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127 |
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128 |
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128 |
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131 |
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132 |
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132 |
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133 |
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133 |
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134 |
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134 |
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135 |
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139 |
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140 |
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140 |
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140 |
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141 |
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142 |
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142 |
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142 |
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142 |
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143 |
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145 |
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145 |
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146 |
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146 |
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146 |
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146 |
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147 |
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147 |
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147 |
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147 |
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147 |
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147 |
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148 |
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148 |
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149 |
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149 |
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149 |
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149 |
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150 |
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150 |
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152 |
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155 |
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157 |
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171 |
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174 |
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174 |
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174 |
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174 |
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174 |
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175 |
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175 |
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175 |
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175 |
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177 |
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178 |
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178 |
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178 |
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179 |
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179 |
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179 |
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181 |
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181 |
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181 |
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181 |
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181 |
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182 |
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182 |
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182 |
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183 |
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184 |
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187 |
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187 |
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188 |
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188 |
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189 |
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All Programs |
189 |
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189 |
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189 |
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Advanced Standing |
189 |
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190 |
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192 |
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205 |
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205 |
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205 |
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206 |
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Affairs Program |
206 |
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206 |
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206 |
| International/Student
Visa Information |
207 |
| Graduation Requirements |
207 |
| Curriculum Outline |
208 |
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209 |
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211 |
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211 |
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211 |
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212 |
| Tuition: M.S. in Pharmaceutical
Sciences Program |
212 |
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212 |
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212 |
| International/Student
Visa Information |
213 |
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213 |
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214 |
| Molecular Medicine and Pharmacogenomics |
214 |
| Drug Development (Pharmaceutics) |
214 |
| Social and Administrative Pharmacy |
215 |
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215 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Pharmaceutical Sciences |
218 |
| Admissions Requirements |
218 |
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218 |
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219 |
| Fees, Expenses, and Deposit:
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219 |
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219 |
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219 |
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219 |
| Social and Administrative Pharmacy Sequence |
220 |
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220 |
| Course of Study |
220 |
| Social and Administrative Pharmacy Curriculum Sequence |
221 |
| Drug Development (Pharmaceutics) Sequence |
222 |
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222 |
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222 |
| Drug Development (Pharmaceutics) Curriculum Sequence |
222 |
| Molecular Medicine and Pharmacogenomics Sequence |
223 |
| Overview |
223 |
| Course of Study |
223 |
| Molecular Medicine and Pharmacogenomics Curriculum Sequence |
224 |
| Ph.D. Course Descriptions |
225 |
| Student Activities |
231 |
| Barry and Judy Silverman
College of Pharmacy Faculty |
231 |
| College of Optometry |
234 |
| Mission Statement |
234 |
| Administration |
234 |
| Optometry |
234 |
| Professional Accreditation |
234 |
| Core Performance Standards
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234 |
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236 |
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236 |
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237 |
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237 |
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Admission Program |
237 |
| Transfer Students |
237 |
| Promotion, Suspension, Dismissal,
and Readmission |
238 |
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238 |
| Doctor of Optometry
Course of Study |
238 |
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238 |
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239 |
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240 |
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243 |
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248 |
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248 |
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248 |
| Optometry Clinical Education |
254 |
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Clinical Vision Research Graduate Program |
256 |
| Admissions Requirements
/Application Process |
256 |
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256 |
| Tuition |
256 |
| M.S. in Clinical Vision Research Graduate Program Curriculum Outline |
257 |
| M.S. in Clinical Vision Research Graduate Program Course Descriptions |
260 |
| Research Core Courses |
260 |
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261 |
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262 |
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262 |
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263 |
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263 |
| Low Vision and Clinical
Assessment Courses |
264 |
| Ocular Motility Courses |
265 |
| Disease Courses |
265 |
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266 |
| Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences |
268 |
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268 |
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268 |
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268 |
| Department Chairs |
268 |
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268 |
| Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health
Care Sciences Programs |
269 |
| Core Performance Standards
for Admission and Progress |
270 |
| Expenses and Financial Aid |
272 |
| Transfer Credits |
272 |
| Promotion, Suspension,
Dismissal, and Readmission |
272 |
| Department of Anesthesia |
273 |
| Overview |
273 |
| Mission |
273 |
| Vision |
273 |
| Selection Requirements |
274 |
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274 |
| Application Procedures |
274 |
| Personal Interviews |
274 |
| Tuition and Fees |
275 |
| Advanced Standing |
275 |
| Requirements for Graduation |
275 |
| M.S. in Anesthesia—Denver Admissions Requirements |
276 |
| M.S. in Anesthesia—Denver Curriculum |
277 |
| M.S. in Anesthesia—Denver Course Descriptions |
279 |
| Master of Science in Anesthesia—Fort Lauderdale |
282 |
| M.S. in Anesthesia—
Fort Lauderdale Facilities |
282 |
| M.S. in Anesthesia—
Fort Lauderdale Accreditation |
282 |
| M.S. in Anesthesia—Fort Lauderdale
Admissions Requirements |
282 |
| M.S. in Anesthesia—Fort Lauderdale Curriculum |
283 |
| M.S. in Anesthesia—Fort Lauderdale Course Descriptions |
285 |
| Master of Science in Anesthesia—Jacksonville |
289 |
| M.S. in Anesthesia—
Jacksonville Accreditation |
289 |
| M.S. in Anesthesia—Jacksonville Admissions Requirements |
289 |
| M.S. in Anesthesia—Jacksonville Curriculum |
290 |
| M.S. in Anesthesia—Jacksonville Course Descriptions |
292 |
| Master of Science in Anesthesia—Orlando |
296 |
| M.S. in Anesthesia—
Orlando Accreditation |
296 |
| M.S. in Anesthesia—Orlando
Admissions Requirements |
296 |
| M.S. in Anesthesia—Orlando Curriculum |
297 |
| M.S. in Anesthesia—Orlando Course Descriptions |
299 |
| Master of Science in Anesthesia—Tampa Bay |
303 |
| M.S. in Anesthesia—
Tampa Bay Accreditation |
303 |
| M.S. in Anesthesia—Tampa Bay Admissions Requirements |
303 |
| M.S. in Anesthesia—Tampa Bay Curriculum |
304 |
| M.S. in Anesthesia—Tampa Bay Course Descriptions |
306 |
| Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Pre-Anesthesiologist Assistant Studies |
310 |
| Admissions Requirements |
310 |
| Application Process |
310 |
| Tuition and Fees |
311 |
| Graduation Requirements |
311 |
| Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Pre-Anesthesiologist Assistant
Studies Curriculum |
311 |
| Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Pre-Anesthesiologist Assistant Studies
Course Descriptions |
312 |
| Department of Audiology |
313 |
| Overview |
313 |
| Accreditation |
313 |
| Admissions Requirements |
313 |
| Postbaccalaureate Degree |
313 |
| United Kingdom (UK) Program |
313 |
| Transfer Students |
314 |
| Application Procedures |
314 |
| Personal Interviews |
314 |
| Tuition and Fees |
314 |
| Requirements for Graduation |
314 |
| Course of Study:
Postbachelor’s Program |
315 |
| Curriculum Outline: Postbachelor’s Program |
315 |
| Curriculum Outline: UK Program |
318 |
| Audiology Course Descriptions |
319 |
| Department of Health and Human Performance |
323 |
| Master of Science in Sports Science |
323 |
| Overview |
323 |
| Admissions Requirements |
323 |
| Computer Requirements |
323 |
| Technical Standards |
323 |
| Tuition and Fees |
324 |
| Requirements for Graduation |
324 |
| Master of Science in Sports Science Curriculum |
325 |
| Master of Science in Sports Science Course Descriptions |
326 |
| Department of Health Science |
327 |
| Overview |
327 |
| Computer Requirements |
327 |
| Master of Health Science Program for Health Professionals |
328 |
| Admissions Requirements |
328 |
| Tuition and Fees |
328 |
| Application Procedures |
329 |
| Computer Requirements |
329 |
| Requirements for Graduation |
330 |
| Nondegree-Seeking Application Procedures/Policy |
330 |
| Course of Study |
330 |
| Continuous Enrollment |
330 |
| Continuing Services |
330 |
| Curriculum Outline—Master of Health Science Program |
331 |
| Curriculum Outline—Miami-Dade College Physician Assistant Students |
332 |
| Accelerated Dual-Degree M.H.Sc./D.H.Sc. Program |
339 |
| Admissions Requirements |
339 |
| Tuition and Fees |
339 |
| Application Procedures |
339 |
| Computer Requirements |
340 |
| Requirements for Graduation |
340 |
| Specific Curriculum 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 |
341 |
| Course of Study for Dual M.H.Sc./D.H.Sc. Degree |
342 |
| Doctor of Health Science (D.H.Sc.) Program |
344 |
| Admissions Requirements |
344 |
| Application Procedures |
345 |
| Computer Requirements |
345 |
| Tuition and Fees |
346 |
| Requirements for Graduation |
346 |
| D.H.Sc. Curriculum Outline for Students Matriculating on or After Fall 2020 |
346 |
| Accelerated Dual-Degree M.H.Sc./Ph.D. in Health Science Program |
349 |
| Admissions Requirements |
349 |
| Tuition and Fees |
350 |
| Application Procedures |
350 |
| Transfer Credits |
351 |
| Computer Requirements |
351 |
| Curriculum Outline |
351 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Health Science Program |
353 |
| Admissions Requirements |
353 |
| Application Procedures |
354 |
| Transfer of Credits |
355 |
| Tuition and Fees |
355 |
| Requirements for Graduation |
355 |
| Computer Requirements |
355 |
| Curriculum Outline |
356 |
| Course Descriptions |
357 |
| Master of Health Science Course Descriptions |
357 |
| Doctor of Health Science
Course Descriptions |
362 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Health Science Course Descriptions |
367 |
| Department of Occupational Therapy |
370 |
| Overview |
370 |
| Background Check |
370 |
| Computer Requirements |
370 |
| Tuition and Fees |
371 |
| Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.) Programs |
372 |
| About the Programs (O.T.D.) |
372 |
| Admissions Requirements (O.T.D.) |
372 |
| Application Procedures (O.T.D.) |
373 |
| Undergraduate/Occupational
Therapy Department (O.T.D.)
Dual Admission Program |
373 |
| Requirements for Graduation (O.T.D.) |
374 |
| Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.) Program
—Fort Lauderdale |
374 |
| Accreditation (O.T.D.) |
374 |
| Curriculum Outline (O.T.D. Fort Lauderdale) |
375 |
| Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.) Program—Tampa Bay |
377 |
| Accreditation (O.T.D.) |
377 |
| Curriculum Outline (O.T.D. Tampa Bay) |
377 |
| Postprofessional Doctoral Programs in Occupational Therapy |
380 |
| About the Programs |
380 |
| Application Procedures (Dr.O.T., Ph.D., and Dual-Degree Dr.O.T./Ph.D.) |
380 |
| Postprofessional O.T.D. or
Dr.O.T. Bridge to Ph.D. Program |
380 |
| Nonmatriculating Students |
380 |
| Doctor of Occupational Therapy (Dr.O.T.) |
380 |
| Admissions Requirements (Dr.O.T.) |
381 |
| Course of Study (Dr.O.T.) |
381 |
| Requirements for Graduation (Dr.O.T.) |
381 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) |
381 |
| Admissions Requirements (Ph.D.) |
382 |
| Course of Study (Ph.D.) |
382 |
| Requirements for Graduation (Ph.D.) |
382 |
| Dual-Degree Postprofessional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (Dr.O.T.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) |
383 |
| Dual-Degree Dr.O.T./Ph.D. Program |
383 |
| Admissions Requirements
(Dual-Degree Dr.O.T./Ph.D.) |
383 |
| Curriculum Outline |
384 |
| Requirements for Graduation
(Dual-Degree Dr.O.T./Ph.D.) |
385 |
| Occupational Therapy Course Descriptions |
386 |
| Department of Physical Therapy |
398 |
| Physical Therapy Overview |
398 |
| Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) |
398 |
| Course of Study |
398 |
| Delivery Methods |
398 |
| Professional Accreditation Status |
398 |
| Admissions Requirements—
Fort Lauderdale Program |
399 |
| Admissions Requirements—
Tampa Bay Program |
399 |
| Background Checks |
400 |
| Health and Vaccine Requirements |
400 |
| Computer Requirements |
400 |
| NSU Student Technology Support |
401 |
| Essential Functions/Technical Standards of the D.P.T. Student |
401 |
| Application Procedures |
401 |
| Undergraduate/Professional
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Dual Admission Program |
402 |
| Tuition and Fees |
402 |
| Graduation Requirements:
Professional Doctor of Physical
Therapy—Fort Lauderdale |
402 |
| Graduation Requirements:
Professional Doctor of Physical
Therapy—Tampa Bay |
403 |
| Physical Therapy Student Organizations |
403 |
| Professional D.P.T. Program—Fort Lauderdale Curriculum Outline |
404 |
| Professional D.P.T. Program—Tampa Bay Curriculum Outline |
406 |
| Doctor of Physical Therapy Course Descriptions—Fort Lauderdale |
409 |
| Doctor of Physical Therapy Course Descriptions—Tampa Bay |
418 |
| Postprofessional Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy |
423 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Physical Therapy |
424 |
| Curriculum Overview |
424 |
| Admissions Requirements |
424 |
| Computer Requirements |
424 |
| Application Procedures |
425 |
| Doctoral Tuition and Fees |
425 |
| Requirements for Graduation |
425 |
| Course of Study |
425 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Therapy Course Descriptions |
426 |
| Department of Physician Assistant |
429 |
| Admissions Requirements |
429 |
| Application Procedures |
430 |
| Review Process |
430 |
| Personal Interviews |
430 |
| Current College Coursework |
430 |
| Transcripts |
430 |
| Computer Requirements |
431 |
| Tuition and Fees |
431 |
| Academic Promotions
and Progression |
431 |
| Requirements for Graduation |
431 |
| Academic Dismissal in
the Physician Assistant Program |
431 |
| Readmission Policy in
the Physician Assistant Program |
432 |
| Sources of Additional Information |
432 |
| Mission Statement |
433 |
| Course of Study |
433 |
| Physician Assistant Preferred Dual Admission Program with Nova Southeastern University’s Undergraduate Student Success Unit |
433 |
| Curriculum Outline for the Master of Medical Science (M.M.S.)
in Physician Assistant Program—Fort Lauderdale |
434 |
| Course Descriptions—Fort Lauderdale |
436 |
| Physician Assistant Program—Fort Myers |
440 |
| About the Program |
440 |
| Accreditation |
440 |
| Mission Statement |
440 |
| Course of Study |
440 |
| Curriculum Outline for the Master of Medical Science (M.M.S.) in Physician Assistant Program—Fort Myers |
441 |
| Course Descriptions—Fort Myers |
444 |
| Physician Assistant Program—Jacksonville |
447 |
| About the Program |
447 |
| Accreditation |
447 |
| Vision Statement |
447 |
| Mission Statement |
447 |
| Core Values: DICE |
447 |
| Undergraduate/Physician Assistant Dual Admission Program—Jacksonville |
447 |
| Course of Study |
447 |
| Curriculum Outline for the Master of Medical Science (M.M.S.)
in Physician Assistant Program—Jacksonville |
449 |
| Course Descriptions—Jacksonville |
451 |
| Physician Assistant Program—Orlando |
455 |
| About the Program |
455 |
| Accreditation |
455 |
| Mission Statement |
455 |
| Program Goals |
455 |
| Course of Study |
455 |
| Curriculum Outline for the Master of Medical Science (M.M.S.)
in Physician Assistant Program—Orlando |
457 |
| Course Descriptions—Orlando |
459 |
| Department of Speech-Language Pathology |
463 |
| Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology |
463 |
| Accreditation |
463 |
| Admissions Requirements |
463 |
| Application Procedures |
463 |
| Tuition and Fees |
464 |
| Requirements for Graduation |
464 |
| Background Checks |
464 |
| Computer Requirements |
464 |
| Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Curriculum Outline |
465 |
| Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Course Descriptions |
467 |
| Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP.D.) Program |
470 |
| Program Outcomes |
470 |
| Admissions Requirements |
470 |
| Application Procedures |
471 |
| Tuition and Fees |
471 |
| Computer Requirements |
472 |
| Requirements for Graduation |
472 |
| Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP.D.) Curriculum Outlines
(53 credits minimum) |
473 |
| Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP.D.) Course Descriptions |
477 |
| College of Dental Medicine |
482 |
| Mission Statement |
482 |
| Administration |
482 |
| Dental Medicine |
482 |
| Accreditation |
482 |
| Facilities |
482 |
| Core Performance Standards
for Admissions and Progress for all College of Dental Medicine Students and Residents |
483 |
| Predoctoral Program |
485 |
| Admissions Requirements |
485 |
| Suggested Additional Preparation |
485 |
| Transfer of Credit Policy |
485 |
| Application Procedures |
486 |
| Applicants Who Studied
at Foreign Institutions |
487 |
| Tuition and Fees |
487 |
| Expenses and Financial Aid for
Four-Year Predoctoral Programs |
487 |
| NSU Drs. Kiran & Pallavi Patel International Dental Program |
488 |
| Admissions Requirements |
488 |
| Application Procedures |
488 |
| Tuition and Fees |
488 |
| Expenses and Financial Aid for
39-Month Predoctoral Programs |
489 |
| Policies Related to Academic
and Student Affairs |
489 |
| Graduation Requirements |
489 |
| Course of Study |
490 |
| 2024–2025 Curriculum Outline |
490 |
| College of Dental Medicine Course Descriptions |
500 |
| Dental Medicine-Related
Educational Programs |
513 |
| Master of Dental Science Certificate Program |
514 |
| Admissions Requirements |
514 |
| Application Procedures |
514 |
| Tuition and Fees |
515 |
| Graduation Requirements |
515 |
| Course of Study |
515 |
| Curriculum Outline 2024–2025 |
515 |
| Postdoctoral Programs |
517 |
| Postdoctoral Core Courses |
517 |
| Postdoctoral Specialties |
518 |
| Postdoctoral Advanced Education in General Dentistry |
518 |
| Postdoctoral Endodontics |
519 |
| Postdoctoral Oral
and Maxillofacial Surgery |
521 |
| Postdoctoral Orthodontics |
524 |
| Postdoctoral Pediatric Dentistry |
526 |
| Postdoctoral Periodontics |
527 |
| Postdoctoral Prosthodontics |
529 |
| Anticipated Expenses |
530 |
| Admissions Requirements—
Postdoctoral Programs |
530 |
| Application Procedures |
531 |
| Postdoctoral Tuition and Fees |
531 |
| Master of Science Program |
532 |
| Admissions Requirements |
532 |
| Application Procedures |
533 |
| Tuition and Fees |
533 |
| Course Descriptions |
533 |
| Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing |
536 |
| Mission Statement |
536 |
| Accreditation |
536 |
| Program Information |
536 |
| College Administration |
536 |
| Core Performance Standards for Admission and Progress |
537 |
| Graduate Nursing Program
Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) Traditional |
539 |
| Admissions Requirements |
539 |
| Application Procedures |
540 |
| Tuition and Fees |
540 |
| Academic Policies |
541 |
| Graduation Requirements |
541 |
| Curriculum Outlines |
542 |
| Graduate Nursing Program
Master of Science in Nursing—Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
(M.S.N.—A.P.R.N.) |
544 |
| Admissions Requirements |
544 |
| Application Procedures |
545 |
| Tuition and Fees |
545 |
| Academic Policies |
546 |
| Graduation Requirements |
546 |
| Curriculum Outlines |
547 |
| Master of Science in Nursing |
547 |
| Postgraduate Certificate—Family Nurse Practitioner |
548 |
| Postgraduate Certificate—Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner |
548 |
| Postgraduate Certificate—Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner |
549 |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) |
550 |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing to Doctor of Nursing Practice (B.S.N. to D.N.P.) |
550 |
| Admissions Requirements |
550 |
| Application Procedures |
551 |
| Tuition and Fees |
552 |
| Academic Policies |
552 |
| Graduation Requirements |
552 |
| Curriculum Outlines |
553 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (Ph.D.) |
558 |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice to Doctor of Philosophy (D.N.P. to Ph.D.) Program |
558 |
| Admissions Requirements |
558 |
| Application Procedures |
559 |
| Tuition and Fees |
559 |
| Academic Policies |
560 |
| Graduation Requirements |
560 |
| Curriculum Outlines |
561 |
| Ph.D. in Nursing with a Focus on Nursing Education |
561 |
| Ph.D. in Nursing with a Focus on Administrative Leadership |
562 |
| D.N.P. to Ph.D. in Nursing with a Focus on Nursing Education |
563 |
| D.N.P. to Ph.D. in Nursing with a Focus on Administrative Leadership |
564 |
| Course Descriptions |
565 |
| Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine |
576 |
| Mission |
576 |
| Our Vision |
576 |
| Core Values |
576 |
| Administration |
576 |
| Doctor of Allopathic Medicine (M.D.) Program |
577 |
| Professional Accreditation |
577 |
| Admissions Requirements |
577 |
| Academic Standards |
577 |
| Technical Standards for Medical
School Admission, Continuation,
and Graduation |
578 |
| Technical (Nonacademic) Standards
for Medical School Admission |
578 |
| Application Procedures |
579 |
| Most Recent Class Profile
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of
Allopathic Medicine |
580 |
| Tuition and Fees |
580 |
| Schedule of Application
for Admission Cycle |
581 |
| Technology Requirements |
581 |
| Academics |
581 |
| No Transfer of Credit |
581 |
| Course of Study |
581 |
| M.D. Program Policy on Immunizations |
581 |
| Health Screening |
582 |
| Competencies and Educational
Program Objectives |
582 |
| NSU MD Competencies and Educational Program Objectives |
583 |
| Curriculum Outline |
586 |
| Curriculum Schematic |
586 |
| Blocks/Courses and Credit Hours |
587 |
| Course Descriptions |
598 |
| Electives |
603 |
| Anesthesiology (Direct Patient Care) |
603 |
| Dermatology (Direct Patient Care)
MDCD 9065—Dermatology Elective |
603 |
| Diagnostic Radiology
(Direct Patient Care)
MDCR 9031—Advanced Clinical Radiology Elective |
603 |
| Emergency Medicine (Direct Patient Care) |
604 |
| Family Medicine (Direct Patient Care) |
604 |
| General Surgery (Direct Patient Care) |
604 |
| Internal Medicine (Direct Patient Care) |
604 |
| Interventional Radiology and Diagnostic Radiology (Direct Patient Care) |
606 |
| Neurological Surgery (Direct Patient Care) |
606 |
| Neurology (Direct Patient Care) |
606 |
| Neurology (No Patient Care) |
606 |
| OB-GYN (Direct Patient Care) |
606 |
| Ophthalmology (Direct Patient Care) |
606 |
| Orthopaedic Surgery
(Direct Patient Care) |
607 |
| Pathology-Anatomic/
Pathology-Clinical (Direct Patient Care) |
607 |
| Pediatrics (Direct Patient Care) |
607 |
| Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Direct Patient Care) |
607 |
| Plastic Surgery (Direct Patient Care) |
608 |
| Psychiatry (Direct Patient Care) |
608 |
| Public Health and General Preventive Medicine (No Patient Care) |
608 |
| Radiation Oncology (Direct Patient Care) |
608 |
| Urology (Direct Patient Care) |
608 |
| Other Clinical (Direct Patient Care) |
608 |
| Nonclinical |
609 |
| Aerospace Medicine—Away |
611 |
| Allergy and Immunology—Away |
611 |
| Anesthesiology—Away |
611 |
| Clinical Biochemical Genetics—Away |
611 |
| Clinical Genetics and Genomics—Away |
611 |
| Colon and Rectal Surgery—Away |
611 |
| Dermatology—Away |
611 |
| Diagnostic Radiology—Away |
611 |
| Emergency Medicine—Away |
612 |
| Family Medicine—Away |
612 |
| General Surgery—Away |
612 |
| Internal Medicine—Away |
612 |
| Interventional Radiology and Diagnostic Radiology—Away |
613 |
| Laboratory Genetics and Genomics—Away |
613 |
| Medical Physics (Diagnostic, Nuclear, Therapeutic)—Away |
613 |
| Neurological Surgery—Away |
613 |
| Neurology—Away |
613 |
| Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology—Away |
613 |
| Nuclear Medicine—Away |
613 |
| Obstetrics and Gynecology—Away |
614 |
| Occupational Medicine—Away |
614 |
| Ophthalmology–Away |
614 |
| Orthopaedic Surgery—Away |
614 |
| Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery—Away |
614 |
| Pathology-Anatomic—Away |
614 |
| Pathology-Anatomic/Pathology-Clinical—Away |
614 |
| Pathology-Clinical—Away |
614 |
| Pediatrics—Away |
615 |
| Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation—Away |
615 |
| Plastic Surgery—Away |
615 |
| Psychiatry—Away |
615 |
| Public Health and General Preventive Medicine—Away |
616 |
| Radiation Oncology—Away |
616 |
| Thoracic Surgery—Away |
616 |
| Urology—Away |
616 |
| Vascular Surgery—Away |
616 |
| Generic—Away |
616 |
| Nondegree Courses |
616 |
| NSU MD Departments |
617 |
| Master of Biomedical Sciences (M.B.S.) Program |
618 |
| Admissions Requirements |
618 |
| Application Procedures |
618 |
| Schedule of Application
for Admission Cycle |
618 |
| M.B.S. Core Performance Standards for Admission and Progress |
619 |
| Tuition and Fees |
619 |
| Transfer of Credits |
620 |
| Graduation Requirements |
620 |
| Curriculum Outline |
621 |
| Course Descriptions |
623 |