Defy Being Categorized. Embrace Your And. Change the World.

If your answer to “What do you want to do with your life?” is a run-on sentence, you’ll fit in great here. Because real change and true leadership come from people who can imagine a greater future for themselves. People who can think critically and creatively. People who can harness their power and help the world. People like you and your peers at Nova Southeastern University's Halmos College of Arts and Sciences.

NSU faculty will help you understand and care for our planet and its people by embracing the sciences, the arts and a passion for the humanities. Along the way, you’ll create your own unique career pathway that goes beyond the one-degree-equals-one-type-of-job equation. Make your mark in a world of possibilities by joining this generation of leaders.

Bring your aspirations, and leave with a well-rounded set of skills that will give you a career edge in any industry.

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I own a graphic design company called Lorea Creative Studio, and I owe this success to my professors. They gave me the knowledge and boost of confidence I needed. And my courses in social media and strategic communication shaped my approach to design.

Bianca G. | ENTREPRENEUR AND COMMUNICATIONS ALUMNA, 2019

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300 more young sea turtles made it to the surf line this year
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A Writing Center that teaches communication skills that 100% of employers want
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$74 million in total annual grant and research partnership funding
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The NSU Art Museum is building the broadest collection of art by women and multicultural artists

Our Mission: Planet + People

It starts with you. Our goal is to develop the next generation of environmentally conscious caregivers who lead with creativity and critical thinking. That’s why we deliver a cross-disciplinary curriculum of the arts, humanities and sciences to help you tap into your passions to create your own path.

Hatchlings Show Sea Turtle Rebound in 2020

Dig Into Our Research

Hatchlings Show Sea Turtle Rebound in 2020

Dig Into Our Research

Humanities and Social Science Students Tackle Real World Problems

Go Inside Politics and Social Trends

Humanities and Social Science Students Tackle Real World Problems

Go Inside Politics and Social Trends

Visual Arts in the Midst of a Pandemic

New Perspectives on a Global Health Crisis

Visual Arts in the Midst of a Pandemic

New Perspectives on a Global Health Crisis

What’s at Stake in Upcoming Nuclear Talks

An Insider Perspective on Global Conflict Resolution

What’s at Stake in Upcoming Nuclear Talks

An Insider Perspective on Global Conflict Resolution

Degrees and Programs

Find your unique journey to a fulfilling career. From anthropology to zoonotic genomics, our programs offer hundreds of possibilities.

Undergraduate

Nineteen majors. Thirty-one minors. Endless ways to build your career path.

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Master's

Cross-train in a new area or further your skillset. Our programs provide you with a strong foundation.

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Ph.D.

Advance your academic career with our doctoral programs at the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences.

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Indescribable Careers Start Here

The world needs more people who think like Guy Harvey, Ph.D. – philanthropist, entrepreneur, conservationist, scientist, and artist.

You know his art. You’ve seen his apparel. Now read the inside story about how NSU Halmos College of Arts and Sciences created our model to inspire the next Guy Harvey. We exist to educate multifaceted, multitalented people who will define our culture, planetary caretaking, scientific inquiry and commerce for the future.

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Artists’ Souls and Scientific Minds at Work

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Halmos Research Proposal Earns Coveted Grant
Dr. Abigail Renegar investigates the impacts of climate change, ocean acidification, and anthropogenic stressors on corals.
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Halmos Partners with Montachem International to Explore Global Plastics
The “Global Issues, Student Solutions” initiative allows students to explore the role of plastics in the world, plastics pollution, and global solutions.

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Halmos College Joins in Illuminating Earth’s Biodiversity
The Earth BioGenome Project (EBP) is a “network of networks” with sights on sequencing the genomes of the earth’s living organisms.

You've Gotta See It to Believe It

Drop in, and check out our stunning Oceanographic campus.

 

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See the Impacts We Make in Florida and Beyond


The driving force for our efforts at the NSU Halmos College of Arts and Sciences is to make a positive impact on our community in South Florida – and the world more broadly. From marine sciences to mathematics, programming focuses on issues of impact, both globally and locally.

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NSU's Halmos College of Arts and Sciences News

Silky Shark Study Reveals Deadly Gaps in Marine Protected Areas
Silky Shark Study Reveals Deadly Gaps in Marine Protected Areas
Shark Sightings: Arjun Mote
Shark Sightings: Arjun Mote
NSU Researchers Uncover Vulnerability of Silky Sharks Near Marine Protected Areas
NSU Researchers Uncover Vulnerability of Silky Sharks Near Marine Protected Areas
Nova Southeastern University Earns “Community Engagement” Carnegie Classification
Nova Southeastern University Earns “Community Engagement” Carnegie Classification