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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Complete a minimum <strong>of</strong> one (1) course within three months (12 weeks) <strong>of</strong> acceptance and aminimum <strong>of</strong> 6 credits within a calendar year.Time Limit<strong>St</strong>udents must complete all DHSc program requirements within five years. An extension <strong>of</strong> up to two anda half years may be requested. If the Program Director approves the extension, there is an extension fee <strong>of</strong>$333 per semester.Delivery <strong>of</strong> Doctor <strong>of</strong> <strong>Health</strong> Science (DHSc) courseworkCourses in the Doctor <strong>of</strong> <strong>Health</strong> Science program are <strong>of</strong>fered in a distance <strong>for</strong>mat (excluding seminarattendance). The online courses consist <strong>of</strong> web-based text with extensive graphics, videos, and audioclips. There are opportunities provided <strong>for</strong> faculty-to-student and student-to-student synchronous andasynchronous interactive collaboration via Bulletin Board assignments, chat rooms, and email.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 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.80