A major force in
educational innovation, Nova
Southeastern University (NSU)
offers educational programs of
distinction to distance-learning
and online students. Through a
combination of a distinguished
faculty, cutting edge
curriculum, and flexible online
formats, NSU prepares
undergraduate and graduate
students for leadership roles in
the real world and enables
working professionals to earn
degrees without interrupting
their careers.
NSU's convenient online Master's
in Teaching is designed to help
practicing teachers balance
work, family and a master's
education.
Entirely online to fit your
schedule - no face-to-face
meetings required
No thesis or exams - assignments
are application-oriented and
focused on your classroom
Four starts each year - January,
March, June and October - with
September off to accommodate
back-to-school schedules
You can efficiently reach the
next level of your education,
graduate to a new pay level, and
put your heightened teaching
expertise into action. By
finding the right program for
you and pursuing your degree
through NSU, you'll have
world-class learning literally
at your fingertips-and be able
to study from the comfort of
your home, when it fits with
your schedule, and at your own
pace. Get started today!
Take Your Education Beyond the
Classroom.
A major force in educational
innovation, Nova Southeastern
University (NSU) offers
educational programs of
distinction to distance-learning
and online students. Through a
combination of a distinguished
faculty, cutting edge
curriculum, and flexible online
formats, NSU prepares
undergraduate and graduate
students for leadership roles in
the real world and enables
working professionals to earn
degrees without interrupting
their careers.
NSU's convenient online Master's
in Teaching is designed to help
practicing teachers balance
work, family and a master's
education.
Entirely online to fit your
schedule - no face-to-face
meetings required
No thesis or exams - assignments
are application-oriented and
focused on your classroom
Four starts each year - January,
March, June and October - with
September off to accommodate
back-to-school schedules
You can efficiently reach the
next level of your education,
graduate to a new pay level, and
put your heightened teaching
expertise into action. By
finding the right program for
you and pursuing your degree
through NSU, you'll have
world-class learning literally
at your fingertips-and be able
to study from the comfort of
your home, when it fits with
your schedule, and at your own
pace. Get started today!
Specialization in Curriculum
& Instruction (Master's)
The 30-hour, 14-month curriculum
is delivered over 5 terms in a
sequential format that helps you
build upon a framework from one
block to the next.
• Block 1: Classroom &
Instructional Management
• Block 2: Action Research in
Practice
• Block 3: Cognitive Curricula
• Block 4: Instructional Models
& Technology
• Block 5: Instruction &
Assessment for Diverse
Classrooms
Specialization in Elementary
Math (Master's)
The 30-hour, 14-month curriculum
is delivered over 5 terms in a
sequential format that helps you
build upon a framework from one
block to the next.
• Block 1: Classroom &
Instructional Management
• Block 2: Action Research in
Practice - Math
• Block 3: Teaching & Assessing
Math through Technology
• Block 4: Best Practices for
Teaching Math Across the
Curriculum
• Block 5: Instruction &
Assessment for Diverse
Classrooms
Specialization in Elementary
Reading (Master's)
The 30-hour, 14-month curriculum
is delivered over 5 terms in a
sequential format that helps you
build upon a framework from one
block to the next.
• Block 1: Classroom &
Instructional Management
• Block 2: Action Research in
Practice - Reading
• Block 3: Reading Foundations
and Instructional Interventions
• Block 4: Language, Learning &
Technology Across the Curriculum
• Block 5: Instruction &
Assessment for Diverse
Classrooms
Specialization in K-12
Technology Integration
(Master's)
The 30-hour, 14-month curriculum
is delivered over 5 terms in a
sequential format that helps you
build upon a framework from one
block to the next.
• Block 1: Classroom &
Instructional Management
• Block 2: Action Research in
Practice - Technology
• Block 3: Computer Applications
and Technology Across the
Curriculum
• Block 4: Orchestrating Your
Classroom with Technology
• Block 5: Instruction &
Assessment for Diverse
Classrooms
Gradute Certificate in Administration of Information Security
The Graduate Certificate in Administration of Information Security program from NSU's Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences requires a total of 15 credit-hours (five courses). The graduate certificate is recognized by the National Security Agency (NSA) based on its certification of the school's curriculum under NSA national training standards NSTISSI No. 4011 (Information Systems Security Professionals) and CNSSI No. 4013 (System Administrators). As a result of this certification, Federal civilian and military personnel will be permitted to take the school's certified graduate courses under government sponsorship, and the school is authorized to issue certificates to students who complete such courses.
PHD in Computer Information Systems
The Ph.D. in Computer Information Systems from NSU's Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences is offered in a hybrid format, which combines traditional and online instruction to provide professionals the opportunity to pursue graduate study while continuing to work in their current positions. The program is especially well suited to professionals in business, government, industry, or education who are involved with research, design, implementation, management, evaluation, utilization, or teaching of computer information systems. It provides technology-oriented professionals with the knowledge and ability to develop creative solutions to substantive real-world problems. Each student must complete eight core courses, two research project courses, and a dissertation. Students also have the option of pursuing this degree with a concentration in Information Security, which is recognized by the National Security Agency (NSA) based on its certification of the school's curriculum for compliance with the requirements of NSA national training standards. Students who complete the concentration may also request a graduate certificate.
Doctor of Philosophy
This program offers a course of study leading to the degree of doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computer Science from Nova Southeastern University's Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences. It is offered in a hybrid format, which combines traditional and online instruction to give professionals the opportunity to pursue graduate study while continuing to work in their current positions. The program is especially well suited to those in industry, education, or government who are involved with one of the many areas of computer science. It provides research-oriented professionals with knowledge in the major areas of computer science and the ability to develop creative solutions to substantive real-world problems. Each student must complete eight core courses, two research project courses, and a dissertation.
Master of Arts Degree in Teaching and Learning
The Master of Arts degree in Teaching and Learning (M.A.T.L.) degree program has been designed by Nova Southeastern University to meet the needs of busy classroom practitioners by linking theory to best practices in the classroom. As you learn from today's leading educational theorists, master teachers will model and reflect on best practice strategies that you can begin to implement and develop as part of your daily classroom repertoire. The M.A.T.L. degree program is composed of integrated curricular blocks, each consisting of six graduate credit hours.
Each block contains multi-dimensional modules that cover specific academic subject areas. Course concepts are reinforced by combining peer interaction, best-practice videos and active applications in a problem-based learning framework. Video and online distance education technologies are used to create a productive and enriching educational experience for each participant. This degree program is a 30-credit-hour sequential curriculum, which can be completed in less than a year. There are five 8-week terms, courses are configured in blocks of six credit hours each. The K-12 Technology Integration specialization explores how technology can enhance instructional learning.
Master of Science in Computer Information Systems
Nova Southeastern University's Master of Science in Computer Information Systems (CIS) is a 36 credit-hour program offered by their Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences. It focuses on the technological foundations of computer information systems, including areas such as database systems, human-computer interaction, data and computer communications, information security, computer graphics, software engineering, and object-orientation. It is designed to give students a thorough knowledge of the field and to provide an enduring foundation for future professional growth.
The program blends theory and practice into a learning experience that develops skills applicable to complex real-world problems. Students can take online courses, traditional evening classes on our main campus, or a combination of both—and earn your degree in as few as 18 months. In addition, students have the option to earn the M.S. in CIS with a concentration in Information Security, which requires a total of 42 credit hours.
Master of Arts Degree in Teaching and Learning
The Master of Arts degree in Teaching and Learning (M.A.T.L.) degree program has been designed by Nova Southeastern University to meet the needs of busy classroom practitioners by linking theory to best practices in the classroom. As you learn from today's leading educational theorists, master teachers will model and reflect on best practice strategies that you can begin to implement and develop as part of your daily classroom repertoire. The M.A.T.L. degree program is composed of integrated curricular blocks, each consisting of six graduate credit hours.
Each block contains multi-dimensional modules that cover specific academic subject areas. Course concepts are reinforced by combining peer interaction, best-practice videos and active applications in a problem-based learning framework. Video and online distance education technologies are used to create a productive and enriching educational experience for each participant. This degree program is a 30-credit-hour sequential curriculum, which can be completed in less than a year. There are five 8-week terms; courses are configured in blocks of six credit hours each. The Curriculum and Instruction specialization investigates instructional models.