PDF RSD Student Manual - Rehabilitation Science

Rehabilitation Science Doctoral Program

2014 - 2015

RSD

Student Manual

rehabsci.ufl.edu

Rehabilitation Science Doctoral Program

Program Administration

Program Director

David D. Fuller, PhD Associate Professor Email: ddf@phhp.ufl.edu Phone: 352-273-6634 Office: HPNP Building Room 1153 Please contact Dr. Fuller regarding any questions or concerns regarding the RSD program. In addition, Dr. Fuller would like to hear about your successes (e.g., grants, publications, presentations, etc.)

Student Services (i.e., assistance for current students)

Ellen Esparolini Coordinator, Research Programs and Services

Email: eesparol@phhp.ufl.edu Phone: 352-273-6572

Office: HPNP Building Room 1119A Ms. Esparolini assists matriculated students in the program with registration, student records, and tracking

student milestones on the way to the PhD.

Admissions

Amy Ladendorf Coordinator, Academic Support Services

Email: aladendorf@phhp.ufl.edu Phone: 352-273-6507

Office: HPNP Building Room 1151 Ms. Ladendorf assists prospective students with the preparation and submission of their application to the

program.

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Table of Contents

Rehabilitation Science Doctoral Program..........................................................................................i Program Administration .................................................................................................................................. i

Program Overview .............................................................................................................................. v

Rehabilitation Science Doctoral Student Milestones .................................................................... vii

I. How to Use this Manual...................................................................................................................1

II. RSD Program: Introduction & Rationale ....................................................................................... 1

III. RSD Program: Mission Statement ................................................................................................ 1

IV. Student Mentors and the RSD Student Organization ................................................................. 2

V. Expectation of the faculty mentor ................................................................................................. 2

VI. Yearly Evaluations.........................................................................................................................2

VII. Degree Progression and Monitoring ........................................................................................... 2 Initial Advisor/Chair of Supervisory Committee .............................................................................................. 2 Formation of the Supervisory Committee ....................................................................................................... 2 Qualifying Exam ............................................................................................................................................ 3 Dissertation Proposal..................................................................................................................................... 4 Admission to Candidacy ................................................................................................................................ 4 Dissertation.................................................................................................................................................... 4 Publication Requirement................................................................................................................................ 4 Monitoring of Progress Towards the Degree.................................................................................................. 5 Period of Required Study In Residence at the University of Florida ............................................................... 5 Courses and Credits ...................................................................................................................................... 5

VIII. Course Requirements ................................................................................................................. 5 Courses related to Research Methods and Statistics ..................................................................................... 5 Courses related to Rehabilitation Science Application ................................................................................... 6 Courses related to Rehabilitation Science Teaching ...................................................................................... 6 Movement Science Concentration: Typical Course Sequence ....................................................................... 7 Disability Science Concentration: Typical Course Sequence ......................................................................... 7 Research Courses ......................................................................................................................................... 8 Additional Course Requirements ................................................................................................................... 8 Public Health & Epidemiology Courses ...................................................................................................... 8 Elective Course Work ................................................................................................................................ 9 Maximum Enrollment ................................................................................................................................. 9 RSD Program Suggested Course Sequence ............................................................................................... 10

IX. Previous Graduate Study............................................................................................................11

X. Minor in RSD Program ................................................................................................................. 11

XI. Non-Traditional Degree Programs ............................................................................................. 11 DPT to Ph.D ................................................................................................................................................ 11 Dual Ph.D.-MPH .......................................................................................................................................... 11 Admission Requirements ............................................................................................................................. 11 Special Program Documentation ................................................................................................................. 12 Integration of Programs ............................................................................................................................... 12 Requirements .............................................................................................................................................. 12

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Degree Award.............................................................................................................................................. 12 Withdrawal................................................................................................................................................... 12 Appointments............................................................................................................................................... 12 Supervisory Committee ............................................................................................................................... 12 Specializations............................................................................................................................................. 12

XII. Registration.................................................................................................................................13 Course Registration Form............................................................................................................................ 13 Registration Deadlines................................................................................................................................. 13 Grades......................................................................................................................................................... 13

XIII. Student Resources .................................................................................................................... 13 Computer Requirements.............................................................................................................................. 13 Graduate Student Council............................................................................................................................ 14 Grievance Procedure ................................................................................................................................... 15 Informal Stage ......................................................................................................................................... 15 Formal Stage ........................................................................................................................................... 15

XIV. Responsible Conduct of Research .......................................................................................... 16 Fraud ....................................................................................................................................................... 16 Plagiarism ................................................................................................................................................ 17 Cheating .................................................................................................................................................. 18 Abuses of Confidentiality ......................................................................................................................... 18 Conflict of Interest .................................................................................................................................... 18

Confidentiality Statement & Health Information Policy ................................................................................. 19 HIPAA.......................................................................................................................................................... 19 Blood Borne Pathogens ............................................................................................................................... 19 FERPA ........................................................................................................................................................ 19

XV. Exit Interview and Alumni..........................................................................................................19

Appendix A ........................................................................................................................................ 20 Typical RSD Student Path ........................................................................................................................... 20 Typical RSD Student Path ........................................................................................................................... 21

Appendix B ........................................................................................................................................ 22 Department & University Forms ................................................................................................................... 22 Course Registration Form............................................................................................................................ 23 Supervisory Committee Form ...................................................................................................................... 23 Special Supervisory Committee Appointment Petition ................................................................................. 23 Graduate Credit Transfer Form.................................................................................................................... 23 Change of Degree Form .............................................................................................................................. 24 Traveling Scholar Form ............................................................................................................................... 24 Joint Degree Program Form ........................................................................................................................ 24 Admission to Candidacy Form ..................................................................................................................... 24 Degree Application Form ............................................................................................................................. 24 Late Degree Application Form ..................................................................................................................... 24 Degree Certification Status Verification........................................................................................................ 24 Electronic Thesis and Dissertation (ETD) Rights and Permission ................................................................ 25 Electronic Thesis and Dissertation (ETD) Signature Page ........................................................................... 25

Appendix C ........................................................................................................................................ 26 Links to Faculty & Student Lists ................................................................................................................... 26

Appendix D ........................................................................................................................................ 28 PhD/MPH .................................................................................................................................................... 28

Appendix E ........................................................................................................................................ 30

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Application and Admission........................................................................................................................... 30 Admission Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 31 Application Requirements ........................................................................................................................ 31 Application Procedure.............................................................................................................................. 31 International Student Admissions............................................................................................................. 32

Application Deadlines .................................................................................................................................. 32 Contacts .................................................................................................................................................. 32

Appendix F ........................................................................................................................................ 33 Funding for RSD Students ........................................................................................................................... 33 Graduate Fellowships .............................................................................................................................. 34 Research Assistantships.......................................................................................................................... 34 Teaching Assistantships .......................................................................................................................... 34 Grinter Fellowships .................................................................................................................................. 34 Charlotte Liberty Scholarship ................................................................................................................... 34 Research Experience Program ................................................................................................................ 34 Program Research Support ......................................................................................................................... 35

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