Develop the critical knowledge, values, and skills to understand and improve the issues confronting children and families in the child protective services system.
Offered online.
Make an impact in the lives of those who need it most. From infants to the elderly, disenfranchised populations depend on assistance from people like you. Better the social systems people depend on by pursuing a degree in human services administration, child development, child protection, college student affairs, or developmental disabilities from Nova Southeastern University.
Learn the foundational knowledge and practices needed for tackling complex human service issues while also acquiring the professional experience you need to thrive in the workplace.
Learn how to respond effectively to complex problems in diverse types of settings through research-based coursework and practical experience.
Develop the critical knowledge, values, and skills to understand and improve the issues confronting children and families in the child protective services system.
Offered online.
Address and aid the range of issues individuals with developmental disabilities face throughout their lives.
Offered online.
Choose the Applied Behavior Analysis concentration to prepare for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA) examination.
More About the M.S. in Developmental Disabilities
Prepare yourself for a rewarding career as a student affairs professional in today’s diverse, higher ed environment.
Offered residentially and online.
Gain the preparation needed for your desired career path through an individualized
curriculum and make a positive impact as a leader and changemaker.
Go on to have a rewarding career as a:
Lead change in human services agencies and programs with an Ed.D. in Human Services Administration. Discover the latest theories and research-based models and utilize them to manage and improve the services and organizations that so many people depend upon.
Gain an in-depth understanding of how administration policies affect those in need. Apply what you learn through practical application in either an applied dissertation or strategic research projects.
Coursework is offered online.
Gain a foundational knowledge of vulnerable populations and contemporary social issues
while also building the practical skills needed to work and thrive in human services.
Get a foundational understanding of the workings of human services and champion change
for vulnerable and diverse populations.
Offered online and in person.
Understand the factors that affect a child’s development and support their health
and safety through evidence-based practices.
Offered online and in person.
If you know your career plans require graduate or professional school, why wait until
you’re done with undergrad to plan for the future?
With NSU’s Dual Admission program, you're reserved a seat in one of our graduate or
professional programs while you complete your bachelor's degree.
Donate your time and efforts by working with the Autism Institute and make a positive
impact in your community. The Autism Institute assists families with members on the
autism spectrum through early intervention programs, public and private school options,
college support, and support for families. Programs include:
Undergraduate and graduate programs are offered completely online. NSU’s flexible approach to learning gives you a first-rate education that fits your schedule. You’ll have time for all of the things that are important to you while you reach your career goals.
Whether you're online or on campus, connect with your peers and school community through clubs and organizations. NSU’s Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice houses a variety of honor societies and student organizations that correlate with your studies and interests.
Passionate about human services? Check out Tau Upsilon Alpha, a program of the National Organization for Human Services (NOHS).
NSU’s faculty are committed to supporting you as you pursue your educational and professional goals. Gain real-world insight from faculty who are experts in their field and teach research-based studies with a student-centered approach.