Program Overview

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Introduction to the Abraham S. Fischler College of Education & School of Criminal Justice

The Abraham S. Fischler College of Education & School of Criminal Justice at Nova Southeastern University offers a wide range of academic programs designed to prepare students for careers in education, criminal justice, and related fields.

Undergraduate Degrees

The college offers the following undergraduate degrees:

• B.S. in Child Development
• B.S. in Criminal Justice
• B.S. in Education
• B.S. in Elementary Education
• B.S. in Exceptional Student Education

Graduate Degrees

The college offers the following graduate degrees:

• M.H.S. in Child Protection
• M.S. in Criminal Justice
• M.S. in Developmental Disabilities
• M.S. in Education
• M.S. in Educational Leadership
• M.S. in Leadership
• Educational Leadership (B.S. to Ed.D.)
• Educational Specialist (Ed.S.)
• Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
• Ph.D. in Criminal Justice

Other Programs

The college also offers the following programs:

• Bilingual Programs
• Dual Admission Programs
• Non-Degree Programs

M.S. in Developmental Disabilities

The Master of Science in Developmental Disabilities program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work with individuals with developmental disabilities. The program consists of 30 credits and can be completed in as little as 18 months.

Curriculum

The program includes a comprehensive curriculum that examines different developmental disabilities, the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities, and the support systems they depend on. The program includes:

• Core courses (21 credits)
• Specialty concentration (9 credits)

Concentration Tracks

The program offers the following concentration tracks:

• Adult Services/Transition
• Applied Behavior Analysis
• Child Life Specialist
• Early Childhood
• Leadership/Advocacy

Applied Behavior Analysis Concentration

The Applied Behavior Analysis concentration is designed to prepare students for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) examination. The concentration includes courses in behaviorism, concepts and principles of applied behavior analysis, and supervision and management in applied behavior analysis.

Child Life Specialist Concentration

The Child Life Specialist concentration is designed to prepare students for careers as child life specialists. The concentration includes courses in child life and family-centered care, ethics in child life, and theories of child growth and development.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the M.S. in Developmental Disabilities program requires:

• A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
• A non-refundable application fee
• A minimum GPA of 3.0
• Transcripts from all schools attended

Additional Information

The program is available to start in August, January, and May, and applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the calendar year. The program is conducted entirely online.

Related Degrees

The college also offers the following related degrees:

• M.S. in Education: Exceptional Student Education
• M.H.S. in Child Protection

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Fellowship

The college offers an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Fellowship program, which provides students with the opportunity to accrue hours toward the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) concentrated supervised fieldwork category while employed at NSU's Baudhuin Preschool. The fellowship is a two-year program that includes tuition reduction and eligibility for the BCBA certification exam.