Thousands of students who recognize the professional importance of a master's degree have discovered the exceptional programs available at the Abraham S. Fischler College of Education & School of Criminal Justice. Whether you choose to study part-time or full-time, online or in the classroom, you will find a program and format that meets your needs.
The following are general admission requirements that apply to all prospective Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice (FCE&SCJ) graduate students. Additional admission requirements for each program are outlined within each program’s section in this catalog. For assistance with the admission process, please contact the Office of Admissions (toll-free at 800-986-3223, ext. 28500) or visit: https://education.nova.edu/graduate/admissions.html
Nondegree-Seeking Students – Admission Requirements
A nondegree-seeking student is one who wishes to enroll in a course for professional development at the Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice and does not intend to pursue a degree at the time of application. Nondegree-seeking applicants must submit the following documentation in order to register for graduate classes.
Nondegree-seeking students are limited to enroll in a maximum of 12 semester credit hours. Enrollment in a graduate course(s) does not guarantee full acceptance into a degree-seeking program. A nondegree-seeking student may be required to submit a new admission application for a degree-seeking program and must meet all of the requirements for admission to the intended program of study.
Admission Application Deadlines Applications for admission are received online and on a rolling basis for all graduate programs throughout the calendar year except for the Doctor of Philosophy in Criminal Justice and Master of Science in College Student Affairs programs, which only accept fall applications and have an application deadline of May 31.
Documents and supplemental information, (e.g., test scores, letters of recommendation, etc.) can be mailed to:
Nova Southeastern University Enrollment Processing Services
Attn: Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice
3301 College Avenue
P. O. Box 299000
Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida 33329-9905
Applicants with transcripts from institutions that can generate electronic transcripts should provide this email address when submitting their transcript request: electronictranscript@nova.edu
Applicants utilizing international credential evaluators that can generate results should provide this email address when submitting their request: electronictranscript@nova.edu
Applicants can also download admission documents besides official transcripts to their applicant record by going to https://apply.nova.edu
Note: All documents submitted in support of the admission application become property of the university and will not be returned to the applicant/student.
External Transfer of Credit
A maximum of six (6) semester hours of graduate credit may be considered if:
A course description from the catalog of the institution where credit was earned and/or a course syllabus may be required for review. Final decisions for all transfer of credit requests and course level changes (i.e., courses taken at NSU and courses taken at other institutions) will be rendered by the department chair, and written confirmation of acceptance or denial will be conveyed by an academic advisor.
No transfer of credit will be accepted for the following:
M.S. and Ed.S. Programs
Ed.D. Programs
NOTE: Credit that has been applied to a previously awarded degree or certificate, at NSU or another regionally accredited institution, will not be accepted for transfer of credit. Credit for experiential learning will not be accepted.
Prior to enrolling in any course at another institution for the purpose of transferring credit, students currently enrolled in an FCE&SCJ program should first request an evaluation from the department chair to verify that the credits will be acceptable.
Credits accepted for transfer by FCE&SCJ will not be factored into the student’s overall grade point average. Instead, credits accepted for transfer will be applied solely to meet program/degree requirements.
Internal Coursework Credit from NSU Internal transfer of NSU credits is limited to only those courses that have not been applied towards an earned degree.
Miscellaneous
Students pursuing state certification should consult with an academic advisor regarding current requirements that may affect transfer of credit. This should be done prior to course transfer, as state policies and guidelines are frequently subject to changes and revisions.
Credits earned at Nova Southeastern University are transferable only at the discretion of the receiving school. Students who wish to transfer credits from NSU should contact the admissions office of the receiving school for information.
Applicants who have indicated a language other than English as their primary language on the application form will need to demonstrate English Language proficiency by one of the following methods below. Test results must be sent directly from the testing agency to the Admissions department (see above address). Proof of English language competency can also be in the form of successful completion of a degree at a regionally accredited United States institution of higher education.
Applicants who have earned a degree at an institution outside of the United States must submit an independent academic evaluation from a NACES member company. The evaluation must include a course-by-course analysis and list all course subjects with United States semester credits and a GPA on a 4.0 scale by one of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) approved agencies.
Favorable evaluations will be accepted from one of the evaluating agencies approved by the NACES. A current list of members can be viewed by visiting the NACES Web site at: https://www.naces.org/.
International applicants are required to obtain an F-1 student visa in order to study on campus at NSU. International candidates who intend to study in the United States are required to obtain an I-20 form from NSU and must be fulltime, degree-seeking students, and must attend classes in the South Florida area or at any one of NSU’s Regional Campuses in the State of Florida. International candidates may not qualify for an I-20 and a subsequent student F-1 visa due to the online instructional delivery format of all FCE&SCJ programs currently available. Candidates should contact an academic advisor or an assistant/associate director of recruitment to discuss their options prior to beginning the application process. For further information about student visas, contact the Office of International Affairs at +1-954-262-7240.
FCE&SCJ offers concurrent enrollment into additional graduate programs for recertification and/or professional development purposes. Current FCE&SCJ students interested in concurrent enrollment must complete the appropriate admission application for the intended program of interest, along with the concurrent enrollment form. Students interested in concurrent enrollment should discuss the enrollment process with an Academic Advisor prior to registering for classes. Students interested in enrolling in another NSU college program (other than FCE&SCJ) are not required to complete a concurrent enrollment form.
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