Abraham S.
Fischler School of
Education
League for Innovation
2012
Nova Southeastern University
www.nova.edu
Welcome to NSU
“Our vision, mission, and values reflect our deepseated belief in making a difference in our community
as well as our commitment to enhance learning
opportunities for our students – by engaging in
academic pursuits that bring theory to life in
practice.”
George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D
President, NSU
About NSU
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Founded in 1964 as Nova University
of Advanced Technology
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First class was 17 students
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Today, of the 1,664 private, not-forprofit, four-year or above institutions,
NSU is the 7th largest independent
university in the country, and the
largest in Florida and the S.E. USA
(Florida Trend magazine).
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Currently over 29,000 students.
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16 schools, colleges, and centers
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Awards approx. 7,700 degrees each
year
NSU Accreditation
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) since 1971
American Bar Association
American Osteopathic Association
American Council on Pharmaceutical Education
American Optometric Association
Commission on Dental Accreditation
Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
American Physical Therapy Association
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
National Association for the Education of Young Children
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Council on Education in Public Health
International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
American Psychological Association
Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers
University Council of Jamaica
NSU – Leaders in Technology
 “Top 20 Cyber-Universities”
Forbes magazine
 “Best of the Online Graduate Programs in
Education”
U.S. News & World Report
 “Best Distance Learning Graduate Schools”
Princeton Review
 Top 100 “Most-Wired Colleges”
Yahoo! Internet Life
 “Best Distance Learning Graduate Schools”
Fischler School of Education and Human Services
GetEducated.com
NSU - Library
Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center
−A joint-use facility between NSU and the Broward County, FL
−Largest library facility in the State of Florida
−World-class, state-of-the-art technology enhanced
−Provides research services to NSU students worldwide
Student Education Centers (SEC)
Student Education Centers provide convenient, learning
opportunities for students close to home
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Nassau, Bahamas
Jacksonville, Florida
Jamaica, West Indies
Miami, Florida
 Orlando, Florida
 Southwest Florida—Naples, Fort
Myers, and Cape Coral
 Tampa, Florida
 West Palm Beach, Florida
Abraham S. Fischler
School of Education
 www.FischlerSchool.nova.edu
Welcome to FSE
"The future of education is individualized
learning from a menu of options, accessible by
anyone, anytime, anywhere.”
H. Wells Singleton, Ph.D.
Dean
Abraham S. Fischler School of Education
Abraham S. Fischler
School of Education
 Headquartered in North Miami Beach, Florida
 Pioneer in distance learning since 1972
 Largest Graduate school in the U.S.
 Programs in 55 U.S. cities, 24 states, 15 other countries, and 4
continents
 39,000 educators graduated
 15,000+ students worldwide
 High quality education delivered via a variety of methods that meet
students work schedules, locations, needs, and objectives
Doctoral Program Overview
o Foundation Requirements
3
o Core Seminars (3)
18
o Research Elective
3
o Concentration Areas
18 - 24
o Minor or Elective courses
15
Applied Dissertation
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TOTAL
Credits
12
69 Credits
Core Seminars: (18 Credits)
o Trends and Issues
6 Credits
o Methods of Inquiry
6 Credits
o Leadership
6 Credits
Concentrations
o Educational Leadership (21 Cr)
o Healthcare Education (18 Cr)
o Higher Education Leadership (21 Cr)
o Human Services Administration (18 Cr)
o Instructional Leadership (18 Cr)
o Instructional Technology and Distance Education (24 Cr)
o Nursing Education
o Organizational Leadership (18 Cr)
o Reading
o Special Education (21 Cr)
o Speech-Language Pathology (24 Cr)
Minors: (15 Credits)
o Adult Education
o Applied Behavior Analysis
o Autism
o Brain-Based Leadership
o Charter School Education Leadership
o Community College Leadership
o Conflict Resolution
o Curriculum Development
o Early Childhood
o Gerontology
o Human Resource Development
o School Business Leadership
o Urban Education
Admissions Requirements
The following is a listing of admission requirements for
applicants seeking admission into the doctoral program at
the Abraham S. Fischler School of Education (FSE).
o Complete and submit an FSE admissions application.
o Submit a $50.00 non-refundable admissions application
fee, payable to NSU.
o Submit an official master’s degree transcript from a
regionally accredited institution (a 3.0 cumulative GPA is
required).
-orSubmit an official course-by-course evaluation by Josef
Silny & Associates, Inc. or World Education Services (Refer
to Alternative Admissions Requirements).
Admissions (cont’d)
o Submit two professional letters of recommendation. The
letters of recommendation must be provided by two
different individuals who can attest to the applicant’s ability
to succeed in a doctoral program.
o Current employment or relevant work experience in field.
o Submit a Millers Analogies Test (MAT) score of 37 (scaled
score between 391-396) or a combined score of 1000 on
the verbal and quantitative sections of the Graduate Record
Examination (GRE). If the score falls below the minimum
requirement, the applicant must submit a rationale in essay
format providing an explanation of why scores do not
reflect the student’s academic potential. Test must have
been taken in the past 5 years.
– NOTE – GRE / MAT not required for international students
o Applicants who are non-native English speakers and/or
applicants who earned their highest degree at a non-U.S.
institution may be required to provide proof of having
scored a minimum of 213 on the computer-based or 550 on
the paper-based TOEFL exam.
Coordinated Student Advising
o Doctoral Enrollment Counselors
o Field Associates
o Dissertation Committee
o Faculty
Website: www.fischlerschool.nova.edu/
For more information contact: 800 986-3223
ext. 8500
Contact Information