2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Department of Couple and Family Therapy 2021–2022 336 7. Nondiscrimination Policy Consistent with all federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and/or local ordinances (e.g., Title VII, Title VI, Title III, Title II, Rehab Act, ADA, Title IX, and the Florida Civil Rights Act), it is the policy of Nova Southeastern University not to engage in discrimination or harassment against any persons because of race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, national or ethnic origin, nondisqualifying disability, age, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, military service, veteran status, political beliefs or affiliations, and to comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations. Any such acts are unacceptable and strictly prohibited by the university. In addition, the law prohibits retaliation against an individual for opposing any practices forbidden under this policy, for bringing a complaint of discrimination or harassment, for assisting someone with such a complaint, for attempting to stop such discrimination or harassment, or for participating in any manner in any investigation or resolution of a complaint of discrimination or harassment. This nondiscrimination policy applies to admissions, enrollment, scholarships, loan programs, athletics, employment, and access to, participation in, and treatment in all university centers, programs, and activities. NSU admits students of any race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, national or ethnic origin, nondisqualifying disability, age, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, military service, veteran status, political beliefs or affiliations, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at NSU and does not discriminate in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. It is with great pride that we, the members of the Department of Couple and Family Therapy at NSU’s KPCOM, share one of the guiding principles of our training programs. Our programs are guided by the importance of inclusion, diversity, and affirmative practices in the classroom, coursework, clinical training, as well as in all professional and collegial relationships and interactions. We are committed to training our students in a manner that is respectful of, and sensitive to, religious/spiritual beliefs, cultural traditions and practices, gender identities, and in all areas that distinguish individuals. Our goal is to be self-reflexive practitioners, holding ourselves accountable for our commitment to our principles. We further strive to train students to respond to each other with the same honor and respect. Subsequently, we expect students will treat fellow students, staff members, faculty, and clients accordingly. We stress a commitment to servicing clinical populations in an affirmative, supportive, and competent manner, including, but not limited to, underprivileged; minority and socially oppressed groups; ethnic; racial; religious groups; LGBTQ+ individuals; foreign nationals; individuals with different levels of ability, both physical and mental; as well as individuals of various genders, ages, and socioeconomic and relationship statuses. Additionally, the Department of Couple and Family Therapy abides by the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) Code of Ethics. Specifically, the following: Non-Discrimination. Marriage and Family Therapists provide professional assistance to persons without discrimination on the basis of race, age, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, disability, gender, health status, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, and gender identity or relationship status. For more information, visit aamft.org/Legal_Ethics/Code_of_Ethics.aspx .