340 Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences—Department of Health Science 5. Applicant must have a personal interview with the Ph.D. Interview Committee (telephonic or Zoom interview is accepted, based on the applicant’s needs). Applicants must also provide • t wo letters of recommendation supporting the applicant’s aptitude and determination to complete this course of study (The letters should originate from professional colleagues/ supervisors or from course instructors at the last school attended.) • o ne writing sample that reflects master’s or doctoral degree-level original work • a written statement describing the applicant’s interest in pursuing a Ph.D. in Health Science, past research experiences, dissertation research interests, and career goals • a résumé or curriculum vitae • a completed application for admission along with official transcripts from all undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies Application Procedures The Ph.D. Office of Admissions admits for the fall and winter semesters. Applications are accepted yearround. All final documentation must be received at least 30 days prior to tentative enrollment. Before the applicant can be reviewed for possible admission, the following must be submitted: 1. a completed application form along with a $50, nonrefundable application fee 2. official transcripts sent directly from all previously attended colleges and universities Send all official documents (including GRE scores and transcripts) to • Nova Southeastern University Enrollment Processing Services Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences Department of Health Science Admissions 3300 S. University Drive, PO Box 299000 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328-2004 3. an evaluation for U.S. institutional equivalence for all coursework from international institution(s), if applicant attended or is a graduate of any international institution(s) Coursework taken at a foreign institution must be evaluated for U.S. institution equivalence by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) organization. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have this coursework evaluated. An official course-by-course evaluation with a cumulative grade point average must be sent directly from the evaluation service to Nova Southeastern University’s Enrollment Processing Services at the address listed here. 4. a complete résumé or CV 5. copies of state, national, and professional certifications or licenses recognized by certifying bodies 6. two letters of recommendation stating that the applicant possesses the aptitude and determination to complete this course of study (The letters should originate from professional colleagues/supervisors or from course instructors at the last school attended.) 7. one writing sample that reflects master’s or doctoral degreelevel original work 8. a written statement describing the applicant’s interest in pursuing a Ph.D. in Health Science, past research experiences, dissertation research interests, and career goals Applicant must also have a personal interview with the Ph.D. Interview Committee. (A telephonic or Zoom interview is accepted, based on the applicant’s needs.) Nonclinical applicants (health administrators and health educators) must also submit a letter of recommendation from a supervisor describing their position in the organization and the scope and duration of their responsibility, a personal statement describing their career goals, and an organizational chart. (This is not required for clinically licensed, registered, or certified applicants or for public health practitioners with an M.P.H.). Clinically qualified applicants should submit a copy of their registration, certification, and/ or licensure. Important Note: You must be accepted to the program no later than 21 days prior to the start of a semester in order to register for classes in that particular semester. If not, you will be placed on the accepted student list, but will not be able to start courses in that particular semester. In any case, you must register for your courses no later than 14 days prior to the start of the course in any semester. The Ph.D. Committee on Admissions will not consider an application until all required fees, credentials, transcripts, and documents, are received by the Office of Admissions. GRE scores are recommended, but not required.
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