69
Fall (September)
Winter (January)
Summer (April)
(online program)
Year 2
CSPA 6130: Practicum I
(Residential program)
CSPA 5100: Mediation Theory and
Practice
CSPA 6300: Applied Research &
Assessment in Student Affairs
CARM 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:
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 housing for those living on campus. Students accepted to the full-time CSA
