Graduate/Professional Admissions
Wherever you want to go in life, you can get there from here.
At NSU, we pride ourselves on preparing our graduates for success beyond the classroom. We boast some of the top graduate programs in the nation, and our alumni include accomplished doctors, lawyers, business executives, nurses, therapists, pharmacists, mediators, computer scientists, marine biologists, and educators.
Whether pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree, you’ll have access to state-of-the-art facilities, cutting-edge technology, and distinguished faculty members who remain actively engaged in their fields.
And no matter the degree program you choose, you’ll have opportunities for internships, clinical experiences, and practicums—allowing you to apply the theories you learn in class to the real world.
NSU is also founded on the principle of providing a first-class education at times and places convenient to our students. So if you’re a working adult, we make it possible for you to advance your career without compromising your current obligations. Many of our graduate programs offer classes scheduled at night and on weekends on our main campus, at Student Educational Centers throughout Florida, and online.
Areas of Study
NSU offers graduate programs in the following areas of study:
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences houses two graduate degree programs: M.A. in Writing and M.S. in Experimental Psychology. These programs offer small classes taught by knowledgeable professors with extensive research, publishing, and industry experience. The writing program prepares students to work in publishing, education, public relations, and advertising, as well as for careers as professional writers for magazines, newspapers, and businesses. Experimental psychology students prepare for doctoral programs in psychology and for careers in teaching and research in industrial, government, private consulting, health care, and community settings.
We offer a variety of business degree programs at the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship including accounting, finance, human resource management, and public administration. The Huizenga School is one of the top business schools in the country and is home to the largest M.B.A. and Master of Accounting degree programs in Florida. Our main campus is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, but our programs are also available at multiple locations and online.
Center for Psychological Studies
The Center for Psychological Studies, organized in 1967, has distinguished itself nationally through its master’s degree programs in counseling, mental health counseling, school counseling, and general psychology; a specialist (Psy.S.) and a doctoral (Psy.D.) program in school psychology; and two APA-accredited doctoral degree programs (Ph.D. and Psy.D.) in clinical psychology. The center trains students in its Psychology Services Center, which serves children, adolescents, and adults through its outpatient programs and 13 faculty specialty clinical training programs.
Computer and Information Sciences
A major force in educational innovation, the Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences provides educational programs of distinction to prepare students for leadership roles in information technology. The college’s strengths include a distinguished faculty, a cutting-edge curriculum, and flexible online and campus-based formats for its six M.S. and four Ph.D. programs as well as for its graduate certificate programs in information security.
The Criminal Justice Institute works closely with other NSU schools/centers to enhance the knowledge base of those currently in the field and to equip future professionals with real-world skills and career marketability. Our partners will supplement your skills through internships and cooperative research. Through the institute, you can join our commitment to academic excellence, student success, and service to the community.
The College of Dental Medicine’s distinguished faculty, advanced technology, and innovative curriculum have allowed us to create a uniquely rich learning environment for our students while earning us the respect of the dental profession and dental educators throughout the world. Students of the college benefit from our state-of-the-art educational and clinical facilities, which feature the latest in computer and video technology, and our distinguished professors, recruited from throughout the United States.
From first-time teachers just discovering their calling to lifelong leaders reigniting their passion, all students at the Abraham S. Fischler School of Education grow in ways they never thought possible. Since we opened our doors in 1971, we have been offering the most innovative, accessible, and technologically advanced programs in the nation. Whether you are looking to earn a degree or add on another certification area, our flexible courses—available online, on-site, and on campus—will help you reach your goals and make a difference in your life, your community, and beyond.
The College of Health Care Sciences strives to train health care professionals in the art and science of improving the quality of life and health of their patents and communities. Through our bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs, our goal is to produce highly motivated and well educated practitioners who will be integral members of the health care team. Our programs include occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistant, anesthesiologist assistant, and sonography.
Humanities and Social Sciences
At the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, understanding and betterment of human social relations is a central theme of our multidisciplinary, multi-professional, and multicultural endeavors. Our vigorous curricula have deep interdisciplinary roots. Our cutting-edge programs employ a variety of innovative learning technologies. In the course of addressing human challenges and social issues as a dynamic learning community, we are building a bridge between theory, practice, and research drawn from different social sciences, humanities, and helping professions.
Human Services is dedicated to providing the highest level of excellence in educational experiences to current and future human services professionals who have the desire to enhance the quality of life for individuals and families in need. Human services faculty are committed to supporting students in their persuit of educational and professional goals, and bring a wide range of expertise in the field of human services, with specializations ranging from Infant Mental Health to Gerontology.
Innovative teaching and a 21st-century curriculum set the Shepard Broad Law Center apart from other law schools. Graduates here don’t just earn a degree—they encounter the real spirit and practice of law. Our pioneering combination of academics and clinical experiences gives our students the knowledge and skills they need to hit the ground running and launch a successful career in the highly competitive legal marketplace upon graduation. Courses are taught by a highly visible and accomplished faculty made up of teacher practitioners.
The College of Medical Sciences, offers a Master of Biomedical Science degree for individuals seeking careers in Health Care and Higher Education. The College provides foundation courses in Anatomy, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, and Physiology to equip students with the basic scientific training they will need to ensure their success in careers as health care providers.
Students and faculty and staff members come to the Oceanographic Center from many parts of the world to pursue research in biological and physical oceanography. Areas of interest include modeling of large-scale ocean circulation, coastal dynamics, ocean atmosphere coupling, coral reel studies, benthic ecology, marine biodiversity, calcification of invertebrates, marine fisheries, marine microbiology, molecular ecology and evolution, and wetlands ecology.
Today’s optometric physicians practice in urban and rural communities throughout the nation, in individual and group practices, in hospital settings and centers for vision research, and in the public health service. They also take part in teaching, research, and public health. NSU’s College of Optometry stands alone as the only optometric academic institution in the state of Florida. We take pride in this optometric education program, which provides strong didactic and clinical educational experience for graduates.
As a student in the College of Osteopathic Medicine, you can anticipate a remarkable experience that includes the opportunity to pursue degrees in public health and biomedical informatics. You will train; study; interact; and share facilities, faculty members, and resources with other Health Professions Division students. This interdisciplinary approach will better prepare you to master your discipline with a sensitivity and understanding of the entire health care system. We think this is an opportunity unmatched in health professions education.
The educational programs and facilities of the College of Pharmacy are among the best in the country. Our faculty members are enthusiastic and on the cutting edge of pharmacy practice. With more than 500 clinical sites and more than 700 preceptors, this experiential education is as comprehensive and diverse and anyone could desire. Perhaps the most important focus at NSU is upon our students. They work in groups to solve problems and complete assignments. Faculty members have an open door policy and meet with students on a regular basis.