2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog
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2014–2015 NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT CATALOG Nova Southeastern University Undergraduate Student Catalog 2014–2015 Abraham S. Fischler School of Education College of Health Care Sciences College of Nursing Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship Institute for the Study of Human Service, Health, and Justice Nova Southeastern University Undergraduate Student Catalog 2014–2015 Abraham S. Fischler School of Education College of Health Care Sciences College of Nursing Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship Institute for the Study of Human Service, Health, and Justice 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 Abraham S. Fischler School of Education; the College of Health Care Sciences; the College of Nursing; the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences; the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship; and the Institute for the Study of Human Service, Health, and Justice. 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 academic program director. 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 will 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, contact: Office of Administrative Services and Marketing—College of Undergraduate Studies Nova Southeastern University 3301 College Avenue Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33314-7796 Telephone: (954) 262-7493 Fax: (954) 262-1390 Email: [email protected] Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2014–2015 2 Nondiscrimination Statement Consistent with all federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and/or local ordinances (e.g., Title VII, Title VI, Title III, Title II, Rehab Act, ADA, and Title IX), 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, unfavorable discharge from the military, 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. 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, unfavorable discharge from the military, 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. The university’s nondiscrimination statement is taken from the NSU Student Handbook, which is the official source of this policy. Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2014–2015 3 NSU Accreditations Nova 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. The Cardiovascular Sonography program at NSU Tampa is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology (JRC-CVT). CAAHEP 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, Florida 33756. Phone: (727) 210-2350/ Fax: (727) 210-2354. The Bachelor of Health Science–Vascular Sonography Program is accredited by the Commission for the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), (1361 Park Street, Clearwater, Florida 33756, Telephone number: (727) 210- 2350). CAAHEP is the largest programmatic accreditor in the health sciences field. In collaboration with its Committees on Accreditation, CAAHEP reviews and accredits nearly 2,000 educational programs in nineteen health science occupations. CAAHEP is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (www.chea.org). The NSU Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program is accredited as of October 11, 2010, for a period of 10 years by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), (One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, D.C. 20036-1120, Telephone number: (202) 887-6791). The Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Math, Science, and Technology, is accredited from the Commission of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), (2201 Double Creek Drive, Suite 5006, Round Rock, Texas 78664, Telephone number: (512) 733-9700). The CAATE accredits athletic training programs upon the recommendation of the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education. The CAATE provides peer review of the program’s educational content based on educational standards adopted by national medical and allied health professional organizations. The Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies Program in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences’ Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences is approved by the American Bar Association, (321 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60610, Telephone 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, Telephone number: 817-283-2835; Fax: 817-354-8519, www.coarc.com). The Abraham S. Fischler School of Education at Nova Southeastern University is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), www.ncate.org. This 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 School of Education and the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, NSU offers the following initial teacher preparation programs at the bachelor’s level: Elementary Education, Exceptional Student Education, Prekindergarten and Primary Education, Secondary Biology Education, Secondary English Education, Secondary Mathematics Education, and Secondary Social Studies Education. Bachelor’s degree programs offered in a variety of fields of business and administration by the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship are accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), (11403 Strang Line Road, Lenexa, Kansas 66215, Telephone number: (913) 631-3009). Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2014–2015 4 NSU Memberships Nova Southeastern University is a member of the following organizations: American Association for Higher Education (AAHE) American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) American Council on Education (ACE) Association for Institutional Research (AIR) Association of American Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) Association of Governing Boards of Universities & Colleges (AGB) Association of Independent Schools of Florida (AISF) Coalition for Baccalaureate & Graduate Respiratory Therapy Education (CoBRTE) College Board Conference of Southern Graduate Schools (CSGS) Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) Educational Records Bureau (ERB) Florida Association of Colleges and Universities (FACU) Florida Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (FACRAO) Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS) Hispanic Association