Academic Resources

Catalog	please note the catalog year; that catalog only applies to students entering during that span
Email Account Setup	automatic for students that have been accepted
Email Account	you need to check your email daily! (help for Webmail) (setup for other email programs)
Degree Requirements	hours needed for degree completion
Fees	an investment in your future
Forms	in .pdf format
Handbook	a handy Web based guide for Students!
Rubrics	guidelines for grading in GTEP
Transfer of Credit	you might be able to transfer in credits

Academic Advising

Certification requirements are complex. Students in degree programs will receive an individualized program outline signed by an academic adviser following receipt of a completed admission application form. However, it is strongly recommended that all persons changing specializations, seeking transfer of credit, or attempting to meet specific renewal or certification requirements call, visit, or send email to an academic adviser before registering for classes.

List of advisors

Hours of operation: Eastern Time Monday - Thursday 8:30 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Friday 8:30 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Saturday 8:30 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. 1-800-986-3223, ext. 1559 Broward 954-262-1559 For information and schedule of classes see GTEP Schedule

Transfer of Credits

Up to six semester hours of graduate transfer credits in teacher education may be accepted in the Graduate Teacher Education Program, provided that the following conditions apply:

• The requirements for the student’s specialization or certification area allow for transfer of credit,
• The credits were earned at a regionally accredited graduate institution within a five-year period preceding the student’s request for transfer,
• The courses were not used toward a prior degree,
• Assigned grades must be a "B" or better.
• An official transcript has been received by the Admissions Office of FSEHS to aid in the evaluation of the courses under consideration for transfer,
• A Request for Transfer of Credit Form has been completed by the student
  (forms are available at all GTEP sites also),
• Written approval of transfer of credit has been given by the appropriate academic adviser. No transfer of credit will be allowed for the following courses:

• Core courses: CUR 526 and EDU 708
• Capstone Options: Administrative Internship, FasTRACK Practicum (online), Practicum, Supervised Teaching Internship, Educational Applied Research, Supported Teaching Externship, Teacher Leadership Institute, or nine-credit course sequence

Credits transferred in will decrease the overall total credits required for degree programs and will not be computed in the student’s grade point average.

Because state requirements for additional certification coverages are increasing, and because passing scores on state certification examinations are required in many cases, it is mandatory that all students pursuing additional coverages consult an academic adviser as to current state policies that may affect transfer of credit.

Credits earned at Nova Southeastern University are transferable only at the discretion of the receiving school. Students who wish to transfer credits from the university should contact the admissions office of the receiving school for information.

Degree and Program Completion Requirements for Teachers

Time Limit

The Master’s and Educational Specialist programs allows students six years in which to complete all degree and program requirements. The beginning of the six-year time frame for degree or program completion is the first term during which any courses that are applied toward any degree or any certification program are completed, either as a non-degree-seeking student or as a degree-seeking student in another specialization. Students who are unable to complete all degree and program requirements within the established time frame are dismissed from the program.

Minimum Degree Requirements

Educational Research (M.S.) or Grantwriting (Ed.S.)	3
Courses in the specialization	15
Electives	12
Capstone option	6
Total hours (minimum)	36

Meeting minimum degree requirements may not meet certification or other professional requirements. Students should consult an academic adviser.

All Florida students seeking certification in educational leadership must complete the Florida Principal Competencies Portfolio and submit it for approval during their final course in the program.

Registration and Grades

Effective Fall 2001, all registration after the first time must be done via WebSTAR.
Help for first time users of WebSTAR.

Students will no longer receive hard copy grade reports through the mail. Students will be able to view their grades on the web (which they can do now if they wish via WebSTAR).

Registration is available in person at the North Miami Beach campus.

Monday - Friday 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. 1-800-262-3223,  ext. 1558 or Local (954) 262-1558 Hours are Eastern Standard Time