NSU HPD Catalog 2023-2024

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Letter from the NSU President/CEO 16
Letter from the NSU Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs 17
Vision 2025 Statement 18
Nova Southeastern University Mission Statement 18
Core Values 18
Nova Southeastern University Board of Trustees 18
Health Professions Division Administration 19
Health Professions Division Mission Statement 19
History of the Health Professions Division 20
Campuses 20
Image Use Statement 21
Indebtedness to the University 22
Force Majeure 22
Provisional Acceptance 22
Foreign Coursework 22
Background Checks 23
Urine Drug Screening 23
Tuition Credit Policy— Voluntary Drops and Withdrawals 23
Student Services 24
The Office of Student Financial Assistance 24
The Office of the University Bursar 26
NSU Student Health Insurance 27
The Office of the University Registrar 27
The One-Stop Shop 28
Military Affairs Veterans Resource Center 29
NSU Health 29
Student Medical Center 29
Immunization Requirements 29
Basic Immunizations 30
Any Other Vaccinations Required by Clinical Sites 30
Arrangements 30
Failure to Comply 30
Center for Student Counseling and Well-Being 30
Leave of Absence Policy 31
Dress Code 31
Identification Requirements and Fieldwork Prerequisites 31
Martin and Gail Press Health Professions Division (HPD) Library 31
Tampa Bay Regional Campus Library 32
Flexibility in Policies 33
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine 35
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine Mission Statement 35
Administration 35
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine Program List 36
Core Performance Standards for Admission and Progress—Osteopathic Medicine Program 36
Core Performance Standards for Admission and Progress—Graduate Degree Programs 38
Technology Requirements 39
PC/Laptop 39
MacBook/iMac 40
iPad 40
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program 40
Mission Statement 40
Accreditation 40
An Osteopathic Physician 40
Admissions Requirements 41
Application Procedures 41
Tuition and Fees 42
Fees and Deposits Prior to Matriculation 42
Tuition 42
Fees 42
Schedule of Application for Admission Cycle 43
Academics 43
Transfer of Credit 43
Course of Study 43
Curriculum Outline 45
Preclinical Required Courses—Class of 2027 45
M1 45
M2 46
Preclinical Electives—Class of 2027 47
Predoctoral Fellows Curriculum—Class of 2027 47
Preclinical Required Courses—Class of 2026 47
M1 47
M2 48
Preclinical Electives—Class of 2026 49
Predoctoral Fellows Curriculum—Class of 2026 50
Preclinical Required Courses—Class of 2025 50
M1 50
M2 51
Preclinical Electives 52
Predoctoral Fellows Curriculum 52
Preclinical Required Courses—Class of 2024 53
M1 53
M2 54
Preclinical Electives 55
Predoctoral Fellows Curriculum 55
Clinical Education Required Courses—All Classes 55
M3 55
Clinical Education Elective Courses—All Classes 57
M4 57
Preclinical Course Descriptions 62
Clinical Course Descriptions—Required Courses and Core Rotations 68
Clinical Course Descriptions—Selective Rotations 70
Clinical Course Descriptions—Elective Rotations 71
Additional Course Descriptions—Required and Elective 9000-Level Courses 85
Affiliated Hospitals and Teaching Health Care Centers 86
Special Academic Programs 87
Osteopathic Principles and Practice Practical Training Sessions 87
Predoctoral Osteopathic Principles and Practice Fellowship 87
KPCOM Student Research Opportunities 87
Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Program 88
The Office of Graduate Medical Education 89
Rural and Urban Underserved Medicine Program 89
Concurrent Degree and Certificate Programs 90
Dedicated Tuition Reduction 90
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Departments 91
Public Health Program 92
Concurrent Degree Programs 92
Program Vision 92
Program Mission 92
Course of Study 92
Professional Accreditation 92
Application Procedures/Admissions Requirements 92
Graduate Certificate Programs 93
Application Procedures/ Admissions Requirements 93
Graduate Certificate in Public Health 94
Graduate Certificate in Health Education 95
Transfer of Credits 95
Nondegree-Seeking Students 95
Tuition and Fees 96
Expenses 96
Graduation Requirements 96
Curriculum Outline 96
Course Descriptions 98
Public Health Department 100
Health Informatics Program 101
Concurrent Degree Programs 102
Program Vision 102
Program Mission 102
Course of Study—Master of Science in Health Informatics 102
Course of Study—Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics 102
Course of Study— Graduate Certificate in Public Health Informatics 103
Accreditation and Authorization 103
Admissions Requirements 103
Application Procedures 103
Nondegree-Seeking Students 104
Other Degree Options 104
International Applicants 105
Tuition and Fees 105
Transfer of Credits 105
Graduation Requirements 105
Curriculum Requirements 105
Curriculum Outline—Master of Science in Health Informatics 106
Curriculum Outline—Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics 108
Curriculum Outline—Graduate Certificate in Public Health Informatics 108
Course Descriptions 109
Health Informatics Program Department 114
Disaster and Emergency Management Program 115
Program Overview 115
Program Objectives 115
Course of Study 116
Admissions Requirements 116
Application Procedures 116
Nondegree-Seeking Students 117
Tuition and Fees 117
Graduation Requirements 118
Curriculum Outline 118
Core Courses (18 credit hours) 118
Elective Courses (18 credit hours) 118
Course Descriptions 120
Management and Leadership Cluster Core Courses 120
Threats, Hazards, and Impacts Cluster Core Courses 121
General Electives 121
Maritime Safety and Security Concentration Electives 122
Cybersecurity Concentration Electives 122
Criminal Justice Concentration Electives 122
Public Health Concentration Electives 123
Environmental Hazards Concentration Electives 124
Fire Administration Concentration Electives 124
Interprofessional Electives 125
Disaster and Emergency Management Program Department 125
Graduate Certificate in Social Medicine Program 126
Admissions Requirements 126
Application Process 126
Curriculum Outline 127
Medical Education Program 129
Course of Study 129
Program Learning Objectives 129
Admissions Requirements 130
Application Procedures 130
Nondegree-Seeking Students 131
Tuition and Fees 131
Transfer of Credits 131
Graduation Requirements 131
Curriculum Requirements 131
Curriculum Outline 131
Course Descriptions 132
Medical Education Program Department 133
Nutrition Program 134
Program Mission 134
Program Goals 134
Course of Study 135
Professional Practice Concentration 135
Admissions Requirements 135
Prerequisites 135
Application Procedures 136
Certified Nutrition Specialists 136
Nondegree-Seeking Students 136
International Applicants 136
Tuition and Fees 137
Assessment of Prior Learning 137
Graduation Requirements 137
Curriculum Requirements 137
Graduate Certificate in Functional Nutrition and Herbal Therapy 137
Curriculum 138
Curriculum Outline 139
Community Nutrition Concentration Requirements 139
Functional Nutrition and Herbal Therapy Concentration Requirements 139
Nutrition Research Concentration Requirements 140
Professional Practice Concentration 140
Sports Nutrition Concentration Requirements 141
Nutrition Elective Courses 141
Course Descriptions 142
Nutrition Program Department 145
Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Preparation 146
Program Objectives 146
Admissions Requirements 146
Prerequisites 147
Application Procedures 147
Tuition and Fees 148
Financial Aid 148
Technology Requirements 148
Transfer of Credit 148
Graduation Requirements 148
Curriculum Outline 149
Required Courses—Class of 2023 149
Course Descriptions 150
Health Professions Preparation Program 150
Couple and Family Therapy Programs 151
Programs Available 151
Visions 151
Missions 151
Master’s Degree Program 152
Doctoral Degree Programs 152
Master’s Degree en Route 152
Graduate Certificate in Family Studies 152
Accreditation and Authorization 152
Admissions Requirements— Degree Programs 153
Application Procedures— Degree Programs 153
Admissions Requirements /Application Procedures—Graduate Certificate Programs 154
Graduate Certificate in Family Studies 155
Graduate Certificate in Solution-Focused Coaching 155
Nondegree-Seeking Students 155
Computer Requirements 156
Tuition and Fees 156
Transfer of Credits 156
Graduation Requirements 156
Doctoral and Master’s Degree Programs 156
Curriculum Outlines 157
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Couple and Family Therapy 157
Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy 159
Master of Science in Couple and Family Therapy 162
Course Descriptions 164
Couple and Family Therapy Department 178
Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy 181
Administration 181
Vision Statement 181
Mission Statement 181
NSU Core Values 181
Overview 181
Professional Accreditation 182
Memberships 182
Facilities 182
Core Performance Standards for Admission and Progress 182
Interprofessional Education (IPE) 185
Financial Aid 185
Transfer Credits 185
Class Cancellation Policy 185
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) Entry-Level Program 186
Admissions Requirements 186
Application Procedures 186
Foreign Coursework 187
Program Requirements 188
International/Student Visa Information 188
Tuition: Entry-Level Program 188
Fees, Expenses, and Deposit— All Programs 188
Undergraduate/Pharm.D. Dual Admission Program 188
Pharmacy Intern Licensure 189
Course of Study 189
Global Engagement 189
Graduation Requirements—Entry Level 190
Entry-Level Curriculum Outline 191
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) Advanced Standing (International Pharmacy Graduates) 194
Admissions Requirements 194
Application Procedures 195
Program Requirements 195
Tuition: Advanced Standing Program 196
Fees, Expenses, and Deposit— All Programs 196
International/Student Visa Information 196
Pharmacy Intern Licensure 196
Graduation Requirements— Advanced Standing 196
Advanced Standing Curriculum Outline 197
Pharm.D. Course Descriptions 199
PHRE (Elective) Courses 207
Master of Science (M.S.) in Pharmaceutical Affairs 212
Admissions Requirements 212
Application Procedures 212
Foreign Coursework 213
Program Requirements 213
Tuition: M.S. in Pharmaceutical Affairs Program 213
Fees, Expenses, and Deposit— All Programs 213
Course of Study 214
International/Student Visa Information 214
Graduation Requirements 214
Curriculum Outline 215
Master of Science (M.S.) in Pharmaceutical Affairs Course Descriptions 216
PHRM (Master’s Degree) 216
Master of Science (M.S.) in Pharmaceutical Sciences 218
Admissions Requirements 218
Application Procedures 218
Program Requirements 219
Tuition: M.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences Program 219
Fees, Expenses, and Deposit— All Programs 219
Course of Study 220
International/Student Visa Information 220
Graduation Requirements 220
Curriculum Outlines 221
Molecular Medicine and Pharmacogenomics 221
Drug Development (Pharmaceutics) 221
Social and Administrative Pharmacy 222
Master of Science (M.S.) in Pharmaceutical Sciences Course Descriptions 223
PHRE (Elective) Courses 225
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Pharmaceutical Sciences 227
Admissions Requirements 227
Application Procedures 227
Tuition: Ph.D. Program 228
Fees, Expenses, and Deposit— All Programs 228
International/Student Visa Information 228
Graduation Requirements 229
Program Description 229
Social and Administrative Pharmacy Sequence 229
Overview 229
Course of Study 229
Social and Administrative Pharmacy Curriculum Sequence 230
Drug Development (Pharmaceutics) Sequence 231
Overview 231
Course of Study 231
Drug Development (Pharmaceutics) Curriculum Sequence 231
Molecular Medicine and Pharmacogenomics Sequence 232
Overview 232
Course of Study 232
Molecular Medicine and Pharmacogenomics Curriculum Sequence 233
Ph.D. Course Descriptions 234
PHRE (Elective) Courses 237
Student Activities 239
Student Government Association (SGA) 239
Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy Faculty 240
College of Optometry 243
Mission Statement 243
Administration 243
Optometry 243
Professional Accreditation 243
Admissions Requirements 243
Application Process 244
Core Performance Standards for Admission and Progress 245
Tuition and Fees 246
Financial Aid 246
Undergraduate/O.D. Dual Admission Program 246
Transfer Students 246
Promotion, Suspension, Dismissal, and Readmission 247
Requirements for Graduation 247
Course of Study 247
Extended (Five-Year) Doctor of Optometry Degree 247
Student Organizations 248
Traditional Four-Year Program Curriculum Outline 249
Extended Program Curriculum Outline 252
Doctor of Optometry Course Descriptions 257
Medical Sciences 257
Optometric Basic Sciences 257
Optometry Clinical Education 263
Admissions Requirements /Application Process 266
Requirements for Graduation 266
Tuition 266
M.S. in Clinical Vision Research Graduate Program Curriculum Outline 267
Core Courses 267
Specialty Track Courses 267
M.S. in Clinical Vision Research Graduate Program Course Descriptions 270
Research Core Courses 270
Optic Courses 271
Public Health Courses 272
Electrodiagnostic Courses 272
Binocular Vision and Pediatric Courses 273
Contact Lens Courses 273
Low Vision and Clinical Assessment Courses 274
Ocular Motility Courses 275
Disease Courses 275
Thesis 276
Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences 279
Vision 279
Mission 279
Administration 279
Department Chairs 279
Program Directors 279
Core Performance Standards for Admission and Progress 281
Expenses and Financial Aid 282
Transfer Credits 283
Promotion, Suspension, Dismissal, and Readmission 283
Department of Anesthesia 284
Overview 284
Mission 284
Vision 284
Selection Requirements 285
Computer Requirements 285
Application Procedures 285
Personal Interviews 286
Tuition and Fees 286
Advanced Standing 286
Master of Science in Anesthesia—Denver, Colorado 287
M.S. in Anesthesia— Denver Accreditation 287
M.S. in Anesthesia—Denver Admissions Requirements 287
M.S. in Anesthesia—Denver Curriculum 288
M.S. in Anesthesia—Denver Course Descriptions 290
Master of Science in Anesthesia—Fort Lauderdale 293
M.S. in Anesthesia— Fort Lauderdale Admissions Requirements 293
M.S. in Anesthesia—Fort Lauderdale Curriculum 294
M.S. in Anesthesia—Fort Lauderdale Course Descriptions 296
Master of Science in Anesthesia—Jacksonville 300
M.S. in Anesthesia— Jacksonville Accreditation 300
M.S. in Anesthesia—Jacksonville Admissions Requirements 300
M.S. in Anesthesia—Jacksonville Curriculum 301
M.S. in Anesthesia—Jacksonville Course Descriptions 303
Master of Science in Anesthesia—Tampa Bay 307
M.S. in Anesthesia— Tampa Bay Accreditation 307
M.S. in Anesthesia—Tampa Bay Admissions Requirements 307
M.S. in Anesthesia—Tampa Bay Curriculum 308
M.S. in Anesthesia—Tampa Bay Course Descriptions 310
Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Pre-Anesthesiologist Assistant Studies 314
Admissions Requirements 314
Application Process 314
Tuition and Fees 315
Graduation Requirements 315
Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Pre-Anesthesiologist Assistant Studies Course Descriptions 316
Department of Audiology 317
Overview 317
Accreditation 317
Admissions Requirements 317
Postbaccalaureate Degree 317
United Kingdom (UK) Program 317
Transfer Students 318
Application Procedures 318
Personal Interviews 318
Tuition and Fees 318
Requirements for Graduation 318
Course of Study: Postbachelor’s Program 319
Curriculum Outline: Postbachelor’s Program 319
Curriculum Outline: UK Program 322
Audiology Course Descriptions 323
Department of Health and Human Performance 327
Admissions Requirements 327
Computer Requirements 327
Technical Standards 327
Tuition and Fees 328
Requirements for Graduation 328
Master of Science in Sports Science Course Descriptions 330
Department of Health Science 331
Overview 331
Computer Requirements 331
Master of Health Science Program for Health Professionals 332
Admissions Requirements 332
Tuition and Fees 332
Application Procedures 333
Foreign Coursework 333
Computer Requirements 334
Requirements for Graduation 334
Graduate Certificate Programs 334
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research Associate 334
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Trial Manager 334
Graduate Certificate in Emergency Medicine 334
Nondegree-Seeking Application Procedures/Policy 335
Course of Study 336
Continuous Enrollment 336
Continuing Services 336
Curriculum Outline—Master of Health Science Program 336
Generalist Curriculum Courses 336
Concentrations in the Master of Health Science Program 338
Sports Medicine Concentration Curriculum 338
Higher Education Concentration Curriculum 338
Health Law Concentration Curriculum 339
Health Care Risk Management, Patient Safety, and Compliance Concentration Curriculum 340
Health Care Administration and Leadership Concentration 341
Health Care Informatics Concentration 342
Telehealth Concentration 343
Accelerated Dual-Degree M.H.Sc./D.H.Sc. Program 344
Admissions Requirements 344
Tuition and Fees 344
Application Procedures 344
Computer Requirements 345
Requirements for Graduation 345
Specific Requirements for Graduation for the M.H.Sc. in the Accelerated Dual-Degree M.H.Sc./D.H.Sc. Program for Students Matriculating on or After Fall 2020 346
Course of Study 347
Doctor of Health Science (D.H.Sc.) Program 349
Admissions Requirements 349
Application Procedures 350
Computer Requirements 350
Tuition and Fees 351
Requirements for Graduation 351
D.H.Sc. Curriculum Outline for Students Matriculating on or After Fall 2020 351
Graduate Certificate Programs 354
Application Procedures 354
International Applicants 354
Tuition and Fees 355
Graduation Requirements for the Graduate Certificate Programs 355
Graduate Certificate in Global Health 355
Graduate Certificate in Telehealth 356
Accelerated Dual-Degree M.H.Sc./Ph.D. in Health Science Program 357
Admissions Requirements 357
Tuition and Fees 358
Application Procedures 358
Transfer Credits 359
Computer Requirements 359
Curriculum Outline 359
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Health Science Program 361
Admissions Requirements 361
Application Procedures 362
Transfer of Credits 363
Tuition and Fees 363
Requirements for Graduation 363
Computer Requirements 363
Curriculum Outline 364
Master of Health Science Course Descriptions 365
Doctor of Health Science Course Descriptions 371
Doctor of Philosophy in Health Science Course Descriptions 375
Department of Occupational Therapy 379
Overview 379
Background Check 379
Computer Requirements 379
Tuition and Fees 379
Accreditation (M.O.T.) 380
Admissions Requirements (M.O.T.) 380
Application Procedures (M.O.T.) 381
Undergraduate/Occupational Therapy Department (M.O.T.) Dual Admission Program 382
Requirements for Graduation (M.O.T.) 382
Curriculum Outline (M.O.T.) 383
Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.) Programs 385
About the Programs (O.T.D.) 385
Admissions Requirements (O.T.D.) 385
Application Procedures (O.T.D.) 386
Undergraduate/Occupational Therapy Department (O.T.D.) Dual Admission Program 386
Requirements for Graduation (O.T.D.) 387
Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.) Program —Fort Lauderdale 387
Accreditation (O.T.D.) 387
Curriculum Outline (O.T.D. Fort Lauderdale) 388
Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.) Program—Tampa Bay 390
Accreditation (O.T.D.) 390
Curriculum Outline (O.T.D. Tampa Bay) 390
Postprofessional Doctoral Programs in Occupational Therapy 393
About the Programs 393
Application Procedures (Dr.O.T. and Ph.D.) 393
Postprofessional O.T.D. or Dr.O.T. Bridge to Ph.D. Program 393
Nonmatriculating Students 393
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (Dr.O.T.) 393
Admissions Requirements (Dr.O.T.) 394
Course of Study (Dr.O.T.) 394
Requirements for Graduation (Dr.O.T.) 394
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) 394
Admissions Requirements (Ph.D.) 395
Course of Study (Ph.D.) 395
Requirements for Graduation (Ph.D.) 395
Occupational Therapy Course Descriptions 396
Department of Physical Therapy 411
Physical Therapy Overview 411
Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) 411
Course of Study 411
Delivery Methods 411
Professional Accreditation Status 411
Admissions Requirements 412
Fort Lauderdale Program 412
Tampa Bay Program 412
NSU D.P.T. Programs Prerequisite Requirements* 412
Background Checks 413
Health and Vaccine Requirements 413
Computer Requirements 413
NSU Student Technology Support 414
Essential Functions/Technical Standards of the D.P.T. Student 414
Application Procedures 414
What happens after I apply? 415
Interviews 415
Undergraduate/Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy Dual Admission Program 415
Tuition and Fees 415
Requirements for Graduation 416
Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy—Fort Lauderdale 416
Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy—Tampa Bay 416
Physical Therapy Student Organizations 416
Professional D.P.T. Program—Fort Lauderdale Curriculum Outline 417
Professional D.P.T. Program—Tampa Bay Curriculum Outline 419
Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy Course Descriptions 422
Doctor of Physical Therapy Tampa Bay Course Descriptions 431
Year One 431
Summer 431
Fall 431
Winter 432
Year Two 432
Summer 432
Fall 433
Winter 433
Year Three 434
Summer 434
Fall 434
Winter 435
Year Four 436
Summer 436
Fall–Winter 436
Postprofessional Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy 437
Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Therapy (Ph.D.) 438
Curriculum Overview 438
Admissions Requirements 438
Computer Requirements 438
Application Procedures 439
Foreign Coursework 439
Doctoral Tuition and Fees 439
Requirements for Graduation 439
Course of Study 440
Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Therapy Course Descriptions 440
Department of Physician Assistant 443
Overview 443
Admissions Requirements 443
Application Procedures 444
Personal Interviews 444
Current College Coursework 445
Transcripts 445
Computer Requirements 445
Tuition and Fees 445
Academic Promotions and Progression 445
Requirements for Graduation 445
Academic Dismissal in the Physician Assistant Program 446
Readmission Policy in the Physician Assistant Program 446
Sources of Additional Information 446
Physician Assistant Program—Fort Lauderdale 446
About the Program 446
Accreditation 446
Mission Statement 447
Course of Study 447
Curriculum Outline for the Master of Medical Science (M.M.S.) in Physician Assistant Program—Fort Lauderdale 448
Course Descriptions—Fort Lauderdale 450
Physician Assistant Program—Fort Myers 454
About the Program 454
Accreditation 454
Mission Statement 454
Course of Study 454
Curriculum Outline for the Master of Medical Science (M.M.S.) in Physician Assistant Program—Fort Myers 455
Course Descriptions—Fort Myers 458
Physician Assistant Program—Jacksonville 461
About the Program 461
Accreditation 461
Vision Statement 461
Mission Statement 461
Core Values: DICE 461
Undergraduate/Physician Assistant Dual Admission Program—Jacksonville 461
Course of Study 462
Curriculum Outline for the Master of Medical Science (M.M.S.) in Physician Assistant Program—Jacksonville 463
Course Descriptions—Jacksonville 465
Physician Assistant Program—Orlando 469
About the Program 469
Accreditation 469
Mission Statement 469
Program Goals 469
Course of Study 469
Curriculum Outline for the Master of Medical Science (M.M.S.) in Physician Assistant Program—Orlando 471
Course Descriptions—Orlando 473
Department of Speech-Language Pathology 477
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology 477
Accreditation 477
Admissions Requirements 477
International Students 477
Application Procedures 477
California State Disclosures 478
School Performance Fact Sheets 478
Washington State Disclosures 478
Tuition and Fees 478
Requirements for Graduation 478
Background Checks 479
Computer Requirements 479
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Curriculum Outline 479
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Course Descriptions 481
Core Courses 481
Clinic Courses 482
Electives 483
Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP.D.) Program 485
Program Outcomes 485
Admissions Requirements 485
Application Procedures 485
Tuition and Fees 486
Additional Program Expenses 486
Computer Requirements 486
Requirements for Graduation 486
Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP.D.) Curriculum Outline (53 credits minimum) 487
Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP.D.) Course Descriptions 488
Year One 488
Fall Semester (7 credits) 488
Winter Semester (6 credits) 489
Summer Semester (8 credits) 489
Year Two 489
Fall Semester (8 credits) 489
Winter Semester (5 credits) 490
Research Elective 490
Summer Semester (8 credits) 490
Year Three 490
Fall Semester (6 credits) 490
Winter Semester (5 credits) 491
Additional Electives 491
College of Dental Medicine 493
Mission Statement 493
Administration 493
Dental Medicine 493
Accreditation 493
Facilities 493
Core Performance Standards for Admissions and Progress for all College of Dental Medicine Students and Residents 494
Predoctoral Program 496
Admissions Requirements 496
Suggested Additional Preparation 496
Transfer of Credit Policy 496
Application Procedures 497
Applicants Who Studied at Foreign Institutions 498
Tuition and Fees 498
Expenses and Financial Aid for Four-Year Predoctoral Programs 498
NSU Drs. Kiran & Pallavi Patel International Dental Program 499
Admissions Requirements 499
Application Procedures 499
Tuition and Fees 500
Expenses and Financial Aid for Three-Year Predoctoral Programs 500
Policies Related to Academic and Student Affairs 500
Graduation Requirements 500
Course of Study 501
2023–2024 Curriculum Outline 501
College of Dental Medicine Course Descriptions 511
Dental Medicine-Related Educational Programs 524
Research 525
Postdoctoral Programs 526
Postdoctoral Core Courses 526
Postdoctoral Specialties 527
Anticipated Expenses 539
Admissions Requirements— Postdoctoral Programs 539
Application Procedures 539
Postdoctoral Tuition and Fees 540
Master of Science Program 541
Admissions Requirements 541
Application Procedures 541
Tuition and Fees 542
Course Descriptions 542
Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing 545
Mission Statement 545
Accreditation 545
Program Information 545
College Administration 545
Core Performance Standards for Admission and Progress 546
Graduate Nursing Program Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) Traditional 548
Admissions Requirements 548
Application Procedures 549
Tuition and Fees 549
Academic Policies 550
Graduation Requirements 550
Curriculum Outline 551
Graduate Nursing Program Master of Science in Nursing—Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (M.S.N.—A.P.R.N.) 553
Admissions Requirements 553
Application Procedures 554
Tuition and Fees 554
Academic Policies 555
Graduation Requirements 555
Curriculum Outline 556
Postgraduate Certificate—Family Nurse Practitioner 557
Postgraduate Certificate—Adult Gerontology-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner 557
Postgraduate Certificate—Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner 558
Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) 559
Bachelor of Science in Nursing to Doctor of Nursing Practice (B.S.N. to D.N.P.) 559
Admissions Requirements 559
Application Procedures 560
Tuition and Fees 561
Academic Policies 561
Graduation Requirements 561
Curriculum Outlines 562
Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (Ph.D.) 569
Doctor of Nursing Practice to Doctor of Philosophy (D.N.P. to Ph.D.) Program 569
Admissions Requirements 569
Application Procedures 570
Tuition and Fees 570
Academic Policies 571
Graduation Requirements 571
Curriculum Outlines 572
Ph.D. in Nursing with a Focus on Nursing Education 572
Ph.D. in Nursing with a Focus on Administrative Leadership 573
D.N.P. to Ph.D. in Nursing with a Focus on Nursing Education 574
D.N.P. to Ph.D. in Nursing with a Focus on Administrative Leadership 575
Course Descriptions 576
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine 587
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine (NSU MD) Mission, Vision, and Core Values 587
Administration 587
Doctor of Allopathic Medicine (M.D.) Program 588
Professional Accreditation 588
Admissions Requirements 588
Academic Standards 588
Technical Standards for Medical School Admission, Continuation, and Graduation 589
Application Procedures 590
Most Recent Class Profile Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine 591
Tuition and Fees 591
Schedule of Application for Admission Cycle 592
Technology Requirements 592
Academics 592
No Transfer of Credit 592
Course of Study 592
M.D. Program Policy on Immunizations 592
Health Screening 593
Competencies and Educational Program Objectives 593
General Competencies and Educational Program Objectives 594
Curriculum Outline 597
Curriculum Schematic 597
Blocks/Courses and Credit Hours 598
Course Descriptions 608
Electives 613
Anesthesiology (Direct Patient Care) 613
Emergency Medicine (Direct Patient Care) 613
Family Medicine (Direct Patient Care) 614
Internal Medicine (No Patient Care) 614
Internal Medicine (Direct Patient Care) 614
Neurological Surgery (Direct Patient Care) 615
OB-GYN (Direct Patient Care) 615
Ophthalmology (Direct Patient Care) 616
Orthopedic Surgery (Direct Patient Care) 616
Pathology (Direct Patient Care) 616
Pediatrics (Direct Patient Care) 616
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Direct Patient Care) 616
Plastic Surgery (Direct Patient Care) 617
Preventive Medicine (No Patient Care) 617
Psychiatry and Neurology (No Patient Care) 617
Psychiatry and Neurology (Direct Patient Care) 617
Radiology (Direct Patient Care) 617
Surgery (Direct Patient Care) 618
Urology (Direct Patient Care) 618
Other Clinical (Direct Patient Care) 618
Nonclinical 619
Away Electives 621
Allergy and Immunology—Away 621
Anesthesiology—Away 621
Colon and Rectal Surgery—Away 621
Dermatology—Away 621
Emergency Medicine—Away 621
Family Medicine—Away 622
Internal Medicine—Away 622
Medical Genetics and Genomics—Away 622
Neurological Surgery—Away 623
Nuclear Medicine—Away 623
Obstetrics and Gynecology—Away 623
Ophthalmology–Away 623
Orthopedic Surgery—Away 623
Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery—Away 623
Pathology—Away 623
Pediatrics—Away 624
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation—Away 624
Plastic Surgery—Away 624
Preventive Medicine—Away 624
Psychiatry and Neurology—Away 625
Radiology—Away 625
Surgery—Away 625
Thoracic Surgery—Away 626
Urology—Away 626
Generic—Away 626
Nondegree Courses 626
Master of Biomedical Sciences (M.B.S.) Program 627
Admissions Requirements 627
Application Procedures 627
Schedule of Application for Admission Cycle 627
M.B.S. Core Performance Standards for Admission and Progress 628
Tuition and Fees 629
Transfer of Credits 629
Graduation Requirements 629
Curriculum Outline 630
Course Descriptions 631
NSU MD Departments 633
23-10-031NLR HPD Catalog_COVER_ans-6-14.pdf 634

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