2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Department of Couple and Family Therapy 2021–2022 348 Please note that the program follows the NSU Standards of Academic Progress (SAP) and the Grading Policy. Visit nova.edu/financialaid/eligibility/satisfactory-academic-progress.html for more information. Repeated coursework does affect SAP measures. All repeated courses must be counted towards the maximum time frame, which could negatively affect the student’s eligibility for financial aid. Questions regarding satisfactory academic progress should be directed to the Office of Student Financial Assistance ( nova.edu/financialaid/eligibility/satisfactory-academic-progress.html ) . The Veterans Administration will not pay for repeated courses if the previous grade met academic standards. Students should direct questions to the Office of Veterans Affairs. 5. Examinations and/or Coursework Make-up exams and/or coursework missed due to acute student illness, family emergencies, or extenuating circumstances may be given at the discretion of the course instructor at any time during the academic year. The format of make-up examinations and/or coursework may be short answer, essay, or multiple-choice at the instructor’s discretion and will be treated the same as any other examinations and/or course work in terms of grading. The student is responsible to read each course syllabus and to comply with the policies as stated. The examination and/or coursework policies will pertain to all make-up examinations and/or coursework. C. Graduation Requirements Students must complete all degree requirements within the stated time limit. In addition, doctoral students must have a 3.5 GPA and master’s students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA at the time of degree completion. Students must not be in financial arrears with any office at NSU. Students must comply with the following requirements in order to graduate with their M.S., Ph.D., D.M.F.T. degrees and graduate certificates from the Department of Couple and Family Therapy: • Students must pass all coursework with a 3.5 cumulative GPA or above for doctoral programs and 3.0 or above for the master’s program. Nothing lower than a grade of C is allowed. Additionally, only one grade of C or C+ is allowed. Students cannot graduate with a C or C+ in the ethics course. • Students must earn the required credit hours. • Students must pass, or show evidence of having passed, the Legal, Ethical and Professional Issues in MFT course with a grade of B- or better. • Students must successfully complete the requirements related to internship and clinical and supervision hours. (It is the students’ responsibility to ensure that their selected internship sites are approved by the department’s internship/practicum coordinator. Any hours collected at an unapproved site will not be counted toward the degree requirements. Students must turn in their clinical and supervision hours to the internship/practicum coordinator in the middle and end of every term). • Students must pass comprehensive exam (M.S. students) and pass clinical portfolio (doctoral students).