NSU 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

46 Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2014–2015 ADMISSIONS ●● Completion prior to matriculation of three semester hours (or equivalent) of college-level written composition from a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum grade of C (GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale). ●● An associate’s degree in a professional field of health from a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.6 on a 4.0 grading scale OR a post-high school level diploma or certificate of completion in a field of health care with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.6 on a 4.0 grading scale In order for this coursework and education to be considered for credit, an applicant may be required to submit a student-prepared learning portfolio requesting assessment of prior experiences for academic credit. This will describe all traditional, online, military, and other health care education, as well as work-related experience and health care-related conferences attended. A resume or CV, transcripts, and/or official documentation of attendance must accompany all prior learning portfolios. The admissions committee will review the portfolio to determine the amount of credit given for prior learning. ●● Documented evidence demonstrating education or experience in the health care field within the past five years. ●● All applicants must show evidence of computer skills through course work or self-study prior to the end of the first term. Students may obtain instruction through the NSU Student Microcomputer Laboratory or other training facilities. ●● Two letters of evaluation from individuals other than relatives, such as academic advisors, professors, or clinical or nonclinical supervisors, or community associates. ●● Copies of national and or state professional certification, licensure, or registration, if applicable. In addition to the documents described in the Required Documentation section, students applying for entry to the B.H.Sc.— Online Pre-MOT Track program must submit evidence of the following: B.H.Sc. Pre-MOT Track Admissions Requirements ●● Prior to matriculation, all applicants must have 3 credits (or the equivalent) of college-level written composition from a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum grade of C (GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 grading scale) ●● an associate’s degree in occupational therapy from an Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE®)-accredited program at a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.6 on a 4.0 grading scale and initial certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT®) as a Certified OT Assistant (COTA) ●● documented evidence demonstrating education or experience in the health care field within the past five years For more information about admissions requirements for the entry-level Master of Occupational Therapy program, visit www.nova.edu/chcs/healthsciences/bhs/pre-mot-track.html or email hpdinfo@nova.edu , or call 800-356-0026, ext. 21101. In addition to the documents described in the Required Documents section, students applying for entry to the B.S. Cardiovascular Sonography or to the B.S. Medical Sonography programs must submit evidence of the following: ●● A minimum of 30 semester credits—6 credits in Physical/Human/Biological Science (including 3 required credits in General Anatomy and Physiology I, and 3 credits in Physics), 6 credits of Social and Behavioral Sciences, 6 credits of Humanities, 6 credits of English Composition, and 6 credits of College Math above 1000 level—from a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.6 on a 4.0 grading scale. Only courses with a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 grading may be considered for possible transfer of credit. ●● All applicants must show evidence of computer skills through coursework or self-study prior to the end of the first term. Students may obtain instruction through the NSU Student Microcomputer Laboratory or other training facilities. ●● Two letters of evaluation from individuals other than relatives such as academic advisors, professors, or clinical or nonclinical supervisors, or community associates. ●● Graduates from programs other than those from regionally accredited colleges or universities must submit a student-prepared learning portfolio requesting Assessment of Prior Experiences for Academic Credit. ●● Copies of national and or state professional certification, licensure or registration, if applicable. ●● A complete resume or CV. In addition to the documents described in the Required Documentation section, students applying for entry to the B.H.Sc.— General and Vascular Sonography program must submit evidence of the following: