2017-2018 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

1 2017 2018 Undergraduate STUDENT CATALOGNova southeastern university Undergraduate Student Catalog 2017 2018 Abraham S. Fischler College of EducationCollege of Arts, Humanities, and social SciencesCollege of Engineering and ComputingCollege of Health Care SciencesCollege of NursingCollege of Osteopathic MedicineCollege of PsychologyFarquhar Honors CollegeH. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and EntrepreneurshipHalmos College of Natural Sciences and OceanographyNova southeastern university Undergraduate Student Catalog 2017 2018 Abraham S.

2 Fischler College of EducationCollege of Arts, Humanities, and social SciencesCollege of Engineering and ComputingCollege of Health Care SciencesCollege of NursingCollege of Osteopathic MedicineCollege of PsychologyFarquhar Honors CollegeH. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and EntrepreneurshipHalmos College of Natural Sciences and OceanographyThe 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).

3 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.

4 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.

5 For questions and comments about the Catalog , please contact:College of Undergraduate StudiesNova southeastern University3301 College AvenueFort Lauderdale, Florida 33314-7796 Phone: (954) 262-7015 Email: StatementConsistent with all federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and/or local ordinances ( , 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.

6 And 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.

7 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 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 .

8 The Cardiovascular Sonography program at NSU Tampa is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs ( ). CAAHEP 25400 Highway 19, North, Suite 158, Clearwater, Florida 33376. Phone: (727) 210-2350/ Fax: (727) Vascular and General tracks of the Medical Sonography program are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). CAAHEP 25400 Highway 19, North, Suite 158, Clearwater, Florida 33376. Phone: (727) 210-2350/ Fax: (727) 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, 20036-1120, Phone number: (202) 887-6791).

9 The Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) in the College of Health Care Sciences is accredited by the Commission of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), (6850 Austin Center Blvd., Suite 100, Austin, TX 78731-3184, Phone 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 Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies Program in the College of Arts, Humanities, and social Sciences is approved by the American Bar Association, (321 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654, Phone number: 800-285-2221).

10 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, ).The Abraham S. Fischler College of Education at nova southeastern university is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), (1140 19th Street, Suite 400, Washington, 20036, Phone number: (202) 223-0077, Fax: (202) 296-6620). NCATE s institutional accreditation covers initial teacher preparation programs and advanced educator preparation programs at all university locations and online.