MHS in Child Protection
Frequently Asked Questions
It will say Master of Human Services. You will also receive a certificate from the CJI Program Office indicating your specialization track (concentration).
NSU is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
- Pentium 200mhz (or Celeron)
- 32MB
- Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT, Me, XP
- Internet Explorer 5.0 or Netscape Navigator 4.5 or higher*
- 56K Modem
- Sound card and speakers
- CD ROM
- Microphone
- Office 97, 2000, XP including Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
- New release of Virus Program (Dr. Solomon, McAfee, Norton AntiVirus,…etc)
- Personal e-mail address**
- Internet service Provider***
Note:
*As new versions of the web browser become available, we ask students to upgrade. These upgrades are free and the link to the download sites can be found on our Software Downloads page: www.nova.edu/webct/browser.html.
**Students must have their own e-mail address.
***The monthly charge is the student's responsibility.
Traditional courses require you to attend classes in person two or three days per week. With the online environment, you can check your e-mail and bulletin board at any time convenient to you in your own home.
We do not limit the number of students who can enroll. We do however limit the class sizes.
There are three semesters offered each year: Fall (Aug), Winter (Jan), Summer (May) and typically students complete the program in two (2) years by taking two (2) courses per semester; however, if you wish to progress through the program at a more rapid pace you are welcome to register for more than two (2) classes each semester.
A student who is registered for a minimum of 2 courses is considered to be a full-time student.
Students may transfer a maximum of 6 credits if they meet the following minimum criteria:
- Course taken was at the graduate level with a letter grade of ‘B’ or better
- Transfer course(s) documented on an official transcript supplied by the student
- Transfer course(s) completed within the last five (5) years
- Transfer of course(s) approved by the CJI Director
Yes. It is possible for students to take additional specialty tracks. Students must complete four (4) courses within a given track to get credit for that track. Students who choose to do two (2) or more tracks will not need to take any additional elective courses as the courses taken in the additional tracks will count toward the six (6) elective credits requirement.
Please complete the application materials and mail it to:
Nova Southeastern University
Enrollment Processing Services (EPS)
Attn: Criminal Justice Institute
P.O. Box 299000
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33329-9905
$545/credit hour, this cost is subject to change.
Yes, financial aid is available for online courses. Individuals should evaluate their eligibility for financial aid by calling the Office of Student Financial Aid at (954) 262-3380 or 800-522-3243.
Yes. In order to apply to the program you need to have completed an undergraduate degree.
An application for degree should be submitted with payment no later than the last term in which your program will be completed.
To access the Online Application for Degree/Diploma, you must first read these important instructions.
If you would like additional information, please send us an email at mcp@nova.edu or contact us by telephone at (954) 262-7001 or toll free at 1-800-541-6682 ext. 27001.
