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Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice

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Why choose the Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice at NSU?

The Fischler Academy: combines a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree program to shape aspiring educators into master teachers
Fully Accredited, Comprehensive Programs: for certification, professional development, and more than 20 degrees and 80 specializations
Meeting Your Needs: with student-centered instruction. Online. On site. Any time.
Theory to Practice: for academic excellence by applying multi-modal approaches and theory to real world settings
Learning Methods: interactive classrooms, simulation learning, case studies, original research, and team-based collaborative projects

School of Criminal Justice: creates synergies and opportunities to address today’s most relevant and critical education issue – school safety
Innovative Research: with professors on the leading edge of educational theory and practice guiding students through research with impact
Strength in Leadership: including a network of more than 65,000 alumni, 250 school superintendents, and 30 college and university presidents
Diverse and Global Reach: with national diversity recognition, degree programs in 12 countries, and dozens of international partnerships
Proud History: including the nation's first doctoral distance education program in 1971 and online courses in 1982

Choose your path at the Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice.

Bachelor's Programs

Criminal Justice
Elementary Education with ESOL and Reading endorsements
Exceptional Student Education with ESOL endorsements
Human Services Administration
Secondary Biology Education
Secondary English Education with ESOL endorsement
Secondary Math Education
Secondary Social Studies Education

Master's Programs

Master of Human Services (M.H.S.) in Child Protection
Master of Science (M.S.) in Criminal Justice
Master of Science (M.S.) in Developmental Disabilities
Master of Science (M.S.) in Education
Master of Science (M.S.) in Leadership

Educational Specialist Programs

Curriculum Instruction Management & Administration
Educational Leadership
Mathematics Education

Doctoral Programs

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Criminal Justice

The School of Criminal Justice is now part of the Abraham S. Fischler College of Education. Explore our programs.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Begin your path in public safety, criminal investigation, or law enforcement with a B.S. in Criminal Justice.

Master of Science (M.S.)

Take your career further with a Master of Science in Criminal Justice.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Gain expertise through focused research with a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice.

Get more information on the School of Criminal Justice's Center for Applied Research on Substance Use and Health Disparities (ARSH).

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NSU News and Events

Education Professor Presents at the United States Distance Learning Association Virtual National Conference

Education Professor Published in the World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology Journal

Education Alumna Named Dean at Florida Southwestern State College

Education Alum Named President of North Carolina Wesleyan College

Fischler to Host Six Week Facebook Live Series Parenting During a Pandemic, Aug. 3

Education Alum Named Provost and Vice President of Instruction at the Community College of Baltimore County

Stress Reduction Through Attention Training (SRAT) Mindfulness Training Program, Learn more June 11

Education Alum Named “Junior College Adjunct Educator of the Year”

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