College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Catalog 2016

Table of Contents Page Main Campus Map and Directions 1 Message from the President 2 Dean’s Welcome 3 NSU Vision 2020 Statement 4 NSU Mission Statement 4 NSU Core Values 4 CAHSS Mission Statement 4 Library, Research, and Information Technology Center 5 Notice of Nondiscrimination 6 Accreditation 6 Introduction to the College 6 Tabular Display of programs 7-9 Dual Admission into One of Our M.S./M.A. Programs 9 CAHSS Correspondence Directory 10-11 About our Undergraduate Programs 12 Graduate Academic Calendar 14 Tuition and Fees 15 Admissions, Enrollment, and Orientation 15 Admissions Criteria 15 Doctoral Programs 15 Master’s and Graduate Certificate Programs 16-17 Student Enrollment 17 Full-time Status 17 Attendance 17 Time-Limits 18 Leave of Absence 18 Auditing Classes 18 Non-Degree Seeking Students 18 Graduate Minors 18 New Student Orientation 19 Textbooks 19 Registration 19 Failure to Register 19 About Our Academic Policies 19 Attendance 19-20 Academic Progress 20 Readmission 21 Transfer of Credit 21-22 State Licensing/Practicum Agreements 22 Masters En Route 22 Adding/Dropping/Withdrawing from classes 22-23 Refund Schedule 23 Cancellation of Classes 23 Incomplete Grades 23-24 Academic Evaluations and Standards 24 Degree Conferral 24 Graduation Requirements 24 Students Rights and Responsibilities 25 Academic Standards and Writing Skills 25-26 Student Appeals 27 Institutional Review Board (IRB) 27 Email Policy 27