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College of Optometry Overview 2013 Nova Southeastern University Nova Southeastern University NSUWorks Health Professions Divisions Course Catalogs NSU Course Catalogs and Course Descriptions 2013 College of Optometry Overview 2013 Nova Southeastern University Follow this and additional works at: https://nsuworks.nova.edu/hpd_coursecatalogs Part of the Optometry Commons NSUWorks Citation Nova Southeastern University, "College of Optometry Overview 2013" (2013). Health Professions Divisions Course Catalogs. 235. https://nsuworks.nova.edu/hpd_coursecatalogs/235 This Program Overview is brought to you for free and open access by the NSU Course Catalogs and Course Descriptions at NSUWorks. It has been accepted for inclusion in Health Professions Divisions Course Catalogs by an authorized administrator of NSUWorks. For more information, please contact [email protected]. ENTERING CLASS 2013 - - Nova Southeastern University, synonymous with NSU MISSION STATEMENT dynamic innovation and intellectual challenge, is The mission of Nova Southeastern University, the latgest independent not-for-profit university a private, not-for-profit institution, is to offer a in the Southeast, and with an enroll ment of more diverse array of innovative academic programs than 29,000 students, is the eighth largest in that complement on-campus educational the United States. Situated on a beautiful, 300-acre opportunities and resources with accessible, campus in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the university is distance-learning programs to foster academic excellence , intellectual inquiry, experiencing a sustained period of academic growth, leadership, research , and commitment to fiscal strength, and commitment to the challenges community through engagement of students of the 21 st century. and faculty members in a dynamic, lifelong In this environment of expansion and stability, the learning environment. university is capitalizing on its strengths in such areas as academic innovation, comprehensive cl inical training, and flexible educational delivery systems. r NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY TABLE OF CONTENTS Health Professions Division 2 Letter from the HPD Chancellor 3 College of Optometry 4 Letter from the Dean 5 Doctor of Optometry Degree 6 Curriculum Outline 8 Transfer, International, and Dual Admission 10 Student Life and Housing 12 Student Organizations 14 Application Procedures 16 Admissions Requirements 18 Tuition and Fees 19 Expenses and Financial Aid 20 Founded in 1964 as Nova University, the institution The university's programs are administered through merged with Southeastern University of the Health 16 academic centers that offer courses at the Sciences in 1994, creating Nova Southeastern main campus and at field-based locations throughout University. To date, the institution has more than Florida; across the nationj and at selected international 143,000 alumni. Fully accredited by the sites in Europe, Mexico, the Pacific Rim, Central and Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association South America, and the Caribbean. of Colleges and Schools, the university awards With a budget of more than $220 million per yeat associate's, bachelor's, master's, educational specialist, and an upward trend in enrollment, the un iversity and doctoral degrees in a wide range of fields including will continue to maintain a solid record of academic the health profess ions, l aw, business, marine sciences, and fiscal strength and excellence in teaching and psychology, social sciences, computer and information community service, while expanding its miss ion in sciences, and education. research and scholarship . • - - HEALTH PROFESSIONS DIVISION As a student in the Health Professions Division of Nova COLLEGE OF HEALTH CARE SC IENCES (CONTINU ED) Southeastern University, you can anticipate a remarkable Master of Health Science (M .H.Sc.) experience. You will tra in, study, interact, and share faculty Master of Health Science (M .H.Sc.)-Anesthesiolog ist Assistant and resources (either campus-based or online) Master of Health Science (M .H.Sc.)- Card iovascu lar Sonography with students from various backgrounds and discipli nes. Master of Health Science (M .H.Sc.)-Vascular Sonography This interdisciplinary approach distinguishes the Health Master of Health Science (M .H.Sc .)/Doctor of Health Sc ience (D .H.Sc.) Doctor of Health Science (D .H.Sc.) Professions Division as unique and will better prepare Doctor of Phi loso phy in Health Science (Ph .D.) you to master your discipline with a sensitivity and Master of Medical Science in Phys ician Assistant (M .M.S.) understanding of the entire health care system. Master of Occupational Therapy (M.O .l) The Health Professions Division occupies a $70 million Entry-Level Docto r of Occupational Therapy (0.1.0.) . complex, covering 2 1 acres of the university campus. Doctor of Occu pational Therapy (Dr.OT) The division includes eight buildings totaling more than Doctor of Philosophy in Occupational Therapy (Ph .D.lOT) 900,000 square feet of space for classrooms, laboratories, Entry-Level Doctor of Phys ical Therapy (D. P.l ) offices, the Health Professions Division Library, an Hybri d Entry-Level Doctor of Physical Therapy (O.P.l) Transition Doctor of Physical Therapy (D .PT) outpatient health center, and a pharmaceutical care center. Doctor of Philosophy in Physica l Therapy (P h.D.lPT) T he adjacent 1 ,800-vehicle parking garage overlooks the Doctor of Audiology (Au .D.) Miami Dolphins Training Camp. The Health Professions Division, with a student body CO LLEGE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES of more than 5,800, is home to seven colleges. Master of Biomedical Sciences (M .B.S.) • Certificate in Anatomical Stud ies COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE CO LLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE Docto r of Dental Medicine (D. M.D.) Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) Master of Science in Dentistry (M.S.) Master of Public Health (M .P. H.) Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Education in General Dentistry Master of Science in Biomedical Informatics (M .S.B.I.) Postgraduate Certificate in Endodontics Master of Science in Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (M.S.) Postgraduate Certificate in Operative Dentistry Graduate Certificate in Health Education Postgraduate Certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Graduate Certificate in Public Health Postgraduate Certificate in Orthodontics Graduate Certificate in Public Health Informatics Postgraduate Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry Graduate Certificate in Medical Informatics Postgraduate Certificate in Periodontics Postgraduate Ce rtificate in Prosthodontics COLLEGE OF PHARMACY Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm .D.) COLLEGE OF NURSING Doctor of Ph ilosophy in Pharmacy (Ph.D.) Entry-Level Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N .) R.N. to B.S.N . COLLEGE OF OPTO METRY R.N. to M.S.N. Doctor of Optometry (0.0.) Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.)-Nursing Education Master of Science in Clinical Vision Research (M.S .) Master of Science in Nursing (M.S .N.)-Health Systems Leadership • Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.)-Advanced Practice COLLEGE OF HEALTH CARE SCIENCES Registered Nurse, FNP Bachelor of Health Science (B.H .Sc.) Doctor of Nursing Practice (D .N.P.) Bachelor of Health Science (B.H.Sc .)-Cardiovascular Sonography Doctor of Ph ilosophy in Nursing (Ph .D.) Bachelor of Health Science (B .H .Sc .)-Vascular Sonography This brochure is for information purposes only and does not represent a contract. Information contained herein is subject to change at any time by administrative decision on the direction of the board of trustees. Updated Information can be found on our Web site (www.optometry.nova.edu). 2 LETTER FROM THE HPD CHANCELLOR If you wish to be a leader in the health professions, Nova Southeastern Universiry can help you reach your potential. In less than two decades, NSU's Health Professions Division has developed into a multidisciplinary academic health center of international stature. Composed of the Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, Pharmacy, Dental Medicine, Optometry, Health Care Sciences, Medical Sciences, and Nursing, the Health Professions Division has redoubled its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and community service, while expanding its mission in research and scholarship. Working together, our distinguished faculty members prepare students for an exciting career on tomorrow's dynamic health care team. Fred Lippman, R.Ph., Ed.D. Health Professions Division Chancellor 3 • • - , COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY .. • Degrees: Doctor of Optometry Research and Postgraduate Studies Master of Science in Clinical Vision Research • numerous applied clinical research opportunities What makes the Nova Southeastern University College of • postgraduate learning opportunities, including M.S. Optometry so special? in Clinical Vision Research, M.P.H., and residencies Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry is the only optometric academic institution in the state of Florida. • online Master of,2cience in Clinical Vision Research degree available (visit http://optometry.nova.edu/cvrfor Students are able to enjoy South Florida's renowned weath­ more information) er) beaches, and other attractions and participate in the col~ lege's numerous student organizations while receiving strong • additional master's degree-level programs available with didactic and clinical training that will thoroughly prepare flexible schedules in online and traditional formats them for their professional careers. The Eye Care Institute Interdisciplinary/Multidisciplinary Learning Environment • great clinical experiences caring for a diverse patient • safe, suburban campus in
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