2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Department of Couple and Family Therapy 2021–2022 342 • If a student has completed less than 50 percent of one or more courses at the time of the LOA, the student will be withdrawn from those courses (see Withdrawal from a Course section in this handbook) and a W will be noted on the student’s transcript. • If a student has completed 50 percent or more of one or more courses at the time of the LOA, the program director and the KPCOM Administration will determine, based on the individual’s circumstances (e.g., expected length of leave), whether to withdraw the student from these courses or assign a grade of in progress ( IP ) and allow the student to continue the course(s) upon his or her return. c. Leave of Absence Records Leave of absence records and the date of each determination shall be placed in the student’s permanent record. 19. Withdrawal from Program A student enrolled in one of the couple and family therapy programs may voluntarily withdraw and surrender all rights and privileges as a student enrolled in the program. The student must complete and sign a program withdrawal form, which is available in the Department of Couple and Family Therapy program office. 20. Readmission To be considered for readmission after dismissal or withdrawal from the Department of Couple and Family Therapy, the student must appear before the Graduate Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC). The candidate must provide adequate evidence that the conditions and/or factors that caused the prior dismissal or withdrawal have changed. Only those courses completed within the past five years with grades of B , or higher, will be applied toward the degree. The SPAC committee will review the case and make recommendations to the dean for the final decision. 21. Academic Progress The academic progress of each student enrolled in the Department of Couple and Family Therapy is based on continuous satisfactory academic performance. It is also contingent on the student’s adherence to the policies and procedures of the Department of Couple and Family Therapy, KPCOM, HPD, and NSU governing his or her professional conduct and other responsibilities as outlined in this handbook. Students must complete their M.S. program within five years from the date of first enrollment. This means that students are expected to graduate with the master’s degree within this time period. Students must complete their doctoral (Ph.D. or D.M.F.T.) program within seven years from the date of first enrollment. This means that students are expected to graduate with the doctoral degree within this time period. A student who experiences academic difficulty has the responsibility to contact his or her course instructor and/or academic advisor promptly. The instructor should notify the program director and the department chair if the student is unable to meet the academic requirements. Such matters may be further addressed by the SPAC and may include a meeting with the student.