BBSH 2023-24 School Catalog - Flipbook - Page 54
General
Information
Tuition and Costs
The Barbara Brennan School of Healing reserves
the right to change programs, start dates, tuition, fees,
and/or to cancel programs. Any changes will be made
in accordance with the Commission for Independent
Education rules and regulations. Tuition and costs for
the current year are detailed on pages 56 and 57, as well
as in the Catalog Addendum.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Cancellation after attendance has begun, through 100%
completion of the program, will result in a pro rata refund
computed on the number of hours completed to the total
program hours. The cancellation and refund policy is
detailed on pages 56 and 57, as well as in the Catalog
Addendum.
Grading System
All instruction, skill evaluations, and written assignments
and examinations are conducted in English. Student
progress is evaluated throughout the year. Grades are
assigned to students on either a letter grade or pass/fail
basis, depending on the program and course. Each
course’s grading system is clearly described in the course
syllabus and student workbook.
Transfer Credits and Accreditation
Undergraduate students may transfer up to 30 semester
credits of general education requirements from institutions
accredited by an accrediting organization recognized by
the U.S. Department of Education.
The Barbara Brennan School of Healing is licensed
by the Florida Department of Education, Commission
for Independent Education to offer a Bachelor of Science
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degree in Brennan Healing Science and diplomas in
Brennan Healing Science Professional Studies Years 1–4
and Brennan Healing Science Advanced Studies Years
1–3. Presently, BBSH is not accredited. BBSH does not
make any claims regarding the transferability of credits to
other colleges or universities. Transferability of credits is
determined by the receiving institution and is based on a
variety of factors, including course content, accreditation
and licensure.
Credit by Examination
Students may, under certain circumstances, apply to
earn credit by examination. Applications for credit by
examination are reviewed by Student Affairs who
determines if the student is eligible to take a challenge
examination. Eligibility is based on evidence of relevant
education, training, and experience. Students who are
unsuccessful on a challenge examination will be required
to complete the corresponding course in order to be
awarded credit.
Semester Credit Hours
All coursework at the Barbara Brennan School of
Healing is measured in semester credit hours. One
semester credit hour is awarded for every 15 classroom
contact hours of lecture, 30 classroom contact hours
of laboratory instruction, or 45 contact hours of
internship/externship plus outside preparation or the
equivalent. Measurement in credit hours or the listing
of credits for courses is not intended to imply transferability
into college programs at other postsecondary institutions.
Transferability is at the discretion of the receiving
institution.