Nova Southeastern University Online Degree Programs

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Nova Southeastern University ONline

What They're Known For:

Located in sunny Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University is the 10th largest independent university in the country and a pioneer of ground-breaking online and distance education through Nova Southeastern University online courses. In fact, NSU online was the first university in the U.S. to offer online graduate programs. Talk about innovators!

Unique Opportunities with NSU Online Degrees:

Unsure about studying on campus? At NSU, students can choose between distance education classes that combine online and off-campus elements or take courses exclusively online using real-time electronic classrooms.

The university’s Davie campus offers distance education students access to a wide variety of support services including an electronic library, Internet and computer software on central servers.
The prestigious Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences (GSCIS)began offering online programs in 1983, created the first electronic classroom in 1985 and continues to develop software tools to enhance online learning.
NSU’s Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning (M.A.T.L) online degree program offers an engaging mix of texts, best practice strategy videos and web-based interaction – all from the comfort of your own home.
The university’s Student Educational Centers provide access to microcomputer labs and videoconferencing equipment – and are staffed with full-time employees to help with registrations, enrollment and financial aid.

Why We Love NSU:

Seventy-six of the university’s online undergraduate, master’s, doctoral, and graduate certificate programs have been certified by the Southern Regional Education Board’s Electronic Campus (SREB).
NSU is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
The university has been included on Princeton Review's list of The Best Distance Learning Graduate Schools in the country.

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; 404-679-4501). The Fischler School of Education at Nova Southeastern University is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

Online Programs

Program Listings

Master’s Degree Programs
- Master of Science in Computer Science
  The M.S. in Computer Science is a 36 credit-hour program. It is designed to give students advanced knowledge of the field and to provide an enduring foundation for future professional growth. The program blends theory and practice into a learning experience that develops skills applicable to complex real-world problems. Its formats offer full-time students the opportunity to earn the master’s degree in 12 months and working professionals the opportunity to earn the degree in 16–24 months.
  Graduates are able to:
  1. communicate computer science concepts, designs, and solutions effectively and professionally;
  2. apply knowledge of computing to produce effective designs and solutions for specific problems;
  3. identify, analyze, and synthesize scholarly literature relating to the field of computer science; and
  4. use software development tools, software systems, and modern computing platforms.
- Master of Science in Information Security
  The Master of Science in Information Security was developed to address the rapidly growing global problems of maintaining and securing computer information. Important areas addressed by the programs include threats and vulnerabilities, cryptography, authentication and access control, security models, network security, trusted computer systems, distributed systems security, World Wide Web security, applications security, and security management and policies.
  This degree is recognized by the National Security Agency (NSA) based on its certification of the school’s curriculum for compliance with the requirements of NSA national training standards NSTISSI No. 4011 (Information Systems Security Professionals) and CNSSI No. 4013 (System Administrators). As a result of this certification, Federal civilian and military personnel will be permitted to take the school’s certified graduate courses under government sponsorship, and the school is authorized to issue certificates to students who complete such courses.
  The M.S. in Information Security is a 36 credit-hour program. It requires the completion of 12 courses or 10 courses and a six-credit thesis. Its formats offer full-time students the opportunity to earn the degree in 12 – 16 months and working professionals the opportunity to earn the degree 24 months.
  A graduate with a M.S. in Information Security will have the ability to:
  1. identify the physical and logical threats and vulnerabilities present in an existing information system infrastructure;
  2. identify relevant security technologies and techniques and identify administrative support services, necessary to secure an information infrastructure based upon the requirements specified in a security policy;
  3. implement specific technical control measures necessary to satisfy the stated requirements for a secure information systems infrastructure; and
  4. conduct an analysis of an existing information systems infrastructure to evaluate the validity and reliability of the security systems.
- Master of Science in Information Technology
  Information Technologyspans organizational information systems, application technologies, software methods and technologies, and systems infrastructure. It focuses on meeting the needs of users within an organizational and societal context through the selection, creation, application, integration and administration of computing technologies and resources. The Master of Science in Information Technology is a 36 credit-hour program with three concentration options:
  1. Application Development
  2. Database
  3. System Administration
  A graduate with a master’s degree in Information Technology (IT) will have the ability to: (1) communicate information technology concepts, designs, and solutions effectively and professionally; (2) apply knowledge of information technology to produce effective designs and solutions for specific problems; (3) use software development tools, software systems, and modern computing platforms; and (4) use current technologies and tools and apply best practices to develop real-world solutions (e.g., applications, deployments, etc.).
- Master of Science in Management Information Systems
  The MS in Management Information Systems is a 36 credit-hour program offered by the Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences at Nova Southeastern University. It focuses on the application of technological concepts of information systems to the collection, retention, and dissemination of information for management planning and decision making. The program concentrates on areas such as project management, decision support systems, computer languages, client-server and distributed computing, database systems and data warehousing, telecommunications, system analysis and design, human-computer interaction, electronic commerce, information security, computer graphics, and multimedia. The program blends theory and practice into a learning experience that develops skills applicable to complex real-world problems. It is designed to give students a thorough knowledge of the field and to provide an enduring foundation for future professional growth. Students can take online courses, traditional evening classes on our main campus, or a combination of both-and earn your degree in as few as 18 months. In addition, students have the option to earn the M.S. in MIS with a concentration in Information Security, which requires a total of 42 credit hours.
- Master of Science in Software Engineering
  The Master of Science in Software Engineering is a 36 credit-hour program. Offered online and on-campus, the degree focuses on the foundations of software engineering, including areas such as requirements, design, development, testing, verification, human-computer interaction, and project management. The master's degree is designed to give students a thorough knowledge of the field and to provide an enduring foundation for future professional growth. The program blends theory and practice into a learning experience that develops skills applicable to complex real-world problems.
  
  Graduates with the M.S. in Computer Information Systems are able to (1) communicate software engineering concepts, designs, and solutions effectively and professionally; (2) apply knowledge of software engineering to produce effective designs and solutions for specific problems; (3) identify, analyze, and synthesize scholarly literature relating to the field of software engineering; and (4) use software development tools, software systems, and modern computing platforms.
Doctorate
- Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science
  This program offers a course of study leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computer Science. Its cluster format combines traditional and online instruction to provide professionals the opportunity to pursue graduate study while continuing to work in their current positions. The program is especially well suited to those in industry, education, or government who are involved with one of the many areas of computer science and information technology. It provides research-oriented professionals with knowledge in the major areas of computer science the ability to develop creative solutions to substantive real-world problems.Each student must complete eight core courses, two directed research courses, and a dissertation.
  A graduate with a Ph.D. in Computer Science will have the ability to:
  1. acquire advanced knowledge and deeper understanding of the field of computer science;
  2. communicate professionally and ethically about computer science research issues;
  3. identify, analyze, and synthesize scholarly literature related to the field of computer science; and
  4. generate new knowledge through research/scholarship and disseminate that knowledge to others by demonstrating the necessary technical and intellectual skills to produce a written document that makes an original contribution to the field of computer science.
- Doctor of Philosophy in Information Assurance
  This program offers a course of study leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Information Assurance. Its cluster format combines traditional and online instruction to provide professionals the opportunity to pursue graduate study while continuing to work in their current positions. The program is especially well suited to information technology professionals in business, government, industry, or education who are involved with research, design, implementation, management, evaluation, utilization, or teaching of computer information systems. It provides information technology professionals with the knowledge and ability to develop creative solutions to substantive real-world problems. Each student must complete eight core courses, two directed research courses, and a dissertation.
  The curriculum is recognized by the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) based on its certification of the school’s curriculum for compliance with the requirements of NSA national training standards NSTISSI No. 4011 (Information Systems Security Professionals) and CNSSI No. 4013 (System Administrators).
- Doctor of Philosophy in Information Systems
  This program offers a course of study leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Information Systems or the Ph.D. in Information Systems with Concentration in Information Science or the Ph.D. in Information Systems with Concentration in Information Security. Its cluster format combines traditional and online instruction to provide information technology professionals the opportunity to pursue graduate study while continuing to work in their current positions. The program is especially well suited to professionals working in areas such as information system planning, information security, systems analysis and design, project management, information system administration, information science, or software engineering. It provides information technology professionals with the knowledge and ability to develop creative solutions to substantive real-world problems in information systems. Each student must complete eight core courses, two directed research courses, and a dissertation.
  The concentration in information security is recognized by the National Security Agency (NSA) based on its certification of the school’s curriculum for compliance with the requirements of NSA national training standards NSTISSI No. 4011 (Information Systems Security Professionals) and CNSSI No. 4013 (System Administrators). A graduate with a Ph.D. in Information Systems will have the ability to:
  1. acquire advanced knowledge and deeper understanding of the field of information systems;
  2. communicate professionally and ethically about information systems research issues;
  3. identify, analyze, and synthesize scholarly literature related to information systems; and
  generate new knowledge through research/scholarship and disseminate that knowledge to others by demonstrating the necessary technical and intellectual skills to produce a written document that makes an original contribution to the field of information systems.
Certificate
- Graduate Certificate in Information Security Management
  The Graduate Certificate in Information Security Management program from NSU's Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences requires a total of 15 credit-hours (five courses). The graduate certificate is recognized by the National Security Agency (NSA) based on its certification of the school's curriculum under NSA national training standards NSTISSI No. 4011 (Information Systems Security Professionals) and CNSSI No. 4013 (System Administrators). As a result of this certification, Federal civilian and military personnel will be permitted to take the school's certified graduate courses under government sponsorship, and the school is authorized to issue certificates to students who complete such courses.

General Info

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Total Online Enrollment:
0-999
Delivery Format:
Online. Some programs incorporate an on-campus component. Please see degree descriptions for details.
Carnegie Classification:
Doctoral/Research University—Intensive
Technical Requirements:
You need to be able to use e-mail, send attachments in e-mail, find articles and resources on the Internet, and create documents using word processing software. There is no special software you will need to download.
Geographic Restrictions:
US and Canada residents only.
On-Campus Requirement:
Varies by program. See degree descriptions for details.
Loans Offered:
NSU's Office of Student Financial Aid administers federal, state, institutional, and private financial aid programs. For assistance with financial aid, students should contact the Financial Aid Office. NSU FAFSA Code: 001509.

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Nova Southeastern University ONline

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Master’s Degree Programs

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