College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Catalog 2016

6 N OTICE OF N ONDISCRIMINATION Consistent with all federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and/or local ordinances (e.g., Title VII, Title VI, Title III, Rehab Act, ADA, Title IX), it is the policy of Nova Southeastern University not to engage in discrimination or harassment against any individuals because of race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy status, national or ethnic origin, non- disqualifying disability, age, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from the military, status as a disabled veteran, or political beliefs and to comply with all federal and state non-discrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations. This nondiscrimination policy applies to admissions, enrollment scholarships and loan programs, athletics, employment, and access to and treatment in all university centers, programs, and activities. NSU admits students of any race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy status, national or ethnic origin, non-disqualifying disability, age, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from the military, status as a disabled veteran, or political beliefs to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at NSU, and does not discriminate in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. A CCREDITATION Nova Southeastern University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award bachelor's, master's, educational specialist, and doctoral degrees. I NTRODUCTION TO THE C OLLEGE The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences offers stimulating programs of study that challenge and engage students through inclusive excellence and academic innovation in teaching, research, and community outreach. The college consists of eight departments: the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies, the Department of Family Therapy, the Department of History and Political Science, the Department of Justice and Human Services, the Department of Literature and Modern Languages, the Department of Multidisciplinary Studies, the Department of Performing and Visual Arts, and the Department of Writing and Communication. The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences offers three Doctor of Philosophy degree programs, one Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy degree program, three Master of Arts degree programs, one Master of Human Services degree program, six Master of Science degree programs and Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelors of Science (B.S.) degrees in 20 majors.