NSU 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

296 Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2014–2015 INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF HUMAN SERVICE, HEALTH, AND JUSTICE Introduction to the Institute for the Study of Human Service, Health, and Justice Welcome to the Institute for the Study of Human Service, Health, and Justice (HSHJ). HSHJ 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. HSHJ faculty are committed to supporting students in their pursuit of educational and professional goals, and they bring a wide range of expertise in the field of human services, with specializations ranging from infant mental health and gerontology to criminal justice and substance abuse. HSHJ programs are designed to provide students with an understanding of administration, public policy, ethics, and practice within a range of human services fields. Academic programs are designed for individuals interested in pursuing careers in a variety of human services professions and settings which include, but are not limited to, the following: ●● schools ●● hospitals ●● the aviation industry ●● universities ●● skilled nursing facilities ●● private practice ●● nursing homes ●● rehabilitation centers ●● not-for-profit organizations ●● government agencies ●● other public and private entities HSHJ’s outstanding academic programs are delivered in traditional classroom environments or online formats that allow students to receive and submit coursework and interact with participants and professors via the Internet. This distance delivery option allows busy professionals to complete their degrees without having to leave their jobs or travel long distances.