Applied Professional Studies Major
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Description
Interdisciplinary Programs offers the bachelor of science in applied professional studies. The applied professional
studies major is available only to students enrolled in the Career Development Program. It offers a flexible program
for adults who have gained significant professional experience and/or who have earned a large number of college credits
toward their particular career goal. It is designed to allow students to select courses that best fit their career
plans. Rather than study in one discipline or area of focus, students focus on applied practical studies that often
draw on subjects in two or more divisions. The APS major may be offered to students in all locations subject to course
availability.
For more information about the applied professional studies major, contact the Office of the Dean at (954)
262-8408.
Learning Outcomes
A successful athletic training graduate is expected to
- Articulate the integration of the two concentrations into one focused degree program;
- Articulate critically (a) the fundamental theories and principles underlying concentration II, (b) the relationship of the theories and principles underlying concentration II to concentration I (where appropriate), (c) the ways in which the theories and principles of concentration II are operationalized in practice, and (d) the implications for scholarly pursuit;
- Apply the knowledge, skills, and principles acquired through the program appropriately and effectively in pursuit of career goals.
Requirements
A minimum of 15 upper division (3000 and higher) credits must be included in the total required 120 credits. Students may apply an unlimited number of prior learning credits toward their applied professional studies degree; a minimum of 30 credits must be completed at NSU. Students majoring in applied professional studies may demonstrate learning competencies for one of their concentrations through NSU coursework, transfer courses from other institutions, prior learning, or testing (e.g., DANTES and CLEP). Specific requirements are:
- General Education Framework: Up to 30 credits
- Major Requirements: 39–49 credits
- Including PSYC 1410 Personal Career Development (3 credits)
- Concentration I (18 credits transferred in)
- Concentration II (18–30 credits taken at NSU)
Total Degree Requirements: 120 credits
Concentrations
Students choose one of the following concentrations after consultation with their academic advisor. Not all concentrations are offered at every location.
Advanced Science Concentration
This concentration is administered by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences in collaboration with the
College of Optometry. It is available, to students enrolled in the Pre-Optometry Program. OPT and OPTC courses can
be viewed in the catalog of the College of Optometry. Acceptance into this major is determined by the dean or designee
in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences.
Core Courses (20.5 credits)
PHYS 3300 Fundamentals of Optics (3 credits)
OPT 1011 Histology and Embryology (1 credit)
OPTC 1134 Gross Anatomy/Head & Neck (4 credits)
OPTC1233 Biochemistry (3 credits)
OPT 1323 Microbiology (3 credits)
OPTC General Neuroanatomy (2.5 credits)
OPT 2144 General Physiology (4 credits)
Computer Engineering Technology Concentration
This concentration is administered by the Division of Math, Science, and Technology. It is available for students
who have completed a minimum of 45 credits, 18 of which are in specific coursework in one of the following areas:
Telecommunications Engineering Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, or Computer Engineering Technology.
Acceptance into this major is determined by the director of the Division of Math, Science and Technology.
Core Courses (28 credits)
CSIS 1900 Computer Programming I (4 credits)
CSIS 2410 Assemblers and Assembly Language Programming (4 credits)
CSIS 2950 Computer Programming II (4 credits)
CSIS 3060 Digital Design (3 credits)
CSIS 3400 Data Structures (4 credits)
CSIS 3810 Operating Systems Concepts (3 credits)
Select six credits from the following courses:
CSIS 3500 Networks and Data Communication (3 credits)
CSIS 3530 Artificial Intelligence (3 credits)
CSIS 4050 Computer Architecture (3 credits)
CSIS 4350 Robotics (3 credits)
CSIS 4650 Computer Graphics (3 credits)
CSIS 4710 Embedded Systems (3 credits)
CSIS 4900 Directed Project (3 credits)
Computer Studies Concentration
Acceptance into this major is determined by the director of the Division of Math, Science and Technology.
Major Prerequisites (or equivalents) (9 credits)
TECH 1110 Technology in Information Age (3 credits)
MATH 1200 Precalculus Algebra (3 credits)
MATH 2080 Applied Calculus (3 credits)
Core Courses (23 credits)
CSIS 1400 Discrete Mathematics (3 credits)
CSIS 1900 Computer Programming I (4 credits)
CSIS 2000 Introduction to Database Systems (3 credits)
CSIS 2950 Computer Programming II (4 credits)
CSIS 3020 Web Programming and Design (3 credits)
CSIS (3000 level or above) elective (3 credits)
TECH 2150 Introduction to Internet Resources (3 credits)
Health Professions Studies Concentration
This concentration is administered by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences in collaboration with the
College of Allied Health and Nursing. It is available to students enrolled in the Physician Assistant Program. Descriptions
of courses in this concentration can be viewed in the catalog of the College of Allied Health and Nursing. Acceptance
into this major is determined by the dean or designee in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences.
Core Courses (30 credits)
PAC 5001 Introduction to the PA Profession (1 credit)
ANA 5420 Anatomy (5 credits)
AHN 5000 Introduction to Health Care Research (3 credits)
ANH 5500 Statistical Methods for Health Care Research (3 credits)
MIC 5400 Microbiology (3 credits)
MMS 5404 Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care (2 credits)
MMS 5406 Cultural Issues in Health Care (2 credits)
MMS 5410 Complementary Medicine and Nutrition (2 credits)
PAC 5002 Medical Terminology (1 credit)
PAC 5129 Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (1 credit)
PAC 5400 Pharmacology I (2 credits)
PCO 5300 Biomedical Principles (1 credit)
PHS 5400 Physiology (4 credits)
Information Technology Concentration
Acceptance into this major is determined by the director of the Division of Math, Science and Technology.
Core Courses (18–19 credits)
TECH 1110 Technology in Information Age (3 credits)
TECH 2000 Computer Technology: Impact and Implications (3 credits)
TECH 2150 Introduction to Internet Resources (3 credits)
Select nine credits from the following courses:
CSIS 3010 Organization of the Computer Environment (3 credits)
PHIL 3010 Ethical Issues in Communication (3 credits)
TECH 2130 Business Applications of Microcomputers (3 credits)
TECH 3000 Multimedia Design (3 credits)
TECH 4050 Business Data Communication (3 credits)
Natural Science Concentration
Acceptance into this major is determined by the director of the Division of Math, Science and Technology.
Core Courses (20 credits)
BIOL 1500 Biology I/Lab (4 credits)
BIOL course/lab (see academic advisor) (4 credits)
BIOL/CHEM course/lab (see academic advisor) (4 credits)
CHEM 2300 General Chemistry I/Lab (4 credits)
CHEM 2310 General Chemistry II/Lab (4 credits)
