25-02-016_2024 Complete Catalog_Cover 2025 UPDATE |
627 |
24-10-047_2024 Full HPD Catalog |
4 |
nova.edu /disabilityservices |
402 |
Letter from the NSU Provost and Executive Vice President
for Academic Affairs |
16 |
Vision 2025 Statement |
17 |
Nova Southeastern University Mission Statement |
17 |
Core Values |
17 |
Health Professions Division Mission Statement |
17 |
History of the
Health Professions Division |
18 |
Campuses |
18 |
Image Use Statement |
19 |
Indebtedness to the University |
20 |
Force Majeure |
20 |
University Fees |
20 |
Provisional Acceptance |
20 |
Degree Limits Policy |
21 |
Foreign Coursework |
21 |
Background Checks |
21 |
Urine Drug Screening |
22 |
Tuition Credit Policy—
Voluntary Drops and Withdrawals |
22 |
Student Services |
22 |
The Office of Student Financial Aid |
23 |
The Office of the University Bursar |
24 |
NSU Student Health Insurance |
24 |
The Office of the University Registrar |
24 |
The One-Stop Shop |
26 |
Military Affairs
Veterans Resource Center |
26 |
NSU Health |
26 |
Student Medical Center |
26 |
Certificate of Physical Examination |
26 |
Immunization Requirements |
26 |
Basic Immunizations |
27 |
Any Other Vaccinations Required by Clinical Sites |
27 |
Arrangements |
27 |
Failure to Comply |
27 |
Center for Student Counseling
and Well-Being |
27 |
Leave of Absence Policy |
28 |
Dress Code |
28 |
Identification Requirements and
Fieldwork Prerequisites |
28 |
Martin and Gail Press Health Professions Division (HPD) Library |
28 |
Tampa Bay Regional
Campus Library |
29 |
Official Transcripts Process
for Graduate and
Professional Programs |
30 |
Flexibility in Policies |
30 |
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine |
33 |
Dr. Kiran C. Patel
College of Osteopathic Medicine Mission Statement |
33 |
Administration |
33 |
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
Program List |
34 |
Core Performance Standards
for Admission and Progress—Osteopathic Medicine Program |
34 |
Core Performance Standards for Admission and Progress—Graduate Degree Programs |
36 |
Technology Requirements |
37 |
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program |
38 |
Mission Statement |
38 |
Accreditation |
38 |
An Osteopathic Physician |
38 |
Admissions Requirements |
39 |
Application Procedures |
39 |
Tuition and Fees |
40 |
Fees and Deposits Prior to Matriculation |
40 |
Tuition |
40 |
Fees |
40 |
Schedule of Application
for Admission Cycle |
41 |
Academics |
41 |
Transfer of Credit |
41 |
Course of Study |
41 |
Curriculum Outline |
42 |
Preclinical Courses—Class of 2028 |
42 |
Preclinical Electives—Class of 2028 |
44 |
Preclinical Courses—Class of 2027 |
45 |
Preclinical Electives—Class of 2027 |
47 |
Preclinical Courses—Class of 2026 |
48 |
Preclinical Electives—Class of 2026 |
50 |
Preclinical Courses—Class of 2025 |
50 |
Preclinical Electives—Class of 2025 |
52 |
Clinical Education Courses—All Classes |
53 |
Clinical Education Elective Courses—All Classes |
55 |
Preclinical Course Descriptions |
59 |
Clinical Course Descriptions—Required Courses and
Core Rotations |
65 |
Clinical Course Descriptions—Selective Rotations |
67 |
Clinical Course Descriptions—Elective Rotations |
68 |
Additional Course Descriptions—Required and Elective
9000-Level Courses |
82 |
Affiliated Hospitals and Teaching Health Care Centers |
83 |
Special Academic Programs |
84 |
Osteopathic Principles and Practice Practical Training Sessions |
84 |
Predoctoral Osteopathic Principles
and Practice Fellowship |
84 |
KPCOM Student Research Opportunities |
85 |
Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Program |
86 |
The Office of Graduate
Medical Education |
86 |
Rural and Urban Underserved
Medicine Program |
86 |
Concurrent Degree Programs |
87 |
Doctor of Osteopathic
Medicine Faculty |
87 |
Public Health Program |
89 |
Concurrent Degree Programs |
89 |
Program Vision |
89 |
Program Mission |
89 |
Course of Study |
89 |
Professional Accreditation |
89 |
Application Procedures/Admissions Requirements |
89 |
Graduate Certificate Programs |
90 |
Graduate Certificate in Public Health |
90 |
Graduate Certificate in Health Education |
91 |
Transfer of Credits |
91 |
Nondegree-Seeking Students |
91 |
Tuition and Fees |
92 |
Expenses |
92 |
Graduation Requirements |
92 |
Curriculum Outline |
92 |
Course Descriptions |
94 |
Public Health Faculty |
96 |
Health Informatics Program |
97 |
Concurrent Degree Programs |
98 |
Program Vision |
98 |
Program Mission |
98 |
Course of Study—Master of Science in Health Informatics |
98 |
Course of Study—Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics |
98 |
Accreditation and Authorization |
99 |
Admissions Requirements |
99 |
Application Procedures |
99 |
Nondegree-Seeking Students |
100 |
Other Degree Options |
100 |
International Applicants |
100 |
Tuition and Fees |
100 |
Transfer of Credits |
101 |
Graduation Requirements |
101 |
Curriculum Requirements |
101 |
Curriculum Outline—Master of Science in Health Informatics |
102 |
Curriculum Outline—Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics |
103 |
Course Descriptions |
104 |
Health Informatics Faculty |
109 |
Disaster and Emergency Management Program |
110 |
Program Overview |
110 |
Program Objectives |
110 |
Course of Study |
111 |
Admissions Requirements |
111 |
Application Procedures |
111 |
Nondegree-Seeking Students |
112 |
Tuition and Fees |
112 |
Graduation Requirements |
112 |
Curriculum Outline |
113 |
Core Courses (18 credit hours) |
113 |
Elective Courses (18 credit hours) |
113 |
Course Descriptions |
115 |
Required Core Courses |
115 |
Management and Leadership Cluster
Core Courses |
115 |
Threats, Hazards, and Impacts Cluster
Core Courses |
116 |
General Electives |
116 |
Maritime Safety and Security Concentration Electives |
117 |
Cybersecurity Concentration Electives |
117 |
Criminal Justice Concentration Electives |
117 |
Public Health Concentration Electives |
118 |
Environmental Hazards
Concentration Electives |
119 |
Fire Administration
Concentration Electives |
119 |
Interprofessional Electives |
120 |
Disaster and Emergency Management Faculty |
120 |
Graduate Certificate in Social Medicine Program |
121 |
Tuition and Fees |
121 |
Curriculum Outline |
122 |
Medical Education Program |
124 |
Course of Study |
124 |
Program Learning Objectives |
124 |
Admissions Requirements |
125 |
Application Procedures |
125 |
Nondegree-Seeking Students |
125 |
Tuition and Fees |
126 |
Transfer of Credits |
126 |
Graduation Requirements |
126 |
Curriculum Requirements |
126 |
Curriculum Outline |
126 |
Course Descriptions |
127 |
Medical Education Faculty |
128 |
Nutrition Program |
129 |
Program Mission |
129 |
Program Goals |
129 |
Course of Study |
130 |
Professional Practice Concentration |
130 |
Admissions Requirements |
130 |
Application Procedures |
131 |
Certified Nutrition Specialists |
131 |
Nondegree-Seeking Students |
131 |
International Applicants |
131 |
Tuition and Fees |
132 |
Assessment of Prior Learning |
132 |
Graduation Requirements |
132 |
Curriculum Requirements |
132 |
Curriculum Outline |
133 |
Community Nutrition Concentration Requirements |
133 |
Functional Nutrition and Herbal Therapy Concentration Requirements |
133 |
Nutrition Research Concentration Requirements |
134 |
Professional Practice Concentration |
134 |
Sports Nutrition Concentration Requirements |
135 |
Nutrition Elective Courses |
135 |
Course Descriptions |
136 |
Nutrition Faculty |
140 |
Foundational and Integrated Medical Sciences Program |
141 |
Program Goals |
141 |
Program Objectives |
141 |
Admissions Requirements |
142 |
Application Procedures |
142 |
Tuition and Fees |
143 |
Financial Aid |
143 |
Technology Requirements |
143 |
Transfer of Credit |
143 |
Graduation Requirements |
143 |
Curriculum Outline |
144 |
Course Descriptions |
146 |
Foundational and Integrated Medical Sciences Faculty |
146 |
Couple and Family Therapy Programs |
147 |
Programs Available |
147 |
Visions |
147 |
Missions |
147 |
Course of Study |
148 |
Master’s Degree Program |
148 |
Doctoral Degree Programs |
148 |
Master’s Degree en Route |
148 |
Accreditation and Authorization |
148 |
Admissions Requirements |
148 |
Application Procedures |
149 |
Nondegree-Seeking Students |
149 |
Computer Requirements |
150 |
Tuition and Fees |
150 |
Transfer of Credits |
150 |
Graduation Requirements |
150 |
Curriculum Outlines |
151 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Couple and Family Therapy |
151 |
Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy |
153 |
Master of Science in Couple and Family Therapy |
156 |
Course Descriptions |
158 |
Couple and Family
Therapy Faculty |
172 |
Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy |
175 |
Administration |
175 |
Vision Statement |
175 |
Mission Statement |
175 |
Overview |
175 |
Professional Accreditation |
176 |
Memberships |
176 |
Facilities |
176 |
Core Performance Standards for Admission and Progress |
176 |
Interprofessional Education (IPE) |
178 |
Financial Aid |
179 |
Transfer Credits |
179 |
Class Cancellation Policy |
179 |
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) Entry-Level Program |
180 |
Admissions Requirements |
180 |
Application Procedures |
180 |
Program Requirements |
182 |
International/Student
Visa Information |
182 |
Tuition: Entry-Level Program |
182 |
Fees, Expenses, and Deposit:
All Programs |
182 |
Undergraduate/Pharm.D. Dual Admission Program |
182 |
Pharmacy Intern Licensure |
183 |
Course of Study |
183 |
Global Engagement |
183 |
Graduation Requirements—
Entry Level |
184 |
Entry-Level Curriculum Outline |
185 |
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) Advanced Standing
(International Pharmacy Graduates) |
188 |
Admissions Requirements |
188 |
Application Procedures |
189 |
Program Requirements |
189 |
Tuition: Advanced Standing Program |
190 |
Fees, Expenses, and Deposit:
All Programs |
190 |
International/Student
Visa Information |
190 |
Pharmacy Intern Licensure |
190 |
Graduation Requirements—
Advanced Standing |
190 |
Advanced Standing Curriculum Outline |
191 |
Pharm.D. Course Descriptions |
193 |
Master of Science (M.S.) in Pharmaceutical Affairs |
206 |
Admissions Requirements |
206 |
Application Procedures |
206 |
Program Requirements |
207 |
Tuition: M.S. in Pharmaceutical
Affairs Program |
207 |
Fees, Expenses, and Deposit:
All Programs |
207 |
Course of Study |
207 |
International/Student
Visa Information |
208 |
Graduation Requirements |
208 |
Curriculum Outline |
209 |
Master of Science (M.S.) in Pharmaceutical Affairs Course Descriptions |
210 |
Master of Science (M.S.) in Pharmaceutical Sciences |
212 |
Admissions Requirements |
212 |
Application Procedures |
212 |
Program Requirements |
213 |
Tuition: M.S. in Pharmaceutical
Sciences Program |
213 |
Fees, Expenses, and Deposit:
All Programs |
213 |
Course of Study |
213 |
International/Student
Visa Information |
214 |
Graduation Requirements |
214 |
Curriculum Outlines |
215 |
Molecular Medicine and Pharmacogenomics |
215 |
Drug Development (Pharmaceutics) |
215 |
Social and Administrative Pharmacy |
216 |
Master of Science (M.S.) in Pharmaceutical Sciences Course Descriptions |
216 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Pharmaceutical Sciences |
219 |
Admissions Requirements |
219 |
Application Procedures |
219 |
Tuition: Ph.D. Program |
220 |
Fees, Expenses, and Deposit:
All Programs |
220 |
International/Student Visa Information |
220 |
Graduation Requirements |
220 |
Program Description |
220 |
Social and Administrative Pharmacy Sequence |
221 |
Overview |
221 |
Course of Study |
221 |
Social and Administrative Pharmacy Curriculum Sequence |
222 |
Drug Development (Pharmaceutics) Sequence |
223 |
Overview |
223 |
Course of Study |
223 |
Drug Development (Pharmaceutics) Curriculum Sequence |
223 |
Molecular Medicine and Pharmacogenomics Sequence |
224 |
Overview |
224 |
Course of Study |
224 |
Molecular Medicine and Pharmacogenomics Curriculum Sequence |
225 |
Ph.D. Course Descriptions |
226 |
Student Activities |
232 |
Barry and Judy Silverman
College of Pharmacy Faculty |
232 |
College of Optometry |
235 |
Mission Statement |
235 |
Administration |
235 |
Optometry |
235 |
Professional Accreditation |
235 |
Core Performance Standards
for Admission and Progress |
235 |
Admissions Requirements |
237 |
Application Process |
237 |
Tuition and Fees |
238 |
Financial Aid |
238 |
Undergraduate/O.D. Dual
Admission Program |
238 |
Transfer Students |
238 |
Promotion, Suspension, Dismissal,
and Readmission |
239 |
Requirements for Graduation |
239 |
Doctor of Optometry
Course of Study |
239 |
Extended (Five-Year) Doctor of Optometry Course of Study |
239 |
Student Organizations |
240 |
Traditional Four-Year Program Curriculum Outline |
241 |
Extended Program Curriculum Outline |
244 |
Doctor of Optometry Course Descriptions |
249 |
Medical Sciences |
249 |
Optometric Basic Sciences |
249 |
Optometry Clinical Education |
255 |
Master of Science in
Clinical Vision Research Graduate Program |
257 |
Admissions Requirements
/Application Process |
257 |
Requirements for Graduation |
257 |
Tuition |
257 |
M.S. in Clinical Vision Research Graduate Program Curriculum Outline |
258 |
M.S. in Clinical Vision Research Graduate Program Course Descriptions |
261 |
Research Core Courses |
261 |
Optic Courses |
262 |
Public Health Courses |
263 |
Electrodiagnostic Courses |
263 |
Binocular Vision and Pediatric Courses |
264 |
Contact Lens Courses |
264 |
Low Vision and Clinical
Assessment Courses |
265 |
Ocular Motility Courses |
266 |
Disease Courses |
266 |
Thesis |
267 |
Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences |
269 |
Vision |
269 |
Mission |
269 |
Administration |
269 |
Department Chairs |
269 |
Program Directors |
269 |
Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health
Care Sciences Programs |
270 |
Core Performance Standards
for Admission and Progress |
271 |
Expenses and Financial Aid |
273 |
Transfer Credits |
273 |
Promotion, Suspension,
Dismissal, and Readmission |
273 |
Department of Anesthesia |
274 |
Overview |
274 |
Mission |
274 |
Vision |
274 |
Selection Requirements |
275 |
Computer Requirements |
275 |
Application Procedures |
275 |
Personal Interviews |
275 |
Tuition and Fees |
276 |
Advanced Standing |
276 |
Requirements for Graduation |
276 |
M.S. in Anesthesia—Denver Admissions Requirements |
277 |
M.S. in Anesthesia—Denver Curriculum |
278 |
M.S. in Anesthesia—Denver Course Descriptions |
280 |
Master of Science in Anesthesia—Fort Lauderdale |
283 |
M.S. in Anesthesia—
Fort Lauderdale Facilities |
283 |
M.S. in Anesthesia—
Fort Lauderdale Accreditation |
283 |
M.S. in Anesthesia—Fort Lauderdale
Admissions Requirements |
283 |
M.S. in Anesthesia—Fort Lauderdale Curriculum |
284 |
M.S. in Anesthesia—Fort Lauderdale Course Descriptions |
286 |
Master of Science in Anesthesia—Jacksonville |
290 |
M.S. in Anesthesia—
Jacksonville Accreditation |
290 |
M.S. in Anesthesia—Jacksonville Admissions Requirements |
290 |
M.S. in Anesthesia—Jacksonville Curriculum |
291 |
M.S. in Anesthesia—Jacksonville Course Descriptions |
293 |
Master of Science in Anesthesia—Orlando |
297 |
M.S. in Anesthesia—
Orlando Accreditation |
297 |
M.S. in Anesthesia—Orlando
Admissions Requirements |
297 |
M.S. in Anesthesia—Orlando Curriculum |
298 |
M.S. in Anesthesia—Orlando Course Descriptions |
300 |
Master of Science in Anesthesia—Tampa Bay |
304 |
M.S. in Anesthesia—
Tampa Bay Accreditation |
304 |
M.S. in Anesthesia—Tampa Bay Admissions Requirements |
304 |
M.S. in Anesthesia—Tampa Bay Curriculum |
305 |
M.S. in Anesthesia—Tampa Bay Course Descriptions |
307 |
Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Pre-Anesthesiologist Assistant Studies |
311 |
Admissions Requirements |
311 |
Application Process |
311 |
Tuition and Fees |
312 |
Graduation Requirements |
312 |
Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Pre-Anesthesiologist Assistant
Studies Curriculum |
312 |
Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Pre-Anesthesiologist Assistant Studies
Course Descriptions |
313 |
Department of Audiology |
314 |
Overview |
314 |
Accreditation |
314 |
Admissions Requirements |
314 |
Postbaccalaureate Degree |
314 |
United Kingdom (UK) Program |
314 |
Transfer Students |
315 |
Application Procedures |
315 |
Personal Interviews |
315 |
Tuition and Fees |
315 |
Requirements for Graduation |
315 |
Course of Study:
Postbachelor’s Program |
316 |
Curriculum Outline: Postbachelor’s Program |
316 |
Curriculum Outline: UK Program |
319 |
Audiology Course Descriptions |
320 |
Department of Health and Human Performance |
324 |
Master of Science in Sports Science |
324 |
Overview |
324 |
Admissions Requirements |
324 |
Computer Requirements |
324 |
Technical Standards |
324 |
Tuition and Fees |
325 |
Requirements for Graduation |
325 |
Master of Science in Sports Science Curriculum |
326 |
Master of Science in Sports Science Course Descriptions |
327 |
Department of Health Science |
328 |
Overview |
328 |
Computer Requirements |
328 |
Master of Health Science Program for Health Professionals |
329 |
Admissions Requirements |
329 |
Tuition and Fees |
329 |
Application Procedures |
330 |
Computer Requirements |
330 |
Requirements for Graduation |
331 |
Nondegree-Seeking Application Procedures/Policy |
331 |
Course of Study |
331 |
Continuous Enrollment |
331 |
Continuing Services |
331 |
Curriculum Outline—Master of Health Science Program |
332 |
Curriculum Outline—Miami-Dade College Physician Assistant Students |
333 |
Accelerated Dual-Degree M.H.Sc./D.H.Sc. Program |
340 |
Admissions Requirements |
340 |
Tuition and Fees |
340 |
Application Procedures |
340 |
Computer Requirements |
341 |
Requirements for Graduation |
341 |
Specific Curriculum Requirements for Graduation for the M.H.Sc. in the Accelerated Dual-Degree M.H.Sc./D.H.Sc. Program for Students Matriculating on or After Fall 2020 |
342 |
Course of Study for Dual M.H.Sc./D.H.Sc. Degree |
343 |
Doctor of Health Science (D.H.Sc.) Program |
345 |
Admissions Requirements |
345 |
Application Procedures |
346 |
Computer Requirements |
346 |
Tuition and Fees |
347 |
Requirements for Graduation |
347 |
D.H.Sc. Curriculum Outline for Students Matriculating on or After Fall 2020 |
347 |
Accelerated Dual-Degree M.H.Sc./Ph.D. in Health Science Program |
350 |
Admissions Requirements |
350 |
Tuition and Fees |
351 |
Application Procedures |
351 |
Transfer Credits |
352 |
Computer Requirements |
352 |
Curriculum Outline |
352 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Health Science Program |
354 |
Admissions Requirements |
354 |
Application Procedures |
355 |
Transfer of Credits |
356 |
Tuition and Fees |
356 |
Requirements for Graduation |
356 |
Computer Requirements |
356 |
Curriculum Outline |
357 |
Course Descriptions |
358 |
Master of Health Science Course Descriptions |
358 |
Doctor of Health Science
Course Descriptions |
363 |
Doctor of Philosophy in Health Science Course Descriptions |
368 |
Department of Occupational Therapy |
371 |
Overview |
371 |
Background Check |
371 |
Computer Requirements |
371 |
Tuition and Fees |
372 |
Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.) Programs |
373 |
About the Programs (O.T.D.) |
373 |
Admissions Requirements (O.T.D.) |
373 |
Application Procedures (O.T.D.) |
374 |
Undergraduate/Occupational
Therapy Department (O.T.D.)
Dual Admission Program |
374 |
Requirements for Graduation (O.T.D.) |
375 |
Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.) Program
—Fort Lauderdale |
375 |
Accreditation (O.T.D.) |
375 |
Curriculum Outline (O.T.D. Fort Lauderdale) |
376 |
Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.) Program—Tampa Bay |
378 |
Accreditation (O.T.D.) |
378 |
Curriculum Outline (O.T.D. Tampa Bay) |
378 |
Postprofessional Doctoral Programs in Occupational Therapy |
381 |
About the Programs |
381 |
Application Procedures (Dr.O.T., Ph.D., and Dual-Degree Dr.O.T./Ph.D.) |
381 |
Postprofessional O.T.D. or
Dr.O.T. Bridge to Ph.D. Program |
381 |
Nonmatriculating Students |
381 |
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (Dr.O.T.) |
381 |
Admissions Requirements (Dr.O.T.) |
382 |
Course of Study (Dr.O.T.) |
382 |
Requirements for Graduation (Dr.O.T.) |
382 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) |
382 |
Admissions Requirements (Ph.D.) |
383 |
Course of Study (Ph.D.) |
383 |
Requirements for Graduation (Ph.D.) |
383 |
Dual-Degree Postprofessional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (Dr.O.T.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) |
384 |
Dual-Degree Dr.O.T./Ph.D. Program |
384 |
Admissions Requirements
(Dual-Degree Dr.O.T./Ph.D.) |
384 |
Curriculum Outline |
385 |
Requirements for Graduation
(Dual-Degree Dr.O.T./Ph.D.) |
386 |
Occupational Therapy Course Descriptions |
387 |
Department of Physical Therapy |
399 |
Physical Therapy Overview |
399 |
Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) |
399 |
Course of Study |
399 |
Delivery Methods |
399 |
Professional Accreditation Status |
399 |
Admissions Requirements—
Fort Lauderdale Program |
400 |
Admissions Requirements—
Tampa Bay Program |
400 |
Background Checks |
401 |
Health and Vaccine Requirements |
401 |
Computer Requirements |
401 |
NSU Student Technology Support |
402 |
Essential Functions/Technical Standards of the D.P.T. Student |
402 |
Application Procedures |
402 |
Undergraduate/Professional
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Dual Admission Program |
403 |
Tuition and Fees |
403 |
Graduation Requirements:
Professional Doctor of Physical
Therapy—Fort Lauderdale |
403 |
Graduation Requirements:
Professional Doctor of Physical
Therapy—Tampa Bay |
404 |
Physical Therapy Student Organizations |
404 |
Professional D.P.T. Program—Fort Lauderdale Curriculum Outline |
405 |
Professional D.P.T. Program—Tampa Bay Curriculum Outline |
407 |
Doctor of Physical Therapy Course Descriptions—Fort Lauderdale |
410 |
Doctor of Physical Therapy Course Descriptions—Tampa Bay |
419 |
Postprofessional Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy |
424 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Physical Therapy |
425 |
Curriculum Overview |
425 |
Admissions Requirements |
425 |
Computer Requirements |
425 |
Application Procedures |
426 |
Doctoral Tuition and Fees |
426 |
Requirements for Graduation |
426 |
Course of Study |
426 |
Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Therapy Course Descriptions |
427 |
Department of Physician Assistant |
430 |
Admissions Requirements |
430 |
Application Procedures |
431 |
Review Process |
431 |
Personal Interviews |
431 |
Current College Coursework |
431 |
Transcripts |
431 |
Computer Requirements |
432 |
Tuition and Fees |
432 |
Academic Promotions
and Progression |
432 |
Requirements for Graduation |
432 |
Academic Dismissal in
the Physician Assistant Program |
432 |
Readmission Policy in
the Physician Assistant Program |
433 |
Sources of Additional Information |
433 |
Mission Statement |
434 |
Course of Study |
434 |
Physician Assistant Preferred Dual Admission Program with Nova Southeastern University’s Undergraduate Student Success Unit |
434 |
Curriculum Outline for the Master of Medical Science (M.M.S.)
in Physician Assistant Program—Fort Lauderdale |
435 |
Course Descriptions—Fort Lauderdale |
437 |
Physician Assistant Program—Fort Myers |
441 |
About the Program |
441 |
Accreditation |
441 |
Mission Statement |
441 |
Course of Study |
441 |
Curriculum Outline for the Master of Medical Science (M.M.S.) in Physician Assistant Program—Fort Myers |
442 |
Course Descriptions—Fort Myers |
445 |
Physician Assistant Program—Jacksonville |
448 |
About the Program |
448 |
Accreditation |
448 |
Vision Statement |
448 |
Mission Statement |
448 |
Core Values: DICE |
448 |
Undergraduate/Physician Assistant Dual Admission Program—Jacksonville |
448 |
Course of Study |
448 |
Curriculum Outline for the Master of Medical Science (M.M.S.)
in Physician Assistant Program—Jacksonville |
450 |
Course Descriptions—Jacksonville |
452 |
Physician Assistant Program—Orlando |
456 |
About the Program |
456 |
Accreditation |
456 |
Mission Statement |
456 |
Program Goals |
456 |
Course of Study |
456 |
Curriculum Outline for the Master of Medical Science (M.M.S.)
in Physician Assistant Program—Orlando |
458 |
Course Descriptions—Orlando |
460 |
Department of Speech-Language Pathology |
464 |
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology |
464 |
Accreditation |
464 |
Admissions Requirements |
464 |
Application Procedures |
464 |
Tuition and Fees |
465 |
Requirements for Graduation |
465 |
Background Checks |
465 |
Computer Requirements |
465 |
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Curriculum Outline |
466 |
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Course Descriptions |
468 |
Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP.D.) Program |
471 |
Program Outcomes |
471 |
Admissions Requirements |
471 |
Application Procedures |
472 |
Tuition and Fees |
472 |
Computer Requirements |
473 |
Requirements for Graduation |
473 |
Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP.D.) Curriculum Outlines
(53 credits minimum) |
474 |
Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP.D.) Course Descriptions |
478 |
College of Dental Medicine |
483 |
Mission Statement |
483 |
Administration |
483 |
Dental Medicine |
483 |
Accreditation |
483 |
Facilities |
483 |
Core Performance Standards
for Admissions and Progress for all College of Dental Medicine Students and Residents |
484 |
Predoctoral Program |
486 |
Admissions Requirements |
486 |
Suggested Additional Preparation |
486 |
Transfer of Credit Policy |
486 |
Application Procedures |
487 |
Applicants Who Studied
at Foreign Institutions |
488 |
Tuition and Fees |
488 |
Expenses and Financial Aid for
Four-Year Predoctoral Programs |
488 |
NSU Drs. Kiran & Pallavi Patel International Dental Program |
489 |
Admissions Requirements |
489 |
Application Procedures |
489 |
Tuition and Fees |
489 |
Expenses and Financial Aid for
39-Month Predoctoral Programs |
490 |
Policies Related to Academic
and Student Affairs |
490 |
Graduation Requirements |
490 |
Course of Study |
491 |
2024–2025 Curriculum Outline |
491 |
College of Dental Medicine Course Descriptions |
501 |
Dental Medicine-Related
Educational Programs |
514 |
Master of Dental Science Certificate Program |
515 |
Admissions Requirements |
515 |
Application Procedures |
515 |
Tuition and Fees |
516 |
Graduation Requirements |
516 |
Course of Study |
516 |
Curriculum Outline 2024–2025 |
516 |
Postdoctoral Programs |
518 |
Postdoctoral Core Courses |
518 |
Postdoctoral Specialties |
519 |
Postdoctoral Advanced Education in General Dentistry |
519 |
Postdoctoral Endodontics |
520 |
Postdoctoral Oral
and Maxillofacial Surgery |
522 |
Postdoctoral Orthodontics |
525 |
Postdoctoral Pediatric Dentistry |
527 |
Postdoctoral Periodontics |
528 |
Postdoctoral Prosthodontics |
530 |
Anticipated Expenses |
531 |
Admissions Requirements—
Postdoctoral Programs |
531 |
Application Procedures |
532 |
Postdoctoral Tuition and Fees |
532 |
Master of Science Program |
533 |
Admissions Requirements |
533 |
Application Procedures |
534 |
Tuition and Fees |
534 |
Course Descriptions |
534 |
Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing |
537 |
Mission Statement |
537 |
Accreditation |
537 |
Program Information |
537 |
College Administration |
537 |
Core Performance Standards for Admission and Progress |
538 |
Graduate Nursing Program
Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) Traditional |
540 |
Admissions Requirements |
540 |
Application Procedures |
541 |
Tuition and Fees |
541 |
Academic Policies |
542 |
Graduation Requirements |
542 |
Curriculum Outlines |
543 |
Graduate Nursing Program
Master of Science in Nursing—Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
(M.S.N.—A.P.R.N.) |
545 |
Admissions Requirements |
545 |
Application Procedures |
546 |
Tuition and Fees |
546 |
Academic Policies |
547 |
Graduation Requirements |
547 |
Curriculum Outlines |
548 |
Master of Science in Nursing |
548 |
Postgraduate Certificate—Family Nurse Practitioner |
549 |
Postgraduate Certificate—Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner |
549 |
Postgraduate Certificate—Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner |
550 |
Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) |
551 |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing to Doctor of Nursing Practice (B.S.N. to D.N.P.) |
551 |
Admissions Requirements |
551 |
Application Procedures |
552 |
Tuition and Fees |
553 |
Academic Policies |
553 |
Graduation Requirements |
553 |
Curriculum Outlines |
554 |
Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (Ph.D.) |
559 |
Doctor of Nursing Practice to Doctor of Philosophy (D.N.P. to Ph.D.) Program |
559 |
Admissions Requirements |
559 |
Application Procedures |
560 |
Tuition and Fees |
560 |
Academic Policies |
561 |
Graduation Requirements |
561 |
Curriculum Outlines |
562 |
Ph.D. in Nursing with a Focus on Nursing Education |
562 |
Ph.D. in Nursing with a Focus on Administrative Leadership |
563 |
D.N.P. to Ph.D. in Nursing with a Focus on Nursing Education |
564 |
D.N.P. to Ph.D. in Nursing with a Focus on Administrative Leadership |
565 |
Course Descriptions |
566 |
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine |
577 |
Mission |
577 |
Our Vision |
577 |
Core Values |
577 |
Administration |
577 |
Doctor of Allopathic Medicine (M.D.) Program |
578 |
Professional Accreditation |
578 |
Admissions Requirements |
578 |
Academic Standards |
578 |
Technical Standards for Medical
School Admission, Continuation,
and Graduation |
579 |
Technical (Nonacademic) Standards
for Medical School Admission |
579 |
Application Procedures |
580 |
Most Recent Class Profile
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of
Allopathic Medicine |
581 |
Tuition and Fees |
581 |
Schedule of Application
for Admission Cycle |
582 |
Technology Requirements |
582 |
Academics |
582 |
No Transfer of Credit |
582 |
Course of Study |
582 |
M.D. Program Policy on Immunizations |
582 |
Health Screening |
583 |
Competencies and Educational
Program Objectives |
583 |
NSU MD Competencies and Educational Program Objectives |
584 |
Curriculum Outline |
587 |
Curriculum Schematic |
587 |
Blocks/Courses and Credit Hours |
588 |
Course Descriptions |
599 |
Electives |
604 |
Anesthesiology (Direct Patient Care) |
604 |
Dermatology (Direct Patient Care)
MDCD 9065—Dermatology Elective |
604 |
Diagnostic Radiology
(Direct Patient Care)
MDCR 9031—Advanced Clinical Radiology Elective |
604 |
Emergency Medicine (Direct Patient Care) |
605 |
Family Medicine (Direct Patient Care) |
605 |
General Surgery (Direct Patient Care) |
605 |
Internal Medicine (Direct Patient Care) |
605 |
Interventional Radiology and Diagnostic Radiology (Direct Patient Care) |
607 |
Neurological Surgery (Direct Patient Care) |
607 |
Neurology (Direct Patient Care) |
607 |
Neurology (No Patient Care) |
607 |
OB-GYN (Direct Patient Care) |
607 |
Ophthalmology (Direct Patient Care) |
607 |
Orthopaedic Surgery
(Direct Patient Care) |
608 |
Pathology-Anatomic/
Pathology-Clinical (Direct Patient Care) |
608 |
Pediatrics (Direct Patient Care) |
608 |
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Direct Patient Care) |
608 |
Plastic Surgery (Direct Patient Care) |
609 |
Psychiatry (Direct Patient Care) |
609 |
Public Health and General Preventive Medicine (No Patient Care) |
609 |
Radiation Oncology (Direct Patient Care) |
609 |
Urology (Direct Patient Care) |
609 |
Other Clinical (Direct Patient Care) |
609 |
Nonclinical |
610 |
Aerospace Medicine—Away |
612 |
Allergy and Immunology—Away |
612 |
Anesthesiology—Away |
612 |
Clinical Biochemical Genetics—Away |
612 |
Clinical Genetics and Genomics—Away |
612 |
Colon and Rectal Surgery—Away |
612 |
Dermatology—Away |
612 |
Diagnostic Radiology—Away |
612 |
Emergency Medicine—Away |
613 |
Family Medicine—Away |
613 |
General Surgery—Away |
613 |
Internal Medicine—Away |
613 |
Interventional Radiology and Diagnostic Radiology—Away |
614 |
Laboratory Genetics and Genomics—Away |
614 |
Medical Physics (Diagnostic, Nuclear, Therapeutic)—Away |
614 |
Neurological Surgery—Away |
614 |
Neurology—Away |
614 |
Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology—Away |
614 |
Nuclear Medicine—Away |
614 |
Obstetrics and Gynecology—Away |
615 |
Occupational Medicine—Away |
615 |
Ophthalmology–Away |
615 |
Orthopaedic Surgery—Away |
615 |
Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery—Away |
615 |
Pathology-Anatomic—Away |
615 |
Pathology-Anatomic/Pathology-Clinical—Away |
615 |
Pathology-Clinical—Away |
615 |
Pediatrics—Away |
616 |
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation—Away |
616 |
Plastic Surgery—Away |
616 |
Psychiatry—Away |
616 |
Public Health and General Preventive Medicine—Away |
617 |
Radiation Oncology—Away |
617 |
Thoracic Surgery—Away |
617 |
Urology—Away |
617 |
Vascular Surgery—Away |
617 |
Generic—Away |
617 |
Nondegree Courses |
617 |
NSU MD Departments |
618 |
Master of Biomedical Sciences (M.B.S.) Program |
619 |
Admissions Requirements |
619 |
Application Procedures |
619 |
Schedule of Application
for Admission Cycle |
619 |
M.B.S. Core Performance Standards for Admission and Progress |
620 |
Tuition and Fees |
620 |
Transfer of Credits |
621 |
Graduation Requirements |
621 |
Curriculum Outline |
622 |
Course Descriptions |
624 |