Doctor of Philosophy in Health Science Brochure | College of Health Care Sciences

Nova Southeastern University | 9 Comprehensive Exam—1 Credit COURSE # COURSE TITLE CREDIT HSP 9008 Comprehensive Exam 1 • This written examination will assess students’ integrative and analytical skills with regard to the core doctoral curriculum courses. • Students will take and pass the three questions on the examination after completion of all required coursework and before beginning the dissertation phase of the Ph.D. program. • Successful completion of the comprehensive examination is required for students to move to advanced standing and begin dissertation research. • The comprehensive examination is offered two times per academic year— during the summer and winter semesters—on the Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus of NSU in Florida. • Students who do not pass all three exam questions and are given permission to retake one or two questions at the next exam offering will be required to enroll in an additional 1-credit continuation course. Dissertation—12 Credits COURSE # COURSE TITLE CREDITS HSP 9011 HSP 9012 HSP 9013 HSP 9014 HSP 9015 HSP 9016 Dissertation 12 • The dissertation is divided into six courses taken over two years. Dissertation steps include ♦ Dissertation Preparation Seminar ♦ Proposal ♦ Dissertation ♦ Oral Defense Each student will conduct original research in an area of his or her expertise or concentration, as approved by the program chair and dissertation committee, with verification of a presentation or publication. The dissertation culminates with an oral final defense, which occurs in person at the summer or winter institute, or on the Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus. The oral defense must be arranged at least 45 days in advance. Process and requirements are detailed in the Health Professions Division Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences Dissertation Guide. Dissertation Continuation — 2 Credits COURSE # COURSE TITLE CREDITS HSP 9017 Dissertation 2 For any additional semester after the initial six dissertation courses, students will register for the dissertation continuation course with a continuing service charge to maintain the students’ full-time enrollment. Students’ progress through dissertation continuation may increase their total number of degree credits beyond the required 64. On-Campus Institutes These one-week sessions are located on NSU’s Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus in Florida. Two institute courses are required to complete the Ph.D. degree.