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League for Innovation 2012
Abraham S. Fischler School of Education
Nova Southeastern University www.nova.edu
Welcome to NSU
“Our vision, mission, and values reflect our deep-seated belief in making a difference in our community as well as our commitment to enhance learning opportunities for our students – by engaging in academic pursuits that bring theory to life in practice.”
George L. Hanbury II, Ph.DPresident, NSU
About NSU
Founded in 1964 as Nova University of Advanced Technology
First class was 17 students
Today, of the 1,664 private, not-for-profit, four-year or above institutions, NSU is the 7th largest independent university in the country, and the largest in Florida and the S.E. USA (Florida Trend magazine).
Currently over 29,000 students.
16 schools, colleges, and centers
Awards approx. 7,700 degrees each year
NSU Accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) since 1971 American Bar Association American Osteopathic Association American Council on Pharmaceutical Education American Optometric Association Commission on Dental Accreditation Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education American Physical Therapy Association Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs National Association for the Education of Young Children American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Council on Education in Public Health International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy American Psychological Association Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers University Council of Jamaica
NSU – Leaders in Technology
“Top 20 Cyber-Universities” Forbes magazine
“Best of the Online Graduate Programs in Education”U.S. News & World Report
“Best Distance Learning Graduate Schools”Princeton Review
Top 100 “Most-Wired Colleges”Yahoo! Internet Life
“Best Distance Learning Graduate Schools”Fischler School of Education and Human Services GetEducated.com
NSU - Library
Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center
−A joint-use facility between NSU and the Broward County, FL−Largest library facility in the State of Florida−World-class, state-of-the-art technology enhanced−Provides research services to NSU students worldwide
Student Education Centers (SEC)
Nassau, Bahamas Jacksonville, Florida Jamaica, West Indies Miami, Florida
Orlando, Florida Southwest Florida—Naples,
Fort Myers, and Cape Coral Tampa, Florida West Palm Beach, Florida
Student Education Centers provide convenient, learning opportunities for students close to home
Abraham S. Fischler School of Education
www.FischlerSchool.nova.edu
Welcome to FSE
"The future of education is individualized learning from a menu of options, accessible
by anyone, anytime, anywhere.”
H. Wells Singleton, Ph.D.Dean Abraham S. Fischler School of Education
Abraham S. Fischler School of Education
Headquartered in North Miami Beach, Florida
Pioneer in distance learning since 1972
Largest Graduate school in the U.S.
Programs in 55 U.S. cities, 24 states, 15 other countries, and 4 continents
39,000 educators graduated
15,000+ students worldwide
High quality education delivered via a variety of methods that meet students work schedules, locations, needs, and objectives
Doctoral Program Overview
o Foundation Requirements 3 Credits
o Core Seminars (3) 18
o Research Elective 3
o Concentration Areas 18 - 24
o Minor or Elective courses 15
Applied Dissertation 12
o TOTAL 69 Credits
Core Seminars: (18 Credits)
o Trends and Issues 6 Credits
o Methods of Inquiry 6 Credits
o Leadership 6 Credits
Concentrations
o Educational Leadership (21 Cr)
o Healthcare Education (18 Cr)
o Higher Education Leadership (21 Cr)
o Human Services Administration (18 Cr)
o Instructional Leadership (18 Cr)
o Instructional Technology and Distance Education (24 Cr)
o Nursing Education
o Organizational Leadership (18 Cr)
o Reading
o Special Education (21 Cr)
o Speech-Language Pathology (24 Cr)
Minors: (15 Credits)o Adult Educationo Applied Behavior Analysiso Autism
o Brain-Based Leadership
o Charter School Education Leadership
o Community College Leadership
o Conflict Resolution
o Curriculum Development
o Early Childhood
o Gerontology
o Human Resource Development
o School Business Leadership
o Urban Education
Admissions RequirementsThe following is a listing of admission requirements for applicants seeking admission into the doctoral program at the Abraham S. Fischler School of Education (FSE).
o Complete and submit an FSE admissions application.
o Submit a $50.00 non-refundable admissions application fee, payable to NSU.
o Submit an official master’s degree transcript from a regionally accredited institution (a 3.0 cumulative GPA is required).
-or-Submit an official course-by-course evaluation by Josef Silny & Associates, Inc. or World Education Services (Refer to Alternative Admissions Requirements).
Admissions (cont’d)o Submit two professional letters of recommendation. The letters
of recommendation must be provided by two different individuals who can attest to the applicant’s ability to succeed in a doctoral program.
o Current employment or relevant work experience in field.
o Submit a Millers Analogies Test (MAT) score of 37 (scaled score between 391-396) or a combined score of 1000 on the verbal and quantitative sections of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). If the score falls below the minimum requirement, the applicant must submit a rationale in essay format providing an explanation of why scores do not reflect the student’s academic potential. Test must have been taken in the past 5 years.– NOTE – GRE / MAT not required for international students
o Applicants who are non-native English speakers and/or applicants who earned their highest degree at a non-U.S. institution may be required to provide proof of having scored a minimum of 213 on the computer-based or 550 on the paper-based TOEFL exam.
Coordinated Student Advising
o Doctoral Enrollment Counselors
o Field Associates
o Dissertation Committee
o Faculty
Website: www.fischlerschool.nova.edu/
For more information contact: 800 986-3223 ext. 8500
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