Make the College Experience Your Career
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.
Receive a hands-on, professional experience through practicum courses and working in the Office of Student Affairs. Get the full on-campus experience with free housing as you discover what makes a great college experience and how to provide that to others.
Being a career adviser in CAPS (NSU's Center for Academic and Professional Success) has allowed me to meet with students one on one and apply what I learned in the classroom to my job. This practice gives me insight on how to best work with students and to find my own advising methods to help guide them into finding their next destination.
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Why Earn Your Master’s Degree at NSU?
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M.S. in College Student Affairs
Course DescriptionsApply Theory to a Practical Framework
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 program may apply for a Graduate Assistantship position by contacting Dr. Brad Williams, Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of the College of Undergraduate Studies.
Additional information on the Assistantships can be found at www.nova.edu/studentaffairs/assistantships/index.html.
Get Immersive Training in Student Affairs with a Graduate Certificate
The Certificate in College Student Personnel Administration (CSPA) explores important topics in the field of Student Affairs including diversity, student development, student services, judicial affairs, administration, on-campus and campus life, Greek affairs, peer counseling, and crisis intervention. The program is appropriate for those who seek graduate training in CSPA, as well as those who have already earned a degree in their professional field but would benefit from academic training in the applications of college student personnel administration to their current professions.
- 15-credit graduate certificate program - Offered in both on-campus and online formats.
- Each course must be successfully completed with a grade B or better to be eligible for a certificate
- Previous coursework does not guarantee acceptance into the Master of Science in College Student Affairs degree program but it may be transferable. If after taking three courses in the certificate program a certificate-seeking student decides to pursue the College Student Affairs degree program, the student must submit a new and complete application and must meet all requirements for admission to the program.
Explore the CSPA Program
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)
- Score requirements are the same as undergraduate admissions and are as follows:
- Minimum paper score = 550
- Minimum computerized score = 213
- Minimum internet score = 79
Gain the NSU Edge
Get an edge in your career with an academic community that is here to support you and guide you as continue your education journey and further your career.
As a student at NSU, you’ll have a competitive advantage among your peers with a flexible, individualized learning experience, funding for your tuition, community connections to career opportunities, and access to a globally established alumni network.
