College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Catalog 2016

42 http://CAHSS.nova.edu/Downloads/car.htm Final Dissertation Final dissertation defenses may take place during each of the three academic terms. The final day a student may hold the final dissertation defense within each term is the Friday after the last day of the term. In order to take part in the June commencement ceremony, a student must have their final dissertation defense notice sent out by May 1. After the student has passed the final defense and completed all required revisions to the satisfaction of the dissertation chair, the student must submit the document to the Doctoral Director for a format review. Upon passing the format review, the student will be provided with information regarding how to obtain bound copies of the dissertation. Prior to degree conferral, the student must submit one bound copy of the dissertation and one pdf file of the final dissertation, both of which must include the signed approval page. Students should refer to the Dissertation Guidelines at http://CAHSS.nova.edu/Downloads/car.htm for detailed information. Summary The offered Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution can be completed with the maximum time frame of 7 years. If a student has not graduated once she/he has reached the 7-year mark, the student must apply for an extension and receive approval from the program director. Approval from the Program Director must be obtained for each subsequent extension until the 10-year mark has been reached subject to such exceptions as are provided for by law. Once students have passed the 10-year mark, she/he will be automatically dismissed from the program. Once students begin their dissertation, they are considered full-time when registered for at least three credit hours per term. After taking 12 credit hours of dissertation, students may enroll in one dissertation credit hour per term and still be considered full time in the program. Students must continually be enrolled to remain active in the program. If a student cannot take classes due to unforeseen circumstances, s/he must apply for a Leave of Absence before the end of the semester in which they are in status. Students can request a leave of absence for no more than three terms. Obtaining a Leave of Absence does not extend the time a student has to complete the program. A student who has not registered for one entire academic year is considered inactive and must confer with the Program Director to request readmission to the program. If approved for readmission, the student must be continually registered to remain in good standing in the program. Graduation Requirements/ Degree Completion Students must comply with the following requirements in order to graduate with their Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution: - Pass all course work with a 3.5 cumulative GPA or above. Nothing lower than a “C” is permitted. Only one “C” is allowed. - Earn a minimum of 76 credit hours - Successfully defend their dissertation - Complete the binding and submission of the final dissertation and PDF version - Apply for and receive degree conferral - Complete all requirements above within the stated time limit of the program