2018 NSU Fact Book

45 N ova Southeastern University’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education (FCE) offers a comprehensive variety of programs of study within the fields of educational leadership and teacher preparation through high-quality distance education instruction perfected through more than 40 years of expert practice and delivery. The Fischler College serves more than 5,000 students annually—throughout the United States and in many international locations, including the Americas and the Caribbean. 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 provide a wide range of educational options featuring customized program offerings to support student learning. Included are the Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Master of Science (M.S.), Educational Specialist (Ed.S.), and the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.). Additional programs provide teacher certification/recertification. 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. All Fischler College undergraduate and graduate programs provide a rich array of highly qualified, full-time and adjunct faculty members and educational researchers. 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 with an ESOL/reading endorsement and exceptional student education with an ESOL endorsement, which leads to certification in the state of Florida, as well as other states through reciprocal agreements. Also available are minors in education, physical education, and an education professional training option for students majoring in the content areas of biology, English, general science, history, or mathematics. Fischler Academy The Fischler Academy is a unique and exciting program designed to shape aspiring educators into teacher leaders. Using a competency-based approach to education infused with Sanford Inspire curriculum, students of the Fischler Academy learn at their own pace, and can complete both their Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in four years. 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 convenient for traditional students and working professionals. 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. 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. Abraham S. Fischler College of Education