2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Department of Couple and Family Therapy 2021–2022 334 Arts and Sciences and the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Research Center, Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing, and Shepard Broad College of Law. Students are bound by the curricula published in the catalog that is in effect the semester they enter the university. The NSU Undergraduate Student Catalog is published by the College of Undergraduate Studies. For questions and comments about the catalog, contact: College of Undergraduate Studies Nova Southeastern University 3301 College Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314-7796 (954) 262-7015 • cous@nova.edu The remainder of the information in this section of the handbook pertains to students in the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Couple and Family Therapy, Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy (D.M.F.T.), Master in Science (M.S.) in Couple and Family Therapy, and Family Studies and Solution-Focused Coaching Graduate Certificates. Academic and Curriculum Policies and Procedures A. General 1. Academic Records All documentation placed in the student’s permanent records will be maintained in the university registrar’s office. 2. Addresses It is the responsibility of the student to keep the Department of Couple and Family Therapy office up-to-date via Self-Service Banner regarding his or her current mailing address, phone number, email address, and emergency contact information. 3. Course and Instructor Evaluations Students have a responsibility to their professional development to provide constructive evaluation for each course, instructor, and the program. This responsibility will be met by participation in course evaluations, student surveys, and student feedback sessions that are routinely administered by the department. The college expects each student to sincerely accept this responsibility and obligation in a constructive manner, so that optimal feedback can be provided. This input will facilitate student welfare by promoting changes that will improve the educational effectiveness of the curriculum, as