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NSU offers a wide range of online programs. Seventy-
six of the university’s online undergraduate, master’s,
doctoral, and graduate certificate programs have been
certified by the Electronic Campus of the Southern
Regional Education Board (SREB) and are offered
through this highly successful consortium. The SREB
certifies that the online programs and courses it
approves for this program are in full compliance with its
comprehensive set of Principles of Good Practice.
A current list of SREB-approved programs can be
found at
www.nova.edu/srec
.
For a more comprehensive
listing of online and distance education programs see
www.nova.edu/distanceed
/
.
The development and implementation of distance
education programs have become increasingly common
as many colleges and universities have moved to the
online venue. Nova Southeastern University has more
than 30 years of experience in the development, delivery,
and evaluation of distance education programs that have
been used as models by other schools. NSU’s Graduate
Education Programs that began in 1972 influenced
programs at other schools. Distance education students
attend classes at times and places that are convenient to
the learner—reflecting the mission of NSU. The variety
of distance education experiences, coupled with the
use of appropriate instructional technologies, provide a
successful learning environment.
OFF-CAMPUS
STUDENT EDUCATIONAL CENTERS
Nova Southeastern University has earned the enviable
reputation for bringing the traditional college experience
to students at off-campus locations. For students living
in the Bahamas or areas in Florida such as Fort Myers,
Jacksonville, Miami, Miramar, Orlando, Palm Beach, or
Tampa, attending NSU has been made easy through the
student educational centers (SECs). These centers are
serving students in these distant locations through the use
of SMART classrooms, state-of-the-art computer labs,
videoconferencing facilities, and other technological
advances and people-oriented services. Diverse methods
of course delivery for students at the centers mirror
those of the main campus and include face-to-face,
online, or blended formats. All the centers are staffed
with full-time employees to assist with registration,
enrollment, and financial aid. The student educational
centers help to sustain an on-campus atmosphere for
students by generating diverse opportunities for them to
develop friendships, form study groups, and utilize the
full range of the university’s telecommunication systems,
providing direct and consistent connection with NSU’s
main campus. These centers are strategically and
conveniently located for market contact and are easily
accessible for students and faculty members in any of the
NSU markets. The SECs have established high-quality
and efficient service, enabling students to finish their
degrees successfully, while at the same time, providing
them with a real-life experience that contributes to their
personal and professional development. In addition to
offering degree programs, the centers offer executive
education programs designed to assist participants in
career development. Above all, to uphold the excellent
quality of our programs, the curricula are delivered
by outstanding faculty members who are practicing
professionals in their fields.
In an effort to strengthen and support student
satisfaction, the following services and facilities are
offered at the student educational centers:
•
convenient day, evening, and weekend classes
•
full degree programs online
•
computer lab access with full-time IT and media
assistance on-site
•
full-time staff to assist students with applications,
financial aid, registration, or general program matters
•
multiple compressed video suites videoconferencing
•
training in the use of library resources
•
contemporary audiovisual tools (multimedia projector
and VCR/DVD)
•
Internet connectivity, wireless network
•
study rooms
•
timely notification of important events through the
use of mail, email, videos, and Web sites
•
student government associations
•
encouragement of student-centered activities such as
professional development workshops and graduation
recognition receptions
•
promotion and support of regional alumni organizations
•
fitness centers
•
convenient parking
Office Hours
Monday–Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
NSU staff member coverage continues during all
class sessions.