CATALOG - University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
CATALOG - University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
CATALOG - University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
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Delivery <strong>of</strong> OTD CourseworkCourses in the OTD program is <strong>of</strong>fered in a variety <strong>of</strong> <strong>for</strong>mats. In some cases, as noted in the coursedescriptions, a prerequisite <strong>for</strong> a course may be completion <strong>of</strong> a continuing education seminar. This learningexperience is then enhanced through completion <strong>of</strong> assignments in a distance education <strong>for</strong>mat. Theseassignments are submitted to the <strong>University</strong> <strong>for</strong> grading in a specified time frame subsequent to completion<strong>of</strong> the seminar.Other courses are <strong>of</strong>fered strictly through a distance education <strong>for</strong>mat. No seminar attendance is requiredand all learning activities are completed at a distance. This <strong>for</strong>mat is presented through a variety <strong>of</strong> deliverymethods including assigned readings, videos, CD-ROM, or via the Internet. This <strong>for</strong>mat also includesassignments that must be completed and returned to the <strong>University</strong> <strong>for</strong> grading to receive credit <strong>for</strong> thecourse.In addition, students may choose courses that are part <strong>of</strong> 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 <strong>of</strong> Incomplete (“I”). The student must then complete the work by the new assigned due date to receivea letter grade. No further extension will be permitted. If the student does not complete the requirementswithin the approved time, the “I” grade will automatically become an Incomplete/Fail (“I/F”) on his/hertranscript.62