Program Overview

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education & School of Criminal Justice

The Abraham S. Fischler College of Education & School of Criminal Justice offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

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

• 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

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

Educational Specialist (Ed.S.)

The Educational Specialist degree is designed to enhance career and school leadership. It offers flexible coursework that can be taken online.

Why Earn Your Ed.S. at NSU?

• No GRE Requirement: GRE scores are not required for admission.
• No Dissertation: Earn a higher-level educator role without completing a dissertation.

What Can You Do with an Educational Specialist Degree?

• Curriculum Specialist/Director
• K-12 Teacher
• K-12 Department Head
• Education Professor
• Principal/Assistant Principal
• Counselor
• Educational Consultant

Specialize Your Studies

The Ed.S. program offers concentrations in:

• Curriculum, Instruction, Management and Administration: Develop, evaluate, and implement curricular programs.
• Educational Leadership: Improve K-12 schools, districts, and other learning environments through planning and research.
• Mathematics Education: Become an integral part of educator training, program administration, and curriculum development for K-12 mathematics.

Related Degrees

• Ed.D. in Educational Leadership: Improve K-12 schools, districts, and other learning environments. (48 credits, online)
• Ed.D. in Curriculum and Teaching: Provide direction in the development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula and teaching. (48 credits, online)