2016 Fact Book

46 It fulfills academic requirements for MFT state licensure in Florida and for clinical membership in AAMFT (additional post-master’s clinical experience is required for both credentials). ThePh.D. programalso is fully accreditedbyCOAMFTE and provides students with the knowledge and expertise necessary to become leaders in the field. Students may select courses that fulfill the academic requirements for becoming a clinical member and approved supervisor in AAMFT. The department also offers a practitioner- oriented doctoral program, the Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy (D.M.F.T.) degree. Finally, the Department of Family Therapy’s Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies provides students with an interdisciplinary program of study that fosters critical, independent thinking and an empirical framework for understanding individual and family development across the life span. The Department of Multidisciplinary Studies (DMS) houses twomaster’s degree programs. TheM.A. inCross- Disciplinary Studies is multidisciplinary, experiential, and allows students to self-design their graduate studies. The program is designed to meet the needs of students who are seeking a broader learning forum and who appreciate the unique self-design of cross-disciplinary studies. It provides intellectual advancement and the opportunity to expand and enrich educational horizons in keeping with liberal studies traditions. The M.A. program uses a variety of perspectives for observing, analyzing, and addressing contemporary social issues. Students focus on systemic approaches and methodologies when studying human challenges. The program uses experiential learning to provide students with hands-on training in which theory and practice are integrated. Finally, DMS’s Bachelor of Science majors in Applied Professional Studies and General Studies are designed for self-directed learners with interests across academic disciplines. With an emphasis on critical thinking, analysis, and writing, these programs allow students to select a course of study that will fit their career goals and satisfy their intellectual curiosities. The M.S. in College Student Affairs is designed to prepare students for the expanded roles and responsibilities of student affairs professionals in today’s diverse college and university environments. Students will learn and experience the practical application of the knowledge base and skill sets of student affairs administration and conflict resolution in higher education organizational settings. The offering is designed for students interested in a college student affairs master’s degree program and for those currently working in student affairs and services seeking to advance their own personal knowledge and professional credentials. The Department of History and Political Science offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Legal Studies and Bachelor of Arts degrees in History, International Studies, Philosophy, and Political Science. Students in these programs will develop a better understanding of their world through courses and degrees in academic disciplines focused on domestic and global affairs. The M.S. in National Security Affairs (NSA) is designed to provide students with theoretical, research, and practitioner skills in the emerging profession of national security affairs. Students in this program build on a core understanding of critical issues in the field of national security today, including the assessment and analysis of the threat of terrorism in the United States and beyond and the analysis of intelligence collection. The M.S. in NSA is offered online worldwide. NSA is one of the fastest growing fields with positions open in the public sector; in federal, state, and local governments; and in the private sector. This program is designed for professionals in the field seeking career advancement, those who aspire to enter the field, individuals in related professions, and those retired from the military and government seeking consulting and other positions. The Department of Literature and Modern Languages offers a Bachelor of Arts in English, in which students develop critical thinking, close reading, and analytical and creative writing skills while preparing for a wide variety of careers. The Department of Writing and Communication is home to the Bachelor of Arts in Communication and the Master of Arts in Composition, Rhetoric, and Digital Media, preparing students to become innovative thinkers capable of understanding complex communication situations and working within diverse communities and media industries.