2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

XVI Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook Program Advisory Board.................................... 324 Honors and Awards......................................... 324 Chancellor’s Award............................................... 324 Dean’s Award......................................................... 324 Golden Apple Award............................................ 324 Honors Designation.............................................. 325 Nutrition Research Award.................................. 325 DEPARTMENT OF COUPLE AND FAMILY THERAPY......................................326 Administration....................................................... 326 Mission Statement................................................. 326 Vision.........................................................................327 Program Goals and Student Learning Outcomes...............................................327 M.S. Program Goals (PGs)...............................327 M.S. Program Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)............................ 328 Ph.D. Program Goals (PGs)............................ 328 Ph.D. Program Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)............................ 328 D.M.F.T. Program Goals (PGs)........................ 329 D.M.F.T. Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs).............................................. 329 Recruitment Policy...............................................330 Retention Policy....................................................330 Governance of the Program................................ 331 Accreditation........................................................... 331 Academic Services...........................................332 Administration/Faculty Office Hours.............. 332 Department of Couple and Family Therapy Office................................. 332 Academic Advising............................................... 332 Student Counseling.............................................. 333 Career Advising..................................................... 333 Services for International Students................. 333 Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness Coaching....................................... 333 Program Director.............................................. 333 Undergraduate Student Academic Catalog............................................. 333 Academic and Curriculum Policies and Procedures. ................................ 334 A. General................................................................ 334 1. Academic Records........................................ 334 2. Addresses....................................................... 334 3. Course and Instructor Evaluations.......... 334 4. Disabilities and Academic Accommodations..................... 335 5. Student Health Insurance........................... 335 6. Library Skills Policy...................................... 335 7. Nondiscrimination Policy............................ 336 8. Sexual Harassment Policy.......................... 337 9. Student Identification Numbers and Email Accounts..................................... 337 10. Student Responsibility to Obtain Information................................ 337 11. Student Concerns. ....................................... 339 12. Student Files and Information................. 339 13. Registering for Courses............................. 339 14. Tuition Payment...........................................340 15. Drop/Add Period.........................................340 16. Withdrawal from a Course.......................340 17. Tuition Credit Policy—Voluntary Drops and Withdrawal................................ 341 18. Leave of Absence (LOA)............................ 341 19. Withdrawal from Program....................... 342 20. Readmission................................................ 342 21. Academic Progress..................................... 342 22. Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC)...................344 23. Student Support Services........................344 B. Academic Standing......................................... 345 1. Student Grades.............................................. 345 2. In Progress ( IP ).............................................346 3. Incomplete Coursework..............................346 4. Repeat Courses/Grade Replacement..... 347 5. Examinations and/or Coursework...........348 C. Graduation Requirements.............................348 Code of Conduct.............................................. 349 A. Academic Dishonesty.....................................350 Institutional Review Board (IRB).................. 352 B. Attendance........................................................ 352 C. Student Assistance Program........................ 352 D. Failure to Report a Violation......................... 352 E. Illegal, Inappropriate, and Unprofessional Behavior................................ 352 F. Authenticity/Plagiarism.................................. 352 G. Background Checks........................................ 353 Policies and Procedures for Alleged Code of Conduct Violations. .......353