Academic Areas
- Human Development and Family Services
- Instructional Technology and Distance Education
- Teaching and Learning
- Training and Professional Development
The master's degree programs under Human Development and Family Services range from special education and speech-language pathology to Jewish education and substance abuse, as well as life-span care and administration, which offers field-based specializations in child and youth care administration, early childhood education administration, and family support practice. The program format enables practicing professionals to complete their degree while continuing their careers.
The Ed.D. Program in Child and Youth Studies at the Fischler School of Education strives to improve the lives of children and youth by improving the leadership abilities of the educators and professionals who work with them. The doctoral program in speech-language pathology (SLP.D.) incorporate scientifically based curriculum with clinical and externship experiences and nurture critical thinking skills. Extensive clinical experience is combined with high-quality academics that reflect the constantly evolving field of speech-language pathology.
The Fischler School of Education's innovative doctoral programs in Instructional Technology and Distance Education develop leaders who can plan, organize, manage, and teach effectively using instructional technology in the classroom, on the job, and online through a variety of instructional delivery systems. The programs are designed for professional educators and trainers who work with learners from prekindergarten through the university level and with adults in all areas of business and industry.
The Teaching and Learning area enables FSEHS's largest component--the Graduate Teacher Education Program--to both gain from and enhance the school's ability to provide the most dynamic, cutting-edge teacher training. At the same time, FSEHS respects the need of educators to continue learning while working in their classrooms or offices--wherever they are. GTEP's array of more than 40 specializations in graduate teacher education provides opportunities for professionals to earn master's and educational specialist degrees. The curriculum also enables teachers to add certification areas and endorsements, renew current certification areas, and increase their levels of expertise within their fields. It enables individuals with bachelor's degrees in other fields to enter teaching.
In all programs, the focus is on growth in professional practice, application of current research and theory to students’ professional work, acquisition and enhancement of leadership skills, and the achievement of career objectives. All specializations are available in online format and most are also offered live at NSU’s seven permanent sites and in a number of other communities as well.
The Fischler School of Education serves the training and education marketplace including prek-12 schools, universities, corporations, government, military, human, and health care providers.
Partnering with training, education, and human service providers in this wide variety of global education and work settings, we develop effective learning solutions to the problems of educating children and adults. In the Information Age where knowledge is the engine of innovation and competition, we tune the engine by applying best practices and technology to accelerate learning.