CATALOG - University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Delivery of transitional OTD CourseworkCourses in the transitional OTD program is offered in a variety of formats. In some cases, as noted in thecourse descriptions, a prerequisite for a course may be completion of a continuing education seminar.This learning experience is then enhanced through completion of assignments in a distance educationformat. These assignments are submitted to the University for grading in a specified time framesubsequent to completion of the seminar.Other courses are offered strictly through a distance education format. No seminar attendance is requiredand all learning activities are completed at a distance. This format is presented through a variety ofdelivery methods including assigned readings, videos, CD-ROM, or via the Internet. This format alsoincludes assignments that must be completed and returned to the University for grading to receive creditfor the course.In addition, students may choose courses that are part of the regularly scheduled, 14-week, on-campuscurriculum.Incomplete CourseworkIf a student cannot complete the required work within the predetermined timeframe, he/she will receive agrade of Incomplete (“I”). The student must then complete the work by the new assigned due date toreceive a letter grade. No further extension will be permitted. If the student does not complete therequirements within the approved time, the “I” grade will automatically become an Incomplete/Fail(“I/F”) on his/her transcript.56