CHCS Student Handbook 2018-2019

Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences—Department of Speech-Language Pathology 2018–2019 209 NSU Email Policy All students are expected to use their university assigned email address to send notices to faculty and staff members. Forwarding (either automatic or manual forwarding) of emails containing patient/protected health information or other sensitive information to non-NSU managed email addresses is strictly prohibited and may result in disciplinary action. Textbooks All courses will have the textbook requirements on the syllabus and both rental and purchase options are available at the NSU Bookstore— nsubooks.bncollege.com . Online textbooks and resources may also be required as part of the course materials. Professional Dress Code While at an NSU campus and during regular class hours, students are to comply with the Health Professions Division’s dress code previously outlined in the Student Handbook. While students are at observation sites, they are to adhere to the specific site requirements and the individual program student guidelines. Student Grievance Policy The purpose of grievance procedures is to promote the orderly resolution of problems arising out of a student complaint concerning a policy, procedure, or administrative action of Nova Southeastern University. Students will follow the Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences procedures for both academic and non-academic disputes. Community Relations The B.S. in SLCD depends on relationships with university, college, supervisors, clinical sites, clients/patients, and the public at large. Each student and staff and faculty member represents the university, college, and department in daily interactions with the community. Students are expected to act as a professional and communicate respectfully at all times. Student Organization The B.S. in SLCD Program has an affiliate chapter of the National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NSSLHA). Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Program (M.S.-SLP) Accreditation, National Examinations, and Licensure The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Program (M.S.-SLP) is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA). Graduates will have completed the academic and clinical requirements necessary to apply for a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).