Reach the Next Level in Your Career by Completing Your Degree

Nova Southeastern University’s Applied Professional Studies major puts your prior college credits to use and your career goals within reach. In addition to flexible course formats and convenient class schedules, you’ll gain access to support and opportunities from NSU’s dedicated faculty members and extensive alumni network of professionals. With your NSU experience and bachelor's degree, the next stage of your career is in your hands.

Why Should You Major in Applied Professional Studies at NSU?

Design a Degree That’s Practical for the Real World

In this professional development program, you'll complete two concentrations. The first is determined by your prior work and college experience. After completing the general education requirements, you'll consult with an academic advisor to select a second concentration that matches your goals. You’ll select courses that best fit your career plans. Rather than study in one discipline or area of focus, you can focus on applied practical studies. This gives you the opportunity to obtain the skills top employers are looking for, giving you a greater advantage.

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Average Starting Salary

Salaries you can earn with a B.S. in Applied Professional Studies vary widely because of the many career offerings associated with this degree. According to PayScale.com, professionals with this degree earned an average of $65,859 as of 2020.

Shark Destinations

NSU’s Applied Professional Studies program allows you to transfer existing college credits so you can finish your degree in any number of areas. This degree can help you develop the skills you need to further your existing career or get you ready for continuing your education in a master’s program. Graduates of this program can become leaders in a variety of professional industries and settings.

During your undergraduate studies, you’ll have a number of hands-on opportunities to gain real world experience.  Depending on the concentration area you choose to complete, you may participate in a course paired with a corporate or community partner. Even if you don't take classes on campus, you'll want to take advantage of the many entertaining, cultural and healthy activities NSU offers for students and their families.

Case competitions are one of our most popular opportunities for pre-health majors. A case competition starts with a fictitious or real “problem.” Students then work individually or in teams to identify possible solutions and present them to a panel of judges. Each competition provides incentives for both the winners and participants, in addition to earning an ExEL unit credit.

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Clinic Exploration Program

The Clinic Exploration Program (CEP) offers students the opportunity to shadow medical professionals on the job in many of NSU’s medical and health clinics. Program participants gain a broad perspective that shows how various medical fields work together and a practical, up-close review of several medical career options.

All undergraduate students may take part in CEP, no matter what major they pursue. Each rotation lasts two hours per week, for three weeks. Because this is a volunteer program, member commitments are flexible and voluntary.

Who Can Participate

Any NSU undergraduate student in good standing who wants to participate in CEP must:

  • have a 2.5 GPA or higher
  • be registered for classes
  • complete OSHA and HIPAA trainings
  • be curious about various health professions
  • conform to scheduled assignments, dress codes, and other professional responsibilities

How to Enroll

  • complete the Clinic Exploration Program Application
  • schedule and complete OSHA blood-borne pathogen safety training
  • take HIPAA Privacy and Security training
  • turn in completed application to program coordinator in Parker building, suite 367
  • Students are offered the opportunity to participate in CEP each semester. Registration for the program is open during the previous semester.

Participating Clinics

  • Athletic Training
  • Audiology
  • Dentistry
  • Internal Medicine
  • Optometry
  • Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
  • Pediatrics

Reserve your seat in one of NSU’s graduate or professional schools while you earn your bachelor’s degree. With NSU’s Dual Admission program, you don’t have to worry about competing with thousands of other students for a spot in a highly selective graduate program. This Premier Program gives you an opportunity to get a head start on your career, so you can start earning sooner.   

Dual Admission Programs

In this professional development program, you'll complete two concentrations. The first is determined by your prior work and college experience. After completing the general education requirements, you'll consult with an academic advisor to select a second concentration that matches your goals. Concentration options include integrated professional studies, psychology, biological and physical sciences. Visit the B.S. in Applied Professional Studies curriculum to view concentrations and detailed course descriptions. 

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Integrating minors across the arts and science curricula allows Halmos College undergraduates to be creative and critical thinkers through their diverse learning experiences. You’ll gain fresh perspectives by thinking experientially as well as experimentally.