CHCS Student Handbook 2019-2020

Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences—Department of Speech-Language Pathology 2019–2020 229 Applied Dissertation The applied dissertation is a detailed, accurate, and cohesive account of a scholarly investigation designed to answer a research question directed toward the improvement of practice in the field of speech-language pathology. Research is distinguished by a theory-to-practice model encompassing a diversity of disciplines. Each student is assigned a faculty committee to facilitate and supervise the process. There are three benchmarks in the completion of the applied dissertation: (1) the concept paper, (2) the dissertation proposal and Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval, and (3) the dissertation. At the end of each semester, students who demonstrate progress on their applied dissertation will earn a PR (in progress) grade. Students who do not demonstrate progress will earn an F (fail) grade. Students who earn an F in any applied dissertation course are referred to the CSP. The CSP will examine the student’s case and will make appropriate recommendations to the department chair. See the procedures for Committee on Student Progress and Student Appeals in the college section of this handbook. Students who earn an F grade in any applied dissertation course may register for the next semester, although they may not be eligible for federal funds. Continuing Dissertation Services If the program is not completed within 24 months, continuing dissertation services will begin on the 25th month. Students will register for Applied Dissertation Services I each semester between the 25th and the 36th month of the program in order to receive continuing dissertation services from their committee chair and committee member until the completion of the applied dissertation. If the program is not completed within 36 months, Applied Dissertation Services II will begin on the 37th month. Students will register for Applied Dissertation Services II each semester beginning the 37th month of the program in order to receive continuing dissertation services from their committee chair and committee member until the completion of the applied dissertation. Credits earned from continuing dissertation services do not count toward the minimum credit hour requirement for the SLP.D. degree. Summer Institute During the first summer semester in the program, all students are required to attend a weeklong on-campus summer institute. The summer institute classes are located at the Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus. Dress Code When at any NSU campuses during regular business hours, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., SLP.D. students will follow the dress code identified in the Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Science section of this handbook. When participating in the courses during in any of the distance learning formats (online chat sessions or hybrid weekend classes), students must maintain a neat and clean appearance befitting scholars attending a professional program. Those students failing to comply may be dismissed from the class.