Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Department of Couple and Family Therapy 2024–2025 267 In order to maintain an active student status, all students are to be in continuous registration until they receive their degree, unless prior approval is received. Failure to remain in continuous registration will be considered formal withdrawal from the program, except where prior approval is given. Students are considered to be full time if they complete a minimum of 6 credit hours each semester. After meeting all other degree requirements, doctoral students are considered full-time status when enrolled in 3 dissertation or applied clinical project (ACP) credits each semester. All M.S. and doctoral students must maintain their full-time status unless otherwise approved by the program director. Students are expected to follow their Course of Study/Degree Plans. Not following the course sequence as indicated in the degree plans can impact students’ time line for graduation. It is the students’ responsibility to ensure that they complete their programs in the allotted time frame. M.S. students must complete their programs within five years and doctoral (Ph.D. or D.M.F.T.) students within eight years from the date of matriculation. A student on financial aid, considering completing less than the scheduled credit hours in any given semester/term, should discuss this with the Office of Student Financial Assistance prior to the time of registration. International students must also check with the NSU Office of International Students and Scholars in case of requesting changes to their degree plans (and associated credit hours and length of study), seeking internships sites within and outside of Florida, requesting leave of absence from the program, and other such matters. General registration procedures and information are provided to students at the time of entrance to the program. It is the students’ responsibility to register for their courses by logging into the official NSU SharkLink portal. For details, visit nova.edu/registrar/services/registration.html. After students have registered, should any problems arise related to registration information or credit fees, students should contact the program coordinator and the program director at the Department of Couple and Family Therapy. 3. 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 the student’s professional conduct and other responsibilities as outlined in this handbook. Students must complete their M.S. program within five years from the date of matriculation. 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 eight years from the date of matriculation (which includes completing doctoral dissertation or applied clinical project). This means that students are expected to graduate with the doctoral degree within this time period. A student who experiences academic difficulty is responsible for contacting the student’s course instructor, committee chair, and program director promptly. Such matters may be further addressed by the SPAC and may include a meeting with the student. Request to extend time for the completion of the program beyond the time frame mentioned in the Graduation Requirements section are referred to the SPAC for review. Doctoral students who receive two consecutive NPR grades or a maximum of four NPR grades will be referred to the SPAC.
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