League for Innovation 2012

1. League for Innovation 2012 Abraham S. Fischler School of Education

2. Nova Southeastern Universitywww.nova.edu

3. Welcome to NSU “Our vision, mission, and values reflect our deep-seated belief in making a difference in our community as well as our commitment to enhance learning opportunities for our students – by engaging in academic pursuits that bring theory to life in practice.” George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D President, NSU

4. About NSU • Founded in 1964 as Nova University of Advanced Technology • First class was 17 students • Today, of the 1,664 private, not-for-profit, four-year or above institutions, NSU is the 7th largest independent university in the country, and the largest in Florida and the S.E. USA (Florida Trend magazine). • Currently over 29,000 students. • 16 schools, colleges, and centers • Awards approx. 7,700 degrees each year

5. NSU Accreditation • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) since 1971 • American Bar Association • American Osteopathic Association • American Council on Pharmaceutical Education • American Optometric Association • Commission on Dental Accreditation • Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education • American Physical Therapy Association • Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs • National Association for the Education of Young Children • American Speech-Language-Hearing Association • Council on Education in Public Health • International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education • American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy • American Psychological Association • Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers • University Council of Jamaica

6. NSU – Leaders in Technology • “Top 20 Cyber-Universities” Forbes magazine • “Best of the Online Graduate Programs in Education” U.S. News & World Report • “Best Distance Learning Graduate Schools” Princeton Review • Top 100 “Most-Wired Colleges”Yahoo! Internet Life • “Best Distance Learning Graduate Schools” Fischler School of Education and Human Services GetEducated.com

7. NSU - Library Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center • A joint-use facility between NSU and the Broward County, FL • Largest library facility in the State of Florida • World-class, state-of-the-art technology enhanced • Provides research services to NSU students worldwide

8. Student Education Centers (SEC) Student Education Centers provide convenient, learning opportunities for students close to home • Nassau, Bahamas • Jacksonville, Florida • Jamaica, West Indies • Miami, Florida • Orlando, Florida • Southwest Florida—Naples, Fort Myers, and Cape Coral • Tampa, Florida • West Palm Beach, Florida

9. Abraham S. Fischler School of Education  www.FischlerSchool.nova.edu

10. Welcome to FSE "The future of education is individualized learning from a menu of options, accessible by anyone, anytime, anywhere.” H. Wells Singleton, Ph.D.DeanAbraham S. Fischler School of Education

11. Abraham S. Fischler School of Education • Headquartered in North Miami Beach, Florida • Pioneer in distance learning since 1972 • Largest Graduate school in the U.S. • Programs in 55 U.S. cities, 24 states, 15 other countries, and 4 continents • 39,000 educators graduated • 15,000+ students worldwide • High quality education delivered via a variety of methods that meet students work schedules, locations, needs, and objectives

12. Doctoral Program Overview • Foundation Requirements 3 Credits • Core Seminars (3) 18 • Research Elective 3 • Concentration Areas 18 - 24 • Minor or Elective courses 15 Applied Dissertation 12 • TOTAL 69 Credits

13. Core Seminars: (18 Credits) • Trends and Issues 6 Credits • Methods of Inquiry 6 Credits • Leadership 6 Credits

14. Concentrations • Educational Leadership (21 Cr) • Healthcare Education (18 Cr) • Higher Education Leadership (21 Cr) • Human Services Administration (18 Cr) • Instructional Leadership (18 Cr) • Instructional Technology and Distance Education (24 Cr) • Nursing Education • Organizational Leadership (18 Cr) • Reading • Special Education (21 Cr) • Speech-Language Pathology (24 Cr)

15. Minors: (15 Credits) • Adult Education • Applied Behavior Analysis • Autism • Brain-Based Leadership • Charter School Education Leadership • Community College Leadership • Conflict Resolution • Curriculum Development • Early Childhood • Gerontology • Human Resource Development • School Business Leadership • Urban Education

16. Admissions Requirements The following is a listing of admission requirements for applicants seeking admission into the doctoral program at the Abraham S. Fischler School of Education (FSE). • Complete and submit an FSE admissions application. • Submit a $50.00 non-refundable admissions application fee, payable to NSU. • Submit an official master’s degree transcript from a regionally accredited institution (a 3.0 cumulative GPA is required). -or- Submit an official course-by-course evaluation by Josef Silny & Associates, Inc. or World Education Services (Refer to Alternative Admissions Requirements).

17. Admissions (cont’d) • Submit two professional letters of recommendation. The letters of recommendation must be provided by two different individuals who can attest to the applicant’s ability to succeed in a doctoral program. • Current employment or relevant work experience in field. • Submit a Millers Analogies Test (MAT) score of 37 (scaled score between 391-396) or a combined score of 1000 on the verbal and quantitative sections of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). If the score falls below the minimum requirement, the applicant must submit a rationale in essay format providing an explanation of why scores do not reflect the student’s academic potential. Test must have been taken in the past 5 years. • NOTE – GRE / MAT not required for international students • Applicants who are non-native English speakers and/or applicants who earned their highest degree at a non-U.S. institution may be required to provide proof of having scored a minimum of 213 on the computer-based or 550 on the paper-based TOEFL exam.

18. Coordinated Student Advising • Doctoral Enrollment Counselors • Field Associates • Dissertation Committee • Faculty Website: www.fischlerschool.nova.edu/ For more information contact: 800 986-3223 ext. 8500

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