CATALOG - University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Delivery of OTD CourseworkCourses in the OTD program is offered in a variety of formats. In some cases, as noted in the coursedescriptions, a prerequisite for a course may be completion of a continuing education seminar. This learningexperience is then enhanced through completion of assignments in a distance education format. Theseassignments are submitted to the University for grading in a specified time frame subsequent to completionof 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 of deliverymethods including assigned readings, videos, CD-ROM, or via the Internet. This format also includesassignments that must be completed and returned to the University for grading to receive credit for thecourse.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 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