Master’s Program in General Psychology Policies and Procedures Handbook 2017 – 2018 *Supplemental to Nova Southeastern University Policy and Procedure Handbook at http://www.nova.edu/studentaffairs/forms/studenthbk_aug2017.pdf Website: http://psychology.nova.edu Revised: 11/2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS Nova Southeastern University ................................................................ 1 Student Conduct ................................................................................... 28 NSU Mission Statement: Nova Southeastern University ........................... 2 Professional Standing Committee ......................................................... 28 NSU Vision 2020 Statement ..................................................................... 2 Veteran’s Administration Requirements ............................................... 29 NSU Core Values ...................................................................................... 2 Standards of Progress ..................................................................... 29 Academic Integrity .................................................................................... 2 Grade/Progress Reports.................................................................. 29 Notices of Accreditation, Membership and Nondiscrimination ................. 3 Credit for Prior Training ................................................................ 29 President’s Message ................................................................................ 5 Degree Conferral .................................................................................. 30 Dean’s Message ....................................................................................... 6 Graduation ............................................................................................ 30 Introduction to the College of Psychology ............................................. 7 Student Rights and Responsibilities .................................................. 31 Mission Statement: College of Psychology ............................................... 7 Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) ............................ 31 Reservation of Power ................................................................................ 7 Release of Student Information ...................................................... 32 College Philosophy ................................................................................... 7 Deceased Student Records ............................................................. 32 Tobacco-free Policy .................................................................................. 8 Ethical Issues in the Master’s Programs ........................................ 32 Academic Calendar ................................................................................... 8 Dual Relationship between Faculty Members/Students ................. 33 Academic Programs .................................................................................. 8 No Direct Payment to Faculty ........................................................ 34 Department of Psychology and Neuroscience Programs ........................... 8 Student Grievances and Appeals .......................................................... 34 Experimental Psychology ................................................................. 8 Informal Procedure ........................................................................ 34 Forensic Psychology ........................................................................ 9 Formal Procedure ........................................................................... 34 General Psychology.......................................................................... 9 Remediation Policy .............................................................................. 35 Department of Counseling Programs ........................................................ 9 Readmission Policy .............................................................................. 35 Mental Health Counseling ................................................................ 9 Students with Disabilities ..................................................................... 36 Counseling (online) .......................................................................... 9 Other Policies and Information ......................................................... 37 School Counseling ........................................................................... 9 Cellular Phone Policy ........................................................................... 37 Department of Clinical and School Psychology Programs ......................10 Computer Policy ................................................................................... 37 School Psychology Programs…………………………………...... 10 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ............ 37 Clinical Psychology Programs........................................................10 Protection of Human Subjects in Research/ Joint Doctoral/MBA ................................................................................10 Procedures for both Funded and Unfunded Research ........................... 38 Concentrations/Tracks.............................................................................11 Library Training ................................................................................... 39 Licensure .................................................................................................12 International Students ........................................................................... 39 Other Collaborations ...............................................................................12 College of Psychology Student Aid Programs ...................................... 39 Training Programs...................................................................................12 College of Psychology Scholarships .............................................. 39 Institute for Trauma and Victimization ..........................................12 College of Psychology Student Employment........................................ 39 Southeast Institute for Cross-Cultural Counseling ..........................13 Assistantships ................................................................................ 39 Pre-doctoral Internship Programs ...................................................13 Student Facilities .................................................................................. 40 Continuing Education Series ..........................................................13 Notice (Bulletin) Boards ................................................................ 40 Research ..................................................................................................14 NSU Libraries ................................................................................ 40 Computer/Statistical Lab .........................................................................14 Online Databases and Resources .................................................... 40 Clinical Services .....................................................................................14 Document Delivery ........................................................................ 40 Specialty Clinical Training Programs ......................................................15 Regional Campus Facilities/Resources ................................................. 41 Academic Regulations and Information ..............................................18 Minimum Computer Requirements ...................................................... 41 Calendar and Classes ......................................................................18 NSU E-mail Account ............................................................................ 42 Academic Year ...............................................................................18 Hurricane Information .......................................................................... 42 Attendance .....................................................................................18 State Disclosures .................................................................................. 42 Religious Holidays .........................................................................18 General Psychology Master’s Program ............................................... 44 Student Enrollment .................................................................................18 Curriculum and Degree Completion Requirements .......................... 45 Full-time Status ..............................................................................18 Core Course Requirements ........................................................ 45 Leave of Absence ...........................................................................18 Concentration Requirements ..................................................... 45 Time Limit Requirements ..............................................................19 Comprehensive Exam ................................................................ 46 Failure to Register ..........................................................................19 Thesis ........................................................................................ 46 Advising ...............................................................................................18 Matriculation Requirements ..........................................................