College of Health Professions PLA Exceptions

College of Health Professions - PLA Exceptions:

Undergraduate and Graduate PLA Eligibility GPA:

Undergraduate students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 for non-major coursework to be approved for a PLA attempt. For major coursework, a minimum GPA of 2.3 is required. Graduate students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to attempt any PLA.

Ineligible Programs:

• Health Information Management Completion, BS
• Health and Human Service Case Management BS/MS Occupational Therapy Combined Degree

Ineligible Courses:

• HINT297C: All students must complete hours at a site; however, they may qualify for an hour reduction by filling out the form below. Students who are interested should download a copy and email it to the program director for approval. Exceptions to qualifications will not be made.
• HINT297C Hours Reduction Form
• MEDA290: Must have current RMA or CMA certification.
• HLTH401: This course goes into the specifics of the research process and critical reading of published research. In rare circumstances where the student has conducted IRB approved research, the student may be considered for PLA. Reach out to the PLA coordinator or program director for more details.
• HSAD 415: This course is required for documentation of education/contact hours necessary to be eligible to sit for Nursing Home Administrator Licensure Exam.
• HSAD 423 This course is required for documentation of education/contact hours necessary to be eligible to sit for Nursing Home Administrator Licensure Exam.
• HSAD 430 This course is required for documentation of education/contact hours necessary to be eligible to sit for Nursing Home Administrator Licensure Exam.