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Whether you’re looking to start your career or are already working in student affairs, develop the skills and experience needed for a career in today's diverse higher ed environments with a graduate degree from Nova Southeastern University.
Thinking About a Doctoral Degree?
Fast track your career by accelerating your graduate journey with NSU’s Ed.D. pathway curriculum. Upon successful completion of the 36 credits of Ed.D. pathway coursework (with a minimum 3.0 GPA), you’ll be eligible for conferral of an M.S. in College Student Affairs and entry into the Ed.D. program with coursework credit. This pathway allows you to earn your Ed.D. sooner and be at the forefront of education reform. Shape the future of learning and start making a difference that matters.
Quick Facts
Cutting-Edge Curriculum
Learn the different facets of a student affairs administration and apply what you
learn through practical experience. Gain an understanding of the diverse groups of
students you’ll meet with courses like “The 21st Century College Student” and “Student
and Adult Development in College.”
Get in-depth understanding of the issues you may come across in your field and how
to approach them with courses like “Current Issues and Trends in Higher Education”
and “Communication Dynamics in Dispute Resolution.”
Required Courses (36 Credits)
Credits
Required Courses (36 Credits)
Credits
Apply Theory to a Practical Framework
To complete the M.S. in College Student Affairs, you must complete a total of 130 hours of practicum. You are responsible for documenting practicum hours, and you must have these hours
verified and signed by an on-site supervisor. The practicum experience is designed
to provide you with an experiential opportunity to utilize student affairs theory
and practice within a diversity of professional settings.
Some practicum sites require a background check before the practicum placement can
begin. Generally, the background check is at the student's expense and should be done
as soon as possible before the practicum term.
Get the opportunity to explore a breadth of student affairs functions. Gain exposure, knowledge, and experience in the variety of programs and services that make up a college/university division of student affairs. These include 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.
Gain in-depth exposure, knowledge, and experience in a selected area of specialization in student affairs that supports your professional goals and prepares you to work in a professional student affairs position. Practicum II has a specific focus on career development in the College Student Affairs profession. Practicum experiences may take place at NSU or another college or university.
Admission Requirements
Ready for the Next Step?
We’re thrilled you’re applying to NSU’s M.S. in College Student Affairs program.
This program accepts students for the fall term only, and applications must be submitted prior to August 1.
NSU recommends that you start the application process at least 1–2 months prior to the deadline date.
Have the following items ready to submit with your online application:
- $50 application fee
- Transcripts from all schools attended
- Admissions essay of 500–1,000 words
- Academic writing sample
- Two academic or professional letters of recommendation
- Resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
- TOEFL scores (if applicable)
You may also be asked to complete an interview for admission.
Transfer students must meet the program admissions criteria. Up to nine graduate credits may be transferred into this program. The courses that may be transferred into the program will be determined on a case-by-case basis and must be deemed comparable in level, content, and rigor to those within the M.S. in College Student Affairs program.
Foreign nationals who reside outside the United States at the time of application
and whose native language is not English must present evidence of proficiency in English
by satisfactorily completing the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
Score requirements are the same as undergraduate admissions and are as follows:
Minimum paper score = 550
Minimum computerized score = 213
Minimum internet score = 79
A score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (ILETS) exam is accepted in
lieu of the TOEFL.
Applicants who have attended foreign universities or colleges are required to have
their academic credentials evaluated for U.S. institutional equivalence. While there
are several credential evaluators, the most widely used companies are listed below
or visit NACES.
World Education Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 745
Old Chelsea Station
New York, New York
10113-0745
(212) 966-6311
www.wes.org
Josef Silny & Associates
7101 SW 102nd Avenue
Miami, Florida 33173
(305) 273-1616
www.jsilny.org
Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
P.O. Box 514070
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53203-3470
(414) 289-3400
www.ece.org
International students are encouraged to contact the Office of International Student
Services at (954) 262-7240 or (844) 416-5065, or by emailing International Students or visiting the International Students web page.
Resident alien students are required to submit a copy of their Resident Alien card.
Please note that NSU reserves the right to rescind or place conditions upon admissions offers should information become available that calls into question an admitted student’s academic performance or character, including that which reflects a violation of NSU’s Code of Student Conduct.
