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Welcome to Nova Southestern University (NSU) the 6th largest private independent not-for-profit institution of higher education in the United States. NSU has been pioneer and leader in distance education in the USA since its founding in 1964. The University has been offering innovative graduate education programs of distinction in Greece since 1999 utilizing a blended instructional delivery model combining traditional on-site classes with the latest online technology. At NSU, we remain committed to providing our international students with the resources needed for success in, and beyond the classroom. As an NSU student in Greece, you will learn from internationally recognized faculty who are the scholars in their fields, and who understand the unique needs of international students. They are committed to making your educational experience challenging and rewarding. You will also have access to our extensive electronic library and technology resources that will enhance your learning experience and help you achieve success. We are delighted to be offering our graduate education programs in Greece in cooperation with New York College. We look forward to welcoming you to the NSU family of more than 26,000 students who choose to study at our campuses and instructional sites across the USA, Puerto Rico, and at select international locations. At NSU excellence is our standard - academic preeminence is our goal.

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Nova Southestern University

Ray Ferrero, Jr.,JD President

Dear Student, In the era of knowledge economy, the most successful organizations are those that occupy people who can offer their services to diverse socio-cultural and political environments. New York College Educational Group, with presence in Athens, Thessaloniki, Tirana and Belgrade, and with academic partnerships with universities in the United States and Europe, has established a multicultural educational philosophy, with emphasis on quality, in order to prepare competitive graduates who will distinguish themselves in their own country and beyond. As the nature of work and organizations are being radically changed, the young professionals are required to adopt a life-long education culture, and be knowledgeable of the latest technological advances within their field. It is within this spirit, and in response to our students' demands, as well as the market needs, that we proudly announce our partnership with the Nova Southestern University, a modern and dynamic university of the United States, in order to offer two graduate programs in the fast-evolving and highly demanding field of education. Whether you are a teacher, trainer, consultant, or an administrative executive, the M.S. in Education in Teaching and Learning and the M.S. in Instructional Technology and Distance Education will assist you with your current responsibilities, develop your knowledge and skills, accelerate your career advancement, and assist you in making a vital contribution to your organization's vision and mission. I am looking forward to welcoming you to the Nova Southestern University programs in education, here in Athens! Elias Foutsis

PRESIDENT's WELCOME New York College

NEW YORK COLLEGE New York College in Athens and Thessaloniki, which was founded in 1989, offers high quality

multicultural education through

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NOVA SOUTHESTERN UNIVERSITY Founded in 1964, and located on a beautiful 300-acre campus in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is an independent, non-profit, institution of higher education accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The university is the 6th largest independent university in the United States, and is internationally known for innovation and quality in both traditional and distance education programs. The university serves more then 26,000 students enrolled in associate, bachelor's, master's, educational specialist, doctoral, and first professional degree programs, and to date has more than 93,000 alumni in 63 countries around the world. NSU offers degrees in education, business, computer technology, psychology, oceanography, medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, nursing, and a variety of other disciplines in its 16 schools, colleges and centers.

its academic collaboration with acclaimed European and American Universities, who provide our students with their programs of study and confer to them their degrees. New York College has established private accredited universities in Prague, the Czech Republic, in Tirana, Albania, and in Belgrade, Serbia. With a diverse student population and faculty members with qualifications from the finest universities in the world and working experience in the country and abroad, New York College has been recognized as a top quality institution. New York College offers bachelor's and master's programs which address the needs of working and non-working students and young professionals, while a the same time, we constantly enrich options and curricula in line with the local labor market and abroad. New York College in Athens, Thessaloniki and Prague are accredited by the British Accreditation Council (BAC) since 2001, and in the latest BAC report, the inspectors note that they have been impressed by the excellence of New York College.

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graduate school of education at an accredited university (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools), serving more than 12,000 students each academic year located in some

cities and 29 states

in United States, plus nearly a dozen other countries. FSEHS offers its programs on-site, online and in blended instructional delivery models, in a manner that adapts to students' work schedules and locations. FSEHS has more than 30 years of

experience in distance education and in programs that cater to the unique needs working professionals. The Fischler School is located on a

modern 18-acre branch campus in North Miami Beach, Florida. Our strengths are in our creative, personalized curriculum, in our ability to deliver multi-faceted, modern programs through a world-leading and dynamic combination of Internet, site-based, and field-based systems, and in our renowned personal service to students and community alike. What this means to you is that we deliver advanced, practical educational content to students anywhere in the world - in ways that are not limited by time or place.

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The Fischler School of Education and Human Services is one of the most dynamic elements of Nova Southeastern University, providing innovative programs in leadership, teaching and learning, human development and family studies, training and professional development, instructional technology and distance education, and communication sciences and disorders. The Fischler School is the largest

FSEHS is committed to prepare professional educators who possess both a high sense about their responsibilities as leaders in their society and who hold themselves to high ethical standards. It is also devoted to the formation of humanistic educators able to successfully meet the needs of people in a culturally and globally diverse society.

The Fischler School of Education and Human Services (FSEHS)

Welcome to the journey of a lifetime - a journey that will take you "ahead of the curve" in education, in leadership, and in services. It's a journey where innovative thinking leads to innovative programs that meet realworld needs, worldwide.

Master of Science Degree in Education: Teaching and Learning (ETAL)

PROGRAM This program is designed for educators/practitioners who seek a graduate degree in education with emphasis in instructional strategies and learning theory. Graduates of this program are prepared to implement a broad range of educational activities, apply research methodologies and materials, and utilize current instructional technologies to vitalize their classrooms. Emphasis is on transforming theory into practice and tailoring instruction to enhance student understanding and achievement while meeting the challenges of state and national standards.

ETAL graduates use their education to develop creative learning solutions in the classroom and set effective policies in educational institutions around the world. Credits EDU 5000

Program Orientation

EDU 503

Classroom Management

CUR 522/524

Educational Research for Practitioners

CUR 502/504

Curriculum and Instruction

CUR 591

Workshop on Student Evaluation

EDU 502

Human Development

EP 500

Survey of Exceptionalities

EDU 6505

Special Topics in Education

ETEC 602

Technology and School Curriculum

INED 500

Global Education - The School and Society

EDL 510

School Leadership

INED 691

PRACTICUM I

INED 692

PRACTICUM II

PROGRAM The Master of Science in Instructional Technology and Distance Education (ITDE) program provides skills in distance education, instructional media, instructional design, and training. It is designed for working professionals who wish to improve teaching and training skills and for those who wish to become instructional designers, trainers, e-learning specialists, and media professionals. Classes are taught using a blended approach that involves face-to-face instruction on a long weekend during the term, with the remainder of the instructional activities offered at a distance. Graduates of this program will earn a Master of Science in Instructional Technology and Distance Education and will be prepared to obtain positions of leadership in education and training.

The ITDE graduates can make the difference in education by meeting the teaching and learning needs of the Net Generation learner.

Credits EDU 5000

Program Orientation

EDD 7007

Principles of Distance Education

EDD 8008

Principles of Instructional Technology

EDD 8001

Intro to Instructional Design

EDD 8124

Theories of Learning (Distance Delivery)

EDD 7005

Instructional Media

CUR 526

Educational Research for Practitioners (Distance Delivery)

EDD 9100

Leadership (Distance Delivery)

EDD 8012

Managing and Evaluating ITDE

EDD 8123

Advanced Application in ITDE

EDD 6000

Reflective Portfolio (Distance Delivery)

Master of Science Degree in Instructional Technology and Distance Education (ITDE)

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Master of Science Degree in Education: Teaching and Learning (ETAL) EDU 503 Classroom Management and Organization (3 Cr) This course assists students in integrating teaching methods, principles of curriculum development and evaluation, and methods for dealing with student behavior into a cohesive, well-managed educational program. The course also covers techniques for communicating with parents and methods for working effectively within the school's administrative structure.

Course Descriptions

CUR 526 Educational Research for Practitioners (3 Cr) This course introduces students to the concepts and skills needed by educational practitioners in accessing, critically reviewing, and designing research. These skills include the use of electronic databases, synthesizing research for application in instruction and training, developing objectives to evaluate both progress and process, and collecting and analyzing data within an educational context. Students are required to design an action research project that is relevant to their specialization.

CUR 506 Curriculum and Instruction (3 Cr) This course provides a comprehensive analysis of the process of curriculum development. It will begin with an examination of the theoretical dimensions of curriculum development followed by its relationship to

instruction. There will be a study of the roles of various school personnel whose primary responsibility is the development of curriculum. The course will conclude with an in-depth study of a number of models of curriculum development.

ETEC 602 Technology and School Curriculum (3 Cr) This course examines the role of technology in the curriculum and its impact on school change. Research on the design of computer aided instruction and computer utilization in the K-12 classroom will be explored. Methods of educational software evaluation, selection, and acquisition are introduced. Students will apply the modern technologies and principles of curriculum development in producing programs of instruction.

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CUR 591 Assessment and Evaluation (3 Cr)

EDU 719 Current Research in Human Development (3 Cr)

This course emphasizes the practical skills in student evaluation required for curriculum planning in the classroom and the school. Areas covered include understanding of content measured by state achievement tests, reading and interpreting data, and using data to improve student achievement. Emphasis will also be placed on the development of effective teacher-made tests, the utilization of standardized test results in the development of intervention and remediation strategies for both individuals and groups of students, and recommended instruments and alternative practices for the assessment of multicultural students.

This course engages students in the analysis of recent theoretical positions and research in human development. Selected research findings from the different domains (social-emotional, cognitive, language, and biological) are examined. Emphasis is placed on the educational applications/implications of developmental research, i.e., brain research, learning styles, multiple intelligences, neo-Piagetian studies.

ESE 600 Survey of Exceptionalities of Children and Youth (3 Cr) This course will provide students with fundamental information on laws, policies and practices in exceptional student education and on specific categories of exceptionality, including definitions, prevalence, causes, assessment techniques, educational strategies, and current and future trends in the field of exceptional student education.

EDU 6505 Special Topics in Education I (3 Cr) Special Topics in Education I involves the qualitative analysis emerging issues in trends in education. Topics are identified and determined via an individualized process of negotiation with course professor/instructor, and are to reflect an advanced level of inquiry and problem solving related to the student's program of study.

INED 691 Applied Research Practicum (Part 1) (3 Cr) This course is intended to engage the student in a problem-solving experience designed to improve or enhance an educational situation. This process is systematic and involves the identification of a need or problem and the creation of a viable solution, based on educational research. A project proposal that is approved by the student's Adviser, Reader, and the Institutional Review Board representative will be the culminating product.

Course Descriptions

INED 692 Applied Research Practicum (Part 2) (3 Cr) The students will actively engage in problem-solving in an educational setting. Each student will implement his/her approved INED 691 proposal for a minimum of 12 weeks, monitor progress toward the objectives, using formative and summative assessment strategies,analyze the resulting data, and write a final report.

Master of Science Degree in Instructional Technology and Distance Education (ITDE) EDD 7007 Principles of Distance Education (3 Cr) An introduction to distance education. Topics include the historical, theoretical, and philosophical foundations of distance education; an overview of distance education technologies; and an examination of effective techniques for teaching and learning within a distance education system.

EDD 8008 Principles of Instructional Technology (3 Cr) An introduction to instructional technology. Topics include the historical, theoretical, and philosophical foundations of instructional technology, the literature of instructional technology, and an examination of the status of instructional technology.

EDD 8001 Instructional Design (3 Cr) An introduction to the systematic design of instruction. Major topics include the assessment and analysis of needs, performance improvement, the systematic design of instructional materials and events, and the formative and summative evaluation of instructional materials.

EDD 8124 Theories of Learning (3 Cr) This course provides a theoretical foundation for understanding how human learning occurs. Concepts from the major writers in behaviorism, cognitivism, humanism, constructivism, and social and adult learning will be presented. Key elements of student development are also included.

EDD 7005 Instructional Media (3 Cr) An introduction to the effective use of instructional media. Topics include planning for instructional media use, visual communication, audio and motion media, computers as tools for learning, and evaluating the effectiveness of instructional media.

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EDD 9100 Leadership (6 Cr) This course focuses on strategic leadership and its influence for organizational effectiveness which occurs in the context of modern society by creating change and reaction to change. Participants will pursue theory and research focusing on the foundations for decision-making and analysis of complex historical, cultural, sociological, philosophical, and theoretical perspectives in the leadership process. The course results in the creation action plans for restructuring organizations.

EDD 8012 Managing and Evaluating Instructional Technology and Distance Education (3 Cr) Theories and methods for planning, operating, and evaluating instructional technology and distance education programs are studied and applied to case studies. This course explores the process for managing ITDE programs in educational and corporate settings, and

emphasizes the principles of staff training, proposal development, and legal issues of the ITDE manager. Practical activities of the professional in ITDE are stressed.

EDD 8123 Advanced Applications in Instructional Technology and Distance Education (3 Cr) This course deals with the examination of large scale distance education projects, including statewide technology and distance education initiatives, and corporate online training programs. Special attention is directed towards the changed roles of students, teachers and the curriculum. Virtual schools and virtual training are studied. The study of leadership for online learning is included in this course. Technologies for distance education are examined with special emphasis on the use of video for virtual instruction.

EDD 6000 Portfolio in Instructional Technology and Distance Education (3 Cr) Portfolio of artifacts from ITDE MS program; Reflection and reaction to ITDE MS program learning outcomes; Collection of course materials, Development of a personal philosophy.

Journal articles can be mailed, faxed, or scanned and accessed digitally from the desktop. The request forms are available at

www.nova.edu/library/serv/ docdel/localrequest.html

Resources and Services for Students at a Distance

Research Facility: The Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center provides NSU students with the largest library building in the state of Florida. In addition to the holdings in this wonderful new facility, students can obtain more than 10 million books through NSU library agreements with other libraries.

NSU's rich learning resources and advanced technology extend learning whenever you are... The Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center at Nova Southestern University provides off-campus students with a host of services. Online Resources: Students can access 200+ subscription databases that provide access to a variety of full-text resources including 17,000 full-text journals, 260,000 dissertations, 70,000+ ERIC ED documents, 25,000 ebooks and much more. See the library Web site at

www.nova.edu/library/eleclib/ Document Delivery: Distance students can request up to 25 free documents per week while they are enrolled at NSU. This includes journal articles, books, dissertations, ERIC documents, and NSU practicums.

Reference Help: Students can call the Reference Desk at 800-541-6682, ext. 4613. Students are provided with reference information, advice on research strategies and resources, and suggestions on other library resources that may be of use. Students also can email questions after hours to

refdesk@nsu.nova.edu Instruction and Training: Customized instruction on how to access and use NSU's online databases is provided at site. Student also can receive one-on-one training at the library via telephone or online at

www.nova.edu/library/help/ libtraining.html#individual

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Nova Southeastern University Fischler School of Education and Human Services Faculty Listing for Programs in Greece

Grish, Marilyn K. Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University M.A., Eastern Michigan University

Alvarez, William Ed.D., University of Arkansas M.S.E. Stephen F. Austin State University

Lakhdar, Sidi M. Ed.D., Boston University M.A., Salem State College

Bright, Tony Ph.D., Michigan State University M.A., University of Alabama

McGuire, Michelle Ph.D., University of Kansas M.S., University of Alabama

Collins, Mary Ph.D., Syracuse University M.S., Syracuse University Curless, Todd A. Ph.D., Florida State University M.S., Indiana University DeNapoli, Anthony J. Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University P.D., Long Island University M.A., New York University Fletcher, Melba EdD., University of Alabama M.S., Troy State University Fredebaugh, Dana Ph.D., University of Miami M.S., University of Miami M.A., University of the Virgin Islands Goldsmith, Linda Ed.D., Western Michigan University M.A., Fordham University Graf, David Ed.D., University of Nebraska M.S., University of Wisconsin

Hogan, Marliese Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University M.S., Nova Southeastern University Iber, George Ph.D., University of Iowa M.A.T., University of Iowa

Orellana, Anymir Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University M.S., University of Florida Ricci, Frederick Ed.D., Boston University M.Ed., Boston University Rahamin, Robert Ed.D., George Washington University M.S., Wright State University Robinson, J. Troy Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University M.Ed. University of South Florida Robles de Melendez, Wilma Ph.D., Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain M.A., University of Puerto Rico Schlosser, Charles Ph.D., Iowa State University M.S., Iowa State University Silvio, Jose Ed.D., University of Paris B.S. Universidad Central Venezuela Simonson, Michael Ph.D., University of Iowa M.S., Iowa State University Thomas, Kathy Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University M.A., Northeastern University M.S., Tufts University

Faculty

Bucker, A. Jared Ph.D., University of Miami M.C.S.E., University of Miami M.P.S., Lynn University

Henry, Audrey Ed.D., University of Florida M.Ed., University of Florida

• Completed application form with a $50 non-refundable fee • Applicants must submit all final official transcript documents reflecting academic coursework for all institutions attended, including proof of having earned a bachelor degree program. • A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) is required for admission to a master's degree program. • Required letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to the candidate's ability to succeed in graduate school (e.g., faculty members or immediate supervisors). Each program may require a different number of recommendation letters.

Admission Requirements & Application Procedure

Applicants whose native language is not English are required to demonstrate English proficiency. The following standardized tests currently satisfy the University's English requirement for nonnative English speakers: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) 213 on the computer-based test; 79-80 on the Internet based test, or minimum score of 550 on the written test Test of Spoken English (TSE) score of 50 International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 6.0 on the test module.

Applications and supporting documents must be submitted to: NEW YORK COLLEGE Ms. Dora Theofanopoulou, Site Administrator 38 Amalias Ave. 105 58 Athens Greece. +30 210 32 25 962 www.nyc.gr nycath@nyc.gr

NOVA SOUTHESTERN UNIVERSITY North Miami Beach Campus Fischler School of Education and Human Services 1750 NE 167th Street North Miami Beach, FL 33162-3097 800-986-3223 fgseinfo@nsu.nova.edu

THE NYC EDUCATIONAL GROUP NEW YORK COLLEGE ATHENS 38 Amalias Ave., Syntagma, 105 58, TEL.: (0030) 210 3225961, FAX: (0030) 210 3233337, E-MAIL: nycath@nyc.gr, www.nyc.gr NEW YORK COLLEGE THESSALONIKI 6 Katsimidi Str., Efklidis Area, 546 39 TEL.: (0030) 2310 889879, FAX: (0030) 2310 835211, E-MAIL: nycth@nyc.gr, www.nyc.gr

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