NSU HPD Catalog 2023-2024

Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences—Department of Health Science 347 5. Applicant must have a personal interview with the Ph.D. Interview Committee (telephonic or Zoom interview is accepted, based on the applicant’s needs). Applicants must also provide • t wo letters of recommendation supporting the applicant’s aptitude and determination to complete this course of study (The letters should originate from professional colleagues/ supervisors or from course instructors at the last school attended.) • o ne writing sample that reflects master’s or doctoral degree-level original work • a written statement describing the applicant’s interest in pursuing a Ph.D. in Health Science, past research experiences, dissertation research interests, and career goals • a résumé or curriculum vitae • a completed application for admission along with official transcripts from all undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies Application Procedures The Ph.D. Office of Admissions admits for the fall and winter semesters. Applications are accepted yearround. All final documentation must be received at least 30 days prior to tentative enrollment. Before the applicant can be reviewed for possible admission, the following must be submitted: 1. a completed application form along with a $50, nonrefundable application fee 2. official transcripts sent directly from all previously attended colleges and universities Send all official documents (including GRE scores and transcripts) to • Nova Southeastern University Enrollment Processing Services Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences Department of Health Science Admissions 3300 S. University Drive, PO Box 299000 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328-2004 3. an evaluation for U.S. institutional equivalence for all coursework from international institution(s), if applicant attended or is a graduate of any international institution(s) Coursework taken at a foreign institution must be evaluated for U.S. institution equivalence by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) organization, such as one of the services listed following. • World Education Services, Inc. (212) 966-6311 • 800-361-3106 • wes.org - By Postal Mail WES Reference # WES Global Documentation Centre PO Box 2008 STN MAIN Newmarket, ON, L3Y 0G5 Canada - By Express Courier WES Reference # WES Global Documentation Centre 14-145 Industrial Parkway South Aurora, ON, L4G 3V5 Canada • Josef Silny & Associates, Inc., International Education Consultants 7101 SW 102 Avenue Miami, FL 33173 (305) 273-1616 • (305) 273-1338 fax info@jsilny.org • jsilny.org • Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. 101 West Pleasant Street, Suite 200 Milwaukee, WI 53212-3963 (414) 289-3400 • ece.org It is the applicant’s responsibility to have this coursework evaluated. An official course-by-course evaluation with a cumulative grade point average must be sent directly from the evaluation service to Nova Southeastern University’s Enrollment Processing Services at the address listed here. 4. a complete résumé or CV 5. copies of state, national, and professional certifications or licenses recognized by certifying bodies 6. two letters of recommendation stating that the applicant possesses the aptitude and determination to complete this course of study (The letters should originate from professional colleagues/supervisors or from course instructors at the last school attended.) 7. one writing sample that reflects master’s or doctoral degreelevel original work 8. a written statement describing the applicant’s interest in pursuing a Ph.D. in Health Science, past research experiences, dissertation research interests, and career goals Applicant must also have a personal interview with the Ph.D. Interview Committee. (A telephonic or Zoom interview is accepted, based on the applicant’s needs.) Nonclinical applicants (health administrators and health educators) must also submit a letter of recommendation from a supervisor describing their position in the organization and the scope and duration of their responsibility, a personal statement describing their career goals, and an organizational chart. (This is not required for clinically licensed, registered, or certified

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