Program Information
Mission Statement – National Graduate Teacher Education (NGTE) Online Program
As a component of the Fischler School of Education and Human Services within Nova Southeastern University, the National Graduate Teacher Education Online Program is dedicated to quality educational practice, fulfilling the needs of the learning community and providing positive and meaningful adult learning experiences. It is the goal of the National Graduate Teacher Education Online program to provide distance learning opportunities for education professionals at times and places convenient to them.
The purpose of the National Graduate Teacher Education Online Program is to provide quality distance education through utilization of research, guided activities and practical experience to a diverse population of professional educators.
NGTE Online provides a virtual learning community that corresponds with the focus of Nova Southeastern University in providing educational programs of distinction at times and in locations convenient to the learner and promoting an atmosphere of creativity and innovation utilizing technology where appropriate. [Top]
The National Graduate Teacher Education (NGTE) Online Program
Students admitted to the NGTE Online Program are assigned to a
cluster. They follow a clearly established program of study for their
specialization and must comply with program requirements for degree
candidacy and completion. Clusters begin Fall 1, Winter 1, or Summer
1 as enrollment demands. Students will complete their program in 3 terms.
Each of these terms (Fall, Winter, and Summer) comprises two sessions:
Fall 1 and 2, Winter 1 and 2, and Summer 1 and 2. Students take 2 courses
per session. Courses are 3 credits each.
Example: Registrants beginning Winter 1 would complete 2 courses (6 credits). Each course lasts for 6 weeks. Then they would take 2 courses (6 credits) during Winter 2. The process would repeat for Summer 1 and 2 ( again a total of 12 credits). Students would complete their cycle during Fall 1 and 2 (12 credits) and would have a total of 36 credits by the end of their program of study.
NGTE Online students must register for both sessions prior to the registration deadline for each term.
Courses that do not meet minimum enrollment will be canceled.
Participants should contact their state department of education for guidance in obtaining certification or licensure or local school district for approval in fulfilling district-level incentive programs. Certification requirements vary by state and district. Participants must comply with all program requirements for degree candidacy and completion.
What is Online Education?
Online Education courses are conducted through the Internet, allowing
students to receive and submit course work and interact with participants
and professors via a computer and Internet connection. The predominantly
asynchronous nature of these methods allows students to participate in
courses at times and places convenient to them. Participants log into
the course management system (WebCT) each week to complete activities
and assignments and to interact with the professor and other students
in the class. All registrations, correspondence, and course participation
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Programs Offered
Information on areas of study available through the NGTE Online Program:
Degree Programs
Tuition and Fees
Fees for courses are as follows:
Graduate Admission Application Fee................$50
This is a one time nonrefundable fee.
Registration Fee.............................................$30 per term
This nonrefundable processing fee is assessed for each separate registration submitted for one or more courses.
Tuition.........................................................$420 per credit (3-credit course: $1,260)
Processing Fee: Returned Checks,
Declined Credit Cards.....................................$75
Drop/Add Fee...................................................$15 per transaction
Technology Fee ............................................$110 per term
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Financial Aid
Nova Southeastern University's Office of Student Financial Aid administers comprehensive federal, state, institutional, and private financial aid programs.
What do you need to participate?
Minimum System Requirements For The Online Education Program:*
Computer -
- Lowest Acceptable system: Intel 586/33 (Pentium) with Windows 95
16 MHZ RAM
256 Colors
.5 G
28.8 Baud Modem
- Preferred: Pentium III or above with Windows 98, 2000, NT or Me
32+ RAM
16 Million colors
20 G
56 K/DSL modem
Macintosh 7.1 operating system or higher, 16 MB of RAM (higher preferred) 50 MB of
free hard drive space
Disk drive - one 3.5"
Internet and World Wide Web access through an Internet Service Provider
- Suggested: Earthlink (special pricing for NSU students
A browser that supports frames, tables and javascript (Netscape
4.75 OR 7.x or Internet
Explorer 5.5 OR 6.x) [Note: Do not use Netscape 6.0]
*The Program is not responsible for equipment, software, or ISP services.
Skills Required
Participation in the NGTE Program requires basic computer skills that include:
- ability to send and receive e-mail
- ability to establish an Internet connection using a browser (Internet Explorer or Netscape) and basic understanding of Internet navigation
- ability to upload, download, and attach files
- word processing skills
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