CHCS Student Handbook 2019-2020

Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences—Department of Health Science 2019–2020 173 Course Requirements for Awarding the M.H.Sc. Degree in the Accelerated Dual-Degree The M.H.Sc. degree can be awarded upon completion of 44 credits (the 21 credits of the M.H.Sc. core courses and the D.H.Sc. ethics course, the D.H.Sc. research course, a 4-credit D.H.Sc. course of the student’s choice, the D.H.Sc. internship/practicum preparation course, and the D.H.Sc. internship and practicum courses). Doctor of Health Science Program Because the Doctor of Health Science Program is delivered in a distance format, not all of the policies contained in this handbook are applicable to D.H.Sc. students. Policies that are not covered in this section are addressed in previous sections of the handbook. The following policies are specific to the Doctor of Health Science Program students. Attendance The D.H.Sc. courses are designed in distance learning formats. Each student holds the responsibility to fulfill all class requirements, access recommended resources, and meet the designated deadlines for assignment submission and exams. Students will have to attend two on-campus seminars over the course of their D.H.Sc. studies. All students are also required to log in to the student center at least once a week. Continuous Enrollment The D.H.Sc. program requires students to enroll in at least one course per semester for the duration of their studies. If a student needs to take a semester off during the academic year, a leave-of-absence request form must be submitted to the program director and will be subject to approval by the dean of Academic Affairs. Students must contact the D.H.Sc. program office 30 days prior to returning from leave. Continuing Service The D.H.Sc. program is designed to take no longer than seven years. All students must finish the program within seven years of their initial date of acceptance into the D.H.Sc. program or they may be dismissed. Dress Code When on an NSU campus attending residential institutes, D.H.Sc. students will follow the dress code identified in the Department of Health Science section of this handbook. Grading Policies and Procedures Grading for students entering the Doctor in Health Science program prior to, but not including, fall 2019 is based upon pass/fail. P Pass (80 percent or above) F Fail (Below 80 percent) I Incomplete