CATALOG - University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

A credentialing evaluation from an agency recognized by the National Association of CredentialEvaluation Services (NACES) that provides evidence of training at a level equivalent to that of amaster’s degree earned at an accredited institution in the United States.An official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score report, if education wascompleted in a language other than English. A minimum score of 550 (paper-based testing), 210(computer-based testing) or 83 (IBT–Internet based testing) is required.Notification of StatusEach applicant will be notified by email from the Student Services office of his/her admission status afterall required application materials have been reviewed by the Admissions Committee. Qualifiedcandidates may be invited to participate in an interview.Each student who is admitted to the program must successfully complete the Introduction to DoctoralStudies course in order to fully matriculate in the EdD program.Program OverviewThe EdD program consists of 60 credit hours and it is estimated that students will complete the program in 3to 5 years. Thirty seven credits of the total 60 are considered “core” coursework and are required. Fromthere, each student is provided the opportunity to complete elective courses with emphasis on education andteaching.Transfer CreditsThe University will consider accepting graduate credits from other accredited institutions. Please refer to thetransfer credit policy in the catalog for further information on transfer credits.Academic RequirementTo remain in the EdD program, the student must: Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Complete a minimum of one (1) course within three months (12 weeks) of acceptance and aminimum of 6 credits within a calendar year.Time LimitStudents must complete all EdD program requirements within five years. An extension of up to two and ahalf years may be requested. If the Program Director approves the extension, there is an extension fee of $333per semester.Delivery of Doctor of Education (EdD) courseworkCourses in the Doctor of Education program are offered in an online format. The online courses consistof web-based text with extensive graphics, videos, and audio clips. There are opportunities provided forfaculty-to-student and student-to-student synchronous and asynchronous interactive collaboration viaBulletin Board assignments, chat rooms, and email.Incomplete CourseworkIf a student cannot complete the required work within the predetermined timeframe, he/she will receive a grade ofIncomplete (“I”). The student must then complete the work by the new assigned due date to receive a lettergrade. No further extension will be permitted. If the student does not complete the requirements within theapproved time, the “I” grade will automatically become an Incomplete/Fail (“I/F”) on his/her transcript.84