College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences 2015-2016 Catalog

40 of Teaching and Training Practicum is to provide students with the opportunity to be a teaching assistant or gain specialized experience in training. The purpose of Practicum I and II is to provide students with opportunities to enhance their conflict resolution practice skills. Students are encouraged to consult with the Practicum Coordinator in order to determine which sequence would best fit their career goals. Practicum placements have been established in an array of settings, such as schools, prisons, court systems, parks, human services agencies, community organizations and corporations. Additionally, students are encouraged to explore and initiate a Practicum setting specific to their own individual interests. The student finds an appropriate site, the Practicum Coordinator will assist the student in calling the site and negotiating for a placement if necessary. Please consult the Practicum Coordinator for detailed information. During each term and at every Residential Institute, one or more Practicum Advising sessions are scheduled. Students who have not yet registered for practicum courses are encouraged to attend one or more sessions. Students may also seek individual in-person or telephonic appointments with the Practicum Coordinator for assistance with practicum placements. Students should visit http://CAHSS.nova.edu/Downloads/car.htm for the Practicum Handbook and related forms. Examinations and Evaluations There are two program evaluations that students must pass in the course of their doctoral studies. Each is described briefly below and more information is provided at http://CAHSS.nova.edu/Downloads/car.htm I. Preliminary Review The Preliminary Review takes place after an accumulation of at least 18-24 credits. The focus of the preliminary review is to determine whether the student should continue in the doctoral program. In advance of the preliminary review, the student must complete the required activities included on the DCRS PhD Passport, which is provided at the start of the student’s first term. Prior to the preliminary review interview, the student will submit specified materials for review, including but not limited to sample term papers, a CV, and a reflection form. The preliminary review meeting is an approximately 30 minute discussion between the student and a DCRS administrator. Successes and challenges will be discussed. These discussions will include a review of grades and any other relevant behavioral or performance- based issues reported by faculty, students, or the administrative staff. Students should come prepared to discuss what they have learned, how they are applying it in their work, dissertation preparation or relevant practice areas. Students with a “C” in any class during the first year will remain on preliminary review status, and may be required to take additional classes such as writing or ESL, obtain a tutor, or take other remedial action. They must also work with the faculty to demonstrate evidence of progressive improvement during each successive term. Students with serious academic issues such as academic probation based on grades, poor writing, poor attendance or other serious issues may be academically dismissed from the doctoral program as a result of this preliminary review. Students who have shown disruptive, hostile, dangerous or other questionable behavior during the first year will be confidentially counseled by their advisor, a department administrator, the Associate Dean of Student Affairs, additional faculty as appropriate, and