NSU Undergraduate Viewbook

Graduate Program HIGHLIGHTS Preparing for success BEYOND THE CLASSROOM NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY is uniquely positioned to provide our undergraduate students with a preview of NSU graduate programs and the nearly limitless range of resulting careers. As an undergraduate student, you’ll have opportunities to participate in internships, clinical experiences, practicums, and research, allowing you to apply what you learn in the classroom and gain firsthand experience. We are proud of our graduate programs and our successful alumni in many fields including medicine, law, business, psychology, education, optometry, dentistry, computer science, oceanography, and pharmacy. n Employers recognize the value of an NSU education, and our graduates are highly sought after by industry leaders and global businesses. n NSU’s College of Dental Medicine and Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine are among the most selective schools in the United States. n NSU is pursuing LCME accreditation to offer the M.D. degree and would be the only university in Florida to award M.D. (Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine) and D.O. (Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine) degrees. n NSU’s Halmos College of Natural Sciences and Oceanography is home to the only facility in the nation dedicated to coral reef ecosystems research. n Passing rates on the pharmacy licensing exams for NSU’s College of Pharmacy graduates exceed the national pass rate at near or above 90 percent. n NSU offers four master’s degrees and three Ph.D. programs in computer and information sciences. n NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education boasts an alumni network of over 65,000 consisting of superintendents, principals, teachers, and leaders across the globe. n NSU boasts the only College of Optometry in the state of Florida. n NSU is ranked fifth in the U.S. for the largest number of minority graduate degree recipients (including Hispanic and African American students). n NSU delivers valuable medical, psychological, and legal services to the community and has been featured for its educational outreach to seniors. n NSU’s Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences is the top educator of physician assistants regionally and nationally, with a 20-year track record of graduates consistently surpassing the national average in high, first-time national certification exam pass rates. n NSU is home to the largest M.B.A. and accounting programs in Florida. n NSU offers the only doctoral program in conflict analysis and resolution in Florida. n NSU’s College of Dental Medicine is the leader in educating dentists to provide dental care to children with autism spectrum disorder. Graduate Programs at NSU 6 7