College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Catalog 2016

106 Year Two Fourth Semester Concentration Course 1 (3 credits) Concentration Course 2 (3 credits) Fifth Semester Concentration Course 3 (3 credits) GERO 6200: Capstone Seminar (3 credits) Sixth Semester GERO 6300: Capstone Project (3 credits) M ASTER OF H UMAN S ERVICES IN C HILD P ROTECTION (M.H.S.) Program Description The Master of Human Services in Child Protection degree program will provide competency- based child protective services instruction aimed at closing the gap between ground level on-the-job training and scientifically grounded best-practices. Students will develop the critical knowledge, values, and skills necessary as child protection professionals to respond effectively to the complex problems confronting children and families in the child protective services system. Program Format The online 33-credit hour degree program consists of coursework to increase professional effectiveness, productivity, and retention of case managers/ caseworkers/child advocates and administrators in order to improve the quality of care, wellbeing and safety of children and families using child protection services. Courses may also be offered face-to-face for pre-arranged cohorts. How to Apply Those interested in seeking their Master of Human Services in Child Protection degree should apply online at the CAHSS website (http://CAHSS.nova.edu/index.html) where an application and all necessary application information may be obtained. To apply, students are required to submit: 1. Complete online application form . 2. Application fee of $50 (in U.S. dollars) made payable to Nova Southeastern University will be charged for each application submitted. 3. A grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher in last 60 semester hours of undergraduate coursework or a master's degree with an overall GPA of 3.0 or better. 4. Submit two letters of recommendation from current professors, employers, supervisors, or similar people most familiar with your professional experience. Letters of recommendation must be less than one year old. 5. Official transcripts from all colleges or universities you attended are required. Official electronic transcripts can be sent to electronictranscript@nova.edu or mailed to the address below: