NSU 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

13 Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2014–2015 Overview of Undergraduate Studies at NSU Undergraduate courses at NSU emphasize high-quality instruction, small class size, and personal attention from an accomplished faculty of noted researchers, published authors, journal editors, and consultants. In addition to close faculty- student relationships, the university provides resources outside the classroom to help NSU undergraduates achieve their academic goals. All undergraduate students at NSU undertake comprehensive general education coursework within the realms of composition, mathematics, humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and biological and physical sciences. In addition to general education requirements, the Writing Across the Curriculum initiative requires that written assignments make up at least 25 percent of the final grade for each course. Majors are offered in a variety of formats, including day, evening, online, or off-campus programs. Students should check the appropriate college or school section of this catalog for details about program formats, program requirements, major and minor descriptions, learning outcomes, and curricula. While students are housed within a specific NSU school or college based on their major, they may take classes or minor in subjects from any of the other undergraduate colleges. Undergraduate degree programs at Nova Southeastern University are housed in the following colleges/schools: Abraham S. Fischler School of Education The Abraham S. Fischler School of Education offers the Associate of Arts degree in one major. Major A.A. Early Childhood Education The Abraham S. Fischler School of Education offers the Bachelor of Science degree in 9 majors. Majors B.S. Education with a concentration in Child Development B.S. Elementary Education B.S. Exceptional Student Education B.S. Prekindergarten/Primary Education (Age Three through Grade Three) B.S. Secondary Biology Education B.S. Secondary English Education B.S. Secondary Mathematics Education B.S. Secondary Social Studies Education B.S. Speech-Language and Communication Disorders Minors Education Physical Education Speech-Language Pathology College of Health Care Sciences The College of Health Care Sciences awards four undergraduate degrees: Bachelor of Health Science (B.H.Sc.), Bachelor of Science Cardiovascular Sonography (B.S.C.V.S.), Bachelor of Science Medical Sonography (B.S.M.S.), and Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy (B.S.R.T.).