The master of human services in child protection with a concentration in administration for child protective services prepares students to design and implement therapeutic programs for young children, adolescents and their families, with an emphasis on advocacy and leadership skills. Students will gain knowledge and proficiency in the development, administration, and supervision of child and youth care and family support programs. In addition, students will acquire an understanding of the legal and financial aspects of management programs for children and youths.
Managers, directors, and administrators of child and youth agencies and family counseling fields who wish to obtain graduate degrees and increase their expertise in their current field
Individuals with bachelor’s degrees who wish to obtain graduate degrees and increase their knowledge and skills in human and social services
Completed admission application packet, including $50 nonrefundable application fee made payable to Nova Southeastern University
Official transcripts indicating conferral of a bachelor’s degree by a regionally accredited institution (minimum 2.5 grade point average required) or the completion of one of the alternative admission requirements
Official transcripts from all previously attended postsecondary institutions
Personal statement essay
Three letters of recommendation
150 - 300 word personal statement (essay)
(42 CREDITS)
CORE COURSES (15 CREDITS)
Foundations in Child Protection Law
Foundations in Family Diversity and Conflict Resolution
Foundations in Child Development
Foundations in Child Placement Risk and Protective Factors
Foundations in Assessment and Case Planning
SPECIALIZATION COURSES - Select five (15 CREDITS)
Supervision Methods and Approaches for Child and Youth Care Administrators
Public Policy and the Child and Youth Care Field for Program Administrators
The Development and Acquisition of Resources for Child and Youth Care Program
Supervision of Family Support Programs
Legal Aspects of the Management of Programs for Children and Youths
Financial Aspects of the Management of Programs for Children and Youths
RESEARCH COMPONENTS (6 CREDITS)
Problem Solving Methods Practicum
· Child Protective Services Inquiry and Electronic Research Technologies
· Seminar in Program Synthesis or
Master’s Thesis
ELECTIVES (6 CREDITS)
Students are allowed to choose two electives (6 credits) from any of the concentrations within the master of human services program. These options allow students to customize their degree and learning outcome to meet their professional goals and personal life and work schedules.
Coursework for the administration for child protective services concentration is conducted entirely online. This approach allows students to receive and submit coursework and interact with participants and professors via the Internet. This distance delivery option allows busy professionals to complete their degrees without having to leave their jobs or travel long distances.
satisfactory completion of all required courses
successful completion of the research practicum or thesis
cumulative maintained grade point average of 3.0 or higher
completed application for degree
Faculty members for the master of human services are recognized scholars and educators from Nova Southeastern University and other major universities and institutions throughout the country. In addition, many are also highly respected professional practitioners. They are carefully selected on the basis of their subject expertise, teaching abilities, and professional involvement. Most important, they are united in their desire to not only educate, but to inspire students to use what they learn to inspire others.