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Nova Southeastern UniversityUndergraduate Student Catalog2018–2019Abraham S. Fischler College of EducationCollege of Arts, Humanities, and Social SciencesCollege of Engineering and ComputingCollege of PsychologyDr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic MedicineDr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care SciencesFarquhar Honors CollegeH. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and EntrepreneurshipHalmos College of Natural Sciences and OceanographyRon and Kathy Assaf College of NursingNova Southeastern University Undergraduate Student Catalog 2018–20191

Nova Southeastern UniversityUndergraduate Student Catalog2018–2019Abraham S. Fischler College of EducationCollege of Arts, Humanities, and Social SciencesCollege of Engineering and ComputingCollege of PsychologyDr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic MedicineDr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care SciencesFarquhar Honors CollegeH. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and EntrepreneurshipHalmos College of Natural Sciences and OceanographyRon and Kathy Assaf College of NursingThe Nova Southeastern University Undergraduate Student Catalog is a resource for information about academic program andcurriculum 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 undergraduatestudents of the colleges listed above. Students are bound by the curricula published in the catalog in effect the semester they enterthe university. Students are bound by the policies in the most recently published version of the catalog. If there is an interruption instudies of more than one calendar year from the end of the last semester enrolled, the student must abide by the NSU UndergraduateStudent Catalog in effect upon return, or to requirements approved by the student’s department chair. Policies and requirements,including fees, are subject to change without notice at any time at the discretion of the NSU administration. NSU reserves the rightto 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 notexcuse 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 aboutthe catalog, please contact:College of Undergraduate StudiesNova Southeastern University3301 College AvenueFort Lauderdale, Florida 33314-7796Phone: (954) 262-7015Email: cous@nova.eduNova Southeastern University Undergraduate Student Catalog 2018–20192

Nondiscrimination StatementHighway 19, North, Suite 158, Clearwater, Florida 33376. Phone:(727) 210-2350/ Fax: (727) 210-2354.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, and the Florida Civil Rights Act), it isthe policy of Nova Southeastern University not to engage in anydiscrimination or harassment against any individuals because ofrace, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy status, national orethnic origin, nondisqualifying disability, age, ancestry, maritalstatus, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, militaryservice, veteran status, or political beliefs or affiliations, andto comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equalopportunity, and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations.Any such acts are unacceptable and strictly prohibited by theuniversity.The baccalaureate degree in nursing/master’s degree in nursing/Doctor of Nursing Practice and post-graduate APRN certificate atNova Southeastern University are accredited by the Commissionon Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750,Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.In addition, the law prohibits retaliation against an individual foropposing any practices forbidden under this policy, for bringinga complaint of discrimination or harassment, for assistingsomeone with such a complaint, for attempting to stop suchdiscrimination or harassment, or for participating in any mannerin any investigation or resolution of a complaint of discriminationor harassment. This nondiscrimination policy applies toadmissions; enrollment; scholarships; loan programs; athletics;employment; and access to, participation in, and treatmentin all university centers, programs, and activities. NSU admitsstudents of any race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancystatus, national or ethnic origin, nondisqualifying disability,age, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, genderidentity, military service, veteran status, or political beliefs oraffiliations, to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activitiesgenerally accorded or made available to students at NSU, anddoes not discriminate in the administration of its educationalpolicies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, andathletic and other school-administered programs.NSU AccreditationsNova Southeastern University is accredited by the SouthernAssociation of Colleges and Schools Commission on Collegesto award associate’s, baccalaureate, master’s, educationalspecialist, doctorate, and professional degrees. Contact theCommission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur,Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions aboutthe accreditation of Nova Southeastern University.The Cardiovascular Sonography program at NSU Tampa isaccredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied HealthEducation Programs (caahep.org). CAAHEP 25400 U.S. Highway19, North, Suite 158, Clearwater, Florida 33376. Phone: (727)210-2350/ Fax: (727) 210-2354.Both Vascular and General tracks of the Medical Sonographyprogram are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation ofAllied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). CAAHEP 25400 U.S.The Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies Program in theCollege of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is approved bythe American Bar Association, (321 North Clark Street, Chicago,IL 60654, Phone number: 800-285-2221).The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy is accredited by theCommission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), (1248Harwood Road, Bedford, TX 76021-4244, Phone number: 817-2832835; Fax: (817) 354-8519, coarc.com).The Abraham S. Fischler College of Education at NovaSoutheastern University is accredited by the National Councilfor Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), ncate.org (114019th Street, Suite 400, Washington, D.C. 20036, Phone number:(202) 223-0077, Fax: (202) 296-6620). NCATE’s institutionalaccreditation covers initial teacher preparation programs andadvanced educator preparation programs at all universitylocations and online. However, the accreditation does not includeindividual education courses that the institution offers to P-12educators for professional development, relicensure, or otherpurposes. Through a cooperative agreement with the AbrahamS. Fischler College of Education and multiple undergraduatecolleges, NSU offers the following initial teacher preparationprograms at the bachelor’s level: Elementary Education withESOL/Reading Endorsement and Exceptional Student Educationwith ESOL Endorsement.Bachelor’s degree programs offered in a variety of fieldsof business and administration by the H. Wayne HuizengaCollege of Business and Entrepreneurship are accredited bythe International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education(IACBE), (11374 Strang Line Road, Lenexa, Kansas 66215, Phonenumber: (913) 631-3009, Fax number: (913) 631-9154).The Exercise and Sport Science Program in the Dr. Pallavi PatelCollege of Health Care Sciences is recognized for strengthand conditioning by the National Strength and ConditioningAssociation (NSCA). (1855 Bob Johnson Dr., Colorado Springs,CO 80906. Phone: 800-815-6826, ext. 164).For more details and up-to-date information, please NSU MembershipsThe university holds primary, secondary, and higher educationmemberships in several organizations. Visit html for complete listing.Nova Southeastern University Undergraduate Student Catalog 2018–20193

Table of ContentsNondiscrimination Statement 3NSU Accreditations 3NSU Memberships 3Letter from the President 9NSU Mission Statement 10NSU Vision 2020 Statement 10NSU Core Values 10NSU Board of Trustees 10University History 11Campus Facilities 11NSU Campus Locations 12NSU Regional Campuses/Instructional Sites. 12NSU Health Care Clinics 13OVERVIEW OF NSU UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES. 16Academic Programs 16 Majors 16 Minors 17 Certificate Programs 19Academic Calendars 20Exam Schedules 23 Fall 2018 23 Winter 2019 24 Summer 2019 26Correspondence Directory 28 Abraham S. Fischler College of Education 28 College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences 28 College of Engineering and Computing 29 College of Psychology 29 College of Undergraduate Studies 29 Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences 29 Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine 30 Farquhar Honors College 31 H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business andEntrepreneurship 31 Halmos College of Natural Sciencesand Oceanography 32 Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing 32University-Wide Services Directory 33PREMIER PROGRAMS AND HONOR SOCIETIES. 36Dual Admission Programs 36 Available Dual Admission Programs 36 Dual Admission Program forEnrolled Students (DAPES) 37Honor Societies and Academic Organizations 37Razor’s Edge Scholars Programs 40 Razor’s Edge Global Scholars Program 40 Razor’s Edge Leadership Scholars Program 40 Razor’s Edge Research Scholars Program 41 Razor’s Edge Shark Cage Scholars Program 41 Razor’s Edge Shark Talent Scholars Program 41 Razor’s Edge Shark Teach Scholars Program 41The Fischler Academy 41ADMISSIONS. 42General Admission Information 42Admission Procedures and Requirements 42 Application Deadlines 42 Required Documentation 43Premier Program Applications 47 Dual Admission Program 47 Honors Program 47 Razor’s Edge Program 48 The Fischler Academy 48Pre-Degree Granting Programs 48 Deciding Program 48 Pre-Nursing Program 48Special Circumstances 49 Home-Schooling 49 International Students Admissions 49 Non-Degree-Seeking Students 50 Second Bachelor’s Degree 51Delayed Enrollment and Reapplication for Admission 51Transfer Credits 51Assessment of Prior Experiences for Academic Credit 52Transferring NSU Credits to Other Institutions 54POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. 55Attendance Policy 55Course Credits—Application Toward Multiple Requirements 55Course Delivery 55Course Evaluations 56Declaring and Changing Majors, Minors, and Programs 56 Declaring and Changing Majors 56 Request for Second Major 56 Declaring and Conferral of Minors 57Enrollment at Other Universities 57 Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences 57 Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing 58Grading System 58 Grading Scale 58 Grade Point Average and Quality Points 58 Grade Forgiveness 58 Grade Reports 59 Dean’s List 59 Incomplete 59 Academic Standing 59Graduation—Degrees, Diplomas, Certification,and Commencement 61 Degree Certificate 61 Diplomas 61 Graduation with Distinction 61 Honors in Major 62 Commencement 62Graduation Requirements 62 Minimum Graduation Requirements 62Online Course Access and SharkLink 63 Distance Education Support 63 SharkLink 63Problem Resolution Procedures 63 Types of Grievances 63 Administrative Grievance Process 64Registration 65 Student Contact and Personal Information 66 Online Degree Evaluation Tools 66 Enrollment requirements for financial aid eligibility 66Nova Southeastern University Undergraduate Student Catalog 2018–2019TABLE OF CONTENTS4