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Nova Southeastern University Undergraduate Student Catalog

2019–2020

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

College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

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 Natural Sciences and Oceanography

Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing

Shepard Broad College of Law


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Nova Southeastern University Undergraduate Student Catalog

2019–2020Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice

College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

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 Natural Sciences and Oceanography

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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Nondiscrimination StatementConsistent 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 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.

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).

The Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice at Nova Southeastern University is accredited by the Accreditation Council of 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: AP Secondary Biology Education, AP Secondary English Education, AP Secondary Math Education, AP Secondary Social Studies Education, Computer Science Education, Elementary Education with ESOL/Reading Endorsement and Exceptional Student Education with ESOL Endorsement.

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).

http://caahep.orghttp://ccneaccreditation.orghttp://coarc.comhttp://caepnet.org


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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.

http://www.nova.edu/about/university-accreditation.htmlhttp://www.nova.edu/about/university-accreditation.htmlhttp://www.nova.edu/academic-affairs/professional-memberships.htmlhttp://www.nova.edu/academic-affairs/professional-memberships.html

Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2019–2020TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Nondiscrimination Statement ........................................................ 3NSU Accreditations ......................................................................... 3NSU Memberships .......................................................................... 4Letter from the President ............................................................. 10NSU Mission Statement ................................................................ 11NSU Vision 2020 Statement ......................................................... 11NSU Core Values ........................................................................... 11NSU Board of Trustees .................................................................. 11University History ......................................................................... 12Campus Facilities .......................................................................... 12NSU Campus Locations ................................................................. 13NSU Regional Campuses/Instructional Sites................................. 13NSU Health Care Clinics ................................................................ 14

OVERVIEW OF NSU UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES .......................... 17Academic Programs ...................................................................... 17

Majors ............................................................................... 17 Minors .............................................................................. 18 Certificate Programs ......................................................... 20

Academic Calendars ..................................................................... 21Correspondence Directory ........................................................... 24

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice .......................................... 24

College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences ............. 24 College of Computing and Engineering ............................ 25 College of Psychology ....................................................... 25 College of Undergraduate Studies .................................... 26 Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences .............. 26 Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine .......... 27 Farquhar Honors College .................................................. 27 H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and

Entrepreneurship .............................................................. 27 Halmos College of Natural Sciences and

Oceanography .................................................................. 28 Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing ........................... 29 Shepard Broad College of Law .......................................... 29

University-Wide Services Directory .............................................. 30

PREMIER PROGRAMS AND HONOR SOCIETIES ............................ 33Dual Admission Programs ............................................................. 33

Available Dual Admission Programs ................................. 33 Dual Admission Program for Enrolled Students

(DAPES) ............................................................................. 34Honor Societies and Academic Organizations .............................. 35Razor’s Edge Scholars Programs ................................................... 38

Razor’s Edge Global Scholars Program.............................. 38 Razor’s Edge Leadership Scholars Program ...................... 38 Razor’s Edge Research Scholars Program ......................... 38 Razor’s Edge Shark Cage Scholars Program ...................... 38 Razor’s Edge Shark Talent Scholars Program .................... 39 Razor’s Edge Shark Teach Scholars Program ..................... 39

The Fischler Academy ................................................................... 39The Huizenga Business Innovation Academy ................................ 39

ADMISSIONS .................................................................................. 40General Admission Information.................................................... 40Admission Procedures and Requirements .................................... 40

Application Deadlines ....................................................... 40 Required Documentation ................................................. 41

Premier Program Applications ...................................................... 45 Dual Admission Program .................................................. 45 Farquhar Honors College .................................................. 45 Razor’s Edge Scholars ....................................................... 45 The Fischler Academy ....................................................... 45 The Huizenga Business Innovation Academy .................... 45

Pre-Degree Granting Programs ..................................................... 46 Deciding Program ............................................................. 46 Pre-Nursing Program ........................................................ 46 Pre-Respiratory Therapy Program .................................... 46

Special Circumstances .................................................................. 47 Home-Schooling ............................................................... 47 International Students Admissions ................................... 47 Non-Degree-Seeking Students.......................................... 49 Second Bachelor’s Degree ................................................ 49

Delayed Enrollment and Reapplication for Admission ................. 49Transfer Credits............................................................................. 50Assessment of Prior Experiences for Academic Credit ................. 51Transferring NSU Credits to Other Institutions ............................. 52

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ......................................................... 53Attendance/Absence Policy .......................................................... 53Course Credits—Application Toward Multiple Requirements ...... 53Course Delivery ............................................................................ 53Course Evaluations ....................................................................... 54Declaring and Changing Majors, Minors, and Programs .............. 54

Declaring and Changing Majors ........................................ 54 Request for Second Major ................................................ 55 Declaring and Conferral of Minors.................................... 55

Enrollment at Other Universities .................................................. 55 Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences .............. 56 Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing ........................... 56

Grading System ............................................................................. 56 Grading Scale .................................................................... 56 Grade Point Average and Quality Points ........................... 56 Grade Forgiveness ............................................................ 57 Grade Reports ................................................................... 57 Dean’s List ......................................................................... 57 Incomplete ........................................................................ 57 Academic Standing ........................................................... 58

Graduation—Degrees, Diplomas, Certification, and Commencement ........................................................................... 59

Degree Certificate ............................................................. 59 Diplomas ........................................................................... 60 Graduation with Distinction.............................................. 60 Honors in Major ................................................................ 60 Commencement ............................................................... 60

Graduation Requirements ............................................................ 60 Minimum Graduation Requirements ................................ 60

Grievance/Discrimination ............................................................. 61 Types of Grievances .......................................................... 61 Administrative Grievance Process .................................... 62

Online Course Access and SharkLink ............................................ 63 Distance Education Support ............................................. 63 SharkLink .......................................................................... 63

Registration .................................................................................. 64 Roster Reconciliation ........................................................ 64 Student Contact and Personal Information ...................... 64

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Degree Works ................................................................... 65 Enrollment requirements for financial aid eligibility ........ 65 Auditing a Course ............................................................. 65 Closed Classes ................................................................... 65 Dropping and Adding Classes ........................................... 66

Withdrawal from Classes .............................................................. 67Withdrawal from the University and Leaves of Absence .............. 67

Leaves of Absence ............................................................ 68Military Leaves of Absence ........................................................... 68Student-Athlete Eligibility ............................................................. 68Student Conduct—Academic Integrity ......................................... 68

Academic Integrity in the Classroom ................................ 69 Academic Misconduct Reporting, Sanctions,

and Appeal ........................................................................ 70Student Health Insurance Requirement ....................................... 72Tuition and Fees ........................................................................... 73

Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences (B.H.Sc. and B.S.) .............................................................. 74

Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences (B.S.R.T.) ............................................................................ 75

Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing ........................... 76Explanation of Tuition Rates ......................................................... 79Payment........................................................................................ 79

Payment Policy ................................................................. 79 Methods of Payment ........................................................ 80 Declined Payment Policy .................................................. 80 NSU Payment Plans .......................................................... 80 Tuition Assistance Plans .................................................... 80 Florida Prepaid College Plan ............................................. 81 Consequences for Nonpayment ....................................... 81

Refund Policies ............................................................................. 81Veterans’ Education Benefits ........................................................ 82

Grade/Progress Reports for Students Receiving Veterans’ Benefits............................................. 83

ACADEMIC RESOURCES AND STUDENT SERVICES ....................... 84Academic Advising ........................................................................ 84

Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences .............. 84 Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing ........................... 85

Career Development .................................................................... 85Disability Services ......................................................................... 85Enrollment and Student Services ................................................. 85Financial Assistance ...................................................................... 87

Financial Aid Checklist ...................................................... 87 Federal Grants and Scholarships ....................................... 88 Institutional Scholarships.................................................. 88 Student Employment ........................................................ 88 Loans ................................................................................ 88 Return of Title IV Funds .................................................... 88 Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) .............................. 88

NSU Student Handbook ................................................................ 89Office of International Affairs (OIA) .............................................. 89

Office of International Undergraduate Admissions .......... 89 Office of International Students and Scholars .................. 89 Office of Education Abroad ............................................... 89

Orientation ................................................................................... 90Technical Help ............................................................................... 91Tutoring and Testing Center (TTC) ................................................ 91

Tutoring Services .............................................................. 91 Testing Services................................................................. 91 Supplemental Instruction ................................................. 91

Veterans Resource Center ............................................................ 92

Write from the Start Writing and Communication Center (WCC) ..................................................... 92

GENERAL EDUCATION PROGRAM ................................................. 93General Education Program Mission Statement ........................... 93General Education Program Framework....................................... 93Using General Education Credits for Major and Minor Requirements ............................................................................... 93

General Education Learning Outcomes ............................ 93 General Education Requirements ..................................... 93

EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION AND LEARNING ................................. 95Office of Experiential Education and First Year Experience .......... 95

First Year Experience Requirement (UNIV 1000) .............. 95Additional ExEL Opportunities ...................................................... 95

Clinic Exploration Program (CEP) ...................................... 95

ABRAHAM S. FISCHLER COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE ........................ 97

Dean’s Message ............................................................................ 97Mission Statement........................................................................ 97

Fischler Academy Mission Statement ............................... 98Introduction to the College .......................................................... 98Educator Certification Requirements ........................................... 98Professional Licensure .................................................................. 99Meeting Facilities.......................................................................... 99Form and Style Guidelines for Student Writing ............................ 99Department of Curriculum and Instruction ............................. 100Bachelor of Science Programs .................................................... 100

Undergraduate Education Program Goals ...................... 100 Matriculation Requirements ........................................... 100 Testing Requirements ..................................................... 101 Assessment System ........................................................ 101 Degree Completion Requirements ................................. 102 Security Clearance .......................................................... 102 Course Load Policy .......................................................... 102 Registration Requirements ............................................. 102 Teacher Candidate Meetings .......................................... 102 Field Experiences ............................................................ 103 Clinical Practice (Internship) ........................................... 103 Dress Code—Field Experiences and Clinical Practice

(Internship) ..................................................................... 104 Undergraduate Programs of Study ................................. 104

Majors in Education .................................................................... 105 Computer Science Education Major ............................... 105 Elementary Education—ESOL/Reading Endorsement

(Florida Approved) Major ............................................... 106 Exceptional Student Education—ESOL Endorsement

(Florida Approved) Major ............................................... 107 The Fischler Academy Majors .................................................... 108

Computer Science Education Major ............................... 108 Elementary Education—ESOL/Reading Endorsements

Major .............................................................................. 109 Exceptional Student Education—

ESOL Endorsement Major ............................................... 110 AP Secondary Biology Education Major .......................... 111 AP Secondary English Education—

ESOL Endorsement Major ............................................... 111 AP Secondary Math Education Major ............................. 112 AP Secondary Social Studies Education Major ............... 113

Minors ........................................................................................ 114 Education Minor ............................................................. 114 Education Professional Training Option Minor ............... 115


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Physical Education Minor ............................................... 115Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) ............................. 116

Military Science and Leadership (ROTC) Minor .............. 116Razor’s Edge Premier Programs .................................................. 116

Experiential Leadership Minor ........................................ 116 Global Engagement Minor .............................................. 117 Research Studies Minor .................................................. 118 Shark Teach Scholars Program ........................................ 118

Credential Coursework ............................................................... 119 Child Development Associate Credential ........................ 119 Florida Director Credential ............................................. 119

Add-on Endorsement ................................................................. 120 Driver Education Add-on Endorsement .......................... 120

Experiential Learning .................................................................. 120Department of Human Services ............................................. 121Majors ........................................................................................ 121

Human Services Administration Major .......................... 121 Recreational Therapy Major ........................................... 123

Minor .......................................................................................... 125 Human Factors in Aviation Minor ................................... 125

School of Criminal Justice ....................................................... 126Major .......................................................................................... 126

Criminal Justice Major .................................................... 126Minors ........................................................................................ 127

Criminal Justice Minor .................................................... 127

COLLEGE OF ARTS, HUMANITIES, AND SOCIAL SCIENCES .......... 129Dean’s Message .......................................................................... 129Mission Statement...................................................................... 129Introduction to the College ........................................................ 129Undergraduate Programs ........................................................... 130Department of Conflict Resolution Studies ............................. 131Major .......................................................................................... 131

Sociology Major .............................................................. 131Minors ........................................................................................ 132

Anthropology Minor ....................................................... 132 Sociology Minor .............................................................. 132

Department of Family Therapy ............................................... 134Major .......................................................................................... 134

Human Development and Family Studies Major ............ 134Department of History and Political Science ........................... 136Majors ........................................................................................ 136

History Major .................................................................. 136 International Studies Major ............................................ 137 Legal Studies Major ........................................................ 139 Philosophy Major ............................................................ 140 Political Science Major .................................................... 141

Minors ........................................................................................ 143 African Diaspora Studies Minor ...................................... 143 History Minor.................................................................. 143 International Law Minor ................................................. 143 International Studies Minor ............................................ 144 Irish Studies Minor ......................................................... 145 Latin American and Caribbean Studies Minor ................ 145 Legal Studies Minor ........................................................ 145 Philosophy Minor ........................................................... 146 Political Science Minor ................................................... 146

Department of Literature and Modern Languages .................. 147Major .......................................................................................... 147

English Major .................................................................. 147

Minors ........................................................................................ 148 English Minor .................................................................. 148 Film Studies Minor .......................................................... 148 Folklore and Mythology Minor ....................................... 148 Gender Studies Minor .................................................... 149 Humanities Minor ........................................................... 149 Medical Humanities Minor ............................................. 150 Spanish Minor ................................................................. 150

Department of Multidisciplinary Studies ................................ 151Majors ........................................................................................ 151

Applied Professional Studies Major ................................ 151 General Studies Major .................................................... 153

Department of Performing and Visual Arts ............................. 156Majors ........................................................................................ 156

Art and Design Major ..................................................... 156 Dance Major ................................................................... 157 Music Major.................................................................... 158 Theatre Major ................................................................. 160

Minors ........................................................................................ 162 Arts Administration Minor .............................................. 162 Dance Minor ................................................................... 162 Graphic Design Minor ..................................................... 163 Music Minor ................................................................... 163 Studio Art Minor ............................................................. 163 Theatre Minor................................................................. 164

Department of Writing and Communication ........................... 165Major .......................................................................................... 165

Communication Major .................................................... 165Minors ........................................................................................ 166

Communication Minor.................................................... 166 Digital Media Production Minor ..................................... 167 Journalism Minor ............................................................ 167 Strategic Communication Minor ..................................... 168 Writing Minor ................................................................. 168

COLLEGE OF COMPUTING AND ENGINEERING ........................... 170Dean’s Message .......................................................................... 170Mission Statement...................................................................... 170Introduction to the College ........................................................ 170Department of Computing ..................................................... 171Majors ........................................................................................ 171

Computer Science Major ................................................ 171Department of Engineering .................................................... 173

Engineering Major .......................................................... 173 Information Technology Major ....................................... 174

COLLEGE OF PSYCHOLOGY .......................................................... 177Dean’s Message .......................................................................... 177Mission Statement...................................................................... 178Introduction to the College ........................................................ 178Undergraduate Programs ....................................................... 179Majors ........................................................................................ 179

Behavioral Neuroscience Major ..................................... 179 Psychology Major ........................................................... 180

Minors ........................................................................................ 181 Applied Behavior Analysis Minor .................................... 181 Behavioral Neuroscience Minor ..................................... 182 Forensic Studies Minor ................................................... 182 Psychology Minor ........................................................... 182 Psychology for Health Sciences Minor ........................... 183


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DR. KIRAN C. PATEL COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE ....... 185Dean’s Message .......................................................................... 185Health Professions Division Board of Governors ........................ 185Health Professions Division (HPD) Mission Statement ............... 186College Mission Statement ......................................................... 186Introduction to College ............................................................... 186Department of Nutrition ........................................................ 187Major .......................................................................................... 187

Human Nutrition Major .................................................. 187Minor .......................................................................................... 188

Human Nutrition Minor .................................................. 188Department of Public Health .................................................. 189Major .......................................................................................... 189

Public Health Major ........................................................ 189Minor .......................................................................................... 190

Public Health Minor ........................................................ 190

DR. PALLAVI PATEL COLLEGE OF HEALTH CARE SCIENCES .......... 192Dean’s Message .......................................................................... 192Health Professions Division Board of Governors ........................ 192Health Professions Division Mission Statement ......................... 193Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences Mission Statement...................................................................... 193Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences Vision Statement ........................................................................ 193Introduction to the College ........................................................ 193Notice on Professional Examinations ......................................... 193Martin and Gail Press Health Professions Division Library ......... 194HPD Policies and Procedures ...................................................... 194

Acceptance of Professional Fees .................................... 194 Aids Policy ....................................................................... 195 Background Checks ......................................................... 195 Certificate Of Physical Examination ................................ 195 Core Performance Standards for

Admission and Progress .................................................. 195 Dress Code ...................................................................... 197 Netiquette ...................................................................... 200 Student Insurance Requirement ..................................... 200 Visits To Other Institutions ............................................. 200

Department of Cardiopulmonary Sciences ............................. 201Computer Requirements ............................................................ 201Major .......................................................................................... 201

Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy ................... 201Department of Health and Human Performance .................... 205Majors ........................................................................................ 205

Exercise and Sport Science Major ................................... 205Minor .......................................................................................... 206

Exercise Science Minor ................................................... 206Department of Health Science ............................................... 208Computer Requirements ............................................................ 208Majors ........................................................................................ 208

Bachelor of Health Science—Online Program ................ 208 Bachelor of Science—Cardiovascular Sonography ......... 213 Bachelor of Science—Medical Sonography .................... 216

Department of Speech and Language Pathology .................... 220Major .......................................................................................... 220

Speech-Language and Communication Disorders Major .............................................................. 220

Minor .......................................................................................... 221 Speech-Language Pathology Minor ................................ 221

FARQUHAR HONORS COLLEGE .................................................... 223Dean’s Message .......................................................................... 223Introduction to the College ........................................................ 223Mission Statement...................................................................... 223Programs and Initiatives ............................................................. 224College Learning Outcomes ........................................................ 224Honors College Programs ....................................................... 226Honors College Community ........................................................ 226

Honors College Requirements ........................................ 226 Honors Citations ............................................................. 226 Honors Courses ............................................................... 227

Minor .......................................................................................... 227 Honors Transdisciplinary Studies Minor ......................... 227

Honors in Major .......................................................................... 228 Honors in Major Application Requirements ................... 228 Honors in Major Application Timeline ............................ 228 Honors in Major Requirements ...................................... 229

H. WAYNE HUIZENGA COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP .......................................... 234

Dean’s Message ......................................................................... 234Vision Statement ........................................................................ 235Mission Statement...................................................................... 235Philosophy .................................................................................. 235Principles .................................................................................... 235Introduction to the College ........................................................ 236Internships Across the Curriculum ............................................. 236Ethics Across the Curriculum Policy ............................................ 236Business Programs ................................................................. 237Student Learning Goals and Outcomes (SLOs) ........................... 237Majors in Business ...................................................................... 237

Accounting Major ........................................................... 237 Entrepreneurship Major ................................................ 238 Finance Major ................................................................. 239 Management Major ....................................................... 240 Marketing Major ............................................................. 241 Sport and Recreation Management Major .................... 242

Minors in Business ...................................................................... 243 Accounting Minor ........................................................... 244 Business Minor (non-business majors) ........................... 244 Economics Minor ............................................................ 244 Entrepreneurship Minor ................................................. 245 Finance Minor ................................................................. 245 Huizenga Business Innovation Academy

Venture Creation Minor .................................................. 245 Human Resource Management Minor ........................... 246 International Business Minor ......................................... 246 Leadership Minor ........................................................... 246 Management Minor ....................................................... 247 Marketing Minor ............................................................. 247 Property Management Minor......................................... 247 Sport and Recreation Management Minor ..................... 248

HALMOS COLLEGE OF NATURAL SCIENCES AND OCEANOGRAPHY ................................................................. 250

Dean’s Message .......................................................................... 250Mission Statement...................................................................... 251Introduction to the College ........................................................ 251Department of Biological Sciences ......................................... 252Major .......................................................................................... 252

Biology (Premedical) Major ............................................ 252


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Minor .......................................................................................... 254 Bioinformatics Minor ...................................................... 254 Biology Minor ................................................................. 254

Department of Chemistry and Physics ............................................................ 255Major .......................................................................................... 255

Chemistry Major ............................................................. 255Minor ......................................................................................... 256

Chemistry Minor ............................................................. 256 Optometry Minor ........................................................... 257 Pharmaceutical Sciences Minor ...................................... 257 Physics Minor.................................................................. 257

Department of Mathematics .................................................. 259Major .......................................................................................... 259

Mathematics Major ........................................................ 259Minors ........................................................................................ 260

Applied Statistics Minor .................................................. 260 Mathematics Minor ........................................................ 261

Department of Marine and Environmental Sciences ......................................................... 262Majors ........................................................................................ 262

Environmental Science Major ......................................... 262 Marine Biology Major ..................................................... 263

Minors ........................................................................................ 265 Geographic Information Science Minor .......................... 265 Marine Biology Minor ..................................................... 265 Marine Ecology Minor .................................................... 266

RON AND KATHY ASSAF COLLEGE OF NURSING ......................... 268Dean’s Message .......................................................................... 268Health Professions Division Board of Governors ........................ 268Health Professions Division (HPD) Mission Statement ............... 269Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing Vision Statement ......... 269Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing Mission Statement ...... 269Core Values ................................................................................. 269Introduction to the College ........................................................ 269Notice on Professional Examinations ......................................... 270Martin and Gail Press HPD Library ............................................. 270

Service Units Learning Resources ................................... 270HPD Policies and Procedures ...................................................... 271

Acceptance of Professional Fees .................................... 271 Communicable Disease Policy ........................................ 271 Background Checks ......................................................... 271 Certificate of Physical Examination ................................. 272 Core Performance Standards for

Admission and Progress .................................................. 272 Dress Code ...................................................................... 274 Identification Requirements and

Fieldwork Prerequisites .................................................. 275 Immunization Requirements .......................................... 275 Netiquette ...................................................................... 276 Visits to Other Institutions .............................................. 276

Eligibility for Florida R.N. Licensure and Required Disclosure .... 276Florida Nursing Students Association ......................................... 276Health Forms (Student Health Records) ..................................... 276Health Insurance ........................................................................ 277Textbooks and Supplies .............................................................. 277Computer Requirements ............................................................ 277Nursing Programs ................................................................... 278Majors ........................................................................................ 278

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Learning Outcomes ....... 278

Pre-Nursing Program ...................................................... 278 Bachelor of Science in Nursing—Entry B.S.N. Track ....... 278 Bachelor of Science in Nursing—Entry B.S.N. Track

Curriculum ..................................................................... 279

SHEPARD BROAD COLLEGE OF LAW ............................................ 281Dean’s Message .......................................................................... 281Shepard Broad College of Law Board of Governors.................... 281Mission Statement...................................................................... 282Introduction to the College ........................................................ 282Major .......................................................................................... 283

Paralegal Studies Major .................................................. 283Minors ........................................................................................ 284

Law, Science, and Technology Minor .............................. 284 Paralegal Studies Minor .................................................. 284

Certificate Program..................................................................... 285 Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Paralegal Studies ........ 285

UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ................................ 288

ADDENDUM ................................................................................. 405Addendum A ............................................................................... 405

Nova Southeastern University Pending Veterans Affairs (VA) Payment Policy ................ 405

Letter from the President

Welcome to Nova Southeastern University.

We are pleased that you chose NSU for your academic and personal journey. Our faculty, administration, and support staff are here to help you accomplish your academic goals and aspirations.

At NSU, we are committed to giving you a competitive advantage in your academics and your future career. We hope you will be engaged in campus life in a way that enhances your college experience and your concept of service to others. By the time you graduate, you will have the NSU edge that will prepare you to lead and succeed in the real world. Like the ancient Greeks, we believe in providing an environment that builds an individual’s mind and body, while developing a spirit of community. In fact, community is one of NSU’s core values, and we strongly encourage you to get involved in community-wide causes that interest you.

Should 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 campus.

Have a wonderful year and Go Sharks!

Sincerely yours,

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

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Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2019–2020ABOUT 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 MembersAlan B. Levan—Chair, Chairman and CEO, BBX Capital, 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, FLMike Jackson—Chairman and CEO, AutoNation, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FLMilton L. Jones, Jr.—CEO, Regal Trace, Ltd., Dania, 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, FLCharles L. Palmer—President and CEO, North American Company LLC, Fort Lauderdale, FLKiran C. Patel, M.D.—Chairman, Visionary Medical Systems, Tampa, FLMartin R. Press, Esq.—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, FLBarbara Trebbi Landry—President, BXT Corp General Partner, Fort Lauderdale, 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—Chair, NSU University School Advisory Board; Executive Vice President for Communications, Public Policy and Chief Marketing Officer, AutoNation, Fort Lauderdale Honorable Melanie G. May—Chair, NSU Shepard Broad College of Law Board of Governors; Judge, Florida Fourth District Court of AppealGeorge I. Platt, Esq.—Chair, Farquhar Honors College

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Board of Advisors, Managing Partner, LSN PartnersTony Segreto—Chair, NSU Athletics Advisory Council, Consultant, Ambassador, Speaker

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 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, the Huizenga Sales Institute, 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.

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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.

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 College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. 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 https://www.nova.edu/publications/factbook/2018/4/.

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 33004-3078

Phone: 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 33759

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Phone: (813) 574-5200Email: [email protected]

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, Florida 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, Florida 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, Florida 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) 424-6915

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

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. Aetna and other insurance company plans are accepted.

Hours of OperationMonday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Tuesday 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.Wednesday 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

AFTER HOURS ON-CALL COUNSELOR: (954) 424-6911, available 24/7 (365 days per year): select #3 to connect to counselor

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 • 2019–2020OVERVIEW OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

OVERVIEW OF NSU UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

Undergraduate 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 descriptions, learning outcomes, and curricula. While students are assigned to a specific NSU college based on their major, they may take classes or minor in subjects from any of the other undergraduate colleges.

Academic Programs

Majors

Major Fields of Study Degrees Offered by:

Accounting B.S.B.A. H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and EntrepreneurshipAP Secondary Biology Education (Fischler Academy) B.S. Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal

JusticeAP Secondary English Education with ESOL Endorsement (Fischler Academy)

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

AP Secondary Math Education (Fischler Academy) B.S. Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice

AP Secondary Social Studies Education (Fischler Academy) B.S. Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice

Applied Professional Studies B.S. College of Arts, Humanities, and Social SciencesArt and Design B.A. College of Arts, Humanities, and Social SciencesBehavioral Neuroscience B.S. College of PsychologyBiology B.S. Halmos College of Natural Sciences and OceanographyCardiovascular Sonography B.S. Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care SciencesChemistry B.S. Halmos College of Natural Sciences and OceanographyCommunication B.A. College of Arts, Humanities, and Social SciencesComputer Science B.S. College of Computing and EngineeringComputer Science Education B.S. Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal

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

JusticeDance B.A. College of Arts, Humanities, and Social SciencesElementary Education with ESOL/Reading Endorsement B.S. Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal

JusticeEngineering B.S. College of Computing and EngineeringEnglish B.A. College of Arts, Humanities, and Social SciencesEntrepreneurship B.S.B.A. H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and EntrepreneurshipEnvironmental Science B.S. Halmos College of Natural Sciences and OceanographyExceptional Student Education with ESOL Endorsement B.S. Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal

Justice

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Major Fields of Study Degrees Offered by:

Exercise and Sport Science B.S. Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care SciencesFinance B.S.B.A. H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and EntrepreneurshipGeneral Studies B.S. College of Arts, Humanities, and Social SciencesHealth Science—Online B.H.Sc. Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care SciencesHistory B.A. College of Arts, Humanities, and Social SciencesHuman Development and Family Studies B.S. College of Arts, Humanities, and Social SciencesHuman Services Administration B.S. Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal

JusticeHuman Nutrition B.S. Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic MedicineInformation Technology B.S. College of Computing and EngineeringInternational Studies B.A. College of Arts, Humanities, and Social SciencesLegal Studies B.S. College of Arts, Humanities, and Social SciencesManagement B.S.B.A. H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and EntrepreneurshipMarine Biology B.S. Halmos College of Natural Sciences and OceanographyMarketing B.S.B.A. H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and EntrepreneurshipMathematics B.S. Halmos College of Natural Sciences and OceanographyMedical Sonography B.S. Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care SciencesMusic B.A. College of Arts, Humanities, and Social SciencesNursing B.S.N. Ron and Kathy Assaf College of NursingParalegal Studies B.S. Shepard Broad College of LawPhilosophy B.A. College of Arts, Humanities, and Social SciencesPolitical Science B.A. College of Arts, Humanities, and Social SciencesPsychology B.S. College of PsychologyPublic Health B.S. Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic MedicineRecreational Therapy B.S. Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal

JusticeRespiratory Therapy First Professional B.S.R.T. Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care SciencesRespiratory Therapy Post-Professional Program—Online B.S.R.T. Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care SciencesSociology B.S. College of Arts, Humanities, and Social SciencesSpeech-Language and Communication Disorders B.S. Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care SciencesSport and Recreation Management B.S.B.A. H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and EntrepreneurshipTheatre B.A. College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Minors

Minor Fields of Study Offered by:Accounting H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and EntrepreneurshipAfrican Diaspora Studies College of Arts, Humanities, and Social SciencesAnthropology College of Arts, Humanities, and Social SciencesApplied Behavior Analysis College of PsychologyApplied Statistics Halmos College of Natural Sciences and OceanographyArts Administration College of Arts, Humanities, and Social SciencesBehavioral Neuroscience College of PsychologyBioinformatics Halmos College of Natural Sciences and OceanographyBiology Halmos College of Natural Sciences and OceanographyBusiness (for non-business majors) H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and EntrepreneurshipChemistry Halmos College of Natural Sciences and OceanographyCommunication College of Arts, Humanities, and Social SciencesCriminal Justice Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal JusticeDance College of Arts, Humanities, and Social SciencesDigital Media Production College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

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Minor Fields of Study Offered by:Economics H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and EntrepreneurshipEducation Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal JusticeEducation Professional Training Option Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal JusticeEnglish College of Arts, Humanities, and Social SciencesEntrepreneurship H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and EntrepreneurshipExercise Science Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care SciencesExperiential Leadership (available only to Razor’s Edge students) Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal JusticeFilm Studies College of Arts, Humanities, and Social SciencesFinance H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and EntrepreneurshipFolklore and Mythology College of Arts, Humanities, and Social SciencesForensic Studies College of PsychologyGender Studies College of Arts, Humanities, and Social SciencesGeographic Information Science Halmos College of Natural Sciences and OceanographyGlobal Engagement (available only to Razor’s Edge students) Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal JusticeGraphic Design College of Arts, Humanities, and Social SciencesHistory College of Arts, Humanities, and Social SciencesHonors Transdisciplinary Studies (available only to Honors students) Farquhar Honors CollegeHuman Nutrition Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medici

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