College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Graduate Catalog

190 set forth. The course will provide an opportunity for the enhancement of subject matter knowledge and expertise. CSPA 6000 - Organizational Conflict: Theory and Practice This course examines organizations, the causes and manifestations of organizational conflict, and interventions including: organizational theories, organizational development, systems theories, group dynamics, and dispute systems design. Students will learn to apply theory to the assessment of conflict and the design of appropriate intervention models within organizations, and will be introduced to consultation models. Offered summer. CSPA 6130 - Practicum I This supervised practicum experience offers students the opportunity to explore a breadth of student affairs functions thereby gaining exposure, knowledge and experience in the variety of services and programs that make up a college/university division of student affairs. Students may select to generally explore all of the functional departments within the division, or select specific functions they wish to learn more about: 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. By experiencing the "big picture" of the functions, programs and services of the division of student affairs, students will have the opportunity to be exposed to the numerous professional positions and opportunities available to them upon graduation. Offered all terms. CSPA 6140 - Facilitation Theory and Practice This course develops students' skills in working with groups. It incorporates theories and models of group dynamics, facilitation, and group development, as well as workshop development and delivery. This course uses a practice- based approach, including role-plays and workshop presentations. Offered all terms – fall and winter on-line; summer on campus. CSPA 6160 - Practicum II This supervised practicum experience offers students the opportunity to gain in- depth exposure, knowledge and practical experience in a selected area of 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