University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences 2012 – 2013 Student ...

Doctor of Health ScienceTUITION AND FEESTuition for all courses not involving a separate seminar is $465.00/credit hour. Seminar coursework (forsome clinical courses) is extra.Seminar attendance and associated coursework varies by location and length of course. See www.usa.edufor more information on seminar availability, location and topic.Estimated Cost of the DHScSee pages 7–9 of this handbook. Textbooks, travel and lodging for seminars are additional.Tuition may be slightly less if credits are transferred from another university. The students must buy theirreading materials from an outside source. An estimated cost of textbooks and journals for the program is$2,000.00.*If the graduate wishes to purchase custom regalia, the Graduation Fee is $650.00Delivery FormatCourses in the DHSc program are offered in several formats. Students will take part in designing acurriculum that is online, in seminar format or a combination of both. There are two (2) required weekendresidency courses.All fees and tuition payments must be current before grade reports can be issued and paid in fullbefore the announcement and award of the DHSc degree.If at any time you have an unpaid University fee or tuition charge for two (2) consecutivetrimesters, you are subject to dismissal from the program.Transfer Credits:Transfer of graduate credits previously earned from another accredited degree granting institution islimited to a maximum of 15% of the total number academic credits for the degree. See page 16 for moreinformation.Advanced Standing (see pages 16 - 17 for more information)Graduation FeeGraduation fee is based on your choice of graduation gown. If you choose the custom gown with darkblue velvet trim (for education), the current fee as of this printing is $650.00. Should you choose thestandard gown (worn by DPT/OTD graduates) the current fee is $150.00. Prices may be subject tochange.Re-Instatement FeeStudents that voluntarily withdraw from the DHSc program in good standing, may be reinstated into theprogram for a fee of $50.00. These individuals would be permitted to by-pass the application process if itwere no more than two (2) years since withdrawal from the program. Any student seeking re-acceptanceafter the two (2) year period would need to follow the normal application process.Time LimitIt is required that students complete all degree requirements within five (5) years. An extension of up toone (1) year may be requested. If the Program Director approves the extension, there is an extension feeof $333 per trimester.University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences 122