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Take Your Career Further with NSU’s Graduate Degree Programs
At the NSU Halmos College of Arts and Sciences, our goal is to inspire and empower you through the symbiosis of diverse disciplines. Expand your critical thinking. Explore your creativity. Become the type of academic or professional who creates change.
NSU is the ideal place to advance your current career, expand your credentials or branch into an entirely new field. Many programs offer multiple options for concentrations in close partnership with renowned faculty advisors who teach by example.
Master’s Degrees
The NSU Halmos College of Arts and Sciences offers Master of Arts, Master of Science and Master of Professional Science degree programs that lead to fulfilling careers in a variety of fields.
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Our two Ph.D. programs – in Conflict Analysis and Resolution and Oceanography/Marine Biology – are designed for in-depth study in your field while drawing from a variety of theoretical perspectives and the knowledge of our experienced, interdisciplinary faculty.
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NSU Halmos College of Arts and Sciences Graduate Programs
Composition, Rhetoric and Digital Media (M.A.)
As a graduate, you will be prepared to pursue your doctoral studies, as well as a variety of career paths in publishing and education.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, demand for editors and writers will keep pace with other professions over the next several years, while demand for certain specialties, such as technical writing, will increase 10% faster than the average for all occupations.
Biological Sciences (M.S.)
This M.S. in Biological Sciences program gives you the opportunity to pursue your research interests in a specific aspect of genomics, microbiology, evolution, ecology, parasitology, molecular biology and bioinformatics.
As a graduate of this program, you can enter a multitude of careers in any field of biology or continue your educational journey in a Ph.D. or professional medical program. In your research, you’ll tackle significant questions in biology and gain a superior understanding of the scientific method, applying it to your specific research goals and projects.
Conflict Analysis and Resolution (M.S.)
Train to become a reflective professional who understands the practice, design and evaluation of a variety of conflict resolution applications that help us solve problems inherent in social relations.
Explore a wide array of techniques and strategies to help people achieve nonviolent, non-litigious solutions for conflicts that arise in personal, professional, organizational and social environments.
Marine Science (M.S.)
What better place to advance your education in marine science than at a university with an entire campus and marina devoted to the field? Dive into your study of marine systems with a wide variety of special topics, including everything from shark research to coral reef conservation.
As a graduate of the marine sciences master’s programs, you’ll be prepared for advanced roles in education, non-profit organizations, government agencies and more.
Medicinal Chemistry
Nova Southeastern University’s Master of Science in Medicinal Chemistry prepares you to expand your knowledge of chemical principles and biopharmaceutics to help identify and solve chemical problems in research areas. In this two-year program, you’ll learn how to design, synthesize, and examine biologically active pharmaceuticals, including therapeutically useful drugs, natural products, and toxins.
National Security Affairs and International Relations (M.S.)
Prepare for one of the fastest-growing professions, with a variety of open positions in federal, state and local governments, as well as in the private sector. This program is for you if you are already practicing in the field, aspiring to a career in the field or have a strong academic interest in security affairs and international relations.
The program is offered entirely online or in a hybrid format. Students selecting the hybrid format will take a combination of courses at the Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus and online. A minimum of one campus-based course is offered each semester.
Environmental Science (M.P.S.)
In the Master of Professional Science in Environmental Sciences program, you have the choice to specialize in marine biology, coastal zone management, computational molecular biology or environmental sciences. This program is unique by providing basic applied marine and environmental science as its anchor.
This program is an excellent choice for any recent graduate or returning professional who requires additional expertise or credentials to advance your career.
Conflict Analysis and Resolution (Ph.D.)
Advance your study and practice in conflict analysis and resolution with a mentorship-based program that will develop your skills as a practitioner.
The degree focuses on improving skills for reflective practice, developing understanding and mastering qualitative and quantitative research. Through a curriculum of theory, practice, research, teaching and informed leadership in the field, you will develop your knowledge, analytical thinking, professional leadership skills and practical skills for communicating and publishing your findings.
Oceanography/Marine Biology (Ph.D.)
As an Oceanography/Marine Biology student, you will work directly with a major professor. Your faculty research mentor will help you develop your academic program of study and your research.
This degree focuses on cultivating your ability to conduct advanced, original and independent research that adds to the body of oceanographic knowledge in one or more of the sub-discipline areas.
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