Whether a D+ is considered a passing grade for Professional Credit Courses (X1 to X199) at UCSB depends entirely on the grading option selected for the course.
For students enrolled in Professional Credit Courses (X1 to X199) through UCSB Professional and Continuing Education, the determination of a passing grade varies based on whether the course is taken for a letter grade or on a passed/not passed basis.
Understanding Passing Grades for Professional Credit Courses
It is crucial to differentiate between the two grading schemes offered for these specific courses:
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Letter Grading Option:
When you select the letter grading option for a Professional Credit Course (X1 to X199), any work evaluated as D- and above is considered a passing grade. Therefore, a D+ would indeed be considered passing under this option. This allows students to receive credit for the course, although a D+ may not meet specific program requirements or prerequisites for further study that demand a higher minimum grade. -
Passed/Not Passed (P/NP) Grading Option:
Conversely, if you have opted for the passed/not passed grading option for a Professional Credit Course (X1 to X199), work evaluated as C- or less is not considered passing. This means that a D+, being less than a C-, would not be considered a passing grade under the P/NP system. In this scenario, receiving a D+ would result in a "Not Passed" outcome for the course, and you would not earn credit.
Summary of D+ as a Passing Grade
To clarify, here's a quick overview of how a D+ grade is treated based on the grading option for UCSB Professional Credit Courses (X1 to X199):
| Grading Option | D+ Considered Passing? | Explanation |
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| Letter Grade | Yes | Work evaluated as D- and above is considered passing. |
| Passed/Not Passed | No | Work evaluated as C- or less (including D+) is not considered passing; it results in a "Not Passed" outcome. |
It is important to review specific program requirements or prerequisites, as even if a D+ is technically "passing" for credit, a higher grade may be required for certain academic progressions or to meet degree standards. This information specifically applies to the Professional Credit Courses (X1 to X199) offered by UCSB Professional and Continuing Education. For detailed information on grading policies, students can refer to the official UCSB Professional and Continuing Education resources on Credits and Grades.
