2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Disaster and Emergency Management Program 2021–2022 256 may also choose up to two electives from the electives list offered by the Master of Public Health Program, the Master of Science in Health Informatics Program, or the Master of Science in National Security Affairs Program. If a student chooses to concentrate in one of the specialization areas, he or she must take four courses (12 credit hours) from the courses within that track. The remaining 6 credit hours can be taken from any of the remaining courses, whether part of the two core clusters, one of the specialization tracks, or up to two electives from the electives offered in National Security Affairs, Master of Public Health, or Master of Science in Disaster and Emergency Management. Realizing that disaster and emergency preparedness often crosses the boundaries of interest as well as the professional lines of homeland security and other disciplines, students in the program will be able to take courses in related programs at NSU such as conflict resolution, sociology, or psychology as a substitute for up to 6 elective credit hours (with permission of the director). Upon satisfactory completion of degree requirements, the student is invited to attend, in person, the commencement program, at which time, the degree is conferred. Students who do not plan to attend the commencement ceremonies must notify the program office before the established deadline for the commencement application. Additionally, the student must satisfactorily meet all financial and library obligations. Code of Conduct Students are required to know and adhere to both the college’s Code of Conduct and the university’s Code of Student Conduct. The dean of the college has established the following code of conduct (the code), which shall apply to all students enrolled in the college. Students enrolled in the college are expected to adhere to behavior consistent with the high standards of the medical profession. Compliance with institutional regulations, as well as city, state, and federal laws, is expected. Disaster and Emergency Management students shall act honorably and ethically. Dishonesty, unethical behavior, or other designated inappropriate conduct shall not be tolerated. It is not possible to enumerate all forms of inappropriate behavior, some of which could raise serious questions concerning a student’s ability to continue in the academic program. Below, however, are the general rules and policies that shall apply to all students.