice placements where appropriate. Students taking such a study-unit may be required to write reports on the practice placement. The catalogue shall also indicate the method of assessment for each study-unit which study-units are prerequisites, compulsory or concurrent.

(5) Students who are able to demonstrate that they have successfully completed one or more study-units, equivalent to those forming part of this course, may apply for exemption, provided that students shall not be exempted from more than 20% of the credits required for the course.

(6) Except with the permission of the Board, students may not take a study-unit for which they do not have the prerequisites or take a study-unit without taking also the concurrent study-units as advised.