Teacher preparation programs are so important because students in the 21st-century classroom require a different type of teacher—not somebody who's simply a content expert.
Luke Williams | Director of The Fischler Academy
LESS TIME IN OUR CLASSROOMS. MORE TIME CREATING YOURS
Great teachers have the power to inspire generations of students and make their mark on the world through their creativity, passion and ability to connect with people. The Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice at NSU has developed a unique Premier Program to shape aspiring educators into expert teachers.
The Fischler Academy, located at our Fort Lauderdale campus, culminates with a full-time teaching position in a Florida school while The NSU Teaching Academy is exclusive to education students at our Tampa Bay Regional Campus. As a Tampa Bay student, you’ll receive a job offer in the Pinellas County School District.
Why should you apply to NSU’s Fischler Academy?
The Fischler Academy at Nova Southeastern University takes a revolutionary, practice-based approach to preparing the next generation of teacher leaders. Plus, you’ll earn a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in four years and are guaranteed a job.
What Can You Earn at The Fischler Academy?
What better way to become a great teacher or professional in the education world than to be working alongside the best professionals in education?
Kathryn S. | Education
Learn from the Best
NSU’s education faculty are experts in their fields.
Professors at NSU’s College of Education are on the leading edge of educational theory, modeling research and classroom best practices for their students.
They employ a wide range of learning methods: interactive classrooms, simulation learning, case studies, original research and team-based collaborative projects.
What’s Your Specialty?
Future-focused options for driven students.
Whether you’re interested in teaching in elementary, middle or high schools, in STEM or in the humanities, you have opportunities to specialize your field of study at The Fischler Academy. No matter what path you choose, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to get in a classroom and apply what you learn in class to real situations.
You can pursue fields of study in:
- Computer Science Education
- Early Child Development
- Elementary Education with ESOL/Reading Endorsement
- Exceptional Student Education with ESOL Endorsement
- Secondary Biology Education
- Secondary English Education with ESOL Endorsement
- Secondary Math Education
- Secondary Social Studies Education
Other education programs I applied to didn't offer me the 3+1 program. At NSU, I'm earning my bachelor’s and my master’s in just four years.
Vanessa C. | Education
Ranked #1
for Teacher Prep in Florida,
According to Florida DOE
65,000
NSU College of Education
Alumni Across the World
250
School Superintendents + 30
College/University Presidents
Important Deadlines
Ready for the Next Step?
Here’s how to apply.
Applying to The Fischler Academy of Education is as easy as 1-2-3.
You can also apply to the following Premier Programs with your supplemental application:
- Huizenga Business Innovation Academy
- Razor’s Edge Scholars
Note that we don’t recommend applying for the Dual Admissions program due to the commitments built into The Fischler Academy.
Apply for Undergraduate Admission
You can use the Shark Select Application to apply to Nova Southeastern University.
Submit a Supplemental Application
Complete the supplemental Premier Program Application.
Interview During Shark Preview
If you’re admitted to NSU and submit the supplemental application, you will be invited via email to choose which Shark Preview Weekend works for your schedule.