CAHSS Graduate Catalog 2018 - 2019

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 7-8 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 16 Full-time Status 16 Time-Limits 17 Leave of Absence 17 Auditing Classes 17 Non-Degree Seeking Students 17 New Student Orientation 17-18 Textbooks 18 Registration 18 Failure to Register 18 About Our Academic Policies 19 Attendance 19 Academic Progress 19-20 Readmission 20 Transfer of Credit 21-22 Masters En Route 22 Adding/Dropping/Withdrawing from Classes 22 Refund Schedule 22 Course Cancellation 23 Incomplete Grades 23 Academic Evaluations and Standards 23 Degree Conferral 24 Graduation Requirements 24 Alumni Association 24 Students Rights and Responsibilities 25 Academic Standards 25-27 Student Appeals 27-28 Institutional Review Board (IRB) 28 Email Policy 28 Faculty Student Collaboration 28 Advertising 28 Drug-Free School and Campuses 29 Tobacco-Free Policy 29