2014-2015 Grad School of Computer and Information Sciences Viewbook

26| www.scis.nova.edu More About Us Accreditation and Nondiscrimination Nova Southeastern University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate’s, baccalaureate, master’s, educational specialist, doctorate, and professional degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Nova Southeastern University. n Nova Southeastern University admits students of any race, color, sexual orientation, and national or ethnic origin. National Center of Academic Excellence The National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have certified NSU’s curricula in information security for compliance with the requirements of NSA national training standards. As a result of this recognition, federal agencies may sponsor civilian and military personnel to take the school’s certified graduate courses, and the school is authorized to issue certificates to students who complete such courses. Location, Location, Location The Nova Southeastern University main campus is an architectural and intellectual feast, with cutting-edge research and learning facilities at every turn. Encompassing 314 acres on the western edge of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, NSU is the modern-day embodiment of Thomas Jefferson’s vision of a university as society’s intellectual and cultural hub. Outstanding Faculty Members Our faculty members are nationally and internationally recognized scholars who work in diverse fields within the computer and information sciences field. All faculty members hold a doctorate degree from regionally accredited institutions across the world. Our professors are experienced professionals, experts in their fields, and excellent teachers. We invite you to learn more about them by downloading our faculty viewbook at www.nova.edu/publications/scis/faculty-viewbook. Facilities to Support Hands-On Instruction Students learning to build mobile applications can do so in the Mobile Computing Laboratory (MCL), where research is conducted in various areas of mobile computing with an emphasis on designing software applications for mobile devices, including Android and iOS. The Distributed Systems (CLOUDS) and Secure and Robust Distributed Systems (SARDIS) laboratory conducts research in various areas of distributed systems with an emphasis on designing, implementing, and evaluating systems, protocols, and middleware. Home to Florida’s First Computer Museum The GSCIS Computer Museum exhibits trace the development of computer technology through the ages. It currently houses various computers, computer peripherals, and game consoles. Visitors are welcome to visit the museum on the fourth floor of the Carl DeSantis building on NSU’s main campus. 03-031-14MCS