College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Graduate Catalog

Table of Contents Page Main Campus Map and Directions 1 Message from the President 2 Dean’s Welcome 3 NSU Vision 2020 Statement 4 NSU Mission Statement 4 NSU Core Values 4 CAHSS Mission Statement 4 Library, Research, and Information Technology Center 5 Notice of Nondiscrimination 6 Accreditation 6 Introduction to the College 6 Tabular Display of programs 7-9 Dual Admission into One of Our M.S./M.A. Programs 9 CAHSS Correspondence Directory 10-11 About our Undergraduate Programs 12 Graduate Academic Calendar 14 Tuition and Fees 15 Admissions, Enrollment, and Orientation 15 Admissions Criteria 15 Doctoral Programs 15 Master’s and Graduate Certificate Programs 16 Student Enrollment 17 Full-time Status 17 Time-Limits 17 Leave of Absence 17 Auditing Classes 17 Non-Degree Seeking Students 18 New Student Orientation 18 Textbooks 18 Registration 18-19 Failure to Register 19 About Our Academic Policies 20 Attendance 20 Academic Progress 20 Readmission 20 Transfer of Credit 21-22 State Disclosures 22 Masters En Route 22-23 Adding/Dropping/Withdrawing from Classes 23 Refund Schedule 23 Course Cancellation 24 Incomplete Grades 24 Academic Evaluations and Standards 24 Degree Conferral 25 Graduation Requirements 25 Students Rights and Responsibilities 25 Academic Standards 26-28 Student Appeals 28 Institutional Review Board (IRB) 28 Email Policy 28 Faculty Student Collaboration 28-29 Advertising 29 Drug-Free School and Campuses 29