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The admissions process is designed in a manner that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or Veterans of the Vietnam Era status. The Department of Lifestyle Health Sciences’ Admissions Committee will review all completed applications that meet specific requirements on a rolling basis until the cohort is filled. Applicants will be given a written notification regarding their admissions status by the Division of Student Affairs.
Applicants who are admitted to the degree program cohort and plan to enroll are required to submit an Admission Decision Form along with a non-refundable $200 assurance fee that will be used toward tuition upon arrival. Applicants admitted to the degree program cohort that do not intend to enroll in the cohort for which they applied must contact the Division of Student Affairs to request a deferment. Deferments must be made in writing and cannot exceed one year from the original acceptance date. There is a non-refundable deferment fee of $300 that will be used toward tuition upon arrival; the deferment fee is due at the time the request is made.
Information submitted in the application materials must be complete and correct. Prospective and current students must notify the proper institution officials regarding any changes in the information provided on their application. Falsification or omission of any information on the application documents will void a student’s admission, cancel their enrollment, and/or result in appropriate disciplinary action.
All materials submitted during the application process become the property of the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth (HSC) and cannot be returned.
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth (HSC) offers scholarship, grant, and loan programs to assist students in meeting the costs of financing their education. Although financial aid is available for eligible students, it should be considered a supplement to a student’s own financial resources.
The Financial Aid Office (FAO) is dedicated to quality customer service and the prompt delivery of aid program funds. Counselors are available to assist students in the application process to ensure that students receive the information needed to make the best decisions regarding their financial aid options. While financial aid is subject to strict federal and state regulations, the staff strives to help students navigate this complex path in a professional and courteous manner. For more information see Financial Aid Information .
Students who have met all course requirements and have been recommended for graduation may be awarded the Master of Science degree.
These requirements include:
- Completing all academic requirements of the program (36 SCH)
- Conducting oneself in an ethical, professional manner aligned with the Coach Standards of Ethical Conduct.
- Complying with all legal and financial requirements of HSC.
- Completed intent to graduate form and returned it to the Department of Personalized Health and Well-Being and the Registrar and Student Records Office.
All candidates for the M.S. in Lifestyle Health Sciences & Coaching must have abilities in the following areas: observation, communication, behavioral and social. Reasonable accommodations will be made as required by law; however, the candidate must be able to meet all technical standards with or without reasonable accommodation.
The candidate must be able to observe demonstrations and course videos.
The candidate must be able to elicit information from other students and coaching clients, communicate and reflect appropriately and effectively.
The candidate must possess the emotional health required for full use of their intellectual abilities in order to exercise good judgment, establish relationships, and demonstrate prompt completion of all responsibilities. Coaching by its nature requires that the candidate be able to express concern for others well-being, establish appropriate boundaries, and conduct oneself in a professional manner.
Students enrolled in academic programs within the School of Health Professions are permitted to request leave of absence due to a medical condition or for personal reasons. Upon completion of the leave of absence, the student must request readmission to the academic program in writing. Leave of absence for personal reasons cannot be granted if the student is not in good standing at the time the request is made. Leave of absence requires approval of the Dean of the School of Health Professions. After consultation with the student and upon recommendation from the respective Department Chair of the academic program in which the student is enrolled, the Dean will determine if readmission after completion of leave of absence is approved. Upon return from leave of absence, the returning student may be required to affirm continued compliance with program standards. For more information on attendance policies, visit the policy website at https://www.unthsc.edu/administrative/institutional-compliance-office/unt-health-science-center-policies/.
Department/Program Name- Lifestyle Health Sciences
Procedure No. LHS-1.03
Policy Tech Link: https://unthsc.navexone.com/content/dotNet/documents/?docid=786&public=true
Definitions:
Remediation- occurs after course completion and refers to an approved plan to successfully meet minimum course grade as stated in the syllabi.
Responsible Party: LHS Course Faculty, LHS Chair/Interim Chair, Student
Student- will initiate the remediation process with the Department of Lifestyle Health Sciences Chair/Interim Chair.
Department Chair/Interim Chair - will determine whether the student will or will not be allowed to proceed in the cohort curriculum while remediation takes place. Will approve the remediation of unsatisfactory course performance.
Department of Lifestyle Health Science Student Performance Committee - will create an Academic Remediation plan with the assistance of course faculty.
Procedure Details
1. The student is expected to initiate the remediation process for unsatisfactory course performance if they want to continue in the program. The student should contact the Department of Lifestyle Health Sciences Chair/Interim Chair to discuss remediation of unsatisfactory course performance.
2. The Department Chair/Interim Chair will discuss with course faculty and approve/deny the remedy of an unsatisfactory course performance. The Chair/ Interim Chair will also determine whether the student will or will not be allowed to proceed in the cohort curriculum while remediation takes place
- Approval to remedy a failing grade will generally depend on whether the student has made initial efforts to earn a passing grade. These include:
- Attending scheduled classes and review sessions;
- Seeking help from faculty during the regular offering of the course;
- Participating in course small group activities;
- Seeking help with study skills;
- Notifying the course director of difficulties;
- Attending help sessions when they are provided.
3. If remediation is approved
The Department of Lifestyle Health Science Student Performance Committee will meet to discuss and develop an Academic Remediation plan. The Department Chair/Interim will review and approve the Academic Remediation plan as outlined or return to The Department of Lifestyle Health Science Student Performance Committee for revisions. Once the Academic Remediation Plan is approved the Chair/Interim chair of the Department will meet with the student to discuss.
- The nature of remediation activities is subject to availability of educational resources. This could mean the student will be placed on administrative leave status until the next time the course is offered.
If remediation is not approved The Chair/Interim Chair of the Department of Lifestyle Health Sciences will meet to discuss the decision with the student. If remediation is not approved the student is subject to academic probation or academic dismissal.
4. Unsatisfactory completion of an Academic Remediation Plan may result in academic probation and the student will be subject to program dismissal.
Note: All remediated credit hours and grades are counted in a student’s cumulative grade point average (GPA).
Related Policies and References
7.103 Institutional Academic Policy
Definitions
Remediation- occurs after course completion and refers to an approved plan to successfully meet minimum course grade as stated in the syllabi.
Academic Probation-Students must make satisfactory progress toward completion of M.S. degree requirements. A student will be put on Academic Probation for the following term due to unsatisfactory performance until the issue is resolved through a Remediation plan and the student has a cumulative 3.0 GPA.
Unsatisfactory performance-
- Obtaining a grade below 75% in any course attempted;
- Obtaining a grade below 80% for Coaching courses (LHLT 5305/ LHLT5307)
- Having a cumulative GPA below 3.0;
- Withdrawal from a course;
- Withdrawal from the same course on multiple occasions;
- Carrying an incomplete in a course.
Program Dismissal - occurs when a student is disenrolled in the current cohort and not allowed to continue in the program. A student may be dismissed due to failure to meet minimum program requirements; has required remediation for more than three courses for reasons other than those beyond the student’s control
Online Forms
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Effective Date: 7/5/19
Revision Date(s): 3/13/20, 6/22/22
Reviewed Date(s): 5/7/2020, 7/9/20
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The program does not admit transfer students or accept transfer course credit.
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