Academics
-- Campus Catalog --Registration Priority- According to class standing
Closed ProgramsPolitical Sciences and Radiologic Sciences
LimitationsCourses in Anthropology and Sociology are very limited.
Notable Academic Programs- Biology/Life Science - The students from Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Sciences Department have very active participation through four recognized student organizations.
- Nursing - Accredited by Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Our Nursing Program provides the following student support: Academic Counseling, Nursing Students Association (AEE, in Spanish), Clinical Laboratory Skills Technician, Practice within a Controlled Laboratory Setting, Coordinator of Agencies for Clinical Practices, Participation in Extracurricular Activities. Incoming students must comply with our requisites.
- Psychology - Available courses: General Psychology I and II, Writing in Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Statistical Methods I and II, Learning, Industrial/Org. Psychology, Fundamentals of Psychological Interviews, Community Psychology, Principles of Psychological Testing, Psychopathology, Group Processes, Experimental Psychology, Experiences in Psychology Scenarios
- Teaching and Learning - Accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation. The following undergraduate degrees are available: Teaching English as a Second Language (Taught in English, Elementary and Secondary levels). Preschool Level Education, Early Childhood Education (K-3 and 4-6), and Secondary Education in Biology, Chemistry, History, Mathematics, Social Studies, Spanish, and Special Education (Elementary and Secondary levels).
Unique Academic Programs
- Art - Our Bachelor of Arts Degree offers the following: Ceramics and Sculpture, Painting, Graphic Arts, Photography, and Art Education.
Options
Honors Access: Yes
Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE StudentsArea Studies: Art Studies, Latin American Studies, Puerto Rican Studies
Art/Design/Fine Art: Applied Art, Art, Art Education, Art History, Ceramic Art/Ceramics, Computer Graphics, Digital Arts, Drawing, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Studio Art, Visual Arts
Athletics: Adapted Physical Education, Fitness and Sports Science, Health and Fitness Teaching, Movement Studies, Physical Education, Sports Management/Administration
Biological Sciences: Biology/Life Science, Microbiology
Business: Accounting, Administrative Office Management, Administrative Systems Management, Business, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Finance/Banking, Human Resource Management, Management, Management Information Systems, Office Administration, Office Management, Secretarial Administration/Science, Small Business Management
Chemistry: Chemistry
Criminal Justice: Criminal Justice
Economics: Economics
Education: Adapted Physical Education, Athletic Training Education, Child Development, Curriculum/ Instruction Supervision, Early Childhood, Elementary Education, English, Health Education, Junior High/Middle School, Junior High/Middle School Mathematics, Kindergarten Education, Learning Disabilities, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Preschool Education, Science, Secondary Education, Social Science Education, Spanish, Special Education, Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
Electronics: Electronics
English: Comparative Literature, English, Literature, Writing
Environmental Studies: Environmental Sciences
Foreign Language: English as a Foreign Language, Spanish
General Studies: Arts and Science, Humanities, Social Sciences, Spanish Literature
Health and Safety Sciences: Exercise Science, Health Education, Kinesiology, Nursing, Therapeutic Recreation, Wellness
History: History
Information Studies: Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology
Mathematics: Discrete Mathematics, Mathematics, Pure Math, Statistics
Music: Choral Music
Performing Arts: Choral Music, Directing, Music, Music Education, Music Performance, Music Technology
Philosophy/Religious Studies: Ethics, Religion
Political Science: International Affairs/Relations, Political Science
Pre-Professional : Engineering Pre-Professional
Psychology: Behavioral Science, Child Psychology, Human Development, Industrial Psychology, Psychology
Recreation: Recreation, Recreation Leadership, Recreation Therapy
Sociology/Social Work: Sociology
Technology: Applied Engineering and Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, Information Systems Technology, Sports Technology
Theater:
Tuition / Fees
-- Campus Budget --
- Fees are subject to change without notice.
- Two semesters = one academic year
- Three quarters = one academic year
Tuition and Fees Per Semester - Host Payment (Plan A) Students
- Figures are current as of 09/14/18.
- Estimated cost: $3130.
- Expect 5-15% increase for the subsequent academic year.
- Figures are based on 15 hours. Actual costs may be greater or less depending upon your actual enrollment.
- Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
- See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Host Payment (Plan A) students.
Tuition and Fees - Home Payment (Plan B) Students
- No tuition/fees are paid to the host campus.
- Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
- See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Home Payment (Plan B) students.
Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester
- Host Payment (Plan A): 18 ($187.00 per additional hour)
- Home Payment (Plan B): 15
Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
Figures are current as of 09/14/18.
| Purpose |
Amount |
Period |
Plan |
Status |
| Housing Deposit |
$25.00 |
Year |
Plan A & B |
Optional |
| Laptop Fee |
$10.00 |
Semester |
Plan A & B |
Optional |
| Activity Fee |
$7.00 |
Semester |
Plan A |
Mandatory |
| Recreation Fee |
$7.00 |
Semester |
Plan A |
Mandatory |
| Health Service Fee |
$15.00 |
Semester |
Plan A |
Mandatory |
| Library Fee |
$40.00 |
Semester |
Plan A |
Mandatory |
| Parking Fee |
$20.00 |
Semester |
Plan A & B |
Optional |
| Academic Transcript Fee |
$6.00 |
Year |
Plan A & B |
Mandatory |
Important Notes: Private Mailbox rental is optional: $18 per term, $35 per year plus $2 per key and Tax: 11.5%
Housing deposit will depend on the type of room you choose. See tab for Room/Meals.
Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students must purchase campus health insurance at $0 per semester.
Financial Aid
Host Payment (Plan A)
For Plan A U.S. students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your host campus.
Students apply for federally funded financial aid by using the FAFSA code of their host campus.
Host campuses award aid to eligible incoming Plan A students on a first-come, first-served basis as long as funds are available.
Ask your home campus NSE coordinator if your campus awards aid to their own outgoing students. If so, do not apply for aid from your host campus.
For eligible Plan A applicants U.S. federal financial aid may be available in the following programs:
Use FAFSA CODE: 042542
Home Payment (Plan B)
For eligible Plan B students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.
Canada
Regardless of Payment Plan, students exchanging to or from Canada, apply for financial aid at their home campus.
Room / Meals
Figures are current as of 09/14/18
On-Campus Housing Per Semester
- 5% living on campus
- Double: $1200
- Per semester unless otherwise noted
- Students must live on campus
Off-Campus Housing
- Appoximate monthly cost: $n/a
- Proximity to campus:
Notes About HousingHousing options for NSE students:
1) Double room includes two twin-size beds, closets, desks, a dresser, and a bathroom (Price: $1,200 per semester).
2) Apartment-style room with one full-size bed, a desk/dresser, closets, private bathroom, a small refrigerator, a microwave, and a small living-room. A housing deposit is required at the time of signing the contract for the semester (Price: $2,400 per semester plus a $600 refundable deposit).
Additional amenities: computer laboratories, a kitchen on each floor, study room, laundry, and a poolroom.
Meal Plans Per Semester
- Meal plans are not available.
Notes About Meal PlansThere is a kitchen on each floor of the dorms where students can cook their meals. There is a cafeteria on campus. There are local stores and restaurants within walking distance.
