Accreditation
Nova Southeastern University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award associate's, bachelor's, master's, specialist, and doctoral degrees. Nova Southeastern University was first accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) as Nova University in 1971.
The Master‘s Degree in Speech-Language and Communication Disorders, offered through the Fischler School of Education and Human Services, is approved by the Florida Department of Education, the Nevada Department of Education, and is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Nova Southeastern University‘s Graduate Teacher Education Program is licensed by the state of Florida, by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education, and by the Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education. Nevada‘s program of professional licensure is based upon experience, academic degree, and completion of specific coursework in subject areas. Nova Southeastern University has been granted Accreditation for the Multiple Subject Teacher Preparation Program by the California Committee on Accreditation, Commission on Teacher Credentialing, 1900 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95814- 4213; (916) 322-6253.
State Disclosures
Nova Southeastern University is authorized to operate as a degree-granting institution in the following states:
Arizona
Nova Southeastern University is licensed to operate in Arizona by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education.
California
Any questions or problems concerning this institution which have not been satisfactorily answered or resolved by the institution should be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education, 1625 North Market Blvd. Suite S-202, Sacramento, CA 95834, 916-574-7720
Indiana
This institution is regulated by: The Indiana Commission on Proprietary Education, 302 West Washington Street, Room 201, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204. In-state toll-free number, 800-227-5695 or (317) 232-1320.
Nevada
Nova Southeastern University‘s Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program, Master of Science in Education program, and the Doctor of Education program are licensed by the Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education. The Las Vegas site includes classrooms, technology labs, and administrative offices. All facilities conform to Clark County building, fire, and business license requirements.
Oregon
This school is a unit of a nonprofit corporation authorized by the State of Oregon to offer and confer the academic degree described herein, following a determination that state academic standards will be satisfied under OAR 583-030. Inquiries concerning the Standards or school compliance may be directed to the Office of Degree Authorization, 1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100, Eugene, Oregon 97401.
South Carolina
Nova Southeastern University is licensed by the Commission on Higher Education, 1333 Main Street, Suite 200, Columbia, South Carolina 29201; (803) 737- 2260. Licensure indicates only that minimum standards have been met; it is not equivalent to, or synonymous with, accreditation by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Vermont
Credits earned at Nova Southeastern University are transferable at the discretion of the receiving school. Students who wish to transfer credit should contact the admissions office of the receiving school for information. In the event that a decrease in enrollment makes continuing a program academically nonviable, or if the program is forced to close for any other reason, provisions will be made for students to continue the program at another site without additional cost to the student. If it is not possible to provide a completion alternative, students will be given a full refund of tuition and fees.
Virginia
Nova Southeastern University is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, 101 N. 14th Street, James Monroe Building, Richmond Virginia, 23219; (804) 225-2600. The physical location of Nova Southeastern University‘s main campus is 3301 College Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314. As of this printing, the Doctor of Education program is offered at the following locations in Virginia:
Hilton Alexandria
Mark Center
5000 Seminary Road
Alexandria, VA 22311
Stratford Inn & Conference Center
2500 Riverside Drive
Danville, VA 24540
Roanoke Higher Educational Center
108 North Jefferson Street, Suite 208
Roanoke, VA 24016
Norfolk Waterside Marriott Hotel
235 E Main Street
Norfolk, VA 23610
Strayer University Henrico Campus
11501 Nuckols Rd.,
Glen Allen, VA 23059
Washington
Nova Southeastern University is authorized by the Washington Higher Education
Coordinating Board (HECB) and meets the requirements and minimum educational
Standards established for degree-granting institutions under the Degree-Granting
Institutions Act. This authorization is subject to periodic review and authorizes Nova
Southeastern University to offer the following degree program: Doctor of Education.
Authorization by the HECB does not carry with it an endorsement by the board of the
Institution or its programs. Any person desiring information about the requirements of
The act or the applicability of those requirements to the institution may contact the HECB at P.O. Box 43430, Olympia, WA 98504-3430.
Prospective Washington state students are advised to contact the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction at 360-725-6320 or profed@k12.wa.us to determine whether this education program is approved for teacher certification or endorsements in Washington State. Additionally, teachers are advised to contact their individual school district as to whether this program may qualify for salary advancement.
Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, students may contact the Educational Approval Board (EAB) at (608) 266-1995 if complaints are not satisfactorily resolved with the institution.
All field-based clusters meet the same accreditation requirements as on-campus programs. In addition, all clusters outside Florida are licensed in the states in which they operate.