Master Of Science In Education Law

Be a leader in the educational community with an MS in Education Law.

NSU's online Master of Science in Education Law designed specifically for professionals seeking to understand how current and proposed legislation affects the United States education system. M.S. in Law students will learn how to identify legal issues affecting students, teachers and school administrators.

• Obtain your Master of Science in Education Law degree in as little as 2 years
• Study online, from the comfort of your own home
• Be admitted without GRE or LSAT exam requirements
• 4 start dates: January, April, July, and September

Optional concentrations to help focus your degree include:

• Education Law Advocacy
• Exceptional Education Law
• Cybersecurity Law

Going back to school is an important decision, and we have 18 years of experience in online legal education to help you succeed. The NSU edge will help you focus your passion to prepare you to succeed in your career, your community, and your life.

Faculty

An integral part of the Shepard Broad College of Law is our faculty. They are true mentors and role models that challenge and inspire you. Their expertise and competence in established and emerging areas of law provide the bridge between tradition and evolution in the legal profession. NSU Law faculty and experienced attorneys teach all NSU Master of Science in Law classes.

Admission Requirements

The program is open to students who hold a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited school. No standardized test (GRE or LSAT) is required for admission.

Applicants who have attended foreign universities or colleges are required to have their academic credentials evaluated for U.S. institutional equivalence (a course-by-course evaluation) by one of the following companies:

• Josef Silny & Associates www.jsilny.com
• World Education Services www.wes.org

Foreign nationals who reside outside the U.S. at the time of application, and whose native language is not English, must present evidence of proficiency in English by satisfactorily completing the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 600. Test scores must be submitted to the Admissions Office. For a TOEFL application visit the web site at http://www.ets.org/toefl/. Nova Southeastern University accepts the Pearson Test of English-Academic (PTE-Academic) as proof of English proficiency. The minimum required overall score for the PTE-Academic is 54. The PTE-Academic will serve as an alternative option to the TOEFL and the IELTS examinations.

The Master of Science in Law programs at NSU are not open to lawyers or students studying law including foreign educated and international lawyers.

MS Application Process

Complete the online application. https://www.law.nova.edu/apply-now/

There is a $50 non-refundable application fee, which is payable at the time of application submission. This fee may be waived if you attend an online open house session.

Official transcripts showing conferred Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university, and, if applicable, official transcripts from any and all college(s) attended (undergraduate and graduate level).

Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to work constructively with other professionals in an online environment. This includes, but is not limited to communicating effectively online or in person with faculty, staff and administrators at NSU.

Tuition and Fees

For the 2019-2020 Academic Year MS in Law tuition is charged per credit hour at the rate of $711. Additional fees may vary and tuition and fees are subject to change.

Staff and Advisors

• mslawprograms@nova.edu
• 1 800 541 6682 ext 26367

Susan Stephan

Associate Dean of Graduate and Online Programs and Adjunct Professor of Law

• Email: sstephan@nova.edu
• Phone: (954) 361-3611 or 1-800-541-6682 Ext. 26289

Jennifer McIntyre

Assistant Dean for Online Programs

• Email: mcintyre@nova.edu
• Phone: (954) 262-6079 or 1-800-541-6682 Ext. 26079

Elizabeth DiBiase

Assistant Director for Online Programs

• Email: ed400@nova.edu
• Phone: (954) 262-6367 or 1-800-541-6682 Ext. 26367

Jen Birchfield

Coordinator for Online Programs

• Email: jenfield@nova.edu
• Phone: (954) 262-6258 or: 1-800-541-6682 Ext. 26258

Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law

Nova Southeastern University's Shepard Broad College of Law offers valuable learning opportunities via rigorous online Master of Science in Law programs. Each of our programs are designed to add value to your career and prepare you for a future helping to improve the lives of others.

Our curriculum has been created for busy professionals, who also have home and family responsibilities. The targeted online courses will help you earn your Master of Science in Law in as little as two years, at the convenience of your own schedule, from the privacy of your home or office.

The objective is to make it as easy as possible for you to achieve your goals via immersive study in the discipline of your choice. Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.