Dear Educator: Sincerely, H. Wells Singleton, Ph.D. Education Provost and University Dean NSU Fischler School of Education and Human Services

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1 M.A.T.L. Office 1900 East Lake Avenue Glenview, IL Dear Educator: Thank you for your inquiry into the Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning (M.A.T.L.) degree program. Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is pleased to offer this dynamic distance learning program to teachers looking to advance their career and enhance classroom performance. I have enclosed an information packet and all the application materials you will need to take the next step toward making a real difference in your career and in the classroom. Please note the Course Schedule sheet in the back pocket of the folder. This sheet gives you specific application and enrollment information for the M.A.T.L. degree program. If you have questions after reviewing the enclosed materials or would like information on later start dates, please call our M.A.T.L. Program Specialists at and select option 3. They will be happy to speak with you about the program and assist you in the application process. Thank you again for your interest in the Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning degree program and the opportunity to help you make a difference. Sincerely, H. Wells Singleton, Ph.D. Education Provost and University Dean NSU Fischler School of Education and Human Services

2 SCHEDULE We are accepting applications for the MATL program. Contact a program specialist at , option 3 for application and registration dates. The MATL program has five specializations to choose from: Curriculum & Instruction, Elementary Reading, Elementary Math, K 12 Technology Integration and K 8 STEM. Below is a sample course sequence for the Curriculum & Instruction Specialization for the MATL program: Block 1 EDUC610 Classroom and Instructional Management Block 2 EDUC630 Action Research in Practice - Curriculum & Instruction Block 3 EDUC640 Cognitive Curricula Block 4 EDUC650 Instructional Models and Technology Block 5 EDUC620 Instruction and Assessment for Diverse Classrooms Tuition and Fees $550 per credit hour (6 credits per block) Guaranteed Tuition If you complete the MATL program in five sequential terms, NSU guarantees that your tuition will not increase during your program. Please note, your tuition rate is not locked until you enroll in the program and is based on the rate when you begin your first course. $315 student services fee per term* $30 registration fee per term* Course Materials $235 digital platform fee per block* *All fees are subject to change without notice Tuition Refund Policy Students who withdraw their registration before the start date of class are entitled to a full tuition refund. Application fees are not refundable. After the start of the block, students who withdraw will receive a prorated tuition refund. For more information, visit: Credit Transfer Policy Credits earned in the MATL program are not transferable to NSU s other Fischler School of Education and Human Services master degree programs. The MATL program does not lead to initial teacher certification or licensure. Apply Online! Expedite your admissions status by applying online and ensure your spot. Spaces fill up quickly, call us at , option 3 for details. SIGN UP WITH A FRIEND! Teaming with colleagues during the MATL program will enrich your own learning process and broaden your perspective, making the distance learning program even more personal and rewarding. This program has been designed for busy educators like you, and can be completed with or without partners in less than a year. Call , option 3 to have an information packet sent to your prospective partner(s).

3 MATL Admission Application Fischler School of Education and Human Services Phone: ext Fax: APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AND PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 2. A photocopy of your undergraduate transcript showing the date your degree was conferred, your cumulative GPA, your name and the name of the institution.* 4. A $50 non-refundable application fee, payable to NSU. Please declare the degree for which you are enrolling: (Note: Once you have declared your specialization, you cannot switch to another.) M.A.T.L. with K-12 Curriculum & Instruction Specialization M.A.T.L. with Elementary Math Specialization M.A.T.L. with Elementary Reading Specialization M.A.T.L. with K-12 Technology Integration Specialization M.A.T.L. with STEM Specialization Term Start Date: Expected Starting Term: Send admission documents to: Application Photocopy of transcripts Application fee August 2013: , Session 1 October 2013: , Session 2 January 2014: , Session March 2014: , Session 2 May 2014: , Session East Lake Avenue Glenview, IL Fax: (Please fax to expedite admission status) Please Note: All admission documents should be faxed or sent to this address Nova Southeastern University Enrollment Processing Services (EPS) Attn: Fischler School of Education and Human Services 3301 College Avenue P.O. Box Ft. Lauderdale, FL For Non-Native English Speakers Applicants who have indicated a language other than English as their primary language on their application form will need to demonstrate English TOEFL score: 79 IELTS score: 6.0 SAT Verbal score: 480 GMAT score: 450 High School diploma or GED issued in the U.S. College level freshman English course passed with a grade of C or better GRE score (Verbal & Quantitative): 1000 licensure requirements. Initial here: I understand that in order to successfully complete the Master of Arts in Teaching & Learning program, I must maintain employment as a practicing Initial here: Name: Page 1 of 5

4 Enrollment Processing Services (EPS) Fischler School of Education and Human Services Fort Lauderdale, Florida MATL Admission Application To complete admission process, please submit a nonrefundable $50 application fee and include your Social Security number on the check or call , ext , with your credit card information. Please note that you will be charged a $50 nonrefundable application fee for each application submitted to our institution. Please retain a copy of the application for your records. Legal Name: Last First Middle Maiden Social Security Number Do you have educational documents under another name, Social Security number, or ID? Yes No If yes, then please indicate Preferred Mailing Address: How did you learn about NSU? Please check all that apply. Friend/Colleague/Relative NSU Employee NSU Student or Graduate Direct Mail TV or Radio Commercial SREB Electronic Campus earmyu Web Site (specify) Newspaper (specify) Information Meeting (where) Conference (specify) Magazine (specify) Other (specify)(e.g., adviser) Telephone Cellular/Pager Permanent/Legal Address: FOR NSU USE ONLY Telephone Cellular/Pager School Address: Name of Company Telephone Cellular/Pager Application Status at Time of Application: Is this your first time applying to NSU? Yes No If no, what programs have you applied to? Will this be your first time attending NSU? Yes No If no, what program(s) are/have you been enrolled in? Financial Aid: Have you applied (or will you apply) for financial aid and filed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Yes No Page 2 of 5

5 Primary Phone Number ( ) International Access Code (if applicable) Permanent Phone Number ( ) International Access Code (if applicable) Cell Phone Number ( ) International Access Code (if applicable) Address The University collects the following information primarily for purposes of identification and aggregate reporting. The questions and possible responses on Ethnicity and Race are written explicitly to comply with U.S. Department of Education reporting requirements. The collected information will not be used in any discriminatory manner. Social Security Number NSU ID# Birth Date (If known) (mm/dd/yyyy) Sex Female Male Ethnicity Mexican Puerto Rican Other Hispanic or Latino Not Hispanic or Latino. Race (If you identify yourself as being of more than one race, you may select multiple options.) American Indian or Alaska Native Asian Indian Filipino Japanese Korean Origins of Chinese Thai Other Asian Not Listed Black or African-American Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Citizenship U.S. Citizen Resident Alien Nonresident Alien Foreign (nonstudying in the U.S.) I decline to respond. What is your nation of citizenship? If you are an international student and will be studying at one of our U.S. locations, what will your Visa status be? Student Visa Dependent Other Visa Type Indicate Visa Type Is English your native language? Yes No If no, documentation of English literacy is required. Military/Veterans Information Are you a U.S. active-duty military service member? Yes No Are you a spouse/dependent family member of a U.S. active-duty service member? Yes No If Yes to either of the two questions above, what military branch of service is your affiliation? What is the anticipated active-duty discharge date of the military service member? Are you a U.S. military veteran? Yes No If a U.S. veteran, please indicate your veteran category. Vietnam Veteran Other Eligible Veteran Both Vietnam Veteran and Other Eligible Veteran Are you eligible for veteran s benefits? Yes No If yes, under which law? SS# Name Page 3 of 5

6 Applicant Address: Address Emergency Contact Information: Name: Last First Relationship to You Day Telephone Enrollment Partner: Evening Telephone If you are enrolling with one or more partners, please list all of their names and phone numbers below to ensure that everyone is assigned to the same section. Attach extra sheet if necessary. Name Name Name Phone Number Phone Number Phone Number Previous Education: All official transcripts/documents are required from the applicant for ALL post-secondary attended institutions for FULL admittance.* List ALL post-secondary institutions (in chronological order beginning with most recent) you have, are, or will attend prior to NSU matriculation. *Official transcripts/documents from all institutions attended are required for FULL admittance. State Approx. # or of Credits Start and End Date Name of Institution Country Major Degree Earned (or expected end) Have you ever been required to leave any college or denied readmission because of conduct or academic deficiencies? Yes No If yes, please explain. SS# Name Page 4 of 5

7 Note: Please be certain to read the following disclosure and sign the application for further processing. No application will be processed without your signature. Disclosure: Have you ever been convicted in any state or country of: a criminal offense (other than a minor traffic offense) where you have been found guilty by a judge or jury or entered a plea of nolo contendre (no contest); any offense where the records have been expunged or sealed; any conviction that you are currently appealing regardless of adjudication. Yes No As a result of the conviction, are you currently incarcerated or will you be incarcerated upon or during your enrollment at NSU? Yes No If the answer is YES to either question above, please explain. The disclosure is a continuing duty. All applicants must report to Nova Southeastern University (NSU) any such arrest or conviction after the filing of the application for admissions or during the time that the student is enrolled at the college. The admissions committee and NSU will consider new information submitted, and in appropriate circumstances, may change the status of an applicant or student. Permission is hereby given to NSU to make any necessary inquiries and I voluntarily and knowingly authorize any former school, government agency, employer, person, firm, corporation, its officers, employees and agents, or any other person or entity making a written or oral request for such information. Signature of Applicant Date Notices of Nondiscrimination and Accreditation Consistent with all federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and/or local ordinances (e.g., Title VII, Title VI, Title III, Title II, Rehab Act, ADA, and Title IX), it is the policy of Nova Southeastern University not to engage in any discrimination or harassment against any individuals because of race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy status, national or ethnic origin, nondisqualifying disability, age, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from the military, veteran status, or political beliefs or affiliations, and to comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations. This nondiscrimination policy applies to admissions; enrollment; scholarships; loan programs; athletics; employment; and access to, participation in, and treatment in all university centers, programs, and activities. NSU admits students of any race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy status, national or ethnic origin, nondisqualifying disability, age, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from the military, veteran status, or political beliefs or affiliations, to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at NSU, and does not discriminate in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. Nova Southeastern University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia , Telephone number: ) to award associate s, bachelor s, master s, educational specialist, and doctoral degrees. Acknowledgment Statement I have read and understood the instructions. I certify that the information submitted in this application is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. False and/or omitted information will invalidate this application and could result in rejection of the applicant or dismissal from the university if the applicant has already been admitted. Permission is hereby given to NSU to make any necessary inquiries and I voluntarily and knowingly authorize any former school, government agency, employer, person, firm, corporation, its officers, employees and agents, or any other person or entity making a written or oral request for such information. I agree that this information may be used by Nova Southeastern University for research and development purposes aimed at improving education and admissions programs. Signature of Applicant Date SS# Name Page 5 of 5