UNIVERSITY OF ST. AUGUSTINE FOR HEALTH SCIENCES 2017-2018 CATALOG Revised 8/25/2017 August 31, 2017—September 2, 2018 .......................................................................................... Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy ......................................................................................... 9 Clinical Excellence Through Graduate Education .................................................................... 9 University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Campuses ................................................... 10 State Licensure, Approvals, and Authorizations ........................................................................ 12 Accreditations and Approvals.................................................................................................... 13 Mission Statement of the University ......................................................................................... 14 Core Values ................................................................................................................................ 14 Institutional Learning Outcomes ............................................................................................... 14 Financial Resources ................................................................................................................... 15 Degrees Offered ........................................................................................................................ 16 Philosophy of Distance/Online Education ................................................................................. 17 Methods for Delivery of Education Courses .......................................................................... 17 University History (Prior to Becoming a University) .................................................................. 18 Growth and Development ..................................................................................................... 18 The Campuses ........................................................................................................................... 20 Clinical Sites ........................................................................................................................... 20 Learning Resource Center ......................................................................................................... 20 St. Augustine, Florida................................................................................................................. 21 San Marcos, California ............................................................................................................... 21 Austin, Texas .............................................................................................................................. 21 Miami, Florida............................................................................................................................ 22 Coral Gables, Florida .................................................................................................................. 22 First Professional and Post-Professional Divisions .................................................................... 23 Fall 2017 Trimester ................................................................................................................ 23 Spring 2018 Trimester ........................................................................................................... 24 Summer 2018 Trimester ........................................................................................................ 25 Fall 2018 Trimester ................................................................................................................ 26 Spring 2019 Trimester ........................................................................................................... 27 Student Acquisition Team ......................................................................................................... 31 Admission to the University Degree Programs ......................................................................... 31 1 Application for Admission ......................................................................................................... 31 International Students Applying for Admission .................................................................... 32 Records ...................................................................................................................................... 33 Address Changes ....................................................................................................................... 33 Name Changes ........................................................................................................................... 33 Status Change—Withdrawal or Leave of Absence .................................................................... 33 Enrollment Certifications ........................................................................................................... 33 Transcripts ................................................................................................................................. 34 Grade Reports ........................................................................................................................... 34 Transferability of Course Credit ................................................................................................ 34 Student Information and Records Notification of Rights Under FERPA .................................... 34 Student Identity Verification ..................................................................................................... 35 Graduation ................................................................................................................................. 35 Tuition and Fees ........................................................................................................................ 36 Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) ............................................................................... 36 Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) .......................................................................................... 37 Dual Degree Option: Master of Occupational Therapy / Doctor of Physical Therapy (MOT/DPT)* ........................................................................................................................... 39 Flexible Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) ............................................................................. 40 Flexible Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) .................................................................. 41 Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) ................................................................................. 42 Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) .................................................... 42 Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) ...................................................................... 43 Master of Health Administration (MHA) ............................................................................... 43 Master of Health Science (MHS) ........................................................................................... 43 Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) ...................................................................................... 44 Doctor Nursing Practice (DNP) .............................................................................................. 44 Doctor of Education (EdD) ..................................................................................................... 45 Payment ..................................................................................................................................... 45 Refund Policy ............................................................................................................................. 45 Financial Assistance Programs .................................................................................................. 51 Disbursements ........................................................................................................................... 52 Other Financial Assistance Information .................................................................................... 53 2 Scholarship Program .............................................................................................................. 53 Academic Freedom Policy ......................................................................................................... 54 Diversity Policy .......................................................................................................................... 55 Transfer Credit Policy—All Programs ........................................................................................ 56 Transfer of Credits From Another Accredited Institution ......................................................... 56 Transfer of Credits From One USAHS Program to Another USAHS Program ............................ 57 Grading System.......................................................................................................................... 57 Compliance with University Regulations ............................................................................... 58 Complaints Policy .................................................................................................................. 58 Proper Conduct.....................................................................................................................