College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Catalog 2016

2 Message from the President Welcome to Nova Southeastern University and congratulations on becoming a proud Shark! As president and CEO of NSU, I invite you to become an ambassador of this extraordinary educational institution. NSU began in 1964 in downtown Fort Lauderdale on E. Las Olas Boulevard, but it was not until 1967 that we were able to raise the necessary fund to build our first building on what is now our main campus. That one building has developed into our 314-acre campus in Davie-Fort Lauderdale. From our initial graduating class of 17 Ph.D. students, we have grown to approximately 25,000 students and more than 5 million square feet of classroom space, libraries, laboratories, and recreation areas. Our programs are offered on campuses around the state of Florida and in Puerto Rico, as well as in 12 countries and online around the world. We have more than 162,000 alumni, and our graduates reside in all 50 states and in more than 63 countries. The university continues to experience a sustained period of academic growth, due in large part to its exploration of alternative strategies in educating professionals and its commitment to excellence in academics, research, clinical training, community service, and well-rounded opportunities for all students. Collaboration at all levels with diverse partners is the essence of NSU. The entire NSU community is focused on achieving our Vision 2020 while adhering to our core values. I welcome you to explore this catalog and communicate with our admissions offices to best address your future goals, dreams, and ambitions. We are dedicated to providing service and academic excellence to you as you continue toward the progressive realization of your worthy goal-success. We look forward to a lifelong partnership with you, our student. George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D. NSU President and Chief Executive Officer