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Howard University ____________________________________________ WASHINGTON, DC COLLEGE OF PHARMACY STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020 (revised August 2020) “This handbook applies to all HUCOP students (new, continuing, NTDP), and is effective immediately” COLLEGE OF PHARMACY STUDENT HANDBOOK 1 Table of Contents Page Welcome Cover Page…………………………………………………………………......... 1 Table of Contents……………………………………………………………………….......2-6 Student Handbook Disclaimer………………………………………………………………6 Disability Act Disclaimer………………………………………………………………….. 7 Academic Code of Student Conduct……………………………………………………….. 7-8 Alcohol and Drug Abuse (Substance Abuse) Policy………..………………………….….. 8 Sex & Gender-Based Discrimination, Harassment, & Violence Policy………………….... 8-9 Pharmacist’s Oath…………………………………………………………………….……. 10 Pharmacists Code of Ethics………………………………………………........................... 10-11 Interprofessional Practice and Education Statement………………………………………..11 General Information-College of Pharmacy………………………………………………… 11-12 Directory: Administration………………………………………………………………….. 13 Directory: Faculty………………………………………………………………………….. 14 Directory: Staff…………………………………………………………………………….. 15-16 Directory: COE, NWDP, PACE & Grant Mid-Atlantic AIDS Educ. Training Center……. 16 Class Advisors……………………………………………………………………………... 17 Tuition and Fees…………………………………………………………………………… 18 Change of Name, Address or Telephone Number…………………………………………. 19 Special Programs ………………………………………………………………………….. 20 Curriculum: Outcomes (Entry-Level PharmD)……………………………………………. 21-25 Co-Curricular Activities………………………………………………….…………25-27 Curriculum: Courses, Prerequisites, and Co-requisites (Entry-Level PharmD)……………28-56 Curriculum: Course Registration Information……………………………………………...57-58 Curriculum: Course Descriptions (Entry-Level PharmD)…………………………………. 59-75 Immunization and Medication Therapy Management Certification………………………..76 Academic Policies for the Professional Program (Pharm. D.)…………………………..… 76 Health Requirements………………………………………………………………. 76 Physical and Immunization Requirements………………………………………… 77 Mandatory HIPAA Privacy and Security Training………………………………... 77 ACPE Technical Standards Policy………………………………………………… 78 Professionalism Code Policy……………………………………………….…..…. 78-85 Rights to Due Process……………………………………………………………….86 Professionalism and Ethics Committee Complainant Form………………………...87 Professionalism Process for Didactic Course……………………………………….88 Academic Program Requirement……………………………………………………89 E-Mail Policy……………………..…………………….…………………….……. .89 Course Registration …………………………………………………………………89-90 Progression………………………………………………………………………......90 Academic Success Coach……………………………………………………………90 Progression Chart……………………………………………………………………91 Co-curricular Progression Policy……………………………………………………92 Student Advising AC3………………………………………………………….........92 Faculty Student Advisement: Description …………………………………………..93 Faculty Student Advisement: Faculty Advisor Responsibilities…………………….93 2 Faculty Student Advisement: Role of the Student………………………..…………93 Student Expectations………………………………………………………………...94-95 Student Decision Making Process………………………………………………….. 96 Faculty Office Hours…..…………………………………………………………… 97 Attendance….………………………………………………………………………..97 Grading System……………………………………………………………………...97-98 Computation of Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA)…………………………. 98 Exam Taking Policies and Procedures………….…………………………………...98-100 Excused Absences from an Examination……………………………………………100-101 Online Remote Exam ………………………………………………………………..101-104 Laptop Privacy Screen……………………………………………………………….105 Cheating During Examinations……………………………………………………...105 Conduct which Constitutes Cheating During an Examination………………………105 Penalties……………………………………………………………………………. 105 Appeal……………………………………………………………………………… 106 Exam Review ……………………………………………………………………… 106 Remediation Policy………………………………………………………………… 106-108 Health Sciences Laptop Requirement ……………………………………………....109-110 Good Academic Standing……………………………………………………………110 Academic Probation………………………………………………………………….110 Academic Dismissal………………………………………………………………….110 Appeal……………………………………………………………………………......110 Appeals Process. ………………………………………………………………….....110-111 Repetition of Courses………………………………………………………………. .111 Auditing a Course………………………………………………………………….…111 Off Campus Courses………………………………………………………………….112 Summer Course………………………………………………………………………113 Course Withdrawal…………………………………………………………………...114 Withdrawal from the University Procedures…………………………………………114 Administrative Withdrawal………………………………………………………......114 Total Withdrawal Policy………………………………………………………….….114 Total Withdrawal Procedure………………………………………………………....114-115 Clearance for Students on Financial Aid…………………………………………….115 Clearance for International Students only……………………………………………115 Clearance for Residence Hall Students only …………………………………...……115 All Students……………………………………………………………………...…...115-116 Total Withdrawal Request Form……………………………………………………..116 Readmission after Withdrawal from the University (Former Student Returning)…...116-117 Student Academic Grievance Procedures……………………………………………117 The Informal Process…………………………………………………………………117 The Formal Process…………………………………………………………………..117 Student Grievance Form……………………………………………………………...118 Complaints about College Adherence to ACPE Standards ………………………….119 Advanced Professional Practice Experience (APPE) Courses…………………….....120 Policy on Pharmacy Curriculum Outcomes Assessment ® (PCOA®)……………... 120-121 Graduation Requirement & NAPLEX Readiness …………………..……………… 121-122 3 Duration for Completion of the Program……….……………………………………123 Graduation Eligibility………………………………………………………………..123 Curriculum for Pharm.D./M.B.A. Joint Degree…………………………………………… 124-125 Course Descriptions (Pharm.D./M.B.A. Joint Degree Program)…………………..………. 126-127 Academic Policies for Pharm.D./M.B.A. Joint Degree…………………………….……… 127 Good Academic Standing………………………………………………………….. 127 Academic Probation……………………………………………………………….. 127 Academic Withdrawal…………………………………………………………...… 127-128 Issuance of Joint Degree……………………………………………………….….. 128 Duration for Completion of the Program………………………………………….. 128 Eligibility Requirements…………………………………………………………… 128 Application Procedure………………………………………………………………128 Curriculum for NTDP Degree…………………………………..……………………….… 128-130 Course Descriptions (NTDP Degree Program)…………………………………………..…130-131 Course Registration ……………………………………………………………….. 131 Executive Weekend……………………………………………………………….. 131 Advanced Professional Practice Experience (APPE)……………………………… 131 Duration for Completion of the Program………………………………………….. 131 Remediation Policy………………………………………………………………... 131-133 Scholarships and Awards …………………………………………………………………. 133 Dean’s Honor Roll List……………………………………………………………. 133 Trustee Tuition Scholarship……………………………………………………….. 134 Mordecai Wyatt Johnson Scholarship…………………………………………...… 134 COE Academic Excellence/NIH Scholarships ………………………………..….. 134 Donor Scholarships ……………………………………………………………….. 135 Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities …………… 135 State Grant/Scholarship Programs…………………………………………………. 135 Senior Awards………………………………………………………………..…… 135-137 Designation Honors…………………………………………………………..…… 138 Financial Aid Information…………………………………………………………………. 139 Types of Financial Aid……………………………………………………………. 139 Application Procedures…………………………………………………………… 139 Private Loans………………………………………………………………………. 139 Howard University Student Employment Program (HUSEP)…………………….. 139 Federal Work-Study Program……………………………………………………… 140 Satisfactory Academic Progress…………………………………………….………140 Financial Aid Rights and Responsibilities………………………………………… 140 Students Who Have Attended Other Post-Secondary Institutions ………………...........… 141 International Students..…………………………………………………………………….. 141 Counseling / Advising …………………………………………………………….. 141 Programs …………………………………………………………………………. 141 Immigration Status ………………………………………………………………. 141 Financial Forms …………………………………………………………………… 141 Publications ………………………………………………………………………. 141 Immigration Services……………………………………………………………… 141 Off – Campus Employment ……………………………………………………… 141 4 Cultural Adjustment……………………………………………………………….. 141 Student Life………………………………………………………………………………… 142 College of Pharmacy Student Council…………………………………………….. 142 Class Officers ……………………………………………………………………… 142 Class Advisor Responsibilities ...………………………………………………….. 142 Student Organizations……………………………………………………………………… 143 Student Organization Faculty Advisor Responsibilities…………………………… 143 Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy ……………………………………………. 143 American Pharmacists Association…………………………………………………143 American Society of Consultant Pharmacist………………………………………………. 144 American Society of Health-System Pharmacists…………………………………………. 144 Black Apothecary………………………………………………………………………….. 144 College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists …….………………………………… 144 Howard University Student Pharmacists Outreach Team ………………………… ……... 144 Industrial Pharmacists Organization…….……………………………….………………… 145 Kappa Epsilon Fraternity……………………………………………………………………145 Kappa Psi Fraternity……………………………………………………………………….. 145 National Community Pharmacists Association……………………………………………. 145 Pharmacy Initiative Leaders…………………….…………………………………………. 145 Phi Delta Chi Fraternity …………………………………………………………………… 145 Phi Lambda Sigma Pharmacy Leadership Society ………………………………............... 145-146 Rho Chi National Pharmacy Honor Society……………………………………………….. 146 Student National Pharmaceutical Association…………………………………….. ………. 146 Campus Pals……………………………………………………………………….. ……… 146 Student Organization Request to Use COP Facilities after 5 pm