NSU 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

18 Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2014–2015 Formats of Study Students choose an educational format that best fits their schedule, lifestyle, and career and family responsibilities. These formats include on-campus day programs and programs oriented toward students who work. For information about formats of study available for a specific major, students should contact the individual college or school. Professional and Liberal Studies (PALS) Program The Professional and Liberal Studies (PALS) Program is a traditional on-campus day program geared toward recent high- school graduates that leads to either the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in the Abraham S. Fischler School of Education; Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences; H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship; and Institute for the Study of Human Service, Health, and Justice. PALS students study and work in major fields that prepare them to enter careers or continue with graduate studies. Career Development Program The Career Development Program is designed for working and professional adults studying in the Abraham S. Fischler School of Education; Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences; H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship; and Institute for the Study of Human Service, Health, and Justice. Courses are offered in the evenings and on weekends on campus and at institutional, industrial, and other off-campus locations. Many students enrolled in the Career Development Program are employed and have families. They are a diverse population of individuals, often with considerable practical experience and the desire to play an active role in their education. Career Development Online Program In certain fields of study, NSU allows students to earn a bachelor’s degree, complete a minor, or receive a certification via the Internet, regardless of where they are located in the world. Classes use asynchronous delivery, which means coursework can be completed at any time, anywhere. There are no required meetings. However, each course is conducted with weekly assignments and due dates. In the online environment, students must be self-disciplined and motivated to succeed. Students who participate in online classes are supported through a variety of technologies and teaching methods: email, bulletin boards, chatrooms, electronic journals, and links to Web resources. Each student must obtain an NSU account to access email, course materials, and library resources, and complete an online orientation. Career Development Off-Campus Program NSU operates regional campuses in Jacksonville, Miami-Kendall, Orlando, Fort Myers, Tampa, Palm Beach, Miramar, and San Juan, Puerto Rico. The NSU Regional Campuses serve students at a distance from the main campus with microcomputer labs and video suites equipped with videoconferencing and audiovisual tools. In addition, the campuses are staffed with full-time employees to help with registration, enrollment, IT issues, and financial aid. NSU Regional Campuses create an on-campus atmosphere for students by offering opportunities to develop friendships and form study groups, while earning their degree in a convenient and accessible location. Health Professions Programs Nova Southeastern University offers undergraduate programs in the fields of health science, cardiovascular sonography, general and vascular sonography, respiratory therapy and nursing through the College of Health Care Science and the