Driver Education

The Fischler School of Education and Human Services at Nova Southeastern University has partnered with Broward County Public Schools to provide an endorsement in Driver Education. The Driver Education courses offered at Nova Southeastern University provide the competencies required to meet teacher certification for teaching high school students Driver Education using Florida Department of Education Driver Education outlined expectations. The series of three courses lead to an endorsement in Driver Education. Participants will review basic driving rules and procedures associated with driving as well as how to implement these procedures using engaging instructional strategies. Teaching strategies to assist participants with classroom implementation will be used throughout the three courses in sequence. Sample teaching strategies and curriculum connections will also be included in the three courses.

Specialization Requirements for the Endorsement in Driver Education include a bachelor's or higher degree with certification in another subject, and nine (9) semester hours in driver education to include the courses specified below:

• EDUC 4910: Introduction to Driver Education
• EDUC 4911: Instructional Strategies and Methods for Teaching Advanced Driver Education
• EDUC 4912: Administration and Supervision of Driver Traffic Safety Education

  Requirements to apply and register for Driver Education classes include an admissions application, application fee, unofficial transcripts reflecting the highest degree earned, and a copy of your teaching certificate if applicable. Please contact Merav Yeshayahu (yeshayah@nsu.nova.edu or 954-262-8364) to register for Driver Education classes.