Nova Southeastern University Undergraduate Student Catalog 2013–2014 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 ~ 2013–2014 1 Nova Southeastern University ~ Undergraduate Student Catalog ~ 2013–2014 2 Nova Southeastern University Undergraduate Student Catalog 2013–2014 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 Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Office of Information Services (OIS). For questions and comments about the catalog, contact: Office of Information Services Nova Southeastern University Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences 3301 College Avenue Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33314-7796 Telephone: (954) 262-8185 Fax: (954) 262-7085 Email: [email protected] Nova Southeastern University ~ Undergraduate Student Catalog ~ 2013–2014 3 Nondiscrimination Statement Consistent with all federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and/or local ordinances (e.g. Title VII, Title VI, Title III, Title II, Rehab Act, ADA, Title IX), it is the policy of Nova Southeastern University not to engage in discrimination or harassment against any persons because of race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, national or ethnic origin, nondisqualifying disability, age, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from the military, veteran status, 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, national or ethnic origin, nondisqualifying disability, age, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from the military, veteran status, political beliefs or affiliations, 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 ~ 2013–2014 4 NSU Accreditations Nova Southeastern University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, Telephone number: (404) 679-4501) to award associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, educational specialist, and doctoral degrees. Nova Southeastern University was first accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) as Nova University in 1971. 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 Nova Southeastern University Baccalaureate Nursing Program is also accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. (NLNAC), (61 Broadway, 33rd Floor, New York, New York 10006, Telephone number: 800-669-1656). 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 NSU Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Exceptional Student Education, Prekindergarten/Primary Education, Middle Grades English Education, Middle Grades General Science Education, Middle Grades Social Studies Education, Secondary Biology Education, Secondary English Education, Secondary Mathematics Education and Secondary Social Studies Education are state-approved, initial teacher preparation programs and additionally accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), (210 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 20036, Telephone number: (202) 466-7496). 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 ~ 2013–2014 5 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 Independent Schools of Florida (AISF) Association of Governing Boards of Universities & Colleges (AGB) Coalition of Essential Schools (CES) College Board Commission for Independent Education Conference of Southern Graduate Schools (CSGS) Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) Educational Records Bureau (ERB) Florida Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (FACRAO) Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS) The Foundation for Independent Higher Education (FIHE) Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida (ICUF) NAFSA: Association of International Educators National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA) National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) National Association of Independent Colleges & Universities (NAICU) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Society for College and University Planning (SCUP) Southeast Florida Career Consortium of Private Universities (SFCC) Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) Southern Association of College and University Business Officers