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Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2020–2021

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Nova Southeastern University Undergraduate Student Catalog

2020–2021

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice

College of Computing and Engineering

College of Psychology

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine

Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences

Farquhar Honors College

H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship

Halmos College of Arts and Sciences and the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Research Center

Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing

Shepard Broad College of Law


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Nova Southeastern University Undergraduate Student Catalog

2020–2021Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice

College of Computing and Engineering

College of Psychology

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine

Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences

Farquhar Honors College

H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship

Halmos College of Arts and Sciences and the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Research Center

Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing

Shepard Broad College of Law

The Nova Southeastern University Undergraduate Student Catalog is a resource for information about academic program and curriculum requirements, academic policies, procedures for resolving academic and administrative grievances, course descriptions, and other information relevant to an undergraduate career at Nova Southeastern University (NSU).

The Undergraduate Student Catalog is published once each year. This catalog is comprised of information pertaining to undergraduate students of the colleges listed above. Students are bound by the curricula published in the catalog in effect the semester they enter the university. Students are bound by the policies in the most recently published version of the catalog. If there is an interruption in studies of more than one calendar year from the end of the last semester enrolled, the student must abide by the NSU Undergraduate Student Catalog in effect upon return, or to requirements approved by the student’s department chair. Policies and requirements, including fees, are subject to change without notice at any time at the discretion of the NSU administration. NSU reserves the right to change curriculum, course structure, calendar, graduation requirements, and costs during the life of this publication. However, adequate notice of anticipated changes might be given to the student, whenever possible. The failure to read this catalog does not excuse students from the rules, policies, and procedures contained in it.

The NSU Undergraduate Student Catalog is published by the College of Undergraduate Studies. For questions and comments about the catalog, please contact:

College of Undergraduate StudiesNova Southeastern University3301 College AvenueFort Lauderdale, Florida 33314-7796Phone: (954) 262-7015Email: [email protected]

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University Equal Opportunity/Nondiscrimination Statement

Consistent with all federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and/or local ordinances (e.g., Title VII, Title VI, Title III, Title II, Rehab Act, ADA, Title IX, and the Florida Civil Rights Act), it is the policy of Nova Southeastern University not to engage in any discrimination or harassment against any individuals because of race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy status, national or ethnic origin, nondisqualifying disability, age, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, military service, veteran status, or political beliefs or affiliations, and to comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations. Any such acts are unacceptable and strictly prohibited by the university.

In addition, the law prohibits retaliation against an individual for opposing any practices forbidden under this policy, for bringing a complaint of discrimination or harassment, for assisting someone with such a complaint, for attempting to stop such discrimination or harassment, or for participating in any manner in any investigation or resolution of a complaint of discrimination or harassment. This nondiscrimination policy applies to NSU’s education activities and programs including admissions; enrollment; scholarships; loan programs; athletics; employment; and access to, participation in, and treatment in all university centers, programs, and activities. NSU admits students of any race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy status, national or ethnic origin, nondisqualifying disability, age, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, military service, veteran status, or political beliefs or affiliations, to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at NSU, and does not discriminate in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

For inquiries or complaints regarding perceived discrimination based on gender or sex, please contact:

Laura BennettTitle IX CoordinatorPhone: (954) 262-7858Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Website and Online Reporting Form: nova.edu/title-ix Office Location:

Office of Human Resources3100 SW 9th Ave #248Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315

Inquiries about the application of Title IX may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator, the Assistant Secretary of Education of the United States, or both.

All other inquiries or complaints regarding perceived discrimination should be directed to:

Michelle Manley, Ph.D.Assistant Dean for Student DevelopmentPhone: (954) 262-7281Email: [email protected]

NSU AccreditationsNova Southeastern University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate’s, baccalaureate, master’s, educational specialist, doctorate, and professional degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Nova Southeastern University.

NSU’s Shepard Broad College of Law is a member of the Association of American Law Schools and is accredited by the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar of the American Bar Association, 321 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois 60610-4714, (312) 988-6738.

The Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine is accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association and is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine.

The cardiovascular sonography program at NSU Tampa is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (caahep.org). CAAHEP 25400 U.S. Highway 19, North, Suite 158, Clearwater, Florida 33376. Phone: (727) 210-2350/ Fax: (727) 210-2354.

Both vascular and general tracks of the medical sonography program are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). CAAHEP 25400 U.S. Highway 19, North, Suite 158, Clearwater, Florida 33376. Phone:(727) 210-2350/ Fax: (727) 210-2354.

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing/master’s degree program in nursing/Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Nova Southeastern University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (ccneaccreditation.org).

The Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies Program in the Shepard Broad College of Law is approved by the American Bar Association, (321 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654, Phone number: 800-285-2221).

The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), (1248 Harwood Road, Bedford, TX 76021-4244, Phone number: 817-283- 2835; Fax: (817) 354-8519, coarc.com).

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The Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice at Nova Southeastern University is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), caepnet.org (1140 19th Street, NW, Suite 400, Washington, D.C. 20036, Phone number: (202) 223-0077, Fax: (202) 296-6620). CAEP’s institutional accreditation covers initial teacher preparation programs and advanced educator preparation programs at all university locations and online. However, the accreditation does not include individual education courses that the institution offers to P-12 educators for professional development, relicensure, or other purposes. Through a cooperative agreement with the Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice and multiple undergraduate colleges, NSU offers the following initial teacher preparation programs at the bachelor’s level: Elementary Education with ESOL/Reading Endorsement, Exceptional Student Education with ESOL Endorsement, Secondary Biology Education, Secondary English Education, Secondary Math Education, and Secondary Social Studies Education.

Degree programs offered in a variety of fields of business and administration by the H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship are accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), 11374 Strang Line Road, Lenexa, Kansas 66215, Phone number: (913) 631-3009, Fax number: (913) 631-9154).

The Exercise and Sport Science Program in the Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences is recognized for strength and conditioning by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). (1855 Bob Johnson Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80906. Phone: 800-815-6826, ext. 164).

For more details and up-to-date information, please visit nova.edu/about/university-accreditation.html.

NSU MembershipsThe university holds primary, secondary, and higher education memberships in several organizations. Visit nova.edu/academic- affairs/professional-memberships.html for complete listing.

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NSU COVID-19 Return Of the Sharks ProtocolNova Southeastern University (NSU) considers the health, safety, and well-being of its students and community to be one of its top priorities. In the midst of these unprecedented pandemic conditions, NSU continues to follow federal, state, and local guidelines to put in place extensive provisions and protocols to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in NSU facilities and locations.

NSU takes its responsibilities seriously, and the university counts on its students to take their responsibility to comply with safety practices and protocols seriously as well, understanding that some risks lie outside of anyone’s control.

NSU cannot guarantee a completely COVID-19-free environment. However, to address the health and safety of the NSU community and reduce the risk of transmission of the COVID-19 virus, NSU has created policies and protocols for mitigating the spread of COVID-19. Taking steps to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 infections at NSU is a shared responsibility. It is critical that all students adhere to these policies and protocols, as well as national, state, and local guidelines, for their own well-being and the well-being of those around them. Students are expected to comply with the NSU safety policies and protocols related to COVID-19, including the protocols set forth in the Return of the Sharks Student Guide. Residential life students are also required to comply with the Addendum to the 2020–2021 Residential Life and Housing Contract and the Residential Life COVID-19 Preparedness Guide, which include additional health and safety protocols and policies specific to residential life. The NSU policies and protocols for responding to COVID-19 may be updated at any time, as additional information about COVID-19 is obtained, and/or as additional guidance is issued from federal, state, and local governmental bodies and agencies. As such, students are responsible for continuing to monitor their NSU email for any updates to this handbook, as well as nova.edu/ehs/cv19-resources/ for additional updates. Failure to comply with the NSU safety policies and protocols related to COVID-19 may result in immediate removal from campus and a referral to the Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs, or the applicable college/academic program, for disciplinary action in accordance with the university’s Code of Student Conduct and Academic Responsibility.

By returning to any NSU campus, as well as living in NSU housing or sponsored housing, students assume the risk of exposure to certain dangers, including, but not limited to, possible exposure to communicable diseases such as the COVID-19 virus. COVID-19 is a highly infectious, potentially life-threatening disease declared by the World Health Organization to be a global pandemic. There is no current vaccine available to the public for COVID-19. The disease’s highly contagious nature means that contact with others, or contact with surfaces that have been exposed to the virus, can lead to infection. Additionally, individuals who may have been infected with the COVID-19 virus may be asymptomatic for a period of time, or may never become symptomatic at all. Because of its highly contagious and sometimes “hidden” nature, it is currently very difficult to control the spread of COVID-19 or to determine whether, where, or how a specific individual may have been exposed to the disease.

Again, you have NSU’s commitment to continually enhance its efforts to maintain a safer environment. However, by making the decision to return to any NSU campus or reside in NSU housing or sponsored housing, each student is acknowledging that he or she fully understands the risks associated with COVID-19 and is doing so freely and voluntarily.

We are all in this together as we all commit to follow proper, known protocols to better contain COVID-19 here in our shared community.

Resurgence of COVID-19NSU is committed to both providing the highest quality education, as well as, keeping safety at the forefront of every decision that the university makes. The 2020–2021 academic year will require a significant amount of flexibility that will enable the university to be prepared for any change in circumstances. In that regard, NSU is planning to use the BlendFlex model for the majority of its course offerings. This model simultaneously offers face-to-face and online delivery of instruction. NSU BlendFlex courses include a portion of the students attending in a traditional classroom setting, while the remaining students attend from a remote location using videoconferencing type technologies, including Zoom and Canvas. There may be certain programs that do not lend themselves to the BlendFlex model, including courses requiring experiential learning, such as those containing laboratory and clinical components. Students should consult directly with their programs for further information regarding their course delivery model.

In the event of a resurgence of COVID-19, NSU may take certain steps to protect the health and safety of the university community. These may include transitioning back to a fully online platform. In making this transition, NSU will continue to provide the same high-quality education that students receive face-to face, while striving to limit disruption to student learning during this transition.

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Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2017–2018TABLE OF CONTENTS

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University Equal Opportunity/Nondiscrimination Statement ........ 3NSU Accreditations ......................................................................... 3NSU Memberships .......................................................................... 4NSU COVID-19 Return Of the Sharks Protocol ................................ 5Resurgence of COVID-19 ................................................................ 5Letter from the President ............................................................. 11NSU Mission Statement ................................................................ 12NSU Vision 2020 Statement ......................................................... 12NSU Core Values ........................................................................... 12NSU Board of Trustees .................................................................. 12University History ......................................................................... 13Campus Facilities .......................................................................... 13NSU Campus Locations ................................................................. 14NSU Regional Campuses/Instructional Sites................................. 14NSU Health Care Clinics ................................................................ 15

OVERVIEW OF NSU UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES .......................... 18Academic Programs ...................................................................... 18

Majors ............................................................................... 18 Minors .............................................................................. 20 Certificate Programs ......................................................... 22

Academic Calendars ..................................................................... 23Correspondence Directory ........................................................... 25

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice ................................................. 25

College of Computing and Engineering ............................ 25 College of Psychology ....................................................... 26 College of Undergraduate Studies .................................... 26 Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine .......... 26 Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences .............. 26 Farquhar Honors College .................................................. 27 H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and

Entrepreneurship .............................................................. 28 Halmos College of Arts and Sciences and

the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Research Center ............. 29 Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing ........................... 30 Shepard Broad College of Law .......................................... 30

University-Wide Services Directory .............................................. 31

PREMIER PROGRAMS AND HONOR SOCIETIES ............................ 34Dual Admission Programs ............................................................. 34

Available Dual Admission Programs ................................. 34 Dual Admission Program for

Enrolled Students (DAPES) ................................................ 35Honor Societies and Academic Organizations .............................. 36Razor’s Edge Scholars Programs ................................................... 39

Razor’s Edge Global Scholars Program.............................. 39 Razor’s Edge Leadership Scholars Program ...................... 39 Razor’s Edge Research Scholars Program ......................... 39 Razor’s Edge Shark Talent Scholars Program .................... 40 Razor’s Edge Shark Teach Scholars Program ..................... 40

The Fischler Academy ................................................................... 40The Huizenga Business Innovation Academy ................................ 40

ADMISSIONS .................................................................................. 41General Admission Information.................................................... 41Admission Procedures and Requirements .................................... 41

Application Deadlines ....................................................... 41 Required Documentation ................................................. 42

Premier Program Applications ...................................................... 46 Dual Admission Program .................................................. 46 Farquhar Honors College .................................................. 46 Razor’s Edge Scholars ....................................................... 46 The Fischler Academy ....................................................... 47 The Huizenga Business Innovation Academy .................... 47

Pre-Degree Granting Programs ..................................................... 47 Deciding Program ............................................................. 47 Pre-Nursing Program ........................................................ 47 Pre-Respiratory Therapy Program .................................... 48

Special Circumstances .................................................................. 48 Home-Schooling ............................................................... 48 International Students Admissions ................................... 48 Non-Degree-Seeking Students.......................................... 50 Second Bachelor’s Degree ................................................ 51

Delayed Enrollment and Reapplication for Admission ................. 51Transfer Credits............................................................................. 51Assessment of Prior Experiences for Academic Credit ................. 52Transferring NSU Credits to Other Institutions ............................. 53

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ......................................................... 54Attendance/Absence Policy .......................................................... 54Course Credits—Application Toward Multiple Requirements ...... 54Course Delivery ............................................................................ 54Course Evaluations ....................................................................... 55Declaring and Changing Majors, Minors, and Programs .............. 55

Declaring and Changing Majors ........................................ 55 Request for Second Major ................................................ 56 Declaring and Conferral of Minors.................................... 56

Enrollment at Other Universities .................................................. 56 Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences .............. 57 Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing ........................... 57

Grading System ............................................................................. 57 Grading Scale .................................................................... 57 Grade Point Average and Quality Points ........................... 57 Grade Forgiveness ............................................................ 58 Grade Reports ................................................................... 58 Dean’s List ......................................................................... 58 Incomplete ........................................................................ 58 Academic Standing ........................................................... 59

Graduation—Degrees, Diplomas, Certification, and Commencement ........................................................................... 60

Degree Certificate ............................................................. 60 Diplomas ........................................................................... 61 Graduation with Distinction.............................................. 61 Graduation with Honors ................................................... 61 Honors in Major ................................................................ 61 Commencement ............................................................... 61

Graduation Requirements ............................................................ 61 Minimum Graduation Requirements ................................ 61

Grievance/Discrimination ............................................................. 62 Types of Grievances .......................................................... 62 Administrative Grievance Process .................................... 63

Image Use Statement ................................................................... 64Online Course Access and SharkLink ............................................ 65

Distance Education Support ............................................. 65 SharkLink .......................................................................... 65

Registration .................................................................................. 65

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Roster Reconciliation ........................................................ 66 Student Contact and Personal Information ...................... 66 Degree Works ................................................................... 66 Enrollment Requirements for Financial Aid Eligibility....... 66 Auditing a Course ............................................................. 67 Closed Classes ................................................................... 67 Dropping and Adding Classes ........................................... 67

Withdrawal from Classes .............................................................. 68Withdrawal from the University and Leaves of Absence .............. 69

Leaves of Absence ............................................................ 69Military Leaves of Absence ........................................................... 70Student-Athlete Eligibility ............................................................. 70Student Conduct—Academic Integrity ......................................... 70

Academic Integrity in the Classroom ................................ 70 Academic Misconduct Reporting, Sanctions,

and Appeal ........................................................................ 72Student Health Insurance Requirement ....................................... 74Tuition and Fees ........................................................................... 75

Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences (B.H.Sc. and B.S.) .............................................................. 76

Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences (B.S.R.T.) ............................................................................ 77

Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing ........................... 78Explanation of Tuition Rates ......................................................... 81Payment........................................................................................ 81

Payment Policy ................................................................. 81 Methods of Payment ........................................................ 82 Declined Payment Policy .................................................. 82 NSU Payment Plans .......................................................... 82 Tuition Assistance Plans .................................................... 82 Florida Prepaid College Plan ............................................. 83 Consequences for Nonpayment ....................................... 83

Refund Policies ............................................................................. 83Veterans’ Education Benefits ........................................................ 85

Grade/Progress Reports for Students Receiving Veterans’ Benefits ............................. 85

Pending Veterans Affairs (VA) Payment Policy .................. 85

ACADEMIC RESOURCES AND STUDENT SERVICES ....................... 86Academic Advising ........................................................................ 86

Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences .............. 86 Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing ........................... 87

Career Development .................................................................... 87Disability Services ......................................................................... 87Enrollment and Student Services ................................................. 87Financial Assistance ...................................................................... 89

Financial Aid Checklist ...................................................... 89 Federal Grants and Scholarships ....................................... 90 Institutional Scholarships.................................................. 90 Student Employment ........................................................ 90 Loans ................................................................................ 90 Return of Title IV Funds .................................................... 90 Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) .............................. 90

NSU Student Handbook ................................................................ 91Office of International Affairs (OIA) .............................................. 91

Office of International Undergraduate Admissions .......... 91 Office of International Students and Scholars .................. 91 Office of Education Abroad ............................................... 92

Orientation ................................................................................... 93Technical Help ............................................................................... 93Tutoring and Testing Center (TTC) ................................................ 93

Tutoring Services .............................................................. 93

Testing Services................................................................. 94 Supplemental Instruction ................................................. 94

Veterans Resource Center ............................................................ 94Write from the Start Writing and Communication Center (WCC) ..................................................... 94

GENERAL EDUCATION PROGRAM ................................................. 95General Education Program Mission Statement ........................... 95General Education Program Framework....................................... 95Using General Education Credits for Major and Minor Requirements ............................................................................... 95

General Education Learning Outcomes ............................ 95 General Education Requirements ..................................... 95

EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION AND LEARNING ................................. 97Office of Experiential Education and Learning.............................. 97

First Year Experience Requirement (UNIV 1000) .............. 97

ABRAHAM S. FISCHLER COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE ............................................ 99

Dean’s Message ............................................................................ 99Mission Statement........................................................................ 99

Fischler Academy Mission Statement ............................. 100Introduction to the College ........................................................ 100Undergraduate Programs of Study ............................................. 100Meeting Facilities........................................................................ 101Form and Style Guidelines for Student Writing .......................... 101Department of Curriculum and Instruction ............................. 102Bachelor of Science Programs .................................................... 102

Undergraduate Education Program Goals ...................... 102Educator Certification Requirements ......................................... 102

Certification through Course-by-Course Analysis by the Florida Department of Education ............................. 103

Professional Licensure ................................................................ 103Requirements ............................................................................. 103

Matriculation Requirements ........................................... 103 Testing Requirements ..................................................... 104 Assessment System ........................................................ 104 Degree Completion Requirements ................................. 105 Security Clearance .......................................................... 105 Course Load Policy .......................................................... 105 Registration Requirements ............................................. 105 Teacher Candidate Meetings .......................................... 106 Field Experiences ............................................................ 106 Clinical Practice (Internship) ........................................... 106 Dress Code—Field Experiences and Clinical Practice

(Internship) ..................................................................... 107Majors ........................................................................................ 107

Education Major ............................................................. 107 Concentration in Computer Science Education .............. 108 Elementary Education—ESOL/Reading Endorsement

(Florida Approved) Major ............................................... 109 Exceptional Student Education—ESOL Endorsement

(Florida Approved) Major ............................................... 110 The Fischler Academy Majors .................................................... 111

Education Major ............................................................. 111 Concentration in Computer Science Education .............. 111 Elementary Education—ESOL/Reading Endorsements

Major .............................................................................. 112 Exceptional Student Education—

ESOL Endorsement Major ............................................... 113 Secondary Biology Education Major ............................... 114 Secondary English Education—


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ESOL Endorsement Major ............................................... 115 Secondary Math Education Major .................................. 116 Secondary Social Studies Education Major ..................... 116

Minors ........................................................................................ 117 Education Minor ............................................................. 117 Physical Education Minor ............................................... 118

Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) ............................. 118 Military Science and Leadership (ROTC) Minor .............. 119

Razor’s Edge Premier Programs .................................................. 119 Experiential Leadership Minor ........................................ 119 Global Engagement Minor .............................................. 120 Research Studies Minor .................................................. 120 Shark Teach Scholars Program ........................................ 121

Add-on Endorsement ................................................................. 121 Driver Education Add-on Endorsement .......................... 121

Department of Human Services ............................................. 123Majors ........................................................................................ 123

Human Services Administration Major .......................... 123 Child Development Major .............................................. 125

Minor .......................................................................................... 126 Human Factors in Aviation Minor ................................... 126

Credential Coursework ............................................................... 126 Child Development Associate Credential ........................ 126 Florida Director Credential ............................................. 127

School of Criminal Justice ....................................................... 128Major .......................................................................................... 128

Criminal Justice Major .................................................... 128Minors ........................................................................................ 129

Criminal Justice Minor .................................................... 129

COLLEGE OF COMPUTING AND ENGINEERING ........................... 131Dean’s Message .......................................................................... 131Mission Statement...................................................................... 131Introduction to the College ........................................................ 131Department of Computing ..................................................... 132Majors ........................................................................................ 132

Computer Science Major ................................................ 132 Information Technology Major ....................................... 133

Department of Engineering .................................................... 135 Engineering Major .......................................................... 135 Information Technology Major ....................................... 136

COLLEGE OF PSYCHOLOGY .......................................................... 139Dean’s Message .......................................................................... 139Mission Statement...................................................................... 140Introduction to the College ........................................................ 140Undergraduate Programs ....................................................... 141Majors ........................................................................................ 141

Behavioral Neuroscience Major ..................................... 141 Psychology Major ........................................................... 142

Minors ........................................................................................ 143 Applied Behavior Analysis Minor .................................... 143 Behavioral Neuroscience Minor ..................................... 144 Forensic Studies Minor ................................................... 144 Psychology Minor ........................................................... 144 Psychology for Health Sciences Minor ........................... 145

DR. KIRAN C. PATEL COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE ....... 147Dean’s Message .......................................................................... 147Health Professions Division Board of Governors ........................ 147Health Professions Division (HPD) Mission Statement ............... 148

College Mission Statement ......................................................... 148Introduction to College ............................................................... 148Department of Health and Wellness Coaching........................ 149Major .......................................................................................... 149

Health and Wellness Coaching Major ............................. 149Minor .......................................................................................... 150

Health and Wellness Coaching Minor ............................. 150Department of Nutrition ........................................................ 151Major .......................................................................................... 151

Human Nutrition Major .................................................. 151Minor .......................................................................................... 152

Human Nutrition Minor .................................................. 152 Concentration in Human Nutrition

Professional Practice ....................................................... 152Department of Public Health .................................................. 155Major .......................................................................................... 155

Public Health Major ........................................................ 155Minor .......................................................................................... 156

Public Health Minor ........................................................ 156

DR. PALLAVI PATEL COLLEGE OF HEALTH CARE SCIENCES .......... 158Dean’s Message .......................................................................... 158Health Professions Division Board of Governors ........................ 158Health Professions Division Mission Statement ......................... 159Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences Mission Statement...................................................................... 159Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences Vision Statement ........................................................................ 159Introduction to the College ........................................................ 159Notice on Professional Examinations ......................................... 159Martin and Gail Press Health Professions Division Library ......... 160HPD Policies and Procedures ...................................................... 160

Acceptance of Professional Fees .................................... 160 Aids Policy ....................................................................... 161 Background Checks ......................................................... 161 Certificate Of Physical Examination ................................ 161 Core Performance Standards for

Admission and Progress .................................................. 161 Dress Code ...................................................................... 163 Netiquette ...................................................................... 166 Student Insurance Requirement ..................................... 166 Visits To Other Institutions ............................................. 166

Department of Cardiopulmonary Sciences ............................. 167Computer Requirements ............................................................ 167Major .......................................................................................... 167

Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy ................... 167Department of Health and Human Performance .................... 171Majors ........................................................................................ 171

Exercise and Sport Science Major ................................... 171Minor .......................................................................................... 172

Exercise Science Minor ................................................... 172Department of Health Science ............................................... 174Computer Requirements ............................................................ 174Majors ........................................................................................ 174

Bachelor of Health Science—Online Program ................ 174 Bachelor of Science—Cardiovascular Sonography ......... 179 Bachelor of Science—Medical Sonography .................... 182

Department of Speech and Language Pathology .................... 186Major .......................................................................................... 186


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Speech-Language and Communication Disorders Major.................................... 186

Minor .......................................................................................... 187 Speech-Language Pathology Minor ................................ 187

FARQUHAR HONORS COLLEGE .................................................... 189Dean’s Message .......................................................................... 189Introduction to the College ........................................................ 189Mission Statement...................................................................... 189Programs and Initiatives ............................................................. 190College Learning Outcomes ........................................................ 190Honors College Programs ....................................................... 192Honors College Community ........................................................ 192

Honors College Requirements ........................................ 192 Honors Citations ............................................................. 192 Honors Courses ............................................................... 193

Minor .......................................................................................... 193 Honors Transdisciplinary Studies Minor ......................... 193

Honors in Major .......................................................................... 194 Honors in Major Application Requirements ................... 194 Honors in Major Application Timeline ............................ 195 Honors in Major Requirements ...................................... 195

H. WAYNE HUIZENGA COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP ........................................................... 200

Dean’s Message ......................................................................... 200Vision Statement ........................................................................ 201Mission Statement...................................................................... 201Philosophy .................................................................................. 201Principles .................................................................................... 201Introduction to the College ........................................................ 202Internships Across the Curriculum ............................................. 202Ethics Across the Curriculum Policy ............................................ 202Business Programs ................................................................. 203Student Learning Goals and Outcomes (SLOs) ........................... 203Majors in Business ...................................................................... 203

Accounting Major ........................................................... 203 Entrepreneurship Major ................................................ 204 Finance Major ................................................................. 205 Management Major ....................................................... 206 Marketing Major ............................................................. 207 Property Management and Real Estate Major ............... 207 Sport and Recreation Management Major .................... 208

Minors in Business ...................................................................... 209 Accounting Minor ........................................................... 209 Business Minor (non-business majors) ........................... 210 Economics Minor ............................................................ 210 Entrepreneurship Minor ................................................. 210 Finance Minor ................................................................. 211 Huizenga Business Innovation Academy

Venture Creation Minor ................................................. 211 Human Resource Management Minor ........................... 211 International Business Minor ......................................... 212 Leadership Minor ........................................................... 212 Management Minor ....................................................... 212 Marketing Minor ............................................................. 213 Property Management Minor......................................... 213 Sport and Recreation Management Minor ..................... 214

HALMOS COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES AND THE GUY HARVEY OCEANOGRAPHIC RESEARCH CENTER ........................................ 216

Dean’s Message .......................................................................... 216Introduction to the College ........................................................ 217Department of Biological Sciences ......................................... 218Major .......................................................................................... 218

Biology (Premedical) Major ............................................ 218 Pre-Nursing Major .......................................................... 219

Minor .......................................................................................... 220 Bioinformatics Minor ...................................................... 220 Biology Minor ................................................................. 220 Pre-Health Minor ............................................................ 220

Department of Chemistry and Physics .................................... 222Majors ........................................................................................ 222

Chemistry Major ............................................................. 222Minor ......................................................................................... 224

Chemistry Minor ............................................................. 224 Optometry Minor ........................................................... 224 Pharmaceutical Sciences Minor ...................................... 224 Physics Minor.................................................................. 225

Department of Conflict Resolution Studies ............................. 226Major .......................................................................................... 226

Sociology Major .............................................................. 226Minors ........................................................................................ 227

Anthropology Minor ....................................................... 227 Sociology Minor .............................................................. 227

Department of History and Political Science ........................... 229Majors ........................................................................................ 229

History Major .................................................................. 229 Interdisciplinary Studies Major ....................................... 230 International Studies Major ............................................ 231 Legal Studies Major ........................................................ 233 Philosophy Major ............................................................ 234 Political Science Major .................................................... 235

Minors ........................................................................................ 236 African Diaspora Studies Minor ...................................... 236 History Minor.................................................................. 237 International Law Minor ................................................. 237 International Studies Minor ............................................ 237 Irish Studies Minor ......................................................... 238 Latin American and Caribbean Studies Minor ................ 239 Legal Studies Minor ........................................................ 239 Philosophy Minor ........................................................... 239 Political Science Minor ................................................... 239

Department of Literature and Modern Languages .................. 241Major .......................................................................................... 241

English Major .................................................................. 241Minors ........................................................................................ 242

English Minor .................................................................. 242 Film Studies Minor .......................................................... 242 Folklore and Mythology Minor ....................................... 242 Gender Studies Minor .................................................... 243 Humanities Minor ........................................................... 243 Medical Humanities Minor ............................................. 244 Spanish Minor ................................................................. 244

Department of Mathematics .................................................. 245Major .......................................................................................... 245

Mathematics Major ........................................................ 245Minors ........................................................................................ 246

Applied Statistics Minor .................................................. 246 Mathematics Minor ........................................................ 247


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Department of Marine and Environmental Sciences ............... 248Majors ........................................................................................ 248

Environmental Science Major ......................................... 248 Marine Biology Major ..................................................... 249

Minors ........................................................................................ 251 Geographic Information Science Minor .......................... 251 Marine Biology Minor ..................................................... 251 Marine Ecology Minor .................................................... 252

Department of Multidisciplinary Studies ................................ 253Major .......................................................................................... 253

Applied Professional Studies Major ................................ 253Department of Performing and Visual Arts ............................. 256Majors ........................................................................................ 256

Art and Design Major ..................................................... 256 Dance Major ................................................................... 257 Music Major.................................................................... 259 Theatre Major ................................................................. 260

Minors ........................................................................................ 262 Arts Administration Minor .............................................. 262 Dance Minor ................................................................... 262 Graphic Design Minor ..................................................... 263 Music Minor ................................................................... 264 Studio Art Minor ............................................................. 264 Theatre Minor................................................................. 264

Department of Writing and Communication ........................... 266Major .......................................................................................... 266

Communication Major .................................................... 266Minors ........................................................................................ 267

Communication Minor.................................................... 267 Digital Media Production Minor ..................................... 268 Journalism Minor ............................................................ 268 Strategic Communication Minor ..................................... 269 Writing Minor ................................................................. 269

RON AND KATHY ASSAF COLLEGE OF NURSING ......................... 271Dean’s Message .......................................................................... 271Health Professions Division Board of Governors ........................ 271Health Professions Division (HPD) Mission Statement ............... 272Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing Vision Statement ......... 272Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing Mission Statement ...... 272Core Values ................................................................................. 272Introduction to the College ........................................................ 272Notice on Professional Examinations ......................................... 273Martin and Gail Press HPD Library ............................................. 273

Service Units Learning Resources ................................... 273HPD Policies and Procedures ...................................................... 274

Acceptance of Professional Fees .................................... 274 Communicable Disease Policy ........................................ 274 Background Checks ......................................................... 274 Certificate of Physical Examination ................................. 275 Core Performance Standards for

Admission and Progress .................................................. 275 Dress Code ...................................................................... 277 Identification Requirements and

Fieldwork Prerequisites .................................................. 278 Immunization Requirements .......................................... 278 Netiquette ...................................................................... 279 Social Media ................................................................... 279 Visits to Other Institutions .............................................. 279

Eligibility for Florida R.N. Licensure and Required Disclosure .... 280

Florida Nursing Students Association ......................................... 280Health Forms (Student Health Records) ..................................... 280Health Insurance ........................................................................ 280Textbooks and Supplies .............................................................. 281Computer Requirements ............................................................ 281Nursing Programs ................................................................... 282Majors ........................................................................................ 282

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Learning Outcomes ....... 282 Pre-Nursing Program ...................................................... 282 Bachelor of Science in Nursing—Entry B.S.N. Track ....... 282 Bachelor of Science in Nursing—Entry B.S.N. Track

Curriculum ..................................................................... 283 Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing ................... 283

SHEPARD BROAD COLLEGE OF LAW ............................................ 286Dean’s Message .......................................................................... 286Shepard Broad College of Law Board of Governors.................... 286Mission Statement...................................................................... 287Introduction to the College ........................................................ 287Major .......................................................................................... 288

Paralegal Studies Major .................................................. 288Minors ........................................................................................ 289

Law, Science, and Technology Minor .............................. 289 Paralegal Studies Minor .................................................. 289

Certificate Program..................................................................... 290 Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Paralegal Studies ........ 290

UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ................................ 293

Letter from the PresidentWelcome to Nova Southeastern University.

We are excited that you’ve decided to join the NSU family! At NSU, our goal is to help you become a confident, capable, and caring professional, so you can dominate your future.

As an NSU Shark, in spite of the trying times, you’ll always have the edge. We provide you with immersive learning experiences and personal attention so you can thrive in your academics and your future career. You have countless opportunities to develop meaningful relationships and build leadership skills through mentorships, internships, and participation in organizations and sports teams. I encourage you to be engaged in campus life safely and in a way that enhances your college experience and your concept of service to others and the community.

You will take classes that interest you, challenge you, and inspire you to keep driving forward. You will learn to work collaboratively with others to achieve a greater goal, and you will make new friends within NSU’s diverse community. By the time you graduate, you will be prepared to lead and thrive in your chosen field.

If you have any questions, please reach out. If you need an appointment, I will make time to meet with you, or you may communicate with me through email, through the “Ask the President” tab on my webpage, or on Facebook. I look forward to hearing from you and seeing you around our multiple campuses or remotely. Have a wonderful year.

Go Sharks, and FINS UP!

George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D.President/CEO, Nova Southeastern University

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Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2020–2021ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

NSU Mission StatementThe mission of Nova Southeastern University, a private, not-for-profit institution, is to offer a diverse array of innovative academic programs that complement on-campus educational opportunities and resources with accessible, distance-learning programs to foster academic excellence, intellectual inquiry, leadership, research, and commitment to community through engagement of students and faculty members in a dynamic, lifelong learning environment.

NSU Vision 2020 StatementBy 2020, through excellence and innovations in teaching, research, service, and learning, Nova Southeastern University will be recognized by accrediting agencies, the academic community, and the general public as a premier, private, not-for-profit university of quality and distinction that engages all students and produces alumni who serve with integrity in their lives, fields of study, and resulting careers.

NSU Core ValuesAcademic Excellence

Student CenteredIntegrity

InnovationOpportunity

Scholarship/ResearchDiversity

Community

NSU Board of TrusteesBoard Chairs

James Farquhar, 1964–1973 Melvin R. “Cy” Young, 1973–1976 Mary R. McCahill, 1976–1988Ray Ferrero, Jr., 1988–1995 Robert A. Steele, 1995–2005 Ronald G. Assaf, 2005–2018Alan B. Levan, 2018—Present

Board MembersCharles L. Palmer—Chair; President and CEO, North American Company LLC, Fort Lauderdale, FLBarry J. Silverman, M.D.—Vice Chair; Orthopedic Surgeon, Aventura, FLSamuel F. Morrison—Secretary; Former Director, Broward County Library System, Fort Lauderdale, FLGeorge L. Hanbury II, Ph.D.—President and CEO, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Ronald G. Assaf—Retired Founder and Chairman, Sensormatic Electronics Corp., Boca Raton, FLWalter Lee Banks, Sr.—President, Lago Mar Resort and Club, Fort Lauderdale, FLMitchell W. Berger, J.D.—Founder & Co-Chair, Berger Singerman Law Firm, Fort Lauderdale, FLRick Case—President and CEO, Rick Case Automotive Group, Sunrise, FLR. Douglas Donn—Chairman, Community Bank of Broward, Lauderdale by the Sea, FLArthur J. Falcone—CEO and Co-Chairman, Falcone Group, Boca Raton, FLSteven J. Halmos—President, Halmos Holdings, Fort Lauderdale, FLCarol Harrison Kalagher—President, Harrison Industries, Fort Lauderdale, FLSusanne Hurowitz—President, HB Capital Group, Hollywood, FLMilton L. Jones, Jr.—CEO, Regal Trace, Ltd., Dania, FLBarbara Trebbi Landry—President, BXT Corp General Partner, Fort Lauderdale, FLAlan B. Levan—Chairman and CEO, BBX Capital, Fort Lauderdale, FL Nell Lewis McGuire, Ed.D.—Rumbaugh-Goodwin Institute, Fort Lauderdale, FLAlbert J. Miniaci—President and CEO, Paramount Refreshment Solutions, Pompano Beach, FLAnthony Nicholas Ottaviani, D.O.,—Chief Academic Officer, Largo Medical Center Graduate Medical Education, Belleair Bluffs, FLKiran C. Patel, M.D.—Chairman, Visionary Medical Systems, Tampa, FLMartin R. Press, J.D.—Shareholder & Member Gunster, Yoakley & Stewart, P.A., Fort Lauderdale, FLPaul M. Sallarulo—President, NSU Alumni Association; President, Nexera Medical, Lighthouse Point, FLJ. Kenneth Tate—Chief Executive Officer, TKO Apparel, Inc., Hollywood, FLZachariah P. Zachariah, M.D.—Cardiologist, Fort Lauderdale Sea Ranch Lakes, FL Michael Zager—Partner, Z Wealth Solutions Weston, FL

Ex-Officio MembersMarc G. Cannon II—Chair, NSU University School Advisory Board; Executive Vice President for Communications, Public Policy and Chief Marketing Officer, AutoNation, Fort Lauderdale, FLGeorge I. Platt, J.D.—Chair, Farquhar Honors College Board of Advisors, Managing Partner, LSN Partners

Trustee EmeritusMike Jackson—Chairman and CEO, AutoNation, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Former Presidential and Chancellor MembersWarren Winstead, Ed.D.—President *Abraham S. Fischler, Ed.D.—President *Alexander Schure, Ph.D.—Chancellor and CEO *Stephen Feldman, Ph.D.—President Ovid Lewis, S.J.D.,—President *Ray Ferrero, Jr., J.D.—President and CEO

*deceased

University HistoryIn 1964, Nova University of Advanced Technology was chartered as a graduate institution specializing in the physical and social sciences. In 1972, Nova introduced its first off-campus course of study, a major in education. Soon, Nova became nationally recognized for its innovative distance learning programs.

The board of trustees changed the university’s name to Nova University in 1974. Over time, Nova added programs in law, education, business, psychology, computer science, oceanography, social and systemic studies, and hospitality.

While Nova continued to expand its educational reach, Southeastern University of the Health Sciences also took an expansion course. Southeastern was created by osteopathic physicians committed to establishing a college of osteopathic medicine in the Southeast. As a result, Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine opened in 1981. From 1987 to 1997, the institution added Colleges of Pharmacy, Optometry, Allied Health, Medical Sciences, and the College of Dental Medicine, which admitted 88 students in 1997.

The merger of Nova University and Southeastern University of the Health Sciences in 1994 increased available resources and gave students the opportunity for a multi-disciplinary education and a better understanding of how their future professions related to society as a whole.

Today, Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is an accredited, co- educational institution providing educational programs from preschool through the professional and doctoral levels. The institution awards certificates, associate, bachelor, master, specialist, and first-professional degrees in a wide range of fields.

Those include the arts, business, counseling, conflict resolution, criminal justice, cross-disciplinary studies, engineering, computer and information sciences, education, humanities, medicine (D.O. program), optometry, pharmacy, dental medicine, nursing, various health professions, law, marine sciences, early childhood, psychology, and other social sciences. In 2018, NSU admitted the first class of the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine (M.D. program). The university’s educational programs are conducted at the Fort Lauderdale/ Davie Campus and locations throughout Florida, Puerto Rico, across the nation, and in several countries. NSU is accredited by the Southern Association

of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

NSU is classified as a research university with “high research activity” by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. It is one of only 50 universities nationwide also awarded Carnegie’s Community Engagement Classification. NSU is the largest private, not-for-profit university in Florida with almost 21,000 students. It is one of the largest university in the U.S. that meets U.S. Department of Education criteria as a Hispanic- serving Institution.

Campus FacilitiesNova Southeastern University operates four campuses in the Miami to Fort Lauderdale area—the Fort Lauderdale/Davie campus, the East Campus in Fort Lauderdale, the North Miami Beach Campus, and the Oceanographic Campus in Dania Beach. The university also has campuses in the Florida cities of Miami (Kendall), Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa Bay, Fort Myers, Miramar, and Palm Beach, and in San Juan, Puerto Rico. In August 2019, NSU will open the new Tampa Bay Regional Campus in Clearwater, featuring a 325,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art facility. The campus also includes a new branch site for NSU’s Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine. All existing programs and services in Tampa will move to the new location before the Fall 2019 semester.

The campus in Fort Lauderdale/Davie is located on a 314-acre site 10 miles inland from the Atlantic Ocean and readily accessible via several highways and Florida’s Turnpike. The campus is the central location for most of NSU’s colleges, with state of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, patient simulation facilities, auditoriums, and computer centers.

NSU’s campus expansion added, new educational facilities, athletic venues, residence halls, and performing arts theatres. In 2003, the university dedicated the 110,000-square-foot Jim & Jan Moran Family Center Village, a model for early education programs across the country. It also dedicated the Carl DeSantis Building, the 261,000-square-foot home of the H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship, and the College of Computing and Engineering. NSU’s Guy Harvey Oceanographic Center opened in 2012 as, one of the largest facilities in the U.S. dedicated to research and the conservation of marine life. Westside Regional Medical Center emergency center opened on NSU’s Fort Lauderdale/Davie campus in summer 2015. The NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale boasts a permanent collection of more than 6,000 works, visual arts exhibits, arts curriculum, and educational programs in South Florida.

NSU’s Fort Lauderdale/Davie campus is home to the Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center, and the Alvin Sherman Library Research and information Technology Center, which serves the university and the residents of Broward County in a unique private-public partnership.

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NSU’s library system, composed of the Alvin Sherman library, Martin and Gail Press Health Professions Division Library, Panza Maurer Law Library, the William S. Richardson Ocean Sciences Library, and four junior K- 12 school libraries contribute to NSU’s strong academic research environment.

In 2006, the university opened the Don Taft University Center, a 366,000-square-foot recreation, athletic, and arts complex at the Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus. The center is home to a multipurpose 4,500-seat arena and, studios, the Flight Deck Pub, a state-of-the-art gym, food court, and a performing and visual arts wing. The wing houses the Department of Performing and Visual Arts at the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences and the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Research Center. It includes the intimate Black Box Theatre, art gallery, performance theatre, and additional rooms supporting theatre, music, art, dance, and other creative activities.

Seven residence halls at the Fort Lauderdale/Dave Campus serve undergraduate students, including Mako Hall, a modern newly constructed 608-bed residence hall.

Opened in September 2016, NSU’s Center for Collaborative Research (CCR) is one of the largest and most advanced research facilities in Florida. The CCR provides wet and dry labs for NSU’s innovative researchers, a General Clinical Research Center, an outpatient facility, a technology incubator offering partnerships with innovative companies, and the NSU Cell Therapy Institute. The CCR also houses NSU’s Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine; NSU’s Rumbaugh-Goodwin Institute for Cancer Research; the Emil Buehler Research Center for Engineering, Science and Mathematics; the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), which partners with NSU on collaborative research. The Noel P. Brown Sports Center has a state-of-the-art fitness center, two full-sized basketball courts, a volleyball court, and areas for physical fitness activities and programming.

For a full overview of NSU’s campuses and facilities, refer to the Fact Book at nova.edu/publications/factbook/2019/.

NSU Campus LocationsFort Lauderdale/Davie Campus3301 College AvenueFort Lauderdale, Florida 33314-7796 Phone: 800-541-NOVA (6682) Email: [email protected]

Oceanographic Campus8000 North Ocean DriveDania Beach, Florida 33004-3078Phone: 800-39-OCEANEmail: [email protected]

East Campus3100 SW 9th AvenueFort Lauderdale, Florida 33315-3025

NSU Regional Campuses/Instructional Sites

Fort Myers, Florida3650 Colonial CourtFort Myers, Florida 33913Phone: (239) 274-6070Email: [email protected]

Jacksonville, Florida6675 Corporate Center Parkway, Suite 115 Jacksonville, Florida 32216 Phone: (904) 245-8910 Email: [email protected]

Miami, Florida8585 SW 124th AvenueMiami, Florida 33183Phone: (305) 275-2601Email: [email protected]

Miramar, Florida2050 Civic Center Place, Third FloorMiramar, Florida 33025Phone: (954) 262-9498Email: [email protected]

Orlando, Florida4850 Millenia Blvd. Orlando, Florida 32839 Phone: (407) 264-5601 Email: [email protected]

Palm Beach, Florida11501 North Military TrailPalm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410 Phone: (561) 805-2100Email: [email protected]

San Juan, Puerto Rico997 San Roberto StreetSan Juan, PR 00926Phone: (787) 773-6501Email: [email protected]

Tampa, Florida3400 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd.Clearwater, Florida 33759Phone: (813) 574-5200Email: [email protected]

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NSU Health Care ClinicsThe Health Professions Division Health Care Centers serve as integral parts of the student training programs, and bring health care service to under-served areas of the community.

NSU Health Care Center at North Miami Beach1750 N.E. 167th Street North Miami Beach, FL 33162Phone: (954) 262-4200

This center provides the community with full-service, primary care-family-medicine, a state-of-the-art dental center, and a comprehensive optometric clinic and optical dispensary.

NSU-COM Medical Center at Covenant Village of Florida9241 West Broward Boulevard Suite 3105Plantation, FL 33324Phone: (954) 262-4100

This center provides convenient medical care so that residents can quickly receive the health care they need.

Sanford L. Ziff Health Care Center3200 S. University Drive Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328Phone: (954) 262-1262

This primary care facility offers state-of-the-art full-service capabilities. It houses family medicine, pediatrics, internal medicine, geriatrics, student health, obstetrics/ gynecology, osteopathic manipulative medicine, occupational therapy, and a pharmacy. It also offers physical therapy, sports medicine and rehabilitation, optometric clinic, and an optical dispensary.

Student Health Care Clinics (Walk-In Service)Student Medical Center3200 S. University Drive Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328 Phone: (954) 262-1262

The mission of the Student Medical Center is to provide quality healthcare services to our students. It is staffed by board certified physicians and physician assistants who provide primary care services including:

Physical Exams Women’s Health Care Immunizations Preventive Care General Medical Care Minor Surgical Procedures

Audiology Clinic3200 S. University DriveDavie, FL 33328Phone: (954) 262-7750

The Audiology Clinic provides comprehensive hearing and vestibular services to patients of all ages. This faculty practice and community-care facility offers comprehensive audiology care within a teaching environment. Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) students work beside faculty to provide service to patients. Patients and students develop a comfortable patient-provider relationship in a professional atmosphere with advanced technology and contemporary treatment programs.

College of Dental Medicine3200 S. University DriveDavie, FL 33328Phone: (954) 262-7500

Services are available to adults, children, adolescents, and elderly clients. All dental treatment meets or exceeds technical and ethical standards of care established by the dental profession. The college offers patients comprehensive and specialty care within a university setting. Patients choose from one of four affordable treatment options providing standard dental care, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, endodontics (root canal therapy), periodontics (gum disease, implants), oral surgery (extractions), and prosthetics (complete and removable partial dentures, crowns, bridges).

Kids In Distress819 N.E. 26th Street, Bldg. CWilton Manors, FL 33305Phone: (954) 567-5640

Family Therapy ClinicBrief Therapy Institute3301 College AvenueMaltz BuildingFort Lauderdale, FL 33314Phone: (954) 262-3030

The clinic provide family, couples, and individual brief therapy services on a sliding fee scale.

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Health Care CentersSanford L. Ziff Health Care Center 3200 S. University Drive Davie, FL 33162Phone: (954) 262-4200

NSU Health Care Center1750 N.E. 167th StreetNorth Miami Beach, FL 33162Phone: (954) 262-4200

NBHD Specialty Care Center 1111 West Broward Blvd.Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312Phone: (954) 525-4200

Lighthouse of Broward County650 North Andrews Ave.Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311Phone: (954) 463-4217

Developmental Assessment Clinic: Diagnostic Services: Psycho-developmental

evaluations are provided for those who are suspected of having an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), exhibiting developmental delays, or experiencing early childhood behavioral difficulties. Additionally, the clinic serves adolescents with a prior diagnosis of ASD and/or developmental disabilities for reassessment purposes.

Autism Education Program: The information provided to families for ASD intervention is both overwhelming and often times inaccurate. Caregivers struggle to discern quality programs that are evidence-based from those that have little success. To address this need, a series of community-based, ongoing seminars and one-on-one caregiver follow-up sessions assist in determining the next steps after diagnosis.

Feeding Disorders Clinic:The Feeding Disorders Clinic works with an inter-professional team to support healthy eating habits and transform mealtimes into successful experiences. With the help of behavioral psychology, nutrition, and speech pathology focusing on oral-motor concerns, the clinic provides comprehensive evaluation and intervention services to support children and family with feeding difficulties.

Challenging Behavior Clinic:Engaging in significant behavior problems can isolate children from peers, decrease ability to learn, and lead to elevated levels of stress in the home. The Challenging Behavior Clinic addresses these concerns through direct support for caregivers through parent training sessions, or individual sessions integrating care for children and caregivers. These treatments teach children adaptive methods to replace problem behaviors with functional skills.

Physical TherapyDon Taft University Center3301 College Avenue Suite 1441bDavie, FL 33314Phone: (954) 262-4149

Physical therapy provides treatment and preventive care for athletes and the community. Therapists help with all aspects of pain management in sports, and alternative therapies.

Occupational TherapyDon Taft University Center3301 College Avenue, Suite 1441bDavie, FL 33314Phone: (954) 262-4149

Occupational therapy assists patients of all ages with caring for themselves, participating in productive activities and interacting with others.

Speech-Pathology Clinic6100 Griffin RoadDavie, FL 33314Phone: (954) 262-7726

The Speech-Language Pathology Clinic conducts evaluations and treatment services for children and adults with speech, language, and communication delays and disorders. Faculty have expertise in developmental issues, autism, language & learning disabilities, stroke and disease, early intervention, stuttering, augmentative communication and cleft palate. Bilingual services are provided.

Sports MedicineDon Taft University Center 3301 College Avenue Suite 1433Davie, FL 33314Phone: (954) 262-5590

The Sports Medicine Clinic is an interdisciplinary subspecialty of osteopathic medicine which deals with the treatment and preventive care of athletes, both amateur and professional. Our team includes primary care physicians, specialty physicians and surgeons, athletic trainers, physical therapists, coaches, nutritionists, psychologists, strength and conditioning trainers, and of course the athlete.

The Eye Institute 3200 S. University DriveDavie, FL 33328Phone: (954) 262-4200

The Eye Institute provides primary eye care and pediatric/

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binocular vision services to the urban community in the downtown area as well as the hospital district patients. Along with routine and emergency eye care, services for early detection and monitoring and treatment of glaucoma and other eye diseases are provided by student’s supervised by experienced faculty members in the state-of-the-art facility. Specialty care, including vision training for children up to 12 years of age, is offered by the Eye Institute’s pediatric sections. A wide selection of frames for both children and adults are available at reasonable cost on-site.

Henderson Student Counseling Services3440 S. University DriveDavie, FL 33328Phone: (954) 424-6911Fax: (954) 424-6915Website: https://www.hendersonbh.org/services/student-counseling/nova-southeastern-university/

Henderson Student Counseling Center offers services for multiple issues, including anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, assault, social struggles, substance abuse, break-ups, divorce or relationship challenges, goal setting, academic concerns and career development, and other problems facing students. The office is staffed with licensed mental health professionals, including a psychologist and psychiatrist. Henderson is accredited at the highest level to provide student counseling services by the Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).

Services Offered individual counseling couples counseling family counseling psychiatric services

How to make an appointment Please register for an appointment accessing the HSCS portal at https://www.hendersonbh.org/services/student-counseling/nova-southeastern-university/.

Daily Triage/Screening Appointments are available.

Payment Part-time and full-time students can participate in up to 10 sessions per year, and counseling sessions are available at no cost. If seeing the psychiatrist, students are charged a nominal fee. Insurance is accepted.

Hours of OperationMonday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Tuesday 8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.Wednesday 8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

AFTER HOURS ON-CALL COUNSELOR: (954) 424-6911,available 24/7 (365 days per year): select #4 to connect tocounselor

NSU PharmacyThe NSU Pharmacy provides free screenings to NSU students, employees, and the public on the third Tuesday of every month.

This full-service pharmacy is available to students and the community for all prescription needs:

Prescription dispensing Compounding tailor-made medicines Disease management programs - diabetes,

hypertension, anticoagulation, hyperlipidemia, and osteoporosis

Dosage monitoring for patients with multiple prescriptions

Herbal and nutritional counseling Wellness screenings.

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Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2020–2021OVERVIEW OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

Overview of NSU Undergraduate StudiesUndergraduate courses at NSU emphasize high-quality instruction, small class size, and personal attention from an accomplished faculty of noted researchers, published authors, practitioners, and consultants. In addition to close faculty-student relationships, the university provides resources outside the classroom to help NSU undergraduates achieve their academic goals.

All undergraduate students at NSU undertake comprehensive general education coursework within the areas of written composition, mathematics, arts and humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and sciences.

Majors are offered in a variety of formats, including day, evening, online, or off-campus programs. Students should check the appropriate college section of this catalog for details about program formats, program requirements, major and minor d

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