2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Department of Public Health 2021–2022 196 the student to attend and participate in public health seminars, conferences, and community service activities. Department of Public Health faculty members also assist in career advising and referring students for further advice or counseling. Psychological Counseling See the NSU Student Handbook Resources section on NSU Student CARE Team. Visit the web page nova.edu/studentcare or call (954) 262-7482 for more information. Career Advising Career advising is available to students by appointment through Public Health faculty members, the program office, and the NSU Office of Career Development ( nova.edu/career ) . Students can take advantage of career recruiting tools available through the career office to engage with prospective employers and networking opportunities ( nova.edu/career/students ) . Bachelor of Science in Public Health Mission To develop a public health and health care workforce to improve population health and health equity through research, service, and dynamic learning experiences. Vision To be a trusted academic public health resource center for students, communities, public health organizations, health care centers, and policymakers, dedicated to improved local and global health outcomes and equity. Program Director Kristi Messer, M.P.H., LCSW Assistant Dean, Bachelor’s Degree Programs Director, Bachelor of Science in Public Health Ext. 21072 • km1320@nova.edu Undergraduate Student Academic Catalog Undergraduate students pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Public Health should refer to the NSU Undergraduate Student Academic Catalog 2021–2022 . The NSU Undergraduate Student Academic Catalog is a resource for information about academic, program, and curriculum requirements, as well as academic policies and procedures for resolving academic and administrative grievances. It also provides course descriptions and other information relevant to an undergraduate career at NSU. The NSU Undergraduate Student Academic Catalog is published annually. This catalog is composed of information pertaining to undergraduate students of NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education