Grading and Academic Standards

We grade on a pass/fail basis. At the masters level, we assume you will do grade ‘B’ level work; at the doctoral level, we assume you will do grade ‘A’ level work. Professors are allowed to give a ‘high pass’ and a ‘low pass,’ though the latter grade typically leads to consultation.

PSP students enjoy a collaborative learning environment. Unlike many other schools, our students do not tend to be highly competitive. Mature learners are people who have experienced life and understand that living is full of ambiguities and complexities. Although we are not a ‘cohort’ type program, we encourage our students to work together on projects and papers. Our goal is that each student find the way to maximize their education.