2019 NSU Fact book

2019 FACT BOOK 29 preparation programs and includes advanced educator preparation programs at all university locations and online. However, the accreditation does not include individual education courses that the institution offers to P–12 educators for professional development, re-licensure, or other purposes. n The Master’s Degree Program in Speech-Language Pathology, offered through the Health Professions Division, is approved by the Florida and Nevada Departments of Education and accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in audiology and speech-language pathology of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA). n The audiology doctorate (Au.D.) offered through the Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences is also accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of ASHA. n Within the Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences, the Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). n Bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree pro- grams offered in a variety of fields of business and administration by the H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship are accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration. n The Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies is accredited by the American Bar Association (321 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60610, Telephone number: 800-285-2221). n NSU University School is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, by the Florida Council of Independent Schools, by the Florida Kindergarten Council, and by the Association of Independent Schools of Florida. NSU University School is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, the Educa- tional Records Bureau, the College Entrance Examination Board, the National Association of College Admission Counseling, the National Association of Campus-Based Schools, and the American Camping Association. LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION u The university meets regulations that govern the delivery of distance education in Florida and the other states where it offers programs. Although states differ in regulations, the process through which the univer- sity obtains state licensure and certification typically involves review at three levels. At the state government level, Nova Southeastern University must qualify as a foreign corporation in order to do business in a specific state. At the higher-education authority level, NSU must complete an extensive application process and a rigorous review by each state. At the accrediting- body level, the university must comply with specific requirements concerning distance education programs and general areas such as fiscal stability and student support services for each off-campus program offering. The purposes of this process are the safeguarding of consumer interests and the assurance of quality control. NSU currently has active distance education programs in 4 countries; in Puerto Rico; and in 13 states, including Florida, in full accordance with the regulations of each of those jurisdictions. NSU offers a wide range of online undergraduate, master’s, doctoral, and graduate certificate programs. To support the enrollment of out-of-state students, the university has obtained approval by Florida to participate in the National Council for State Authori- zation Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA). NC-SARA is a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of postsecondary distance education. It is an agreement among member states, districts, and territories in the United States that establishes comparable national standards for interstate offering of postsecondary distance education activities.