College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Catalog 2016

131 Fall (September) Winter (January) Summer (April) CSPA 6130: Practicum I (online program) Year 2 CSPA 6130: Practicum I (Residential program) CSPA 5100: Mediation Theory and Practice CSPA 6300: Applied Research & Assessment in Student Affairs CSPA 6140: Facilitation Theory and Practice (online program) CSPA 6160: Practicum II CSPA 5005: College Student Affairs & the Greater University CSPA 6330: Applied Research & Assessment in Student Affairs Comprehensive Examination Graduation and Celebration Program Specifics Practicum To complete the M.S. in College Student Affairs, students must complete a total of 130 hours of practicum. Students are responsible for documenting practicum hours, and must have these hours verified and signed by an on-site supervisor. The practicum experience is designed to provide students with an experiential opportunity to utilize student affairs theory and practice within a diversity of professional settings. Students will have the opportunity to apply theoretical concepts within a practical framework. Students complete two practicums during their course of study. Practicum I and II are comprised of both courses as well as field experience. Thus students are dually mentored by a course professor as well as a site supervisor. The field experience provides students with the opportunity to explore a breadth of student affairs functions and gain exposure, knowledge and experience in the variety of programs and services that make up a college/university division of student affairs: residential life, housing, career services, student union, student activities, leadership development, recreation and wellness, volunteer services, special events, judicial programs and the office of the dean of students. The courses provide a framework for students to integrate and process their practical experiences through the lenses of theory and research. They also help students create a career plan. Practicum experiences may take place at Nova Southeastern University or another college or university. Some practicum sites require a background check before the practicum placement can begin. Generally the background check is done at the student’s expense and should be done as soon as possible before the practicum term. The department has a CSA Practicum Handbook and Practicum forms accessible through the website at: http://CAHSS.nova.edu/programs/macs/resources.htm . DMS has a Practicum Advisor available to assist students and general Practicum Advising sessions are held each term. Graduate Assistantships Graduate Assistantships will be available in the diverse functions within the Office of Student Affairs at NSU to residential students enrolled full-time in the CSA program. Assistantships are 12-month appointments and offer partial tuition remission, a stipend, meal plan, and