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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 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 all 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 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. (1 credit)
