2017 Fact Book

44 N ova Southeastern University’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education (FCE) offers a comprehensive variety of programs of study in the fields of education leadership and teacher preparation and certification—all delivered through high-quality distance education instruction perfected through more than 40 years of expert practice. The Fischler College serves more than 5,000 students annually—throughout the United States and in many international locations, including Central and South America. The Fischler College also maintains a strong commitment to providing community outreach services to students, educators, children, and families on both local and international levels. The Fischler College’s academic programs offer a variety of educational options with customized program offerings in a wide-range of levels of study. Included are the Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Master of Science (M.S.), Educational Specialist (Ed.S.), and the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), state and local district-recognized certificates, teacher certification/recertification, and professional development options. Through diverse methods of delivery formats that are site-based, field- based, online, and campus-based, the Fischler College’s degrees and specializations/concentrations are designed to meet the unique needs of individual students, school systems, and organizations. Bachelor of Science Undergraduate Program Offerings For students whose career goals include becoming P–12 classroom teachers, the Fischler College offers B.S. programs in Elementary Education ESOL/Reading Endorsement and, Exceptional Student Education/ ESOL, which led to certification in Florida and other states through reciprocal agreements. Also available are Undergraduate Professional Training options in English Education, Mathematics Education, and Science Education. Master’s and Educational Specialist Programs The Fischler College offers M.S. and Ed.S. specializations in teacher preparation and leadership. The programs are available in an online or blended (online/on-site) format which are convenient for students and working professionals. Graduate Professional training options are also available in English Education, Mathematics Education, and Science Education. Doctor of Education Program (Ed.D.) The Fischler College’s Ed.D. program combines the benefits of a common core of research, content area specializations, and an applied dissertation. Curricular offerings are delivered through a combination of online and blended options, and many of the courses are offered face to face in local cohorts both domestically and internationally. The Ed.D. concentrations include: Curriculum and Teaching, Educational Leadership, Higher Education Leadership, Human Services Administration, Instructional Leadership, Instructional Technology and Distance Education, Organizational Leadership, Reading, and Special Education. All Fischler College doctoral programs bring a rich array of highly qualified, full-time, and adjunct faculty members and educational researchers who benefit the more than 2,900 students actively enrolled in doctoral programs. The Fischler College’s Future FCE is poised to continue its leadership role in providing high-quality degree and professional development programs to educators, school change-agents, educational researchers, and P–12 school and university practitioners and leaders. FCE is also accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), a “gold standard” validation of its high-quality teacher preparation and educational leadership programs ranging from the B.S. to the Ed.D. Abraham S. Fischler College of Education