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in Health Sciences Student Handbook 2019-2020 Barb Brockevelt, Ph., OTR/L, FAOTA Program Director, Ph. in Health Sciences Chair, Occupational Therapy University of South Dakota 414 East Clark Street Vermillion, SD 57069 605-658-6358 Email: Barb.edu June 6, 2019 1 WELCOME Welcome to the University of South Dakota School of Health Sciences. This Handbook provides the resources that will enable you to be an informed and active participant in your education, and help to ensure your ability to complete the Ph. in Health Sciences program of study within an appropriate timeframe.

This handbook is intended to supplement the University Graduate Catalog, and policies, rules, and regulations available from the Graduate School and South Dakota Board of Regents. All students are responsible for understanding and adhering to the contents of the most current Health Sciences Ph. Students are expected to read this Handbook carefully and adhere to its policies and the various deadlines publicized by the Program, School of Health Sciences, Graduate School, and University. It is important to remember that the attitudes and actions of students in the program are a direct reflection on the program, the university, and health- and human-service related professions.

Consequently, we expect students to act in a professional manner at all times. Student Responsibilities in the Teaching/Learning Process Graduate student responsibilities and deadlines can be reviewed on the Graduate School website and on the Graduate School page on the USD Portal. All students are expected to be familiar with the general policies of the University, and those of the Graduate School and Ph. in Health Sciences Program.

Students are held individually responsible for complying with all of the requirements of the rules and regulations set forth by The University and the SD Board of Regents. Refer to the online USD Student Handbook and Graduate Catalog for complete policies. Handbook Acknowledgment Agreement Students are asked to sign the Handbook Acknowledgment Agreement indicating their understanding and willingness to abide by the policies contained in the Handbook. Please sign and return the acknowledgement form to the Program Secretary by the date specified on the form or in email instruction.

June 6, 2019 2 HANDBOOK ACKNOWLEDGMENT I have received and read my copy of the University of South Dakota Ph. in Health Sciences Student Handbook. I understand that the policies and rules described in it are subject to change at any time. I understand that I am expected to keep this handbook, become familiar with its contents, and follow the policies and procedures included or referenced within the most current Handbook.

I understand that I may withdraw from the program at any time by submitting a request in writing to the program director and completing the Application for Complete Withdrawal from the University, available on the registrar’s website. I understand that I may be dismissed from the program because of any infraction of any established policy, to include professional behavior/conduct, academic honesty issues, and failure to achieve minimum academic performance requirements. I have received contact information for the Office of Disability Services. I understand that I must initiate the registration process with Disability Services in order to receive consideration regarding accommodations.

I further understand that my signature below indicates that: a. I have received a copy of this Ph. in Health Sciences Student Handbook b. I understand the above statements c.

I have read the material contained within the Ph. in Health Sciences Student Handbook d. I agree to abide by the policies of the program, department, school, and university Name: ______________________________________________________________________ (Please Print) Signature: ________________________________________ Date: ______________________ Please return this signed form to Johanna Gregoire, School of Health Sciences Department Office by September 9, 2019, at Johanna. June 6, 2019 3 Contents SECTION 1: PROGRAM OVERVIEW .5 Governance Structure of the Ph.

in Health Sciences Program. in Health Sciences Program Director. in Health Sciences Program Steering Committee. in Health Sciences Curriculum Committee.

in Health Sciences Admissions Committee. in Health Sciences Program External Advisory Council .6 Mission of the Ph. in Health Sciences Program .7 Student Learning Objectives and Competencies .1 Program of Study & Course Rotation.2 Orientation to the Program.4 Sample Course Schedule .6 Time to Degree Completion .7 Leave of Absence.8 HSC 890 Seminar Course Series. 16 SECTION 4: DISSERTATION COMMITTEE .1 Dissertation Committee Composition .2 Dissertation Committee Major Responsibilities .1 Preparation for the Comprehensive Examination – Synthesis and Bibliography .2 Comprehensive Exam Format .3 Criteria for Evaluating Performance.

19 SECTION 6: DISSERTATION RESEARCH, WRITING AND DEFENSE .1 Operation of the Dissertation Committee in the Dissertation Process .1 Committee and Candidate’s Responsibilities .2 Governance of Serving on Doctoral Committees .1 Developing a Timeline for the Dissertation Research .3 Dissertation Boot Camp and Dissertation Proposal.1 Dissertation Proposal Format and Defense Process .2 Evaluation of the Proposal Defense .4 Institutional Review Board (IRB).5 Continued Enrollment in Dissertation .6 Committee Document Review .7 Final Dissertation Report .8 Defense of the Dissertation Report .1 Committee Responsibilities in the Defense .2 Dissertation Defense Scheduling and Public Notice Requirements .3 Final Dissertation Defense Process .4 Evaluation of the Final Defense .5 Submission of Final Dissertation Manuscript .7 Survey of Earned Doctorate .1 The Teaching & Learning Process .1 Student Responsibilities in the Teaching/Learning Process .2 Faculty Responsibilities in the Teaching/Learning Process. 30 SECTION 8: ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR .1 University Academic Integrity Philosophy .3 Professional Behavior Development .1 Timeliness as a Professional Behavior .4 Academic and Professional Behavior Probation and Dismissal .1 Probation and Dismissal Process. 35 SECTION 9: STUDENT RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES .1 Right to Appeal Academic Decisions .2 Freedom in Learning .3 Students with Disabilities .4 Freedom from Discrimination .5 Freedom from Sexual or Other Harassment .6 Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy. 36 SECTION 10: GRADUATE SCHOOL POLICIES, TIMELINES, AND FORMS.

37 SECTION 11: STUDENT SERVICES. 71 June 6, 2019 6 SECTION 1: PROGRAM OVERVIEW 1.1 Important Information o Check your USD email regularly. Your University assigned e-mail address and myUSD Portal announcements will be the official and only means of communicating with faculty and staff. A student’s failure to receive and read University communications in a timely manner does not absolve that student from knowing and complying with the content of such communications.

Should students elect to redirect (auto-forward) e-mail sent to their University e-mail to another address, they do so at their own risk. If e-mail is lost as a result of forwarding, it does not absolve the student from the responsibilities associated with communications sent to their official University email account. o Each semester you will be required to complete and submit a Ph. in Health Sciences Advising Form, an Excel document with 3 tabs described below: 1.

Overview – includes contact information, timeline, committee members and advisor summary. Committee members should only be identified once approved by potential members and dissertation chair 2. Program of Study – includes required and elective courses completed and planned, within each of the 5 threads of the curriculum 3. Research Summary – students’ summary of current progress toward dissertation research o Graduate education is under the auspices of the Graduate School.

The Graduate Catalog (http://catalog.edu/) and Graduate School (http://www.edu/graduate-school/student-resources) contain the rules and regulations applicable to your matriculation and graduation from the University of South Dakota. It is the student’s responsibility to maintain compliance with the rules and regulations of the Graduate School. o Furthermore, the USD Online Student Handbook (http://www.edu/-/media/files/usd-online/online-orientation- guide.ashx), USD Online (http://www.edu/usd-online) website and SD Board of Regents (https://www.edu/policy/Pages/Policy-Manual.aspx) each contain information applicable to students engaged in online learning at USD. o Are you prepared for online education? The Ph.

in Health Sciences online curriculum is designed to provide a high- quality research doctoral education with the convenience of anytime/anywhere learning for students worldwide. Coursework is intended to as closely resemble a face-to-face experience insofar as the technology and modality allows, and while doing so in an asynchronous, yet structured manner. The Online Learning Readiness Check is a guide that may help you determine if you are ready for online learning.asp?SID=146780&source=web 1.2 Background The US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 17% increase in the need for postsecondary educators in health and human service professions between 2010 and 2020 (http://www.gov/ooh/Education-Training-and- Library/Postsecondary-teachers. One of the challenges to meeting this shortage is that most professionals are not prepared at the doctoral level.

Approximately 1,200 faculty teaching in health-science related programs at public and private colleges and universities in the region (SD, MN, NE, IA, and ND) do not hold a doctoral degree. Many health care practitioners enter academia after years of clinical experience without holding a terminal degree. In addition, terminal degree expectations and accreditation standards have shifted in recent year to frequently require an advanced practice or research doctorate. with four emphases: teaching, scholarship, leadership, and advanced practice; provides the diversity and flexibility needed in post-professional education of health science practitioners.

This diversity enables learners to seek or advance their careers in academia, research, administration, leadership and policy development.3 Introduction The Ph. in Health Sciences is an interprofessional degree program designed to prepare practicing health care professionals to assume leadership roles in academia, research, and/or clinical practice settings. Designed for working professionals, features of the proposed program include: June 6, 2019 7 • Minimum of 75 credits beyond the baccalaureate degree; • Core curriculum comprised of four content threads: teaching, leadership, advanced practice, and scholarship; • Ability to tailor learning to meet individual career aspirations and research interests through elective coursework, projects completed within courses, and the dissertation; • Online course delivery with limited expectations for face-to-face contact. Resident experiences include an initial orientation, a one-week Dissertation Boot Camp, and defense of the dissertation; • In most cases, and with advisor approval, dissertation research can be completed off-campus.

• The program will meet the state and national shortage of doctorally-prepared faculty and leaders in health sciences by preparing graduates as qualified teachers, high-caliber researchers, and administrators in health and human service. The interdisciplinary skills of program graduates will prepare them to address complex problems in healthcare and human service and to contribute to interdisciplinary evidence-based practice and research. The program will also expand the capacity of faculty to compete for extramural research dollars. The curriculum reflects the role of an academic, with curricular threads in teaching, leadership, practice and scholarship.

Students are required to complete a minimum of 15 credits in teaching, 15 credits in leadership, 15 credits in discipline-specific practice coursework, and 30 credits in scholarship (including 15 credits in research coursework and 15 credits of Dissertation). The total number of credits required is 75 beyond the baccalaureate degree. Up to 30 credits (36 from USD) from a previous master’s or professional doctorate may be applied toward the discipline-specific coursework requirement and supporting courses outlined in the curriculum. These are subject to advisor and Graduate Committee approval.

The online delivery of the program, with limited residency requirements, makes the program highly accessible to non- traditional working professionals.4 Organizational Structure The Ph. in Health Sciences Program is an Academic Department within the School of Health Sciences and the Graduate School of The University of South Dakota. The University of South Dakota The University of South Dakota was authorized by the first territorial legislature in 1862. The University is managed by the State of South Dakota and is supported by appropriations from the state government, student tuition and fees, research grants, gifts from alumni and friends, and federal assistance.

The University is divided into the following colleges and schools: Graduate School, College of Arts & Sciences, School of Business, College of Fine Arts, School of Education, School of Law, School of Medicine, and School of Health Sciences. Health Affairs Health Affairs includes the Sanford School of Medicine and the School of Health Sciences. Mary Nettleman is Vice-President of Health Affairs and Dean of the School of Medicine.