College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences 2015-2016 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 and Departmental Mission Statements 4 Library, Research, and Information Technology Center 5 Notice of Nondiscrimination 6 Accreditation 6 CAHSS Programs by Department 6-8 Tabular Display of programs 9-11 Dual Admission into One of Our M.S./M.A. Programs 11 CAHSS Correspondence Directory 12-13 About our Undergraduate Program 14 Graduate Academic Calendar 16 Tuition and Fees 17 Admissions, Enrollment, and Orientation 17 Admissions Criteria 17 Doctoral Programs 17 Master’s and Graduate Certificate Programs 17-19 Student enrollment 19 Full-time Status 19 Attendance 19 Time-Limits 19 Leave of Absence 19 Auditing Classes 20 Non-Degree Seeking Students 20 Graduate Minors 20 New Student Orientation 20 Textbooks 20 Registration 20 Failure to Register 21 About Our Academic Policies 21 Attendance 21 Academic Progress 21 Readmission 22 Transfer of Credits 22 State Licensing/Practicum Agreements 23 Masters En Route 23 Graduate Certificate En Way 23 Adding/Dropping/withdrawing from classes 23-24 Refund Schedule 24 Cancellation of Classes 24 Incomplete Grades 24 Academic Evaluations and Standards 24