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“Academic Excellence Is Our Standard.Academic Preeminence Is Our Goal.”

―Ray Ferrero, Jr., J.D.President

Welcome toNova Southeastern University

With more than 26,000 students,NSU ranks #6 in enrollment

among the nation’s 1,600 private, non-profitcolleges and universities

Our mission sets us apart

High-quality educational programs of distinction from preschool through professional anddoctoral levels

Preparation for lifelong learning andleadership roles

Academic programs offered at convenient times, employing innovative delivery systems and rich learning resources

Emphasis on acquiring and applying knowledge in clinical, community, and professional settings

A remarkable growth

In four decades, NSU has grown from 17 graduate students to more than 26,000 students

With more than 3,200 employees, the University is Broward County’s third largest private employer

Each year Nova Southeastern University awards more than 5,500 degrees

NSU has more than 80,000 alumni, residing in every state of the union, as well as 55 other countries

Most of our professors have real world experience, allowing them to share both theory and practice with their students

NSU has formed partnerships with leading business and cultural organizations which help to provide hands on experience and mentorship

More than 1,000 members of the community volunteer on advisory boards, as speakers, and in other capacities at NSU

Our researchers pursue cutting-edge solutions that can be applied in the real world

We prepare students for the real world

At NSU, there are no teaching assistants used in our classrooms; classes are taught only by experienced faculty members

Professors are accessible to students and many are practicing professionals in their fields, teaching both theory and practice

85% hold doctoral or terminal degrees in their fields

A nurturing learning environment

NSU has 16 centers, colleges, and schools

Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences

Small class sizes and an accessible faculty offer a unique learning environment

Dual Admissions program offers qualified students simultaneous admission into NSU graduate programs

Honors Program offers access to a unique interdisciplinary intellectual community

More than 80% of pre-med and pre-law students were accepted into medical and law schools

Undergraduate Programs

American Studies, B.A.

Applied Professional Studies, B.S. (6 concentrations)

Athletic Training, B.S.

Biology (pre-med), B.S.

Communications Studies, B.A.

Computer InformationSystems, B.S.

Computer Science, B.S.

Criminal Justice, B.S.

English, B.A.

Environmental Science/Studies, B.S.

History, B.A.

Humanities, B.A.

Legal Studies (pre-law), B.S.

Marine Biology, B.S.

Paralegal Studies, B.S.

Psychology, B.S.

Theatre, B.A.

Master’s Program

Writing, M.A.

Degrees Offered

Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences

H. Wayne Huizenga Schoolof Business and Entrepreneurship

Professors have been and/or remain active in the business community

Home to the largest M.B.A. program in Florida

State-of-the-art wireless learning environment

Curriculum features access to distinguished lecture series and business mentors

Collaborative programs with NSU Law and Heath Professions

H. Wayne Huizenga Schoolof Business and Entrepreneurship

Undergraduate Programs Accounting, B.S. Business Administration,

B.S. Finance, B.S. Marketing, B.S. Professional

Management, B.S. Sports and Recreation

Management, B.S.

Master’s Programs Accounting, M.Acc. Business Administration,

M.B.A. Business Administration in

Entrepreneurship, M.B.A. Business Administration in

Finances, M.B.A. Business Administration in

Health Services Administration, M.B.A./H.S.A.

Human Resource Management, M.S./HRM

Leadership, M.S. Public Administration, M.P.A. Taxation, M. Tax

Doctoral Programs Business

Administration, D.B.A.

Public Administration, D.P.A.

Degrees Offered

Oceanographic Center

Ecologically oriented graduate education in the marine and coastal sciences focused on the preservation of the ocean and coastal biological and physical resources

Recognized as a leader in oceanographic research with grants in excess of $20 million

Home to the National Coral Reef Institute

Home to the Guy Harvey Research Institute which concentrates on the conservation of the world’s fisheries and marine biodiversity

Oceanographic Center

Master’s Programs

Coastal Zone Management, M.S.

Marine Biology, M.S.

Marine Environmental Science, M.S.

Physical Oceanography, M.S.

Doctoral Programs

Oceanography/Marine Biology, Ph.D.

Degrees Offered

Shepard Broad Law Center

Rated #1 “Most Wired” law school two times and among the top three on the 2005 Technology Honor Roll by The National Jurist

Ranked by The Princeton Review as one of the top 7 “Best Environments for Minority Students”

Dual law programs with University of Barcelona, Spain and University of Venice, Italy

More than 6,650 successful alumni, including 67 judges and 6 General Masters

Shepard Broad Law Center

Professional Programs

Health Law, M.H.L.

Juris Doctorate

Degrees Offered

College of Osteopathic Medicine

Only fully-accredited program in Osteopathic Medicine in Florida

Rotations in geriatrics and rural areas are unique requirements of program

Emphasis on the inter-relationship of the body's nerves, muscles, bones and organs for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, disease and injury

Students receive extensive clinical experience, both in NSU’s award- winning Health Care Centers and in the community

Students participate in humanitarian medical missions around the world

College of Osteopathic Medicine

Professional Programs

Medical Informatics, M.S.

Public Health, M.P.H.

Osteopathic Medicine, D.O.

Degrees Offered

College of Pharmacy

100% passing rate on North American Licensure Examination in 2004

Ranked as #1 pharmacy program for Hispanic students

Among the nation’s best pharmacy education facilities, includes a full-service pharmacy on site

Clinical experience at teaching hospitals, community pharmacies, clinics, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Food and Drug Administration

Programs in West Palm Beach and Puerto Rico

College of Pharmacy

Pharmacy, Pharm.D.

Degree Offered

College of Optometry

Only college of Optometry in Florida

Students benefit from clinical experience in NSU’s Eye Institute which sees more than 50,000 patients annually

Strong community-based programs including a well-attended clinic for Macular Degeneration

UNESCO’s North American Center for Visual Health and Development

College of Optometry

Professional Programs

Clinical Vision Research, M.S.

Optometry Medicine, O.D.

Degrees Offered

College of Allied Health and Nursing

Nursing program launched in 2003 to address national shortage; high-tech nursing lab opened in 2005

Among the nation’s leading Physician Assistant programs

Occupational and Physical Therapy degrees at the Master’s and Doctoral levels

Doctoral Program offered in Audiology

Anesthesiologist Assistant program being launched in 2006

College of Allied Health and Nursing

Undergraduate Programs Health Science, B.H.Sc. Health Science in Vascular

Sonography, B.H.Sc. Nursing (entry-level), B.S.N. Nursing (R.N. to B.S.N.), B.S.N.

Master’s Programs Anesthesiologist Assistant,

M.H.Sc. Health Science, M.H.Sc. Medical Science, M.H.Sc. Medical Science in Physician

Assistant, M.M.S. Nursing, M.S.N. Occupational Therapy, M.O.T.

Doctoral Programs Audiology, Au.D. Health Science, D.H.Sc. Physical Therapy (entry-level),

D.P.T. Occupational Therapy, O.T.D. Occupational Therapy, Ph.D. Physical Therapy, Ph.D. Physical Therapy (Post

professional Transition), T-D.P.T.

Degrees Offered

College of Medical Sciences

Strong interdisciplinary approach

Unique program that prepares students for admission to professional schools or for careers in biology, as well as positions in science education

College of Medical Sciences

Master’s Program

Biomedical Sciences, M.B.S.

Degree Offered

College of Dental Medicine

One of only two dental programs in the state of Florida

More applicants than any other dental school in the United States

Nationally recognized research

State-of-the-art teaching facilities including virtual reality lab

Extensive clinical operation open to the community, with over 100 dental chairs and a dedicated special needs unit

College of Dental Medicine

Professional Programs

Craniofacial Research, M.S.

Doctor of Dental Medicine, D.M.D.

Degrees Offered

Fischler School of Educationand Human Services

One of the nation’s largest schools of education, serving more than 15,000 students in 29 states and twelve countries

The nation’s #1 producer of minority doctorates in education*

Partnerships with dozens of school districts, community colleges, educational organizations, ministries of education and private corporations

Recent curricula developed for educators in Venezuela, Italy, Korea, and Malaysia

Source: *Black Issues in Higher Education, July 2004

Fischler School of Educationand Human Services

Undergraduate Programs Early Childhood Education, A.A. Elementary Education, B.S. Exceptional Student Education, B.S. Prekindergarten/Primary Education,

B.S. Master’s Programs

Teaching and Learning, M.A. (4 concentrations)

Education, M.S. (27 concentrations) Human Services, M.S. (3

concentrations) Instructional Technology and Distance

Education, M.S. Speech-Language Pathology, M.S. Educational Specialist (19

concentrations)

Doctoral Programs Education, Ed.D.

Specialties include Educational Leadership, Ed.D. Health Care Education, Ed.D. Higher Education Leadership, Ed.D. Human Services Administration,

Ed.D. Instructional Leadership, Ed.D. Instructional Technology and

Distance Education, Ed.D. Organizational Leadership, Ed.D. Special Education, Ed.D. Speech-Language Pathology, Ed.D. Speech-Language Pathology, SLP.D.

Degrees Offered

Offers the nation’s only Master’s degree in Clinical Psychopharmacology

Mission of education and training, service to the community and clinical research

Community service projects include programs for substance abuse, child and adult traumatic stress, domestic violence, eating disorders and ADHD assessment and treatment

Center for Psychological Studies

Center for Psychological Studies

Master’s Programs

Clinical Psychopharmacology, M.S.

Mental Health Counseling, M.S.

School Guidance and Counseling, M.S.

Doctoral Programs

School Psychology, Psy.S.

Clinical Psychology, Ph.D.

Clinical Psychology, Psy.D.

Degree Offered

Graduate School of Computerand Information Science

University and program named Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education

Curriculum in information security certified by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security

Collaborative initiatives include DANTES, the U.S. Army’s “eArmyU” and the Southern Regional Electronic Campus

Home to Florida’s largest Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) student chapter

Graduate School of Computerand Information Science

Master’s Programs Computer Information Systems, M.S.

Computer Science, M.S.

Computing Technology in Education, M.S.

Information Security, M.S.

Management Information Systems, M.S.

Doctoral Programs Computer Information Systems, Ph.D.

Computer Science, Ph.D.

Computing Technology in Education, Ph.D.

Information Science, Ph.D.

Information Systems, Ph.D.

Degree Offered

Graduate School of Humanitiesand Social Sciences

Internationally renowned program in Conflict Analysis and Resolution

The nation’s only Master’s Program in Cross-Disciplinary Studies

Doctoral degree offering in Marriageand Family Therapy is among thenation’s largest

Home to Community Resolution Services and Brief Therapy Institute Clinics

Graduate School of Humanitiesand Social Sciences

Master’s Programs

College Student Affairs, M.S.

Conflict and Analysis Resolution, M.S.

Cross-Disciplinary Studies, M.A.

Family Therapy, M.S.

Doctoral Programs

Conflict Analysis and Resolution, Ph.D.

Family Therapy, Ph.D.

Marriage and Family Therapy, D.M.F.T.

Degrees Offered

Mailman Segal Institutefor Early Childhood Studies

Housed in the magnificent Jim and Jan Moran Family Center Village

Certificate programs for early childhood educators and autism specialists

An international model for integrated multi-disciplinary services for children from birth to five years of age

Early learning programs for families and children

Parenting classes and workshops

University School

“A campus within a campus”

One of Florida’s top college preparatory schools (Pre K–12)

Producer of numerous National Merit Commended Scholars, Semifinalists, Finalists, and a Presidential Scholar

Performing arts, interscholastic sports and a variety of clubs and organizations round out students’ learning experience

NSU’s 13 Academic Institutes

Brief Therapy Institute Center for Continuing and Professional Studies Community Resolution Services Criminal Justice Institute Guy Harvey Research Institute Hudson Institute of Entrepreneurship and

Executive Education Institute for Learning in Retirement Institute of Trauma and Victimization International Institute for Franchise Education National Coral Reef Institute Southeast Institute for Cross-Cultural Counseling South Florida Ocean Measurement Center Women’s Resource Institute

Center For Continuing and Professional Studies

Non-degree courses geared towards the creative and professional growth of adult and young adult learners

Technology

Career exploration

Creative activities such as Sushi Making 101, the Ancient Art of Henna Painting, and Screenwriting

The Language Institute offers ESOL, Foreign Language, and TOEFL preparation courses as well as private language lessons, accent reduction, programs for young children, and corporate training

Office of Continuing Education certifies Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for NSU schools, colleges, and centers

Conference Management Services

A leader in awarding doctoral degrees

No. 1 in education No. 1 in psychology No. 1 in professional/other

Source: *NCES Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

A national leader in diversity

No. 1 in Doctoral degrees to African Americans*

No. 1 in Doctoral degrees in education to African Americans**

No. 1 in First-Professional degreesto Hispanics**

No. 2 in Doctoral degrees in business to Asian Americans**

No. 2 in Master’s degrees to Hispanics**

No. 2 in Master’s degrees in education to African Americans**

Source: *Black Issues in Higher Education, July 2004

**NCES Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

The value of NSU research grants has tripled overthe past six years

More than 150 outside-funded research projects, valued at$39 million, are now underway

NSU’s board of trustees supports research with seed-money grants

Home to the USGS and the $8.5 billion Everglades Restoration, the largest public works project in US history

Acquired the Rumbaugh Goodwin Institute for Cancer Researchin 2005

On the cutting edge of research

Florida Lambda Rail

NSU’s connection to the Lambda Rail allows for collaboration with other institutions and scientists throughout the state, the nation and beyond:

Virtual “collaboratories” for technology transfer among universities and private businesses

Interactive distributed simulations

Distance learning

Access to digital databases

Optical transmission with high-definition quality for remote applications up to 10 gigabytesper screen

Four campuses in Miami-Dade and Broward

Main campusFort Lauderdale-

Davie

North Miami Beachcampus

Fischler School ofEducation and

Human Services

East campusFort Lauderdale

Dania Beach campusOceanographic Center

Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center

Main campus

Maxwell Maltz Building

Center for Psychological Studies and Graduate Schoolof Humanities and Social Services—Main campus

H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurshipand Graduate School of Computer and Information Science—Main campus

Carl DeSantis Building

Terry Building

Health Professions Division—Main campus

Jim & Jan Moran Family Center Village

Mailman Segal Institute for Early Childhood Studies—Main campus

Mailman-Hollywood Center

Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences—Main campus

Leo Goodwin Sr. Hall

Shepard Broad Law Center—Main campus

Sonken Building

University School—Main campus

Oceanographic Center

Dania Beach campus

Fischler School of Education and Human Services

North Miami Beach campus

East campus

Student Education Centers (SEC)

Nassau, Bahamas

Jacksonville, Florida

Jamaica, West Indies

Las Vegas, Nevada

Miami, Florida

Orlando, Florida

Southwest Florida—Naples, Fort Myers, and Cape Coral

Tampa, Florida

West Palm Beach, Florida

Student Education Centers provide convenient, learning opportunities for students close to home

Using distance learning concepts and technology pioneered by NSU, students also earn degrees at NSU’s international sites: The Bahamas

Canada

The Dominican Republic

Greece

Italy

Malaysia

Jamaica

Korea

Mexico

Puerto Rico

The United Kingdom

Venezuela

NSU’s international sites

Cutting-edge

technology

offers students

an advanced

learning

environment in

state-of-the-art

facilities

Investment of $154 million in building a technology infrastructure over the last 10 years

51 electronic classrooms with nearly 2,500 computers

115 “smart” classrooms, allowing instructors to project to remote locations

58 compressed videoconferencing classrooms with worldwide links

Wireless computer access that is nearly universal

Cutting edge technologies

A pioneer in online

education, we have students registered in more than 2,200 online courses, pursuing 78 degree and certificate programs

“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

“Most-Wired Law School”—The National Jurist

NSU’s Fischler School of Education and Human Services, Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship and Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences cited as “Best Distance Learning Graduate Schools”—GetEducated.com

Top 100 “Most Wired Colleges”—Yahoo! Internet Life

Online learning systems thatreceive high marks

Our students enjoy near-perfect weather with average temperature of 74 degrees year round on our 300-acre main campus

Students residing in one of our five residence halls have access to a wide array of amenities and services, including high-speed Internet, cable TV and telephone hook-ups

An ideal location for students

Convenient access toSouth Florida and the world

Our main campus in Fort Lauderdale-Davie is minutes away from Broward County’s international airport

With quick access to Fort Lauderdale, Miami and Palm Beach, the choices for entertainment, culture and sports activities are unlimited

A beautiful, busy main campus

NSU is housed on a lush campus in the heart of Broward County

The university hosts exciting events and guests such as: the Dalai Lama, Jack Welch, Miami Dolphins player Jason Taylor, Ambassador Paul Bremmer, Justice Clarence Thomas and author Mary Higgins Clark

Students can participate in intramural sports and join in fitness activities such as yoga, Pilates and kickboxing

NSU’s student clubs and organizations offer everything from arts and politics, to Greek life

Athletics enhance the campus experience

Sunshine State Conference, a NCAA Division II competitor

Teams fielded in baseball, basketball, cross-country, golf, rowing, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball

Overall GPA for NSU student-athletes exceeded 3.0 for past five years

Main campus home to the Miami DolphinsTraining Center

More reasons to cheer…

Our women’s rowing team is ranked 2nd in the nation and 2nd in the Southern Region of competition

Our women’s golf team ranked 5th nationally and 5th in the Southern Region

Our men’s soccer team ranked as high as 9th nationally, and 4th in the Southern Region

We currently contribute $1.6 billion to Florida’s overall economy

$350 million goes back into the community, impacting more than 300,000 people

Our unique joint-use library with the Broward County Board of County Commissioners is Florida’s largest library facility

NSU health care clinics offer the community affordable, superior health care service provided by a dedicated teaching team

A valuable community asset

NSU Health Care Centers

17 different clinics receive more than 300,000 patient visits each year

Personalized state-of-the-art health care

NSU’s Health Care Center staff mirrors the diversity we have in South Florida. We understand the unique characteristics and health care needs related to cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity

NSU Healthcare Centers

Audiology

Conflict Analysis and Resolution Services

Dental Medicine

Dermatology

Optometry

Family Medicine

Geriatrics

Mental Health Services

Obstetrics/Gynecology

Occupational Therapy

Orofacial Pain Osteopathic Manipulative

Medicine Pediatrics Pharmacy Physical Therapy Radiology Speech, Language &

Communications Sports Medicine Student Medical Center

and Counseling Services

Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center

The Sherman Library is a uniquejoint-use facility serving the residentsof Broward County as well as NSU students, faculty, and staff members

The Sherman Library stands fivestories high with wireless access throughout the building, cozy reading niches, 22 study rooms, 1,000 user seats, and a café

The Sherman Library houses the500-seat Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center

With its 325,000 square feet, the Sherman Library is the largestlibrary building in Florida

A dynamic community supporter

Our strategic partnerships throughout the community allow NSU to participate in various cultural and business events. Academic functions, such as our Distinguished Lecture Series, are open to the public

NSU is the site of many community events such as, the Heart Walk, Autism Walk, Health and Wellness Fair, Day for Children and Corporate Walk for MS

Our 366,000-square-foot, multipurpose facility will house a 5,500-seat arena and convocation center, a fitness and wellness center, a student union, and a performing arts center

This facility will be the second largest entertainment venue in Broward County

The University Center will be home to NSU athletics, as well as university and community events open to the public

Opening Summer 2006

The University Center―a New Campus Centerpiece

New Residence Hall

A new, 526-bed state-of-the-art residence hall will be open to our students in Fall 2007

The new residence hall will give students an additional 371 single rooms, 130 double rooms, and 16 resident advisor rooms

This facility will provide 1 professional staff apartment, 2 area director apartments, 2 large laundry rooms, 16 community lounges, 1 large multipurpose room, 4 meeting rooms, mailroom, and office space for Residential Life and Housing

A proposed world-class hospital with up to 150 acute care beds operated by the North Broward Hospital District

The hospital will focus on education, research, and innovation, while providing culturally sensitive care to residents in West Central Broward

The Medical Village at NSU

This exciting project will follow the Jeffersonian concept of a “community of scholars and students living and working closely together, combining theory with practice”

A $500-million partnership to transform a 30-acre, university-investment into a high-tech research/office park with nearly three million square feet of office, retail, financial, governmental, and residential space, as well as a hotel and a conference center

Expected to generate millions in tax revenue and in workforce development, including high-tech jobs

The NSU Academical Village

Our Academical Village and Hospital will result in an

additional $1 billion economic impact in South Florida