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Excel in Your Field with a Specialized Expertise
Whether your passion lies in education, criminal justice, or organizational leadership, a doctoral degree from Nova Southeastern University lets you take the next step in your career by becoming an expert in your field. Lead meaningful change in your school, organization, or community.
Develop your expertise in your area of study with a practice-based curriculum taught by faculty who teach from experience and with a student-centered approach.
Complete your degree around your busy schedule with the flexible learning options that make NSU unique. Classes can be taken online, in person, or a mix of both—whatever works for you.
Why Earn Your Doctorate at NSU?
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
Discover how to make an impact in education and other related fields from pioneers
in distance learning. This flexible online program is designed with your needs in
mind, so you can advance your career while continuing your education. Acquire the
skill set and knowledge to become a competent and ethical leader in education and
beyond.
Specialize your degree for your field with one of these concentrations:
- Curriculum and Teaching
- Educational Leadership
- Higher Education Leadership
- Instructional Technology and Distance Education
- Organizational Leadership
- Reading
- Special Education
- Sports Leadership
What Can You Do with an Ed.D.?
Go on to have a rewarding career as a(n):
- Teacher
- Administrator
- Curriculum Writer
- Organization Leader
- Nonprofit Leader
- Sports Administrator
Ph.D. in Criminal Justice
Become a scholar in your area of expertise with a doctoral degree in criminal justice. Go deeper into understanding the causes of crime and address issues in the criminal justice system with a research-based curriculum that you can complete online.
Choose your area of study:
- Behavioral Science
- Juvenile Justice
- Organizational Leadership
Dissertation Support
As a student in the Ph.D. in Criminal Justice program, your professors will work with you to finish your dissertation through seminars, weekly meetups, editing support, and defense preparation. The Dissertation Support Services (DSS) team is also available to assist you with any questions you may have about finishing your dissertation.
Earning a Doctor of Philosophy in Criminal Justice from NSU has provided me with the knowledge and credentials necessary to enter into the professions of research and academia. As a full-time police chief, the program ... afforded me the opportunity to achieve my goals from a highly recommended and SACSCOC-accredited institution.
Jay Fortenbery | Retired Police Chief
What Can You Do With a Doctoral Degree in Criminal Justice?
Many graduates go on to administer social policy, teach the next generation in academia, and break new ground in research.
Others hold upper-level jobs such as:
- Criminal Investigators
- Correctional Authorities
- Consultants
- Criminologists
Ed.D. in Human Services Administration
The Ed.D. in Human Services Administration is a leadership-focused doctoral program
designed to equip you with the latest theories and practical problem-solving experience.
Hone your expertise in human services and related fields, including child protection, developmental disabilities, and human services administration. Make a real, measurable difference in human lives by leading and managing the services and organizations they depend upon.
What Can You Do with an Ed.D. in Human Services?
What Can You Do with an Ed.D. in Human Services?
Enjoy a rewarding career as a:
- Community Outreach Worker
- Home Health Aide
- Marriage and Family Therapist
- Probation Officer
- Public Policy Consultant
Success Stories
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership
“I feel like I have that extra advantage … like I am one step ahead because I went
to NSU. Everything I learned at NSU has always been ahead of the game.”
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership
“I'm able to walk into a company or organization with my doctorate and help them to
be able to take their company from one level to the next.”
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
“Education is one of those fields that you can integrate the mind and the heart together.”
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership
“My final goal is to open up my own ESE school where I'll be able to implement all
that I've learned from NSU and all the experiences I've had.”
Watch Her Story
Accreditation
The Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice (FCE & SCJ) is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
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