DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SCIENCES UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOK SPORTS HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROMOTION OPTION "A Guide to Life at Beth-El College and the Department of Health Sciences" 2008 – 2009 Table of Contents Department of Health Sciences Beth-El College of Nursing & Health Sciences University of Colorado at Colorado Springs 1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway P.O. Box 7150 UH-1 Colorado Springs, CO 80933-7150 719.262.4422 719.262.4416 FAX ©2008 Beth-El College of Nursing & Health Sciences Revised March 17, 2008 Contact Us Department of Health Sciences Undergraduate Student Handbook 1 of 54 rev 3/22/2008 Table of Contents General Program Information .......................................................................................................... 5 UCCS Mission Statement ............................................................................................................. 5 UCCS Vision Statement ............................................................................................................... 5 Beth-El College Mission Statement .............................................................................................. 5 Beth-El College Purpose Statement .............................................................................................. 5 Department of Health Sciences Mission Statement ...................................................................... 6 Mission Statement of the Sports Health and Wellness Emphasis in the Department of Health Sciences......................................................................................................................................... 6 Sports Health and Wellness Purpose Statement ........................................................................... 6 Definition of Health Science Terms ............................................................................................. 7 Bachelor of Science in Health Care Services (BSHCS) ................................................................... 9 Program Description and Internship/Practicum Focus ................................................................. 9 Special Features of the Program ................................................................................................... 9 Additional Certifications Available to Health Sciences Students ............................................... 10 MINOR OPTIONS ..................................................................................................................... 15 Minor Option in Sports Health and Wellness Promotion ........................................................... 15 Masters of Science in Health Promotion and Sports Medicine ..................................................... 16 Financial Information...................................................................................................................... 16 Financial Aid and Scholarships .................................................................................................. 16 College Services............................................................................................................................. 16 Academic Advising & Counseling ............................................................................................. 16 Ongoing Advising Responsibilities Students: ............................................................................ 17 Advisors: ..................................................................................................................................... 17 Final Advising Responsibilities .................................................................................................. 17 Department Chair: ....................................................................................................................... 17 Students: ...................................................................................................................................... 18 Policies Which Promote A Healthy Environment .......................................................................... 18 Communicable Disease Policy ................................................................................................... 18 Immunizations............................................................................................................................. 18 Health Issues During Internship/Practicum Course: ................................................................... 18 Student Responsibilities: ............................................................................................................. 19 Illness or Injury ........................................................................................................................... 19 Exercise Facility.......................................................................................................................... 20 Meditation Room ........................................................................................................................ 20 Regulations for A Drug-Free College Environment ................................................................... 20 Responsibilities of the College: .................................................................................................. 21 Responsibilities of Students and Staff: ....................................................................................... 21 Policies Which Promote an Academic Community ....................................................................... 22 Academic Freedom Policy .......................................................................................................... 22 Class Attendance Credit for Attendance at Health Sciences Conventions ................................. 22 Disability Statement .................................................................................................................... 22 Professional Interactions and Confidentiality ............................................................................. 23 Attendance Policy ....................................................................................................................... 23 Cellular Phones, Pagers and Electronic Devices ........................................................................ 24 Department of Health Sciences Undergraduate Student Handbook 2 of 54 rev 3/22/2008 Process Policy for Allegations of Academic or Professional Conduct Issues ............................ 24 Department of Health Sciences Lab Equipment ......................................................................... 25 Library Resources ....................................................................................................................... 26 Prospector ................................................................................................................................... 26 Library Databases ....................................................................................................................... 27 Reference Assistance .................................................................................................................. 27 Library Liaison............................................................................................................................ 27 Policies Which Promote the Academic Process.............................................................................. 27 Grading System Effective January 1, 2003 ................................................................................. 27 Academic Policies ....................................................................................................................... 27 Academic Achievement - Satisfactory Progression .................................................................... 28 Failed Courses ............................................................................................................................. 28 Permissible Methods of Making Up Incomplete Grades ............................................................ 28 Undergraduate Grade Dispute/Appeal Process ........................................................................... 28 Transfer Credit Request .............................................................................................................. 31 Honors for Baccalaureate Degrees.............................................................................................. 31 Degree Completion Policy .......................................................................................................... 31 Dismissal ..................................................................................................................................... 32 Promotions and Graduation: See UCCS Graduation Policies .................................................... 32 Beth-El students please note: .................................................................................................... 32 Leave of Absence Policy ............................................................................................................ 32 Leave of Absence Policy ............................................................................................................ 34 UNDERGRADUATE HEALTH SCIENCES STUDENTS .................................................... 34 Formal Paper Guidelines............................................................................................................. 35 Internship/Practicum Learning