College of Pharmacy - Graduate Brochure

20 | Pharmacy A display of artifacts from NSU's College of Pharmacy Museum REQUIREMENTS ACROSS ALL SEQUENCES • a minimum of 60 credits, at least 36 of which must be in didactic coursework (Coursework aimed at filling academic gaps in a student’s background will not count toward program requirements.) • a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, which must be maintained • a written or comprehensive exam • oral qualifying examination • research culminating in a successfully defended dissertation GRADUATES WILL • demonstrate the knowledge expected at the Ph.D. level in their specialty • design and conduct independent research that adds to the understanding of their specialty • prepare and defend rational and structured proposals seeking support for research • effectively communicate their own research results • be competitive for careers in academia, industry, government, or regulatory positions ACCREDITATIONS NSU’s College of Pharmacy’s Doctor of Pharmacy Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, 190 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60603-3410. FAX 866-228-2631, website www.acpe-accredit.org . The College of Pharmacy is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. Nova Southeastern University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate’s, baccalaureate, master’s, educational specialist, doctoral, and professional degrees. Questions about the accreditation of Nova Southeastern University may be directed, in writing, to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org). NONDISCRIMINATION Consistent with all federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and/or local ordinances (e.g., Title VII, Title VI, Title III, Title II, Rehab Act, ADA, Title IX, and the Florida Civil Rights Act), it is the policy of Nova Southeastern University not to engage in any discrimination or harassment against any individuals because of race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy status, national or ethnic origin, nondisqualifying disability, age, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, military service, veteran status, or political beliefs or affiliations, and to comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations. Any such acts are unacceptable and strictly prohibited by the university. In addition, the law prohibits retaliation against an individual for opposing any practices forbidden under this policy, for bringing a complaint of discrimination or harassment, for assisting someone with such a complaint, for attempting to stop such discrimination or harassment, or for participating in any manner in any investigation or resolution of a complaint of discrimination or harassment. This nondiscrimination policy applies to admissions; enrollment; scholarships; loan programs; athletics; employment; and access to, participation in, and treatment in all university centers, programs, and activities. NSU admits students of any race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy status, national or ethnic origin, nondisqualifying disability, age, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, military service, veteran status, or political beliefs or affiliations, to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at NSU, and does not discriminate in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-ad inistered programs. PH.D. IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES PROGRAM DESCRIPTION, continued