College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Catalog 2016

186 specialization in student affairs that supports their professional goals, and will assist them in being prepared to work in a professional student affairs position in a college or university upon graduation. Students may select to focus their experience in: residence life (including conflict resolution and mediation services), housing, career services, student union, student activities, student leadership training and development, recreation and wellness, volunteer services, student judicial affairs, special events, orientation, and professional program student services. Students may elect to complete this phase of their practicum experience at Nova Southeastern University or at another college or university. Prerequisite: CSPA 6130. Offered Fall and Winter terms. CSPA 6300 - Applied Research & Assessment in Student Affairs I This course is designed to provide actual experience in designing and conducting an assessment or research project in a student affairs organization. The course is delivered in two 3-credit hours segments. This segment is designed to provide guidance in the conceptualization and writing of a student affairs assessment or research project. Project design topics discussed are: the research process, conceptualizing the project topic and proposal, developing a project proposal prospectus, and clear and effective writing. At the end of this segment, a project proposal prospectus focused on conducting assessment or research in an actual student affairs organization will be completed. Offered fall. CSPA 6330 - Applied Research & Assessment in Student Affairs II This course is designed to provide actual experience in designing and conducting an assessment or research project in a student affairs organization. The course is delivered in two 3-credit hours segments. In this segment the project proposal will be used as a basis to conduct the proposed assessment or research. With the guidance of a faculty member or student affairs administrator, students will conduct the research, analyze the results, and based upon the results, make recommendations related to the research topic to the organization. Students will write a paper that will describe the project, discuss related research and literature, describe the methodology used to collect data, discuss the results of the research, and draw conclusions from the study that lead to recommendations to the organization. Prerequisite: CSPA 6300. Offered winter. CSPA 6623 – Practicum III This course is a more advanced field research project that incorporates classroom knowledge and real-world settings. Students will demonstrate their ability to apply theory to practice and analyze situations utilizing knowledge from previous course work. Program approval required. Prerequisite: CSPA 6130 and CSPA 6160. CSPA 6626 Conflict Resolution for School This course is designed for anyone in a position to influence school policy, practice, and decision-making, from within or as a consultant. The course takes a systems approach to resolving conflicts within the school and school system, applying conflict analysis and conflict resolution models to conflict situations, using negotiation, mediation, and facilitation processes, developing a conflict resolution culture throughout the system, providing training for parents, teachers, students, and school board. The course also examines methods to manage conflict, including using conflict resolution practices in crisis situations, and mediating and negotiating with parents, teachers, administrators, and students. The course uses a case study method. CSPA 6720 – Bridging the Gap from Graduate School to CSA Professional The course is designed to assist students completing the CSA program in their transition from graduate student/graduate assistant to College Student Affairs professional. The course will focus on career search and career opportunities and dialogue with those in the CSA field. It affords students the further opportunity to enhance their career development. D.M.F.T. – Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy D.M.F.T 5001 - Doctoral Seminar I (1 credit hour) General orientation to doctoral studies: Students learn advanced ethics, diversity, and social justice while focusing on research, writing, and library skills necessary for authoring papers in doctoral courses and for publications. Students take this 1 credit course each of their first three terms. Offered each term, first year. D.M.F.T 5002 - Doctoral Seminar II (1 credit hour) Continuation of D.M.F.T 5001: Students are introduced to professional development opportunities in diverse settings, specific details regarding professionalism, program and portfolio requirements, internships, and dissertation. Prerequisite: D.M.F.T 5001. Offered each term, second year. D.M.F.T 5003 - Doctoral Seminar III (1 credit hour) Continuation of D.M.F.T 5002: Students are tutored in the skills necessary to develop a successful coursework, clinical, and academic/research portfolios as part of the doctoral program requirements. Prerequisite: D.M.F.T 5002. Offered third year. D.M.F.T. 5004 Reading/Writing/Editing Doc Sc Excellent reading, writing, and editing skills are essential for family therapists who wish to make scholarly contributions to the field. Researchers, supervisors, and clinicians must be able to compose and publish clear descriptions of their work, and professors and journal reviewers must be able to read with discernment and effectively critique the writings of