Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences (PCHCS)—Department of Speech-Language Pathology 2024–2025 262 At the end of each semester, students who demonstrate progress on their applied dissertation benchmark will earn a PR (in progress) grade. The grade of PR will remain for each semester until the faculty committee provides final approval of the dissertation benchmark. Once the faculty committee approves the dissertation benchmark, the grade of P (pass) will be issued no later than the end of the term by the program director. Students who do not demonstrate progress will earn an NPR (no progress). Students who earn an NPR (no progress) grade in any applied dissertation course for more than one semester will earn an F (fail) grade. Students who earn an F (fail) grade in any applied dissertation course will be referred to the CSP. The CSP will examine the student’s case and will make appropriate recommendations to the department chair and the program director. 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 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 to receive continuing dissertation services from their faculty committee 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 to receive continuing dissertation services from their faculty committee 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. At the end of each semester, students who demonstrate progress as part of continuing dissertation services will earn a PR (in progress) grade. Students who do not demonstrate progress will earn an NPR (no progress). Students who earn an NPR grade, as part of continuing dissertation services for more than one semester, will earn an F grade. Students who earn an F grade in continuing dissertation services will be referred to the CSP. The CSP will examine the student’s case and make appropriate recommendations to the department chair and program director. 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 continuing dissertation services may register for the next semester, although they may not be eligible for federal funds. Winter Research Institute During the first winter semester of the program, students completing the dissertation track are required to attend an on-campus winter research institute. The winter research institute classes are located at the Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus.
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