2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Department of Nutrition 2021–2022 303 • If a student repeats a course three or more times, then the two lowest grades will be excluded (forgiven) from the cumulative GPA calculation. All other grades will be applied to the cumulative GPA calculation. Students must gain prior approval of the equivalency of the course before enrollment. In cases where students believe courses to be identical, although the course number or title may differ, it will be necessary to obtain validation from the department offering the course. Please note that the program follows the NSU Standards of Academic Progress (SAP) and the Grading Policy. Visit nova.edu/financialaid/eligibility/satisfactory-academic-progress.html for more information. Repeated coursework does affect SAP measures. All repeated courses must be counted toward the maximum time frame, which could negatively affect the student’s eligibility for financial aid. Questions regarding satisfactory academic progress should be directed to the Office of Student Financial Assistance ( nova.edu/financialaid/eligibility/satisfactory-academic-progress.html ) . The Veterans Administration will not pay for repeated courses if the previous grade met academic standards. Students should direct questions to the Office of Veterans Affairs. 5. Examinations and/or Coursework Make-up exams and/or coursework missed due to acute student illness, family emergencies, or extenuating circumstances may be given at the discretion of the course director at any time during the academic year. The format of make-up examinations and/or coursework may be short answer, essay, or multiple-choice at the instructor’s discretion and will be treated the same as any other examinations and/or course work in terms of grading. The student is responsible to read each course syllabus and to comply with the policies as stated. The examination and/or coursework policies will pertain to all make-up examinations and/or coursework. C. Graduation Requirements 1. To be eligible for the standard Master of Science (M.S.) in Nutrition degree or Graduate Certificate in Functional Nutrition and Herbal Therapy, the student must • satisfactorily complete, with a grade point average of 3.0, or higher, and within six years of matriculation, the course of study required for the Master of Science in Nutrition degree (a minimum of 30 credits, including 21 hours of required courses and 9 hours of electives and any additional courses, if applicable), or • satisfactorily complete, with a grade point average of 3.0, or higher, and within four years of matriculation, the course of study required for the Graduate Certificate (a minimum of 15 hours of required courses), and • satisfactorily meet all financial and library obligations Students who attend the degree program on a full-time basis could complete it within a two-year (24-month) period. Students who attend part time (less than 6 credits per term) must complete the degree within six years from the program start date. All students are required to participate in the program orientation at the beginning of their program.