CHCS Student Handbook 2018-2019

96 Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences 2018–2019 Doctor of Philosophy in Occupational Therapy • be of good moral and ethical character • complete a minimum of 61 credits of graduate coursework, dissertation, and residency specifically approved to meet NSU doctoral program requirements within seven years from beginning of program • complete the program of study required for the degree with a minimum overall of cumulative GPA of 3.0 and a minimum grade of 80 percent in all required and elective coursework • successfully pass the entire qualifying process and examination within one year from completion of core courses • successfully complete research residency • successfully defend the dissertation in person within four years from passing the qualification examination (seven years to complete degree from first day of classes) • submit documented evidence that dissertation research will be, or has been, presented or published in a peer-reviewed venue at the national or international level • satisfactorily meet all financial and library obligations • submit dissertation to UMI/ProQuest for publishing Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy—Fort Lauderdale • maintain student APTE membership throughout the program • successfully complete the required credits of didactic and clinical coursework • successfully pass a comprehensive examination • successfully complete a professional D.P.T. student portfolio • perform all required hours of service learning • demonstrate professional behavior consistent with the APTA core values • attend all required professional meetings • attend graduation For the degree to be conferred, students must • be in good standing with the university • have all outstanding fees paid, library books returned, and assignments turned in • have all graduation paperwork completed • complete the on-campus Wrap Up and Review Week